Beth Tfiloh BULLETIN - October 2015 by Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School & Congregation

Bulletin THE BETH TFILOH

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews. TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5776 OCTOBER 2015

Beth Tfiloh is school. It’s community. It’s home. It’s where our friends are. When we’re at BT we know who we are. For more information about your place in our school, contact the Office of Admission at 410.413.2308.

YOM TOV @ BT Shabbat Sukkot

Oct. 3

Hoshanah Rabbah

Oct. 4

Shemini Atzeret/Yizkor Oct. 5 Erev Simchat Torah

Oct. 5

Simchat Torah

Oct. 6

OPEN HOUSES

Learning together. For life.

LOWER SCHOOL Oct 29/9 am & Dec 2/9 am MIDDLE SCHOOL Nov 17/7 pm HIGH SCHOOL Nov 22/10 am

SELICHOT AT BT Hazzan Avi Albrecht, accompanied by the Kol Fusion a cappella group, and renowned guitarist Avraham Rosenbloom, led a joyful and inspiring musical Selichot service.

Wednesday, October 14

PreSchool through High School

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School ROZ & MARVIN H. WEINER FAMILY CAMPUS 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 410.486.1905 / www.bethtfiloh.com

7:30 pm

MERCAZ FALL SEMESTER

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE

Wednesdays, October 21, 28, November 4 & 11 / 7 pm Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will address “ARE WE ONE?” Explore what unites and divides us: Misnagdim and Chasidim, Ashkenazim and Sefardim, American Jews and Israelis, Orthodox and non-Orthodox.

Beth Tfiloh Rosen Arts Center • Mintzes Theatre 3300 Old Court Road - Use East Entrance

Rabbi Dov Lipman will present: “LIKE DREAMERS: A Maryland Boy Reflects on his Experience in the Knesset”

At 8 pm choose an exciting elective course: Rabbi Dov Lipman

Dov Lipman served as a member of the 19th Knesset with the Yesh Atid party. He was the first American-born Knesset member in nearly 30 years and Israeli law required him to renounce his American citizenship to serve in the Knesset. Rabbi Lipman, an educator, author, and community activist, has been at the forefront of combating religious extremism in Israel and is a leader in efforts to create Jewish unity both in Israel and around the world.

Free and open to the public.

• American-Israeli Media and How it Works, Mr. Phil Jacobs • Bridge to Healing: Finding Strength to Cope with Illness, Ms. Israela Meyerstein • Exemplary and Exceptional Jewish Women, Mrs. Rebecca Shimoni-Stoil • Lost in Translation, Rabbi Jonathan Gross • Swing Dancing, Ms. Sherry Benedek • Understanding Human Behavior, Mr. Paul Bolenbaugh

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Sun Shacharit W-F Shacharit W-Th Mincha W-Th PM Class W-Th Maariv

Sun Shacharit M-F Shacharit S-Th Mincha S-Th PM Class S-Th Maariv

Weekday Services

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Rosh Chodesh

SHEMINI ATZERET SIMCHAT TORAH Shacharit 9:00 am 6:25 pm 7:25 pm Mincha 7:20 pm Shacharit 8:45 am Maariv Yizkor 10:00 am Yom Tov Ends 7:24 pm Mincha 6:25 pm Maariv 6:50 pm Hakafot 7:00 pm Seudah 7:30 pm

recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

TUESDAY

Please note: T’hillim are

MONDAY

1 CHESHVAN

24 TISHREI

8 CHESHVAN

Rosh Chodesh

WEDNESDAY 18 TISHREI

25 TISHREI

9 CHESHVAN

2 CHESHVAN

Bortherhood Men’s Night Out

Religious Services Board of Directors HS Back-to-School Night

CHOL HAMOED

THURSDAY

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6:45 pm

6:29 pm 6:30 pm

6:40 pm

6:18 pm 6:25 pm

26 TISHREI

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4 CHESHVAN

Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Samuelson

CHOL HAMOED

SATURDAY

6:20 pm

5:58 pm 6:05 pm

Baltimore Shabbat Project Programs

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

Bar Mitzvah of Ronen Seegull

Baltimore Shabbat Project Programs “Pardon the Interruption”

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6:30 pm

6:08 pm 6:15 pm

3 CHESHVAN

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

Chazzan’s Tisch

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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CHOL HAMOED

FRIDAY

MS Conferences

LS Conferences

MS Conferences

LS Prospective Parent Tours

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

6:10 pm

5:49 pm 5:55 pm Shabbt Lunch, Laugh and Learn with Comedian Joel Chasnoff

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6:26 pm 6:25 pm 6:45 pm

Mincha Maariv

HOSHANA RABBAH

SUNDAY

OCTOBER 2015

VAYERA Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

LECH LECHA Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

NOACH Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

BEREISHIT Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 4:35 pm 5:25 pm 5:55 pm 6:45 pm 6:49 pm

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8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:05 pm 6:35 pm 7:25 pm 7:28 pm

Shabbat Services SUKKOT Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

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Mazel Tov B'nei Mitzvah

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Son of Laura and Ronald Samuelson Sat., Oct. 10, 2015

Ethan attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Liza Samuelson. He is the grandson of Barbara and Steve Samuelson, and Marilyn Futterman and the late Donald Futterman. His hobbies include watching and playing baseball, and being with his friends. For his Mitzvah Project, Ethan will be volunteering with the Baltimore Hunger Project.

Ronen Seegull

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Son of Diane and Larry Seegull

Sat., Oct. 24, 2015

Ronen attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Ezra Seegull. He is the grandson of Linda and Ed Seegull, Vivane Cohen, and Albert Lichaa. His hobbies include playing and watching sports, reading, and playing video games. For his Mitzvah Project, Ronen volunteered with Special Olympics.

Visit the BT website! Sermons - Calendar - BT Staff Directory Bulletins- Good & Welfare- Photos, Audio & Video - Flyers - News Online Registration - Online Tribute Gifts (Donations) . . . AND MORE!!

www.bethtfiloh.com

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The Baltimore Shabbat Project, October 23-24 Beth Tfiloh is an official participant in the Baltimore Shabbat Project, an international event bringing together Jews from across the globe to celebrate ONE Shabbat as ONE people with ONE heart.

BT SHABBAT PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: · PreSchool Shabbat Dinner, Friday, October 23, 4:30-7:30 pm, Tuvin

Library

· High School Shabbatfest, Friday-Saturday, October 23-24, 6 pm · Friday night and Shabbat morning davening with Moshav Band’s Yehuda Solomon, Friday, October 23, 6:15 pm, Epstein Chapel & Saturday, October 24, 8:45 am, Dahan Sanctuary · “Pardon the Interruption: With Rabbi Wohlberg & Mrs. Schorr” (Saturday, October 24, following Kiddush)

COMMUNITY-WIDE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: · The Magic of Shabbat (Men’s/Boys’ Event), Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-9 pm · The Great Challah Bake, Thursday, October 22, 6:30-9 pm · Shabbat Programs, Friday-Saturday, October 23-24, times vary · One People One Heart Concert with Moshav Band, Saturday, October 24, 8-11 pm For complete details, visit bethtfiloh.com/shabbatproject.

CHANA is

20!

Join CHANA in October to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Film Presentation: Crime After Crime October 8 | 7:00 p.m.

PNC Mortgage Harvey Grutman

Anniversary Celebration with Joshua Safran October 29 | 6:00 p.m.

410-415-6000

Breakfast with Joshua Safran, Lawyers & Professionals

Harvey.Grutman@pncmortgage.com NMLS 587326

October 30 | 8:00 a.m.

Register now at chanabaltimore.org/chana20 CHANA is the Jewish community response to the needs of persons who experience abuse and other forms of trauma.

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A Double-Wow Weekend at BT!

Sisterhood News Sisters, support Sisterhood events. Your participation (and help) is needed and most appreciated. Boscov’s Day: On Tuesday, October 20, enjoy all-day shopping with 25% off regularly priced and discounted merchandise at any Boscov’s store. Tax-deductible $5 passes enter you into raffle drawings. Buy at the Sisterhood Gift Shop or from Rosalie Klotzman at 410-484-3393 at or Roselyn Kalb at 410-486-3456. Afternoon of Games and Lunch: Tuesday, October 27, at 12 pm. Play bridge, canasta, mah jongg (training table planned), scrabble, and more. Fifty-fifty raffle. The Gift Shop table will accept Sisterhood charges from both members and nonmembers. For reservations ($18), call Ellen Karp at 443-660-7690 or Brenda Pariser at 410-363-8903. Tables of four players may be made up in advance. Third Annual SisterhoodBrotherhood BINGO Night: Saturday, November 7, co-chaired by Roselyn Kalb, Harry Kessler and Cheryl King. Cash prizes and special raffle prizes! Snacks available for purchase. For reservations, contact Roselyn Kalb at 410-486-3456 or send in the reservation form. See our ad for details. Shop-Till-You-Drop Mega Boutique: Sunday, November 8, vendors will offer crafts, Judaica,

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Phone: 410-413-2227 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop

Hours:

Sun: 10 am-1 pm Mon-Thurs: 1-4 pm

Mitzvah Cards Brenda Boches Marcia Miller

410-585-1045 410-580-2039

Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg

410-413-2217

Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

410-486-3456

jewelry, stationery, art work, accessories, cosmetics, purses, doll clothes, handmade baby items, clothing, and special gifts. Food available for purchase. To plan your next simcha, visit the tables of the party planner, photographer, and videographer. Admission is free. Questions? Call Rosalie Klotzman at 410-484-3393.

BROTHERHOOD PROGRAMS S. Harold Cohen Scholarship Fund Cards $10 each or 4 for $36 Call 410-486-1900

Brotherhood Brick Plaza $90 per brick, 410-413-2238 brotherhood@btfiloh.org

Brotherhood Dues

$36 per year – 410-413-2238 brotherhood@btfiloh.org

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

3 Annual SisterhoodBrotherhood BINGO! rd

7:30 pm (doors open 7 pm) Main Auditorium Cash Prizes! Special Raffle Prizes! $20 in advance, $25 at the door Register online at www.bethtfiloh.com/register

SUNDAY, NOV. 8

Shop-Till-You-Drop Mega Boutique 10 am - 5 pm Lower School Zimmerman Multipurpose Room Wide variety of merchandise for your shopping pleasure, plus food for sale. ADMISSION FREE!

For further information, contact Rosalie Klotzman at 410-484-3393.

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Doesn’t your college student deserve a BT Holiday Gift Package?

B'nei Mitzvah Program

In an effort to maintain ties with our young adults, Beth Tfiloh is pleased to again offer a series of complimentary holiday packages, gifts and materials for college students. The mailings correspond this year with Chanukah and Pesach and are made possible through the generosity of the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood.

Planning is now underway for the scheduling of Bar and Bat Mitzvah dates for children born between September 1, 2005 and August 31, 2006. Parents must be members of the Congregation in good standing in order for their child to be eligible to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Beth Tfiloh. Congregation members can expect to receive information regarding their child‘s upcoming simcha this fall.

Please assist your student and us by providing current residence information, even if there has been no change. We must have a new registration for the current year in order to include a student in our mailing list. We would appreciate your making sure that the address is complete and legible to ensure that it will reach your child. Please let us know if they move during the year. All addresses must be received by Monday, October 26 in order for students to receive our first mailing. Please help us by registering online at www.bethtfiloh.com/ register or by filling out the form below and returning it to the Beth Tfiloh Youth Center, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. If you have any questions, contact the Youth Center at 410-413-2221.

COLLEGE PACKAGE PROGRAM Please return (or e-mail to sknauth@btfiloh.org) PARENT’s Information: Name______________________________________________ Home Phone ________________________________________

Bar and Bat Mitzvah dates to be scheduled

If you are not currently a member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation but wish to obtain futher information about having your child become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Beth Tfiloh, please contact Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director, at 410-413-2251.

LOWER SCHOOL Kid Cong FOR Kindergarten through Grade 4 MEETS every Shabbat morning 10 am - 11:45 am Room 265 Led by Mr. Brian Singer

Cell Phone:__________________________________________

THIS WEEK AT KID CONG

E-mail Address ______________________________________

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 I would like to help mail the packages.

Games Prizes Parshah Players Kiddush Treats

STUDENT’s college address (as it should appear on mailing label):* Name______________________________________________ College Name (if on campus)____________________________ Address on/off campus________________________________ Dorm/Apt #_________________________________________ City_______________________________________________ State____________________________ Zip_______________ Home Phone Number__________________________________ Cell Phone Number___________________________________ E-Mail Address______________________________________ Year of high school graduation__________________________ *The college package program is only for students in America. Please let us know if they move during the year.

PRESCHOOL Cookie Minyan FOR PreSchool children with an adult MEETS every Shabbat morning 10:45 am Weiner Conf Rm Led by Morah Marci Globerman THIS WEEK AT COOKIE MINYAN • • • •

Songs Stories Torah Time Kiddush Treats

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School News Rabbi Mordechai Soskil returns to BT to head High School Judaics After a brief (three year) hiatus from the hallowed halls of Beth Tfiloh, 14-year BT veteran Rabbi Mordechai Soskil has returned home from Boston to his Baltimore family. After previously serving as a Judaics teacher and Middle School principal here at BT, Rabbi Soskil has graduated to High School as the new Judaics Head. An important part of his role is a renewed focus on fostering our students’ Jewish growth by helping them find relevance in their tefilah (daily prayers), and through programming developed in conjunction with Mrs. Rachel LevittKlein, Director of Student Life. Says Rabbi Soskil, “Some of my favorite memories of my time at Beth Tfiloh are of Shabbatonim and other programming that I think are such an important part of making the teaching of Judaism fresh, relevant and personally meaningful.” Other aspects of his role include mentoring Talmud and Rabbinics teachers; evaluating the school’s current Judaic studies offerings to determine whether they are meeting all their goals, “particularly in regards to student engagement;” ensuring that all Judaics studies faculty members are using “industry standard best practices in their teaching;” and, of course, teaching. Rabbi Soskil is excited to return to the BT classrooms, which provide the perfect environment for his teaching

approach. “I’m always thinking about how to craft classes that allow for students’ voices to be heard and also allow me to present authentic, traditional Jewish sources,” he says. “I love it when students can be the creators of learning and not just consumers of teaching.” During his time in Boston, Rabbi Soskil accrued some impressive accomplishments, such as completing YU Lead, Yeshiva University’s school leadership certificate program; completing his first half marathon; finishing Shas (the entire Talmud); and getting a hug from Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks (“true story!”). As Judaic Studies Principal for the middle and upper school at Maimonides Academy, he implemented an enhanced advisory program and a Judaic studies elective program, all while building “some really great relationships with students and teachers” there. We are excited to bring Rabbi Soskil’s energy, humor, enthusiasm and passion for Jewish education back to BT!

PreSchool enrollment begins for Fall 2016 Beth Tfiloh PreSchool has earned a reputation as one of the premier early childhood programs in the area. As our PreSchool continues to grow and attract new families, we must limit enrollment to ensure the individual attention and high quality of our program. We therefore strongly encourage members of the Beth Tfiloh family to complete applications early in order to guarantee their place in our PreSchool for Fall 2016. From October 1 to November 15, we are offering Preferred Enrollment for existing BT school families and synagogue members using our online form at bethtfiloh.com/admission. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, with BT school families and synagogue members who apply before November 15 given preferential enrollment. For more information contact. Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, at 410-413-2554.

an Community School Creative Arts Depar filoh Dah tmen T h t t Presents Be

AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer

Thursday, November 12, 7 pm | Sunday, November 15, 2 pm Beth Tfiloh's Rosen Arts Center/Mintzes Theatre 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208

Buy tickets online: www.bethtfiloh.com/bttheater

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School News

New parents welcome dinner Beth Tfiloh welcomed 120 parents of new BT School students at the Parent Welcome Dinner, where they heard from Director of Education Mrs. Zipora Schorr, as well as student representatives from Lower, Middle and High School. This school year marks the highest enrollment BT has seen since 2007, with 74 new students including those who transferred from area public schools, other independent schools, day schools, yeshivot, and homeschooling environments. Some of our new families have relocated from Virginia, Rhode Island, Boston, and even Israel. We are proud and pleased to welcome them to our BT family!

BLOWN AWAY: Our fifth graders made their own shofarot, then demonstrated their shofar blowing skills for Mrs. Schorr and Rabbi Wohlberg; our PreSchoolers enjoyed their own shofar blowing demonstration from Rabbi Jonathan Gross.

WELCOME BACK! Beth Tfiloh students of all ages started the 2015-16 school year with enthusiasm and excitement!

TECHNOLOGY: BT 6th and 7th grade students learn to use their brand-new 15-inch Dell Inspiron touch-screen laptops..

HS ACTIVITIES FAIR: High School students explored a myriad of opportunities to pique their interests, hone their skills and get involved in our School community at the Activity Fair.

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Development News LEAP OF FAITH:

The Faith and Edward Wolf Family Scholarship Fund When Ed and Faith Wolf moved to Baltimore in 1983 for his Johns Hopkins fellowship, their first stop was at the Knish Shop, where they were directed “authoritatively” to Beth Tfiloh on Torah Drive. “We were thrilled…there was Beth Tfiloh – a shul very much like the one we both grew up attending on Long Island,” says Faith. “It’s the best thing we ever did!”

from Josh’s years at BT to Gideon’s graduation in 2010, watching BT flourish into a “major preparatory school able to take its place next to such local independent school icons as Gilman, McDonough and Park Schools,” as Faith describes, from the “state-ofthe-art, cutting-edge classrooms and technology,” enjoyed by Shoshi and Brian’s children, Sarina ‘27 and Caleb ‘29, to the impressive list of awards and medals accorded to both BT athletes and performers.

But with all these many improvements at BT, one thing remains constant: the core values of “derech eretz, Torah and community involvement, which have remained the pillars upon which BT stands,” comments Shoshi. That explains why the Wolfs feel “wonderful and grateful” that Shoshi and Brian’s children, are now following in their parents’ footsteps. It was because of their own experiences as BT students that Shoshi and Brian chose The Wolf Family (l to r) - Ariel Wolf ‘01, Dr. Joshua Wolf ‘98, Faith & Dr. Edward Wolf, Shoshi Ponczak ‘03, Gideon Wolf ‘10 to send their children to BT, where both of them made to discuss transferring their sons, Josh lifelong friends. “BT is not just a school— ‘98 and Ariel ‘01, to Beth Tfiloh. Mrs. it’s a way of life. I want my children to Schorr ensured them that she would create those lasting friendships,” she “address [their] children’s academic says. and spiritual needs with her entire heart The Wolfs are long-time active BT and soul—that they would grow and be volunteers and leaders. Faith both nurtured and educated and be part of served on and led a variety of School a continuing vision that she and Rabbi and Congregation committees, while Ed Wohlberg were inculcating at Beth established and facilitated the Science Tfiloh.” After adjusting to their new Symposium, matching mentors with environment, the Wolf children “found aspiring student scientists, which was an incredible home in Beth Tfiloh… founded in memory of Faith’s father, and we never looked back,” says Faith, Stuart Schreiber. But they were not enrolling their other children, Shoshi ‘03 content to leave their involvement and Gideon ‘10, as they reached school behind. age. “We wanted to ensure BT’s future for “There is an incredible bond that links our grandchildren and other children all graduates of this school,” says Faith, who deserve, but might not be in a as demonstrated by the Wolf’s four BT position to afford such a unique and alumni, two of whom have married other quality education,” expresses Ed. By BT alumni – Shoshi to Brian Ponczak ‘98, making a generous gift to the school’s and Ariel to Andrea Brem ‘01. “Perhaps endowment, they established the Faith it is their midot, the sense of ‘goodness’ and Edward Wolf Family Scholarship and ‘menschlicheit,’ that emanates from Fund, honoring the memories of their each and every student.” respective parents, Stuart and Estelle The Wolfs are also witnesses to Beth Schreiber and Cyrus Wolf, while also Tfiloh’s transformation and growth Several years later, they met with BT Director of Education Mrs. Zipora Schorr

giving back to the school that provided so much to all of their children. Their fund will become a permanent source for scholarships for many generations of students – no gift could be more important. “My parents always emphasized the importance of education and it seems natural for them to help other children experience a Beth Tfiloh education like their children did,” says Shoshi proudly. “Every child should have a chance to attend Beth Tfiloh and be a part of the BT family—finances should never prohibit anybody from getting a fabulous education.” The Ponczaks are continuing the Wolf family legacy of generosity by supporting BT philanthropically and through volunteering. Shoshi, who is an active member of the Parent Association, Marketing Committee and chaired the successful Mitzvah Miles race this past spring, feels that “it’s important to give back to the place that made me who I am today and to help ensure that it stays there for the future, for my children and, God willing, my grandchildren.” Their scholarship is a personal and heartfelt expression of gratitude “to Beth Tfiloh and especially to Mrs. Schorr for keeping that promise so many years ago,” says Faith. “We know you will provide that same nurturing commitment to those children who will benefit from our scholarship fund.” KADIMA LEGACY SOCIETY The Kadima Legacy Society recognizes members of the Beth Tfiloh family who have made outright gifts to the school or synagogue, endowments or made arrangements to make a legacy gift to Beth Tfiloh as an expression of their commitment to the future of our community. The future financial security of Beth Tfiloh lies in the strength and growth of our endowments. For more information on creating your legacy at Beth Tfiloh and joining the 125 members of the Kadima Legacy Society, please contact Mandi Miller at (410) 4132399 or mmiller@btfiloh.org.

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Development News NO PLACE SHE’D RATHER BE: Meet Annual Campaign Chair Sherry Mauer

Sherry Mauer (right) with husband Joshua Mauer and daughters, Hannah ‘13 and Olivia ‘15.

This year’s Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign Chair, Sherry Mauer, has a long and impressive BT resume: Kadima Society member, along with husband Josh, making a joint legacy gift to Beth Tfiloh; Alumni parent (Hannah ’13 and Olivia ’15); chairing numerous events, including Spotlight, BT’s annual scholarship event; active Annual Campaign volunteer and cabinet member; Parent ambassador and lifelong Congregation member. It was only fitting that someone so involved with and dedicated to the mission and success of Beth Tfiloh should spearhead the Annual Campaign…the lifeblood of our school and synagogue.

will continue for generations to come.

there’s no place I’d rather be!

Why is the Annual Campaign so important for Beth Tfiloh?

Your daughters have both graduated. Why chair the BT Annual Campaign now?

Without the Annual Campaign, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School could not provide the top-notch academics, athletics, arts, and numerous other programs enjoyed by our students today; Beth Tfiloh Congregation could not continue to provide the plethora of programs, speakers, top notch educators, variety of religious services and so much more. The cost of school tuition and synagogue memberships do not cover the total costs needed to keep BT up and running. The Annual Campaign is what makes it possible for BT to serve as an anchor for Jewish life in Baltimore—

I feel a responsibility to continue to give back to the place that has meant so much to the growth and development of our children and our family, giving us all a strong Jewish foundation. I want Beth Tfiloh to be around and to be strong for the next generation to be able to benefit as we have – that is only possible with a strong, successful annual campaign! Make your gift today To donate to the Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign, visit bethtfiloh.com/ annualcampaign, or call 410-413-2233.

But where does that passion and dedication come from? Sherry explains: What does the BT community mean to your family?

Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign

The BT community has ALWAYS been such an important part of our family’s lives. The school provided both an incredible secular and Jewish education to both of our daughters, from PreSchool through High School graduation…and beyond. It has given our family a continued connection to our Judaism, not just through the school and congregation, but from the families that have become our dearest friends for life. BT provides something different to each of us as it does for so many in the Baltimore community. I have been connected to Beth Tfiloh since birth as my parents and siblings grew up in the halls of Beth Tfiloh, a tradition that I hope

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MERCAZ Weekly & Monthly Classes

Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood

Men’s night

BT Brotherhood will be collecting toys this evening. The winner of the tournament will have the privilege of distributing them to sick kids at The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital.

Thursday, October 22nd • 6:00 pm 3300 Old Court Road • Baltimore, MD 21208 Featuring Elegant hors d'oeuvres including carving stations, single malt scotches, Fine Arturo Fuente & Padron Cigars and a Texas Hold’Em tournament with fabulous door prizes 89 for Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood Members as long as they register by 10/1. $

105 for non members or Before 10/1.

115 after 10/1.

for questions, contact Steve Venick at Steve@FramMonument.com

Register online at www.bethtfiloh.com/mensnight registration deadline is october 16th tickets will not be sold at the event.

CHALLAH-LUYA:

Challah Baking for Shabbat Sponsored by the Parent Association, Mercaz and Sisterhood

Bake Challah like a pro! Join us for one or all four workshops. All sessions are at 7 pm. Wednesday, October 7: The Basics of Making Challah Dough, Mrs. Zipora Schorr Thursday, November 12: Braiding and Easy Pull-Apart Challah, Mrs. Faigie Friedman (This session specially designed for parents and children grades 3 and above.) Tuesday, December 1: Intricate Braiding, Mrs. Jessie Krupkin Monday, January 26: Artisanal Challah – Different Flavors, Mrs. Miriam Gross (Whole Wheat, Cinnamon-raisin, gluten-free, etc.) Special fees. Register online at www.bethtfiloh.com/register or call 410-413-2321.

Thursday, October 8 - Larry Katz Downtown Lunch & Learn presented by Rabbi Chai Posner - This year’s theme is “If Abraham Were Around Today …” (12 pm) Thursdays - Tehillim? I Barely Know ‘Em class (7:30 pm). You say Tehillim (Psalms) every day when you pray, but have you ever stopped to think about what they really mean? Join Rabbi Jonathan Gross every Thursday evening for a literary and historical analysis. Monday, October 12 - Join Beth Tfiloh’s Israeli Shaliach, Haggai Lavie, for three monthly sessions at 7:30 pm discussing Israel’s Hot Topics. Sunday, October 18 - Living Room Learning facilitated by Rabbi Jonathan Gross, meets monthly. This year’s theme is “Rabbis That Make Headlines.” Tuesday, October 20 - Led by Rabbi Chai Posner, the weekly “Best of” Talmud class (7 pm) will study some of the most noteworthy sections of the Talmud. Tuesday, October 20 - Hebrew Reading Classes Begin Hebrew Reading Crash Course, 7 pm Led by Elana Vogel, this five-week class focuses on teaching the Aleph Bet and basic reading skills to adults with little or no Hebrew background. Intermediate Reading, 8 pm Mrs. Vogel will help enhance your Hebrew reading skills using the Koren Siddur. Wednesday, October 21 - This monthly Lunch Bunch program begins with lunch at 12 pm. October’s entertainment will feature the musical group “The Goldenaires.” Wednesday, October 21 - Mercaz Fall Semester Begins - Discover how the American-Israeli media works, learn coping skills with personal or family illness, examine the lives of exceptional Jewish women, explore the reasons behind human behavior or learn basic swing dancing! Monday, October 26 (12:15 pm) or Wednesday, October 28 (10:30 am) Mercaz Book Clubs begin. Read and discuss monthly the season’s best, most thought-provoking books with a Jewish theme.

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MERCAZ Registration Form 2015 FALL SEMESTER AND ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

FEE: $35 for Beth Tfiloh Members / $45 for Non-Member School Parents & 2015 Camp Parents / $50 for the General Public. For one low fee, choose as many classes as fit your schedule! ENROLL ONLINE AT WWW.BETHTFILOH.COM/REGISTER OR MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND YOUR CHECK TO: MERCAZ/Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 NAME______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ STREET_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY_______________________________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP CODE ___________________________ HOME PHONE _______________________________________ WORK PHONE_________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________________________

q Beth Tfiloh Member/School Parent q Beth Tfiloh Non-Member School Parent q 2015 Camp Parent q General Public

WEDNESDAY EVENING FALL SEMESTER CLASSES: OCTOBER 21-NOVEMBER 11 q Are We One?: Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, 7 pm CHOOSE ONE ELECTIVE COURSE AT 8 pm q American-Israeli Media and How it Works, Mr. Phil Jacobs q Bridge to Healing: Finding Strength to Cope with Illness, Ms. Israela Meyerstein q Exemplary and Exceptional Jewish Women, Mrs. Rebecca Shimoni-Stoil q Lost in Translation, Rabbi Jonathan Gross q Swing Dancing, Ms. Sherry Benedeck q Understanding Human Behavior, Mr. Paul Bolenbaugh q Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning for Parents, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg/Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Rabbis Chai Posner and Jonathan Gross

OTHER WEEKLY AND MONTHLY CLASSES - START DATES VARY SUNDAYS q Living Room Learning, meets monthly, 7:30 pm, Rabbi Jonathan Gross, NO FEE MONDAYS q MERCAZ Book Club, meets monthly, 12:15 pm, Mrs. Halaine Steinberg q Israel Hot topics, three monthly sessions, 7:30 pm (offsite), Mr. Haggai Lavie, NO FEE TUESDAYS q “Best of” Talmud Class, meets weekly, 7 pm, Rabbi Chai Posner, NO FEE q Hebrew Reading: Beginners, meets for five weekly sessions, 7 pm, Mrs. Elana Vogel, NO FEE q Hebrew Reading: Intermediate,, meets for five weekly sessions, 8 pm, Mrs. Elana Vogel WEDNESDAYS q MERCAZ Book Club, meets monthly, 10:30 am, Mrs. Halaine Steinberg THURSDAYS q The Larry Katz Downtown Lunch and Learn, meets monthly, 12 pm (off site), Rabbi Chai Posner q Tehillim? I Barely Know ‘Em!, meets weekly, 7:30 pm (off site), Rabbi Jonathan Gross, NO FEE SPECIAL PROGRAM q Challah-luya - Challah Baking for Shabbat, four monthly sessions, SPECIAL FEES (check to receive additional information) For Advanced Learning classes (BT in the AM and Yaffe Scholars) enroll online at www. bethtfiloh.com/register or call 410-413-2321

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New Members We welcome the following new members to Beth Tfiloh: Rachel Bercovitz ‘11 Jeffrey and Debra Berney - Jeffrey is

the president and Debra is the secretary of Carbiz. Debra’s mother is our member, Janet Kotelchuck.

Judah and Stacy (‘02) Fuld and their

2-year-old son, Harrison. Judah works for Evergreen Private Finance and Stacy is the Director of Physical Education at Beth Tfiloh.

Matthew Goldberg ‘11 - Matthew is

the son of our member, Bruce Goldberg and the grandson of Sallie and Harold Goldberg.

Rina and Steven (‘91) Goloskov and

their children Shani, Riva and Ahuva, Steven is a principal of Recruiting Innovators and Rina is the Assistant Director of Communications at Beth Tfiloh. Riva is in the 9th grade and Ahuva is in the 4th grade, both at Beth Tfiloh. Shani graduated BT in 2015.

Stacey and Jamey Levinson and their children, Bradley and Avery. Jamey is a Director with Alex Cooper Auctioneers in Towson. Bradley is in the 4th grade and Avery is in the 1st grade, both at Beth Tfiloh.

Yael and Jonathan Ludmir and their children, Aliza and Benjamin. Jonathan is a Cardiology fellow at University of Maryland Medical Center downtown Baltimore. Aliza is in preschool at Beth Tfiloh.

Laurie and Kevin Luskin Joey Nelson ‘12 - Joey is the son of our member Janice Nelson and grandson of our members, Bill and Myra Fox.

Jodi and Joshua Rogozinski - Joshua is a physician at the University of Miami and Jodi works with HRS. Jodi is the daughter of our member Wendy Coplan Gould and stepdaughter of our member Perry Gould.

Daphne Schlesinger is the daughter of our members Ed and liora Schlesinger. Guy and Hannah Shemtov and

their son, Samuel. Guy is the business

ohtcv ohfurc owner and lead HVAC technician with Shemtov Systems, LLC in Silver Spring, MD. Hannah is a Physical Therapist with Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Jennifer and Samuel Sultan and their children, Eliana and Adira Samuel is a Fellow in Abdominal Transplant Surgery at University of Maryland and Jennifer is a Business

Development Director with Anthem Inc.

Evan Sweren ‘11

Evan is the son of our members, Randy and Ronald Sweren, and brother of our members, Joshua and Ashley Sweren.

Robyn Wells

Robyn is the sister of our members, Loryn and Stuart Strauzer.

The Beth Tfiloh Teen Minyan By Liora Schlesinger What’s so special about a few slices of avocado? It’s an easy thing to throw together - cut the avocado in half, slice it into slivers, then just dress it with salt, pepper, a splash of fresh lemon juice. I mean it when I say how simple all this is. But according to my fifteen year old son’s friends, who he brings over to our home after Teen Minyan at shul, this dish is highly delicious. Our family joined the Beth Tfiloh community only a little over a year ago, when we moved to Pikesville. Back in Pittsburgh, Ben, my youngest son, the last of my children still in grade school, grumbled and complained to my husband, Ed and me, a manifestation of his very real nervousness about moving to a new place, a new school, and an entirely different group of kids at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, with whom he was tasked to become friends. On the issue of moving to a new community ourselves, we put on a brave face, of course, for his sake. Ben’s fears were unfounded–like anyone his age would, he quickly adapted to the new environment. He began to attend Teen Minyan, a service on Saturday for high schoolage kids, which involves significant student participation. Here, Ben has become happy and comfortable enough to read Torah every three weeks. He has a schedule during the weeks between readings, when he calls his grandfather on Skype each

day to study the words and tropes of each pasuk, or verse. After the minyan and their kiddush luncheon, Ed, Ben and Liora nearly every Schlesinger Saturday, when they are not hanging out at someone else’s house, Ben and his friends come to our home to play sports outside in the summer, hunch over board games in the winter, and eat lunch, including avocado, year round. By reaching into and positively influencing Ben’s interactions at home, Teen Minyan is a true Chavurah , a word that translates as ‘fellowship’ but that means much more. It is a force for good in Ben’s experiences at his new school and synagogue, and completely analogous to the experience that Ed and I are having here at BT. There actually is a secret to serving avocado that I did not mention before –choosing the best and ripest one. When we were looking for a house here in Baltimore, we gave our realtor a rather restricting set of parameters. We had to be close to Ed’s new work, but also close to a school for Ben, as well as walking distance from a certain kind of synagogue–one which is traditional and Orthodox, but also accepting, open, nonjudgemental. I like to think we picked right.

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

Sidney Schlachman, on his special birthday, by Walter Becker.

Rebecca E. Kresin, by Leslie Miller and Adam Rosen, Fanny and Morris Segall.

BETH JACOB HEBREW SCHOOL AT BETH TFILOH

DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

Brian Singer, in appreciation of his involvement in Ethan Rosenfeld’s preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and family. Speedy Recovery to:

Minnie Hyatt, by Dr. Liebe Diamond.

Richard Berg, by Molli and Laurence Golberg.

Rabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation of his involvement in the preparation and coordination of Ethan Rosenfeld’s Bar Mitzvah, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and Family.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Joan and Larry Feldman, on the birth of their grandson, by Laurie and Mike Kott. Eva and Mark Gheiler, on their daughter, Tali, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Laurie and Mike Kott. Ann Sue and Leonard Grossman, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Irene and Michael Sherman. Lois and Ben Sigman, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Irene and Michael Sherman. In Memory of: Susan Cantor, by Lyn and Freddie Traub and family. Minnie Hyatt, by Ilene and Dennis Brave, Evelyn Gross and family, Roz and Irv Kalb. Rebecca Kresin, by Esther Gross, Rena and Elliot Rank, Barbara and Henry Rosenbaum.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Harold Leon August, by Terry, Gene, Brenden, and Zachary Seidel, Melinda and Aaron Weinstein. Susan Cantor, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family, Lisa, Zack, and Arielle Steinmetz. Albert Cohen, by Mira and Nissim Dahan, Lily and Warren Massouda. Minnie Hyatt, by Fran Kessler and Jack Finkelstein, Michael Potash, by Judy and Marty Mintz, Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein. Ronald Pototsky, by Judy and Marty Mintz. Lenny Robinson, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein. Stanley Rosenthal, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein.

MICKEY AND BERNIE BLIDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL In Honor of: Mickey Bliden, on her special 85th birthday, by Gale Lev and Jacob Lev. In Memory of:

SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In Honor of:

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of:

Albert Cohen, by Sue and Michael Paymer. John Colvin, by Lois and Benjamin Sigman. Joel Glasser, by Lois and Benjamin Sigman. Ray Hendin, by Barbara Hendin Rosenthal. Minnie Hyatt, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg, Martin Kanner. Rebecca Edythe Kresin, by Gail Lipsitz, Elaine and Stanley Weintraub, Dianne and Stanley Zweback. Ronald Pototsky, by Joan and Donald Caplan, Elaine and Daniel Liebfeld, Richard Rynd. Eugene Ross, by Ron and Leslie Goldberg.

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In Honor of: Pam and Jeffrey Platt, on the engagement of their son, David Platt to Arielle Greenberg, by Shellye and Steve Gilden. In Memory of: Rebecca E. Kresin, by Judy Hyatt.

Leonard B. Robinson, by Rheda Fader. Roberta Veax, by Steven Fader.

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND

GENERAL FUND

Speedy Recovery to:

In Honor of: Beth Bremner’s continued good health, by Sonia Guggenheim. Ellen and Sidney Cohen, on their granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Carolyn and Stan Silverman. Speedy Recovery to: Ina Legum, by Donna Handelman, Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum. In Memory of: Harold August, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt. Hilde Bodenheimer, by Marianne and Larry Hornstein.

Mark Levi, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg. In Memory of: Donald Polashuk, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg. Morris Porter, by the Goldberg Family-Sonia and Stanley, Leslie and Ron, Dawn and Glenn.

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Stan Lustman, in appreciation of his involvement in Ethan Rosenfeld’s preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and Family.

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Sam Stone, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden.

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maggid, on their 60th wedding anniversary, by June Karlin. Harry Nudelman, on his special birthday, by June Karlin. In Memory of: Harold August, by Elinda and Benjamin Hendin.

MORTON J. AND LOUISE MACKS LIBRARY In Honor of: Rabbi Jonathan Gross, in appreciation of his involvement in Ethan Rosenfeld’s preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and family.

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of: Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Devorah and Robert Brooks.

MINYANAIRES FUND In Honor of: The Minyanaires, in appreciation of their welcoming of Ethan’s family and friends in the celebration of his Bar Mitzvah, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and Family.

NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND In Memory of: Minnie Hyatt, by Ricka Neuman.

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In Honor of: Helene Penn Dorf, on her special birthday, by Myrna and Benjamin Cardin, Janet and Stanley Kantor. In Memory of: Albert Cohen, by Helene Penn Dorf. Ronald Pototsky, by Helene Penn Dorf.

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of:

OCTOBER 2015 A TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5776 SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of: Sonia and Arnold Maltinsky, on their 55th wedding anniversary, by Donna and Calvin Belsky.

RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG BOOK FUND In Honor of: A generous donation was made by Manana Lapidus.

YAD B’YAD FUND Speedy Recovery to: Edgar Sweren, by Monica and Abraham Schneider.

Mazel Tov

In Memory of: Minnie B. Hyatt, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt.

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Jerry Sklar, by Laura and Ron Samuelson.

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We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members:

We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery:

To Leah Carliner and Michael Stromberg on their marriage; to the parents, Ruthie and David Carliner, and Barbara and Mark Stromberg; and to the grandparents, Helene Penn Dorf, Jodean Rubin, Joan and Robert Plapinger, and Joy and Robert Stromberg. To Scott Eisen on his marriage to Jacqueline Wolfson; to the parents, Marcey and Mark Eisen, and Gloria and Jeffrey Wolfson; and to the grandparents, Florence and Jacob Eisen, and Lee Harrison. To Joan and Larry Feldman on the birth of their grandson Judah Aryeh, son of Janna and Ben Feldman; and to the great-grandfather, Irvin Fishbein. To Marianne and Larry Hornstein on the 30th wedding anniversary. To Sheila and Harry Kessler on the naming of their granddaughter, Dori Mason Kessler, daughter of Erica and Jeffrey Kessler; and to the grandparents, Patricia and Richard Brams. To Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher on their 50th wedding anniversary. To Lesley (late Scott) Lesser on the engagement of her son, Tal Lesser to Sara

To Larry Garfield, Elsie Legum Julian Schreibman.

Norman Sklar, on his 90th birthday, by Shirley Miller. Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation for making Ethan Rosenfeld’s Bar Mitzvah ceremony so special, by Leslie and Jeff Rosenfeld and Family. Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation for officiating at the baby naming of their granddaughter, Lindsey Robbins Tepper, by Solomon and Harriet Robbins.

RABBI ROSENBLATT FUND

Hervitz; and to Tal's grandparents, Esta (late Henry) Lesser, and Marcos and Betty Tepper. To Sarellen Levine on her retirement from BT Camp. To Molly and Eugene Lipman on their 55th wedding anniversary. To Sonia and Arnold Maltinsky on their 55th wedding anniversary. To Nancy and Daniel Roffman on the birth of their daughter, Emily Miri; to the grandparents, Debbie and Mark Holzman; and to the greatgrandfather, Irvin Fishbein. To Jordan Tucker and Naomi Pinson on their marriage; to the parents, Alison Witow and Jack Tucker, and Isabel and Steven Pinson; and to the grandparents, Mollie Witow and Esther Silverman.

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Jacob Cohen on the loss of his brother, Albert Cohen. To Irene Ellin on the loss of her husband, and our member, Robert Ellin. To the Friedman Family on the loss of our member, Sonia Friedman. To Ira Goldfarb, on the loss of his mother, Sylvia Goldfarb. To Helene Miller on the loss of her sister, Irma Mintzer. To the family of our member, Ronald Pototsky, partner of our member, Barry Narlines. To Amy Stampfer on the loss of her mother, Susan Cantor. To Annette Zimmerman on the loss of her husband, and our member, Jerome G. Zimmerman.

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Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors

Simcha Plaques

We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush:

Simcha Plaques have been purchased in honor of the following:

AUGUST 15 - Sheila and Harry Kessler in honor of the naming of their granddaughter, Dori Mason Kessler. AUGUST 22 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund AUGUST 29 - Jan and Andy Cardin in honor of their 26th wedding anniversary, and Natalie and Jay Chason in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. SEPTEMBER 5 - Sharon and Alan Rosen in honor of their son, Jonathan Rosen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Shabbat Flowers Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the Bima flowers: AUGUST 15 - Marcy and Mark Eisen in honor of their son, Scott’s auf-fuf and forthcoming marriage to Jacqueline Wolfson.

Shabbat Wine Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the Kiddush wine: SEPTEMBER 5 - Ruthie and David Carliner in honor of the marriage of Leah Carliner to Michael Stromberg.

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: AUGUST 15 - Eve Kresin Steinberg and family to mark the end of Shloshim for her beloved mother, Rebecca E. Kresin; Stephen Zemel and family to commemorate the first yahrzeit of their beloved uncle, Harry Zemel. AUGUST 29 - the family of David Skurnik in remembrance of his 6th yahrzeit. SEPTEMBER 5 - Pat and Bill Jacobs to commemorate the yahrzeit’s of Bill’s parents, Emanuel and Isabel Jacobs.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: David Feldman Edward Kramer Howard Offit Maynard Yale Rabin Gary David Schenker Mildred Shifrin

Marianne and Larry Hornstein for their 30th wedding anniversary. Sarellen Levine, on her retirement from BT Camp. after 28 years of service, by her BT Family.

Yahrzeit Contributions Samuel Alperstein, by Samuel Alperstein Harry Aronoff, by Stanley Aronoff, Barbara Gandel Bessie Becker, by Edna Hendler Jack Benjamin, by Jeane Sweren Fannie Blasbalg, by Herman Blasbalg Meyer I. Breschkin, by Myra Fox Rose Burman, by Lawrence Burman Bertha Coplan, by Helene Penn Dorf Irving Deckelbaum, by Rena Polun Ada Dobres, by Sheldon Dobres Sidney Esterson, by Judy Chernak, Ted Chernak S.C. Farkas, by Ellis Caplan Cheryl Marcia Feldman, by Steven Feldman Hyman Fishbone, by Irvin Fishbone Benjamin Fishman, by Harvey Kasner Albert E. Flax, by Richard Flax, Susan Jaffe Lucie Fleischmann, by Rudy Fleischmann Michael Fox, by William Fox Mildred Gersh, by Alan Gersh Samuel Glazer, by Roslynn Goldberg Esther Golberg, by Arnold Golberg, Kenneth Golberg William Golberg, by Arnold Golberg Yetta Grossman, by Sylvia Tulkoff Leon Hack, by Karen Glazer Phyllis Sue Johnpoll, by Dorathy and Arnold Golberg, Kenneth Golberg Michael Kasner, by Harvey Kasner Sidney Katz, by Joel Katz David Solomon Kessler, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Cantor Samuel Klawansky, by Irene Bressler Joseph Kotelchuck, by Janet Kotelchuck Isaac Krell, by Edna Kowitz Fannie Kremen, by Gladys and Richard Kremen Neysa Lafferman, by Myra Fox Jacob Lapidus, by Manana Lapidus Charles Levi, by Clement Levi Samuel Lipnick, by Zelda Lipnick Anne Feiner Luterman, by Melvin Luterman Len Mazur, by Greg Mazur Meyer Jacob Ment, by Loryn Lesser Alan Miller, by Irving Hyatt Jacob M. Miller, by Edward Miller Rose Miller, by Jeffrey Miller Sarah Molofsky, by Kenneth Goodwich Martin Mussey, by Solomon Mussey Sol Newman, by Seymour Newman Marc Noren, by Robert Klein Robert Ochfeld, by Susan Rotner Sadie Polakoff, by Robert Rombro Ray Polonsky, by Norman Polonsky Oscar Jack Polun, by Sheldon Polun Erma Pressman, by Sylvia Sandler Helen Rapchik, by Barbara Schwartz Ida Rosenzweig, by Shirley Rosenzweig Morris Rosenzweig, by Shirlwy Rosenzweig Hilda Rubin, by Joyce Stern Rose Schein, by Sanford Schein Isaac Sherman, by Michael Sherman

Fannie Silverstein, by Morton Silverstein Sarah Silverstein, by Ronnie Silverstein Frances Berman Sulsky, by Rikki Solomon Lazarus Tannenzapf, by Igal Tannenzapf Ruth Tepper, by Marsha Uffer Herman S. Weitz, by Sue Paymer Reuben Wolfe, by Susan Frank Helen Wolpert, by Loretta Rooner Benjamin Yevzeroff, by Sharon Cylus Benjamin Zissman, by Igal Tannenzapf

THE HAZZAN'S TISCH

Friday evening, October 2, 5:50 pm Enter the royal court of our beloved Hazzan Avi Albrecht! Immerse yourself in the spiritual glow of Hazzan Albrecht’s pre-Shabbat Tisch as he shares his love and profound insights into his Torah, interwoven with joyous singing, camaraderie, food and drink, all shared with your Beth Tfiloh family. There is no better way to begin Shabbat than at our Hazzan’s Tisch!

SCHEDULE: • Hazzan's Tisch - 5:50 pm • Mincha - 6:30 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 pm

SHABBAT & HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY Please contact Holly Venick, at hvenick@btfiloh. org if you would like to be a part of this ongoing program to meet and share a special meal with other Beth Tfiloh members. This program is brought to you by the Synagogue Life Committee and Share Shabbat chairs Bess Gilden and Sonia Maltinsky.

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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION

Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road / Baltimore, MD 21208

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 Jonathan Gross, 410-413-2213 Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director 410-413-2218 Lowell Herman, President Fran Pruce, Board Chair 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

HUNGRY HARVEST: Produce with a Purpose BT Cares! Beth Tfiloh is partnering with Hungry Harvest, LLC this year to help reduce food waste and feed the hungry. Hungry Harvest is a mission-driven company that delivers Produce with a Purpose. Six billion pounds of edible produce are wasted every year in the US, while 50 million Americans don't know where their next meal is coming from. Hungry Harvest buys this surplus produce from local farms to reduce food waste, bags it up, and delivers it directly to YOUR doorstep on Sundays with a weekly subscription. For every bag of produce you order, an identical bag will be donated to Ahavas Yisrael, which provides food, shelter, clothing and basic living needs for poor and needy Baltimore residents. To sign-up, please visit www.hungryharvest.net.

Zipora Schorr, Director of Education, 410-413-2305 Allison Magat, President, Board of Trustees Deborah Rapoport, HS Interim Principal, 410-413-2235 Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal, 410-413-2407 Nina Wand, LS Principal, 410-413-2508 Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2303 Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator, 410-413-2523 Laurie Kott, Director of Admission, 410-413-2308 Harriet Rosen, School Administrator, 410-413-2310 Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Mandi Miller, Development Director, 410-413-2399

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

Sandy Vogel, Director , 410-413-2306 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs

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Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Calla Samuels, Chair

Beth Tfiloh Cemetery

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BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, November 1, 2015 8:30 am - 1:30 pm • BT AUDITORIUM Use the Synagogue Entrance

TOP 5 REASONS TO GIVE BLOOD:

Parent Association

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Vered Taylor, President

Brotherhood

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Richard Goldsmith, President

Sisterhood

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Consortium of Past Presidents Evelyn Gross & Shirley Miller, Gift Shop Irv Hyatt, Chair Roselyn Kalb, Sisterhood Chair

4. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it.

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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

3. Blood is something money can’t buy; it is something that one caring person can give to another. 2. You will be someone’s hero! In fact, you may help save up to 3 lives with just one donation. 1. It’s the right thing to do (a huge mitzvah!)

Wendy Farley, Cemetery Coordinator, 410-413-2241 Morris Segall, Chair

Chesed Committee

5. You will get free juice and cookies!

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David Schimmel, Director Michael Sachs, Chair

Together, we can save a life.

Blood Drive Registration Please return to the Synagogue office or Youth Center by Wednesday, October 29.