- THIS WEEK IN CHAI LIGHTS -
MEET YOUR CNT BOARD
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
TOWN HALL MEETING MARCH 3
TODAH RABAH!
UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICE
The Goldstein Families will be sponsoring the oneg 
in honor of Larry, Karen and Stephanie's birthdays 

March 1 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICE

March 1-3 
ISJL LITERACY FUN WEEKEND

March 3 at noon
TOWN HALL MEETING

March 8 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICE

March 15 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICE

March 22 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICE

March 23 at 5:00 PM
MARCH MADNESS AT HUDSON GRILL

March 29 at 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICE
 
REFUAH SCHLEIMA
Please keep the following friends and family
in your prayers for a return to health: 
 
Stu Alexander
Raymond Axt 
Kevin Belcher 
Michele Belcher 
Robyn Gandelman
Andrew Goldstein 
Ashe Holder 
Bob Huebsch 
Sue Huebsch 
Cathy McGee Jones 
Irving Kagan 
Tais Keyser 
Mel Krupnick 
Paula Krupnick 
Elina Kishinevsky-Stern 
Eden Lazarus 
Joel Landsberg
Jeff McMullen 
Betty Milikovsky 
Reuen Milikovsky 
Pilar Ramos 
Dimetria Rodriguez 
Aaron Rosenthal 
Debbie Salzer 
Enid Schwartz 
Hal Schwartz 
Allan Surell
Mak Yost

MEMBER NEWS

February Birthdays
1 Sandra Flaherty
1 Noah Moore
2 Shochanah Burg
6 Michele Flake
10 Cherri Ehrlich
12 Caren Doleys
16 Betty Milikovsky
12 Laura Gutenstein
19 Fisher Blass
19 Larry Goldstein
20 Karen Goldstein
21 Steve Michael
23 Michael Gutenstein
24 Stephanie Goldstein
25 Alexander Lerman

February Anniversaries
1 Peg & Bob Abrams
16 Maryanne & Jonathan Herbst
17 Donna & Joel Ferrera Abel

IN LOVING MEMORY
We remember those who passed away this year:

Jerry Asofsky 
Lana Franklin 
Sharon Freedman 
Robert Gutenstein 
Lola Horowitz 
Barbara Horowitz 
Susan Orr 
Stephen Reader 
Karl Strier
YAHRZEITS
With fondness and affect ion we remember
those
whose Yahrzeits  are in February:

Michael Eramo (brother-in-law of Robin Flake) 
Abraham Mordechai Goldberg (father of Serena Gold) 
Martin Hager (father of Emily Lembeck) 
Charlotte Huebsch (mother of Bob Huebsch) 
Steveanne Lehrman (sister of Bob Huebsch)
Jeffrey Irving Lustgarten (brother of Elaine Gutenstein) 
Sheldon  Lustgarten (father of Elaine Gutenstein) 
Abe Perlman (father of Robin Flake) 
Edythe Lichtblau Perlman (mother of Robin Flake) 
Mildred Perlman (aunt of Robin Flake) 
William Rosenthal (grandfather of Debra Conole) 
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) 
Ira Ungar (father of Julie Segal) 
Donald Ward (grandfather of Paul Kohler) 
Bella Kroll Wellner (grandmother of Elizabeth Poguntke)

Y ehi 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
 
Ki Tisa ... When You Take a Census
Exodus 30:11−34:35
The Eternal One spoke to Moses, saying: "When you take a census of the Israelite men according to their army enrollment, each shall pay the Eternal a ransom for himself on being enrolled, that no plague may come upon them through their being enrolled." - Exodus 30:11-12
 
SUMMARY:
  • Moses takes a census of the Israelites and collects a half-shekel from each person (30:11-16)
  • God tells Moses to construct a water basin and to prepare anointing oil and incense for the ordination of the priests. Bezalel and Oholiab, skilled artisans, are assigned to make objects for the priests and the Tabernacle. (30:17-31:11)
  • The Israelites are instructed to keep Shabbat as a sign of their covenant with God. God gives Moses the two tablets of the Pact. (31:12-18)
  • The Israelites ask Aaron to build them a Golden Calf. Moses implores God not to destroy the people and then breaks the two tablets of the Pact on which the Ten Commandments are written when he sees the idol. God punishes the Israelites by means of a plague. (32:1-35)
  • Moses goes up the mountain with a blank set of tablets for another 40 days so that God will again inscribe the Ten Commandments. Other laws, including the edict to observe the Pilgrimage Festivals, are also revealed. (34:1-28)
  • Moses comes down from the mountain with a radiant face. (34:29-35)


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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Brad Seitel
Vice President:   Robert Goldstein
Secretary: Elaine Gutenstein
Director of Finance:  Elizabeth Poguntke
Director of Communications: Wendy Meyer
Director of  Education: Bob Huebsch
Director at Large: Melissa Adelman
Director at Large: Gerald Moore
 
Please submit your articles,  events, updates
and mazel tov's  to [email protected] .  

EDITORS 
Mel Krupnick *  Wendy Meyer


 

February 21, 2019  |    16 Adar I 
5779

Shabbat Candle Lighti ng 
6:10 pm on Friday, February 22, 2019

  
The Torah portion this week is Ki Tisa. This portion has many of the many famous events in it ranging from the forging of the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments to the Golden Calf.  For me, a single verse this week has led to one of the greatest works of art and one of the most tragic misunderstandings
about Jews. 

As Moses descends from Mount Sinai after 40 days with God, the Torah says "he radiated with rays of light coming from his face."  Sadly, in the 3rd century, a Latin translation of the Bible rendered the phrase "rays of light" as "horns from his head" leading to the idea that Jews had horns. Indeed, the famous sculpture of Moses by the great medieval sculptor Michelangelo depicts the lawgiver as having horns. 
                
What is so sad is not just the mistranslation and how it was perpetuated for centuries, but it is equally tragic that it takes away from understanding the real intent of the verse. Having just had an amazing experience, Moses was "glowing." In many ways, the modern phrase is used when we speak of a new bride, a woman who is happily pregnant, men and women after great news and
so much more. I believe there are times when we radiate joy and happiness; it is truly a perceptible glow that we have all seen.  Judaism truly celebrates and emphasizes this sense of joy.  Through holidays, prayers, lifecycle events and our tradition we seek to take note of the delights of our daily lives, and having recognized these treasures to embrace them like Moses and
share them that happiness with everyone. I hope we can all see these gems in our world and we too will shine like Moses. 
- Rabbi Prass 

Meet Your Board

We're continuing our Board profile series this week
with our Board president, Brad Seitel! 


Originally from Cincinnati, Brad grew up mostly in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Brad and his family moved to Atlanta in 1996 for a job opportunity, and he currently works for a Fortune 100 retailer
in IT, specializing in application development and support.
Brad is a fan of FSU sports, and follows all thing FSU - football, basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer. Pizza is his culinary indulgence - he says he could probably eat it every day
if his health allowed it!

Favorite musicians are Garth Brooks and U2, and he enjoys
pretty much everything from country to rock. Bucket list: |
visit Israel, attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, attend the Kentucky Derby, and attend the Masters! 

BONUS BRAD TRIVIA:
Brad says if he could choose someone famous to have dinner with,
it would be Derek Jeter, because he was a great player for the NY Yankees and truly embodied being a Yankee. He was loyal
to his team and a leader on and off the field.


Religious School News

Midwinter Break
SCHOOL CLOSED
February 17 - February 24
Return to Midweek Hebrew:
Tuesday February 26 and Thursday, February 28
Return to Religious School on March 3rd

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ISJL LITERACY FUN WEEKEND  
March 1 - 3
     Welcome Back Sierra Debrow!
Friday, March 1: Family Shabbat Services
Saturday, March 2: Farewell Potluck 
Sunday, March 3: Dr. Seuss Celebration!

In honor of Dr. Seuss' Birthday:

Thank you Baskin Family for hosting this visit!

 
\ ORDER YOUR PASSOVER CHOCOLATES!
Bartons Miss Chocolate Passover Candy Sale has begun!
This year we have the opportunity to earn 100% of all sales. Congratulations to the Pacin Family for making the first online purchase! All orders will arrive before Passover. Extra packets are on the front desk. Drop off completed paper orders at the front desk. 
Please make checks payable to: CNT. 
Our online ID #704010
Questions? contact Elaine Gutenstein 


TOWN HALL MEETING
March 3 at noon!
Members join us for updates on the Principal search, where we are 
with the space committee, as well as a financial review.


Todah Rabah

The Board of Directors of Congregation Ner Tamid
thanks the following individuals for their recent donations:

Robin Flake 
in honor or Larry Goldstein's 75th birthday
Michael Goldstein
Michael and Elaine Gutenstein
Bob and Sue Huebsch


EASY WAYS TO HELP!
Here are a few ways you can help CNT while you shop.

SMILE AT AMAZON 
CNT receives a 0.5% rebate on eligible sales made using 
the procedure described in the "smile amazon" link at  https://smile.amazon.com/c h/11-3783248 . Register now 
and the congregation will get this rebate.  

EVERY CLIP COUNTS!
We have partnered with Box Tops for Education. Turn yours in to the collection box in the community room. Collection sheets are available 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.  

KROGER REWARDS !!!
CNT needs you to help our reward donations grow! If you are not already registered, 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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