UPCOMING EVENTS
August 18 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICES
August 19 at 6:00 pm
WOMENS GROUP LADIES NIGHT OUT
at Red Sky Tapas & Bar
August 25 at 7:30 pm
August 26 at 10:00 am
GABE BERRIS BAR MITZVAH
August 27 at 10:30 am
ADULT ED WITH RABBI PRASS
Rosh Hashanah Warm Up
August 27 at 4:00 pm
YOUTH GROUP SWIM PARTY & POT LUCK DINNER
NEW MEMBER DINNER AND HAVDALAH SERVICE
September 17 at 10:30 am
ADULT ED WITH RABBI PRASS
Yom Kippur
September 20
EREV ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES
September 21
ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES
September 24 at 11:00 am
BOOK CLUB BOOK BRUNCH
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
September 29
EREV YOM KIPPUR / KOL NIDRE
with Cellist Rachel Halverson
September 30
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES, STUDY AND BREAK FAST
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CLERGY & STAFF
Rabbi Joseph Prass
Religious School Asst Principal: Rebecca Sussman
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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
EDITORS
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MEMBER NEWS
2-Gerald Moore
5-Kendra Lerman
6-Gabriel Berris
6-Megan McMillan
7-Noah Sherman
9-Susan Huebsch
24-Charlie Schwartz
25-Anslee Seitel
25-Enid Schwartz
28-Jimmy Cyganek
30-Alan Handel
31-Jonathon Herbst
August Anniversaries
4-Ernie & Marci Zied
8-Heidi & Paul Meyer
9-Allison & Lee Freedman
14-Robin & Robin Flake
26-Serena & Jeremy Gold
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Please keep the following friends and family
in your prayers for a return to health:
Jaque Bingham
Paul Burstein
Charles Conole
Andrew Goldstein
Emily Gutenstein
Robert Gutenstein
Bob Huebsch
Sue Huebsch
Irving Kagan
Jeff McMullen
Joe Rosenfield
Zulma Rosenfield
Aaron Rosenthal
Mitchell Schreibman
Hal Schwartz
Liz Troshane
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IN LOVING MEMORY
We remember t
hose who passed away this year:
Sheila Blum
Sharon Frankel
Carl Gurgold
Lenore Meyer
Guta Pech
Ira Ungar
David Wade
Alan Weber
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YAHRZEITS
With fondness and affection we recall those whose Yahrzeits are in August. We remember:
Rose Blum,
mother of Sue Goldstein
Julia Candida DeSilva,
mother of Fatima Alalof
Ivan Allan Ezrine,
father of Elizabeth Ezrine Poguntke
Frances Fried,
grandmother of Wendy Meyer and great grandmother of Jimmy Cyganek
Irving Horowitz,
uncle of Elaine Gutenstein
Florence London,
grandmother of Daryl McMillan
Charles Miller,
brother in law of Sue and Larry Goldstein
Phillip Seitel,
great uncle of Brad Seitel
Carole Wolfe,
mother of Wendy Meyer and grandmother of Jimmy Cyganek
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,
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TORAH PORTION
R'eih ... See [This Day I Set Before You Blessing and Curse]
Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17
See, this day I set before you blessing and curse. - Deuteronomy 11:26
SUMMARY:
- God places both blessing and curse before the Israelites. They are taught that blessing will come through the observance of God's laws. (11:26-32)
- Moses' third discourse includes laws about worship in a central place (12:1-28); injunctions against idolatry (12:29-13:19) and self-mutilation (14:1-2); dietary rules (14:3-21); and laws about tithes (14:22-25), debt remission (15:1-11), the release and treatment of Hebrew slaves (15:12-18), and firstlings (15:19-23).
- Moses reviews the correct sacrifices to be offered during the Pilgrim Festivals-Pesach, Sukkot, and Shavuot. (16:1-17)
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Mitzvah Moments
Save the dates for these upcoming B'nei Mitzvot:
Gabe Berris * August 26, 2017
Ethan Goldstein * October 21, 2017
Geoffrey Doleys * November 18, 2017
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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:
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 and an android based tablet.
All donations are greatly appreciated!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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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August 17, 2017 | 25 Av
5777
Shabbat Candle Lighting 8:03 pm on Friday, August 18, 2017
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This week I am going to talk about our monthly Middot -KEHILLAH. Building a supportive social environment and community at CNT.
Middot is the group of essential Jewish character values. The Religious School, with the help of ISJL, has put together a yearlong program focusing on a value of the month. Since these values transcend the school, both Rabbi and I will be reinforcing them with all of the CNT Kehillah.
This month, our Kehillah has been especially strong. We started with a back to school celebration which included a Membership tent, food, and service in the round. Book club met to discuss the book Orphan Number Eight. Tuesday night Mah Jong, Hebrew classes, committee meetings, leading up to the Back to School Shabbat service, a standing room only Bar Mitzvah (congratulation Gabe Bingham), and a Religious School parent meeting. Finally, this past Sunday, over 50 members and their families had a great time eating, playing and schmoozing at our annual CNT community picnic.
There are so many people to thank that if I start, I'm sure I will leave some out so I will thank the committee heads: Education - Bob Heubsch, Membership - Bob Abrams, Ritual - Sue Goldstein, Robert Goldstein and Rabbi Prass, Communications - Wendy Meyer and Johanna Kohler, B'nai Mitzvah- Robin Flake and Julie Berenson and Religious School - Elaine Gutenstein and Rebecca Sussman. This week was the CNT Kehillah at its best.
We are not slowing down at all. The rest of the month is pack with ways to be involved. We have our regular activities: Religious School, Hebrew, Mah Jong and Friday night services, as well as several special events. Saturday night is a Woman's Group dinner at Red Sky Tapas. The following Shabbat is the Bar Mitzvah of Gabe Berris. Sunday morning at 10:30 the Rabbi will be having an Adult Education class on Rosh Hashanah in the sanctuary.
Please let me, one of the committee heads, or the board know what ideas you have for strengthening and expanding our Kehillah.
Michael Gutenstein,
President
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Religious School News
OUR ENGAGED KEHILLAH!
THE PRINCIPAL'S SCOOP
Elaine Gutenstein,
Principal
Congregation Ner Tamid Religious School
TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!
Congregation Ner Tamid Religious School invites your children to explore what our school has to offer. During the month of August, on Sundays August 6 through 27, from 9:00 am - noon, they can come learn free with us for the first four classes! We're eager to meet new students from grades PreK through High School. Membership is not required during your child's first year at school. Come grow with us!
Respond to reserve a spot
(no contract required).
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THE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
WANTS YOU!
If you are interested in serving on the Elections committee this year,
please email boardof directors@nertamid.org.
This is a short and easy, but very important, commitment to help
facilitate the voting process for the 2018-2020 CNT Board positions
that will be coming up for re-election.
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WOMEN'S GROUP
RED SKY TAPAS & BAR
Saturday, August 19 at 6:00 pm
It's ladies night out at Red Sky Tapas & Bar! Join the Women's Group for tapas, desserts, cocktails, wine, you name it! Dueling pianos begin at 9:00!
Please let us know if you'll be joining us by Wednesday, August 16.
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YOUTH GROUP
POOL PARTY!
Sunday, August 27 at 4:00 pm
The CNT youth group (now known as "NERTY" - NER Tamid Temple Youth) is kicking off a new year with a pool party and potluck dinner! Please bring your youth group application and $18 dues.
There will be a brief parents meeting to talk about events for the year, and afterward you are welcome to stay and schmooze! There will also be a short YG meeting to roll out the calendar and get input on a few things.
Please contact us at events@mynertamid.org for more information.
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THANK YOU!!!
Thanks to everyone who helped plan, set up, clean up, cook
and bring their families to enjoy great company, lovely weather
and a tasty feast at our 2nd Annual CNT Community Picnic
last Sunday. A great time was had by all!
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR DONATION DRIVE
Please gather items
to be delivered to the children at Childrens Healthcare. Donations may be dropped off in the bin in the front lobby during Friday night services or Religious School. We 'll assemble the packages at our new member dinner on September 9 as a community outreach event.
All items must be brand new and unwrapped. Toys must be non-toxic and sturdy. Glitter is prohibited, as are handmade cards.
Teen items most needed include:
Art supplies,
YA books, l
arge fleece blankets, L
ego sets, DVDs (G or PG/PG-13),
Xbox 360 or ONE games,
Nerf items, c
ard games, n
ail polish (no glitter), make-up, lotions,
$10 gift cards (Target, Wal-Mart, fast-food, Amazon, Visa, etc.), S
ports gear (Professional/College-t-shirts, hats, pants, socks, etc.),
Pajama pants, socks, slippers,
new magazines (
Seventeen, Allure, Sports Illustrated
, etc.)
Infant & toddler items needed include:
Onesies/clothing (0-9m),
baby blankets, teething rings & rattles,
stackable/sorting and cause and effect toys,
toy phones and cameras,
sound and board books, b
uilding blocks, light up toys and batteries.
They will also accept Legos, Barbies, dolls, Play-doh, bubbles, RC cars, play kitchen & food, Matchbox cars, toy medical kits, small musical instruments, coloring books, crayons, board games, puzzles, Magna Doodles and art kits.
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Adult Education High Holy Day Series:
BRINGING THE HIGH HOLY DAYS
INTO FOCUS
Two discussions led by Rabbi Prass
Sunday, August 27, 10:30 am - noon
Sunday, September 17, 10:30 am - noon
Enrich your mind and soul as we delve into some of the central
themes and texts of the High Holy Days. The Rosh Hashanah session on August 27 will look at the history of the holiday from its origins in the Bible to its celebration marking the birthday of the world.
At Yom Kippur, tradition says we should engage in reflection,
soul searching and redirection. The Yom Kippur session on
September 17 will examine some of the central texts of Yom Kippur
to prepare us to focus on a new and better year.
Members RSVP to education@mynertamid.org or call 678-264-8757.
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Wednesday, September 20
7:00 pm * Erev Rosh Hashanah
Service
Oneg sponsored by the Ritual Committee
Thursday, September 21
10:00 am * Rosh Hashanah Service
Friday, September 29
8:00 pm * Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre
with Cellist Rachel Halverson
Saturday, September 30
10:00 am * Yom Kippur Morning Service
2:30 pm * Torah Portion study/discussion
4:30 pm * Yizkor - Memorial Service
5:00 pm * Closing Service
6:15 pm * Havdalah
6:25 pm * Community Break Fast
TICKET PRICES: $90 for Non-Members
$72 for Member Guests
(additional tickets purchased by members)
Complimentary for members
Consider the following participation opportunities:
English Reading *
Ark Opening/Closing
Torah Carrying/Lifting/Binding *
Ushering or Greeting
Shofar Blowing (must supply your own) *
Aliyah
*
Set-Up or Clean-Up for Yom Kippur community Break Fast
For more information, please contact: highholydays@mynertamid.org
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BOOK CLUB BOOK BRUNCH
September 24 at 11:00 am
Featuring our book of the month:
The Yiddish Policeman's Union by Michael Chabon
Canvas Cafe & Bakery
724 Cherokee St., Marietta, GA 30060
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