Beth Tfiloh - September 2015 Bulletin by Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School & Congregation

Beth Tfiloh

Bulletin

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews. 5775 - TISHREI ELUL 5768ELUL SEPTEMBER 2008 5776 SEPTEMBER 2015

What Makes Beth Tfiloh Unique? According to a recent survey, there are 3,727 synagogues in America … 40% are Orthodox, 26% are Reform, 23% Conservative. That’s a lot of synagogues! What makes ours unique? 1. Ours is the largest Modern Orthodox congregation in the U.S. 2. Some synagogues have baby carriages, some have people in walkers ... none have the combination of both that we have. 3. The Chairman of the Board and the Chairman-elect of The Associated are members of our congregation. 4. One-quarter of the Executive Committee of The Associated are members of our congregation.

5. We are a synagogue where “coming out of the closet” means that someone just had a good l’chaim after davening. 6. At Beth Tfiloh, the Neilah service feels like a gospel service. 7. During Musaf on Rosh Hashanah we have a wine and cheese reception for our singles and young adults. 8. On major holidays we have a petting zoo for our children. 9. Once a month we have a Minyan Meyuchad for adults with special needs. 10. Amongst our speakers and entertainers there have been: Alan Dershowitz, Charles Krauthammer, Jay Leno, Oprah Winfrey, Natan Continued on page 7

THE IRAN DEAL - Nearly 600 people heard Caroline Glick, Deputy Managing Editor of The Jerusalem Post, speak live at BT about the implications of the Iran Deal. Thank you to Rabbi Jonathan Gross for organizing this important presentation and to Eli and Mila Burman for their generous sponsorship of this program. Watch a video broadcast of this event at bethtfiloh.com/live.

SELICHOT @ BT

FROM START TO FINISH

SELICHOT* NEILAH**

FROM THROUGH

join us at Beth Tfiloh to get the New Year off to a great start! SELICHOT Saturday, September 5 HIGH HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS Wednesday, September 9

ROSH HASHANAH HAZZAN Avi Albrecht Monday/Tuesday, September 14/15

KOL Fusion

Hazzan Avi Albrecht

Set the tone for the New Year with a Kumsitz sing-a-long and an upbeat and uplifting musical Selichot service featuring HAZZAN AVI ALBRECHT, the talented KOL FUSION accapella group, and AVRAHAM ROSENBLUM on guitar.

GUEST Musicians

CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICES Sunday, September 20

Avraham Rosenblum

Saturday night, September 5 Reception & Coffee Bar / 9:30 pm Tuvin Hall Kumsitz Sing-a-Long 10 pm / Selichot Service 10:45 pm Sanctuary I N S I D E >1 Selichot2015.indd

SHABBAT SHUVAH Saturday, September 19

Aaron Tessler

YOM KIPPUR / NEILAH Wednesday, September 23 *SELICHOT is a beautiful and moving late-night service when special prayers of forgiveness are first recited in acticipation of the approaching new year.

Tzachi Posner

**NEILAH is the concluding service of Yom Kippur, when final prayers of repentance are recited, punctuated by the dramatic shofar blast at its conclusion. Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road 21208 410.486.1900 www.bethtfiloh.com

8:30 am 8:05 am 6:50 am 7:15 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:55 pm

8:05 am 8:45 am 6:50 am 7:15 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:55 pm

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

Sun Selichot Sun Shacharit Th-F Selichot Th-F Shacharit Th Mincha Th PM Class Th Maariv

Sun Shacharit W Shacharit W Mincha W PM Class W Maariv

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

Sun Selichot 8:05 am Sun Shacharit 8:30 am M-T Selichot 6:50 am Mon Shacharit 7:15 am T, Th-F Shacharit 7:15 am S-M, Th Mincha 6:30 pm S-M, Th PM Class 6:45 pm S-M, Th Maariv 6:55 pm

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

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

Weekday Services

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14 TISHREI

Mincha Maariv

6:37 pm 6:30 pm 6:55 pm

EREV SUKKOT

Cemetery Memorial Services Block Party

7:00 pm

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

22 ELUL

SUNDAY

23 ELUL

1 TISHREI

Shacharit Mincha Maariv

SUKKOT

7:36 pm 8:45 am 6:30 pm 6:55 pm

15 TISHREI

8 TISHREI

See Schedule on Page 3

7:59 pm

ROSH HASHANAH

Labor Day NO SCHOOL

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 2015

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17 ELUL

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9 TISHREI

Yom Tov Ends 7:35 pm

16 TISHREI

SUKKOT Shacharit 8:45 am Mincha 6:30 pm Maariv 7:30 pm

6:45 pm 1:30 pm 6:30 pm

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5:36 am 6:50 am 7:15 am 6:45 pm 7:15 pm 7:30 pm 7:56 pm

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10 TISHREI

YOM KIPPUR

Fast of Gedaliah

Fast Begins Selichot Shacharit Mincha PM Class Maariv Fast Ends

High Holiday Workshops

BT Professional Network Breakfast

New Parent Dinner

WEDNESDAY

17 TISHREI

CHOL HAMOED

See Schedule on page 3

Mincha Kol Nidre

EREV YOM KIPPUR

ROSH HASHANAH

LS Back-to-School Night

TUESDAY 19 ELUL

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PS Back-to-School Night

MS Back-to-School Night

Religious Services Board of Directors

THURSDAY

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6 TISHREI

28 ELUL

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Shabbat Shuva Drasha

HA’AZINU Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

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

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

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 5:25 pm 6:15 pm 6:45 pm 7:35 pm 7:39 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:50 pm 7:51 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 5:50 pm 6:40 pm 7:10 pm 8:00 pm 8:02 pm

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:00 pm 6:50 pm 7:20 pm 8:10 pm 8:13 pm 10:45 pm

Shabbat Services

21 ELUL KI TAVO Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends Selichot Selichot Program

recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

6:45 pm

6:41 pm 6:30 pm

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6:45 pm

6:52 pm 6:30 pm

5 TISHREI

6:45 pm

7:03 pm 6:30 pm

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6:45 pm

7:14 pm 6:30 pm

20 ELUL

SATURDAY

Please note: T’hillim are

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

FRIDAY

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High Holy Day Services SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 SELICHOT Kumsitz / Selichot Service (Tuvin Hall/Auditorium) 10 PM/10:45 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 EREV ROSH HASHANAH Dahan Sanctuary Auditorium Selichot & Shacharit 8:05 AM (Epstein Chapel) Candlelighting 7:00 PM Mincha and Maariv 6:50 PM (Auditorium) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 ROSH HASHANAH Dahan Sanctuary Auditorium Shacharit 7:45 AM 8:15 AM Reading of Torah 9:00 AM 9:45 AM Sounding of the Shofar (10 AM/Courtyard) 9:40 AM 10:30 AM Hinneni 9:50 AM 10:45 AM Sermon 10:15 AM 10:00 AM Musaf 11:00 AM 11:00 AM PreSchool Family Service with Rabbi Wohlberg 11:30 AM (Tuvin Hall) Young Adult Meetup with Rabbi Wohlberg 12:00 PM (Tuvin Hall) Conclusion of Services 1:15 PM 1:15 pm Tashlich at the Wohlberg home 5:50 PM Mincha and Maariv 6:50 PM (Chapel) Candlelighting 7:59 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 ROSH HASHANAH Dahan Sanctuary Auditorium Shacharit 7:45 AM 8:15 AM Reading of Torah 9:00 AM 9:45 AM Sounding of the Shofar (10 AM/Courtyard) 9:40 AM 10:30 AM Hinneni 9:50 AM 10:45 AM Sermon 10:15 AM 10:00 AM Musaf 11:00 AM 11:00 AM PreSchool Family Service with Rabbi Wohlberg 11:30 AM (Tuvin Hall) Conclusion of Services 1:15 PM 1:15 PM Mincha & Maariv 6:50 PM (Chapel) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 EREV YOM KIPPUR Dahan Sanctuary Auditorium Selichot & Shacharit 6:50 AM (Epstein Chapel) Mincha 1:30 PM (Epstein Chapel) Blessing of the Children 6:30 PM Kol Nidre 6:45 PM 6:45 PM Candlelighting 6:45 PM Sermon 7:10 PM 7:10 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 YOM KIPPUR Dahan Sanctuary Auditorium Shacharit 9:00 AM 8:15 AM Reading of Torah 11:30 AM 10:30 AM Sermon 12:00 PM 11:00 AM Yizkor 1:00 PM 11:45 AM Musaf 1:30 PM 12:00 PM Afternoon Torah Study with the Rabbis 3:30 PM (Auditorium) Mincha 4:30 PM 4:30 PM Neilah 6:15 PM (Combined Service in Sanctuary) Maariv & Sounding of the Shofar 7:46 PM (Combined Service in Sanctuary)

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BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION

Annual Memorial Services Sunday, September 20 10:30 am

Beth Tfiloh Cemetery Woodlawn

11:30 am

Beth Jacob Cemetery Finksburg Join our clergy in memorializing beloved relatives and friends as we link the generations in preparation for the High Holy Days. Services will be held rain or shine.

Tashlich at the Wohlbergs The entire Congregation is invited to join together for Tashlich, the symbolic casting away of sins, at the home of Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, 3407 Old Court Road (across from Lightfoot Drive), on Monday, September 14 at 5:50 p.m.

Rabbi Wohlberg's Shabbat Shuva Drasha Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will deliver his annual Shabbat Shuva Drasha on Saturday, September 19 at 5:30 pm in the Epstein Chapel. Rabbi Wohlberg's topic will be, “Do You Have to Forgive Everyone; from Charleston to Germany, From Freundel to Your Parents?” All are welcome to attend this popular class. 3

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Son of Sharon and Alan Rosen Sat., Sept. 5, 2015

Jonathan attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Emily, Hannah, Becky, Mia, Sarah, Josh, and Rachel Rosen. He is the grandson of Geraldine and Harry Rosen, and Mae Quirk and the late Raymond Quirk. His hobbies include lacrosse, soccer, and basketball. For his Mitzvah Project, Jonathan supplied lacrosse gear to Israel Lacrosse.

Madison Freedman

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Daughter of Rachel and Stephen Freedman Sat., Sept. 12, 2015

Madison attended Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Reece Freedman. She is the granddaughter of Marcia and Michael Freedman, and Wilma and Paul Alpert. Her hobbies include watching football and baseball, playing sports and shopping. For her Mitzvah Project, Madison will donate socks, hats, and puzzles to cancer patients.

Ian Blumberg

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Son of Erica Zimmerman and David and Michelle Blumberg Sat., Oct. 3, 2015

Ian attends Hillel in Pittsburgh and is the brother of Jonathan and Julia Blumberg He is the grandson of Barbara and Ernest Zimmerman, Naomi Blumberg, and Sion and Manijeh Ghanooni. His hobbies are collecting gadgets and computers and playing Minecraft. For his Mitzvah Project, Ian is utilizing technology to help the elderly. 4

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Sisterhood News Block Party: September 20 Sisterhood volunteers are needed to direct recycling traffic. Boscovâ€™s Day Shopping Spree: Tuesday, October 20, Passes ($5, tax-deductible) are on sale for White Marsh or Westminster. Buy at the Sisterhood Gift Shop or from Rosalie Klotzman (410-484-3393) or Roz Kalb (410-486-3456). Food and Game Day: Tuesday, October 27, 12 to 4 pm. Reserve quickly for Mah Jongg, bridge, or canasta. Organize your own groups. The $18 admission includes lunch, dessert, beverages, and a happy, carefree time. The Gift Shop will offer discounted wares; not necessary to be a shul member to charge purchases via the Sisterhood account. Call Ellen Karp (443-660-7690) or Brenda Pariser (410-363-8903) for reservations. Brotherhood-Sisterhood Bingo: Our third annual event! Saturday, November 7, Doors open at 7:15 pm, in the Auditorium. Valuable prizes include CASH. Food (pizza, etc.) and beverages (wine, beer & liquor) for sale. Admission: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Contact Roz Kalb (410486-3456), Cheryl King chewcat1@verizon.net or Harry Kessler (410-653-0085) for details. Shop-Till-You-Drop MegaBoutique: Sunday, November 8, 10 am to 5 pm, in the Lower School Zimmerman Multipurpose Room. Survey a delightful array of holiday items. Venders please call Rosalie Klotzman (410484-3393) to reserve space ASAP ($100 per space with chairs; tables $25; no commission taken). Vendors of toys, Judaica, knitwear, and all accessories are welcome. Shoppers (free admission) are very welcome. Prize drawings throughout the day.

GIFT SHOP: ITEM OF THE MONTH Kiddush Wine Fountain - 8 Cup Set, Jerusalem Silver Plated This compact Kiddush cup fountain allows you to pour from the main cup into all of the other cups simultaneously! Jerusalem design on all pieces. Comes with stemless Kiddush Cup, 8 serving cups, tray and Kiddush fountain. Easy care, nontarnish finish.

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

410-585-1045 410-580-2039

Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg

410-413-2217

Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

410-486-3456

Mercaz News

SPAIN TRIP - A Beth Tfiloh delegation participated in a unique and inspiring trip to Spain and Gibraltar this summer. They had an opportunity to retrace Jewish history as well as meet Jews living there today.

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New for the New Year

For Sukkot To help fulfill the Mitzvot of Sukkot, our Senior class is selling S’chach (Sukkah branches) and the synagogue and youth center are selling Lulav and Etrog sets. Pre-order atbethtfiloh.com/register by September 18 to guaranteed your order. Additional Schach will be available on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

FIRST FRIDAYS BALTIMORE: A monthly community-wide Shabbat Celebration On the first Friday of every month, start off your Shabbat at the CHAZZAN’S “TISCH” (table) here at BT to enjoy festive singing, noshing and camaraderie, plus an uplifting, musical Kabbalat Shabbat in the Epstein Chapel. Invite family and friends over for an intimate Friday night dinner and be a part the community-wide First Fridays Baltimore Shabbat initiative! Times vary - please check bethtfiloh.com/shabbat for the most up-to-date schedule.

PICKUKP TIMES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: 7:30-9 am and 4:30-6 pm FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7:30-9 am & 2:45-4 pm High School Parking Lot $10 per bunch

Order at bethtfiloh.com/register

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HIGH HIGHHOLIDAY HOLIDAYYOUTH YOUTHSERVICES SERVICES

ADVANCE REGISTRATION ADVANCE REGISTRATIONisisREQUIRED REQUIREDfor forall allyouth youthservices servicesand and babysitting babysitting.by September 3. Forregistration online registration and further see bethtfiloh.com/hhyouth For online and further details,details, see bethtfiloh.com/hhyouth

ROSH HASHANAH - Sept 14-15

KOL NIDRE - Sept 22

YOM KIPPUR - Sept 23

A LIGHT LUNCH will be available in the HIGH SCHOOL CRANE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM at the end of services for Youth Service participants.

6:35 pm - Bring all children to the SANCTUARY for the special Blessing of the Children.

A LIGHT LUNCH will be available in the HIGH SCHOOL CRANE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM for Youth Service participants.

BABYSITTING Up to age 4

10:00 am – 2:00 pm / WEINER BOARD ROOM RYND FAMILY ROOM available for parents and children

6:35 pm – end WEINER BOARD ROOM

10:00 am – 2:30 pm / WEINER BOARD ROOM RYND FAMILY ROOM available for parents and children. Babysitting will resume for Neilah 6:15 pm

PRESCHOOL 2’s & 3’s

See Babysitting Times 10:00 am: Family Shofar Blowing /Courtyard 11:30 am-12 pm: Family Service with Rabbis / TUVIN HALL. Parents must accompany children.

See Babysitting Times

See Babysitting Times 10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Service / TUVIN HALL. Parents must accompany children. Babysitting will resume for Neilah at 6:15 pm.

PRESCHOOL 4’s, KINDERGARTEN & GRADE 1

10:00 am: Family Shofar Blowing / Courtyard 10:15 am – 1:15 pm / HS ROOM 202 (Children must be at least 4 years old) Pick-up your children at 1:15 pm in the HS Crane Room.

6:45pm – end of services HS ROOM 202

10:45 am – 1:00 pm / HS ROOM 202 (Children must be at least 4 years old) 1 – 3 pm: 4’s will be taken to Babysitting at 1 pm. K and 1st grade will go to gym. Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through pre-B’nei Mitzvah children only) Hurwitz & Green GYMS

GRADES 2-4

10:00 am Family Shofar Blowing / Courtyard 10:15 am – 1:15 pm / HS BEIT MIDRASH Pick-up 1:15 pm in the Crane

6:45 pm – end of services HS BEIT MIDRASH

10:45 am – 1:00 pm / HS Beit Midrash 1 – 3 pm / Hurwitz & Green GYMS: Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through pre-B’nei Mitzvah children only)

GRADES 5-7

10:00 am Family Shofar Blowing / Courtyard 10:15 am – 1: 15 pm / HS LIBRARY Pick-up 1:15 pm in the Crane

6:45 pm – end HS LIBRARY

10:45 am – 1:00 pm / HS LIBRARY 1 – 3 pm / Hurwitz & Green GYMS: Supervised Gym (Kindergarten through pre-B’nei Mitzvah children only)

GRADES 8-12 Teen Minyan & Young Adult

9:00 am – 1 pm / EPSTEIN CHAPEL

6:40 p.m. – 8:30 pm EPSTEIN CHAPEL

9:00 am – 1:30 pm / EPSTEIN CHAPEL (includes Mincha)

Go to israelbonds.com to obtain prospectuses and rates and to set up an online account; or call 410-484-6670 x1 or email baltimore@israelbonds.com. Development Corporation for Israel. Issues subject to availability. This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully evaluate the risks associate with investing in Israel bonds. Member FINRA

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Continuing the 100% match for this coming High Holy Days campaign, Israel Bonds Maryland is excited to announce that there will be two ADDITIONAL matching partners in addition to Hopkins Federal Savings Bank and The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. They are The Haron Dahan Foundation and Sandra R. & Malcolm C. Berman. This will ensure that every dollar invested will continue to become TWO DOLLARS towards helping Israel.

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

An Israel Bonds investment at this time says you stand with Israel – a country that educates, builds,

Israel Bonds were introduced 64 years ago. Since then close to $40 billion have been the acquired by thousands upon thousands of individual and institutional investors worldwide for strengthening, supporting, and connecting with Israel. Never, in all that time, has Israel missed an interest or redemption payment on Israel Bonds. The strength of the Israel Bonds campaign has been the synagogue’s appeals and, once again, Howard

Rosenblatt will be chairing the Israel Bonds/Beth Tfiloh appeal.

HIGH HOLIDAY YOUTH SERVICES

Not just your grandparents’ Israel Bonds, we can be your Israel bonds too because of changes making investing, reinvesting, and redeeming Israel bonds simpler and faster. With investment options beginning at $100 and gift bonds starting at $36 (available online) Israel Bonds are accessible to almost everyone. Currently, terms range from 2-10 years, bonds are held in book-entry form (no certificates to lose or forget about) and redemption checks are mailed automatically at maturity.

and innovates; a nation that lives by democracy, liberty and human rights/freedoms for all people. Each investment rejects the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) movement and enables the development of a country known for producing technologies and innovations that connect, feed, and heal the world. Israel Bonds has helped Israel reach many milestones – your support for Israel Bonds will help Israel maintain its economic strength and grow its accomplishments.

For babies through young adults REGISTER by September 3rd at bethtfiloh.com/hhyouth

Support The Israel Bonds High Holy Days Appeal

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What Makes BT Unique

22. We have a Cantor who believes the Messiah has come.

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Dershowitz, Charles Krauthammer, Jay Leno, Oprah Winfrey, Natan Sharansky, Yitzchok Perlman, and Justice Elana Kagan.

23. One of our rabbis befriended Warren Buffet.

We welcome Eric Eidelman to Beth Tfiloh. He is the son of our members, Gary and Jill Eidelman, and nephew of our members, Faith and Adam Harrison.

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11. Every Monday morning, 100 women gather to study Torah at Beth Tfiloh. 12. Every year Beth Tfiloh leads the country in purchases of Israel Bonds. 13. In the last 10 years, four of the leaders of the Maryland Israel Bond Campaign and five of the leaders of the Women’s Division are from our synagogue. 14. This year our High School had the largest contingency at the AIPAC Conference. 15. Ours is the only Jewish day school with not one, but two, lacrosse teams – one for boys and one for girls. 16. This year three of our Dahan High School seniors received perfect scores on their SATs. 17. While enrollment is down in day schools across the country, ours is growing. Even more unique is that all the children come to school with a smile on their face. 18. Every year we award over $3.5 million dollars in financial assistance for our day school. 19. There is no synagogue in the country that has our diversity – Orthodox and non-Orthodox, observant and non-observant; some women cover their hair, some wear pants, some are from Israel and some can’t read Hebrew, some are wealthy and some can’t afford it – all are welcome. 20. Some walk to shul from their homes on Shabbos, some walk to shul from their cars on Shabbos – all are welcomed with open arms. 21. Twelve donors have made million dollar gifts to Beth Tfiloh.

24. One of our rabbis has had four children in the last six years … and he’s not ultra-Orthodox! 25. One of our rabbis has been blessed by the Pope, eaten latkes with the President, been honored by Israel’s Prime Minister, had a toast with the King of Jordan and sells his chometz to the Governor. 26. Our Director of Education wears higher heels than any other educator in America … and stands head and shoulders over them.

There is no synagogue in the country that has our diversity – Orthodox and non-Orthodox, observant and non-observant; some women cover their hair, some wear pants, some are from Israel and some can’t read Hebrew, some are wealthy and some can’t afford it – all are welcome. On behalf of the entire Beth Tfiloh family, our clergy, our administrative staff, and our Synagogue and School leadership, we wish you and your family a New Year filled good health, happiness, and much “Yiddishe naches.”

!‫שנה טובה‬

SHANA TOVA!

We welcome Stephen and Jessica Fink and their children, Ruby and Jaret, to Beth Tfiloh. Stephen is the Director of News Programming and Promotion with CBS Local. Ruby is in the 2’s program at Beth Tfiloh. We welcome Melissa Harans to Beth Tfiloh. She is a graphic designer for Free People in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of our members Susan and Paul Harans. We welcome Anna Hornstein to our Beth Tfiloh. Her parents are our members, Larry and Marianne Hornstein. We welcome Linda Howard as a new member. Linda joins her daughters and our members, Sheri Seaman and Teri Gitlitz, in our Beth Tfiloh family. We welcome Samuel Jacobson as a new member to Beth Tfiloh. He is the son of our members, Judith and David Jacobson, grandson of our members, Sylvia and Norman Sklar and Thelma Jacobson and nephew of our member, Maurice Bass. We welcome Daniel and Deena Lubelski and their son Elijah to Beth Tfiloh. Daniel is a first year neurosurgery resident at Johns Hopkins. Deena is a social worker currently taking time off to be with Elijah. We welcome Joshua Magat to Beth Tfiloh family. Joshua is the son of our members Allison and Aaron Magat and grandson of our member Miriam Magat. We welcome new members Julia and Amit Peled and their children, Gaia, Yonatan and Ben, to Beth Tfiloh. Amit is a professor with Peabody Continued on page 14

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NO MORE EXCUSES! High Holy Day Workshops Bt Professional Networking Breakfast Wednesday, September 9 Breakfast 7:45 a.m Program 8-9 a.m. Fran Pruce, BT Congregation Chair and Chief Operation and Financial Officer of Health Care for the Homeless, Inc., will speak about effectively Fran Pruce managing people, processes, systems, and organizational changes across industries. Reservations: bethtfiloh.com/register. Free for BT congregational members/ school parents; $25 for the general public. Contact 410-413-2321/ mercaz@btfiloh.org for questions.

Join the Beth Tfiloh Professional Network Beth Tfiloh members, School parents, alumni and faculty members, are invited to join the Beth Tfiloh Professional Network on LinkedIn. The goal of this group is to create an environment for business and professional growth and advancement by providing a forum for networking, professional resources, and the sharing of connections both online and in person. Go to www.linkedin.com, search for our group and click “Join.”

Visit the BT website! Sermons - Calendar - BT Staff Directory Bulletins- Good & Welfare- Photos, Audio & Video - Flyers - News Online Registration - Online Tribute Gifts (Donations) . . . AND MORE!!

Wednesday, September 9 / 7 pm Navigate the High Holidays and make them a high point in your life. Join Rabbi Wohlberg at 7 pm when he will present “Repentance, Prayer, Charity: Do They Really Help?” At 7:45 pm choose to attend one of these workshops: Rabbi Gross - “The Machzor in One Half Hour!” or Rabbis Posner and Wecker - “Birkat Kohanim/ Duchaning Primer.” No reservations required.

beth tfiloh annual campaign Please support Beth Tfiloh’s 2016 Annual Campaign. Your gift will enable our community to flourish and grow. The Jewish value of tzedakah is central to Beth Tfiloh’s mission, therefore we are asking you to make a meaningful gift to the 2016 Annual Campaign. While our school and congregation programs and professionals are funded by tuition and membership dues—these dollars do not cover the costs of maintaining our incomparable programs. The Annual Campaign is vital to the continued financial strength of our community. to make a gift to beth tfiloh, please log on to www.bethtfiloh.org/annualcampaign or call (410)413-2233.

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Wednesday, October 14

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE

Rabbi Dov Lipman: “LIKE DREAMERS: A Maryland Boy Reflects on his Experience in the Knesset” Dov Lipman served as a member of the 19th Knesset with the Yesh Atid party. He was the first Americanborn Knesset member in nearly 30 years and Israeli law required him to renounce his American citizenship to serve in the Knesset. Rabbi Lipman, an educator, author, and community activist, lives in Bet Shemesh with his wife and four children. He has rabbinic ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College and a masters in education from Johns Hopkins University. He has been at the forefront of combating religious extremism in Israel and is a leader in efforts to create Jewish unity both in Israel and around the world. Free and open to the public.

MERCAZ Fall Classes Wednesday, October 7 - Challah-luya: Challah Baking for Shabbat - Bake challah like a pro! This four-part series continues monthly through January. Thursday, October 8 - Larry Katz Downtown Lunch & Learn presented by Rabbi Chai Posner - This year’s theme is “If Abraham Were Around Today …” Tuesday, October 20, 27 – Hebrew Reading Crash Course - Led by Elana Vogel, this five-week class focuses on teaching the Aleph Bet and basic reading skills to adults with little or no Hebrew background. Wednesday, October 21 – Mercaz Fall Semester Begins - Discover how the American-Israeli media work, learn coping skills with personal or family illness, examine the lives of exceptional Jewish women, explore the reasons behind human behavior or learn basic swing dancing!

THE BETH TFILOH EXPERIENCE is your guide to all of the outstanding programs, classes, services and activities offered during the coming year for adults, teens and children of all ages.

Shabbat, October 23-24

The Baltimore Shabbat Project

Beth Tfiloh is an official participant in the Baltimore Shabbat Project, an international event that was launched in South Africa in 2013 bringing together Jews from across the globe in more than 465 communities. Beth Tfiloh joins in celebrating ONE Shabbat as ONE people with ONE heart. Check our website to see a detailed list of activities at Beth Tfiloh and in the community including a community challah baking, BT PS dinner and HS dinner, Share Shabbat Dinners, Davening Friday night and Shabbat morning with the Moshav Band lead singer Yehuda Solomon, special Shabbat program after Kiddush, “Pardon the Interruption: with Rabbi Wohlberg and Mrs. Schorr,” and community Havdallah service with the Moshav Band.

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at beth tfiloh, our children are immersed in a joyful environment that fosters strength of character, builds confidence, and develops intellectual, social and emotional skills—all built on a solid foundation of Jewish values, knowledge, engagement and identity.

Learning together. For life. PreSchool through High School

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School roz & marvin h. weiner family campus 3300 Old Court Road • Baltimore, md 21208 (410)486-1905 • www.BethTfiloh.com

For more information about your place in our school, contact the Office of Admission at (410) 413-2308.

Generous financial aid available.

Discover Jewish Baltimore’s Best-Kept Secret!

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HEBREW SCHOOL @BETH TFILOH BETH JACOB HEBREW SCHOOL at BETH TFILOH offers students many of the same great amenities of our Day School, including our outstanding teachers, our state-of-the-art Lower School facility, an engaging multi-sensory program, Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation, Hebrew language, and family-friendly Shabbat and Holiday programming. Plus, our ever-popular Mr. Brian Singer gives children a fun and spirited Jewish experience, featuring a new Jewish music program!

HEBREW SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS • Sunday-only program for Kindergarten & 1st Grade PLUS optional enrichment session • Classes Sunday 10 am-12 pm & Wednesday 4-6 pm for 2nd Grade & older • New Meir Program for children with language-based learning differences

Brian Singer, Hebrew School Director

• Outstanding, caring faculty • Computer lab, art, music and library • Hebrew literacy, Bible, holidays, prayer, Israel, laws and customs

View our updated curriculum at bethtﬁloh.com/hebrewschool

BETH JACOB Contact Regina Jacobs in the Hebrew HEBREW SCHOOL @BETH TFILOH School Oﬃce at 410-413-2502.

• Shabbat & Holiday family programs • “Taste of Hebrew School” for PreSchool families • Classes meet September through June • Bus transportation from area schools if sufficient interest

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ELECTRONICS/METAL • Make a Tie Dye Shirt ($5) • BT Boutique • crayons, col Silent Auction RECYCLING & PAPER SHREDDING

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homelessness! Buy and bring school supplies to help students at Pimlico Elementary/Middle School and William Paca School. Pencils, markers, crayons, colored pencils, erasers, rulers, glue, and scissors are needed. School supplies and money towards this collection will be accepted at the registration table.

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COMMITTEE: Shari Kirk, Beth Teles, Jayme Wood, Lorren Rapkin, Carla Steinberg, Jennifer Rosen, Toby Kaplowitz, Teri Gitlitz, Jamie Karbeling

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SHABBAT & HOLIDAY HOSPITALITY Beth Tfiloh is our home for Shabbat and Yom Tov services. Opening your home or being a guest in someone’s home for a Shabbat or Yom Tov meal is a way to make and strengthen relationships between fellow congregants. Please consider Sharing Shabbat with members of our Beth Tfiloh community for the holidays or Shabbat all year round. Please contact Holly Venick, at 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. 11

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MERCAZ Fall Semester A REMARKABLE FALL SEMESTER

FOUR WEDNESDAY EVENINGS - OCTOBER 21, 28, NOVEMBER 4, 11

Session 1, 7-8 pm Are We One?

Lost in Translation RABBI JONATHAN GROSS

RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG For most of the world all Jews are the same. However, within the Jewish world, there are many differences in regard to dress, ritual, practices and beliefs. Let’s explore what unites us … and what divides us: • Misnagdim and Chasidim • Ashkenazim and Sefardim • American Jews and Israelis • Orthodox and non-Orthodox

Session 2, 8-9 pm

Choose one exciting elective course American-Israeli Media and How It Works MR. PHIL JACOBS Examine different forms the media takes while covering the very same news event or feature. Participants will be placed in the position of “editor” or “assignment editor,” given actual stories, and asked for coverage strategy. Then they will compare their ideas to what actually happened in the coverages of media companies ranging from Ha’aretz to Times of Israel to the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Fox and others.

Translations are nothing but commentaries. When people quote the Bible in English, are they telling you what the Torah actually says, or are they just giving you one person’s opinion? This four-part series will provide you with the tools to navigate through different English translations of the Torah, and decide for yourself what is the true Word of God.

Swing Dancing MS. SHERRY BENEDEK Rebellious teens had few outlets in Nazi Germany. With American swing music banned as “decadent,” some teens used jazz music and swing dancing to express their “nonconformity” and “free-thinking.” Join Mercaz for an analysis of the film Swing Kids then learn and enjoy swing dancing with us.

Understanding Human Behavior MR. PAUL BOLENBAUGH

Bridge to Healing: Finding Strength to Cope with Illness

How do we explain human motivation for good or evil, for violence or peacefulness? This course explores the philosophical, psychological, social, anthropological, and biological reasons behind human behavior and for the choices we all make. There will be special emphasis on understanding behavior during the Holocaust.

MS. ISRAELA MEYERSTEIN

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning For Parents

Israela Meyerstein, author of Bridge to Healing; Finding Strength to Cope with Illness, will share ancient and modern wisdom informed by a Jewish perspective to help patients, family members, caregivers, friends, and health care professionals during illness, treatment, and recovery. Learning to create a “Practical Spiritual Toolbox” can strengthen coping while facing stress, renew one’s spirit, and improve well-being.

• October 28: Bar and Bat Mitzvah: A Guide for Making it Mean Something, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg and Mrs. Zipora Schorr

Exemplary and Exceptional Jewish Women MRS. REBECCA SHIMONI-STOIL Doctoral Candidate/Lecturer, JHU Take a close look at the lives and times of eight exemplary and exceptional Jewish women: Bruria in Talmudic Era; Donna Gracia Hanassi and Gluckel of Hameln in Medieval Times; Rebecca Gratz and Mem Cohen in 19th Century America; and Rosa Luxembourg, Golda Meir, and Bella Abzug in the 20th Century.

MERCAZ LENDING LIBRARY: BOOKS AND VIDEOS Through the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Silverman (z”l) MERCAZ is able to provide a lending library of both books and videos that reflect the richness of Jewish thought and variety of Jewish experience. Located in the Tuvin Library next to the MERCAZ office, the library offers an array of books – fiction, memoirs, biographies, Jewish history, current affairs, self help, and cooking – and a collection of outstanding Israeli and Jewish films. MERCAZ Library Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10 am–3 pm; Friday: 9–11 am. Closed holidays and weekends.

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School News Zach Azrael ‘15 named national Tikkun Olam awardee Mazal tov to newly-minted alum Zach Azrael ‘15 on being named a 2015 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recipient for founding the Tutoring Outreach Program - TOP, in partnership with Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake and the US Dream Academy. Through the TOP Program, BT High School student volunteers facilitated academic clubs and extracurricular activities for Pimlico Elementary/Middle School students with incarcerated parents, helping to instill a love of learning and set them on the path to college. Zach is one of just 15 teen leaders from across the US to receive this prestigious award. Zach has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, on WBAL-TV and WBFF Fox news. Yasher koach!

is able to expertly integrate each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) guidelines and ensure that their unique needs are met in her classroom. Her specialty is the Orton Gillingham teaching method, the multi-sensory approach to education used at the Jemicy School, where many of the Meir Program students attend the rest of the week. “Every child deserves a Jewish education – each child can be reached in his or her own way,” says Mrs. Schorr. In response to the overwhelming positive response to the inaugural year, Mrs. Schorr adds, “We anticipate building on this year’s success and planning on the expansion

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of a program so important to the Jewish community.” For more information about the Meir Program, please contact Regina Jacobs at 410-526-9995 or rjacobs@ btfiloh.org. Read more online: bit.ly/meirprogram

Meir Program: MultiSensory Jewish Education When Jennifer and Michael Sachs’ son, Zachary, was diagnosed with dyslexia like his two older brothers, they decided that they wanted to give him a Jewish learning experience that would meet his unique needs. “When we came to the realization that a regular Hebrew School program wasn’t a possibility for him, we decided to try to start our own program,” Jennifer says. And so they worked with Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Beth Tfiloh’s Director of Education, to create the Meir Program for children with languagebased learning differences. The Meir Program is taught by Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School alumna Jessie (Barthlow) Goldberg ’03, who holds a Master’s in Special Education from Goucher College. Morah Jessie’s extensive experience in working with people with languagebased differences means that she

FIDDLER - The Beth Tfiloh Summer Performing Arts Studio’s production of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. was a smash hit, playing to a sell-out audience...TWICE!

RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM WORKSHOP - Lower School teachers learned new and exciting ways to enhance student engagement and safety with LS Guidance Counselor Mrs. Elana Weissman. The workshop was part of an effort to ensure that there is a uniformly positive and effective approach to creating an environment that fosters academic, social and emotional growth for each student.

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Institute in downtown Baltimore. Julia is the homemaker for her family, Gaia in 5th grade, Yonatan in 3rd grade and Ben in kindergarten, all at Beth Tfiloh. We welcome Samantha Pruden to Beth Tfiloh. Samantha is an ambulatory team leader with GBMC in Towson. We welcome our new members Sharon and Jeffrey Sagel and their children, Rachel, Rebecca, Noah, Shayna, Jesse, and Daniel. They all attend school at Beth Tfiloh. We welcome Deborah Schechter to Beth Tfiloh. Deborah is a Finance Associate with Jesuit Volunteer Corps in downtown Baltimore. We welcome Maxwell Torn to our Beth Tfiloh. He is the son of our members, Diane and Nathan Torn and brother of our members, Shoshana and Jaclyn Torn.

MEN’S NIGHT October 22

Brotherhood Men’s Night Enjoy a night out with the guys at the BT Brotherhood’s second annual Men’s Night on Thursday, October 22nd at 6 pm! The night features elegant hors d’oeuvres and carving stations, single malt scotches, fine Arturo Fuente & Padron cigars and a Texas Hold ’Em tournament with fabulous door prizes! Please bring a new toy to donate to children at the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai. Early bird registration: $89 for Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood, Members, $105 for Non-Members by 10/1. Register online at bethtfiloh.com/mensnight. 14

Daily Minyan Musings Marc I. Leavey, M.D., Past President, Beth Tfiloh Congregation Every morning, just before the Shema, one passage’s imagery is so powerful that it has become a Chassidic song, used as the name of charities and even schools. But every morning at Beth Tfiloh we experience the words of this passage literally, and you can take part as well. We read “a new light will shine on Zion” as the sun rises and shines through a giant glass eastern wall in the morning minyan. And the light of that rising sun illuminates some people who come to minyan to remember someone recently lost, and those who passed years ago. The people in the minyan can serve as a source of comfort and support for those facing a loss of their own. Returning to the minyan to mark the anniversary of a loss on the yahrzeit of a loved one honors that person’s life, and preserves the memory of the individual within the community. That new morning light illuminates more than mourning, though. It is customary for a Bar Mitzvah to come to the Thursday morning minyan to have an aliyah, and perhaps leyn the Torah portion if able, a few days before their special Shabbat. This is often a low pressure, quiet family event, without fanfare or hype. New parents come to name a baby, not waiting until Shabbat to so bless their newborn. A birthday, anniversary, or some other simcha is celebrated. While there is a nice breakfast after minyan during the week, those coming for a special reason often sponsor something a bit more elaborate, a very affordable way to remember, honor, and celebrate. You don’t have to know Hebrew or how to daven; there are folks on both sides of the mechitzah that can help you, and joining in with “Amen”

is relatively straightforward. The daily minyan provides an environment which allows the community to share in an individual’s joy or sorrow, through which the individual gains comfort and strength, becoming a part of that community to help others. Beth Tfiloh is a huge community. You don’t all have to come every day, and if you did, frankly, I don’t know where you’d all sit. The chapel only seats 200. But coming for a simcha, a yahrzeit, or just when you want a little time to meditate, you and the minyan would benefit. All this applies to the evening minyan as well. Although there is no Torah service, there is learning, with a short class given by one of our rabbis. Occasions and people come to mind and it’s a great place to put the day’s events into perspective. In the evening or in the morning, every day or now and then, your participation in the daily minyan ultimately strengthens our community, whose strength can be at your side at an important time of your life, funneling that strength back to you. By doing this, by participating at whatever level we can, it ultimately allows us to fulfill the second half of the sentence I quoted above: “that we all will speedily merit its light.”

New Beth Jacob Congregation Scholarship Fund We are pleased to announce the establishment of a new Beth Jacob Congregation Scholarship Fund for Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. The fund was established to provide scholarships for day school students by a former Beth Jacob family. To make a donation to the Beth Jacob Congregation Scholarship Fund please call the Development Office at (410) 413-2217 or visit bethtfiloh.com/tribute gifts.

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School ROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Rosalie and Richard Alter, on their birthdays and Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, by Lucille Alter. In Memory of: Conrad Nathan, by Rosalie and Richard Alter. David Weinberg, by Rosalie and Richard Alter.

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Walter Becker, with the prayer that he remains in good health for many years to come by Andrew Becker.

BETH JACOB HEBREW SCHOOL AT BETH TFILOH In Honor of: Lynn and Harold Davidov, on their granddaughter, Lucy Davidov, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Rachel and Alfred Meisels. In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Robert Klein.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, in gratitude for their hospitality, by Saul Roskes. Jan and Andy Cardin, on Max and Zach’s graduations, by Amy and Wayne Seidman. Brenda and Joe Pariser, on the birth of their grandson, by Rena and Sheldon Polun. Harriet and Herb Rosen, on their new home, by Irene and Michael Sherman. Steve Venick, on his 40th birthday, by Rona Kogan. Speedy Recovery to: Gary Applebaum, by Ruth and David Naftaly. Howard Miller, by Adele and Jerry Sidle. In Memory of: Harold Balser, by Robin and Mark Neumann and family. Harriet Eppel, by Cindy and Stuart Littman, Marci and Neal Littman,Shirley and Irv Littman, Rena and Sheldon Polun Hermien Hamburger, by Shirley and Irv Littman and Jolynn. Minnie Hyatt, by Lois and Jacob Miliman. Rebecca Kresin, by Wilma and Paul Alpert, Elayne and Buzz Berg, Gail and Robb Cohen, Ethel and Howard Cohn, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Rosann and Keith Ehrlich, Elaine and Bill Fine, Linda Ford, Ethel and Isaac Gheiler and family, Roselyn and Irv Kalb, Shirley and Irv Littman, Allison and Aaron Magat, Lois and Jacob Miliman, Robin and Mark Neumann and family, Rena and Sheldon Polun, Sherry and Doron Steger. Aaron Levy, by Ethel and Isaac Gheiler and family. Peggy Lewis, by Elaine and Marc Lowen.

Conrad Nathan, by Irene and Michael Sherman. Howard Shapiro, by Roseanne Bowman, Judy and Gary Terle.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Cantor Avi Albrecht, in appreciation of his prayers and visits, by Hersh Pachino. Shirley and Uri Avin, on the birth of their grandson, by Susan Yurow. Alicia Broth, in appreciation of Jonah’s amazing year in Pre School, by Susan and Scott Yurow. Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein, on their marriage, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families. Cherie Brownstein, on over 25 years of service to the BT community, by Ari Brownstein. Natalie and Jay Chason, on their 25th wedding anniversary, by Michele Brill, Joanne and David Michaelson. Joel Cohn and Jill Spector, on the most successful Spotlight, by Dana and Herman Brecher. Sylvia and Victor Elhai, on the birth of their grandson, by Barbara and David Schwartz Eran Fleisher, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Lauren and Julian Hammond. Vickie and Jesse Hervitz, on the birth of their son, by Susan Yurow. Roselyn and Irv Kalb, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Reba and Arnold Cohen, Louise and Dan Supnick. Jason King, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Lauren and Julian Hammond. Julie Kitt, in appreciation of Jonah’s amazing year in Pre School, by Susan and Scott Yurow. Anna and Daniel Klein, Mia and Philip, on the birth of their daughter and sister, Ester, by Morah Brenda and Morah Chana. Alexis Leibowitz, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Lauren and Julian Hammond. Mindy and Jud Lipowitz, on Seth’s graduation from St. Paul’s, by Judy and Marty Mintz. Mary and Mark Mintz, on Ali’s graduation from Roland Park Country School, by Judy and Marty Mintz. Rabbi Chai Posner, in appreciation of his prayers and visits, by Hersh Pachino. Alexander Rattner, on his successful defense of his doctoral dissertation in Mechanical Engineering, by Francine and Barnett Rattner. Marvin Rombro, on his 95th birthday, by Honey and Marshall Minkin. Harriet and Herb Rosen, on their new home, by Myra and Burt Gold. Noam Schoenfeld, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Lauren and Julian Hammond. Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein, on being the Spotlight 2015 honorees, by Sue Alpersstein, Hennie Caplan and Dennis Saluter, Myrna, Joel, Lisa, Eric, and Jordyn, Marilyn Hack and Herb Klinghoffer, Jackie and Jack Schwartz, Thelma and Ellwood Sinsky, Peggy and Larry Wilkowsky. Jill Spector and Joel Cohn, on being the Chairs

Spotlight 2015, by Lisa and Mark Kaufman. Steve Venick, on his 40th birthday, by the Baron Family – Stephanie, David, Tali, Adina and Aviva, Aviva and Shalom Kovacs, Rosalie Sklar, Jill Spector and Joel Cohn. A generous contribution was made by Suzanne and Charles Walder. Rabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation of his prayers and calls, by Hersh Pachino. Roz and Marvin Weiner, on their granddaughter, Samantha Weiner, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families, Evelyn Gross and family, Leah Hochman, Rozzie and Harold Taylor. Ella Wohlberg, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Lauren and Julian Hammond. Liz and Andrew Wohlberg, on Ella becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families. Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation of his prayers and calls, by Hersh Pachino. Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, on Ella becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families. Speedy Recovery to: Howard Miller, by Hersh Pachino. In Memory of: Harriet Eppel, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs. Robert Footlick, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein. Todd Fradkin, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein. Fred Frank, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein. Mayer Handelman, by Judy and Marty Mintz. Ray Hendin, by Evelyn Gross, Sylvia Tulkoff. Donald Hogans, by Joanne and Ted Neil. Frances Klotzman, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein. Rebecca Kresin, by Ronnie and Stanley Amernick, Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Alisa and Elliot Cohen, the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Family, Marlene, Aaron, and JB Hollander and Stacy, Judah and Harrison Fuld, Cheri and David Hurwitz and family, Frances Kessler and Jack Finkelstein, Ellen and Joseph Miller, Tova and Rony Natanzon and family, Anne Pfeffer, Brenda and Joe Pariser, Irene and Robert Russel, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein, Louise and Dan Supnick, Janet Steinberg, Lynn and Freddie Traub, Sylvia Tulkoff, Nina and Gary Wand Neil Lewis, by Deborah Rapoport. Pauline Luntz, by Jill Spector and Joel Cohn. Lucille Popper, by Mindy and Jud Lipowitz, Judy and Marty Mintz. Eugene Ross, by Natalie and Jay Chason and family, Lisa and Bradley Trattner.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Roy Finkelstein and family gratefully acknowledge the many contributions made in memory of June Hilda Finkelstein. 15

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Selzer, by Elaine and Marc Lowen. Howard Shapiro, by Lisa and Jeffrey Caplan, Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Steve Carlin, Leslie and Harvey Gold. Sue Singer, by Marlene and Sam Kurland. David Weinberg, by the Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families.

MICKEY AND BERNIE BLIDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL In Memory of: Gunther Hirsch, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden. Dorothy Thompson, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden.

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Mayer Handelman, by Mimi Cohen. Rebecca Kresin, by Mimi Cohen, Marsha and Jay Danick.

PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Zelma Aiken.

DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND Speedy Recovery to: Myra Lichter, by Dr. Liebe Diamond In Memory of: To commemorate the yahrzeit of beloved fatherin-law, Samuel Jacob Diamond, by Dr. Liebe Diamond. Rebecca Kresin, by Dr. Liebe Diamond.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory of: Rebecca Edyth Kresin, by Sharon and Kenneth Ziv.

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Robert Footlick, by Rheda Fader. Fred Frank, by Rheda Fader. Conrad Alan Nathan, by Rheda Fader.

GARFINKEL FAMILY LEARNING ASSISTANCE FUND In Honor of: Eva and David Engles, on the birth of their grandson, Asher, by Sheila and Harry Kessler.

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: The Beth Tfiloh Clergy, in appreciation, by Elinda and Ben Hendin. Janice and Bruce Bolten, on their 20th wedding anniversary, by Eileen and Harry Schwartz.

SEPTEMBER 2015 A ELUL 5775-TISHREI 5776 Wendy and Ronnie Branoff, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Elaine and Danny Liebfeld. Richard Franklin, in appreciation, by Karen Garber and Andy Sandler. Roselyn and Irving Kalb, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Marvin Rombro. Lucia and Boris Kerzner, on their grandson, Adam Kerzner, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Goldie and Joel Berg. Loryn Lesser, on the birth of her granddaughter, Rebecca Leah Kleid, by Debbie and Bennett Schwartz. Fran Pruce, becoming a fellow of ACHARAI: The Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Development Institute, by Jason A. Blavatt. Calla and Todd Samuels, in appreciation of their friendship, by Karen Garber and Andy Sandler. Steven Venick, on his 40th birthday, by Shelly and Michael Cohen, Paula and Charles Venick. Roz and Marvin Weiner, on their granddaughter, Samantha Weiner, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Goldie and Joel Berg. Speedy Recovery to: Richard Berg, by Goldie and Joel Berg. Howard Miller, by Jill and Gary Eidelman and family. Arnold Zerwitz, by Marianne and Larry Hornstein. In Memory of: Harriet Eppel, by Ann and Sanford Jacobson. June Finkelstein, by Peggy Warner and Robert Matz. Hermien Hamburger, by Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum. Mayer Handelman, by Joan and Norman DuBois. Ray Hendin, by Louis Cohen, Hampstead Elementary School, June Hauck, Tova Kaplan, Rachel and Al Meisels, Hazel Rectanus, Howard Rosen and the Partners and Staff of Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, Chartered, Margaret and Benjamin Schapiro, Sylvia and Ed Schechter. Rebecca E. Kresin, by Brenda and Henry Belsky, Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein, Janet and Jack Billig, Ineza and David Chikvashvili, Reba and Arnold Cohen, Joan and Norman DuBois, Jill and Gary Eidelman and family, Leslie and Ron Goldberg, Evelyn Gross and family, Marianne and Larry Hornstein, Iris and Gary Ingber, Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, Janet and Paul Kramer, Dena and Gary Leibowitz, Angela Larkin Lucas, Hannah and Marty Magram, Naomi Mindel and Larry Mindel and Family, Erich Oppenheim, Morris Rosen, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Sylvia and Ed Schechter, Miriam and Sidney Schlachman, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld, Tina and Lee Sheller, Adele and Gerald Sidle, Joyce and Tom Stern, Michele Tomlinson, Robin and Harold Tucker, Regina Warschawski, Edith Yankelov, Dianne and Stanley Zweback. Aaron Levy, by Diane and Howard Gartner Pauline Luntz, by Sherri and Neil Sweren. Conrad Nathan, by Ineza and David Chikvashvili, Joan and Norman DuBois. Lucille Popper, by Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum, Richard Rynd.

Howard Shapiro, by Devora Caplan. Diana Sue Singer, by Karen and Trisha Koerkenmeier, The St. Louis Office of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Dora Waranch, by Pearl Okon and Family.

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In Honor of: Stephanie and Ronald Attman, on the birth of their grandson, Tyler Cole Attman, by Shellye and Steve Gilden. In Memory of: Rebecca E. Kresin, by Shellye and Steve Gilden.

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Memory of: Simone Brunn, by Sonia and Stanley Goldberg. Shirley Chodak, by the Goldberg Family. Esther Cylus, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg and family. Harry Fainberg, by Sonia and Stanley Goldberg. Beloved father of Cilla Grossberg, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg. Marlene Hyatt, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg. Peggy Lewis, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg and family. Emma Mogilensky, by the Goldberg family. Milton Singer, by Sonia and Stanley Goldberg. David Weinberg, by the Goldberg Family â€“ Sonia and Stanley, Ron and Leslie, Glenn and Dawn.

DR. ISADORE AND HILDA KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor of: Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein, on their marriage, by Ellan and Jay Feinglass. In Memory of: Rose Cohen, by Ellen and Jay Feinglass David Weinberg, by Ellen and Jay Feinglass.

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Memory of: Ray Hendin, by Sharon Rose. Rebecca E. Kresin, by Judith Caplan. Paula Polinsky, by June Karlin.

LAWRENCE M. KATZ ISRAEL TRIP FUND In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Julie and David August.

MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Steve Venick, on his 40th birthday, by Shelley and Bob Kaye. In Memory of: Robert Footlick, by Shelley and Bob Kaye. Rebecca Kresin, by Shelley and Bob Kaye.

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Eunice Morres, by Shelley and Bob Kaye.

ERIC LEVI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein, on being Spotlight 2015 honorees, by Judy and Philip Marcus.

JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Myra Lichter.

LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Selma and Melvin Kitt, Louise Macks. Morton Macks, by Linda and Steve Hurwitz and family.

SOPHIE AND WILLIAM MAZER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Willie Mazer, by Pearl Okon and family.

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Honor of: Loryn Lesser, on the birth of her granddaughter, Rebecca Kleid, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres. Roz and Marvin Weiner, on their granddaughter, Samantha Weiner, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Gladys and Richard Kremen. Judy and Carl Werner, on their granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah in Israel, by Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher. Speedy Recovery to: Ann Sue Grossman, by Gladys and Richard Kremen. Howard Miller, by Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum.

SEPTEMBER 2015 A ELUL 5775-TISHREI 5776 ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Memory of:

Roselyn and Irving Kalb, in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, by Eva and David Engles. Rosalie Sellman, in appreciation of her kindness, by Reta Davis. Leslie and Barry Walters, on their 65th birthdays, by Phyllis and Frank Langwith. Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation, by Elayne, Buzz, Amy and Richard Berg. Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg by The Family of Baruta and Boris Feldman Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg by Gayle and Manny Levy. Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg by The Family of the late Morton J. Macks. Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg by The Family of the late Carole Sibel.

In Honor of:

Simone Brunn, by Mort Libov. Robert Footlick, by Mort Libov.

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In Honor of: Helene Penn Dorf, on her special birthday, by Irene and Robert Russel. In Memory of: Mayer Handelman, by Helene Penn Dorf. Rebecca E. Kresin, by Helene Penn Dorf. Aaron Levy, by Helene Penn Dorf. Conrad Alan Nathan, by Helene Penn Dorf.

ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Lois and Herbert Rosenthal, on the birth of their granddaughter, Tenley Ann Rosenberg, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff. In Memory of: Peggy Lewis, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff. Joyce Tabb, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff. David Weinberg, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff.

Speedy Recovery to: Myrna Hurwitz, by Beverly and Leon Albin. In Memory of: Fred W. Frank, by Lois and Ben Sigman. Ray Hendin, by Anne Gulack, Donna and Howard Weiss. Rebecca Kresin, by Fran and Geoffrey Kroll, Lottie Lattin and Family, Yael and David Moses, Beverly and Bernard Siegel.

JENNIFER & MICHAEL SACHS’ CAMP FUND

PRAYER BOOK FUND In Memory of: Rebecca E. Kresin, by Ruthie and David Carliner. Aaron Levy, by Ruthie and David Carliner. Conrad Alan Nathan, by Tsipi and Michael Renbaum.

RABBI ROSENBLATT FUND In Honor of: Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Fay Prohovnik. In Memory of: Rebecca E. Kresin, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt.

Speedy Recovery to: Ann Sue Grossman, by Jennifer and Michael Sachs, Marcia and Alvin Sachs. In Memory of: Harold Balser, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs.

KATARINA SAMUEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Dodi and Joey Samuel and family.

In Memory of: Robert Footlick, by Gladys and Richard Kremen. Ray Hendin, by Gladys and Richard Kremen.

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MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, on their granddaughter, Samantha, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson. In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson.

MOLLIE AND AARON SCHWARTZ ISRAEL TRIP FUND In Memory of: Eugene Ross, by Julie and David August.

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of: Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein on their marriage, by Ronnie Plotkin. In Memory of: Rebecca Kresin, by Barbara Bloom.

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

To Marian Jackson and Jeffrey Chinsky on the engagement of their son, Joshua Chinsky, to Marla Shor. To Roselyn and Irv Kalb on their 50th wedding anniversary. To Lesley (late Scott) Lesser on the engagement of her son, Tal Lesser to Sara Hervitz; and to Tal’s grandparents, Esta (late Henry) Lesser, and Marcos and Betty Tepper. To Loryn Lesser on the birth of a granddaughter, Rebecca Leah Kleid, daughter of Micah and Davina Kleid. To Alan Pariser in honor of his special birthday. To Brenda and Joseph Pariser on the birth of a grandson, son of Gail and Michael Lockman. To Harriet and Solomon Robbins on the naming of their granddaughter, Lindsay Robbins Tepper, daughter of Michelle and Kenneth Tepper; and to the grandmother, Gloria Tepper. Lindsay is the granddaughter of the late Sheldon Tepper. To Dr. Marvin Rombro on his 95th birthday To Robin and Mark Smolarz on the birth of their granddaughter, Caroline Elizabeth Smolarz, daughter of Tina and Aaron Smolarz. To Steve Venick on his 40th birthday.

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: JUNE 13 - Roz and Marvin Weiner in honor of their granddaughter, Samantha Weiner, becoming a Bat Mitzvah. JUNE 20 – the Nelson Nueman Family Kiddush Fund. JUNE 27 - Roselyn and Irv Kalb in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. JULY 4 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund. JULY 11 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund. JULY 18 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund. JULY 25 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund. AUGUSGT 1 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund. AUGUST 8 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund.

In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, on their granddaughter, Samantha, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Reva and Bernard Suffel.

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In Memory of:

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Rebecca Kresin, by Roz and Marvin Weiner. Michael Murphy by Roz and Marvin Weiner.

To Barbara Carson, Robert Ellin, Esther Gross, Brian Hoff, Howard Miller, Hirsh Pachino, Michael Schneider

YAD B’YAD FUND In Honor of:

Condolences

A generous contribution was made by Connie Morris.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members:

Speedy Recovery to: Karen Garber, by Monica and Abraham Schneider. In Memory of: Harold Balser, by the Pincever Family. Jerry Esterson, by the Varon Family. Rebecca Kresin, by Judy and Howard Elbaum, the Schneider Family, Debra and Stuart Varon

Mazel Tov

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We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Shirley and Uri Avin on the birth of a grandson, son of Ilan and Adi Avin. To Donna and Calvin Belsky on their 55th wedding anniversary. To Boris and Biruta Feldman on the naming of their granddaughter, Juliette Delaney Feldman, daughter of Jill and Arturas Feldman; to the grandparents, Melvin and Ilene Meister, and to the great-grandmother, Esther Fox To Elaine and Steve Hercenberg and Joel Berger and Fran Berger on the birth of their grandson, Charlie Solomon Hercenberg, son of Danielle and David Hercenberg. To Harriet and Morty Hyatt on their 51st wedding anniversary.

We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the wine for the weekly Shabbat Kiddush: JUNE 20 - Alan Pariser in honor of his 40th birthday.

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To Jessica Bronfein on the loss of her father, Conrad Nathan. To Sally Davis on the loss of her father, Eugene Ross. To Amy Gold on the loss of her mother, Harriet Eppel To Coos Hamburger on the loss of his mother, Hermien Hamburger. To Benjamin Hendin on the loss of his mother, Ray Hendin. To Irv Hyatt and Pearl Okon on the loss of their wife and sister, and our member, Minnie Hyatt. To the family of Ray Sachs To Fanny Segall on the loss of her father, Aaron Levy. To Eve Kresin Steinberg and Albert Prostic on the loss of their mother and sister, and our member, Rebecca Kresin. To Harriette Wienner on the loss of her father, Harold H. Balser.

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: JUNE 13 - Steven Bernstein in memory of his beloved father, Leonard S. Bernstein. JULY 11 - Melvin Lessing to commemorate the yahrzeit of his father, Samuel Lessing. AUGUST 1 - Ellen and Joseph Miller and Lana and Larry Bank to commemorate the yahrzeits of Meyer Bank and Bessie Miller; and to commemorate the yahrzeit of their dear fathers, Louis Goldberg and Michael Fox by their children.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Bernard Aiken June Hilda Finkelstein Beatrice Claire Frank Edith May Frank Joseph Frank H. Flo Friedman Rakhil Grinman Ida Grossblatt Zelma B. Klein

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Rebecca Edythe Kresin Morton J. Macks William Mazer Molly Rosen Helen Mindelle Zimmerman

Yahrzeit Contributions Hillel Aarons, by Barbara Aarons Lena Abrahams, by Sylvia Sklar Ephraim Alliker, by Saul Roskes Gertrude Alperstein, by Neil Alperstein Mildred Kellman Aronoff, by Stanley Aronoff, Judy Basak, Susan and Stewart Bradshaw, Barbara Gandel Rose Aronoff, by Barbara Gandel, Revanne Aronoff, Stanley Aronoff Miriam Ashinsky, by Rochelle Lewis Dora Attman, by Ely Attman Harry Charles Attman, by Ely Attman David Dovid Barron, by Courtney Nadler Covici Jack Belaga, by Gail Horwitz Rebecca Belsky, by Calvin Belsky, Henry Belsky, Lester Belsky Irene Ida Berg, by Abe Berg Irvin J. Bergofsky, by Linda Bergofsky Shirley Bergofsky, by Linda Bergofsky Maurice B. Berman, by Rikki Solomon Sheldon Berman, by Rivka Bresler Isadore Bernstein, by Melvin Bernstein Sarah Gertrude Bernstein, by Eunice Bernstein Faye Bidle, by Minnie Daniels Jacob Bigeleisen, by Paul Bigeleisen Stanley Billian, by Leonard Billian, Zenia Billian Abraham Bliden, by Bernard Bliden Nathan Block, by Richard Block Sylvia Block, by Sanford Block Irving Blumberg, by David Blumberg Reuben Blumenfeld, by Howard Blumenfeld Morris Bond, by Steve Bond Sonjia Boritzer, by Richard Rynd Irene Caplan Bralove, by Joseph Caplan Charles Brand, by Eli Velder Lillian Wilner Braver, by Joyce Grand Frank S. Brill, by Gail Horwitz Mary Brill, by Gail Horwitz Rose Burgan, by Jean Burgan Della Cantor, by Danielle Roskes Alan Lee Caplan, by Richard Lamb Arthur Bernard Caplan, by Ray Stern Theresa Carliner, by J. Max Millstone Esther Leah Chernak, by Ted Chernak Howard Chernock, by Ronnie Silverstein Shirley Cohen, by Bonnie Cohen Charles Colson, by Nancy Colson Alperstein Marilyn Leavitt Colson, by Nancy Colson Alperstein Bluma Cooperman, by Samuel Lichter Eugene Daniels, by Sandra Cohen Alfred Davis, by Leslie Goldberg, Cathy Greene Leon Desser, by Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Samuel Deutsch, by Cindy Kasner Ada Levinson Dorf, by Helene Penn Dorf Judge Paul A. Dorf, by Helene Penn Dorf Tamara Dzhanashvili, by Ruth Penn Stanley Eisenberg, by Gwenn Eisenberg, Ronald Eisenberg, Ruth Eisenberg Susan Eisenstein, by Ellis Caplan Eugene Eisner, by Adam Eisner Louis Ellis, by Bonnie Cohen Norman Epstein, by Florence Epstein Louis Fain, by Dianne Zweback Ethel Farber, by Laurie Farber S.C. Farkas, by Devora Caplan

SEPTEMBER 2015 A ELUL 5775-TISHREI 5776 Iris Pearl Feldman, by Steven Feldman Arnold Finkelstein, by Jack Finkelstein, Roy Finkelstein Donald Flax, by Mickey Bliden Ira T. Flax, by Shirley Gambel, Ellen Gottfried Rena Kobre Fleishman, by Rose Ackermann Michael Fox, by David Fox Arlene Franklin, by Sondra Levine Jerry Franklin, by Layne Herman Paula Franklin, by Richard Franklin Blanche Freeman, by Richard Rynd Emanuel Freeman, by Paula Freeman Bertha Friedman, by Nadine Dickstein Morris Friner, by Barbara Samuelson Max Galant, by Judith Vogelhut Julia Gelfand, by Svetlana Gelfand Debra S. Gerber, by Rayda Gerber Moises Leib Shmaie Gheiler, by Isaac Gheiler Isadore Glazer, by Sheila Jay Minnie Glazer, by Sheila Jay Irving M. Goldberg, by Barry Goldberg William Golberg, by Kenneth Golberg Isaac Goldman, by Shirley Blumenfeld Sidney Goldscheider, by Judy Abrams Mitchell L. Goldscher, by Phyllis Radinsky Lena Goodman, by Arnold Goodman Louis Goodman, by Arnold Goodman Dennis Gordon, by Bernardine Gordon, Cheryl Gordon, Marci Gordon Sadie Grand, by Martin Grand Sidney Grand, by Martin Grand Bernard Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Michael Sean Grenley, by Aaron Grenley Rachel Grinman, by Boris Feldman Tzivia Gross, by Ethel Gheiler Morris Guralnick, by Micki Mez Rose Schaff Halikman, by Louis Halikman Paul Hamburger, by Marie Schwartz Eleanor Harris, by Elaine Katz Goldie Hendleman, by Herbert Gendason Janet Herman, by Norman Du Bois, Ronald Eisenberg Sidney Herman, by Layne Herman Frieda Hirmes, by Hannah Storch Ida Hoffman, by Revanne Aronoff Elias Horn, by Larry Hornstein Betty Hornstein, by Ken Hornstein Mamie Hornstein, by Jack Finkelstein Meyer Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein Sarah R. Horwitz, by Norris Horwitz Jennie Isaacson, by Michael Isaacson, Sidney Schlachman Bessie Jacobs, by Marilyn Naviasky Harry Jacobs, by Elaine Jacobs Ilia Janashvili, by Sara Datikashvili and Manana Lapidus Erin Michelle Johnpoll, by Kenneth Golberg Jennifer Kachura, by Stanely Aronoff, Barbara and Larry Gandel Chana Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Fayge Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Kayla Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Leah Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Rose Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Fannie Kandel, by Evelyn Lustbader Samuel Kaplan, by Anne Kaplan David Karlin, by Nancy

Kirson Lena Karlin, by Nancy Kirson Rose Katcoff, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Louis Katz, by Velma Cheslock, Cicely Finkelstein Darlene Kavalsky, by Sheldon Green Naomi Kellman, by Barbara Gandel Cynthia Kierson, by Merle and Richard Kierson, Phyllis Neuman Eva Klein, by Robert Klein Elaine Koenigsberg, by Alma Becker David Kotelchuck, by Janet Kotelchuck Jacqueline Kovens, by Faye Adler Alan Kramer, by Janis Kramer Jacob P. Kramer, by Rachelle Silverstein Jean Kramer, by Geraldine Caplan Julius Kramer, by Geraldine Caplan Beatrice Belle Kurland, by Marcia Miller Albert Lander, by Susan Schechman Ruth Lazarus, by Joanne Attman Estelle Lazerov, by Manuel Lazerov Bertram Lesser, by Loryn Lesser Jean Levin, by Lois Berman Sam Levin, by Eileen Garfield Tillie Levine, by Sondra Levine William Levine, by Sondra Levine Barbara Lichter, by Samuel Lichter Rose Lichter, by Samuel Lichter Pearl Liebfeld, by Daniel Liebfeld Bonnie Lipsitz, by Jack Finkelstein Hattie Lott, by Edward Lott Martha Abelson Macks, by Louise Macks Stanley Malman, by Esta Lee Lesser Herbert Leon Maltinsky, by Arnold Maltinsky Leo Mansbach, by Irene Russel Aldo Marini, by Marie Schwartz Henry Markowitz, by Elliot Dackman Estelle Mazelis, by Elinor Stein Lee Jay Mazelis, by Elinor Stein Ethel Meyerowitz, by Barbara Aarons Samuel Miller, by Helene Miller Lorraine Mogol, by Ellen Cohen Gilbert Naviasky, by Marilyn Naviasky Philip Needel, by Deborah Bernfeld Herman Needle, by Sheldon Needle Gertrude Nudelman, by June Karlin Albert A. Pachino, by Hershel Pachino, Rosalind Shenker Nathan Patz, by Ted Chernak Brigitte Pearl, by Michael Pearl Caren Pearl, by Richard Goldsmith Curt C. Pearl, by Daniel Pearl, Michael Pearl Joseph Penn, by Helen Penn Dorf and Family Stanley Zelig Penn, by Ruthie Carliner, Helene Penn Dorf and Family Fannie Pesha Perelman, by Irving Hyatt Nellie Plimack, by Elayne Berg Noah Podberesky, by Samuel Podberesky Harry Polakoff, by Robert Rombro

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

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BETH T FILOH 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 Jonathan Gross, 410-413-2213 Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director 410-413-2218 Lowell Herman, President Fran Pruce, Board Chair Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director 410-413-2251 Patti Chandler, Chief Financial Officer 410-413-2210

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews Sophia Polovoy, by Eleanore Polovoy, Norman Polovoy Siegfried Prager, by Lutz Alexander Prager Max J. Primakow, by Carole Luterman Nathan Pristoop, by Allan Pristoop Hannah Rank, by Elliot Rank Hilda B. Rashbaum, by Frances Kessler, Gerald Rashbaum Sol Reicher, by Marilyn Levin Freda Reichlyn, by Leslie Walters David Reiser, by Anita Klawans Benjamin Reisman, by Reta Freeman Adele A. Resnikoff, by Donna Belsky Nettie Rivers, by Elinor Stein Leonard Rombro, by Joan Rombro, Robert Rombro Morris Rombro, by David Rombro, Marvin Rombro Jan Israel Rosen, by Morris Rosen Abraham Rosenzweig, Shirley Rosenzweig Leona Rubenstein, by Lorrie Rubenstein Morris Rubin, by Joyce Stern Adolph Sandler, by Bernardine Gordon Edie Sandler, by Bernardine Gordon Sophie Sapperstein, by Linda Shafer Solomon Schechman, by Morris Schechman Harold Schnur, by Barbara Mussey Myer Schnydman, by Lois Miliman August Schofer, by Edith Sussman Meyer Schofer, by Edith Sussman Elsa Schulman, by Sue Rayman Abraham Schunick, by Alvan Schunick Henry N. Schwartzman, by Elaine Jacobs Esther Segall, by Helene Penn Dorf and Family Stanley Segall, by Helene Penn Dorf and Family Lawrence R. Seidman, by Marlyn and Herbert Seidman Theodore Setren, by Sonya Setren David Shaffer, by Lillian Shaffer Albert Memie Shaivitz, by Edward Shaivitz Michael Shapiro, by Sandy Rosenblatt Albert Shayne, by Ruth Naftaly Hyman Shinder, by Wendy Heilbrunn Frieda Shor, by Alexander Mark Zutkoff Rosalind Shor, by Alexander Mark Zutkoff Annette Siegel, by Devora Caplan Vella Silver, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth Geshekter

Millward Lucille Silvers, by Stacey Rubin Herman B. Silverstein, by Judith Simkin Jacob Sklar, by Norman Sklar Lena Sklar, by Sylvia Sklar Samuel W. Snitzer, by Michael Snitzer Shirley Sonnenfeldt, by Revanne Aronoff, Stanley Aronoff, Barbara Gandel Morris Spector, by Libby Wolff Martha Spivak, by Marsha Caplan, Anita Rozenel Benjamin Stein, by Eunice Richmond Blanche Stein, by Eunice Richmond Jettchen Nusbaum Stern, by Ray Stern Harold J. Sternberg, by Rhoda Brown Nechemia Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Shaina Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Alexander Stromberg, by Frances Weinstein Robert Suchman, by Arlene Fleischmann Elmer L. Sydney, by Sharan Kushner Lazarus Tannenzapf, by Betty Tannenzapf Celia Vayner, by Svetlana Gelfand Zahava Velder, by Eli Velder Zalman Vinerman, by Inna Giller Faye Wasserman, by Alvin Sellman Hulda Ruth Weiner, by Marian Cowen Ida Weiner, by Doris Rombro Milton Weiner, by Doris Weiner Phillip Weiner, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Gertrude Weinstein, by Benjamin Weinstein Irving Weinstein, by Benjamin Weinstein Joseph Weinstein, by Benjamin Weinstein Shirley Weinstein, by Richard Block Gussie Weintraub, by Shirley Littman Oscar Weintraub, by Shirley Littman Harry M. Wilner, by Joyce Grand Benjamin Wolff, by Martin Wolff Rose Jacobs Woolfson, by Martin Woolfson Jacob Yaster, by Myron Yaster Philip Yerman, by Debra Yerman Oppenheim, Michael Yerman Sam Zarembski, by Allan Zarembski Harry Zemel, by Stephen Zemel Mendel Zemel, by Minnie Daniels Joseph Zilber, by Leslie Blatt Harry Zuckerberg, by Aaron Zuckerberg

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Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Switchboard: 410-486-1905 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

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

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

Beth Tfiloh Camps

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David Schimmel, Director Michael Sachs, Chair

Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Calla Samuels, Chair

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

Parent Association

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Vered Taylor, President

Brotherhood

410-413-2238

Richard Goldsmith, President

Sisterhood

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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, Assistant Director of Communications, 410-413-2369 Lori Bernstein, Graphic Designer/Comm. Associate, 410-413-2216 Charlene Schimberg, Communications Associate, 410-413-2217