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Shabbat Hagadol Saturday, April 16

A favorite Seder tidbit from Rabbis Wohlberg, Posner and Gross following morning services. Special Shabbat Kiddush following morning services Shabbat HaGadol Drasha/ 6 pm, Epstein Chapel: Rabbi Wohlberg will discuss “The Aﬁkoman: Our Most Popular Ritual – But What Does it Really Mean?”

Pre-Pesach Program Monday, April 18, 10 am

BT in the AM invites everyone to a special program of “Ways of Making the Seder More Meaningful for Ourselves and Our Families,” presented by Mrs. Zipora Schorr in the Tuvin Hall.

B’dekat Chametz

Thursday, April 21 Search for Chametz after 8:32 pm

Erev Pesach

Friday, April 22 Siyum for the Firstborn with Rabbi Wecker – Following Shacharit (7 am) BT Community Chametz Burning - 9:15-11:15 am / Synagogue Parking Lot. Bring your chametz to donate to the needy! Finish Eating Chametz - 10:26 am Finish Burning Chametz - 11:45 am Candlelighting - 7:33 pm / Mincha - 7:30 pm / Maariv - 7:50 pm First Seder

1st Day of Pesach

Saturday, April 23 Shacharit - 9 am / Sanctuary; 9:15 am / Chapel Sermons - Sanctuary: Rabbi Wohlberg; Chapel: Rabbi Posner Youth Services • Babysitting - 10 am / Rynd Room • Family Service with Rabbi Gross - 10 am / Tuvin Library • PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Rynd Room • Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary or Chapel Candlelighting – 8:34 pm / Mincha - 7:20 pm / Maariv - 8 pm Second Seder

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6th Day of Pesach

Thursday, April 28 Candlelighting - 7:39 pm / Mincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8 pm

7th Day of Pesach

Friday, April 29 Shacharit - 9 am (Combined service in Sanctuary) Sermon - Sanctuary: Rabbi Gross Youth Services • Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary Candlelighting - 7:40 pm / Mincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8 pm

8th Day of Pesach

Saturday, April 30 Shacharit - 8:45 am / Sanctuary; 9:15 am / Chapel Sermons - Sanctuary: Rabbi Wohlberg, “Something Nice to Say about Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump”; Chapel: Rabbi Posner Yizkor Service Youth/Family Services • Babysitting - 10 am / Rynd Room • Kid Cong - 10 am / Tuvin Library - Pesach games in the Zimmerman Gym following Services • PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Rynd Room • Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary or Chapel Mincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8:40 pm / Yom Tov Ends - 8:41 pm

!‫חג כשר ושמח‬

Wishing you a joyous Pesach holiday! For more information, visit bethtfiloh.com/pesach or call 410-486-1900. BT PESACH HOTLINE 410-413-2244 For Pesach info & the BT Seder Exchange

2nd Day of Pesach

Sunday, April 24 Shacharit - 9 am (Combined service in Sanctuary) Sermon - Sanctuary: Rabbi Gross Youth Services • Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary Mincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8:30 pm / Yom Tov Ends - 8:35 pm

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:55 pm

Sun Shacharit M-F Shacharit S-Th Mincha S-Th PM Class S-Th Maariv

M-Th Shacharit M-W Mincha M-W PM Class M-W Maariv

7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:55 pm

Sun Shacharit 8:30 am M-F Shacharit 7:00 am F Firstborn Siyum 7:45 am S-T Mincha 6:30 pm S-T PM Class 6:45 pm S-T Maariv 6:55 pm

7:00 am

F Shacharit

Weekday Services

24 ADAR II

25 ADAR II

16 NISAN

3 NISAN

10 NISAN

25 17 NISAN

BT in the AM

BT in the AM Mercaz Book Club MS Conferences

9:00 am 7:40 pm 8:30 pm

1 Omer

Yom Tov Ends 8:35 pm

Shacharit Mincha Maariv

2 Omer

2nd Day of Pesach Chol HaMoed

9 NISAN

Living Room Learning

BT Cares & Brotherhood at Baltimore Station

2 NISAN

27 ADAR II

5 NISAN

18 NISAN

3 Omer

Chol HaMoed

Talmud

11 NISAN

19 NISAN

12 NISAN

4 Omer

Chol HaMoed

Yaffe Scholars

Talmud

Lunch Bunch

Mercaz Book Club

Yaffe Scholars

WEDNESDAY

BT Professional Network Breakfast with Beth Kaplan

4 NISAN

26 ADAR II

Talmud

MS Musical: “The Lion King, Jr.”

BT in the AM

Omer should be counted after nightfall on the night preceding the indicated day.

recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

TUESDAY

Please note: T’hillim are

MONDAY

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Ambassador Dennis BT Cares Dessert Drop-Off Ross at Beth El

MS Musical: “The Lion King, Jr.”

SUNDAY

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28 ADAR II

6 NISAN

13 NISAN

6:45 pm

7:12 pm 5:45 pm 6:30 pm

22 ADAR II

7 NISAN

6:45 pm

7:19 pm 6:30 pm

29 ADAR II

14 NISAN

Eat Chametz by 10:26 am Burn Chametz by 11:45 am

7:33 pm 7:30 pm 7:50 pm

Chametz Burning

Mincha Maariv

7:26 pm Mincha 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 pm LS Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

Hazzan’s Tisch

Tisch Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

FRIDAY

20 NISAN

7:39 pm 7:40 pm 8:00 pm

5 Omer

Mincha Maariv

Chol HaMoed

1 NISAN

23 ADAR II

8 NISAN

15 NISAN

6 Omer

Second Seder

Family Service

8:34 pm

1st Day of Pesach

Bar Mitzvah: Ethan Maydanich

Shabbat HaGadol Drasha

Rosh Chodesh

Bar Mitzvah: Jacob Wolf

SATURDAY

PESACH Shacharit The Minyan Mincha Maariv

METZORA Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Drasha Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

TAZRIA Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

7 Omer

8:45 am 9:15 am 11:00 am 7:40 pm 8:40 pm 8:41 pm

9:00 am 9:15 am 7:20 pm 8:00 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:00 pm 7:05 pm 7:35 pm 8:25 pm 8:28 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:10 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm 8:20 pm 8:21 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:00 pm 6:50 pm 7:20 pm 8:10 pm 8:14 pm

Shabbat Services SHEMINI Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

21 NISAN 22 NISAN PESACH 7th Day of Pesach 8th Day of Pesach Shacharit The Minyan Yizkor 7:40 pm Mincha Shacharit 9:00 am Maariv Mincha 7:40 pm Yom Tov Ends Maariv 8:00 pm Yizkor

Fast of Firstborn Search for Chametz First Seder

NO SCHOOL

PS Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day

Tehillim

Annual Meeting of BT Congregation

Tehillim

MS Musical: “The Lion King, Jr.”

Downtown Lunch and Learn

THURSDAY

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Jacob attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Lily and Josh Wolf. He is the grandson of Myra and Bill Fox, and Lynn and Ron Wolf. His hobbies include tennis, baseball, basketball, and video games. For his Mitzvah Project, Jacob is organizing a fundraiser to assist family friends with on-going medical bills after the wife/ mother suffered a serious head injury.

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Son of Zhanna and Alex Maydanich Sat., April 16, 2016

Ethan attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Adrian Maydanich. He is the grandson of Tatyana and Fyodor Maydanich, and Elizabeth and Phil Anapolsky; and the great-grandson of Dina Sagan. His hobbies include training and competing in swim meets, biking, running, participating in Middle School musicals, and caring for animals. For his Mitzvah Project, Ethan volunteers at and raises money for the Warrior Canine Connection, an organization that raises and trains dogs to be a companion and to assist a warrior who comes back from the military with a disability. Ethan will participate in the Baltimore Triathlon in October as part of his fundraising effort.

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Beth Kaplan to headline May Professional Networking breakfast meeting The next BT Professional Network breakfast meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 8:00 am will feature BT member Beth Kaplan, Beth Kaplan a seasoned executive who has served in senior management for both large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Bath & Body Works, and General Nutrition Centers, in addition to senior management and investor roles at fast growing companies such as Rent The Runway. She has overseen all areas of business including, marketing, merchandising, logistics, and finance. Ms Kaplan will speak on the topic of “Reputation: Your Most Important Asset.” Mrs. Zipora Schorr will serve as the moderator

for this fascinating discussion of how Ms. Kaplan has earned recognition as one of the top women in corporate America. Beth and her husband, Bruce Sholk, are members of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, and their sons, Henry Sholk ‘11 and Seth Sholk ‘15, are graduates of our day school. Free for BT Congregational Members, BT School Parents, BT Alumni and BT Staff; $25 for the general public. Make your reservation at bethtfiloh.com/ register or call 410-413-2321.

May 1st is closer than you think. Register by May 1st to qualify for door-to-door transportation and to save money.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT Edward Taylor and family would like to thank the entire Beth Tfiloh family for your overwhelming kindness and generosity during their time of need. Your outpouring of concern helped them cope with their loss.

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Sisterhood News Gift Shop: Shopping for Pesach? We have seder and matzoh plates, bechers, haggadahs, and many other useful items. Visit us in our new location in the Clergy Suite. Can you help in the Gift Shop on Tuesdays (1 to 4 pm) or Sundays (10 am to 1 pm)? If so, please call Evelyn Gross (410-486-6490) or Shirley Miller (410764-1920). Shop online at bethtfiloh.com/ giftshop. Afternoon Of Games & Lunch: Tuesday, April 12, at 12 pm, sponsored by the Sisterhood. Play bridge, canasta, mah jongg, scrabble, and more. Reservations: $18, Ellen Karp (443-660-7690) or Brenda Pariser (410-363-8903). Mail payment and table reservation to BT Sisterhood by April 5. Sisterhood Bus Trip: Not too late (deadline, April 18) to join our bus trip to the American Treasure Tour, Oak, PA, on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Your guided tram tour visits a marvelous display of historically relevant kitsch and pop culture. Leave BT lot at 8 am, tour, lunch at the King of Prussia Mall, and plunder the mall for bargains. Home to BT by 6:15 pm. The $68 price per person includes continental breakfast and snacks. Your check payable to Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood, 3300 Old Court Road, Pikesville MD 21208, reserves a seat on a first come basis. Mark envelope “BUS TRIP.” Include name, address, home and cell phone numbers, number of attendees, and check amount. For more information, call Marlene Weinstock, 410-486-7972. Sisterhood General Meeting: On SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP

Sun: 10 am-1 pm Mon-Thurs: 1-4 pm

• Owned and operated by shul members • A portion of Pesach wine sales will be contributed to BT’s Spotlight

The proposed slate of Sisterhood officers for 2016-2017 are: President: Marlene Friendenberg VP/Education: Anita Knisbacher VP/Fundraising: Rosalie Klotzman and Roz Kalb VP/Programming: Ellen Karp and Cheryl King Treasurer: Judy Werner Recording Secretary: Judy Caplan Corresponding Secretary: Sheila Mentz The slate will be voted on at the next General Meeting.

Brotherhood News

410-413-2217 410-486-3456

Thursday, September 15, 2016: Third Annual Men's Night

410-585-1045 410-580-2039

Special Mitzvah Cards Chesed Committee 4

Passover Wines

To all, a zissen Pesach.

Monday, May 16, 2016: Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood's Annual General Meeting, 6-9 pm. Featuring free dinner to all paid up Brotherhood members, installation of the new Officers and Board Members with Guest Speaker Scott Garceau from 105.7 The Fan.

Mitzvah Cards

Roselyn Kalb

Large Selection of

Greenspring Shopping Center 2849 Smith Avenue Baltimore MD 21209

410-602-2233

Sunday, April 10, 2016: Join Brotherhood and BT Cares to serve dinner to the residents at Baltimore Station, 5-7 pm

Hours:

Charlene Schimberg

Federation Event: The Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations Centennial Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 19 at Temple Oheb Shalom. Sisterhood members are also members of this umbrella organization. A full schedule of lectures and luncheon will enrich your Jewish education. Our “Strength in Unity” honoree is Sylvia Sklar. Let’s turn out to support her.

UPCOMING BROTHERHOOD EVENTS

Phone: 410-413-2227 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop

Brenda Boches Marcia Miller

Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 pm, we are honored to present “History Alive: Golda Meir,” a one-person portrayal of Meir’s life. Originally to be used in history classes, it has since played across the United States to rave reviews. Join us in the Tuvin Hall as we salute the life and accomplishments of Israel’s respected leader. Free and open to the public.

The Original Miller’s Deli...

Still around & the best in town!

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New Youth Services Kiddush Sponsorships We are pleased to offer a choice of Kiddish sponsorships for our Shabbat and Yom Tov Youth Services. Celebrate your child’s birthday or special accomplishment by sponsoring a Kiddush or lunch in our weekly Shabbat Cookie Minyan, or Kid Cong. Sponsors will be recognized at services and in our Shabbat handout. For more information, contact Cherie Brownstein at 410413-2220 or csbrownstein@btfiloh.org.

COOKIE MINYAN SPONSORSHIPS

Celebrate your child’s special day with his/her Cookie Minyan friends!

$75 Regular Kiddush: veggies/ chummus, cookies, juice $100 Special Kiddush: veggies/ chummus, cookies, juice PLUS a special treat (e.g. popsicles, seasonal fruit, Cheerios/pretzels, ring pops, etc.) $125 Birthday Kiddush: veggies/ chummus, cookies, juice PLUS a cake/ice cream cake and birthday paper goods $250 Cookie Minyan Lunch $275 Cookie Minyan Birthday Lunch: lunch PLUS a birthday cake

KID CONG SPONSORSHIPS $100 Regular Kiddush: Munchkins, donuts, veggies/chummus, cookies and juice

Friday evening, April 1 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:

$125 Birthday Kiddush: Munchkins, donuts, veggies/chummus, cookies and juice PLUS birthday cake and birthday paper goods.

NOW IN THE RYND ROOM!

• Hazzan’s Tisch - 5:45 pm • Mincha - 6:30 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 pm

Tuvin Library

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School News Dr. Renee Koplon appointed High School Principal Dr. Renee Koplon has been appointed Principal of the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School. Dr. Koplon holds degrees in mathematics from Barnard Dr. Renee Koplon College, Columbia University and Rutgers University. She comes to Beth Tfiloh with a wealth of experience, most recently having served as Assistant Dean at the Ramaz School in New York City, where she spent seventeen years of her professional life in various positions. “Dr. Koplon has been described as approachable and sensitive, intelligent and insightful, dedicated and professional,” says Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education. “We

look forward to introducing her to the BT school community in the coming months.” Mrs. Schorr expressed gratitude and admiration to the Interim High School Principal, Mrs. Deborah Rapoport, “for the extraordinary job she has done and continues to do in leading the High School so ably.” Mrs. Rapoport has offered to help Dr. Koplon transition to this position, and share her expertise Mrs. Deborah Rapoport and institutional history. The school community will have the opportunity to wish Mrs. Rapoport well on the next chapter of her professional life and celebrate her many accomplishments in the 19 years she has been at Beth Tfiloh.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - 41 High School students were inducted into Beth Tfiloh’s National Honor Society chapter, based on their outstanding scholarship, service, character and leadership. NHS officers, pictured above, presided.

HONORS BIOLOGY - University of Maryland Professor Dr. Ronald Gartenhaus, a BT member and school parent, spoke to Honors Biology students about cancer and his work in the field of oncogenesis.

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School News

MIDOT PROGRAM - Third graders celebrated Jewish values and received copies of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) at the Midot Program, which was generously endowed by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres.

PS AND LS MATH - Morah Alicia and Morah Giselleâ€™s 3 year old class paired up with Mrs. Kaplowitzâ€™s first graders for a handson math lesson about measurement using pencils, dominoes, markers, cubes and other unconventional tools.

STEM DAY - BT eighth graders led their fellow Middle School students on an immersive exploration of physics and engineering with creative projects like this windmill challenge and balloon hovercrafts at the annual STEM Day.

CULTURAL ARTS NIGHT - BT High School's annual Cultural Arts Night showcased the talented performing and visual artists of the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School. Performances included individual vocalists, Kolenu a cappella choir, ballet, modern and break dancing, stand-up comedy, Kung Fu, beat boxing and more! Photos by Lyn Traub.

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Alumni News

BT Alumni: Eat, Pray and Give Together February was a busy month for BT alumni, with BT grads living in New York or studying at University of Maryland, College Park reuniting with friends and school faculty! Talia’s Steakhouse on the Upper West Side was completely packed with alums of all graduation years who enjoyed catching up with Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, and Mrs. Cherie Brownstein. Ari Lesser ’07 shared why he supports the Alumni Campaign, which inspired nearly 100 percent of the reunion attendees to make their own campaign gifts. It was a beautiful evening full of laughs, mingling, and delicious food.

“Warrior Day” took place on February 24th and inspired Alumni to show their Warrior Pride by making gifts to the Alumni Campaign. Their generosity helps to sustain BT’s competitive athletics program and creative arts program, as well as supporting the scholarship fund which enables nearly 50 percent of our students to benefit from a BT education. Thank you to all the alumni who participated. Congratulations to Cheryl Pruce '04 and Spencer Kronthal ‘14, winners of the ticket raffle for SPOTLIGHT 2016 Celebrates Israel with The Idan Raichel Project! It’s not too late to show your Warrior Pride. Donate online at bethtfiloh.com/ ALUMNI AND FRIENDS PLAYDATE: Nearly 40 current and future BT students and their parents spent a Sunday morning playing in the Zimmerman Gym and enjoying a light breakfast at the first-ever Alumni and Friends Playdate. Both the children and adults enjoyed this casual Sunday morning get together . . . but probably no one enjoyed it as much as Mrs. Schorr. Stay tuned for future playdate events!

BT Faculty members promoted “Warrior Day.”

Alumni and Friends Playdate

New York Reunion

Down in College Park, the UMD Hillel hosted alums for the annual BT reunion. Our graduates were excited to hang out and enjoy Chinese food from David Chu’s while catching up with Rabbi Oratz and Morah Sara Lanner. Mrs. Schorr and Rabbi Jonathan Gross also attended the event, where Mrs. Schorr schmoozed with her “kids,” updating them on all the latest BT news.

You are cordially invited to attend

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day Thursday, April 14, 2016 PreSchool 3 & 4 Year Olds

Friday, April 15, 2016

Kindergarten through 4th Grade

Lower School Entrance

College Park Reunion

For registration and information call Melissa Klawans Cohen at 410-413-2500

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SPOTLIGHT 2016 Celebrates Israel with The Idan Raichel Project At BT, Jews from all backgrounds join together in a joyous and supportive Jewish community. While the BT family includes a wide range of Jewish traditions, one of the key values that unites and defines our community is our love and support for Israel. And so it is fitting that this year’s SPOTLIGHT Scholarship Event will be a celebration of Israel, featuring Israel’s top musical group, The Idan Raichel Project. Supporting Israel, like supporting BT, is part of Spotlight 2016 honorees Tova and Rony Natanzons’ core values. As Rony says, “Israel is our life insurance policy. It’s there for us, for our children, and for generations to come.” Beth Tfiloh is

has revolutionized the Israeli music landscape; one that is reminiscent of our own diverse Beth Tfiloh community in its eclectic, inclusive style. Join us as SPOTLIGHT 2016 CELEBRATES ISRAEL on Thursday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm in the Dahan Sanctuary. The evening begins with an elaborate VIP dinner reception for sponsors, features a celebration of Israel and our Beth Tfiloh School community, and culminates in a dessert reception for all guests. Buy tickets at www.bethtfiloh.com/spotlight. For more information, contact Itael Toibman, Development Coordinator, at 410-413-2233 or itoibman@btfiloh.org. beth tfiloh dahan community schoo l presents

SPOTLIGHT 2016 CELEBRATES ISRAEL

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Just as Israel is the Jewish people’s insurance policy, the SPOTLIGHT annual scholarship event is our students’ safety net that enables 50 percent of our students to benefit from a Beth Tfiloh education.

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a guarantor of that policy. By instilling a love of Israel – its sacred sites, its breathtaking landscapes, its eclectic and diverse people—BT ensures that our children’s commitment to Israel is a core part of their Jewish identity. Just as Israel is the Jewish people’s insurance policy, the SPOTLIGHT annual scholarship event is our students’ safety net. The Scholarship Fund enables 50 percent of our students to benefit from a Beth Tfiloh education, providing them with the academic, social/emotional and spiritual foundation they need to be successful, proud, committed Jews on college campuses and beyond. At this year’s SPOTLIGHT annual scholarship event, the Beth Tfiloh family will once again unite in its support of our School and of Israel, while singing and dancing to the acclaimed music of The Idan Raichel Project. The Idan Raichel Project is a microcosm of Israeli society, comprised of Jews from all backgrounds – Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Ethiopian, Mizrachi. Their voices blend in perfect harmony, weaving elements of each culture’s traditions and history into an enchanting musical tapestry, one that

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IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT

“An incredible human being who bridges cultures and promotes tolerance.” —Alicia Keyes

“Unique voices singing in different languages and from different musical traditions.” —Associated Press

Huffington Post Honored as the listed Idan Raichel “Musical group of as one of 50 the Decade” and People Shaping “Best Song of the the Culture of Decade” in Israel the Middle East. in 2010.

proceeds benefit the bt scholarhip fund to purchase tickets or sponsorships, go to:

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Dahan Lecture: A Night to Remember

Photos by Israel Orange

Natan Sharansky gave a riveting retrospective on his years in the former Soviet Union, together with his compelling analysis of the major challenges facing the Jewish community in the U.S., Europe, and Israel. Over 1,000 attendees were moved by Mr. Sharansky’s historic role in freeing Soviet Jewry and inspired by his dedication to Israel and world Jewry. The evening was a fitting tribute to the legacy of Haron and Rachel Dahan.

AT BT IN 1986 - Natan Sharansky spoke to the first class of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School shortly after his release from a Soviet prison in 1986.

30 YEARS LATER - Mrs. Zipora Schorr introduces Natan Sharansky to Daniel B. ‘17, a member of the BT High School Student Government and AIPAC Delegation.

: L A V 8” YOM HAATZMAUT FESTI 6 L E A “ISR Wednesday, May 11 • 6-8 pm

Join the Beth Tfiloh family for a meaningful, inspiring and festive evening as we transition from Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) to Yom HaAtzmaut, marking the 68th year since Israel became a state. The evening will begin with prayer and remembrance and will culminate with a joyous Israeli-style celebration. • Mincha & Yom HaZikaron Program • Festive Maariv service led by Mr. Brian Singer with musical accompaniment • Israel 68 Festival featuring ISRAELI FOOD, ISRAELI MUSIC, and the biggest Israeli Flag Cake in town • ISRAELI DANCING led by Carol Rubin (for novices and experts alike) • FIGHT BDS* at a SHUK with a variety of ISRAELI PRODUCTS including klee vessels and other Israeli products for sale • Moon bounce and other CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES • Israeli WINE TASTING

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Sponsored by Beth Tfiloh Congregation and co-sponsored by the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and Parent Association, and Pariser’s Bakery *BDS is the anti-Israel movement calling for Israel boycotts, divestment and sanctions.

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SELLING YOUR CHAMETZ Because the Rabbis realized that disposing of Chametz completely would involve a considerable financial hardship for many, they devised a process whereby a Jew could sell his or her Chametz to a non-Jew before Pesach and repurchase it after the conclusion of the holiday. This sale has been structured so that the non-Jew will find it in his or her best interests to resell the Chametz after Pesach. Because this sale involves many technicalities, it has been traditional for the Rabbi of the congregation to act as the agent for those who sell their Chametz. Everyone who prepares his or her home for Pesach should arrange with the Rabbi to sell their Chametz. This is effectuated by signing a Statement of Authorization (Shtar Harsha’ah), which may be done anytime prior to midmorning on Friday, April 22. The authorization form below meets the Halachic requirements and should be delivered to the Congregation Office in order that Rabbi Wohlberg may receive it prior to Friday, April 22. If you own Chametz in several places, such as your home and a vacation home, include all of the addresses. It is customary to make a contribution in connection with the selling of Chametz. Please make your check payable to the “Beth Tfiloh Charity Fund” to assist the many needy individuals in the Baltimore area who will not be able to properly observe the Passover holiday without some financial assistance. Your generosity will be most appreciated. REMINDER - Please wait a brief period after the end of Passover before using your Chametz in order for Rabbi Wohlberg to have sufficient time to repurchase it on your behalf.

Use our online form at www.bethtfiloh.com/pesach or complete the form below. SALE OF CHAMETZ AUTHORIZATION FORM

BT SEDER EXCHANGE: ISO Seder hosts and guests The Seder is one of the most beautiful Jewish home rituals, filled with the many festive symbols and sounds of the Passover holiday, and the Mitzvah of retelling the exodus from Egypt. Unfortunately, there are many people in our community who will not experience a Seder in its fullness simply because they have not been extended an invitation. These individuals may be college students, recent immigrants, newcomers to the area, those unable to travel to be with relatives, or otherwise unable to make a Seder for themselves. If you or someone you know would like to be either a Seder host or a Seder guest, please call the BT Pesach Hotline at 410-413-2244 or email mail@btfiloh. org, and we will be happy to make a “Seder match” for you. Contact the Beth Tfiloh

PESACH HOTLINE! 410-413-2244

mail@btfiloh.org

Leave a message and our Rabbis will answer your questions about Pesach, or match you with a Seder host or guest.

(Please return to the Synagogue Office)

I _________________________________________________________ residing at the following locations: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ do hereby fully authorize Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg to act as my agent for the sale of all Chametz in my possession, whether according to Biblical or Rabbinic law or accepted Jewish custom. ____________________________________________ Signature

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Make This Year’s Seder Unforgettable! Call 410-486-1905 or go to www.bethtfiloh.com/MWBooks

Rabbi Wohlberg’s popular Seder companion, “A Tweetin’ Pesach,” is a wonderful resource to keep the conversation flowing at your Seder table. It is available for download on our website at www.bethtfiloh.com/pesach.

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory of:

In Honor of:

Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Rosalie and Richard Alter Doris Weiner Rombro, by Rosalie and Richard Alter and family, Ellen and James Prendergast and family

Myra and Arnold Schaftel, on their 65th wedding anniversary, by Selma and Melvin Kitt Laurie and Jay Zukerberg, on their son, Dylan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Susan Yurow Speedy Recovery to:

Weitzman, Sandra and Charles White Rivkah Schreiber, by Roberta and Scott Steppa Corey Seidel, by Nina and Gary Wand Freida Shualy, by Joan and Larry Feldman Marion Straus, by Becky and Josh Brenner and family, Allison and Aaron Magat, Susan and Scott Yurow Morris Weintraub, by Ann and Gil Abramson

PHYLLIS AND LEONARD ATTMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Ellen Cohen, by Rikki and Louis Solomon In Memory of:

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory of:

Doris Adler, by Cathy and Fred Sommer Edward Attman by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family Mimi Cohen, by Susan Yurow Myrna Diamond, by Susan Yurow Etta Garber, by Leslie and Stephen Pomerantz Margie Greenberg, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Wilma and Paul Alpert, Joan and Larry Feldman, Shirley and Irv Littman, Rosalie Sellman, Lois and Ben Sigman, Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein Judy Herman, by Layne, Danielle, and Steven Herman Beloved mother of Joel Monroe, by the Lubliner Family Michael David Len, by Eva and David Engles Harold Levey by Susan and Scott Yurow and Jonah Caplan Erin Levitas, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family Lawrence Lurie, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein Beloved mother of Joel Monroe, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family Ronald Pomerantz, by Roberta and Scott Steppa Doris Rombro, by Hannah Magram Arnold Schaftel, by Faye and Abe Adler, Honi Bamberger, Leah Bennett and family, Elayne and Buzz Berg, BT Kindergarten Staff, Laura Black, Becky and Josh Brenner and family, Joanie and Brian Brown, Barbara and Stanley Davis, Reta Davis, Jill, Gary, Sara, Josh, and Eric Eidelman, Janet and Gil Feinberg, Joan and Larry Feldman, Eve and Mark Gheiler, Myra and Burt Gold, Sally and Howard Goldstein, Stacy and Howard Goren, Sydell Gould and Bill, Joyce and Marty Grand, Barbara and Benjy Green, Marlene and Stuart Greenebaum, Ann Kahan, Laurie and Mike Kott, Fran and Geoffrey Kroll, Stacey and Jamey Levinson, Marlene Lipman and family, Allison, Aaron, Jordan, Josh, and Cole Magat, Lilly and Isidor Mayer, Gina, Stephen, and Michael Millstein, Beverly and Jon Myers, Michael Murphy, Sara and Jeff Ostrow, Raellen and John Polan, Amy and Bob Pollokoff, Ellen and Cary Reines, Susan and Howard Rubenstein, Helen Saltzman, Lauru and Lewis Scharff, Beth and Michael Sellman, Rosalie Sellman, Adele and Jerry Sidle, Gail and Illan Silberman, Sylvia and Norman Sklar, Jennifer, Benjamin, Davene and Aliza Sobol, Roberta and Scott Steppa, Cindy and Jerry Stern, Lyn and Freddie Traub and family, Sylvia Tulkoff, Wendy and Eric Vinokur, Diane and Jim Vogel, Ronnye and Sid Weiman, Diana

In Memory of:

Edward Attman, by Lorraine and Barry Friner

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Jackie Becker and Walter Becker Max Miller, by Walter Becker and family

BETH JACOB HEBREW SCHOOL AT BETH TFILOH In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of Marcie Golberg, by Larry Golberg Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Zelda and Leon Okun

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: A generous contribution was made by Suzanne and Charles Walder Roz and Marvin Weiner, with many thanks for their hospitality, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor Speedy Recovery to: Temma Rubin, by Rena and Sheldon Polun In Memory of: Eddie Attman, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor Larry Becker, by the Hollanders and Fulds (Marlene, Aaron, J.B. Stacy, Judah, Harrison, and Stevie), Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy, and Chloe Neumann Mimi Cohen, by Ethel and Isaac Gheiler, Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy, and Chloe Neumann Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Esther Gross Harold Levey, by Holly, Steve, Jordyn, Hunter, and Marley Venick Arnold Schaftel, by Robin and Mark Neumann, Paul, Andy, and Chloe Stephen Schapiro, by Donna and Al Polovoy Rivkah Schreiber, by Robin and Mark Neumann, Paul, Andy, and Chloe Corey Seidel, by Donna and Al Polovoy Marvin Steingart, by Marlene Hollander Rian Merritt Yaffe, by Marlene Hollander

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL ALUMNI FUND In Memory of: Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Lisa and Andy Diamond and family

Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Wilma and Paul Alpert, Dana and Herman Brecher, Alyson, Jon Brooks and the boys, Maureen and Howard Davidov, Reta Davis, Helene Penn Dorf, Carole and Ronald Fradkin, Wendy and Perry Gould, Lynne and Stan Haas, Roselyn and Irving Kalb, Fran and Geoffrey Kroll, Esta Lee Lesser, Shirley and Irving Littman, Vilma Michelson, Yael and David Moses, Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Barbara and Steve Samuelson, Brenda and Steve Schuman, Marie and Martin Schwartz

CHARLES CRANE AND FRONA AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND In Memory of: Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Lisa and Steven Attman, Gayle and Manny Levy, Jennifer and Joel Turner

DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Dr. Liebe Diamond, on her special 85th birthday, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Janet and Gilbert Feinberg

PAUL DAVID ELLIN HOLOCAUST FUND In Memory of: Bob Ellin, by Ellis Berzon

SAMUEL & SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In Memory of: Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Sherri and Neil Sweren Arnold Schaftel, by Rona Lewis

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Ruth Fader, on her special birthday, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson In Memory of: Arnold Schaftel, by Rheda Fader

GARFINKEL FAMILY LEARNING ASSISTANCE FUND In Memory of: Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Nancy and Darryl Garfinkel Mark Levine, by Nancy and Darryl Garfinkel Arnold Schaftel, by Debbie Rapoport, Nina and Gary Wand

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Marsha and Ellis Caplan, on the birth of their granddaughter, Amelia Rose, by Marianne and Larry Hornstein Harry Deitchman, by Miriam and Sidney Schlachman Rabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation, by Natalie and Jay Chason Speedy Recovery to: Helen Gordon, by Rikki and Louis Solomon Mark Siskind, by Sonia B. Guggenheim In Memory of: Edward Attman, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg, Gladys and Richard Kremen, Ruth and David Naftaly Larry Becker, by Wilma and Paul Alpert Eugene Bernstein, by Irene and Frank Bressler, Marianne and Larry Hornstein Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by the Canter Family Etta Garber, by Fedder and Garten Professional Association and the Garten Family Elinor R. Gumnit, by Suzanne and John Fox, Angela Lucas, Holly and Steve Venick and Family Erin Michele Levitas, by Ruth and David Naftaly Edith Moses, by Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld Doris Rombro, by Marvin Rombro Arnold Schaftel, by Lisa and Steven Attman, Reba and Arnold Cohen Corey Seidel, by Joan and Norman Seidel Sergey Solovyovsky, by Irene Gervis, Adele and Howard Kass, Zoya and Valery Levin Marion Ilse Straus, by Lisa and Steven Attman

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In Memory of: Etta Garber, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Arnold Schaftel, by Shellye and Steve Gilden

APRIL 2016 A ADAR II-NISAN 5776 SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND

LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS LIBRARY FUND

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

Sonia and Stanley Goldberg, for their generous hospitality, by Jerry Gertz Rosalie Sellman, on her special birthday, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Speedy Recovery to:

Arnold Schaftel, by Audra and Ari Stern

Bill Glazer, by Donna and Irwin Azman In Memory of: Edward Attman, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg Ruth Forman, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Etta Garber, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Edith Moses, by Glenn Goldberg and Ron Goldberg Arnold Schaftel, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, for their warm hospitality, by June Karlin Speedy Recovery to: Barbara Goldberg, by Helen and Gerald Gordon Helen Gordon, by Norman La Cholter

MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Teri and David Gitlitz, on their son, Caleb, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Shelley and Bob Kaye In Memory of: Elinor Gumnit, by Shelley and Bob Kaye

ERIC LEVI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Debbie and David Nabozny, on the birth of Tzofia Ruth Nabozny, by Susan and Douglas Schehr

LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS ARTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Doris Rombro, by Sandy and Maury Bass, Selma and Melvin Kitt Arnold Schaftel, by Sandy and Maury Bass

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of: Ellen and Sidney Cohen, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Norman La Cholter In appreciation by Norman La Cholter

NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND In Memory of: Arnold Schaftel, by Ricka Neuman

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Eddie Attman, by Mort Libov Etta Garber, by Mort Libov Gloria Harris, by Mort Libov Arnold Schaftel, by Mort Libov

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In Honor of: Mr. and Mrs. William Hirshfeld, on the birth of their great granddaughter, Charlotte, by Helene Penn Dorf In Memory of: Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Ruthie and David Carliner Elinor R. Gumnit, by Helene Penn Dorf Arnold Schaftel, by Helene Penn Dorf Marion I. Straus, by Ruthie and David Carliner, Helene Penn Dorf

ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Dr. and Mrs. Michael Elman, with thanks for their hospitality,, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff Dr. and Mrs. Michael Weiss, on the birth of their granddaughter, Charlotte Sabrina Weiss, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff

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PRAYER BOOK FUND In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of William Samuel Tannenbaum by Debra and Howard Birenbaum

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RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Ron & Steve Samuelson

In Honor of: Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation, by Stanley Gumnit

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In Memory of:

of their daughter, Maya Goldberg, to Carl Winkler.

Edward Attman, by Richard Rynd Raye Liberman, by Shirley Seidman

RABBI ROSENBLATT FUND

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In Memory of: Edith Moses, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND

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Speedy Recovery to: Rosalie Klotzman, by the BT Sisterhood

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, in appreciation of their generous hospitality, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson In Memory of: David Miller, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, in appreciation of their hospitality, by Reva and Bernard Suffel

YAD B’YAD FUND In Honor of: Naomi Lavaddin, on her engagement to Yosef Oliker, by Vilma Michelson In Memory of: Harold Levey, by Morah Levey’s 4’s Class Arnold Schaftel, by the Harrison Family, Giselle and Natalio Pincever Marion Straus, by the Harrison Family

Mazel Tov

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We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Joe (’05) and Angelica (’07) Carliner on the birth and naming of their daughter; to the grandparents, Ruthie and David Carliner, and Alla and Alexander Sabinstev; and to the great grandmother, Helene Penn Dorf. To Joshua Chinsky on his marriage to Marla Shor, and to his parents, Marian Jackson and Jeffrey Chinsky. To Dr. Liebe Diamond on her 85th birthday. To Joshua Chinsky on his marriage to Marla Shor, and to his parents, Marian Jackson and Jeffrey Chinsky. To Sandy and Sheldon Dobres on their granddaughter, Emily Jill Hamburg, daughter of Shari and Scott Hamburg, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. To Sandy and Sheldon Dobres on the birth of their granddaughter, Willa Sloane Dobres, daughter of Rebecca and Jonathan Dobres. To Judi and Steven Fader on the marriage of their daughter, Dorie Fader to Matthew Teitelbaum, son of Sandy and Michael Teitelbaum; to the grandparents, Myra Schaftel, Rheda Fader, and Phyllis Gordon. To Heidi and Paul Goldberg on the engagement

We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery:

Condolences

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: FEBRUARY 13 - Larry and Marianne Hornstein and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of Larry’s grandparents, Dora and Harry Stark and Esther Hornstein.

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Melvin Bernstein on the loss of his brother Eugene Bernstein. To Ivan Cohen on the loss of his mother, and our member, Miriam “Mimi” Cohen. To the family of our member, Irvin Fishbone. To Barry Garber on the loss of his mother, Etta Garber. To Marilyn “Mickey” Katzen and Brett Katzen on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Leeds Katzen. To the family of our member, Edith Moses. To Anne Louise Perlow on the loss of her mother, and our member, Doris Rombro. To Rena Polun on the loss of her mother, Esther Lenett. To Myra Schaftel and Susan Yurow on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Arnold Schaftel. To Ilene Schwartz, Dori Schwartz and Evan Schwartz on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Sol Schwartz. To Alan Straus on the loss of his mother, Marion Straus.

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: FEBRUARY 13 - Rosie and Ian Weiner in honor of their son, Trevor Weiner becoming a Bar Mitzvah. FEBRUARY 20 – The Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund FEBRUARY 27 - Jennifer Dansicker, Andrew Dansicker, and Marty Dansicker in honor their son and grandson, Henry Dansicker, becoming a Bar Mitzvah. MARCH 5 - Melissa and Ivan Cohen in honor of their son, Eli Cohen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Shabbat Wine Sponsors We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the Kiddush wine on Shabbat morning: MARCH 5 - Ruthie and David Carliner in honor of the birth and naming of their granddaughter, daughter of Angelica and Joe Carliner.

Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Elaine Kupfer Coplan Robert Stanley Coplan, M.D. Esther Fishkind Cylus Leah Goldseker Willard Hackerman Herschel Polakoff Leon Gordon Stein

Yahrzeit Contributions Jennie Albert, by Sara Albert Anne S. Alpert, by Paul Alpert Louis Ashinsky, by Rochelle Lewis Sophie Baker, by Milt Baker Jesse Bard, by Lorrie Rubinstein Beverly Barr, by Shelley Gitomer Gilbert Bass, by Ferne Anshen Norman Baumohl, by Beverly Baumohl, Harry Baumohl Ann Becker, by Joyce Becker Mildred Helen Becker, by Marci Rosenbaum Richard Bedine, by Marshall Bedine Shirley L. Belaga, by Gail Horwitz Grace Bigeleisen, by Paul Bigeleisen Morris Blasbalg, by Herman Blasbalg Anne R. Block, by Carollee Getz Sarah Brafman, by Marsha Grabush William Bricker, by Phyllis S. Bricker Ruth N. Brooks, by Sandra Dobres David Caplan, by Devora Caplan Maurice Cardin, by Evelyn Cardin Michael A. Cardin, by Myrna and Benjamin Cardin Gladys Cohen, by Joyce Bedine Nathan Cohen, by Joan Du Bois Judith C. Coplin, by Mark Coplin Samuel M. Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick Philip Cushner, by Susan Frank Harry Dackman, by Elliot Dackman Max Donner, by Beverly Siegel Dora Gail Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Mollie Ellis, by Bonnie Cohen Maurice Fader, by Brenda Pariser Karl H. Finkelstein, by Beverly Hamburger, Sari Sapir Harry Fishkind, by Hedy Gleiman Sidney Robert Flax, by Ellen Gottfried Mollie Cohn Foreman, by Judith Zerwitz Edwin Fox, by Harold Fox Ernest Fox, by Jeanie Lazerov Martin Fox, by Harold Fox Edith Friedman, by Cheri Milrad Gertrude Gandel, by Larry Gandel Abraham Gelfand, by Mark Gelfand Doris Goldstein, by Harriet Silverstein Louis Goodwich, by Kenneth Goodwich Leona Gottfried, by Alan S. Gottfried Herman Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport Anna Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Ida Grossblatt, by Sidney Schlachman Alan Jay Gurwitz, by Cicely Finkelstein Willard Hackerman, by Ted Chernak, Nancy Hackerman Milton Halpern, by Steven Halpern

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Leonard Hendler, by Edna Hendler Charles Isaacson, by Michael Isaacson Irvin Jacobs, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Harris L. Judelson, by Lynne Haas Goldie Kandel, by Ronna Plotkin Belle Kaplan, by Arlene Glaser Emanuel Katz, by Sharon Benus Norman Klawansky, by Irene Bressler Calvin Kovens, by Faye Adler Ben Kowitz, by Joseph Kowitz Sylvia Kramer, by Janis Kramer Philip Kravetsky, by Sonia Maltinsky Esther Petock Kaye, by Robert Kaye Ben Kowitz, by Ervin Kowitz Ruth Lamb, by Richard Lamb Ruth M. Lazarus, by Lois Glassman Minnie Lerner, by Marcia Leavey Mollie Lesser, by Loryn Lesser Beatrice Levin, by Eileen Garfield Elinor Levin, by Steve Bond Sidney Lidenberg, by Arlene Carmel Morris Liebfeld, by Daniel Liebfeld Jeffrey C. Lott, by Edward J. Lott Yuliy Lubman, by Arthur Lubman Rose Macks, by Louise Macks Ruth Maltinsky, by Arnold Maltinsky David Manasherov, by Lidya Chikvashvili Sara Mez, by Jack Finkelstein Samuel Millstone, by J. Max Millstone Ella Newman, by Wilma Alpert Sonia Nochlin, by Zelma Aiken Sara Penn, by Helene Penn Dorf Aaron Prager, by Lutz Alexander Prager Lee Prager, by Lutz Alexander Prager Bernice Rabovsky, by Paula Pearl Mikhael Rakhunov, by Anna Zemelshtern Samuel Rashbaum, by Gerald Rashbaum Bernard H. Reichlyn, by Leslie Walters Richard Richmond, by Eunice Richmond Anna Rombro, by Richard Rombro Geraldeen “Gerrye” Rombro, by Joan Rombro Jay Rosenberg, by Royce Houthuijzen Sam Rosenberg, by Elaine Liebfeld Claire Rosenblatt, by Josef Rosenblatt Judah Rosenblatt, by Josef Rosenblatt Samuel Roskes, by Saul Roskes Max Rotenberg, by Mark Rotenberg Bertha Sachs, by Alvin Sachs Minnie Sanborn, by Sheila Fox Lisa Schechman, by Morris Schechman Joseph Scheinin, by Sheila Mentz Harry Schenker, by Wendy Schenker Marion Schenker, by Donna and Leroy Shapiro Bernard Schlachman, by Sidney Schlachman Haimen Schofer, by Edith Sussman Regina Schreter, by Beverly Feldman Sidney Schreter, by Beverly Feldman Lena Schunick, by Alvan Schunick Paul Schuster, by Joy Schuster Adele Schwartz, by Martin Schwartz Elmer Robert Setlen, by Julie Wasserman Sarah K. Shapiro, by Leroy Shapiro, Sanford Shapiro Edward Sheller, by Lee Sheller Mildred Shifrin, by Debbie Passapae Benjamin Shuman, by Charlotte Schnitzer, Robin Smolarz Barnett Silver, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth Geshekter Millward Anita Sindler, by Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Harry Stark, by Larry Hornstein Leopold Stern, by Lutz Alexander Prager Leah Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Etta Suchman, by Arlene Fleischmann Kate Taylor, by Harold Taylor Milly Anita Taylor, by Victor Taylor Martin Tulkoff, by Sylvia Tulkoff Ida P. Uffer, by Michael Uffer Martha Weissman, by Sheila Jay Sylvan Wolpert, by Ilene Wolpert Larry Woolfson, by Martin Woolfson Jean Zacharia, by Betty Tannenzapf Barry Zerwitz, by Arnold Zerwitz Sarah Zissman, by Igal Tannenzapf

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Notice of Annual Meeting Rabbi Gross publishes new of Beth Tfiloh Congregation book about Warren Buffett The following Congregation Officers and Board Members will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Beth Tfiloh Congregation on Thursday, April 7 at 7 pm in the Epstein Chapel. NOMINATIONS FOR 2016-2017 Congregation Officers: President - Lowell Herman Honorary President - Michael Friedman 1st Vice President - Louis Baer 2nd Vice President - Ron Davis Secretary - Gary Eidelman New Board Members: Steven Hurwitz Calla Samuels Alan Sandler Michael Bresler Cheryl King Ed Schlesinger Stephanie Kronthal Elliot Cohen Julie Price

Rabbi Jonathan Gross has published a new book, “Values Investing: An Omaha Rabbi Learns Torah from Warren Buffett,” which serves as a commentary to the legendary investor’s values through the lens of Jewish texts and tradition. Rabbi Gross has studied the work and teachings of Warren Buffet, and shares in his book the many lessons they provide about morality, ethics, and character development that are consistent with Torah values. The book is available for purchase at www.lulu.com/spotlight/BuffettTorah.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Mark Smolarz, Chair, Fran Pruce, Ricka Neuman, Allison Magat, Lowell Herman, Jon Barron, Yoni Bedine, Teri Gitlitz, Diane Seegull The Annual Meeting will include a Memorial Service and an election of officers and Board Members. All members in good standing of Beth Tfiloh Congregation are invited to attend.

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