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Beth Tfiloh Named a Top 100 Workplace Beth Tfiloh Congregation and Schools is proud to have been named one of The Baltimore Sun’s Top 100 Workplaces for the second year in a row. In its listing, The Baltimore Sun noted that “since its founding in 1921, Beth Tfiloh Congregation & Schools has grown into an indispensable institution within Baltimore’s Jewish community.” Beth Tfiloh was ranked fourth among medium-sized workplaces and also received special honors for receiving the highest rankings for “managers” of all the workplaces surveyed. Several of the comments made by BT employees as part of the anonymous survey were featured on The Baltimore

Sun website: “I share my time and talent and, in return, receive a true sense of community.” “We lead with our hearts and compassion.” “I value the caring family atmosphere.” The rankings were based on anonymous employee responses to a survey that included 22 questions measuring seven different job-satisfaction factors, including training, how managers help employees to learn and grown, the organization’s values, and the extent to which

employees feel appreciated, and feel that their work is meaningful. View the rankings online at bit.ly/ baltimoresuntopworkplaces.

NAFTALI BENNETT (pictured with Rabbi Gross, Eli Burman and Rabbi Wohlberg) told a packed Sanctuary, “The land of Israel belongs to us, it has always belonged to us, and it always will belong to us.” The event was sponsored by Eli Burman in memory of his father, David Burman. A complete recap of the evening including a video of the entire program is available on the Beth Tfiloh website.

THE FESTIVAL OF CHANUKAH was joyously celebrated with daily menorah lightings for each school division, with musical performances by students and the visiting Israeli singing group Beit Tefila Israeli. Photo by David Hercenberg

LADY WARRIORS LEFT: BT hosted Jewish high schools from across the U.S., Canada and Israel for the 29th Weiner Tournament. RIGHT: BT’s Girls celebrate winning the championship of the Weiner Tournament. Photo by Marc Summerfield, Guill lPhoto

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Maya attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Leya and Aviela Dennen. She is the granddaughter of Yevgeniy and Adeliya Ptashka, Gloria Dennen and the late Philmore Dennen. Her hobbies include sports, gardening, and sketching. For her Mitzvah Project, Maya is collecting Kosher for Pesach food for needy families.

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Special musical programs and lunch on Shabbat Shira Join us on Shabbat morning, January 23 to celebrate Shabbat Shira, a special Shabbat of song! Enjoy a melodious morning of joyful Shabbat singing, including our popular children’s services. After services, join us for a delicious Shabbat lunch prepared by our amazing BT members and gourmet chef Miriam Gross! Following lunch, children will enjoy special activities including a special jump rope exhibition with participatory options, while the adults will be entertained by our own clergy and guests. On Thursday, January 21st at 7 pm come help prepare the Shabbat meal while listening to music to get in the spirit of Shabbat Shirah. Stay tuned for more details! Make your reservations for these special programs at bethtfiloh.com/register.

A 3-GENERATION BT FAMILY - Fern Swerdlin and her children — the Kushner, Copeland, Schloss, Sydney and Sragow families — recently had the opportunity to pose for a family photo. Pictured left to right on the floor: Alli Copeland, Ethan Copeland, Jake Schloss, Madelyn Schloss; seated: Josh Copeland, Sheldon Sydney, Sarita Sragow, Fern Swerdlin (the matriarch) Sharan Kushner, Susan Copeland, Adam Schloss; standing: Jessica Copeland, Chelie Sydney, Dan Sragow, Mel Kushner, Ira Copeland, Jenny Schloss.

BT Cares BT Cares Says Thank YOU! Thank you to everyone who donated clothing to the Wolfe Street Academy Clothing Drive. We were able to fill more than 30 boxes of clothing that got distributed to families in need. Thank you to our BT Puppeteers group, led by Anita Knisbacher, who performed Chanukah puppet shows at local nursing homes during the holiday. The residents at Brightview, Emeritus, Springhouse, Sunrise, and Weinberg Park were thrilled to welcome us into their facilities for these special moments. Thank you to everyone who continues to make a difference by sending in HELP lunches, to our High School TOGA students who make the sandwiches, and to Rachel Goodman and Cheryl King for delivering the lunches to Beans & Bread. Thank you to Hennie Laifer, Sheri Seaman, Alicia Broth and everyone from the PreSchool and Lower School who donated toys that were given to the Jewish Caring Network so children at Gevuras Yarden were able to celebrate Chanukah with gifts.

Thank you to the families who brought toys with them to Chanukah Bingo that were donated to the children at Hackerman Patz House. You helped brightened up their holidays and made them feel special.

Under the leadership of Alicia Broth and Sheri Seaman, Beth Tfiloh served as a Mitzvah Room partner by hosting a table where we made stress balls for patients with Dementia. What a difference we made in the lives of so many!

Thank you to everyone who donated clothing during the BT Cares and Sisterhood Men’s Clothing Drive! Your donations were given to men in need at Helping Up Mission, Beans & Bread, and Paul’s Place. Due to your generosity, these men will be able to stay warm during the cold months.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thank you to everyone who dropped off home-baked desserts to Mercaz for the children in the after school program at Paul’s Place. They sincerely appreciate your generosity and delicious treats and look forward to getting them again in February.

If you would like to get more involved with BT Cares, please contact Lindsay Gaister, Social Action Coordinator: lgaister@btfiloh.org.

Thank you to everyone who donated gloves to the Community Mitzvah Day Glove Collection. We were able to collect more than 1,800 pair of gloves to donate to winter survival kits that were given to the homeless. In addition, we were able to color more than 300 mitzvah cards that were used during Mitzvah Day, with great thanks to Lower School early dropoff students and students in BT Plus. Also, a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered at Community Mitzvah Day.

HELP Lunch Dates: January 8, 22, February 5, 19 Sunday, February 7: BT Cares “Spread the Love” Mitzvah Crafts Event Sunday, March 20: BT Cares “Spread the Love” Mishloach Manot Making Event

Families at Wolfe Street Academy sort through clothing donations from Beth Tfiloh to give to their families in need.

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Sisterhood News Gift Shop: We have a supply of Purim groggers and lovely, unique Pesach items. We can help with customized Bar/ Bat Mitzvah kippot, tallitot, and gifts. And don’t forget our Ravens; win or lose, let’s support them with Hebrew Ravens t-shirts (now discounted) and handdecorated Ravens kippot. Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations: Thursday, January 14, at 9:30 am: “Mikvah Mysteries,” presented by Faith Cantor. For information, contact Sheila Derman, President, 410-4868877. Thursday, May 19: Save the date to celebrate the 100-year organization anniversary. Multi-Sisterhood Luncheon: Tuesday March 15, BT Sisterhood hosts the Annual Multi-Sisterhood Luncheon in the Auditorium. Vendors, including our Gift Shop, will be selling their wares at the Boutique; and Sisterhood will have a table of new/nearly new items (handbags, scarves, jewelry in working order, and other pretties) for sale. (Donation time/place will be announced). If you are new to BT, this is a good way to see how Sisterhood operates. Open to all. See the next issue for prices and times. Board Meetings: Sisterhood Board Meetings are held monthly on Wednesdays, usually at 10:30 am and occasionally in the evening. If you are a member of Sisterhood and wish to attend a Board Meeting, please contact Donna Belsky (410-653-6226) or Marcia Leavey (410-484-1102) so that we can reserve space in our limited seating. SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Phone: 410-413-2227 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop

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Call to New Congregants: You are invited to join Sisterhood, make friends, and participate in our projects and activities. Your first year’s membership is free for all new Congregation members. Contact Sonia Maltinsky (410-484-4648) for membership information.

ATTENTION ALL MAH JONGG PLAYERS

Buy your 2016 Mah Jongg cards through Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood! Orders and payment due by January 15

Contact Linda Barron at 410-486-1985.

A free card goes to whoever brings in the most orders. Marvin H. Weiner to headline next Professional Networking breakfast meeting The next BT Professional Network breakfast meeting on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:45 am will feature Marvin H. Weiner, who built a network of refrigerated rail cars, trucks and warehouses combining technology and services for cold storage transportation. Mrs. Zipora Schorr will serve as the moderator for this fascinating discussion of how Marvin H. Weiner Mr. Weiner built his companies from the ground up. Breakfast begins at 7:45 am, and the meeting begins at 8:00 am. Free for BT Congregational Members, BT School Parents, BT Alumni and BT Staff; $25 for the general public. To make a reservation and be listed in our printed directory, go to bethtfiloh.com/ register. Contact the Mercaz office at 410-413-2321, or mercaz@btfiloh.org for questions.

Willie & Sophie Mazer remembered at annual Chanukah Luncheon Members of the BT Synagogue Staff enjoyed memories of Willie and Sophie Mazer (z”l) at the Annual Chanukah Luncheon, conceived and endowed by the Mazers. Willie's ties to Beth Tfiloh go back to his childhood when he attended Beth Tfiloh with his father. As an adult Willie continued to be an active member of the synagogue and Brotherhood as well as serving as an accountant for the Congregation. Beginning in 1999, the Mazers hosted the first Chanukah luncheon. Sophie served the soup, and Willie entertained attendees with stories about the “old days” when there were only three people in the administrative offices, one rabbi, and handwritten ledger books. After Sophie passed away in 2003, Willie and his daughter Roslyn and son-in-law David Holzworth, continued this tradition. With Willie's passing last year, Roslyn and David have continued to personally host this annual Chanukah luncheon. The BT staff valued the opportunity to remember Willie and Sophie's love and commitment to Beth Tfiloh, while enjoying a much-deserved break from their dedicated service to the Congregation.

Willie Mazer (center) with his daughter Roslyn Mazer and son-in-law David Holzworth.

SHABBAT & HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY If you would like to host or be hosted for the High Holidays or Shabbatot throughout the year, please contact Holly Venick at hvenick@btfiloh.org or 410-413-2244.

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Holiday packages are a big hit with the college crowd

Beth Tfiloh sends two holiday packages each Over 100 college year to college students were treated to students who a Chanukah care package are alumni of the compliments of the Beth day school, or Tfiloh Brotherhood. The who are children packages, which are of synagogue coordinated by the BT members. If you Youth Center and packed Photo of a Chanukah gift package posted haven't already by parent volunteers, by Steven Grutman on Facebook. submitted your included a menorah and child's name and address, you can still candles, a dreidel, chocolate gelt, do so in time for the Pesach package Chanukah decorations, and recent by emailing Cherie Brownstein at sermons and articles from Rabbi csbrownstein@btfiloh.org by January Wohlberg. 31st. Steven Grutman '15 said his Chanukah package “really made my day.” Stephanie New Members ohtcv ohfurc Kronthal described how she “Facetimed” We are delighted to welcome the recent with her sons Bradley and Spencer on new members of our Congregation: the first night of Chanukah to light candles and enjoyed seeing them light Rebecca and Nir Shimoni-Stoil and the menorah in their apartment window. their children Nuriel and Galia - Nir is “The packages are really appreciated as owner of Shy Turtle LLC in Arlington, most of the kids would not have what VA. Rebecca is Washington Bureau is needed for Chanukah at college,” she Chief of The Times of Israel. Nuriel is added. in first grade and Galia is in P4 at Beth Tfiloh.

Friday evening, January 8 Synagogue Lobby

Enter the royal court of our beloved Hazzan Avi Albrecht! Immerse yourself in the spiritual glow of Hazzan Albrecht’s pre-Shabbat Tisch as he shares his love and profound insights into his Torah, interwoven with joyous singing, camaraderie, food and drink, all shared with your Beth Tfiloh family. There is no better way to begin Shabbat than at our Hazzan’s Tisch! SCHEDULE:

• Mincha - 4:40 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat - 4:55 pm • Hazzan’s Tisch - 5:30 pm

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BT tops Israel Bonds High Holy Day Appeal in Baltimore and beyond When it comes to Israel there is no question that Beth Tfiloh Congregation has earned a reputation as one of the most passionately Zionistic and supportive synagogues. Anywhere. And so it will come as no surprise that for the 2015 High Holy Day Israel Bonds Appeal, the members of Beth Tfiloh Congregation purchased not only the most Israel bonds of any synagogue in the Baltimore metro area, but the most bonds of any congregation in the U.S. Alan Dorenfeld, Executive Director of the State of Maryland Israel Bonds office agrees that Beth Tfiloh has had a tremendous impact on the success of Israel Bonds in the Baltimore area, which yielded the highest High Holy Day Appeal of any region in the country, both in the number of cards returned and the dollar value of bonds purchased. “Beth Tfiloh leads our community in High Holy Day responsiveness. There is no question,” says Alan. He pointed out that the $3.4 million in Israel Bonds purchased by Beth Tfiloh members this fall (breaking all previous records set by Beth Tfiloh) comprises 30 percent of the $11 million from tab cards in the region consisting of 26 synagogues.

“Beth Tfiloh leads our community in High Holy Day responsiveness. There is no question.” Alan Dorenfeld Many believe that Beth Tfiloh’s exemplary support for Israel Bonds and other Israel causes stems from its strong rabbinic leadership from Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg over the past 38 years. Others will credit the many Beth Tfiloh members who have taken a leadership position in Israel Bonds. Every one of Beth Tfiloh’s 874 bond purchasers should take great pride in the impact they are making by investing in our Jewish homeland through Israel Bonds. 6

ISRAEL SOLIDARITY - Mrs. Zipora Schorr led Beth Tfiloh students in the singing of Hatikva as part of a webcast with 22 other day schools in the U.S. and Canada to show solidarity for Israel.

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School News CHUMASH PROGRAM 2nd Grade students received their first Chumashim (Hebrew Bibles) in a beautiful program generously sponsored by Deborah and Searle Mitnick.

GIVING THANKS IN PRESCHOOL Children in Morah Terry and Morah Soonia’s Four Year Old class enjoyed a delicious and colorful Thanksgiving celebration.

Making BT Awesome: Ms. Rachel Levitt-Klein, HS Director of Student Life and Israel Guidance “When I was little, I used to play teacher and make fake attendance books,” shares Ms. Rachel Levitt-Klein, Beth Tfiloh Dahan High School’s Director of Student Life and Israel Guidance. That’s not just playing pretend – that is a commitment to a lifelong goal. There was a brief period in high school when she entertained the notion of joining the circus, until she discovered the incompatibility between circus life and being Shomer Shabbat (“I still have the application to clown college!”). From then on, her career trajectory progressed through the educational field by way of Yeshiva University where she earned both a Bachelor’s degree in Jewish/Judaic Studies and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. Her path since then has included serving as a teacher, as a programming leader and as a school administrator…all preparing her for her current role at BT. “I don’t teach subjects, I teach people,” says Ms. Levitt-Klein of her philosophy behind her multi-faceted role. “One of the most fun, challenging parts of my job is getting to know each person, how they learn best, and how to help them become better in the areas in which they need to grow.” Now in her second year as a member of the BT faculty, Ms. Levitt-Klein devotes her limitless supply of energy, enthusiasm and creativity to helping students cultivate their leadership skills by developing and implementing programs for their peers. “Student life is the place in which I see the integration

“BT is a really special place.” Ms. Rachel Levitt-Klein

stepping into greatness as individuals and as a class; and Seniors are developing independence and preparing to be involved Jews in the world beyond BT. As Director of Israel Guidance, she helps students and their families navigate the process of deciding whether to spend a gap year in Israel, and if so, to find the program that is the right fit for them. And if that isn’t enough, she also teaches Bible classes, “because Hashem is great,” her famous catchphrase. “As my Jewish Leadership teacher, Ms. Levitt-Klein not only teaches us information but connects with us and understands each of us — not just as students but as people,” shares Rebecca G. ‘16. “She relates the teachings to our everyday lives and instructs the class in a way that makes it feel like a place where we come to learn while thoroughly enjoying ourselves.”

of all the different subjects; you bring together all these things you are learning in different classes and you get to apply them through additional programming and educational opportunities,” she explains. Ms. L-K, as she’s known, also collaborates with the High School grade advisors to develop seminars that address the particular needs and concerns at each grade level: Freshman are learning how to integrate into the High School environment and bond as a grade; Sophomores are exploring leadership development; Juniors are striving to achieve balance while

Yitzi T. ‘16, Student Government’s Commissioner of Spirit, is also a big fan. “Mrs. L-K is incredible, she really goes out of her way to make sure the students of Beth Tfiloh love school.” “BT is a really special place,” notes Ms. Levitt-Klein. “It’s a great place to work, a great community to be a part of. This school actually is everything it says it is on paper. It’s a really special place.”

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DEDICATION OF THE SACHS FAMILY LAKE - Pictured from the summer 2015 dedication are members of the Sachs Family: Jennifer, Michael, Matthew, Zachary, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Marcia and Alvin Sachs. See article on page 11.

BT GRANDPARENTS EVENT - Thirty BT School grandparents enjoyed a creative morning painting their own versions of Robert Indiana's "Ahava" sculpture while Rabbi Chai Posner explained that the root of the word ahava, which means love, is hav, which means to give. The more we give to others, the more we learn to love them.

PARENTS OF BT ALUMNI gathered at the home Wendy and Craig Friedman for an engaging discussion with Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg about the future of Modern Orthodox Judaism and the interesting dynamic of the Beth Tfiloh community. Thank you to Natalie Chason and Jill Spector for chairing this special evening!

CLASS OF 2000 REUNION: Yitzi Cusner and Nina (Auster) Cusner, Lisa (Miliman) Diamond, Jackie (Fuchs) Yahr and Joe Yahr, Shuli (Berman) Tropp and Marc Tropp.

CLASS OF 2010 REUNION: Lindsay Dermer, Jeremy Schmerling, Joel Cohen, Andrea Bookoff, Melissa Harans, and Eric Chason.

ALUMNI HALL OF FAM INDUCTEES: Sam Fuchs ‘04 with sister Jackie Fuchs Yahr ‘00, Alumni council Development Committee Chair and Jesse Hervitz ‘04 with his wife Vicki Hervitz ‘05 (MS Guidance Counselor).

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Focus on Philanthropy ALL IN THE FAMILY: Two Generations of the Sachs Family Give Back to Beth Tfiloh The Sachs family’s relationship with Beth Tfiloh spans four generations, making their family history intertwined with BT’s, so it’s only fitting that their philanthropic generosity is ensuring BT’s future. Alvin Sachs was “born in BT,” as his parents were married by Rabbi Samuel Rosenblatt in 1928. He and Marcia were also married at BT, as were their son Michael and daughter Ellen. In fact, all the Sachs family life cycle events have taken place at BT, “and we hope that will continue for many years.”

DEDICATION OF THE SACHS BUSINESS OFFICE - Pictured (l. to r.) are Michael, Jennifer, Greg, Marcia, Alvin, Ellen and Andy.

To ensure that trend continues, Marcia and Alvin have left substantial legacy gifts to Beth Tfiloh through the Chazak Campaign. “We had already left a nice gift in our will, but decided that a major gift both now and in our estate, along with a dedication ceremony that our children and grandchildren could experience with us, will solidify for them our belief in BT and hopefully they will continue to do the same,” says Alvin. Alvin and Marcia dedicated the Synagogue’s business office, where Marcia spends “countless hours” as one of three members of the High Holiday seating committee. “Some while ago, my friend Sandy Dobres volunteered to join the seating committee and I, along with Helen Gordon, became the seating committee,” shares Marcia. “We worked long and hard to place the BT members with their families and we still serve on that committee today!”

“My parents have instilled generosity in our family, which we are hoping carries on to generations to come.” Ellen Shevrin She notes that once Beth Jacob merged with BT, the task of placing everyone in comparable seats was “enormous,” but that they welcomed the new Beth Jacob members with open arms. Additionally, being long-time business people with an understanding of finance, the business office seemed a natural choice for their dedication. Alvin and Marcia have a long history of involvement and generosity at both local and national organizations. Beyond Beth Tfiloh, their beneficiaries include the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), AIPAC, The Associated, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and the Baltimore Child Abuse Center. This involvement demonstrates to their children and grandchildren their commitment to helping the community and to sustaining traditional Jewish values, because “nothing is more important than their being Jewish and continuing our dedication and involvement with BT,” says Alvin. And their children are paying close attention. “My parents have instilled generosity in our family, which we

SACHS GRANDCHILDREN - Pictured (l. to r.) are Alvin, Erika, Meghan, Benny, Matthew, Marcia and Zachary.

are hoping carries on to generations to come,” comments daughter Ellen Shevrin, who considers Beth Tfiloh like a family and home for her family. “They are a fabulous example for us and our children. We love being active at BT,” she notes, adding that she has served on the School’s Parent Association for many years in a variety of roles, including chairing the annual Mishloach Manot program, Yad B’Yad’s Mitzvah Miles fundraiser, and this year’s Spirit of Shabbat Chanukah Dinner. Their youngest son, Greg, sees his parents’ involvement at BT as both a testament to and manifestation of their commitment to Jewish values, which they have passed on to their children and grandchildren. “Between involvement at Beth Tfiloh at every level of our lives — school, camp, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, holidays, charity — and their unwavering support for Israel, Jewish values were part of our lives from our youngest memories,” says Greg. “Our parents have taught us that the reward is in giving and the intrinsic value far outweighs any monetary costs,”

“Our parents have taught us that the reward is in giving and the intrinsic value far outweighs any monetary costs.” Michael Sachs says their son Michael, who, along with his wife, Jen, have followed their parents’ examples, both philanthropically and as communal leaders. Jen is the Baltimore Child Abuse Center’s board president, where she gives her time to help children and families begin recovery from abuse, as well as serving on Jemicy School’s Parents’ Association executive board. Besides serving on several boards at Beth Tfiloh, Michael is also a trustee at Jemicy School and an avid fundraiser for Continued on page 15

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Rosalie and Richard Alter, on Zachâ€™s marriage to Rachel Rosen, by Ruthie and David Carliner, Beth and Michael Sellman and family. In Memory of: Lucille Alter, by Jody and David Berg, Beth and John Berngartt, Alegra and Roland Best, Ruthie and David Carliner, Shelley and Sheldon Goldseker, Mary and David Haddow, Jabian LLC, Betty and Barry Lavenstein, Ruth and David Naftaly, Norm Nesbitt, Ellen and James Prendergast, Linda Prucino and Michael Karas, Beth and Michael Sellman and family, Phyllis and Duke Zimmerman. Rivkah Schreiber, by Rosalie and Richard Alter.

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: A generous contribution was made in honor of her Aliyah by Jackie Becker.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Roselyn and Irv Kalb, on their granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman. Morris Rosen, on his 93rd birthday, by Louise, Dan, and Sam Supnick. Stacy and Louis Schwartz, on their daughter, Allison, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Gayle and Manny Levy. Speedy Recovery to: Barbara Goldberg, by Louise, Dan, and Sam Supnick. Rena Polun by Harriet and Richard Udell. Marvin Rombro, by Louise, Dan, and Sam Supnick. In Memory of: Judy Herman, by Becky, Josh, Jacob, and Noah Brenner.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL ALUMNI FUND In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Katie Cohen and Meir Tusk and family.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: A generous contribution was made in appreciation, by Lawrence Aiken Eunice Bernstein, on her special 90th birthday, by Judith and Meir Raphaely Mark Coplin, on his birthday, by Rosalie Sellman. Jared Flax, in thanksgiving of his safety in Paris, by Reta Davis. Amy Harris, on her special birthday, by Laurie and David Schimmel.

Debbie and Ira Levinson, on their 40th wedding anniversary, by Susan and Scott Yurow. Raellen Polan, on her special birthday, by Susan and Scott Yurow. Harriet and Herb Rosen, on their grandson, Jake, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Myra Gold, Lilly and Isidor Mayer. Allison Schwartz, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Susan Yurow. Louis and Stacy Schwartz, on their daughter, Allison, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Joyce and Marty Grand. Diane and Larry Seegull, on their son, Ronen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Sandy and Marc Rubin. In Memory of: Melvin Berman, by Nina Wand, Susan Yurow. Charlotte Borko, by Susan and Scott Yurow. Janette Brenner, by Elaine and Marc Lowen. Jay Cohen, by Mrs. Ruth Schwartz and Peter, Cheryl, Bradley, and Jared Schwartz. Rose Cohen, beloved grandmother, by Michelle, Ben, and Blake Meisels. Judy Herman, by Layne, Danielle, and Steven Herman. Eileen Himmelfarb, by Susan and Scott Yurow. Miron Magidman, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families. Sandy Rohr, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein. Peter Scher, by Gina, Stephen and Michael Millstein, Lisa and Bradley Trattner Rivkah Schreiber by Sherri, Lior, Meital and Ilanit Abraham, Deborah Allen, Terry and Mark Alpert, Jeffrey Amdur, Lisa and Steven Attman, Laurie and Lawrence Austen, Shirley and Uri Avin, Joyce and Marshall Bedine, Elayne and Buzz Berg, Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein, Lori and Barry Bernstein, Donna and Scott Bogash and Nicholas Pummill, Paul Bolenbaugh, Nancy and David Bookoff and family, Becky and Josh Brenner and family, Barbara Brody, Devorah and Bob Brooks, Patricia and Michael Bruner, BT Parent Association, Amy Caplan and Robert Abbott, Robin and Robert Chafitz, Natalie and Jay Chason and family, Ineza and David Chikvashvili, Alisa and Elliot Cohen, Ariel and Paul Cohen, Ellen and Sid Cohen, Reba and Arnold Cohen, The Cohen Family, Helen and Alfred Coplan, Mary Jo Corton, Nina and Yitzi Cusner, the Dahan, Katz, Black and Fenigstein Families, Granine Daly, Reta Davis, Defender One Security, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Helene Penn Dorf, Jane Epstein and Stephen Oliner, Janet and Gilbert Feinberg, Lisa and Arnie Feiner, Wendy, Evan, Harley, and Nick Feldman, the Feller-Kopman Family, Carole and Ron Fradkin, Joyce, Richard, Pammy, Melanie and Jennifer Franklin, Beeny and Roy Finkelstein, Katherine and Charles Fuller, Lindsay Gaister, Svetlana Gelfand, Irene and Larry Gellar, Ethel and Isaac Gheiler and family, Phyllis and Sam Gold, Fran and Spencer Goldberg, Lynne and Richard Goldsmith, The Gordon Family, Denise and Arthur Gordon, Julie and Alan Gordon, Joyce and Marty Grand, Elizabeth and David Green, Matthew and Steven Greenspan and Rona London,

Esther Gross, Sharon, Harvey, Steven, and Hailey Grutman, Susan, Paul, Melissa and Julie Harans, Margot Heller, Layne, Danielle and Steven Herman, Margie and Lowell Herman, Vicki and Jesse Hervitz, HS College/Guidance Counselors- Halaine Steinberg, Caryn Lerman, Susanna Smith, Rochelle Sullivan, Beth Hogans, Elissa Hozore and Charles Locke, Cheri and David Hurwitz and family, Regina and Stephen Jacobs, Ann Jacobson, Roselyn and Irv Kalb, Ellen and Charlie Karp, Karen Kaufman, Merle and Richard Kierson, Shari and Brandon Kirk, Laurie and Michael Kott, Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, Jennifer and Jon Krieger and family, Debbie and Harry Leibowitz, Loryn Lesser, Stacey and Jamey Levenson, Gayle and Manny Levy, Hillary and Jonny Lewis and Shawn and Kevin Rosofsky, Mndy and Jud Lipowitz, Shirley and Irv Littman, Shira and Jeffrey London, Elaine and Marc Lowen, Angela Lucas, Allison, Aaron, Jordan, Josh, and Cole Magat, Alfred and Rachel Meisels, Vered and Dror Mei-Tal, Ellen and Joseph Miller, Wendy and Jeffrey Miller and family, Gina, Stephen, and Michael Millstein, Judy and Marty Mintz, The Monroe Family, Ann Nagy, Joann Nagy, Kathie, Harvey and Jaclyn Okun, Gary Pedroni, Giselle and Natalio Pincever and family, Marci and Mitchell Platt, Rena and Sheldon Polun, Janice and Mitchell Posner, Susan, Bruce, Alex and Adrian Rabin, Deborah and Aaron Rapoport and family, Gaby Rascovsky Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum, Tsipi and Michael Renbaum, Harriet and Sol Robbins, Nancy and Stuart Rombro, Harriet and Herb Rosen, Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Sandi and Marc Rubin and family, Irene and Robert Russel, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, Monica Sagner, Barbara and Steve Samuelson, Charlene Schimberg, Miriam and Sidney Schlachman, Sara and Jack Schmerling, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld, Eileen and Stanley Schultz, Cheri Schutt, Marie and Martin Schwartz, Rabbi Moshe and Aviva Schwartz, Sheri, Yael and Shira Seaman, Diane, Larry, Ezra, and Ronen Seegull, Beth and Michael Sellman and family, Ella Shaked, Irene and Michael Sherman, Lois and Ben Sigman, Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein, Susan and Michael Sless, Louise, Dan and Sam Supnick, Sherri and Neil Sweren, Vered and Marty Taylor, Sandy Teitelbaum, Sylvia Tulkoff, Joanne and Edward Wallach, Nina and Gary Wand, Cristina Watson, Susan and Scott Yurow, Ida Zakin.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Mrs. Zipora Schorr gratefully acknowledges the many generous contributions made in memory of her beloved sister, Rivkah Schreiber. These gifts will be used to provide special services to students as a fitting memorial to Mrs. Schreiber, who dedicated her professional career to teaching children with special needs.

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JANUARY 2016 A TEVET-SHEVAT 5776 Judith Mehlman. Rabbi Chai Posner, in appreciation, by Judith Mehlman. Brian Uffer, for chanting the Haftorah of Chaye Sarah, by Michael and Marsha Uffer. In appreciation for carrying the Torah, a generous donation was made by Michael and Marsha Uffer. Martin Woolfson, on his 80th birthday, by Evelyn Godman. Speedy Recovery to:

MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of:

Robert Katz, by Rona and Louis Halikman. In Memory of:

LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Sheryl Cooper and Eric Reisman, in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary, by Wendy Schenker.

Lucille Alter, by Lisa and Steven Attman. Lillian Greenwald, by Nancy and Alan Abramson.

Rivkah Schreiber, by Selma and Melvin Kitt.

DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND

In Memory of: Norman Berman, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden.

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Mimi Cohen, Leslie and Adam Rosen.

PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND

In Honor of: Elaine and Marc Lowen, for their service to the State of Israel, by Dr. Liebe Diamond. In Memory of: Doris Adler, by Dr. Liebe Diamond. To commemorate the yahrzeit of her beloved husband, Dr. Earl Diamond, by Dr. Liebe Diamond. To commemorate the yahrzeit of her beloved aunt, Lena Molofsky, by Dr. Liebe Diamond.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Susan and Richard Lehmann.

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Lucille S. Alter, by Judith and Steven Fader.

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Eunice Bernstein, on her special birthday, by Jeanette S. Goodman. Rabbi Jonathan Gross, in appreciation, by

In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Shellye and Steve Gilden. In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Shellye and Steve Gilden.

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Memory of: Jerome Gudelsky, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg. Dolores Schneider, by Sonia and Stanley Goldberg. Rivkah Schreiber, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg.

GRANDPARENTS’ CIRCLE OF BOOKS In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Debra and Howard Birenbaum.

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Memory of: Ruth Kahn, by Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove. Zelda Klein, by Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove.

In Memory of: Terry Bershak, by Shelley and Bob Kaye Rivkah Schreiber, by Shelley and Bob Kaye.

JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Sam Lichter.

In Memory of:

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Amy and Albert Harris, Dena and Hillel Soclof.

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of Ann Neumann-Libov, by Mort Libov. Marshall Seidler, by Mort Libov

ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Rosalie and Richard Alter, on Zach and Rachel’s marriage, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff. Dr. Alex Munitz, in appreciation of his caring and kindness, by Anne and Steve King. In Memory of Rivkah Schreiber, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff.

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Helen and PJ Shafer, on their son, Hayden becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Linda and Alan Shafer. In Memory of: Judge Marshall Seidler, by Richard Rynd. To commemorate the yahrzeit of Martin Szmidt, by Leah Szmidt.

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND

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In Memory of: Beloved father of Roby Hoffman, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson. Rivkah Schreiber, by Laura and Ron Samuelson and Ellyn and David Dannenbaum.

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of:

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Roz and Marvin Weiner, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Anita and Mickey Steinberg.

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Seudah Shelishit Sponsors

EDWARD AND FAITH WOLF SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Rivkah Schreiber, by Faith and Ed Wolf.

YAD B’YAD FUND In Honor of: Stacy and Louis Schwartz, on Allison becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Vered and Dror Mei-Tal. Speedy Recovery to: Linda Matisoff, by Sheila and Charles Jay. In Memory of: Judy Herman, by Sandy and Marc Rubin. Rivkah Schreiber, by Leah and Yehuda Bennett, Eileen and Ned Himmelrich, Sara, Jeff, Abigail, Zachary and Lily Ostrow, Monica, Abraham, Sarah, and Jonah Schneider, Paula and William Sharfman, Dorothy, Bart, Michelle , Melanie and Sam Sidle.

Mazel Tov

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We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Karen and Steve Brown on the marriage of their son, Matthew to Amanda Ries. To Sheryl Cooper and Eric Reisman on their 25th wedding anniversary. To Betty Jane Karpa on the birth of her greatgrandson, Kalev Jay Jerusalem, son of Gabrielle and Yissachar Jerusalem.

Condolences vfrck oburfz We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Bernard Baumohl on the loss of his brother, Harold Baumohl. To Sheila Goldstein on the loss of her husband, and our member, Sylvan Goldstein. To Zipora Schorr, our Director of Education, on the loss of her sister, Rivkah Schreiber. To Amy Seidman on the loss of her father, Peter Scher.

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: NOVEMBER 14 - Melissa and Joe Gordon in honor of their daughter, Alana Gordon, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. NOVEMBER 21 - Sheila and Ed Goldscheider in honor of their son, Drew Goldscheider becoming a Bar Mitzvah NOVEMBER 28 - Stacy and Louis Schwartz in honor of their daughter, Allison Schwartz, becoming a Bat Mitzvah DECEMBER 5 - Alisa and Elliot Cohen in honor of their son, Jared Cohen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: NOVEMBER 14 - Jacob Rosen and family, and Beth Goldstein in honor of Morris Rosen on his 93rd birthday. NOVEMBER 21 - Marianne and Larry Hornstein and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of Larry’s beloved parents, Earl and Beatrice Hornstein; Eve Kresin Steinberg, Rachel and David Warschawski and family, and David and Daniella Steinberg and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of Dr. Steven G. Steinberg, beloved husband, father and grandfather; Sheldon, Gerson, Nelson, and Franklin Polun in memory of their beloved parents, Bertha and Harold Polun and their beloved brother, Melvin Polun. NOVEMBER 28 - Helen and Philip Shafer in honor of their son, Hayden Shafer, becoming a Bar Mitzvah; Cassandra and Sheldon Gottlieb to commemorate the yahrzeit of Cassandra’s mother, Dolly Weintraub and Sheldon’s father, Julius Gottlieb; R. Laurence and Cheryl Moss in memory of Laurence’s father, Barry Y. Moss; Benjamin M. Hoffman to commemorate the yahrzeits of his parents Minnie Hoffman and Stanley Hoffman, grandparents of Melissa and Andrew Lean; and Dara and Rachel Hoffman. DECEMBER 5 - Negin and Ronnie Hariri in memory of Negin’s grandparents, Manoochehr Keyvanfar, Moshe Ben Dovid & Mohtaram Keyvanfar, Miriam Bat Reuven; Steven Bernstein in memory of his beloved brother, Jack A. Bernstein.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Fay Holzman Joseph Davis Polovoy Annette Silverman

Simcha Plaques Simcha Plaques have been purchased in honor of the following: On the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary by Sheryl Cooper and Eric Reisman.

Yahrzeit Contributions Sarah Aiken, by Lawrence Aiken John Antonelli, by Steve Bond Rose Balanson, by Morris Balanson Margie Belsky, by Lester Belsky Jacob Bernstein, by Eunice Bernstein Isadore Billian, by Leonard Billian Michael Billian, by Leonard Billian Samuel Blasbalg, by Herman Blasbalg

Solomon Block, by Nancy Rombro Regina Bond, by Steve Bond Refoel Brand, by Eli Velder Abraham Brooks, by Robert Brooks Allen Brooks, by Sandra Dobres Miriam Brothers, by Blanche Bernstein Ann Pomerantz Brown, by Evelyn Gross Martin Brown, by Evelyn Gross Hilda S. Caplan, by Rachelle Silverstein Genya Pesha Chechik, by Anna Zemelshtern Manuel Cohen, by Harvey Cohen Marie Patz Cohen, by Ted Chernak Marjorie Cohen, by David Cohen Morton Cohen, by Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Reba Cohen, by Sidney Cohen Robert Coplan, by Helene Penn Dorf Ida Damsky, by Louise Macks Sol Danoff, by David Danoff Nathan Jacob Davidov, by Howard Davidov Helen Desser, by Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Lena Dickstein, by Nadine Dickstein Nathan Dinkin, by Bertha Dinkin Theresa Eliscu, by Norman Du Bois Jerome Fader, by Brenda Pariser Chana Finkelstein, by Sherry Blum Florence Fishbein, by Blanche Bernstein Sidney I. Fisher, by Shelley Kaye Naomi Rombro Flax, by Susan Jaffe Pauline Fox, by John Fox Mollie Fribush, by Gertrude Schunick Samuel Fried, by Dan Fried Alexander Gambel, by Ellen Gottfried Marcos Gheiler, by Isaac Gheiler Suzanne Elysa Goldberg, by Ann Halpern David Goldstein, by Harriet Silverstein Jerome Gordon, by Paul Gordon Harold Gottfried, by Alan Gottfried Julius Gottlieb, by Sheldon Gottlieb Albert D. Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport Alfred Grenley, by Aaron Grenley Gerwin Gross, by Evelyn Gross Irene Avras Halpern, by Steven Halpern Mary Heyman, by Bernard Heyman Mordechai Hochman, by Leah Hochman Beatrice Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein, Lottie Lattin Ben Hornstein, by Jack Finkelstein Elias Jacobs, by Eileen Atran Irwin L. Jacobs, by Marilyn Naviasky Jennie Jacobs, by Lee Sheller Steven Jaffe, by Susan Jaffe Joseph Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Mollie Katz, by Esther Gross Marilyn J. Katzen, by Jeffrey Katzen Stanley Katzen, by Jeffrey Katzen Mitchell Kay, by Irene Bressler Morris Kessler, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Harold Klawansky, by Roslyn Klawansky Gertrude Klein, by Brenda Belsky Leonard Klein, by Brenda Belsky Nathan (Nade) Klein, by Robert Klein Theodore Kobernick, by Zenia Billian Leonard Kotz, by Jeffrey Kotz, Marvin Kotz Anna Kovens, by Faye Adler Rachel (Ray) Kramer, by Eunice Bernstein Gertrude Lakein, by Annette Polonsky Gertrude Landsman, by Gwenn Eisenberg, Ruth Eisenberg

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Selwyn Lazarus, by Lois Glassman Louis Lazerov, by Manuel Lazerov Harry Levitz, by Velma Cheslock Rose Levy, by Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Samuel London, by Myra Gershen Bernard Mansbach, by Irene Russel Hildreth H. Miller, by Howard Miller Mitzi F. Miller, by Edward Miller Jessie Nachman, by David Nachman Harold Naftaly, by David Naftaly Dora Nelson, by Sandra Dobres Selma Newman, by Nina Wand Arkady Noskin, by Irene Balbir Joseph Oliner, by Stephen Oliner Bessye A. Owings, by Marshall Janoff Edwin Owings, by Marshall Janoff Gertrude Pariser, by Joseph Pariser Harold Patz, by Ted Chernak Bernard Poley, by Charlene Poley Joseph D. Polovoy, by Norman Polovoy Anne Primakow, by Carole Luterman Leo Ring, by Elsa Kramer Miriam Rosen, by Morris Rosen

JANUARY 2016 A TEVET-SHEVAT 5776 Herman Roskes, by Saul Roskes Mildred Rose Roskes, by Saul Roskes Solomon Roth, by Gladys Kremen Aaron Sacks, by Joseph D. Sacks Edith Scherr, by Sheila and Harold Fox Max Schnitzer, by Charlotte Schnitzer, Robin Smolarz Estelle Schnur, by Barbara Mussey Herbert Schwartz, by Steve Bond Allan B. Shenker, by Rosalind Shenker Anne Sherman, by Michael Sherman Hyman Sobkov, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Samuel Sobkov, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Lillian H. Sonneborn, by Morton Libov Sidney Spiegel, by Josh Spiegel Ellen Steuer, by Richard Lamb Joseph Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Frieda Tatelbaum, by Evelyn Gross Claire Weinstein, by Benjamin Weinstein Dolly Weintraub, by Cassandra Gottlieb Hyman White, by Richard Lamb Sara Yablon, by Sandy and Howard Schoenfeld Jack Yevzeroff, by Barbara Zerivitz Rebecca Zimmerman, by Annette Zimmerman

SAVE THE DATE:

Third Annual Dahan Memorial Lecture: Natan Sharansky Sunday, March 20 No one has been more passionate about securing the continuity of Jewish education to both children and adults than Beth Tfiloh’s most generous benefactor, Haron Dahan, of blessed memory, and his beloved Rachel, of blessed memory. To help perpetuate all that the Dahans have stood for, an Annual Dahan Memorial Lecture takes place every spring.

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Baltimore Child Abuse Center. “Initially I took the leadership role as Chair of the Beth Tfiloh Camp Committee to support Beth Tfiloh Camp,” notes Michael. “Subsequently, it has been rewarding to use my business acumen to better the institution. I feel that integrating all aspects of Beth Tfiloh—the Synagogue, Camp and School will provide for a better future for our children’s generation.” Michael and Jen have expressed their deep commitment to Beth Tfiloh with a gift to Camp through the Chazak Campaign. “To me, it is very important that Jewish children connect with the outdoors and nature in a positive and meaningful way,” shares Michael, who attended BT Camps as a child. “I fondly remember collecting critters and walking up streams in the woods and I remember playing all kinds of sports.” Additionally, their own sons, Matthew, Bennie and Zachary, are big BT Camps fans themselves. Jennifer and Michael have made several gifts to the camp including the nature center, the ropes course and most recently the lake and slide. “We dedicated the ropes course to provide children with team-building opportunities and to build a giant swing set that is just fun to climb,” explains Michael. They chose the nature center, which is one of Zachary’s favorite parts of camp, because of their strong personal dedication to and love of nature education, and the lake and slide “because there was a need for improving it—we are blessed with having the ability to meet a need and to give to the community that we care so much about.” Both generations of the Sachs family have created a strong legacy of involvement and generosity that benefits the entire BT community. But it’s their family’s future that is their inspiration: “We want our children to be philanthropic, kind-hearted, hardworking, successful and generous.” To make a meaningful gift of your own to Beth Tfiloh, contact Mandi Miller, Director of Development, at Development Director, 410-413-2399 or mmiller@btfiloh.org. 15

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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road / Baltimore, MD 21208

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Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, 410-413-2215 Hazzan Avraham Albrecht, 410-413-2212 Rabbi Chai Posner, 410-413-2219 Rabbi Jonathan Gross, 410-413-2213 Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director 410-413-2218 Lowell Herman, President Fran Pruce, Board Chair Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director 410-413-2251

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Switchboard: 410-486-1905

Zipora Schorr, Director of Education, 410-413-2305 Allison Magat, President, Board of Trustees Deborah Rapoport, HS Interim Principal, 410-413-2235 Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal, 410-413-2407 Nina Wand, LS Principal, 410-413-2508 Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2303 Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator, 410-413-2523 Laurie Kott, Director of Admission, 410-413-2308 Harriet Rosen, School Administrator, 410-413-2310 Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Mandi Miller, Development Director, 410-413-2399

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

Sandy Vogel, Director , 410-413-2306 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs

Beth Tfiloh Camps

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David Schimmel, Director Michael Sachs, Chair

Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Calla Samuels, Chair

Beth Tfiloh Cemetery Wendy Farley, Cemetery Coordinator, 410-413-2241 Morris Segall, Chair

Parent Association

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Vered Taylor, President

Brotherhood

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Richard Goldsmith, President

Sisterhood

Aida tells the story of star-crossed lovers bound by family and cultural expectations in Egypt during the time of the great pharaohs.

Tuesday, February 9, 7 pm • Thursday, February 11, 7 pm Sunday, February 14, 2 pm Beth Tfiloh's Rosen Arts Center/Mintzes Theatre 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208

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Irv Hyatt, Chair Roselyn Kalb, Sisterhood Chair

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Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Rina Goloskov, Asst Dir. of Communications, 410-413-2369 Lori Bernstein, Graphic Designer, 410-413-2216 Charlene Schimberg, Communications Assoc., 410-413-2217