Fall 2023 Bulletin

הלפת תיב BETH TFILOH

Synagogue Office 410-486-1900

Information Hotline 410-413-2345

mail@btfiloh.org • www.BethTfiloh.com

BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION

CLERGY

Rabbi Chai Posner

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi-in-Residence

Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

Rabbi Jason Goldstein

Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director

Chazzan Pinchas “Pinny” Schacter

Cantor Emeritus Avi Albrecht

STAFF & LEADERSHIP

Dan Silien, Executive Director

Talia Jordan, Director of Programming & Engagement

Chana Slavaticki, Director of Adult Education

Sam Bloom, Director, Beth Tfiloh Camps

Sheri Knauth, Program Coordinator

Philippa Lichterman, Special Projects Coordinator

Shani & Matan Shefler, Shlichim

Benny Sobol, President

Michael Bresler, Board Chair

BETH TFILOH DAHAN

COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Switchboard: 410-486-1905

Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education

Laurie Kott, Director of Admission

Allison Magat, Chief Administrative Officer

Joan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives

Dodi Samuel, President, Board of Trustees

CONGREGATION AND SCHOOL

Mandi Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement

Larry Brenner, Director of Finance

Mark Kaiser, Director of Campus Operations

BULLETIN

Rina Schiff, Director of Marketing and Communications

Paul Miller, Art Director

Erin Smith, Marketing Manager

MILESTONES

BAR/BAT MITZVAHS

Dylan Dahan Black

Son of Eric and Lily ’97 Black

August 26, 2023

Dylan ’28 attends 8th grade at Beth Tfiloh School. He is the brother of Noah and Mia, the grandson of Nissim and Mira Dahan and Carole and the late Kenny Black, great-grandson of the late Haron and Rachel Dahan, Makhlouf and Lily Mani, Isadore and Fay Black and Sigmund and Dora Suess. Dylan’s hobbies include sports and traveling. For Dylan’s Mitzvah project, he and his cousins organized the collection of purses and toiletries for the Franciscan Center to give out to economically disadvantaged women on Mother’s Day.

Olivia Katz

Katz

Daughters of Slava and Rachel ’96 Katz

Adina Tova Baron

הבוט

Aviva Meirav Baron

Daughters of David and Stephanie Baron

September 2, 2023

Adina ’28 and Aviva ’28 attend 8th grade at Beth Tfiloh. They are the sisters of Talya ’26, the granddaughters of Bobby and Shelley Kaye, Avi Baron, and Susan Baron Robertson. Adina’s hobbies include playing soccer, basketball, lacrosse (as a goalie), and playing piano. Aviva’s hobbies include playing soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and baking. For their Mitzvah Project, Adina and Aviva played in the Lax for the Cure Tournament and are raising money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, in memory of their lacrosse coach and others who have and continue to struggle with breast cancer.

Eli David Levin

August 26, 2023

Olivia ’28 and Naia ’28 attend 8th grade at Beth Tfiloh. They are the sisters of Samira ’26, Milo, Ella ’31 and Romeo ’34, the granddaughters of Mira and Nissim Dahan, Lyuda and Boris Katz, and the great granddaughter of Rachel and Haron Dahan, Lily and Makhlouf Mani, Olga and Lev Tulchinsky, and Rosa and Michael Katz. Olivia and Naia love to dance and go on family vacations. For their Mitzvah Project, they collected purses and toiletries for the Franciscan Center to give out to economically disadvantaged women on Mother’s Day.

Son of Michael and Melinda Levin

September 9, 2023

Eli ’29 attends 7th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Sofie ’32, and the grandson of Barry and Jan Weiss and Susie and Larry Levin. Eli is happiest when playing golf and baseball and spending time with his cousins. He also enjoys being part of the Tech Crew for the BT musicals.

Upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvahs:

Julie Cusner ’30, October 15, 2023

Layla Rubin ’30, October 21, 2023

Nathan Greenwald ’29, October 28, 2023

Ella Bar, November 4, 2023

Lily Ostrow ’29, November 11, 2023

Dorie Ehrlich ’29, November 30, 2023

Ari Brown ’29, December 16, 2023

Eliram Posner ’29, December 23, 2023

Shira Wolf ’30, December 30, 2023

BIRTHS

To Alison and Marcos Roffe on the birth of Sinai Reuben, and to parents Darian (Roffe) Willis and Gabe Willis and to grandparents Rennie and Bill Willis.

To Barbara and Jeff Ifrah and Sara and Shalom Jacob on the birth of a grandson, and to parents Aliza (Ifrah) and Moshe Jacob.

To Steve Shefter on the birth of a grandson, and to parents Rabbi Ben and Laura Shefter.

To Aviva and Daniel Ghitman on the birth of Galit Dalia, and to siblings Lev and Lielle and to grandparents Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein.

To Shani and Matan Shefler on the birth of Be’eri, and to siblings Shachar, Neta and Ori.

CONDOLENCES

To the Lattin family on the loss of Lottie Lattin (Hornstein); aunt of Larry (Marianne) Hornstein.

To Ellen (Alan) Gottfried and William Flax on the loss of their mother Shirley Flax Gambel (nee Halpren); grandmother of Samantha (Jimmy) Barber, Joshua Flax and Jared Flax.

To Shirley E. Prostic (nee Jacobson), Susan (Lewis) Mindel, and Emily (David) Tlusty on the loss of their husband and father Albert Prostic.

To Lynne (Stanley) Hass on the loss of her brother Michael Jay Judelson.

To the Stutz family on the loss of Martin Howard Stutz.

To the Seidman family on the loss of our member Shirley Reba Seidman.

To Dr. Ron (Dr. Sally) Davis on the loss of his mother Sylvia Davis (nee Sklar); grandmother of Adam Davis, and Eli Davis.

To Marsha Danick, Michelle (Scott) Cherry, and Joseph Danick on the loss of their husband and father Jacob Danick; grandfather of Ellie and Demi Cherry.

To Sonya Setren on the loss of her son, Phillip Ronald Setren.

To Ora (Babak) Imanoel on the loss of her sister, Nahid Ohevshalom; aunt of Erela, Eli and Edel.

To Paul (Simone) Weiner on the loss of his mother, Carole Weiner; grandmother of Rafi and Ilan.

To Maytal (Mark) Schneyer on the loss of her stepfather Roy Duncan; grandfather of Alex Schneyer, Heidi Schneyer, and Ella Schneyer.

To Hillary (Zvi) Spivack and Susan (Larry) Schultz on the loss of their mother and sister Carole Kaplan Schulman; grandmother of Jasmine, Juliette, and Kai.

To Judy Woolfson (nee Sprafkin) on the loss of her husband, Martin G. Woolfson.

To the Richman family on the loss of our member Irvin Richman.

To Vered (Dror) Mei-Tal on the loss of her father, Yehuda Meir Katz; grandfather of Guy, Yuval and Lior Mei-Tal.

To Dr. Michael L. Sherman, Randi (Larry) Abramson, Steven (Jamie) Sherman, and Dr. Julie (Jason) Whitney on the loss of their wife and mother Irene Mainzer Sherman; grandmother of Zachary and Carly Abramson, Wyatt, Dex and Scarlett Sherman, Justin, Samantha, and Tyler Whitney.

To Jacob (Hinda) Rosin on the loss of his grandmother, Leah Rosin (nee Better); great-grandmother of Sammy, Emily, Lily and Jack Rosin.

To Stanley Ziskind and Bryan (Paula) Saddler on the loss of their wife and mother Jacqueline “Jacque” Ziskind; grandmother of Teresa (Benjamin) Ward.

To Beverly Rashbaum (nee Smulson), Ellen (Cary) Reines, Dr. Bruce Rashbaum, and Frances Kessler (Jack Finkelstein) on the loss of their husband, father and brother, Gerald M. Rashbaum.

MAZAL TOV

To Allen Maier on his 75th birthday. To Carol Oppenheim on her appearance on Jeopardy.

To Gabrielle Roffe ’07 and Paul Auster ’07 on their wedding, and to parents Alison and Marcos Roffe and Adrian Dobs and Marty Auster.

To Eileen Wise on her 80th birthday. To Natalie and Jay Chason on the engagement of their son, Max Chason ’12 to Carly Mauss.

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to all of our new BT Congregation community members!

(as of August 1)

Ryan Adler ’23

Isaiah Barnstein ’23

Julia, Jacob, Elan ’26, Daniella ’31 and Rafaella ’31 Bashyrov

Hannah ’13 (Mauer) and Michael Brash

Adena, Avi, Caleb ’29, Annabella ’32 and Madeline ’32 Burstein

Yonathan Dagan ’23

Andrew Fleischmann ’23

Dr. Karen Garber and Andrew Sandler

Michell Jay ’18

Zachary Kalb ’13

Felicia Kalb ’16

Deborah Kobrin and Daniel Michaelis

Diane Miller

Naomi, Yosef, Abby ’37 and Caleb Oliker

Dorothy Roth

Sheryl, Jonathan, Aaron ’38 and Nathaniel Sachs

Ilan Shapsay ’23

Ashley, Yoni, Jordy ’29, Aiden ’22 and Eliana ’37 Strauss

Jordyn Venick ’23

Micah Warschawski ’23

Lizzy Weiler ’23

Top 10 Ways to Save Your World at the High Holidays

By: Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

Maimonides teaches us:

“Throughout the year, a person should look at themselves as equally balanced between merit and sin, and at the world as equally balanced between merit and sin. If a single person performs one sin, or one good deed, they tip their own scales, and those of the entire world, in that direction, and bring about destruction or salvation in that moment.”

Those words are true throughout the year but they take on extra meaning when we have the scales of judgement in sight. Every action we do in the coming weeks can tip the scale one way or the other. Not just for each of us individually, but for the whole world collectively.

With this in mind, here are 10 ideas for you to consider to help save your world… and mine:

1. Have your Yom Kippur break fast not when the family wants it, but when the fast is actually over! That’s why it’s called the “break fast” NOT break 6 o’clock!

2. Ask someone to forgive you… or you forgive someone, even though deep in your heart you know they were wrong. “They” are always wrong!

3. Go a day without a word of gossip. I’m not asking for a year – a day will be hard enough!

4. Say Modeh Ani when you wake up and the words of the Shema when you go to sleep. If that is asking too much, then let the first words you say every morning, and the last words you say every night be, “Thank you, God.”

5. Stop tweeting and texting on Shabbos. Who says so? Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google who once told graduates at Boston University: “You can’t let technology rule you. Remember to take one hour a day and turn that thing off! Do the math — 1/24th go dark, shut it down — take your eyes off the screen and look into the eyes of the person you love.” We call that “Shabbos.”

6. Every Friday night, to usher in Shabbos, light the candles and say the Kiddush… even if you are then going to Tio Pepe for dinner!

7. Don’t go to Tio Pepe! The Friday night Shabbos table is one of the most bonding experiences for a Jewish family. The taste lasts forever.

8. My aortic valve has been replaced with a pig’s valve. That’s why pigs were created – not for eating! Cut out pork and shellfish from your diet – that’s what Jews have done ever since Sinai.

9. When you see a beggar or homeless person on the street, give them some money. Don’t pass them by thinking that they may only use it to buy liquor… everyone needs a drink sometimes!

10. Invariably, the person who tells me they are a “spiritual person” is a person who does not come to shul. Be spiritual and come to shul. If you’re not spiritual, come to shul!

11. EXTRA CREDIT: Pay for your synagogue seats!

Imagine how different you will feel if, in a year from now, when the day of judgement comes, you can turn to God with a big smile on your face and say: “God Almighty, you’re not going to believe what I did this year!” You won’t have to tell it to your children or grandchildren — they have been watching. And without them knowing, perhaps it is YOU who has saved the world!

Beth Tfiloh Gift Shop

Stop in and see our large selection of honey dishes for the New Year. Many selections are “Made in Israel,” or special artistic pieces like Gary Rosenthal. See our selection of hostess gifts and Judaica for your home.

Appointments available:

Mondays and Thursdays, 11 am-1 pm or call to make an appointment 410-413-2277 or email giftshop@btfiloh.org.

With the High Holidays just around the corner, I want to wish you shanah tovah u’metukah.

I want to thank all of our members for helping us transition to our new ticketing system this year. Your feedback and cooperation throughout the process were appreciated, and we hope that you found the online ticketing system easy to use. Special thanks to all of our amazing staff who helped make this happen behind the scenes!!!

If you need any help getting or printing tickets, please contact our office for assistance. We hope to see as many of our members as possible at services this year! If you have been holding off on purchasing tickets for financial reasons, please contact our High Holidays Hotline to discuss potential assistance.

As a reminder, please bring your printed tickets with you to services throughout the holidays. We ask for your patience with our security process when you arrive at BT.

May you find the High Holidays at BT this year to be inspiring, moving, and meaningful. We look forward to seeing you soon!

BT Sisterhood’s Customer Appreciation Day

by Dan Silien, Executive Director

Price: $50 per set

Pickup: Friday, September 29 8:15-10 am in the bridal suite

Order deadline: September 21

bethtfiloh.com/sukkot

For more information, contact

Rabbi Wecker: cwecker@btfiloh.org

Wednesday, October 18, 9 am-11 pm Boscov’s Westminster & White Marsh

Shopping passes: $5 each*

25% off all your purchases

Register to win $100 Boscov’s Gift Cards at each store

Contact: Roselyn Kalb, 443-928-7404 or Sonia Maltinsky, 410-484-4648

*Your donation benefits Beth Tfiloh Congregation and the Dahan Community School

EMPOWERED JUDAISM

By Rabbi Chai Posner

I’m going to be honest… I am not very handy. You won’t catch me fixing my car or things around the house. I can change a mean lightbulb, but that’s about it! So, if we need something fixed and Rachel can’t do it (good thing she IS handy), we’ll ask someone for help. I’m glad to say that I don’t believe my lack of handiness has held me back in life. Turns out I picked a pretty good profession for a handiness-challenged individual.

The same cannot be said about Jewish handiness. In my nearly 15 years as a rabbi, time and time again I have seen people held back by their lack of Jewish-handiness. Whether it is an inability to read Hebrew, a lack of familiarity with basic Jewish knowledge, or simply being lost in services, I have seen people regret not being able to fully engage with their Judaism. The truth is that we can all engage with our Judaism more fully. We can all become more empowered in our Jewish journeys. The challenge is that we have become accustomed to consumer Judaism. We “farm out” our religious experiences and expect others to discharge our obligations. Like calling a handman to fix my doorknob, we sit back and watch others, becoming consumers of religion rather than producers.

Someone once said that football is a game in which 50,000 people who need exercise sit and watch 22 players on

the field who don’t. It’s been argued that the same can be said of synagogue services. Hundreds of people who need to pray sit and watch a rabbi and a chazzan who don’t. Leaving aside for the moment whether the rabbi or chazzan also need to pray (short answer—of course they do!) the point is well taken. Prayer is not meant to be a spectator sport. It’s true that the term used for prayer leader is shaliach tzibur — literally, the messenger of the congregation — but appointing a messenger does not absolve the congregation of their personal responsibility for prayer. And yet, look around at so many services and you may find a sanctuary full of people watching prayer rather than praying themselves.

This is not only a problem with prayer. In many areas of religious practice, we are more comfortable watching others than

engaging ourselves. Sure, there is room for experts. Not all of us are expected to know how to write a Torah, so we have a sofer. Not all of us know how to shecht a cow, so we have a shochet. We can’t all read from the Torah, so we have Rabbi Wecker! But, when we rely too heavily on others to carry out our religious practice, our religious practice can stagnate.

In fact, this is exactly what happened to the Jewish people in the most infamous sin in our history, the sin of the Golden Calf. According to Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch this was not simply a case of idol worship. The people were not looking to replace God, they were looking to replace Moshe. They had grown to believe that without Moshe they could not connect with God. He writes:

They thought his influence decided the will of God, and that it was his presence that insured for them, the protection of God… To them, it was the demigod nature of the man Moshe, which was the necessary link for their connection with God, and his presence, the pledge for the divine protection…They had not yet completely and clearly absorbed the Jewish conception that man has free access directly to God, without the necessity of any intermediary….

The people looked to Moshe to be their connection to God, rather than understand that they were each responsible for their own connection. This was a grave mistake, but it is one that we make today as well when we become consumers of Judaism, rather than producers.

After attending services, one with a consumer mindset might consider:

n Did I like the service?

n Was the rabbi’s speech good?1

n What did they serve for kiddush?

n Did someone take my seat?

Rather than take responsibility for our religious experience, these questions focus our attention on consuming what others have created for us. We might have an enjoyable experience, but probably not one that will push us to be better versions of ourselves.

A service attendee with a producer mindset might ask themselves:

n How was my prayer today?

n What was the takeaway lesson from the rabbi’s speech?

n Did I notice someone who needed help at the kiddush?

n Did I offer a seat to a new person at shul?

These questions acknowledge that we are responsible to produce our own spirituality and connection. They look inward, challenging ourselves to learn and to grow. They lead us down a path of self-improvement and empowerment.

Let this be the year that we choose to become empowered producers of our Jewish experience. There are so many avenues for engagement through classes, programs, prayers, and more. Choose an area that you have been “watching,” and get in the game. Our team needs you!

1 The correct answer to this question is “of course it was!”

׳ק םיּלהְּת – החְמׂשְּב ’ה תא וּדְבע

Serve God with Joy – Psalm 100

Program Guide: Fall 2023

Ivdu, Beth Tfiloh’s program center, is your source for authentic, inspiring, and relevant Jewish learning, engagement and connection.

Ivdu was generously made possible by Irene and Robert Russel and family.

MERCAZ Mercaz offers accessible and intellectual classroom-style adult education. Explore weekly, monthly and special programming opportunities at bethtfiloh.com/mercaz

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

BT in the AM

Join us on Monday mornings to jumpstart your week with an infusion of Torah learning, meaningful discussions and camaraderie at BT in the AM. You can join for any trimester or the entire year.

Trimester 1: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4

Class 1: Tanya: A Tale of Two Souls, 9:30-10:20 am

Chana Slavaticki

Immerse yourself in the Tanya, the magnum opus of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, which explores the philosophy of the Chabad movement. Learn about the “two soul” doctrine, what it means to be a beinoni (in-betweener) the long and short road to develop a relationship with G-d, and how to grapple with negative emotions and develop positive ones. This philosophical course is deeply accessible and grounded in practical takeaways to transform the way you see yourself and the world around you.

Class 2: Judaisms in the 21st Century, 10:30-11:30 am

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

Bob Dylan tells us: “The times they are a-changing!” No one knows this better than the Jewish people. Our grandparents and great-grandparents would not recognize the Jewish people today. This class will take a close look at the many faces of the Jewish people in the 21st Century: Sephardim, Chareidim, Chassidim, Conservative, Reform, Modern Orthodox, Renewal and non-affiliated Jews: to understand the dynamics of each group, how they evolved, and what this means for the Jewish future.

Trimester 2: Dec.-Feb.

Class 1: Critical Societal Issues in the Jewish World, Phil Jacobs

Class 2: Highlights in Haftarah, Dr. Zipora Schorr

Trimester 3: Feb.-May

Class 1: Practical Judaism, Rabbi Chaim Wecker

Class 2: Reflections on Ruth, Rabbi Chai Posner

DAILY & WEEKLY CLASSES

Daf Yomi

Rabbi Yosef Furman, Daily Kickstart your morning with our Daf Yomi Gemarah study.

Hilchot Tefillah

Rabbi Jason Goldstein and Rabbi Chaim Wecker

Monday-Friday

Dive into the laws and customs of davening in this class following Shacharit.

A Taste of Talmud

Rabbi Jason Goldstein, Tuesdays, 7 pm beginning Oct. 24

Learn how to learn through a methodical examination of the second chapter of Masechet Bava Metzia. We will pay special attention to understanding the logic of the Gemara, while exploring some of the classic medieval commentaries. We will discuss the mitzvah of returning lost objects, the halachic definition of despair, and the social responsibilities that Jews have for one another.

Stories of the Sages

Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

Wednesdays, 7-8 pm, beginning Oct. 25

Explore the most captivating stories shared by our sages—from the Talmud, midrash, and Chasidic works. Plumb the stories’ depths through interactive discussion, comparative literature, and new and inspiring perspectives offered weekly by Rabbi Dr. Yoggev. Join for one trimester or for all three!

Trimester 2: Encounters with Jewish Spirituality

Trimester 3: Jewish Ethics for the 21st Century

Yaffe Scholars Zoom Series: Tools for Transformation

Explore some of the most fundamental and timely Jewish values: connecting with prayer, loving your neighbor, pursuing righteousness, and more with the goal of transforming these oft quoted mitzvot into major sources of inspiration and daily practice in your Jewish life.

September 5, 7:30 pm: A New Approach to Prayer

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, president and CEO of the Hadar Institute

“God, Open My Lips...” (Psalms 51:17). Where do the phrases from the Siddur come from and what significance do they have for us in our moments of triumph and need?

Just in time for the High Holidays, we will analyze the first blessing of the amidah as

a way of approaching the question: how might we understand the words of our most familiar prayers in a new light?

November 19, 7:30 pm: Loving the Neighbor You Hate Dasee Berkowitz, Jewish author and educator at Ayeka

We are commanded to “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18) but what about when that neighbor drives you crazy? Just in time for Thanksgiving, we will explore texts and tools to help us move from the theoretical to the practical when it’s most challenging to love others.

Winter and spring dates to be announced.

Lilmod U’lelamed: A Night of Learning in memory of Sandy Vogel

Chanukah: Is Jewish Peoplehood Possible?

Rabbi Dovid Silber, founder and dean of Drisha Institute for Jewish Education

Tues., Dec. 5, 7:30 pm, Tuvin Hall

Join us as we honor Sandy Vogel’s legacy of Torah study with an evening of Beit midrash-style learning. Chanukah is the story of Jewish civil war, but what can we learn from this narrative about Jewish peoplehood?

Join Rabbi Dovid Silber for a dive into key biblical texts that help us ask a modern question: are the Jewish people bound as one or destined to be fractured?

The Helene and Stanley Z. Penn Lecture

Thurs., Oct. 26, 7:30 pm, Mintzes Theatre/Rosen Arts Center

Dr. Erica Brown: Visionary Leadership for the American Jewish Future

Help chart a direction forward for American Jewry in this interactive discussion with renowned educator and community leader, Dr. Erica Brown. Erica will present some of the most promising— and most distressing — trends facing American Jewry today. Together, participants will explore how to forge a more visionary, meaningful, and energetic collective future.

Dr. Erica Brown is the vice provost for values and leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks/Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership. A recognized leader in education, Erica has published 15 books, including her latest, Kohelet and the Search for Meaning (Maggid, 2023), as well as numerous articles and columns in the New York Times, The Atlantic and Tablet, among others.

The annual Helene and Stanley Z. Penn Lecture was established by Helene to commemorate the life of her beloved husband, Stanley Z. Penn. Stanley was an active Beth Tfiloh member, a successful businessman, attorney and a respected community leader.

Shabbat is the highlight of the BT shul experience, where community members of all ages engage in exciting and meaningful opportunities that fulfill their spiritual and social needs. Visit bethtfiloh.com/Shabbat for a complete overview of our Shabbat morning services, children’s groups and classes.

Shabbat Table Talk for Parents of Teens and their Families  Sat., Nov. 18, 11:30 am – see pg. 14 for details

Alumni Shabbat

Sat., Nov. 25

Join us as we come together to celebrate Alumni Weekend! We welcome BT alumni of all ages to enjoy a special Kiddush, reconnect with old friends, immerse in the sense of community, and be inspired by one of our talented alumni who will share their insights during services.

Women’s Mincha

Saturdays, Sept. 2, Dec. 16, times vary, Epstein Chapel

We invite our Beth Tfiloh women to participate in a special women’s Mincha service. Children and spouses are welcome to play and schmooze on the playground. Snacks will be provided.

Emtza 567 (Middle School Shabbat Group)

10:15-11 am, Spector Board Room –see pg. 14 for details

Musical Moments

Teen Minyan

9:47 am, Middle School Beit Midrash –see pg. 14 for details

Join us for these beautiful opportunities to come together as a community through music, singing and joy.

n Musical Hallel: Hoshanah Rabah, Oct. 6, Shacharit, 7:20 am, Hallel, 7:40 am (see pg. 12) Chanukah, Dec. 10, Shacharit, 9 am, Hallel, 9:30 am. 9:30 am (see pg. 12)

n Kabbalat Shabbat, Oct. 27, 5:15 pmWelcome Shabbat with joy!

n Havdallah, Nov. 18, 6 pm - Begin the week with a blessing.

SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE

Schwartz Scholar-in-Residence:

Rabbi Dovid Silber

Founder and dean of Drisha Institute for Jewish Education

Fri.-Sat., Dec. 8-9

A nationally acclaimed lecturer on the Bible, Rabbi Silber will offer his insightful and novel interpretations about the Joseph narrative throughout Shabbat.

Sponsored by Nathan and Louise Schwartz, z”l, of Wilmington, NC

HOLIDAYS

See High Holidays Schedule on page 23

Leil Selichot: Music for the Soul

Sat., Sept. 9, Concert - 9:15 pm, Selichot - 10:30 pm Dahan Sanctuary or outside Rouse your soul with an outdoor concert and musical Selichot service featuring Chazzan Pinny Schachter, Chazzan Shim Craimer and other musical talents. Late-night snacks and beverages will be served.

Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking

Sun., Sept. 10, 10 am, Baugher’s Orchards & Farm, 1015 Baugher Rd., Westminster

Preschool and lower school families can join us at Baugher’s Orchard for a morning of apple picking, crafts and songs to prepare for Rosh Hashanah!

Co-sponsored by the BT Parent Association.

Rosh Hashanah Alumni Social

Sat., Sept. 16, 12:15 pm, Spector Board Room

Reconnect on Rosh Hashanah with fellow alumni, staff, and BT clergy. Enjoy light fare and wine with friends.

Rabbi Posner’s Shabbat Shuva Drasha: The Joy of Teshuva

Sat., Sept. 23, following morning services

When you think of “repentance,” what comes to mind? Guilt? Fear? Anxiety? It doesn’t need to be that way. In fact, argues Rabbi Posner, it should not be that way. Join Rabbi Posner for this discussion about the indispensable role that joy plays in the work of teshuva, and how you can find joy in your process of repentance.

SUKKOT

Grandparent & Me: Sukkot Decoration Making

Fri., Sept. 29, 10:30 am, Tuvin Hall and Patio

Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to come spend quality time making Sukkah decorations with our shlichim, Shani and Matan Shefler. Enjoy snacks and take home beautiful decorations for your sukkah. This event is for preschool and lower school children and their grandparents. Co-sponsored by BT’s Grandparent Ambassador Group.

BT Men Sukkah Crawl

Sat., Sept. 30, 8 pm, various homes - see pg. 13 for details

Empty Nester’s Sukkot Lunch

Sat., Sept. 30, 12:30 pm, Courtyard Sukkah

Join us for a lovely luncheon in the Sukkah with guest speaker Rochelle Sullivan, M.S., Beth Tfiloh high school counselor. Rochelle will share her family’s personal story about the value of welcoming Jews from different journeys into our hearts and homes.

Family Sukkah Hops

Sun., Oct. 1, late afternoon

This year the whole family can join in on the Sukkot fun! Open up your sukkah for visitors or hop through the neighborhood with activities and treats. We are looking for volunteers –please contact Talia Jordan at tjordan@btfiloh.org to get involved!

Musical Hallel & Bagel Breakfast

Fri., Oct. 6, Shacharit – 7:20 am, Hallel - 7:40 am

Epstein Chapel

Celebrate Hoshanah Rabah with a special musical Hallel, followed by a bagel breakfast.

SIMCHAT TORAH CHANUKAH

Leil Simchat Torah Festivities

Sat., Oct. 7, 6:45 pm

Be a part of the joy of Simchat Torah at BT! Celebrate with dancing, singing, cocktails and hors d’oeurves for adults, as well as crazy candy bags and giveaways for children.

Women’s Leining and Aliyot

Sun., Oct. 8, 10:15 am

Beth Tfiloh women and girls of all ages can come together for a meaningful Simchat Torah experience. Women will read Torah and receive aliyot. Women who are interested in leining should contact Sheri Knauth, sknauth@btfiloh.org.

Simchat Torah Celebration and BBQ

Sun., Oct. 8

The joy of Simchat Torah continues with dancing and singing the hakafot, kids’ activities and special entertainment, followed by a delicious BBQ lunch for the entire congregation.

Chanukah Gift Boutique

Sun., Nov. 19, 10 am-5 pm, Main Lobby

Check off all your holiday needs with great gift ideas for all ages from a variety of quality vendors, hosted by the BT Sisterhood.

Musical Hallel, Sun., Dec. 10, Shacharit, 9 am, Hallel, 9:30 am

Celebrate the miracle of Chanukah with a musical Hallel service.

Chanukah Bingo

Sun., Dec. 10, 10:30 am, Hurwitz Hall

Preschool and lower school families are invited to join for latkes, donuts, bingo and prizes to celebrate the festival of lights in this awesome BT tradition.

CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY

EMPTY NESTERS/GRANDPARENTS

Empty Nester’s Chavurah

Sundays, 7 pm, Sept. 10, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 17

The Empty Nester Chavurah meets monthly for lively discussions, socialization, and enjoyable activities. Contact Roberta Katz for information, rkatz@btfiloh.org.

Grandparent & Me: Sukkot Decoration Making

Fri., Sept. 29, 10:30 am, Tuvin Hall and Patio – see pg. 12 for details

Empty Nester’s Sukkot Lunch

Sat., Sept. 30, 12:30 pm – see pg. 12 for details

NEW!

BTRP (Beth Tfiloh Retired Persons) Nosh

& Schmooze

Monthly, Wednesdays, 10 am, beginning in October, Ivdu Center

Become a “member” of the BTRP Club! Come nosh, socialize, and enjoy a series of unique activites planned just for you. Activities will include speakers, entertainers and hands-on projects of Jewish interest. This program is sponsored by the BT Sisterhood.

WOMEN'S PROGRAMMING

Sisterhood Game Day

Thursday, Oct. 12, 12-4 pm, Hurwitz Hall

Enjoy an afternoon of fun and games of Mah Jongg, Bridge, Canasta and more, as well as a delicious lunch. To register or learn more, please contact Ellen Karp at 443-660-7690.

Moms & Midrash: Parenting with Soul

For preschool and lower school moms

Mondays, 8 pm, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 18, home hosted

Led by Chana Slavaticki and guest presenters

Join a group of growth-minded women on a journey as we explore the dynamics of Jewish parenting. Learn and discuss Torah texts, practical tools, and modern psychology on topics such as fostering respect, independence, self-esteem, resilience and celebrating each child’s unique strengths. Engage in a process towards becoming a more present and inspired parent.

Women and Wisdom: What Do Jews Believe?

For Gen X women and mothers of teens

Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, home hosted

Join us to grapple with Judaism’s most important theological questions and explore how they can bring meaning into our lives: What does it mean to believe in God? Where is God in times of suffering? Does Judaism believe in reward and punishment? What happens in the afterlife? Do we really have to believe in Mashiach?

MEN'S PROGRAMMING

BT Men is ready for a new year of exciting programs! Get ready for a whole new calendar of activities to strengthen the BT Men community and have fun doing it. Get involved! BT Men wants to hear from you about your ideas. Please reach out to BT Men President Sam Friedman: BTmenpresident@gmail.com

Men’s Learning and L’Chaims

Monthly, Thursdays, 8 pm, home hosted

Enjoy a monthly laid-back night of men’s learning with our BT clergy. Our first unit will explore Jewish perspectives on death, demons and dreams. There will be Dougie’s BBQ and plenty of l’chaims!

Sept. 21: After 120: What happens in the Afterlife?

Rabbi Chai Posner

Nov. 2: Encountering the Other Side: Spirits, Demons, and Ghosts, Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

Dec. 14: The Significance of Dreams, Rabbi Jason Goldstein

If you’d like to host or sponsor an evening of men’s learning, please reach out to Talia Jordan ( Tjordan@btfiloh.org ).

BT Men Sukkah Crawl

Sat., Sept. 30, 8 pm

Kick BT Men’s year off with a whisky and cigar Sukkah crawl, where we will visit multiple members’ Sukkot.

Oct. 17: Faith and Reason: Why Should I Believe?

Chana Slavaticki

Dec. 19: Theodicy: Where is God When It Hurts?

Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

Women’s Mincha and Ritual Opportunities

See pg. 11 for details

BT COMMUNITY

Ivdu Program Center Ribbon Cutting and Dedication

Sun., Sept. 10, 7 pm, Ivdu Center

Join us as we honor the Russel family and launch BT’s new program center. Check out the newly enhanced space, enjoy wine and cheese, and make your own reflective Elul journal to take home with you. See pg. 19 for details

Chesed Opportunity at Paul’s Place

Tues., Nov. 14, 10 am-1 pm

Take a lunch shift at Paul’s Place, a non-profit that serves up to 300 people a day who are experiencing poverty in SouthWest Baltimore. Join us as we help serve hot lunch, wash dishes, sort clothing donations, and assist guests. We will also donate nonperishable food items we will collect beginning on October 15th.

Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking

Sunday, Sept. 10, 10 am, Baugher’s Orchard – see pg. 11 for details

Family Sukkah Hops

Sun., Oct. 1, Start times vary. see pg. 12 for details

Parshat Noach Petting Zoo and Chesed Day

Sun., Oct. 22, 11 am, Lower School Parking Lot

It’s Parshat Noach at BT, so hop on the ark and join us for a petting zoo with pony rides, Kona ices, crafts and chesed opportunities!

Chanukah Bingo

Sun., Dec. 10, 10:30 am, Hurwitz Hall - see pg. 12 for details

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES

Emtza 567 (Middle

Shabbat Group)

School

10:15-11 am, Spector Board Room

Emtza 567 is a new Shabbat program for 5th-7th graders. Come chat about unique Torah topics which make you go “hmm,” fun games with prizes (like Minute to Win It) and an abbreviated davening. At 11 am, participants will join the Teen Minyan until services end. This program will be facilitated by program coordinator and educator Sheri Knauth plus special guests!

Teen Minyan

9:47 am, Middle School Beit Midrash

Join our student-led minyan to daven and enjoy games, discussions, divrei Torah, prizes, snacks, kiddush, and more. Teen Minyan is facilitated by BT School basketball coach Ari Braun, BT shlichim Matan and Shani Shefler, and BT School alum Eitan Murinson ’19.

Girls’ Teen Talk

10-10:30 am, Weiner Board Room

As part of Teen Minyan, teen girls are invited to a relaxed and intimate chat with Shani Shefler and other special guests where they discuss current events, Jewish identity and how Jewish values impact everyday life.

Shabbat Table Talks

Three-part series for parents of teens and young adults

Saturdays, Nov. 18, Feb. 24, May 18, 11:30 am

Explore the Jewish Social, Emotional and Spiritual Learning (SESL) skills needed to raise resilient, patient, kind, responsible and empathetic Jewish teens. Join expert speakers in this series of Shabbat afternoon talks to learn how to model, build, and practice SESL skills that will deeply enrich and inspire your Jewish parenting.

Nov. 18: A Jewish Approach to Responsible-Decision Making

Dr. Nancy Parkes, EdD

Help your teen make responsible decisions through an introduction to social and emotional learning practices. Dr. Parkes will offer Jewish touchpoints and texts for us to think through how emotions can hijack decisions, as well as

the core competencies of self-regulation that shape responsible teens.

Feb. 24: Teaching Teens

Resilience, Erica Hruby, MA

What is Jewish about resilience and how do we cultivate that for our teens? Resilience is a buzz word in today’s world and we know it’s essential for children. Expert teen coach Erica Hruby will teach us practical tools and techniques to bring home for developing resilient Jewish teens.

May 18: Nurturing Mental Health, Rabbi Benyamin Moss, LCSW Today’s teens are facing very real mental health challenges. How can Jewish sources help us navigate the current mental health crises and seek opportunities to thrive? Learn how we can leverage our unique role as parents to help guide our children through the difficult and confusing journey of teen-hood.

Women and Wisdom: What Do Jews Believe?

For Gen X women

Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, home hosted see pg. 10 for details

BT Shul and School preschool families jumped, danced, made crafts and sang along with Chazzan Pinny at our beautiful musical Kabbalat Shabbat.

BT shul members joined Rabbi Posner to learn about Tu B’av’s lesson of unity, enjoyed a BBQ, and sang songs of peace and love along with Chazzan Pinny Schachter at Celebrate Tu B’av: Learning, Kumzitz and BBQ.

BT Camp Family Day brought campers, shul members and school families together for a wonderful day of fun and friendship.

Boating and sliding

Ziplines and ropes courses

Old friends and new friends

Baltimore Orioles pitcher

Dean Kremer

Nature and science

Late stays and cookouts

Kabbalat Shabbat

Swimming and splashing

Happy campers and staff

Israel day

Foam parties and Gaga tournament

Nursery, STEAM and Travel Camps

Themed days

BT Camps summer 2023 was bursting with love and laughter, for campers and staff alike. We were so lucky to spend a fun-filled summer with your child!

Thank you and we’ll see you next summer at BT Camps… a Great Place for Kids to Grow!

Learning to Love Yourself

By Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

I once had a rabbi who, whenever I began speaking disparagingly about myself, would stop me in my tracks, saying: “You’re speaking lashon harah (evil speech)!” The laws of evil speech apply to speech about others; my rabbi related them to speaking about ourselves. Through this he impressed upon us that just as it is important to love others, it is equally imperative to love ourselves and treat ourselves kindly.

Which Torah sources speak about self-love? Many look to the end of the teaching “ךָוֹמּכ ךֲָערְל תְבהאְָו — And you should love your neighbor as yourself,” (Vayikra 19:18) as a source for this directive. Pay attention, we are commanded to love others “ךָוֹמּכ – as we love ourselves.” Clearly, the Torah assumes we should love ourselves if it hinges the required love of others upon this positive relationship with self. Another source that can inform us is Hashem’s abundant love for Am Yisrael. Yirmiyahu (31:2) offers a window into this

love when he shares Hashem’s feelings for the Jewish people: “

ךְיּתְבהֲא םלוֹע תבֲהאְַו — And with an eternal love I have loved you.” This verse forms the basis of blessings we recite each day, before the evening and morning Shema: the Ahavat Olam (evening) and Ahavah Rabbah (morning) blessings. These blessings speak about Hashem’s infinite love for us and how Hashem chose us from love. If Hashem, who sees and knows all, loves each and every one of us, then we would be living a falsehood if we didn’t love ourselves as well.

But we don’t have to look that far. In the Shema we learn of the mitzvah to love Hashem: “

You shall love Hashem your God with all of your heart,” (Devarim 6:5). Now don’t we all house divine souls within us? Our love for the divine therefore should include this divine aspect as well. The famous verse in Bereishit (1:27)

says, “וֹתֹא ארּב םיקלֱֹא םלצְּב-In the image of God were humans created,” and the kabbalists speak about how each of us has within us a nitzotz Eloki — a divine spark, also known by some as the pintele yid. If we do not love ourselves, in a way we are not loving Hashem, because we have godliness inside of us!

Learning to love ourselves takes work. We have to search to find the good. However, the rewards are endless. In Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s words:

“You must also find the good in yourself... You must search and search until you find some good point inside yourself to give you new life and make you happy,” (Likutei Moharan 282). It may take work, but as the popular ’80s song goes: “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.” From a Jewish perspective, loving ourselves is great because it is living life based on truth. Hashem loves us and we are worthy of love. So let’s be easy on ourselves and give ourselves the love we deserve.

Donor Spotlight:

Robert and Irene Russel have a long history of supporting Beth Tfiloh. Their lives have been guided by the value of tzedakah, instilled in them by their parents. Robert and Irene watched their immigrant parents give whatever they could to those in need. That example inspired them to pass down the tradition of tzedakah and leadership to their children and grandchildren, to ensure Beth Tfiloh’s future for generations to come.

“We wanted to support both the school and the shul as part of the Centennial Campaign because both the shul and the school have had a huge impact on us,” said Becky Brenner, Robert and Irene’s daughter and mother of two BT alumni: Jacob ’19 and Noah ’21, about her parents’ exceptional gift. “The school has supported us as a family for two generations; the shul has supported us for four generations. We feel welcome here so we’d like to do whatever we can to help those in the community feel the same and receive the same gifts that we have.”

Robert and Irene’s philanthropic legacy will make a permanent mark on Beth Tfiloh through their Centennial Campaign gift. Their extraordinary generosity will help bring to fruition many of the shul and school’s top priorities.

The Russel Family Scholarship Endowment Fund will help provide the necessary resources for families to access a Beth Tfiloh education for their children; the Ronnie H. and Alli Russel Foundation Faculty Endowment Fund will ensure that that education is delivered by a high-caliber faculty that feels valued and secure in their roles.

Beth Tfiloh Congregation’s new program center, Ivdu, is the source for authentic, inspiring, and relevant Jewish learning,

Robert and Irene Russel

engagement and connection. Ivdu programs will take place both in the Ivdu Center, a recently renovated space, as well as in intimate, home-hosted settings. Since Ivdu’s launch, several new programs and initiatives have taken off, breathing new life into our shul community and engaging members at all stages of life, including: Shabbat Table Talk for Parents of Teens, Men’s Learning and L’chaims, and Women and Wisdom. Both Ivdu’s expanded programming and the physical space to house it were made possible by Robert and Irene Russel.

Celebrate the Launch of the Ivdu Center!

PHILANTHROPY & GIVING

MAY 1, 2023, THRU JULY 20, 2023 TRIBUTE GIFTS $36.00 AND UP

BETH TFILOH GENERAL CONGREGATION FUND

In honor of: Alan Maier on his 75th birthday, by Howard and Sandra Bernheim, Janet Klein, Marcie and David Zisow • Steve Bond on his 80th birthday, by Kathy and Stevan Weinberg • Harriet and Morty Silverstein on the birth of their greatgrandson, Camden Bennett • Sylvia David on her 100th birthday, by Ira Smelkinson • Beth Tfiloh, by Robert Cohen • Risa Wolf, by Sam and Mikki Minkove • Hunter Rabinowitz on his Bar Mitzvah, by Iris and Roger Powell • Beth Tfiloh, by Shelley and Robert Kaye • Michael Sellman, by Patricia and Gary Attman • Arnold Goldberg on his 60th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, by Iris and Paul Rudman, Lenora Talles, Rozzie Seiden • Irv Kalb on his special birthday, by Diane Aboulafia and Peter Shapiro

In memory of: Dr. Martin Woolfson, by Joyce and Marty Grand, Sara Karlovitch, Zozzie and David Golden • Abe Adler, by Carole Sharp and Al Edelstein, Susan Frank, Beth and Michael Sellman, Lori and Hal Kilberg • Sandra Ann Daniels, by Alan and Sheryle Everett • Shirley Vogelstein, by Edith Sherr • Helen Schmukler, by Ruth Zucker

• Gerald Klotzman, by Kathy and Michael Chelst

• Sylvia Davis, by the Ziman family, Joanne and Fred Felton, Helene and Robert Riederman, Jill and Gary Eidelman and family • Jacob Danick, by Mark Pressman, Paula and Eric Gold, Collier family, Jill Spector and Joel Cohn, Myles and Michele Livingston, Jill and Gary Eidelman and family, Ilona and Mark Winter • Phillip Setren, by Jay Kanefsky • Lottie Lattin, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan

In observance of the yahrzeit of: Edith Brown, by Rhoda and Bruce Chait

ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In honor of: Phil Leder on his 80th birthday, by Rozzi Stein

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In honor of: The 55th wedding anniversary of Lois and Leonard Gerstein • Dr. Frona Brown on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Esti Ann • Adam and Ben Albert, by Kenneth Albert • Ahuva Weinreb, by Joel Pleeter • Rabbi Posner, Rabbi Wecker, and Rabbi Yoggev, by Laurie and Mike Kott • Natalie and Jay Chason on the engagement of their son Max to Carli, by Jan and Andrew Cardin • Rena and Elliot Rank, by Beth and Alan Friedman • Steve Pruce on his 70th birthday, by Susan Luskin • Jayne Havens on her special birthday, by Laurie Alban Havens

In memory of: Jacob Danick, by Chester and Ann Tyminski, Ken Hornstein and Larraine Bernstein, Joe and Angelica Carliner, Jane and Morris Mayer, Sharon and Larry Klein, Michelle and Kenny Tepper • Dr. Saul and Edith Moses, by Nancy and Harold Tepper • Albert Prostic, by Harvey and Marilyn Holzman • Michael Jay Judelson, by Stan and Elaine Weintraub • Sylvia Davis, by Helaine Wilkowsky • Nahid Ohevshalom, by Laurie and Mike Kott, Michelle and Kenny Tepper

• Roy Duncan, by Ana Pavich and Adam Geroff

• Donald Miller, by Susan and Scott Yurrow • Donald Miller, by Howard Greenberg • Harry Kessler, by Rosalie Klotzman

PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND

In memory of: Dr. Martin Woolfson, by Evelyn Goodman

CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND

We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund.

CHUMASH FUND

In honor of: Phil Leder on his 80th birthday, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan

RHEDA AND JERRY FADER CAMP

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of: Sylvia Davis, by Jackie and Glenn Meltzer

SALLY AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND

ESTHER AND MAX KAYE ISRAEL TRIP FUND

In honor of: Frances Kessler, by Michael Kessler

In memory of: Sylvia Davis, by Aileen and David Bormel

WILLIE AND SOPHIE MAZER STAFF CHANUKAH LUNCHEON FUND

In honor of: Roslyn A. Mazer on her special birthday, by Ellie and Andy Glass

NATANZON TAYLOR FAMILY ISRAEL/ POLAND TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of: Abe Adler, Donald Miller, Abram Hassan, Jacob Danick, Marilyn Grodnitzky and Dr. Ricky Warrance, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor

NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND

In memory of: Jeffrey Legum, by Joan and Edward Sills, Shelly and Jeff Hettleman, Wendy and Ron Meliker, Eileen Creeger, Leah Helman, Judy Woolfson, , Eileen and Harry Schwartz, Larry and Shirley Block, Megan Snyderman, David and Zozzie Golden, Linda Barron and Ted Chernak, Beth and Michael Sellman, Marilyn and Frank Lowery, Aileen and Marc Grebow, Peter and Deanna Hirsch, Anna and Gordon Hyman and Libby Monias, Gwen Hirsch and Andy Feldman, Merril Chaus and John Herzenberg, Marianne and Larry Hornstein • Lottie Lattin, by Hillary and Jack Crystal

STANLEY Z. PENN LECTURE FUND

In honor of: Drs. Adrian and Marty Auster on the marriage of their son Paul to Gaby Roffe, by Helene Penn

In memory of: Morty Kwestel and Bernard Silbert, by Helene Penn

In observance of the yahrzeit of: Stanley Zelig, Joseph Penn, and Ada Levinson Dorf, by Helene Penn

RABBI

POSNER DISCRETIONARY FUND

In honor of: Rabbi Posner, by Phyllis and Larry Brash

Speedy recovery to: Linda “Golda Bas Esther” Burstyn, by Harry Burstyn

In memory of: Harvey Davidoff, by the Masonic Class of 2007

RAY NACHLAS

BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of: Walter and Ray Becker, by Jacqueline Becker

PAUL BERMAN FUND

In memory of: Dr. Martin Woolfson, by Evelyn Goodman

In honor of: The engagement of Kara Gelber to Ben Borin, by Sally Goldberg

In memory of: Dr. Martin Woolfson, by Sally Goldberg

In observance of the yahrzeit of: Dr. Harold Goldberg, by Jody and Ted Levy, Sally Goldberg

HONORABLE ALAN J. KARLIN

CHATAN TORAH FUND

In memory of: Bernard Silbert, by June Karlin

RACHELLE

SILVERSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of: Billy Kahn and Jacob Danick, by Ronnie Silverstein

We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School

VENICK FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND

In honor of: Marley Venick on her Bat Mitzvah, by Mandi and Brett Miller

In memory of: Jacob Danick, by Sunny Rudo, Steve, Holly, Jordyn, Hunter and Marley Venick • Harry Hochman, Harry Kessler, Morty Kwestel, Donald Miller, Abe Adler, and Chana Toibman, by Steve, Holly, Jordyn, Hunter and Marley Venick

RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND

In honor of: Bernard Suffel on his special birthday, by Ronnie Plotkin

In memory of: Morty Kwestel, by Cantor and Mrs. Melvin Luterman, Monica and Abraham Schneider, Dianne and Stanley Zweback, Marianne and Larry Hornstein

In observance of the yahrzeit of: Our parents and grandparents, by Michael and Betty Wolf

WOLF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In honor of: Dr. Edward Wolf, by Renee Kimmel • Matan Kaplowitz on his Bar Mitzvah, Naomi Kott on her Bat Mitzvah, and Gabe Hackam on his Bar Mitzvah, by Brian and Shoshi Ponczak

In memory of: Jacob Danick, by Faith and Ed Wolf, Brian and Shoshi Ponczak

YAD B’YAD FUND

In honor of: Sandy and Sheldon Dobres on their 60th wedding anniversary, by Gail and Michael Brooks

In memory of: Jacob Danick, by Ana Pavich and Adam Geroff

JULIUS ZERWITZ MEMORIAL FUND

In memory of: Michael Jay Judelson, by Maureen and Howard Davidov and family

In observance of the yahrzeit of: Julius Zerwitz, by Maureen and Howard Davidov

YAHRZEITS

Millie Aronoff, by Judy Basak ∙ Rose Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff ∙ Bella Cohen, by Arnold Cohen ∙ Anna Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Bertha Dinkin, by Eileen Feldman ∙ Ada Levinson Dorf, by Helene Penn ∙ Janet Feinberg, by Gail Coppel, Melissa Eisner ∙ Arnold Finkelstein, by Jack Finkelstein ∙ Joseph Finkelstein, by Jack Finkelstein ∙ Michael Fox, by David Fox ∙ Emanuel Freeman, by Reta Freeman ∙ Minnie Glazer, by Sheila Jay ∙ Rachel Grinman, by the Elbert Family Charitable Fund ∙ Janette Hack, by Florence Brill ∙ Leon Hack, by Florence Brill ∙ Sidney Herman, by Layne Herman ∙ Ida Hoffman, by Revanne Aronoff ∙ Elias Horn, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Meyer Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Minnie B. Hyatt, by Phyllis Langwith ∙ Morris “Marc” Jacobs, by Betty Jacobs-Keyser ∙ Belle & Julius Kushner, by Melvin Kushner ∙ Harry K. Lott, by Edward Lott ∙ Milton Mofsovitz, by Jerry Moffet ∙ Monroe

Nash, by Laura Nash ∙ Irving Newman, by Roslyn Mazur ∙ Lea bat Nina, by Orit and Benjamin Cohen ∙ Joseph Penn, by Helene Penn ∙ Stanley

Zelig Penn, by Helene Penn ∙ Harry Polakoff, by Robert Rombro ∙ Harry L. Robinson, by Marlyn Seidman, Joan Friedel ∙ Leonard Rombro, by Robert Rombro ∙ Josef Rosenblatt, by Marilyn Rosenblatt ∙ Ethel Ruddie, by Barbara Arnoff

∙ Harold Samuels, by Mitchel Saltzman ∙ Anne Schoen, by Ronald M. Shoen ∙ Harry Schoen, by Ronald M. Shoen ∙ Abraham Schunick, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Alvin Schunick, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Barbara Schwartz, by Louis Schwartz

∙ Milton Seidman, by Eileen Wise ∙ Nettye

Seidman, by Eileen Wise ∙ Morris Supnick, by the Supnick family ∙ Mary Sussman, by Florence Brill

∙ Jesse Taylor, by Harold Taylor ∙ Beatrice Winter, by Dr. Bruce Winter ∙ Barbara Schwartz, by Louis Schwartz ∙ Joseph Max Schwartz, by Louis Schwartz ∙ Lawrence R. Seidman, by Marlyn & Herb Seidman ∙ Rebecca M. Silbert, by Suzanne & John Fox ∙ Julius Wilf, by Arnold Cohen ∙ Jennie Wise, by Morris Wise ∙ Philip Yerman, by Debra Yerman Oppenheim

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Blanche Danick • Jacob A. Danick • Ira Terry

Gambel • Shirley Flax Gambel • Gerald “Jerry”

Klotzman • Lottie Lattin • Milton Levitt • Suzanne

Levitt • Trudy Magarill • Beverly Abramowitz

Margolis • Josef Rosenblatt • Marvin Weiner

SIMCHA PLAQUE

Wilma Alpert • Deborah H. Baer

HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

Labor Day, Sept. 4: Shacharit: 9 am

SELICHOT SCHEDULE:

Leil Selichot, Saturday, Sept. 9: Concert: 9:15 pm

Selichot service: 10 pm

SUKKOT/SHEMINI ATZERET/SIMCHAT TORAH:

Fast of Gedaliah, Sept. 18:

n Fast begins: 5:38 am

n Selichot/Shacharit: 7/7:20 am

n Mincha/Maariv: 6:30/7:10 pm

n Fast ends: 7:53 pm

Thanksgiving, Nov. 23: Shacharit: 9 am

Fast of Asarah B’Tevet, Friday, Dec. 22: Fast begins: 6:11 am

Shacharit: 7:20 am

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat: 4:20/4:45 pm

Fast Ends: 5:30 pm

Monday, Dec. 25:

Shacharit: 9 am

*Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot: See High Holiday schedule on page 23

SCHEDULE OF ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR SERVICES

Rosh Hashanah

Erev Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 15

Mincha/Maariv, Hurwitz Hall: 7 pm

Candlelighting: 6:57 pm

Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17

Dahan Sanctuary Service

Shacharit:

8:30 am: Peseukei D’zimra

9:00 am: HaMelech

9:45 am: Torah reading and Haftarah

10:15 am: Shofar Blowing (day 2 only)

Mussaf:

10:25 am: Hineni and Silent Amidah

10:30 am: Sermon (Day 1: Rabbi Posner, Day 2: Rabbi Wohlberg)

11:00 am: Repetition of Amidah

1:00 pm: Service concludes

Hurwitz Hall Service

Shacharit:

8:30 am: Peseukei D’zimra

9:00 am: HaMelech

9:45 am: Torah reading and Haftarah

10:15 am: Sermon (Day 1: Rabbi Yoggev, Day 2: Rabbi Posner)

10:45 am: Shofar blowing (day 2 only)

Mussaf:

11:00 am: Hineni and Amidah

11:05 am: Repetition of Amidah

1:00 pm: Service concludes

5:00 pm: Tashlich at Rabbi Wohlberg’s home (Sept. 17)

7:00 pm: Mincha/Maariv Hurwitz Hall (Sept. 16), Epstein Chapel (Sept 17)

7:56 pm: Candlelighting (Sept. 16)

7:55 pm: Yom Tov ends (Sept. 17)

Yom Kippur

Erev Yom Kippur, Sunday September 24

1:30 pm: Mincha

6:30 pm: Kol Nidre in both the Dahan Sanctuary and Hurwitz Hall

Followed by sermons: Dahan Sanctuary: Rabbi Posner

Hurwitz Hall: Rabbi Yoggev

6:42 pm: Candlelighting

Yom Kippur, Wednesday, October 5

Dahan Sanctuary Service

Shacharit

8:30 am: Peseukei D’zimra

9:00 am: HaMelech

10:00 am: Torah reading and Haftarah

10:30 am: Rabbi Wohlberg’s sermon and Yizkor

Mussaf: 11:30 am

Hurwitz Hall Service

Shacharit

8:30 am: Peseukei D’zimra

9:00 am: HaMelech

10:15 am: Torah reading and Haftarah

10:45 am: Rabbi Posner’s sermon and Yizkor

Mussaf: 11:30 am

5:15 pm: Mincha (Combined service in the Dahan Sanctuary)

6:15 pm: Neilah (Combined service in the Dahan Sanctuary)

7:42 pm: Maariv/end of fast

Davening & Shabbat Times