Beth Tfiloh BULLETIN - May 2019

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Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews.

NISAN-IYAR 5779 MAY 2019

BT at AIPAC: Policy Conference delegation stands with Israel

BT @AIPAC - A delegation of over 100 Beth Tfiloh members and High School students attended the AIPAC Policy Conference. Top left: Rabbi Wohlberg led a special session for the BT delegation with a top Netanyahu policy advisor; Top right: Senator Ben Cardin discussed the strength of bipartisan Israel support in Congress; Bottom right: BT alum Jenn Miller '15 was recognized as an outstanding AIPAC Student Activist.

Tuesday May 7

DAHAN

ANNUAL LECTURE The Beth Tfiloh family and

Wednesday May 8

the Haron Dahan Foundation cordially invite you to the Third Annual Dahan Lecture featuring

Yom HaAtzmaut

Natan Sharansky Celebration

legendary advocate for soviet jewry former israeli minister and political leader chairman, jewish agency for israel

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Israel and Its Relationship to the World Jewish Community

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 7:30pm / Dahan Sanctuary Dahan Sanctuary Beth Tfiloh Congregation Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road Baltimore, Maryland 21208 Complimentary Admission, Open Seating

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7:00 am 6:20 pm 6:35 pm 6:40 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:25 pm 6:40 pm 6:45 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:50 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:50 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:35 pm 6:50 pm 6:55 pm

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

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

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

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

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

Weekday Services

30 NISAN

1 IYAR

14 IYAR

21 IYAR

36 Omer

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29 Omer

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22 Omer

7 IYAR

8 IYAR

15 IYAR

9 IYAR

17 IYAR

22 IYAR

NO SCHOOL 37 Omer

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30 Omer

PS Conferences

BT Cares Summer Collection begins 38 Omer

23 IYAR

24 IYAR

39 Omer

Israeli Dance

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32 Omer

BTYP Lag B'Omer BBQ

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25 Omer

PS Conferences

Israeli Dance

Siddur Workshop 31 Omer

16 IYAR

10 IYAR

Yaffe Scholars

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18 Omer

Mercaz Book Club

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21

24 Omer

Sisterhood Game Day

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17 Omer

Yom HaZikaron

3 IYAR

Dahan Lecture

8 Yom HaAtzma'ut Celebration

2 IYAR

11 Omer

Israeli Dance

Yom HaZikaron Program

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26 NISAN

Mercaz Book Club

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WEDNESDAY

Mercaz Book Club

BT in the AM Preview

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23 Omer

Siddur Workshop

BT in the AM Luncheon

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16 Omer

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Rosh Chodesh

15 Omer

Siddur Workshop

BT in the AM

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

recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

TUESDAY

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Please note: T’hillim are

MONDAY

Rosh Chodesh

Empty Nester Chavurah

Living Room Learning

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SUNDAY

MAY 2019 27 NISAN

4 IYAR

11 IYAR

18 IYAR

25 IYAR

40 Omer

30

33 Omer

Lag B’Omer

SPOTLIGHT 2019

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26 Omer

An Evening of One Act Plays

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19 Omer

Yom HaAtzma'ut

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12 Omer

Yom HaShoah

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THURSDAY

6:45 pm

7:56 pm 6:30 pm

12 IYAR

6:45 pm

8:02 pm 6:30 pm

19 IYAR

6:50 pm

8:08 pm 6:35 pm

41 Omer

PreSchool Dinner

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

26 IYAR

34 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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6:45 pm

27 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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5 IYAR

7:50 pm 6:30 pm

20 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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6:45 pm

7:43 pm 6:30 pm

28 NISAN

13 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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FRIDAY 29 NISAN

6 IYAR

13 IYAR

20 IYAR

35 Omer

Bar Mitzvah: Elan Vogelstein

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28 Omer

Tribute to First Responders

Minyonnaire Shabbat

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21 Omer

2020 B'nai Mitzvah Meeting

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PreSchool Gym Party 14 Omer

Minyan Meyuchad

Blue and White Shabbat

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SATURDAY

Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

BEHAR

Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

EMOR

Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

KEDOSHIM

Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:55 pm 7:45 pm 8:15 pm 9:05 pm 9:05 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:45 pm 7:35 pm 8:05 pm 8:55 pm 8:59 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:40 pm 7:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:50 pm 8:52 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:35 pm 7:25 pm 7:55 pm 8:45 pm 8:45 pm

Shabbat Services ACHAREI MOT

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Mazel Tov B’nai Mitzvah vumn hbc cuy kzn Elan Vogelstein

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Son of Deborah and Kenneth Vogelstein Sat., May 25, 2019

Elan attends Krieger Schechter Day School and is the brother of Aviva (Daniel) Ghitman, Arielle (Adam) Bauman, Tobias, Atara, Tali, Teva, and Acey Vogelstein. He is the grandson of Shirley and the late Leopold Vogelstein, and the late Barbara and David Hirschhorn. His hobbies include playing sports, cards, and board games, woodworking, reading, creating original costumes, and learning Torah.

For his Mitzvah Project, Elan has launched a fundraising campaign for Meir Panim, including a 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament this June.

When in Israel this summer, Elan will volunteer as a waiter at a Meir Panim facility. Elan and his brother also organized a Spikeball tournament to raise money for Chai Lifeline MidAtlantic.

Brady Levinson

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Son of Stacey and Jamey Levinson Sat., June 1, 2019

Brady attends Jemicy School and is the brother of Avery Levinson.

He is the grandson of Louise and Harold Rose, Linda and the late Bruce Levinson, and the great-grandson of the late Geraldine Levinson. His hobbies include gaming and Lego building. For his Mitzvah Project, Brady raised money to support research in the cure and prevention of prostate cancer.

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BT Cares BT Cares Summer Collection From May 27–June 5, please bring one of the following BRAND NEW items to help homeless children this summer: beach towels, goggles, sunscreen, water shoes, bathing suits (for boys and girls), and kids’ baseball caps.

All donations must be brand new and will be given to Camp St. Vincent of Baltimore. *Camp St. Vincent runs an eightweek summer camp serving more than 250 homeless children, ages 5–14, from shelters and transitional housing programs in Baltimore City.

New Members ohtcv ohfurc We are delighted to welcome the recent new members of our Congregation: Benjamin Cohen and Orit Ben-Or and their son, Jeremy. Both Benjamin and Orit work for the federal government.

Minyanaires Shabbat Saturday, May 18 The men and women of our daily minyan – our “Minyanaires” – will lead services, with a delicious Kiddush/lunch to follow.

A Tribute to First Responders Saturday, May 18 Join us on Saturday, May 18 during Shabbat services as we honor and thank first responders in our community that have supported Beth Tfiloh over the years. Featuring members from our local fire, EMS, security, and law enforcement precincts.

Hannah Fraint is a pediatric cardiologist and an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

If you haven’t yet registered for an amazing summer at B.T. Camps, we have to ask…

WHY NOT?!?

Register now at btcamps.org Questions? Call us! 410.517.3451 3

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Sisterhood Spring events to help fund PreSchool playground and more Sisterhood has planned a number of wonderful events for May and June.

Your support of these Sisterhood events will help fund the PreSchool playground, educational help for special needs day school students, and Beth Tfiloh activities.

May 14 - Game Day: 12-4 pm, $20.

Call Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 May 23 - 103rd Federation Luncheon: 9 am-2:45 pm at Temple Oheb Shalom, $40 (Send checks to Beth Tfiloh. Judy Werner will send all the checks in so we can sit together).

Our honoree is Ellen Karp, a woman of empowerment.

June 3 - Closing Meeting: 7:30 pm, with guest speaker Dr. David Engels The installation of our new officers will be held.

EVENING OF ONE ACTS Thursday, May 16 • 7 pm Admission $5 Rosen Arts Center • Mintzes Theatre 3300 Old Court Road

The Beth Tfiloh Family

is grateful to the Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame for recognizing the contributions of our reknown founding rabbi, spiritual leader, and teacher

RABBI DR. SAMUEL ROSENBLATT z’l

June 20 - Donor: 6 pm, $90 Honoree Sonia Maltinsky, a woman of many hats. Celebrate her many Sisterhood achievements and honor the myriad of ways she has contributed to Beth Tfiloh.

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Phone: 410-413-2227 / 410-484-4648 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop Hours: Mon: 11 am-3 pm, Wed: 1-3 pm

Mitzvah Cards Brenda Boches Marcia Miller

Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg

Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

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410-585-1045 410-580-2039

and for honoring the outstanding accomplishments of our esteemed members DR. HENRY BREM PAUL MILLER and our generous supporters

410-413-2217

DAVID AND BARBARA HIRSCHHORN z’l Benefactors of the David and Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation

410-486-3456

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Celebrate Israel at BT DAHAN LECTURE Tuesday, May 7

BLUE & WHITE SHABBAT

7:45 pm / Beth Tfiloh Dahan Sanctuary

A Conversation with Ambassador Dennis Ross & David Makovsky Hear these two renowned experts on Israel and the Middle East discuss their new book, Be Strong and of Good Courage, addressing the difficult decisions that have been made by Israel’s leaders to preserve Israel’s status as a Jewish-democratic state.

YOM HaATZMA’UT CELEBRATION Wednesday, May 8

6:30 pm - Mincha/Maariv & Special Tefillah for Israel 7:15 pm / Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration As Israel prepares to host the Eurovision music festival, celebrate Israel’s birthday with 71 years of Israeli music, dancing, children’s activities & a spectacular birthday cake!

Thank you to our co-sponsors

PreSchool Groovy Pre-Shabbat Dinner Friday, May 31 4:30 pm: Groovy activities for our groovy kids including beads, photos, tie dye and playground fun 5:30 pm: Kabbalat Shabbat with Mr. Singer 6:00 pm: Awesome dinner from south of the border.

Kids should wear clothing that can get messy or bring a smock. Bring an article of clothing to tie dye i.e. t-shirt, undershirt, socks!

Take fun photos in our “drifting dreamers photo bus”

Saturday morning, May 4 Featuring Yonah Jeremy Bob ’96 as our Scholar in Residence, plus a special musical tribute to Israel by our High School a cappella group, and an Israeli-style kiddush. Yonah is the Jerusalem Post’s intelligence and legal analyst and a proud alumnus of BT. Co-sponsored by World Mizrachi Org.

YOM HAZIKARON COMMEMORATION

Tuesday, May 7 6:30 pm - Beth Tfiloh Mintzes Theatre Complimentary Admission, Open Seating.

Co-sponsored by the Baltimore Zionist District

SHAVUOT @BT Saturday evening, June 8 TIKUN LEIL SHAVUOT: Ethical Considerations in the 21st Century Rabbi Wohlberg will discuss "Ethics in 2019" Panel discussion on intriguing topics from robotics to genetics, from sexism to ageism Shavuot Seudah/Dairy Dinner - reservations required at bethtfiloh.com/register Intriguing classes by our clergy and faculty All-Night Learning/Late nite BBQ and sunrise Shacharit

Sunday, June 9 Installation of Officers & Congregational Kiddush

Register at bethtfiloh.com/register

Young Family afternoon adventure and ice cream party

Monday, June 10 Yizkor sermon & service 5

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Development News Marc and Elaine Lowen: Giving the Gift of Family Stories It was their 50th wedding anniversary, and Marc and Elaine Lowen planned a celebratory getaway to Paris.

Unbeknownst to Elaine, she was in for a surprise. They cruised the Atlantic from Florida to France, then made their way to the “City of Love.” Their blissful Parisian vacation for two was just beginning when, stepping off the elevator and into the hotel lobby, Elaine noticed a man bearing a strong resemblance to her sonin-law. Before she could say anything to Marc, she was surrounded by her three daughters and sons-in-law, in a thrilling and emotional reunion. “What could I give my wife for our 50th wedding anniversary that I knew she would love?”

Marc asked. “The gift of family.”

To Marc and Elaine, family is their highest priority. Family is where they invest their time and resources. It came as no surprise after learning about My Family Story from Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Director of Education Dr. Zipora Schorr that the longtime Beth Tfiloh couple made the important decision to endow it.

The initiative, which is a part of BT’s eighth grade curriculum, connects the students to their unique genealogies, traditions and Jewish stories through in-depth research and interviews. Their final projects culminate in an artistic installation at the Jewish Museum of Maryland, uniting the broader story of the Jewish people. “This was a project that spoke to us,” Marc explained.

Middle School Principal Rabbi Yehuda Oratz with 8th Grader Alexa Singer with her parents, Margie and Randall, at the My Family Story program

noted. It was the joyous atmosphere that engulfed Beth Tfiloh on Jewish holidays, the Shabbatons, and the relationships their daughters forged with their teachers and friends of all Jewish backgrounds that led them to lead strong Jewish lives.

“Anything tied to family is where we place emphasis.”

As parents of Beth Tfiloh alumni and grandparents of current Beth Tfiloh students, Marc and Elaine relate to this project as their own Jewish history has been shaped by the influence of Beth Tfiloh.

Both New York natives, Marc and Elaine relocated to Baltimore just after Marc’s graduation from New York University Medical School. They arrived with 18-month-old Lori in 1967, shortly before Marc began his medical residency at Sinai Hospital. Just as they were falling in love with Baltimore, Marc was drafted to two years of military service in Georgia as part of the “doctor’s draft” during the Vietnam War era. The Lowens vowed to return to Baltimore; when they did, Beth Tfiloh became the epicenter of their lives.

Their daughters Lori Pleeter, Donna Perlmutter, and Amy Brody ’91 “learned to be Jewish at BT,” Elaine

Marc and Elaine Lowen with their grandchildren in 2011. From top left: Yael, Nechamya, Marty, Ezra, Gedaliah and Zahava. From bottom left: Lily, Gavi, Natan, Marc, Aryeh, Elaine, Georgia, Kayla and Betzalel

In addition, Marc and Elaine reflected on the outstanding education that led to a pleasant surprise while Lori was studying at the University of Rochester. “Lori called to thank us for sending her to BT,” Elaine recalled.

“She said, ‘Mom, I feel so prepared for college.’”

Marc and Elaine served as BT school and synagogue board members and volunteers. Today, they are involved as grandparents of BT seventh grader Aryeh Perlmutter ’24, and of Beth Tfiloh alumni Marty ’15 and Kayla ’18 Perlmutter. They used to frequent Marty’s basketball games, including the times he played in the Weiner Basketball Tournament. They also regularly attended Kayla’s soccer games. Marc reminisced, “The games had such a warm feeling, and so much camaraderie.”

As longtime synagogue members, the couple loves listening to Hazzan Avi Albrecht daven. Elaine participates in a Tehillim group led by Ahuva Albrecht, and together, they thoroughly enjoy the many offerings at BT. “Beth Tfiloh is like a fine restaurant,” Marc mused. “And the restaurant just happens to be kosher!”

Marc and Elaine’s 3 daughters, Lori, Amy and Donna in 1991

“BT just feels like a family,” Marc said. By endowing the My Family Story project, the couple hopes to encourage family values in others the way BT did for theirs.

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BT Calendar now available on Amazon Alexa

Meet Our Members Meet Luna & Baruch Rosendorff

Breaking news! Anyone can now have access to the BT calendar on "Alexa," aka Amazon Echo.

Luna and Baruch Rosendorff moved to the Beth Tfiloh neighborhood two years ago. Since they were already planning to send their children to BT for school, it made sense to relocate from the Cheswolde neighborhood and start meeting other young families in the neighborhood, which they did at BT PreSchool Shabbat dinners and neighborhood get-togethers.

Baruch, the vice president of Rosendorff’s Bakery, spends his days covered in flour, baking thousands of challah loaves each week for the bakery’s loyal following. Baruch’s talents extend beyond the industrial kitchen–he is the Rosendorff family fix-it man. “If it’s broke, he can fix it,” proclaimed Luna.

Luna fused her passion for art, design and all things pretty into an eponymous interior design firm. She also enjoys working out, walking outside, playing with her babies…and she's a pretty talented painter.

The Rosendorffs have three children: Guy ’32, who loves collecting interesting objects, reading books, playing sports and binge watching Netflix; Eric ’28, who is passionate about animals, loves to ride on his scooter, play sports, and also has a great sense of humor and “eyes to kill,” according to Luna; and five-month-old

This is done through the "Burbio" skill, which serves as a community events platform. You can use the Burbio skill with any of the following commands: To get a schedule of services, Mercaz classes, or other Congregation programs, say: "Alexa, ask Burbio what's happening at BT Congregation."

For school events, say: Baruch and Luna Rosendorff with Eric, Guy and Celine.

Celine, who will attend BT when she gets older. They all enjoy getting together with Baruch’s large family.

Luna and Baruch joined Beth Tfiloh synagogue this past year because of “all the amazing family and kid programming,” explained Baruch.

Among the other reasons for joining were Hazzan Albrecht’s beautiful Shabbat service, the kiddushes that “often serve as a lunch for our family,” and the kids programming. Their kids have their own reasons for coming to shul: seeing their friends and teachers at shul.

“We just love how the BT community is so large but feels very close and friendly,” added Luna. “Everyone has been so welcoming and warm.”

"Alexa, ask Burbio what's happening at BT PreSchool."

"Alexa, ask Burbio what's happening at BT Community Lower School."

"Alexa, ask Burbio what's happening at BT Community Middle School."

"Alexa, ask Burbio what's happening at BT Community High School."

You can also ask for a specific date: "Alexa, ask Burbio what's happening at BT Congregation TOMORROW" or "... what's happening at BT Congregation on MAY 8th."

The first time you use the Burbio skill, Alexa may ask you to enable it. Just respond to Alexa, and you will be all set!

Just make sure you ask the question in the form above, using the exact names of the Congregation and School calendars specified above.

ONE CAVEAT: Alexa does not always do well with Hebrew words so be prepared for her creative attempts to pronounce some of the more challenging Hebrew terms. You may get a chuckle from how she pronounces holidays like Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma’ut!

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Andrew Klein, by Rachel and Zach Alter, Rosalie and Richard Alter, Mary and Andy Malinow

BETH JACOB AT BETH TFILOH HEBREW SCHOOL FUND In Memory of: Leonard Kohlenstein, by Phyllis Gold

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Jane and Paul Lichter, on their son, Steven’s marriage to Melanie Cohen by Ronnye and Sid Weiman Myra Lichter, on her grandson, Steven’s marriage to Melanie Cohen by Ronnye and Sid Weiman Carol and Harry Sommer, on the birth of their grandson, by Shirley Littman

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Shirley Avin, Sara Ostrow, and Shar Hawtof, with gratitude for their tireless efforts in making the Lower School Book Fair such a tremendous success, by Nina Wand and Susan Yurow Heather and Howard Cohen, on their son, Michael, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Cheri and David Hurwitz Ariyel Ehrlich, on her 6th birthday, by Whitney, Todd and Dorie Ehrlich Todd Ehrlich, on his birthday, by Whitney, Dorie and Ariyel Ehrlich Jackie and Dino La Fiandra, on their daughter, Ella, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Cheri and David Hurwitz Lesley Lesser, Eli Messafi, Elana and Stephen Gilbert, on the birth of Noa Pearl, by Jan and Andy Cardin Lenny Mzhen, on his birthday, by Deborah Adler, Dani Mzhen and Max Mzhen Rabbi Benyamin Moss, in appreciation of his kindness, by Helen Kohlenstein Karen and PJ Pearlstone, on their son, Jordan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family Sheri Seaman, on her engagement to Harry Felsher, by Nina Wand and Susan Yurow Halina Silber, on her special birthday, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family Elana Weissman, on successfully defending her dissertation, by Nina Wand and Susan Yurow Speedy Recovery to: Howard Cardin, by Sylvia and Alan Sandler In Memory of: Mildred Eidelman, by Anna Moser and Peter Schwartz Burton Ettinger, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Thelma Jacobson, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz

Pearl Koenig, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, Nina and Gary Wand Leonard Kohlenstein, by Natalie and Jay Chason and family, Melanie and Ricky Fine, Faith and Adam Harrison, Allison and Aaron Magat and family, Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy, and Chloe Neumann, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, Dr. Roshni Rao, Sandi and Marc Rubin Sylvia Lassen, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Barry Lever, by Natalie and Jay Chason and family, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Sefton Lucas, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Judy Mintz, by the Shapiro Family Susan Shefter, by Susan and Richard Lehmann, Barbara and Henry Rosenbaum Walter Straus, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz David Tarlow, by Susan and Scott Yurow, and Myra Schaftel

Speedy Recovery to:

PAUL BURMAN FUND

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

Amy and Richard Berg in celebration on the marriage of their daughter Courtney Jill to Sean Cory Rosen, by Shellye and Steve Gilden Elayne Berg in celebration on the marriage of her granddaughter Courtney Jill to Sean Cory Rosen, by Shellye and Steve Gilden

Leonard Kohlenstein, by Larry Aiken, Dorothy and Aaron Donner Marvin Abraham Newman, by Dorothy and Aaron Donner

CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund.

PAUL DAVID ELLIN HOLOCAUST FUND In Honor of: Joan Feldman, on her birthday, by Susan Horowitz

SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In Honor of: Rabbi Chai Posner in appreciation of his kindness, by Helen Kohlenstein and family Speedy Recovery to: Bobby Klein, by Larry Aiken In Memory of: Marvin Abraham Newman, by Larry Aiken

GARFINKEL FAMILY LEARNING ASSISTANCE FUND In Memory of: Pearl Koenig, by Nancy and Darryl Garfinkel

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe for working with Ella on her Bat Mitzvah D’var Torah, by Jackie and Dino La Fiandra Ina and Jeff Legum on their special birthdays,

by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Rikki and Louis Solomon in celebration of their granddaughter Aydan becoming a Bat Mitzvah,

by Ellen and Stuart Wiesenberger Howard Weiss in gratefulness for his compassion, knowledge and being a true mensch, by Anita Baron

Bobby Klein, by Emily Lipsitz Ben Sigman, by Sharan and Mel Kushner, Irene and Michael Sherman In Memory of: Lora Dann, by Richard Rynd and Goody Finkelstein Lorraine Friner, by Goldie and Joel Berg Susan Garten, by Cindy, Stanley and Kevin Savitz Leonard Kohlenstein, by Violet Gilden and Adam Freiman, Marianne and Larry Hornstein, Scott and Mechelle Robinson, Jody and David Sandler Jack I. Needle, by Elaine and Danny Liebfeld

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND

SALLY AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND In Honor of: Linda Barron, on her granddaughter, Debra, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Jody and Ted Levy Ina Legum and Jeffrey Legum, on their special birthday, by Sally Goldberg, Jody and Ted Levy Karen and P.J. Pearlstone, and Roslynn Goldberg, on Jordan becoming a Bar Mitzvah,

by Sally Goldberg

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Memory of: Jack Needle, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg David Tarlow, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg

DAVID AND JUDY JACOBSON HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FUND In Memory of: David Jacobson by, Sandy and Maury Bass, Barbara Kann and Jeff Hanna, Stacy, AJ, Keith and Jason McPherson, Jennifer and Dan Tambellini, Laura Bass, Michael and Sophie Smith Thelma Jacobson by, Sandy and Maury Bass, Barbara Kann and Jeff Hanna, Stacy, AJ, Keith and Jason McPherson, Jennifer and Dan Tambellini, Laura Bass, Michael and Sophie Smith, Joyce and Richard Franklin and Family, Bob and Marilyn Schaftel

DR. ISADORE AND HILDA KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of Hilda Yevzeroff Kaplan, by Ellen Feinglass

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ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND

JENNIFER & MICHAEL SACHS’ CAMP FUND

In Memory of:

In Memory of:

In Memory of:

Howard S. Cohen, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove Esther Steinberg, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove Harvey Lee Zeiger, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove

Lora Gann, by Mort Libov Andrew Klein, by Mort Libov

Diane Cohen, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson, Jennifer and Benjamin Sobol

MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

Carol and Harry Sommer, on the birth of their grandson, by Shelley and Bob Kaye

Leonard Kohlenstein, by Helene Penn

ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

LEVINE FAMILY ARTS APPRECIATION FUND

In Memory of:

In Memory of: Lorraine Friner, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine Ellis Goodman, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine Irv Raksin, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine Bernard Rosenthal, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine David Weisenfreund, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine

In Memory of:

In Honor of: Paula and Michael Pearl in celebration on their special 40th wedding anniversary, by Susan and Richard Grilli In Memory of:

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of:

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Helen and Jerry Gordon, on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Mila, by Joyce and Tom Stern

In Honor of:

Odell Robinson-Armstrong, by Leslie Beck Susan Garten, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres Barry Lever, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres

Barry Lever, by Robert and Devorah Brooks Sandy Vogel, by Gail Lockman

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In Honor of:

Mel Meister, by Adam Meister

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS ARTS ENDOWMENT FUND

COREY SEIDEL ADDICTION AND EDUCATION FUND

In Memory of:

George Siegel, by Irene Siegel In Memory of:

Myra Lichter, on the marriage of her grandson, Steven to Melanie Cohen, by Linda and Herb Proper

Howard Cohen, by Steve Samuelson and Ron Samuelson

PRAYER BOOK FUND

Selma Kitt, by Randy Jacobs

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

Marsha and Herbert Stoller, on their 85th and 90th birthdays, by Ina, Beth Susan and all of the kids.

Ruth Potlack, by Marsha and Richard Manekin

Fred Mackler, by Sharan and Mel Kushner Rabbi Wohlberg for his leadership, thoughtfulness, warmth, and humor on the occasion of Ella’s Bat Mitzvah, by Jackie and Dino La Fiandra A generous contribution has been made to the Rabbi Wohlberg Discretionary Fund, by Steve Goldberg A generous contribution has been made to the Rabbi Wohlberg Discretionary Fund, by Isaac Samuel Speedy Recovery to:

JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND

FAITH AND EDWARD WOLF SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Pearl Koenig, by Faith and Edward Wolf

Mazel Tov We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Marlene Hollander on the birth of her daughter, Michal Jillian Hollander; and to the grandmother, Linda Hollander To Lesley Lesser on the birth of a granddaughter, daughter of Elana ‘12 and Stephan Gilbert; and to the great-grandparents, Betty and Marcos Tepper, and Esta Lesser.

To Lisa and Jared Levitt and big brother Ian on the birth of their daughter and sister, Ryleigh Gabriella; to the grandparents, Debi and Mark Holzman, and Shirley and Harold Levitt; and to the great-grandparents, Irvin Fishbein, and Estelle and Frank Holzman

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN To Deena and Daniel Lubelski, big brother Eli and big sister Noa, on the birth of their son and brother; and to the grandparents Jacob and Perli Lubelski, and Miriam and Allan Steinberg To Avi and Kyley Sommer on the birth of their son, and to the grandparents Harry and Carol (Adler) Sommer, and Greg and Cathy McClain To Carol and Harry Sommer on their special wedding anniversary To Karen and Alan Zarembski on the birth of a grandson

Speedy Recovery We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery: To Rayda Gerber, Adela Gruzin, Ted Levin, Shirley Miller, Ben Sigman

Condolences

MAY 2019 A NISAN-IYAR 5779 APRIL 6 – The Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund.

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: MARCH 23 - Debi and Mark Holzman in celebration of the naming of their granddaughter and niece, Ryleigh Gabrella Levitt, daughter of Lisa and Jared Levitt.

MARCH 30 - To commemorate the yahrzeits of Lillian Goldberg and Anne Fox by their children.

APRIL 6 - Melvin Lessing in observance of the yahrzeits of his mother, Sophie Lessing and his brother, Ronald Lessing.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Walter Becker Thelma Dickter Finkelstein Rosalie S. Renbaum

Yahrzeit Contributions Hinda Alliker, by Saul Roskes Nancy Winner Asch, by Karen Glazer Freda Baltimore, by Norman DuBois Jacob Becker, by Phyllis Langwith Dorothy Berman, by Bonnie Berman Andrew Billig, by Janet and Jack Billig Louis Bomstein, by Stanley Bomstein Paula Bondy, by Phyllis Langwith Hyman Buckner, by Amy Cavalier Allan I. Cohen, by Norman DuBois

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Sheila Goldscheider on the loss of her mother, Emily Spears To Sharon Grutman on the loss of her father, Leonard Kohlenstein To Seymour Newman, on the loss of his brother in Israel To Jennifer Sachs on the loss of her mother, Diane Cohen

Shabbat Bema Flowers We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the Shabbat Bema flowers: APRIL 6 - Jacqueline and Paul Gordon in memory of their beloved daughter Jeri Alise.

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Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: MARCH 16 - Linda Barron in honor of her granddaughter, Debra Barron, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

MARCH 23 - Ellen and Larry Feldman in honor of their sons Adam and Jeremy becoming B’nai Mitzvah.

MARCH 30 – The Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund.

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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN

MAY 2019 A NISAN-IYAR 5779

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

Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1262 Baltimore, MD

BETH TFILOH

Synagogue Office 410-486-1900 Fax 410-653-0603 Schedule of Services Dial 6, 2 Information Hotline 410-413-2345 mail@btfiloh.org • www.BethTfiloh.com

Beth Tfiloh Congregation Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, 410-413-2215 Hazzan Avraham Albrecht, 410-413-2212 Rabbi Chai Posner, 410-413-2219 Rabbi Eli Yoggev, 410-413-2316 Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director, 410-413-2218 Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Community Educator, 410-413-2441 Dr. Louis Baer, President Ricka Neuman, Board Chair Don Weinapple, VP, Finance, 410-413-2291 Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director, 410-413-2251

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews Yahrzeit Contributions

Switchboard: 410-486-1905

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Paul L. Cohen, by Barbara and Beryle Cohen Sylvia Diener, by Ronald Diener Sadye Eberlin, by Irv Eberlin, Cheryl Rosenfeld Martin Eidelman, by Gary B. Eidelman Gilbert Feinberg, by Janet Feinberg Fannie Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein Antonina Fishman, by Harvey Kasner Anne Fox, by David Fox Dorothy Franklin, by Layne Herman Mordeci Friedel, by Samuel Friedel Joseph Friedman, by Sharon Maier Lillie Friedman, by Myles Friedman, Gloria Greenspun Benjamin Gendason, by Herbert Gendason Louis Getz, by Alan Getz Morton H. Getz, by Alan Getz Anne Gitomer, by James Gitomer Louis Gold, by Shari Miller Jennie Goldberg, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Sonia Goldin, by Terry Alpert Nesya Goldman, by Jane Feldman Abraham Aaron Goodwich, by Kenneth Goodwich Sylvia R. Goodwich, by Kenneth Goodwich Edward Gordon, by Phyllis Gordon Jeri Alisa Gordon, by Jacqueline and Paul Gordon Nathan Charles Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Al Gross, by Esther Gross Geitel Grudzik, by Leah Hochman Marvin I. Haar, by Audrey Haar Siesser Helen Haas, by Stanley Haas Nathan Halpren, by Shirley Gambel Joseph Harris, by Janice Bolten Hinda Hendin, by Barbara Rosenthal Samuel Hendin, by Barbara Rosenthal Marie Herbst, by Elaine Lowen Louis Holcomb, by Lois Hirt Steven Kaye, by Robert Kaye Cyril Kessler, by Harry Kessler Azariah Kierson, by Merle and Richard Kierson Sol Klein, by Robert Klein Bessie Kobernick, by Zenia Billian Morris Kovens, by Faye Adler Benjamin Kremen, by Gladys Kremen Laura Kupfer, by Sandra Bass Judah Landau, by Rosanne Ehrlich Sarah Landau, by Rosanne Ehrlich Sarah Lander, by Susan Schechman

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Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

Esther Lenett, by Rena Polun Anne Levin, by Sandra Levin Rose J. Levin, by Sally Thomas Sylvan Levin, by Sally Thomas Ronald Lessing, by Gloria Lessing Sonia Lichter, by Harry Damareck Mildred Marine, by Phyllis Langwith Morris Mashkes, by Ellis Caplan Max Meyerowitz, by Barbara Aarons David Millenson, by Sheldon Dobres Shirley Nachman, by David Nachman Joseph Nieman, by Marlene Amdur Ferguson Leonard Paymer, by Michael Paymer Sara Penn, by Helene Penn and Family David Pine, by Marcia Luntz Sylvia Pristoop, by Allan Pristoop Leonid Raikhels, by Ineza Chikvashvili Samuel Richman, by Irwin Richman Shirley Richman, by Irwin Richman Fannye G. Robbins, by Solomon Robbins Gertrude B. Robinson, by Joan Friedel and Marlyn Seidman Toby Rosen, by Esther Gross Margaret Naftaly Rosenberg, by David Naftaly Idah L. Rosenblatt, by Ted Chernak Stephen George Rund, by Devorah Brooks Esther Sager, by Howard Sager Roy Sager, by Mindy Dickler Lucille Schenker, by Wendy Schenker Sarah Schenker, by Wendy Schenker Morris Schlachman, by Miriam Schlachman Haimen Schofer, by Edith Sussman Allan Schwartzman, by Saundra Silen Katie Morstein Schwartzman, by Iris Silverman Benjamin Sellman, by Alvin Sellman Manus B. Sellman, by Betty Caplan Mildred Shifrin, by Debbie Passapae Carole Sibel, by Hanan Sibel Minnie Sobkov, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Theodore Stern, by Ray Stern Lena Tulkoff, by Sylvia Tulkoff Jane Velder, by Eli Velder Harold Wolff, by Lois Sigman Daniel Woolfson, by Martin Woolfson Julius Yudin, by Henne Rapkin Hyman Zemel, by Stephen M. Zemel Isidor Zinreich, by Simion James Zinreich

Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education, 410-413-2305 Joel Cohn, President, Board of Trustees Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2303 Nina Wand, LS Principal, 410-413-2508 Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal, 410-413-2407 Dr. Renee Koplon, HS Principal, 410-413-2235 Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator, 410-413-2523 Laurie Kott, Director of Admission, 410-413-2308 Allison Magat, Director of Tuition & Financial Aid, 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

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center

Cherie Brownstein, Synagogue Program Director 410-413-2220 Marlene Hollander, Asst. Youth Director 410-413-2451

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Director, 410-413-2441 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs

Beth Tfiloh Camps

410-517-3451

Michael Schneider, Director Craig Friedman, Chair

Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Vered Taylor, Chair

Beth Tfiloh Cemetery Morris Segall, Chair

Parent Association

410-413-2314

Randi Abramson, President

#BTMen

410-413-2238

Larry Abramson, President

Sisterhood

410-413-2239

Marlene Friedenberg, President Evelyn Gross, Shirley Miller and Sonia Maltinsky, Gift Shop

Social Action Committee

410-413-2224

Lindsay Gaister, Director

Chesed Committee 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 Erin Smith, Communications Coordinator, 410-413-2322