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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.”

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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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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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Bat Mitzvah: Alexis Hariri

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Living Room Learning

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BT in the AM Siyum

BT in the AM

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Rosh Chodesh 16 Omer

PS Conferences

BT Professional Network

BT in the AM

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Talmud

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Yaffe Scholars

25 Omer

PS Conferences

Yaffe Scholars

Lunch Bunch

Yom HaZikaron 18 Omer

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11 “Israel 68” Yom HaAtzma’ut Festival

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Yom HaZikaron Program

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Mercaz Book Club

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Mercaz Book Club

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recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

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Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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20 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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7:47 pm Tisch 5:45 pm Mincha 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:45 pm Hazzan’s Tisch

FRIDAY

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Lag B’Omer 33 Omer

26 Omer

An Evening of One-Act Plays

Yom HaAtzma’ut 19 Omer

12 Omer

Yom HaShoah

Board of Directors

Religious Services

Downtown Lunch and Learn

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Bat Mitzvah: Meghan Shevrin

28 Omer

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

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

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

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Meghan attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Erika Shevrin. She is the granddaughter of Marcia and Alvin Sachs, and Joyce and Meyer Shevrin. Her hobbies include softball, field hockey, traveling, and being with her friends. For her Mitzvah Project Meghan is working in the PreSchool staying with the 3 and 4 yearolds whose parents work.

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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, a seasoned Beth Kaplan 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.

Sun., May 29, 2016

Alexis attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Jasmine Hariri. She is the granddaughter of Malek Hariri and the late Khalil Hariri and Soonia Raoofian and the late Jamshid Raoofian. Her hobbies include cooking, baking, doing science and art projects and traveling. For her Mitzvah Project Alexis collected toys for the Sinai Hospital pediatric unit and she also collected gift cards for the Jewish Caring Network.

The Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

Performing Arts Studio: Summer 2016 Studio Sessions: July 25-August 12, 2016 • 9:30 am-4:00 pm

2016 Production - The Little Mermaid, Jr. Performances: August 15 and 16 • 7:00 pm (free admission) Rosen Arts Center/Mintzes Theatre Two Studios Offered •Junior Studio for ages 8–9 •Senior Studio for ages 10–14

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Daughter of Debra and Mark Rapaport Sat., June 4, 2016

Bailey attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Jared and Reid Rapaport. She is the granddaughter of Rose and Mike Rapaport, and Anita and Michael Goldstein. Her hobbies include swimming, reading, writing, and being with friends. For her Mitzvah Project Bailey is planning to create a team to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk.

Beth Tfiloh Performing Arts Studio is a three-week program designed to enrich the performing arts student in all areas of theatrical production, both onstage and behind the scenes. The program culminates in two full performances of the musical The Little Mermaid, Jr. with full costumes, set pieces, props, lights, and sound. Daily morning workshops include improv, movement, vocal, acting, and makeup, taught by studio staff as well as guest artist instructors. Students will also be involved in set and prop construction and the technical end of the production.

Staff •Artistic Director: Diane M. Smith, 410-413-2436, dsmith@btfiloh.org •Junior Camp Director: Brian Singer, 410-413-2523, bsinger@btfiloh.org •Co-Camp Directors: Noah Ferentz ‘12 and Nicole Smith •Musical Director: Sherry Benedek ‘06 Fees •Junior Camp: $650 •Senior Camp: $750 Get complete details and register online: www.bethtfiloh.com/ performingartsstudio

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Sisterhood News Sorry You Missed It! On Sunday, April 3, some hearty BT souls braved cold and wind to view a display of Israeli art (Visions of Place: Complete Geographies in Contemporary Israeli Art) at Towson University. Our docent, Dr. Susan Isaacs, delved into the technical, artistic, ethnic, and even political backgrounds of the paintings, videos, and installations. It was most edifying. Sisterhood hopes to plan more free or inexpensive cultural trips to lift us to a higher plane. Join our next venture. Multi-Sisterhood Luncheon: This annual get-together was a great success. The food, from our BT catering staff, was well received, and terrific buys were found at the Boutique. The best surprise was Karen Goldberg, young and vibrant, who sang popular Israeli songs and

tickled us with her guitar-accompanied original interpretations of growing up in Pikesville. Thanks to Donna Belsky and her committee for a great job! Proposed Slate of Sisterhood Officers Corrections: The May Newsletter accidently omitted the name of Marcia K. Miller, VP/Publicity. Also, the correct spelling of the Proposed President’s name is Marlene Friedenberg. Sisterhood General Meeting: A blockbuster theatrical presentation is planned for May 17 at 7:30 pm in the Tuvin Hall. “History Alive: Golda Meir,” a one-character play, offers insights into the life of one of our most beloved and admired Jewish women. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Federation’s 100th Centennial Celebration Annual Convention: Our Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood Builder of Unity Awardee is Sylvia Sklar. Congratulate her on Thursday, May 19, at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Send your reservation and $40.00 check to Arlene Mazor, c/o Reservations, 7 Halston Court, Baltimore, MD 21209.

The BT Sisterhood presented the PreSchool with a generous donation to maintain and improve the PreSchool playground, with a commitment for further fundraising to insure enjoyment for our PreSchool children. Pictured l-r: Judy Werner, Ellen Karp, Melissa Lebowitz, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Roz Kalb, Sallie Goldberg, Sonia Maltinsky, Marcia Leavey, Donna Belsky and Charlene Schimberg

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

Hours:

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

Mitzvah Cards Brenda Boches Marcia Miller

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Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg

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Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

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Do we have your email? If you are not receiving our BT email messages and would like to be added to our e-mail list, call Charlene Schimberg at 410-413-2217 or e-mail cschimberg@btfiloh.org. Private Sale of Beth Jacob Cemetery Plot Beth Jacob Cemetery Lot 48, Spot C available for sale for $870, priced to sell. Will consider offers. Cash or check only. For more information, please contact Carole at 410-371-2990.

May 7: Guest Speaker, Rabbi Ian Pear: “The Accidental Zionist: Why Israel Matters and How to Speak About it to People for Whom it Doesn’t” May 14: Rabbi Chai Posner and Mr. Haggai Lavie: “Israel’s Heroes–Then and Now” May 21: Guest Speaker, Rabbi Stephen Belsky: “Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost, And Vice Versa: Tracking Ten Tribes” May 28: Rabbi Chai Posner: “Jerusalem: Undivided and United Capital of Israel”

BT Seder Exchange & Share Shabbat We extend special thanks to the members of our congregation who generously opened their homes to individuals in our community who would otherwise not have had a seder to attend. Special thanks to Carol and Harry Sommer, Sonia and Arnold Maltinsky, and Rosann and Keith Ehrlich for answering the call to help and providing a meaningful Pesach Seder to their guests. Throughout the year, we ask our members to please consider being a part of our Share Shabbat program. Contact Holly Venick, hvenick@btfiloh. org, if you would like to be a part of this ongoing program to meet and share a special meal with other Beth Tfiloh members. This program is brought to you by the Synagogue Life Committee and Share Shabbat chairs Bess Gilden and Sonia Maltinsky.

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Brotherhood News On Monday May 16, 2016 the Brotherhood will have its General Membership Meeting/Dinner. There will be no charge for this evening as long as you are a paid up member for the 2015-2016 membership year (registration required). If you want to attend and are not a Brotherhood member, become one– it's only $36. The evening will begin at about 6:15 pm with dinner in the Tuvin. From 7:15–7:30 pm there will be a very brief meeting as the only agenda item is to approve/elect the 2016-2017 Officers and Board Members. From 7:30–7:50 pm, Rabbi Wohlberg will install the newly elected Officers and Board. At 8 pm Scott Garceau from 105.7 The Fan will be our guest speaker. Go to the bethtfiloh. com/register to make your reservation. BethTfiloh Brotherhood 2016-2017 Officer and Board Member Slate: President: Ed Kelly 1st VP: Steve Venick 2nd VP: Steve Goloskov Treasurer: Jeff Gilden Secretary: Harold Taylor Asst. Secretary: Charles Karp Board 1 year: Michael Bressler, Howard Cohen, Harvey Davidoff, Jeffrey Gilden, Irv Kalb, Arnold Maltinsky, Daniel Pearl, Alan Sandler, Yanky Schorr Board 2 year: Robert Cohen, Rob Hirscmann, Sheldon Polun, Morris Rosen, Sidney Schlachman, Harold Smullian, Steve Hercenberg

Feldman, Herb Gendason, Julian Hammond, Amichai Katz, Harry Kessler, Michael Pearl, Morris Schechman, Fred Schnererman, Neil Sweren, Chaim Wecker, Jonathan Wohlberg Past Presidents: Richard Goldsmith, Charles Jay, Louis Baer, Marc Leavey, Ken Hornstein, Frank Blatt, Sid Cohen, Jay Danick, Harry Sommer, David Schwartz, Mark Eisen, Howard Davidov, Jacob Miliman, Lester Belsky, Stanley Aronoff

BETH TFILOH BROTHERHOOD GENERAL MEETING Featuring....Scott Garceau from 105.7 The Fan May 16, 2016 • 6 – 9 pm Tuvin Auditorium Sports, Food, Good Friends And Fun!!! BT Brotherhood General Meeting, Dinner and Installation of Officers with informative Q & A with the one and only Scott Garceau FREE to paid up brotherhood members Register by May 9 at www.bethtfiloh.com/register Questions: Contact Robert Cohen at Robco@comcast.net or (443)756-3140

Friday evening, May 6 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: • Hazzan’s Tisch - 5:45 pm • Mincha - 6:30 pm • Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 pm

Board 3 year: Andy Diamond, Larry

Is There a New Arrival In Your Family? The Beth Tfiloh family is delighted to share the good news of newborn babies in our congregation and school family NOW IN THE RYND ROOM!

All newborn announcements will published in the Bulletin and our Good News email. Parents will receive a special gift from the BT family to offer our wishes of mazel tov. If you or someone you know has recently received a new bundle of joy, please contact Holly Venick at 410-413-2244 or hvenick@btfiloh.org. 5

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School News 3's Enjoy Hebrew Story Time with 11th Graders Story time is always special for our PreSchool students…but never quite as special as when it's shared with the big High School students! Morah Katz’s 11th grade Hebrew class paired up with Morah Brenda’s 3’s to read The Lion that Loved Strawberries ("HaAryeh She'Ahav Tut"), a Hebrew book that the younger students have been reading throughout the year in class. This one-on-one attention allowed for more in-depth learning and discussion for the PreSchool students, as Morah Brenda explains: “Each child had individual attention with the ‘big’ kids who read from our own copies of the book,” after which each pair colored their copy and then discussed their most and least favorite foods. “Connecting the grades together through our mutual love of Hebrew proved to be a success on both ends. We were a little disappointed when our time together came to an end!”

For the High School students, this was more than just a fun change of scenery— this was learning in action. “I wanted the High School students to practice the Hebrew they are learning,” explains Morah Katz. “This joint program gave them a chance to bring their Hebrew to life and use it in a practical way, combined with a beautiful connection between the High School and PreSchool students! It was a great way for all the students to spend time together while connecting through the Hebrew language.” Eleventh graders, you are welcome back for story time anytime! 6

The BT Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is considered one of the top teams in the MIAA C Conference.

Spring Sports Update By Coach Marc Burkom ‘98 We’re entering the home stretch of the BT Spring Sports season, and an exciting season it’s been. There are still a lot of games, meets, and matches to go, but here is a recap of how the Warriors have done so far. The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team is off to a fantastic start for a third straight year. After two consecutive MIAA “C” Conference championship game appearances, the Warriors entered this season as one of the favorites and are not disappointing. So far, BT has won all three of its league games by a combined score of 47-11! A wide variety of offensive and defensive talents make BT one of the teams to beat. The Girls Varsity Lacrosse team has had a thrilling season with seemingly every game coming down to the last few possessions. Currently the team is in 1st place in the IAAM “C” Conference with a 7-4 record. Most recently the team won an exciting Senior Day game against Oldfields, 17-15, to celebrate the seniors in style and avenge an earlier defeat. The team has a nice mix of seniors and younger players making great contributions all over the field. The Warriors have high hopes for a playoff run in the coming weeks! The Boys Varsity Baseball team currently has a 3-6 record. Strong wins against Concordia Prep, Key School, and Chapelgate have been offset by some tough losses. The Warriors still have a chance to make the MIAA “C” Conference playoffs and do some postseason damage.

The Girls Varsity Softball team has struggled against some strong opposition this year but did manage a 17-3 win over Oldfields! The team continues to work hard and strive for more victories. The Boys Varsity Tennis team is in the playoff hunt with a 2-2 record, right in the middle of the pack in the MIAA “B” Conference, thanks to wins over Glenelg Country School and the John Carroll School. The Boys JV Tennis team is still searching for its first win of the season, but in recent weeks have gotten very close with several individual wins and some very close losses. The BT Varsity Golf team is off to one of its best starts ever with a 2-1 record. Victories over MIAA “C” Conference opponents Mt. Carmel and Chapelgate have the team in 2nd place! The future is bright as well with multiple freshmen making significant contributions to the team. The Warriors’ Varsity Track and Field team is having a very strong year. A number of runners have already qualified for the MIAA/IAAM league championship meet, and so far both meets have seen numerous Warriors record personal bests. BT runners have won a number of events, and the Warriors plan to continue excelling at the season’s remaining meets. Please join us in cheering on all our teams as they continue to strive for postseason success! For a complete schedule of games, visit our website at www.bethtfiloh.com/athletics. Go Warriors!

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School News Preparing Our Students for Israel Advocacy on Campus The following is the translation of an article about our school’s Israel education and advocacy program, which was published in Yediot America, a popular Hebrew magazine. How many times have you heard about anti-Israel propaganda on college campuses? How many times have you spoken about it, or read about this rising phenomenon? Probably many times. It seems that lately we’ve gotten to know the three letters – BDS – and the organization that is taking control of the discourse on college and university campuses. As that side steps up its activities, the pro-Israel side is trying to come up with answers. One of the more interesting initiatives comes from a high school. Beth Tfiloh School in Baltimore is considered one of the largest and most prominent in America, with close to 1,000 Jewish students. Ella Shaked, an Israeli who is a Hebrew teacher at the high school, describes a diverse and surprising

community. “Baltimore has a large and active Jewish community. The school has been in operation for over 70 years, and is open to all the different denominations. Everyone is accepted with love and a sense of home.” Last year Shaked was joined by Haggai Lavie, a shaliach from Israel, who arrived, as he describes it, to portray Israel in a positive light and connect the students to the Jewish state. “I came here for three years as head of the Hebrew language department, and I very quickly understood and felt that the connection to Israel is already solid and strong. I heard alumni returning and sharing their (anti-Israel) experiences on campus. We started understanding our students’ need for more tools to face these trends,” he said. Although the students learn about Israel in their Jewish History classes, they needed additional material and a new angle on things, in order to prepare them well. “Many of them don’t understand the story behind Israel’s creation,” Shaked said. “We realized that they don’t have enough workshops, so we started preparing workshops and special lectures, both on their grade levels and in Hebrew classes. Later, we went through simulations that were based on all kinds of charges and claims that we know are made on campuses, and we let the students cope with them.” The school felt it was important to prepare its students for interacting not only with BDS advocates, but more importantly, for undecided peers who may be overhearing their discussions. “We read interviews and research Continued on page 11

LION KING, JR: BT Middle School's production of Disney's “The Lion King, Jr.” ruled the Mintzes Theater stage for three sold-out performances. Mesmerizing musical numbers, glorious costumes and makeup, astounding set and props -- this was another Broadway level production right here at BT!

MODEL SEDERS - Lower School students prepared for Pesach at their class model seders.

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including fundraisers and clothing drives, and writing for the High School literary magazine and yearbook. Not to mention her National Honor Society induction, or her appointment as Track and Field team captain. The list goes on. “I couldn’t imagine a better high school experience anywhere. This year, our grade has gone through a lot of challenges, but everyone came together. It’s such a family.” Shayna also observes that the sense of community extends beyond the b eth tf il o h d a h a n c o m m u n i t y s ch o o l presents

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“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.

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“The donors who have supported the BT Scholarship Fund didn’t just give me a good education, they gave me a good future. They didn’t just change my childhood experience, they changed my life. Without them, I don’t know what I’d be like.” - Shayna B. ‘16 student body. “I imagine that in other schools you don’t get to be as close with your teachers. I’ve been to Shabbat dinners at so many of my teachers’ houses—that just can’t be a thing at other schools!” For Shayna, Jewish holiday celebrations are particularly symbolic of what makes BT unique, as the spirited dancing and singing repeatedly reminds her: “At other schools, the only thing they celebrate is sports games. We get sports games and holidays!” As graduation quickly approaches, Shayna knows what she will miss most: “Being at BT was such a safe place—I can come to school and feel comfortable to be myself, to speak my mind in any way shape or form, because our grade is so close. No matter what is going on anywhere else, we can come to school and forget about it because BT is such a happy place to be.” Shayna’s entire BT experience would not have been possible without the generous support of the BT Scholarship Fund. And to all those who have given her this incredible lifelong gift, Shayna says thank you. “BT shaped me. If they hadn’t been able to help me, I don’t know what kind of person I’d be; I wouldn’t be as smart, or as Jewishly knowledgeable. During your childhood and throughout teen years, you’re planting the roots for the rest of your life, for what you’ll be in the future. The donors who have supported the BT Scholarship Fund didn’t just give me a good education, they gave me a good future. They didn’t just change my childhood experience, they changed my life. Without them, I don’t know what I’d be like.” Each of us has the opportunity to change lives like Shayna’s, to give nearly 50 percent of our student body a good future through a Beth Tfiloh education. You can do that by supporting SPOTLIGHT 2016, BT’s annual scholarship event. To buy your tickets or become a Spotlight 2016 sponsor, visit bethtfiloh.com/spotlight, or contact Itael Toibman, Development Assistant, at itoibman@btfiloh.org or 410-413-2233.

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PARENTS OF ALUMNI PREP FOR PESACH WITH MRS. SCHORR: Mrs. Zipora Schorr shared her personal Pesach recipes and topsecret cooking tips with nearly 40 parents of BT alumni on March 30th. The group also enjoyed exploring Pesach themes, singing holiday songs and hearing Mrs. Schorr's personal anecdotes.

BT CARES! would like to thank the more than 70 volunteers from Beth Tfiloh School, Congregation, and Hebrew School who came to assemble Mishloach Manot bags that were delivered to Weinberg Park, Weinberg Village, Tudor Heights, Emeritus, Weinberg Woods, Springhouse, Springwell, Sunrise, Atrium Village, Jewish Community Services, and Brightview. Because of all of you, 753 seniors received Mishloach Manot during Purim— what an amazing mitzvah! Special thanks to Lindsay Gaister for organizing this wonderful volunteer effort. SELLING CHAMETZ - Rabbi Wohlberg negotiated a sale of chametz to Baltimore County Councilwoman Vicki Almond at Grandparents Day.

GRANDPARENTS PRE-LION KING EVENT: Just before the Middle School's production of Disney's “The Lion King, Jr.” premiere, BT welcomed 40 grandparents and their grandkids to decorate Lion King-themed cookies and enjoy light refreshments. Thank you for joining us for this special get-together!

GRANDPARENTS DAY - Elaine and Marc Lowen enjoyed spending time in class with their grandson Aryeh at this year’s Lower School Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

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Who’s Who at BT A Jewish Legend Connects the Past and Future BT member Israel Gruzin is a true Jewish legend. Born in Lithuania, he and his family were relocated to the Kovno Ghetto and then deported to Dachau, where he spent four years. Mr. Gruzin was liberated in 1945 while he and his father were on a death march near Bavaria.. In 1947 Mr. Gruzin heard David BenGurion speak at the Foehrenwald Displaced Persons camp and was inspired to create a drawing imagining the future State of Israel (see photo). Mr. Gruzin’s complete oral history is available at the U.S. Holocaust Museum and can be accessed online at www.ushmm.org. Mr. Gruzin has left an indelible mark on the BT family through his magnificent cabinetry that can be seen on our Bima and throughout the synagogue edifice.

ABOVE - Israel Gruzin displays his 1947 drawing depicting a future state of Israel to Mrs. Schorr. UPPER RIGHT - Hazzan Albrecht and Israel Gruzin on the Bima podium Mr. Gruzin designed and built. LOWER RIGHT Israel Gruzin shares photographs with Rabbi Wohlberg and Mrs. Zipora Schorr taken following his liberation.

Thursday, May 26 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. School and Congregation families, come join us at Beth Tfiloh Camps in Reisterstown to celebrate Lag B’Omer. To register, visit: www.bethtfiloh.com/lagbomer

LAG B’OMER 2016 ACTIVITIES - Biblical Zoo with Goats & Sheep, Campfire with Marshmallows with the Beth Tfiloh Cub Scouts, Ein Hod Arts & Crafts, Kayak on the Kinneret, Banias Splash Pad, Climbing in the Hermon, Ropes Challenge Course sponsored in part by the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood. MANA IN THE DESERT COOKOUT MENU - Hamburgers (provided by Beth Tfiloh Camps), Falafel, Pita, Hummus, Salad, Pickles (catered by Eden Cafe.). $5 per person, $25 max per family • Children 2 & under free Pricing for registered camp families: $2.50 per person, $12 max per family • Children 2 & under free

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papers on the topic, and understood that out of 100 students – 30 will be proIsrael, 20 will be anti-Israel and all the rest, usually the majority, are the ones we can interact with and try to influence,” Lavie explains. The school started by teaching diverse subject matter about Israel. Students learned about the country’s history, how it became a state, they learned about the West Bank and the rights to the land. “In correlation with this knowledge, the students learned how to answer questions and claims that we identified as the main ones made against Israel on campus,” says Lavie. With the knowledge they passed on to the students, they also had the challenge of accepting the part of defending Israel on campus. Surprisingly, this became easier the more complex the picture of Israel was drawn. “The students grow up with the value of loving Israel, but if they don’t get the real picture, at the end of the day we’ll create disappointment and resentment towards Israel. Students today must get the complex picture. We didn’t want to tell them Israel does everything right

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and perfect. This is the only way they can really defend Israel,” says Lavie. “If we don’t expose the things the way they are, we’ll cause the opposite reaction. It’s like the process we all go through with our parents – first they seem perfect to us, then we learn otherwise, but at the end we remain with a strong, honest and realistic relationship with them.”

“Students today must get the complex picture. We didn’t want to tell them Israel does everything right and perfect. This is the only way they can really defend Israel.” - Haggai Lavie The studies about Israel took the precedent of not focusing only on the Arab-Israeli conflict. “The process was built from deepening their knowledge about the conflict, but also emphasizing other issues, like Israel’s water innovations, the cultural diversity, the high-tech, and other strengths Israel has – the college students we’re preparing them to interact with aren’t interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and their connection with Israel must be made from a different angle. They need to encounter more positive and less complicated aspects of Israel.”

During this special program, Lavie and the Hebrew department connected the students with Israelis who represent different aspects and different groups within Israeli society. “We brought a delegation from Boyar High School in Jerusalem, they met different soldiers, and they met different speakers representing different views. For example, we had a Palestinian speaker who presented the Palestinian narrative, and it seemed very important for their understanding of the situation. They said at the end that the more complex picture created a deeper connection to Israel, and a better understanding of how to represent it. ” Towards the end of the seniors’ classes, the school created a special kit, made up of written materials from Stand With Us, and many online materials, resources and links on a flash drive as part of each kit given to each student. “We hope,” Lavie concluded, “that this kit will be with them every time they need an answer. They can always contact us, of course. The goal is not to lead them to ‘war’, but to appeal to an audience that is undecided on the issue, to enable each of them to represent Israel, should they choose to, and make it more understandable.”

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Lucille Alter, by Sara Fran Richman

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: A generous contribution was made in honor of Purim, by Jackie Becker Alisa and Ahron Rosenfeld, on their son, Effie Rosenfeld, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Walter Becker (great grandfather), Jacqueline Becker and family In Memory of: Bess B. Harvey, by Walter Becker, Jackie Becker and family

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Becky and Josh Brenner, on their son, Noah, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Jill Spector and Joel Cohn Cherie and Jeb Brownstein, on Ari and Melissa’s marriage, by Jill Spector and Joel Cohn Tsipi and Michael Renbaum, on their granddaughter, Sarah Renbaum, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Beth and Michael Sellman Speedy Recovery to: Howard Cohen, by Harriet and Howard Diener, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Sandy Dobres, by Ellen and Joel Goldwasser Bill Glazer, by Ruth and David Naftaly In Memory of: Etta Garber, by Ruth and David Naftaly Leeds Katzen, by Rhoda and Stanley Brown, Ruth and David Naftaly, Donna and Albert Polovoy Esther Lenett, by Esther Gross, Charlene Schimberg Erin Levitas, by Natalie and Jay Chason Manny Paige, by Rena and Sheldon Polun Zachary Pressman, by Marilyn and Charles Miller Beloved father of Steve Schuman, by the Venick Family

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Ruthie and David Carliner, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sarina Liza, by Cheri and David Hurwitz Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Lois and Ben Sigman Liebe Diamond, on her special birthday, by Elaine and Marc Lowen Kira and Jeremy Goldman, on their son, Avi, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Irene and Robert Russel

Linda and Steve Hurwitz, on the birth of their new grandchild, by Jamie, Ken, Mason, and Samantha Bernstein Jeffrey Karlin, on his special 50th birthday, by Brenda and Irwin Nudelman Beverly and Gerald Rashbaum, on their 65th wedding anniversary, by Fran Kessler and Jack Finkelstein Sandy and Michael Teitelbaum, on Matthew and Dorie’s wedding, by Selma and Jules Shaivitz A generous contribution was made by Suzanne and Charles Walder Speedy Recovery to: Howard Cohen, by Marilyn and Alfred Rosenstein and Eileen and Sean Koplow and families, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, Carole and Gil Schechter, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld Sandy Dobres, by Marcia and Marc Leavey, Marilyn and Alfred Rosenstein In Memory of: Edward Attman, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Larry Becker, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Andy Billig, by Reba and Arnold Cohen, Lynn and Harold Davidov, Suzanne and John Fox, Ethel and Isaac Gheiler, Fran and Geoffrey Kroll, Mindy and Jud Lipowitz, Allison and Aaron Magat and family, Hersh Pachino, Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt, Irene and Robert Russel, Michael Yerman and Marc Hayes Mimi Cohen, by Alisa and Elliot Cohen, Elaine and Marc Lowen, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld Myrna Diamond, by the Harans Family Etta Garber, by Allison and Aaron Magat and family Gloria Harris, by Allison and Aaron Magat and family Judy Herman, by Layne, Danielle and Steven Herman Leeds Katzen, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg, Elaine and Marc Lowen Lawrence Lurie, by Amy and Wayne Seidman Martin Melzer, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Edith Moses, by Mindie Flamholz Irvin Pollack, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg, the Harans Family, Elaine and Marc Lowen Ronald Pomerantz, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Doris Rombro, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Beloved father of Wendy Rosenthal, by Harriet and Sol Robbins Arnold Schaftel, by Mindie Flamholz, the Parent Association, Libby Rappaport, Marlene Rubin, Rikki and Louis Solomon, Leslie and Barry Udoff Sol Schwartz, by Deborah Allen, Majorie Ariff and Heidi Cull, Eileen and Harris Atran and family, Janice Babitt, Donna Balinkie and Kevin Keane, Linda Barron, Marilyn Berman, Michele, Craig, Cammie and D.J. Berman, Dori and Rob Blitzstein, Laurence Block, Brenda and Frank Boches, Joel Boches, Nancy and David Bookoff, Aileen and David Bormel, Dana and Herman Brecher, Rhoda and Stanley Brown, Michael Bruner, Ineza and David Chikvashvili, Frances and George Coburn, Alisa and Elliot Cohen, Benjamin Cohen, Ellen and Sid Cohen, Dorothy and Aaron Donner, Rochelle and Bernie

Eisenberg, Melissa, Adam, Emily, and Lauren Eisner, Eena and Arthur Feld, Rabbi Binyomin Field, Suzanne and John Fox, Shannon Frenyea, Rob, Lisa, Allison, and Jordan Friedman, Denise and Liam Garris, Herbert Gendason, Barbara and Mark Gitomer, Ellen and Joel Goldwasser, Susan and Paul Harans and family, Leah Helman, Susan and Henry Holzman, Cheri, David, Lindsay, Hallie and Jared Hurwitz, Elizabeth Jane Karpa, Adele and Howard kass, Aida Keehner, Janet and Paul Kramer, Ronnie Kleiman, Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, Stephanie, David, Bradley, Spencer, and Sydney Kronthal, Nancy and Michael Krupp, Diane and Joel Lahn, Marcia and Marc Leavey, Jody and Ted Levy, Andi Lewis and family, Shirley and Irv Littman, Diana Lubman, Gloria and Ira Luchinsky, Allison and Aaron Magat and family, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Mechanick, achel and Alfred Meisels, Harriet Michaelson, Ellen and Joseph Miller, Wendy and Jeffrey Miller and family, Brenda and Irwin Nudelman, Brenda and Joseph Pariser, the Passen Family, Giselle and Natalio Pincever, Lisa and Mike Pintzuk, Diane and Allan Posner, Linda and Herbert Proper, Harriet and Sol Robbins, Annie Luchinsky Rosen, Ellen and Rob Rosen and family, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Hope Rosky, Eileen and Barry Rothberg, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, Carole and Gil Schechter, Charlene Schimberg, Kari and Mark Schlossberg and family, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld, Tobey and Sandy Schreiber, Stacy and Louis Schwartz, the Seegull Family, Amy, Wayne, Sammi, and Justin Seidman, Beth and Michael Sellman, The Sherer Family, Harriet and Morton Silverstein, Mary and Geoffrey Sklar, Mr. and Mrs. Marc Solomon, The Tartaglia Family – Lisa, Dave, Joe and Eleni, Marty Taubenfeld, Sylvia Tulkoff, Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein and family, Randi, Larry, Lindsay and Allie Waskow, Lauren Wayne, Nadine and Ray Weinstein, the Welfeld Family Cory Seidel, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Henna Rivka Sonnenschein, by the Passen Family, Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein and family

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Ivan and Melissa Cohen, on their son, Eli becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Marla Taxin and sons, Ryan, Kyle and Will In Memory of: Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Revanne Aronoff, Lester Belsky, Becky and Josh Brenner and Family, Judy Caplan, The Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Betty and Marvin Keyser, Cheryl and Rod King and Family, Emily and Scott Levin and Family, Ellen and Joseph Miller, Harvey and Kathie Okun, Jennifer and Benjamin Sobol, Rozzie and Harold Taylor, Marla Taxin and sons, Ryan, Kyle and Will, Judy and Martin Woolfson

PAUL BURMAN FUND In Honor of: The birth and naming of their granddaughter, Amelia Rose, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN A generous donation was made by the MatzWarner Family Foundation Speedy Recovery to: Howard Cohen, by Dorothy and Aaron Donner In Memory of: Esther Lenett, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Dorothy and Aaron Donner

DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Larry Becker, by Liebe Diamond Mimi Cohen, by Liebe Diamond To commemorate the yahrzeit of Joseph Hirshhorn, by Liebe Diamond Irvin Pollack, by Liebe Diamond To commemorate the yahrzeit of Ada Macklin Rudick, by Liebe Diamond To commemorate the yahrzeit of Betty Sakols, by Liebe Diamond To commemorate the yahrzeit of Anne H. Sokol, by Liebe Diamond To commemorate the yahrzeit of Max Sokol, by Liebe Diamond

SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In Honor of: Sandra and Michael Teitelbaum, on the marriage of Dorie Fader to Matthew Teitelbaum, by Reta Davis Rabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation, by Larry Aiken In Memory of: Eugene Bernstein, by Larry Aiken and Sylvia Aiken Arnold Schaftel, by Larry Aiken and Sylvia Aiken

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Rheda Fader, on her granddaughter, Dorie Fader’s marriage to Matthew Teitelbaum, by Selma Kitt

MAY 2016 A NISAN-IYAR 5776 In Memory of: Joy Glass, by Rheda Fader Leeds Katzen, by Rheda Fader, Marlene and Irwin Schwartz

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Rosemary Gluck’s upcoming marriage to Tom Pozefsky, by Fay and Aubrey Palestrant Rabbi Jonathan Gross, in appreciation, by Marvin Rombro Mark Okun, on his special birthday, by Terri and Steve Zemel Speedy Recovery to: Howard Cohen, by Carolyn and Stanley Silverman Sandy Dobres, by Carolyn and Stanley Silverman In Memory of: Edward Attman, by Rikki and Louis Solomon Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Negin and Ronnie Hariri and Family Eva Kesselman, by Diane and Joel Lipset Esther Lenett, by Janice Lenett Irvin Pollack, by Joan and Norman DuBois Sol Schwartz, by Janis and Glen Rotner

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In Memory of: Leeds Katzen, by Shellye and Steve Gilden

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Honor of: Cherie and Jeb Brownstein, on Ari and Melissa’s marriage, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Linda and Steve Hurwitz, on the birth of their grandson, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Susan and Mark Levy, on their son, Keith’s engagement, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg In Memory of: Andy Billig, by the Goldberg Family-Sonia and

Stanley, Leslie and Ron, Dawn, Glenn, Tyler, Jared and Jessica Joshua Dahne, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Leeds Katzen, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Leonard Schuman, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND Speedy Recovery to: Michelle Fein, by June Karlin Sandy Dobres, by Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove In Memory of: Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by June Karlin Leeds Katzen, by June Karlin Esther Lenett, by Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove Sol Schwartz, by Judy Caplan

MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Speedy Recovery to: Artie Wasserman, by Shelley and Bob Kaye In Memory of: Mimi Cohen, by Shelley and Bob Kaye

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of: Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their granddaughter, Emily Hamburger becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Sonya and Arthur Alperstein. A generous donation was made by Mae Levin, with thanks Anne Pfeffer, on her grandson, Avi Goldman becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Bluma Jed, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld Rosemary and Thomas Pozefsky, on their marriage, by Suzanne and John Fox In Memory of: Elinor Gumnit, by Marla Taxin and sons, Ryan, Kyle and Will Leonard Schuman, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt Michael David Len, by Barbara and Dennis Groner

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of Lisette Scherer by Mort Libov

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RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: The Beth Tfiloh Clergy, in appreciation and thanks for their kindness and concern during

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Howard Cohen’s hospitalization, by Ellen and Sidney Cohen Dr. Henry Brem, for his expertise and wonderful care for their son, Howard Cohen, by Ellen and Sidney Cohen Rosemary Gluck and Tom Pozefsky, on their upcoming marriage, by Lynn and Stan Brull, Lynn and Harold Davidov A donation was made for a safe trip to Florida, by Sheila and Mark Mentz In Memory of: Rabbi Benjamin Mentz, by Sheila and Mark Mentz

RABBI ROSENBLATT FUND In Memory of: Esther Lenett, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND

hospitality for their guests, by Ellen and Larry Feldman Stacey Levenson, with gratitude for her labors of love planning and running the extremely successful Book Fair, by Shirley Avin Stan Lustman, with thanks for the assistance he gave to Emily with her Bat Mitzvah preparations, by Ellen and Larry Feldman Sara Ostrow, with gratitude for her labors of love planning and running the extremely successful Book Fair, by Shirley Avin Speedy Recovery to:

To Linda and Steve Hurwitz on the birth of their grandson, son of Lauren and David Braunstein; and to the great grandparents, Abe and Faye Adler, and Myrna (late Zell) Hurwitz.

A generous donation was made in appreciation of the support and kindness shown to their son, Howard Cohen by Ellen and Sidney Cohen, Howard Cohen, by Rosalind Shenker and Mel Sherin In Memory of:

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Phyllis Kolodner, on her special birthday, by Phyllis London In Memory of:

Harriet Cutler, by Deborah Rapoport Lorraine Greenfield, by Vilma Michelson Sol Schwartz, by Deborah Rapoport, the Seidel Family Henna Rivka Sonnenschein, by Leah and Yehuda Bennett, Deborah Rapoport

Leeds Katzen, by Phyllis Kolodner Sol Schwartz, by Phyllis Kolodner and Marc and Yushuang Kolodner

Mazel Tov

In Honor of:

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND

We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members:

Speedy Recovery to: Sandy Dobres, by the BT Sisterhood, Charlene Schimberg In Memory of: Sol Schwartz, by Sallie and Harold Goldberg, Judy and Marty Woolfson

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Sandy and Maurice Feldman, on their grandson, Yaacov, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Reva and Bernard Suffel

YAD B’YAD FUND In Honor of: Ellen Feldman, with gratitude for her labors of love planning and running the extremely successful Book Fair, by Shirley Avin Teri and David Gitlitz, in appreciation of their

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To Rosemary Gluck on her forthcoming marriage to Thomas Pozefsky. To Elaine and Steve Hercenberg, and Lesley (late Scott) Lesser on the engagement of their children, Deborah Hercenberg’08 and Ari Lesser ’07; and to the grandparents, Betty and Marcos Tepper, Esta Lee (late Henry) Lesser; and Leonore Gnatt. To Benjamin Hoffman on the birth of his granddaughter, Charlotte (Charlie) Rose, daughter of Melissa and Andrew Lean. To Elaine and Marc Lowen on the engagement of their grandson, Ezra Pleeter, son of Lori and Sammy Pleeter, to Shaindy Berger. To Cherie and Jeb Brownstein on the marriage of their son, Ari Brownstein, and Melissa Fields, daughter of Linda and Larry Fields.

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Lisa Billig and Janet and Jack Billig on the loss of their husband and son, and our member, Andrew Billig.

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: MARCH 12 - Marlene Ripp and Ron Gartenhaus in honor of their son, Simon Gartenhaus, becoming a Bar Mitzvah MARCH 19 - Ellen and Larry Feldman in honor of their daughter, Emily Feldman, becoming a Bat Mitzvah MARCH 26 - Kira and Jeremy Goldman in honor of their son, Avi Goldman, becoming a Bar Mitzvah. APRIL 2 - Rebecca and Joshua Brenner in honor of their son, Noah Brenner, becoming a Bar Mitzvah. APRIL 9 - Laura and Richard Wolf in honor of their son, Jacob Wolf, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Shabbat Wine Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the

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Kiddush wine on Shabbat morning: MARCH 12 -Marian Jackson and Jeffrey Chinsky in honor of their son, Joshua Chinsky’s aufruf and his forthcoming marriage to Marla Shor.

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: MARCH 26 - on the occasion of the yahrzeit of their beloved mothers, Lillian Goldberg and Anne Fox, by their children. APRIL 9 - Melvin Lessing to commemorate of the yahrzeits of his mother Sophie Lessing and his brother Ronald Lessing; and by Gary, Jill, Josh and Eric Eidelman; and Faith, Adam, Maia and Brad Harrison to commemorate the yahrzeit of Martin Eidelman, beloved father and grandfather.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Lucille Scherr Alter Florence W. Greenspan Ilbert Lewin Isaac Mirkin

Yahrzeit Contributions Isidore Adler, by Samuel Adler Leonard Aiken, by Lawrence Aiken Hinda Alliker, by Saul Roskes Meyer Alpert, by Paul Alpert Nancy Winner Asch, by Karen Glazer Norman Bacher, by Deborah Katzen Freda Baltimore, by Norman Du Bois Jacob Becker, by Irving Hyatt Anne R. Block, by Carollee Getz Hyman Louis Bloom, by Barbara Bloom Louis Bomstein, by Stanley Bomstein Paula Bondy, by Irving Hyatt Dorothy Caplan, by Shirley Miller Sophie Caplan, by Jerome Caplan David Cheslock, by Velma and Jack Cheslock Joseph Chikvashvili, by David Chikvashvili, Rafael Chikvashvili Allan I. Cohen, by Joan Du Bois Raye Cohen, by Marcia Sachs Simon Coplin, by Mark Coplin Irvin M. Cushner, by Susan Frank David Dzhanashvili, by Ruth Penn Sadye Eberlin, by Cheryl and Mark Rosenfeld Charles Erkes, by Shirley Miller Jack Farber, by Laurie Farber Jerome Feldman, by Steven Feldman Riki Finci, by Sonya Setren Silvio Finci, by Sonya Setren Eleanore Fischbach, by Marion Newman Anne Fox, by David Fox, William Fox Dorothy Franklin, by Layne Herman Bernard Freeman, by Reta Freeman Mordeci Friedel, by Samuel Friedel Lillie Friedman, by Myles Friedman, Gloria

MAY 2016 A NISAN-IYAR 5776 Greenspun Benjamin Gendason, by Herbert Gendason Rose Wolfe Geshekter, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth Geshekter Millward Anne Gitomer, by James Gitomer Theodore Gleiman, by Stanley Gleiman Marcie Golberg, by Arnold Golberg Louis Gold, by Shari Miller Nesya Goldman, by Jane Feldman Seymour Robert Goodman, by Jeanette Goodman Jeri Alise Gordon, by Jacqueline Gordon Herman Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport Nathan Charles Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Rose Greenwald, by Gary Greenwald Geitel Grudzik, by Leah Hochman Marvin I. Haar, by Audrey Haar Siesser Helen Haas, by Stanley Haas Fannie E. Harris, by Sonia Goodman Joseph Harris, by Janice Bolten Hinda Hendin, by Barbara Rosenthal Samuel Hendin, by Barbara Rosenthal Marie Herbst, by Elaine Lowen Charles Heyman, by Bernard Heyman Jesse Janoff, by Marshall Janoff Nathan Janoff, by Marshall Janoff Henry Kandel, by Evelyn Lustbader Isidor Kay, by Linda Bergofsky Harry T. Kellman, by Stanley Aronoff, Barbara Gandel Cyril Kessler, by Harry Kessler Sol Klein, by Robert Klein Bessie Kobernick, by Zenia Billian Morris Kovens, by Faye Adler Laura Kupfer, by Sandra Bass Judah Landau, by Rosann Ehrlich Sarah Landau, by Rosann Ehrlich Henry Lesser, by Esta Lee Lesser Ronald Lessing, by Gloria Lessing Morris Liebfeld, by Jane Chester Lilly Lozinsky, by Benjamin Weinstein Fred Mainzer by Irene Sherman Mildred Marine, by Irving Hyatt Shirley Nachman, by David Nachman Mildred Neil, by Carol Rider Bernard Newman, by Seymour Newman Joseph Nieman, by Marlene Amdur Ferguson Louis Press, by Carol Pristoop Sylvia Pristoop, by Allan Pristoop Leonid Raikhels, by Ineza Chikvashvili Beverly Rashbaum, by Harry Smulson

Become a member of the BT Usher Corps Do you like to meet people, greet people, help people, and do it in a great place? We need men and women to help us help others by becoming members of the elite Usher Corps in the Sanctuary service on Shabbat. Shifts can be as long as you’d like them to be, and we can vary starting times. Please let one of the ushers or officers know of your interest, or drop your name by the Synagogue office.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Abram Ratner, by Mira A. Fradlin, Isaac A. Ratner Samuel Richman, by Irwin Richman Shirley Richman, by Irwin Richman Ruben Rider, by Henry Rider Eliza Ring, by Elsa Kramer Israel Rivers, by Elinor Stein Gertrude B. Robinson, by Joan Friedel, Marlyn Seidman Toby Rosen, by Esther Gross Margaret Naftaly Rosenberg, by David Naftaly Idah L. Rosenblatt, by Ted Chernak Viola Roston, by Helene Miller Stephen George Rund, by Devorah Brooks Herbert Sandler, by Alan Sandler Lucille Schenker, by Wendy Schenker Sarah Schenker, by Wendy Schenker Margaret Schindler, by Stephanie Barthlow Morris Schlachman, by Sidney Schlachman Pauline Schofer, by Edith Sussman William Schulman, by Sue Rayman Katie Morstein Schwartzman, by Iris Silverman Dorothy Schweitzer, by Toby Martin Benjamin Sellman, by Alvin Sellman Manus B. Sellman, by Betty Caplan Sarah Sidle, by I. Gerald Sidle Rebecca M. Silbert, by Brenda Nudelman Sarah Simpson, by Charlene Schimberg Minnie Sobkov, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Jane Velder, by Eli Velder Milton “Manny” Velder, by Eli Velder Sidney Weiner, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Harold Wolff, by Lois Sigman Daniel Woolfson, by Martin Woolfson Julius Yudin, by Henne Rapkin Hyman Zemel, by Stephen Zemel Isidor Zinreich, by Simion James Zinreich

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Beth Tfiloh Congregation 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 Tom Moran, Chief Operating Officer Don Weinapple, VP, Finance 410-413-2291 Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director 410-413-2251

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A free educational series on healthy living, caring for our loved ones and planning for the future Tuesday, May 3: The Greatest Gift: Discussing and Planning for Future Financial, Medical and End-of Life Matters with Loved Ones Tuesday, May 10: Healthy Living for a Healthy Future

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 Michelle Cherry, Director of Alumni Relations, 410-413-2336

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Tuesday, May 17: Understanding and Planning Social Security and Medicare Benefits

Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220

Tuesday May 24: Aging in Place: Options and Resources for Staying in Your Home

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Tuesday, May 31: When Home is Not an Option: Retirement Communities, Assisted Living and Nursing Homes

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

Tuesday, June 7: The Jewish Funeral: Traditions, Options and Funeral Home Tour, Presented by Rabbi Chai Posner

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

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FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

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Parent Association

410-413-2314

Vered Taylor, President

Brotherhood

410-413-2238

Richard Goldsmith, President

Sisterhood

410-413-2239

Consortium of Past Presidents Evelyn Gross & Shirley Miller, Gift Shop

Chesed Committee

Irv Hyatt, Chair Roselyn Kalb, Sisterhood Chair

Bulletin

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