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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 8 at 7:30 pm SHABBAT SERVICES
January 10 from 12:30 - 3:00 pm YOUTH GROUP MEETING Bring a lunch
January 15 at 6:30 pm TOT SHABBAT January 16 at 10:00 am SHABBAT SERVICES
January 22 at 7:30 pm SHABBAT SERVICES
January 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WOMEN'S GROUP BINGO & BROWNIES AT CNT
January 24 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
"Mastering 'Gospel Dynamics' "
January 31 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
CNT BOOK CLUB
"Henna House" by Naomi Eve
January 31 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
CNT DINNER CLUB
Piastra on the Marietta Square
February 6
STEPHANIE MILFORD HEALTH WORKSHOP at CNT
February 12 at 7:00 pm SCOUT SHABBAT
March 5 DEB BINGHAM HEALTH DISCUSSIO9N
March 20 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
"Specific Applications of Our Christian Bible Studies: Infancy ("Virgin Birth" Story); Church Seders; Are We To Blame for Jesus' Death?" April 16 ADULT COLORING BOOKS
April 24 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
"The Christian Apocalypse: How Do Jews Fit In Christian End-Time Scenarios? and How Do We Neutralize Missionary Activities?"
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CLERGY & STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Secretary: Julie Segal
Treasurer: Karen Goldstein
Director of Communications: Joel Landsberg
Director of Education: Jackie Levine
Director at Large: Bob Abrams
Director at Large: Johanna Kohler
Director at Large: Brad Seitel
Past President: Matt Berenson
EDITORS
Mel Krupnick
Wendy Meyer
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MEMBER NEWS
January Birthdays
2-Jule Kagan
3-Arlene Handel
8-Blair Berenson
8-Heidi Kennedy
8-Johanna Kohler
10-Ernie Zied
11-Molly Torch
14-Paul Kohler
18-Joel Landsberg
23-Thomas Doleys
24-Josh Berris
26-Jackie Levine
27-Harry Lembeck
29-Julie Berenson
January Anniversaries
6 Andrew & Rebecca Sussman
19 Pam & Joel Landsberg
30 Elaine & Micheal Gutenstein
30 Kim & Jeff Epstein
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YAHRZEITS
With fondness and affection we recall those whose Yahrzeits
are in January. We remember:
Ben Alexander, father of Sue Huebsch
Max Lichblau, grandfather of Robin Flake
Hannah Malin, grandmother of Caren Doleys
Ruth Cohen, aunt of Mel Krupnick
Berte Pincus, stepmother of Gail Teren
Jeff Ehrlich, husband of Cherri Ehrlich
Harry Freedman, father of Lee Freedman
Eleanore Krupnick, mother of Mel Krupnick
Jack Gilman, grandfather of Ken Segal
Warren Lunstead, father of Zinah Hall
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 their memory. CLICK HERE to donate. If you would like to
purchase a plaque in memory of your loved ones,
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REFUAH SCHLEIMA
Please keep the following friends and family
in your prayers for a return to health:
Jacque Bingham, stepmother of Bill Bingham
Carole Wolfe, mother of Wendy Meyer and grandma of Jimmy Cyganek
Lauren Eramo, sister of Robin Flake
Ira Ungar, Julie Segal's father and Jessie Ungar's grandfather
Sharon Frankel, sister of Robin Flake
Sheldon Lustgarten, father of Elaine Gutenstein
Hal Schwartz, husband of Enid and father of Charlie Schwartz
Sharon Rene Freedman, mother of Lee Freedman
Don Rosenthal, uncle of Deb Conole
Joel Landsberg
Bob Huebsch
Reuven Milokovsky
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TORAH PORTION
Va-eira .. I (God) Appeared [to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]
Exodus 6:2−9:35
God spoke to Moses and said to him, "I am the Eternal." - Exodus 6:2
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FINANCE POLICIES
1. If your account is over 90 days past due, and a good faith effort to pay or contact Finance is not made you risk suspension of your membership and religious school privileges.
2. If your account is 90 days past due an interest fee of 18 percent per year will be charged.
3. If you have 2 checks returned for non payment you will no longer be able to pay by check. Money order, cash, or credit card can be accepted for payment for the rest of the fiscal year (July 1 -June 30).
4. There will be a charge of 25.00 per returned check.
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KROGER REWARDS: SIGN UP NOW!
 CNT participates in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. This quarter, from 8/30/15 - 11/28/15, we received $28.66 from Kroger Rewards for our seven participating households. Don't forget to use your Kroger Plus Card when shopping and if you are not already registered, please sign up today! To sign up or renew for this year. CLICK HERE.
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COLLECT COKE CAPS TO RAISE FUNDS!
Every coke bottle cap has a code on the inside of the cap. Collect those caps and bring them in to the synagogue and as we turn them in to Coke, they will earn us points good for merchandise and/or Gift cards. Remember,
this offer is only good for twist off caps.
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January 7, 2016 | 26 Tevet 5776
Shabbat Candle Lighting 5:27 pm on Friday, January 7, 2016
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Happy New Year!
We are ready for 2016 to be even better than 2015!
The Women's Group and Youth Group have several fun events already scheduled. There are Adult Ed classes and Book Club meetings on the calendar too.
Our Annual Scout Shabbat will take place February 12th, if you have a Scout or know one who would like to participate please contact [email protected] to register.
We are collecting toiletries for our social action project in February. We'll be making Bags of Love to take to MUST ministries. Please place your donations in the container in the lobby.
Keep an eye on the calendar for updates to our event offerings.
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Religious School Update
Welcome back!
There will be a Youth Group meeting following Religious School this Sunday from 12:30 - 3:00. Please bring a sack lunch and join us!
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 FREE ALEPH EMBLEM PROGRAM FOR CUB SCOUTS An Aleph Award class will be held for Cub Scouts in 3rd through 5th grades. This four-session class will be offered starting in January for free to CNT members/Religious School students. Each session will be held immediately following Religious School, and will last for 45 minutes. The goal is to have the series completed in time for Scout Shabbat. For ainformation please contact Matt Berenson at [email protected].
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JOIN CNT FOR SCOUT SHABBAT 2016
Friday, February 12 at 7:00 pm
Come join us for CNT's annual Scout Shabbat, celebrating Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from our congregation and surrounding areas. Invite any scouts that you know to come and participate. Please register by January 25 to [email protected] or leave a message at 678-264-8575 with the name of the Scout and whether a Boy or Girl Scout (there are different patches for each). Arrive in uniform 30 minutes before the service to check in. After the service, there will be a Scout sponsored Oneg. Scouts of all faiths are welcome.
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SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE
UPCOMING 2016 B'NAI MITZVOT
Audrey Ashe, April 30
Harrison Freedman, May 14
Brooke Meyer, May 29
Hayden Doleys, June 4
Henry Baskin, June 25
Jacob Morse, July 7
Morgan Kohler, August 20
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ADULT EDUCATION
Modern Jews Engaging the Christian Bible
Instructor: Rabbi Thomas P. Liebschutz
Session #4 January 24 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
"Mastering 'Gospel Dynamics' "
Session #5 March 20 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
"Specific Applications of Our Christian Bible Studies: Infancy ("Virgin Birth" Story); Church Seders; Are We To Blame for Jesus' Death?"
Session #6 April 24 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
"The Christian Apocalypse: How Do Jews Fit In Christian End-Time Scenarios? and How Do We Neutralize Missionary Activities?"
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TODAH RABAH!
Much gratitude for the following recent donations
DONATIONS TO THE GENERAL FUND
Morton and Illa Berenson in Honor of Matt and Julie Berenson
Bob and Sue Huebsch in honor of Jules' recovery and Robin's recovery
Bob Abrams for the Pink Out
Laurie Leader and Jared Gilmer
Ken Segal for sushi night
Ruth Schultz in honor of Rabbi and Marilyn
Ernie and Marci Zied in memory of Martin Zied.
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CONSIDER A DONATION
Whether in honor of a Bar Mitzvah, birthday, anniversary, or in memory of someone special, please consider a donation to Congregation Ner Tamid.
We have the following funds in place: Rabbi Thomas and Marilyn Liebschutz Scholarship Fund
* Education Fund * General Fund * High Holiday Fund
* Building Fund * Heidi Meyer Camp Scholarship Fund* Sunshine Fund (for assisting those in need). Recognition letters are sent for all donations and contributions. Click here to donate.
SPECIFIC NEEDS
We are still in need an A/V system, artwork for the sanctuary, a High Holy Days mantle for our second Torah, and floor standing menorahs for the sanctuary. To donate any of these items, contact Karen Goldstein
or Kristine Goldstein. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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SMILE BEFORE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!
We recevied $14.83 from Amazon smile for July 1 - September 30, 2015. This is triple what received last time. If you are not already registered, don't forget to sign up before you start your shopping! CNT will receive a .5% rebate on any sales made using the procedure spelled out in the "smile amazon" link at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/11-3783248. Just follow the directions when you register and the congregation will get this rebate.
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URJ SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
CNT teens can travel to Israel with the URJ this summer!
Tour Israel, and walk the corridors of the Old City, float in the Dead Sea, hike Masada and be immersed in the warmth and uniqueness of Israel. Register by January 18th and save up to $400! Learn more about Israel travel at NFTYIsrael.org.
Birthright Israel
Be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience that has been shared by more than 400,000 young adults and counting. As the only Birthight Israel trip affiliated with Reform Judaism, the URJ Kesher experience is inclusive, open-minded, inspirational and fun. Explore the stories of our alumni and plan to Go Kesher! Registration opens on February 1st at www.gokesher.org.
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CAMP GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta is currently accepting applications for the Needs Based Camp Scholarships (applications due January 30, 2016) and One Happy Camper First Time Camper incentive grants.
First and second year One Happy Camper Grants provide up to $1000 off
the cost of camps. The Needs Based Financial Assistance program helps families in metro Atlanta with the cost of camp tuition. Camp scholarships are based on financial need. Please go to Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta to learn about eligibility for the First Time Camper Grant and the Needs Based Scholarships.
The Federation is also thrilled to announce the relaunch of its camp full scholarship program. Thanks to a number of extremely generous gifts, we are able to award 25 full scholarships to families in need this year. We are reaching out to JF&CS, as well as local rabbis, to send referrals of eligible families to Sami Tanenbaum, our Community Camp Ambassador. Below are the criteria for families who qualify as a referral for full scholarships.Before a family is referred to Sami Tanenbaum, they should be directed to fill out a scholarship application. The deadline for referrals and applications is January 30, 2016. Visit www.atlantajewishcamp.org to learn more and contact Sami Tanenbaum at 678-222-3730 with questions.
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