January 2020 Bulletin

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CELEBRATING THE JOY OF JUDAISM, EMBRACING ALL JEWS

ARE YOU READY FOR THE SUMMER? BT Camps Gears Up for Summer 2021

Shabbat Companion Pull-out Guide Mercaz Makes the Most of Virtual Learning Alumni Weekend 2020 – Welcome to the ReZOOMion!

RABBI’S CORNER TECHNICALLY SHOMER SHABBAT

By Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

With so many of us now finding ourselves at home on an ongoing basis, we also find ourselves asking a question we never had to ask before: WHAT DAY IS TODAY? Nellie Bowles recently wrote in the New York Times, “In a work day spent at home in front of the computer, while meetings come and go, projects are received and filed, there is no differentiation. Every activity is physically the same.” WHAT DAY IS TODAY? A traditional Jew does not have to ask this question because there is one day of the week – the center of our week – that reminds us of what day it is. That day is SHABBOS. For me, and for so many of you, Shabbos in recent months has taken on a new meaning. It’s the day we go from hi-tech to no-tech! And what a difference that makes!

The noted Jewish writer and thinker, Micah Goodman, has a new book entitled, The Wondering Jew: Israel and the Search for Jewish Identity. After analyzing the different approaches to Judaism that now take place in Israel, for some reason he ends the book with a chapter entitled, “Afterward: A Digital-Free Sabbath,” in which he writes: “The essence of the Sabbath is to take a break from technology. The Sabbath allows moments of communication uninterrupted by communications technology. It forces us to be present in our conversations with other people, without distractions and without the ability to disappear into our smartphones.

The Sabbath creates moments that are not recorded, reminding us that our time has meaning even if it is not shared with virtual audiences.”

Just think, if you cut out the tech on this one day of the week, you can tell one and all that the coronavirus made you “technically” Sabbath observant and definitely brought you closer to your God, to your family…and to yourself.

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 Hazzan Avraham Albrecht Rabbi Chai Posner Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director Don Weinapple, VP, Finance Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life Cherie Brownstein, Synagogue Program Director Chana Slavaticki, Mercaz Center for Jewish Life & Learning Director Sam Bloom, Director, Beth Tfiloh Camps Dr. Ron Davis, President Louis Schwartz, Board Chair Bess Gilden, Chair, Synagogue Life Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs, Mercaz

Please note that the next Bulletin issue will be a February/March edition and should arrive just before Purim. Check bethtfiloh.com/purim for updates on Purim services and activities.

Dr. Craig Friedman, Chair, Beth Tfiloh Camps

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Switchboard: 410-486-1905

IN THIS ISSUE

Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education

Milestones...............................................................3

Allison Magat, Chief Administrative Officer

Cover Feature BT Camps – Are You Ready for the Summer?................4

Mandi Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement

Dates & Happenings...............................................6 School Highlights....................................................8

Laurie Kott, Director of Admission

Joan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives Larry Seegull, President, Board of Trustees

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Noteables.................................................................9

Rina Goloskov, Director of Marketing and Communications

Philanthropy......................................................... 10

Erin Smith, Communications Coordinator

Giving.................................................................... 11

Paul Miller, Graphic Designer

Davening and Shabbat Times............................. 12

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MILESTONES CONDOLENCES To Elaine (Steven) Hercenberg, on the loss of her mother, Lennie Gnatt.

To Kyley (Avi ‘04) Sommer and her mother Cathy, on the loss of her father, Greg McClain.

To David (Sue) Liebman, on the passing of his brother, Dr. Mayer Crockin Liebman.

To Ethan (Eileen) Yankellow, on the passing of his mother, Dorothy Yankellow.

SHARE YOUR NEWS! Have a new member of your family?

A special occasion? Share the good news with your BT family! Contact Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, at hvenick@btfiloh.org and share your information about your celebration.

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MAZAL TOVS To Jordan Tucker and Naomi Pinson on the birth of their son Eli Micah. And to the grandparents Jack Tucker and Alison Witow and Isabel and Steve Pinson.

To Wilma and Judge Paul Alpert on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Neta in Israel, and on the marriage of their grandson Hanan, son of Evan and Emilie Alpert to Sara Leah Levi. Sara Leah is the daughter of Ronny Hai Levi and Vered Maloul.

To Jessica and Aaron Kaplan on the birth of their daughter Emma Rose. And to big brother Jake and grandparents Tina and Itzhak Rosenbaum and Ellen and Alan Kaplan.

NEW MEMBERS We welcome Paulayne Epstein to our Beth Tfiloh family. Paulayne is the mother of our members Dana (Michael) Stein and grandmother to Samson and Astrid.

BAR & BAT MITZVAHS Seth Kott ‫אברהם יעקב אייל‬ Son of Laurie and Mike Kott January 9, 2021 Seth attends 7th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.

He is the brother of Naomi Kott, and the grandson of Bob and Eleanor Kott, Jay Shoemaker and the late Janet Shoemaker.

His hobbies are playing basketball, lacrosse, bike riding, and baking. Seth did several mitzvahs as part of his Bar Mitzvah program at Beth Tfiloh: he wrote letters to seniors in the BT community to keep in touch with them during COVID; he connected with an Israeli teen who lost a parent in the IDF; and he made lunches for the homeless in Baltimore City. He is looking forward to celebrating his Bar Mitzvah with his family and friends in January.

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BT CampsWants to Know...

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or the first summer in nearly 80 consecutive years, it looked like kids would miss out on having the time of their lives at Beth Tfiloh Camps due to COVID-19. “We considered numerous scenarios that might allow us to safely open BT Camps this summer,” said Director Sam Bloom. “We rigorously monitored recommendations from the

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the American Camp Association (ACA), as well as Maryland State, and Baltimore County government guidelines. We also consulted with local medical professionals as well as Beth Tfiloh’s Executive Committee.”

Ultimately, staff and lay leadership concluded that there were still too many unknowns about the spread of COVID-19 to safely open camp without risking exposure to our entire BT Camps community. “That was a risk we could not take. Our camp family’s health and safety come first.”

SWITCHING GEARS FOR THE SUMMER “Once the decision was made to cancel the regular summer camp program, we began to discuss the possibility of safely opening our beautiful camp facilities and pools to the Beth Tfiloh community,” recalled Craig Friedman, BT Camps chair.

Led by Sam, the camp committee put together the Family Camp program in just a few weeks, which was open to all shul, school and camp families.

Activities included swimming, boating, slides, gaga, and basketball, and even some private birthday parties.

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were intentionally kept low to make it accessible to as many BT families as possible. Based on the response, the Family Camp program was an unqualified success,” remarked Craig.

Here is what some of the Family Program participants had to say about their experiences:

“Family Camp was a great way to escape our COVID-19 reality and enjoy the simple pleasures of summer with swimming, boating, and relaxing with our friends (social distancing of course). We were grateful that BT offered Family Camp as an option for something fun to do this summer!”

“BT Family Camp was a lifesaver for us this past summer. With so many swim clubs not being open, the option to take our children to BT Camps to swim and run around was a great alternative. We even had a little birthday party for our daughter there – she loved it! It was comforting to be able to enjoy ourselves in such a warm and welcoming environment in these most challenging times.”

“BT Family Camp was probably one of the best parts of our summer. With the options of swimming in the pool, relaxing on a float, canoeing on the lake or playing archery, we had fun. Each week, we looked forward to spending the day at BT camp, enjoying a picnic lunch and bonding as a family. Thanks BT Camp for offering family camp!”

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Are You Ready for the Summer?

LOOKING AHEAD TO SUMMER 2021 Although things are still uncertain for summer 2021, Sam and his crew are already thinking about how to make this the best summer ever, whatever the circumstances are. “Every summer, our camper’s debate which of our activities are their favorites: Ga Ga, sports, arts and crafts, theater, the lake slide, ropes course, zip line, or all the water fun in our three swimming pools and splash pad. This summer, we’re adding a few new activities that I think will make that debate even more intense: Stand up paddle boards at the lake, a foam machine, 9 Square In The Air, pickleball…and a few more, but I’ll leave some surprises for the summer!”

Sam is also excited to welcome back key staff members who make BT Camps the best camp ever: Larry Brash, Lisa Brodman, Emily Eisner, Sheryl Foreman, Lindsay Gaister, Rob Hiken, Ashley Himelfarb, Doug Kotula, Melyssa Manhoff, Jen Postal and Joe Zaccaggani.

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SUMMER 2021 STARTS NOW! Registration for summer 2021 is already underway, and easier than ever, thanks to CampMinder, a cloud-based camp management platform that offers online camp registration, camp staffing, integrated health care forms and much more. “We reinvented the parent experience at BT Camps,” said Sam. “CampMinder is flexible and robust, it’s quick, easy, and the information will all be in one place. Parents and staff can access their own personal camper information, get real-time notifications, and track financial information and health records.”

Best of all, CampMinder’s mobile app puts the campers’ daily adventures at parents’ fingertips. “Through Face Finder, microposts, photos, letters and a personalized stream of content, parents will be connected to camp like never before,” Sam explained. “It will become the one-stop-shop for how they interact with camp on all levels – from mobile registration, forms, payments and more.”

Sam also wants parents to feel confident about registering their kids for camp now, even though the summer season is still a few months away. “Of course we plan to have camp in person this summer,” he said, “but if the plans should change, anyone who has registered will receive a full refund.”

SIGN UP NOW AT BTCAMPS.ORG! For more information, contact Sam Bloom at 410-517-3451 or email sam@btcamps.org

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DATES & HAPPENINGS Join Beth Tfiloh’s Shabbat Experience!

Challah Bake with Challah Delish’s Emily Isak

Sunday, January 10, 2021, 3 pm

Wednesday, January 13, 7 pm Elevate your Shabbat preparations—bake your own gourmet challahs along with your BT family! Emily Isak, Instagram’s @ChallahDelish, will demonstrate her braiding techniques and offer mix-in flavor ideas to spice up your Shabbat.

Free to Beth Tfiloh members, $10 for non-members. Registration required by January 11.

MeZOOMin’s Shabbat Episode Thursday, January 21, 8 pm Join Rabbis Wohlberg, Posner and Yoggev plus special guests Hazzan Albrecht and Rabbi Wecker to find out how they prepare for Shabbat – both personally and professionally.

Spiritual Musical Havadallah with Shlomo Katz Saturday, January 23, 6:30 pm Welcome the light of Torah and Judaism into your life as you bid farewell to Shabbat with musician Shlomo Katz at this virtual Havdallah service. Shlomo will guide you on deepening your connection to others, to your community and to Hashem through his spiritual music and teachings. Registration required.

View complete Shabbat Experience details at bethtfiloh.com/shabbatexperience

BT CELEBRITY CHEFS

Einat Admony – The Ultimate Balaboosta Tuesday, January 19, 8 pm Menu: Moroccan Spiced Fish, Yemenite Salad with Fenugreek-Yoghurt Dressing, and Ja’ala Einat Admony, also known as the “ultimate balaboosta,” (“perfect housewife”), is the chef and owner of Balaboosta restaurant and the falafel chain Taim.

She is the author of two cookbooks: Balaboosta and Shuk.

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Virtual Vacations: Destination: Poland

Lior Lev Sercarz – The Spice Master Tuesday, January 26, 8 pm Menu: Freekah and Feta Salad; Charred Eggplant and Labneh Parfait Lior Lev Sercarz is the chef, spice blender and owner of La Boîte, a biscuits and spice shop in New York City. He is the author of The Art of Blending, The Spice Companion, and his most recent book, Mastering Spice, was named one of the best cookbooks of the year by The New York Times Book Review.

Delve into the story of the Jews of Poland, from medieval times through the Shoah and today through this virtual guided tour.

Becoming a More Loving Human Being Wednesday, January 27, 11 am* Aryeh Ben David, founder of Ayeka: Center for Soulful Education, will explore the nature of love in this special Yaffe Scholars session. Is it just a feeling, subject to the vagaries and conditionality of an emotion? Or is there a spiritual nature to love, enabling us to potentially love all of God’s creation? Open to the community. RSVP to mercaz@btfiloh.org. *A recording/live discussion will also take place at 7 pm.

A Night of Hope and Inspiration: The Shalva Story Saturday, January 30, 7 pm Hear Kalman Samuels tell the inspirational story of how he and his wife, Malki, responded when disability

Coming in February: Danielle Renov – Peas, Love & Carrots Tuesday, February 2, 8 pm Adeena Sussman – Sababa Tuesday, February 9, 8 pm

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knocked at their door. Discover the world of hope they have created for thousands of people through their Shalva organization. Followed by a performance by the Shalva Band – eight talented musicians with disabilities. February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM)

Laughing in Adar with Ashley Blaker

Save the date for the sixth Annual Dahan Lecture

The Challenges of the 21st Century: A Conversation with Ambassador Nikki Haley Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 8 pm Livestreamed via Zoom Ambassador Haley joins Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg for an exclusive conversation about her time in public service and her thoughts on the challenges facing our nation in the 21st century.

Saturday, February 13, 7:30 pm Mishenichnas Adar, marbim b’simcha – when the month of Adar arrives, our joy increases! Kick off the joy of Adar with an hour of laughs with internationally acclaimed Orthodox Jewish comedian Ashley Blaker. Blaker’s comedy shows include Observant Jew, Prophet Sharing with Muslim comedian Imran Yusuf, and Ashley Blaker’s Goyish Guide to Judaism on BBC. Registration required.

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Please note that the Dahan Lecture with Ambassador Nikki Haley is open exclusively to Beth Tfiloh families.

Registration required. Sign up at bethtfiloh.com/dahanlecture

Rabbi Capers Funnye & Minister Miya King:

Mosab Hassan Yousef: Judaism & Islam: Is There Hope?

Black & White: Where Do The Jews Fit In?

Thursday, February 4, 2021, 8 pm

presents

Thursday, January 14, 2021, 8 pm The call of Black Lives Matter has brought some Jews and Blacks closer together, and torn others apart. Are we natural allies? Why is there anti-Semitism and racism amongst us? Join Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg for this important conversation with Rabbi Funnye and Minister King.

It’s the story of a terroristturned-friend. After numerous imprisonments by Shin Bet, the Israeli intelligence service, Mosab Hassan Yousef embarked on a spiritual quest that changed his violent destiny and turned him into an advocate of peace. Is his story the story of one man, or can it happen to every man?

View details at bethtfiloh.com/btu BTU is made possible by a grant from the Ronnie H. and Alli Russel Charitable Foundation Inc. and The Russel Family.

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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS Thanksgiving Convocation took place via Zoom where special presentations were given by each division, a beautiful virtual rendition of “One Day” was sang by our BT Kolenu family, and we celebrated the induction of Ezra Olman ‘91 into the Beth Tfiloh Athletic Hall of Fame and Matthew Jeffers ‘09 into the Theater Hall of Fame, in loving memory of Ellie Goldenberg ’12 z”l.

We love seeing our seniors smile for their senior portraits!

High School theater students captivated their Zoom audiences in their remarkable performance of The Diary of Anne Frank.

The fourth grade showcased their self-created “companies” at the Virtual Business Fair for which they developed their own business plans and marketing campaigns.

PreSchoolers collected 300+ pairs of gloves and mittens for winter survival packages for the homeless.

Fifth grade students began their STEM curriculum with Director of STEM Education Mr. Vince Bonina, who will teach them how to tackle engineering challenges, 3D printing, and real-life problem solving using all the latest technology and applications.

Lower Schoolers learned about our democratic process by casting their votes for class pets or special Rosh Chodesh treats.

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The Middle School got into the Thanksgiving spirit with a canned food drive, a toy drive, and a good old-fashioned Turkey Trot!

Morah Adina and Morah Giselle’s Three’s class use nature as their classroom and embrace the great outdoors.

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NOTEABLES Mercaz Makes the Most of Virtual Learning Last spring, Mercaz moved its comprehensive suite of adult education programs online, providing participants intellectual stimulation, spiritual connection and social interaction while staying safe at home. “It has been an anchor for people who are home, allowing them to connect to others, and providing a spiritual and social lift,” said Chana Slavaticki, director of Beth Tfiloh’s Mercaz Dahan Center for Jewish Life & Learning.

Mercaz has expanded their regular offerings and launched a variety of new options, including a summer “minimester” and four-week High Holy Days preparation series. The 2020-21 year, which kicked off with Penn Lecture speaker Bari Weiss, includes a twice weekly BT in the AM series with nearly 100 participants; a Yaffe Scholars series featuring world-renowned Israel experts; a new Moms and Midrash cohort; and the debut of BT University, featuring experts in media, academia, religion and politics who explore a range of topics. On March 9th, Ambassador Nikki Haley will join Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg for a discussion about the challenges of the 21st century at the Annual Dahan Lecture.

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It gives us something to look forward to during these pandemic times,” David shared.

BT shul members and school guidance counselors Vicki Hervitz and Nikki Elgamil helped launch the new Moms and Midrash cohort. Through this program, mothers of young children share how they are juggling parenting positively in a pandemic with personal growth – all through the lens of Jewish textual sources.

“As moms with young children, we have little time for self-care. Being a part of Moms and Midrash gives us an opportunity to focus on self-growth and to connect with other moms in our community,” said Vicki. Nikki added, “What makes this so valuable is that our much-needed self-care is met through a love for Judaism and for learning together.”

The online learning format has a distinct benefit, especially for this year’s Yaffe Scholars series, Israel – The Land, The Story, The People. “Because it’s entirely virtual, we have access to presenters we normally wouldn’t have,” said Chana. “They are scholars and tour guides, many of whom

are Israel based. It helps the participants to feel closer to the land, and to vicariously experience Israel through these scholars who are giving live tours during the session. It’s bringing a whole new experiential dimension to our learning.”

“Considering the ‘traveling’ I’ve done lately, I should be having jet lag!” longtime Mercaz participant Rachel Meisels said. “This year’s Yaffe Scholars program has given me in-depth insight into the biblical story of Israel from highly respected educators. As our tour guide explained Chevron’s ancient geography and topography and showed us recent excavations of the city, our class was able to visualize the lives of the biblical people who lived there from the time of Avraham to David. I look forward to the rest of the year of exciting learning.”

Expand your horizons and connect with other BT community members through learning. Explore Mercaz’s exciting opportunities at bethtfiloh.com/mercaz.

BT University is generously funded by the Ronnie H. and Alli Russel Charitable Foundation Inc. and The Russel Family.

Mercaz learners shared their excitement and gratitude for Mercaz’s robust and fulfilling slate of programs. “Being able to learn with my teachers and my rabbis… has literally been a lifeboat for me during this extraordinary time,” said Mercaz cochair and BT in the AM participant Anne Pfeffer. Co-chair Shelley Kaye agreed, adding, “Rising to the challenge of the last few months was not easy, but Chana and Mercaz Coordinator Sheera Zaidman Shar were able to create the virtual program so that this BT mainstay never missed a beat.”

Eva and David Engels continue to enjoy the learning process, even online. “The classes provide us with much material to discuss with each other after the presentation.

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PHILANTHROPY & GIVING Alumni Weekend 2020 — Welcome to the ReZOOMion!

A global pandemic could not stop our Beth Tfiloh alumni from coming home to BT, even if only online. The BT classes of 2000, 2005 and 2010 celebrated their milestone reunions over Thanksgiving week, meeting virtually to reminisce, play fun trivia games and toast their classes.

Local alumni enjoyed a bagel “on BT” at Goldberg’s Bagels, in lieu of the annual brunch. All alumni were invited to reconnect and catch up with some of their favorite High School teachers in an online event with Mrs. Beenie Finkelstein, Rabbi David Finkelstein, Mrs. Rae Goldberg, Mrs. Joyce Grand, Rabbi Ira and Rachel Kosowsky, Rabbi Jeff Kuperman, Morah Sarah Lanner, Rabbi Avi Silverman, and Mrs. Malka (Mizrachi) Weiser.

CELEBRATING ALUMNI ALL STARS Two BT alumni were recognized for their accomplishments in the arts and athletics at the school’s virtual Thanksgiving Convocation. Matthew Jeffers ’09 was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in Loving Memory of Ellie Goldenberg ‘12 a”h, and Ezra Olman ’91 was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Matthew Jeffers ’09 Matthew starred in Lend Me A Tenor, Leading Ladies, and The Curious Savage during his years at BT. Today he lives in New York City where he is an actor/ screenwriter. Since 2018, he has performed in three off-Broadway productions, and has collaborated with Tony Award-winning directors. He currently plays Dr. Ed Walsh on NBC’s New Amsterdam and will make his feature film debut in the dark comedy Unidentified Objects next year.

Accepting the induction, Matthew said, “I’ve come to appreciate the importance and the significance of the word, ‘community’. You find the right community, you’ll never get too lost. I’ll continue to build communities as I carve out a career,

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but all of them—every one—will be built upon the foundation of the community at 3300 Old Court Road.”

Ezra Olman ’91 Ezra Olman ’91 played soccer, track and field, and baseball for the Beth Tfiloh Warriors.

After graduating from the University of Maryland, Ezra made aliyah, served in the IDF, and attended yeshiva. He received an MA in creative writing from Bar-Ilan University in 2004 and subsequently wrote a book of short stories, The Attempted Destruction of Herr Neumann.

He currently works as director of demand generation for a cybersecurity startup in Tel Aviv. Ezra lives in Modiin, Israel, along with several Beth Tfiloh alumni. He and his wife, Jane, an attorney specializing in real estate law, have four children.

Ezra reflected on his glory days as a BT Warrior, saying, “Putting on the BT Warriors uniform and going out into the world to compete gave you a strong sense of a Jewish identity just as tangible, if not more so than anything we learned in the classroom.”

BT FAMILIES INSPIRE GIVING TUESDAY GENEROSITY Two extraordinary Beth Tfiloh families inspired generosity on Giving Tuesday.

Batsheva and Shimmy Messing challenged the BT community to make 360 gifts to the 2021 Annual Campaign in order to unlock the Messing Family Foundation Giving Tuesday Bonus. Thank you to the 409 families who took that challenge!

Morah Sarah Lanner

Rabbi Avi Silverman

Alex ‘12, Andrew ‘14 and Ben Kadish matched every gift made by BT alumni on Giving Tuesday, motivating 137 alumni to support the Annual Campaign. To date, BT families have made 1,256 Annual Campaign, 307 made by our BT alumni.

“To me, Beth Tfiloh is about the people, the values, and the community support system that holds you up and cares for you,” shared Alex. “I’ve been on the receiving end of the generosity of the BT community, and now as an adult I’m grateful and humbled to be able to give back to a place that has given my family and me so much.”

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In appreciation of: Rabbi Yoggev and Rabbi Wecker for making me feel welcome while saying Kaddish for my father, by Martin Katz Speedy recovery to: Tzvi Ben Moshe, by Rachel Bob and Jaron Bob In memory of: Jeremy Davidson, by Ellyn and Steve Polakoff n Dr. Sidney Chason, by Amy Kronthal n Mayer Crockin Liebman, by Malcolm Renbaum n Jack Billig, by Ellyn and Steve Polakoff n Debra Messer and Nadine Hazman, by Ellyn and Steve Polakoff n Gerald Sheldon Traub, by Helene and Robert Riederman; the Lawrence family; Stanley, Dawn, Jessica, Jared, Leslie and Ron Goldberg; Aileen and Marc Grebow; Julie and Brian Cooper; and the Gold family n Burton Gelvar,

by Jack Finkelstein and Fran Kessler n Stefan Luger, by Mandi and Brett Miller n Lennie Gnatt, by Micah, Davina and Rebecca Kleid, Jill and Gary Eidelman and family n Hon. Richard T. Rombro, by Richard and Sherry Flax n Rita Benjamin, by Loryn Lesser, Matt, Micah, Davina and Rebecca Kleid In observance of the yahrzeit of: Sylvia Pachino

by Roz Shenker BETH TFILOH RELIEF FUND In memory of: Gerald Traub, by Ken, Jamie, Mason and Samantha Bernstein n Lennie Gnatt, by Batsheva and Shimmy Messing PAUL BURMAN FUND In memory of: Melvin Rayman, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan CHUMASH FUND In memory of: Jeanne and Dave Caplan, TBS, Allan Caplan and S.C. Farkas, beloved parents, brother and sister of Ellis Caplan RHEDA AND JERRY FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Judge Richard T. Rombro, by Becki and Michael Weiss GENERAL FUND In honor of: Astrid and Samson Stein, by Paulayne Epstein n Thank you to Jan and Barry Weiss on their very generous contribution to Beth Tfiloh Congregation Speedy recovery to: Orit Ben-or Cohen, by loving husband Ben In memory of: Rayda Iris Gerber, by Maxine Seidman n Melvin Rayman, by Carol and Jim Ditto n Gerald “Jerry” Sheldon Traub, by the Cooper family and all of his friends at Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.; Greenebaum

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Enterprises, Inc.; the Herman/Abraham family; Cindy and Harvey Kasner; Michael Marino; and Diane and Larry Seegull SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPTA-CHILD FUND In honor of: Susan and Steven Manekin, on the engagement of their son, Jordan, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg In memory of: Gerald Traub, by Stanley, Dawn, Jessica, Jared, Leslie and Ron Goldberg THE ELLIE GOLDENBERG THEATER HALL OF FAME AWARD FUND In memory of: Gerald Traub, by the Goldenberg family DAVID & JUDY JACOBSON HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FUND In honor of: Wilma and Paul Alpert on the marriage of their grandson, Hanan Alpert, to Sara Levy, by Ronnye and Sid Weiman n Thank you to Steven Goldberg for his very generous contribution In memory of: Hyman Rubinstein, by Steven Goldberg n Gerald “Jerry” Sheldon Traub, by Matthew Davis and Debra Collins ERIC LEVI MEMORIAL FUND In memory of: Judge Richard T. Rombro, by Nurite and Craig Rosin JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In honor of: The marriage of my grandson and Bat Mitzvah of my granddaughter Neta, by Myra Lichter MERCAZ FUND In honor of: Maureen and Howard Davidov in celebration on their special 50th wedding anniversary, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres n Glenna Ross in celebration on her special 75th birthday and her gratitude to Rabbis Wohlberg, Posner, Yoggev, Wecker, Cantor Albrecht, Dr. Schorr, Mrs. Slavaticki, Sheera Zaidman-Shar, and all the administrative staff, through Mercaz and the Congregation, who supported them NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND In memory of: Phyllis Neuman and Roberta Neuman, by George and Debbie Pillorge STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In memory of: Jack Billig, Dr. Mayer Crockin Liebman, and Victor Salama, by Helene Penn RABBI CHAI POSNER DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of: Rabbi Posner with appreciation for his support and thoughtful officiating at Corrine Vineberg’s funeral, by Sherri and Layne Herman and children and the Herman/ Vineberg family n Rabbi Chai Posner with thanks for his guidance, by Jack Zager

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Fri.: Mincha/Kabbalat lighting Mincha/Maariv Shabbat

Parshah

Dec. 27-Jan. 2

4:35/4:50 pm

4:36 pm

4:40/5:25 pm

5:38 pm

Vayechi

Jan. 3-9

4:40/4:55 pm

4:42 pm

4:45/5:30 pm

5:44 pm

Shemot

Jan. 10-16

4:45/5:00 pm

4:50 pm

4:50/5:35 pm

5:52 pm

Vaera

Jan. 17-23

4:55/5:10 pm

4:57 pm

5:00/5:45 pm

6:00 pm

Bo

Jan. 24-30

5:05/5:20 pm

5:06 pm

5:10/5:55 pm

6:08 pm

Beshalach

Jan. 31-Feb. 6

5:10/5:25 pm

5:14 pm

5:15/6:00 pm

6:16 pm

Yitro

Feb. 7-13

5:20/5:35 pm

5:22 pm

5:25/6:10 pm

6:24 pm

Mishpatim

Feb. 14-20

5:30/5:45 pm

5:30 pm

5:35/6:20 pm

6:32 pm

Terumah

Feb. 21-27

5:35/5:50 pm

5:38 pm

5:40/6:25 pm

6:40 pm

Tetzaveh

Feb. 28-Mar. 6

5:45/6:00 pm

5:45 pm

5:50/6:35 pm

6:47 pm

Ki Tisa

Ta’anit Esther, the fast of Esther, is on February 25th. The fast begins at 5:33 am and ends at 6:40 pm. Mincha is at 5:30 pm.

Shabbat Shalom A SHABBAT COMPANION

The Shabbat Experience Sponsored in Memory of Nelson, Phyllis and Roberta Neuman by Ricka Neuman and Ian Neuman

Shabbat Companion In his book Radical Then, Radical Now, the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z”l wrote, “Shabbat is the day we stand still and let all our blessings catch up with us.” We invite you to join your BT family this January in the Shabbat Experience, when we allow our myriad blessings to catch up with us each week as we focus on Shabbat. This pull-out Shabbat Companion insert is your how-to guide for welcoming in Shabbat, bidding it farewell, and everything in between. May we enjoy the peace and warmth of Shabbat throughout the winter – and beyond!

Blessing on the Shabbat Candles — ‫הדלקת נרות‬ Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to light the Shabbat candle[s].

‫ ו ְ ִצוָּנּו‬,‫ אֲ שֶ ׁר קִ דְ ּשָ ׁנּו ְבּמִ צְֹותָ יו‬,‫ אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬,'‫ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה‬ .‫לְהַ דְ לִיק נֵר שֶ ׁל שַ ׁ ָבּת‬

Shalom Aleichem — ‫שלֹום עליכם‬ According to the Gemara (Shabbat 119b) two angels join us in our homes on Friday night to offer their blessings. Whether understood literally, or figuratively, there is certainly an uplifted and holy feeling in the home Friday night. May we all be blessed with a Shabbat of shalom.

Peace be with you, ministering angels, messengers of the Most High, messengers of the King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He. Come in peace, messengers of peace, messengers of the Most High, messengers of the King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He. Bless me with peace, messengers of peace, messengers of the Most High, messengers of the King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He. Go in peace, messengers of peace, messengers of the Most High, Messengers of the King of Kings, the Holy One, Blessed be He.

,‫שָ לֹום עֲ לֵיכֶם מַ לְאֲ כֵי הַ שָ ּ ֵׁרת מַ לְאֲ כֵי עֶ לְיֹון‬ ‫מִ מֶ ּלְֶך מַ ְלכֵי הַ מְ ּ ָלכִים הַ קָ ּדֹוׁש ָבּרּוְך הּוא‬ ,‫ּבֹואֲ כֶם לְשָ ׁלֹום מַ לְאֲ כֵי הַ שָ ּׁלֹום מַ לְאֲ כֵי עֶ לְיֹון‬ ‫מִ מֶ ּלְֶך מַ ְלכֵי הַ מְ ּ ָלכִים הַ קָ ּדֹוׁש ָבּרּוְך הּוא‬ ,‫ב ְָרכּונִי לְשָ לֹום מַ לְאֲ כֵי הַ שָ ּׁלֹום מַ לְאֲ כֵי עֶ לְיֹון‬ ‫מִ מֶ ּלְֶך מַ ְלכֵי הַ מְ ּ ָלכִים הַ קָ ּדֹוׁש ָבּרּוְך הּוא‬ ,‫צֵאתְ כֶם לְשָ לֹום מַ לְאֲ כֵי הַ שָ ּׁלֹום מַ לְאֲ כֵי עֶ לְיֹון‬ .‫מִ מֶ ּלְֶך מַ ְלכֵי הַ מְ ּ ָלכִים הַ קָ ּדֹוׁש ָבּרּוְך הּוא‬

Blessing of the Children — ‫ברכת הבנים‬ Over the course of the week, perhaps our impatience got the better of us. Maybe we said things to those closest to us that we should not have said. We take the opportunity upon entering Shabbat to reset our priorities and to focus on blessing and goodness.

For girls: May you be like Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah. May God bless you and protect you. May God show you favor and be gracious to you. May God show you kindness and grant you peace.

For boys: May you be like Ephraim and Menashe. May God bless you and protect you. May God show you favor and be gracious to you.

May God show you kindness and grant you peace.

‫ י ָאֵ ר‬.‫ יְב ֶָרכְָך ה' וְי ִשְ ׁמְ ֶרָך‬.‫ ָרחֵ ל וְלֵָאה‬,‫ ִרבְקָ ה‬,‫י ְׂשִ ימֵ ְך אֱ ֹלקים ְכּׂשָ ָרה‬ .‫ י ִשָ ּׂא ה' פָ ּנָיו אֵ לֶיָך וְי ָשֵ ׂם לְָך שָ ׁלֹום‬.ּ‫ה' פָ ּנָיו אֵ לֶיָך ו ִיחֻ נֶָּך‬

‫ י ָאֵ ר ה' פָ ּנָיו‬.‫ יְב ֶָרכְָך ה' וְי ִשְ ׁמְ ֶרָך‬.‫י ְשִ ׂימְ ָך אֱ ֹלקים ְכּאֶ פְ ַרי ִם וְכִמְ נַשֶ ּׁה‬ .‫ י ִשָ ּׂא ה' פָ ּנָיו אֵ לֶיָך וְי ָשֵ ׂם לְָך שָ ׁלֹום‬.ּ‫אֵ לֶיָך ו ִיחֻ ּנֶָך‬

Friday Night Blessing on the Wine — ‫קידוש‬ Our sages teach us that we are to sanctify Shabbat when it enters and when it leaves. We accomplish this through Kiddush at the beginning of Shabbat and Havdalah at the end. Kiddush turns a meal into a Shabbat feast. Friday night Kiddush references Shabbat as a remembrance of two events: creation and the exodus from Egypt. God chose to give us, the Jewish people, the gift of Shabbat. How fortunate we are!

[Silently: Evening became morning]: The sixth day. And the heavens and the earth and all that filled them were complete.

And on the seventh day God completed the labor He had performed, and He refrained on the seventh day from all the labor which He had performed. And God blessed the seventh day and He sanctified it, for He then refrained from all his labor – from the act of creation that God had performed.

(Permit me, distinguished ones, rabbis, guests and colleagues.) Blessed are You, the Lord our God, King of the Universe, Creator of the fruit of the vine. Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments, and hoped for us, and with love and intent invested us with His sacred Sabbath, as a memorial to the deed of Creation. It is the first among the holy festivals, commemorating the exodus from Egypt. For You chose us, and sanctified us, out of all nations, and with love and intent You invested us with Your Holy Sabbath. Blessed are You, Adonai, Sanctifier of the Sabbath.

‫ָארץ וְכָל ְצבָ​ָאם׃‬ ֶ ָ‫וַי ְהִ י עֶ ֶרב וַי ְהִ י ב ֹקֶ ר יֹום הַ שִ ּׁשִ ּׁי׃ וַיְכֻּלּו הַ שָ ּׁמַ י ִם ו ְה‬ ‫ וַי ִשְ ׁב ֹּת ַבּ​ּיֹום‬,‫וַיְכַל אֱ ֹלקים ַבּיֹום הַ שְ ּׁבִיעי מְ לַאכְּתֹו אֲ שֶ ׁר עָ שָ ׂה‬ ‫הַ שְ ּׁבִיעי מִ ָכּל מְ לַאכְּתֹו אֲ שֶ ׁר עָ שָ ׂה׃ וַיְב ֶָרְך אֱ לקִ ים אֶ ת יֹום הַ שְ ּׁבִיעי‬ ‫ ִכּי בֹו שָ ׁבַת מִ ָכּל מְ לַאכְּתֹו אֲ שֶ ׁר ָב ָּרא אֱ ֹלקים לַעֲ ׂשֹות׃‬,‫וַי ְקַ דֵ ּׁש א ֹתֹו‬ (.‫בנָן ו ְַרּבֹותַ י‬ ּ ָ ‫)סַ ב ְִרי מָ ָרנָן ו ְַר‬ ֵ ,‫ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה' אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬ .‫ּבֹורא פְ ִּרי הַ ָגּפֶ ן‬ ‫ אֲ שֶ ׁר קִ דְ ּשָ ׁנּו ְבּמִ צְֹותָ יו ו ַ ְָרצָה‬,‫ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה' אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬ ‫ ִז ָכּרֹון לְמַ עֲ שֵ ׂה‬,‫ ו ְשַ ׁ ָבּת קָ דְ ׁשֹו ְבַּאהֲ בָה ּוב ְָרצֹון הִ נְחִ ילָנּו‬,‫בָנּו‬ .‫ ֵזכֶר לִיצִיַאת מִ צ ְָרי ִם‬,‫ ִכּי הּוא יֹום תְ ּחִ ָלּה לְמִ קְ ָראֵ י ק ֹדֶ ׁש‬.‫ב ְֵראשִ ׁית‬ ‫ ו ְשַ ׁ ָבּת קָ דְ שְ ָׁך ְבַּאהֲ בָה‬,‫ִכּי בָנּו בָחַ ְרתָ ּ ו ְאֹותָ נּו קִ דַ ּשְ ׁתָ ּ מִ ָכּל הָ עַ מִ ּים‬ .‫ּוב ְָרצֹון הִ נְחַ לְתָ ּנּו‬ .‫ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה' מְ קַ דֵ ּׁש הַ שַ ׁ ָבּת‬

Shabbat Day Blessing on the Wine — ‫קידוש‬ And the Children of Israel shall observe the Shabbat, by establishing the Shabbat for their generations as an eternal covenant. Between Me and the Children of Israel it is an eternal sign, that [in] six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He ceased from work and rested.

Remember the Shabbat day to sanctify it. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is Shabbat for the LORD your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son and your daughter, your manservant and your maidservant, and your cattle, and the stranger who is in your gates. For [in] six days the Lord made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore, the Lord blessed the Shabbat day and made it holy.

‫ ְב ִּרית‬,‫ לַעֲ ׂשֹות אֶ ת הַ שַ ּׁ ָבּת לְד ֹר ֹתָ ם‬,‫ אֶ ת הַ שַ ּׁ ָבּת‬,‫ו ְשָ ׁמְ רּו ְבנֵי י ִשְ ָׂראֵ ל‬ ,‫ ִכּי שֵ ׁשֶ ׁת י ָמִ ים‬:‫ לְעֹלָם‬,‫בנֵי י ִשְ ָׂראֵ ל—אֹות הִ יא‬ ּ ְ ‫ ּובֵין‬,‫ ֵבּינִי‬.‫עֹולָם‬ .‫ שָ ׁבַת וַיּ ִנָּפַׁש‬,‫ ּובַּיֹום הַ שְ ּׁבִיעִ י‬,‫ָארץ‬ ֶ ָ‫עָ שָ ׂה ה' אֶ ת הַ שָ ּׁמַ י ִם ו ְאֶ ת ה‬ ‫ ו ְעָ שִ ׂיתָ ָכּל‬,‫ שֵ ׁשֶ ׁת י ָמִ ים תַ ּעֲ ב ֹד‬.‫ לְקַ דְ ּׁשֹו‬,‫זָכֹור אֶ ת יֹום הַ שַ ּׁ ָבּת‬ ‫ ֹלא תַ עֲ שֶ ׂה כָל‬:‫ ַל ה' אֱ ֹלקיָך‬,‫ הַ שְ ּׁבִיעִ י—שַ ׁ ָבּת‬,‫ ו ְיֹום‬.‫מְ לַאכְתֶ ָּך‬ ‫ אֲ שֶ ׁר‬,‫ וְג ְֵרָך‬,‫ עַ בְדְ ָּך ו ַאֲ מָ תְ ָך ּובְהֶ מְ תֶ ָּך‬,‫מְ לָאכָה ַאתָ ּה ּו ִבנְָך ּובִתֶ ָּך‬ ‫ אֶ ת‬,‫ָארץ‬ ֶ ָ‫ ִכּי שֵ ׁשֶ ׁת י ָמִ ים עָ שָ ׂה ה' אֶ ת הַ שָ ּׁמַ י ִם ו ְאֶ ת ה‬.‫ִבּשְ ׁעָ ֶריָך‬ ‫ ֵב ַּרְך י ה' אֶ ת‬,‫ ַבּ​ּיֹום הַ שְ ּׁבִיעִ י; עַ ל ֵכּן‬,‫ ו ַ ּי ָנַח‬,‫הַ יָּם ו ְאֶ ת ָכּל אֲ שֶ ׁר ָבּם‬ .‫יֹום הַ שַ ּׁ ָבּת—וַי ְקַ דְ ּשֵ ׁהּו‬ (‫)סברי מרנן ורבנן ורבותי‬ ֵ ‫ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה' אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬ .‫ּבֹורא פְ ִּרי הַ ָגּפֶ ן‬

(Permit me, distinguished ones, rabbis, guests and colleagues.)

Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.

Beginning the Meal Part of the Shabbat meal is washing our hands and making the bracha over lechem mishneh – two loaves of bread. Most traditionally, challah is used, but any type of bread (including matzah!) over which we recite the Hamotzi blessing can be used. The two loaves remind us of the double portion of manna that fell in the desert and miraculously stayed fresh for all of Shabbat. May we be refreshed with enough physical and spiritual nourishment over this Shabbat to carry us onto the next!

Washing the Hands for Bread — ‫נטילת ידים‬ Before eating the bread, wash your hands and recite this blessing: Blessed are you, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us concerning the washing of the hands.

‫ ו ְ ִצּוָנּו‬,‫ּבָרּוְך אַ ּתָ ה ה' אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם אֲ ׁשֶ ר קִ ּדְ ׁשָ נּו ּבְמִ צְֹותָ יו‬ .‫עַ ל נְטִ ילַת י ָדָ ים‬

Blessing on the Bread — ‫המוציא‬ Blessed are you, Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.

.‫ָארץ‬ ֶ ָ‫ּבָרּוְך אַ ּתָ ה ה' אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם הַ ּמֹוצִיא לֶחֶ ם מִ ן ה‬

A Woman of Valor — ‫אׁשת חיל‬ An excerpt from the last chapter of Mishlei (Proverbs), Eishet Chayil describes the “ideal” woman. This can be understood to be a metaphor for the Shabbat queen, the Divine presence, or even the mother of the home who so often bears the responsibility for making Shabbat.

A woman of valor, who can find? Her worth is far beyond that of rubies.

Her husband’s heart trusts in her, and lacks no treasures.

She is good to him, never bad, all the days of her life.

She looks for wool and flax, and sets her hand to them willingly.

She is like a merchant fleet, she brings her bread from afar She rises while it is still night, and supplies provisions for her household, the daily fare of her maids.

She sets her mind on a field and acquires it; she plants a vineyard through the fruit of her handiwork. Her loins are girded with strength, and her arms are mighty.

She sees that her business thrives; her lamp never goes out at night.

She sets her hand to the distaff; and her fingers work the spindle.

She stretches out her palms to the poor; she extends her hand to the needy.

She does not fear for her household on account of snow, for her whole house is dressed in crimson.

She makes covers for herself; her clothing is linen and purple.

Her husband is known in the gates, where he sits among the elders of the land.

She makes cloth and sells it, and offers a girdle to the Canaanite.

She is clothed with strength and splendor; and laughs until the last day.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is upon her tongue.

She oversees the activities of her household, and never eats bread of idleness.

Her children stand and rejoice in her, her husband praises her.

Many women have displayed valor, but you rise above them all.

Grace is falsehood and beauty is vapid; a woman who fears God is the one who shall be praised.

Give her from the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.

(Translation c/o Alephbeta.org)

:‫ ו ְָרחק מִ ּפְ נִינִים מִ כ ְָרּה‬.‫אֵ ׁשֶ ת חַ י ִל מִ י י ִמְ צָא‬ :‫ ו ְׁשָ לָל לא י ֶחְ סָ ר‬.‫ּבָטַ ח ּבָּה לֵב ּבַעְ לָּה‬ : ָ‫ ּכל י ְמֵ י חַ ּיֶיה‬.‫ּגְמָ לַתְ הּו טוב ו ְלא ָרע‬ : ָ‫ ו ַּתַ עַ ׂש ּבְחֵ פֶ ץ ּכַּפֶ יה‬.‫ּדָ ְרׁשָ ה צֶמֶ ר ּופִ ׁשְ ּתִ ים‬ :‫ מִ ּמֶ ְרחָ ק ּתָ בִיא לַחְ מָ ּה‬.‫הָ י ְתָ ה ּכָאֳ נִּיות סוחֵ ר‬ ‫ ו ְחק‬.‫ו ַּתָ קָ ם ּבְעוד ַליְלָה ו ַּתִ ּתֵ ן טֶ ֶרף ְלבֵיתָ ּה‬ :‫ְלנַעֲ רתֶ יה‬ :‫ מִ ּפְ ִרי כַּפֶ יהָ נָטְ עָ ה ּכ ֶָרם‬.‫זָמְ מָ ה ׂשָ דֶ ה ו ַּתִ ּקָ חֵ הּו‬ ָ:‫ ו ַּתְ אַ ּמֵ ץ זְרועתֶ יה‬. ָ‫חָ ג ְָרה בְעוז מָ תְ נֶיה‬ :‫ לא י ִ ְכּבֶה ַב ַּליְלָה נ ֵָרּה‬.‫טָ עֲ מָ ה ּכִי טוב סַ חְ ָרּה‬ :‫ וְכַּפֶ יהָ ּתָ מְ כּו פָ לְֶך‬.‫י ָדֶ יהָ ׁשִ ּלְחָ ה ַבּכִיׁשור‬ :‫ וְי ָדֶ יהָ ׁשִ ּלְחָ ה לָאֶ בְיון‬.‫ּכַּפָ ּה ּפָ ְרׂשָ ה לֶעָ נִי‬ ָ ִ‫לא ת‬ ‫ ּכִי כָל ּבֵיתָ ּה ָלבֻׁש‬.‫ירא ְלבֵיתָ ּה מִ ּׁשָ לֶג‬ :‫ׁשָ נִים‬ :‫ְַארּגָמָ ן לְבּוׁשָ ּה‬ ְ ‫ ׁשֵ ׁש ו‬.‫מַ ְרבַּדִ ים עָ ׂשְ תָ ה ּלָּה‬ :‫ָארץ‬ ֶ ‫ ּבְׁשִ בְּתו עִ ם זִקְ נֵי‬.‫נודָ ע ּבַּׁשְ עָ ִרים ּבַעְ לָּה‬ :‫ ו ַחֲ גור נָתְ נָה ַל ְּכנַעֲ נִי‬.‫סָ דִ ין עָ ׂשְ תָ ה ו ַּתִ מְ ּכר‬ :‫ ו ַּתִ ׂשְ חַ ק לְיום ַאחֲ רון‬.‫עוז ו ְהָ דָ ר לְבּוׁשָ ּה‬ ַ ‫ ו‬.‫ּפִ יהָ ּפָ תְ חָ ה בְחָ כְמָ ה‬ :‫ְתורת חֶ סֶ ד עַ ל לְׁשונָּה‬ :‫ וְלֶחֶ ם עַ צְלּות לא תאכֵל‬.‫צופִ ּיָה הֲ לִיכות ּבֵיתָ ּה‬ :‫ ּבַעְ לָּה וַי ְהַ ְללָּה‬. ָ‫קָ מּו ָבנֶיהָ וַי ְאַ ּׁשְ רּוה‬ :‫ ו ְאַ ּתְ עָ לִית עַ ל ֻּכ ָּלנָה‬.‫ַרּבות ּבָנות עָ ׂשּו חָ י ִל‬ ‫ אִ ּׁשָ ה י ְִרַאת ה' הִ יא‬.‫ׁשֶ קֶ ר הַ חֵ ן ו ְהֶ בֶל הַ ּיפִ י‬ :‫תִ תְ הַ ּלָל‬ . ָ‫ ו ִיהַ לְלּוהָ בַּׁשְ עָ ִרים מַ עֲ ׂשֶ יה‬. ָ‫ּתְ נּו לָּה מִ ּפְ ִרי י ָדֶ יה‬

Havdallah — ‫הבדלה‬ Just as Shabbat begins with sanctification over a cup of wine or grape juice, it ends that way as well. Many rituals take place over such a cup. But why do we add besamim (spices) and a candle? The sweet smell of the besamim serves to bring us comfort as we step away from Shabbat. The candle signifies that the prohibited labors on Shabbat are now permitted once again, and that there can be holiness in our work week as well. Shavua tov!

Behold, God is my savior, I will trust God and not be afraid, for my strong faith and song of praise for God will be my salvation. You will draw water joyously from the wellsprings of salvation. Salvation belongs to God; may Your blessing rest upon Your people. God of the heavenly armies is with us; the Lord of Yaakov is a fortress protecting us. God of the heavenly armies, happy is the individual who trusts You. God, redeem us! The King will answer us on the day we call God. The Jews had light, happiness, joy and honor; may we have the same. I will raise the cup of salvation and call out in the name of the God. Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates the fruit of the vine. Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates varieties of spices. (The spices are then passed around and smelled by those present). Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates the lights of the fire.

(The candle is held up in the air and those present look at the reflection of the light on their fingernails.) Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who distinguishes between the sacred and the secular, between light and dark, between Israel and the nations, between the seventh day and the six days of labor. Blessed are You, Lord, Who distinguishes between the sacred and the secular. (The person who recited the blessings now drinks the wine.)

‫ ִכּי עָ ִזּי‬,‫ אֶ בְטַ ח ו ְֹלא אֶ פְ חָ ד‬,‫ל י ְׁשּועָ תִ י‬- ֵ‫הִ נֵּה א‬ ‫מי ִם‬ ֽ ַ ‫ ּושְ ַׁאבְתֶ ּם‬.‫ וַי ְהִ י לִי לִיׁשּועָ ה‬,'‫ה ה‬-‫וְזִמְ ָרת י‬ ‫ עַ ל עַ מְ ָּך‬,‫ לַה' הַ י ְׁשּועָ ה‬.‫ מִ מַ ּעַ יְנֵי הַ י ְׁשּועָ ה‬,‫ְבּשָ ׂ​ׂשֹון‬ ‫ מִ שְ ׂ ָגּב לָנּו אֱ ֹלקי‬,‫ ה' ְצבָאֹות עִ מָ ּֽ נּו‬.‫ב ְִרכ ֶָתָֽך סֶ ּֽ לָה‬ .‫ ַאשְ ֵרי ָאדָ ם ב ֵֹּטֽחַ ָבְּך‬,‫ ה' ְצבָאֹות‬.‫סלָה‬ ֽ ֶ ‫י ַעֲ ק ֹב‬ ‫ ַליְּהּודִ ים‬.‫ הַ מֶ ּֽ לְֶך י ַעֲ נֵ ֽנּו בְיֹום קָ ְר ֵאֽנּו‬,‫הֹושׁיעָ ה‬ ֽ ִ '‫ה‬ ָ ‫הָ י ְתָ ה‬ .‫ ֵכּן תִ ּהְ י ֶה ָ ּלֽנּו‬.‫אֹורה ו ְשִ ׂמְ חָ ה ו ְשָ ׂ​ׂשֹון ו ִיקָ ר‬ .‫ ּובְשֵ ׁם ה' אֶ קְ ָרא‬,‫ּכֹוס י ְׁשּועֹות אֶ שָ ּׂא‬ ֵ ,‫ אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬,'‫ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה‬ ‫ּבֹורא פְ ִּרי‬ ,‫ אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬,'‫ ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה‬.‫הַ ֶגּפֶ ן‬ ֵ ‫ ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה' אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך‬.‫ּבֹורא מִ ינֵי בְשָ ׂמִ ים‬ ֵ ְ‫ּבֹורא מ‬ ֵ .‫הָ עֹולָם‬ '‫ ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה‬.‫אֹורי הָ אֵ ׁש‬ ‫ ֵבּין‬,‫ הַ מַ ּבְדִ ּיל ֵבּין ק ֹדֶ ׁש לְחֹול‬,‫אֱ ֹלקינּו מֶ לְֶך הָ עֹולָם‬ ‫ ֵבּין יֹום הַ שְ ּׁבִיעִ י‬,‫ ֵבּין י ִשְ ָׂראֵ ל לָעַ מִ ּים‬,‫אֹור לְחשֶ ְׁך‬ ‫ הַ מַ בְדִ ּיל‬,'‫ ָבּרּוְך ַאתָ ּה ה‬:‫לְשֵ ׁשֶ ׁת י ְמֵ י הַ מַ ּעֲ שֶ ׂה‬ .‫ֵבּין ק ֹדֶ ׁש לְחֹול‬