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Voice of Chaim
August 2021 ▪ Av / Elul 5781 ▪ Volume 45, Issue 8
www.etzchaim.net
Inside this issue:
From Our Rabbis
Page 2
From Our Executive Director
Page 3
From Our President
Page 3
Director of Engagement
Page 4
Education News
Pages 4 and 5
Our Etz Chaim Community
Page 7
B’nai Mitzvah
Page 9
Men’s Club News
Page 10
Sisterhood Scoop
Page 11
High Holiday Information
Pages 16 - 19
Yahrzeits
Page 22
Calendar
Page 23
Etz Chaim’s Roots Groups
Page 27
Kosher Food Pantry
Page 28
Tzedakah
Pages 30 - 33
Youth Group Membership Info
Pages 35 - 38
Daily Minyan Times:
Sunday (Zoom only):
9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday Morning:
7:00 a.m.
Monday - Thursday Evening:
6:30 p.m.
(See details on page 10)
Shabbat Services:
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
(in-person & Livestream)
Links are available at:
www.etzchaim.net/livestream
The Voice of Chaim ▪ August 2021
From Our Rabbi From Our Associate Rabbi
Like many of you, I found inspiration in a time of great Growing up in Saint Louis,
pain when the IDF arrived on the scene following the Missouri, I was fortunate enough
collapse of the apartment building in Surfside, Florida. to be surrounded by amazing
Why? Rabbi Jeff Salkin put it perfectly when he wrote educators. Not only through my
that “Israel responds immediately — not because the Day School and Public School
victims are Jewish. Israel responds immediately — experience, but one could say I
because Israel is Jewish.” had a bit of a “home field
advantage.” Having a Rabbi as a
Unfortunately, some people doubt the sincerity of Israel’s values and father and an educator as a mother made me aware
humanitarian efforts. One such individual is Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour, of the importance of education from a very young
who shared a tweet that “she didn’t understand the IDF’s rescue attempts of age. It made me realize that every moment in life has
people tragically crushed under buildings...their experience is in crushing the potential to be a learning opportunity.
buildings with people in them, not rescuing them.”
On any given day, anyone can be your teacher; my
There’s a name for people who use this kind of language: anti-Semites. Only amazing 5-year-old Aria has proven that to me day in
in this instance, I want to thank Sarsour for revealing her true feelings after and day out. Having served as a teacher and Assistant
she for so long misled more naive rabbinic colleagues into thinking that she Religious School Director, I have witnessed how
could be reasonable. Imagine, for example, had I commented pejoratively wonderful and rewarding it is to see a student
about her work cleaning up vandalized Jewish cemeteries by saying that it connect with our tradition and gain new insight from
was surprising, because usually “her experience is in pursuit of putting Jews our collective history. Yet, I also truly believe our
into those cemeteries.” That would be shameful. So, too, is transforming learning never ceases and therefore adult education
another beautiful humanitarian act into a modern blood libel. holds a special place in my heart. During my time
As Jews, we witnessed one of the most challenging summers for our people serving Temple of Aaron, I had the honor to plan our
on record. Sadly, Israel’s absolute and sacrosanct right to defend herself was adult education and teach so many learners. A great
aspect of adult education is that all the learners bring
turned into false talking points for anti-Semites. Israel is not a perfect
their unique journey, story, and perspective to share,
country; yet when self-righteous leaders, social media influencers, and
opening our eyes to new ideas and interpretations.
politicians believe that Israel “can never do right,” we must always stand up
and question the motives of those who rush to judgement. I relished Bill In addition to the desire to learn and teach the thing
Maher’s stinging critique of columnist Nicholas Kristof: With thousands of which really propelled me into pursuing my rabbinic
rockets overhead, what could Israel have done differently? (he had no ordination from American Jewish University was the
answer). Should Israel have let the rockets fall and kill its citizens to create a desire to serve as a congregational Rabbi. This would
more “even body-count?” (still no answer). Why do we spend so much time afford me the opportunity to create deep personal
creating a moral equivalency based on lives lost rather than lives saved? I’ve relationships with people in a community. I am a
said it from the pulpit, and I’ll say it again: Iron Dome has not only saved rabbi because I love to interact with people. Whether
Israeli lives, but Palestinian ones. After all, had missiles fallen into Israel it be in a formal setting like teaching a class or an
creating casualties en masse, do we believe that Israel wouldn’t have informal schmooze at kiddush after services, I am in
hesitated for a moment to take more evasive action? the rabbinate because of the people. I have seen how
much a community can make a difference in an
This summer, I joined the non-partisan AJC for a Zoom call with congress- individual’s life. I feel truly honored to be joining
woman Nancy Mace, who represents the greater Charleston area. The subject Congregation Etz Chaim after my three years of being
was anti-Semitism and anti-Israel rhetoric in government. As a group, we in the Twin Cities. April, Aria, and I sincerely felt
expressed our deep concern that more members of the United States throughout our entire virtual visit just how warm and
Congress had not spoken out sooner to defend Israel and that only a few had welcoming all of y’all are. We truly received the
repudiated the anti-Semitism coming from the extremes of both parties, as southern hospitality experience even in the North.
she had done. I personally had the opportunity to explain why for Jews anti-
Semitism is always so personal. Joseph Borgen, the Yeshiva student wearing Being here at Etz has reminded me of how Rabbi
a kippah who was nearly killed on the streets of New York by a pro-Palestinian Jonathan Sacks speaks about community. In his book,
mob, was my first cousin’s classmate at school. As Jews, we rarely have more Celebrating Life, Rabbi Sacks says, “Community is the
than two degrees of separation. All of these attacks hit us close to home. human expression of Divine love. It is where I am
valued simply for who I am, how I live and what I give
Needless to say, I hate to write columns like this. Especially after our to others. It is the place where they know my name.”
summer. I wish coming out of the pandemic that this month’s column might I look forward to knowing all of y’all’s names. I will
have been one about hope, optimism, and butterflies. strive to create personal and individual relationships
Unfortunately, there are plenty of crazy anti-Semites who are ready at a with everyone over the coming weeks, months, and
years. I hope together we can show God’s Divine love
moment’s notice to take a moment of hope in the midst of a horrific tragedy
in the world as a Kehillah K’dosha — the holy
and turn it into a blood libel. That’s how crazy our world has become.
community of Congregation Etz Chaim.
May the memories of all of those who died at Surfside endure as a
Kol Tuv,
blessing. May God bless all of those who worked to offer their families love
and support, not the least of which, I am proud to say, was our State of Israel. Rabbi Micah E. Miller
Rabbi Daniel Dorsch
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The Voice of Chaim ▪ August 2021
From our Executive Director From our President
The Summer is at its Georgia end. Welcome back everyone! It’s
August! Time to stretch those back
And what a Summer it has been: Optional Masks for -to-school and back-to-shul muscles!
Fully Vaccinated People in the building, Live Minyan Do you exercise regularly? Many
restart, the return of Shabbat kiddushes, Camp Ruach! of us do, and some of you know
restart, Ice Cream Trucks, the Preschool Match Initiative, that I am a runner. I have been
and the arrival of Rabbi Miller and his family. running off and on since high
school when I ran track for two
It is good to be back together and back utilizing this wonderfully renovated
years. Even in high school, with youth on my side, it
building again.
took a little time for my leg muscles to strengthen and
The High Holidays will be here before we know it and with it, a New Year, return to competitive form after a lazy winter. Now
5782. Please make sure you reserve your seats and parking, etc., online so (ahem, decades and decades later), it takes longer
we can accommodate your needs: https://www.etzchaim.net/high- and longer if I knock off my routine. Honestly, I don’t
holidays2021 really have that strict a routine. I run and walk
consistently, but when it is raining, I sleep in, and
We have great things planned and as always, the most important when I am on vacation, I vacation. I am not obsessive
ingredient is all of you. about my schedule (though my retriever, Gus, is a
Please take advantage of what we have to offer and make your voice little demanding about his schedule). I just know that I
heard. feel better if I generally get consistent exercise.
This is your Etz Chaim. We are inclusive, egalitarian, and here for all of you. I also feel better when I stay on my mental routine. I
am not even sure “mental” is the right word. Social?
Be it the different Shabbat programs: Pride Shabbat, Veterans’ Shabbat, Spiritual? Intellectual? Community? All and a
Sisterhood and Men’s Club Shabbat, etc., the Civil Rights trip with Billy combination of the above? I feel better and believe I
Planer to Montgomery and Selma, AL, and one of the most FUN programs: am a better person when I read, keep up with the
Shabbat in the Park, scheduled for August 20. This year we are offering an daily news, and stay educated about the world around
expanded menu selection: hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken thighs (bone-in) me. I feel better and believe I am a better person
and veggie burgers. when I volunteer and engage with the world around
me, see friends, work, and stay busy. And most of all,
We will be hosting USY Sub-Regional Convention in October, which will I am better when I engage with Etz Chaim. (Yes, I
certainly be a great weekend for our Youth Department. realize as president of the congregation, it is hard for
Just a reminder to all of you - although we will be discontinuing the Zoom me not to!)
aspect of our Shabbat Morning Services, we will continue Livestreaming all Etz Chaim gives me so much that helps me stay
Shabbat Evening & Morning services, along with all Morning and Evening healthy and happy. Our synagogue hosts a wide
Minyanim. You can easily access the Livestream via our website variety of enriching educational opportunities.
Livestream page: https://www.etzchaim.net/facebook-livestream or on Speakers, seminars, classes, like our Lunch and
our Etz Chaim Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CongEtzChaim/ Learns, our upcoming trip to Selma and Montgomery,
and Pride Shabbat, all give us all the chance to learn
I am sure we will have something for everyone to enjoy.
and stretch our brains. Etz Chaim offers social
I look forward to seeing you all again in person very soon. opportunities – many through our affinity and roots
groups and havurot. And most important, we hold
Sincerely,
regular religious services to study and celebrate our
Marty Gilbert
Judaism and learn through our Rabbis’ sermons and
from our fellow congregants. As you have seen from
our recent emails, we are more and more open. Our
schedules and interactions have changed a lot over
the past year or so, and our technology connected us
Questions about purchasing and saved us in so many ways. But now it is time to
flex those spiritual muscles and re-engage. Join us for
a cemetery plot? minyan, Shabbat services, speakers, Shabbat in the
Park, Sisterhood Kickoff, Men’s Club breakfasts, Three
Score brunch, Junior Congregation, Youth Groups and
Call Marty Gilbert more.
770-973-0137 See you soon.
Linda Pollock
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The Voice of Chaim ▪ August 2021
From Our Director of Education From Our Director of Engagement
Our summer session was such a huge hit with After a crazy year and a half, it feels good to be
fabulous counselors and busy, busy children. back. It truly was amazing to go to services on
The driving force behind our success was our July 3, a holiday weekend, and see so many
Camp Director and now Assistant Preschool people there. We really made Rabbi Miller feel
Director, Lauren Chernau. Lauren has played welcome. It reminded me how special our
many roles at Etz Chaim. She was Lauren community is.
Wilensky growing up when Etz Chaim was just becoming a
congregation. She has been Lauren Chernau, mom of three Shabbat in the Park is back! You do not want to miss it on
children, two of whom attended our preschool, with all three Friday, August 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. with games, dinner
attending our Religious School and having an active role in our served at 6:15 p.m. and Musical Shabbat Service at 7:00 p.m.
youth groups, especially our USY chapter. As she moves into Men’s Club is grilling up delicious food and we will have tasty
this new position, it seems appropriate to hear from Lauren sides and pareve brownies. Deadline is fast approaching with it
directly. being Friday, August 13. So don’t delay and sign up today! If you
know of anyone that could be interested in becoming a member
I have been in Early Childhood Education for my whole adult of Etz Chaim, please invite them to RSVP online to attend for free
life. I graduated from UGA with a degree in ECE and taught as our guest. See the cover for more details and link to sign up.
elementary school for 10 years both in Georgia and Alabama.
When I came back to Atlanta in 2006, I enrolled my boys in the August is a great time to get involved with Etz Chaim. Check out
preschool because it was exactly what I was looking for in a the kick-off events for 3 Score More or Less (55+), Men’s Club,
learning environment. I was asked to sub and I’ve been there Sisterhood, Young Adults and more. These are great ways to have
ever since! For 15 years I have been incredibly fortunate to be fun, meet and reconnect.
doing what I love to do in an environment that shares my The holidays are early this year although in Israel, they are right
beliefs about how children learn best. As the Assistant Director, on time. In the U.S.A., Erev Rosh Hashanah starting on Labor Day
part of my responsibilities will be to guide the teachers in is unusual. We at Etz Chaim look forward to welcoming you back
creating their own environments based on respect and trust for the High Holidays. I want to wish you a Shana Tovah
and as they build a place where the focus is on a child-centered Umetukah, a good and sweet new year, and a year of health and
curriculum where exploration and self-discovery is celebrated. I happiness.
am so excited to share my knowledge, love and beliefs about
Early Childhood Development, now not only simply in one Sukkot and Simchat Torah are not that far away. SukkahFest, Etz
classroom, but with the whole school. In addition, I’ll be Chaim’s Fall Music Festival, is back on Sunday, September 19! It
working to help grow our population through a variety of starts at 11:00 a.m. with a children’s concert with Mr. Michael!
marketing methods. I’ve created a team of moms to help The fun and games continue, and we will have another musician
coordinate play dates at the park for anyone interested; we’ll geared towards adults around 12:30 p.m. Food available for
bring Etz Chaim to the community, rather than wait for it to purchase. This event is sponsored in loving memory of Ira
come to us. It’s a change for us and I’m looking forward to Altfeder z”l, a lover of Jewish music. This is a fun multi-
spreading the word about our fabulous program. generational event! See more details on page 18.
-Lauren Chernau Simchat Torah Dinner and Celebration is Tuesday, September 28,
As we move into this new year, we are excited about starting with a family program at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m.,
everything Lauren will bring to our program. Our preschool will and the Celebration at 6:45 p.m. Dinner will be a salad bar and
reap the benefits directly, as Lauren will be part of the day-to- pasta. Dairy and gluten free pasta option available. Dinner is $5/
day operations, but we’ll see the effects in Religious School as per person, kids under 12 are free. Bring your dancing shoes and
well. There are many new initiatives going on for our students, silly hats for this spirited celebration! Following the celebration is
as well as our parents, and I’m excited for the opportunity to dessert of ice cream sundaes! See more details on 18.
implement new ideas. Rabbi Miller will be joining us as our 7th Please see next month’s Voice for the Lilmode, Adult Education,
grade teacher and Allison Barchichat will mentor our programs for October- January. Our Melton courses have been
madrichim team. We are introducing once-a-month electives popular and well received. We are excited to offer the Melton
which will bring engaging activities, such as Minecraft, book Course, Ethics of Jewish Living, taught by Rabbi Dorsch starting
club, Israeli dancing, cooking, and a campfire sing along to our Sunday, October 17, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and continuing on
kids, all through a Jewish lens. If you have a talent or passion Sundays through April. See page 25 for more details. Deadline is
you would like to share with our students, please reach out. I’d October 1 to ensure that you receive your book in time for the
love to include you! first class.
Debbie Deutsch I hope to see you at these programs and holidays.
Shana Tova Umetukah,
Heather Blake
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The Voice of Chaim ▪ August 2021
Mazal Tov to… Paul Wachter on the loss of his beloved mother Andrea Pollock
Nancy and Norman Miller on the engagement and congregant, Mildred Wachter 525 Glen Iris Dr., NE, Apt. 3501
of their son Aaron Philip to Erin Melissa Pollack Atlanta, GA 30308
Julie Golsen on the loss of her beloved sister,
Cell: 770-910-0231
the Berch and Sokol families on the birth of Linda Epstein
Afpollock7@gmail.com
granddaughter, Remi Jo, born on June 4 to
Ilene Isaacson Berch and Louis Berch
Thank You to our Office Volunteers… Rachel and Ryan Swerdlin
Shelley Buxbaum 2122 Glenridge Court
Jesse Goldstein, Maddie Rose, Julia Radin Wendy Feinberg Marietta, GA 30062
and Mia Kleinman on being elected to USY’s Lynne Johannesen Rachel Cell: (678) 592-5078
HaNegev Regional Central Board for the Ron Judenberg rachelswerdlin@gmail.com
2021-22 school year Esther Shultz Ryan Cell: (678) 662-3505
Chase Flagel, son of Lisa and John Flagel, on Linda Weinroth ryanswerdlin@gmail.com
being named Etz Chaim’s 2021 Hadassah
Chesed Award honoree and to Carly Spandorfer,
We are please to welcome the following Michael Barber
366 Greyhaven Lane
daughter of Ellen and Pip Spandorfer, on being to our Etz Chaim family… Marietta, GA 30068
named The Weber School 2021 Hadassah Cell: 551-206-2471
Bonnie and Justin Brodsky
Chesed Award honoree michaelbarber105@gmail.com
2401 Regency Lake Ct.
Carol Holtz, Chair of the Cobb County Board of
Health, for being selected for the 2020 Georgia
Marietta, GA 30062
Bonnie Cell: 404-281-6280
Members on the move…
Public Health Association (GPHA) Fred Agel bonnie.f.brodsky@gmail.com Bethany and Marc Levee
Governance Award Justin Cell: 770-355-5666 1574 Asheforde Drive
jhbrodsky@gmail.com Marietta, GA 30068
Janice and Henry Levine on the birth of grand-
son, Ezra Isaac, born on July 20 to Ari and Inna and Steven Gold Shelley and Steve Buxbaum
Forrest Levine 11 Parkside Circle 1967 Rolling House Lane
Marietta, GA 30068
Condolences to… Marietta, GA 30068
Home: 770-485-8177 Adam Buxbaum
Dalan Cohen on the loss of his beloved mother, Inna Cell: 404-394-2080 1967 Rolling House Lane
Zoe Cohen, grandmother to Jayden, Ashton and Devin Inna770@gmail.com Marietta, GA 30068
Donna Bruckner on the loss of her beloved mother, Steven Cell: 703-593-0427
goldsteven@comcast.net Esther and Charlie Harrison
Carol Schulman, grandmother to Alayna and Noah
3466 Oakshire Dr., NE
David Landau on the loss of his beloved father, Leslie and William Guggenheim Marietta, GA 30062
Henry “Hank” Landau, grandfather to Scott and 4070 Penhurst Drive
Rachel Landau Marietta, GA 30062 Susan Alexander
Leslie Cell: 770-633-3302 1080 Peachtree St., NE, #2705
Larry Sandak on the loss of his beloved wife, Atlanta, GA 30309
Elaine Sandak, and mother of Matthew Sandak, leslie@guggie.com
and grandmother to Adam Sandak Amanda and Josh Kantor
Saundra Rothstein on the loss of her beloved 4255 Abercrombie Place
brother, Irwin Yonks, and to Jana Ross on the Marietta, GA 30062
loss of her beloved uncle amanda.l.kantor@yahoo.com Have news you’d like to share with our
Amanda Cell: 508-932-1308 community? Please contact Bernice in
Linda Pollock on the loss of her beloved father, joshkantor@gmail.com the shul office at bernice@etzchaim.net.
Eric Jacobsen Josh Cell: 415-730-3982
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A hearty Mazal Tov to These STUDENTs Celebrating their b ’nai Mitzvah! Upcoming B’nai Mitzvah
Eli S. will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on August 7, 2021 – 29 Av 5781. He is the son of The Voice of Chaim features
Rachel Slomovitz. Eli’s Bar Mitzvah parasha is Re’eh. He is an 8th grader at Dodgen Middle School information on upcoming B’nai
and has been a student in Etz Chaim’s Religious School for eight years. Eli’s hobbies and interests Mitzvah.
include reading and Minecraft/Discord. If your child has a Bar/Bat
Eli’s D’var Torah quote is: “I learned that there is a difference between blessings and curses.” For Mitzvah in the coming months,
his mitzvah project, Eli is donating food to JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry. we would like to feature your
child’s:
▪ Biographical information
Jillian B. Smith will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 14, 2021 –
▪ School information
6 Elul 5781. She is the daughter of Adam Smith and Monica Maslia. Jillian’s Bat
Mitzvah parasha is Shoftim. She is an 8th grader at Hightower Trail Middle School ▪ Photo
and has been a student in Etz Chaim’s Religious School for six years. Jillian’s ▪ D’Var Torah Quote
hobbies and interests include lacrosse. ▪ Mitzvah project
Jillian’s D’var Torah quote: “My portion has taught me to think twice before To have your child’s simcha
judging someone. Each person has their own reason for doing, saying, or behaving included in the Voice, please
in the way that they do. It’s not my place, or anyone else’s, to be judgmental.” For her mitzvah email the Bio form which is
project, Jillian will be raising money and participating in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital included in the B’nai Mitzvah
Memphis Marathon 5K in December. All proceeds will help pay for expenses the families incur while Handbook from the Religious
their child is a patient at the hospital. She is also delivering toys, books, and crafts to the children at School along with a high
the hospital while she is in Memphis. resolution photo to Bernice in
the Synagogue office at:
bernice@etzchaim.net
Bethany Rydell will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on August 28, 2021 – All materials must be received no
20 Elul 5781. She is the daughter of Estelle and Michael Rydell. Bethany’s Bat later than the 1st of the month
Mitzvah parasha is Ki Tavo. She is an 8th grader at Hightower Trail Middle School. prior to the simcha. We will
Bethany has been a student in Etz Chaim’s Religious school for nine years and gladly accept material earlier.
attended our Preschool for four years. Her hobbies and interests include tumbling,
dance, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Bethany’s D’var Torah quote is: “We remember how God brought us to freedom
with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, with signs and miracles.” For her mitzvah project,
Bethany relates to the spirit of sharing the harvest of first fruits, in reflection of her parasha Ki Tavo,
which is a celebration of Shavuot. She is not asking for donations; instead, she is making baskets of
fruits and other offerings for members of our Jewish community. She is giving the baskets prior to
her Bat Mitzvah date. This act of service will be chronicled in a future post on Instagram.
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Men’s Club Notes Men’s Club is a vital part of
our congregation. Our ongoing
We are well into summer and David and I hope you all enjoying nice programs include:
weather. Although it is summer, Men’s Club remains very active as we ▪ Supporting daily minyan
continue our plans for the coming months. ▪ Sponsoring picnics
▪ World Wide Wrap
Additionally, we were finalists for the FJMC Gold Torch Award in back-to-back conventions. It is ▪ Providing scholarships
because of our dedicated members that we enjoy the honors that we continue to receive as the ▪ Men’s Club Shabbat
▪ Anshei Darom Retreat
largest and most active Men’s Club in the Anshei Darom Region. ▪ Synagogue Softball League
We have completed our Holocaust and Memorial Garden project. We are now lighting evening ▪ Usher for High Holidays
▪ Support Holocaust Garden
candles after minyan service Monday through Thursday in memory of loved ones and for the
Our goal is to provide our
Holocaust victims.
members with opportunities
As the High Holidays are fast approaching, please keep in mind the events that will follow. Here is a to meet one another and
peek into what we have planned over the next few months: make new lasting friendships,
support our community and
September 26 Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah have fun during the process.
October 17 Atlanta Kosher BBQ Contest JOIN MEN’S CLUB and make a
November 6 Veterans’ Shabbat difference in our Etz Chaim
community.
We are planning many family-oriented events for the second half of 2021, so keeping watching for
the announcements. The Men’s Club Board and Trustees will be meeting in August to plan for the GET ON THE LIST - CONTACT:
Jeff Frankel
first half of 2022. If you are interested in becoming a Trustee or holding a Board position, please
jlfrankel@gmail.com
contact David or myself at the e-mail address below.
We continue to expand our Memorial Bricks program for the Holocaust Garden. Please consider
purchasing a brick for a loved one or a Certificate to celebrate a simcha. Memorial Bricks and
certificates are available through the Men’s Club or online at etzchaim.net.
Come out and enjoy Your Men’s Club!
Shalom!
Jeff Frankel, President
David Lieberman, 1st Vice President
mensclub@etzchaim.net
POST PANDEMIC: TORAH READERS WANTED!
We are excited to restart our Torah reading program. Please contact Bob
Frohlich or Rabbi Dorsch to be added to our list to receive Torah reading
opportunities. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach
out to Rabbi Dorsch.
Rabbi Dorsch Bob Frohlich
rabbidorsch@etzchaim.net chisakid@bellsouth.net
UPDATED MINYAN AND SHABBAT INFORMATION FOR IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAM:
Monday and Thursday Mornings: Minyan is now available both in-person and via livestream
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Morning Minyanim: in-person (no livestream)
Monday through Thursday Evenings: Minyan is in-person (no livestream)
Kabbalat Shabbat: in-person and livestream
Shabbat Morning Services: in-person with livestream and Zoom (through August 7)
Sunday Morning and Evening Minyan will be via Zoom only
Live links are available at: https://www.etzchaim.net/livestream
Please note, in order to say Mourner’s Kaddish, we need to have 10 participants in our virtual minyanim.
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Minyan Makers The Sisterhood Scoop
Etz Chaim’s Sisterhood takes
responsibility for making a Welcome to August! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Sisterhood has
minyan on Thursday evenings. been working hard behind the scenes and has many exciting programs planned for
If you are available to help the upcoming year. There is truly something for everyone and we can’t wait to see
make minyan on a Thursday you back in person!
at 6:30 p.m., sign up at:
https://www.tinyurl.com/ We extend a warm Etz Chaim welcome to Rabbi Micah Miller, our new Associate Rabbi, his wife,
cecthursminyan. If you would April, and their daughter, Aria, as they join our community. We look forward to meeting and getting
like to get more information, to know you all!
please contact our co-chairs
Mark your calendar for Rosh Chodesh Elul on Monday, August 9, as we begin the lead-up to Rosh
by email at Helen Rosental:
Hashanah. Join us either in-person or via the Livestream at 7:00 am for our monthly Rosh Chodesh
service in support of WOW, Women of the Wall. Please email Cheryl Eppsteiner at eppst4@aol.com
to receive the most updated information about future Rosh Chodesh events. Future dates can also
Centerpiece Rental
be found on page 24.
Consider using our beautiful
new topiary centerpieces for Have you placed your ad for our annual High Holiday Greeting and Remembrance Book? We hope
your Friday night dinner, that you will join in our tradition by sending New Year’s greetings to your friends and family, or
Kiddush luncheon or Saturday messages of remembrance for loved ones. The deadline for all submissions is Sunday, August 15.
evening affair. Contact the Gift
The book will be available both online and at High Holiday services. See ad on page 13.
Shop for more information.
JNF Trees for Israel Register now for Sisterhood Kickoff! It’s Game Night... grab a gal pal and join us and DJ “B Rock”
Honor someone special by Adams for snacks, drinks, and a lot of fun. The games begin on Sunday, August 15, at 7:00 p.m. in
purchasing a tree in the Etz the Hammer-Tritt Social Hall. See ad on page 14 for more information and to register.
Chaim Sisterhood grove. For
more information, contact the Join us on Sunday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom for a stimulating discussion with our Book
Sandy Bailey at 770-490-7874 Club as Neda Gayle moderates a thoughtful discussion about this month’s book, The Third Daughter,
or the Gift Shop. by Talia Carner. Please see the ad below for Zoom information and to RSVP.
For more information about Many thanks to our “sisters” who joined or renewed their annual membership to Sisterhood during
Sisterhood, please contact: our Membership Drive last month. If you haven’t renewed yet, we hope that you will take a moment
Fern Meharg, 770-380-8830 now and support your community. In addition to helping us fund wonderful programs that forge
or fmeharg@gmail.com connections and lifelong friendships, the minimal $36 dues go a long way toward supporting critical
Lauren Levetan, 404-422-8921 synagogue programs. As an organization, we contribute annually to the Education and Youth
or Departments, as well as fund celebrations for all the Chaggim. Your dues also support our affiliation
laurenlevetan@hotmail.com with the WLCJ, the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. And this is just the tip of the iceberg!
Don’t forget to check us When you register for Kickoff, you can join or renew your membership at the same time! Become a
out on Facebook or at part of Sisterhood and discover all that we have to offer!
www.etzchaim.net/sisterhood
We encourage you to get involved! Volunteer. Join a committee. Engage in Sisterhood-sponsored
Thursday night minyan. The possibilities are endless! Feel connected, have fun, and meet people.
Have questions? Please contact Fern Meharg at 770-380-8830, fmeharg@gmail.com, or Lauren
ATTENTION ETZ CHAIM Levetan at 404-422-8921, laurenlevetan@hotmail.com.
MEMBERS:
Until next time…
If you are planning to be
Fern and Lauren
away for an extended
Co-Presidents, Sisterhood
amount of time, please
inform the office.
Judaica and Gifts
Shop Hours
The shop will be open
by appointment only.
Please contact the
synagogue office
to schedule your visit.
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The Board of Trustees has approved the Nominating Committee for the officers and trustees of the 2022
Board of Trustees. The members of this year’s Nominating Committee are:
Allison Saffran (Chair) Stacy Efrat Ed Gordon Bethany Levee
David Levin Cindy Lewis Todd Surden
The Board of Trustees is inclusive and made up of leaders from a cross-
section of Congregation Etz Chaim. The Nominating Committee
endeavors to put forward a diverse slate of talented individuals with a
demonstrated commitment to serve and lead our exceptional
congregation. Nominations of fellow congregants, and of yourself, for
officers and trustees are welcomed! The committee will begin its work
shortly.
Please contact Allison Saffran at etzchaimnominatingcommittee@gmail.com (678) 595-1893 or any
member of the Nominating Committee.
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Torah Study with the Rabbi
Thursdays, August 12, 19 and 26 at 10:00 a.m.
In-person and virtually
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/385991428
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LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help in the library at Etz Chaim once a month on
Sundays when Religious School is in session this year. If you are interested, contact
Janice Levine levines2000@comcast.net There will be an organizational meeting at a
date and time to be determined. Watch the Eblast for more information on the library
meeting.
STILL HAVE BOOKS FROM THE ETZ CHAIM LIBRARY FROM THIS PAST YEAR? If anyone
still has library books checked out prior to the start of COVID, please return them to the
Main Office this August. Thank you!
The summer is winding down and the Fall Holidays will be here before you know it. There are some books on
display in the library that you can borrow to help you get into a spiritual mindset for the holidays. Shanah Tovah
to everyone!
Masks must be worn right now when you come into the Library.
Here are a just a few of our inspiring titles:
Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information, Contemplation. This is a powerful collection of writings
that will add depth and holiness to your experience of the New Year. Discover new ways to connect to the Rosh
Hashanah prayers. (242.1 ROS)
Repentance: The Meaning and Practice of Teshuvah. This is an amazing book. Readers will find a guide toward
the path of repentance and a treasury of Jewish wisdom along that path. (242 NEW)
Try also the following websites for more on the upcoming holidays:
www.myjewishlearning.com - You will find lots of interesting information here about the Jewish holidays,
weekly Torah portion, etc.
For the kids:
www.shalomsesame.org - Check out the Shalom Sesame website for some fun videos for the holidays, and more!
https://pjlibrary.org/home - For ages 0-8. If you do not already have a PJ Library subscription, be sure to sign up
to receive a free book each month for your children ages 0-8. There is also lots of wonderful information on the
Jewish holidays at the PJ Library website.
ATTENTION: CHILDREN AGES 9-12
Did you know that you can sign up for PJ Our Way. Each month your child can choose a great new Jewish book
that will be sent to you for free!
***Applications will be available in mid-August at the PJ Our Way website for kids to apply to be part of the PJ
Our Way selection committee for the coming year. If you have a child who loves to read, they may love this
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August Yahrzeits
Bereavement Services Memorialize a loved one with a Brick in our Holocaust Memorial Garden or a
Offered to Congregants Plaque on our Yahrzeit Wall. For information, please contact the synagogue office.
*Denotes a memorial plaque in our sanctuary to be lit on the day of the yahrzeit and on all Yizkor holidays.
Etz Chaim’s Chesed Committee
will offer to provide meals of 1 August Mac Blatt 23 Av 18 August Abram Bernstein 10 Elul
consolation to members. 1 August Sam Goodman 23 Av 18 August Al Kopen 10 Elul
This meal is traditionally a 1 August Theodore Kaplan 23 Av 18 August Willie Berman 10 Elul
dairy meal eaten by mourners 1 August Samuel Lebow 23 Av *18 August Eva Phillips 10 Elul
upon their return home from 1 August Ethel Cohen 23 Av 19 August Bernard Goodman 11 Elul
the funeral. It includes whole 2 August Norman Lebedin 24 Av 19 August Sol Yonks 11 Elul
hard-boiled eggs, symbolizing *2 August Janice Hiller 24 Av 19 August Solomon Krieger 11 Elul
2 August Susan Goldberg 24 Av 19 August Gittie Gollish 11 Elul
the continuity of life. This
*3 August Adolph Kronberger 25 Av 20 August Bruce Olens 12 Elul
service provided by the 20 August Kenneth Goodman 12 Elul
Chesed Committee allows the 4 August Robert Felson 26 Av
*4 August Jacob Friedman 26 Av 20 August Milton Kramer 12 Elul
family and friends who normally *20 August Rose Hirsch 12 Elul
provide the meal to attend 5 August Frank Vitale 27 Av
5 August Phillip Bass 27 Av 20 August Carolyn Pollack 12 Elul
the funeral themselves and 20 August Gladys Slutsky 12 Elul
5 August Sidney Levy 27 Av
give the emotional support *20 August Jolantha Kronberger 12 Elul
*6 August Charles Hirsch 28 Av
to the bereaved. Members *20 August Tillie Goodman 12 Elul
6 August Lena Frank 28 Av
attending out of town funerals, 7 August Clarence Feuer 29 Av
21 August Bernard Levin 13 Elul
who sit shiva or hold a *21 August Emanuel Chartash 13 Elul
*7 August Ruth Bodzy 29 Av 21 August Oscar Reiner 13 Elul
memorial service in Atlanta, 7 August Ruth Kroll 29 Av
will be offered a fruit tray. 22 August Louis Siegel 14 Elul
8 August Abraham Etscovitz 30 Av 22 August Martin Trueheart 14 Elul
Contributions made to the 8 August William Kurtz 30 Av 22 August Yaakov Rosenberg 14 Elul
Chesed Fund will help to 8 August Esther Schrage 30 Av *22 August Belle Goldman 14 Elul
fund these services. 8 August Lillian Spiselman 30 Av *22 August Pearl Levy 14 Elul
*9 August Martin Sussman 1 Elul 24 August Abe Oresky 16 Elul
Please contact: 9 August Lila Kaplan 1 Elul *24 August Gustav Tritt 16 Elul
Lisa Flagel—678-591-7950 9 August Marcia Freedman 1 Elul 24 August Helen Fisher 16 Elul
*10 August Judge Raymond Levith 2 Elul 24 August Sheila Cohen 16 Elul
*10 August Rafael Fruchter 2 Elul 25 August Diane Silverman 17 Elul
10 August Eleanor Mendel 2 Elul 26 August Michael Smith 18 Elul
10 August Florence Schneider 2 Elul 26 August Lena Rudy 18 Elul
10 August Margaret Harrison 2 Elul 26 August Janet Rita Katz 18 Elul
11 August Louis Chesin 3 Elul 27 August Mickey Low 19 Elul
Your cooperation please! *11 August Rochelle Perlow 3 Elul *27 August Stanley Tinter 19 Elul
*12 August Debby Dix 4 Elul *27 August Stephen Krosner 19 Elul
The disabled parking spots are 27 August Rebecca Bodenstein 19 Elul
reserved for the exclusive use 13 August Arnold Drake 5 Elul
*13 August Harry King 5 Elul 27 August Shira Levin 19 Elul
of those with permits. These 28 August Howard Feuer 20 Elul
13 August Lionel Bloomberg 5 Elul
spaces are not to be used by 28 August Allen Mador 20 Elul
13 August Rebecca Levy 5 Elul
anyone else at anytime. *28 August Everlyn Coltman 20 Elul
*14 August Marshall H. Jaffe 6 Elul
There is no parking under the 14 August Leon Weinberger 6 Elul *29 August Anne Eden 21 Elul
Education Wing overhang. It 14 August Diana Goldstein 6 Elul
*29 August Rae May 21 Elul
is a fire code violation. 15 August Moris Salk 7 Elul
30 August Bernie Nastir 22 Elul
30 August Harold Regitsky 22 Elul
16 August Earl Fairchild 8 Elul
30 August Harold Winkler 22 Elul
*16 August Nathan Hersh 8 Elul
*30 August Irving Holtz 22 Elul
16 August William Raider 8 Elul 30 August Leonard Simon 22 Elul
16 August Eva F. Caras 8 Elul 30 August Lillian November 22 Elul
Family Member 16 August Myrna Drake 8 Elul *31 August Wynn Ebel 23 Elul
In the Hospital? 16 August Laura Agin 8 Elul 31 August Ben Pollack 23 Elul
*17 August Isaac Struletz 9 Elul 31 August Howard Brussel 23 Elul
The rabbi has 17 August Kenneth Kaplan 9 Elul *31 August Kenneth D. Kopelman 23 Elul
asked that you 17 August Philip Spiselman 9 Elul *31 August Harry Altholtz 23 Elul
notify the synagogue office 17 August Barbara Weinberg 9 Elul *31 August Florence Katz 23 Elul
in the event of a family *17 August Ethel Funk 9 Elul 31 August Frances Marcus 23 Elul
member’s hospital stay or 17 August Frida Wallenstein 9 Elul 31 August Iris Dix 23 Elul
serious illness. 17 August Lois Brussel 9 Elul 31 August Mary Sandak 23 Elul
17 August Norma S. Karesh 9 Elul *31 August Eli Lewis 23 Elul
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Tzedakah Project for JF&CS’
Kosher Food Pantry
Etz Chaim continues to collect food for the JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry. Right now, they are
low on the following items:
Canned tuna and salmon, shelf stable milk, cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, Publix
brand macaroni and cheese, kosher soup and soup packets.
Please make sure ALL items are marked with a kosher symbol.
For more information, contact Bob Beer at bob@bobbeer.com
Publication’s Title & Number: Voice of Chaim ▪ Volume 45 ▪ Issue 8 Issue Date: August 2021 Frequency: Monthly
Authorized Organization’s Name and Address:
Congregation Etz Chaim ▪ 1190 Indian Hills Pkwy. ▪ Marietta, GA 30068
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Did you know…
You can make your donations online.
For step-by-step entry, go to:
https://www.etzchaim.net/payment.php
For assistance, contact Lisa at 770-973-0137
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GENERAL FUND Marilyn Kirschner, mother of Michele Gelernter Arthur and Rita Hoffman, parents of Elaine
Sherry Adams Morray and Susan Scheinfeld Sandak.
Leo Lane Larry Sandak
In beloved memory of:
Patricia Lane and Jennifer Hank Landau. Thank you, Rabbi Dorsch, for
Sandy Bernstein, sister of Chuck Bernstein. leading our shiva service and supporting our
May her memory be for a blessing. Zoe Cohen, mother of Dalan and Amy Cohen
and grandmother of Jayden, Ashton, and family.
Sandy and Marilyn Victor Leslie and David Landau
Devin Cohen. Our thoughts and prayers are
In blessed memory of: with you at this difficult time. Feiga Sushik. Dear Mom! Thank you for every-
Sandy Bernstein Ron and Karen Feibel and Family thing you did for me. I remember your inimitable
Bonnie and Ira Sender my mother, Pauline Kahn concerns for me and many of them were
Shelly Reiner prophetic. Excuse me for emotions that I was
Abe Besser giving to you. Your son, Marat
Lauri and Ken Winkler Edward Buxbaum Marat, Meylakh and Galina Barshay
my father, Berton Karol Stephen and Shelley Buxbaum
In honor of:
Richard J. Karol MD in support of Congregation Etz Chaim
Marshall Hyatt our amazing, loving and caring son, Meylakh.
In honor of:
A son we can count on 24/7. We are very
the birth of our son, Charles Aaron Wachtler on Shavuot blessed to be your parents and very proud
Lara Wachtler Sherry Adams of you. We love you more than words can
Debbie Adelman's 70th Birthday Wishing Happy Birthday to: express. Good luck on being accepted to
JoAnn and Gary Feinberg Alan Lightstone medical school, where you will discover all
Theresa and Glenn Case your amazing potential. We believe in you.
In loving memory of:
Galina and Marat Barshay
Rita Alexander, beloved mother of Ellen Wishing Mazal Tov to:
Davison and Susan Alexander Mia's Baby Naming. Thank you, Rabbi Dorsch,
Helen Ehrlich on her Bat Mitzvah
Empty Nesters Havurah (and the Weisses) for the beautiful naming. We cannot wait to
Karen and Ron Feibel
celebrate more simchas.
Zoe Cohen, mother of Dalan Cohen RABBI DORSCH DISCRETIONARY FUND Ilana and Jonathan Lind
Harold and Diane Cohen
Barnet Coltman In loving memory of:
Doug Barden
In appreciation of: our father, Howard Levy
Jerome Mendel
Marcy Bass and Scott Fisher Rabbi Dorsch for conducting a lovely unveiling Barney and Ellen Epstein
ceremony for my late husband, Lenny Simon my very wise mother-in-law, Edythe Simon
In memory of:
Jane Simon Jane Simon
Harold (Hesh) Greenblatt
Arline and Ron Scheinzeit Rabbi Dorsch. Beit din! Thank you!
Katharine Floyd Sandy Bernstein, dear sister of Chuck Bernstein
Howard Goldman Norm and Simone Marinoff
Art and Liz Cohen Rabbi Dorsch. Thank you so much for officiating
at our granddaughter Mia Lind's baby naming. our dear father, Arthur Ehrlich. You are
Ericka Glancz always in our hearts.
Betsy and Mark Popkin
Gary Glancz Steve and Helen Ehrlich
Rabbi Dorsch for leading us in Torah Study
Anne Krasne, mother of Gerald my father, Frederick Miner, on his yahrzeit
Gerald and Selma Bernstein Wendy and Ron Feinberg
Tricia Miner
Zoe Cohen, mother of Dalan Cohen In beloved memory of: In memory of:
Julie and Danny Kleinman Walt Shultz and with gratitude to Rabbi Ana Sapoznik, my mom
Rita Alexander Dorsch for his compassion, comforting and Alberto Sapoznik
Zoe Cohen consoling when we experienced our loss.
We are especially grateful that Rabbi Dorsch Charlotte Berg
Sandy Bernstein
included Pam, in N.Y., in the planning! Eileen Cohen
Lisa and Sam Olens
Esther, Rob and Pam Shultz Herman Mitchell
Marc Ebel
Garry and Beth Siegel
Lynn and Bob Sustak Rita Alexander - May her memory be for a
blessing. my beloved mother, Barbara Goodman
Samuel Cohen on his yahrzeit
Felicia and Warren Berne Kent Goodman
Rosalyn Cohen on her yahrzeit
Martin Cohen In blessed memory of: Samuel Cohen
Lawrence Cohen
Walter Shultz, who peacefully passed away in Mania Gontmakher - amazing mother who had
the Eternal on February, 24, 2021. Sharing in so much wisdom, unconditional love for her our father and grandfather, Marc Sheinbein.
the sadness of Walt's wife, my good friend, children and grandson, and the ability to look You are missed and loved.
Esther, along with everyone in this Congregation. ahead. Even up to this day, I still depend on Amy, Evan, Madelyn, Hannah, and Aidan
Mary Manhardt your wisdom. Miss you so much. With love- Charles
Galina, Meylakh, Marat Barshay and Ella
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my beloved husband, Irving Sonshein In memory of: our beloved Aunt, Selma Friedman Cohen, on
Margie Sonshein my father, Morris Steiner. I miss you every day. her Yahrzeit
Barbara Schlosberg and Irving Sonshein Alan and Lisa Freeman our cousin, Robert Seth Cohen, on his Yahrzeit
Mark and Julie Schlosberg Wishing Mazal Tov to: Linda and Stan Bernknopf and Family
mother, Dorothy Cohen Joe and Lori Freeman on the birth of their my beloved grandmother, Sarah Friedman, on
Meredith Cohen granddaughter, Tali Claire, and to the parents, her Yahrzeit
RABBI LEWIS DISCRETIONARY FUND Dave and Alisa Feldman. Tali is already so loved. Linda Bernknopf
In appreciation of: Kevin and Debbie Robbins our sister and aunt, Deena (Dee Dee) Stickgold
Joe and Lori Freeman on the birth of your Vivian and Allan Levine and Family
Rabbi Lewis. Thank you for your blessings for
Aaron before leaving for Israel. It's comforting granddaughter, Tali Claire In memory of:
to know that he's taken care of! Lisa and Alan Freeman Sidney Freedman. Sidney, all of us miss you.
Ilene and David Levin FIGUR FAMILY OUTDOOR CLASSROOM With love and kindness,
Rabbi Lewis. Beit din! Thank you! Anita Freedman and Family
In honor of:
Katharine Floyd Alex Rothbard and Sidney Davis
Max Needle's Bar Mitzvah. Congratulations. David and Madeline Rothbard
In memory of: Suzanne Rivchun
Lorene Shaw Rita Alexander, beloved mother of Susan
In memory of: Alexander and Ellen (Mark) Davison and
David Shaw
Henry Landau, father of David Landau grandmother of Benjamin Davison and Jason
Charlotte Berg Adrienne and Randy Figur Davison. So sorry for your loss.
Eileen Cohen Karen and Bill Keeter
David Coplon's yahrzeit
Josiah Louis Leibowitz. Never forgotten, Alice Kopen and Elsie Brodsky
Suzanne Rivchun
always in our hearts. We love you. Robin and Jay Brodsky
Judy and Allan Bart Zoe Cohen, beloved mother of Dalan and
Sandy Bernstein
BOB GOLDMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND grandmother of Jayden, Ashton and Devin
Susan Kaye
The Barchichat Family
In beloved memory of: Wishing Mazal Tov to:
GERTRUDE AND JOE WILENSKY
Sandy Bernstein. Chuck, Sheri and I were MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND Sharon and Marc Seltman on the birth of your
saddened to hear of your loss. We trust the granddaughter, Lucy Jordyn
memories are sweet. Wishing Mazal Tov to: Joanne and John Reicher
Bob Frohlich Mason Chernau, newly elected President of USY the Elkan family on the Bar Mitzvah of Max
BUILDING ENHANCEMENT FUND Pat and Jack Wilensky on your 50th wedding Needle
In blessed memory of: anniversary the Needle families on the Bar Mitzvah of Max
Barbara and Frank Wilensky Needle
Mother and Grandmother, Jayne Adair,
forever loved JOAN H. RABIN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT Linda and Stan Bernknopf
Father and Grandfather, Sidney Rothstein, all In loving memory of: MORRIS FRANK SACRED TEXT FUND
our love all our life Rita Alexander, Ellen Davison's mother In beloved memory of:
Susan, Craig, Paige, and Cami Adair Debbi and Randy Chartash Debra Goldberg Davidson, sister of Susan Rifkin
In loving memory of: KITCHEN FUND Ann and Michael Pomerantz
our Dad, Gerald Sheftel on his yahrzeit. We In memory of: In loving memory of:
love you and miss you.
Myra and Tom Sheftel my father, Arthur Elfenbein my beloved mother, Edith Davis
Lee Elfenbein Frederick Davis
CYNTHIA R. FREEMAN
MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT Bert Karol. Remembering my dear father. In memory of:
Sandy Bailey Frederick Miner
In celebration of:
LINDA H. WEINROTH EDUCATION FUND Love, Dana, Ari, Ilyse and Sam Greenberg
the birth of beautiful Tali Feldman, daughter
of Alisa and Dave Feldman and granddaughter In celebration of: Zoe Cohen, mother of Dalan Cohen. May her
of Joe and Lori Freeman. Wishing y’all lots of Dena's graduation. Mazel Tov. memory be for a blessing.
happiness! Lynn and Bob Sustak Carol Schulman, mother of Donna Bruckner
Felicia and Warren Berne In honor of: Wendy and Ron Feinberg
In honor of: Max's Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov! Wishing Mazal Tov to:
Alisa and Dave Feldman on the birth of their Ronni and David Beker Lynne Johannesen on becoming a Bat Mitzvah
beautiful daughter, Tali Claire. We are so In loving memory of: Wendy and Ron Feinberg
grateful for the blessing of our beautiful
granddaughter. Rita Schor
Joe and Lori Freeman Alissa Schor
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PHILLIP MICHAEL SILVERMAN In honor of: SISTERHOOD FUND
MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT the gifted Preschool faculty and staff and all Rosh Chodesh fourth month
In memory of: the precious children who attend. We are so Sherry Adams
Rita Alexander. Our condolences on the happy that Ellie and Amelia have y’all in their In blessed memory of:
passing of your mother. May her memory lives. With thanks and love, Nana and Papa
Glenn and Arlene La Vine Carol Schulman, beloved mother of
be a blessing. Donna Bruckner
Ellen and Steven Perlow Jacob Schwebel's graduation ceremony Melissa Sklar
Rita Alexander, a beautiful person, inside The Zelda and John Schwebel Family
Foundation at The Miami Foundation In celebration of:
and out
Janet and Lewis Duncan In loving memory of: Rosh Chodesh third month
Sherry Adams
Zoe Cohen, mother of Dalan Cohen, my parents, Mary and Stephen Parolisi
mother-in-law of Amy Cohen and grand- Janice and Richard Etscovitz In loving memory of:
mother of Jayden, Ashton, and Devin. We Mommy and Daddy, Ruth Lipnick Epstein our mom, Pearl “Terry” Juntoff. You are always
are sorry for your loss. and Aaron Meyer Epstein. For the greatest in our hearts.
Lynn and Bob Sustak unconditional love you shared with us all, Steve and Helen Ehrlich
PHILLIP'S LIBRARY FUND teaching us to cherish and appreciate family. In memory of:
In appreciation of: We miss you dearly but feel you always in the
way we have chosen to live our lives. Rita Alexander, mother of Ellen Davison
my family, my friends, and Etz Chaim family Sheri and Bob Frohlich Mindy and Jim Intner
for all the support, care, prayers, and help. SOCIAL ACTION FUND
I would not be able to go through such a In memory of:
difficult time without you all. May Hashem Marcos Beker In memory of:
bless us all with good health and a lot of Ronni and David Beker Sandy Bernstein. May her memory be for a
reasons to celebrate Simchas together. ROBERT KLEIN MEMORIAL CHESED FUND blessing.
With love, Galina and Marat Cindee and Alberto Sapoznik
Galina Barshay In loving memory of:
STAFF APPRECIATION ENDOWMENT
In blessed memory of: our father and grandfather, Harold Greenberg,
on his yahrzeit In memory of:
Sandy Bernstein, sister of Chuck and
Marsha Bernstein our father and grandfather, Frederick Miner, Tema Rothenberg
Myra and Arvin Goldberg on his yahrzeit Bob Gordon
Dana, Ari, Ilyse and Sam Greenberg
In loving memory of: STEVEN KRODMAN MEN'S CLUB
my beloved mother, Sylvia Schulberg SCHOLARSHIP FUND
my wonderful Dad, Arthur Padawer Grace Graiser
Randy Padawer Stephen and Bonnie Dix
Zoe Cohen, mother of Dalan Cohen
In memory of: Michael and Linda Weinroth In appreciation of:
Alex Rothbard and Sidney Davis In memory of: all the Minyan goers in person and on Zoom
David and Madeline Rothbard that helped make a Minyan so that my siblings
Charlotte Kramer, loving mother of Carol
Edward and Belle Resnick and I could say Kaddish every day for my Dad
Kramer Sacks and grandmother to Jared
Henry and Janice Levine this past year. We very much appreciate it!
and Emily
my parents, Morton and Ruth Berg Carol Sacks Dana Greenberg
Iris Bachenheimer Rita Alexander, beloved mother of Ellen In beloved memory of:
Alan Cohen Davison and Susan Alexander. May her Edna Frankel
Lawrence Cohen memory be a blessing. Jeffrey and Deborah Frankel
PRESCHOOL FUND Dana and Ari Greenberg
In celebration of:
wishing the Levetans Mazel Tov and joy in Herman Yucht. We remember how devoted
you were to your family and your fellow man. Steve Dix's 70th, yes seventieth, birthday! The
your new home stars aligned and made us friends. Love made
Adele Greenspon and Family Maxine and Jonathan Schein
us family.
Todah Rabah to Rabbi Slomovitz for serving Wishing a speedy recovery to:
Donna Krodman
as a wonderful part of our Rabbinical staff!! Jonathan Schein
Adele Greenspon Esther Shultz In honor of:
In beloved memory of: SISTERHOOD ENDOWMENT FUND Steve Dix on his 70th birthday
JoAnn and Gary Feinberg
Zoe Cohen. Zoe was a powerful force in the In memory of:
lives of so many. She transformed families Steve Dix
Carol Schulman with our condolences and love Marc Tanenbaum
with such love and care. She is dearly missed. to Donna, Seth, Alayna and Noah Bruckner
Judy and Stan Fineman Linda, Kenny, Andrea, Morgan and Rebecca Steve Dix's 70th birthday
Pollock Margi and Peter Caron
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Wishing Happy Birthday to: YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Wishing a Refuah Shleimah to:
Debbie Adelman. Friends forever! So happy to In blessed memory of: Jonathan Schein. Praying for a speedy and full
celebrate this odometer birthday with you in Zoe Cohen. May her memory be a blessing. recovery.
health and celebration. Barbara and Alan Cohen Marat Barshay. Wishing you strength and
Donna Krodman praying for healing. We are here for you and
In honor of:
Debbie Adelman! Galina.
Laura and Don Zugel the memory of my parents, Lillian and Karen and Hank Needle
Louis Cohen
YOUTH FUND Sally Greenstein
In honor of: In memory of:
Jacob Schwebel's graduation ceremony Bea Stadtler
The Zelda and John Schwebel Family Miriam Rosenbaum
Foundation at The Miami Foundation
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For details on upcoming Youth Group events, you
can follow us using the following links:
https://etzchaim.net/youth_programs
https://www.facebook.com/etzchaimyouth/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtzChalutzim/ Registration forms are online for membership
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtzAtid/ in one of our many Youth Groups
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtzChaimKadima/ for the Youth Department
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtzChaimUSY/
www.etzchaim.net/form/YouthGroupMembership2021-22
https://www.instagram.com/sababa_usy/
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43Daniel I. Dorsch Officers Trustees Past Presidents Congregation Etz Chaim
Rabbi Linda J. Pollock Bob Beer Allison Y. Saffran
President Felicia Berne Todd H. Surden 1190 Indian Hills Parkway
Micah Miller Marsha Bernstein Cheryl Cohen-Miller Marietta, GA 30068
Associate Rabbi Jamie Lyons
Executive VP Pamela Chambers Scott Rittenberg
Shalom J. Lewis Jeff Frankel Stephen Friedman Synagogue Office 770-973-0137
Rabbi Emeritus Billy Balser Audrey Fried-Sheets Irwin Berman Education Office 770-977-3384
Chief Financial Officer Barry Gang Bob Bachrach
Albert Slomovitz Fax 770-977-0829
Alan Lightstone Michelle Grey Judy Fineman
Rabbi in Service VP of Fundraising Leslie Lubell Norman Radow www.etzchaim.net
Martin Gilbert Fern Meharg Debbie Milstein
Harris Fogel Rob Miller Sue Rothstein
Executive Director Co-VP of Religion Leigh Nathan David Witt
Debbie Deutsch Robert Gray Jonathan Olens Ken Schlenker Non-Profit Org.
Director of Education Co-VP of Religion Jennifer Pila George Pristach U.S. Postage
Lauren Chernau Lance England Dena Saginor Richard Smith PAID
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