Beth Tfiloh BULLETIN - June 2018

Bulletin THE BETH TFILOH

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews.

SIVAN-TAMMUZ 5778 JUNE 2018

Celebrating Israel’s 70th Birthday

BT Congregation celebrated Israel’s 70th birthday beginning with a discussion of Israel’s past and future at the Dahan Lecture with Jeffrey Goldberg, Bret Stephens, and Senator Ben Cardin. A community-wide Yom HaAtzma’ut celebration took place where an estimated 2,000 Baltimore Jewish community members enjoyed fireworks, live music, Israel-themed activities and more. The school followed with a day of colorful festivities for all ages.

Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters for helping us reach our SPOTLIGHT goal! See you on June 4! beth tfiloh dahan community school honoring annual scholarship event kenny & debbie vogelstein celebrating master teacher mr. paul bolenbaugh

spot light jason 2018 alexander save the date | monday , june 4 | 7:30pm

event chairs cindy & harvey kasner

featuring

visit bethtfiloh.com/spotlight or call (410) 413-2233

in concert

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7:00 am

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:40 pm 6:55 pm 7:00 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:05 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:05 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:45 pm 7:00 pm 7:05 pm

Fri Shacharit

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

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

Weekday Services

27 SIVAN

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21 SIVAN

25

11 TAMMUZ

24 12 TAMMUZ

5 TAMMUZ

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4 TAMMUZ

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28 SIVAN

BT in the AM 2018/19 Preview

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SPOTLIGHT 2018

BT in the AM

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29 SIVAN

22 SIVAN

23 SIVAN

13 30 SIVAN

Israeli Dance

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WEDNESDAY

13 TAMMUZ

6 TAMMUZ

BT Camp begins

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7 TAMMUZ

14 TAMMUZ

Israeli Dance

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Israeli Dance

Lunch Bunch

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Last Day of School - Israeli Dance Half Day Dismissal Rosh Chodesh

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recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

TUESDAY

SIVAN-TAMMUZ 5778

Please note: T’hillim are

MONDAY

Living Room Learning Dinner

HS Graduation

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SUNDAY

JUNE 2018

1 TAMMUZ

24 SIVAN

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15 TAMMUZ

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Rosh Chodesh

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THURSDAY

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

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7:00 pm

8:19 pm 6:45 pm

16 TAMMUZ

7:00 pm

8:18 pm 6:45 pm

9 TAMMUZ

7:00 pm

8:16 pm 6:45 pm

2 TAMMUZ

6:55 pm

8:13 pm 6:40 pm

25 SIVAN

6:55 pm

8:09 pm 6:40 pm

18 SIVAN

FRIDAY

3 TAMMUZ

26 SIVAN

19 SIVAN

30

23

17 TAMMUZ

10 TAMMUZ

Minyanaire’s Shabbat

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9

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SATURDAY

Shacharit The Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

BALAK

Shacharit The Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

CHUKAT

Shacharit The Minyan Afternoon Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

KORACH

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

SHELACH

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

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

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

8:45 am 9:15 am 7:05 pm 7:55 pm 8:25 pm 9:15 pm 9:18 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 7:05 pm 7:55 pm 8:25 pm 9:15 pm 9:15 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 7:00 pm 7:50 pm 8:20 pm 9:10 pm 9:11 pm

Shabbat Services BEHA’ALOTCHA

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BT Cares

Mercaz News

BT Cares Summer Collection

Monday, June 4 – Monday, June 11 BT Cares is hosting a Summer Collection to benefit homeless campers at Camp St. Vincent. Camp St. Vincent runs an 8-week summer camp serving more than 250 homeless children, ages 5 to 14, from shelters and transitional housing programs in Baltimore City and County.

Items being collected include: BRAND NEW towels, sunscreen, swimsuits, water shoes, and goggles. Donations can be dropped off in the PreSchool Lobby, Lower School Lobby, High School Lobby, or at the Administrative Entrance between June 4 and June 11.

Questions? Please contact Lindsay Gaister, Director of BT Cares Social Action: lgaister@btfiloh.org.

BT CARES MITZVAH CRAFTS: 50 volunteers attended BT Cares Mitzvah Crafts Event on Good Deeds Day and made projects for numerous organizations including: Paul’s Place, Weinberg Park Senior Assisted Living, CHANA, Sinai NICU, Defenders of Animal Rights, Inc., Paul’s Place, and Sol Levinson’s Funeral Home.

New Beginners Israeli Dance Program Mercaz will be sponsoring a new 6-week Beginners Israeli Dance class, led by our own Carol Rubin and Josh Rosenthal. The class begins Wednesday, June 6 at 7 pm in the BT Zimmerman Gym (use Lower School entrance), and will continue Wednesday evenings through July 11. The beginners class is followed each week by an intermediate/ advanced class from 8-10 pm, which is free to all registrants.

ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FOOD GIVEAWAY Third Wednesday of the month, 8 am-12 pm Liberty Grace Church, 3400 Copley Rd., 21215 Volunteers can make a difference in someone’s life by ensuring that every person has healthy, nutritious food for their home. Through a partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, Liberty Grace Church members distribute food once a month to low-income community members in the Ashburton neighborhood, a neighborhood where many members of Baltimore’s Jewish community used to live. Volunteers will assist church members in sorting, packing, and distributing food. Volunteers will not only make a meaningful difference, but will also have the opportunity to get to know members of Liberty Grace Church, a congregation dedicated to health, wellness, and social action.

For more information, contact Nicole Glick at nglick@shalomtikvah.org

In addition to enjoying great Israeli music, and having fun, participants will learn Hebrew expressions, learn about Israeli culture and history, and be part of a welcoming community - not to mention get great exercise!

No previous dance experience or Hebrew is necessary. Fee for the 6 sessions is $25. For more information, contact rikudbaltimore@gmail.com.

Discover Adult Education at Beth Tfiloh Beth Tfiloh will open its door on Monday morning, June 11 from 9 am12 pm to provide a free preview of the Fall 2018 morning adult education program, “BT in the AM.” Choose to attend one, two or three one-hour sessions followed by refreshments, Bring your friends and neighbors to sample these inspiring courses. Meet old friends and make new ones - both women and men are invited. Contact the Mercaz office to RSVP - mercaz@btfiloh.org or 410-413-2321.

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Sisterhood

New Members

Schmooze and Learn

We are delighted to welcome the recent new members of our Congregation:

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Avi and Sherryl Amoyal - Avi is selfemployed at Roland Falls Auto Body.

Monday, June 11, 2-4 pm You are invited to a Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood program featuring a variety of topics with a human focus in an informal, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. How many of us have heard the term “Marrano?” If so, do we know what it means? Regardless of how much we’ve learned about this part of Jewish history, The Last Marranos is sure to maintain your interest. This moody, moving documentary takes a close look at the amazing village of Belmonte, Portugal and records its tragedy, its otherworldly medieval beauty and the inevitable awakening of its people as history moves them five centuries forward. Attendance is limited to 25, so RSVP early to Anita Knisbacher at 443798-8888 or ladylingo@verizon.net.

Sisterhood Closing Meeting Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 pm.

Hear Gary Lees, associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and director of the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine. He is a certified medical illustrator and will be discussing “From Pencil to Digital Imaging: A Little Known Hopkins First.” All are welcome.

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Steven and Barbara Arbesman Steven is the owner of Modern Home Services and Barbara is the owner of The Hebrew Learning Center. They are the cousins of our member Beth Goldstein.

Barry and Irene Ash Bonnie Berman is a program specialist at the VA Medical Center in Baltimore and a cousin of our member, Cheri Milrad.

Howard and Lois Bernstein Hersel Bokltourlavian

Stephen and Marcia Greenfield Rita Hammerman Ilene Heneson is related to our member, Janis Kramer.

Brian and Jean Levin and their children, Avi, Talya and Jacob. Brian is a physician with Chesapeake Urology and Jean is a nurse director at Mercy Hospital. Avi is in 4th grade, Talya is in 2nd grade and Jacob is in kindergarten at Beth Tfiloh.

Michele Elover is a development support examiner for the Social Security Administration.

Sandra Levin is a cousin of our member, Melvin Rayman.

Sheryle Everett is an ultrasonograper at Advanced Radiology, Mercy Hospital.

Norman and Rona Michelson Norman works in manufacturing for EB Lighting and Supply and Rona is a secretary.

Philip and Aiana Fribush are cousins of our members, Bruce and Susan Rabin and niece and nephew of Alvin and Gertrude Schunick.

Stanley and Debra Friedman are parents of two BT alums and relatives of our members Albert and Donna Polovoy and Allan and Sharon Maier.

Vladimir and Valeriya Gershengorn Vladimir works for the American Red Cross and as biomedical technician.

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP Phone: 410-413-2227 www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop Hours: Sun: 10 am-1 pm, Mon-Thur: 1-4 pm

Mitzvah Cards Brenda Boches Marcia Miller

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Luda Gorman

Harvey and Francine Levin

Leonard and Lois Gerstein - Leonard is a retired accountant and Lois is a retired substitute teacher. They are the parents of our members Jeffrey and Sharon Sagel and sister to Ann Saltzman.

SISTERHOOD DONOR DINNER: The BT Sisterhood was proud to honor Roselyn Kalb and Rosalie Klotzman for their outstanding fundraising efforts at the annual Donor Event.

Nathan and Marly Goloskov are the parents of our members, Steven and Rina Goloskov.

410-585-1045 410-580-2039

Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg

Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

410-413-2217

Allen and Sharon Maier

Jerry Moffet Marvin Platt is a semi-retired physician.

Navid and Arezo Raoofian and their children, Joshua and Micah. Navid is a web developer with Digital Marketing in Baltimore. Joshua is in our 4’s program and Micah will be attending our preschool in the fall.

Alan and Ilene Rivkin Jerome and Barbara Rubin - Jerome is a retired psychologist and Barbara is a retired legal secretary.

Koppel and Lenora Seaman Irvin and Saundra Silen - Irvin is a pharmacist in Columbia, MD. Lois Spitulnik is a cousin of our member, Lillian Fribush.

Irvin and Marilyn Uman

PNC Mortgage Harvey Grutman Great rates!!!

410-415-6000

410-486-3456

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Meet our Members The Cornberg Family What brought Tara and Simon Cornberg to Beth Tfiloh Congregation?

Gratitude.

“Many years ago, I attended one of Rabbi Wohlberg's drashot (sermons) where he spoke about gratitude and the Jewish ‘Modeh Ani’ prayer,” Tara says. “During the talk, Rabbi Wohlberg challenged everyone there to say the Modeh Ani morning prayer every day for one year, and I have said it every day since.” The drasha had such a strong impact on Tara that she still practices living a life of gratitude all these years later.

Tara, a Baltimore native, earned a degree in economics at Columbia University and a law degree from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. She practiced law for nine years before receiving her appointment as a US federal judge.

Simon, an assistant attorney general at Maryland State’s Department of Human Services, grew up in both London and Israel. After earning law degrees from both the University of Birmingham and Liverpool, he passed bar exams in Israel,

Tara and Simon Cornberg with daughters, Eliana and Sarah Aliza.

the UK, New York and Maryland. When the two were introduced by a mutual friend, they knew they were meant to be.

The couple joined BT Synagogue because of the “eclectic mix of Jews who attend the shul and the variety of programs the shul offers for all ages,” Tara explains.

“Although we are active members of multiple area shuls, about a year ago we decided to join BT as well, as we love attending various BT events ranging from the children’s services, to the

ladies Tehillim group, to hearing Cantor Albrecht, and beyond,” she adds.

The Cornberg family has a special interest in and love for Israel. “We visit as often as possible, and we feel fortunate to have family, friends and community in both Israel and the States,” comments Simon, who served in an Israel Defense Forces engineering combat unit before attending college.

We are so happy that the Cornberg family is part of the BT family!

PreSchool PreShabbat Wild West Dinner

Friday, June 8 • 4:45 pm

Saddle up the family and come on over to the PreSchool PreShabbat Wild West Dinner.

Grab your cowboy hat, put on your badge and meet us for family fun on the playground, including pony rides and tractor rides before Shabbat. Enjoy a musical Kabbalat Shabbat with our favorite cowboy, Mr. Singer, before we “mosey” over to dinner.

We are excited to announce the grand re-opening and dedication of the PreSchool playground. Please join us to “Cut the Ribbon” and thank Wes Ludwig and Nannette Herlands and the Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood for their generous donations. Some of the new features you may notice are the playhouse, gardens, benches, digging area, and “amphitheater”, balance beams, log fort, picnic tables, and an outdoor easel.

Register online by Monday, June 4 at 9 am.

Register at bethtfiloh.com/register Chairs: Nannette Herlands, Stacy Fuld, Vicki Hervitz, Lauren Braunstein, Courtney Hercenberg, Deena Lubelski, Michelle Auster, Jessica Kaplan, Carly Greenberg, Hinda Rosin, Heather Levinoff, Dani Levine, Rachel Berman, Rebecca Zakheim, and Merissa Kogutt

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School News

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY: Thank you so much to all of our guests who joined our PreSchool and Lower School students for Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day — it’s always a treat to spend time with you! Todah rabbah to the event chairs and volunteers who worked so hard work to make our guests feel welcome.

LOWER SCHOOL PRODUCTION: Our BT Lower School students got to feel like stars while singing and dancing their way into audience members’ hearts at this year’s Lower School Production. The Disney-themed songs reflected the students’ musical and Hebrew language learning over the course of the year, while capturing the spirit and warmth of our school community.

VEHICLE ADVENTURE DAY: PreSchool children and their parents thrilled to the many exciting and varied vehicles that they were able to touch, feel and (almost) drive.

TRIP TO BUDAPEST: Twelve BT High School juniors and sophomores traveled with several faculty members to Budapest to explore the similarities and differences between them and their Jewish Hungarian peers, and to expand their “connection to G-d, the Torah, and other Jews,” as Molly S. ‘20 wrote about the SOS International: Bridging Jewish Communities Limmud program.

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BT WARRIORS: Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Varsity Lacrosse teams on great seasons! The girls finished the regular season in 2nd place with a record of 9-3 and played their hearts out despite a close loss in the playoffs. The boys finished the regular season tied for 1st place with a record of 11-2. Way to go Warriors! JUST IN - our Varsity Tennis doubles team won its division championship!

SENIOR SEMINAR IN POLAND & ISRAEL: After completing their internships in a variety of fields — including arts, atuomotive, business, education, construction, medicine, and science — our seniors connected with their history while taveling throughout Poland and Israel during the Natanzon/ Taylor Senior Trip to Poland and Israel.

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School News

CHIDON HATANACH: Mazal tov to Aidan G. ‘23 who came in first place and Andrew S. ‘23 who took third place in the 6th/7th grade English Middle School division of the Chidon HaTanach (Bible Contest) national competition. Kol hakavod—well done—to all 34 of our students who qualified for the competition—the largest delegation in the country!

STARS ON STAGE: Congratulations to the cast and crew of the High School fall play, “45 Seconds from Broadway,” for winning five Baltimore Theatre Awards, including Best Play, out of 13 nominations, and to the cast and crew of the High School’s musical, “The Addams Family,” on receiving 17 Cappies of Baltimore award nominations.

LOWER SCHOOL ISRAEL FAIR: Lower School students and teachers collaborated once again to create an interactive tour of Israel — no passport needed! They created interdisciplinary exhibits depicting Israel’s history, its intriguing cities, and its diverse people.

ROBOTICS COMPETITION: Zach A. ‘26, Yisrael K. ‘25, and Seth K. ‘26, AKA Team Fire Code, are competing in the invitational round of Wonder Workshop Education’s international robotics competition against more than 22,000 students from around the world.

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Beth Tfiloh Young Professionals Liquor & Learning Series #4 Wednesday, June 13, at 7 pm Join Rabbi Eli Yoggev for engaging and interactive discussions of your choosing!

Hosted by BTYP Members both downtown and uptown. FREE! Drinks & nosh served.

Visit facebook.com/groups/btYoungProfessionals/ Email BTYP@btfiloh.org for details and location address.

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Join us as we say Yasher Koach to our members who daven daily. They are the lifeblood of our congregation.

Minyanaires’ Shabbat on June 16.

“Specializing in small to medium Remodeling projects”

BT Member seeking Kidney Donor A new member of our Congregation from Winands Road Synagogue is in need of a kidney transplant. Marilyn Uman has been a member of our Sisterhood for many years, and she and her husband Irvin were one of the first couples married here BT by Rabbi Rosenblatt when our Beth Tfiloh Old Court Campus was built, over 52 years ago.

If you or someone you know would consider the mitzvah of being a kidney donor, please contact Evelyn Stal at 410-318-6464 or Sondra Willner at 443-520-6760.

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

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory of:

In Honor of:

Naomi Harans, by Joanne and Fred Felton Charlotte Lax, by Rosalie and Richard Alter Shalom Reches, by Rachel and Zach Alter, Rosalie and Richard Alter

Terry Alpert, by an appreciative family Shirley Avin, by an appreciative family Nechama Backer, by an appreciative family Shoshi Benjamin, by an appreciative family Paul Bolenbaugh, in his honor, by Barbara and David Cohen Alicia Broth, by an appreciative family Mary Corton, by an appreciative family Dina Dresin, by an appreciative family Elisheva Erlanger, by an appreciative family Mily Evgey, by an appreciative family Jamie Forman, by an appreciative family Lynne Goldsmith, by an appreciative family Julie Gordon, by an appreciative family Elaine Hercenberg, by an appreciative family Sonya Howell, by an appreciative family Elissa Hozore, by an appreciative family Toby Kaplowitz, by an appreciative family Julie Kitt, by an appreciative family Ina Krief, by an appreciative family Emily Levin, by an appreciative family Honey Lowenthal, by an appreciative family Chana Margalit, by an appreciative family Jenna McCarron, by an appreciative family Elana Moskowitz, by an appreciative family Renee Norona, by an appreciative family Jen Postal, by an appreciative family Soonia Raoofian, by an appreciative family Andra Roitman, by an appreciative family Kayla Rubin, by an appreciative family Brenda Schuman, by an appreciative family Michael Sellman, on his special birthday by Ann and Gene Goodman, Margie and Lowell Herman Shoshi Shechter, by an appreciative family Michelle Shirah, by an appreciative family Brian Singer, by an appreciative family Cindy Stein, by an appreciative family Rivka Strum, by an appreciative family Lyn Traub, by an appreciative family Jeri Wilkins, by an appreciative family Melanie Wolf, by an appreciative family Chana Zeller, by an appreciative family Florence Ziffer, by an appreciative family Speedy Recovery to:

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of Ray Becker, by Jacqueline Becker

BETH JACOB CONGREGATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: David Jacobson, by Administrator Companies

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Chazzan Avi Albrecht, in appreciation of his kindness during shiva, by Paul and Susan Harans Nancy and David Bookoff, in appreciation of their kindness during shiva, by Paul and Susan Harans Joyce and Richard Franklin, in appreciation of their kindness during shiva, by Paul and Susan Harans Wendy and Craig Friedman, in appreciation of their kindness during shiva, by Paul and Susan Harans Teri and David Gitlitz, on their son, Aidan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Stephanie, David, Bradley and Sydney Kronthal Ann Kahan, on her special birthday, by Adele Sidle Allison and Aaron Magat, in appreciation of their kindness during shiva, by Paul and Susan Harans Rabbi Chai Posner, in appreciation of his kindness during shiva, by Paul and Susan Harans Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation of his kindness during shiva, by Paul and Susan Harans Speedy Recovery to: Harvey Davidoff, by Elayne Berg In Memory of: Kenny Black, by Phyllis and Marc Burchman Thelma Finkelstein, by Joyce and Richard Franklin David Jacobson, by Joyce, Richard, Pammy, Melanie and Jennifer Franklin, Marcia Katz, Donna and Albert Polovoy Charlotte Lax, by Allison and Aaron Magat and family

Harvey Davidoff, by Shirley Littman In Memory of: Kenneth Black, by Laurie and Mike Kott Frances Copeland, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Marilyn Eidelman, by Allison and Aaron Magat Thelma Finkelstein, by Wendy and Jeffrey Miller Ellie Goldenberg, by Barbara and David Cohen Sonia Goldin, by the Levinoff Family, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz

Naomi Harans, by Natalie and Jay Chason, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, Natalie Rosenthal David Jacobson, by Beth Kaplan and Bruce Sholk, Mindy and Jud Lipowitz, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, Natalie Rosenthal Sandra Faye Joseph, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Diane King, by Rabbi Yehuda Oratz To commemorate the yahrzeits of Eva’s beloved parents, Jacob Malek and Lenka Malek, by Eva and David Engles Gloria Pruce, by Maureen and Howard Davidov and family, Cheri and David Hurwitz and family, Loryn Lesser, Allison and Aaron Magat, Rena and Elliot Rank, Susan and Michael Sless Sara Sterba, by the Levinoff Family

PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND In Honor of: Ellis Caplan, by Jane Weiss Rabbi Posner for his thoughtfulness and kindness, by Larry Aiken The birth of Aliza Bassheva, daughter of Rabbi Chaim and Malky Wecker, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan

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

SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND In Honor of: Susan and Jon Levinson on the birth of their grandson, Charlie, and their granddaughter, Miriam, by Cindy and Jerry Stern Susan and Steve Manekin on the birth of their grandson, Austin. by Cindy and Jerry Stern In Memory of: Shirley Wolff, by Larry Aiken

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Janet and Stanley Kantor on celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary, by Malcolm Renbaum Michael Sellman on his special birthday, by Jessica and Michael Bronfein In Memory of: Irv Bernstein, by Sonia Guttenheim Naomi Harans, by Lois and Scott Cohen, Jessica (Taule) and Matthew Cooper, Logan Levenson, Sheldon Taule David Lee Jacobson, by Sharon Caplan, Joan and Fred Cohen, Anne Cook, Marlene Greenebaum, Samuel’s friends and coworkers in the Executive Secretariat, Jerome Kiewe, Errol and Linda Krass, Alyssa and Ian Ljungquist, Jerome and Kimberly Morstein, Carol Noel, Richard Pearlstone, Judy Ron, Robynn and Joel Segall, Natalie Rosenthal, Thomas Slaughter, Susan and Michael Sless, The Stevenson Crossing Board of Directors, Tameka Harry, Michelle Anderson and Jonna Falcone of

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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Project SEARCH/The Arc Baltimore, Jayme and Courtney Wood Charlotte Lax, by Cheryl and Jonathan Aaron, Jessica and Michael Bronfein, Esther and Brian Finglass, Beth Kaplan and Bruce Sholk, Angela and Alex Munitz, Tsipi and Michael Renbaum Milton Medwin, by Norman DuBois Gloria Pruce, by Sharon and Jacob Benus, Josh and Meira Goldman Helene Benesh Schaffer, by Donna and Howard Weiss

SALLIE AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND In Memory of: Kenneth Black, by the Burchman Family Frances Copeland, by Jody and Ted Levy

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Honor of: Stanley Goldberg, on his special birthday, by Reta Davis In Memory of: David Jacobson, by Carol and Richard Elan, Leslie and Ron Goldberg Charlotte Lax, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg and family, Leslie and Ron Goldberg

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Bradley A. Trattner in appreciation for his generosity and kindness, by Reva Suffel In Memory of: Gloria Pruce, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove

JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor of: Stanford Feinberg, on his special birthday, by Melissa, Adam, Emily and Lauren Eisner

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of:

JUNE 2018 A SIVAN-TAMMUZ 5778 THE NATANZON & TAYLOR FAMILY ISRAEL/POLAND TRIP FUND

YAD B’YAD FUND

In Memory of:

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Levin, on their new home, by Vilma Michelson In Memory of:

Mildred Lipp, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor, and Leah Hochman Gloria Pruce, by Vered and Marty Taylor

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In Honor of: The birth of Aliza Bassheva, daughter of Rabbi Chaim and Malky Wecker, by Helene Penn In Memory of: David Lee Jacobson, by Ruthie and David Carliner Charlotte Lax, by Ruthie and David Carliner, Helene Penn and Stanley Klatsky Gloria Pruce, by Helene Penn

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Dara Baker, BT ’12, on receiving a William H. Beaumont Research Award at George Washington University Medical School, by Barbara and David Cohen Jean and Harry Robbins, on their special 60th wedding anniversary, by Harriet and Sol Robbins Rabbi Wecker, Rabbi Posner and Rabbi Yoggev, in gratitude for their kind attention to Nate Sefret during his recent illness, by Abby Weinstock and Shawn Sefret Rabbi and Mrs. Wohlberg with appreciation, by Shari, Brandon, Shelby and Jack Kirk Rabbi Wohlberg, Rabbi Posner and Cantor Albrecht with many thanks and appreciation, by Nancy Safferman In Memory of: Bryan Berg, by Susan and Arnold Frank David Lee Jacobson, by Linda and Jerry Mondell, Lisa Penn, Michael Yerman and Marc Hayes Charlotte Lax, by Wendy and Jeffrey Miller Jacob Taccardi, by Harriet Robbins and Anna Karnicki

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND

Stanford Feinberg on his special birthday, by Janet Feinberg Sonia Maltinsky on her special birthday, by Anita and Jeff Knisbacher Nadyne Turner on her special birthday, by Anne Pfeffer Sandy Vogel on her retirement and her service to Mercaz, by Wilma and Paul Alpert, Shirley Littman, Layne and Mike Lowenstein, Mandi Miller In Memory of:

Speedy Recovery to:

David Jacobson, by Rosanne and Keith Ehrlich, Beth Reiser Gloria Pruce, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt

In Memory of:

MINYONAIRES FUND In Honor of: The birth of Aliza Bassheva, daughter of Rabbi Chaim and Malky Wecker, by Larry Aiken, Steven Goldberg

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Herb Stoller, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson, and Phyllis Kolodner

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of: Sonia Maltinsky, on her special birthday, by Esta Lesser

THE HOLLY & STEVEN VENICK & FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND Kenneth Black, by Holly and Steve Venick and family Ronald Levine, by Holly and Steve Venick

EDWARD AND FAITH WOLF SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Charlotte Lax, by Faith and Ed Wolf

In Honor of:

Sonia Goldin, by Giselle Pincever David Jacobson, by Jill Ratain

Mazel Tov We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Jill and Gary Eidelman on the engagement of their daughter Sara Eidelman ’08 to Benjamin “BJ” Michaels, son of Nancy and David Michaels To Dena and Mayer Gorbaty on the engagement of their son, Ben Gorbaty ’07 to Meira Zack To Esther “Eppie” Herman on her 97th birthday To Rabbanit Bracha Jaffa on the engagement of her daughter, Moriya Jaffe to Yitzi Katz in Israel.

To Sonia Maltinsky on her special birthday

Speedy Recovery We wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery: To Harvey Davidoff, David Engles

Condolences We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Eric Black on the loss of his father, Kenneth Black To Ira Copeland on the loss of his mother, Frances Copeland To Michelle Lax on the loss of her mother, Charlotte Lax To Jacob Miliman, Howard Miliman, Richard Miliman, and Joan Brown on the loss of their wife and mother, and our member, Lois Miliman To Steve Pruce on the loss of his mother, Gloria Pruce To the entire Rosen family, including our members, Sharon and Alan Rosen, Rachel Alter ’06, and Mia Thompson ’10, on the loss of their son and brother, Joshua Rosen To Lyn Traub on the loss of her father, Donald Sheehan

Shabbat Wine Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush wine: APRIL 14 - Rosemary and Thomas Pozefsky in honor of their two year membership to Beth Tfiloh and to Rosemary’s daughter, Leah on her birthday

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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: APRIL 14 - in celebration of Yom Ha’Atzma’ut, to welcome our new members from Winands Road Synagogue Center, and in special tribute to our dear friends Sandy Vogel and Debbie Leibowitz, by Cantor Avi Albrecht, Terry & Mark Alpert, Anonymous, Linda Barron, Sharon & Jacob Benus, Shirley & Howard Blumenfeld, Paul Bolenbaugh, Dana & Herman Brecher, Devorah & Bob Brooks , Cherie & Jeb Brownstein, Amy Caplan, Barbara Cohen, Sid & Ellen Cohen, Maureen & Howard Davidov, Mindy & Marc Dickler, Ilana Dinnerman, Sandy & Sheldon Dobres, Barbara Donick, Dina Dresin, The Dressler Family: Elana, Reuven, Gali, Ami, Hila, Emuna, Didi, Benaya, Keith & Rosanne Ehrlich, Eva & David Engles, Jane Epstein & Steve Oliner, Janet Feinberg, Naomi Feldman & David Gorelick, Joan & Larry Feldman, Steven & Susan Feldman, Judy Fleischer, Carol & Ron Fradkin, Karen & Bill Glazer, Carol & Sheldon Glusman, Kira & Jeremy Goldman, Jackie Gordon, Cass & Sheldon Gottlieb, Joyce & Marty Grand, Myra Hoff, Marlene Hollander, Miriam & Josh Hurewitz, Phil Jacobs, Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Sheila & Charles Jay, Ellen & Charlie Karp, Roberta & Ron Katz, Shelley & Bob Kaye, Sheila & Harry Kessler, Cheryl & Rod King, Sheri & David Knauth, Anita & Jeff Knisbacher, Laurie & Mike Kott, Sharan & Mel Kushner, Norman La Cholter, Jeffrey & Ina Legum, Vivian & Marvin Leventon, Sandy & Barry Lever, Molly & Eugene Lipman, Emily Lipsitz, Elaine & Marc Lowen, Sonia & Arnold Maltinsky, Laurie & Aaron Margolies, Sheila Margolis, Alfred & Rachel Meisels, Sheila Mentz, Ellen & Joseph Miller, Searle & Deborah Mitnick, Angela & Alex Munitz, Carol & Carl Oppenheim, Michael Pearl, Anne Pfeffer, Rena & Sheldon Polun, Carol & Allan Pristoop, Fran & Steve Pruce, Betty Reichenberg, Marilyn & Joe Rosenblatt, Cheryl Rosenfeld, Glenna & Lenny Ross, Sue & Dick Rotner, Janice Saltzman, Barbara & Steve Samuelson, Ellen Sapperstein, Sandy & Heshy Schoenfeld, Steve & Brenda Schuman, Rosalie Sellman, Irene & Michael Sherman, Chaim Sitrin, Chana Slavaticki, Susan & Michael Sless, Eve Kresin Steinberg, Nadyne Turner, Leslie & Barry Walters, Nina Wand, Phyllis Waxman, Abby Weinstock & Shawn Sefret, Donna & Howard Weiss, Judy & Carl Werner, Natalie Wilder, Lois Wolf, Susan Yurow, Sheera Zaidman Shar APRIL 21 - Emily, Ryan and Shayna Levin to celebrate Scott Levin’s “Special 50th Birthday.”

APRIL 28 - in part by the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund MAY 5 - JoAnn and Richard Barnstein in honor of their son, Izzy Barnstein, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: APRIL 14 - Margie & Lowell Herman, Seth Herman, and Cara Herman to commemorate the yahrzeits of Benjamin and Frieda Herman,

JUNE 2018 A SIVAN-TAMMUZ 5778 beloved parents and grandparents; and by Negin and Ronnie Hariri in memory of Ronnie’s beloved father, Khalil Hariri.

APRIL 28 - Yeshivat Yavneh in honor of Rabbi Shlomo Einhorn’s record breaking 19 hour consecutive Torah shiur; and by Deborah and Searle Mitnick to commemorate the yahrzeits of Dr. Edward A. Gersuk and Herbert Mitnick.

Yahrzeit Contributions Arnold Adler, by Lynn Green Esther Ann Adler, by Faye and Abraham Adler Clarence Amdur, by Marlene Amdur Ferguson Essye Bank, by Ellen and Joseph Miller Rena Bass, by Sandra and Maurice Bass Ray Becker, by Walter Becker Sylvia Bedine, by Marshall Bedine Max Berman, by Shirley Rosenzweig Irving Bierer, by David Naftaly Charles Bodner, by Gilda Donner Louis Bomstein, by Stan Bomstein Stanley Bond, by Steve Bond Max Boritzer, by Richard Rynd Dorothy Carlin, by Maury Carlin Hilbert Chayt, by Herbert Seidman Annette Cohen, by Viviane Cohen Julius Cohen, by Joyce Bedine Sydney Cohen, by Marci Rosenbaum Rae Danoff, by David Danoff Elsie Davidov, by Howard Davidov Ruth Desser, by Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Charles Dickman, by Doris Fink Anna Enten, by Adele Sidle Arlene Epstein, by Jane Epstein Charles Erkes, by Shirley Miller Meyer Erkes, by Shirley Miller Benjamin Feinberg, by Janet Feinberg Bernard H. Fink, by Doris Fink Abraham Finkelstein, by Sherry Blum June H. Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein Saul Finkelstein, by Betty Tepper Marion Friedman, by Nadine Dickstein Sara Jane Fox, by Suzanne and John Fox Steven Gilden, by David Gilden Morris Ginsberg, by Miriam Schlachman Dorothy Glazer, by Roslyn Goldberg Tanhum Glushakow, by Neda Angster Gayle Jeannette Goldberg, by Roslynn Goldberg Selma Goldberg, by Joel Goldberg Harry Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Jeanette Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Arthur Guttman, by Laurence Guttman Khalil Hariri, by Ronnie Hariri Eleanor Harris, by Janice Bolten Shana Heppner, by Molli Ann Golberg Charles Heyman, by Bernard Heyman Harry W. Hoffman, by Marcia Danoff Donald Hogans, by Beth Hogans Meyer Holcomb, by Lois Hirt Stella Israel-Amaral, by Karla Sandler Sheindal Kasner, by Harvey Kasner Malcolm P. Katzen, by Ronald Katzen Cecile Kessler, by Harry Kessler Samuel Kessler, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Nathan Klaff, by Sharon Benus Morris Klein, by Robert Klein Shirley Kowitz, by Joseph Kowitz Edward Kramer, by Elsa Kramer Louis F. Krause, by Wilfred Krause Irving Kroll, by Geoffrey Kroll Alexander Kupfer, by Sandra Bass Natalie Lapidus, by Mark Lapidus

Stanley Lapidus, by Mark Lapidus Ann Leavey, by Marc Leavey Ruth Levine, by Sondra Levine Eugene Lewis, by Susan Bond Esther Bertha Lichter, by Beverly Gersh Sonia Lichter, by Phyllis and Harry Damereck Florence Liss, by Steven Gilden Harry K. Lott, by Edward Lott Irving Lowen, by Marc Lowen Morton J. Macks, by Louise Macks Meta Mainzer, by Irene Sherman Hertha Mansbach, by Irene Russel Lottie Mark, by Revanne Aronoff, Barbara Gandel Frieda Mayer, by Lutz Alexander Prager Karoline Mayer, by Lutz Alexendar Prager Anna Meiseles, by Alfred Meisels Jill Messafi, by Elie Messafi Sydney Miller, by Shirley Miller Solomon Millison, by Scott Millison Esther Mourad, by Magda Saina David Mussey, by Solomon Mussey Rose Narlines, by Barry Lee Narlines Joel H. Pachino, by Gloria Greenspun Anna Pats, by Marc Leavey Morris Pats, by Marc Leavey Benjamin Louis Patz, by Ted Chernak Irving Platt, by Edward Platt, Marvin S. Platt Regina Praeger, by Lutz Alexander Prager Ida Reisman, by Reta Freeman Milton Resnikoff, by Donna Belsky Selma Rosenberg, by Harriet Robbins, Ronald Rosenberg Mark Rosenfeld, by Merle and Richard Kierson, Cheryl Rosenfeld, Tillie Rosenfeld Arturo Rubinstein, by Jane Goldseker Ada Mae Rudick, by Robert Klein Marcy Beth Rynd, by Richard Rynd Mary Kathleen Benesch Sandler, by Alan Sandler Claire Sanford, by Hanna Berger Yehudit Saina, by Hertzel Saina Jean Schevker, by Ruth Glazer Lena Schlachman, by Miriam Schlachman Fannie Schloss, by Stephen Schloss Sidney Schloss, by Stephen Schloss Joseph Schwartz, by Louis Schwartz Esther Segall, by Helene Penn Isaac Shapiro, by Leroy Shapiro Frank Shemer, by Brian Shaffer Sarah Simpson, by Charlene Schimberg Sol Smith, by Diane Lott Ruth Solomon, by Sondra Solomon Myrna Spector, by Lawrence Spector Ann Spiegel, by Josh Spiegel Florence Sternberg, by Rhoda Brown Harry S. Tannenbaum, by Michael Paymer Jesse S. Taylor, by Harold Taylor Klavdiya Vaynerman, by Inna Giller Abraham Velder, by Eli Velder Charlie Vineberg, by Layne Herman Helen Walder, by Charles Walder Ida Waxman, by Stephen Oliner Louis Julius Weitz, by Sue Paymer Max Wiener, by Lance Martin Mark Ira Wilder, by Beth Sellman Willis Wolfson, by Dina Karlip Beatrice Winter, by Brian Winter, Bruce Winter Charles Wolfe, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth Geshekter Millward Abram G. Wygoda, by Ann Leikach Dvora Wygoda, by Ann Leikach Bessie Yankelov, by Edith Yankelov Michael Yankelov, by Edith Yankelov Sara Zemel, by Minnie Daniels, Merle and Richard Kierson, Tillie Rosenfeld Renee Zettler, by Sonia Maltinsky

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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN

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

JUNE 2018 A SIVAN-TAMMUZ 5778 Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 1262 Baltimore, MD

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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

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

SUMMER @ BT We look forward to a change of pace over the summer, with special "cool kiddushes", afternoon playdates, and more!

Look for complete details on our website.

CHAPEL RENOVATION PROJECT - Due to the renovation of the Epstein Chapel this summer, beginning in July the BT Minyan will be combining with the Sanctuary service on Shabbat, and the daily minyan will take place in the Tuvin Library.

Switchboard: 410-486-1905

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 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, Youth Director 410-413-2220 Marlene Hollander, Asst. Youth Director 410-413-2451

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

Saturday night, July 21 - Sunday, July 22

TISHA B’AV

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

Beth Tfiloh Camps

We will mark this day of mourning beginning Saturday night, July 21 with the recitation of Eicha (Book of Lamentations) and selected Kinot. Our Tisha B’Av program continues on Sunday, July 22 with explanatory Kinot (elegies), special classes, a feature film relating to the theme of the day, and concludes with Maariv and a break fast.

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FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

410-517-3451

David Schimmel, 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

Laura Wolf, President

Brotherhood Sisterhood

410-413-2238

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