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BT’s Scholarship Fund: Building Futures, Changing Lives Middle school is a time of transition, transformation and growth. While moving 1,640 miles from your home in San Antonio to Baltimore could pose significant challenges for many seventh graders, for Shayna B. ‘16, it was a life-changing experience that gave her more than a new address – it gave her Shayna B. ‘16 a new family. “In 2010, when my brother, Joseph ‘14, was beginning ninth grade, there were no Jewish high schools in San Antonio. My mom’s friend, Dr. Amy Caplan, had recently moved to Baltimore from San Antonio and suggested we check out Beth Tfiloh,” shares Shayna. During an east coast tour of several Jewish
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communities, they visited Baltimore and “fell in love with BT.”
SHAVUOT at BT
Day school tuition is a sacrifice for many families, but especially for singleparent households. BT could only be a viable option for Shayna and Joseph if financial support was available. Thanks to BT’s generous Scholarship Fund donors, it was.
TIKUN LEIL SHAVUOT Saturday night, June 11
“Looking back, I didn’t leave much in Texas because BT is where it’s at!” exclaims Shayna. “Everyone was so welcoming—wanting to meet me, inviting me to things, decorating my locker for my birthday. It was amazing.”
Classes & Shavuot Dairy Meal
1ST DAY SHAVUOT Sunday, June 12
Installation of Officers Lunch and Panel Discussion
2ND DAY SHAVUOT Monday, June 13
Yizkor Service Congregational Kiddush
Since then, Shayna has made the most of her BT experience, serving on the High School Student Government, coordinating numerous TOGA (Tikkun Olam—Get Active) committee activities, Continued on page 8
AATZMA’UT FESTIVAL H M O 8” Y
L6 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 HaAtzma’ut, 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 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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iurfhzv ouh Yom HaZikaron Memorial Day for Israel’s Fallen Soldiers and the Victims of Terror
Tuesday, May 10 7:00 pm: Memorial Ceremony 7:40 pm: Songs of Hope & Yearning Beth Tfiloh Mintzes Theatre • Rosen Performing Arts Center Open to the Public Baltimore Zionist District Co-sponsored by: FIDF – Friends of the IDF & Beth Tfiloh Congregation
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