Beth Tfiloh BULLETIN - November 2017 by Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School & Congregation

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Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews. CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5778 NOVEMBER 2017

Giving Thanks: Once a Year or Once a Day? By Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Beth Tfiloh Community Educator November comes around and our thoughts turn to family gatherings: turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on what we are thankful for in our lives. “Expressing thanks may be one of the simplest ways to feel better.” (Harvard Health Letter) Judaism knows all about the power of gratitude. A favorite prayer we teach our young children to say to God first thing in the morning is Modeh Ani – I offer thanks [to You]. Modeh Ani gives thanks to God for believing in us

and returning our souls to our bodies every morning. It is our opportunity to take a quiet moment and gather our thoughts in preparation for the day awaiting us, channeling our energies into positive thoughts of gratefulness and thankfulness. Thanksgiving is a once-a-year event; a time to give thanks on a grand scale with much anticipation and preparation, celebrating with friends and family. Jewish tradition offers us a quieter and more private spiritual practice that is accessible to everyone, allowing us to connect to ourselves and to Gd every morning. Here are two ways to give thanks each morning: the traditional Modeh Ani prayer and a kavannah (intention) that was inspired by this ancient liturgy:

Modeh ani lifanecha melech chai v’kayam shehechezarta bi nishmahti b’chemlah rabah emunatecha. I gratefully thank you, O living and eternal King, for You have returned my soul within me, with compassion. Abundant is your faithfulness.

In these still, quiet moments, I am not asleep and not yet awake. In the threshold of day and night, with the mixture of darkness and light, my body is once again coming to life. I am reborn, each day, from the womb of your compassion. May all of my actions be worthy of the faith You’ve placed in me. With words of thanks I’ll greet the dawn. - Andrew Shaw

Lower School Tours with Principals: 11/2 & 12/6, 8:45 am

What’s Your Child’s Passion? Find it at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Baltimore’s only co-ed college preparatory Jewish day school offering PreSchool through High School

Middle School Open House: 11/15, 7 pm High School Open House: 12/4, 7 pm

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Mercaz Fall Semester

Yaffe Scholars

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Yaffe Scholars

Mercaz Fall Semester

Mercaz Book Club

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LS Tour with Principals

THURSDAY

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Bat Mitzvah: Michal Leibowitz

Body & Soul

SATURDAY

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat 5:00 pm

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Bat Mitzvah: Allison Blank

Brotherhood/ Sisterhood Bingo

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Rosh Chodesh

Empty Nester Chavurah

Living Room Learning

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Lunch Bunch

Half Day Dismissal

Alumni Day

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Chanukah Cupcake Decorating

MS Open House

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HS Play: 45 Seconds from Broadway

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Weiner Basketball Tournament

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Bat Mitzvah: Aliza Yankellow

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Blood Drive

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Shacharit 8:45 am The Minyan 9:15 am Teen Minyan 9:32 am Mincha 4:10 pm Seudah and Class 4:40 pm Maariv 5:25 pm Shabbat Ends 5:28 pm

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Shacharit 8:45 am The Minyan 9:15 am Teen Minyan 9:32 am Mincha 4:20 pm Seudah and Class 4:50 pm Maariv 5:35 pm Shabbat Ends 5:37 pm

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Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

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Mazel Tov B’nai Mitzvah Michal Leibowitz

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Daughter of Shiri and Dr. Avi Leibowitz Sat., Nov. 4, 2017 Michal attends Patapsco Middle School and is the sister of Nathaniel Leibowitz. She is the granddaughter of Betsy and Benedict Leibowitz, and Tiki and Itzik Ashkenazi; and the great-granddaughter of Malka Hovav. Her hobbies include tennis, piano, and playing with her brother. For her Mitzvah Project, Michal will raise awareness of child and teen homelessness in Israel by providing information about Beit Hashanti, an open house for youth.

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Daughter of Melissa and Elliot Blank Sat., Nov. 11, 2017 Allison attends Garrison Forest School and Beth Jacob at Beth Tfiloh Hebrew School. She is the sister of Joshua Blank and the granddaughter of Eva Fine, Ira Fine, and Marilyn and Ira Blank; and the great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Azman. Her hobbies include cheerleading, baking, being with friends, listening to music, babysitting, dancing, shopping and traveling. For her Mitzvah Project, Allison collected new and gently-used children’s books to be donated to Sinai Pediatric Hospital.

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Daughter of Eileen and Ethan Yankellow Sat., Nov. 18, 2017 Aliza attends Franklin Middle School and is a graduate of Beth Jacob at Beth Tfiloh Hebrew School. She is the sister of Naomi Yankellow and the granddaughter of Viviane Cohen, Albert Lichaa, and Dorothy and the late Norman Yankellow. Her hobbies include field hockey, writing, and reading. For her Mitzvah Project, Aliza spent time with the children at Kids Safe Zone and is collecting books for a low-income school in Baltimore.

BT Cares Upcoming Events Sunday, November 5

BLOOD DRIVE & BONE MARROW REGISTRY Save a life! Protect your family by becoming a blood donor or volunteering. Be swabbed to be a potential bone marrow donor. Co-sponsored by the Brotherhood, Youth Center, and BT Cares Social Action. Register for your time slot at bethtfiloh.com/register

November 6-17

BT Cares Glove Collection Beth Tfiloh will collect over 800 pair of gloves (all adult-sized). Drop off in the Lower School Lobby, High School Lobby, or at the Administrative Entrance.

We look forward to another exciting Joseph and Florence Weiner Memorial Basketball Tournament from November 29 through December 3rd. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is proud to continue its 31 year tradition of hosting the premier basketball tournament for Jewish high school teams. This year's teams will include boys and girls teams from the Boyar school in Jerusalem (joined by our former shaliach, Mr. Haggai Lavie), CHAT (Toronto), HAFTR (New York), Heschel (New York) and Yavneh (Dallas). We look forward to a wonderful tournament and Shabbat featuring competitive basketball, sharing Shabbat, and developing bonds between the visiting schools and our special BT community. Join us at the games and watch our terrific BT teens play and host other Jewish teen athletes. Visit our BT website for a complete schedule.

New Members ohtcv ohfurc We are delighted to welcome the recent new members of our Congregation:

Rebecca Abbott ‘12 is daughter of our members, Amy Caplan and Robert Abbott. Sarah Cohen, daughter of our members, Barbara and David Cohen. She is a student at Yale University. Abraham “Lionel” and Michael Clingman - Abraham is retired and Michael, his son, is an actuary with the Social Security Administration. Julie Harans ‘03 is the daughter of our members, Susan and Paul Harans. She is an assistant editor at Wine Spectator in New York. Moshe and Jennifer Samueleis and their daughter, Rachel. Jennifer is a supply planner at Stanley Black & Decker in Towson. 3

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Sisterhood News Monday, November 27, Sisterhood, the Parent Association and Mercaz are sponsoring a Chanukah Cupcake Decorating Class at 6 pm presented by Motti Margalit and Shani Wecker of Pariser’s Bakery. Learn the art of making festive Chanukah cupcakes. $6 per family/children grades K and up (includes four cupcakes). Register at bethtfiloh.com/register. Sunday, January 14, 10 am – 1 pm, BT Cares and Sisterhood Clothing Drive (HS Lobby). Items being collected include: gently-used or new shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, vests, sweatpants, jeans, khakis, slacks, skirts, shoes, and winter accessories. Brand new undergarments and socks are also needed, but must be in unopened packages. Toiletries will also be accepted.

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Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

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PreSchool enrollment opens for Fall 2018

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BT PreSchool will offer Priority Enrollment for fall 2018 classes for current BT school families and BT synagogue members through November 15. Parents can register online at bethtfiloh.com/admissions. BT families will be given priority prior to November 15, when enrollment will be open to the general public. Due to the high demand for our PreSchool, BT families are urged to enroll prior to November 15. Thank you to all the BT women who joined Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe for a spiritual evening of singing with musical accompaniment by Shelley Kaye, learning and celebrating a new year at Body and Soul, and to the BT Young Professionals who tasted scotch poured by Steve Venick, ate steak hors d’oeuvres and mingled at Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah!

For more information, contact Mrs. Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2554, or email mlebowitz@btfiloh.org.

Meet our Members Meet the Roffman Family As a young girl, Dr. Nancy (Holzman) Roffman ‘02 and her cousins would approach Rabbi Wohlberg every Shabbat and wish him a good Shabbos. Rabbi Wohlberg promptly produced lollipops to make their Shabbat extra sweet. Today, Nancy and her husband, Dan, watch their three children (who all attend BT PreSchool) enjoy that same weekly experience. “We are grateful to know that our children will come home from shul sugared up and wanting to come back for more each week,” laughed Nancy. Nancy’s BT connection predates her childhood. Her zayde, Irvin Fishbein, joined BT more than 50 years ago, served as the shul’s president from 2001-2003, and at the age of 95 still regularly attends services. In addition to spending Shabbat and Chagim at BT Synagogue, Nancy is a Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School “lifer,” attending from PreSchool through High School. She also spent her summers at BT Camps, first as a camper and then as a counselor. But there’s another reason why BT is special for the Roffmans: “It is where we got married,” shared Dan.

“Once we moved to the area in 2014 from Chicago, we started attending Shabbat services at BT on a regular basis,” he adds. “Our twin boys and our daughter have grown accustomed to attending shul with Nancy's parents, Poppi and Nana (Debi and Mark Holzman), Super Zayde (Nancy’s grandfather, Irvin Fishbein), cousins and aunt and uncle. It is really special having four generations together at BT on Shabbat and holidays.” Their kids are following in their mother’s footsteps right into BT’s PreSchool where they are all students. Outside of BT, Nancy is a licensed psychologist and the director of a private psychology practice in Pikesville. Dan, a managing director at FTI Consulting, a global business advisory firm. A computer forensic investigation specialist, he offers consulting and expert testimony on matters involving the theft of trade secrets, fraud, and investigations.

“We are both avid football fans (Dan is an Eagles fan, but no one is perfect),” Nancy comments, which explains why their kids are often found wearing Ravens purple or Eagles green on most Sundays. The Roffmans also spend a lot of time with family—in Pikesville, Philadelphia, at the Jersey Shore, and in Boston. “Locally, we enjoy going to museums, farms, or the library. Even going to the food store is an exciting adventure at this stage of our lives,” she says. We are delighted to have another generation of the Fishbein and Holzman family as members of our BT family! 5

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School News FACULTY FOCUS Jonathan Lasson, Psy.D., High School AP Psychology, Honors Neuroscience, and Bible Teacher

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Mazel tov to Noah F. ‘18 who was named a 2017 National Merit Semifinalist based on his PSAT exam scores. One of 16,000 high school students nationwide to qualify, Noah will have the opportunity to compete for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships in spring 2018. Congratulations also go to Yonathan M. ‘18, Olivia P. ‘18, Lindsey R. ‘18, Ezra S. ‘18 and Ezra S. ‘18, who were among 34,000 high school students nationwide to earn commendations for their outstanding scores.

HIGH HOLIDAYS: Our Middle and High School reflected on their lives over the past year while reciting Tashlich, the symbolic casting away of sins that is performed during the High Holidays. High School students also explored the three main themes of Yom Kippur: Teshuva (repentance), tfilah (prayer) and tzedakah (charity) through a variety of thought-provoking sessions during their Bible classes.

HIGH SCHOOL STEM TRIPS: The High School engineering class toured several clean-rooms and observed the construction of space satellites, and toured the satellite control centers at the NASA Goddard facility in Greenbelt. The eleventh grade AP biology class investigated the biotic and abiotic factors that affect the Chesapeake Bay's health.

<COLLEGE GUIDANCE: BT Director of College Counseling Mrs. Halaine Steinberg and College Counselor Mrs. Susanna Smith toured Boston area colleges — Brandeis University, Tufts University, Boston University, and Northeastern University — and met with college representatives from all over the country at the National Association for College Admission Counseling's conference.

The depth and breadth of Dr. Lasson’s expertise is reflected not only in his education – he holds both Doctor of Psychology and Masters of Science in Psychology degrees from Miami Institute of Psychology/Albizu University; a bachelor’s in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College; and a bachelor’s in religious education from Talmudic University in Miami Beach — but also in his diverse work experience: adjunct psychology professor; psychotherapist and school psychologist. He recently published his first book, The Guilt Trap and Other Tales of Psychotherapy, available on Amazon.com. “I love the sense of community that can only be found at BT,” says Dr. Lasson. “I feel like I am home.” Dr. Lasson looks forward to inspiring his students to grow academically and hopes to help guide them toward the profession of their choice. Beyond teaching, seeing clients and writing, he enjoys sports and music. Dr. Lasson and his wife, Chaya, have six children. Ms. Cheryl Campo, Middle and High School Theatre, Choir and STEAM Teacher Over the past 25 years, Ms. Campo has worked with a number of performing arts organizations in the northeast and throughout Maryland, where she was the musical director, director, choreographor, and taught youth theatre group classes. She has also taught science, engineering, and research courses at the high school and college levels and conducted lab-based scientific research in academic and industrial settings. Here at BT, Ms. Campo teaches Continued on p.7

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New learning opportunities with Rabbi Eli Yoggev

School News New faculty

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Middle School theatre and other arts electives, including the new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) class, drawing upon her science and arts backgrounds to give students a hands-on exploration of how math, science and music intersect. She also directs the High School a cappella choir, Kolenu, and will serve as musical director of the fifth grade, Middle School, and High School musical productions. “I look forward to helping students find new ways to meaningfully engage with the arts and draw from that experience tools they can use to be more successful in all areas of their lives.” Ms. Melanie Sokol, Middle School Math Teacher A recent transplant from New York City, where she taught at The Ramaz School, Ms. Sokol hopes to

imbue her love of math in her Middle School math students by creating an environment where problem-solving is an enjoyable experience that allows students to make connections outside of the classroom. Ms. Sokol hold a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education from Indiana University Bloomington, and will complete a master’s in eLearning Design from the University of Colorado Denver this December. Ms. Sokol also enjoys sports, especially basketball and tennis. Ms. Nechama Backer, Lower School Art Teacher In addition to offering private and group art instruction, Ms. Backer has been commissioned by educational institutions, local businesses and private clients to create works of art in a variety of media. She is currently pursuing her Associates of Fine Arts degree at CCBC.

My Life as a Nazi-Hunter

DAF YOMI - Join thousands of Jews who learn a page of Talmud daily, led by Rabbi Yoggev in the Tuvin Library M-F, 6-7 am, Shabbat, 8:159:15 am, and Sunday, 7:30-8:30 am. For men and women. Daily audio podcasts are available at bethtfiloh.com/dafyomi. WEEKLY ZOHAR CLASS - Join Rabbi Yoggev at his home on Thursday nights from 10 to 11 pm to review all of the primary texts of the Zohar (in English). For details contact Rabbi Yoggev at eyoggev@btfiloh.org. For men and women. Email Rabbi Yoggev at eyoggev@btfiloh.org or call 410-413-2316.

December 12-19

CHANUKAH at BT Tuesday, December 12: SIX13

CHANUKAH A CAPPELLA CONCERT with a light, pre-concert dinner. Light the first candle at BT and enjoy this sensational Jewish a cappella group that performs melodies from “Hamilton” to Taylor Swift, and everything in between.

Successes, Failures and Insights by Dr. Efraim Zuroff Director, Simon Wiesenthal Center – Israel ofﬁce and Eastern European Affairs

Wednesday, December 6, 7:30 pm Beth Tﬁloh Dahan Sanctuary 3300 Old Court Road, Pikesville

For more than 35 years, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Efraim Zuroff has hunted down Nazi war criminals all over the world and helped bring them to justice, unveiling the truth of the Holocaust’s horrors and keeping its victims’ memories alive. For more information, contact the Mercaz ofﬁce: 410-413-2321 or mercaz@btﬁloh.org

Saturday, December 16:

SHABBAT CHANUKAH: A special Shabbat celebrating Chanukah for all ages and stages

Monday, December 18:

CHANUKAH FAMILY BINGO. Dinner, exciting games and prizes! BT Cares: Bring a new unwrapped gift to donate to children at the Hackerman-Patz House. 7

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Development News Russel Family sponsors Challenge Grant to double impact of new and increased gifts Beth Tfiloh is proud to announce the Russel Family Challenge Grant, which matches all NEW and INCREASED gifts to the 2018 Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign. This generous grant is being made possible by Irene and Robert Russel and the Ronnie & Alli Russel Charitable Foundation. Irene and Robert Russel have been connected to Beth Tfiloh for more than 40 years. Their children, David Russel and Becky Brenner, attended the school before there was a high school and two of the Russels’ grandchildren are currently attending BT High School. The Russels also have strong connections to the congregation, and are regular Shabbat worshippers. “BT is a very special and welcoming place,” Robert says. “More than half of our life has included BT and it has had a great impact on us.” The Russels’ motivation for creating the Russel Family Challenge Grant was also influenced by Robert's involvement in the school leadership, having chaired the school’s Financial Aid Committee. “For many years I've been very familiar with the school’s need for philanthropic dollars so I'm quite aware of what is involved in operating the school financially,” expalined Robert. “We are long-time supporters of the Annual Campaign and know how important our contribution and others contributions are to keeping Beth Tfiloh strong. By sponsoring the Challenge Grant we aim to double our impact.” Irene added, “Beth Tfiloh is our home away from home. We are very excited about motivating others to make first-time or increased gifts to the campaign.”

Parents, Alumni & Students Come Back to Beth Tfiloh’s ALUMNI WEEKEND 2017 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 10:00 am: All-School Convocation, Dahan Sanctuary Athletic Hall of Fame Induction: Stephanie Riederman ‘06 Ari Jacobson ‘06 11:15 am: Brunch with Faculty and Seniors, Crane Auditorium 12:30 pm: Girls Alumni Basketball Game, Hurwitz Gym Boys Alumni Basketball Game, Hurwitz Gym 8:00 pm:

Class of ‘12 5-Year Reunion, Mt. Washington Tavern* Chair: Joe Schwartz

FRIDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 24 4:30 pm: Mincha, Epstein Chapel 4:45 pm:

Kabbalat Shabbat, Epstein Chapel

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 8:45 am: 8:30 pm: 8:30 pm:

Shabbat Services at Beth Tfiloh, Dahan Sanctuary Class of ‘02 15-Year Reunion, Location TBD*

Chairs: Michelle Cherry & Stacy Fuld

Class of ‘07 10-Year Reunion, Location TBD*

Chairs: Ari Lesser & Maya Goldberg

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 GIVING TUESDAY - Show your BT pride by making your gift to the 2018 Alumni Campaign!

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For more information, contact Michelle Cherry ‘02, Director of Alumni Relations, at 410-413-2336 or mcherry@btfiloh.org

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Walter Becker, on his special 96th birthday, by Jackie Becker, Gertrude and Alvan Schunick, and Susan and Bruce Rabin

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Janet and Paul Kramer, on their 60th wedding anniversary, by Barbara Bernstein and Bernie Linkoff Nina and Darren Weiss, on the birth of their daughter, by Leslie Glickman In Memory of: Jeanne Caplan, by Brenda and Joe Pariser, Rena and Sheldon Polun Alan Elkin, by Lyn and Freddie Traub Marc Kabik, by Adele and Jerry Sidle Irving Littman, by Fran and Bill Taub Meilach Rotholz, by Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy and Chloe Neumann

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, wishing them a healthy and sweet New Year, by Hirsh Pachino Joan and Brian Brown, on the marriage of their children, Alex and Elyce, by Paula and Lou Berger Cantor Melvin and Carole Luterman, on their grandson becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Elaine and Marc Lowen Judy and Stuart Poltilove, on their marriage, by Wilma and Paul Alpert Rabbi Chai and Rachel Posner, wishing them a healthy and sweet New Year, by Hirsh Pachino Gerald Rashbaum, on his special 90th birthday, by Sandra and Malcolm Berman, Dana and Herman Brecher, Barbara Davis, Rosalie and Richard Davison, Sondra and Bernie Eisenberg, Bev and Arnold Feldman, Rosalie and Aaron Friedmann, Mickey Katzen, Marilyn and Jack Pechter and The Pechter Family Foundation, Kathy and Stevan Weinberg Zipora Schorr, for effecting people’s lives in a meaningful way, by Ina and Avi Krief Holly and Steve Venick, on their daughter, Jordyn, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Brenda and Steve Schuman A very generous contribution was made by Suzanne and Charles Walder Rabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation of his kindness, by Florence Brill Rabbi Chaim and Malky Wecker, wishing them a healthy and sweet New Year, by Hirsh Pachino Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, wishing them a healthy and sweet New Year, by Hirsh Pachino Susan Yurow, on her special birthday, by Selma Kitt

In Memory of:

Beverly Albin, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein Julian Altman, by the Diller Families Jeanne Caplan, by Phyllis and Sam Gold Joyce Feinberg, by Fran Kessler and Jack Finkelstein, Louise and Dan Supnick Mark Green, by Ari Bendicoff To commemorate the second yahrzeit for Judy Herman, by Layne, Danielle and Steven Herman Yosef Katz, by the Dahan, Katz, Black and Fenigstein families Samuel Kurland, by Laurie and Mike Kott, Angela Munitz, Stacey, David, Brooke and Morgan Rubin Bessye T. Lakein, David R. Lakein, and David Tissenbaum, by Annette Lakein Bert Levine, by Susan and Scott Yurow and family Emanuel ‘Manny’ Levy, by Arlene Birnbaum, Gloria and Dick Greenspun, Laurie and Kevin Luskin, Diane Vogel To commemorate the second yahrzeit of Saul Moses, by Nancy (Moses) and Harold Tepper Shelley Pinkner, by Hirsh Pachino Grace Reinhoff, by Mira and Nick Dahan and the Katz, Black and Fenigstein families. Esty Samuel, the Dahan, Katz, Black and Fenigstein families Selma Shaivitz, by Susan and Scott Yurow and family Daniel Zvi, by Nina Wand and Susan Yurow

Beverly Albin, by Norman DuBois Jeanne Caplan, by Norman DuBois, Marianne and Larry Hornstein Cantor Abraham Denburg, by Malcolm Renbaum Joyce Feinberg, by Ellen and Sidney Cohen Emanuel Levy, by Herta and Arthur Baitch, Judy and Michael Baylin, Deborah and Howard Berman, Peggy and John Garson, Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, P.A., Shelley, Jeff, Jonathan and Rachel Hettleman, Sheila and Michael Hunsicker, Barbara and Julius Hyatt, Judy A. Hyatt, Kinsley Realty Inc., Traci and Mark Lerner, Marcy and Mitchell Levy and son, Janet and Richard Livingston, Larry and Patty Malashock, Stevie and Jason Malashock, Eileen and Robert Michaels, Monfred Family, Tobey and Sanford Schreiber, Marlyn and Herb Seidman, Eleanor and Sam Tolkoff, Michael Yerman and Marc Hayes Joseph Pardo, by Sonia and Leon Guggenheim Shelley Pinkner, by Michael Yerman and Marc Hayes Norman Sklar, by Shirley Vogelstein and Family Harriet P. Tabackman, by Stuart Caplan and Bill Badertscher, Ethel Cohn, Sally and John Dausch, Jeanie and Marc Tabackman and Family To commemorate the yahrzeit of Helen Wolpert, by Ilene Wolpert

SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND

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SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND

Rabbi Chaim Wecker, for his kindness and support, by Larry Aiken

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND Yosef Katz, by Shellye and Steve Gilden

In Memory of:

Beverly Albin, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg, and Reta Davis Shelley Pinkner, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg

Howard Fader, by Rheda Fader Emanuel Levy, by Judi and Steve Fader

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND

FREDA AND MORRIS FRINER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of:

In Memory of: Alan Elkin, by Laura and Ron Silverstein

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, wishing her a warm welcome, by Larry Aiken Oscar Newman, on his 90th birthday, by Shirley Ravitz Dr. Howard Weiss, being awarded Johns Hopkins Medical Teacher of the Year, by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Schreter Speedy Recovery to: Harriet Silverstein, by Rona Kleiman, Sonia Obstler

Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, for their warm hospitality, by June Karlin Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Greenspun, moving into their new home, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove Kathi and Jeffrey Karlin, for their warm hospitality, by June Karlin Brenda and Irwin Nudelman, for a happy and healthy New Year, by Stacey Belsky Brenda and Irwin Nudelman, for their warm hospitality, by June Karlin Mr. and Mrs. David Rudow, moving into their new home, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove Beatrice and Herman Shapiro, on the engagement of their grandson, Carl to Allison, by June Karlin Speedy Recovery to: Harriet Silverstein, by Judy and Stuart Poltliove

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN In Memory of: Joyce D. Feinberg, by Judy Poltilove To commemorate the yahrzeit of Alan Karlin, by Stacey and Alan Belsky

JOSEPH AND ROSE LAZINSKY LIBRARY FUND

NOVEMBER 2017 A CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5778 Michael Sellman and family, Rozzie, Harold and Hilary Taylor, and Leah Hochman

NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND In Honor of:

In Memory of:

A generous donation was made by Ricka Neuman

Meilach Rotholz, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Sally and Howard Goldstein

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND

JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory of:

In Honor of:

THE STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND

Rabbi Chai Posner, in appreciation of his kindness and support, by Larry Aiken In Memory of: Joyce Feinberg, by Linda and Herb Proper

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of: The Beth Tfiloh Clergy, in appreciation, by Larry Aiken In Memory of: Yosef Katz, by Jay Brown

MINYONAIRES FUND In Honor of: A generous donation was made by Larry Aiken.

NATANZON & TAYLOR FAMILY ISRAEL/ POLAND TRIP FUND In Honor of: Holly and Steve Venick, on Jordyn becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor In Memory of: Yosef Katz, by Ethel and Isaac Gheiler and family, Marcia and Harry Hochman, Richard Rynd, Jill Spector and Joel Cohn, Beth and

Shelley Pinkner, by Mort Libov

In Memory of:

Speedy Recovery to: Harriet Silverstein, by Rona Kleiman In Memory of: Shelley Pinkner, by Edie and Bob Altshuler Esty Samuel, by Isaac Samuel

JENNIFER & MICHAEL SACHS’ CAMP FUND In Memory of: Yosef Katz, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs Laurie Schimmel, by Lisa, Jeff, Zach and Ashley Caplan, Jennifer and Michael Sachs and family, Ilene Schwartz Elaine Suls, by Carol and Barry Henderson, Randy and Melissa Henderson and their great grandchild

Theresa Dreyer, by Helene Penn Dorf Alan Ira Elkin, by Helene Penn Dorf Howard Fader, by Helene Penn Dorf

KATARINA SAMUEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PRAYER BOOK FUND

Martin Alexander, by Dodi and Joey Samuel and family Esther ‘Esty’ Samuel, by Gail and Gary Cantor, Loryn Lesser and family, Allison and Aaron Magat Leah Szmidt, by Dodi and Joey Samuel and family

In Memory of: Cantor Abraham Denburg, by Marshall E. Feldman Emanuel Levy, by Betty and Jerome Shapiro

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Lynn and Harold Davidov, on their grandson, Owen Davidov becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Rachel and Alfred Meisels Janet and Paul Kramer, on their 60th wedding anniversary, by Joan and Leonard Cohen Gerald Rashbaum, on his special birthday, by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Slosberg Rabbi Chaim Wecker and Rabbi Chai Posner, for your support during the shiva for her mother, by Karla Sandler Rabbi Wohlberg, for blessing their new home, by Gloria and Dick Greenspun

In Memory of:

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Alan Elkin, by the Samuelson Family – Barbara and Steve, Laura and Ron, Ellyn Dannenbaum and Phyllis Kolodner Howard “Hap” Fader, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson and Phyllis Kolodner Joyce Feinberg, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson Shelley Pinkner, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson and Ellyn Dannenbaum

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND Speedy Recovery to: Jean Burgan, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres

THE HOLLY & STEVEN VENICK & FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND In Honor of: Holly and Steve Venick, on their daughter, Jordyn, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Laurie and Michael Kott, Rena and Sheldon Polun, Sheri, Yael and Shira Seaman In Memory of: Yosef Katz, by the Venick Family A. Samuel Kurland, by the Venick Family Meilach Rotholz, by the Venick Family

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Yosef Katz, by Roz and Marvin Weiner

RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG BOOK FUND In Honor of:

Gerald Rashbaum, on his 90th birthday, by Harriett and Harvey Nusbaum and family

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN YAD B’YAD FUND In Honor of: Holly and Steve Venick, on Jordyn becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by the Ostrow Family In Memory of: Meilach Rotholz, by the Ostrow Family Daniel Zvi, by the BT Kindergarten Teachers

LINDA AND SEYMOUR YAFFE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor of: Lynn and Harold Davidov and Robin and Jonathan Davidov, on their grandson and son, Owen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Linda Yaffe

Mazel Tov We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Walter Becker on his special 96th birthday To Michelle and Scott Cherry on the birth of their daughter, Demi Farrah Cherry; and to the grandparents, Marsha and Jacob Danick. To Susan and Ira Copeland on the birth of their grandson, Zachary, son of Joshua and Jessica Copeland; and to the great grandmother, Fern Swerdlin To Susan and Ira Copeland on the engagement of their daughter Allison Copeland to Carl Shapiro; and to the grandmother, Fern Swerdlin To Carole and Ron Fradkin on the birth of their great grandson, Elliot Bauer Silverman (Elisha ben Hadar), son of Adina and Hadar Silverman, and grandson of our member Michael Fradkin. To Gloria Pachino Greenspun on her special 80th birthday; and on the birth of her greatgrandson, grandson of Michael and Sonya Pachino To Heather and Aaron Levinoff on the birth of their daughter To Toby and Lance Martin on the birth of their granddaughter, Goldie Gabrielle, daughter of Jamie and Hagai Kahana.

Speedy Recovery We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery: To Jean Burgan, Gersun Chin, Sandy Rosenblatt, and Harriet Silverstein

Condolences We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Leon Albin on the loss of his wife, and our member, Beverly Albin To Ellis Caplan on the loss of his mother, Jeanne Caplan To Dina Dresin on the loss of her father, Daniel Zvi To Stanford Feinberg and Jane Lichter on the loss of their wife and mother, and our member, Joyce Feinberg

NOVEMBER 2017 A CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5778 To Fran Goldberg on the loss of her father, A. Samuel Kurland To Tova Natanzon on the loss of her father, Yosef Katz To Adam Schloss on the loss of his mother, Ellen Hettleman To the family of our member, Harriet Parcover Tabackman

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: SEPTEMBER 16 – by the Congregation to welcome Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe and Rabbi Eli Yoggev SEPTEMBER 23 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: SEPTEMBER 16 - Steve Bernstein to commemorate the yahrzeit of his beloved father, Leonard S. Bernstein, and his beloved grandmother and grandfather, Rebecca and Simon Bernstein; Ellen and Joseph Miller to commemorate the yahrzeit of Joseph’s beloved mother, Bessie Miller, Batya bat Dov Ber. SEPTEMBER 23 - Howard and Sandy Rosenblatt in memory of Sandy’s mother, Eva Shapiro, and maternal grandparents, Chana and Michael Shapiro, and beloved brother of Howard, Mark Rosenblatt OCTOBER 7 - Jack and Alison Tucker, and Harold and Robin Tucker in memory of their beloved mother, Eva Tucker

Sukkot Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors for Sukkot: The Bima display is sponsored by the Sisterhood. The Kiddushim for both days of Sukkot, in the Baer Sukkah, were sponsored by the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Jeanne M. Caplan Liebe Sokol Diamond

Yahrzeit Contributions Bernard Amernick, by Stanley Amernick Harry Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff Myron Berg, by Howard Berg Joel Robert Blass, by Carol Oppenheim Sylvia Block, by Sanford Block

Lillian Breschkin, by Myra Fox Harold Brill, by Florence Brill Milton Brown, by Stanley Brown Allan Howard Caplan, by Ellis Caplan David Cohn, by Judith Zerwitz Benjamin Gilbert Coplan, by Helene Penn Dorf and Family Dora Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Fela Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Elliott Epstein, by Jane Epstein Anne Fader, by Brenda Pariser Esther Fain, by Ellen Adler Bella Fayvilevich, by Benjamin Balbir Ida Feiges, by Marlene Eichner David Feldman, by Boris Feldman Sadye Finkelstein, by Phyllis Lerner Albert E. Flax, by Robin F. Schlossberg Paula Franklin, by Richard Franklin Sam Garfield, by Eileen Garfield Edward Ginsberg, by Miriam Schlachman Fannie C. Ginsberg, by Miriam Schlachman Alice Gold, by Ronnie Gold Sylvia Goldscheider, by Judy Abrams Sol Goldscher, by Phyllis Radinsky H. Harry Greenberg, by Sondra Levine Theodore Grossman, by Bruce Winter Morton Jay Herbst, by Elaine Lowen Edythe Herman, by Ronald Eisenberg Judith R. Herman, by Layne Herman Sol Hirsch, by Tina Sheller Lillian S. Hoffman, by Marcia Danoff Edith Judelson, by Lynne Haas Alan J. Karlin, by June Karlin Sidney Katz, by Joel Katz Sadie Kay, by Linda Bergofsky Jennifer Ann Kierson, by Merle and Richard Kierson Samuel Kramer, by Larraine Bernstein Philip L. Krause, by Wilfred Krause Irving Lubich, by Bruce Lubich Claude Magat, by Gail Millison Abraham Michaelson, by Paul Gordon Goldie Miller, by Beth Sellman, Natalie Wilder Richard Milrad, by Cheri Milrad Louis Monfried, by Allan Monfried Norma Naftaly, by David Naftaly Mary Breschkin Neuman, by Myra Fox Reba Oliver, by Irene Bressler Mannie Rabovsky, by Paula Pearl Mitchell Radinsky, by Leonard Radinsky Tile Reider, by Ethel Gheiler Meyer Rivkind, by Cindy Kasner Sara Rosenberg, by Elaine Liebfeld Leon Sanborn, by Sheila Fox Gary D. Schenker, by Wendy Schenker Benjamin Scherr, by Judy Mintz Sadie Scherr, by Judy Mintz Vivian Bernstein Sefret, by Shawn Sefret Karl Heinz Segall, by John Segall Lillian Seidman, by Herbert Seidman Mitzi Silverstein, by Judith Simkin, Phyllis Wolf Joseph Stein, by Shari Miller Eva Tucker, by Harold Tucker Jayme Dorf Weinstein, by Helene Penn Dorf Ervin Wilder, by Beth Sellman, Natalie Wilder Morris Winter, by Brian Winter Reuben Wolfe, by Susan Frank Diana T. Wuntch, by Myra Strassler Israel William Wuntch, by Myra Strassler Harold Zalesch, by Sharon Rosenthal Sylvia E. Zenitz, by Carolyn Rockoff Jack Zerwitz, by Arnold Zerwitz

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN

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

NOVEMBER 2017 A CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5778 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

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews

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

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Switchboard: 410-486-1905

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Creative Arts Department Presents

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 Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Mandi Miller, Development Director, 410-413-2399 Michelle Cherry, Director of Alumni Relations, 410-413-2336

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220 Marlene Hollander, Asst. Youth Director 410-413-2451

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

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

Beth Tfiloh Camps

410-517-3451

David Schimmel, 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

Tuesday, November 14 @ 7 pm | Thursday, November 16 @ 7 pm Rosen Arts Center • Mintzes Theatre 3300 Old Court Road • Baltimore, MD 21208

BUY TICKETS ONLINE: bethtfiloh.com/bttheater 45 seconds – that’s how long it takes to walk to the Polish Tea Room, the coffee shop where Jackie Mason-like comedian Mickey Fox is surrounded by an eclectic cast of characters in their home away from home. “45 Seconds from Broadway” depicts the lives of normal, everyday people, their tragedies and triumphs, and the coffee shop where it all plays out. 12

Parent Association

410-413-2314

Laura Wolf, President

Brotherhood Sisterhood

410-413-2238

410-413-2239

Marlene Friedenberg, President Evelyn Gross & Shirley Miller, Gift Shop

Social Action Committee

410-413-2224

Lindsay Gaister, Director

Chesed Committee

Irv Hyatt, Chair 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