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Give Me Just One Hour of Your Life
By Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
The coming of a new year presents us with opportunities we’ve never had before. There are 8,760 hours in the coming year; I am asking you to give me one. There are many moments in the High Holy Day services that take on heightened meaning. The blowing of the shofar, the Musaf service, Kol Nidre, Yizkor all have great meaning and importance. But there is one hour that stands out. It is the hour of Neila – the final service of Yom Kippur day — that brings the holiest day of the year to a close. It is then, according to tradition, that the gates of heaven are closing and the final judgment for our destiny is being made.
Unfortunately, the timing of the Neila service is not very convenient. It comes late in the day when our stomachs are empty and our thoughts have turned to family and friends who are coming to break the fast with us. Indeed, when the final judgment is being made, the bagels and lox are already being devoured in many homes. I ask you to do me a favor and this year spend that final hour of Yom Kippur with me in the synagogue. There is no question in my mind that the Neila service at Beth Tfiloh is unsurpassed. The hazzan is surrounded by the rabbis, who in turn are all surrounded by the congregation to create one of the most inspiring, uplifting and, yes, entertaining moments of a lifetime. We join together Continued on p. 6
BT family welcomes Rabbi Eli Yoggev Following a rabbinic search process last winter and spring, with many opportunities for members to meet our candidates, we are most pleased to announce that Rabbi Eli Yoggev will be joining the Beth Tfiloh clergy beginning in September. Rabbi Eli Yoggev received his rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Chovevei Torah this past spring and has recently submitted his doctoral dissertation to Bar Ilan University on the worldview of Rabbi Mordekhai Leiner of Izbica, the Izbitser Rebbe. He has been involved in Jewish education for over a decade, teaching at institutions such as Yeshivat
SELICHOT at BT Saturday night, September 16 MOVIE & DISCUSSION “The Women’s Balcony” 8:30 pm Mintzes Theatre SELICHOT SERVICE 10:45 pm Auditorium Set the tone for the New Year with an upbeat and uplifting musical Selichot service featuring HAZZAN AVI ALBRECHT, the talented KOL FUSION a cappella group, and AVRAHAM ROSENBLUM on guitar. The service will be preceded by a screening of the hit movie, “The Women’s Balcony,” with a discussion led by RABBANIT BRACHA JAFFE, our BT Community Educator, and refreshments.
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NEILAH** Join us at Beth Tfiloh to get the New Year off to a great start! SELICHOT Saturday night, September 16 ROSH HASHANAH Thursday/Friday, September 21/22 SHABBAT SHUVAH: The Shabbat of Repentence Saturday, September 23 YOM KIPPUR / NEILAH Saturday, September 30 *SELICHOT is a beautiful and moving late-night service when special prayers of forgiveness are first recited in anticipation of the approaching new year. **NEILAH is the concluding service of Yom Kippur, when final prayers of repentance are recited, with a dramatic shofer blast at its conclusion.
Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe
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High Holy Day Services SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 SELICHOT Selichot Service (Tuvin Hall/Auditorium) 10:45 PM Film: The Women’s Balcony - 8:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Selichot & Shacharit Candlelighting Mincha and Maariv
Dahan Sanctuary
Auditorium
EREV ROSH HASHANAH 6:50 AM (Epstein Chapel) 6:49 PM 6:40 PM (Auditorium)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ROSH HASHANAH Shacharit 7:45 AM 8:15 AM Reading of Torah 9:00 AM 9:45 AM Sounding of the Shofar (10 AM/Courtyard) 9:40 AM 10:30 AM Hinneni 9:50 AM 10:45 AM Sermon 10:15 AM 10:00 AM Musaf 11:00 AM 11:00 AM PreSchool Family Service with Rabbi Wohlberg 11:30 AM (Tuvin Hall) Young Adult Reception with Rabbi Wohlberg 12:00 PM (Spector Board Room) Conclusion of Services 1:15 PM 1:15 pm Tashlich at the Wohlberg home 5:45 PM Mincha and Maariv 6:40 PM (Chapel) Candlelighting 7:46 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 ROSH HASHANAH Shacharit 7:45 AM 8:15 AM Reading of Torah 9:00 AM 9:45 AM Sounding of the Shofar (10 AM/Courtyard) 9:40 AM 10:30 AM Hinneni 9:50 AM 10:45 AM Sermon 10:15 AM 10:00 AM Musaf 11:00 AM 11:00 AM PreSchool Family Service with Rabbi Wohlberg 11:30 AM (Tuvin Hall) Conclusion of Services 1:15 PM 1:15 PM Mincha 6:40 PM (Chapel) Candlelighting 6:45 PM
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 EREV YOM KIPPUR Selichot & Shacharit 6:50 AM (Epstein Chapel) Mincha 1:30 PM (Epstein Chapel) Blessing of the Children 6:00 PM Kol Nidre 6:20 PM 6:20 PM Candlelighting 6:34 PM Sermon 7:10 PM 7:10 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 YOM KIPPUR Shacharit 9:00 AM 8:15 AM Reading of Torah 11:30 AM 10:30 AM Sermon 12:00 PM 11:00 AM Yizkor 1:00 PM 11:45 AM Musaf 1:30 PM 12:00 PM Afternoon Torah Study with the Rabbis 3:30 PM (Auditorium) Mincha 4:30 PM 4:30 PM Neilah 6:00 PM (Combined Service in Sanctuary) Maariv & Sounding of the Shofar 7:33 PM (Combined Service in Sanctuary)
BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION
Annual Memorial Services Sunday, September 24 10:30 am
Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, Woodlawn
11:30 am
Beth Jacob Cemetery, Finksburg Join our clergy in memorializing beloved relatives and friends as we link the generations in preparation for the High Holy Days. Services will be held rain or shine.
High Holy Day Checklist Register for Babysitting and Youth Services Due: Sept. 5 Selichot Service Saturday night, Sept. 16 Cemetery Memorial Service Sunday, Sept. 24 Rosh Hashanah - Sept. 21 & 22 Young Adult Receptions - Sept. 21/22 Tashlich - Sept. 21 Shabbat Shuva - Sept. 23 Kol Nidre - Sept. 29 Yom Kippur & Neilah - Sept. 30
Rabbi Wohlberg's Shabbat Shuva Drasha Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will deliver his annual Shabbat Shuva Drasha on Saturday, September 23 at 5:20 pm in the Epstein Chapel. Rabbi Wohlberg's topic will be, “Yizkor and the Afterlife: What do we remember and what do we believe?” All are welcome to attend this popular class. 3
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Son of Robin and Jonathan Davidov Sat., Sept. 9, 2017 Owen attends Gilman School and the Beth Tfiloh Hebrew School. He is the brother of Lucy Davidov and the grandson of Lynn and Harold Davidov, Carolyne and Harvey Forman, and Richard and Donna Cook; the great-grandson of David Rowland and the late Bettie Zucker Rowland and Isaac Zucker, Betty and Louis Davidov, Alice and Louis Rosenbush. His hobbies include soccer, water skiing, hockey, football, basketball and making the best chocolate chip cookies. For his Mitzvah Project, Owen will build a team for a Relay-For-Life event to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society.
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New Members David and Rachel Berman and their daughter, Elizabeth. David is a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Rachel is a freelance digital media consultant for Slaff Media LLC. Gary and Mandy Diamond and their children, Jessie and Frankie. Gary is the owner of Diamond Automotive in Pikesville and Mandy is the owner of Blue Zone Thinking. Jessie is in kindergarten and Frankie is in the 3 year old class at BT. Dror and Reut Friedman and their children, Gaya, Lihie, and Nir. Dror works for Kaminario, Inc. and Reut works at the CJE. This fall, Gaya will be in 10th grade, Lihie in 7th grade, and Nir in 3rd grade. Aaron and Jessica Kaplan and their son, Jake. Aaron is a resident at University of Maryland Hospital.
ohtcv ohfurc Philip Leder is the father of Gilbert and Dayna Leder and grandfather of Nathan and Natalie. Michael and Laurie Rosen and their daughter, Ruby. Michael is a dentist at the Dental Center in Perry Hall and Laurie is a loan consultant with HFS Financial Services. Ruby will attend BT Preschool. Ronen and Shoshana Shechter and their children, Morielle, Noam and Avigyle. Ronen is a doctor at Johns Hopkins and Shoshana is a PreSchool teacher at BT where their children attend. Jordan and Julie Wolff and their children, Dorie, Gabrielle and Emilia. Jordan is a gastroenterologist with Kaiser Permanente and Julie works at Beth Tfiloh as a Development and Admissions Outreach Associate. Dorie is in 3rd grade, Gabrielle is in 1st grade, and Emilia is in the 4’s class at BT.
HIGH HOLIDAY YOUTH SERVICES ADVANCE REGISTRATION is REQUIRED for all youth services and babysitting. For online registration and further details, see bethtfiloh.com/hhyouth
ROSH HASHANAH - Sept. 21-22
KOL NIDRE - Sept. 29 YOM KIPPUR - Sept. 30
A LIGHT LUNCH will be available in the HIGH SCHOOL CRANE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM at the end of services for Youth Service participants.
6:15 pm - Bring all children to the SANCTUARY for the special Blessing of the Children.
A LIGHT LUNCH will be available in the HIGH SCHOOL CRANE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM for Youth Service participants.
BABYSITTING Up to age 4
10:00 am – 2:00 pm / WEINER BOARD ROOM RYND FAMILY ROOM available for parents and children
6:30 pm – end WEINER BOARD ROOM RYND FAMILY ROOM available
10:00 am – 2:30 pm / WEINER BOARD ROOM RYND FAMILY ROOM available for parents and children. Babysitting will resume for Neilah 6:00 pm
PRESCHOOL 2’s & 3’s
See Babysitting Times 10:00 am: Family Shofar Blowing /Courtyard 11:30 am-12 pm: Family Service with Rabbis / TUVIN HALL. Parents must accompany children. Light lunch to follow in Tuvin
Babysitting Only
See Babysitting Times 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Service / TUVIN HALL. Parents must accompany children. Babysitting will resume for Neilah at 6:00 pm.
PRESCHOOL 4’s, KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1
10:00 am: Family Shofar Blowing / Courtyard 10:15 am – 1:15 pm / HS ROOM 204 (Children must be at least 4 years old) Pick-up your children at 1:15 pm in the HS Crane Room.
6:30 pm – end of services HS ROOM 204
10:45 am – 1:00 pm / HS ROOM 204 (Children must be at least 4 years old) 1 – 3 pm: 4’s will be taken to Babysitting at 1 pm. K and 1st grade will go to gym. Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through pre-B’nei Mitzvah children only) Hurwitz & Green GYMS
GRADES 2-4
10:00 am Family Shofar Blowing / Courtyard 10:15 am – 1:15 pm / HS BEIT MIDRASH Pick-up 1:15 pm in the Crane
6:30 pm – end of services HS BEIT MIDRASH
10:45 am – 1:00 pm / HS Beit Midrash 1 – 3 pm / Hurwitz & Green GYMS: Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through pre-B’nei Mitzvah children only)
GRADES 5-7
10:00 am Family Shofar Blowing / Courtyard 10:15 am – 1: 15 pm / HS LIBRARY Pick-up 1:15 pm in the Crane
6:30 pm – end HS LIBRARY
10:45 am – 1:00 pm / HS LIBRARY 1 – 3 pm / Hurwitz & Green GYMS: Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through pre-B’nei Mitzvah children only)
GRADES 8-12 Teen Minyan & Young Adult
9:00 am – 1 pm / EPSTEIN CHAPEL
6:30 pm -end of services EPSTEIN CHAPEL
9:00 am – 1:30 pm / EPSTEIN CHAPEL (includes Mincha)
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New BT Community Educator hits the ground running Even before her official arrival at BT in August, Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe was busy preparing for her role as BT’s new Community Educator. Rabbanit Bracha’s responsibilities will include an exciting assortment Rabbanit Bracha of new educational Jaffe, BT Community Educator opportunities in our synagogue, on Shabbat and during the week. She will also teach Judaic Studies in our High School. On Shabbat mornings, beginning on September 9, Rabbanit Bracha will lead “Coffee & Commentary,” a 15 minute conversation on the Parsha especially for women at 10:15 am in the Coffee Club, in the Spector Board Room. She will also spearhead a new monthly home-based program, “Body & Soul,” for women
focusing on personal and spiritual growth, including special programs on women’s health. The first program will take place on September 10 (call the Mercaz office for location). Rabbanit Bracha will be part of our weekly BT in the AM lineup, teaching “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus,” a class on mitzvot and how they apply to men and women. Beginning after the holidays, as part of the Mercaz Fall Semester, Rabbanit Bracha will teach a weekly class, “Learn the Trop and How to Layn.” Torah layning (cantillation) is a skill that she loves, and she will be teaching Bat Mitzvah girls as well. There will also be regular opportunities to meet and hear Rabbanit Bracha at weekly and Shabbat services, where she will regularly give classes and Divrei Torah, and share her passion for Jewish learning and her special warmth.
Members in the News Abe (Faye) Adler received the Carole Sibel Outstanding Fundraising Achievement Award at The Associated’s Annual Meeting. Abe and Faye's daughter, Linda (Steve) Hurwitz is Chair of The Associated. Ruthie (David) Carliner's company, The Velvet Chocolatier, was named Baltimore's Best Chocolate Shop for 2017 by Baltimore Magazine. Zachary Garber was one of JMore magazine's “10 Leaders Under 40.” Zachary is vice president at Alex Brown. He serves on a wide variety of community and national nonprofit boards including the Beth Tfiloh Congregation Board of Directors, The Associated’s Young Leadership Council, the JNF National Water Task Force, and is chairman and founder of the Francis Scott Key Society. Zachary is the son of Barry Garber and Michele Lax.
Sisterhood News We’re gearing up for another activitypacked year, with events that will appeal to all. Here are some of our upcoming Sisterhood events: SUKKAHFEST BLOCK PARTY – Sunday, October 8. The Sisterhood’s table will feature interesting baubles, affordable Judaica, and glitzy gifts. We will have many new items for Bar and Bat Mitzvah gifts on hand! BOSCOV’S SHOPPING DAY – Tuesday, October 17. Interested in discount shopping? Pick up a $5 Boscov's Shopping Pass and get a full day of 25% discount shopping (even on sale items). Available in the Gift Shop or contact Roselyn Kalb 410-486-3456/Rosalie Klotzman 410-484-3393. GAME DAY – Tuesday, October 24, 12-4 pm. Cost is $18. Contact Ellen Karp 443660-7690 or Brenda Pariser 410-363-8903. BOUTIQUE – Sunday, October 29. Get ready to have fun at our annual boutique. Spend, spend, spend and help us raise money to support our school and synagogue. For volunteer or vendor information contact Rosalie Klotzman at 410-484-3393.
MOUNT VERNON TRIP – Sunday, November 5. Have you been to Mount Vernon lately? Join us for fun with friends and a great day. Contact Ellen Karp for details 443-660-7690. We wish all of you a shana tova u'metukah – a happy and sweet New Year! SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Phone: 410-413-2227 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop Hours: Sun: 10 am-1 pm, Mon-Thur: 1-4 pm
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BETH TFILOH CEMETERY 1 double plot $2,300 or 2 single plots $1,150 each, side by side/prices include perpetual care/corner location. Call 410-484-6979
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Bingo Saturday, November 11 • 7:45 pm
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Synagogue News One Hour of Your Life Continued from p. 1
in one service. We stand as a united family. And we rock and roll and move and meditate and sing and smile. I’m telling you: you’ve never seen anything like it! So, give me that hour this year. I won’t have to ask you next year. I guarantee you will come back on your own! And for the family and friends waiting at the house to eat … bring them along! It’s open seating! All are welcome! “When you pray with tears, you unlock the heavenly gates; when you pray with joy, there are no gates!”
Rabbi Yoggev
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Darkaynu (Alon Shvut, Israel) and the Jewish Community High School of Gratz College (Melrose Park, PA). Rabbi Yoggev’s educational interests include Jewish law, Tanach, and Jewish thought, with an emphasis on Jewish spirituality and mysticism. Rabbi Yoggev grew up in Philadelphia before moving to Israel in 1997, where he resided for 13 years. In Israel he attended Yeshivat Machon Meir, Mercaz HaRav Kook, Yeshivat Har Etzion, and the Bar-Ilan University Kollel. His academic career led him from Herzog College in Alon Shvut, where he received his
B.Ed. and teaching degree in Jewish Philosophy and Biblical Studies, to Bar Ilan University in Ramat Gan, where he completed his master’s degree in Jewish Philosophy. Over the past two High Holidays, Rabbi Yoggev has served as the rabbi at Rikers Island Correctional Center in Rikers Island, New York, leading services and providing pastoral care and presence for over sixty inmates. This summer, he will be completing a unit of chaplaincy work in hospice care. Rabbi Yoggev embraces these challenging roles as they provide opportunities to accent unique strengths and talents as well as connect to the many facets of Am Yisrael and humankind. Some of Rabbi Yoggev’s personal interests include biking, beat-boxing, meditation, anything related to animals, and nature-walking. When asked what attracted him to BT, Rabbi Yoggev said, “Home is where the heart is. Upon my visits to Beth Tfiloh, I felt the magnetic warmth and love of this special community. I look forward to growing and learning together and am pleased and honored to be calling Beth Tfiloh my new home.” Join us on Shabbat morning, September 16, when we will officially welcome Rabbi Yoggev during Shabbat services, followed by a special Kiddush in his honor.
Announcing: “Rabbi’s News, Views & Parsha Previews” new weekly video series Get Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg’s take on the week’s events, a preview of his Shabbat sermon, a parsha overview and upcoming BT happenings in this video series every Thursday night on Facebook! Watch it at Facebook.com/ MitchellWohlberg.
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School News
School Names Two New Professional Leaders Mrs. Allison Magat, Director, Office of Tuition and Financial Aid Beth Tfiloh alumni parent, Congregation member and devoted lay leader Allison Magat has been named Director of the School’s Office of Tuition and Financial Aid. Mrs. Magat succeeds Mrs. Harriet Rosen, who will retire Allison Magat after serving as the School Administrator for 29 years. While Mrs. Magat has already assumed her role Mrs. Rosen will assist with the transition through December. Mrs. Magat is the immediate past president of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School’s Board of Trustees, where she has also served as chair of the Committee on Trustees, the Finance Committee, and the Parent
Association. She is a past chair of Beth Tfiloh’s Annual Campaign and Spotlight Scholarship Event. Currently, Mrs. Magat is the president of Jewish Community Services (JCS). She also serves on the boards of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. Allison is married to Dr. Aaron Magat and is the mother of Jordan ‘09, Josh and Cole ’15. Dr. Neil S. Rubin, BT High School Jewish History Department Chair Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Neil S. Rubin as Jewish History Department Chair. Prior to embarking on a full-time teaching career, he served as editor of the Atlanta Jewish Times for seven years and then as Senior Editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times for 14 years. Dr. Rubin’s main areas of interest are
Zionism’s historical development, IsraelDiaspora ties, 19th and 20th century Jewish ideologies, the evolving nature of American Jewish identity, and, “sadly, the continuing starting Dr. Neil S. Rubin pitching woes of the Baltimore Orioles,” as he describes. Neil received his Ph.D. from the Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University where he also was the Israel Studies Prize recipient. Dr. Rubin teaches courses at Baltimore Hebrew Institute as well as at the Netivon high school at Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Neil and his wife, Ronit Alon Rubin, are the parents of two teenaged children, including Ari ‘19, and active at Congregation Chevrei Tzedek.
TODAH RABBAH TO OUR SCHOOL & SYNAGOGUE LEADERSHIP Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and Beth Tfiloh Congregation acknowledge and thank our school and synagogue leadership for the 2017-2018 year.
“If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?” Ethics of the Fathers, 1:14 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Joel Cohn, President Larry Seegull, Vice President Becky Brenner, Treasurer Dodi Samuel, Secretary MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Alter, Louis Baer, Connie Berman, David Carliner, Nissim Dahan, Sharon Dondes, Randy Getz, Cassandra Gottlieb, Faith Harrison, Lowell Herman, Cheri Hurwitz, Linda A. Hurwitz, Peter Jay, Robert Kaye, Jackie La Fiandra, Marshall Levine, Aaron Levinoff, Heather Levinoff, Gail Liss, Allison Magat, Searle Mitnick, Thomas Moran, Ron Muroff, Ricka Neuman, Ora Noorani, P. J. Pearlstone, Melissa Peters, Ellyn Polakoff, Shoshi Ponczak, Michael Renbaum,
Jason Rubenstein, Steven Samuelson, Zipora Schorr, Louis Schwartz, Michael Sherman, Yelena Shirkin, Ronnie Silverstein, Randall Singer, Jill Spector, Eve Steinberg, Neil Sweren, Vered Taylor, Deborah Vogelstein, Rachel Steinberg Warschawski, Marvin H. Weiner, Scott Weiner, Mitchell Wohlberg, Laura Wolf, Richard Wolf OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CONGREGATION Ricka Neuman, Chair Louis Schwartz, Executive Vice Chair Neil Sweren, Vice Chair, Properties/Facility Arnie Golberg, Vice Chair, Development Melissa Eisner, Vice Chair, Finance Amy Rotenberg, Assistant Vice Chair, Finance Craig Friedman, Vice Chair, Camp Shelley Kaye, Vice Chair, Synagogue Life Michael Bresler, Secretary
OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION Dr. Louis Baer, President Lowell Herman, Honorary President Dr. Ron Davis, First Vice President Gary B. Eidelman, Second Vice President Yoni Bedine, Secretary Elected Board Members: Yoni Bedine, Avi Benus, Teri Gitlitz, Alex Munitz, Ricka Neuman, Louis Schwartz, Neil Sweren, Michael Bresler, Elliot Cohen, Steve Hurwitz, Cheryl King, Stephanie Kronthal, Dr. Julie Price, Calla Samuels, Alan Sandler, Ed Schlesinger, Arnie Golberg, Melissa Eisner, Amy Rotenberg, Craig Friedman, Vered Taylor, Marcie Lehnhoff, Zachary Garber, Sherry Mauer, Audra Stern
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• Bus transportation from area schools if sufficient interest
Learn more at bethtfiloh.com/hebrewschool Contact Sheri Seaman in the Hebrew School Office at 410-413-2501. 6/19/15 1:40 PM
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Come Home for the Holidays to BT
Whether you’re new to the community or a longtime Beth Tfiloh family, you’ll feel right at home at BT for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES Choose from two inspiring services • Main service in the magnificent Dahan Sanctuary led by Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg with Hazzan Avi Albrecht & Choir • Auxiliary service in the Auditorium led by Rabbi Chai Posner and our davening leader, Aaron Tessler. • Each of our rabbis will give compelling sermons in both services.
Plus ... • Meet our new staff: Rabbi Eli Yoggev, Associate Rabbi, and Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Community Educator
CHILDREN’S & FAMILY SERVICES Our children’s services make Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur fun and meaningful! • Five age-appropriate services for kids ages 4 to 18 with dynamic leaders • Family service for infants and toddlers led by our rabbis • Holiday-themed activities, games and edible art • Snacks and light lunch served • Family outdoor shofar blowing • Surprise holiday giveaways • Supervised open gym on Yom Kippur
Plus ... • Babysitting for infants and toddlers • Family-friendly playroom overlooking the Sanctuary
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFERS > Complimentary High Holy Day Seats for Members 35 & Under > Special Memberships for Young Couples, College Students & Singles > Attractive Membership Packages for Ages 36 and Older
HIGH HOLY DAY HIGHLIGHTS SELICHOT Saturday, Sept 16 “The Women’s Balcony” movie and discussion, 8:30 pm. Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe will lead a discussion about this acclaimed comedy/drama and its themes of community, traditions and values, following the movie. Musical Selichot service, 10:30 pm with Hazzan Albrecht, Kol Fusion, Avraham Rosenbloom and other guests PRESCHOOL FAMILY SERVICES both days of Rosh Hashanah & on Yom Kippur ROSH HASHANAH SUSHI & WINE RECEPTION for young adults 21-30 Thursday, Sept 21 TASHLICH at the Wohlberg home Thursday, Sept 21 Enjoy a backyard dessert reception and experience the annual rite of Tashlich. SHABBAT SHUVA DRASHA Saturday, Sept 23 Hear Rabbi Wohlberg’s popular afternoon class. NEILA Saturday, Sept 30 Open to the public. An awe-inspiring, participatory service that brings Yom Kippur to a climactic finale. .
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Celebrate Sukkot at Beth Tfiloh Join us at Beth Tfiloh to celebrate Sukkot and share in the joy of this special festival. Thursday, October 5 1ST DAY OF SUKKOT - Join the
beautiful Hoshanot procession around the synagogue with lulavs and etrogs.
SUKKAH HOP FOR GRADES 1-4 & 5-8
Join us for fun-filled children’s Sukkot services, followed by a dairy lunch and a BT neighborhood Sukkah Hop. Parent volunteers needed. Please come dressed for shul, but wear comfy shoes! See details at bethtfiloh.com/sukkot. Register by September 26.
Friday, October 6 2ND DAY OF SUKKOT - Join the beautiful Hoshanot procession with lulavs and etrogs.
PETTING ZOO – All children and teen services will take place. Following services, Cookie Minyan, Mini Minion, Kid Cong and Middle School Minyanim will visit our biggest and best Petting Zoo ever.
Chol HaMoed: Sunday, October 8 HEBREW SCHOOL SUKKAH HOP & LUNCH – We will begin at
Rabbi Wohlberg’s sukkah and then visit our other clergy and friends in the neighborhood. We will return to BT and enjoy “Pizza in the Hut”!
SUKKAHFEST: THE SUKKOT BLOCK PARTY
Rides, carnival food and festivities, craft fair, silent auction. See details on back and see bethtfiloh.com/sukkot. Register by September 26.
Shemini Atzeret: Thursday, October 12 HULA HOOP EXHIBITION – All
children and teen services will take place followed by an amazing participatory Hula Hoop Exhibition by Baltimore Hoop Love.
SHEMINI ATZERET – Yizkor will be recited in both services.
Chol HaMoed: Shabbat, October 7 2019 B’NAI MITZVAH SHABBAT LUNCH – At the end of services 2019
B’nai Mitzvah families will meet with the rabbis and have lunch in the sukkah at their opening program.
SUKKAH HOP FOR COOKIE MINYAN & MINI MINION – Our
group leaders will take children and parents to three neighborhood sukkahs to look, smell and taste the joy of Sukkot during services. (No registration required.)
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SIMCHAT TORAH HAKAFOT
A night of singing, dancing, and celebrating the Torah with a light festive meal (no registration required). Celebrate with lots of ruach and enjoy food, snacks and l’chaims.
Simchat Torah: Friday, October 13 SIMCHAT TORAH HAKAFOT & BBQ
The festivities continue when we take our dancing to the street, and bring our children to the Bima for a special aliyah. A special women’s Torah Reading will also be included. Then we’ll top it all off with an Israeli-style BBQ Kiddush following services. Abbreviated children’s programming following Hakafot. No Middle School or teen services.
CHILDREN & TEEN SERVICES
Your children and teens will enjoy services led by dynamic leaders, including special activities for each holiday, and great kiddush treats. Babysitting and children and teen services are offered on all holidays and every Shabbat.
Middle School Minyan Middle Scool Girls Service Teen Minyan
ORDER LULAV & ETROG SETS
Order Adult Lulav and Etrog sets online by September 26 at bethtfiloh. com/sukkot. Orders may be picked up in the Bride’s Room (next to the shul Auditorium) on Wednesday morning, October 4 from 8-11 am or on Yom Tov.
ORDER PINE BRANCHES FOR YOUR SUKKAH
Pre-order your pine branches (schach) for your Sukkah by September 26 at bethtfiloh.com/sukkot. Pick up your branches on Monday, October 2, 7:30 am – 9 am and 4:30-6 pm and Tuesday, October 3, 7:30–9 am and 4:30-6 pm in the High School Parking Lot. Additional schach will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
- Indicates Registration required - deadline for event registration is September 26
View details and register for Sukkot events at bethtfiloh.com/sukkot For a detailed schedule of services see bethtfiloh.com/services
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Sukkahfest: The BT Sukkot Block Party Sunday, October 8 • 1:30-4 pm - Rain or Shine! High School Parking Lot (enter on Torah Drive) FOR KIDS: brand new exciting inflatables • pony rides • arts & crafts • farm yard play area • trackless train FOR ADULTS: BT Boutique, Silent Auction - bid for
Raven’s tickets, front row tickets to school programs, jewelry, crafts, and more (ends at 3:30 pm). Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the BT Activity Fund, enabling full participation in activities for all students.
FOR OLDER KIDS: tubs of fun • triple slide • disco bounce • world of sports • coconut climber • extreme airline jumper Thank you to our Brotherhood for providing the ice cream.
FOR EVERYONE: Bless a lulav & etrog, dance along
with Chassidim, design Simchat Torah flags, fun and fabulous carnival snacks - cotton candy, ice cream, snow cones, popcorn and more. Mama Leah’s pizza, fries, and soft pretzels available for purchase.
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Interested in being a vendor at the BT Boutique? Contact Jayme Wood: jaymegilden@aol.com Volunteer to help: Contact Jen Sultan: jensultan@gmail.com Committee: Lauren Collis, Melissa Gordon, Barbara Kirk, Stephanie Kronthal, Rachel Plotkin, Jen Schmerling, Dana Stein, Audra Stern, Jayme Wood
Register online at bethtfiloh.com/sukkot by September 26 .
Register by September 12 for early bird pricing. For more information call 410-413-2220 or email csbrownstein@btfiloh.org.
BT Children’s Services Make Shabbat and Holidays Special and Fun
Jody Levey
Becky Gordon
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KID CONG (Junior Congregation) is a highly participatory service for children in grades 1-4 and Hebrew School classes Mechina-Daled, led by the charismatic Brian Singer, whose creativity keeps kids engaged and entertained. Services take place weekly and on holidays from 10:00-11:45 am. Our themed Kid Cong will be even more special with wild and crazy ways to connect to the parshah and holidays. We begin the year with a Back-to-School Raffle Shabbat on September 9 followed the next week with a Ravens Dress-Up Shabbat.
Terry Alpert
Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road / Baltimore, MD 21208
For children age 4 through Kindergarten, we have the MINI MINION, a drop-off service with PreSchool teacher Jody Levey and the talented Becky Gordon that gives children more active and independent participation. Children have the opportunity to learn prayers, play ageappropriate games, and engage in activities.
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Celebrate Sukkot at BT
Our PreSchool Service, COOKIE MINYAN, brings together parents and our youngest congregants, infant through age 3 ½ in an interactive parent/child service led by BT PreSchool teachers and staff. This weekly service begins at 10:45 am on Shabbat and holidays and engages everyone through song, prayer, stories, activities and a tot-friendly Kiddush. Babysitting is available beginning at 10 am.
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Support The BT Israel Bonds High Holy Days Appeal Shortly after Israel became a state Prime Minster David Ben Gurion said, “Neither our security nor our future is safe, and there is not yet attained the main purpose of the State of Israel.” These words, spoken almost 70 years ago, are still true today. Investing in Israel bonds sends a message that you support a nation that: • Educates, builds, and innovates • Lives by democracy, liberty and human rights/freedoms for all people • Produces technologies and innovations that connect, feed, and heal the world (last year The Times of Israel reported, “more than one out of every four of the medicines, treatments and technologies in use today have Israeli roots)” Every investment no matter the amount declares: • Israel is our homeland to develop, visit and protect • Israel is our heritage, purpose, identity and responsibility Investment options begin at $100. Current terms range from 2-10 years, all bonds are issued in book-entry form (no certificates to store, lose, forget about or sign to redeem) and redemption checks are mailed automatically at maturity. Gift bonds are also available and are perfect for simchas or other occasions ($36, $54, $72, $90 – available only online). Do a double mitzvah by supporting Beth Tfiloh with an Israel bond or fulfill your ASSOCIATED pledge with an Israel bond. Inspired by our BT rabbis and the many BT members who have been leaders of Israel Bonds, we are proud that Beth Tfiloh is one of the top synagogues in the country in Israel Bonds sales. We thank BT member Robert Cohen, who is chairing this year’s Israel Bonds/Beth Tfiloh appeal. 14
SEPTEMBER 2017 A ELUL 5777-TISHREI 5778 Again this Year: Four Matching Partners Demonstrate Their Support for Israel Bay Bank and The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore are joined again by The Haron Dahan Foundation and Sandra R. & Malcolm C. Berman, as they continue the 100% match on all Israel Bond investments made during the High Holy Days appeals. Last year, this match helped Baltimore’s Israel Bond appeal achieve over $11 million in sales and about $48 million in sales over the last 5 years have been raised through this program. Go to israelbonds.com to obtain prospectuses and rates and to set up an online account; you may also call 410-484-6670 x1 or send a message to baltimore@israelbonds.com. Development Corporation for Israel. Issues subject to availability. This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associated with investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA
BT Cares News Sunday, September 10 - Pick and purchase apples to donate to Ahavas Yisrael for Rosh Hashanah at this year’s Family Apple Picking Event at Baugher’s. Sunday, October 8 - Travel-sized toiletries will be collected at this year’s “Sukkahfest” Block Party. All donations will be given to families at Sinai NICU and CHANA.
ROSH HASHANAH TIDBITS Saturday, September 16 Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi Chai Posner, Rabbi Eli Yoggev and Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe will offer Rosh Hashanah tidbits in the Dahan Sanctuary following services.
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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Walter Becker, by Jennifer Yateman In Memory of: Harold Goldberg, by Gertrude and Alvan Schunick
BETH JACOB AT BETH TFILOH DAHAN HEBREW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Michael Renbaum on his 60th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, by Dorathy and Arnold Golberg Zipora Schorr on becoming every mothers dream, a doctor, by Dorathy and Arnold Golberg The Board of Directors selection, by Dorathy and Arnold Golberg
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Judy and Stuart Poltilove, on their marriage, by Rena and Sheldon Polun Zipora Schorr, on receiving her doctorate, by Deborah and Searle Mitnick Speedy Recovery to: Shirley Littman, by Adele and Jerry Sidle In Memory of: Ronald Branoff, by Lisa and Steven Attman, Robin and Mark Neumann Dorothy Flanagan, by Robin and Mark Neumann and family Harold Goldberg, by Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman Irvin Jaslow, by Donna and Al Polovoy Fredric Krieger, by Melissa and Adam Eisner Irving Littman, by Janet Feinberg, Sallie Goldberg, Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman, Iris and Jeffrey Stine, Martin Taubenfeld Laurie Schimmel, by Robin and Mark Neumann Norman Sklar, by Evelyn Gross, Marcia Katz, Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman, Donna and Al Polovoy
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL ALUMNI FUND In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of Rachel Minkove, by Lisa (Haas) Glassman
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Mira and Nick Dahan, by Laurence Weis Bill Fox, on his special 75th birthday, by Reba and Arnold Cohen Morgan Frahm, with appreciation and gratitude for welcoming Blake with open arms and making her first year in PreSchool so amazing, by Susan and Scott Yurow
Raya and Joel Glazer, by Ester Caplan and family Joyce Grand, Mazel Tov on her retirement and good luck in her future endeavors, by Robin Neumann and Marci Platt Trudy Greenberg, on the birth of her greatgranddaughter, by Rosalie Sellman Myrna Hurwitz, with thanks and appreciation, by Phyllis and Wilbur Fink Irv Hyatt, on the marriage of his granddaughter, Lauren, by Linda Barron A generous contribution has been made by the Moed family Judy and Judah Minkov, on the birth of their grandchild, by Janet Feinberg Melvin Renbaum, on the 60th anniversary of his becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Joyce and Marty Grand Dodi and Joey Samuel, for being awesome, by Yael and Jonathan Ludmir Sidney Schlachman, on his special 90th birthday, by Milana and Michael Isaacson Zipora Schorr, on receiving her doctorate, by the BT Sisterhood, Barbara Shapiro Brian Singer, with thanks for his talented leadership and friendship, by Joyce Grand Olivia Travis, with appreciation and gratitude for welcoming Blake with open arms and making her first year in PreSchool so amazing, by Susan and Scott Yurow Nina Wand and the BT Lower School faculty and staff, by Elissa Hozore Nina Wand, Susan Yurow and Elana Weissman, with thanks for their guidance, leadership and friendship, by Joyce Grand Rabbi Chaim Wecker, with thanks for his expertise and assistance, by Alan Sandler Speedy Recovery to: Jeff Amdur, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Connie Berman, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family Susan Schultz, by Judy and Marty Mintz Roz Shenker, by Hersh Pachino Rona Silbiger, by Judy and Marty Mintz Ronald Tutrone, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein In Memory of: Martin Alexander, by Patty and Chuck Leve Ronald Branoff, by Nina Wand and Susan Yurow Beloved father of Mary Corton, by Robin and Mark Neumann Dr. Liebe Diamond, by the Dahan Family Norma Friedman, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein Shulamith Garb, by Nancy and Stuart Rombro Evelyn Gerstenblith, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Harold Goldberg, by Linda Barron, Joel Boches, Jill, Gary, Sara, Josh and Eric Eidelman, Cheri and David Hurwitz and family, Lisa and Bradley Trattner Ellie Goldenberg, by the Dahan Family, Laurie Kott, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Frederic Krieger, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz
Ann Levin, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Irving Littman, by Linda Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Costa Robin Miller, by Becky and Josh Brenner Ivan Oshrine, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Pedro Pincever, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Arkadiy Reznikov, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Coby Rosemore, by the Dahan Family, Sonia Guggenheim Mark Rosenfeld, by Laurie and Mike Kott, Nancy and Stuart Rombro Marcy Rynd, by the Dahan Family, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Nathaniel Sandler and Stella Israel-Amaral, by Rena and Elliot Rank Laurie Schimmel, by the Dahan Family Sonia Schnaper, by Hersh Pachino Ailene Sher, by the Dahan Family Norman Sklar, by Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein, Aileen and David Bormel, Fran Kessler and Jack Finkelstein, Miriam and Sidney Schlachman, Robynn and Joel Segall, Rosalie Sellman, Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein, Susan and Scott Yurow Peggy Wilkowsky, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Maxine Zemil, by Ellen and Joseph Miller Philip Ziffer, by Susan Yurow Raquel Zwaig, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz
BETH TFILOH GRANDPARENTS’ CIRCLE OF BOOKS In Memory of: Norman Sklar, by Debra and Howard Birenbaum
MICKEY AND BERNIE BLIDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL In Memory of: Bernie Bliden, by Mark Coplin
PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND In Honor of: Melvin Rayman on his extra special birthday, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan Sidney Schlachman on his special birthday, by Brenda and Henry Belsky Speedy Recovery to: Abraham Adler, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Dorothy and Aaron Donner In Memory of: Harold Goldberg, by Sharon and Jacob Benus, Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Dorothy and Aaron Donner, Sheila and David Fox, Berly and Avi Hershkovitz, Larry and Marianne Hornstein, Charlotte Kessler and family Harriet Green, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan Harold Morganstern, by Ester and Mike Barr, Martha and Russell Roberts Mark Rosenfeld, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan
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In Memory of:
Maxine Zemil, by Lana and Larry Bank, Sonia Guggenheim
LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Dr. Liebe Diamond, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Rena and Elliot Rank
SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND
Speedy Recovery to:
SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND
In Honor of:
In Honor of: Melvin Rayman on his special 90th birthday, by Larry Aiken
JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Laurie Schimmel, by Jill and Gary Eidelman, Edna and Edward Ellis, Daina and Ira Garonzik, Arlene Geare, Ruth and Barry Hurwitz, Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, Laurie and Michael Kott, Shelly Lipson, Lothorian, LLC, Allison Magat, Marci Platt, Nina Wand and Susan Yurow, Jordana and Allan Wolfson
GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Larraine Bernstein for her generosity, by Cheri Milrad Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove in celebration of their marriage, by Suzanne Rottman Bill Fox on his special birthday, by Phyllis and Henry Louis Iris Pevner on her special birthday, by Leona Lipstein Rabbi Chai Posner, by Claire and Michael Bassan Michael Renbaum on his 60th anniversary of his bar mitzvah, by Annette and Bruce Ingerman, Ava and Marc Lenet Sidney Schlachman for all his help, by Harvey Caplan David Schwartz on his special 80th birthday, by Lan and Mel Swerdloff The Tepper boys on their big win, by Nanee and Papa In Memory of: Bernard Bliden, by Larry, Rochelle and Eleanor Ochfeld Ronnie Branoff, by Elaine and Danny Liebfeld Marshall N. Epstein, by Lana and Larry Bank Dorothy Flanagan, by Jill, Gary, Sara, Josh and Eric Eidelman Harold Leon Goldberg, by Maxine Falck, Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, Susan and Bruce Rabin, Shirley Vogelstein, Nina and Gary Wand Morton Hollander, by Shirley Vogelstein Irving Littman, by Barbara Aarons Harold Milton Morganstern, by Marilyn and Philip Goldberg, Roslyn Guben Alice and David Rozenel, by Anita and Samuel Rozenel Marcy Rynd, by Jacqueline Miller Norman Sklar, by Michele and Paul Abrams, Sandy and Tobey Schreiber Martha and Samuel Spivak, by Anita and Samuel Rozenel Peggy Wilkowsky, by Jacqueline and Stuart Miller Evelyn Wolfe, by Richard Rynd
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Ben Cardin on being honored in the Jewish Hall of Fame, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Hudi Schorr on receiving her doctorate, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Zipora Schorr on receiving her doctorate, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Zipora Schorr on being honored in the Jewish Hall of Fame, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Roz and Marvin Weiner on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Sarah Weiner, by Shellye and Steve Gilden
SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Honor of: Bill Glazer, on his special birthday, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Lynne and Richard Goldsmith, on the birth of their grandsons, Ezra Walker Lawley Goldsmith and Eli Micah Harkavy, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Elaine and Steve Hercenberg, on the marriage of their daughter, Debbie, to Ari Lesser, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Elaine and Steve Hercenberg, on the engagement of their daughter, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg In Memory of: Harold Goldberg, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Lee Wyman Harrison, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg and family Harold Morganstern, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Norman Sklar, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg
ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove in celebration of their marriage, by Lois and Michael Mannes, Barbara and Allan Sherr, Myrna Silverstein and Joel Eiseman In Memory of:
Herb Rosen, by Linda and Herb Proper In Memory of: Harold Goldberg, by Linda and Herb Proper
THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of: Judy Caplan on her special birthday, by Frona and Gordon Greenspun Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove in celebration of their marriage, by Sue and Bill Ginsburg, Harriet and Alan Halpern, Suzanne Rottman, Emelie Schwab Marilyn and Jack Kinstlinger on their 50th Wedding Anniversary, by Michael and Amy Kinstlinger and family In Memory of: Liebe Diamond, by Norman La Cholter Gilbert Feinberg, by Cookie and Ronnie Sless Harold Goldberg, by Norman La Cholter Irvin Jaslow, by Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher Rosalie Renbaum, by Jacqueline and Stuart Miller Edgar Seidman, by Norman La Cholter Norman Sklar, by Wilma and Paul Alpert
MINYANAIRES FUND A generous contribution was made by Janet and Jerome Sefret
NATANZON & TAYLOR FAMILY ISRAEL/ POLAND TRIP FUND In Honor of: Tova and Rony Natanzon, on the birth of their new grandson, by Berly and Avi Hershkovitz Debra and Simcha Varon, for their continued support and kindness, by Joan and Steve Isack In Memory of: Laurie Schimmel, by Vered and Marty Taylor
NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND In Memory of:
Linda Ostrowsky Grose, by Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove Norman Sklar, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove
Harriet R. Green, by Herbert Gendason
MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of:
ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of:
Alan Behrend, by Mort Libov Barry Schloss, by Mort Libov
Harriet Pleet, by Shelley and Bob Kaye Gerald Shapiro, by Shelley and Bob Kaye
STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND
JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
In Memory of: Sam Lichter, by Chris and David Scharff
Ronald Branoff, by Helene Penn Dorf Norma Friedman, by Helene Penn Dorf Harold Leon Goldberg, by Ruthie and David Carliner, Helene Penn Dorf Irving Littman, by Helene Penn Dorf Norman Sklar, by Helene Penn Dorf
BETH TFILOH BULLETIN ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Hilda and Howard Levin, on their son, Richard’s engagement to Mindabeth Jacobs, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff In Memory of: Arlene Teitelbaum Goldberger, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove in celebration of their marriage, by Eileen and Bob Caplan, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Elayne and Ted Freedman Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg for officiating at our wedding, Judy and Stuart Poltilove Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, by Harriet and Sol Robbins for receiving the honor of reading the Haftorah Speedy Recovery to: Dennis Feinberg, by Edie and Bob Altshuler In Memory of: Harold Leon Goldberg, by Irene and Frank Bressler, Lois and Ron Diener, Stanley Klatsky, Ruth and Marty Schnitzer Annette Heiserman, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Irving Littman, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Elsa Kramer Lenore Caplan Weinberg, by Betty and Joe Caplan
JENNIFER & MICHAEL SACHS’ CAMP FUND In Memory of: Laurie Schimmel, by Helene and Howard Altstein, Becky and Josh Brenner, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Marilyn and Barry Dubin, Lindsay and Matthew Klatsky and family, Stacy and Stephen Lunenfeld, Jen Postal, Lucille and Dennis Rogers, The Rosenberg Family and Baltimore Child Abuse Center, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, Rosalie Sklar, Abby Weinstock and Shawn Sefret, Jayme and Courtney Wood and family Norman Sklar, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs
KATARINA SAMUEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Robin Miller, by Lisa (Haas) Glassman
SEPTEMBER 2017 A ELUL 5777-TISHREI 5778 In Memory of: Harold Goldberg, by Helen and Jerry Gordon Norman Sklar, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Rosanne and Keith Ehrlich
THE HOLLY & STEVEN VENICK & FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND In Memory of: Ellie Goldenberg, by Arleen and Art Wein Rosalie Renbaum, Beverly and Herman Venick
ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Bill Fox, on his special birthday, by Roz and Marvin Weiner In Memory of: Laurie Schimmel, by Roz and Marvin Weiner Beloved sister of Susan Wilfong, by Roz and Marvin Weiner
RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG BOOK FUND
We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery:
Harold Goldberg, by Edie and Bob Altshuler
To Rheda Fader, Esther Gross
YAD B’YAD FUND In Honor of: David Goldsmith and Meg Lawley, on the birth of their son, Ezra Walker Goldsmith, by the BT Kindergarten teachers Megan and Andy Harkavy, on the birth of their son, Eli Micah, by the BT Kindergarten teachers Vickie Rubinstein, good luck on her new ventures, by the BT Kindergarten teachers Jeri Wilkins, good luck on her new adventure, by the BT Kindergarten teachers In Memory of: Laurie Schimmel, by the Pincever Family Maxine Zemil, by the BT Preschool teachers
LINDA AND SEYMOUR YAFFE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Harold Goldberg, by Linda Yaffe
JULIUS ZERWITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor of: Sidney Schlachman, on his milestone birthday, by Maureen and Howard Davidov
Mazel Tov
In Memory of:
We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members:
SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of: Judy and Stuart Poltilove, on their marriage, by Linda Barron Judy and Marty Woolfson, on their special 60th wedding anniversary, by Ellen and Sid Cohen, Rachel and Alfred Meisels
Speedy Recovery
In Memory of:
MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND Harold Goldberg, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson
To Rabbi Jeff and Barbara Ifrah on the engagement of their son Ami to Dana Gerson, daughter of Arnold and Ester Gerson To Alison Sara Kassimir, daughter of Sherri and Gary Kassimir on her engagement to Michael Dylan Kleeman, son of Marcie Kleeman, and Terry and Beth Kleeman; and to the grandparents, Ina and Jeffrey Legum, Sandy and Bill Kassimir, and Claire and Al Kleeman To Rabbi Chai Posner, his parents, Harvey and Estelle Posner, and his grandfather, Moish Balanson on their brother, son and grandson, Tzachi Posner receiving his smicha. To Leah Szmidt on the marriage of her grandson, Andrew Bassan, son of Claire and Michael Bassan, to Amelia Chinn, daughter of Lisa and Anthony Chinn To Judy and Carl Werner on the marriage of their grandson, Elazar Werner, son of Oren and Avivah Werner, to Rivkie Spott
To Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove on their marriage To Eva and David Engles on the birth of their granddaughter, Tzipora Lana Hersh, daughter of Ruthy and Chaim Hersh To Sally and Howard Goldstein on the birth of their grandson, Gavi Levi Goldstein, son of Brandon Goldstein and Kayla Barth
Condolences We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Marcey Eisen on the loss of her mother, Lee (Lenora) Wyman Harrison To Benjamin Fradlin on the loss of his mother, Khaya Sima Fradlin To Pamela Gelman on the loss of her sister, Ailene Sher To Phyllis Gold on the loss of her brother, Irvin Jaslow To Sallie Goldberg, Wendy Gelber, Bruce Goldberg, and Julian Goldberg on the loss of their husband, father, and brother, Harold Goldberg To Shirley Littman on the loss of her husband, and our member, Irving Littman To Edward and Shari Miller, and Jessica Miller ‘98, on the loss of their daughter and sister, Robin Miller To the family of William “Bill” Milner, former BT Choir Director Condolences to the family of our member, Harold Morganstern To Diane Potts on the loss of her mother, Evelyn Wolfe To David Schimmel (BT Camps Director) and Allison and Jacob Schimmel on the loss of their wife and mother, and our member, Laurie Schimmel To Sylvia Sklar and Judy Jacobson on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Norman Sklar
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Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: JUNE 24 - Claire and Michael Bassan in honor of the auf-ruf of their son Andrew and his upcoming marriage to Amelia Chinn. JULY 1 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund JULY 8 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund JULY 15 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund JULY 22 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund JULY 29– the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund
Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: JUNE 24 - Irvin L. Fishbein and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of Irma C. Fishbein, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. JULY 8 - Helen Penn Dorf to commemorate the yahrzeit of her beloved husband, Judge Paul A. Dorf; The Sisterhood in honor of today’s speaker, Natalie Sopinsky JULY 15 - The King and Zysman families in honor of Roderick and Avi completing their review of the book of Shmuel during their Shabbat afternoon chavrusa JULY 29 - Melvin Lessing in blessed memory of his father, Samuel Lessing
Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Dr. Frank LeRoi LeBow Shulamith Garb
SEPTEMBER 2017 A ELUL 5777-TISHREI 5778 Abraham Bliden, by Mickey Bliden Sophie Block, by Barrie Smullian Morris Bond, by Steven Bond Sonjia Boritzer, by Richard Rynd Irene Caplan Bralove, by Joseph Caplan Rose Burgan, by Jean Burgan Nathan Burman, by Lawrence Burman Khana Burskaya, by Feliks Burskaya Theresa Carliner, by Max Millstone Della Cator, by Danielle Roskes Doris Chernock, by Ronnie Silverstein Esther Leah Chernak, by Ted Chernak Charles Colson, by Nancy Colson Alperstein Marilyn Leavitt Colson, by Nancy Colson Alperstein Anna Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick Eugene Daniels, by Sandra Cohen Alfred Davis, by Leslie Goldberg, Cathy Greene Samuel Deutsch, by Cindy Kasner Ada Levinson Dorf, by Helene Penn Dorf Paul A. Dorf, by Helene Penn Dorf Dora Drucker, by Stanley Haas Stanley Eisenberg, by Ruth Eisenberg Susan Eisenstein, by Ellis Caplan Eugene Eisner, Adam Eisner Lillian Feinberg, by Janet Feinberg Iris Pearl Feldman, by Steven Feldman Abraham Finkelstein, by Sherry Blum Arnold Finkelstein, by Jack Finkelstein, Roy Finkelstein Ira T. Flax, by Shirley Gambel Rena Kobre Fleishman, by Rose Ackermann Michael Fox, by William Fox Arleen Franklin, by Sondra Levine Jerry Franklin, by Layne Herman Blanche Freeman, by Richard Rynd Bertha Friedman, by Nadine Dickstein Morris Friner, by Barry Friner, Barbara Samuelson Julia Gelfand, by Svetlana Gelfand Isadore Glazer, by Sheila Jay Minnie Glazer, by Sheila Jay Oscar Gluck, by Rosemary Pozefsky Baby Boy Goldberg, by Ted Chernak Irvin M. Goldberg, by Barry Goldberg Sylvia Nathanson Goldberg, by Ann Halpern Isaac Goldman, by Shirley Blumenfeld Sidney Goldscheider, by Judy Abrams Bessie Goldscher, by Jay Goldscher, Phyllis Radinsky Mitchell L. Goldscher, by Phyllis Radinsky
Lena Goodman, by Arnold Goodman Louis Goodman, by Arnold Goodman Dennis Gordon, by Bernardine Gordon, Cheryl Gordon, Marci Gordon Sidney Grand, by Martin Grand Sylvia Green, by Sheldon V. Green Marvin James Greenberg, by Janice Salzman Rakhil Grinman, by Boris Feldman Lothar Haas, by Maureen Davidov, Stanley Haas Paul Hamburger, by Marie Schwartz Ray Hendin, by Benjamin Hendin Goldie Hendleman, by Herbert Gendason Victor Herbst, by Elaine Lowen Janet Herman by, Norman DuBois, Gwenn Eisenberg, Ronald Eisenberg Sidney Herman, by Layne Herman Elias Horn, by Larry Hornstein Betty Hornstein, by Kenneth Hornstein Mamie Hornstein, by Jack Finkelstein Meyer Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein Daniel Hyatt, by Irving Hyatt Jennie Isaacson, by Michael Isaacson, Sidney Schlachman Bessie Jacobs, by Marilyn Naviasky Samuel Jacobson, by Joel Jacobson Ilia Janashvili, by Aleksandr Dzhanashvili, Manana Lapidus Perry Judelson, by Lynne Haas Jennifer Kachura, by Stanley Aronoff, Barbara and Larry Gandel Chana Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Fayge Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Kayla Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Leah Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Rose Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Samuel Kaplan, by Anne Kaplan David Karlin, by Nancy Kirson Lena Karlin, by Nancy Kirson Louis Katz, by Velma Cheslock, Cicely Finkelstein Judith Katzen, by Ronald Katzen Darlene Kavalsky, by Sheldon V. Green Naomi Kellman, by Barbara Gandel Sylvia Kellman, by Barbara Gandel Cynthia F. Kierson, by Merle and Richard Kierson Florence Klaff, by Sharon Benus Eva Klein, by Robert Klein David Kotelchuck, by Janet Kotelchuck Sarah Kotz, by Jeffrey Kotz Jacqueline Kovens, by Faye Adler Alan Kramer, by Janis Kramer
Yahrzeit Contributions Anne Adler, by Judith Hyatt Ephraim Alliker, by Saul Roskes Gertrude Alperstein, by Neil Alperstein Mildred Aronoff, by Stanley Aronoff, Barbara Gandel Rose Aronoff, by Stanley Aronoff Miriam Ashinsky, by Rochelle Lewis Dora Attman, by Ely Attman Harry Charles Attman, by Ely Attman David Dovid Barron, by Annetta Nadler Rebecca Belsky, by Calvin Belsky, Henry Belsky Irene Ida Berg, by Abe Berg Irvin J. Bergofsky, by Linda Bergofsky Shirley Bergofsky, by Linda Bergofsky Maurice B. Berman, by Rikki Solomon Sarah Gertrude Bernstein, by Sharon Klein Faye Bidle, by Minnie Daniels Stanley S. Billian, by Carol Billian, Leonard Billian, Zenia Billian
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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Jacob P. Kramer, by Rachelle Silverstein Jean Kramer, by Geraldine Caplan Julius Kramer, by Geraldine Caplan Beatrice Belle Kurland, by Marcia Kurland Miller Jules Lafferman, by Myra Fox Albert Lander, by Susan Schechman Ruth Lazarus, by Joanne Attman Estelle Lazerov, by Manuel Lazerov Robert E. Leavey, by Marc Leavey Bernard Legum, by Jeffrey Legum Bertram Lesser, by Loryn Lesser Jean Levin, by Lois Berman Sam Levin, by Eileen Garfield Tillie Levine, by Sondra Levine William Levine, by Sondra Levine Raphael A. Levitan, by Janet Feinberg Joel Meyer Levy, by Lois Diener Pearl Liebfeld, by Daniel Liebfeld Bonnie Lipsitz, by Jack Finkelstein Dena Liss, by Harriet Hyatt Hattie Lott, by Edward Lott Myer L. Luchinsky, by Ina Legum Martha Abelson Macks, by Louise Macks Stanley Malman, by Esta Lee Lesser Herbert Leon Maltinsky, by Arnold Maltinsky Leo Mansbach, by Irene Russel Aldo Marini, by Marie Schwartz Henry Markowitz, by Elliot Dackman Sophie Mazer, by Roslyn Mazer Ethel Meyerowitz, by Harriet Heyman Dora Miller, by Sheila Kessler Eli Miller, by Beverly Max Israel Miller, by Jack Finkelstein Lorraine Mogol, by Ellen Cohen Herman Needle, by Sheldon Needle Philip Needel, by Deborah Bernfeld Albert A. Pachino, by Hershel Pachino, Rosalind Shenker Yetta Patz, by Ted Chernak Brigitte Pearl, by Michael Pearl Joseph Penn, by Helene Penn Dorf & family Stanley Zelig Penn, by Helene Penn Dorf & family Nellie Plimack, by Elayne Berg Noah Podberesky, by Samuel Podberesky Harry Polakoff, by Robert Rombro
SEPTEMBER 2017 A ELUL 5777-TISHREI 5778 Ronald Pototsky, by Barry Lee Narlines Siegfried Prager, by Lutz Alexander Prager Erma Pressman, by Sylvia Sandler Nathan Pristoop, by Allan Pristoop Hannah Rank, by Elliot Rank Hilda B. Rashbaum, by Gerald Rashbaum David Reiser, by Anita Klawans Benjamin Reisman, by Reta Freeman Herbert Richman, by Michelle Meisels Leonard Rombro, by Joan Rombro, Robert Rombro Mark Rosenblatt, by Susan Schehr Abraham Rosenzweig, by Shirley Rosenzweig Leona Rubenstein, by Lorrie Rubenstein Adolph Sandler, by Bernardine Gordon Edie Sandler, by Bernardine Gordon Harold Schnur, by Barbara Mussey Myer Schnydman, by Lois Miliman August Schofer, by Edith Schofer Sussman Elsa Schulman, by Sue Rayman Abraham Schunick, by Alvan Schunick Michael Max Schwartz, by David Schwartz, Martin Schwartz Stanley Segall, by Helene Penn Dorf Lawrence R. Seidman, by Marlyn and Herbert Seidman Carrie Sellman, by Betty Caplan Isidor Sellman, by Betty Caplan Theodore Setren, by Sonya Setren David Shaffer, by Lillian Shaffer Albert Memie Shaivitz, by Edward Shaivitz Albert Shayne, by Ruth Naftaly Frieda Shor, by Alexander Zutkoff Harry Shor, by Alexander Zutkoff Annette Siegel, by Devora Caplan Vella Silver, by Charles Geshekter and Ruth Gesheker Millward Anna Betty Silverman, by Gerald Silverman Lucille Silvers, by Stacy Rubin Herman B. Silverstein, by Judith Simkin Eli Simpson, by Charlene Schimberg Shirley Sonnenfeldt, by Revanne Aronoff, Stanley Aronoff, Barbara Gandel Morris Spector, by Libby Wolff Martha Spivak, by Marsha Caplan, Anita Rozenel Blanche Stein, by Enuice Richmond
Harold J. Sternberg, by Rhoda Brown Nechemia Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Shaina Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Alexander Stromberg, by Frances Weinstein Elmer Sydney, by Sharan Kushner Ruth Tepper, by Marsha Uffer Anna Thea, by Jean Burgan Celia Vayner, by Svetlana Gelfand Froem Yona Vishnevsky, by Ester Burskaya Phillip Weiner, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Gussie Weintraub, by Shirley Littman Oscar Weintraub, by Shirley Littman Benjamin Wolff, by Martin Wolff Rose Jacobs Woolfson, by Martin Woolfson Faye Yaffe, by Norman Yaffe Philip Yerman, by Debra Yerman Oppenheim, Michael Yerman Martha Yevzeroff, by Barbara Zerivitz Mendel Zemel, by Minnie Daniels Sophie Zerwitz, by Arnold Zerwitz Joseph Zilber, by Leslie Blatt Harry Zuckerberg, by Aaron Zuckerberg Helene Zuckerberg, by Aaron Zuckerberg Aaron Zutkoff, by Alexander Zutkoff Elizabeth Zutkoff, by Alexander Zutkoff Kenie Zutkoff, by Alexander Zutkoff
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