UPCOMING EVENTS

November 17 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICES

November 18 at 10:00 am
GEOFFREY DOLEYS BAR MITZVAH

November 19 at 3:30 pm
CNT BOOK CLUB
Not Me by Michael Lavigne 

December 3 from noon - 5:00 pm
4TH ANNUAL CNT SHOPPING EVENT 

December 9 at 9:00 am
YOUTH GROUP VOLUNTEERS AT ATLANTA FOOD BANK

December 15 at 6:30 pm
CNT HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

December 17 at 5:00 pm
YOUTH GROUP HANUKKAH CELEBRATION

December 19 at 3:00 pm
MAVENS LATKE PARTY

December 18 from 6:30-7:30 pm
MENORAH LIGHTING
On the Marietta Square


CLERGY & STAFF
Rabbi Joseph Prass
Religious School Principal: Elaine Gutenstein  
Religious School Asst Principal: Rebecca Sussman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Michael Gutenstein
Vice President:  Brad Seitel
Secretary: Julie Segal
Treasurer: Karen Goldstein
Director of Communications: Wendy Meyer
Director of  Education: Bob Huebsch
Director at Large: Johanna Kohler 
Director at Large: Bob Abrams
Director at Large: Robert Goldstein
Past President: Kristine Goldstein

Please submit your articles,  events, updates
and mazel tov's 
to news@mynertamid.org .  

EDITORS 
MEMBER NEWS
 
November Birthdays 
 8-Eric Flake
10-Debra Conole
10-Randi Epstein
10-Stanley Alalof
12-Daniel Goldstein
13-Stephen Flake
15-Eric Baskin
15- Seth Alalof
20-Rebecca Goldstein
24-Ashley Freedman
27-Deb Bingham
27-Paul Meyer
30-Robin Ehrlich
30-Sydney Berenson

November Anniversaries
11-Daryl & Dennis McMillan
25-Elizabeth & Bernd Poguntke  

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

Ashe Holder
Jaque Bingham
Paul Burstein
Andrew Goldstein
Emily Gutenstein
Robert Gutenstein
Ashe Holder  
Bob Huebsch
Sue Huebsch
Irving Kagan
Beth Landsberg
Jeff McMullen
Hal Schwartz
Jeff Segal
Mitchell Schreibman
Liz Troshane

IN LOVING MEMORY
We remember t hose who passed away this year:

Barbara Flamenbaum
Sheila Blum -  sister in law of Sue & Larry Goldstein
Barbara Flamenbaum
Sharon Frankel -   sister of Robin Flake
Carl Gurgold
Ira Ungar - father of Julie Segal
Donald Ward -  grandfather of Paul Kohler
 
YAHRZEITS
With fondness and affect ion we recall those
whose Yahrzeits 
are in November. We remember: 

Katherine Birner -  mother of Marci Zied
Lillian Lembeck Cole -   mother of Harry Lembeck
Fred Gluckson  - stepfather of Josh Berris
Jack Moses Krupnick - father of Mel Krupnick
Guta Pech -  grandmother of Heather Pacin
Frances Robbins  - aunt of Steve Michael
Elaine Segal  - mother of Ken Segal
Hy Seitel  - grandfather of Brad Seitel
Gertrude Schwartz  - mother of Hal Schwartz
Harry Zied   - father of Ernie Zied
Max Zimering  - grandfather of Daryl McMillan
 
Yehi zichronam l'vracha - may their memories be 
for a blessing; may they rest in peace. Amen.  

Observe the tradition of giving tzedakah (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 Michael Gutenstein.

TORAH PORTION

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)


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:
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. 
 All donations are greatly appreciated!

SPONSOR AN ONEG!
If you would like to sponsor an oneg for a special occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, birth of a child o  Let  r grandchild,  but don't have time, contact the Ritual Committee at  ritual@mynertamid.org . Let them
know what occasion you will be sponsoring the oneg for, how many

you are expecting and send payment to the Ritual Committee, 
and they will set everything up!

EVERY CLIP COUNTS!
We have partnered with Box Tops for  Education. Simply cut the complete Box Top  off the package and turn into the collection box located in the community room. 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.   Box Tops are found on products you already purchase. A complete  list is available at the front desk.  

SIGN UP FOR KROGER REWARDS !!!
CNT rneeds you to help our reward donations grow!
If you are not already registered, please sign up
today or re-link your code for CNT at  krogercommunityrewards.com with code 63646 or 
CLICK HERE Re-Registration is required each school year. And don't forget to use your Kroger card!

SMILE BEFORE YOU SHOP ON AMAZON!
CNT receives a 0.5% rebate on any sales made using the procedure described 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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November 16, 2017  |   27 Cheshvan 5778

Shabbat Candle Lighting 5:15 pm on Friday, November 17, 2017

 

HELP CHOOSE YOUR CNT LEADERSHIP. VOTE!
Board elections ballots have been sent via Constant Contact.
You can vote anytime through November 30. 
Five board positions are open. The positions and nominees are listed below, and their full statements can be read by clicking HERE.
 
Position: Vice President *  Nominee: Robert Goldstein
Position: Director of Communications *  Nominee: Wendy Meyer 
Position: Director at Large * Nominee: Bob Abrams  
Position: Director of Finance *  Nominee: Elizabeth Poguntke 
Position: Director at Large *  Nominee: Heather Pacin 
Mitzvah Moments

November 18 at 10:00 am
The Doleys' family welcomes you to share in our joy as Geoffrey takes the bima for his Bar Mitzvah.

Religious School News

Religious School & Midweek Hebrew will be closed 
for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy the break!

For the latest news, please check out the Religious School Principal's blog at:  theprincipalscoop.wordpress.com

WRAP UP YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH :
Butler Chocolates * DaisyBug Designs * Elite Tallit * Happy Snacks 
 Jamberry Nails * Lipscent * Lula Roe Clothing * Oli & Ve * Origami Owl   Paparazzi Accessories * PRL's Dang It Dolls * Rodan & Fields
 Stoneridge Foods * The Passionate Preserver * Traci Lynn Jewelry Collection Thirty-One * Your Dream Glass * Knitting Items



IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE HANUKKAH!
Friday, December 15 at 6:30 pm 

Join us for our celebration of the festival of lights.
We'll have a pot luck dairy dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by a short service
led by Rabbi Prass. We'll close out the evening with a holiday celebration featuring Hanukkah songs, driedel games, and fun!



Mavens


LATKE EXTRAVAGANZA
Tuesday,  December 19 at 3:00 pm
Please join us for for our annual Mavens latke party, where we all
make and share 
our favorite latke recipes and eat until we're full. 
Please let me know if you will be able to join us. E mail  teachsue1@yahoo.com.




THANK YOU, APPLE PICKERS!
A note of grateful THANKS to the generous
"Apple Pickers" who donated to THE GIVING TREE. 
Thank you for your continued support!

    Baskin Family
Doleys Family
Flake Family
Gilmer-Leader Family
Gold Family
Goldstein Families
Gutenstein Family 
Huebsch Family
Landsberg Family
Pacin Family
Poguntke Family
Schannon Family
And, the nameless fairies 
who dropped off items.

We are always in need of:
   Oneg Sponsors +  Religious School Subs +  Clean Up Crew



WOMEN'S GROUP GETS CREATIVE!
At the Women's Group event  on Saturday, the group created
faux stained glass pieces, including candle holders, vases, and
decorative plates, while noshing on the delicious hors d'oeuvres
everyone brought. It was a relaxing, fun night for everyone!

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