Spring 2023 Bulletin

TOP 10 ISRAEL HITS RABBI MITCHELL

We hear so much about Israel. For the most part, the media only writes about Israel’s problems and challenges: its government, the Palestinians, terrorist attacks, etc. Our feelings about Israel are affected by what we know about Israel, but what do we really know about its day-to-day happenings?

I check the following ten websites every day for information regarding Israel. I consider myself a “centrist” — not leaning too far to the left or too far to the right. Most of these websites have a centrist perspective, although some lean in one direction or the other. I think it is important to know what others are thinking.

1 The Jerusalem Post — Jpost.com

Jpost has been around for a while, perhaps because it provides a well-balanced eye on the news. Don’t forget to read the weekly column by centrist Amotz Asa-El, whose column is entitled “Middle Israel.” Also, check out articles by BT alum Yonah Jeremy Bob ‘96 – the insightful military and legal correspondent.

2. TimesofIsrael.com

Everything founding editor David Horovitz writes is sensible, insightful and worthy of serious consideration.

3. Ynetnews.com

This is the English online outlet for the major Israeli newspaper, Yedioth Ahronot Most of the articles are written by an independent staff. Three of its columnists are worth reading: Nahum Barnea, Ben-Dror Yemini and Ron ben Yishai.

4. Israelhayom.com

This is Israel’s most popular newspaper because it is distributed for free. It leans to the right, but you never know when the right is right! Besides, it is important to read what so many Israelis are reading.

5. Haaretz.com

Haaretz is considered Israel’s New York Times. Like the New York Times, it is often critical of Israeli policy, but it speaks for millions of left-leaning Israelis. Check out the almost daily articles by Ben Samuels, another former Beth Tfiloh student, who lets you in on what is going on in Washington and America regarding Israel.

6. Jewish Telegraph Agency — JTA.org

This gives you the news. PERIOD.

7. Jewish News Syndicate — JNS.org

A relative newcomer, JNS tries to be the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, but with a more right-wing perspective.

8. DailyAlert.org

A project of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs. Get this in your inbox every Monday and Thursday and read online for Israeli related news all the days in between.

9. Worldjewishdaily.com

This takes a little from here and a little from there, and includes a list of Jewish media links which gives you links to most local and national Jewish news publications.

10. Jewishinsider.com

Provides a Jewish angle on what is going on in U.S. politics regarding Israel.

Extra Credit: Israel From the Inside with Daniel Gordis — danielgordis@substack.com

I agree with almost everything he writes. The way he writes is just exquisite. Obviously, a result of his being a product of the Beth Tfiloh Day School! He is so knowledgeable, so insightful, so unbiased, so right on target … that I can’t wait to read his weekly newsletter.

It makes no difference if you are from the left or the right. We all share a love for the state of Israel and the people of Israel.

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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION

CLERGY

Rabbi Chai Posner

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi-in-Residence

Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director

Rabbi Jason Goldstein, Rabbinic Fellow

STAFF & LEADERSHIP

Dan Silien, Executive Director

Talia Jordan, Director of Programming & Engagement

Chana Slavaticki, Director of Adult Education

Sam Bloom, Director, Beth Tfiloh Camps

Sheri Knauth, Program Coordinator

Philippa Lichterman, Special Projects Coordinator

Shani & Matan Shefler, Shlichim

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

Larry Brenner, Director of Finance

Mark Kaiser, Director of Campus Operations

BULLETIN

Rina Schiff, Director of Marketing and Communications

Paul Miller, Art Director

Erin Smith, Marketing Manager

Julie Wolff, Content Marketing Specialist

הלפת תיב BETH TFILOH

BAR/BAT MITZVAHS

Eitan Lev Lichterman

בל ןתיא

Son of Philippa & Justin Lichterman

January 7, 2023

Eitan attends 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Jakub ’25 and grandson of Cantor Joel Lichterman, Elaine Lichterman, Shirley Kaminer and the late Frank Kaminer z”l. Eitan loves archery, basketball, building worlds in Minecraft, fun with his family and friends, animals, and visiting national parks. Eitan volunteers with a chesed group to help those in need around the Baltimore area. For his mitzvah project, Eitan is helping an Israeli non-profit to raise funds for immigrant families so they can enjoy a special mother-daughter Bat Mitzvah celebration.

David Samuel Levinoff

לאומש בוד

Son of Heather and Aaron Levinoff

January 21, 2023

David attends 7th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Amy ’29, Emily ’34 and Rebecca ’36, the grandson of Elaine and Howard Levinoff and Mervyn and the late Mindy Schwedt. His hobbies are playing basketball, tech theater and reading. David enjoys helping others and volunteers with children who have special needs through the Friendship Circle of Baltimore.

Adam Nathan Steinberg

םוחנ םייח

Son of Carla and Michael Steinberg

February 11, 2023

Adam attends 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Lisa ’25, the grandson of Lois Steinberg and the late Lenny Steinberg z”l, and Joel and the late Elyse Mashbaum z”l. His hobbies are baseball, tennis, and playing guitar. Adam participated in a mitzvah project to collect new and unwrapped toys as part of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign.

Leora Gray Collis הראיל

Daughter of Lauren LyonCollis and Ariel Collis

February 25, 2023

Leora is a 7th grader at Beth Tfiloh. She is the sister of Eli ’30 and Amira ’37, and the granddaughter

of Susan and Marvin Lyon, Rebecca Jarosh and Craig Cohen, and Cathy and Craig Collis. She enjoys drawing, painting, video editing, and learning new languages. For her mitzvah project, Leora volunteers at the Baltimore Humane Society.

Andrew Henry Cohen

ךונח ביל

Son of Howard and Karen Babitt Cohen

March 4, 2023

Andrew attends 7th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Jordan ’17 and the grandson of Ellen and Sidney Cohen and the late Dr. Henry I. z”l and Janice Babitt z”l. His hobbies include reading, puzzles, tennis, soccer, playing music, and biking.

Noah Harrison Karbeling

קחצי םהרבא

Son of Bradley and Jamie Karbeling

March 18, 2023

Noah attends 7th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Ella '32 and Josh ’33, the grandson of Mitchel and Deborah Saltzman, Margery Karbeling and the late Howard Karbeling z”l. His hobbies include theater, basketball, soccer, mythology, drawing, and board games. Noah gives back to his community through his Boy Scout troop, monthly Yachad programs, creating kindness kits for the homeless, care packages for hospice patients, and helping with Lower School programs.

Itai Eliav Gheiler

יתיא

Son of Eve and Mark Gheiler

March 25, 2023

Itai attends 7th grade at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. He is the brother of Tali and Ilan ’26, the grandson of Ethel Gheiler and the late Isaac Gheiler z”l, Rosy and Mauricio Birbragher and the late Jack Gurfinchel z”l, and the great-grandson of Ethel Bronstein. His hobbies include soccer, basketball, and water skiing. For his mitzvah project, Itai is collecting funds to send hats, socks, and shoes to underprivileged children in a small community in Cusco, Peru.

MAZEL TOV

To Rabbi Jeff and Barbara Ifrah on the birth of their grandson, and to parents Sheindel and Shmuly Goldfeiz, siblings Ahuva and Yisroel.

To Nathan and Zoe Altschuler on the birth of their son, Charles Noah.

To Sheila and Charles Jay on the birth of their granddaughter Libi Chaya Jay and to parents Louis ’06 and Sarah Jay.

To Irving Kalb on his 85th birthday.

To Stacy and Louis Schwartz on the engagement of their son, Josh '15, to Yael Gosling.

To Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein on the marriage of their daughter, Tali ‘13, to Eric Miller.

CONDOLENCES

To the Gordon family on the loss of our member, Bernardine Sandler Gordon.

To the Schmukler family on the loss of our member, Helen Schmukler (née Weiner).

To Allison (Dr. Aaron) Magat on the loss of her father, Ronald H. Galler; grandfather of Jordan ’09, Joshua and Cole ’15 Magat.

To Laurence (Barbara) Marder and Elisabeth (David) Lefkowitz on the loss of their father, Milton Marder; grandfather of Rafi ’00 (Vered) Lefkowitz, Alex ’07 (Elana) Marder, Jessica ’10 (David) Marder Spiro.

To Dr. Tammi (Mark) Davis on the loss of her father, Gordon Gaeman; grandfather of Michael Davis ’10, and Melissa Davis ’13.

To the Katcoff family on the loss of our member, Jeanette A. Katcoff (née Weiner).

To Sylvia Tulkoff on the loss of her sister, Berta “Bertie” Farbman.

To Rozzie (Harold) Taylor on the loss of her brother, Harry D. Hochman; uncle of Marty ’94 (Vered ’95) Taylor; great-uncle of Maya ’22 and Guy ’25 Taylor.

To Joel (Goldie) Berg on the loss of his brother, Dr. Howard Berg.

To Melvin (Micki) Tapper on the loss of his sister, Adele Hollander (née Tapper).

To the Schwab family on the loss of our member, Faye Schwab (née Shuken).

To Richard (Michelle) Fein on the loss of his mother, Paula Fein; grandmother of Andrew ’13, Michael ’16, and Joshua ’19.

To Sheila Kessler (née Miller) on the loss of her husband, Harry Ray Kessler.

To Steven (Gail) Coppel on the loss of his mother, Betty Coppel (née Sless); grandmother of Brad (Samantha) Coppel; great-grandmother of Charlie Coppel, Georgie Coppel.

To Bruce (Beth) Sholk on the loss of his mother, Irene Nichol Sholk; grandmother of Henry Sholk ’11 and Seth Sholk ’15.

Our shul hosted a Second Grade Chumash Celebration in honor of our second graders receiving their first chumashim in school. The kids and their families enjoyed a musical Havdallah, parent-child learning, pizza and cupcakes.

Our Moms & Midrash group met Devorah and Yael — two powerful heroines who broke traditional female molds to save the Jewish people. Inspired by these narratives, they reflected on their complex identities as modern Jewish women…all while enjoying wine and sushi.

Mothers of teens joined Rabbi Chai Posner to explore how to create sacred spaces in their homes at the second Women and Wisdom session. They enjoyed a meaningful discussion on striking the balance of helping teens appreciate Shabbat while recognizing where they are right now.

At Chanukah Bingo’s triumphant return, everyone enjoyed a night of Chanukah trivia, coloring cards for Jewish Volunteer Connection’s Community Mitzvah Day, crafts, prizes, and sufganiyot.

At their final Bar & Bat Mitzvah class, the 2022-23 cohort engaged in parent-child text study, made casseroles for My Sister’s Place Women’s Center clients, discussed the Jewish values they will take on as they reach their big milestone, and went home with a special gift from BT.

TOP TEN REASONS WHY BT CAMPS IS A GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS TO GROW

By Sam Bloom, BT Camps director

For more than 80 years, BT Camps has created the best Jewish day camp experience for children. Our contemporary Jewish atmosphere adds a rich flavor to camp life, with daily Jewish programming, weekly Shabbat celebrations and Hebrew songs.

What else makes BT Camps “A Great Place for Kids to Grow?” Close to 80 acres of fun in a wholesome and safe camp environment.

Check out the Top 10 reasons to join us this summer:

1. A beautiful lake with canoeing, kayaking, paddleboats, water mats, corcl paddle boats and a giant slide (60’ high, 90’ long) which goes right into our lake.

2. The Sachs Family Challenge Course with two 60-foot towers and zip lines.

3. A separate zip line that crosses the lake.

4. Three special swimming pools including our “pods” designed for the youngest aspiring swimmers — perfect for learning and playing in a shallow pool with plenty of space for holding on… and letting go!

5. A lap pool with dual water slides and a splash pad interactive water area.

6. Extensive art and STEAM program with three separate buildings for our staff to teach and for our campers to learn and explore.

7. American Camp Association accreditation and Maryland Youth Camp licensures.

8. Door-to-door or central location pick up and drop off for all campers.

9. Warm, caring leadership, instructors, specialists, and bunk counselors with extensive teaching experience.

10. Camper to staff ratio of 4:1, exceeding American Camping Association guidelines.

Don’t miss out on sending your child to the summer camp that has it all! Call us at 410-517-3451 or register online at www.btcamps.org

BT community members enjoyed making their own fried pickles and dill cocktails with Liz Alpern from The Gefilteria at The Joy of Jewish Eating. They learned about the role of the pickle in the shtetl and reimagined what traditional Ashkenazi cooking can look like in our modern kitchens.

Melissa Wohlberg taught Joy of Jewish Mindfulness participants how to use deep breathing and mindfulness exercises to boost energy, balance the nervous system, support relaxation, and enhance everyday life experiences. Mrs. Chana Slavaticki led a deep dive into the Modeh Ani prayer and the recitation of brachot to promote Jewish mindfulness and gratitude throughout the day.

Beth Tfiloh and

The Love Story Continues

By Rabbi Chai Posner

It was the summer of 1934. FDR was in his first term as president; Babe Ruth had just hit his 700th home run; Adolf Hitler had declared himself Fuhrer. And Rabbi Samuel Rosenblatt led a group of Beth Tfiloh members who set sail for Palestine on one of the first rabbinic pilgrimages from Baltimore to “the Holy Land.” Thus marks the beginning of Beth Tfiloh’s love story with the State of Israel, and the passion for Zionism that has been part and parcel of the Beth Tfiloh experience for the past 101 years.

Rabbi Rosenblatt Leads the Way

The very next year, Rabbi Rosenblatt attended the 19th Zionist World Congress in Lucerne, Switzerland, as a member of the Mizrachi delegation, which he followed with another trip to Israel in 1937. Following the end of War World II, Rabbi Rosenblatt attended the 23rd Zionist World Congress in 1951, the first Congress held in the Jewish state. Stop for a moment and recognize how special it is that Beth Tfiloh’s founding rabbi was

present at the very first Zionist Congress in the State of Israel. Beth Tfiloh’s ties to Israel run deep!

It’s no surprise that in his autobiography, The Days of My Years, Rabbi Rosenblatt described how in 1952 he initiated the innovative practice of directing his Kol Nidre message to “lead directly into modern Jewry’s duties toward the reborn Jewish national home” and raised a record $100,000 of Israel Bonds. This became the common practice in Baltimore and beyond.

Rabbi Wohlberg Makes Israel a Priority

Picking up where Rabbi Rosenblatt left off, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg’s ardent support for Israel Bonds has led Beth Tfiloh, year in and year out, to rank first in the country in the sale of Israel Bonds. Rabbi Wohlberg was honored by the ZOA in 1992 and became the first rabbi ever to be honored by Israel Bonds at its prestigious annual Prime Ministers Club Gala several years ago. His many Israel missions over the years created transformational Jewish experiences that deepened participants’ commitment to Israel and the Jewish people. Rabbi Wohlberg’s widely-read sermons conveyed the strong sense of pride and unqualified support that all Jews should have in and for the Jewish nation. This is something that I intend to continue, even in a backwards world where it seems unpopular at times to speak in support of Israel. When my rabbinic colleagues lament this point, I tell them proudly that at BT, I am preaching to the choir.

Rabbi Dr. Samuel Rosenblatt established the tradition of Kol Nidre Israel Bond appeals in 1952

BT Members Are Key Leaders in Israel Causes

For decades, Beth Tfiloh members have been at the forefront of a wide range of Israel causes, including Israel Bonds, Baltimore Zionist District, Jewish National Fund, AIPAC, Hadassah, Friends of the IDF, Volunteers for Israel, Bar Ilan University, Shaare Zedek Hospital, and One Israel Fund, just to name a few.

BT’s Israel Programming Then and Now

Throughout the years, Beth Tfiloh has hosted many outstanding speakers from Israel, including Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, Natan Sharansky, Naftali Bennett, and Daniel Gordis.

One of our most impactful moments came during a dark time for Israel. In 2001, during the height of the Intifada, Beth Tfiloh leadership and members organized the Baltimore Israel Expo, to give Israeli vendors, suffering due to the lack of tourism, an opportunity to sell their wares. Thousands of shoppers supported nearly 50 Israeli vendors. While I wasn’t at BT at that time, I have bumped into some of these vendors in Israel, and their faces light up when I tell them I am a rabbi at Beth Tfiloh. I am proud that we sent a clear message, that we are with Israel in celebration, but also that we are with Israel at difficult times as well.

In recent years, Beth Tfiloh members have led successful Israel volunteer efforts, with members working and living on IDF bases. The recent Israel mission that

I ran this past December highlighted important areas of Israel that people often do not visit. Led by the One Israel Fund, we traveled through Judea and Samaria to meet fellow Jews living in areas with strong connections to our Biblical heritage. Based on the very enthusiastic response of the participants, I am looking forward to leading similar missions in the near future.

Yom HaAtzma’ut at Beth Tfiloh

Yom HaAtzma’ut at Beth Tfiloh is one of the best days of the year. Our Yom HaAtzma’ut programs have attracted hundreds of Baltimore community members. They come out every year to experience the bliss and the holiness of the modern-day miracle that is Medinat Yisrael, the State of Israel. If you haven’t joined us before, you must be there… save the date for this year’s celebration –Tuesday evening, April 25th – when we will joyously mark the 75th anniversary of Israel’s statehood.

Israel Education in Our School

Our day school has also had a tremendous impact on cultivating the love of Israel in our students, who view Israel as their second home. Ahavat Yisrael, love of Israel, begins in our PreSchool, with students building a replica of the Kotel and taking imaginary flights to Israel, and continues with the Lower School’s hands-on Israel Fair projects, and Middle School’s spirited Yom HaAtzma’ut festivities. Our High School students deepen their connection to Israel

through AIPAC programming, learning Israel advocacy skills to prepare them for college campuses, and culminating with the Natanzon/Taylor Senior Trip to Poland and Israel. The fruits of our school’s Israel education can be seen on the new Wall of Honor in our High School, which proudly lists the names of many BT graduates who have served in the IDF & U.S. military.

Impact of Our Shlichim

In addition to the outstanding Israel leadership of the rabbis who have come before me and countless BT members, our connection to Israel has also been greatly strengthened over the years by visiting shelichim. Our current shlichim, Shani and Matan Shefler, are in their second year at Beth Tfiloh. With their warmth, charm, and passion, they have been key additions to both our shul and our school, and we are fortunate that they will be continuing with us through next year.

Israel at 75 is a special time for celebration at BT, as we invite each of you to join us in our various programs, classes and experiences that enable us to keep Israel at the top of our minds and close to our hearts.

With special thanks to Joan Feldman for her help with this article

Naftali Bennett spoke at Beth Tfiloh in 2015 while serving as Israel’s Minister of Education and of Diaspora Affairs

Beth Tfiloh’s 2019 AIPAC Conference delegation included shul members and High School students

BT 4th graders perform the traditional Daglanut (Israeli flag dance) Yom Ha'Atzmaut

The Religious Significance of the Israeli Flag

By Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

While 75 years may be a significant amount of time when it comes to an individual’s life span, as far as modern nation-states go, the State of Israel is still very young. Nevertheless, its culture and symbols have left a lasting impression on the Jewish world and beyond. One such outstanding symbol is the Israeli flag. And the question is: beyond its cultural reach, does the Israeli flag carry religious significance as well?

For two towering rabbinic figures of the previous generation, the answer is a resounding yes.

Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook (1891-1982), referencing the flags used by the twelve tribes in the desert, shared that the modern Israeli flag is filled with “kedusha shel mamash—actual holiness.” According to Rav Kook, the modern flag is “the healthy expression of the holiness of the Nation of Israel who recognizes, gives thanks, and blesses over the divine kindnesses upon it.” For thousands of

years we prayed to return to the Land of Israel. Our ancestors only dreamed of the blessings we enjoy today with an independent state, an army, a flourishing economy, a booming religious life, and so much more. Just as the biblical nation of Israel marked their uniqueness as distinct tribes through flags, so too do we mark our unique national blessings by proudly waving the blue and white flag.

Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (19031993) shares a similar appreciation for the flag, albeit shifting the discussion from Hashem’s blessings to the soldiers’ sacrifices on behalf of the land and the nation of Israel. For Rav Soloveitchik, “[T]he blue and white flag, which has been immersed in the blood of thousands of young Jews who fell in the War of Independence defending the country and the population … has a spark of

How BT Became Our Village

By Matan & Shani Shefler, Israeli Shlichim

Israel is our home, but the first thing we felt when we arrived at Beth Tfiloh is the feeling of finding our second home. The words that are heard everywhere in this building are “community,” “village,” and “family” — and we are learning the meaning of it every single day.

Still, our home in Baltimore is very different from our real home in Israel. As Israelis living temporarily here in

America, we realized firsthand what it means to love Israel from afar. It means to be in pain when difficult events happen while not

being able to hug the victims. It means celebrating happy occasions through the TV screen. It’s missing the good food, the smells of the Shuk, the voices

sanctity that flows from devotion and self-sacrifice. We are enjoined to honor the flag and treat it with respect.” This is based on a halacha that one is buried in their clothing of war. Just as battle garments are elevated to a sacred status as a result of sacrifice in combat, so too the flag is attributed honor in memory of all the sacrifices on behalf of the land.

Whenever I see the Israeli flag, I am filled with great pride and astonishment. It’s amazing how far we have come in such a short time. In our generation, we are witness to Hashem’s returning of the exiles to Israel and the fulfillment of national biblical prophecies—on a daily basis. Hashem is literally “ותניכש ריזחמ ןויצל—returning the divine presence to Zion”! As we celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday, let’s wave our flags in pride and thanks for these divine blessings and in salute to all of those who sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for our national freedom, comfort, and growth in the Holy Land.

of Jerusalem. To miss the neighborly gatherings and the special air that exists only in Israel before Shabbat and during the holidays.

Being shlichim in the BT community means being a representative of a beloved and valued place. Everyone we meet here is so happy to talk to us about this great country of ours — all of ours — telling us about their travels there or about their family and friends

who live there. Everyone here has a real and meaningful connection to Israel — and that makes our job here both easier and harder at the same time.

Easier, because we are preaching to the choir. Our BT community's commitment to Zionism is so prominent. Their connections to Israel — to its welfare, its people, its history and its military — is felt everywhere. We do not have to defend these values or perspectives, and we are so proud to be shlichim in such a community. At the same time, our work is more difficult, because the challenges that the community members pose to us are to be even better, more creative, and more knowledgeable about Israel; to deal with the difficult and complex questions that only those who truly know the issues can ask. And we love it so much!

The founding of the State of Israel in 1948 was a dream come true for Jews around the world. The United States was one of the first countries to recognize Israel as a sovereign nation, and the two countries have had a strong alliance ever since. The relationship between Israel and the United States is crucial for both countries, as they share a deep bond rooted in shared values and a common history.

Judge William Stanford in London coined the phrase, “A man’s home is his castle.” When talking about our home in Israel, we feel this means being the landlord, the owner, and even to fight for what belongs to you when others try to challenge your rights there. That emotional connection, that permanent love and devotion, can withstand every storm.

We are so happy to be part of the community here, where every member is an Israeli shaliach (messenger).

HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

PESACH

Tuesday, April 4

Bedikat Chametz: After 8:16 pm

Wednesday, April 5 – Erev Pesach

Siyum Bechorot: Shacharit 7:20 am followed by siyum at 8 am (approx.)

Biur Chametz: 8:30-10:30 am, outside Tuvin gate

Latest time to eat chametz: 10:37 am

Latest time to burn chametz:

11:53 am

Yom Tov Candlelighting:

6:15/7:16 pm

Mincha/Maariv: 7:20/7:35 pm

Thursday, April 6

Shacharit: 9:15 am*

Mincha/Maariv: 7:20/7:35 pm

Candlelighting: After 8:19 pm

Friday, April 7

Shacharit: 9:15 am*

Mincha/Maariv: 6:45/7 pm

Candlelighting: 6:16/7:18 pm

Saturday, April 8 – Shabbat/ Chol Hamoed

Shacharit: 9:15 am**

Mincha/Maariv: 7:15/8:05 pm

Shabbat ends: 8:19 pm

Sunday, April 9 – Chol Hamoed

Shacharit: 9 am

Mincha/Maariv: 6:05/6:20 pm

Monday, April 10 – Chol

Hamoed

Shacharit: 7:20 am

Mincha/Maariv: 6:05/6:20 pm

Tuesday, April 11 – Chol

Hamoed

Shacharit: 7:20 am

Yom Tov Candlelighting: 6:19/7:22 pm

Mincha/Maariv 7:25/7:40 pm

Wednesday, April 12

Shacharit: 9:15 am*

Mincha/Maariv: 7:25/7:40 pm

Candlelighting: After 8:23 pm

Thursday, April 13

Shacharit: 9:15 am*

Yizkor: 10 am

Mincha/Maariv: 7:30/8:15 pm

Yom Tov ends: 8:25 pm

SHAVUOT

Thursday, May 25 – Erev

Shavuot

Candlelighting: 6:52/8:04 pm

Mincha/Maariv: 8:05 pm

Friday, May 26

Shacharit: 9:15 am*

Candlelighting: 6:52/8:05 pm

Mincha/Maariv: 6:45/7 pm

Saturday, May 27 – Shabbat/ Shavuot

Shacharit: 9:15 am**

Yizkor: 10 am

Mincha/Maariv: 8/8:50 pm

Shabbat and Yom Tov end: 9:06 pm

MEMORIAL DAY

Monday, May 29

Shacharit: 9 am

* Begins at Ha-kel

April-June 2023

IVDU Program Guide:

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

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

MERCAZ ADULT EDUCATION

BT in the AM

Trimester 3: March 27, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22

Class 1: 9:30-10:20 am, Lonely Men (and Women) of Faith, Rabbi Chai Posner

Explore how we find meaning and inspiration in the world around us through reading and discussing Rabbi Soloveitchik’s timeless essay, “The Lonely Man of Faith.”

Class 2: 10:30-11:30 am, Stops Along the Jewish American Historical Highway, Phil Jacobs Journey through the highs and the lows of Jewish life throughout American history and discuss the Jewish impact on the American cultural, industrial, and political realms.

BT in the AM Closing Event

Monday, June 5, 9:30 am

COMMUNAL EXPERIENCES

Men’s Learning and L’Chaims

Thursdays, March 30, April 27 and June 1, 8 pm

March 30: Hosted by Aaron Jordan

April 27: Hosted by Sam Friedman

Enjoy a monthly laid-back night of men’s learning with our clergy, Dougie’s BBQ, and plenty of l’chaims! To host or sponsor an evening of men’s learning, contact Talia Jordan (tjordan@btfiloh.org).

Moms and Midrash: Biblical Women You Should Know

Monday, May 1, 8 pm

For mothers of preschool and lower school-aged children

Meet some of the most notable female characters in the Torah, exploring their personalities, challenges, and strengths. Learn how their stories can inform our lives and empower us to find meaning and purpose as modern women and mothers.

Thursday, April 20, 7 pm, Epstein Chapel

Mercaz Book Club: Signal Fires, by Dani Shapiro, Facilitated by Halaine Steinberg

Wednesday, May 10, 10-11 am

Signal Fires is an exquisite portrait of two families, and a testament to the human capacity to experience love and loss. With wry tenderness, it shows how we are all connected through time in ways that are at once beautiful, mysterious, profound, and full of hope.

Yaffe Scholars Zoom Series: Times for Transformation — The Gates of Jerusalem

Wednesday, May 17, 7:30 pm

In honor of Yom Yerushalayim, explore Jerusalem from a fresh perspective with Nachliel Selavan, AKA The Museum Guy. Each neighborhood and site has a different character and flavor — from traditional to modern, from Mea She’arim to the Hebrew University, from the Mount of Olives to Qiryat HaYovel.

Shabbat Table Talk: Talking to your Teen about Dating and Marrying Jewish

Saturday, May 6, following services

For parents of teens and their families

Join Rabbi Benyamin Moss who will sensitively approach the conversation of dating and marrying Jewish and why it matters, through the lens of psychology, the values of universalism versus particularism, and the larger context of modeling Jewish living.

The Joy of Jewish Beauty

Sunday, May 21, 10 am

Join us for a hands-on workshop with Alana Brookfield of Brookfield Blooms and create a gorgeous flower arrangement to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Learn about the spiritual significance of this holiday, its connection to flowers, and the concept of hiddur mitzvah (beautifying mitzvot.)

Women and Wisdom

Why Does Hashem Care About Kashrut and Why Should We? facilitated by Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev

Tuesday, June 6, 7:30 pm

Join Rabbi Dr. Yoggev for a deep, interactive discussion on the values behind the kosher laws. Learn how being kosher goes way beyond what you do and don’t eat—and which pot you use to cook your dinner! Home hosted.

SHABBAT AND HOLIDAYS

Shabbat HaGadol Drasha

Saturday, April 1, following Shabbat morning services

Leil Shimurim: The Night of Guarding — What it Was, What it Is, and What it Means to Us. To sponsor, contact Dan Silien, dsilien@btfiloh.org

Explanatory Shabbat Service: Mussaf Amidah

Saturday, May 6, 10-11:15 am

Walk through a Shabbat davening with a running explanation in order to give you a better understanding of the structure and purpose of Shabbat prayers, with a special focus on the Mussaf Amidah in this session.

Schwartz Scholar-in-Residence: Judy Klitsner

Saturday, May 13

Shabbat Day Sermon: Wounding with Words: “Ona’at Devarim” and Our Fractured Sibling Conversations

4:30 pm: Women’s Mincha and class: The Tent, the Field, and the Battlefield: How Stories of Biblical Women Mine and Undermine Each Other

7:40 pm: Seudah Shlishit and class: Must Power Corrupt? Judah and Tamar, David and Batsheva, and a Biblical Blueprint for Safeguarding the Public

Judy Klitsner is an author and senior educator at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem.

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

Shavuot Dinner & All-Night Learning

Thursday evening, May 25

Join BT for a delicious dairy dinner and an inspiring night of learning. Topic and all-night learning schedule to be announced at Bethtfiloh.com/Shavuot.

PRE-TEENS AND TEENS

Mother’s Day Spa with Shani Shefler

Wednesday evening, May 10, 7 pm

For middle school girls and their mothers

Come and spend quality mother-daughter time while you explore Jewish self-care in a hands-on workshop of making your own pampering products to take home.

Celebrate Yom

HaAtzma’ut at BT’s 75th Israel Birthday Bash

Tuesday, April 25, 6:15 pm

BT is celebrating this special Yom HaAtzma’ut in style…and you’re invited! Bring your friends and family for a meaningful ceremony, a musical outdoor davening, and so much more:

n Enjoy savory Israeli cuisine catered by Yesh

n Take a walk through our shuk marketplace and sample favorite Israeli treats including gummies, dried fruit, a halva bar, and a tea infusion station

n Dance into the night with live music

n Sip a variety of Israeli wines

n Befriend a camel

n Decorate yourself with henna and create your own crafts

This event is free for Beth Tfiloh Congregation members. Registration required at bethtfiloh.com/Israel/75

This celebration is made possible through the generosity of the Haron & Rachel Dahan Foundation

View complete program details and register online at bethtfiloh.com/IVDU

For additional information about any BT programs, contact Talia Jordan, tjordan@btfiloh.org or Sheri Knauth, sknauth@btfiloh.org

NEW MEMBERS

Meet some of the many new members who joined the BT shul community over the past few months.

MEGAN, CARMI, GIDEON ’38 AND MINERVA GOLD

Carmi is a Salesforce administrator for Momentum Unlimited; Meg is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who works with toddlers and preschoolers with autism. The Golds joined Beth Tfiloh for its kid-filled community and the many engagement opportunities for every member of their family: “Between the men’s, women’s, and grandparent events, the camp, school, and Shabbat groups, everyone has something to get involved in!”

BRENDA SCHUMAN

Brenda was a beloved Beth Tfiloh Preschool morah until her retirement last year. She spends her time now reading, walking, practicing yoga, cooking, traveling, and volunteering. Brenda joined BT because of her connection to Rabbi Posner and the congregation.

STACY, PAUL AND RISA LURIE

Stacy works as a contract writer in disability services. Paul serves as the JCC of Greater Baltimore’s COO, where he met Stacy when she was working there. The Luries joined Beth Tfiloh “because of the wonderful family programming, and everyone has been so welcoming.”

AMANDA, ALBERT AND OLIVIA ’36 ENGEL

Albert works as a transportation planning consultant with Mead & Hunt. Amanda is a journalist at WMAR2News. After a brief detour to Tulsa from 202021, the Engels returned to Baltimore in February of 2022. Their daughter, Olivia ’36, “enthusiastically attends BT PreSchool.” They chose BT because they love “its warm environment and nonjudgmental atmosphere.”

NICOLE, SHANE, AVA ‘35, EMORY ’38 & LAYNI ’38 GERSTEIN

Nicole is a psychotherapist, a Beth Tfiloh Parent Association Board member and chair of the PreSchool Committee. She most recently joined BT Lower School’s staff as the social and emotional learning educator where she leads mindfulness workshops for kindergarten through fourth grade. Shane is a director of accounting at Element. They and their kids love cheering on our BT Warriors.

The Gersteins were “blown away” by the BT community’s kindness and inclusion when they toured the PreSchool for their twins and the 4 year old students invited 18-month-old Ava to play. That connection extends to their shul experience as well, where her kids’ Jewish identity continues to blossom. “They are already proud of their Jewish identity and are developing into the people that they are intrinsically meant to become. I am so grateful.”

SARAH, YAACOV, LEV ’33, NATAN ’35 AND GADI RUBIN

Sarah works in clinical research administration at Johns Hopkins Medicine; Yaacov works in finance and administration at JHU. The family cheered Yaacov on when he played on the US Men’s Maccabiah soccer team in Israel last summer and can’t wait to watch him play in the Jewish Pan-Am games in Argentina next winter.

“We can’t say enough about the BT village you all have created,” Sarah shares. “The first day of school here for our kids was a big, scary transition but from the moment they stepped foot inside BT, people knew their names as if they’d been waiting for them to arrive... We knew instantly that BT was exactly where we wanted to be and we look forward to many, many years contributing our part in this village!”

BARBARA & STEVEN SCHARF

Barbara is a retired nurse, Steven is a retired physician who previously ran the sleep disorders center at University of Maryland. They lived in Baltimore while Steven was in medical school at Johns Hopkins, and returned in 2021 to be closer to their daughter, Aliza Scharf Ben-Dov, and her family. In addition to Aliza, they have three other children and eight grandchildren. The Scharfs love the BT community and all the involvement opportunities it provides for them.

CHAYA “CJ” JOHNSTON

CJ is a registered nurse who works at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She enjoys baking and spending time with her granddaughters, as well as with family and friends. CJ’s youngest son is a senior at BT. She had attended a few BT shul events through the years, but was hooked when a friend invited her to attend a Shabbat service in the early summer of 2022. “I truly enjoyed the service and the people I met. [They were] very warm and welcoming.”

ALIZA, JASON, JACK ‘36 AND ALEXANDRA ’38 MANN

ALIZA, DORON, AHUVA ‘30, MOSHE ’33, AND ORLY ’37 BEN-DOV

Doron is a licensed acupuncturist and integrative medical practitioner at the Baltimore Pain Center. Aliza is a psychotherapist and family therapist who maintains a private practice. They enjoy being outdoors, doing physical activity, and visiting museums and galleries along with their three children, who all attend BT school. They chose BT because they heard about its “great reputation of being a warm and diverse Jewish community.”

Aliza is a third grade teacher and the lower school academic enrichment coordinator at KSDS. Jason is the director of government contracts at Purgistics. Their son, Jack, loves attending BT’s PreSchool and the “big camp”; Alexandra loved attending the PreSchool’s Little Me program this year and can’t wait to start in the 2’s next fall. “We love how open, welcoming, and kind the community is,” said Aliza. “Jack loves seeing his teachers, friends, and camp counselors at shul each week.”

PreSchool STEM Skills

Morah Melanie and Morah Julie’s PreSchool

4’s class put their STEM skills to the test as they built their own bridges and explored the concepts of balancing, steadiness, support, and load bearing. Their teachers supplied them with a range of materials to see what kinds of experiments the students would devise. The children learned how real-life engineers plan their bridges, while also working together as a team to build their classroom kehillah (community).

Middle School Learns Egyptian Science

Ms. Liz Shrier’s 8th grade history students incorporated science into their study of Ancient Egypt as they figured out the best stones to build the great pyramids. This collaboration between the history and science departments challenged the students to develop concrete evidence by identifying critical elements of stones. To take their studies even further, they then conducted further experimentation to determine the preservation qualities of salt as it relates to their studies on mummification. This facilitative instruction approach maximizes their learning while providing an opportunity to work as a team and learn how to communicate their ideas effectively.

A Lower School Milestone

Our first grade students recently received their first siddur at a much-anticipated simcha, the Siddur Ceremony. There was much pride, appreciation, and nachas in the room as families gathered to share in this meaningful day. With their own special Siddurim (prayer books), the students are now learning in their Judaic classes the tefillot (prayers) and Jewish values contained in these sacred texts. A special thank you to Dr. Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt who endowed the first grade Siddur Program in honor of their parents, Samuel and Eve Shapiro and Bernard and Sophia Rosenblatt.

High School Students Visit Spain

Our juniors and seniors spent a week in Spain, where they toured throughout Madrid, Segovia, Malaga, Ronda, Cordoba, and Sevilla. They learned about each city’s major sites and landmarks, and experienced the Jewish culture of Spain whenever possible. It was the trip of a lifetime — an experiential learning adventure that also nurtured our students’ Jewish pride and identity.

CATS

Talented High School performers and stage crew impressed multiple audiences with their incredible production of CATS. Our Beth Tfiloh Creative Arts Department once again wowed us with this artistic and beautiful rendition, and every detail — from acting, singing, and dancing to makeup, costumes, and set design — made lasting “memories” for all those involved. The vibrant community of cast and crew members approached every challenge to this complex production with skill and grace, culminating in a stellar display of talent.

Bridging Communities

Mr. Terris King II and his team from the Temple X school joined our High School and PreSchool students for an inspiring morning. The group composted together and continued planning the implementation of our joint garden, where our two school communities learn together about enacting environmental change. This innovative program aims to plant a meaningful, healthy foundation for a thriving connection between BT and Temple X, a community school based out of Liberty Grace Church of God that serves Black students in Baltimore City. The two communities are uniting to help repair the world (tikkun olam) through hands-on learning about agriculture, sustainability, and stewardship through the lens of the Jewish calendar and Jewish values. We are grateful to the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Fund of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, which has helped us support this impactful initiative.

Basketball Tournament in Canada

We all felt BT Warrior pride as our Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams played their hearts out in the TanenbaumCHAT Invitational tournament in Toronto, Ontario recently. Our Warriors competed against schools from around the United States, Canada, and Israel, expanding the reach of our BT kehillah (community) and providing another incredible opportunity to showcase our impressive athletics program while sharing our collective Jewish pride.

THE OPERATIVE WORD: GET INVOLVED! by

As we approach spring, your BT staff is hard at work planning a variety of authentic, inspiring, and relevant programs and services designed to meet your spiritual and religious needs. We promise that there is something — and hopefully many things — for each of our members. In fact, our concern is often not about having enough programming to offer, but rather making sure each of you finds the programs and services that best appeal to you among the myriad of choices we offer.

As I rewatched one of my favorite movies with my son, one of the lines really struck me as applicable to BT: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” We don’t want you to miss out on any of our offerings, and I want to highlight some ways you can “look around”…

• Read our Tuesday IVDU program email. We know it can be a long one, but this is a great source of information about upcoming programs and activities.

• Read our Friday Touchpoints email. This email focuses on the services and events taking place that Shabbat, as well as highlighting a few upcoming activities.

• Read our Shabbat handout. This contains words of wisdom about the week’s parshah as well as the schedule and information about what’s happening that Shabbat.

• Check out our website at Bethtfiloh. com/congregation, and in particular Bethtfiloh.com/IVDU for information about upcoming programs and Bethtfiloh.com/shulcalendar for our complete services and programs calendars.

• Watch for our standalone emails and our smaller group emails. We often highlight particular programs or holiday offerings in a standalone email that we don’t want you to miss. We also send targeted emails to reach groups of similarly situated members – such as young families, BT Men, Women and Wisdom, and more!

• Continue reading our quarterly bulletin — but know that it can’t mention everything, and goes to print before some details are finalized.

• Follow us on Facebook at Facebook. com/BethTfilohCongregation. You will see upcoming events as well as event photos, divrei Torah, and special announcements.

NOT GETTING BT EMAILS?

One thing we have learned is that some people aren’t getting our emails. If you are one of them, please first check your spam or junk folder. Some email providers automatically route our messages to those boxes, and unless you take action to prevent that, you won’t see our messages. Instructions about what to look for and how to potentially solve the issue can be found at Bethtfiloh.com/whitelist. If you still need help, or believe your email address needs to be updated, please contact Joan Feldman at 410-413-2312 or jfeldman@btfiloh.org.

JOIN A COMMITTEE!

Another way to be in the know about all that BT has to offer is to get involved with one of our committees, interest groups, or task forces. Elections for our newest board members are coming up in April, and after that, we will look to add volunteers to many of our committees. If you have special skills, or particular interests, or just want to be more involved with our community, we encourage you to reach out to me or to the Board Chair to let us know! A list of most of the opportunities can be found in the next issue of this bulletin, but examples include:

• Synagogue Life Committee: member engagement through programs, services, and activities and creating relationships among our members

• Food Service Task Force: engaging individuals with relevant expertise to improve this aspect of shul life

• Governance Committee

• Mercaz/Adult Education

Bottom line – BT offers many ways for you to get more out of your membership, you just may not be aware of everything we have to offer! Get involved by attending as many programs and services that interest you, take a chance on something new, join a committee or task force, meet some new members or connect with longstanding members, or send us other thoughts on what we can offer!

We hope to see many of you this spring.

Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood Gift Shop is open Mondays 12-2 pm and Thursdays 3-5 pm. For other times, call or email to make an appointment: 410-413-2277, giftshop@btfiloh.org. Stop by to see all the items for your home or gift giving.

Dan Silien, Executive Director

SP TLIGHT 2023

Wednesday, May 24 | 7:30 pm

Celebrating Scholarship

Featuring entertainment by:

Honoring the memory of Lois and Jacob Yosef Miliman z”l

Co-Chairs: Joanie & Brian Brown, Eve & Mark Gheiler

Spotlight is our major annual fundraising event for scholarships for Beth Tfiloh students. Your support of Spotlight will help to provide tuition assistance to more than 50 percent of our students, ensuring that our school is accessible to as many Jewish families as possible.

BETH TFILOH FINANCIAL AID BY THE NUMBERS

Total financial aid awarded for 2023: $3.5 million

Percentage of BT students receiving financial aid: 50%+

Average financial aid award: 30%

To buy tickets, or for more information and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.BTSpotlight.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 THRU JANUARY 31, 2023 TRIBUTE GIFTS $36.00 AND UP

BETH TFILOH GENERAL CONGREGATION FUND

In honor of: Cantor Albrecht on his retirement, by Marsha and Jay Danick • Rabbi Wecker, by Ellen and Joseph Miller • Amy Passen on her special birthday, by Jayme and Courtney Wood • Judy Cardin on her special birthday, by Kimberly Bell Gust • The birth of Libi Chaya Jay, by Sheila and Charles Jay

In memory of: Ronald Galler, by Marsha and Jay Danick • Bernadine Gordon, by Kathy Kahler Lambrow and Ann M. Dubois • Nancy Kowitz, by Marsha and Jay Danick and Sue Venick, Karen and Bill Glazer, Kelli Carpenter-Volkmann, Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein • Helen Silber, by Robin and Mark Smolarz, Sharan and Melvin Kushner • Paul Bolenbaugh, by Gary Pedroni, Amy and Craig Gold

• Samuel Ponczak, by Susan and Richard Lehmann

• Paula Fein, by Robin and Mark Neumann • Berta Farbman, by Judy and Marty Wolfson • Helen Schmukler, by Linda Barron, Elaine Katzen

In observance of the Yahrzeit of: Mel Katz, by Martin Katz • Stanly E. Aronoff, by Judy Basak Seymour Dipkin, by Louise and Daniel Supnick

ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of: Marvin Weiner, by Victoria and Michael Reches • Ronald Galler, by Lois Cohen Murray Tapper, by Rosalie and Richard Alter

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In observance of the Yahrzeit of: Walter Becker, by Jacqueline Becker

ELAYNE AND GERALD

(Z"L) BERG

FACULTY PESACH FUND

In honor of: Elayne Berg, by Rona and Ed Casel

BETH TFILOH ALUMNI FUND

In memory of: Samuel Ponczak, by Micah Coleman Paula Fein, by Terry Posner Seidel

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In honor of: Lucy Dolitsky, by Melanie and Milton Gertner • The marriage of Jill Goldstein ’12 to Luke Attardi, by Beth Goldstein

In memory of: Ronald Galler, by Carol and Herb Rubenstein, Missi and Jeff Hamet, Laurie and Mike Kott, Cheryl and Scott Hayet, Roberta and

Ron Katz, Cheri and David Hurwitz and Family, Michon Zysman and Kira Goldman, Jill and Gary Eidelman • Helen Silber, by Rebecca and Robert Goldstein, Tina and Lee Sheller, Linda and David Boteach, Lauren and Richard Simon, Marcey and Mark Eisen, John Foard, Ellen and Richard Gillette

• Janice Babitt, by Marcie and Steven Singer, Dr. Karen Babitt and Howard Cohen • Barbara Cohen, by Andrew Baida • Shmaya Zaharia, by Jill Spector and Joel Cohn • Nancy Kowitz, by Sylvia and Alan Sandler • Percy Schneider, by Karen and Andrew Garber • Irene Noparstark, by Michelle and Steve Wions • Percy Schneider, by Michelle and Steve Wions • Sharon Mossovitz, by Michelle and Steve Wions • Samuel Ponczak, by Laurie and Mike Kott • Milton Marder, by Wendy and Jeffrey Miller • Gloria Kroll, by Joan and Larry Feldman

PAUL

BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND

In honor of: Ellis Caplan, by Michael Weiss

CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND

We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund.

SALLY AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND

In honor of: Sally Goldberg on her special birthday, by Sharon, Dennis, Lisa, Jennifer and Todd Feinberg, Linda Barron and Ted Chernak, Ina and Jeffrey Legum, Brenda and Frank Boches

• Herman Brecher on his special birthday, by Sharon, Dennis, Lisa, Jennifer and Todd Feinberg

• Dr. Julian Goldberg on his special birthday, by Sharon, Dennis, Lisa, Jennifer and Todd Feinberg

• Cantor Albrecht, by Sally Goldberg

In memory of: Harold Goldberg on his birthday, by Judy and Ted Levy • Henry Goldberg, by Dennis Hearns

DAVID AND JUDY JACOBSON HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FUND

In honor of: The marriage of Sam and Jessica Jacobson, by Judith S. Jacobson

HONORABLE ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH FUND

In memory of: Harvey Lowenthal, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove and Myrna and Joel Eiseman

SUZANNE J. LOW MEMORIAL FUND

In memory of: Henry Goldberg, by Pamela Krafchik, Bobbi Coffman, Margaret Silverman

NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND

In memory of: Nancy Kowitz, by Hollie, Tommy, Oliver and Sydney Shaivitz • Ronald Galler, by Ricka Neuman

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND

In memory of: Harry Hochman, by Ruthie and David Carliner, Angelica and Joe Carliner • Ronald Galler, by Ruthie and David Carliner

RABBI POSNER DISCRETIONARY

In honor of: Being given an Aliyah, by Steven Goldberg • Natalee Perlman on her special birthday, by Marcie and David Zisow

FUND

In memory of: Corrine Vineberg on her birthday, by Sherri and Layne Herman and children • Judy Herman on her birthday, by Sherri and Layne Herman and children

DR. SANDRA ROSENBLATT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of: Dr. Sandra S. Rosenblatt, by Rachel Rosenblatt

EZRA SEEGULL LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FUND

In honor of: The Seegull family and the volunteer High Holiday leadership, by Avraham Sommer • Anna and Daniel Klein, by Jason Rubenstein

In memory of: Barbara Ann Cohen, by Sherri and Layne Herman and Family • Ruth O. Hurwitz, by Sherri and Layne Herman and Family • Caroline McGrath Kebrich, by Emily and Scott Levin

RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND

In memory of: Helen Silber, by Cheryl Pruce

WOLF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In observance of the Yahrzeit of: Estelle Schreiber, by Faith and Ed Wolf

YAD B’YAD FUND

In honor of: Elana and Chanan Weissman in celebration of their daughter Orli Weissman becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by the Ehrlich family • Rabbi Posner, Rabbi Wohlberg, Rabbi Yoggev, Rabbi Wecker and Rabbi Goldstein, by Monica and Abraham Schneider and family

JULIUS ZERWITZ

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

In observance of the Yahrzeit of: Saul Zerwitz, by Maureen and Howard Davidov, Lynn and Harold Davidov

We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School

SPRING 2023 BULLETIN YAHRZEITS

Ellen Adler, by Morris Fain ∙ Nathan Aiken, by Larry Aiken ∙ Sarah Aiken, by Larry Aiken ∙ Mark

A. Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff ∙ John Antonelli, by Steve Bond ∙ Aaron R. Baer, by Louis Baer ∙

Alexander Bedine, by Marshall Bedine ∙ Benjamin

Berman, by Bonnie Berman ∙ Harry Berman, by Bonnie Berman ∙ Sheldon Berman, by Ann Berman

∙ Eunice Bernstein, by Larraine Bernstein, Sharon

Klein ∙ Joseph H. Bernstein, by Sharon Klein ∙ Jack

Billig, by Janet Billig ∙ Elaine Blitzstein, by Samuel

Blitzstein ∙ Jacob Brem, by Dr. Henry Brem ∙

Dorothy Brown, by Stanley Brown ∙ Genya Pesha

Chechik, by Anna Zemelshtern ∙ Eve Clingman, by Michael Clingman ∙ Beatrice Zerwitz Cohen, by Norman Dubois ∙ Marjorie Cohen, by David Cohen

∙ Morton G. Cohen, by Robert Cohen ∙ Rabbi

Samuel P. Cohen, by David Cohen ∙ Julius Cooper, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Sara Cooper, by Roy Finkelstein

∙ Mitchell Damareck, by Harry Damareck ∙ Stanley

Damareck, by Harry Damareck ∙ Nathan Jacob

Davidov, by Howard Davidov ∙ Annie Dinkin, by Larry Aiken ∙ Dr. Herman J. Dorf, by Helene Penn

Dorf ∙ Ida Eisbruch, by Linda Shafer ∙ Evelyn Eisner, by Adam Eisner ∙ Theresa Eliscu, by Norman Dubois

∙ Rose Eisenberg, by Gwenn Eisenberg ∙ Hannah

Engel, by Rita Sollod ∙ Jane Epstein, by Steve Oliner

∙ Jerry Fader, by Brian Fade ∙ David Falck, by Matilda

Falck ∙ Harold Yishy Finck, by J. Michael ∙ Hilda

Michael Finck, by J. Michael ∙ Arnold Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Ellis Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein

∙ Fannie Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ June

Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Alfred Fishman, by Barbara Cohen ∙ Sam Fraint, by Hannah Fraint ∙

Lea Frydman, by Rachel Brem ∙ Harry Gendason, by Herbert Gendason ∙ Anna Gerstein, by Leonard

Gerstein ∙ Jacob Gitomer, by James Gitomer ∙

Channa Glater, by Luda Gorman ∙ Lorraine Glazer, by Sheila Jay ∙ Barry Goldberg, by Roz Goldberg, Steven Goldberg ∙ Nathan Green, by Sheldon Green ∙ Bernard Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport ∙ Bessie Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport ∙ Herman Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport ∙ Clara Greenfield, by Stephen & Marcia Greenfield ∙ Rose Hack, by Karen Glazer ∙ Simon Hack, by Karen Glazer ∙ Nathan Heneson, by Lois Bernstein ∙ Beatrice Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Ben Hornstein, by Jack Finkelstein ∙ Earl Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Esther Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Sylvia Novig Hunsberger, by J. Michael ∙ Irving Hyatt, by Phyllis Langwith ∙ Jennie Jacobs, by Lee Sheller ∙ Aubrey Jay, by Charles Jay ∙ Gertrude Landsman, by Gwenn Eisenber ∙ Minnie Landsman, by Gwenn Eisenberg ∙ Selwyn Lazarus, by Lois Glassman ∙ Martin Leventon, by Janis Kramer ∙ Rhona Libov, by Morton Libov ∙ Lillian Jackson Newman, by Roslyn Mazur ∙ Arnold Hugh Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Esther Leah Novig Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Jerrold Mark Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Joseph Leon Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Lynn Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Mildred Lillian Schery Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Morris Irwin Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Phrona June Samburg Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Richard David Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Scott J. Michael, by J. Michael ∙ Aaron Miller, by Stephen & Marcia Greenfield ∙ Florence Nash, by Laura Nash ∙ Celia Needle, by Roz Goldberg ∙ Joseph Nudelman, by June Karlin ∙ Thelma Oppenheim, by Carl Oppenheim ∙ Elayne Peters, by Richard Peters ∙ Max Polonsky, by Norman Polonsky ∙ Anne Primakow, by Carole Luterman ∙ Herman Riederman, by Robert Riederman ∙ Robert Rosenberg, by Harriet Robbins ∙ Robert Rosenblum, by Helen Riederman ∙ Rabbi Samuel Rosenblatt, by Marilyn Rosenblatt ∙ Evelyn Michael Rottman, by J. Michael ∙ Melvin Rottman, by J. Michael ∙ Magda Saina, by Zaki Itzach Mourad ∙

Herman Samburg, by J. Michael ∙ Ida Rief Samburg, by J. Michael ∙ Jerome Samburg, by J. Michael ∙ Louis Sandler, by Alan Sandler ∙ Rebecca Sandler, by Alan Sandler ∙ Sylvia Sandler, by Alan Sandler ∙ Benjamin Sapperstein, by Linda Shafer ∙ Reba Sapperstein, by Linda Shafer ∙ Simon Sapperstein, by Linda Shafer ∙ Dorothy Saragosey, by Alegra Best ∙ Jack Schenker, by Wendy Epstein ∙ Bertha Schiff, by Janis Kramer ∙ Estelle Schnur, by Barbara Mussey ∙ Ethel Schuster, by Joy Anne Schuster ∙ Charlotte R. Schwartz, by Risa Schuster ∙ Herb Schwartz, by Steve Bond ∙ Morris Sefret, by Jerome Sefret ∙ Vivian Sefret, by the Sefret-Weinstock Family ∙ Eleanor Muhlfelder Segall, by John Segall ∙ Allan B. Shenker, by Roz Shenker ∙ Samuel Silber, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Gilbert Louis Solomon, by Sondra Solomon ∙ Sidney Spiegel, by Josh Spiegel ∙ Dora Stark, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Harry Stark, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Martin Szmidt, by Claire Bassan ∙ Martin Szmidt, by Natalie Chason ∙ Tipi Tihanyi, by Eva Zinreich ∙ Gersh Vayner, by Svetlana Gelfand ∙ Louis Weissman, by Sheila Jay ∙ Martha Weissman, by Sheila Jay ∙ Stephen Weissman, by Sheila Jay ∙ Susan Wolff, by Martin Wolff ∙ Mildred Zemel, by Stephen Zemel ∙ Erna Zinreich, by Simion Zinreich

Spring Bulletin Monthly Plaque Orders

Jacob M. Benus

Bernardine S. Gordon

Charles “Charlie” Stephen Nelson

Edith Zweier

Davening & Shabbat Times

See page 9 for holiday schedules