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Services & Events
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November 2, 10:15am
CNT Confirmation Class Annual Shabbaton
November 8, 7:00pm:
Traditional Shabbat Service
at home of Stuart Napshin & Evelyn Orenbuch
November 12, 6:30pm:
CNT Women's Group Function along with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta's Women & Philanthropy Division and Jewish Family & Career Services' Shalom Bayit Program are proud to present a women's community event to educate Jewish women about domestic violence in the home at the Greenfield Hebrew Academy's Performing Arts Center
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November 22, 7:00pm:
Traditional Shabbat Service and Chanukah Celebration
at the Canterbury Clubhouse
DATE CHANGE
December 2, Hanukkah with PJ Library
Details to come
December 8, 9:00am-11:00am: CNT Adult Education Contemporary Jewish Philosophers
Location TBD Details Below
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Shabbat Candle Lighting
6:29m
Friday, 11/01/13
Havdalah Candle
Lighting
7:58 pm
Saturday, 11/02/13
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Yom Huledet Same'ach
Happy Birthday
November
3-Kristi Homansky
8-Eric Flake
10-Debra Conole
10-Randi Epstein
10-Stanley Alalof
12-Daniel Goldstein
13-Stephen Flake
13-Sophie Beal
15-Seth Alalof
15-Eric Baskin
20-Rebecca Goldstein
24-Jennifer Steele
24-Ashley Freedman
26-Aaron Ribner
27-Mike Steele
27-Ian Drury
27-Paul Meyer
30-Robin Ehrlich
30-Sydney Berenson
Mazel Tov
Happy Anniversary
November
11-Daryl & Dennis McMillan
22-Michelle & Shane Haney
Refuah Shleima
Please keep Leah Ashe in your prayers for a return to health
Please keep Ellen Gutenstein, mother of Michael Gutenstein in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Sheldon Lustgarten, father of Elaine Gutenstein in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Sue Goldstein in your prayers for a return to health.
Please keep Hal Schwartz, husband of Enid and father of Charlie Schwartz in your prayers for a return to health
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New Member Update
Please join me in welcoming our newest member Bob Abrams of Holly Springs into the Ner Tamid Family.
Bob originally from Staten Island, NY is retired from careers in Communications and Restaurant Management with Marriott Hotels. Bob graduated from City College of NY and is a huge fan of all NY sports. Giants in football (his favorite), Knicks in Basketball and Yankees in Baseball. He is currently in mourning from the Boston Red Sox winning the World Series a few days ago.
His wife Peggy, an avid reader, was born in Germany and raised in Avenel, NJ. The two moved to Georgia three years ago to be closer to family. They have one daughter here in Powder Springs and another in New Jersey. In addition they have a granddaughter which they gladly admit they love to spoil!!!
Bob and Peg love to take cruises and travel when at all possible. Some of his favorites have been Alaska cruises and Mediterranean cruises.
Already he's taken part in the Mens Group event as well as Ruach Relay. We're thrilled to see Bob to become involved right away.
More members are joining and more introductions coming! Help support the growth and development of our Jewish Community!
Matt Berenson
Membership Chair
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This Week's Torah Portion
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Parashat Tol'dot The Generations [of Isaac] Genesis 25:19−28:9 This is the line of Isaac son of Abraham: Abraham begot Isaac. - Genesis 25:19
Summary:
Rebekah has twins, Esau and Jacob. (25:19-26) Esau gives Jacob his birthright in exchange for some stew. (25:27-34) King Abimelech is led to think that Rebekah is Isaac's sister and later finds out that she is really his wife. (26:1-16) Isaac plans to bless Esau, his firstborn. Rebekah and Jacob deceive Isaac so that Jacob receives the blessing. (27:1-29) Esau threatens to kill Jacob, who then flees to Haran. (27:30-45)
Tol'dot for Tots
When the time came for her to give birth, lo-she had twins in her belly! The first came out reddish all over, as though covered with a hairy mantle, so they named him Esau; his brother, following, came out holding Esau's heel, so they named him Jacob. Isaac was 60 years old when they were born. When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the outdoors; but Jacob was a homespun man, keeping to the tents. Isaac favored Esau because he [Esau] put game in his mouth, but Rebekah favored Jacob.
-Genesis 25:24-28
As a professional musician, I spend my time performing concerts for children and working with teachers on integrating music into the Early Childhood classroom. I have my parents to thank for recognizing and nurturing my musical interests and talent. Had they not paid close attention and encouraged me, I might not have become the professional musician I am today. I will always be eternally grateful that they had the wherewithal and foresight to give me piano lessons through high school and to send me to a private university as a piano student. Granted, when I was young and forced to stay indoors to practice while my sisters and friends played outdoors, I wasn't so thankful. But with adult perspective, I can now appreciate their perseverance and support, as it has allowed me to pursue a very fulfilling and rewarding career as a musician.
Parashah Toldot includes the story of Isaac and Rebekah's children, Esau and Jacob. After Isaac and Rebekah were married, Isaac pleaded with God that Rebekah would conceive. Up to that point, she had been barren and after Isaac's pleas, she conceived twins. The parashah tells of the struggle between the twins in the womb and the fate that they would grow to be "two nations" (Genesis 25:23). As a parent to be, Rebekah struggled to understand what was happening. Although our struggles as parents and as teachers may be very different from Rebekah's, this parashah reminds us that children come into this world with innate qualities that we can begin to recognize from the moment they are born.
It reminds us to think about what we can do as parents and teachers to nurture and encourage each of our children and students to be the best that they can be, to shine based on their own unique talents and skills.
Teachers and parents often experience the conundrum of whether we treat siblings or classmates equally. That is a tough issue to tackle in the modern world and as we can see from this parashah, one that is age-old. However, the idea we are focusing on here is how to nurture each child's unique gifts. What can we do, as stewards of our children's growth and development, to support and nurture them as they grow into their own?
For starters, we can:
* See each of them as individuals, recognizing the distinct approaches that they take to situations and tailoring our guidance accordingly
* Present multiple, diverse opportunities for learning and exploring
* Observe and document interests and activities
* Create routines that allow us to spend one-on-one time with our students and children
* Help them see the unique qualities that their classmates or siblings bring to the group or the family.
As adults, it can be difficult to determine exactly how the events and people in our lives influenced us on our path to becoming the individuals we will be; but we know that we are products of nature and nurture. In turn, we can't predict who our children will become; but we can recognize and nurture who they are now, and as such, strengthen their ability to be the people they were born to be.
Questions and Ideas for Parents:
1. Are there distinct qualities that you recognize in your child(ren) that you feel they were "born with"? What are some of these traits?
2. Do you feel that your individuality was nurtured when you were growing up? Why or why not?
Questions for Children:
1. Do you know any twins? If you do, how are they the same and how are they different?
2. What are some of your favorite things to do?
3. Ask your friends or siblings about what they like to do. Are these things the same or different?
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Yahrzeit
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With fondness and affection we recall those
whose Yahrzeits are in November
We remember ...
Helene Kamisher, Sister of Linda Kamisher
Jack Moses Krupnick, Father of Mel Krupnick
Lillian Lembeck Cole, Mother of Harry Lembeck
Elaine Segal, Mother of Ken Segal
Yehi zichronam l'vracha - may their memories be for a blessing;
may they rest in peace. Amen.
Observe the tradition of giving tzedekah (charity) to commemorate
the annual Yahrzeit of a loved one's passing by making a
donation in his or her memory.
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Contributions
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Contribution Opportunities
Whether it is in honor of a Bar Mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, or in memory of someone special there are several lifetime events to consider a donation towards
Did you know that we have the following funds in place?
Rabbi Thomas and Marilyn Liebschutz Scholarship Fund
Education Fund
General Fund
High Holiday Fund
Future Building Fund
CNT Summer Camp Grant
Sunshine Fund (for assisting those in need)
We would like to acknowledge the following for their
generous gifts to Congregation Ner Tamid Building Fund
Alan and Arlene Handel
Please consider a donation towards Congregation Ner Tamid as a way to honor or celebrate those that you care about.
Recognition letters are sent for all donations and contributions made.
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NEW CNT Fundraiser
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HELP WANTED: Popcorn Sales Have Not Reached GOAL!!!
Of the 50+ families in our CNT community only 5 have made a popcorn purchase. Our goal is 100% participation-you DO not have to make a big order but, it would be great if EVERY family participated in our first fundraiser of the year.
Check out "Popcorn Palace.com" and send your order to [email protected].
50% of all sales goes directly to CNT. Please, help us reach our goal of 100% participation.
WHO: CNT
WHAT: "Popcorn Palace" Fundraiser
WHERE: check out www.popcornpalace.com
WHEN: Order Deadlines October 10 & November 10
WHY: CNT earns 50% of TOTAL sales
HOW: SEND your order to [email protected] Upon confirmation, please make out a check to "CNT" and in memo write "Popcorn Palace". DO NOT PLACE ONLINE!!! We need to make a BULK order to earn our 50%
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Co-Editor Needed
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After over two years of working with Mel Krupnick as co-editor of our weekly e-newsletter, the Foundations of Faith, Kim Epstein will be stepping down from her role.
We are looking for someone who is interested in this position. The Foundations of Faith is an important communication tool for congregation.
If you have an interest, please email [email protected].
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What's Happening in the Religious School
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Religious School Enrollment at www.mynertamid.org
Spaces are still available for the 2013-14 school year.
Don't forget to move your clocks back this coming Sunday at 2:00am!
Hope you had a Happy Challaween!
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Upcoming Community Events
Anyone interested in attending any of these events as a group,
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Congregation Ner Tamid's Women's Group Function,
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Please join us for a Women's Group Community Event regarding domestic violence in the home:
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta's Women & Philanthropy Division and Jewish Family & Career Services' Shalom Bayit Program are proud to present a women's community event to educate Jewish women about domestic violence in the home.
The program will include a dramatic production of the play, "Not So Happily Ever After, .the very real stories of some American Jewish families" written by Mira Hirsch for Shalom Bayit of Jewish Family & Career Services, and performed by local Jewish actors in our community. The 30
-minute performance will be followed by an informative discussion about the signs of domestic violence and ways to support family and friends who may be struggling with this important issue.
Congregation Ner Tamid Women's Group is proud to be a Host Committee Organization
When:Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Where: GreenfieldHebrewAcademy's Performing Arts Center
5200 Northland Drive, Atlanta, GA 30342
Registration and Refreshments: 6:30 pm
Theatre doors open - open seating: 7:00 pm
Program begins: 7:30 pm
For more information, please go to this website: www.jewishatlanta.org/shalomevent
You will need to sign up on line for $25 to reserve your spot, or tickets will be $36
at the door.
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6th Annual 1940s Swing Dance
Saturday, November 2, 2013, 7pm
KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education(MHHE)
KSU Center | 3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw, GA
Free & open to the public
No reservations required
We invite you to join the KSU Museum of History and Holocaust Education(MHHE) for our FREE 1940s Swing Dance on Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 7 to 10 p.m. at the KSU Center.
"Jump Jive an' Wail" commemorates the 1940s era with an evening of dancing to the live music of the Peachtree Jazz Edition's 18-piece Big Band ensemble and female vocalist.
The evening's entertainment also includes free swing dance lessons, a 1940s-style photo shoot, refreshments, a surprise raffle and more! You are invited (but not required) to wear 1940s attire. Special guest performances will be provided by the KSU Swing Dance Association.
The event is open to the public and free with the donation of one non-perishable item to KSU's Feed the Future, so invite your friends!
Cost: Free with the donation of one canned food item
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Jewish Atlanta is Going to Israel June 15-23
Do you know how big Israel is? Join us on the 2014 Community Mission and you will get to see it from top to bottom! Did you know that you can fit Israel inside of New Jersey?
Update: You can now view itineraries! There will be four different tracks you can select from to make your experience one of a kind. Choose from First Peek at Israel; Land of Start-Up Innovation; Artistic, Cultural, and Culinary Delights; or Modern Israeli Society: A Week in the Life.
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22nd Edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA
November 2-17, 2013
For 21 successful years, the Book Festival of the MJCCA has provided our community with a literary extravaganza featuring an exciting lineup of the year's most exceptional authors, speakers, and celebrities. Please join thousands of your fellow book lovers to listen, meet, and interact with your favorite authors in a variety of forums, including author meet-and-greets, book signings, a community read, and panel discussions.
Tickets on sale now! Get your tickets today >
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Download the 2013 Book Festival of the MJCCA Brochure >
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The 22nd Edition of the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta - MJCCA begins this weekend!
This week's schedule:
Saturday, November 2, 8:15 pm Opening Night, Scott Turow, Identical Sunday, November 3, * 1:00 pm Naomi Ragen, The Sister Weiss, * 4:30 pm Larry Tye, Superman, * 7:30 pm Rebecca Rosen, Awaken the Spirit Monday, November 4, * 12:00 pm Allison Amend, A Nearly Perfect Copy, Jeffrey Stepakoff, The Melody of Secrets, * 7:00 pm Kristallnacht Commemoration at the Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden, 7:30 pm Esther G. Levine Community Read, Harry Rosenfeld, From Kristallnacht to Watergate Tuesday, November 5, 7:30 pm A. Scott Berg, Wilson, Gregory J. Wallance, America's Soul in the Balance Wednesday, November 6, * 12:30 pm Thomas Harding, Hanns and Rudolf, * 6:30 pm Allen Salkin, From Scratch: Inside the Food Network * 8:15 pm Clark Howard, Clark Howard's Living Large for the Long Haul Thursday, November 7, * 10:30 am Cliff Graubart, Curious Vision of Sammy Levitt... * 12:30 pm Lily Koppel, The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story * 7:30 pm Jeffrey Toobin, The Oath Friday, November 8, 12:00 pm Letty Cottin Pogrebin, How to be a Friend to a Friend Who's Sick Saturday, November 9, 8:00 pm Elin Hilderbrand, Beautiful Day, Wendy Wax, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey
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