What a year this has been, the likes of which our global Jewish community has never experienced. In the months since October 7, we have come together through so many moments of meaningful engagement, embracing one another despite a Jewish community full of diversity. We showed solidarity and commitment to our Judaism and to Israel, and know for certain that together, we are stronger.
We spent the past year demonstrating to our extraordinary community how Our BT is Your BT, and living our unspoken values of community, continuity and generosity. We thank you for partnering with us and supporting and investing in our congregation, students, clergy, teachers, volunteers, school parents, grandparents, and alumni – all who comprise our rich, layered BT community. Thank you for recognizing the value of our religious and academic programming, and how the recruitment and retention of the highest caliber of teachers makes a difference. Thank you for supporting and celebrating upgrades and enhancements to our programs and our campus so that we can offer our school and shul communities the most inspiring, enriching opportunities.
Your support and investment in our mission, values, and community have made all the difference for so many of us, especially this year. From giving to our Annual Campaign at a time when support of Israel was on the forefront of our collective minds, to your support of scholarships at SPOTLIGHT 2024, and to creating endowments that secure our future, you have made it possible for Your BT to grow strong and be available for the next generation of emerging Jewish leaders.
Todah Rabbah,
Rabbi Chai Posner
Dr. Zipora Schorr
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
About Philanthropy at Beth Tfiloh
Your BT is built upon the generosity of our community to ensure Jewish continuity for generations to come, and those ideals are at the foundation of philanthropy. With close to 1,000 students enrolled in the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and 1,200 Beth Tfiloh Congregation member families, your financial support has an immediate and meaningful impact on our school and shul today - and will for generations to come.
Investing in BT takes many forms. While our Annual Campaign provides necessary resources to keep our school and shul in motion, SPOTLIGHT - our annual scholarship event - makes a Beth Tfiloh education possible for more than 50 percent of our students. Thanks to the generocity of our Centennial Campaign donors, facility upgrades are underway and endowments for both our school and synagogue have been established.
Legacy giving and gifts to our endowments ensure an ongoing connection to BT by providing permanent flexibility in both our school and synagogue’s operating budgets, supporting the engaging adult education programs, inspiring religious services, meaningful professional development opportunities, competitive staff compensation packages, and countless other areas that are critical to Beth Tfiloh’s overall success.
Philanthropy is the foundation of our institution’s future. It is essential to the fulfillment of our mission of embracing and nurturing a diverse cross-section of Jews. We thank you for providing us with the means to keep our BT – Your BT – continuous, sustainable, and viable for the next generation of strong, proud Jewish leaders.
ENDOWMENT
Synagogue Endowment (As of 3/31/2024)
Total Value: $12,221,708
2023/2024 Draw: $572,710
School Endowment (As of 3/31/2024)
Total Value: $22,787,721
2023/2024 Draw: $991,718
CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN
The donor investments made as a part of Beth Tfiloh’s Centennial Campaign have had and will continue to have an indelible impact on our school and synagogue communities. These donor families and foundations have transformed and reinvented several key areas of our campus and have created endowments to support the most important areas of our mission: faculty recruitment and retention, educational and social programming for our synagogue, and student support services for social/ emotion and academic needs and affordability of the Beth Tfiloh experience.
October 7th was a defining moment in our lives. We knew that we needed to make an investment in our Jewish community and reconfirm our commitment to the mission of Beth Tfiloh which we so deeply believe in.
– Adele and Michael Greenbaum
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Jacob Benus Memorial Field
The Jacob Benus Memorial Field, dedicated in June 2024, will truly transform the athletic program for Beth Tfiloh. The beautiful new turf field will allow for high quality playing conditions rivaling any of our independent school competitors with boy’s and girl’s lacrosse and soccer as well as softball which will be played on the new Leibowitz Family Softball Field. Additionally, the promenade for spectators has more than doubled in size and will offer a much improved fan experience. This tremendous project is a dream come true for our school.
ivdu Program Center
The ivdu Program Center generously dedicated by Irene and Robert Russel, has fast become one the most sought after spaces within Beth Tfiloh to hold educational and social programming for adult learners, meeting facilities for our boards and committees, welcome events for new families, staff meetings, and so much more. The space is conducive to a vast array of program and meeting layouts and offers an upscale professional and warm feeling that is being enjoyed by so many of our members and families.
Louise and Morton J. Macks Library
The newly renovated Upper School library has transformed the use of the space and now serves as a main hub for student gathering for studying, group work, and socializing. The enhanced aesthetics and upgraded technology have truly brought the library into the 21st century, while at the same time represents Beth Tfiloh’s staunch commitment to books and research.
Centennial Campaign Honor Roll
as of May 31, 2024
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
Membership Subsidy Endowment Fund
Visionaries
$2,000,000 and Above
Investors
$100,000-$249,999
One of the most important signs of a healthy congregation is a robust and growing young family population. We are so very fortunate to have many of these young families as active and engaged members of our community. We are able to attract and retain young families because of the affordable membership rates offered to families under 40. The membership subsidy endowment fund, in addition to supporting members of all ages who are unable to afford full membership dues, also provides Beth Tfiloh with the financial flexibility to keep young family membership dues at a reasonable rate.
Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Retention Endowment Fund
The Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Retention Fund has begun to provide the kind of flexibility Beth Tfiloh needs to remain competitive in today’s educational market. The draw from this fund is used to cover several key cost centers associated with faculty recruitment and retention including but not limited to professional recruiting firm fees (specifically in the areas of science, math and STEM), increased salary offers for teachers we are seeking to recruit who are receiving offers from other independent schools, and supporting salary increases and benefits improvements for current teachers.
Haron Dahan Foundation
Greenebaum Family Foundation
Irene and Robert Russel and Family
Pillars
$1,000,000-$1,999,999
Sharon and Jacob (z”l) Benus, Liba and Avi Benus ’94
Dr. Frona Brown and Family
Charles Crane Family Foundation, Inc.
The Philip and Harriet Klein Foundation
Tova and Rony Natanzon and Family
The Penn-Carliner Family
Ronnie Silverstein and Family
Rozzie and Harold Taylor
Builders
$500,000-$999,999
Anonymous
Faye and Abraham (z”l) Adler, Rachel and Arthur Adler, Debra and James Buslik, Louise Kovens Goodman, Linda A. and Steven Hurwitz
Rosalie and Richard Alter
Deborah and Dr. Louis Baer
Mark D. and Judith L. (z”l) Coplin
The David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation
Louise D. and Morton J. Macks Family Foundation
Partners
$250,000-$499,999
In honor of Edward (z”l) and Phyllis Gordon
Ricka Neuman, Ian Neuman, and Family
Ben Greenwald
Anonymous
Beth Kaplan and Bruce Sholk
Dena and Gary Leibowitz
Sarellen and Dr. Marshall Levine
Heather and Aaron Levinoff
The Nathan and Louise Schwartz Tzedaka Fund - Wilmington, NC
Nancy and Stuart Rombro
Avigail and Dr. Justin Rosemore
Stacy and Louis Schwartz
Deborah and Dr. Kenneth Vogelstein
Faith and Dr. Edward Wolf
Supporters
$50,000-$99,999
Anonymous (2)
Dr. Adrian Dobs and Dr. Martin Auster
Becky and Josh Brenner and Family
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres
Robert and Shelley Kaye
Rebecca and Moshe “Shiko” ’91 Kazin
Emily and Scott Levin
Ellyn and Dr. Stephen Polakoff Eve Kresin Steinberg
Donors
$25,000-$49,999
Anonymous
Roslyn Mazer and David Holzworth
Sherry and Josh Mauer
Linda and Howard Miller
Richard Rynd (z”l)
Dodi and Joseph Samuel ’98
Diane and Larry Seegull
Calla and Dr. Todd Samuels
Jill Spector and Joel Cohn
Vered ’95, Marty ’94, Maya ’22, and Guy ’25 Taylor Dr. Les Vogel
Todah rabbah – thank you – to our most generous foundational donors to the Centennial Campaign. To become a part of this historic effort please contact the Development Office at (410) 413-2399.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Our Annual Campaign is a Beth Tfiloh community-wide effort that provides the resources necessary to keep our village in motion. Your Annual Campaign contribution sustains our educational programs, facilities, technology, clergy, faculty and staff, and enables our school and synagogue to continue to thrive.
MINYAN SOCIETY
Minyan is representative of the number 10. Often referred to as a “community of Israel,” a minyan exemplifies this group whose gifts are foundational for our community.
MINYAN SOCIETY
$50,000 & ABOVE
The Haran Dahan Foundation
Tova & Rony Natanzon
Brenda & Isaac Samuel
Tamara & Anton Samuel
Roz and Marvin Weiner Family Foundation
MINYAN SOCIETY
$25,000 - $49,999
Anonymous
Deborah H. F. & Dr. Louis Baer
Liba & Avi Benus
Yom HaAtzma’ut at Beth Tfiloh is a vibrant, school-wide celebration of Israel that radiates throughout every corner of our campus. From the spirited fourth grade Daglanut – Israeli flag dance, to the exhilarating all-school dance party, the engaging Israel fair, and the festive Israeli-themed carnival, our students are fully immersed in honoring Israel’s rich culture, history, and cherished independence.
In our synagogue, we welcomed more than 700 congregants for a celebration of Israel’s Independence Day, including a moving musical davening experience, crafts for all ages, a festive Israeli Shuk, and more.
Total Dollars Raised
$1,202,000
Match Impact 10/23-11/3
Thanks to the generous support of the Noorani family and a longtime grateful congregant, all new and increased gifts to the Annual Campaign were matched.
Dollars raised $463,813.27
Number of donors who accessed the match 392
New and Increased Dollars Raised $194,918 Number of new and increased donors 185 % Increase year over year 16% Annual Campaign Volunteers 54
Pat & David Bernstein
Sarellen & Dr. Marshall Levine
Ora & Dr. Michael Noorani
Irene & Robert Russel
MINYAN SOCIETY
$10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous
Dr. Adrian Dobs & Dr. Martin Auster
Sharon Benus
Ruthie & David Carliner
Reba & Arnold Cohen
Adele & Michael Greenebaum
Heather & Aaron Levinoff
Robin & Mark Neumann
Karen & P. J. Pearlstone
Trish & Dr. Andrew N. Pollak
Rosemary & Dr. Thomas Pozefsky
Dodi & Joseph Samuel
Stacy & Louis Schwartz
Beth Kaplan & Bruce Sholk
Ronnie Silverstein
Sylvia Tulkoff
CHAMSA SOCIETY
Beth Tfiloh’s Chamsa Society was established to recognize donors of $5,000 or more to the Annual Campaign. The Chamsa symbolizes G-d’s protection. Our Chamsa Society donors protect the vitality of Beth Tfiloh through their extraordinary generosity.
CHAMSA SOCIETY
$5,000 - $9,999
Susan & Steve Bond
Sandra & Sheldon Dobres
Phyllis & Jack Finkelstein
Foundation
Myra & William Fox
Cee Cee & Michael Friedman
Nancy & Dr. Darryl Garfinkel
Elizabeth & Elan Rozmaryn
Dr. Zipora & Dr. Nachum Schorr
Beth & Dr. Michael Sellman
Carolyn & Freddie Traub
Alison Witow & Jack Tucker
Deborah & Dr. Kenneth Vogelstein
Faith & Dr. Edward Wolf
Gina & William Zahler
Dr. Eva & Dr. Simion James Zinreich
Marcie & Dr. David Zisow
HINEINI SOCIETY
Beth Tfiloh’s Hineini Society recognizes donors of gifts of $3,000 or more in the Annual Campaign. Leadership giving at this level ensures the sustainability of our
Eve & Mark Gheiler
Carol Glusman
Leslie & Dr. David Goldstein
Ben Greenwald
Margie & Lowell Herman
Shelley & Robert Kaye
Melvin Lessing
Gayle Levy
Allison & Dr. Aaron Magat
Batsheva & Shimmy Messing
Huppit & David Miller
Wendy & Dr. Jeffrey Miller
Deborah & Searle Mitnick
Ricka Neuman & Ted Niederman
Amy & Dr. Martin Passen
Carol & Dr. Allan Pristoop
Alison & Dr. Marcos Roffe
Nancy & Stuart Rombro
school and synagogue community. Literally translated as “Here I Am,” members of the Hineini Society continue to prove that they are, in fact, always here for Beth Tfiloh.
HINEINI SOCIETY
$3,000 - $4,999
Anonymous (2)
Michael Adelstein
Julie & Dr. Gary Applebaum
Sharon & Mordechai Bar
Joyce & Dr. Marshall Bedine
Rebecca & Joshua Brenner
Elizabeth & Dr. Eric Brown
Judy & Howard Cardin
Natalie & Dr. Jay Chason
Steven Cohen
LOVE OF ISRAEL
Beth Tfiloh fosters a love of Israel in our students and congregants by integrating Israeli culture, history, and values into our curriculum, and providing immersive experiences that deepen their connection and commitment to the Jewish homeland.
n Our seniors experienced the trip of a lifetime on the Natanzon/Taylor Senior Class Trip to Poland and Israel.
n Our middle school students built a Yom HaAtzma’ut carnival for our Lower School students, infusing Israeli-themed crafts and activities.
n In the lower school, the Israel fair is one of the highlights of the year, bringing to life the culture and history of Israeli cities through student-led exhibits.
n In our daily minyans and weekly Shabbat services our congregation continues to daven for the safety of our brothers and sisters in Israel.
FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUAL
At Beth Tfiloh, our dedicated faculty and staff focus on the individual student, fostering confidence and enhancing learning. Through personalized attention, supportive mentorship, and tailored instruction, our students unique strengths and needs are addressed, ensuring their academic and personal growth in a nurturing environment.
OUR BT MOMENT: WOMEN’S PRE-PESACH
The Women’s Pre-Pesach Night Out was a remarkable evening, providing an opportunity to delve deeper into the Haggadah and discover new meaning, particularly during a time when inspiration was sought and reflections on Pesach were intertwined with concerns for the hostages in Israel. The BT community, abundant with talented women, gathered to share in this enriching experience. Attendees departed with renewed hope, uplifted spirits, and a deeper appreciation for the diverse and impactful women who form our chevrah.
Jill Spector & Joel Cohn
Norman Dubois
Jill & Gary Eidelman
Rebecca & Daniel Freedman
Shellye & Steven Gilden
Stanley Goldberg
Marina Moore & Leonid Grunin
Shari & Steven Hawtof
Larraine Bernstein & Kenneth Hornstein
Linda & Steven Hurwitz
Ilene & Dr. Peter Jay
Dr. Cindy & Dr. Harvey Kasner
Elaine & Neal Kitt
Gladys & Richard Kremen
Emily & Scott Levin
Philippa & Justin Lichterman
Sue & Dr. David Liebman
Dr. Nicole & Dr. Samuel Minkove
Carol & Dr. Carl Oppenheim
Melissa & Richard Peters
Ellyn & Dr. Stephen Polakoff
Rachel & Rabbi Chai Posner
Fran & Dr. Steven Pruce
Helene & Dr. Robert Riederman
Calla & Dr. Todd Samuels
Liora & Dr. Ed Schlesinger
Sandy & Howard Schoenfeld
Louise & Nathan Schwartz
Tzedakah Fund
Josie & Captain Joseph Schwartzstein
Diane & Larry Seegull
Abby Weinstock & Shawn Sefret
Tina & Lee Sheller
Michael Sherman
Diane & Nathan Torn
Steve & Holly Venick
Leslie & Dr. Barry Walters
Michelle & Steve Wions
Dr. Pamela Zeitlin & Dr. Myron Yaster
Dr. Stephen M. Zemel
ACHARAI SOCIETY
$1,800 - $2,999
Anonymous
Rachel & Arthur Adler
Stephanie & David Baron
Victoria & Scott Blumberg
Dr. Rachel & Dr. Henry Brem
Jan & Dr. Andrew Cardin
Ellen & Sidney Cohen
Mira & Nissim Dahan
Joyce & Dr. Richard Franklin
Barbara & Steve Geller
Dr. Renee Flax Goldenberg & Dr.
David Goldenberg
Sally & Howard Goldstein
Nava & Dr. Elliott Gorbaty
Cassandra & Dr. Sheldon Gottlieb
Sharon & David Green
Elizabeth & Joshua Greenwald
Jennifer & Andrew Grossman
Lisa & Dr. David Hackam
Jayne & Jonathan Havens
Debra Hettleman
Howard Kaplowitz
Sherry & Joshua Mauer
Mandi & Brett Miller
Anne Pfeffer
Rena & Dr. Elliot Rank
Marilyn Rosenblatt
Michelle Newberry & Samuel Rosenblatt
Nurite Notarius-Rosin & Craig Rosin
Dr. Karen Garber & Andrew Sandler
Julie & Joshua Schenker
Dr. Hudi Schorr
Susan & Dr. Michael Sless
Rosalind & Harold Taylor
Vered & Marty Taylor
Dr. Risa & Dr. Joshua Wolf
ACHARAI SOCIETY
$1,000 - $1,799
Anonymous (4)
Dr. Marian Amy Caplan & Dr. Robert Abbott
Randi & Laurence Abramson
Faye Adler
Ivy & Christopher Ammann
Daniel Aronhime
Revanne Aronoff
Lisa & Steven Attman
Nicole Disney-Bates & Jerad Bates
Brenda & Henry Belsky
Elayne Berg
Sherry & Dr. Steven Berlin
Dr. Steven Bernstein
Dr. Robyn & Steven Blum
Abigail & Yosef Brandriss
Lauren & David Braunstein
Myrna & Benjamin Cardin
Angelica & Joseph Carliner
Heather & Dr. Howard Cohen
Lois & Scott Cohen
Odette & Jacob Cohen
Elaine Malinow & Robert Cohen
Maureen & Dr. Howard Davidov
Wendy & Ronald Eisenberg
Melissa & Dr. Adam Eisner
Joan & Lawrence Feldman
BT opened its doors on October 11 – just 4 days after the horrific terror attacks in Israel – to create a “Community Gathering in Solidarity with Israel.” It was the place to be. The crowd was religiously diverse, with every type of Jew in attendance, from Reform to Orthodox, from various shuls and temples. The things that may have divided the community before October 7th were now irrelevant. The Dahan Sanctuary was filled with Jews who came together to show their collective support, love, and solidarity for Israel. It was an incredible evening of inspiration, songs, and prayer, and BT was the congregation that made this happen for the Baltimore Jewish community.
Jessica & Stephen Fink
Susan & Arnold Frank
Audrey & Stanford Gann Sr.
Wendy & Dr. Allan Gelber
Melanie & Dr. Milton Gertner
Stacey & Dr. Randal Getz
Shelley & James Gitomer
Leslie & Ron Goldberg
Dena & Dr. Mayer Gorbaty
Gloria Greenspun
Lynnette Gruenhut
Abigail & Dr. Yonah Heller
Courtney & Ezra Hercenberg
Merrill Chaus & Dr. John Herzenberg
Jordana & Andrew Hurwitz
Dr. Anna & Gordon Hyman
Ann Kahan
Kalea & Mark Kaiser
Dr. Rebecca & Moshe Kazin
Rosalie Klotzman
Laurie & Michael Kott
Edna & Ervin Kowitz
Joseph Kowitz
Nancy & Edward Kutler
Sharon & Dr. Richard Lamb
Esther & Armand Lasky
Marcia & Dr. Marc Leavey
Regina & Feliks Leybengrub
Melanie & Steven Lichter
Betty & Gerald Maizlish
Rachel & Dr. Alfred Meisels
Rachel & Dr. Shaanan Meyerstein
Ellen & Dr. Joseph Miller
Mandy & Keith Miller
Judith & Dr. Judah Minkove
Amy & Patrick Mutch
Ian Neuman
Helene Penn
Suzanne & Michael Podberesky
Albert Polovoy
Rena & Sheldon Polun
Judy & John Raphael
Dr. Francine & Dr. Barnett Rattner
Joshua Riederman
Linda & Ralph Ringler
Miriam & Jonathan Rose
Sharon & Dr. Alan Rosen
Dr. Saul Roskes
Glenna & Leonard Ross
Laura & Jason Rubenstein
Stacey & Dr. David Rubin
Marcia & Alvin Sachs
Steven Samuelson
Michelle & Aaron Schmerling
Maytal & Dr. Mark Schneyer
Cindy & Dr. Jeffrey Schreiber
Marlyn & Herbert Seidman
Lois Sigman
Robin & Mark Smolarz
Tova Narrow & Alexander Spizler
Amy & Dr. David Stampfer
Daniella & David Steinberg
Eve Kresin Steinberg
Myra & Dr. Howard Strassler
Dr. Sarah & Dr. Joel Sunshine
Dr. Roberta & Dr. Harold Tucker
Debra & Dr. Stuart Varon
Rachel Steinberg Warschawski & David Warschawski
Pamela & Dr. Neil Weissman
Harriette & Stephen Wienner
Kimberly & Jason Wynn
MITZVOT SOCIETY
$613 - $999
Anonymous (2)
Carrie & Ethan Balsam
Rachel & Dr. David Berman
Lily & Eric Black
Brenda & Frank Boches
Dorothy & Yehuda Brody
Cherie Brownstein
Marsha & Ellis Caplan
Dr. Lois & Dr. Gary Cassel
Michelle & Scott Cherry
Marla & Joshua Chinsky
Julian Cohen
Orit Ben-Or & Benjamin Cohen
Gail & Steve Coppel
Deena & Jay Dermer
Mandy & Gary Diamond
Lilya & Michael Emmet
Wendy & Dr. Eric Espeland
Jamie & Dr. Joshua Forman
Fern & Dr. Samuel Friedel
Aviva & Daniel Ghitman
Rabbi Jason Goldstein
Esther Gross
Paula Harris
Debra & Joel Hervitz
Renee & David Heyden
Judith Hyatt
Glori & Glenn Hyman
Sheila & Charles Jay
Roselyn & Irving Kalb
Toby & Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz
Rachel & Slava Katz
Ora & Rabbi Daniel Kermaier
Sharan & Dr. Melvin Kushner
Shoshana & Dr. Adam Laytin
Susan & Sidney Laytin
Marcie Lehnhoff
Aliza & Daniel Leichter
Brandon Levey
Chana Leah & Motti Margalit
Dr. Jacqueline & Dr. Stuart Miller
Tina DiFranco & Leonid Mzhen
Nancy & Benjamin Polakoff
Shoshi & Brian Ponczak
Lorren & Richard Rapkin
Deborah & Dr. Aaron Rapoport
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Beth Tfiloh Congregation offers a broad spectrum of davening experiences, including the Dahan Sanctuary service, Young Family Minyan, Teen Minyan, and groups for PreSchool and Lower School-aged children.
ivdu, Beth Tfiloh’s program center, serves as a source for authentic, inspiring, and relevant Jewish learning, engagement and connection for our shul members. Programs such as Women and Wisdom, BTRP (Beth Tfiloh Retired People), Moms and Midrash, and Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence are enjoyed by congregants of all ages.
ivdu was generously made possible by Irene and Robert Russel and Family.
IVDU
Alexander Reznikov
Joanna & Dr. Jonathan Rogers
Sylvia & Alan Sandler
Dr. Lea & Dan Scheffer
Miriam & Leon Schenker
Dr. Jennifer & Dr. Daniel Schmerling
Dr. Monica & Dr. Abraham
Schneider
Dr. Ariellah & Dr. Morris Shochet
Ilona & Svyatoslav Shparaga
Renee & Howard Slaff
Caitlin & William Sless
Carol & Harry Sommer
Connie & Dr. Michael Stern
Jeannine Hopfensperger & Thomas Teal
Robert Tettelbach
Jayme & Michael Uhlfelder
Jan & Barry Weiss
Marilyn & Rony Werthamer
Eileen & Morris Wise
Linda & Barry Berman
Chana & Kenneth Birnbaum
Judy & Aaron Bitman
Simon Blekhman
Samuel Blitzstein
Lisa & Dr. Evan Bloch
Stephanie & Rodney Blockston
Aileen & David Bormel
John Bowman
Larry Brenner & Roderick Hooks
Rivka & Michael Bresler
Janice & Norris L. Brodsky
Melissa & Avraham Brownstein
Gail & Joel Burcat
Adena & Avi Burstein
Melissa & Neal Charkatz
Juliana & Doug Charles
Dr. Marian Jackson & Dr. Jeffrey Chinsky
Barbara & David Cohen
Katie Cohen
Regina Cohen
Rachel & David Evgey
Erin & Tzuriel Fenigstein
Judith & Jerome Fields
Elaine & William Fine
Marianne & Dr. Michael Fingerhood
Chantelle & Joel Fink
Sheila & Harold Fox
Trudy & Earle Freedman
Faigie & Heshie Friedman
Miryam & Elliot Fuld
Shari & Arthur Gaister
Marlene Ripp & Dr. Ronald Gartenhaus
Dr. Devorah Rivka Myers & Shlomo Gelfand
Svetlana & Mark Gelfand
Pamela & Dr. Russell Gelman
Herbert Gendason
Jordan Genut
Barbara & Cantor Edwin Gerber
Ana Pavich & Dr. Adam Geroff
OUR BT MOMENT: SIDDUR PROGRAM
Deborah & Dr. Jonathan Hamburger
Dr. Anne Dreyer & Richard Hanna
Amy Sue & Albert Harris
Faith & Adam Harrison
Deb & Arnie Havens
Dr. Ruth Klein & Dr. Todd Heller
Victoria & Jesse Hervitz
Andrea & William Heyman
Eileen & Ned Himmelrich
Samara & Jordan Hirsch
Jonathan Hoffman
Erika & Jonathan Hornstein
Jeffrey Hornstein
Devorah & Jason Howell
Sharon & William Howell
Marci & Andrew Hunn
Jeremy Hurewitz
Dr. Miriam Alexander & Josh Hurewitz
Cheri & David Hurwitz
Milana Isaacson
At their much-anticipated Siddur Ceremony, BT first graders received their first siddurim with joy and excitement. As families gathered to share in this meaningful day, the sense of pride and nachas that filled the room was palpable. Dr. Sandy (z”l) and Howard Rosenblatt endowed the first grade Siddur Program in honor of their parents, Samuel and Eve Shapiro and Bernard and Sophia Rosenblatt, making this special moment possible for our first grade students.
Jayme & Courtney Wood
Marni & Jonathan Yoffe
Judith & Arnold Zerwitz
$180 - $612
Anonymous (11)
Barbara & Marvin Abramson
Dr. Abigail & Adam Aghion
Lawrence Aiken
Mindy & Dr. Leland Aiken
Ronda Angel Arking & Dan Arking
Michelle & Harry Auster
Shirley & Uri Avin
Linda Barron
Michele & Jonathan Barron
Allison & Adam Baumwald
Nina Becker
Donna Belsky
Leah & Yehuda Bennett
Paula & Louis Berger
Connie Berman
Dr. Susan & Dr. Harvey Cohen
Dr. Amy Freedman & Dr. Zvi Cohen
Alexander Cohn
Amee & Kevin Cookler
Eileen & Kenneth Creeger
Eli Creeger
Nina & Jordan Cusner
Ilene Dackman-Alon
Marsha Danick
Jeremy Diamond
David Dixon
Natalya Dixon
Sharon & Robert Dondes
Marcey & Dr. Mark Eisen
Deborah & Dr. Howard Eisenberg
Nikki & Dr. Benjamin Elgamil
Lizabeth Shrier & Daniel Engelhart
Eva & Dr. David Engles
Wendy & Ken Epstein
Julie & Sean Erb
Nicole & Shane Gerstein
Ellen & Richard Gillette
Barbara & Dr. Jerome Ginsberg
Julie Block Gladstone & Adam Gladstone
Lea Glazer
Dr. Nicole & Sidney Glick
Amy & Dr. Craig Gold
Michal & Corey Gold
Barbara & Dr. Julian Goldberg
Roslynn Goldberg
Sarah & Ilan Goldberg
Kira & Dr. Jeremy Goldman
Denise & Arthur Gordon
Joyce & Martin Grand
Elizabeth & David Green
Rosa & Akiva Gross
Ann Sue & Leonard Grossman
Natalie & Benjamin Grossman
Lynne & Stanley Haas
Stephanie Hamburg
Joan & Steven Isack
Lisa & Phil Jacobs
Nadine & Alan Jacobs
Halley & Adam Josephs
Tziona & Daniel Josephs
Ksenia Torchinsky & Dr. Yan Jouroukhin
Stefanie & Josh Kades
Dr. Cheryl Kalb
Harilyn & William Kaplan
Sherri & Gary Kassimir
Jamie & Dr. Clifford Katz
Roberta & Ronald Katz
Dr. Leslie Katzel
JoAnne & Edward Kelly
Maggie Larsen & Jim Kepner
Renata & David Kepner
Barbara & Morton Kesler
Sheila Kessler
Marsha & Ira Kevelson
Cheryl King
Marina & Adam Klaff
Robin & Dr. Marc Klein
Dr. Justin Kleinman
Richard Kline
Sheri & Dr. David Knauth
Elaine & Ilya Kohen
Janet Kotelchuck
Tracey & Dr. Michael Kotlicky
Sonia & Dr. Bernard Kozlovsky
Janet & Paul Kramer
Jennifer & Jon Krieger
Stephanie & David Kronthal
Viki & Greg Krupkin
Marni & Richard Land
Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov
Paula & Dr. Jay LeBow
A. Philip Leder
Ina Legum
Melissa Boone-Miller &
Kenneth Miller
Shari & Dr. Edward Miller
Elizabeth & Jonathan Minkove
Tara Brown & Ari Mittleman
Rachel & Joel Monroe
Yael Moses
Elana & Dr. Ari Moskowitz
Alisa & Jonathan Murstein
Barbara & Solomon Mussey
Barbara & Craig Neuman
Andrew Neumann
Amie & Paul Nochumowitz
Laurie & Seth Okin
Kathie & Harvey Okun
Stephen Oliner
Sima & Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Oratz
Elli & Chaim Pauli
Paula & Michael Pearl
Dr. Mesa Baker & Dr. Edward Leventhal
Hilda & Dr. Howard Levin
Ryan Levin
Shayna Levin
Arnold Levine
Dr. Lisa & Jared Levitt
Angie & Robert Liberman
Katherine & Paul Lichtenstein
Nancy & Frank Lipira
Helen & Dr. Les Loew
Elaine & Michael Lowenstein
Deena & Dr. Daniel Lubelski
Froma & Stanley Lustman
Carole & Cantor Melvin Luterman
Jesse Maizlish Cleveland & Steven
Maizlish Cleveland
Vered & Dror Mei-Tal
Gary Pedroni
Donna & Dov Perlmutter
Jean & Mike Pindrik
Rosita & Samuel Podberesky
Judy & Stuart Poltilove
Leslie & Dr. Stephen Pomerantz
Karen Presser
Cheryl Mindy Pruce
Debra & Mark Rapaport
Allison & Michael Raphael
Menachem Rauh
Stephani & Mark Renbaum
Malcolm Renbaum
Milena Rodban
Dr. Nancy & Daniel Roffman
Evelyn & Dr. Andrew Rosemore
Dr. Leslie Miller & Adam Rosen
JOY OF JUDAISM
At Beth Tfiloh, students learn with joy in their Judaism, embracing traditions, values, and cultural practices with enthusiasm and a deep sense of connection, all of which are our Beth Tfiloh school values and principles in our mission.
n Our BT lower schoolers celebrated yearly milestone programs, gifting them a personal Siddur (Dr. Sandy z’l & Howard Rosenblatt Siddur Program), Chumash (Deborah & Searle Mitnick Chumash Program), Pirkei Avot (Sandy & Sheldon Dobres Pirkei Avot Program) and Sefer Tehillim (Steinberg Family Tehillim Program)
n Our middle school students spent time creating B’nei Mitzvah ritual items including the making of tefillin, candlesticks, challot, and more during their annual Mitzvah Week.
n High School shabbatonim provided time for our students to connect Jewishly and spiritually.
COLLEGE GUIDANCE
Beth Tfiloh’s college guidance program provides an individualized approach for each student.
n Class of 2024 students were accepted to six Ivy League schools and many other elite colleges and universities.
n 30 percent of our students will be taking a gap year in Israel at a variety of yeshivot, seminaries and other programs.
n Our graduating seniors have received $6,274,980 in merit scholarships to date, including the prestigious UMD Banneker Key Scholarship, the Brandeis Humanities Fellowship Scholarship, the Dickinson Reynolds Scholarship, the JTS List/Columbia University Scholarship, the 1693 William & Mary Scholarship, and Yeshiva University’s Honors Scholarship.
Tzipporah & Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt
Miriam & Judah Rosenblatt
Samuel Rosenfeld
Hinda & Jacob Rosin
Dr. Ellen & Dr. Erik Roskes
Jonathan Roskes
Karina Rososhik & Dima Rososhik
Anita & Samuel Rozenel
Sarah & Yaacov Rubin
Sara Rubinstein
Clara & Rabbi Alexander Salzberg
Deborah Kintzing & Marc Samet
Naomi & Walter Samet
Sara & Jack Schmerling
Gertrude Schunick
Raquel Schuster-Herr
Aviva & Rabbi Moshe Schwartz
Debra & Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz
Joshua Schwartz
Megan & Joseph Schwartz
Barrie & Harold Smullian
Nella & Nick Solovyovsky
Cheryl & Dr. Ethan Spiegler
Casey Spigel
Patti Spigel
Beth & Chaim Steinberg
Carla & Michael Steinberg
Halaine & Edward Steinberg
Allison & Adam Steinmetz
Rochelle & Michael Sullivan
Louise & Daniel Supnick
Carole Swaney
Monica & Dr. Eyal Talor
Nancy & Harold Tepper
Dr. Diana & Marc Terrill
Matthew Tettelbach
Alice & Eugene Teveler
Itael & Hersh Toibman
Tamar & Amir Tsemach
Gayle & Shai Vaday
Dimitry Volshonok
Jodi & Dan Wahlberg
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Anonymous (12)
Barbara Aarons
Mindy & Jason Abramson
Jon Acheson
Ellen & Michael Agronin
Dr. Jill Aizenstein
Evan Albert
Stephanie & Jared Albert
Terry & Mark Alpert
Wilma & Paul Alpert
Nicole Altmark
Elizabeth & Phil Anapolsky
Ferne & Daniel Anshen
Barbara Arnoff
Rachel Attman
Lawrence & Laurie Austen
Farzad Azizzadeh
Jillian & Lev Bar-Av
Judy Barokas
Amelia & Andrew Bassan
Claire & Dr. Michael Bassan
OUR BT MOMENT: ISRAEL SOLIDARITY MISSION
Molly Bookoff
Lilia Botelho
Hannah & Michael Brash
Esther & Ari Braun
Jacob Brenner
Devorah & Robert Brooks
Alicia & Jason Broth
Jocelyn Broth
Catherine & Jeffrey Brown
David & Shelly Buckner
Leah & Louis Caplan
Dr. Beatrice Lang & Dr. Marc Caplan
Sharon Caplan
Megan & Jon Cardin
Mitchell Cardin
Rachel & Max Cardin
Zachary Cardin
Melissa & Ryan Carpenter
Rachel Friedman & Joshua Casey
Sara Beth Cavayero
Robin & Robert Chafitz
Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Yoggev led the BT Israel Solidarity Mission Trip, a special journey that demonstrated to the world that it’s always a good time to go to Israel, that BT stands in solidarity with Eretz Yisrael, and that there are impactful ways to support Israeli brothers and sisters during this time. The trip consisted of meaningful moments of engagement, chesed, support for the IDF, visits with BT alums who have made Aliyah, and many volunteer opportunities, providing the chance to help out whenever possible.
Dr. Renee Koplon & Marc
Schwarzschild
Dr. Helene & Rabbi Yerachmiel
Shapiro
Robin Kroll & Steven Shefter
Ruthanne & Henry Sheller
Seth Sholk
Alexander Shpigel
Dena & Marc Shuster
Elana & Simeon Siegel
Amy & Dr. Moshe Siev
Ruth & Dr. Harry Silber
Rachel & Dan Silien
Dr. Lauren & Richard Simon
Sandra & Steve Simon
Frances & David Sivakoff
Chana Slavaticki
Samuel Sless
Sheila & Leonard Small
Ellen & William Smith
Erin & Matt Smith
Nina Wand
Phyllis Waxman
Malky & Rabbi Chaim Wecker
Ilene & Dr. Charles Weiner
Martha Weinrauch
Nina & Darren Weiss
Dr. Elana & Chanan Weissman
Melissa & Jonathan Wohlberg
Laura & Richard Wolf
Julie & Dr. Jordan Wolff
Betsy & Herb Wolk
Judy Woolfson
June & Dr. Jeffery Wynn
Michael Yerman
Phaygi & Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev
Karen & Dr. Allan Zarembski
Melissa & Adam Zim
Jen & Dr. Matthew Bassan
Randee & Harry Baumohl
Jessica & Samuel Bazian
Kristin Kight & Scott Beck
Elle & Michael Becker
Aliza & Doron Ben-Dov
Rivka Benjamin
Shoshana & Barry Benjamin
Suzanne & Ram Benzion
Alicia Berlin
Adina & Shlomo Berman
Ann Berman
Bonnie Berman
Brooke & Brian Berman
Deborah Bernfeld
Samantha Blankchtein
Tzviel Blankchtein
Christina & Eric Bleich
Melanie Block
Sue & Sanford Block
Hunter Bloomfield
Alyson Chason
Max Chason
Nicky & Eric Chason
Phyl & Howard Cherry
Marina & Konstantin Chudnovskiy
Gail Cohen
Megan Gavin Cohen
Melanie & Jonathan Cohen
Melissa Cohen
Oren & Dr. Shachar Cohen
Ava Correlli
Stephanie & Matthew Crisalli
Mindy Berger & Michael Danels
Tara Danels
Leonor & Isak Danon
Jennifer Dansicker
Danielle Dermer
Irina & Michael Diamond
Judi & Sheldon Dickman-Narrow
Gabriella Dondes
Molly & Gabriel Doran
Dina & David Dresin
Yaira Dupon
Shayna & Ari Eagle
Alexa & Mark Eckley
Whitney & Todd Ehrlich
Dr. Lemore Carmi & Gilad Eichhorn
Emily Eisner
Liliane & Abe Elgamil
Marlene & Larry Engelhart
Paulayne Epstein
Lisa & Mark Ermine
Sara & Jeremy Evans
Lida & Michael Feder
Elizabeth Feldman
Sandra Feldman
Sheri & Harry Felsher
Judy & Richard Fleischer
Charlotte Forman
Jessica & Rabbi Yosef Furman
Beth Gansky
Nina Gartenhaus
Deborah Geller
Linda & Steven Geroff
Lois & Leonard Gerstein
Tzippy Gerstman
Bess & Jeffrey Gilden
Caleb Gitlitz
Erin Bethany Gittings
Betty & Dr. Jack Gladstein
Elizabeth & Moses Glazer
Maya & Ted Glazer
Molli Ann & Laurence Golberg
Heidi & Paul Goldberg
Jessica & Shaya Goldberg
Judy Goldberg
Sally Goldberg
Shoshana & Mark Goldberg
Elisheva & Michael Franco
Karen & Allan Franco
Bracha Frankel
Jennifer Franklin
Melanie Franklin
Pamela Franklin
Debbie & Charles Frazer
Allison Friedman
Barbara & Myles Friedman
Einat & Samuel Friedman
Elana & Yosie Friedman
Esther & Binyomin Friedman
Jeremy Friedman
Julie Friedman
Lisa & Robert Friedman
Wendy & Dr. Craig Friedman
Brenna & Michael Friedmann
Stacy & Judah Fuld
Gloria Goldman
Roslyn & Richard Goldman
Betsy Goldstein
Jane & Dr. Mark Goldstein
Shira Gonzalez
Melanie & David Goodman
Laurie & Daniel Goodwin
Rachel & Harvey Gordon
Olga Abramova & Mikhail Gordon
Arnold S. Gottlieb
Brian Granek
Carly & Jeffrey Greenberg
Gilda & Howard Greenberg
Lisa Greenberg
Judith Greiner
Cynthia Grosberg
Karyn & Michael Grossman
Susan & Harold Hackerman
B’NEI MITZVAH
Beth Tfiloh Congregation’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah program is built upon five core pillars: responsibilities to our self, family, community, Jewish peoplehood, and the world as Jewish young adults. Our family-oriented programming emphasizes everything from Jewish tradition to our history and culture, and the challenges we face in our Jewish world today.
WE STAND WITH ISRAEL
Beth Tfiloh has and continues to put the state of Israel on the forefront of our community programming, davening and advocacy efforts. From our Tefillin and Tehillim event, to the Show Up for Israel program, our congregation and school are keeping our prayers deep and our spirits high as we continue to support and advocate for Israel.
BT CAMPS
More than 730 campers enjoy summer fun on both our Old Court Road and BT Camps campuses. Children experience programming that includes Israel inspired activities, instructional swimming, sports, arts & crafts and much more. BT Camp is the place to be!
Jesse Halpern
Ann & Steven Halpern
Sydney Hamburg
Susan & Paul Harans
Negin & Dr. Ronnie Hariri
Elise & David Harrison
Judy & Dr. Arthur Harrow
Laurie Havens
Bayla & Moshe Hefter
Rachel Hellman
Ilene Heneson
Brianne Genter & Jason Herbert
Elaine & Steven Hercenberg
Susan Herzog
Harriet & Bernard Heyman
Tammy & Frederic Heyman
Shira & Aaron Hollander
Marianne & Larry Hornstein
Jacob Horowitz
Janet & David Horowitz
Linda Howard
Daniel Howarth
Andrew Kasner
Marisa Kassimir
Jordan Katz
Paula & Harold Katz
Karen & Mark Kaufman
Lisa Exler & Eliezer Kaunfer
Allison & Joseph Kehne
Joan & Edward Kelly
Toby Kessler
Julie Kitt & Michael Key
Merle & Richard Kierson
Renee & Mark Kimmel
Barbara & Dr. Michael Klaff
Ruth & Jerry Kobernick
Rachel & Morey Kogul
Ariella Kovacs
Allison & Bradley Kronthal
Noa Cardin & Spencer Kronthal
Sydney Kronthal
Natalia & Vladimir Krupkin
Zachary Kuter
Dorothy Kwatinetz
OUR BT MOMENT: STEM DAY
Honey & Howard Lowenthal
Adam Lubliner
Cole Magat
Jordan Magat
Devorah Maho Lewin
Sharon & Allen Maier
Luna Maman
Donna Mandelberg
Melyssa Manhoff
Krista Maniatis
Aliza & Jason Mann
Laina & Adam Marks
Chana Rochel & Rabbi Jonathan Marvin
Helen & Dr. Jesse Mashbaum
Yuval Mei-Tal
Donna Meliker
Sheila Mentz
Bella & Rabbi Daniel Metzger
Talia & David Michelsohn
Eleonora & Rabbi Yirmiya Milevsky
Beverly Miller
Dr. Alan Gary Pariser
Marcia & Daniel Pearl
Julia & Amit Peled
Stefanie Penn
Shira & Elliot Pepper
Morgan Plant
David Platt
Hanna & Sidney Pollack
Tatyana & Vladimir Poradich
Shoshana & Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Jennifer Postal
Jeffrey Price
Marina Prokopenko
Linda & Herbert Proper
Wendy & Scott Quartner
Jenna & Chris Ralston
Henne & Harvey Rapkin
Jennifer Reed
Rachel & Joshua Reznick
Dr. Chana & Rabbi Aryeh Richter
Irina & Nick Rifkind
Ariela Rodban
BT’s Dr. Liebe Diamond STEM Day offered a unique opportunity to welcome back alumni sharing their professional experiences, alongside esteemed BT parents who hold influential positions and shared their expertise. Their impassioned narratives about their careers resonated deeply. While discussing the significance of STEM is valuable, experiencing firsthand insights into the future-leading industries within STEM and knowing students may eventually contribute to this dynamic field was truly exhilarating for both our students and our guests.
Sonya Howell
Hallie Hurwitz
Jared Hurwitz
Lindsay Hurwitz
Ora & Dr. Babak Imanoel
Arielle & Yitzy Insel
Sara & Ari Jacobson
Eden Jakob
Jessie & Michael Jaskulsky
Margot Jay
Mitchell Jay
Matthew Jeffers
Talia & Aaron Jordan
Lisa Silverstein & Eric Kahl
Joyce Kalish
Dr. Talia Berkowitz & Dr. Jacob Kanter
Alison & Steven Kaplan
Jamie & Bradley Karbeling
Dylan Karlin
June Karlin
Kathi & Jeffrey Karlin
Hennie & Rabbi Usher Laifer
Sheila & Daniel Langermann
Judith Lannon
Fred Lavon
Rebecca Weisgal-Lavon & Dr. Zev Lavon
Shauna & Michael Leavey
Abigail Lerman
Caryn & Dr. Brian Lerman
Isaac Lerman
Nathaniel Lerman
Paulina & Max Lerman
Sara & Dr. Henry Lesser
Aaron Levi
Francine & Harvey Levin
Miri Levin
Sara & Dr. Brett Levinson
Casey Lichter
Terri Lipsitz
Shirley Littman
Shira & Jeffrey London
Mandi & David Lowenstein
Diane Miller
George & Al Miller
Laura Miller
Rachel Miller
Polina & Denis Mirskiy
Alexandra Shapiro & Bruce Misheyev
Charlene Monfried
Lindsay & Travys Montague
Rachel Morris
Aviva Moshman
Michele Honick & Seth Moshman
Tali & Rabbi Benyamin Moss
Jennifer Moxley
Chloe Neumann
Marion & Seymour Newman
Glenne & Adam Nudelman
Lindsay Nusbaum
Feiga & Rabbi Leonard Oberstein
Sara & Jeff Ostrow
Sonia Ostrow
Rita & Alex Pach
Gideon Rone
Rivka & Ted Rosenbaum
Gabriella & Evan Rosenberg
Sara & Gary Rosendorff
Lani Roskes
Judy Roth
Sharona & Dr. Leo Rozmaryn
Carol & Herbert Rubenstein
Aryeh Rubin
Dr. Carol & Dr. Abba Rubin
Melanie Wolf & Rick Rubin
Ronit & Dr. Neil Rubin
Deborah Ruston
Melanie Ruston
Dr. Adelia & Arthur Sabintsev
Dena & Ian Sandler
Yelena & Gary Sapoznick
Ariella Sapoznick
Deborah Schechter
Ashley & Eric Schiff
Jordan Schiff
Selma & Dr. Martin Roffman
Rina Schiff
Charlene Schimberg
Jenny & Adam Schloss
Dr. Susie & Matthew Schoenfeld
Brenda Schuman
Laura Schutzman
Ilene Schwartz
James Schwartz
Shira Schwartz
Gene Schwartzman
Laurie Lieberman & Dr. Robert Segal
Gloria & John Segall
Samantha Seidman
Andrew Shapiro
Esther Shapiro
Jake Shapiro
Shani & Matan Shefler
Harriet Shiffman
Jasmine Spivack
Regina Spivak
Jodi & Michael Stahl
Alexandra Stampfer
Charna & Rabbi Asher Stein
Cindy & Dr. Robert Stein
Dana & Michael Stein
Kacy Stein
Laura & David Stein
Chane & Bernie Steinharter
Audra & Dr. Ari Stern
Rachel & Drew Stern
John Stevens
Dr. Michal Balass & Robert Stevens
Samantha Straus
Ashley & Yoni Strauss
Raymond Szparagowski
Devora & Michael Teichman
Eva & Lee Siegel
Irene & George Siegel
Abby Himmelrich & Reid Siegel
Brian Silberberg
Alexis Silhavy
Adina & Hadar Silverman
Margaret Silverman
Harriet & Morton Silverstein
Rhona Simon
Harry Sindler
Brian Singer
Tyler Singer
Julian Sless
Diane & Jerry Smith
Lindsey Smith
Allison & Rabbi Mordechai Soskil
Sigalle & Yehoshua Soskil
Jenna & Jeremy Sperber
Hillary & Zvi Spivack
Chana Tendler
Eli Tettelbach
Margalit Tiede
Gilbert Trudell
Kelly Wallis
Shira Wax
Chava & Martin Weinheber
Jeff Williams
Deborah Cardin & Jonathan Willis
Emma Wions
Samantha Wions
Andrea & Ariel Wolf
Natalie Wolfson
Violeta Yushvah
Yona & Rabbi Leib Zalesch
Chaya Zelcer
Florence & Lawrence Ziffer
Stanley Ziskind
Michon Zysman
STEM
At BT, students embark on a comprehensive STEM education journey from PreSchool through high school, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with realworld applications. Students learn through experiential opportunities, in our Middle School Messing Family STEM Center, High School STEM Center, and new Faith and Dr. Edward Wolf Biotechnology Center, preparing them for future STEM careers with a well-rounded, innovative, and practical understanding of the field.
HUMANITIES
At Beth Tfiloh, the humanities curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and cultural understanding from early childhood through high school. Students engage with literature, history, philosophy, and the arts, exploring diverse perspectives and developing strong analytical and communication skills, preparing them to be thoughtful, informed, and compassionate global citizens.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
Beth Tfiloh students are nurtured to become tomorrow’s Jewish leaders, deeply rooted in their heritage and committed to community service. From the Women Empowerment Club, focusing on tikkun olam (repairing the world), to leadership opportunities with student government, BT students are prepared to inspire and lead, ensuring a vibrant and enduring future.
(l-r) Traci Lerner, Noa Rone ‘24, Rachel Monroe
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ALUMNI SUPPORT
Names in PURPLE are Dorot— Beth Tfiloh alumni who send their children to BT
Shorashim Society donated $180+ to the Alumni Campaign
Etz Chaim Society donated $1,000+ to the Alumni Campaign
1990
Eric Bleich
Alicia Broth
Jason Broth
Sheri Felsher
1991
Mindy Abramson
Shiko Kazin
Dmitry Volshonok z”l
Jonathan Wohlberg
Rachel Kogul
Vered Taylor
Katie Cohen
Rachel Katz
Lisa Exler
Alexandra Shapiro
Yelena Sapoznick
Rachel Steinberg Warschawski
2000
Nina Cusner
Aaron Hollander
Renata Kepner
Ted Rosenbaum
2001
Sharon Bar
Joshua Chinsky
Joel Fink
Shaanan Meyerstein
Hudi Schorr
Frances Sivakoff
Casey Spigel
Chanan Weissman
Andrea Wolf
Ariel Wolf
2002
Abigail Aghion
Dori Brody
Ari Brownstein
Michelle Cherry
Rebecca Rubin
Laura Schutzman
Elana Siegel
Amir Tsemach
2004
Leah Bennett
Yehuda Bennett
Jesse Hervitz
Lisa Levitt
Samuel Minkove
David Platt
Cheryl Pruce
Milena Rodban
Yoni Rose
Arthur Sabintsev
Daniel Schmerling
Richard Simon
Tova Narrow
Allison Steinmetz
Sarah Sunshine
Marni Yoffe
OUR BT MOMENT: COLLEGE CAMPUS SUPPORT
1992
2007
Angelica Carliner
Cynthia Grosberg
Brandon Levey
Steven Lichter
2008
Jonathan Hornstein
Jeremy Hurewitz
Halley Josephs
Paulina Lerman
Abby Himmelrich
Sam Sless
Jenna Sperber
2009
Melanie Franklin
Jonathan Hoffman
Erika Hornstein
Matthew Jeffers
Sara Lesser
Tal Lesser
Jordan Magat
Joshua Riederman
The days following October 7th were a whirlwind for many, but the visit of Dr. Schorr, Rabbi Posner, and Rabbi Oratz to University of Maryland’s campus is what makes BT, BT. Despite their demanding schedules, their heartfelt gesture of support during a tumultuous day marked by a pro-Palestinian Walk Out and Protest was profoundly meaningful. The presence of school and shul leadership not only reassured everyone but also underscored the enduring familial bond within the BT community.
Catherine Brown
Michael Diamond
Teri Gitlitz
1993
Jeremy Diamond
David Lowenstein
Michael Podberesky
Devora Teichman
1994
Elle Becker
Avi Benus
Liba Benus
Adam Klaff
Michael Leavey
Marty Taylor
Black
Rivka Bresler
Aaron Levi
Jonathan Minkove
Brian Ponczak
Dodi Samuel
Joseph Samuel
Joshua Wolf
Jordan Genut
Shai Levin
Erin Fenigstein
Becky Freedman
Stacy Fuld
Michael Jaskulsky
Alison Kaplan
Lindsay Montague
Nancy Roffman
2003
Rachel Attman
Matthew Bassan
Simon Blekhman
Scott Blumberg
David Steinberg
Lauren Braunstein
Eli Creeger
Jessica Goldberg
Rachel Hellman
Daniel Josephs
Shoshi Ponczak
2005
Daniel Aronhime
Harry Auster
Jessica Bazian
Joseph Carliner
Aviva Ghitman
Vicki Hervitz
Allison Raphael
Gabriella Rosenberg
2006
Andrew Bassan
Pamela Franklin
Ari Jacobson
Julie Schenker
Aaron Schmerling
Henry Sheller
Wil Sless
2010
Eric Chason
Jeffrey Hornstein
Casey Lichter
Lindsay Nusbaum
Ariela Rodban
2011
Evan Albert
Max Cardin
Zachary Cardin
Tara Danels
Jesse Halpern
Andrew Hurwitz
Jordana Hurwitz
Bradley Kronthal
Samuel Rosenfeld
Matthew Tettelbach
2012
Max Chason
Emily Eisner
Alex Kadish
Joseph Schwartz
2013
Nicole Altmark
Hannah Brash
Danielle Dermer
Jennifer Franklin
Julie Friedman
Jacob Horowitz
Lindsay Hurwitz
Dylan Karlin
Marisa Kassimir
Jordan Katz
Yuval Mei-Tal
Morgan Plant
Jordan Schiff
2015
Jocelyn Broth
Alyson Chason
Fred Lavon
Isaac Lerman
Adam Lubliner
Cole Magat
Andrew Neumann
Joshua Schwartz
Seth Sholk
Natalie Wolfson
2016
Molly Bookoff
Allison Friedman
Jeremy Friedman
Lea Glazer
Sydney Hamburg
Hallie Hurwitz
Sigalle Soskil
Yehoshua Soskil
2019
Jacob Brenner
David Dixon
Aryeh Rubin
Ariella Sapoznick
2020
Shira Gonzalez
Tyler Singer
Emma Wions
2021
Gabriella Dondes
Caleb Gitlitz
Margot Jay
Sydney Kronthal
Nathaniel Lerman
Shayna Levin
Alexis Silhavy
Samantha Seidman
Julian Sless
Kacy Stein
Eli Tettelbach
2014
Sara Beth Cavayero
Alexander Cohn
Corey Gold
Eden Jakob
Eliana Kadish
Andrew Kadish
Noa Cardin
Lani Roskes
Ali Stampfer
Samantha Straus
2017
Melanie Block
Hunter Bloomfield
Mitchell Cardin
Nina Gartenhaus
Aviva Moshman
2018
Jared Hurwitz
Mitchell Jay
Andrew Kasner
Abigail Lerman
Ryan Levin
Chloe Neumann
Samantha Wions
2022
Ariella Kovacs
Gideon Rone
2023
Jasmine Spivack
MILESTONES
Every year our milestone reunions celebrate together around Thanksgiving! This year, the classes of 2008 (15 years), 2013 (10 years) and 2018 (5 years) gathered for an evening of toasts and mingling, with surprise visits from BT Staff members!
TEACHING
We love inviting our Alumni back in the building to teach classes and engage with our students. This year our alumni taught several classes and seminars, on a range of topics including Israel, technology and sciences.
COLLEGE PARK VISITS
Every few months, our Alumni in College Park get together with their former teacher, Rabbi Furman, to catch up and learn Torah. The incredible connections that our students make at BT stretch far beyond the walls of our campus.
SPOTLIGHT 2024
SPOTLIGHT is Beth Tfiloh’s annual fundraising event in support of scholarship. More than 50% of our Beth Tfiloh students rely on financial assistance to make their BT education possible. Spotlight brings together members of our diverse community, including school parents and grandparents, congregants, alumni and their parents, and staff. Spotlight 2024 raised nearly $1.2 million dollars, providing our students with a rich Jewish day school educational experience. We are so grateful for our beloved honorees, Myrna and Senator Ben Cardin, and our extraordinary event co-chairs, Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein, and Tara Brown and Ari Mittleman for making this year’s Spotlight an incredible success.
Royal Sponsors $50,000 and up
The Haron Dahan Foundation
Isaac Samuel and Family, Anton and Tamara Samuel and Family, Joseph '98 and Dodi '98 Samuel and Family, Moty and Sharon '01 Bar and Family
The Natanzon and Taylor Families
The Estate of Edith Sussman
Diamond Sponsors $25,000 and up
Pat and David Bernstein
Susan and Steve Bond
The David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation
Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Family Foundation
Jerome G. and Annette S. Zimmerman Foundation
Sapphire Sponsors $18,000 and up
Phyllis and Leonard J. Attman Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael BrunerIN MEMORY OF PAUL BOLENBAUGH
Adele and Michael Greenebaum
Penn-Carliner Family
Irene and Robert Russel and Family
Emerald Sponsors $10,000 and up
Drs. Adrian and Martin Auster
Sharon Benus, Liba and Avi Benus ’94 and Family, Mia and Dr. Lee Blecher and Family in Memory of Jacob Benus z”l
Elayne Berg
Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein
Dr. Frona A. Brown and Family
Tara Brown and Ari Mittleman
Reba and Arnold G. Cohen
Marcia Hochman
Louise D. Macks and Morton J. Macks z”l, Genine Macks Fidler and Josh Fidler, Ellen and Lawrence Macks, Martha Macks-Kahn and Peter Kahn
Robin and Mark Neumann
Andrew and Trish Pollak and Family
Tsipi and Michael Renbaum
Saul Ewing LLP | Gary and Jill Eidelman, Howard & Linda Miller, Steven and Mandee
Heinl, Jonathan and Jayne Havens, Richard and Heidi Topaz, Barry and Stacey Levin
The Silverstein Family
Ruby Sponsors $5,000 and up
Anonymous (2)
Wilma and Paul Alpert
In honor of Myrna and Ben Cardin In memory of Anne and Simon
Alpert and Ella and Edward Newman
Stephanie and David Baron
Norm and Sunny Brownstein
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Myrna and Ben Cardin
Joel Cohn, Jill Spector, Alex Cohn ’14, and Hannah Cohn ’16
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres
Jack Finkelstein and Frances Kessler
Myra and William Z. Fox
The Freedman Family
Shelley and James Gitomer
Gordon Feinblatt LLC
Ned Himmelrich, Searle Mitnick and Abba David Poliakoff
Hoffman and Co.
Robyn and Ed Hoffman | Yaakov Fader
Cheri and David Hurwitz, Linda and Steve Hurwitz, Suzanne and Marc Hurwitz
Alexandra Kadish ’12, Andrew Kadish ’14, Eliana Willner Kadish ’14 and Benjamin Kadish
June Karlin in loving memory of Alan Karlin and Irwin Nudelman
Robert and Shelley Kaye
Emily, Scott, Ryan ’18, and Shayna ’21 Levin
Sarellen and Marshall Levine
Sherry, Josh, and Olivia ’15 Mauer and Hannah ’13 and Mike Brash
The Messing Family Foundation
MiCasa Title Group, LLC
Eve and Mark Gheiler
The Family of Nelson and Phyllis Neuman
Orthodontic Associates | Dr. Jeffrey and Wendy Miller, Abby and Joshua Miller ’06, Dr. Adam ’08 and Jamee Miller, and Erin ’12 and Andrew Weinstein
Brenda Brown Rever and The Lipitz/Smith Families
Schoenfeld Insurance Associates, Inc.
Judy and Rick Morrison, Phyllis and Harvey Shankman
Drs. Zipora and Nachum Schorr
Stacy and Louis Schwartz
Captain Joe, Josie and Vida ’37 Schwartzstein
Beth J. Kaplan and Bruce, Henry ’11, and Seth ’15 Sholk
Gilbert L. and Ruth Solomon Beth Tfiloh Community School Endowment
Lyn and Freddie Traub, Mitchell ’14, Kelsey ’16, and Ethan ’20
Gold Sponsors $3,600 and up
Anonymous
Debbi and Louis Baer
in memory of IRVIN AND IRMA FISHBEIN by Joan and Larry Feldman
Steven Goldberg
Elliott Gorbaty M.D.
Ben Greenwald
Abraham and Berly Hershkovitz
Mike, Laurie, Seth ’26 and Naomi ’28 Kott
Huppit and David Miller Nusinov Smith LLP
The Ernest and Meta Oppenheimer
Charitable Foundation, Inc. in memory of KURT AND ADELE MAIER
The Pearlstone Family Fund
The Polakoff Family | Ellyn, Stephen, Dara ’05, Ben, Lilly ’22, Sophie ’22, and Asher ’24
Quarry Orthodontics
Dr. Michael and Ora Noorani, Ami ’24, Lila ’25 and Aaron ’28 Noorani
The Ponczak Family and Jana L. Ponczak, Esq., Royston, Mueller, McLean and Reid LLP
Randallstown Synagogue Center
Samuelson’s Diamonds and Estate Buyers
The Schneyer Family
Liz Shrier and Donni Engelhart
Lois Sigman | Christine and David Sigman
Strategic Factory
Walton & Company
Dr. Edward and Faith Wolf
Silver Sponsors $1,800 and up
Anonymous (4) a2z Physical Therapy: Adam and Melissa Zim | Sherri B Abraham, PsyD, PA, Sherri and Layne Herman, Danielle ’16, Meital ’16, Steven ’20, and Ilanit ’20 | In memory of Janean Adelstein and Bob Adelstein from Mike, Michelle, Jacob, Josh and Anna | Adler Display-Barbara and Ron Adler | Ivy, Chris, Chloe & Jordyn Ammann | The Attman Family | Acme Paper & Supply Co. | Ann Berman and Family in memory of Sheldon Berman | Josef and Abigail Brandriss | Rachel and Henry Brem | Becky, Josh, Jacob ’19 and Noah ’21 Brenner | Michael, Rivka ’98, Yoni ’24, and Ami ’27 Bresler with appreciation to all of our children’s wonderful teachers | Elizabeth and Eric Brown | Cap Ex Advisory Group | Drs. Amy Caplan and Robert Abbott | Jan and Andy Cardin and Family | Judy and Howard Cardin | The Cardin/ McCoy Family | City Wide Facility Solutions (Nelson & Grem) | Jesse and Steve Cleveland | Columbia Group | Crossroads Dental Arts, Dr. Joanne Block Rief, DDS | Dr. Howard and Maureen Davidov | John C. Davison | Debbie and Marty Disney | The Flombaum Family | Josh, Jamie, Alyssa ’21, and Ryann ’24 Forman | | Chaya and Howard Friedman | Philip and Ann Gallant | Stacey and Randy Getz and Family | Shelley and Sheldon z”l Goldseker | Sharon and David Green | Liz and Josh Greenwald | Ann Sue and Leonard Grossman | Lynne and Stan Haas | Peter, Ilene, Mitchell ’18, and Margot ’21 Jay | Sonny and Michael Kalis | Hilary Smith Kapner | Ann Katz | Anne Polakoff King | Aviva and Shalom Kovacs | Patty and Charles Leve | The Levinoff Family | Jane and Paul Lichter | Drs. Gail and Bob Liss | Betty and Jerry Maizlish | Miles & Stockbridge | Joel and Rachel Monroe | Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects | National Lumber | Amie Sue and Paul Nochumowitz | Mitch and Janice Posner | Rachel and Rabbi Chai Posner | The Quarry Lake Group at Morgan Stanley | Avigail Rosemore, George Strum and Avi Greenlinger | Shoshana and Jason Reitberger | Marilyn Rosenblatt in memory of Josef Rosenblatt | The Rosenblatt Group| Sam Rosenblatt, Mortgage Planner | Jason and Laura Rubenstein | Alvin and Marcia Sachs Joan Samet | Liora and Ed Schlesinger | The Nathan and Louise Schwartz Tzedaka Fund | Rozzie and Harold Taylor | Matt ’11 and Eli ’13 Tettelbach | Dr. Simcha and Debra Varon | Holly and Steve Venick and children, Jordyn ’23, Hunter ’25 and Marley ’29 | Stan and Elaine Weintraub | Michelle and Steve Wions | Drs. Risa and Joshua Wolf | Kimberly and Jason Wynn
Bronze Sponsors $1,200 and up
Susan and Cary Albert | BeMore Physical Therapy | Paula and Lou Berger | Chang-Greenberg Family | Rosalyn and Joel Chazen | Defender One Security | Jon, Jen, Jared ’16 and Ali ’21 Krieger | Margie and Lowell Herman | Debra Hettleman and Michael Gansky | Melanie and Milton Gertner | Rosemary Gluck and Dr. Thomas Pozefsky | Lisa and David Hackam | In Loving Memory of our Wife and Mother, and G-Mom by Joseph, Aaron, Joshua, Shannon, Simon, and Jordan Kowitz | Marcia and Marc Leavey | Regina and Feliks Leybengrub | David and Sue Liebman | Ellen and Noah Lightman | Judy and Judah Minkove | Ricka Neuman and Ted Niederman | Seth and Laurie Okin | Rabbi Dr. and Mrs. Yehuda Oratz | OrthoMaryland | Josh and Julie Schenker | The Shefter Family | Susan and Michael Sless | The Levinson Family / Sol Levinson & Bros., Inc. | Tova ’04, Alexander, Eitan ’37, and Zev Spizler | Ellen M. Heller and Shale D. Stiller | Robin and Harold Tucker | Warnken, LLC Injury Lawyers | Donna and Howard Weiss Pamela and Neil Weissman | Zakheim Family
Patron $500 and up
Anoymous (4) | Dr. Marc and Debra Attman | Carrie and Ethan Balsam | Dave and Rachel Berman Victoria and Scott Blumberg | Deborah Cardin and Jonathan Willis | Natalie and Jay Chason Odette and Jacob Cohen | Steven Cohen | Dr. Tammi and Mr. Mark Davis | Mandy and Gary Diamond and Family | Dr. Michael and Linda Elman | Jodi and Colin Fleisher | Linda Freud and Samantha, Adam ’05, Micah & Caleb Kruger | Cee Cee and Michael Friedman | Carol Glusman | Rabbi Jason Goldstein | Faith and Adam Harrison | Heritage Toyota Owings Mills | Erika and Jonathan Hornstein | Lindsay Hurwitz ’13 and Josh Martin, Hallie Hurwitz ’16, and Jared Hurwitz ’18 | Arik and Elite Jakob | Ann H. Kahan | Cindy and Harvey Kasner and Family | Debora Kersfeld and Brian Shankman | Sharon, Larry and Miranda ’12 Klein | Richard Kline in memory of Phyllis Kline | Elissa and Matt Kohel | Armand and Esther Lasky In honor of Liba and Avi Benus ’94 and Family | Melvin Lessing | Gayle Levy and Marty Barber | Philippa and Justin Lichterman | Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Magat | Sam and Nicole Minkove | Ashley and Elliot Mutch Judy and Barry Nabozny | Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski | Albert Polovoy | Carol and Allan Pristoop | Helene and Robert Riederman | Marcos and Alison Roffe | Nancy and Stuart Rombro | Lisa Stern and Robert Rombro | Miriam and Yoni Rose | Barbara Salsbury | Calla and Todd Samuels | Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld | Diane, Larry and Ronen ’21 Seegull | Tina and Lee Sheller | Margie, Randall, Tyler ’20 and Lexi ’23 Singer | Amy, David, Ali ’14, and Jessica ’17 Stampfer | Tom and Jeannine Teal | Susan and Dale A. Waters, Jr. | Jane and Joel Weber | Staci Wilbourne | York Roofing, Inc.
Sylvia Tulkoff
KADIMA LEGACY SOCIETY
Kadima is Hebrew for forward. Members of the Kadima Legacy Society have invested in the future of Beth Tfiloh by making an endowment gift or testamentary arrangements for a legacy gift.
Faye & Abe z’l Adler
Rosalie & Richard Alter
Phyllis & Leonard Attman
Deborah & Louis Baer
Linda Barron
Walter Becker z”l
Pat & David Bernstein
Mickey & Bernie z”l Bliden
Becky & Josh Brenner
Ruthie and David Carliner
Judy Chernak
Ted Chernak
Ethel & Howard Cohn
Joel Cohn & Jill Spector
Sharon & David Green
Adele & Michael Greenebaum
Ben Greenwald
Evelyn Gross z”l
Rona & Louis Halikman
Renee & David Heyden
Larraine Bernstein & Kenneth
Hornstein
Cheri & David Hurwitz
Linda A. & Steven Hurwitz
Beth Kaplan & Bruce Sholk
Mrs. Alan J. Karlin
Ann Katz
Elaine Katzen
Gladys & Richard Kremen
Fran and Steve Pruce
Beverly & Gerald Rashbaum
Dr. Marvin Rombro z”l
Nancy & Stuart Rombro
Avigail & Justin Rosemore
Howard & Dr. Sandy z”l Rosenblatt
Adella Russel z”l
Irene & Robert Russel
Marcia & Alvin Sachs
Jennifer & Michael Sachs
Isaac Samuel
Drs. Zipora & Nachum Schorr
Diane and Larry Seegull
Tina & Lee Sheller
Irene & Michael Sherman
Norwood Shpritz z”l
Rachelle z”l & Ronnie Silverstein
Eve Kresin Steinberg
Rosalind & Harold Taylor
Vered & Marty Taylor
Dr. Les Vogel
OUR BT MOMENT: WEINER TOURNAMENT
SPECIAL GIFTS
GIFTS TO THE ENDOWMENT
$20,000 and above
Dr. Marshall and Sarellen Levine
DESIGNATED GIFTS
$20,000 and above
Drs. Adrian Dobs and Marty Auster –Support for Akiva Program
Dr. Gary and Lois Cassel – Support for Akiva Program
The Haron Dahan Foundation
Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Foundation – Support for Weiner Family Tournament
The 35th Annual Weiner Family Basketball Tournament was nothing short of spectacular as the Beth Tfiloh halls were filled with camaraderie, intensely competitive basketball, friendships, community support, school-wide ruach, and Jewish connection. To top it all off, our BT boys’ varsity squad took home the tournament championship - the first time in 13 years! The Weiner Tournament is BT at its best, and a much-anticipated time of year for the entire community.
Dr. Howard A. & Maureen H. Davidov
Dr. Liebe Diamond z”l
Sandra & Sheldon Dobres
Marvin Egorin
Marcey & Mark Eisen
Irene & Robert Ellin z”l
Rheda & Jerry z”l Fader
Joan & Larry Feldman
Jack Finkelstein z”l
Myra & William Fox
Dr. John z”l & Elaine Kaplan
Freeman
Cee Cee & Michael Friedman
Susan z”l & Herbert Garten
Shellye & Steven Gilden
Carol & Sheldon Glusman
Sally & Harold z”l Goldberg
Sonia z”l & Stanley Goldberg
Cassandra and Sheldon Gottlieb
Loryn Lesser
Melvin Lessing
Sarellen & Marshall Levine
Heather & Aaron Levinoff
Elaine & Marc Lowen
Louise D. & Morton J. z”l Macks
Allison & Aaron Magat
Sherry & Joshua Mauer
Willie Mazer z”l
Howard B. Miller
Deborah & Searle Mitnick
Tova & Rony Natanzon
Ian Neuman
Jonathan Neuman
Phyllis Neuman z”l
Ricka Neuman
Dr. Selvin Passen
Helene Penn
Ellyn & Stephen Polakoff
Carol & Dr. Allan Pristoop
Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Foundation Weiner
Sherry & Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
Faith & Dr. Edward Wolf
Linda Steel Yaffe
Susan Zimmerman
Drs, Eva & Simion James Zinreich
Elinor & William Ziv
The following bequests were received during the 2023-24 year:
Judith B. Marcus
Alvin and Elaine Mintzes
Richard Rynd
$5,000 - $19,999
Elayne Berg - Faculty Pesach Fund
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Fund for Enrichment in Jewish Education
Ruthie and David Carliner – Simchat Torah BBQ in honor of their grandchildren
Dr. Darryl and Nancy GarfinkelThe Garfinkel Family Learning Assistance Fund
Melvin Lessing – PrePesach Shabbat Dinner
Howard B. Miller
Ricka Neuman - The Nelson Family Kiddush Fund
Ben Sagel Sponsorship of Rabbi Posner’s Pesach Supplement
$1,000 to $4,999
Shabbat Shuvah Drasha by Rivka and Michael Bresler
Mental Health Awareness Program sponsored by the Lyn Stacie Getz Foundation and Stacey and Randy Getz
Pesach Siyyum dedicated by Jane and Paul Lichter
Ben Sagel sponsorship of Women’s Pesach Program in Memory of Phyllis Sagel z”l
Men’s Sukkot Event in Memory of Jay Sweren by Barbara, Jeff and Neil Sweren
Up to $999.00
Sponsors for Moms and Midrash
Angelica Carliner
Tara Cornberg
Shelley Dolitsky
Rebecca Goldenberg
Miriam Rose
Ilona Shparaga
Adina Silverman
Sponsors for Women and Wisdom
Randi Abramson
Eve Gheiler
Dena Leibowitz
Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood – Joy of Judaism
Women’s Pesach Program sponsored in memory of Irene Sherman by Dr. Michael Sherman, Randi & Larry Abramson, Steven & Jamie Sherman, Dr. Julie & Jason Whitney, and her grandchildren
Zachary, Carly, Wyatt, Dex, Scarlett, Justin, Samantha and Tyler
Sponsors for Men’s Learning & L’Chaims
Joel Cohn
Jesse Hervitz
Ari Mittleman and Tara Brown
Aaron Schmerling
Neil Sweren
Danny Weiser
Jack Zager
ARTS PROGRAM
Our comprehensive arts program provides endless opportunities for BT students. Whether it be instrumental, drama, music, visual art, choral, dance or creative movement classes, students are encouraged and supported in finding their passions. Our 16 live productions provided opportunities on and off the stage, including set design, tech crew, choreography, costume design and more.
ATHLETICS
Beth Tfiloh’s athletics program promotes teamwork and leadership by encouraging students to work together, develop strong communication skills, and support one another on and off the field. With more than 250 middle and high school students participating in 43 teams, students learn the values of collaboration, perseverance, and leading by example, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and personal growth. We are fierce competitors and even better teammates.
SCHOOL ENDOWMENTS
The school’s endowment provides much needed resources to enable the school to educate as many children as possible, while also maintaining the highest level of excellence in all curricular areas. More than 20% of scholarship dollars come from the annual endowment draw. This allocation provides flexibility within the school’s operating budget, allowing for the support of professional development, teacher salaries, and countless other areas that are critical to the overall success of the program. The School’s endowment is invested through the Community Investment Fund at THE ASSOICATED.
SCHOOL ENDOWED FUNDS
The Ida Altman & Hannah Kahn Memorial Scholarship Fund
Phyllis & Leonard Attman Scholarship Fund
Deborah & Louis Baer Social and Emotional Support Services Fund
Krasna Family Fund
Rosie and Hayim Kutzer Scholarship Fund
Joseph & Rose Lazinsky Library Fund
Levine Family Music Fund
Levinoff Educational Enhancement Fund
Marc & Elaine Lowen My Family Story Endowment
OUR BT MOMENT: DAHAN LECTURE
Samuel Family Scholarship Fund
Mollie & Aaron Schwartz Israel Trip Fund
Ezra Seegull Leadership and Advocacy Fund Rachelle Silverstein Student Support Fund
The Kresin Steinberg Family Tehillim Program Endowment
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Fund
Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Educational Learning Assistance Fund
Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Scholarship Fund Edward & Faith Wolf Family Scholarship Fund Julius Zerwitz Memorial Scholarship Fund Zinreich Scholarship Fund
Other School Funds
Bliden Middle School Fund Bessie & Saul Caplan Fund Garfinkel Family Learning Assistance Fund Sonia & Stanley Goldberg Adopt-a-Child Fund
Emanuel Kaplan Memorial Fund
Beth Tfiloh has become a reliable venue for bringing renowned thinkers and authors to the congregation for events that educate, inspire, and motivate attendees. The Dahan Lecture featuring Yossi Klein Halevi was one such evening when Rabbi Posner and Yossi discussed the current state of Israel and emphasized the importance of maintaining hope during times of uncertainty. Dahan Lecture made possible by the generosity of the Dahan Foundation.
Walter Baumstein & Morris Bob Scholarship Fund
Ray Nachlas Becker Scholarship Fund Bomstein Library Endowment Fund Beth Jacob Congregation Scholarship Fund Brown/Crane Scholarship Fund Frona Brown Faculty Fund Frona Brown Student Support Fund Dahan Scholarship Fund Liebe & Earl Diamond Scholarship Fund Sandy & Sheldon Dobres Middot Program Endowment
Paul Ellin Holocaust Fund
The Sally & Harold Goldberg Music Fund
The Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Foundation Scholarship Fund Hirschhorn Foundation Faculty Fund Hirschhorn Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund
Laurence M. Katz Israel Trip Fund Klein Family Fund for Faculty Tuition Assistance
Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Art Fund
Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Library Fund
Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Scholarship & Teachers Fund
William & Sophie Mazer Scholarship Fund Meyerhoff Endowment Fund
Ralph Meyerstein Memorial Fund
Deborah & Searle Mitnick Chumash Program Endowment
Natanzon & Taylor Family Israel/Poland Trip Fund
Passen Scholarship Fund Penn-Carliner Faculty Support Fund
Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff Senior Trip Scholarship Fund
Ian Lubin Pruce PreSchool Fund
Beverly & Gerald Rashbaum Scholarship Fund Henry Reichenberg Scholarship Fund
Dr. Sandra Rosenblatt Scholarship Fund
Dr. Sandra and Howard Rosenblatt Siddur Ceremony Endowment
Russel Faculty Fund Adella Russel Scholarship Fund
Dr. Isadore & Hilda Kaplan Merit Scholarship Fund
Jerome Kirson Scholarship Fund
Eric Levi Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jerome Lichter Scholarship Fund
The Corey Seidel Drug and Addiction Awareness Fund
Rachelle & Ronnie Silverstein Academic Support Fund
Nechama Spector Memorial Fund Holly & Steve Venick & Family Extracurricular Activity Fund Yad B’Yad Fund
SYNAGOGUE ENDOWMENTS
The Congregation’s Endowment supports many of the core areas of our Shul including the affordable membership dues and High Holiday seat fees. This allocation also provides flexibility within the Congregation’s budget for the support of adult education, youth programming, religious services, and many other important facets of Congregation life. The Congregation’s endowment is invested through the Community Investment Fund at THE ASSOCIATED.
CONGREGATION ENDOWED FUNDS
Deborah & Louis Baer Shul Membership Fund
Beth Jacob Endowment Fund
Cemetery Perpetual Core Funds
S. Harold Cohen Scholarship Fund
Dahan Sanctuary Renovation Fund
The Sally & Harold Goldberg Music Fund
The Alan J. Karlin Chatan Torah Honor Fund
Samuel Lessing Yahrzeit Fund
Lilmod U’lelamed Endowment Fund
Willie & Sophie Mazer Staff Luncheon Fund
Phyllis & Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund
Penn-Carliner Shul Programming Fund
Helene and Stanley Z. Penn Lecture Endowment
Stanley Z. Penn Memorial Lecture Fund
Jennifer and Michael Sachs Camp Fund
Nathan and Louise Schwartz Scholar-In-Residence Endowment Fund
Silverstein Synagogue Family Membership Fund
Seymour Yaffe Advanced Jewish Studies Scholar Fund 75th Anniversary Fund
Other Synagogue Funds
Epstein Chapel Fund
Betty Katz Flower Fund
Max & Esther Kaye Israel Experience Fund
Steve & Shellye Gilden Family Programming Fund
Samuelson Fund
Alfred L. Tuvin Library Fund
YOUNG FAMILY PROGRAMMING
The vibrant and growing Young Family Minyan at Beth Tfiloh Congregation offers a welcoming and dynamic space for young families to pray, learn, and connect. With engaging programs, family-friendly activities, and a warm community atmosphere, our shul fosters a deep sense of belonging and spiritual growth for families and their children.
NEW CHAZZAN
The Beth Tfiloh community is thrilled to welcome our new Chazzan, Yoni Rose ’04 to our clergy. Prior to BT, Yoni served for seven years as the Cantor of the Jewish Community of Frankfurt, Germany where he also prepared many Bar Mitzvah students, taught children of all ages, and helped establish a new Jewish Family Center in Frankfurt. Mazal Tov to our new Chazzan!
MERCAZ
Beth Tfiloh’s Mercaz Dahan Center for Jewish Life and Learning offers accessible and intellectual classroomstyle adult educational experiences. Engagement opportunities such as Yaffe Scholars, BT in the AM, and Rabbi Wohlberg’s Roundtable provide eager learners a chance to enhance their Jewish learning through meaningful conversation and relevant speakers.
SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dodi Samuel ’98, President
Aaron Levinoff, Vice President
Vered Taylor ’95, Treasurer
Steve Wions, Officer at Large
Richard Alter
Michael Bresler
Stephanie Baron
Avi Benus ’94
Lauren Braunstein ’03
Becky Brenner
Angelica Carliner ’07
Jesse Cleveland
Heather Cohen
Joel Cohn
Nissim Dahan
Mandy Diamond
Sharon Dondes
Dr. Jonathan Flombaum
Daniel Freedman
Randy Getz
Cassandra Gottlieb
Lowell Herman
Midge Herman
Linda A. Hurwitz
Slava Katz
Viki Krupkin
Dr. Marshall Levine
Allison Magat
Mandy Miller
Searle Mitnick
Thomas Moran
Shoshi Ponczak ’03
Milena Rodban ’04
Miriam Rosenblatt
Jason Rubenstein
Steven Samuelson
Stacy Schwartz
Larry Seegull
Beth Sellman
Benny Sobol
Kimberly Wynn
Gina Zahler
MEMBERS OF THE SYNAGOGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: LIFE MEMBERS
Louis Baer
Jacob Benus z”l
Dr. Ron Davis
Gary B. Eidelman
Irvin L. Fishbein z”l
Michael Friedman
Steve G. Gilden
Dr. Julian Goldberg
Cass Gottlieb
Leonard Grossman
Lowell Herman
Richard Kremen
Dr. Marc I. Leavey
Searle Mitnick
Ricka Neuman
Fran Pruce
Howard Rosenblatt
Richard Rynd z”l
Dr. Jeffrey Sagel
David Schwartz
Louis Schwartz
Lee Sheller
Mark Smolarz
Eve Kresin Steinberg
Neil Sweren
Marvin H. Weiner z”l
Stanley Weintraub
MEMBERS OF THE SYNAGOGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ELECTED
MEMBERS
Stuart Abell
Ivy Ammann
Avi Benus ’04
Dave Berman
Lauren Braunstein ’03
Michael Bresler
Tara Brown
Natalie Chason
Joel Cohn
Simon Cornberg
David Golaner
Sheila Goldscheider
Vicki Hervitz ’05
Dr. Peter Jay
Deena Lubelski
Huppit Miller
Jacob Rosin
Dr. Ed Schlesinger
Dr. Daniel Schmerling ’04
Ronnie Silverstein
Benny Sobol
Kyley Sommer
Sam Spinner
Michael Stein
Neil Sweren
Marty Taylor ’94
Morris Wise
OFFICERS OF THE SYNAGOGUE BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
Michael Bresler, Chair
Avi Benus, Executive Vice Chair
Joel Cohn, Vice Chair, Finance
Sheila Goldscheider, Vice Chair, Synagogue Life
Shelley Kaye, Vice Chair, Development
Dr. Ed Schlesinger, Assistant Vice Chair, Finance
Dr. Daniel Schmerling ’04, Vice Chair, Governance
Michael Stein, Vice Chair, Properties & Facilities
Marty Taylor ’94, Vice Chair, Camp Morris Wise, Secretary
OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION
Benny Sobol, President
Gary B. Eidelman, Honorary President
Lauren Braunstein ’03, First Vice President
Dr. Peter Jay ’92, Second Vice President
Teri Gitlitz, Secretary
YOUR BT
2023-2024 Administration, Staff & Clergy
School Administration
Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education
Dr. Renee Koplon, Principal, High School
Rabbi Mordechai Soskil, Associate Principal, High School
Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Oratz, Principal, Middle School
Dr. Elana Weissman, Principal, Lower School
Hennie Laifer, Assistant Principal, Lower School
Laurie Okin, PreSchool Director
Allison Magat, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Tuition & Financial Aid
Joan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Laurie Kott, Director of Admission
Mark Kaiser, Director of Campus Operations
Stacy Fuld, ’02 Athletic Director
Diane Smith, Creative Arts Director
Larry Brenner, Chief Financial Officer
Synagogue Administration
Dan Silien, Executive Director
Talia Jordan, Director of Programming & Engagement
Larry Brenner, Chief Financial Officer
Chana Slavaticki, Director of Adult Education
Mark Kaiser, Director of Campus Operations
Clergy
Rabbi Chai Posner
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi in Residence
Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Yoggev, Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Jason Goldstein, Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director
Yoni Rose, ’04, Chazzan
The 2023-2024 Honor Roll was made possible by the BT Development & Communications Team
Mandi Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement
Michelle Cherry ’02, Director of Development
Lisa Silverstein, Development Associate
Julian Sless ’13, Development Associate
Victoria Blumberg, Institutional Advancement Associate
