February 26, 2026 | 9 Adar 5786

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CNT PRESIDENT

FEBRUARY 27 | FAMILY SHABBAT (NOTE DIFFERENT START TIME)

THIS SUNDAY! MARCH 1 | COMMUNITY MEGILLAH READING

MARCH 13 | POTLUCK SHABBAT DINNER

MARCH 15 | JIFLA FINANCIAL SKILLS WORKSHOP FOR TEENS

MARCH 28 | COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH BAGEL RESCUE

APRIL 2 | SECOND NIGHT PASSOVER SEDER

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CNT PRESIDENT

I am truly excited.


Excited to welcome three new families as members of Congregation Ner Tamid.


Excited to share that five new students have enrolled in our Religious School in 2026.


Excited that our partnerships with multiple Jewish organizations are bringing meaningful programs to CNT — and introducing more families to our warm and welcoming community. We are having success in our goal to bring more awareness of CNT.


Excited that our community events — from Menorah Lighting to Scout Shabbat — are being recognized in the Jewish Times and the Marietta Daily Journal, further expanding awareness of who we are.


And I’m especially excited for what’s right in front of us:

Family Shabbat this Friday, Purim celebrations this Sunday, and our Passover Seder just weeks away.


Behind all of this is something even more powerful — the synergy, the enthusiasm, and the ruach flowing from our Rabbi, our leadership, and each of you. Something special is happening at CNT as we reach our 20 years milestones. The potential ahead of us is bright.


We are not standing still. We are growing. We are reaching outward. We are bringing people in. We are building for the future.


And finally, I am excited about the opportunity to J.O.I.N.

More to come on that soon.


With a focus on community,

Matt Berenson

President, Congregation Ner Tamid

We invite you to join us for Shabbat Services

Friday evenings at 7:30 pm.


Our upcoming Shabbat services will be led by:

February 27 - Rabbi Prass (NOTE: THIS IS FAMILY SHABBAT AND THE START TIME IS 6:30 PM INSTEAD OF 7:30 PM)

March 6 - Rabbi Prass

Family Shabbat

Friday, February 27 at 6:30 pm


Join us for an early Shabbat service on February 27 catered to our younger CNT members! We will begin at 6:30 pm and services will run about 45 minutes. This 6:30 service is in place of the 7:30 service.  All ages are welcome!

Community Megillah Reading

Sunday, March 1 at 11:00 am


Join us for a fun reading of the Megillah for Purim! Wear a costume (or borrow something of ours), bring a noisemaker, and get ready to "boo" you-know-who!

Potluck Shabbat Dinner

Friday, March 13 at 6:30 pm


Join us for a potluck Shabbat dinner on Friday, March 13 at 6:30 pm. This will be a meat meal. If you are interested in bringing either a meat dish entree, side dish, salad, or drink, please sign up by clicking HERE. Services will follow at 7:30 pm.

Financial Skills Workshop for Teens

Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 pm


It's never too early to learn!

Community Service with Bagel Rescue

Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 am


This is our make-up date for bagel packing after inclement weather prevented us from packing bagels last month! If you are interested in joining us please write to membership@mynertamid.org.

Community Second Night Passover Seder

Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 pm


Enjoy a meaningful, interactive community Seder, in a warm, inviting atmosphere!


Regular price - $50

Member price - $25

Under 18/Student/Active military/First Responders - free


To register please click HERE. Please register by March 28. For more information please write to info@mynertamid.org.


We are looking forward to seeing everyone for another wonderful seder this year!


Thank You

We gratefully acknowledge recent donations and pledges from the following families:


David Joffe

Oneg sponsorship for February 13


Elaine and Michael Gutenstein

Donation toward new printer


Gary Morris

Donation to General Fund


The Flake Family

Donation to Ritual Committee

In memory of Mildred Perlman, Michael Eramo, Edythe Lichtblau Perlman, Abe Perlman


The Book Family

Donation in support of Scout Shabbat


Brian Saxton


Sue and Larry Goldstein

In memory of Harry Goldstein, Marilyn Miller, Dana Goldstein, Billie Lee Orenbuch, and Divina Jordan


YOUR DONATION MEANS

A GREAT DEAL TO US

Please consider sponsoring or contributing to an oneg. Contact the Ritual committee at ritual@mynertamid.org.

MEMBER NEWS

UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

MARCH

3 Bob Abrams

6 Jack Herbst

8 Noah Keena

10 Rob Keena

21 Jenna Gutenstein


UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES

MARCH

31 Paula & Melvyn Krupnick


REFUAH SCHLEIMA

Please keep the following friends and family

in your prayers for a return to health:


Kurt Babcock * Kevin Belcher

Michelle Belcher * Michele Berkowitz

Jim Cyganek * Bill English * Andrew Goldstein Shellie Grafstein * Sylvia Handel

Maryanne Herbst * Jerry Iannacone

Erin James * Shelli James * Marion Kendall

Mel Krupnick * Paula Krupnick * Eden Lazarus Brian Lenhard * Pam Lustgarten

Bronson McQueen * Carol Milsen * Earl Morris

Phyllis Meyer Nova * Andrew Rodriguez

Zulma Rosenfeld * Brian Rudolph * Ken Segal

Lydia Simmons * Rob Simmons

Charles Solomon * Melvin Soree

Danny Tesler * Mak Yost



IN LOVING MEMORY

We remember those who passed away this year:


Sue Alalof (aunt of Seth Alalof)

Howard Berenson (uncle of Matt Berenson, brother of Morton Berenson)

Dana Goldstein (daughter-in-law of Sue & Larry Goldstein)

Luanne Iannacone (friend of Robin Flake)

Wendy Meyer (wife of Jim Cyganek, mother of Jimmy Cyganek)

Billie Lee Orenbuch (mother of Evelyn Orenbuch)

Gail Teren (former member of CNT)

Divina Jordan (mother of Zulma Rosenfeld)



YAHRZEITS

With fondness and affection we remember those whose Yahrzeits are in February:


Edward Book (grandfather of Adam Book)

Robert Dempsey (grandfather of Robert Simon)

Michael Eramo (brother-in-law of Robin Flake)

Abraham Mordechai Goldberg (father of Serena Gold)

Martin Hager (father of Emily Lembeck)

Charlotte Huebsch (mother-in-law of Sue Huebsch)

Joann Huebsch (sister-in-law of Sue Huebsch)

Steveanne Lehrman (sister-in-law of Sue Huebsch)

Jeffrey Irving Lustgarten (brother of Elaine Gutenstein)

Sheldon Lustgarten (father of Elaine Gutenstein)

Edythe Lichtblau Perlman (mother of Robin Flake)

Abe Perlman (father of Robin Flake)

Mildred Perlman (aunt of Robin Flake)

Maxine Rubenstein (great aunt of Brad Seitel)

Janet Seitel (great aunt of Brad Seitel)

Nathan Seitel (great uncle of Brad Seitel)

Mike Shalloway (uncle of Julie Berenson)

Edith Bimbi Simon (grandmother of Robert Simon)

Ira Ungar (father of Julie Segal)

Donald Ward (grandfather of Paul Kohler)


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. To purchase a plaque in memory of your loved ones, please contact Brad Seitel.

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Dressler

CNT Clergy & Leadership


Rabbi Joseph Prass

Religious School Principal: Jennifer Seitel


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Matt Berenson * Vice President: Julie Segal

Secretary: Robert Simon * Dir. of Finance: Brad Seitel

Dir. of Communications: Johanna Kohler

Dir. at Large: Jonathon Herbst

Dir. at Large: Nick Parker

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