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Member survey results help define future Congregational priorities In preparation for Beth Tfiloh’s approaching 100th anniversary, the Congregation’s Board of Directors launched a Strategic Planning initiative last year. A Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) was formed under the leadership of Cass Gottlieb and Michael Friedman, appointed by Board Chair Fran Pruce. The SPC was given the task of identifying and prioritizing the needs of the Congregation for the next several years, and developing a strategy for attaining goals in the long term with guidance from professional facilitator Orlee Turitz of Orlee/Golden. As part of the Strategic Planning process, the SPC conducted a survey of the entire membership to gather input from as many stakeholders as possible and to help establish a baseline of information from which to move forward into the future.
Here is an overview of the survey results and the goals of the SPC, provided by Cass and Michael. What are the objectives of the Beth Tfiloh Strategic Planning Committee? As part of this initiative, a statement of the Congregation’s Vision and Values (available at bit.ly/BTValues) was established, serving as the underpinning of our future direction and priorities. In examining the needs of the Congregation, the following key issues were identified: • Ensure that BT continues to be relevant in the lives of our members (across all ages) and the broader Jewish community • Enhance the coordination of professional services, programs and Continued on page 4
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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION
MEMBER SURVEY 426respondents 23% of members
AGE of respondents 84% were 45 or older 45% were 65 or older
SERVICE ATTENDANCE
44% attend the Sanctuary regularly 33% attend the BT Minyan regularly 14% attend services occasionally
OVERALL SATISFACTION
78% are satisfied with services and programs
MOST VALUED
36% - Inspiring sermons 36% - High quality religious services 17% - Family/Youth Programming 17% - Participatory religious services
AREAS TO IMPROVE Hebrew School Role of women in services Programs for singles Rabbinic continuity Member communication
MOST PRESSING ISSUE
37% - Future rabbinic leadership 33% - Sustaining membership levels
VALUE RECEIVED FOR MEMBERSHIP 59% - High 31% - Moderate
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Mazel Tov B’nei Mitzvah Lillian Polakoff
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Daughter of Nancy and Benjamin Polakoff Sat., Nov. 12, 2016
Lilly attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Sophia and Asher Polakoff. She is the granddaughter of Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff, Bebe Kernan and Ken Kinsey, Pat and the late Chuck Klein, and Pat and Ted Eisenhart. Her hobbies include baking, volleyball, watching movies and being with her friends. For her Mitzvah Project, Lilly will collect stuffed animals to donate to the Sinai Children’s Hospital.
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Daughter of Nancy and Benjamin Polakoff Sat., Nov. 12, 2016
Sophie attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Lillian and Asher Polakoff. She is the granddaughter of Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff, Bebe Kernan and Ken Kinsey, Pat and the late Chuck Klein, and Pat and Ted Eisenhart. Her hobbies include lacrosse, baking, soccer, and watching movies. For her Mitzvah Project, Sophia will be collecting stuffed animals to donate to the Sinai Children’s Hospital.
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Alex attends Gerstell Academy and is the brother of Max Friedman. He is the grandson of Ronnie and the late Barry Plotkin, and Ruth and Bernard Friedman. His hobbies include playing ice hockey and soccer, skateboarding, swimming, reading, and spending time with his brother, family and friends. For his Mitzvah project, Alex is collecting new and gently-used books to donate to The Maryland Book Bank, which distributes free books to children, teachers, schools and organizations.
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Sydney attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Bradley and Spencer Kronthal. She is the granddaughter of Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman and Beverly and the late Tolbert Kronthal. Her hobbies include singing, playing piano, softball, acting, volleyball, shopping and photography. For her Mitzvah Project, Sydney is buying and donating new toys, stuffed animals and other needed items to the House of Ruth. She is also donating dog toys, money and other items to the Humane Society to help take care of the animals that are there.
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Sabrina attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Scott, Justin, Melanie and Lindsey Tepper. She is the granddaughter of Harriet and Solomon Robbins and Gloria and the late Sheldon Tepper. Her hobbies include all types of dancing, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and skiing. For her Mitzvah Project, Sabrina will volunteer at the Weinberg House to spend time with the residents.
We are delighted to welcome the following recent new members of our Congregation:
Evan Albert is the son of our member, Cary Albert. Danielle Gelber and Kara Gelber are the daughters and granddaughters of our members, Wendy and Allan Gleber, Sallie and Harold Goldberg. Danielle is an associate with C Space in Boston, MA. Alexandra Kadish is the daughter of our member, Adele Richer. Miriam Rossman has two sons, Jacob Rossman and George Blueford, a 4th grader at Beth Tfiloh. Rachel Safferman is the daughter of Nancy and David Safferman and sister of Michelle Safferman. Sarah Ungerman is the niece and cousin of Amy and Mark Rotenberg, Max Rotenberg and Mathew Rotenberg. She is a Fellow at AIPAC in New York.
Mercaz News CHALLAH-LUYA 2.0: New Ideas for Familiar Traditions Mrs. Miri Rotkovitz, dietician, food writer and cookbook author, will demonstrate “Creative Ideas for Thanksgiving and Beyond” on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7 pm. Adults and children (grades 3 and above) are welcome. Please RSVP by November 14. Co-sponsored by Mercaz, Parent Association and Sisterhood. Members and School Parents: $15 / General Public: $18 / Children: $5. Register online at www.bethtfiloh.com/register or contact the Mercaz office at 410-413-2321.
BT Cares - Wolfe Street Coat & Clothing Drive November 7 – 18 Drop off warm clothing and coats for children in the Lower School Lobby, High School Lobby, or Administrative Entrance. Men and women’s clothing will also be accepted. All donations will benefit families at the Wolfe Street Academy in Baltimore. 3
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Survey results help define future congregational priorities use of staff across the shul, school and camp • Plan for a leadership transition, as key professionals decide to retire • Replenish our philanthropic base as donors age • Ensure capacity to sustain our physical plant, as costs rise The Committee consolidated the critical issues under the following main Priority Issue:
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ustain Beth Tfiloh Congregation’s ability to serve and maintain its relevance to its membership and the broader Jewish community over the next generation through the transition of key Rabbinic and professional leaders.
What did you hope to learn from the member survey? Our hope was that we could establish useful baseline data about members’ perceptions about how they value BT and their satisfaction with what BT has to offer. From this data, we could make goals for improvement and growth. Did the rate of response meet your expectations? We received 426 responses, which represents approximately 23% of our membership. We were pleased with the response for a first-time survey of this sort. Hopefully, this will become an annual event, and even more people will respond when they see that the survey results are being put to good use. Were there any surprises from the results of the survey? While we were very pleased to see that most respondents are generally satisfied with the services and programmatic offerings, we also received helpful comments and suggestions on areas with opportunities for improvement. See the summary of survey results on page 1. What do you consider the most important takeaways from the survey? In response to the question, “What is the most pressing problem facing BT today?”, the two most-cited issues were: (1) future rabbinic leadership; and (2) 4
sustaining membership levels. These top concerns helped inform the Priority Issue identified in the Strategic Planning process. What next steps is the Strategic Planning Committee taking based on the survey results? We are using baseline data mined from the survey and information provided by professional staff to help us establish Strategic Planning benchmarks for measuring success. The Strategic Plan focuses on achieving the following goals: • A multi-generational membership that is engaged in the BT community. • Fostering the continued synergy of the BT community (including Camp, Hebrew School and Day School) to
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build Jewish experiences and BT membership. • Maintaining a reputation as an epicenter of Jewish life in Baltimore. • Sustaining the balance of “Modern” and “Orthodox” within the Congregation, in both membership and practice. • Appointing new senior leaders for rabbinic and professional positions, who reflect the core values and strategic priorities of the BT Congregation. • Attaining financial sustainability for the future. An update on the progress of our Strategic Planning efforts will be provided in future issues of the BT Bulletin. Please stay tuned!
Explore spiritual journeys and diversions at BT this fall. MERCAZ FALL SEMESTER Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16 / 7 pm
Sibling Rivalries: Does God Play Favorites? DR. CHRISTOPHER LEIGHTON RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG
Explore questions of how Jews and Christians build our identities in relationship to one another and to God. We will analyze a number of biblical stories that we share and one narrative that we do not hold in common. Co-sponsored by the Baltimore Jewish Council
At 8 pm choose an exciting elective course: • Sex, Religion and Anti-Semitism in the Supreme Court, Mrs. Barbara Blumberg • Depicting the Jew in Art, Mrs. Angela Munitz • The Truth Behind the Myth, Mrs. Chana Slavaticki • Advanced Israeli Dance, Markida Mona Atkinson
Beth Tfiloh Congregation MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING
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Brotherhood News MEN’S NIGHT OUT Texas Hold’Em champion Shimmy Messing, daughter Sophie Messing ‘25, and blackjack champion Daniel Goetz, accompanied by Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood board members Rob Cohen and Steve Hercenberg, delivered three boxes full of toys and games donated at the event to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center’s Child Life Department Staff Assistant Elizabeth Ferguson.
GIFT SHOP: ITEM OF THE MONTH Aluminum and Enamel Bowl
Sisterhood News Join Sisterhood for one or more of these tempting offerings. All proceeds benefit Beth Tfiloh projects. Game Day and Luncheon - Tuesday, November 1, 12 pm: Enjoy this popular afternoon of food, fun, and brain refreshing in the Auditorium, with a delicious buffet and a table reservation for the game of your choice (bring your own boards; supply names of other players at your table.). $18 per person. Register by October 24 with Ellen Karp (443-660-7690). Mega-Boutique - Sunday, November 13, 10 am - 5 pm: Visit BT’s Zimmerman Gym to buy giftware, jewelry, clothing, and toys from multiple vendors. Fuel your shopping with food available, and bid at our Silent Auction or join the American Doll raffle. Free admission. Vendors: Space is already at a premium. Call Rosalie Klotzman (410-484SISTERHOOD 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
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Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg
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3393) now for information and table reservations. Brotherhood/Sisterhood Bingo - Saturday, November 19, 7:15 pm: Calling begins at 7:45 pm. Tickets: advance/$20; at door/$25. Win prizes or cash! For reservations, call Roz Kalb (410-486-3456), Harry Kessler (410-6530085 or hrksmk@verizon.net), Cheryl King (Chewcat1@verizon.net), or online at bethtfiloh.com/register.
Buy it as a hostess gift or treat yourself to this beautiful candy/nut dish. 3.5 x 6/25”
Sisterhood Donor Dinner - Tuesday, December 6: Enjoy a delightful evening as we honor three shining BT stars, who have contributed so much to our Congregation through their service as members of the High Holy Day Seating Committee: Sandy Dobres, Helen Gordon, and Marcia Sachs. Watch your mail for your invitation and information on placing an ad in the Donor Ad Book. Next Sisterhood Board meeting - Wednesday November 9. 5
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o f t S i r i h p a S b b e a h t T Dinner Friday, November 11
Join the BT family in celebrating THE SHABBAT PROJECT with Jews world-wide. Catch the Shabbat Spirit at a lively KABBALAT SHABBAT service led by the KOL FUSION singers, then enjoy a delicious SHABBAT DINNER with international Jewish cuisine and plenty of ruach. KIDS PROGRAMS will include a Kabbalat Shabbat sing-a-long with Mr. Brian Singer (Grades K-4), a separate PreSchool program, and after-dinner children’s entertainment. GUEST SPEAKER, Herb Keinon, diplomatic correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, will give an Israel update during dessert. YOUNG ADULTS “AFTER HOURS” PARTY ! Keep the spirits going at a special “After-Hours” party following dinner with Rabbi Chai Posner for young adults age 21+. Mincha 4:40 pm / Epstein Chapel Kabbalat Shabbat 5 pm / Epstein Chapel Dinner 6 pm / Auditorium REGISTER at bethtfiloh.com/register by Nov. 4 CONTACT: Cherie Brownstein, 410-413-2220, csbrownstein@btfiloh.org
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YOUNG ADULTS “AFTER HOURS” PARTY!
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• Hors d'oeuvres from the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Greece and Italy • Moroccan Chicken & Lamb from the Cochin Jewish community • Parisian vegetables & Spanish rice pilaf • Dutch fruit cobbler with pareve ice cream Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
COST • Adults: $25 • Young Adults (age 21+) $25 includes Dinner & After-Hours Party • Young Adults (age 21+) $10 After-Hours Party only • Kids age 13-18: $16 • Kids age 3-12: $10 • Kids age 2 & under: No charge
COMMITTEE Michelle & Jon Barron, Melissa & Ivan Cohen, Becky & Daniel Freedman, Bess & Jeffrey Gilden, Marcie Lehnhoff, Kyley & Avi Sommer, Liora & Ed Schlesinger, Vered & Marty Taylor
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Development News
The BT Match Delivers an Overwhelming Response On September 8, Beth Tfiloh announced the BT Match — thanks to a special group of “BT Angels,” all new and increased gifts to the 2017 Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign will be matched 100 percent.
BT Annual Campaign Vice Chair Emily Levin and BT School Parent Association President Laura Wolf
The response to the BT Match so far has been overwhelming. To date, 126 families made first-time gifts and 250 families increased their gifts. That means 70 percent of all donors who have participated so far have taken advantage of this generous match, doubling their support of the BT Annual Campaign and helping us reach 45 percent of our total campaign dollar goal. “I think people are just eager to help in any way they can, and knowing that gift increases or first-time gifts will be matched 100 percent makes them feel that much better about helping out with such an important cause,” says Parent Association President Laura Wolf, one of our many campaign volunteers who have helped potential donors understand the full impact their support can have by participating in the match. For Laura, volunteering for this year's Annual Campaign has an added dimension: “It’s exciting to call someone and tell them about the match. It makes all parties
“... knowing that gift increases or first-time gifts will be matched 100 percent makes them feel that much better about helping out with such an important cause.” - Laura Wolf involved feel good about what they are doing!” You can still be a part of the BT Match! When a volunteer calls, please respond generously. To make your gift today, call the Beth Tfiloh Development Office at 410-413-2350 or visit bethtfiloh.com/ BTannualcampaign. Want to help make a BT Annual Campaign match? Contact Diane Stulman at 410-413-2350 or dstulman@ btfiloh.org to volunteer for the next Annual Campaign phoning.
Come Back to Beth Tfiloh’s ALUMNI WEEKEND 2016 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 11:15 am: Brunch with Faculty and Seniors, Crane Auditorium 8:00 pm:
Class of ‘11 5-Year Reunion, Mt. Washington Tavern* Chairs: Tara Daniels, Dulaney Hassan & Andrew Hurwitz
FRIDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 24 4:30 pm:
Mincha, Epstein Chapel
4:45 pm:
Kabbalat Shabbat, Epstein Chapel
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 8:45 am:
Shabbat Services at Beth Tfiloh, Dahan Sanctuary
6:30 pm:
Girls Alumni Basketball Game, Hurwitz Gym
7:30 pm:
Boys Alumni Basketball Game, Hurwitz Gym
8:15 pm:
Hall of Fame Induction: 2001 “C” Conference Girls Varsity Basketball Champions, Hurwitz Gym
8:30 pm:
Class of ‘01 15-Year Reunion, Fazzini’s Taverna* (Reservations Required)
Chairs: Casey Spigel & Alyssa Friedman
8:30 pm:
Class of ‘06 10-Year Reunion, El Buffalo, Canton, Baltimore* Chairs: Alex Simone, Pammy Franklin, David Goldstein, Aaron Schmerling, Oshrat Ohana
MORE PLANS TO FOLLOW! 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.
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School News NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS: Congratulations to Andrew A. ‘17 who was named a 2017 National Merit Semifinalist based on his PSAT exam scores. One of 16,000 high school students – less than 1% of all US seniors – to qualify, Andrew will have the opportunity to compete for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships in spring 2017. Congratulations also go to Avi C. ‘17, Ben B. ‘17, Teva V. ‘17 and Ben S. ‘17, who earned Commendations for their scores.
Learning the Dangers of Distracted Driving Beth Tfiloh juniors and their parents attended a special program to learn about the danges of distracted driving.
But the most impactful presentation was made by a young man, whose life changed forever as a result of a drunk driving accident, leaving him with severe physical and mental injuries.
Following the presentation, facilitators led parents and students in group discussions. Mrs. Rochelle Sullivan, High School guidance counselor, emphasizes that this is not a one-time discussion. “The topic of drugs, alcohol, distracted driving should be talked about early and often,” she says. 8
HIGH SCHOOL: The Boys JV Soccer team is carrying a 3-2-1 record into the second half of the season highlighted by wins over Indian Creek (4-0), Pallotti (3-1), and Key School (2-1). The Boys Varsity Soccer team is 1-1 in the league on the strength of a 3-2 win over Chapelgate. The Girls Varsity Soccer team picked up an exciting 3-1 victory over Oldfields after finishing last season without a league win and is working hard to continue improving.
Cross Country team photos by Ruth Silber
Presenters spoke about the consequences of distracted driving and failure to follow road rules, including devastating life-altering injuries, like those treated daily at Shock Trauma, and legal repercussions, from fines to jail time.
“He really drove home the message that what we do now has the potential to affect us for the rest of our lives,” says Rayut B. ’17, chair of the Beth Tfiloh High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapter. “Kyle never thought it could happen to him. He was inspired to speak to us about his experience because he never wants us to make the same mistake he did.”
scrimmages and are excited to get their regular season underway.
Warriors Fall Team Update By Coach Marc Burkom ‘98 MIDDLE SCHOOL: The Girls MS Soccer team picked up an exciting 2-1 win over Mt. Carmel and tied Notre Dame Prep 1-1. The MS Cross Country team placed three runners in the overall top 10 in their first meet of the season. The Girls Volleyball teams are off to a great start, including wins over Mt. Carmel and Maryvale for both the “A” and “B” teams. Both Boys MS Soccer teams made strong showings in preseason
The Girls Varsity Tennis team is sitting strong in 2nd place with a 5-1 league record including a 5-0 win over Oldfields and 4-1 wins over John Carroll and St. Timothy’s.
The Girls Varsity Volleyball program, featuring 3 teams for the first time in school history, has picked up some exciting wins. The Varsity defeated Key School 3-0, JV1 has wins over Oldfields and St. Timothy’s, and JV2 triumphed over Friends and Oldfields. The Girls Varsity Cross Country team split their first meet of the season 2-2 with wins over Indian Creek and Seton Keough and has run well in two close losses to Friends School. The Boys Varsity Cross Country team is 4-1 over two meets and owns 2nd place in the league. Playoffs and finals are just around the corner for our high school teams! Stay tuned to cheer on your Warriors down the stretch.
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School News
HS SCIENCE: While aboard the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Stanley Norman skipjack, Beth Tfiloh AP Biology students gave the bay an ecological checkup and evaluated its biodiversity, putting their classroom knowledge to use in real life.
A BT winning moment After team members from both BT High School and Annapolis Area Christian School girls varsity soccer teams were injured at a recent game, the team captains asked if both teams could pray together on behalf of their injured teammates.
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS PREPARE FOR ROSH HASHANAH: To prepare for Rosh Hashanah, BT 5th grade students made their own shofarot, while 7th and 8th grade students tried their (sticky) hands at extracting honey, with help from Master Beekeeper Steve McDaniel of McDaniel Honey Farm.
AT THE PRESCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT, parents of Morah Stephanie and Morah Nanny’s 4’s snapped a selfie to remember their special evening, calling the classroom “a spa where my daughter learns about life, nature, reading and Torah every single day.”
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Creative Arts Department Presents
“While [their] beliefs may be different, these girls stood together in a moment and showed the true nature of what it means to have faith and compassion as human beings here together,” shares assistant coach Stacey Hachenberg. “They exemplified the highest quality not only as athletes, but as a human beings walking this earth. That is bigger than any win or loss in my book.”
PreSchool Priority Enrollment BT PreSchool will be offering Priority Enrollment for Fall 2017 for current BT school families and synagogue members through November 15, using our online form at bethtfiloh.com/admissions. BT families will be given priority prior to November 15, at which time enrollment will be open to the general public. For more information, contact Mrs. Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, at 410-413-2554.
Tuesday, November 15th @ 7 pm | Thursday, November 17th @ 7 pm
Rosen Arts Center • Mintzes Theatre 3300 Old Court Road • Baltimore, MD 21208 Neil Simon’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Lost in Yonkers, is a comingof-age story set in 1942 Yonkers, New York. Living with their grandmother and their 35 year old mentally-challenged aunt teaches brothers Arty and Jay lessons about love, responsibility and the importance of family that will carry them into adulthood.
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Live from BT! It’s Friday Night! Join the BT family for Friday Night Live - a pre-Shabbat Oneg featuring live music, delicious food, l’chaims, ruach and more. Join us at the next Friday Night Live on Friday, November 4, at 5 pm in the Tuvin Library, when Andrew Wohlberg will give the D’var Torah in honor of Emuna Wohlberg’s Bat Mitzvah. If you are interested in giving a d’var Torah in honor of a special occasion at a future Friday Night Live, please contact Holly Venick at hvenick@btfiloh.org.
Garber and Garber team up for November 8th BT Professional Network Breakfast The father-son team of Barry Garber and Zachary Garber will discuss, “The Road to Becoming the Best Ranked Financial Advisor” on Tuesday, November 8 at the BT Professional Network Breakfast. Breakfast begins at 7:45 am in the Tuvin Library, and the meeting begins at 8:00 am. This program is free for BT Congregational Members, BT School Parents, BT Alumni and BT Staff; $25 for the general public. Register online by Nov. 7 to be included in our printed directory. As head of the Garber Wealth Management Team, which was recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Wealth Advisors by Forbes in 2016, Barry Garber provides advisory services to institutions and high-net-worth individuals. He combines his twenty-five years of experience with the vast resources of Alex Brown to deliver customized strategies that meet clients’ unique financial needs. Barry has been recognized on Barron’s annual list of Top Financial Advisors since 2009 and by the Financial Times as a Top 401 Retirement Advisor. Zachary Garber has extensive experience serving a wide range of clients, helping them navigate all aspects of their financial well-being. He provides customized investment solutions for his clients based on their goals and risk profile. 10
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High Holy Day Kudos In addition to our outstanding clergy, there were so many individuals who contributed to the outstanding success of this year’s High Holy Days.
also go to our Synagogue Office staff for an endless number of tasks that contributed significantly to the smooth and efficient running of our services.
We wish to thank our ushers for their invaluable assistance during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: Alan Sandler, David Leibman, Arnold Maltinsky, Bill Fox, Joseph Kowitz, Marty Schwartz, Stanley Amernick, Morty Hyatt, Gary King, Judy Woolfson, Sheldon Dobres, Harold Smullian, Bobby Klein, Bill Fox, Sharon Kushner, Aaron Donner, Sidney Schlachman, Tina Sheller, Stan Weintraub, Norman LaCholter, Bob Brooks, Ken Hornstein, Steve Pruce, Harold Smullian, Marcia Leavey, Shelley Kaye and Wendy Miller.
We again thank our High Holy Day Seating Committee - Sandy Dobres, Helen Gordon, and Marcia Sachs, and look forward to honoring them at the upcoming SIsterhood Donor Dinner.
We want to thank Jason Broth, our Ba’al Tokea, for his beautiful sounding of the Shofar. We want to thank our Shaliach, Haggai Lavie, for filling in for our rabbis by providing meaningful insights to the service. We are continually appreciative to our Maintenance Staff all their working to prepare our facility for the High Holy Days, and to support the many needs of our yom tov services. Kudos
We thank our many BT faculty and staff, High School students and alumni who assisted with Youth Services and babysitting, including Cherie Brownstein, Brian Singer, Sheri Knauth, Jen Postal, Shana Alter, Lindsay Gaister,Marci Globerman, Phaygi Blankchtein, Becky Gordon, Eli Creeger, David Lederman, Abby Lerman, Nina Gartenhaus, Ava Cohen, Ben Salzberg, Ben Schlesinger, Ezra Seegul, Mitchell Jay, Andy Neumann, Bradley Harrison, Noah Broth, Nina Jay, Yael Seaman, Josh Singer, Shira Seaman, Jenny Rosen, Josh Fein, Jeremy Goldstein, Ezra Seegull, Jacob Brenner, Josh Fein, plus all the members of the B’nai Mitzvah class who assisted with babysitting.
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Beth Tfiloh Honors Louise and Morton J. (z”l) Macks’s Commitment to Jewish Education Like the Mordechai, the hero of the Purim story, Morty Macks was a champion of Jewish education in Baltimore. At the recent ceremony honoring both Morty (z”l) and his wife, Louise, BT Director of Education Mrs. Zipora Schorr reflected on the family’s passion for and commitment to Jewish education, and Morty’s role as a founder and president of Beth Tfiloh’s High School. “There’s nothing that Morty believed in more than the oneness of Klal Yisrael,” explained Mrs. Schorr. “He believed that children from one end of the Jewish spectrum to the other end should study Torah together; that was his mission and it is ours.” “Morty was unique. He never forgot his roots,” shared Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, rabbi of Beth Tfiloh Congregation and Dean of BT High School. “He never forgot his people. He simply loved to give of himself. And he gave so much!”
was Mordechai, Jewish denominational affiliation wasn’t important. “All that mattered was being Jewish and being educated Jewishly!” said Rabbi Wohlberg. Louise and Morty’s names now appear above the High School entrance, a testament to their monumental philanthropic support that made the High School possible. Morty’s instrumental role in establishing the High School and his visionary leadership are memorialized on a plaque in the High
School lobby. It reads: MORTON J. MACKS
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
WITH VISION HE FORGED HIS DREAM DEDICATING HIS LIFE TO THE PERPETUATION OF JEWISH VALUES AND IDEALS
MACKS DEDICATION - Mrs. Louise Macks and family attended the recent dedication of the High School entrance to honor the family’s steadfast commitment to Beth Tfiloh.
For Morty Macks, whose Hebrew name
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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Jeanette Falk, by Rosalie, Richard, Zach, and Rachel Alter Shirley Klein, by Rosalie and Richard Alter, Mary and Andy Malinow, Kathy Gotschalk and their children Delma Silver, by Rosalie and Richard Alter
RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Walter Becker, on his 95th birthday, by Jacqueline Becker, Rhoda and Louis Fryman, Lynn and Michael Rothman
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Cherie and Jeb Brownstein, on the birth of their grandson, Micah Dov and on Ari and Melissa’s marriage, by Elaine and Steve Hercenberg Trina and Neil Frankel, on their son, Ahron, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Vilma Michelson, on her special birthday, by Cindy and Marc Levin Irma Raker, on receiving the Simon E. Sobeloff Award, by Wilma and Paul Alpert Barry Ray, on his birthday, by Kathy Barnett and Debbie Rokicki Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg and Family, wishing them a Healthy and Happy New Year, by Reta Davis Speedy Recovery to: Ronnie Silverstein, by Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman In Memory of:
Rachel and Alfred Meisels, on the arrival of the new grandson, Jesse, by Irene and Robert Russel Rabbi Chai and Rachel Posner, wishing them a Happy and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino Marcia and Alvin Sachs, on their grandson, Matt, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Lois and Ben Sigman A generous contribution was made by Suzanne and Charles Walder Rabbi Chaim and Malky Wecker, wishing them a Happy and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, wishing them a Happy and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino In Memory of: Lance Allen, on his 70th birthday, by Debbie Allen Stacy Lynn Gold, by Rikki and Louis Solomon David Greenfeld, by Susan and Michael Sless Harriett Jacqueline Leder, by Elisheva Erlanger Jodean Rubin, by Jill, Gary, Sara, Josh and Eric Eidelman Myer Rubinowitz, by the Dahan, Katz, Black and Fenigstein Families Sol Schwartz, by Steven A. Cohen Teresa Sober, by her granddaughter, Madison Hoff, who will always have her in her heart
BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Speedy Recovery to: Steve Venick, by Cheri and David Hurwitz In Memory of:
In Honor of: Robin Belsky and Neil Kwatinetz, on their marriage, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg In Memory of: David Cooper, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Constance Putzel, by the Goldberg Family – Sonia and Stanley, Leslie and Ron, and Dawn and Glenn
DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Allison Heyden, by Ruth and Morty Levin
Speedy Recovery to:
ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of:
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SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND
ALLISON HEYDEN ENDOWMENT FUND
Janet Feinberg, by Dr. Liebe Diamond In Memory of:
Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, wishing them a Happy and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino Reta Davis, on the birth of her great-grandson, Henry Davis Flynn, by Rosalie Sellman Eva and David Engles, on David’s retirement and their wedding anniversary, by Gail and Bruce Lebowitz Gayle and Manny Levy, wishing them many happy years in their new home, by Rosalie Sellman
Beverly Baumohl, by Lisa and Stanley Friedman Jeanette Falk, by Gary and Nina Wand Jodean Rubin, by Steven and Lisa Attman
Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Leslie and Adam Rosen
Sheldon Askin, by Rena and Sheldon Polun Jeanette Falk, by Joyce, Richard, Pammy, Melanie and Jennifer Franklin Allan Lassen, by Zelma Aiken, Robert, Lisa, Allison and Jordan Friedman Isidor Lieberman, by Evelyn Gross Robert Meyers, by Rena and Sheldon Polun Jodean Rubin, by Jill Spector and Joel Cohn Myer Rubinowitz, by Joyce, Richard and Jennifer Franklin
In Honor of:
Eva and David Engles, on their 45th wedding anniversary and David’s birthday and retirement, by Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, Judy and Carl Werner Jock Freedman, on his retirement, by Celia and David Neuman Irv and Shirley Littman, on their special wedding anniversary, by Susan and Ira Himmel Fran Pruce on her special birthday, by Lee and Tina Sheller Howard Rosenblatt on his birthday, by Rachel Rosenblatt, Sam, Michelle and Bennett Rosenblatt Irene and Michael Sherman, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Susan and Richard Rotner Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wolhberg, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Susan and Richard Rotner In Memory of:
To commemorate the yahrzeit of Julia R. Diamond, by Dr. Liebe Diamond To commemorate the yahrzeit of Nathan Hirschhorn, by Dr. Liebe Diamond To commemorate the yahrzeit of Sarah Sokol, by Dr. Liebe Diamond
SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND Beth Tfiloh Clergy, by Larry Aiken In Memory of: David Don Greenfeld, by Debbie, Alan, Kimberly and Stephanie Summerfield
GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, on their granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their granddaughter, Gabrielle Goldstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Ineza and David Chikvashvili
In Memory of:
In Honor of: Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Helen and Gerald Gordon Helen and Gerald Gordon, on their 60th wedding anniversary, by Norman LaCholter Marcia and Alvin Sachs, on their grandson, Matthew Sachs, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Helen and Gerald Gordon
MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Ruth and David Naftaly, on the birth of their granddaughter, Isabel Rose, by Shelley and Bob Kaye Vered and Marty Taylor, on their daughter, Maya, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Shelley and Bob Kaye Sandy and Les Vogel, on the birth of their grandson, by Shelley and Bob Kaye In Memory of: Jeanette Falck, by Shelley and Bob Kaye
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THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
YAD B’YAD FUND
In Honor of:
In Honor of:
Speedy Recovery to:
Eva and David Engles on their 45th anniversary and David’s 70th birthday and upcoming retirement, by Barbara A. Bloom and Lenny of blessed memory and spirit David Engles, on his special birthday and retirement, by Steve and Aliza Gottesman Margie Goldberg-Okun, on her special birthday, by Barbara and Jerome Ginsberg Saundra Morstein & Family on the birth of their first grandson, by Teresa Dreyer Rosalind and Harold Taylor on their granddaughter, Maya, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Angela and Alexander Munitz In Memory of:
Nancy Cohen, by Vilma Michelson In Memory of:
David and Eva Engles, on their anniversary and David’s retirement, by Devorah and Bob Brooks Carole and Ronald Fradkin, on their 60th wedding anniversary, by Herta and Arthur Baitch, Gilbert and Janet Feinberg
NATANZON & TAYLOR FAMILY ISRAEL/ POLAND TRIP FUND In Honor of: Tova and Rony Natanzon, on receiving the IMPACT Minyan Award from the FIDF, by Rozzie and Harold Tucker and Leah Hochman Tova and Rony Natanzon, with thanks and appreciation for the great office furniture, by Tara and Simon Cornberg Vered and Marty Taylor, on their daughter, Maya, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Tara and Simon Cornberg In Memory of: Bob Katz, by Rozzie and Harold Tucker Shirley Klein, by Rozzie and Harold Tucker Jodean Rubin, by Rozzie and Harold Tucker Leon Spigel, by Rozzie and Harold Tucker
NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND In Honor of: Leslie and Ron Goldberg on the birth of their grandson, by Herbert Gendason In Memory of: Richard Kupfer, by Phyllis Neuman and Ricka Neuman
STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND
The yahrzeits of the Michael Family, by Jay Michael Jodean Rubin, by the Millstone Family, Sandler Family
MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND In Memory of: Shirley Klein, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson Geraldine Levinson, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson Ivan Solomon, Ron Samuelson and Family
SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of: Donna and Calvin Belsky, on their daughter, Robin’s marriage to Neil Kwatinetz, by Sonia and Arnold Maltinsky Marlene and Louis Friedenberg, on their grandson, Gabriel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Sonia and Arnold Maltinsky In Memory of:
Geraldine Levinson, by Helene Penn Dorf
Beverly Baumohl, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Robert Katz, by Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum
ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THE HOLLY & STEVEN VENICK & FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND
In Memory of:
In Honor of: Martha and Bernie Hoffman, on Liz and Rob’s marriage, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff In Memory of: Bonnie Gresser, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff, Ruth Potlack and David Potlack
A fellow Beth Tfiloh Congregation member may require a kidney transplant and is seeking a potential kidney donor. If you are interested in doing this life-saving mitzvah, please contact Holly Venick at hvenick@btfiloh.org. To learn more about being a living kidney donor, visit www.kidney.org.
Speedy Recovery to: Steve Venick, by Brenda and Joe Pariser, Rosalie Sklar Don Weinapple for good health and continued recovery, by Holly and Steve Venick In Memory of: Beverly Baumohl, by Beverly and Herman Venick
ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, in appreciation of their thoughtfulness and generosity, by Gladys and Richard Kremen
RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG BOOK FUND In Memory of: Allan Plimack, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres
Jeanette Falk, by Sheila, Charles, Louis, Marshall and Nina Jay Judy Herman, by Sherri, Meital and Ilanit Abraham
Mazel Tov We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Joan and Larry Feldman on the birth of their grandson, Aden Yair Horowitz, son of Sarah and David Horowitz; and to the great-grandfather, Irvin Fishbein. To Robin Belsky and Neil Kwatinetz on their marriage; and to Robin’s parents, Donna and Calvin Belsky To Sandy and Jonathan Ginsberg on their marriage; to the parents, Margie Goldberg Okun and Marc Okun, and Barbara and Jerome Ginsberg; and to the grandparents, Elaine and Melvin Rosenzweig. Sandy is the granddaughter of the late Lillian and Jerome Goldberg. To Leslie and Ron Goldberg on the birth of a grandson, Henry Davis Flynn, son of Sarah and Joe Flynn; and to the great-grandmother, Reta Davis To Loryn and Stuart Strauzer on the birth of their son To Sandy and Les Vogel on the birth of their grandson, Benaya Moshe Dressler, son of Elana and Reuven Dressler
Speedy Recovery We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery: To Calvin Belsky
Condolences We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Janet and Jack Billig on the loss of their son, Michael Billig To David Carliner on the loss of his mother, Jodean Rubin. To Sheryl Cooper on the loss of her father, David B. Cooper To Matilda Falck on the loss of her sister Jeanette Waxman To Pamela Gelman on the loss of her father, Myer Rubinowitz To Fran Katz, Velma Cheslock, and Cicely Finkelstein on the loss of their husband and brother, and our member, Robert “Bob” Katz To Gilbert Leder on the loss of his mother, Harriett Jacqueline Leder To Michele Yerman on the loss of her father, Richard Kupfer
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Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: SEPTEMBER 17 - Vered and Martin Taylor in honor of their daughter, Maya, becoming a Bat Mitzvah SEPTEMBER 24 - Regina and Feliks Leybengrub in honor of their daughter, Nori, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. OCTOBER 1 - Adam and Melissa Lebowitz in honor of their daughter, Eden becoming a Bat Mitzvah. OCTOBER 8 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund
Seudah Shelishit Sponsors
NOVEMBER 2016 A TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5777 Gussie Chaiet, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Helen Patz Chernak, by Ted Chernak Bertha Coplan, by Helene Penn Dorf and Family Ida Deckelbaum, by Emily Lipsitz Karolyn Donner, by Elayne Berg Dora Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Fela Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Sidney Esterson, by Ted Chernak Anne Fader, by Brenda Pariser Esther Fain, by Ellen Adler Bella Fayvilevich, by Benjamin Balbir Solomon Feiges, by Marlene Eichner David Feldman, by Boris Feldman Harry Finkelstein, by Sherry Blum Sayde Finkelstein, by Phyllis Lerner Albert E. Flax, by Richard Flax, Susan Jaffe Dorothy Fleischmann, by Marlene Eichner Dora Friedman, by Deborah Baer Pearl Gamerman, by Emily Lipsitz Samuel Garfield, by Eileen Garfield
Edward Ginsberg, by Miriam Schlachman Fannie C. Ginsberg, by Miriam Schlachman Moses Aaron Goldberg, by Ted Chernak Sylvia Goldscheider, by Judy Abrams Sol Goldscher, by Phyllis Radinsky H. Harry Greenberg, by Sondra Levine Ethel Hendler, by Edna Hendler Morton Jay Herbst, by Elaine Lowen Edythe Herman, by Ronald Eisenberg Judith R. Herman, by Layne Herman Lillian S. Hoffman, by Marcia Danoff Sidney Katz, by Joel Katz David Solomon Kessler, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Cynthia F. Kierson, by Phyllis Neuman Jennifer Ann Kierson, by Richard and Merle Kierson Samuel Kramer, by Eunice Bernstein Anna Ida Kravetsky, by Sonia Maltinsky Fannie Kremen, by Gladys Kremen Neysa Lafferman, by Myra Fox
We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: OCTOBER 8 - Jack and Alison Tucker and Harold and Robin Tucker in memory of their beloved mother, Eva Tucker; 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.
Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Carolyn Chaimson Percy Chaimson Judy R. Herman Carole Sibel Simcha Sibel Tmima Sibel Klavdiya Vaynerman
Yahrzeit Contributions Nathan Abell, by Janet Billig Samuel Alperstein, by Neil Alperstein Abraham Alpert, by Paul Alpert Sarah Alpert, by Paul Alpert Bernard Amernick, by Stanley Amernick Harry Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff, Barbara Gandel Arthur Atkins, by Phyllis Neuman Rose E. Atkins, by Phyllis Neuman Myer Atkins, by Phyllis Neuman Leon Becker, by Edna Hendler Jack Benjamin, by Jeane Sweren F. Jeannette Berg, by Phyllis Neuman Joel Robert Blass, by Carol Oppenheim Lillian Breschkin, by Myra Fox Milton Brown, by Stanley Brown Ben Bukowwitz, by Sandra Gordon Marvin Bukowitz, by Sandra Gordon Allan Howard Caplan, by Devora Caplan, Ellis Caplan, Jeanne Caplan
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EVERY SHABBAT!! Samuel Lakein, by Annette Polonsky Bernard Legum, by Jeffrey Legum Charles Levi, by Clement Levi Irving Lubich, by Bruce Lubich Abraham Michaelson, by Paul Gordon Jacob M. Miller, by Edward Miller Elaine Millstone, by J. Max Millstone Irma Mintzer, by Helene Miller Louis Monfried, by Allan Monfried Martin Mussey, by Solomon Mussey Israel H. Neuman, by Phyllis Neuman Mary Breschkin Neuman, by Myra Fox Nelson Neuman, by Phyllis Neuman Rose Neuman, by Phyllis Neuman Sol Neuman, by Phyllis Neuman Edward Newman, by Wilma Alpert Robert Seff Offit, by Joy Sibel Jacob Ostrow, by Robin Smolar Minkoff Stanley Plimack, by Elayne Berg Erma Pressman, by Sylvia Sandler
Mitchell Radinsky, by Beatryce Radinsky, Leonard Radinsky Sara Rosenberg, by Elaine Liebfeld Ida Rosenzweig, by Shirley Rosenzweig, Morris Rosenzweig Hilda Rubin, by Joyce Stern Morris Rubin, by Joyce Stern Morris Sacks, by Fred Sacks Leon Sanborn, by Sheila Fox Jeanette Schaftel, by Stuart Schaftel Rose Schein, by Sanford Schein Benjamin Scherr, by Judy Mintz Sadie Scherr, by Judy Mintz Vivian Bernstein Sefret, by Shawn Sefret Meyer Seiries, by Paul Alpert Samuel Seiries, by Paul Alpert Chana Shapiro, by Sandy Rosenblatt Eva Shapiro, by Sandy Rosenblatt Isaac Sherman, by Michael Sherman Mitzi Silverstein, by Phyllis Wolf
Sarah Silverstein, by Ronnie Silverstein Joseph Stein, by Shari Miller Sarah Stromberg, by Frances Weinstein Frances Berman Sulsky, by Rikki Solomon Eva Tucker, by Harold Tucker Ethel Weiner, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Jayme Dorf Weinstein, by Cynthia Kleiman Herman S. Weitz, by Sue Paymer Sylvan Alvin Wilenzick, by Jacqueline Wilen Morris Winter, by Bruce Winter Reuben Wolfe, by Susan Frank Diana T. Wuntch, by Myra Strassler Israel William Wuntch, by Myra Strassler Annie Leah Zablonsky, by Anna Lee Adler Harold Zalesch, by Sharon Rosenthal Anna Zerwitz, by Arnold Zerwitz Jack Zerwitz, by Arnold Zerwitz Jerome Zimmerman, by Annette Zimmerman
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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 Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director 410-413-2218 Lowell Herman, President Fran Pruce, Board Chair Tom Moran, Chief Operating Officer 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
BETH TFILOH
Switchboard: 410-486-1905
BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, November 6, 2016 8:00 am - 1:30 pm • CRANE ROOM
Use the Highat School Entrance RESERVE your time bethtfiloh.com/register
TOP 5 REASONS TO GIVE BLOOD:
Zipora Schorr, Director of Education, 410-413-2305 Allison Magat, 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 Harriet Rosen, School Administrator, 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
5. You will get free juice and cookies!
Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220
4. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it.
The LIFE you save could be your own
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.
MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER
FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING
Sandy Vogel, Director , 410-413-2306 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs
Beth Tfiloh Camps
1. It’s the right thing to do (a huge mitzvah!) Together, we can save a life.
Blood Drive Registration Please return to the Synagogue office or Youth Center by Wednesday, October 29. Register online at www.bethtfiloh.com/register Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________
410-517-3451
David Schimmel, Director Michael Sachs, Chair
Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Calla Samuels, Chair
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
Beth Tfiloh Cemetery
Phone _________________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________
Morris Segall, Chair
I would like to donate blood at the following time: (check one) o 9:00 - 9:15 am
o 10:00 - 10:15 am
o 11:00 - 11:15 am
o 1:00 - 1:15 pm
o 2:00 - 2:15 pm
Parent Association
o 9:15 - 9:30 am
o 10:15 - 10:30 am
o 11:15 - 11:30 am
o 1:15 - 1:30 pm
o 2:15 - 2:30 pm
Laura Wolf President
o 9:30 - 9:45 am
o 10:30 - 10:45 am
o 11:30 - 11:45 am
o 1:30 - 1:45 pm
o 2:30 - 2:45 pm
o 9:45 - 10:00 am
o 10:45 - 11:00 am
o 11:45 - 12:00 pm
o 1:45 - 2:00 pm
o 2:45 - 3:00 pm
Brotherhood
410-413-2314
410-413-2238
Ed Kelly, President This Blood Drive is being sponsored by the Beth Tfiloh Youth Center and the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood. For more information, please contact Lindsay Gaister at 410-413-2224 or lgaister@btfiloh.org.
Sisterhood
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
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