UPCOMING EVENTS

July 22 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICES

July 23 at 6:00 pm
WOMEN'S GROUP DINNER AT MELTING POT

July 24 from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
CNT OPEN HOUSE

July 29 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICES

August 5 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICES

August 6 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
GIFTED FERRET WINE TASTING
For adults, men and women

August 7 from 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
FIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

August 9 from 6:30 - 8:15 pm
MAH JONG CLASS 

August 9 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
FIRST DAY OF HEBREW SCHOOL

August 12 at 7:30 pm
SCHOOL WIDE WELCOME BACK SHABBAT

August 14 from 1:00-3:00 pm
CNT ANNUAL PICNIC
Swift Cantrell Park, Kennessaw

August 19 at 7:00 pm
MORGAN KOHLER PRE BAT MITZVAH SERVICE

August 20 at 10:00 am
MORGAN KOHLER BAT MITZVAH

August 26  at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICES

August 28 at 3:00 pm
BOOK CLUB:  Snow in August (by Pete Hamill)

September 17 at 6:00
BINGO & BROWNIES

September 18
CNT DINNER CLUB

September 24 at 11:30 am
 
September 25
APPLE PICKING AT  HILL CREST ORCHARDS
 
October 2 at 7:00 pm
EREV ROSH HASHANAH SERVICE

October 3 at 10:00 am
ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES

October 7 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICES

October 11 at 7:30 pm
KOL NIDRE SERVICE  

October 12 starting at 10:00 am
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

October 21
SUKKOT UNDER THE STARS

October 22
WOMEN'S GROUP AT CHOXIE'S CRAFTS

November 6
CNT'S GOT TALENT

November 13
MEN'S CLUB GOLF OUTING

December 3-4                               
CNT'S 3RD ANNUAL SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

December 30
MENORAH LIGHTING ON THE SQUARE


CLERGY & STAFF
Religious School Principal: Elaine Gutenstein 
Religious School Ass't Principal: Rebecca Sussman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Vice President: Michael Gutenstein
Secretary: Julie Segal 

Treasurer: Karen Goldstein
Director of Communications: Wendy Meyer
Director of Education: Johanna Kohler, Elaine Gutenstein
Director at Large: Bob Abrams
Director at Large: Johanna Kohler
Director at Large: Brad Seitel
Past President: Matt Berenson

Please submit your articles, events, updates
and mazel tov's 
to [email protected].  

EDITORS 
MEMBER NEWS
 
July Birthdays
 1 Heidi Meyer
 5 Gabe Bingham
 9 Rebecca Sussman
10 Emily Lembeck
10 Maryanne Herbst
12 Fatima Alalof
18 Adriane Berris
20 Daryl McMillan

REFUAH SCHLEIMA
Please keep the following friends and family
in your prayers for a return to health: 

Paul Burstein, father of Heidi Meyer
Christian Green 
Irving Kagan, father of Jule Kagan
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 
Hal Schwartz, husband of Enid and father of Charlie Schwartz
Sharon Rene Freedman, mother of Lee Freedman
Don Rosenthal, uncle of Deb Conole
Reuven Milikovsky

YAHRZEITS
With fondness and affection we recall those whose Yahrzeits
are in July. We remember: 

John Fenton, stepfather of Jennifer Seitel
Julie Fenton, mother of Jennifer Seitel
Aaron Blum, father of Sue Goldstein
William Crowley, father of Kristine Goldstein
Flo Stuart, mother of Joan Stuart
Max Applebaum, grandfather of Joan Stuart
Gertrude Miller, mother of Jerry Miller
Arlene Baskin, mother of Eric Baskin
Bernice Zied, mother of Ernie Zied
Gloria Epstein, mother of Jeff Epstein
Sol Cohen, uncle of Mel Krupnick
Estelle Wycoff, friend of Jule Kagan
 
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, 
please contact Kristine Goldstein.

TORAH PORTION
Balak
Numbers 22:2−25:9

Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.
- Numbers 22:2

SUMMARY: 
  • Balak, the king of Moab, persuades the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites so that he can defeat them and drive them out of the region. However, Balaam blesses the Children of Israel instead and prophesies that Israel's enemies will be defeated. (22:2-24:25)
  • God punishes the Israelites with a plague for consorting with the Moabite women and their god. The plague is stayed after Pinchas kills an Israelite man and his Midianite woman. (25:1-9)

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. 

SPECIFIC NEEDS
We are still in need of 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!

KROGER REWARDS: SIGN UP NOW!
CNT received just over $25 this quarter from  our participation in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. We would love to have more of our CNT families participating. If you are not already registered, please sign up today! To sign up or renew for this year. CLICK HERE. And don't forget to use your Kroger card!

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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Mazel Tov to the Morse family!
Jacob was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah last weekend in the presence of his family and friends. Great job Jacob!

This weekend don't forget to stop by our Annual
Open House and Rummage Sale! Come help us set up
from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Saturday, July 23. 
Afterwards,
join us and our ISJL fellows, Becca and Leah, 
at the
Kennesaw Melting Pot for a fondue feast at 6:00 pm.
If you have any last minute donations please drop them
off Saturday between 3:00 and 5:00 or email [email protected] to make arrangements. 



Great news! Mah Jong classes will start August 9. 
Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6:30-8:15 pm
for 6 weeks. Cost is $18 plus card. ($8-$9)
email [email protected] to register today!

SECOND ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALErum
AND OPEN HOUSE
This weekend: Sunday, July 24!  
Rummage Sale: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Open House: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come out and lend a hand or come and explore for bargains galore!
CNT MEMBERS - BY LAWS
By now, you should have received in the mail an envelope with a copy of our current by-laws, proposed by-law changes and a cover letter explaining the process and timeline for the changes. This is your congregation so it is critical that you review the changes, ask questions about them and/or propose other changes or revisions. Please see the link below to look at this week's By Laws Q & A. You may submit comments or questions to the suggestion box or by
 e-mailing  [email protected].
We welcome your input and suggestions!


Religious School Newsrsch
EVERY CLIP COUNTS!
Congregation Ner Tamid now has an easy way to earn extra money...
up to $20,000! We have partnered with BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION. Simply cut the complete Box Top off the package and turn into the collection box located at the front desk. Collection sheets are available for you to use as well. Simply attach your box tops to the sheet and drop in the box when the sheet is filled up. The Box Tops are found on products you already purchase. A complete list is available at the front desk. 
Here is a short list: 
Betty Crocker, Ziplock, Lysol, Nature Valley, Annie's, SCOTT, Hefty, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Fiber One, and Kleenex Tissues.

SEE YOU ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 7!
First Day of Religious School 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
6th Grade Hebrew begins Tuesday, August 9
5th Grade Hebrew begins Wednesday, August 10 
7th Grade Hebrew begins Thursday, August 11
School Wide Welcome Back Shabbat on Friday, August 12

 
 PICNIC IN THE PARK
Sunday, August 14 from 1:00-3:00 pm
Swift Cantrell Park, Kennesaw 
Join us as we kick off our 10th year on Sunday, August 14
immediately following Religious School at Swift Cantrell Park
(3140 Old US Highway 41, Kennesaw, GA 30144)
Bring your footballs, frisbees, lawn games, bikes, etc.
And don't forget to bring your friends!
Hamburgers, hot dogs, sides and treats will be served.
Be on the lookout for the Signup Genius
for food, beverages, paper goods, etc! Remember, no dairy!

Mitzvah Moments

Morgan Kohler, August 20, 2016
For my bat mitzvah project, I help out at a community kitchen (called the Big Kitchen) that serves the homeless and people in need, where I do food prep and serve food. I have realized that I have everything I need to survive, so I wanted to help the less fortunate. By volunteering here, I can see how hunger might affect a person's life. When you see a little boy ask for more food, you know that might have been his only meal that day. The people who come to the Big Kitchen for food are always so grateful for the food that they are given and it makes you realize that we should all be grateful for what we have. I chose this for my bat mitzvah project because one day I was staring at my food and I wondered how many people didn't have the comfort of living in a house eating mac and cheese. I wanted to make a difference in the world. The second time I went to the Big Kitchen, one of the people who came for food was saying thank you to the other people there. He then singled me out and said, "Thank you. You are doing a good thing." It made me feel good that I was making a difference in someone's life. Whenever I think there is nothing good to eat in my house, I will remember all of the people who go through life wondering when their next meal will be.


MONTALUCE WINERY TOURwine
September 24 at 11:30 am
Join CNT for an afternoon at Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega! 
We will be meeting up at 11:30, then attending a complimentary winery tour that begins at noon, followed by a wine-tasting ($16 for five tastings).  
After that, we'll have lunch at the Monteluce restaurant.
(Check out their delicious menu HERE!)
After Montaluce, we may do some shopping in Dahlonega or at the outlets nearby. Please RSVP to the evite HERE by September 10 if you'll be coming. 
Contact Bob at 201/874-2388 for additional information.
We look forward to seeing you for this fun-filled afternoon!


WOMEN'S GROUP HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL CNT SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday & Sunday, December 3 & 4
If you are interested in having a table at this years' event or know
of someone who might be interested in setting up a table, please contact
Julie Segal at: [email protected].
Looking forward to another terrific shopping time!

CNT NEEDS YOU... GET INVOLVED!
Get involved now and help make your congregation great! 
Women's Group Co-Chair
Help plan and promote activities for our CNT Women's Group
including social, service and outreach projects. Previous activities include Bingo & Brownies, Choxie's Crafts, Coloring Books, Movie Night and more! Get involved and help plan for the coming year!
 Contact Julie Segal at [email protected].

SPONSOR AN ONEG!
If you would like to sponsor an oneg for a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, birth of a child or grandchild, etc., please contact the
Ritual Committee at  [email protected]

SMILE BEFORE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!
CNT receives a 0.5% rebate on any sales made using the procedure spelled out in the "smile amazon" link at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/11-3783248. Register now and the congregation will get this rebate.  

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