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Memories from Simchat Torah
This year’s High Holiday season was brought to a spirited conclusion with the joyous celebration of Simchat Torah. Beginning with evening Hakafot and continuing the next day, this festive yom tov was truly outstanding from every possible angle. There were so many memorable moments -- fathers helping their sons carry a Torah during Hakafot, Kol Fusion’s beautiful Hallel, children dancing with ruach, the women’s Hakafot in the Tuvin Hall, dancing in the Sukkah, multiple generations of women hugging after emotional alliyot in the women’s Torah reading, the throng of children gathered under a giant talit for the Kol Ne’arim children’s alliyah, special Torah honors, and on and on. Here are some of our members’ favorite moments from Simchat Torah: “I loved how when we were dancing— friends pulled other friends into the dancing circle and you got to meet new people. I also loved how my friends, family, and I knew the brachot for an Aliyah and got to say our own Aliyah.” – Naomi (5th grade) “The celebration was just tremendous. I didn’t expect to receive the Chassan B’reishis honor on behalf of the new
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SHABBAT HIGHLIGHTS
NOVEMBER 3 New Member Lunch
NOVEMBER 10 Family Shabbaton with Joel Chasnoff
NOVEMBER 17 Cookie/Mini Lunch Studying & Stargazing
NOVEMBER 24 Alumni Shabbat Young Adult Schmooze
Winand Road Synagogue members – it was really unbelievable. I feel very comfortable at BT, in just a short time. It’s like being back home.” – Nate Sefret “Mom has never had an aliya in her life. I was overwhelmed with joy at having the opportunity to share this precious moment with her. Shelley Kaye, who did the leyning so beautifully, added
to this meaningful experience. I believe it was an awesome memory for all of us.” – Rozzie Taylor “We were very surprised and honored to receive this special [Chattan B’reishit] honor. It was really special because BT is our family and we feel very appreciated and privileged to be a member of this great institution. The Minyan is a great Continued on page 4
UPCOMING BT HAPPENINGS
OPEN HOUSES: November 6: LS November 19: HS November 27: MS (p. 5)
November 13 and 15: High School Play “Arsenic & Old Lace” (p. 12)
November 18: Sisterhood Boutique (p. 4)
November 28 December 2: Weiner Basketball Tournament (p. 5)
December 2-10: Chanukah Happenings (p. 8)
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Mazel Tov B’nai Mitzvah Jackson Frankel
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Son of Trina and Neal Frankel Sat., Nov. 3, 2018 Jackson attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Ahron Frankel. He is the grandson of Roslyn and the late David Frankel, and Jagmohan and Shuchi Kapoor. His hobbies include playing sports, and playing with his dogs. For his Mitzvah Project, Jackson is taking his dog to the Maryland Masonic Home to visit the residents through Pets on Wheels.
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Daughter of Jayme and Courtney Wood Sat., Nov. 17, 2018 Skylar attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Hayden Wood. She is the granddaughter of Bonnie and Robert Garonzik, Steve and Shellye Gilden, and Mona and the late Benjamin Wood. Her hobbies include sports, arts and crafts, and being with friends. For her Mitzvah Project, Skylar volunteered at Art with a Heart working on different art projects or installations, as well as working with groups of adults and students from all over Maryland.
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Daughter of Beth Hogans Sat., Nov. 24, 2018 Rachel attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Eitan Murinson. She is the granddaughter of the late Donald Hogans, and the late Etela and Boris Murinson. Her hobbies include cooking, reading biking, singing, painting, writing, swimming, and playing soccer.
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Son of Zhanna and Alex Maydanich Sat., Dec. 1, 2018 Adrian attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Ethan Maydanich. He is the grandson of Elizabeth and Phil Anapolsky, and Tatyana and Fred Maydanich; and the great-grandson of Dina Sagan. Adrian is a competitive swimmer and his hobbies include being with friends, playing sports, and playing computer games. For his Mitzvah Project, Adrian raised
money for the Ronald McDonald House by participating in a triathlon.
New Members ohtcv ohfurc We are delighted to welcome the recent new members of our Congregation: Jennifer Benjamin and her children, Max and Thalia. Jennifer is a selfemployed radiologist and Thalia is in the 4th grade at BT. The Froimovich family - Eti is a business owner and Neta is a 5th grade student at BT. David Hamburger Brittany Herzenberg ‘13 Sam Kava Roy and Faron Lebson
ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FOOD GIVEAWAY Third Wednesday of the month, 8 am-12 pm Liberty Grace Church, 3400 Copley Rd., 21215 Through a partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, Liberty Grace Church members distribute food once a month to low-income community members in the Ashburton neighborhood, a neighborhood where many members of Baltimore’s Jewish community used to live. Volunteers will assist church members in sorting, packing, and distributing food. Volunteers will not only make a meaningful difference, but will also have the opportunity to get to know members of Liberty Grace Church, a congregation dedicated to health, wellness, and social action. For more information, contact Nicole Glick at nglick@shalomtikvah.org
BT CARES GLOVE DRIVE Help us reach our goal of collecting 800 pairs of adult size gloves to be used in winter survival kits at Community Mitzvah Day. These kits will be given out to those less fortunate in Baltimore during the cold months. Gloves can be brought in and placed in the Lower School Lobby, High School Lobby or at the Administrative Entrance.
LOL at BT’s Family Shabbaton “Laughter: In the Parsha, In Judaism, In Life”
Saturday, November 10 Featuring the hilarious comedy of JOEL CHASNOFF! Shabbat services will be followed by a delicious Mexican taco fest. Then enjoy an afternoon of great programming for adults, children and the whole family together, concluding with a special kid-friendly Seudah Shelishit and a lively musical Havdallah.
Register by November 5 at 9 am at bethtfiloh.com/register
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place to daven and the camaraderie is a important part of our lives.” – Benny and Jen Sobol “My favorite memory from Simchas Torah was dancing and seeing my friends. I loved getting an Aliyah with my mom and friends because I love the Torah.” – Lucy (3rd grade) “I felt honored as well as speechless [to receive the Chattan Torah honor on behalf of the Brotherhood]. The Brotherhood has meant a lot to Beth Tfiloh Congregation and I have personally worked and enjoyed being on the Board and as being president. I was truly touched.” – Rick Goldsmith “For me and for most of the other women, the opportunity to leyn was inspirational and transformative. Several others have told me that they would like to learn to do it next year, too. For some, having an aliyah brought them, and the rest of us around the table, to tears.” – Shelley Kaye
NOVEMBER 2018 A CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5779 “On Simchat Torah, I was humbled to be honored [as Chattan Torah], but at the same time swept up in the happiness and joy of pure simcha that we have experienced regularly and continually since returning to Baltimore and BT.” – David Gitlitz “Dancing with the Torah, leyning and receiving an Aliyah (and watching women become emotional over receiving their first Aliyah), and even leading one of the Hakafot
with a group of women, was truly an amazing experience. And the kids … you have helped instill an ongoing love of Judaism and the holidays in my children. Thank you for making Simchat Torah an unbelievable experience for my family.” – Rivka Bresler
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Phone: 410-413-2227 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop Hours: Sun: 10 am-1 pm, Mon-Thur: 1-4 pm
Mitzvah Cards Brenda Boches Marcia Miller
410-585-1045 410-580-2039
Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg
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Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb
410-486-3456
Gift Shop features a great selection of menorahs Brighten your holiday celebration with a selection of varied menorahs Visit the Sisterhood Gift Shop in the clergy wing off the main lobby through the Memorial Room. For an appointment and store hours call 410-413-2227 or 410-484-4648.
Sisterhood LUNCH BUNCH - November 14
Celebrate Chanukah early at a scrumptious lunch followed by one of our famous Puppet Shows
BARNES & NOBLES BOOK FAIR - This December
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School News 32nd Annual Weiner Memorial Basketball Tournament tips off November 28
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COLLEGE PACKAGES for BT Alumni
COOKING TOGETHER: BT grandparents and grandchildren cooked, baked and created a delicious and healthy lunch with BT alumni parent, congregation member, and health coach Elite Jakob, author of the recently published cookbook, I Live in My Kitchen… But You Don’t Have To!
Sponsored by BTMen, college holiday packages will be mailed to our alumni just in time for Chanukah. Look for the registration email to order a package for your child.
We look forward to another exciting Joseph and Florence Weiner Memorial Basketball Tournament from November 28 through December 2. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is proud to continue its 32-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), HANC (New York) and Yavneh (Dallas). We look forward to a wonderful tournament and Shabbat featuring competitive basketball, a Shabbaton with former NFL player, Yosef (Calvin) Murray, 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 at weinerfever.com.
PreSchool enrollment opens for Fall 2019 BT PreSchool will offer Priority Enrollment for fall 2019 classes for current BT school families and BT synagogue members through November 15. Parents can register using an online registration form available at bethtfiloh.com/ admissions. BT families will be given priority prior to November 16, when enrollment will be open to the general public. For more information, contact Mrs. Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, at 410-413-2554, or email mlebowitz@btfiloh.org. 5
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Meet Our Members
BT Young Professionals
Michael and Leia Zeitlin Michael and Leia Zeitlin are so excited to be part of the BT community along with their children: Jay, 7 (formerly Jonah), Riva, who is almost 5, and Noah, almost 2. The Zeitlins relocated to Pikesville from Baltimore’s Federal Hill neighborhood in late January. “It wasn’t the easiest decision to leave our downtown community but it was the right move for our family,” says Leia. “Our children attend Krieger Schechter Day School and The Goldsmith Center for Early Childhood Education. Most of their friends and activities are based in this area and while they miss being so close to the Inner Harbor, parks and museums, they’ve really embraced life in the ‘burbs. It also helps that we’ve made the most amazing friends at BT and in our neighborhood,” she adds. Michael is a contractor who provides IT solutions to government clients via his consulting company. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a degree in computer engineering. Leia is a senior project manager at Jellyfish Digital Agency and holds a BA in Media Arts from Emerson College in Boston, and a Master of Science in informations systems from UMBC. “All of our children love attending services at BT and, when not in their minyanim, can usually be found hunting for candy in the halls,” said Leia.
LIQUOR & LEARNING #2 Wednesday, November 14, 7 pm
Join Rabbi Eli Yoggev for engaging and interactive Young Professionals discussions of your choosing! Hosted downtown by BTYP member and Congregant Joe Schwartz. Email BTYP@btfiloh.org for more details and address location. Cost is FREE! Drinks and nosh served.
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The Zeitlins enjoy reading books, watching movies, playing dress up and attending services and programs at BT, adding, “Our family can often be found on the playground or visiting with friends on Shabbat.” The Zeitlins have truly found their home at Beth Tfiloh, as Leia describes: “BT is the example that every Jewish community should strive towards. We are especially impressed with how much care and thought BT puts into every event, and bringing joy to being Jewish. The clergy and staff are incredibly dedicated and have made our family feel not only welcome but completely embraced by the BT family.”
It’s never too early to think about camp. Registration opens shortly after Thanksgiving. btcamps.org • 410.517.3451
BT Men
Studying and Stargazing NOVEMBER 17 • 6-7:30 PM
Study, moongazing & stargazing for families Following Shabbat, come back to BT for studying and stargazing. We’ll make Havdalah and then have open learning time for children and parents. Bring your own learning materials or use the materials provided by Rabbi Posner. Then learn about stargazing and participate in “Kiddush Levanah”— a special blessing said only once a month. See the wonders of G-d’s creations through a high-powered telescope. Pizza will be served. Earn raffle tickets during your learning. CHAIRS: Rhy Berkowitz and Nina Cusner
Register at bethtfiloh.com/register by Nov 14, 9 am 6
BT Men held its 5th annual Poker & Blackjack Night in late October and it was a big success. A huge shout out to the entire BT Men committee — Steve Venick, Ari Stern, Ron Katz, Stephen Oliner, Marty Taylor, Benny Sobol, Nadav Spiegler, Todd Ehrlich and Julian Hammond — for their time, humor and commitment during this year’s event. I’d also like to thank Rabbi Wohlberg for his leadership and guidance, as well as the entire “in-house” BT crew — Erin Smith and the Communications department, Seydee Doradea, Chaim Sitrin and Chef David Schwartz. Thank you all very much. Larry Abramson, BT Men
Join the Movement … and the Fun! | Tuesday, November 27 The celebrations at Beth Tfiloh are just around the corner as we approach #GivingTuesday, Tuesday November 27, 2018. Wear your BT spirit and join us for a festive day of giving back to Beth Tfiloh by doing any of the following: • Make your gift to Beth Tfiloh at bethtfiloh.com/annualcampaign. • Make your gift through Venmo at @BTAlumni. • Call, text, email and/or write thank you notes at our morning and/or evening phone-a-thons — breakfast and dinner will be served! • Bring adult-sized gloves to donate to the BT Cares Glove Collection. • Interact with Beth Tfiloh’s social media to help promote giving that day. To register for one or both phone-a-thons, contact the Beth Tfiloh Development Office at 410-413-2233 or itoibman@btfiloh.org. #GivingTuesday is global movement impacting individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in countries around the world. It is a national day of giving for millions of people that come together to support and champion the causes they believe in the communities in which they live.
MEMORIES
FROM GIVING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2017
BT alum and former BT Development intern, Shayna Brookman ’16, helped to close gifts on Giving Tuesday.
Sisters, BT Alumni, and BT Staff, Marlene Hollander ’97 and Stacy (Hollander) Fuld ’02 sported their trendiest BT attire in celebration of Giving Tuesday.
Dressed ‘to the nines’, Dr. Schorr and Rabbi Wohlberg made BT fashion history showing up in matching BT spirit-wear! #onlyongivingtuesday
Cheerful Beth Tfiloh volunteers offered a warm welcome to all BT parents, faculty and students at the start of Giving Tuesday.
BT’s enthusiastic phoners paused for a picture between making calls.
Rabbi Oratz and Middle School students Lexi Z. and Skylar W. posed with balloons and spread awareness of Giving Tuesday at morning drop-off.
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Mark a special occasion with BT contribution cards A variety of beautiful Beth Tfiloh contribution cards are available for purchase. Contribution cards are a meaningful and affordable way to: • extend mazel tov on a special occasion • express condolences • send wishes for a speedy recovery Cards may be purchased online at bethtfiloh.com/cards or in the Beth Tfiloh Development Office. Call 410-413-2233. DAYS OF CREATION CARDS Seven cards and envelopes - $25 The beautiful cover artwork depicting the seven days of creation was the work of Beth Tfiloh’s 5th grade class (2017-18). All proceeds benefit Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, with a portion of the proceeds supporting Beth Tfiloh’s Arts Department. BT 75TH ANNIVERSARY CARDS Six cards and envelopes - $25 The magnificant artwork featured on this card is a portion
of an original work of art commemorating the distinguished history of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, which is on display in the vestibule of the Dahan Sanctuary. The artist, Jay Schlossberg-Cohen, is an alumnus of Beth Tfiloh Day School. SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CARDS Six cards and envelopes - $25 These cards benefit the school Scholarship Fund, which assists approximately 50 percent of our students. The cover artwork is a wood burning/fabric collage created by Beth Tfiloh alumna Rebecca Stern ‘15. YAD B’YAD CARDS Six cards and envelopes - $25 These cards benefit the Yad b’Yad fund, a kindness fund created to assist families within the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School community who are struggling with unforeseen challenges. Donation to Yad b’Yad are used to help alleviate some of the daily stresses felt by families dealing with such difficult circumstances.
Cards are available online at bethtfiloh.com/cards.
Meet our Synagogue Life Committee If you want to know what’s really going on at BT, just ask any member of Beth Tfiloh’s Synagogue Life Committee. Now in its fourth year, the committee was formed under the leadership of Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, as a central hub of BT Congregation, with the goal to strengthen our shul membership through increased engagement in all aspects of synagogue life. The committee’s roster of over 30 members is chaired by Vered Taylor. Bess Gilden serves as vice chair and Shelley Kaye is liaison to the Executive Committee. All entities under the BT umbrella have a representative, including religious services, Mercaz, the BT Minyan, new members, empty nesters, each school division, BT Hebrew School, BT Camp, BT Men, the Sisterhood, BT Cares, development, alumni and BT Young Professionals. Synagogue Life members share information about their BT entities and also serve as strong advocates for BT Synagogue, as well as the overall BT
family. “There is always tremendous enthusiasm at our meetings,” says Holly Venick, who staffs the committee. “Even though we only meet four times a year, Synagogue Life Committee members are having a high impact in terms of engagement.” Recommendations from the committee are referred to the board of directors of the Congregation to take into considering for new programming and budgeting.
One of the roles of the committee is to reach out to newly joined and prospective new members to welcome them and make them feel a part of the BT community. With a record synagogue membership of over 1,300 families and an 80 percent increase in young members, our Synagogue Life Committee most definitely receives high marks for its outstanding efforts. 7
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Come Back to Beth Tfiloh’s ALUMNI WEEKEND 2018
Chanukah at BT
Sunday, December 2-Monday, December 10
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 10:00 am: All-School Convocation, Dahan Sanctuary Athletic Hall of Fame Induction: Harry Auster ‘05 Paul Auster ‘07 11:15 am: Brunch with Faculty and Seniors, Crane Auditorium 1:00 pm:
Girls Alumni Basketball Game, Hurwitz Gym
2:00 pm: Boys Alumni Basketball Game, Hurwitz Gym 8:00 pm:
Class of ‘13 5-Year Reunion, Mt. Washington Tavern (back bar)*
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 8:45 am: Shabbat Services at Beth Tfiloh, Dahan Sanctuary Following services: BT Alumni & BTYP Thanksgiving schmooze 8:00 pm: Class of ‘03 15-Year Reunion*
Chairs: Chairs: Lauren (Hurwitz) Braunstein & Scott Blumberg
8:00 pm: Class of ‘08 10-Year Reunion*
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 WARRIOR DAY - This year’s Warrior Day is on Giving Tuesday, the nationally recognized day of giving. Support your alma mater by making a gift to this year’s 2019 annual Alumni campaign.
VENMO: @BTAlumni | www.bethtfiloh.com/alumnigiving
Register Online at www.bethtfiloh.com/alumniweekend For more information, contact Michelle Cherry ‘02, Director of Alumni Relations, at 410-413-2336 or mcherry@btfiloh.org *Dietary laws observed for all events.
Tuesday, December 4 – Family Chanukah Bingo & Toy Drive Thursday, December 6 – BTYP joins Charm City Tribe’s Hannukah Brew Ha Ha Saturday, December 8 – Chanukah Shabbat with visiting penguins and a special performance by Tizmoret, the Queens College Jewish a cappella group, and our own Kolenu Sunday, December 9 – Chanukah Women’s Tefilah Sunday, December 9 – Hebrew School Chanukah Celebration
Family Chanukah Bingo
Tuesday, December 4 Doors Open at 5:30 PM / Auditorium $5.00/person ● $25.00/family max
Pizza available by pre-order only for an additional fee.
No Chanukah would be complete without the fun of Family Bingo, the treat of eating latkes, and playing games all in the spirit of fun and camaraderie. Everyone is a winner! Come light the menorah on the 3rd night of Chanukah! Pizza is available for purchase by pre-order only. Register & order pizza by Thursday, November 29 at 9am Co-Chairs: Shari Kirk, Jen Sobol, Jamie Karbeling, and Shoshi Schechter
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BT Cares Toy Collection Please bring in brand new, unwrapped, and unopened toys to be donated to children at Hackerman Patz House.
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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Rosalie and Richard Alter, and Rachel and Zach Alter Arlene Wolfe, by Rosalie and Richard Alter, and Rachel and Zach Alter
PHYLLIS & LEONARD ATTMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Debra and Marc Attman
RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Walter Becker, wishing him a healthy and sweet New Year, by Jackie Becker
BETH JACOB CONGREGATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Buzz Berg, by Dorathy and Arnie Golberg
BETH JACOB HEBREW SCHOOL AT BETH TFILOH In Honor of: A generous donation was made by Zelda and Leon Okun
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: The Dobres Family, on Alec Goldstein becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman Andrew Pollak, by Jill Spector and Joel Cohn Elliot Rank, on his special birthday, by Donna and Howard Weiss Stanley Weinstein, on receiving the Glenda McDonald Board Administrator Award, by Reva and Bernie Suffel Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg and Family, wishing them a Healthy and Happy New Year, by Reta Davis In Memory of: Calvin Belsky, by Robin and Mark Neumann and family Buzz Berg, by Susan and Harold Hackerman, Robin and Mark Neumann and family, Jill Spector and Joel Cohn Mel Elfin, by Loryn Lesser, Matt, Micah, Davina, and Rebecca Kleid Sam Gold, by Liz and Steve Newman Steve Schuman, by Sandy Feldman Naoma Stern, by Loryn Lesser, Matt, Micah, Davina, and Rebecca Kleid Arlene Wolfe, by Faye and Abe Adler, Robin and Mark Neumann and family
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Elliot Rank, on his special birthday, by Eva and David Engles Zipora Schorr, with appreciation for her beautiful tribute to the Herman-Abraham family, by Lisa nnd Arnie Feiner A very generous donation was made by Suzanne and Charles Walder Elyse Weshler, wishing her a Happy and Sweet New Year and many thanks, by Hersh Pachino Speedy Recovery to: Joyce Franklin, by Shira and Paul Sandler and family In Memory of: Calvin Belsky, by Aileen Bormel, Eva and David Engles, Barbara and Irv Friedman Buzz Berg, by Linda Barron. Jan and Andy Cardin, Janet Feinberg, Ann H. Kahan, Cindy and Stuart Littman, Neal Littman, Shirley Littman, Jo Lynn Ricks, the Sochol Family, Debbie and Bernie Weintraub Marty Cohen, by Nancy and David Broth Alla Geykhman, by the Arc of Baltimore Finance Department Samuel Gold, by Leon Wilkowsky Harriet Resnick, by Wilma and Paul Alpert Steve Schuman, by Nina and Gary Wand, Susan Yurow Bernard Siegel, by Dana and Herman Brecher Arlene Wolfe, by Irene and Robert Russel
PAUL BURMAN FUND In Honor of: Roz and Irv Kalb with appreciation of their thoughtfulness and kindness, by Larry Aiken
CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund.
SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In Honor of: Rabbi Wecker with appreciation of his thoughtfulness and kindness, by Larry Aiken In Memory of: Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Cindy and Jerry Stern
JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by The Schaller Family, Jane and Larry Solomon and family Alla Geykhman, by Myra Ford
GARFINKEL FAMILY LEARNING ASSISTANCE FUND In Memory of: Gerald Berg, by Ann and Henry Shofer
GENERAL FUND
In Honor of:
In Honor of:
Jacob Miliman, on his special 90th birthday, by Linda Barron
Deborah H. Baer, on her election to the Manufacturers Alliance Child Passenger Safety
Hall of Fame, by The Baer Family Melissa Berg, for going above and beyond in helping my aunt Dotsie Winegrad during Yom Kippur, with great thanks, by Ilene Weiner Receiving an Aliyah for a second Hebrew name to help restore better health, by Leib Raffael Gerstein Barrie and Harold Smullian, on the marriage of their son Andy Smullian to Allie Levine In Memory of: Harry Abrams, by Sonia Guggenheim Calvin Belsky, by Barbara Aarons, Myrna and Joel Eiseman, Esther Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Guanti, Nancy Kirson, Leah and Marat Kushner, Elaine and Danny Liebfeld, Lisa Pintzuk, Simone and Larry Rosenbloom, Miriam Schlachman and family, Joyce and Tom Stern, Judy and Marty Woolfson, Dianne and Stanley Zweback Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Barbara Aarons, Marcie and Nathan Bachrach and family, Lorinda and Allan Belzberg, Louise and Roger Bennett, Mindee and Bruce Block, Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein, Sandy and Kay Childs, Randi and Alan Foreman, Louise Kovens Goodman, Harriet and Saul Jacobs, Ann H. Kahan, Francis X. Kelly, Jr., Thomas B. Smyth, the Operating Board of Directors and the UM SJMC Executive Team, Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman, Stephanie Lazarus, Susan and Mickey Miller, Judy and Richard Morrison, Joann Nagy, Linda and Manny Richman, Susan and Howard Rosen, Andrew Rosenstein, Joshua Forman, Amin Khan, Jamie Walters and the office staff, Kip and Wendy Saginor, Amy and Jeffrey Schapiro and family, Ruth Seif, Rosalie Sellman, The Speier Family, Richard Staiman and Staiman Recycling Corporation, Robin Tartarkin and Alan Isserlis, Lyn and Freddie Traub, Diane and Jim Vogel, Jamie and Stanley Weinstein, Ronnie and Robert Zweben Samuel Gold, by Denise and Arthur Gordon Marvin Rombro, by Vince and Patricia Culotta, Harriett Lynn and Ivan Kramer, Cindy and Stanley Savitz Arlene Wolfe, by Carol and Larry Gilbert, Beth Kaplan and Bruce Sholk
SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In Memory of: Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Shellye and Steve Gilden and family
SALLIE AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND In Memory of: Steve Schuman, by Jody and Ted Levy
SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Honor of: Judy Jacobson, on the marriage of her son, Jonathan, by Leslie and Ron Godlberg Laurie and Robert Weitz, on the birth of their granddaughter, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg In Memory of: Calvin Belsky, by Leslie and Ron Goldbeerg Buzz Berg, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Miriam Fromberg, by Sam Flax, Melanie Haas, and
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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Leslie Goldberg Arlene Wolfe, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg
ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Cantor and Mrs. Avi Albrecht for their warm and loving hospitality, by June Karlin Dr. and Mrs. Irwin Nudelman for their warm and loving hospitality, by June Karlin Receiving the privilege of carrying the Torah on Rosh Hashanah, by June Karlin In Memory of:
NOVEMBER 2018 A CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5779 Rabbi Yoggev with thanks for a very meaningful holiday service, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres In Memory of: Calvin Belsky, by Brenda and Irwin Nudelman Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Stephanie and John Bloom, Fran Crystal, Reta Davis, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Courtney and Brett Harris, Annette and Bruce Ingerman Arlene Ruth Wolfe, by Tsipi and Michael Renbaum
JENNIFER & MICHAEL SACHS’ CAMP FUND In Memory of:
Calvin Belsky, by Judy Poltilove Alan Karlin on his yahrzeit, by Stacey and Alan Belsky
Alla Geykhman, by Board of Child Care of the United Methodist Church, Inc.
LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND
member, Beverly Siegel To Shirley Prostic on the loss of her brother, Edwin “Eddie” Jacobson To the family of our member, Donna Lee Wellmann To Norman Wolfe and Wendy Miller on the loss of their wife and mother, and our member, Arlene Wolfe
Shabbat Bima Flowers We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the bima flowers: SEPTEMBER 22 - Abby Weinstock and Shawn Sefret in honor of their daughter Shayna becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Calvin Belsky, by Linda Barron, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Rosanne and Keith Ehrlich, Loryn Lesser
Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors
Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Beverly and Gerald Rashbaum
ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING
In Honor of:
We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush:
In Memory of:
In Memory of:
Roz Weiner, wishing her a Healthy and Happy New Year, by Anita and Mickey Steinberg
Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Rhona and David Braver Steve Schuman, by Sandy and Les Vogel
RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG BOOK FUND
NATANZON & TAYLOR FAMILY ISRAEL/ POLAND TRIP FUND
In Memory of:
In Honor of:
Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Paula and Jay Le Bow Miriam Fromberg, by Edie and Bob Altshuler
Linda Hurwitz, on the completion of her term as chairman of the board of The Associated and the birth of her granddaughter, by Tova and Rony Natanzon
YAD B’YAD FUND
STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND
LINDA AND SEYMOUR YAFFE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory of:
In Honor of:
Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Helene Penn Arlene Ruth Wolfe, by Helene Penn
The Goldberg/Pleeter Family, on Chaim and Suri’s marriage, by Linda Yaffe
ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Mazel Tov
In Memory of: Buzz Berg, by Debra and Marc Attman
PRAYER BOOK FUND In Honor of: Cary and Susan Albert on their marriage, by Lisa Pintzuk
In Memory of: Steve Schuman, by Giselle Pincever
We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Walter Becker on his 97th birthday To Sarah and Barry Josephs on the birth of their granddaughter, Natalie Irene, daughter of Daniel and Tziona Josephs To Calla and Todd Samuels on the marriage of their son, Robert Samuels ‘06 to Yifat Aloufi
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Cantor Avi Albrecht with thanks for a very meaningful holiday service, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Rabbi Posner with thanks for a very meaningful holiday service, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Receiving an honor during Rosh Hashanah, with gratitude by Gary Wand Rabbi Wohlberg with thanks for a very meaningful holiday service, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Rabbi Wohlberg in gratitude for officiating at Irv Hyatt’s unveiling, by Phyllis and Frank Langwith and Portia and Phillip Hyatt
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SEPTEMBER 15 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund SEPTEMBER 22 - Abby Weinstock and Shawn Sefret in honor of their daughter Shayna becoming a Bat Mitzvah SEPTEMBER 29 - in honor of Hannah Baum becoming a Bat Mitzvah. OCTOBER 6 - Jennifer Dansicker, Andrew Dansicker and Lori Lickstein, and Marty Dansicker in honor of their son, step-son and grandson, Stanley Dansicker, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Speedy Recovery We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery: To Jerry Gordon, Selma Kitt
Condolences We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Aaron Donner on the loss of his sister and our
Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: SEPTEMBER 15 - Howard and Sandy Rosenblatt in memory of Sandy’s parents, Eva and Sam Shapiro and grandparents, Chana and Michael Shapiro, and Howard’s parents, Bernard and Sophia Rosenblatt and beloved brother, Mark Rosenblatt; and by Jack and Alison Tucker, and Harold and Robin Tucker in memory of their beloved mother, Eva Tucker. SEPTEMBER 22 - The Goldberg Family in memory of their beloved wife and mother Sonia Goldberg; Margie and Lowell Herman, Seth Herman, and Cara Herman to commemorate the yahrzeits of Margie’s parents Elsie Miller Legum and Sidney E. Miller; Carol and Harry Sommer and family to commemorate the yahrzeits of Carol’s beloved parents, Doris and Marston Adler SEPTEMBER 29 - Carol and Sheldon Glusman in loving memory of Carol’s mother, Florence Bernstein and Sheldon’s brother, Errol Glusman; Cass and Sheldon Gottlieb in memory of Cass’ father, Joseph Mordechai Weintraub; Ziva (Yamshahor) Zysman, beloved wife of Michael Robert Zysman, mother of Orit, Tammy and Avram (Michon) Zysman, and loving grandmother of Shoshana, Eliora and Jacob Zysman OCTOBER 6 - Betty Reichenberg and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of Henry Eric Reichenberg, beloved husband, father and zadie
Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Barbara Friedman Goldman Betty Zilber
Yahrzeit Contributions Evelyn Arbesman, by Steven Arbesman Max Arbesman, by Steven Arbesman Harry Aronoff, by Barbara Gandel Samuel Bass, by Maurice Bass Stuart Baum, by Ronnie Silverstein Myron Berg, by Howard Berg Eunice Bernstein, by Larraine Bernstein Lillian Breschkin, by Myra Fox Robert Breschkin, by Myra Fox Milton Brown, by Stanley Brown Allan Howard Caplan, by Ellis Caplan Jeanne Caplan, by Ellis Caplan Sarah Carmel, by Sanford Shapiro Isaac Jacob Chernak, by Ted Chernak Zinaida “Zina” Chikvashvili, by David Chikvashvili, Rafael Chikvashvili Melvin C. Cohen, by Annyce Baylin Samuel Cohen, by David Cohen Benjamin Gilbert Coplan, by Helene Penn and Family Anna Coplin, by Mark Coplin Simon Dienstag, by Esther Finglass Hilda Edelman, by Myrna Cardin George Ehrlich, by Keith Ehrlich Dora Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Fela Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Albert Enten, by Adele Sidle Elliott Epstein, by Jane Epstein Anne Fader, by Brenda Pariser Esther Fain, by Ellen Adler Hershel Farbman, by Marcia Luntz Jacob Farbman, by Marcia Luntz Malka Farbman, by Marcia Luntz Bella Fayvilevich, by Benjamin Balbir Ida Feiges, by Marlene Eichner Solomon Feiges, by Marlene Eichner Perla Finkielszstein, by Betty Tepper Dorothy Flesichmann, by Marlene Eichner Dora Friedman, by Deborah Baer Samuel Garfield, by Eileen Garfield Ada Garonzik, by Robert Garonzik Marshall “Mickey” Gendason, by Mary Gendason Edward Ginsberg, by Miriam Schlachman Fannie C. Ginsberg, by Miriam Schlachman Isadore Gold, by Phyllis Gold Katie Gold, by Phyllis Gold Ida Goldberg, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Miriam H. Goldberg, by Ted Chernak Sylvia Goldscheider, by Judy Abrams Sol Goldscher, by Jay Goldscher Esther Green, by Daniel Green Theodore Grossman, by Bruce Winter Julius M. Halpren, by Shirley Gambel Morton Jay Herbst, by Elaine Lowen Edythe Herman by Gwenn Eisenberg, Ronald Eisenberg Lillian C. Hettleman, by Jerome Hettleman Sol Hirsch, by Tina Sheller Samuel Hochman, by Leah Hochman, Rosalind Taylor Abraham Hyatt, by Judith Hyatt Ilia Janashvili, by Manana Lapidus Nathan Jaschik, by Marcia Leavey Sarah Jaschik, by Marcia Leavey Irvin R. Jaslow, by Phyllis Gold Joseph Jaslow, by Phyllis Gold Mary Jaslow, by Phyllis Gold Symore Jaslow, by Phyllis Gold Amelia Jay, by Charles Jay Phyllis Sue Johnpoll, by Arnold Golberg Edith Judelson, by Lynne Haas Jennifer Kachura, by Barbara Gandel Stephanie Lynn Kann-Celentano, by Sandra and Maurice Bass
NOVEMBER 2018 A CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5779 Alan J. Karlin, by June Karlin, Stanley Karlin Jerome Kern, by Melissa Peters Jennifer Ann Kierson, by Merle and Richard Kierson Irvin Kovens, by Faye Adler Rena Kramer, by Rachelle Silverstein Isaac Krell, by Edna Kowitz Beverly Kroll, by Jeane Sweren Beatrice Lazarus, by Phyllis Gold Meyer D. Levin, by Armand Levin Esther Levitan, by Janet Feinberg Julius Macks, by Louise Macks Claude Magat, Gail Millison Louis Maier, by Allen Maier Abraham Michaelson, by Paul Gordon Yetta Michaelson, by Paul Gordon Meyer Miller, by Sheila Kessler Sylvia Milner, by Stuart Milner Richard Milrad, by Cheri Milrad Sarah Molofsky, by Kenneth Goodwich Saul Moses, by Nancy Tepper Norma Naftaly, by David Naftaly Mary Breschkin Neuman, by Myra Fox Sidney Pats, by Marc Leavey Dora Paymer, by Michael Paymer Blanche Pinchus, by Marcia Luntz Philip Pincus, by Marcia Luntz Oscar L. Polinger, by Brenda Boches Mannie Rabovsky, by Paula Pearl Tile Reider, by Ethel Gheiler Meyer Rivkind, by Cindy Kasner Benjamin Rombro, by David Rombro Sara Rosenberg, by Elaine Liebfeld Alice Rozenel, by Samuel Rozenel Craig Rubenstein, by Lorrie Rubenstein Selma Rynd, by Richard Rynd Esther Salisbury, by Marc Leavey Louis Sandler, by Alan Sandler Leon Sanborn, by Sheila Fox Toby Schenerman, by Fred Schenerman Gary D. Schenker, by Wendy Schenker
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Morris Sefret, by Nathan Sefret Vivian Bernstein Sefret, by Nathan Sefret, Shawn Sefret, Sheri Whelpley Karl Heinz Segall, by John Segall Freda Seidman, by Ted Chernak Lillian Seidman, by Herbert Seidman Louis E. Setren, by Marcie Zisow Barbara Joy Shaffer, by Brian Shaffer Minna Shavitz, by Reta Davis Lillian Shpritz, by Bonnie Berman Lillie Sidle, by I. Gerald Sidle Cynthis Silverman, by Richard Lamb Joseph Stein, by Shari Miller Mollie Steiner, by Nancy Rombro Sophie Stern, by Lutz Alexander Prager Sarah Stromberg, by Frances Weinstein Louis Sussman, by Edith Sussman Jayme Dorf Weinstein, by Helene Penn Dorf Joseph Mordechai Weintraub, by Cassandra Gottlieb Nettie Wolff, by Lois Sigman Pola L. Zaidman, by Daniel Zaidman Sarah Zaidman, by Daniel Zaidman Harold Zalesch, by Sharon Rosenthal Stuart Zervitz, by Stuart Milner
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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road / Baltimore, MD 21208
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Synagogue Office 410-486-1900 Fax 410-653-0603 Schedule of Services Dial 6, 2 Information Hotline 410-413-2345 mail@btfiloh.org • www.BethTfiloh.com
Beth Tfiloh Congregation Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, 410-413-2215 Hazzan Avraham Albrecht, 410-413-2212 Rabbi Chai Posner, 410-413-2219 Rabbi Eli Yoggev, 410-413-2316 Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director, 410-413-2218 Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Community Educator, 410-413-2441 Dr. Louis Baer, President Ricka Neuman, Board Chair Don Weinapple, VP, Finance, 410-413-2291 Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director, 410-413-2251
Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Switchboard: 410-486-1905
Rabbi Wohlberg to speak at Liberty Grace Church Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will be the featured guest speaker at the 40th Annual Day of Unity sponsored by the Liberty Grace Church of God in the Ashburton community on Sunday, November 18. He will speak about “Why a Modern
Orthodox Rabbi in Pikesville Cares about a Church Community in Baltimore City.” Rabbi Wohlberg and the church’s Senior Pastor, Reverend Dr. Terris King, have partnered together to better the lives of families in the Ashburton community. They co-authored a Baltimore Sun op-ed last summer entitled, “Baltimore area faith leaders united to combat hatred.” The program begins at 11 am at 3400 Copley Rd., 21215. All are welcome.
Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education, 410-413-2305 Joel Cohn, President, Board of Trustees Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2303 Nina Wand, LS Principal, 410-413-2508 Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal, 410-413-2407 Dr. Renee Koplon, HS Principal, 410-413-2235 Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator, 410-413-2523 Laurie Kott, Director of Admission, 410-413-2308 Allison Magat, Director of Tuition & Financial Aid, 410-413-2310 Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Mandi Miller, Development Director, 410-413-2399 Michelle Cherry, Director of Alumni Relations, 410-413-2336
Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Cherie Brownstein, Synagogue Program Director 410-413-2220 Marlene Hollander, Asst. Youth Director 410-413-2451
MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER
FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING
Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Director, 410-413-2306 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs
Beth Tfiloh Camps
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Creative Arts Department Presents
410-517-3451
Michael Schneider, Director Craig Friedman, Chair
Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Vered Taylor, Chair
Beth Tfiloh Cemetery Morris Segall, Chair
Parent Association
410-413-2314
Randi Abramson, President
#BTMen
410-413-2238
Sisterhood
410-413-2239
Marlene Friedenberg, President Evelyn Gross, Shirley Miller and Sonia Maltinsky, Gift Shop
Social Action Committee
Tuesday, November 13 @ 7 pm | Thursday, November 15 @ 7 pm
Lindsay Gaister, Director
Beth Tfiloh Rosen Arts Center • Mintzes Theatre
Roselyn Kalb, Sisterhood Chair
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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 Erin Smith, Communications Coordinator, 410-413-2322