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A YEAR OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
Centennial Updates: A Roadmap for Our BT Community’s Future Centennial Fall Lecture Series Stanley Z. Penn Memorial Lecture with Daniel Gordis
RABBI’S CORNER It’s a Big Year for BT — Celebrate it with Us! Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
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“What if you throw a party and nobody shows up?” That’s an oft-expressed concern. And we at Beth Tfiloh are feeling it these days. These days are troubling ones. Virus, masks, vaccines… we all thought we would be getting past this by now. But here we are, never knowing from day to day what the news is going to bring. And here we are at Beth Tfiloh, ready to throw a party celebrating our centennial anniversary, but never knowing who is going to show up! I hope YOU will! We have got quite a year planned, starting with four Wednesday evening programs featuring my conversations with Sen. Ben Cardin, Rev. Terris King, Dr. Daniel Gordis and our own Rabbi Chai Posner and Dr. Zipora Schorr. They are going to be presented LIVE! Will YOU be there? I hope YOU will! On Thanksgiving weekend we will share in the nachas of some of the accomplished graduates Beth Tfiloh has produced. Will YOU be there? I hope YOU will!
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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Hazzan Avraham Albrecht Rabbi Chai Posner
We are going to have a massive fireworks display for Chanukah. Will YOU be there? I hope YOU will!
Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev
Will YOU be there for the weekend celebration and installation of Rabbi Chai Posner as our new senior rabbi? I hope YOU will!
Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director
Spotlight 2022 will be in my honor. Will YOU be there? I hope YOU will!
Dan Silien, Director of Shul Operations
During this past year, we have learned that Zoom is the “next best thing to being there.” Next best thing … BUT NOT THE SAME. The best you can do on Zoom is to watch from afar while others are living in the moment. On Zoom you’re a spectator; in person you are a participant. Beth Tfiloh has been the marvelous congregation that it is for 100 years because countless people participated in our services, classes and joined with each other in sharing moments of joy and moments of sorrow. A congregation is not a structure; it is YOU. YOU are what makes Beth Tfiloh what it is. We hope to see YOU this year. The last year has been a year in which hundreds of thousands of people have suffered losses due to a plague that we still have not overcome. So let us resolve to do whatever we can, to wear whatever masks we may have to wear, to take whatever vaccine we need to take, so that this coming year can be a year spent together in good health and joy.
Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director Cherie Brownstein, Centennial Experience Director Talia Jordan, Director of Programming & Engagement Chana Slavaticki, Director, Mercaz Center for Jewish Life & Learning Sam Bloom, Director, Beth Tfiloh Camps Gary Eidelman, President Neil Sweren, Board Chair Sheila Goldscheider, Vice Chair, Synagogue Life Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs, Mercaz Dr. Craig Friedman, Chair, Beth Tfiloh Camps
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
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Mandi Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement
Milestones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Becky Brenner, President, Board of Trustees
A Year of Centennial Celebrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Mercaz Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rina Goloskov, Director of Marketing and Communications
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Joan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Paul Miller, Art Director Erin Smith, Communications Coordinator
100 Mitzvot for Beth Tfiloh’s 100th Anniversary. . . . . 12
Julie Wolff, Content Marketing Specialist
Philanthropy and Giving. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Meredith Hill, Communications Assistant
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MILESTONES BAR/BAT MITZVAHS Bar and Bat Mitzvah Class Projects For their Mitzvah projects, many of this year’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah class members corresponded with Israeli teenagers that lost a parent in the IDF, made lunches for the homeless in Baltimore City, and spoke to senior adults in our BT community to keep them connected during Covid. Several chose to do additional volunteer projects as well, as indicated below. Gefen Bartov Miller מילר ברטוב גפן Shaya Bartov Miller מילר ברטוב שיה Daughters of Huppit and David Miller September 4, 2021 Gefen and Shaya attend 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. They are the sisters of Eliav Miller ‘30, granddaughters of Dr. Rami Avraham Bartov and the late Sima Tayeb, Bonnie Perlow and Kenneth Miller (and Melissa Boone). Gefen’s hobbies include reading, creative writing, history, and film/cinema. Shaya’s hobbies include music, singing, piano and creative writing. Both girls did several mitzvah projects, including raising funds for Ashkelon Educational Farm and volunteering at various senior centers. Carly Debra Kehne חיה דבורה Daughter of Allison and Joseph Kehne September 25, 2021 Carly attends 7th grade at The Glenwood Academy. She is the sister of Jacob Kehne ‘30 and the granddaughter of Harris and Nancy Goldberg. Carly loves to sing, dance, and ride her bicycle. In addition to the group Mitzvah projects, Carly is collecting toiletries to bring to women and children at Sarah’s Hope at Hannah More Shelter.
Roni Posner אהרן חנן Son of Rachel and Rabbi Chai Posner October 2, 2021
Ami Bresler עמיאל צבי Son of Michael and Rivka Bresler October 9, 2021
Roni attends 7th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Eliram ‘29, Yair ’31 and Kayla ‘33, and the grandson of Shoshana and Rabbi Boruch Meir Leibowitz, and Estelle and Harvey Posner. His hobbies include reading, baking and playing video games.
Ami attends 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Yoni ’24, and the grandson of Ann and the late Sheldon Berman z”l and Jack and the late Denise Bresler z”l. His hobbies are playing sports and video games. For his mitzvah project, Ami published a coloring book with his original drawings. All proceeds from the sales benefit the National Brain Tumor Society in memory of his grandfather.
Samira Rose Katz מרים רוזה Milo Aaron Katz מיכאל אהרון Children of Rachel and Slava Katz October 17, 2021 Samira attends 8th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. Milo attends 7th grade at the Jemicy School. They are the sister and brother Olivia ’28, Naia, Ella ’31 and Romeo ’34; the granddaughter of Mira and Nissim Dahan and Lyuda and Boris Katz; and the greatgranddaughter of the late Rachel z”l and Haron z”l Dahan, Lily and Maklouf Mani, Olga and Lev Tulchinsky and Rosa and Mikhail Katz. Samira’s hobbies include dancing, singing and gymnastics. Milo’s hobbies include playing basketball, traveling and learning about computers.
Carly Alana Abramson צפורה חנה Daughter of Laurence and Randi Abramson October 24, 2021 Carly attends 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. She is the sister of Zachary ‘26, and the granddaughter of Michael and Irene Sherman and Marvin and Barbara Abramson. In her free time, Carly loves hanging out with her friends and adorable puppy, doing art and participating on the Coppermine gymnastics team. For her mitzvah project, Carly volunteered with Share Baby, an organization that helps families to secure supplies for their babies. She sorted and helped organize baby clothing and winter items and plans to continue throughout the year.
Noah Dahan Black ניסים Son of Eric and Lily Black October 17, 2021
Scarlett Connor Sherman בינה חנה Daughter of Steven and Jamie Sherman Sunday, October 24, 2021
Noah attends 8th grade at Jemicy School. He is the brother of Dylan ’28 and Mia ’32; the grandson of Nissim and Mira Dahan and Carole and the late Kenny Black z”l; and greatgrandson of the late Rachel z”l and Haron z”l Dahan, Makhlouf and Lily Mani, Isadore and Fay Black, and Sigmund and Dora Suess. Noah’s hobbies include traveling and sports.
Scarlett attends 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. She is the sister of Wyatt ‘22 and Dex ‘24, and the granddaughter of Michael and Irene Sherman, Louis and Leslie Erkes, and Harvey Greenberg. In Scarlett’s free time she enjoys lacrosse and hanging with her friends. She loves painting and photography. She also loves spending time with her dog, Bo. For her mitzvah project Scarlett volunteered with Share Baby, an organization that helps families to secure supplies for their babies. She sorted and
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MILESTONES helped organize baby clothing and winter items and plan to continue throughout the year. Holly Segal חוה זיוה Penelope Segal פסיא גיטל Daughters of Laurie Lieberman and Robert Segal October 30, 2021 Holly and Penny attend 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. They are the sisters of Sydney ‘33, and the granddaughters of Marc and Jill Lieberman, and Mary and Nuchum Segal. Holly’s hobbies include dancing, singing, acting, skiing, playing lacrosse, and hanging out with friends. Penny’s hobbies include participating in stage/ tech crew, visual arts, skiing, playing softball, volleyball and basketball, and playing the flute. In addition to the group mitzvah projects, Holly and Penny delivered meals to seniors who could not leave their homes.
MAZAL TOV To Merle and Richard Kierson on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Jennifer Julia Newman. Jennifer is the daughter of Cindy and Andy Newman and sister of Zachary and Joshua. To Dr. Marc Leavey on the 60th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah. To Janet and the late Shabse z”l Kurland on the engagement of their grandson, Lidan Simhi ’12, to Jordana Krauss; to parents Shmuel and Julie Simhi, and Dr. Richard and Pamela Krauss (Wise); and grandparents Margalit and Saadya z”l Simhi, Irwin and Audrey Wise, and Martin and Sondra Wise. To Barbara and Jeff Ifrah on the engagement of the daughter Aliza to Moshe Jacob.
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BIRTHS To Leslie and Ron Goldberg on the birth of their grandson, Max Everett Fynn (Meir Eitan); to the parents, Sarah and Joseph Fynn; and to grandparents Jeanette and Tony Fynn. To Calla and Todd Samuels on the birth of a grandson; to the parents, Bobby Samuels and Yifat Aloufi; and to grandparents Simha Alufi and the late Chaim Alufi z”l. To Sara ’09 and Tal ’09 Lesser on the birth of their son, Boaz Maayan; to big brother Lev ’36; to grandparents Joel and Debra Hervitz, Elie and Lesley Messafi, and the late Scott Lesser z”l; and to Boaz Maayan Lesser great-grandparents Marcos and the late Betty Tepper z”l, and Esta Lesser. To Aviva ’05 and Daniel Ghitman on the birth of their daughter, Lielle Bria; to big brother Lev ’36; to grandparents Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein, Howard Ghitman, and Susan Gottfried; and to Lielle Bria Ghitman great-grandmother Shirley Vogelstein. To Hayley Hoffman and Eli Creeger ’03 on the birth of their son, Gabriel Joseph (Gavriel Yosef); to big siblings Jack ’35 and Sadie ’36; and to grandparents Cathy and Stan Hoffman, and Eileen and Gavriel Yosef Creeger Kenneth Creeger. To Michelle and Harry ’05 Auster on the birth of their son, Max Joseph (Maor Yosef); big siblings Ethan ’33 and Emily ’36; grandparents Dr. Adrian Dobs and Dr. Martin Auster, and Diane and Marc Engelhart.
Michelle and Harry ’05 Auster and family
To Sophie and Richard Cohen on the naming of their daughter, Ziva Yakira (Quinn Emery); big sisters Olivia ‘32 and Scarlett ‘33, and grandparents Lana and Edward Faygenblat, and Arlene and Howard Cohen.
Sophie and Richard Cohen and family
NEW MEMBERS We warmly welcome the following new members to our Beth Tfiloh family: Helen and Jesse Mashbaum Jesse and Helen Mashbaum are parents of BT school alumni Michael Mashbaum ’98 and Gabrielle Mashbaum ’01. The Mashbaums are both retired. Mindy and Dr. Leland Aiken Dr. Leland is a dentist and is a cousin of our member, Larry Aiken. Barbara and Cantor Edwin Gerber Edwin is a retired hazzan and Barbara is a retired social worker. Philippa and Justin Lichterman Justin and Philippa and their children, Jakub ’25 and Eitan ’28 recently relocated to Baltimore. Justin is an attorney with Facebook. Jakub is a 9th grader at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and Eitan is a 6th grader.
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Jessica ’05 and Samuel Bazian Samuel works with information security for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and BT alumna Jessica is a nurse. They have two children: Raphael Dov ’35, who attends Beth Tfiloh PreSchool’s 4’s class, and Rena Miriam ’36, who is in the 2’s program. Rachel Bob Rachel is a senior claims resolution manager with Gallagher-Bassett Prosight Specialty. Her son, Jaron ’36, is attending Beth Tfiloh PreSchool’s Little Me program this year. Rachel is the daughter of our member Joan Bob. Gideon Wolf ’10 Gideon is a student in the M.D./Ph.D. program at the University of Maryland. He is the son of our members Faith and Dr. Edward Wolf.
CONDOLENCES To the Schuchalter family on the loss of our member, Jean J. Schuchalter (née Jacobson). To Freddie (Lyn) Traub on the loss of his mother and our member Joyce Traub
(née Cohen); grandmother of Matthew (Rachel) and Michelle Canvisser, Mitchell ‘14, Kelsey ‘16, and Ethan Traub ‘20.
To Robin (Steven) Blaustein on the loss of her mother Judith Williams; sister of Howard Lee Krouse; grandmother of Ian Blaustein ‘13 and Rachel Blaustein ‘13.
To Larry (Betsy) Shapiro, Bruce (Danielle) Shapiro, Anita (Sam) Rozenel and Marsha (Ellis) Caplan on the loss of their mother and sister Shirley Shapiro (née Spivak); grandmother of Jeremy ‘16, Maya and Arielle Shapiro.
To Dr. Larry (Dr. Tzipie) Moss on the loss of his mother Susan Moss. To Sherry (Rabbi Mitchell) Wohlberg on the passing of her brother, Mendy Kwestel.
To Gertrude Schunick (née Creeger) and Susan (Bruce) Rabin on the loss of their husband and father Alvan Schunick; grandfather of Alexander ‘16 and Adrian Rabin. To the Ruddie family on the loss of our member, Gilbert A. Ruddie; uncle of Barbara Arnoff and Reva Arnoff. To Barbara (Jeff) Ifrah on the loss of her mother, Goldie Davidovits. To Louis (Stacy) Schwartz on the loss of his mother Barbara Sachs Margulies Schwartz; grandmother of Joseph ‘12 and fiancée Megan Foard, Joshua ‘15, Andrew ‘16, and Allison ‘21 Schwartz. To Dianne (Eric) Yospe on the loss of her brother Jan Michael Simon; uncle of Allyson Yospe.
To Barbara (Jason) Roth on the loss of her mother Pearl Joy Olshaker (née Feinstein); grandmother of Jonathan Roth ‘01 and Erica Roth ‘05. To Terry Needel (née Harris) and Bess (Jeffrey) Gilden on the loss of their husband and father Stephen Needel grandfather of Seth Harris Gilden ‘24, Shoshana Maya Gilden ‘28. To Dr. Marcos Tepper and Lesley Lesser (Elie Messafi) on the loss of their wife and mother Berta “Betty” Tepper (née Finkielsztein) grandmother of Ari ‘07 (Debbie ‘08) Lesser, Tal ‘09 (Sara ‘09) Lesser, Arielle Messafi and Alyse Messafi ‘17. To Susan M. Zimmerman and Barry L. Zimmerman, on the loss of their aunt Annette Sophie Zimmerman.
Beth Tfiloh Open Houses Meet our principals and faculty, explore our student-centered educational experience, and discover why a Beth Tfiloh education is an education for life. Let’s learn together at a BT Open House: Lower School: Thursday, November 4, TBD due to Covid protocols
Learning together. For life.
High School: Thursday, November 18, 7 pm Middle School: Monday, December 6, 7 pm
Learn about your child’s place in our school at an Open House:
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A Year of Centennial Celebrations A historic milestone like the 100th anniversary of the largest Modern Orthodox synagogue in North America deserves a year of equally historic events, programs, and learning opportunities… a Centennial Experience. Read on to explore the calendar of exciting, thoughtprovoking, and entertaining programming we have planned for you this fall. Visit bethtfiloh.com/centennial to view complete details and to register online. A new century brings with it a new look and new faces. Read about our exciting building renovations and in-progress enhancements, meet the newest members of our shul’s professional team, and find out what’s up next for Rabbi Wohlberg, Hazzan Albrecht, Eve Kresin Steinberg and Cherie Brownstein.
Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Check bethtfiloh.com/sukkot for complete holiday service & program details.
MERCAZ ADULT EDUCATION WEEKLY LEARNING
See website for specific session dates for each weekly series
Mondays, October 11-May 23, 7-8 pm
Yaffe Scholars Centennial Style: An Exploration of Beth Tfiloh’s Timeless Values Wednesdays, November 17-May 25, 7-8:15 pm This year’s Yaffe Scholars course will highlight Beth Tfiloh’s seven core values: joyful inspiration, meaningful practice, inclusiveness, Jewish learning, Israel and peoplehood, community, and generations. Together, we will delve into each value for several sessions using an array of textual sources from classical and contemporary commentators. You’ll gain practical tools on how to live life in sync with these values. The classes will be taught by an outstanding lineup of Beth Tfiloh clergy, Judaics faculty and guest presenters. Catered dinner will be served once a month. 6
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Join Rabbi Dr. Yoggev for stimulating discussions on Tanach, mitzvot, halacha, Jewish philosophy and much more. Our source-text will be Ask Rabbi Jack, which will be taught in an informal, conversational format. As we move through the book, topic by topic, you will have the opportunity to ask Rabbi Yoggev all of your tough questions and learn new insights. Free of charge.
Email eyoggev@btfiloh.org to register.
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MERCAZ ADULT EDUCATION BT in the AM
Mondays, October 11-May 23
Class 1: 9:15-10:15 am – Personalities in Tanach
Class 2: 10:20-11:20 am – Beth Tfiloh: Feeling at Home in Shul
Presenter: Chana Slavaticki
Presenters: Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Dr. Zipora Schorr, and Rabbi Chai Posner
Meet the complex and colorful personalities whose stories are described in the books of Yehoshua (Joshua), Shoftim (Judges) and Shmuel (Samuel) and answer questions such as: What made Yehoshua an outstanding leader? Was Rachav pious or practical? How could Yiftach sacrifice his own daughter? What was the secret to Shimshon’s strength? We will use the text and commentaries to uncover the underlying motives of these figures and others, explore the consequences of the choices they made, and identify relevant messages for our lives today.
As we enter Beth Tfiloh’s historic centennial year, we will reflect on the name’s literal meaning: A House of Prayer. We will explore topics in tefila and what it means for us individually and collectively. What are the mechanics of prayer? Do our prayers really make a difference? How can we find personal relevance in the words of the siddur? This course will help you tap into your deepest self and touch your heart and soul.
Class 3: 11:25 am-12:25 pm – Torah M’tzion – Torah with an Israeli Twist Presenters: Shani and Matan Shefler
Join our new Israeli shlichim Shani and Matan Shefler for a deep dive into the parshah to find a special connection to Eretz Yisrael. Expand your Hebrew vocabulary with conversational words or expressions that are linked to each Torah portion. Participants of this course can also be a part of the Aliyot Project – a program that will have volunteers share brief overviews of the Torah reading on Shabbat between the aliyot.
MONTHLY LEARNING
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Moms and Midrash: Refining Our Relationships Monthly, October 12-May 16 8:15-9:30 pm Facilitated by Chana Slavaticki Carve some meaningful “me time” out of your busy schedule to engage in reflective Torah study with fellow moms of preschool kids and Chana Slavaticki on topics related to spirituality and personal growth. This year’s focus is on enhancing our relationships with those closest to us: Ourselves, Hashem, our spouses, our parents/in-laws, our children, and our community. Contact mercaz@btfiloh.org to be added to the email list or call 410-413-2321.
Mercaz Monthly Clubs Wednesdays, November 17-May 25
Class 1: 10-10:55 am – Book Club
Zoom Option – Tuesdays, November 23-May 31, 7-8 pm Facilitated by Halaine Steinberg and other presenters The Book Club will feature an impressive selection of books of Jewish interest, facilitated by Halaine Steinberg along with other presenters. This year’s book club offers two convenient meeting times, Tuesday evenings monthly on Zoom, or Wednesday mornings monthly in person.
Class 2: 11 am-12 pm – Current Events Club Facilitated by Phil Jacobs
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How does world Jewry emerge from the pandemic? How will the Biden Administration and Israel’s new government coalition work together? How will the rise in antisemitic acts impact US and European Jewish life? If it is news impacting the Jewish people in Israel or Washington, DC or Pikesville, the Mercaz Current Events Club will have it covered. Join veteran journalist Phil Jacobs for a lively, relevant discussion of news, media trends and influential opinions.
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MERCAZ ADULT EDUCATION THE CENTENNIAL FALL LECTURE SERIES: CONVERSATIONS WITH RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG Wednesdays, October 20-November 10, 7 pm During his tenure as Beth Tfiloh’s leader for the past 43 years, Rabbi Wohlberg focused much of his efforts on four subjects dear to his heart, and the role of Judaism in the 21st century. Join us in four educational and entertaining evenings for a discussion on politics, Beth Tfiloh and the American Jewish community, Black/white relations, and the State of Israel. Each event will feature comments by our guest speaker, followed by a dialogue with Rabbi Wohlberg. Questions will be welcomed from the audience. The Centennial Fall Lecture Series will culminate with the annual Penn Lecture.
Senator Benjamin Cardin: The State of the Union October 20, 7 pm
Whatever happened to bipartisanship? Is our country’s cultural divide tearing us apart? Has American support for Israel weakened? Can America remain a world superpower?
Rabbi Chai Posner and Dr. Zipora Schorr: The Future of Beth Tfiloh and the American Jewish Community October 27, 7 pm
What changes lie ahead for our shul and school? Does Judaism have a future in America? Will Orthodoxy take over?
Stanley Z. Penn Memorial Lecture
“Are we one?” Recent events indicate serious division between American Jewry and Israel. Can this be bridged? Are divisions inevitable in our approach to religion, democracy and the political situation? Beth Tfiloh alumnus Dr. Daniel Gordis, Senior Vice President at Shalem College, will explain the fundamental differences in each country’s approach to issues ranging from democracy and history to religion and identity and explore how the world’s two largest Jewish communities can heal this rift to forge a path forward, together.
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Black Lives Matter… Jewish Lives Matter… All Lives Matter. An important discussion about the religious, political and cultural implications of Black/Jewish relations with Rev. Terris King, pastor of Liberty Grace Church.
Saturday, November 27
Wednesday, November 10, 7 pm
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Alumni Weekend Accolades Kiddush
Daniel Gordis: Israel and America… Divided We Stand
Belen Aquino/Gerber+Scarpelli Photography
Rev. Terris King: Black and White – Our Past and Future
Share in our nachas as several Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School alumni share their personal, volunteer and professional accomplishments with our community at this special Alumni Weekend Shabbat Kiddush.
Fired Up! A Beth Tfiloh Chanukah Celebration Sunday, November 28, 6:30 pm (first day of Chanukah) We’ll light the giant menorah, enjoy Chanukah treats and light up the sky with fireworks for the Chanukah celebration of the century! Registration required.
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Centennial Updates: A Roadmap for Our BT Community’s Future Beth Tfiloh’s approaching centennial year provides our community the opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments while drafting the blueprints for building our future. This opportunity will be one that involves many exciting changes, including improvements to our building and the introduction of several new and accomplished staff members, as well as several well-earned transitions for some of Beth Tfiloh’s brightest lights.
Building Enhancements and Renovations
This summer, the hallway surrounding the Fader Courtyard was renovated in preparation for a museum-caliber multimedia timeline to be installed between the Tuvin and Hurwitz Hall. The timeline, which will be unveiled this fall, will feature a comprehensive recap of Beth Tfiloh’s history, with new digital content updated over the course of the year and a companion website. This renovation also completes the earlier remodeling of the synagogue lobby for a consistently beautiful environment. Several prominent architectural firms were invited to submit proposals for creative ways to make the Dahan Sanctuary’s space more intimate, allowing for a more meaningful and personal davening experience. The winning proposal will be selected this fall. Special thanks to our members Uri Avin, director of University of Maryland’s Center for Planning and Design, and Cass Gottlieb, principal at Waldon Studio Architects, for sharing their talents and experience with our BT community as they spearhead this momentous initiative.
Holy Days. For the next four years, he will serve as an invaluable resource for our clergy and community as a whole as he remains in Baltimore with his wife, children, and grandchildren. In his own words, “There’s no place else I’d rather be – Beth Tfiloh is my home!” Our beloved hazzan, Avi Albrecht, will take his final bow at Beth Tfiloh in December 2022, after an exceptional Hazzan Avi Albrecht 26-year tenure. A true Beth Tfiloh icon, he is loved by the Beth Tfiloh family for his personal warmth, his rich baritone voice, his musical creativity, and his inspiring spirituality. Following the High Holy Days, we will form a search committee to determine what our next cantorial role will look like.
Staff Transitions
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After nearly fifty years of devoted service to our congregation, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will transition into the role of rabbi-inresidence. In this role, his profound impact on our shul will continue to be felt as Rabbi Wohlberg remains an ever-present force at our programming, classes, life cycle events, sermons, services and High
Eve Steinberg
As announced in May, Executive Director Eve Kresin Steinberg and Director of Youth and Synagogue Programming Cherie Brownstein have transitioned into new Centennial-focused roles. Together, they are leading this year’s festivities, drawing their Beth Tfiloh careers to a close amidst great joy and celebration. Stay tuned for details about the many opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments and impact of these extraordinary Beth Tfiloh legends.
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I enjoyed working as an attorney and as an entrepreneur, my real passion is utilizing my talents and skills to help the Jewish community thrive.” Joining BT is a bit of a homecoming for Dan and his family. Dan was born in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC; his wife Rachel is a Pikesville native who graduated from Pikesville High School. Their son, Ryan, is a 10th grader at our high school. They are also joined by their loving rescue cat, Merlin. “We are all eager to meet more of the BT extended family and look forward to our time in Baltimore. Please call or stop by BT to introduce yourself,” Dan said.
Dan Silien with his family
We are excited to welcome two dynamic, accomplished team members to our devoted professional staff: Dan Silien, director of shul operations, and Talia Jordan, director of programming and engagement. Dan is thrilled to join the BT community in this new position. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to this role, having most recently served as the executive director of a large Reform congregation. In that role, he managed the finance, communications, facilities, administrative, human resources and personnel functions, as well as developed congregant and board relations and worked on strategic planning. Dan holds a J.D. cum laude from New York University School of Law and graduated from The American University magna cum laude with a degree in international studies. He brings a professional background in law, technology, business, management and public relations with him. “I can’t wait to join this dynamic team of talented individuals and begin to get to know the warm and welcoming community that is BT! While
We also welcome Talia Jordan, who comes to us after most recently serving as the director of Hillel of Northern NJ, where she oversaw Jewish life at five New Jersey colleges. An Englewood, NJ, native, Talia studied religion and Judaic studies at Williams College and will graduate from the Jewish Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in Jewish educational leadership this fall. Her hobbies include cooking Sephardic food, learning Midrash, and beginner yoga. She is particularly looking forward to engaging new families and innovating new programs for all ages
Shani and Matan Shefler
at BT. Talia, her husband Aaron, and their two-year-old son, Levi, are extremely excited to join the BT community. “I can already tell that BT is a special community, and we have received such a heartwarming welcome from everyone we’ve met,” Talia said. “I think BT is a unique opportunity to be part of a Modern Orthodox environment that places Jewish values at the forefront and welcomes every Jew with open arms. That’s what makes me so excited to join the BT team.” Shani and Matan Shefler, who come to us from Efrat, Israel, will proudly serve as our Israeli shlichim for the next two years. Shani Rotem-Shefler most recently served as director of the Child Development Unit in a private clinic that she owns, providing speech therapy services and parental guidance for a diverse population of children. She holds a B.A. in speech and language pathology from Hadassah College, and a master’s degree Talia Jordan with her family
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100 MITZVOT FOR BETH TFILOH’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY Beth Tfiloh has been a spiritual home for our community for 100 years. In celebration of our special centennial year, we offer you 100 mitzvot—good deeds—to help enhance your spiritual life and bring holiness to your home. Perform the mitzvot that you are able to do and hold onto this list as a reference for years to come. More information on each mitzvah can be found on the page numbers from the Koren Sacks siddur listed in parentheses. May the next 100 years at Beth Tfiloh be filled with good deeds and immense spiritual growth for all of us!
DAILY JEWISH LIVING
1. Say the one sentence of the Modeh Ani every morning (p. 5) 2. Put a mezuzah not only on your front door but on every door throughout the house (p. 999) 3. Check your mezuzah. If you got it as a gift from your bank, you can be sure it’s not kosher 4. Do the ritual hand-washing in the morning upon arising (p. 5) 5. Wear a tallit (p. 13) 6. Put on tefillin (p. 17) 7. Wear a kippah every once in a while, even if you’re not in shul or at Levinson’s 8. Extend loans to others 9. Give ma’aser (tithes)—10% of your earnings—to tzedakah
BLESSINGS
10. Recite a blessing before eating food (p. 975, 995) 11. Recite a blessing after eating food (p. 995-997) 12. Recite Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals) after eating bread (p. 979) 13. Recite a blessing upon smelling aromatic spices (p. 1001) 14. Recite the Asher Yatzar blessing after relieving yourself (p. 5) 15. Recite blessings in the morning on learning Torah for the day (p. 9) 16. Recite the morning blessings (p. 27-31) 17. Recite the appropriate blessing upon seeing lightning (p. 1001) 18. Recite the appropriate blessing upon hearing thunder (p. 1001) 19. Recite the appropriate blessing upon seeing a rainbow (p. 1003) 20. Recite Kiddush Levana—the blessing on the new moon (p. 715)
PRAYER
21. Read Rabbi Jonathan Sack’s wonderful introduction to the Siddur (xv-xlvii) 22. Work on praying with more devotion 23. Do not talk in shul 24. Say the Shema before sleep at night (p. 295) 25. Pray for others who are sick (informally, or on p. 1045, 1242) 26. Read Tehillim (Psalms for special occasions can be found on p. 1242) 27. Recite Kaddish (p. 1067) 28. Complete a shiva minyan
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TORAH 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42.
Learn one of the 24 books of Tanach Learn the laws of Shabbat and/or Kashrut Read Maimonides’ 13 Principles of Jewish Faith (p. 203) Try learning the Daf Yomi - a page of Talmud a day Find a good Torah podcast and listen to it Come to shul and hear the Torah reading Purchase and read a Jewish book Read Pirkei Avot—Ethics of the Fathers (p. 641) Learn a halacha a day for a month (laws for daily learning can be found on p. 1211-1236) Learn about the different kashrut certification symbols Learn how to read from the Torah Learn how to read the Haftarah Learn a mussar work—a Jewish book on self-improvement Learn the weekly Torah portion
SHABBAT 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54.
Help prepare the house for Shabbat Purchase a special tallit for Shabbat Refrain from speaking about business on Shabbat Bake challah for Shabbat Leave off your cell phone on Shabbat Light the Shabbat candles (p. 307) Sing Shalom Aleichem on Friday night (p. 375) Sing Eshet Chayil on Friday night (p. 379) Bless your children/grandchildren on Friday night (p. 373) Recite Friday evening Kiddush (p. 383) Prepare a dvar Torah for the Friday night meal Sing Shabbat songs—zemirot—during Shabbat meals (p. 385, 583, 687) 55. Recite the Shabbat morning kiddush (p. 581) 56. Eat Seudah Shelishit, the third meal, on Shabbat afternoon (p. 685) 57. Do Havdallah (p. 725)
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HOLIDAYS
58. Purchase special food and/or clothing for Yom Tov 59. Set aside eruv tavshilin prior to a Yom Tov that falls on Thursday or Friday in order to cook on Yom Tov for the upcoming Shabbat (p. 305) 60. Take off from work on both days of Yom Tov 61. Light the Yom Tov candles (p. 307) 62. Come to shul for Yizkor (p. 797) 63. Eat the special simanim symbols on Rosh Hashanah night 64. Hear the shofar on Rosh Hashanah 65. Do Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah afternoon (p. 883) 66. Fast on Yom Kippur 67. Attend services on Yom Kippur—from beginning to end 68. Build a sukkah or help someone else build a sukkah 69. Spend extra time in the sukkah learning and chatting with friends and family 70. Purchase and shake a lulav and etrog 71. Say Hallel on Rosh Chodesh and the holidays (p. 733) 72. Light the Chanukah menorah… all eight nights! (p. 897) 73. Hear the Megillah reading on Purim 74. Send mishloach manot on Purim—at least two food items to one person 75. Send matanot la’evyonim on Purim—monetary gifts—to at least two people 76. Eat a special meal—a seudah—on Purim afternoon 77. Remove chametz from your house prior to Pesach 78. Purchase shmurah matzah for the Pesach Seder 79. Attend a Pesach Seder 80. Count the Omer between Pesach and Shavuot (p. 285) 81. Attend a Torah class on Shavuot 82. Fast on Tisha B'Av 83. Fast on minor Jewish fast days
Centennial Updates
ISRAEL & COMMUNITY
84. Join AIPAC and come to its conference 85. Purchase an Israel Bond and give one to your grandchildren on their birthdays and special occasions 86. Support The Associated 87. Support Jewish charities such as Jewish Caring Network, Ahavas Yisroel, and Friends of the IDF
HOLINESS
88. Do the ritual hand-washing before eating bread (p. 975) 89. Learn about and be careful to not speak lashon hara (evil speech) 90. Wait between eating meat and milk 91. Eat only kosher meat 92. Eat only kosher fish 93. Dip new dishes and utensils in the mikvah (p. 1001)
SPIRITUALITY
94. Meditate for a short time each day for a month 95. Thank Hashem for something new each day for a month 96. Do teshuva—find something you need to correct and change your ways 97. Apologize to others for things you did wrong 98. Download a siddur app onto your phone 99. Download a Torah app onto your phone 100. Fill in your own mitzvah! _____________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Prepared by Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev
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in infancy studies from The Schwartz program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Here at BT, Shani teaches Middle School Hebrew language classes, and adult education classes through Mercaz, and also facilitates the women’s parshah class on Shabbat morning.
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is now teaching Hebrew language and Jewish history in our high school, delivering Divrei Torah in shul, and teaching adult education classes. The Sheflers will also be an important part of our shul programming, infusing Israeli culture into our community.
Most recently, Matan focused on working with students with learning disabilities and as a trainer for teachers as they progress through their internships. Matan is an advocate for advancing the teaching culture in Israel and has served as an advisor to a member of Knesset and the Ministry of Religious Services as well. He earned his B.A. in education from the Lifshitz College and his M.A. in administration policy and leadership in education from
We are thrilled to welcome these talented new professionals into our Beth Tfiloh community and look forward to watching their innovative ideas enhance our shul and school. This centennial year is an extraordinary milestone for our BT family and as we enter into it, we are grateful for all we’ve been able to experience together and excited beyond measure for all that is yet to come.
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PHILANTHROPY & GIVING We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Ray and Walter Becker, by Jacqueline Becker BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of: Linda Barron on her special birthday, by Janet and Paul Kramer • Ina and Jeff Legum on becoming great-grandparents, by Sylvia Tulkoff • Jody and David Berg on the birth of their grandson, Liam Eli Mandelbaum • Berly and Avi Hershkovitz on their special anniversary, by Selma and Gerlad Lean • Rachel Meisels on her special birthday, by Lynn and Harold Davidov • Stanley Brown on his 90th birthday, by Rhoda Brown and family • Rabbi Lieb Zalesch, his wife Yona and their family, by Steven and Barbara Zalesch • Harriet and Morton Silverstein on their 65th anniversary • Rabbi Wohlberg, Lennie Attman, Linda Hurwitz and Judge Chaya Friedman on their induction into the Maryland Jewish Hall of Fame, by Sylvia Tulkoff • Aaron Donner on his special birthday, by Maxine Silverman • Beth Tfiloh, by Anna Silver • Lilah Messing on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by the Langers • Howard Cardin on his birthday, by Michelle and Martin Weiss and family In memory of: Charlie Nelson, by Jeanie and Manuel Lazerov, Sheldon Roth, Leah and Natan Berry • Janet Feinberg, by Cookie and Ronnie Sless and family, Kari and Mark Schlossberg and family, Robin Gladstone, Whitney Ehrlich, Nancy and Marc Gertner • Joyce Traub, by
James Dougherty, Rhoda and Stanley Brown and family, Rob, Lisa, Allison and Jordan Friedman, Bruce, Susan, Alex and Adrian Rabin, the Finde family, Kelly Brown, Jim Schaaf, and Blake Schaaf, Roz and Andy Shenker, Jared Block and Scott Frank, Jack Finkelstein, Fran Kessler and Ben, Stephen Lebau, Andrew, Michele and Aiden Rosenstein, Ernest Moyer, Josh, Stefanie, Jacob and Alex Kades • Benjamin Sigman, by UNFI Atlantic Region Sales, Sisselman family, Wendy and Bob Ginsburg, Toba and Bill Grant, Kathy and Arthur Branch, Anne King, John Fetting, Aaron and Melanie Ehasz, Debbie Cardin, Jonathan, Madeline and Julia Willis, Andrew, Michele and Aiden Rosenstein, Jeanne and Jeff Weiner • Harris Lopato, by Steve Samuelson and Ron Samuelson • Mollie Witow, by Jane Kahn, Stuart and Nancy Rombro • Joyce Tanenbaum, by Ruth and David Naftaly and Florence Shayne • Barbara Schwartz, by Melissa and Jeff Berman, Mandi Miller and the Beth Tfiloh Development Team CHUMASH FUND In honor of: The marriage of Ken and Wendy Epstein, by the DuBois family CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund. SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In honor of: Shale Stiller on his most recent honorary doctorate degree, by Rona Lewis and family In memory of: Zelma Aiken, by Larry Aiken
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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION GENERAL FUND In honor of: Daniel and Louise Supnick on the marriage of their son, by Norman DuBois In memory of: Janet Feinberg, by Melissa and Mitchell Keiser, Sheryl Goldstein and Gregg Bernstein, the Peters family, Ellen and Harry Snydman • Mollie Witow, by Sherry Berlin, Tim and Helen Jorgensen, Gary and Judy Floam, Hazel and Mike Radowsky, Marty and Hannah Magram and family • Zelma Aiken, by the Lichtig family, Norman DuBois, Laura Diamond and Asher Robinson, Robin and Sam Lerner • Lydia Berman, by Gary and Judy Floam • Joyce Traub, by Geenebaum Enterprises, Inc., Alvan, Gerturde and Dennis Schunick, Martin Vesole and Linda Silva, Shirley Simon and family, Julie and Brian Cooper, Jill and Marc Rosenstein, Judi and Jim Mendelsohn, Helene and Robert Riederman, Iris and Ed Miller, Jamie and Kenny Bernstein, Sherri, Layne, Danielle, Meital, Steven and Ilanit Herman • Benjamin Sigman, by Donald and Debra James, Marlene and Ken Samuelson, Vicki and Howie Gelbtuch, Myrna and Ben Cardin, Courtyard at Green Tree Community and Board of Directors, Susan Feldman, George Milner • Joan and David Caplan, by Paul and Janet Kramer • Shirley Shapiro, by Carol and Barbara Caplan SHELLYE AND STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In memory of: Janet Feinberg, by Emily and Howard Goren SALLY AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND In honor of: Cantor Albrecht for adding to Halle Stern’s Bat Mitzvah, by Barbara and Milton Stern In memory of: Harold Goldberg, by Jody and Ted Levy • Mollie Witow, by Steven and Isabel Pinson, Abby Pinson, Noah Jacobs and Jack • Benjamin Sigman, by Keri Bergman SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In memory of: Barbara Hoffman, by Stanley Goldberg, Glenn Goldberg and Ron Goldberg DAVID AND JUDY JACOBSON HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FUND In honor of: Beth Tfiloh Clergy, by Sharan Kushner and family Speedy recovery to: Howard Weiss, by Martin Kanner
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RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT FUND In memory of: Leon Neufeld, by Ceal and Barry Rascovar • Benjamin Sigman, by Jeff, Kerith and Alden Stewart In honor of: Rabbi Wohlberg, by Rhoda and Stanley Brown YAD B’YAD FUND In memory of: Charlie Nelson, by Emily, Scott, Ryan and Shayna Levin • Janet Feinberg, by Amy, David, Ali and Jessica Stampfer • Melvin Norman Rubin, by Pete, Ilene, Mitchell, and Margot Jay • Ruth Albert, by Pete, Ilene, Mitchell, and Margot Jay JULIUS ZERWITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of: Lothar Haas, by Maureen Davidov
In memory of: Ruth Albert, by Mindie Flamholz, Jeffrey Burg, Debbie and Myles Uszerowicz, MFI Realty, Beverly Dobrochowski • Michele Lynn Uss, by Tobey and Sandy Schreiber • Benjamin Sigman, by Marilyn Powel and Steve Shapiro, Kimberly Gust, the Rodgers family, Millstein family, Gail and Craig Tifford, James and Wanda Streett • Alvan Schunick, by Sydell Gould and family • Shirley Shapiro, by Edith Yankelov • Joyce Traub, by Debra and Matthew Davis • Lydia Berman, by Shirley Seidman, Edith Yankelov ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In memory of: Janet Feinberg, by Richard Fradkin LEVINE FAMILY ARTS APPRECIATION FUND In memory of: Ruth Albert, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In honor of: Rachel Meisels on her special birthday, by Audrey and Leslie Polt In memory of: Janet Feinberg, by Robyn Gladstone, Fran Rosen, Roz Echison and Shirley Gladstone, Howard and Heather Cohen, Sylvia Strauss Eisner NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND: In honor of: Beth Tfiloh, by David and Ineza Chikvashili, Ricka Neumann, by Ann Sue Oppenheim In memory of: Roberta Neumann, by Ann Sue Oppenheim
STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In memory of: Benjamin Sigman, by Helene Penn • Pearl Edelman, by Helene Penn ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Ruth Albert, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff PRAYER BOOK FUND In memory of: Janet Feinberg, by Lynne, Marc and Jeff Komins and families • Benjamin Sigman, by Marilyn, Alfred, Eileen and Andrew Rosenstein, Ann Katz JENNIFER AND MICHAEL SACHS CAMP FUND In memory of: Charlie Nelson, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs • Benjamin Sigman, by Alvin and Marcia Sachs COREY SEIDEL FUND In memory of: Shannon Glicken, by Sue, Steve and Caitlyn Seidel • Alla Shumin, by Sue, Steve and Caitlyn Seidel • Marna “GiGi” Walter, by Sue, Steve and Caitlyn Seidel RACHELLE SILVERSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Alan Gordon, by Ronnie Silverstein HOLLY AND STEVE VENICK AND FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND In memory of: Joyce Traub, by Holly and Steve Venick
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MEMORIAL PLAQUES Janet Feinberg • Francine Grandier • Leah Hochman • Bobby Klein • Mayer Crockin Liebman • Beverly Schloss • Adele Weissman YAHRZEIT DONATIONS Millie Aronoff, by Judy Basak • Rose Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff • David Bomstein, by Mickey Katzen • Dorothy Bomstein, by Mickey Katzen • Morris Bond, by Steve Bond • Abraham Lionel Clingman, by Michael Clingman • Bella Cohen, by Arnold Cohen • Frieda Cohen, by Sheila Jay • Oscar Simon Gluck, by Rosemary Gluck • Julie Gelfand, by Svetlana Gelfand • Isadore Glazer, by Sheila Jay • Minnie Glazer, by Sheila Jay • Dennis Gordon, by Bernardine Gordon • Evelyn R. Gross, by the Batoff & Gross families • Janette Hack, by Florence Brill • Samuel and Hinda Hendin, by Barbara Rosenthal • Janet Herman, by Norman DuBois • Sidney Herman, by Layne Herman • Ida Hoffman, by Revanne Aronoff • Minnie Hyatt, by Phyllis Langwith • Aaron Katzen, by Mickey Katzen • Dr. Leeds Katzen, by Mickey Katzen • Rose Katzen, by Mickey Katzen • Erna Maier for Allen Maier • Philip Needel, by Deborah Bernfeld • Brigitte Pearl, by Daniel Pearl, Michael Pearl • Benjamin M. Reisman, by Reta R. Freeman • Tillie Rosenfeld, by Merle & Richard Kierson • Ethel Ruddie, by Barbara Arnoff, Reva Arnoff • Adolph Sandler, by Bernardine Gordon • Edie Sandler, by Bernardine Gordon • Louise Schwartz, by Louis Schwartz • Nettye Seidman, by Eileen Wise • Lou Shaw, by Devorah Werdesheim • Harold J. Sternberg, by Rhoda Brown • Celia Vayner, by Svetlana Gelfand • Jennie Wise, by Morris Wise • Ben Wolff, by Martin Wolff • Jacob Yaster, by Myron Yaster • Mendel Zemel, by Merle Kierson
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Davening & Shabbat Times Shacharit – Sundays, 9 am | Monday-Friday, 7:20 am* | Shabbat, 9:15 am** All services take place in the Dahan Sanctuary Dates S-Th: Mincha/Maariv - Candlelighting Shabbat Shabbat Ends Fri.: Mincha/Kabbalat Mincha/Maariv Shabbat
Parshah
Sept. 5, 10-11
5:55/6:10 pm 6:30/6:45 pm
7:04 pm
6:55/7:50 pm
8:04 pm
Vayeilech
Sept. 12-14, 17-18
5:35/6:00 pm 6:30/6:45 pm
6:53 pm
6:45/7:40 pm
7:52 pm
Ha’azinu
Sept. 19, 23-25
5:40/5:55 pm 6:30/6:45 pm
6:42 pm
6:35/7:30 pm
7:41 pm
Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
6:40/6:55 pm 6:30/6:45 pm
6:30 pm
6:20/7:15 pm
7:30 pm
Bereishit
Oct. 3-9
6:25/6:40 pm
6:19 pm
6:10/7:05 pm
7:19 pm
Noach
Oct. 10-16
6:15/6:30 pm
6:09 pm
6:00/6:55 pm
7:09 pm
Lech Lecha
Oct. 17-23
6:05/6:20 pm
5:59 pm
5:50/6:45 pm
6:59 pm
Vayeira
Oct. 24-30 Oct. 31-Nov. 6
5:55/6:10 pm 5:45/6:00 pm
5:50 pm 5:42 pm
5:40/6:35 pm 5:35/6:30 pm
6:50 pm 6:42 pm
Chayei Sarah Toldot
*9/23-24: 7 am; 9/26: 8:45 am; 9/27: 7 am **Beginning at Shochen Ad
