BULLETIN CELEBRATING THE JOY OF JUDAISM, EMBRACING ALL JEWS
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THE MORE THINGS CHANGE... BY RABBI CHAI POSNER
2022 Spring Events Calendar The Operative Word by Dan Silien Meet Our Grandparent Ambassadors!
A Change is Going to Come By Neil Sweren, Board Chair Twenty plus years ago my wife Sherri and I made the decision to send our kids, Rachel ‘13 and Ryan ’17, to Beth Tfiloh because we wanted to give them a better Jewish education than what we had growing up. We got exactly what we hoped for — a warm and welcoming school that provided our kids with a great Judaic and secular education; and a school that would teach them, if we allowed, to think and advocate for themselves. But we got so much more than that; we also got a warm, welcoming shul community that accepted us at every stage of our Jewish journey (we didn’t even know we were on a journey!); and a community that challenged us and provided opportunities for growth and social interaction. Twenty years ago, we could not possibly have known or imagined the profound change sending our kids to BT would have on nearly every aspect of our lives today. Why am I telling you this? Because many of you have expressed concern over “THE CHANGES” — the transition to new leadership among our clergy and congregational staff; who is leaving, who is coming, what used to be and what will be. Believe me, I know — change is difficult and sometimes uncomfortable. I once heard that one of the most common questions elite athletes are asked leading up to a competition is, “Are you nervous?” People ask them that because they would be nervous in that situation. Do you know what the athletes most common response is? “No, I’m excited!” Why the difference? Because the observer doesn’t know what has been going on behind the scenes for years, or possibly a lifetime, to prepare for that moment. The athlete is keenly aware as they have been doing the work. They are excited that the moment has come and they believe they are ready. Behind the scenes at Beth Tfiloh our incredibly talented and dedicated clergy, staff and lay leadership work tirelessly, as they always have, to ensure BT not only survives but also thrives for its next 100 years. So that today’s young families can have the same incredible experience my family has had. So that ALL of our members feel included and part of our incredible kehilah. You can read more about these changes in Rabbi Posner’s article, “The More Things Change,” on page 4. So you ask, are we nervous? No, we’re excited!
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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION CLERGY Rabbi Chai Posner Chazzan Avraham Albrecht Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi-in-Residence Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director
STAFF & LEADERSHIP Dan Silien, Director of Shul Operations Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director Talia Jordan, Director of Programming & Engagement Cherie Brownstein, Centennial Experience Director Chana Slavaticki, Director, Mercaz Center for Jewish Life & Learning Sam Bloom, Director, Beth Tfiloh Camps Gary Eidelman, President Neil Sweren, 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 Becky Brenner, President, Board of Trustees
CONGREGATION AND SCHOOL Mandi Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement
IN THIS ISSUE
Mark Kaiser, Director of Facilities, Security and Technology
Milestones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Seydee Doradea, Events Director
The More Things Change, by Rabbi Chai Posner. . . . . . . . . 4
BULLETIN
Spring Calendar of Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rina Schiff, Director of Marketing and Communications
School Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Paul Miller, Art Director
The Operative Word. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Julie Wolff, Content Marketing Specialist
Philanthropy and Giving. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Erin Smith, Marketing Coordinator Meredith Hill, Digital Marketing Associate
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MILESTONES BAR/BAT MITZVAHS Eden Michaela Vaday עדן מכאלה Daughter of Shai and Gayle Vaday January 15, 2022 Eden attends 7th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. She is the sister of Zachary ‘19 and Nirel, the granddaughter of Shalom and Sara Vaday and Loreto and the late Elsie Guadiz. Her hobbies include stage crew, cross country, softball, and hanging out with friends. For her mitzvah projects, she donated her hair to Locks of Love and ran a 5K to raise awareness and funds for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation. Bennett Rosenblatt ָבּרּוך Son of Sam Rosenblatt and Michelle Newberry January 23, 2022 Bennett attends Jemicy School. He is the grandson of Howard and Sandra Rosenblatt, Elizabeth and Tim Hinson, Sally Newberry and Randy Oates. Bennett’s hobbies are playing baseball and wrestling.
MAZAL TOV To Dr. Aaron & Abbe Zuckerberg on the marriage of their son, Gabe ’12 to Kelli Regenbaum. Mazel Tov to Gabrielle (Mashbaum) ’01 and Yoni Heilman on the recent Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Reut in Modi’in, Israel and to grandparents Helen and Jesse Mashbaum. To Helene and Robert Riederman on the marriage of their son Joshua ’09 to Erica Wilner, daughter of Monica and Marty Wilner. To Dr. Cheryl Kalb on her engagement to Dr. Albert Aboulafia, and to their parents, Irving and Roselyn Kalb and Dr. and Mrs. Aboulafia.
BIRTHS To Harriet and Morton Silverstein on the birth of their first great-grandchild, Rivka Rabinovitz. Rivka is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seth Rabinovitz. To Nancy and Benjamin (Rubin) Schechman on the birth of their granddaughter, Sophie Danielle, daughter of Sara and James Cook. Mazal tov to grandparents Tony and the late Darla.
To Rebecca Chinsky ’04 and Adam Lazrus on the naming of their daughter, Ariel Liora (Jacklyn Lauren). Mazel tov to grandparents Jeffrey Chinsky and Marian Jackson and Carol and Jay Lazrus. To Michael and Leah Tutnauer on the birth of their son, Yaakov ben Moshe Zev haLevi (Nathan Julius). Mazel tov to sister Sydney and grandparents Keith and Sandy Kanter and Jeff & Irene Tutnauer. To Elliot and Mia ’10 Thompson on the birth of their baby, Joseph Baker; and to grandparents Dr. Alan and Sharon Rosen. To Talia and Aaron Jordan on the birth of their son, Caleb Asher, and to the entire Jordan family.
CONDOLENCES To Trish (Andrew) Pollak on the loss her father, John Michael Flanagan; grandfather of Rachael, Lilly, and Max Pollak. To Judy Jacobson on the loss of her mother, Sylvia Sklar (née Abrahams); grandmother of Samuel Jacobson ’06 (fiancée Jessica Center) and Jonathan ’08 (Samantha) Jacobson. To Helene (Robert) Riederman on the loss of her father, Robert Rosenblum; grandfather of Stephanie ’06 (Moshe) and Joshua ’09 (fiancée Erica) Riederman. To Mark S. Scherr on the loss of his brother, Harry Scherr.
To Howard (Penny) Miliman, Richard (Angela) Miliman, Ellen (Bob) Quinn and Joanie (Brian) Brown on the loss of their father Jacob “Sonny” Yosef Miliman; grandfather of Lisa ’00 (Andy) Diamond, Mandy ’03 (Dean) Glorioso, Jamie ’05 (Brian) Barr, Scott Miliman ’08, Neil Weist, Justine ’05 (Adam) Goldschmidt, Aaron Miliman ‘08 (Fiancée Sara Eibner), Holly ’02 (Dani) Vanderwalde, Laura Quinn, Bobby ’08 (Morgan) Quinn, Alex Brown ’06 (Elyse Berkowitz), Cory ’08 (Rachel) Brown, and Dustin Brown. To Rabbi Chaim (Malky) Wecker on the loss of his grandmother, Rita K. Bayuk (nee Kaplan); great-grandmother of Aliza ’36, Tova, Elana, Solomon and Chaya Wecker. To Stephen Oliner on the loss his wife, our member and long-time Beth Tfiloh employee, Jane M. Epstein. To Rikki Solomon and Marni (Richard) Land on the loss of their husband and father, Louis Meyer Solomon; grandfather of Aydan ’24. To Betty Chazen on the loss of her sister, Shirley M. Bond. To Lesley Lesser (Elie Messafi) on the loss of her father Dr. Marcos Tepper; grandfather of Ari ’07 (Debbie ’08) Lesser, Tal ’09 (Sara ’09) Lesser, Elana ’12 (Stephan) Gilbert, Arielle Messafi and Alyse Messafi ’17.
NEW MEMBERS
To Jack (Marilyn) Kinstlinger on the loss of his brother, Henry Kinstlinger.
We warmly welcome the following new members to our Beth Tfiloh family:
To Michael (Connie) Stern on the loss of his mother Gladys M. Stern; grandmother of Shoshana, Daniel and Judith Stern.
Irina Shraga and Vladimir Volinsky Irina and Vladimir have two children, BT alum Benjamin ’21 and 11th grader Elan ’23. Irina is a nurse practitioner at Medstar Health Vascular Surgery; Vladimir works in information technology at Technology Trading Partners, LLC.
To Marly Goloskov, Steven ’91 Goloskov, and Rachel ’93 (Alex) Sigman on the loss of their husband and father, Nathan Sander Goloskov. To Dr. Michael (Alison) Kleinberg on the loss of his father, Israel Kleinberg; grandfather of Jeffrey ’03 (Alexis) Kleinberg and Peter ’07 (Melissa) Kleinberg. To Martin (Judy) Woolfson on the loss of his sister, Carole Faye Lerner (nee Woolfson). To Barbara (Larry) Marder on the loss of her mother Adele P. Sidle (nee Enten); grandmother of Alexander ’07(Elana) Marder, Jessica Marder-Spiro ’11(David Spiro). To Richard (Melissa) Peters on the loss of his mother, Elayne Peters; grandmother of Rachel ’12 and Matthew ’15 Peters.
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Linda and Harry Burstyn Linda and Harry have three children: Shana, Aviva and BT alum Aaron ’15. Linda is a professional service coordinator for Weinberg Village; Harry works as a healthcare benefits consultant for Harry Burstyn & Associates. Julie ’06 and Josh Schenker Josh and Julie have three children, BT school students Madeline (Maddie) ’38, Emory ’35, and Jacob ’33. Julie is a senior staff attorney at UMMS; Josh works in finance as the CFO for Clean.io, Inc.
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The More Things They say, “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” I’m not sure if that’s true or not, but I can tell you that especially this year at Beth Tfiloh, both individual parts of the statement resonate. There is a lot changing, and there is also a lot remaining the same.
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abbi Wohlberg, after 43+ years as the R senior rabbi of Beth Tfiloh, has stepped into his new role as rabbi-in-residence. Rabbi Wohlberg will be honored at Spotlight in June. (see page 4 of the Spring Events Calendar for details)
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hazzan Albrecht, after 26 years as our C chazzan, will retire at the end of 2022; at which point he will be bestowed with the honor of chazzan emeritus. Chazzan Albrecht will be honored at a special concert event next fall.
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ve Kresin Steinberg, after over 20 years E as our executive director, will retire at the end of June 2022.
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herie Brownstein, after 36 years as our C director of programming, will retire at the end of June 2022. Both Eve and
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Cherie will be honored as part of our Centennial Evening of Celebration. That’s a lot of change. Each one of these individuals has impacted the Beth Tfiloh community in immeasurable ways. They have been at the core of the day-to-day operations at Beth Tfiloh – religiously, programmatically, administratively – for so long. I can certainly tell you that on a personal level they have been mentors and friends to me for my entire rabbinate. So, I share in the bittersweetness of them moving on to the next stages of their lives. I’m confident all will remain connected to Beth Tfiloh, as this is their home. I feel fortunate to have worked with all of them, which uniquely positions me as a bridge to Beth Tfiloh’s future. Which brings me to the question…
What’s remaining the same? The answer: Beth Tfiloh! This past Rosh Hashanah I spoke about the need for us to be authentic, relevant and inspiring. Those three pillars will guide the work that we do as we move into the next 100 years. Beth Tfiloh will continue to be the very same warm, joyful, welcoming, non-judgmental, Modern Orthodox congregation that we have always been. We’ve thrived throughout our history because we have never hesitated to adapt to the changing world around us, and the coming months and years will be no different. To that end, here is a peek at some of the exciting work that we are doing right now!
Religious Services/Prayer We are in the very beginning stages of two processes that will have a major impact on the future of our Shabbat and holiday morning services. As we think about the future of Beth Tfiloh, our goal is to create a davening experience that is authentic, relevant and inspiring. In the next months we will begin working on a search for our next chazzan. This
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Change... process will be very transparent and we expect to have many high-quality candidates who will audition for us on Shabbatot. The ideal candidate will be someone who inspires communal singing and participation, and will also work with our school choirs to create connection and a culture of music throughout the Beth Tfiloh community. Through this process, we will learn a lot about ourselves and the type of services we find meaningful. I hope that you will join us when our candidates visit so you can participate in this exciting process. After all, it’s been over 26 years since we looked for a chazzan, and we did pretty good with that search the last time! While we all love our beautiful and majestic sanctuary, there is also a desire for a more intimate sense of connection and inspiration. It is difficult to achieve this type of warm energy in such a huge expansive space. We have begun an architectural process to plan renovations to the Dahan Sanctuary that will enhance it as a more intimate house of prayer (Beth Tfiloh!). In this way, the physical space will mirror the style of davening that we want to achieve.
Programming With deep gratitude to Irene and Robert Russel for their incredibly generous gift to the centennial campaign, this summer/fall we will open a new programming center at Beth Tfiloh. The center will bring all of our programming under one roof, which will allow us to provide you and your family with more innovative and thoughtful events and programming. This will include a physical renovation of the Tuvin Library, creating a more intimate and modern environment that is conducive to group study and conversation. Talia Jordan, who began working for us as our director of programming and engagement this past September, will be at the helm of the center. You should expect to see a whole new slate of authentic, relevant, and inspiring programs in the months ahead. In addition to our superb formal adult educational classes which will continue to be produced through Mercaz, there will be numerous informal opportunities to learn, grow and connect with each other and with our rich tradition.
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Staffing, Systems and Administration While not as exciting as the religious services and programming items, a third area we are retooling is how we work behind the scenes. Dan Silien shares more about this in his column. Dan’s professionalism and wisdom have already made him a valuable partner since coming on board a few months ago. He is working on numerous projects and systems to help us become more responsive, customer friendly, and streamlined so that we can continue to do all of the great things that we do. It was Shlomo Hamelech, King Solomon, who said in Megillat Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” As Beth Tfiloh goes through this exciting time of transition, we would do well to remember this wisdom of King Solomon. We’ve been here before and we’ll be here again. Numerous times throughout our history we’ve undergone changes, and yet we have thrived by remaining true to who we are. It is a distinct honor to be your rabbi as we move into the next 100 years… I certainly hope that you are as excited as I am! BETH TFILOH BULLETIN
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2022 SPRING CALENDAR OF EVENTS Be a part of Beth Tfiloh history!
INSTALLATION of Rabbi Chai Posner Shabbat, March 4-5 Join us as we officially welcome Rabbi Chai Posner as Beth Tfiloh Congregation’s senior rabbi with an inspiring Shabbat led by musician Rav Shlomo Katz. Enjoy a meaningful Shabbaton-like experience with members of our diverse shul community, which includes programming for congregants of all ages. The weekend culminates in Rabbi Posner’s official installation, beginning with Havdallah, followed by the installation ceremony and concert with Rav Shlomo Katz, and concluding with an elegant wine, cheese and dessert reception.
Friday, March 4
Saturday, March 5
5 pm: Young Families Pre-Shabbat Musical Experience
9:15 am: Shabbat Morning Davening led by Rav Katz
Families with children in preschool and lower school are invited to a special preShabbat singalong with Rav Katz. Light food will be served. Registration required.
5:45 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat with Rav Katz
11:30 am: Kiddush Luncheon, Hurwitz Hall
Rav Katz will lead an inspiring Kabbalat Shabbat service with lively singing. Open to the entire community.
6:45 pm: Shabbat Dinner
BT members of all ages are invited to join us in the Dahan Sanctuary for a joyous Shabbat morning davening experience. Please note that the Young Family Minyan will join the Sanctuary service this Shabbat. Children’s groups will be held.
Share an elegant Friday night dinner, good conversation and uplifting singing with Rabbi Chai Posner, Rav Katz, and your BT family. Dinner catered by Yaffa, cost is $50 per person. Registration required, seating is limited.
We thank Mira and Nick Dahan for sponsoring the kiddush in honor of Rabbi Posner’s installation and the b’nai mitzvah of their grandchildren, Samira Katz, Milo Katz and Noah Black.
12:15 pm: Jewish Life Today: Challenges and Opportunities – A Conversation Between Rav Shlomo Katz and Rabbi Chai Posner Join Rav Katz and Rabbi Posner for an open and honest conversation about building meaningful, engaged and vibrant Jewish communities in America and in Israel.
7:45 PM: INSTALLATION OF RABBI CHAI POSNER Celebrate the official installation of Rabbi Chai Posner as Beth Tfiloh Congregation’s senior rabbi. The evening features a musical Havdallah, followed by the installation ceremony which includes a concert with Rav Shlomo Katz. An elegant wine, cheese and dessert reception will follow.
RSVP at bethtfiloh.com/installation by February 24 at 9 am. Sponsorships at $500, $250 and $100 for this historic weekend are available. To help sponsor this weekend, visit bethtfiloh.com/installation.
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A CENTENNIAL EVENING OF CELEBRATION SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 5:30-7:30 PM It’s our 100th birthday and we are celebrating in style! Enjoy an elegant reception of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, moving tributes and presentations about Beth Tfiloh’s monumental first century, special guest speakers, live musical entertainment with Carnegie Hall musicians Amit Peled (cellist) and Solomon Eichner (pianist), and more. The Centennial Celebration is made possible by a generous gift from the Haron Dahan Foundation in memory of Rachel z”l and Haron z”l Dahan.
PURIM 5782/2022 8:30 pm: Adults-Only Bingo Following the Megillah reading, celebrate the joy of Purim with friends, great prizes, light cocktail food and beverages. Cost: $17.50/person. Registration required, space is limited. View the complete Purim schedule and register online at Bethtfiloh.com/Purim by March 10 at 9 am.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
5:15 pm: “Rock the Block, Hon!” Outdoor Purim Seudah
5:30 pm: PreSchool Megillah Reading & Costume Parade PreSchool families, join your teachers and friends for a kid-friendly Megillah reading and costume parade followed by activities and crafts. Registration required, space is limited.
6:15 pm: Family Bingo Bonanza Pre-Megillah Bingo event for families, featuring lots of games, prizes, and snacks. Everyone will leave a winner! Yummy hamantaschen served at the end. The games will end in time to go into the multi-media Megillah reading. Registration required, space is limited. Cost: $5/person, $25 family max (kids under 2 attend for free). Register early, it will fill up fast!
Head on down to “Rabbi Row” (AKA Old Forest Road) for our first-ever outdoor Purim Seudah! Our clergy are hosting this fun, festive BBQ dinner with music and outdoor carnival games for kids. Registration required. Cost: Shul members: $18/adult; $12/ kids 11-18; $10/kids 2-9; Under 2: free School/camp families: $20/adult; $14/ kids 11-18; $12/kids 2-9; Under 2: free
7:15 pm: Maariv 7:30 pm: Traditional and Multimedia Megillah Readings A zoom option will be available for the Megillah reading. Choose from our traditional megillah readings or grab your hairspray and tease up your beehive for our hontastic multimedia Megillah reading! Pick up a delicious hamantasch on your way out.
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MERCAZ: EXPLORING CORE BT VALUES Celebrate Beth Tfiloh’s centennial year through an exploration of our core values. Our outstanding lineup of presenters will use an array of textual sources as well as classical and contemporary commentators to give you practical tools on how to live life in sync with these values. This series is free and open to the public. Registration is required at bethtfiloh.com/mercazspeakers.
Black & Jewish: “Otherness” in the Jewish Community Wednesday, February 16, 7-8:15 pm, Zoom only What is it like being a convert and Jew of color in Orthodox Jewish communities? How do Black and Jewish identities intersect? What is our obligation to the “stranger” in Jewish tradition and how can we cultivate more sensitivity to those who are “strangers” in our community? Explore these questions through the lens of Jewish texts and personal experiences with Aaron Jordan and his wife, Talia (Beth Tfiloh’s Director of Programming and Engagement), who have placed these questions at the center of their Jewish journeys.
Finding the Story: Adventures in Genealogy Wednesday, March 23, 7-8:15 pm, Zoom only A simple Facebook post led Jennifer Mendelsohn to fall down the genealogy rabbit hole. She will detail how her genealogical and DNA sleuthing has helped reunite long lost family members, debunked decadesold family fairy tales (ex. name changes at Ellis Island), and led to shocking, poignant, and sometimes hilarious revelations. She will share some tips on how you can get started on your own journey to your family’s past.
Innovation Rooted in Tradition: Beth Tfiloh at 100 Wednesday, March 30, 7-8:15 pm, Zoom only As we celebrate Beth Tfiloh’s centennial, we will reflect on the historical context that created the fertile soil in which Beth Tfiloh was able to grow and flourish. From nineteenth century Germany to early twentyfirst century America, we will examine the historical circumstances that contributed to the development of Modern Orthodoxy in America, using Beth Tfiloh as our case study.
BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, February 22, 2-7 pm Hurwitz Hall Roll up your sleeves and help save lives! Each pint of donated blood can help save up to three lives and will touch so many more. The needs have never been greater, due to Covid-19. To volunteer at the Blood Drive, please email jsless@btfiloh.org. Register to donate online at bethtfiloh.com/register. Sponsored by the BT Alumni Council and BT Men, in partnership with the American Red Cross 8
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YAD B’YAD’S MITZVAH MILES: LIVE AND IN COLOR Sunday, March 27, time TBA BT Camps, 400 Delight Meadows Road, Reisterstown Support Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School’s Yad B’Yad fund at this BT community color run fundraiser! Yad B’Yad (hand in hand) is Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School’s volunteer-run support system, providing services and grants to school families facing unforeseen circumstances. To raise funds for this important cause, Beth Tfiloh is hosting a color run for the entire BT community. New this year, Mitzvah Miles will take place at BT Camps. Come support your BT community members and get doused with colored powders along the way! Register or sponsor Mitzvah Miles: bethtfiloh.com/yadbyad
SAVE THE DATE! Stay tuned for details about services and celebrations for these upcoming holidays and events:
Beth Tfiloh Congregation Annual Meeting, Thursday, April 7, time TBA Pesach, Friday, April 15-Shabbat, April 23 Yom HaZikaron, Tuesday, May 3 Yom HaAtzma’ut, Wednesday, May 4
CENTENNIAL CHALLAH BAKE: A HUNDRED MEASURES OF GRATITUDE Thursday, April 28, 7 pm (rescheduled from January) Discover this custom of baking a key-shaped challah for the Shabbat following Pesach, which symbolizes the opening of the gates to heaven and the belief that our livelihood is in God’s hands. Join Beth Tfiloh women of all ages for this special Centennial Challah Bake as we express a hundred measures of gratitude while learning how to bake shlissel challah with Morah Faigie Friedman and Dr. Zipora Schorr. As Beth Tfiloh reaches 100 years, let us use this time to give thanks and gratitude for health, prosperity, and celebration. Don’t miss this memorable evening!
Bethtfiloh.com/register Registration will reopen for new registrants on March 25. Existing registrants do not need to reregister.
SPOTLIGHT 2022 Save the date for a LEGENDARY Spotlight celebration! Thursday, June 2, 7:30 pm Honoring Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg! Spotlight is our major annual fundraiser benefiting Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School’s Scholarship Fund. The fund provides much needed tuition assistance to more than 50 percent of our students, bestowing a Beth Tfiloh education to as many children as possible. This year, we are honoring Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Beth Tfiloh Congregation’s rabbi for 44 years, and founder of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School.
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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Morah Terri and Morah Donna’s PreSchool 3’s class uses Scrabble tiles to begin to recognize their name and the names of their peers, marking the beginning stages of literacy.
Representatives from grades 9-12 led our High School student body in signing the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) “No Place for Hate” pledge, prioritizing kindness, inclusivity, and community throughout the school.
We honored our BT Warrior Fall 2021 All-IAAM and All-MIAA honorees who included: Girls Varsity Volleyball - Kira D. ‘24; Boys Varsity Soccer - Gabe H. ‘22 and Stanley D. ‘23; Girls Varsity Soccer - Sara S. ‘23, Ava K. ‘ 23, Alexa G. ‘23; Girls Varsity Cross Country - Aviva O. ‘23; and Girls Varsity Tennis - Lisa S. ‘25, Julia G. ‘23, and Maya W. ‘25.
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Mrs. Jennifer Moxley’s 5th grade science class spent weeks working in groups to create their own zoo dioramas as a part of an in-depth study of ecosystems and how living things interact with ecosystems.
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WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE HABITS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS? Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg applies years of masterful rabbinical sermons and theology to the contemporary trappings of the lifestyles of the rich and famous and the false idols of celebrities. You can learn from the highs and lows of the influential while keeping your spirits intact!
Our BT community, along with many of our school families, rang in the first night of Chanukah together, enjoying the music of Six13, fun family crafts, fresh latkes, sweet sufganiyot, and the most fabulous fireworks around!
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Tallitot • kippot • books & games • cookbooks • Israeli jewelry mezzuzot and kosher scrolls • tzedakah Our second grade students received their first chumashim marking the beginning of a lifetime of learning — and living — the important mitzvot and values those sacred books contain.
For birthdays • weddings • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • housewarmings Shabbat and holidays
Todah rabbah — thank you — to Mr. Searle and Mrs. Deborah Mitnick, who endowed the second grade’s Chumash Program. Their generous gift provided the resources for both the program and the chumashim for many future generations of BT second grade students.
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THE OPERATIVE WORD
by Dan Silien, Director of Shul Operations
“To infinity, and beyond…” While for many, this saying immediately conjures images of Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the entire Toy Story crew, for me it perfectly encapsulates how I feel starting 2022 at Beth Tfiloh. To mix metaphors, we have rounded the corner of this new calendar year, and we are now poised to take the best of what has come before and combine it with all of the energy and excitement that accompanies BT’s transition to leadership under our new senior rabbi. Rabbi Wohlberg and the entire staff put BT in a place where we can say we are the premier Modern Orthodox shul in the country. The transition to Rabbi Posner as senior rabbi, and the implementation of his vision, will ensure BT remains that leader for years to come. What does this leadership position mean for the operations of Beth Tfiloh? As your DSO, it means working with my programming team, under the direction of Talia Jordan, to make sure we are providing inspiring, authentic, and relevant programming. Perhaps more importantly, it means rethinking what a successful program means. The best programs are not necessarily those with the highest attendance or the most “buzz,” but rather those where the participants come away feeling engaged, connected, and more excited about being a part of the BT community than before. This is why a major focus of our programming (and frankly, overall efforts) in the coming year will be focused on helping anyone who wants to feel more a part of the BT family, do so. Perhaps counterintuitively, engagement also does
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not mean making sure every member comes to as many programs as possible. Someone can be highly engaged through attendance at a single program, deepening their relationship to the BT community, while someone who attends many programs feels little connection at all. Engagement is about quality, not quantity. Engagement and excellence are equally important for our lay leaders. Together, we have already begun restructuring how our board meetings run, both to increase meaningful participation and to allow BT to benefit from the amazing talent pool we have within our midst. Lay leaders are key to ensuring a bright future for BT, and Rabbi Posner and I are committed to continuing to develop and maximize the potential of those who are moved to serve. Being a premier institution also means that our staff is committed to providing top notch customer service. To make sure this happens, as Rabbi Posner mentioned in his column, we need to ensure that our staff and our systems are designed to meet our current and future needs, and that we are efficient, friendly, and responsive in all that we do. We are looking at the tools we use, the processes that are in place, and both the internal communication and member communication that does (and should) exist. This will be a journey, and one that may take some time. I am committed to working with your BT staff to make this shul the best it can be. As always, I welcome your thoughts and value your perspectives. Getting better means admitting some things can (and should) be improved. Stay with us as we move forward on our journey to infinity… and beyond!
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PHILANTHROPY & GIVING NEW DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEMBER Meet Beth Tfiloh’s New Development Associate, Julian Sless ’13
THANK YOU! We thank you, our generous Beth Tfiloh community, for supporting the 2022 Annual Campaign in this Big Year for BT. Your gift is a powerful testament to your trust in Beth Tfiloh and demonstrates your commitment to helping BT provide safe learning, meaningful programming, and engaging spiritual experiences possible for our entire community. $1.1M raised • 1,300 donors • 600 increased gifts 250 new donors
MAKE YOUR TRIBUTE GIFT ONLINE Making your tribute gift online is an easy and convenient way to honor your loved ones. Visit bethtfiloh.com/donate, enter the gift amount and designate the fund you wish to benefit, and pay with your credit card. You will receive a confirmation of your gift and a notification of your gift will be sent to the recipient.
Since graduating from BT in 2013, I earned a degree in criminal justice and criminology from the University of Maryland and worked as a paralegal. I have also been a firefighter/EMT for 10 years, and currently work with the Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company. Beth Tfiloh has always been a special place for me. I am excited to help keep our alumni, school parents, and grandparents connected to our BT community and each other, while also supporting our Annual Campaign and Spotlight fundraising efforts, among other Development tasks. What better time to come back to BT than during our Centennial Year! I am truly excited to be back at BT and I look forward to seeing many familiar faces along the way! Please feel free to reach out at 410-413-2350 or jsless@btfiloh.org.
Meet the Beth Tfiloh Development Team Mandi G. Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement Michelle Cherry ’02, Assistant Director of Development Itael E. Toibman, Development Project Manager Lisa Silverstein, Development Associate Julian Sless ’13, Development Associate
MEET OUR SCHOOL GRANDPARENT AMBASSADOR CHAIRS Beth Sellman I am excited to co-chair our Grandparent Ambassador Group alongside Nurite Notarius-Rosin. As a grandparent of two BT students, ages 6 and 4, I feel an even stronger need for Jewish educational continuity more than ever before. Our connection to Beth Tfiloh School goes back many years – our three daughters attended BT and two are “lifers!” Soon
after our oldest, Allison, started in BT PreSchool in 1989, we became Beth Tfiloh Congregants. Beth Tfiloh continues to lay the foundation for a stellar, well-rounded secular and Jewish studies program that cannot be found elsewhere. I am proud to help support my grandchildren and yours — our future leaders — in receiving this priceless education and strengthening their strong Jewish identities, which is imperative in this day and age! Nurite Notarius-Rosin I’m delighted to co-chair this year’s Grandparent Ambassador Group with Beth Sellman. Our family’s connection to Jewish day school education in general and Beth Tfiloh in particular spans decades. So we are thrilled that among our 11 grandchildren who are of age, all attend Jewish day schools in their respective
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communities. When our son and daughterin-law, Hinda and Jacob Rosin, chose Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School for their children, we were elated. The Jewish and secular education they are receiving is exemplary. Like you, we are beyond grateful to the talented teachers and professionals who give our grandchildren the tools to develop into proud, caring, knowledgeable Jews who will become our community’s future leaders. The partnership of educators, parents and grandparents is vital in fostering BT’s continued success. Whether you live in Baltimore or out of the area, I hope that you will take an active role in the Grandparents Ambassador Group. Together we can ensure that the BT community remains vibrant for years to come.
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PHILANTHROPY & GIVING We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School PHYLLIS AND LEONARD ATTMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Oscar Newman, by Cilla and Hyman Grosberg RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In observance of the yahrzeit of: Walter Becker, by Jacqueline Becker ELAYNE AND GERALD BERG SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Beverly Stappler, by Elayne Berg BETH TFILOH ALUMNI FUND In memory of: Jacob Miliman, by Sarah and Noam VanderWalde BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of: Faye Adler on her special birthday, by Amy and Mark Bond and Family • Roni Posner on his Bar Mitzvah, by Eva and David Engles • B’nai Mitzvah of Milo and Samira Katz and Noah Black, by Barbara and Henry Rosenbaum • Elana Wohlberg on her Bat Mitzvah, by Eva and David Engles • Phil Nochumowitz on his 103rd birthday and 90th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, by Margot Zipper • John Fox, by Paula Harris • Aaron Burstyn on his marriage to Aviva Braier, by Anonymous In memory of: Miriam Schlachman, by Elaine and Seymour Schlossberg, Jayne Gresch, Karen and Izzy Lichtenstein, Judith Sachwald and Joseph Adler, Stephen Zemel, Arline and Goodwin Mollen • Jacob Miliman, by Marianne and Larry Hornstein, Lewis and Laury Scharff, Annette and Joe Cooper, Linda Barron, Carol and Howard Caplan, P. Flanagan & Sons, Inc., Thelma and Ellwood Sinsky, Sharon Quinn, Lori Ensok, Evey Quinn, and Lydia Weimer, Janet and Richard Trosch, Amy and Robert Caplan, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Billig, Lisa and Craig Snyder, Phyllis Felser, Elisha Hawk, Julie and Brian Cooper, Miriam and Josh Hurewitz, Stacey and David Rubin, Ann H. Kahan, Jeanie and Timothy Gisriel, Rabbi Michael Meyerstein, Leah Barron, Kathy and John Fader • Oscar Newman, by the Statter Family, Pam, Larry, Carly, and Chloe Weinstein, Marlene and David Schwaber • Adele Sidle, by Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey and Perlin, LLC., Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn and Jones, P.A., Ann Kahan, Marian and Michael Sidle, Annette and Joe Cooper, Miriam and Josh Hurewitz • Danielle Roskes, by Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Harriet Silverman and Paul Smelkinson, Howard Blum, Yael Moses and Family, Sarellen and Marshall Levine, the
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Sapoznikow Family • Dorothy Donner, by Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein, Steven Goldberg • Benjamin Sigman, by Dana and Herman Brecher • Elayne Peters, by Marianne and Larry Hornstein, Michele and Donald Walters • John Flanagan, by Sherry, Josh, Hannah, and Olivia Mauer, Mandi Miller • Carole Lerner, by Marilyn and Alfred Rosenstein • Charles Heyman, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine • Israel Kleinberg, by Libby Berngard • Leon Neufeld by Jessica and Robert Classon • Rita Bayuk, by James Schwartz, Norman DuBois, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt • Jane Epstein, by the Beth Tfiloh School Executive Committee, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt • Louis Solomon, by Rhoda and Stanley Brown, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt In observance of the yahrzeit of: Moses and Snyder family members, by Nancy and Harold Tepper BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION GENERAL FUND In honor of: The Bar Mitzvah of Owen Goldseker, by Ilene and Alvin Powers • Rosemary Pozefsky on her special birthday, by Lynn and Stan Brull • Rabbi Wecker, by Myra and Warren Zerwitz • Honors received on Simchas Torah, by Shelley and Bob Kaye • Arnie Rosenberg, by Adam Baumwald • Rabbi Posner, by Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein • Bar Mitzvah of our grandson, Micah Krupkin, by Shelley and Robert Kaye • Arthur Shanker, by Caren and Andrew Topf • the Rabbis and members of the daily minyan, by Lenny Ross • Sandra and Hershel Schoenfeld, by Lauren Fine • Norman DuBois on his 90th birthday, by Gwenn Eisenberg In memory of: Miriam Schlachman by Annette Romanoff • Jacob Miliman, by Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein, Elaine Katzen, Jill and Gary Eidelman, Batsheva and Shimmy Messing, Joan and David Greenberg, Erika and Jonathan Hornstein, Phyllis and Frank Langwith, Robin and Sam Lerner • Adele Sidle, by Rona and Ed Casel, Mary and Michael Baxter, Judy, Michael, and Rachel Baylin, Karen and Terry Mayer • Danielle Roskes, by Abby and Ari Dinerman, Ellen and Sidney Cohen, Lara and Laurence Holzman, Francis and Pat Gorman, Carol Nove, Aaron Zuckerberg, WMS Partners, Esta and Stan Alliker, Jill and Gary Eidelman and family • Sylvia Sklar, by Jill and Gary Eidelman • John Flanagan, by Jill and Gary Eidelman and Family • Israel Kleinberg, by Jill and Gary Eidelman and Family • Rita Bayuk, by Marianne and Larry Hornstein, Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman, Judy and Ken Goodwich, Fran and Steve Pruce • Steven Yaffe, by Aiana and Phil Fribush • Oscar Newman, by Tami Smason, Wende and Michael Levitas • Jane Epstein, by Jill and Gary Eidelman and Family, Fran and Steve Pruce In observance of the yahrzeit of: Lea Lili bat Sadie, by Orit and Benjamin Cohen • Herman Blasbalg, by Nancy and Dave Safferman
PAUL BURMAN FUND In appreciation of: Returning the Torah to the ark on the first day of Sukkot, by Larry Aiken CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund. In memory of: Benjamin Sigman, by Roslyn Mazur SANDY AND SHELDON DOBRES MIDOT FUND In honor of: Sandy Dobres on her special birthday, by Judy and Martin Woolfson, Ellen and Sidney Cohen SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In memory of: Adele Sidle, by Rhona Lewis and Family RHEDA AND JERRY FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Jacob Miliman, by Debbie and Ed Goldstein SHELLYE AND STEVE GILDEN Family PROGRAMMING FUND In memory of: Danielle Roskes, by Jayme and Courtney Wood SALLY AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND In honor of: Barbara and Julian Goldberg on the marriage of their grandson, by Sally Goldberg In memory of: Danielle Roskes, by Sally Goldberg • Harold Goldberg, by Jody and Ted Levy • Carole Lerner, by Sally Goldberg • Leona Rosenberg, by Sally Goldberg • Adele Sidle, by Ann and Henry Shofer ELLIE GOLDENBERG THEATER HALL OF FAME AWARD FUND In memory of: Ellie Goldenberg, by Sharon Borak and John Crites-Borak DAVID AND JUDY JACOBSON HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FUND In honor of: Irwin Richman on his 80th birthday, by Adele and Murray Leibowitz • Phil Nochumowitz on his 103rd birthday and 90th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, by Judy and Dick Forman • Howard Weiss, by Elizabeth and Bruce Shapiro In memory of: Miriam Schlachman, by Norman DuBois and Family • Oscar Newman, by Elliott Harris, Shirley Ravitz and Family • Adele Sidle, by Ilene and Alvin Powers • Danielle Roskes, by Roslynn Goldberg • Sylvia Sklar, by Sandra and Maurice Bass, Larry Plant, Yvonne Borkowski Wekstein, Laurie and Robert Weitz, Jill and Louis Sapperstein, Aileen and David Bormel,
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Harriet Rubinson, Sylvia Lenhoff, Gayle and Jeffrey Welsh, Darrel Braman, Claude Goren, Marcia Katz, Wilfred Krause, Wendi and Daniel Abramowitz, Sandy and Tobey Schreiber, Barbara and Elliot Rosenthal, Patti Neumann, JCC of Greater Baltimore Board of Directors • Arthur Shanker, by Bebe and Ted Hirsh ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In honor of: Phil Nochumowitz on his 103rd birthday and 90th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah, by Sara Rubinstein
PRAYER BOOK FUND In honor of: Rabbi Yoggev, by Risa and Alvin Schuster • Rabbi Wecker, by Risa and Alvin Schuster Speedy recovery to: Richard Rynd, by Irene and Robert Russel In memory of: Oscar Newman, by Janice and Jeffrey Dansicker, Bonnie Epstein • Danielle Roskes, by Shelley and Sheldon Goldseker, Maia, Sandy, Barak, Avi, and Dora Hoffman In observance of the yahrzeit of: Charlotte R. Schwartz, by Risa and Alvin Schuster
In memory of: Jacob Miliman, by Lois Wolf and Marty Taubenfeld
JENNIFER AND MICHAEL SACHS CAMP FUND
THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In honor of: Chana Slavaticki on the Bat Mitzvah of her daughter, by Carole and Ron Fradkin • Mercaz, by Rosemary Gluck
In honor of: Sandy Dobres on her special birthday, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs
Speedy recovery to: Anne Pfeffer, by Carole and Ron Fradkin
RACHELLE SILVERSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Louis Denrich, by Ronnie Silverstein • Kenneth Gower, by Ronnie Silverstein • Louis Solomon, by Ronnie Silverstein
In memory of: Jane Epstein, by Norman, Amy, Jeffrey, and Nancy DuBois STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In honor of: The birth of Ellie Pearl Rubin, granddaughter of Joan and Larry Feldman, by Ruthie and David Carliner In memory of: Adele Sidle, by Helene Penn • Rita Bayuk, by Helene Penn • Herbert Samuel Aaron, by Helene Penn • John Flanagan, by Ruthie and David Carliner • Henry Kinstlinger, by Helene Penn • Robert Rosenblum, by Helene Penn • Stanley Louis Brown, by Helene Penn • Shirley Bond, by Helene Penn ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of: Dr. Zipora Schorr, by Linda Freud • Joanna Strauss on her Bat Mitzvah, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff • the birth of Olivia Primrose Hime, granddaughter of Martha and Bernie Hoffman, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff • Susan Rosen on her special birthday, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff In memory of: Pasha Slavin Flax, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff • Allen Feinberg, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff RABBI POSNER DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of: Roni Posner on his Bar Mitzvah, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Larry Aiken, Carole and Carl Oppenheim, Diane and Larry Seegull • Rabbi Posner, by Jacob Rosen, Rebecca Abbott and Avi Steinberg Speedy recovery to: Michael Renbaum, by Jeffrey Gaber, Rick Wagonheim and Bob Ercole
In memory of: Danielle Roskes, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs
HOLLY AND STEVE VENICK AND FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND In observance of the yahrzeit of: Beverly Venick, by Holly and Steve Venick RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of: Rabbi Wohlberg on his retirement, by Irene and Robert Russel • Rabbi Wohlberg, Rabbi Yoggev and Rabbi Posner, by Barbara Zerolnick, Risa Berlin, and David Schlachman • Elana Wohlberg on her Bat Mitzvah, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres In memory of: Mendy Kwestel, by Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt • Danielle Roskes, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Ronnie and Stanley Amernick • Jacob Miliman, by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gober • Adele Sidle, by Susan and Richard Lehmann, Mitch and Janice Posner In observance of the yahrzeit of: Gabe Silber, by Cheryl Pruce EDWARD AND FAITH WOLF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Adele Sidle, by faith and Edward Wolf YAD B’YAD FUND In honor of: Cantor Albrecht, by Elisa and Michael Schwartz • the Bar Mitzvah of Ami Bressler, by Brenda Schuman, Diane and Larry Seegull • the Bar Mitzvah of Roni Posner, by Brenda Schuman • the birth of Caleb Jordan,
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son of Talia and Aaron Jordan, by Renee Koplon and Marc Schwarzschild • the births of Ari and Rafi Baumer, sons of Leah and Yehudah Baumer, by Renee Koplon and Marc Schwarzschild • the birth of Rosie Weissman, daughter of Elana and Chanan Weissman, by Renee Koplon and Marc Schwarzschild In memory of: Jacob Miliman, by Sheryl Cooper and Eric Reisman • Miriam Schlachman, by The Ammann Family YAHRZEIT DONATIONS
Nathan Aiken, by Larry Aiken • Sarah Aiken, by Larry Aiken • Stanley E. Aronoff, by Judy Basak • Freda Baltimore, by Norman Dubois • Alexander Bedine, by Marshall Bedine • Benjamin Berman, by Bonnie Berman • Harry Berman, by Bonnie Berman • Sheldon Berman, by Ann Berman • Bernard M. Blass, by Carol Oppenheim • Fanny Bond, by Steve Bond • Albert Bormel, by Gloria Segall • Evelyn Franklin Cardin, by Marlene Teitel • Genya Pesya Chechik, by Anna Zemelshtern • Maurice Mayer Cohen, by Arnold and Reba Cohen • Mitchell Damareck, by Harry Damareck • Nathan Jacob Davidov, by Howard Davidov • Rose Eisenberg, by Ron Eisenberg • Ruth Eisenberg, by Ron Eisenberg • Evelyn Eisner, by Adam Eisner • Hannah Engel, by Rita Sollod • Alfred Fishman, by • Barbara Cohen • Lorraine Glazer, by Sheila Jay • Bernard Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport • Bessie Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport • Clara Greenfield, by Stephen Greenfield • Rose Hack, by Florence Brill, Karen Glazer • Simon Hack, by Karen Glazer • Sam Harris, by Paula Harris • Beatrice Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein • Earl L. Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein • Irving Hyatt, by Phyllis Langwith • Aubrey Jay, by Charles Jay • Gertrude Lakein, by Annette Polonsky • Selwyn Lazarus, by Lois Glassman • Ann Neumann Libov, by Morton M. Libov • Ed Libov, by Morton M. Libov • Renata Marini, by Marie Schwartz • Elliott Massuda, by Donya Dabbah • Bella Fayvilevich, by Benjamin Balbir • Eleanor Muhlfelder Segall, by John Segall • Florence Jacoby Nash, by Laura Nash • Joseph Nudelman, by Irving Nudelman • Sylvia Pachino, by Roz Shenker • Max Polonsky, by Norman Polonsky • Anne Primakow, by Carole Luterman • Herman Riederman, by Robert Riederman • Louis Sandler, by Alan Sandler • Sylvia Sandler, by Alan Sandler • Rebecca Sandler, by Alan Sandler • Reba Sapperstein, by Linda Shafer • Dorothy Saragosey, by Alegra Best • Sam Saragosey, by Alegra Best • Benjamin Schindler, by Stephanie Barthlow • Henry Seidman, by Herbert Seidman • Allan B. Shenker, by Rosalind Shenker • Pearl Shuman, by Dr. Morton Rapoport • Stephanie Simms, by Jonathan Pelc & Glenis King-Pelc • Dora Stark, by Larry Hornstein • Louis Weissman, by Sheila Jay • Stephen Weissman, by Sheila Jay • Sophia Yerman, by Michael Yerman • Hyman A. Zemel, by Merle Kierson • Mildred Zemel, by Steve Zemel • Erna Zinreich, by Dr. Simion Zinreich
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