Bulletin THE BETH TFILOH
Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews. ELUL 5778-TISHREI 5779 SEPTEMBER 2018
New Year 5779: Looking ahead to our 100th year You can feel the excitement in the air. New members from Winands Road Synagogue are being warmly welcomed. Young families are flocking to our Shabbat youth services each week. The Epstein Chapel and other shul facilities are getting a makeover. Our congregation, school and camp have never been stronger. Now in our congregation’s 98th year, Beth Tfiloh is building up to a muchanticipated centennial celebration. Committees of our lay leaders and professionals are planning a very special year to enable the entire BT family to be part of this most significant milestone in Beth Tfiloh’s illustrious history. But in the meantime, look forward to seeing more of the same great Jewish programming that has made Beth Tfiloh unique on the American Jewish
scene: inspiring Shabbat and holiday services, our acclaimed preschool, day school, Hebrew school and camp; amazing youth programs for babies through teens; outstanding Mercaz Dahan adult education classes; outreach to our alumni and young adults; and a special warmth and joy that attracts and enriches the lives of members of all ages and from so many levels of observance. You will find the highlights of the coming year in the BETH TFILOH EXPERIENCE, included with this Bulletin. But don’t just take our word for it — take the time to EXPERIENCE BETH TFILOH for yourself in the coming year. You will discover the excitement and joy that is part of this very special community. Shanah Tova from our family to yours!
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SELICHOT at BT Saturday night, September 1 DOCUMENTARY “93QUEEN” 9:00 pm Sanctuary The critically acclaimed documentary that follows a group of tenacious Hasidic women in Brooklyn who break the glass ceiling by launching the first all-women ambulance corps in NYC.
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, AVRAHAM ROSENBLUM on guitar, NOSSI GROSS on flute, and DR. YEHUDA MOND on keyboards. The service will be preceded by a screening of the acclaimed documentary film, “93Queen,” with insights by DR. ZIPORA SCHORR.
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SELICHOT*
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NEILAH** Join us at Beth Tfiloh to get the New Year off to a great start! SELICHOT Saturday night, September 1 ROSH HASHANAH Monday/Tuesday, September 10/11 SHABBAT SHUVAH: The Shabbat of Repentence Saturday, September 15 YOM KIPPUR / NEILAH Wednesday, September 19 *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. Our Selichot and Neilah services are free and open to the public.
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S-M Shacharit Mon Selichot T-F Selichot T-F Shacharit S-Th Mincha S-Th PM Class S-Th Maariv
Sun Selichot Sun Shacharit W-F Selichot W-F Shacharit Th Mincha Th PM Class Th Maariv
Sun Selichot Sun Shacharit M-T Selichot M Shacharit T, Th-F Shacharit S-M, Th Mincha S-M, Th PM Class S-M, Th Maariv
Sun Shacharit W-Th Shacharit Sun Mincha Sun Maariv W-Th Mincha W-Th PM Class W-Th Maariv
Sun Shacharit Sun Mincha Sun Maariv
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Fast of Gedaliah
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New Parent Reception
LS Welcome Conferences
Bereavement Circle
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Israeli Dance
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Cemetery Memorial Services Sunday Sports Begins Family Fruit Picking Empty Nesters Chavurah Hebrew School Begins
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Mincha Maariv
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Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat
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Bat Mitzvah: Hannah Baum
Empty Nesters' Lunch
PreSchool Sukkah Hop
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Bat Mitzvah: Shayna Sefret
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Shabbat Shuva Drasha
2019 B‘nai Mitzvah Program
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Rosh Hashanah Workshop
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Bar Mitzvah: Alec Goldstein
93Queen & Selichot Service
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SATURDAY
Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends
SUKKOT
Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends
HA’AZINU
Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Drasha Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends
VAYELECH
Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends
NITZAVIM
Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends Selichot
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Shabbat Services KI TAVO
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High Holy Day Services SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 SELICHOT Selichot Service (Tuvin Hall/Auditorium) 10:45 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Selichot & Shacharit Candlelighting Mincha and Maariv
Dahan Sanctuary
Auditorium
EREV ROSH HASHANAH 7:45 AM (Epstein Chapel) 7:07 PM 7:10 PM (Auditorium)
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 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 6:10 PM Mincha and Maariv 7:10 PM (Chapel) Candlelighting 8:05 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 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 7:10 PM (Chapel)
Dahan Sanctuary
Auditorium
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 EREV YOM KIPPUR Selichot & Shacharit 6:50 AM (Epstein Chapel) Mincha 1:30 PM (Epstein Chapel) Blessing of the Children 6:25 PM (Sanctuary) Kol Nidre 6:35 PM 6:35 PM Candlelighting 6:53 PM Sermon 7:30 PM 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 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 3:45 PM (Auditorium) Mincha 4:30 PM 4:30 PM Neilah 6:20 PM (Combined Service in Sanctuary) Maariv & Sounding of the Shofar 7:50 PM (Combined Service in Sanctuary)
BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION
Annual Memorial Services Sunday, September 16 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: Aug. 30 Selichot Service Saturday night, Sept. 1 Cemetery Memorial Service Sunday, Sept. 16 Rosh Hashanah - Sept. 10 & 11 Young Adult Receptions - Sept. 10/11 Tashlich - Sept. 10 Shabbat Shuva - Sept. 15 Kol Nidre - Sept. 18 Yom Kippur & Neilah - Sept. 19
Rabbi Wohlberg's Shabbat Shuva Drasha Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will deliver his annual Shabbat Shuva Drasha on Saturday, September 15 at 5:30 pm in the Epstein Chapel. Rabbi Wohlberg's topic will be, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Sin But Were Afraid to Ask” All are welcome to attend this popular class.
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Daughter of Abby Weinstock and Shawn Sefret Sat., Sept. 22, 2018 Shayna attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Aliza and Hannah Sefret. She is the granddaughter of Nathan Sefret and the late Vivian Sefret, and Gloria and Murray Weinstock. Her hobbies include cooking, playing tennis, theater, and being with family, friends, and her dog. For her Mitzvah Project, Shayna has been participating in various projects to combat hunger.
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Daughter of Lipaz Baum and the late Melissa Baum Sat., Sept. 29, 2018 Hannah attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the granddaughter of Tikvah Hoisman, the late Yishayahu (Shaike) Baum, June McDonald and Robert Frank. Her hobbies include reading, watching movies, and time with friends. For her Mitzvah Project, Hannah will volunteer at a soup kitchen.
BT Members Seeking Kidney Donor Two members of our Congregation are in need of a kidney transplant. If you or someone you know would consider the special mitzvah of being a kidney donor, please contact Holly Venick at 410-413-2244 and we will help direct you to the appropriate transplant coordinator for further information.
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BT Men Introducing #BTMen “In a place where there are no men... strive to be a man.” - Ethics of the Fathers For over 70 years, the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood has been a vibrant force for good in our synagogue and community. Proceeds from our Donor and programs help support the outstanding success Beth Tfiloh has had in raising our children to be good Jews. At the same time, the Brotherhood has created a wonderful spirit of camaraderie among its members. Part of the success of the Brotherhood has been a willingness to be realistic and make changes when necessary. In the spirit of change and growth, the Brotherhood has gone through a rebranding process and will now be called #BTMen. The name change signifies that some things will be different, and some will remain the same. Our major focus will be on: • Events throughout the year, including our premier event: Men’s Night • Chanukah celebration • Blood Drive • Pre-Pesach Men’s Night with clergy • Holiday gift packages for college students • AED/CPR training for our High School students In addition, #BTMen is taking charge of our Shabbat Kiddush Club, hoping to bring more of a feeling of fellowship and friendship among the men of our congregation. #BTMen is assuming the financial assets and responsibilities that the Brotherhood maintained so successfully. We owe a genuine debt of gratitude to all the men who served as leaders over the years and devoted so much time and effort because they cared about Beth Tfiloh. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Larry Abramson or Steve Venick at: BTMen@btfiloh.org. Remember: “In a place where there are no men… strive to be #BTMen.”
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SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
Sisterhood Looking ahead to after the holidays, October will be an exciting month for Sisterhood events. We will kick off the month with Game Day on October 9. Bring your cards, mahjong, dominoes, etc. and be ready to play. A delicious lunch will be served to whet your appetite for competition. Cost: $20 mail checks to Beth Tfiloh, Attention: Sisterhood Game Day, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. Contact: Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 or Brenda Pariser 410-363-8903. October 23 is our Opening Meeting. All are welcome. We will be featuring a dynamite speaker and discussing a topic vital to all Jacke Schroeder families. Join us as we host Jacke Schroeder, Director of SAFE (Stop Abuse of Elders), a program at CHANA. Her informative presentation will focus on healthy and unhealthy relationships and provide tips for taking care of yourself and loved ones to prevent abuse and financial exploitation. There is no charge for this event. Wine and cheese reception to follow. Please contact Anita Knisbacher at 443-7988888 or ladylingo@verizon.net to make your reservation. See you in the Tuvin Auditorium at 7:30 pm. If you love bus trips (and who doesn’t?), then on October 21 bring all your friends to BT and hop on the bus to learn about the spy game. What could be more relevant today? Our history is vital to understanding our present. The Spy Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display.
Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history. Arrive at Beth Tfiloh’s High School parking lot at 8:45 am sharp and return approximately 5 pm. $60 per person includes transportation, snacks and admission. Lunch on your own. Must have 35 reservations or this bus trip will be cancelled. Reservation deadline – September 20. For additional information, please contact: Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 or Myra Hoff 410-484-0793 Register online: bethtfiloh.com/register or send in your reservation and check to: Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood (mark envelope Spy & Portrait Museums Bus Trip) 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. A Boscov’s Savings Pass is available through Sisterhood. It is good for the Shopping Day October 16, 2018 all day. Save an additional 25% on all items. Cost of pass is $5. Contact Roselyn Kalb to purchase your pass at 410-486-3456.
GIFT SHOP FEATURED ITEM Shabbat Candles
Phone: 410-413-2227 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop Hours: Sun: 10 am-1 pm, Mon-Thur: 1-4 pm
Mitzvah Cards Brenda Boches Marcia Miller
410-585-1045 410-580-2039
Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg
Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb
410-413-2217
410-486-3456
ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FOOD GIVEAWAY Third Wednesday of the month, 8 am-12 pm Liberty Grace Church, 3400 Copley Rd., 21215 Volunteers can make a difference in someone’s life by ensuring that every person has healthy, nutritious food for their home. Through a partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, Liberty Grace Church members distribute food once a month to low-income community members in the Ashburton neighborhood, a neighborhood where many members of Baltimore’s Jewish community used to live. Volunteers will assist church members in sorting, packing, and distributing food. Volunteers will not only make a meaningful difference, but will also have the opportunity to get to know members of Liberty Grace Church, a congregation dedicated to health, wellness, and social action.
For more information, contact Nicole Glick at nglick@shalomtikvah.org “Specializing in small to medium Remodeling projects”
Pikesville Remodeling A beautiful way to usher in Shabbat or the perfect hostess gift, this set contains six pairs of gorgeous candles. Each was hand dipped skillfully in wonderful multicolored shades that compliment each other. The perfect gift for every taste. Made in Tzfat.
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Mike Schneider appointed director of BT Camps We are pleased to announce that Beth Tfiloh has hired Michael Schneider to be the new BT Camp director. Mike comes to Beth Tfiloh with significant experience in the Baltimore Jewish community and he and his wife Carol are longstanding BT shul members and BT alumni Mike Schneider parents. Mike has been the director of Camp Milldale, Camp Airy, the executive director of Airy/Louise, and director of teen youth services at the JCC. Mike, who holds an MSW from the University of Maryland, has earned a reputation as an experienced leader with professional integrity. We are delighted that Mike has joined the camp staff as of August 13 to work with our outgoing director David Schimmel and our camp staff to ensure a seamless transition as they begin planning for the 2019 camp season. We wish David Schimmel much continued success as he concludes his Continued on page 8
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Israel Bonds High Holy Day Appeal In more than 400 synagogues around the US and Canada synagogue members will be given the opportunity on Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur to indicate their interest to purchase an Israel Bond to express their love for Israel, hopes for Israel and pride in Israel. Each Israel Bond purchased during the High Holy Days and any other time of the year is an investment in Israel’s future. Beth Tfiloh Congregation is proud to be one of the top synagogues in the nation in its support of Israel Bonds, based on the number of bonds sold each year. We thank Robert Cohen, who will again be chairing the Israel Bonds/Beth Tfiloh appeal.
100% Match on Bonds Purchased during the High Holy Days The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and Old Line Bank (formally Bay Bank) 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 during the High
Holy Day appeals. If you miss the opportunity to participate in a synagogue appeal this High Holy Days, Israel bonds are available anytime at israelbonds.com. Gift bonds at $36, $54, $72, $90 (available online only) are perfect for any simcha and carry much more Jewish meaning/ values than cash or a check. They are the best new form of Hanukkah gelt and can be traded for the afikomin on Passover. 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.
PRE-SUKKOT
Prepare for Sukkot as we harvest delici
Sunday, September 16
PRE-SUKKOT FRUIT PICKING
10 am / Baugher’s Orchard & Farm - 1015 Baughe
Prepare for Sukkot as we harvest delicious fruit at Baugher’s Farm
Sunday, September 16
Meet at the hayride to the Orchard
Bring the whole family for a morning of fruit •
Meet in the picnic area at 11:15 am for snacks and
• Take home 10 am / Baugher’s Orchard & Farm - 1015 Baugher Road (GPS Address), Westminster, Maryland 21158 fun craft ideas and recipes to enhance • Sweeten someone’s Sukkot — fill a mitzvah bag wi Meet at the hayride to the Orchard families through Ahavas Yisrael.
Bring the whole family for a morning of fruit picking! •
Meet in the picnic area at 11:15 am for snacks and story time with our BT rabbis
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Take home fun craft ideas and recipes to enhance your Sukkot!
Purchase your fruit: priced per pound
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Sweeten someone’s Sukkot — fill a mitzvah bag with fruit for local families through Ahavas Yisrael.
Register online by Sept. 13 at 9 am
COST: $3/person
Purchase your fruit: priced per pound
BETHTFILOH.COM/ REGISTER
Register online by Sept. 13 at 9 am
Contact: Cherie Brownstein at 410-413-2220 or csbrownstein@btfiloh.org
BETHTFILOH.COM/ REGISTER
Contact: Cherie Brownstein at 410-413-2220 or csbrownstein@btfiloh.org
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COST: $3/person
Event chairs: Deena Lubelski, Melissa Burchman, Heather Levinoff, Heather Ralston, Carly Greenberg, Daniela Levine,
Event chairs: Deena Lubelski, Melissa Burchman, Heather Levinoff, Heather Ralston, Carly Greenberg, Daniela Levine, Jennifer Kelbaugh, Julie Siegel, Jessica Alperstein, Rikki Speigler, Jamie Silverman, Stephanie Baron
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New Members
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We are delighted to welcome the recent new members of our Congregation:
daughter of our members, Howard and Susan Sirkis.
Stuart & Esther Aiken - Stuart is a professor at Marymount University and Esther is a retired special education teacher. Stuart is the brother of our member, Lawrence Aiken.
Emily Eisner ‘12 is a graduate of Beth Tfiloh and is a teacher in the Baltimore County Public School system in Towson. She is the daughter of our members Adam and Melissa Eisner, granddaughter of our member Janet Feinberg and niece to our members Steve and Gail Coppel.
Esther Azwalinsky is an insurance broker/agent with PSA insurance in Hunt Valley. Joseph & Ilona Benderson and their children, Ethan and Lia - Joseph is a dentist and Ilona is a speech therapist. Ethan is in 4th grade and Lia is in kindergarten. Max Cardin ‘11, Noa Cardin ‘14 and Zachary Cardin ‘11 are graduates of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and children of our members Andrew and Jan Cardin, and grandchildren of our members, Howard and Judy Cardin. Max is a law and business school student, Noa is an analyst at IMPAQ International in Columbia, MD, and Zachary is currently a law clerk with the Baltimore County Circuit Court. Shelby Dorich and her children, Colby and Madison - Shelby works in marketing for MFI Realty and is the
Meir Frank Benjamin & Katie Gruen - Benjamin works in online marketing and security and Katie is a business owner. Richard & Ruth Gruen - Richard is a physician at the Gruen Eye Center and Ruth is a judge for the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. They are the parents of our members Ben and Katie Gruen. Irene Hess Keith & Sandy Kanter - Keith is a teacher at Krieger Schechter and Sandy is a teacher here at BT. Michael & Alison Kleeman Michael is an accountant with Sinclair Broadcasting and Alison is a graphic designer with the Oxford Club. Alison is
the daughter of our members Gary and Sherri Kassimir and granddaughter of our members Ina and Jeffrey Legum. Miranda Klein ‘12 is a graduate of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and daughter and niece of our members, Lawrence and Sharon Klein and Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein. Selma Kofsky Donna Wellmann Markowitz is a retired teacher with Baltimore City Public Schools. Maria Mostovoy and her daughter, Klaire - Maria is director of operations for an electronic reseller in Baltimore. Hinda Pearlman Baruch and Luna Rosendorff and their children, Guy and Eric - Baruch is the owner of Rosendorff’s Bakery and Luna is an interior designer. Their children are in preschool at Beth Tfiloh. Avi Schwarzschild and Gila Schwarzschild are the son and daughter of our members Marc Schwarzschild and Renee Koplon. Jaron & Avital Shaul and their daughter, Odelya - Jaron, a BT graduate, is a network engineer in cybersecurity and Avital is a therapist. Odelya is in the 2 year old program at BT and the JCC. Henry ‘06 & Ruthanne Sheller Henry works for ITSTA Science and Technology Corporation in Rockville and Ruthanne is a public health professional. Henry is the son of our members, Lee and Tina Sheller, and cousin to our members, Nina and Gary Wand. They are the proud parents of a newborn daughter, Maya. William ‘06 & Caitlin Sless - William is Director of Sales for Fillmaster Systems and Caitlin works in public relations. William is the son of our members, Susan and Michael Sless. Jordan Tutnauer is a medical student at the University of Maryland, School of Medicine. He is the brother of our members, Michael and Leah Tutnauer. 7
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School News
Israel Shinshinim Build Bridges from BT to Israel Beth Tfiloh students don’t just learn about Israel; they live Israel, thanks to our Israeli shinshinim. Shinshinim are 18 year-old Israeli emissaries who share and connect their country’s rich culture, history and ruach (spirit) with our BT community. This year, we welcome shinshinim Yael Israeli and Yonatan Kantrowitz. A native of TzurHadassah, near Jerusalem, Yael lives with her two brothers and her parents. During high school, she majored in art, allowing her to explore ideas expressed through art, and in Arabic, to prepare for the IDF’s intelligence corps. Yael says she volunteered as a shinshina to serve her country and her nation. Through her service, Yael hopes to learn first-hand about “the culture and daily routine of a Jewish community,” and to explore “the differences between their lives and life in Israel.” She believes that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will prepare her for her future while allowing her to connect and unite diaspora Jews and those in Israel.
New camp director
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11-year tenure at BT Camps and begins his new position at The Associated. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to David Schimmel for his exemplary leadership, during which time we saw a significant growth in camp enrollment, and many new camp programs and facilities. Those of us who worked with David will miss his enthusiasm, his positive energy, and his commitment to program excellence. We look forward to seeing David at BT where he will continue as a day school parent and a member of our congregation. We also extend our appreciation to the members of the Search Committee for their time spent interviewing and 8
evaluating many outstanding, highly qualified candidates over the course of the summer. BT Camps is proud to be one of the most popular Jewish day camps in the region. We thank our entire camp administration and staff for making this summer another outstanding and memorable one for our more than 1,000 campers this year. We are confident that under Mike’s leadership, BT Camps will continue its 75 year tradition of camping excellence, with the area’s best program, staff and facilities, in a fun-filled, Jewish atmosphere.
Yonatan, who majored in physics and chemistry in high school, was previously a member of the Tzofim Friendship Caravan that toured the US last summer. He also participated in Chetz V’Keshet, an immersive Israel summer program for American teens and their Israeli peers. Like Yael, Yonatan hopes to strengthen the Israeli-American Jewish bond while here in Baltimore. Both shinshinim will work with Mr. Dani Steiner, High School Judaics, Jewish history and Hebrew language teacher and Israeli shaliach, and Mrs. Ayelet Koren-Steiner, Middle School Hebrew teacher and advisor. Together they will create special Israel experiences for BT students and faculty members throughout the school.
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School News Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road
BT School prepares new Baltimore,for MDa21208 era of learning Beth Tfiloh’s campus is transforming to meet the changing needs of our community. A variety of new school facility additions and upgrades are creating exciting educational opportunities for BT School students. PreSchool Movement Lab
Lower School MakerSpace & Playground Last year, Lower School students solved teacher-presented challenges by using design thinking in their brand-new MakerSpace. The MakerSpace, which helps cultivate critical 21st century skills like innovation, collaboration and creativity, is a natural extension of BT’s student-centered learning environment. This year, the Lower School students will enjoy new Imagination Playground equipment to stimulate creativity, collaboration and problem solving.
The PreSchool Movement Lab was created this summer for “big movement and creative thinking,” explains PreSchool Director Mrs. Melissa Middle School Learning Amphitheater Lebowitz. “We will encourage children For babies through young adultsMiddle School students will take their to use their bodies, senses and minds learning outside to a new amphitheater to explore and playby with a variety30 of REGISTER August in the courtyard adjacent to the Rosen equipment and materials,” all essential at bethtfiloh.com/hhyouth Arts Center, generously sponsored by elements of children’s learning. The Trish and Dr. Andy Pollak. “Studies addition of the Movement Lab follows show that outdoor learning promotes last year’s PreSchool playground increased concentration, improved enhancements, designed by BT PreSchool teachers to provide a range of grades, and decreased anxiety,” notes Middle School Principal Rabbi Yehuda developmental opportunities. Oratz.
HIGH HOLIDAY YOUTH SERVICES
Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Upper School STEM Center Permit No. 1262 Baltimore, MD A new STEM Center will provide
exciting opportunities for students in Middle and High School using the same 21st century technology found in university research labs. Components include 3D printers, a laser cutting machine and a computer numerical control (CNC) router for cutting hard materials. The center was developed by BT science teacher Mr. Vince Bonina, High School Science Department Chair Mrs. Racheli Daniel, and Director of Education Dr. Zipora Schorr. Students will use the design process to create prosthetics, build and program micro-electronics, and compete in a product development project, taking their ideas from inception to the marketplace. Other school facility enhancements include the expansion of the wireless infrastructure that started in the High School last year, as well as new classroom furnishings in some divisions.
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. 10-11
KOL NIDRE - Sept. 18 YOM KIPPUR - Sept. 19
A LIGHT LUNCH will be available in the HIGH SCHOOL CRANE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM at the end of services for Youth Service participants.
6:25 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 am – 2 pm / WEINER BOARD ROOM 10:15–11 am - Morah Temi will join us in the Weiner Rm 11:30 am – 12 pm / TUVIN HALL - Family Service with Rabbis (Parents must accompany children) Light lunch to follow in Tuvin
6:35 pm – end of services WEINER BOARD ROOM
10 am – 2:30 pm / WEINER BOARD ROOM 10:15–11 am - Morah Temi will join us in the Weiner Rm Babysitting will resume for Neilah 6:15 pm 11:30 am – 12 pm / TUVIN HALL - Family Service (Parents must accompany children) Light lunch to follow in Tuvin
PRESCHOOL 2’s & 3’s
See Babysitting Times 10 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
PRESCHOOL 4’s, KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1
10 am: Family Shofar Blowing / COURTYARD 10:15 am – 1:15 pm / HS ROOM 204 (Children must be in a 4 year old program) Pick-up your children at 1:15 pm in the HS Crane Room.
6:35 pm – end of services HS ROOM 204
10:45 am – 1 pm / HS ROOM 204 (Children must be in a 4 year old program) 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 B’nei Mitzvah children only) Hurwitz & Green GYMS
GRADES 2-4
10 am Family Shofar Blowing / COURTYARD 10:15 am – 1:15 pm / HS BEIT MIDRASH Pick-up 1:15 pm in the Crane
6:35 pm – end of services HS BEIT MIDRASH
10:45 am – 1 pm / HS Beit Midrash 1 – 3 pm / Hurwitz & Green GYMS: Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through B’nei Mitzvah children only)
GRADES 5-7
10 am Family Shofar Blowing / COURTYARD 10:15 am – 1:15 pm / HS LIBRARY Pick-up 1:15 pm in the Crane
6:35 pm – end of services HS LIBRARY
10:45 am – 1 pm / HS LIBRARY 1 – 3 pm / Hurwitz & Green GYMS: Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through B’nei Mitzvah children only)
GRADES 8-12 Teen Minyan & Young Adult
9 am – 1:15 pm / EPSTEIN CHAPEL
6:35 pm – end of services EPSTEIN CHAPEL
9 am – 1 pm / EPSTEIN CHAPEL (includes Mincha)
The RYND FAMILY ROOM, adjacent to the Dahan Sanctuary, will be available for parents and children throughout Yom Tov. 6:35 pm – end of services WEINER BOARD ROOM Babysitting Only
See Babysitting Times 11:30 am – 12 pm: Family Service / TUVIN HALL (Parents must accompany children) Babysitting will resume for Neilah at 6:15 pm
The RYND FAMILY ROOM, adjacent to the Dahan Sanctuary, will be available for parents and children throughout Yom Tov.
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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. Monday, September 24 1ST DAY OF SUKKOT - Join the
beautiful Hoshanot procession with lulavim and etrogim.
LLAMA LLAMA RED PAJAMA – All children
and teen services will take place. Children should wear red to visit our llamas and alpacas following services (Cookie Minyan, Mini Minion, Kid Cong and Middle School Minyanim).
Tuesday, September 25 2ND DAY OF SUKKOT - Join the beautiful Hoshanot procession with lulavim and etrogim.
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 14. R
Chol HaMoed: Wednesday, September 26 HEBREW SCHOOL SUKKAH HOP – 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”!
Chol HaMoed: Shabbat, September 29 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.) EMPTY NESTERS SUKKAH LUNCH A special Yom Tov lunch for all of our empty nesters. R
Shemini Atzeret: Monday, October 1 FRISBEE GUY – All children and teen services will take place followed by an amazing participatory presentation by the Frisbee Guy. SHEMINI ATZERET – Yizkor will be recited in both services.
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: Tuesday, October 2 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. Babysitting only. Children should join parents for our very special Simchat Torah celebration.
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.
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Middle School Minyan Middle Scool Girls Service Teen Minyan
Order Adult Lulav and Etrog sets online by September 14, 9 am at bethtfiloh.com/sukkot. Orders may be picked up in the Bride’s Room (next to the shul Auditorium) on Thursday morning, September 20 from 8-11 am or on Yom Tov.
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Pre-order your pine branches (schach) for your Sukkah by September 14, 9 am at bethtfiloh.com/sukkot. Pick up your branches on Thursday, September 20, 7:30 am–9 am and 4:30-6 pm and Friday, September 21, 7:30–9 am and 2:45-3:45 pm in the High School Parking Lot. Additional schach will be available on a first come, first serve basis at 3 pm on Friday, September 21.
- Indicates Registration required - deadline for event registration is September 14, 9 am R
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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Synagogue News New Yahrzeit reminders to be sent via email One of the long-held traditions of Judaism is the importance of perpetuating the memory of parents, spouses, siblings, grandparents and other family members by observing the Hebrew anniversary of their death, or yahrzeit (which means “time of year” in Yiddish). Beth Tfiloh Congregation members currently receive Yahrzeit notices via mail to provide timely reminders of family members’ yahrzeits, together with the date and time of services, a request for alliyot, and sponsorship opportunities to honor their memory. In addition to mailed yahrzeit notices, BT members will now be receiving additional yahrzeit reminders via email, as part of our congregation’s efforts to be more “user friendly” and to make use of electronic communication. While the printed notices will continue to be sent approximately one month prior to a yahrzeit, the e-mail notices will be sent approximatley one week prior to a yahrzeit, to serve as a second reminder. If you wish to add or update your e-mail address to your Beth Tfiloh membership account, please contact Ilana Dinnerman, Membership Coordinator, at 410413-2205 or idinnerman@btfiloh.org. For questions about your family’s yahrzeit records, please contact Mona Kaufman at 410-413-2211 or mokaufman@btfiloh.org.
We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
In Memory of:
In Honor of:
Frida Riederman, by Rosalie and Richard Alter, and Rachel and Zach Alter
Faye and Abe Adler, on the birth of their greatgranddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth, by Adele and Jerry Sidle A generous contribution was made by Joan and Alan Mallinger Rabbi Chaim Wecker, with thanks for saying kaddish for her sister, Janette Hack, by Florence Brill Speedy Recovery to:
BETH JACOB SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Steve Bond, on his special 70th birthday, by Jeff Littman and David Green Riva Pancerman, on her special 95th birthday, by Marcie and David Zisow
Buzz Berg, by Reta Davis, Adele and Jerry Sidle
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In Memory of: Michael Barnstein, by Lyn and Freddie Traub Lois Miliman, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs Frida Riederman, by Joyce and Richard Franklin, Freddie Traub Deborah Stampfer, by Melissa, Adam, Emily, and Lauren Eisner, Joyce and Richard Franklin, Robyn, Mark, and Bradley Melzer, Lyn and Freddie Traub.
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Lori and Stuart Abell, on their marriage, by
BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Natalie and Jay Chason and family Cantor Avi Albrecht, with thanks for his caring and support during a difficult time, by Harriet Rosen and family Paul Bolenbaugh, on his retirement and in support of his annual lecture, by Morgan, Nolan, Olivia and Larry Plant Michael Bruner, with thanks for his influence, and friendship, by Morgan, Nolan, Olivia, and Larry Plant Robert Cohen, in appreciation of him leading services during shiva for Tillie Rosenfeld, by Merle and Richard Kierson, and the Rosenfeld family Rachelle Daniel, with thanks for her friendship, patience, and dedication, by Morgan, Nolan, Olivia and Larry Plant Ron Goldberg, in appreciation of him leading services during shiva for Tillie Rosenfeld, by Merle and Richard Kierson, and the Rosenfeld family Jared Hurwitz, on his graduation from Beth Tfiloh, by Natalie and Jay Chason and family Temma and Bernie Isser, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Anne Pfeffer Gene Lipman, with thanks for his kindness and friendship, by Harriet Rosen and family Rabbi Benyamin Moss, with thanks for his influence, guidance, and dedication, by Morgan, Nolan, Olivia, and Larry Plant Howard Rosenblatt, on his 80th birthday, by Rachel Rosenblatt, and Sam, Michelle and Bennett Rosenblatt Barbara and Steve Samuelson, with thanks for inviting her to the wonderful Spotlight event, by Mickey Katzen The Schorr Family, on Lizzy becoming a Bat Mitzvah and on Batsheva’s engagement, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Zipora and Nachum Schorr, on the upcoming marriage of their granddaughter, Batsheva, by Harriet Rosen Ronnie Silverstein, on his special birthday, by Myrna and Joe Eiseman, Elaine Goldstein, Marilyn and Herb Hack, Stephanie, David, Bradley, Spencer, and Sydney Kronthal, Janet and Sheldon Leibowitz, Frances Reicher Lizzy Weiler, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by the Passen Family Steve Weintraub, on his special 70th birthday, by Randi and Alan Foreman Julie and Jordan Wolff, on the birth of their twins, Vivian and Oliver, by Whitney, Todd, Dorie, and Ariyel Ehrlich In Memory of: Leon Allison, by Allison Magat Herbie Beckenheimer, by Susan and Scott Yurow Marian Bushel, by Sharon, Harvey, Steven, and Hailey Grutman Marty Cohen, by Rachel and Eric Gul, Lee Lasher, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Fern Eisner, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein families Thelma Finkelstein, by the Hurewitz Family Glenn Howell, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein families Alfred Kleeman, by Mindy and Jud Lipowitz
SEPTEMBER 2018 A ELUL 5778-TISHREI 5779 Mitzie Klein, by Cindy Diamond Leanore Kohlenstein, by Helen and Leonard Kohlenstein Doris Kressman, by Susan and Scott Yurow Lois Miliman, by the Hurewitz Family, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Frida Riederman, by Patricia and Gary Attman, the Hurewitz Family. Rabbi Yehuda Oratz. Susan and Michael Sless Tillie Rosenfeld, by Robin and Mark Neumann and family, Susan and Michael Sless, Susan and Scott Yurow and Myra Schaftel Donald Sheehan, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Deborah Stampfer, by Natalie and Jay Chason and family, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Michael Weintraub, by Randi and Alan Foreman Stanley Yaffe, by Susan and Scott Yurow
PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND In Honor of: Steve Bond on his special birthday, by Jeff Littman and David Green Jeff and Nancy DuBois on the marriage of their son, Avi, by Wendy Schenker Norman DuBois on the marriage of his grandson, Avi DuBois, by Wendy Schenker In Memory of: Deborah Stampfer, by Dorothy and Aaron Donner
CHUMASH FUND In Honor of: Deborah and Searle Mitnick on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, by Stanley Hellman
CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund.
SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In Honor of: Stuart Aiken chanting Haftorah in Chapel, by Larry Aiken Rabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation of his involvement in Sadie Rosenfeld’s preparation for her Bat Mitzvah, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and family
GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Cary Albert and Susan Werthamer on their engagement, by Jan and Andy Cardin Debbi Baer on her special birthday, by Sheila and Bob Damie Sheryl Cooper on her retirement from Towson University, by Wendy Schenker Norman DuBois on the marriage of his grandson, Avi DuBois, by Joel Davis Lois and Leonard Gerstein on celebrating their special 50th wedding anniversary, by Joel Davis Linda and Steven Hurwitz on the birth of their granddaughter, by Reba and Arnold Cohen Sherri and Gary Kassimir on the marriage of their daughter Alison to Michael Kleeman, by
Susan and Paul Harans Myra Lichter on her special 80th birthday, by Maxine Seidman Deborah and Searle Mitnick on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, by Rona and Louis Halikman, Debby and Jerry Langbaum Annette and Norman Polonsky on their special 60th wedding anniversary, by Joyce and Paul Spector Speedy Recovery to: George Siegel, by Irene Siegel Harriet Silverstein, by Ellen and Carl Love In Memory of: Eddie Baumel, by Andy and Steven Jaskulsky Michael Finci, by Andrew Barnstein and Marci Gordon David Jacobson, by Judah Gudelsky Alfred Kleeman, by Susan and Harold Hackerman Louis W. Miller, by Jim Williams and Susan Miller Frida Riederman, by Reba and Arnold Cohen Deborah Stampfer, by Carole and Ron Fradkin
SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In Honor of: Linda Hurwitz on her fabulous and most successful term as the Associated Jewish Charity’s Chair of the Board, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Linda and Steven Hurwitz on becoming grandparents to the new baby daughter of Lauren and David Braunstein, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Wendy Miller on her fabulous and most successful term as the Associated Jewish Charity’s 2018 Women’s Campaign Chair, by Shellye and Steve Gilden
SALLIE AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND In Honor of: Ted Chernak, on his special birthday, by Sallie Goldberg Barbara and Julian Goldberg, on the birth of their great-grandson, by Jody and Ted Levy Ina and Jeffrey Legum, and Sherri and Gary Kassimir, on Ali and Michael’s marriage, by Sallie Goldberg Hannah and Martin Magram, on the birth of their grandson, Sean Magram, by Sallie Goldberg Speedy Recovery to: Gloria Friedman, by Sallie Goldberg In Memory of: Harriet Stape, by Sallie Goldberg
SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Honor of: Faye and Abe Adler, on the birth of their great granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Lauren and David Braunstein, on the birth of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth by Leslie and
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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Ron Goldberg Linda and Steven Hurwitz, on the birth of their granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Myrna Hurwitz, on the birth of her greatgranddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth by Leslie and Ron Goldberg In Memory of: Michael Barnstein, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Meg DeBussey, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Olga Grilli, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Alfred Kleeman, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Paula Porter, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Frida Riederman, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Ruth Rom, by Leslie Goldberg Tillie Rosenfeld, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Norma Rosenthal, by Leslie Goldberg Stanley Yaffe, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg
DR. ISADORE AND HILDA KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of Dr. Michael Feinglass, by Ellen and Jay Feinglass
ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Stan Lustman, in appreciation of his involvement in Sadie Rosenfeld’s preparation for her Bat Mitzvah, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and family In Memory of: Michael Barnstein, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove Sarah Goldmintz, by June Karlin Michelle Jakobovits, by Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher
MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Steve Weintraub, on his special 70th birthday, by Shelley and Bob Kaye In Memory of: Louise Togut, by Shelley and Bob Kaye
LEVINE FAMILY ARTS APPRECIATION FUND In Honor of: Marshall Levine, by Ilana Jackson
JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor of: Annette and Norman Polonsky, on their 60th wedding anniversary, by Linda and Herb Proper
THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of: Rabbanit Brach Jaffe, with much appreciation for your comfort and support during this year of mourning, by Isabel Pinson Rabbi Chai Posner, with much appreciation for
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SEPTEMBER 2018 A ELUL 5778-TISHREI 5779 your comfort and support during this year of mourning, by Isabel Pinson Nadyne Turner on her special birthday, by Brenda and Frank Boches, Maureen and Howard Davidov, Ellen and Joseph Miller, Yael and David Moses, Diane and Jordan Shapiro Sandy Vogel on her retirement, by Revanne Aronoff, the Livingroom Learning group Rabbi Chaim Wecker, with much appreciation for your comfort and support during this year of mourning, by Isabel Pinson Rabbi Eli Yoggev, with much appreciation for your comfort and support during this year of mourning, by Isabel Pinson Speedy Recovery to: Sandy Vogel, by Ellen Cohen
MINYANAIRES FUND In Honor of: The Beth Tfiloh Clergy and the members of the Minyan, in appreciation by Susan Miller
STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND
Mazel Tov We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Lauren and David Braunstein on the birth of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth; to the grandparents, Linda and Steven Hurwitz; and to the great-grandparents, Faye and Abe Adler, and Myrna Hurwitz To Elaine and Steve Hercenberg on the engagement of their daughter, Rachel ’05 to Joshua Waimberg, son of Sharon and Paul Waimberg To Miriam Herman on the marriage of her daughter, Andrea, to Alan Zucker To Hannah and Martin Magram on the birth of their grandson, Sean Magram, son of Yan and Henry Magram; and to the great-grandmother, Rose Strauss To Rena and Elliot Rank on the birth of their grandson, Caleb Asher Rank, son of Leslie and Sam Rank To Julie and Jordan Wolff on the birth of their twins, Vivian Alexandra and Oliver Simon
In Honor of: Linda and Steven Hurwitz on the birth of their granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth, by Ruthie and David Carliner Barbara and Larry Marder on the engagement of their son, Alex to Elana, by Helene Penn In Memory of: Marian R. Glenn, by Helene Penn Megan Debussey, by Helene Penn Lee Michael Gerstley, by Helene Penn Frida Riederman, by Helene Penn
PRAYER BOOK FUND In Honor of: Riva Pancerman on her special 95th birthday, by Jamie and Adam Silverman Annette and Norman Polonsky in celebration of their special 60th wedding anniversary, by Sandy Feldman
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Barbara and Julian Goldberg on the birth of their great-grandson, by Richard Rynd Rabbi Mitchel Wohlberg, in appreciation of his involvement in the preparation for Sadie Rosenfeld’s Bat Mitzvah ceremony and for making it so special, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and family In Memory of: Deborah Stampfer, by Edie and Bob Altshuler
THE HOLLY & STEVEN VENICK & FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND In Memory of: Stanley Norman Yaffe, by Beverly and Herman Venick Tillie Rosenfeld, by Holly and Steven Venick
Speedy Recovery We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery: To Buzz Berg
Condolences We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Steven Bernstein and Carol Bernstein on the loss of his son, Samuel Bernstein To the family of our member, Allen Eisner To Richard Greenspun on the loss of his brother, Gordon Greenspun To Merle Kierson and Minnie Daniels on the loss of their mother and sister, and our member, Tillie Rosenfeld To the family of our member Alfred Kleeman To Robert Riederman on the loss of his mother, Frida Riederman To Michael Rosen on the loss of his father, Steve Rosen To Sonya Setren on the loss of her brother, Mike Finci To Betsy Shapiro on the loss of her mother, Marion Bushel
Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: JUNE 16 - the Minyanaires in honor of Minyanaires’ Shabbat JUNE 23 – JULY 28 - the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund
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Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: JULY 7 - Melvin Lessing in blessed memory of his father, Samuel Lessing; and in memory of Dr. Yechiel Naiman, son of Moshe Tzvi and Esther Chana, by his wife Tzivi Naiman, and his daughter, Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe. JULY 14 - Claire Bassan and Natalie Chason in memory of their beloved mother, Leah Szmidt; and Rosemary Pozefsky in memory of her beloved husband, Oscar Gluck JULY 28 - Larry and Ellen Feldman and family in memory of Larry’s beloved father, Warren Feldman, on his 20th yahrzeit; To commemorate the yahrzeits of our dear fathers, Louis Goldberg and Michael Fox, by their children.
Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Bryan S. Berg Samuel Lichter Pearl Becker Okon Mark E. Rosenfeld Benjamin E. Seaman
Yahrzeit Contributions Sylvia Aiken, by Lawrence Aiken Ephraim Alliker, by Saul Roskes Miriam Ashinsky, by Rochelle Lewis Dora Attman, by Ely Attman Harold Balser, by Lois Balser David Dovid Barron, by Courtney Nadler Covici, Annetta Nadler Rebecca Belsky, by Henry Belsky Daniel Berg, by Joel Berg Irene Ida Berg, by Abe Berg Bessie Bergofsky, by Linda Bergofsky Irvin J. Bergofsky, by Linda Bergofsky Shirley Bergofsky, by Linda Bergofsky Lynora Berman, by Bernard Siegel Anna Bierer, by David Naftaly Rose Birenbaum, by Roger Birenbaum Louis Bliden, by Mickey Bliden Morris Bond, by Steve Bond Sonjia Boritzer, by Richard Rynd Frank S. Brill, by Gail Horwitz Mary Brill, by Gail Horwitz Nathan Burman, by Lawrence Burman Della Cantor, by Danielle Roskes Doris Chernock, by Ronnie Silverstein Charles Colson, by Nancy Colson Alperstein Marilyn Colson, by Nancy Colson Alperstein Anna Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick Eugene Daniels, by Sandra Cohen Irving Deckelbaum by Rena Polun Leon Desser, by Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Samuel Deutsch, by Cindy Kasner Ada Levinson Dorf, by Helene Penn Judge Paul A. Dorf, by Helene Penn Solomon Eichner, by Marlene Eichner, Solomon Eichner Myra Eisenstadt, by Manuel Eisenstadt Susan Eisenstein, by Ellis Caplan
SEPTEMBER 2018 A ELUL 5778-TISHREI 5779 Eugene Eisner, by Adam Eisner Louis Fain, by Dianne Zweback Clara Feiges, by Marlene Eichner Iris Pearl Feldman, by Steven Feldman Arnold Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein Ira T. Flax, by Shirley Gambel Michael Fox, by William Fox Arleen Franklin, by Sondra Levine Paula Franklin, by Richard Franklin Emanuel Freeman, by Paula Freeman Bertha Friedman, by Nadine Dickstein Morris Friner, by Barbara Samuelson Julia Gelfand, by Svetlana Gelfand Isadore Glazer, by Sheila Jay Oscar Gluck, by Rosemary Pozefsky Irvin M. Goldberg, by Roslynn Goldberg Sylvia Nathanson Goldberg, by Ann Halpern Sidney Goldscheider, by Judy Abrams Dennis Gordon, by Bernardine Gordon, Cheryl Gordon Sidney Grand, by Martin Grand David Leroy Greenblatt, by Elliott Greenblatt Rakhil Grinman, by Boris Feldman Paul Hamburger, by Marie Schwartz Annette Heiserman, by Rona Halikman Goldie Hendleman, by Herbert Gendason Janet Herman, by Norman DuBois, Gwenn Eisenberg, Ronald Eisenberg Louis Heyman, by David Rombro Ida Hoffman, by Revanne Aronoff Betty Hornstein, by Kenneth Hornstein Mamie Hornstein, by Jack Finkelstein Sarah R. Horwitz, by Norris Horwitz Daniel Hyatt, by Phyllis Langwith Minnie Hyatt, by Phyllis Langwith Jennie Isaacson, by Michael Isaacson Samuel Jacobson, by Joel Jacobson Ilia Janashvili, by Aleksandr Dzhanashvili, Sara Datikashvili Sophie Janoff, by Marshall Janoff 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, Benjamin Kaplan David Karlin, by Stanley Karlin, Nancy Kirson Lena Karlin, by Stanley Karlin, Nancy Kirson Sylvia Kellman, by Barbara Gandel Cynthia F. Kierson, by Merle and Richard Kierson Lillian Klein, by Robert Klein Eva Klein, by Robert Klein David Kotelchuck, by Janet Kotelchuck Shirley Kowitz, by Ervin Kowitz Jacob P. Kramer, by Rachelle Silverstein Jean Kramer, by Geraldine Caplan Beatrice Belle Kurland, by Marcia Kurland Miller Albert Lander, by Susan Schechman Ruth Lazarus, by Joanne Attman Robert Leavey, by Marc Leavey Betram Lesser, by Loryn Lesser Jean Levin, by Lois Berman Martin Levin, by Steven Arbesman Tillie Levine, by Sondra Levine William Levine, by Sondra Levine Raphael A. Levitan, by Janet Feinberg Sol Lichter, by Phyllis Damareck Pearl Liebfeld, by Daniel Liebfeld Bonnie Lipsitz, by Jack Finkelstein Hattie Lott, by Edward Lott Martha Abelson Macks, by Louise Macks Herbert Leon Maltinsky, by Arnold Maltinsky Aldo Marini, by Marie Schwartz Henry Markowitz, by Elliot Dackman Ethel Meyerowitz, by Barbara Aarons, Harriet Heyman Dora Miller, by Sheila Kessler
Israel Miller, by Jack Finkelstein Karla Adeline Moore, by Barry Levine Philip Needel, by Deborah Bernfeld Herman Needle, by Sheldon Needle Julius Nelson, by Sandra Dobres Brigitte Pearl, by Michael Pearl Aron Pelc, by Jonathan Pelc Edythe Pelc, by Jonathan Pelc Joseph Penn, by Helene Penn & family Stanley Zelig Penn, by Helene Penn & family Nellie Plimack, by Elayne Berg Noah Podberesky, by Samuel Podberesky Harry Polakoff, by Robert Rombro Doris Joan Poltilove, by Stuart Poltilove Siegfried Prager, by Lutz Alexander Prager Hilda B. Rashbaum, by Gerald Rashbaum Sol Reicher, by Marilyn Levin Benjamin Reisman, by Reta Freeman Leonard Rombro, by Joan Rombro, Robert Rombro Jan Israel Rosen, by Morris Rosen David Rosenblatt, by Josef Rosenblatt Abraham Rosenzweig, by Shirley Rosenzweig Dorothy Swimmer Sager, by Howard Sager Lee Sager, by Mindy Dickler Sam Saragosey, by Alegra Best Elsa Schulman, by Sue Rayman Abraham Schunick, by Alvan Schunick Katie Morstein Schwartzman, by Iris Silverman Stanley Segall, by Helene Penn and Family Lawrence R. Seidman, by Marlyn and Herbert Seidman Milton Seidman, by Eileen Wise Nettye Seidman, by Eileen Wise Theodore Setren, by Sonya Setren David Shaffer, by Brian Shaffer Albert Shayne, by Ruth Naftaly Vella Silver, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth Geshekter Millward Robert Silverman, by Samuel Blitzstein Herman B. Silverstein, by Judith Simkin Eli Simpson, by Charlene Schimberg Samuel W. Snitzer, by Michael Snitzer Shirley Sonnenfeldt, by Revanne Aronoff Morris Spector, by Libby Wolff Martha Spivak, by Marsha Caplan Blanche Stein, by Eunice Richmond Shaina Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Nechemia Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Alexander Stromberg, by Frances Weinstein Anna Thea, by Jean Burgan Roy Uffer, by Michael Uffer Celia Vayner, by Svetlana Gelfand Faye Wasserman, by Alvin Sellman Phillip Weiner, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Gussie Weintraub, by Shirley Littman Oscar Weintraub, by Shirley Littman David Wilf, by Arnold Cohen Jennie Wise, by Morris Wise Benjamin Wolff, by Martin Wolff Rose Jacobs Woolfson, by Martin Woolfson Philip Yerman, by Debra Yerman Oppenheim, Michael Yerman Wiliam Yospe, by Eric Yospe Joseph Zilber, by Leslie Blatt, Harvey Zilber Harry Zuckerberg, by Aaron Zuckerberg Helene Zuckerberg, by Aaron Zuckerberg
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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN
SEPTEMBER 2018 A ELUL 5778-TISHREI 5779
BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road / Baltimore, MD 21208
Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1262 Baltimore, MD
BETH TFILOH
Synagogue Office 410-486-1900 Fax 410-653-0603 Schedule of Services Dial 6, 2 Information Hotline 410-413-2345 mail@btfiloh.org • www.BethTfiloh.com
Beth Tfiloh Congregation Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, 410-413-2215 Hazzan Avraham Albrecht, 410-413-2212 Rabbi Chai Posner, 410-413-2219 Rabbi Eli Yoggev, 410-413-2316 Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director, 410-413-2218 Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Community Educator, 410-413-2441 Dr. Louis Baer, President Ricka Neuman, Board Chair Don Weinapple, VP, Finance, 410-413-2291 Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director, 410-413-2251
Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Switchboard: 410-486-1905
Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education, 410-413-2305 Joel Cohn, President, Board of Trustees Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2303 Nina Wand, LS Principal, 410-413-2508 Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal, 410-413-2407 Dr. Renee Koplon, HS Principal, 410-413-2235 Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator, 410-413-2523 Laurie Kott, Director of Admission, 410-413-2308 Allison Magat, Director of Tuition & Financial Aid, 410-413-2310 Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Mandi Miller, Development Director, 410-413-2399 Michelle Cherry, Director of Alumni Relations, 410-413-2336
5th annual BT Men
Beth Tfiloh Youth Center
Thursday, October 18th • 6:00 PM Beth Tfiloh Congregation 3300 Old Court Rd.
Tickets
$100 tickets early bird pricing $136 tickets after September 24th
Sponsorships Royal Flush $10,000 - 1 available Straight Flush $5,000 Four of a kind - $2,500 Full house - $1,800 Flush - $1,200 Two pair - $360 Proceeds will help build programming within the BT Synagogue, School and Camp Community
Night
Featuring a rare silent auction, amazing food and carving stations, a premium open bar and incredible prizes. Also a unique scotch and wine tasting. Carpooling and Uber/Lyft service is recommended
MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER
FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING
Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Director, 410-413-2306 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs
Beth Tfiloh Camps
410-517-3451
Michael Schneider, Director Craig Friedman, Chair
Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Vered Taylor, Chair
Beth Tfiloh Cemetery Morris Segall, Chair
Parent Association
410-413-2314
Randi Abramson, President
#BTMen
410-413-2238
Sisterhood
410-413-2239
Marlene Friedenberg, President Evelyn Gross, Shirley Miller and Sonia Maltinsky, Gift Shop
Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Horizon Day Camp, which makes it possible for children suffering with cancer and their siblings to have an enjoyable camp experience.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bethtfiloh.com/mensnight For questions, contact Larry Abramson • labramson@mvsdoctors.com
The Casino Gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only. Beth Tfiloh Congregation is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220 Marlene Hollander, Asst. Youth Director 410-413-2451
Social Action Committee
410-413-2224
Lindsay Gaister, Director
Chesed Committee
Roselyn Kalb, Sisterhood Chair
Bulletin
Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Rina Goloskov, Asst Dir. of Communications, 410-413-2369 Lori Bernstein, Graphic Designer, 410-413-2216 Charlene Schimberg, Communications Assoc., 410-413-2217 Erin Smith, Communications Coordinator, 410-413-2322