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Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews. TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5779 OCTOBER 2018

After the Holidays, What’s Next? By Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe Beth Tfiloh Community Educator

We have just completed the arc of the High Holiday season! The process of self-reflection, teshuva (repentance), and renewal included: • Crowning God as King on Rosh Hashanah, heralded with the majestic sounds of the Shofar • Feeling the solemnity and spirituality of Yom Kippur • Welcoming guests into our Sukkah and connecting with diversity and nature through the Four Species • Ending on a spiritual high point with community dancing and celebration

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It may feel like we have settled back into our day-to-day lives with business as usual. School, work, carpools, errands are now back full-time with weekly breaks for Shabbat. So what’s next? How do we infuse Torah values and spirituality into our everyday lives? There is a famous verse that we sing after lifting and dressing the Torah and when we put the Torah back into the ark: "/ratn vhfn,u vc ohehzjnk thv ohhj .g" “It is a tree of life to those who grasp it.” (Proverbs 3:18) All of us at Beth Tfiloh are committed to finding ways to help you grasp the Torah and its values. This mission aligns

perfectly with my own core value of finding resonance in our lives through learning of Torah in diverse and multifaceted ways. Here at the Mercaz Dahan Center for Jewish Life & Learning we have been working with our talented adult education faculty to create a rich smorgasbord to suit everyone’s palate: • Fall Semester: Four weeks of inspiring talks by Rabbi Wohlberg and Dr. Schorr, followed by options ranging from Israeli Dance and learning Hebrew, to the spiritual and supernatural! • BT in the AM: Start Monday mornings off with Torah study and current events with classes ranging from Talmud and Torah study to what makes us the “People of the Book”, debunking myths Continued on page 3

MERCAZ FALL SEMESTER

Wednesday, October 10 / 7:30 pm

Wednesdays, Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7 / 7 pm

Four Strangers, Three Faiths, and One Extraordinary Escape to Freedom

SESSION 1: What We’ve Learned After 40 Years

STANLEY Z. PENN LECTURE

Our remarkable speaker, Mohammed Al Samawi, is the author of The Fox Hunt: A Refugee’s Memoir of Coming to America, the unforgettable story of war, unlikely friendship, and a harrowing escape from Yemen’s brutal civil war. As a Muslim who has developed a very close relationship with the Jewish community, Mohammed’s story reminds us that goodness and decency can triumph in the darkest of circumstances. We will hear the story of how he escaped, through a discussion with Daniel Pincus, one of the four people who helped engineer his escape. To be followed by a book signing.

Hear Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg and Dr. Zipora Schorr share their old and new perspectives regarding: God, prayer, the “ultras” in Judaism, why bad things happen to good people, the role of women, and the future of American Jewry.

Tu Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

Dr. Zipora Schorr

SESSION 2 / 8 pm. Select an exciting elective course: • The Magical, Mythical and Extraterrestrial in Jewish Tradition, Rabbi Eli Yoggev • The Many Faces of Israeli Women, Ayelet Koren-Steiner • Learn Hebrew, Elana Vogel • Israeli Dance, Mona Atkinson (8-9:30 pm)

Free and open to the public.

Event will be preceded by a DONOR RECOGNITION DINNER for all those making gifts of $1,000 or more to the Beth Tﬁloh Annual Campaign. See bethtﬁloh.com/annualcampaign.

Rabbi Eli Yoggev

Ayelet Koren-Steiner

Elana Vogel

Mona Atkinson

Session 1 will take place in the Beth Tﬁloh Tuvin Assembly Hall Beth Tﬁloh Rosen Arts Center • Mintzes Theatre

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To view our 2018-19 Beth Tfiloh Program Guide please visit our website at www.bethtfiloh.com/mercaz or call 410-413-2321.

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

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Annual Campaign Phonathon

Rosh Chodesh

LS Back-to-School Night

Sisterhood Game Day

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Yaffe Scholars

Mercaz Fall Semester

Rosh Chodesh

BTYP Liquor & Learning Fall Session begins

Penn Lecture

Israeli Dance

Simchat Torah BBQ

LS BT Plus Fall Classes begin

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Women's Torah Reading

Yom Tov Ends 7:30 pm

Shacharit Mincha Maariv

WEDNESDAY

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BT Men's Night and Toy Drive

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B'nai Mitzvah: Abigail and Zachary Ostrow

11th Grade Shabbaton

Bar Mitzvah: Stanley Dansicker

Cookie Minyan & Mini Minion Lunch

2019 B‘nai Mitzvah Meeting

Minyan Meyuchad

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Grade 4 Welcome Day 11th Grade Shabbaton

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

Bat Mitzvah: Marissa Lurman

Family Lunch

Israeli Kiddush

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HELP Lunches

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PS Pop-In Day

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FRIDAY

BT in the AM

Sisterhood Lecture on Elder Abuse Prevention

Yaffe Scholars

Mercaz Fall Semester

Sunday Sports HS ACT Testing HS AIPAC Summit Empty Nester Chavurah BT in the AM

Mercaz Book Club

2020 B'nai Mitzvah Dinner

Yaffe Scholars

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Living Room Learning

Sisterhood Trip to the Spy Museum

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recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

Bar Mitzvah: Ryan King

Shabbat Services featuring Rak Shalom

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Son of Jennifer Dansicker, and son and stepson of Andrew Dansicker and Lori Lickstein Sat., Oct. 6, 2018 Stanley attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Henry and Audrey Dansicker. He is the grandson of Marty and the late Janice Dansicker, and the late Saralee and Sidney Kreshtool. His hobbies include soccer and basketball. For his Mitzvah Project, Stanley will volunteer his time to various causes and projects.

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Daughter of Sara and Jeff Ostrow Sat., Oct. 13, 2018 Abby attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Zachary and Lily Ostrow. She is the granddaughter of Louise and Shlomo Alima, and Sonia and Harry Ostrow. Her hobbies include dance, acting, gymnastics, and being with friends. For her Mitzvah Project, Abby is collecting items to give to the Reisterstown Crisis Center. She and her friends also participated in the JCN 5K.

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Son of Sara and Jeff Ostrow Sat., Oct. 13, 2018 Zachary attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Abby and Lily Ostrow. He is the grandson of Louise and Shlomo Alima and Sonia and Harry Ostrow. His hobbies include baseball, sports and Tech Crew. For his Mitzvah Project, Zachary is collecting school supplies, food, and hygiene items for the Reisterstown Crisis Center.

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Daughter of Kira and Michael Lurman Sat., Oct. 20, 2018 Marissa attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Alana Lurman. She is the granddaughter of Eileen and Jakob Lurman, and Adrian and the late Erica Marantz. Her hobbies include figure skating, softball, factfinding and writing. For her Mitzvah Project, Marissa will volunteer at the Baltimore Humane Society.

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Son of Cheryl and Roderick King Sat., Oct. 27, 2018 Ryan attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Jason King. He is the grandson of Jean and Jack Yinger, and the late John Edward Eberstien, Sr., MaryLou and Ronald King; and the great-grandson of Anne Bosher. His hobbies include making slime, taking electrical things apart, inventing things and playing Fortnite. For his Mitzvah Project, Ryan is going to conduct his own Bingo Game Day at a nursing home using donated items as prizes.

What’s Next?

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and what’s really going on in the news. • Yaffe Scholars: This stimulating course meets on Wednesday nights with an in-depth look at the texts, laws, customs and traditions surrounding Jewish lifecycles presented by Torah scholars, rabbis, and experts in the field including a mohel and a chaplain! • Book Club: Every month our Mercaz Book Club discusses an outstanding book that features an element of Jewish interest, tradition or history. • Challa-luya: Baking challah has connected us to Shabbat over the centuries, starting with the 12 loaves of bread in the Temple. Learn the basics of challah baking and braiding in a warm and fun environment, and bring home fresh challah for Shabbat! • Weekday Classes: Every Monday & Tuesday evening we offer classes on Parshah, Kabbalah, the Basics of Judaism, and the Choreography of Prayer. • #WomenOnly: Shabbat women’s class, women’s Torah leyning opportunities, Body and Soul. Check it out ladies! So what’s next? The choice is yours at Beth Tfiloh. Discover your own path to grasp hold of the Torah and add meaning to your life – all year round. We look forward to learning with you at BT this year!

Rak Shalom Shabbat Saturday, October 27 University of Maryland a capella group Rak Shalom, along with BT’s Kolenu will sing on Shabbat day with our children’s services. They will also sing for the congregation. Following an afternoon workshop with Kolenu, our Seudat Shelishit will be treated to additional music by the two groups.

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Sisterhood Looking ahead to after the holidays, October will be an exciting month for Sisterhood events. We will kick off the month with Game Day on October 9. Bring your cards, mahjong, dominoes, etc. and be ready to play. A delicious lunch will be served to whet your appetite for competition. Cost: $20 mail checks to Beth Tfiloh, Attention: Sisterhood Game Day, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. Contact: Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 or Brenda Pariser 410-363-8903. If you love bus trips (and who doesn’t?), then on October 21 bring all your friends to BT and hop on the bus to learn about the spy game. What could be more relevant today? Our history is vital to understanding our present. The Spy Museum features the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Many of these objects are being seen by the public for the first time. These artifacts illuminate the work of famous spies and pivotal espionage actions of the men and women behind some of the most secretive espionage missions in world history. Arrive at Beth Tfiloh’s High School parking lot at 8:45 am sharp and return approximately 5 pm. $60 per person includes transportation, snacks and admission. Lunch on your own. Must have 35 reservations or this bus trip will be cancelled. For additional information, please contact: Ellen Karp 443-660-7690 or Myra Hoff 410-484-0793 Register online: bethtfiloh.com/register or send in your reservation and check to: Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood (mark envelope - Spy & Portrait Museums Bus Trip) 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208.

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

Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

Save the Date: Sisterhood’s Annual Bingo on December 15, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm). $20 in advance / $25 at door / Tables of 8 $144. There will be 18 games with cash and other prizes. All proceeds to benefit the PreSchool playground. Register at bethtfiloh.com/ register. For more information, please contact Roselyn Kalb at 410-486-3456.

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

A Boscov’s Savings Pass is available at the Sisterhood Gift Shop for $5. It is good for the Shopping Day October 16, 2018 all day to save an additional 25% on all items. Contact Roselyn Kalb at 410-486-3456 or Rosalie Klotzman at 410-486-3393. All proceeds benefit the BT PreSchool Playground.

BT Members Seeking Kidney Donor Two members of our Congregation are in need of a kidney transplant. If you or someone you know would consider the special mitzvah of being a kidney donor, please contact Holly Venick at 410-4132244 and we will help direct you to the appropriate transplant coordinator for further information.

Study and Stargazing November 17 • 6 pm

Study, Moongazing and Stargazing for families of children Pre-K—Middle School

410-413-2217

Following Shabbat, come back to BT for stargazing, studying and snacks. First enjoy Kiddush Levanah—a special mystical blessing said only once a month, as the soft, mellow light of the new moon lights the sky. Have an opportunity to see the wonders of G-d’s creations through high powered telescopes. Study and learn something new with your parent and celebrate with awesome snacks and raffles. No charge.

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Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg

October 23 is our Opening Meeting. All are welcome. We will feature a dynamite speaker and discussing a topic vital to all families. Join us as we host Jacke Schroeder, director of SAFE (Stop Abuse of Elders), a program at CHANA. Her informative presentation will focus on healthy and unhealthy relationships and provide tips for taking care of yourself and loved ones to prevent abuse and financial exploitation. There is no charge for this event. Wine and cheese reception to follow. Please contact Anita Knisbacher at 443-7988888 or ladylingo@verizon.net to make your reservation. See you in the Tuvin Auditorium at 7:30 pm.

Chairs: Rhy Berkowitz and Nina Cusner

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New Members We are delighted to welcome the recent new members of our Congregation: Adam & Arielle ‘08 Bauman - Adam is vice president, fixed income for Blackrock and Arielle is the growth principal for Via Transportation, Inc. Arielle is the daughter of our members Kenny and Debbie Vogelstein, the granddaughter of our member Shirley Vogelstein and the sister of our members, Aviva and Daniel Ghitman. Yehuda & Leah Bennett and their chilren, Eliyahu and Ethan—Yehuda is the regional sales manager for Netscape. Eliyahu is in 2nd grade and Ethan is in the 3-year-old program at BT. Leah is the daughter and cousin of our members, Susan and Steven Shefter and Rivka and Michael Bresler. Cory & Rachel ‘08 Brown - Rachel is the daughter of our members Robert Abbott and Amy Caplan.

ohtcv ohfurc as an attorney for the Social Security Administration. Naia and Annabelle are in the 3rd grade and in kindergarten at BT. Jonathan Mogol & Wendy Bronfein Wendy is the daughter of our members, Michael and Jessica Bronfein. Israel and Cecelia Pelc - Israel is a machinist with United Sortation Solutions in Owings Mills and Cecelia is a bookkeeper with Jewish Community Services. Menachem & Shoshana Rauh and their children, Atara & Avital Menachem is director of operations at LBSI in Pikesville. Atara is in the 2-yearold class at BT. Erika Rief ‘09 is a BT graduate and finance of our member and BT alumnus,

Jonathan Hornstein ‘08. Erika works for Green & Healthy Homes Initiative in Baltimore. Matthew & Erin Smith and their children, Nathan and Zachary - Matthew is vice president of Island Dogs and Erin is the Communications Coordinator at BT. Nathan is in 5th grade and Zachary is in kindergarten at BT. Steven & Stacey Weber are the parents of Zachary and Eli. Steven is an attorney and Stacey is a reading specialist. Stuart & Bernadine Zissu and their children, Sean and Justin - Stuart is a producer of video games and Bernadine is the daughter of our member, Sandra Chin.

Daniel Ghitman & Aviva Vogelstein ‘05 - Aviva is the daughter and granddaughter of our members Kenneth and Debbie Vogelstein and Shirley Vogelstein. Benjamin & Rebecca Gras and their children, Jude & Mabel—Rebecca is a psychologist. Jude is in the 3-year-old program at Beth Tfiloh. Ilana Goldberg is a student at the University of Maryland Dental School and daughter of our member, Howard Goldberg. Jeffrey & Carly Greenberg and their children, Blake & Madelyn—Jeffrey is an attorney in Baltimore. Blake is in kindergarten and Madelyn is in the 3-year-old program at BT. Yonah & Avigayil Heller and their children, Caleb and Jamie—Yonah is a fellow at Johns Hopkins Bayview and Avigayil is a stay-at-home mom. Caleb and Jamie attend BT PreSchool. Eden Jakob ‘14 is in graduate school at University of Maryland. He is the son or our members Arian and Elite Jakob. Jennifer Margolese and her children, Naia and Annabelle—Jennifer works 5

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PreSchool enrollment opens for Fall 2019 BT PreSchool will offer Priority Enrollment for Fall 2019 classes for current BT school families and BT synagogue members from October 3 through November 15. Parents can register using an online registration form available at bethtfiloh. com/admissions. BT families will be given priority prior to November 16, when enrollment will be open to the general public. For more information, contact Mrs. Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2554, or email mlebowitz@btfiloh.org.

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Why we support the Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign Make your gift today at bethtfiloh.com/annualcampaign CHAMSA SOCIETY—$5,000+ The Chamsa symbolizes G-d’s protection. Donors in our Chamsa Society protect the vitality of Beth Tfiloh through their generosity.

HINEINI SOCIETY—$3,000+ Hineini is Hebrew for “Here I Am.” Donors at this level have distinguished themselves with a most meaningful gift.

ACHARAI SOCIETY—$1,000+ Acharai is the Hebrew expression for “Follow My Lead.” Giving at this level sets an important example for others to follow.

ETZ CHAYIM ALUMNI SOCIETY—$1,000+ Etz Chayim is a Tree of Life. Alumni at this level demonstrate their ongoing commitment to their Beth Tfiloh roots.

MITZVOT SOCIETY—$613+ The Mitzvot Society corresponds with the number of ‘mitzvot’ or ‘commandments’ (613) found in the Torah.

SHORASHIM ALUMNI SOCIETY—$180+ Alumni donors at this level are building the foundation for alumni giving.

“I have witnessed the growth and success of Beth Tfiloh Congregation and Bth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, led by its extraordinary leadership and faculty. It is a privilege to play a small role in the development and support of the shul and the school.” Gayle Levy, BT Member

“Beth Tfiloh has been an important part of our family’s life for the past twenty plus years, and we want to make sure it remains strong for years to come.”

Natalie and Jay Chason, Parents of Alumni Eric ‘10, Max ‘12 and Alyson ‘15, BT Members

“It is important to give back to the community that has provided so much support to our family and enriched our lives.”

Janean and Michael Adelstein, Parents of Joshua ‘20, Anna ‘21, and Alumnus Jacob ‘18, BT Members

“We support the BT Annual Campaign because as students, we fell in love at BT. As parents, we fell in love with BT.” Marty ‘94 and Vered Taylor ‘95,

Parents of Maya ‘21 and Guy ‘24, BT Alumni, BT Members

“We love being part of the Beth Tfiloh family and want to help take care of it just like we do our own family.” Rena and Sheldon Polun, Grandparents of Zev ‘26, BT Members

“We support Beth Tfiloh’s Annual Campaign because it is so much more than just an excellent school and valued community institution—it’s our family of choice, and we’d have it no other way!” Nina ‘00 and Yitzi Cusner, Parents of Naomi ‘25, Lucy ‘27, Julie ‘29, Kira ‘30 and Nava ‘30, BT Alumni, BT Staff, BT Members

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School News National Merit Semifinalists

School welcomes new faculty members

Congratulations to Jonathan A. ‘19, Natan G. ‘19 and Jamie B. ‘19, three members of an elite group of 16,000 high school students nationwide named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists based on their PSAT exam scores. They will have the opportunity to compete for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million next spring.

Communal, caring, welcoming, friendly, forward-thinking, professional, supportive, personal, compassionate. That is how our new faculty members described their impression of Beth Tfiloh at the New Teacher Orientation. Welcome to the BT family! PRESCHOOL welcomes Julie Lazer (3s) and Sandy Kanter (3s).

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Beth Tfiloh Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Dahan Community School LOWER SCHOOL GROUP TOURS LOWER SCHOOL GROUP TOURS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE PARENTS Tuesday, November 6 at 8:45 am

LOWER SCHOOL welcomes Stephanie Brown (Gr. 4), Rivka Benjamin (Gr. 1), Shira Hochheimer (Technology), Lisa Chinn (Gr. 4), and Karen Sitrin (Gr. 2).

MIDDLE SCHOOL welcomes Nikki Elgamil (Guidance), Raymond Szparagowski (MS/ HS Math), and Rabbi Avner Shapiro (Judaic Studies).

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MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN Tuesday, November 27 at 7HOUSE pm Tuesday, November 27 at 7 pm

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN Monday, November 19 atHOUSE 7 pm Monday, November 19 at 7 pm

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HIGH SCHOOL welcomes Julie Mangione (Arts), Cristin Stifler (Science), Bradley Miller (Math/Computer Science) and Tyrell Stanley (Theatre Technician).

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Meet Our Members

BT Young Professionals

Terry and David Golaner Terry Golaner, a fourth-generation Beth Tfiloh Congregation member, brought her husband, David, into the BT family when they got married. Their family is rounded out by Charlotte, who at nine months is her family’s fifth generation of BT members, and David’s eight-year old daughter, Mollie, who is a third grader at Summit Park Elementary School. David directs The Associated’s Centennial Campaign, while Terry works as a school psychologist for Baltimore County Public Schools. Terry, who attended BT School through sixth grade, notes that “every one of my life cycle events have happened at BT with Rabbi Wohlberg. Rabbi Wohlberg named me and was there for my Bat Mitzvah. He then married David and me last year, and this year he named our daughter, Charlotte.” The Golaners enjoy spending time

together as a family – being active, taking walks together, or just hopping into the car for an adventure. They are also a foodie family that enjoys adapting recipes for their kosher kitchen, sharing Shabbat dinners with family and attending Cookie Minyan and Kid Cong as frequently as possible. “Charlotte loves the Cookie Minyan on Shabbat and Mollie enjoys seeing Mr. Singer,” says Terry. “BT is a place where we know that our whole family can be engaged any day of the week, whether attending shul or community activities.”

BTYP members enjoyed bowling, drinks, snacks and socializing at Mustang Alley. Next Young Professionals up is BTYP’s Fall Liquor and Learning on Monday, October 8, 7 pm. Join Rabbi Eli Yoggev for engaging and interactive discussions of your choosing! Hosted downtown by BTYP member. Email BTYP@btfiloh.org for more details and address location. Cost is FREE!

Taking Care of Your Body and Soul An Evening Dedicated to Women’s Health and Well-Being Saturday, November 3 • 8 pm Home hosted in Pikesville area (address will be sent to registrants) Wine & Light Fare / $18

n the evening of November 3, we are hosting a special night for women that addresses the need for women to be vigilant about their health and good role models for their families.

Dr. Dee Dee Shiller ‘90 will speak about the propensity for Jewish women to carry the BRAC gene and will bring a survivor. Rachel Engelhart Meyerstein will present “Don’t use the “F” word—Learning to love who you are and eating to a healthier you for you and your children. We all know that women often care for the health of others and neglect themselves while at the same time must set the tone for the health of the whole family. Dr. Zipora Schorr will frame this through a Jewish lens. BRAC testing will be available. Please bring health care info to be prepared. Committee: Michelle Auster, Nikki Elgamil, Michelle Fein, Stacy Fuld, Negin Hariri, Nannette Herlands, Vicki Hervitz, Bess Gilden, Aviva Kovacs, Jennifer Sachs, and Stacy Schwartz

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For more information, contact Cherie Brownstein csbrownstein@btfiloh.org, 410-413-2220. Congregation

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LOL at BT’s Family Shabbaton “Laughter: In the Parsha, In Judaism , In Life” Saturday, November 10 Featuring the uproariously funny comedy of JOEL CHASNOFF! Shabbat services, followed by a delicious meat lunch and cholent fest along with fun kid friendly choices PLUS an afternoon of great programming for adults, children and the whole family together, concluding with Seudah Sehlishit and a lively musical Havdallah.

Enjoy a sumptuous meat lunch featuring delicious, milehigh deli meats piled high on top of a variety of breads and rolls, along with gourmet toppings, sumptuous sides and salad bar plus cholent and dessert!

adult Programming:

Rabbi Wohlberg and Rabbi Posner will follow in the PTI (Pardon the Interruption) format with their witty banter based on current events and contemporary topics in the Jewish and global world .

Family Programming: Fun programs, games, and gym time for LS & MS students, including a joketelling workshop • Separate activities, gym time, and story time for PS children • Family “Jewpardy” and prizes • Snacks available throughout the day • Delicious Seudah Shelishit (3rd Shabbat meal) • Lively musical Havdallah service

Children will enjoy an amazing Jon (not Wohlberg) the Magician, activities with our Shinshinim Yael and Yoni and let off steam in the gym.

Bring comfy clothes and gym shoes for kids and parents!

Register online by Monday, October 15 at 9 am at bethtfiloh.com/register Chairs: Michael and Rivka Bresler, Jason and Laura Rubenstein, Marty and Vered Taylor

Cost: $25/adults, $15/children 13-18, $12/children 3-12. Children under 2 are FREE. Family max: $72

Comedian Joel Chasnoff • Classes with a wide variety of staff

Register by November 5 at 9 am at bethtfiloh.com/register For more info, call the Youth Center at 410-413-2221. Chairs: Ivy Amman, Jaimie Karbeling, Renata Kepner, Shari Kirk, and Melissa Wohlberg

This program is supported by a grant from JEEP: Jewish Educational Enhancement Programs.

Dear Friends: Thank you for a wonderful Shabbat Re’eh together. I enjoyed my visit to your community and appreciate your warm welcome. I invite you to be in contact with me if you would like to learn more about Jewish immigrants from the former Soviet Union, here in Israel and the work of the Mibereshit Karmiel Supportive Communities for Russianspeaking Olim. Wishing you and your loved ones a heartfelt Shanah Tovah U'Metukah! Sincerely, Rabbi Randy Eaton, Tel in Israel: +972-54-533-7111 reuven.randy@gmail.com

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OCTOBER 2018 A TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5779

We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School BETH JACOB CONGREGATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Stanley Press, by Zelda and Leon Okun

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Judith Jacobson and family, on the marriage of her son, Jonathan, by Laurie and Robert Weitz Charlie Levin, by his grandparents, Melinda and Richard Levin Madeline Levin, by her grandparents, Melinda and Richard Levin Elliot Rank, on his special birthday, by Lyn and Freddie Traub In Memory of: Samuel Gold, by Chesapeake Urology, The Cooper Family and all of your friends at Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc., Janet Feinberg, Joanne and Fred Felton, Lois Glassman, Alison and Michael Kleinberg, Sherry, Josh, Hannah and Olivia Mauer, Beryl Naviasky, Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy, and Chloe Neumann, Terry and Gene Seidel and family, Beth and Michael Sellman, Anita and Mickey Steinberg, Rebecca Tucker Robert “Bobby” Kaplan, by Lyn and Freddie Traub Joy Lunitz, by Joyce and Richard Franklin, Sherri, Josh, Hannah and Olivia Mauer, Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy, and Chloe Neumann, Lyn and Freddie Traub Lois Miliman, by Joan Caplan, Shirley and Michael Lord Pat Nurick, by Elaine and Harvey Goldstein, Nancy Kirson Marvin Rombro, by Rena and Sheldon Polun Jerry Sollins, by Reta Davis

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL ALUMNI FUND In Memory of: Joy Lunitz, by Nancy and David Bookoff and family

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Hazzan Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, wishing them a Healthy, Happy, and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino Ami Ashman, on his becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by his grandparents, Elly and Fred Ashman Terri and David Goldbloom, on Brad and Felice’s marriage, by Lynn and Harold Davidov Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, in his honor, with gratitude for performing the marriage ceremony of Michael Goldenberg and Emilia Ezrina, by Renee and David Goldenberg Rabbi Chai and Rochel Posner, wishing them a Healthy, Happy, and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino Calla and Todd Samuels, on their son’s marriage, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family

Zipora Schorr, for her unwavering commitment to Beth Tfiloh, the Baltimore Jewish community, and K’lal Yisroel, by Rena and Barry Dubin Zipora and Nachum Schorr, on the marriage of their granddaughter, Batsheva, by Laurie and Mike Kott, Stacy and Louis Schwartz, Nina and Gary Wand, Susan and Scott Yurow A generous contribution was made in honor of the birth of her two great-grandsons, Natanel Eliyahu Brown and Yair Nulman, by Sylvia Tulkoff Rabbi Chaim and Malky Wecker, wishing them a Healthy, Happy, and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, wishing them a Healthy, Happy, and Sweet New Year, by Hersh Pachino Speedy Recovery to:

In Memory of:

Beverly Margolis, by Rosalie Sellman Liora Schlesinger, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family In Memory of:

Marvin Rombro, by Nancy and Darryl Garfinkel, Deborah and Aaron Rapoport and family

Samuel Gold, by Larraine Bernstein and Ken Hornstein, Natalie and Jay Chason and Family, Cheri and David Hurwitz and family, Judith Jacobson, Kathi and Jeff Karlin, Mindy and Jud Lipowitz, Donna and Albert Polovoy, Sherri and Neil Sweren, Nina and Gary Wand, Helene and Mitch Weisman To commemorate the yahrzeit of Judy Herman, by Layne, Danielle and Steven Herman Joy Lunitz, by Natalie and Jay Chason and family, Brenda and Irwin Nudelman, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, The Seidman Family, Stacy and Louis Schwartz, Sherri and Neil Sweren Marvin Rombro, by Wilma and Paul Alpert, Karen and Steve Brown, Reba and Arnold Cohen, Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein, Louise, Daniel and Sam Supnick, Nina and Gary Wand Tillie Rosenfeld, by Deborah and Aaron Rappoport Bernard Siegel, by Sandy and Charles Livingston

DOROTHY AND DAVID BOMSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Beloved mother of Eric Seifter, by Sharon and Jacob Benus

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary, with many more healthy ones, by Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher

PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND In Honor of: Rabbi Posner with deep gratitude for all his support and thoughtfulness in the past year, by Larry Aiken and Marlene and Stuart Aiken Rosalie and Morton Rapoport on their special 60th wedding anniversary, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan

Samuel Stanley Gold, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan

CHUMASH FUND In Memory of: Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by John D. Mandelbaum and Bruse A. Larsen Marvin J. Rombro, by Sandy and Barry Bercu

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

GARFINKEL FAMILY LEARNING ASSISTANCE FUND In Memory of:

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Hannah Elizabeth Braunstein, new granddaughter of Linda and Steven Hurwitz, by Amy and Jack Wilen Betty and Joseph Caplan in celebration of their special 60th wedding anniversary, by Marcia and Marvin Frankel, Beth and Michael Sellman Julian Goldberg in celebration of his retirement, by Phyllis and Mel Pollack Marc Leavey in celebration of his retirement, by Bonnie and Jerry Plotkin Marvin Platt on becoming a new member, by Norman DuBois Robert Rombro in celebration of his special 75th birthday with many more years of good health and happiness, love Aunt Mitzie and Uncle Harry. Speedy Recovery to: Marco, Mordechai, Roffe, by Alison Roffe In Memory of: Calvin Belsky, by Adele and Jerry Sidle Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Faye and Abe Adler, Gayle and Terry Anderson, Randee and Harry Baumohl, Reba and Arnold Cohen, Louis Cohn, Karen Garber and Andy Sandler, Jonathan Markoff, Debbie and Bill Muzik, Sam Noel, Janis and Glen Rotner, Timothy Shears, Adele and Jerry Sidle, Janyce and Peter Speier, Gail Glazer, by Irene and Barry Ash Samuel Gold, by Arnita Aiken and Saul Shechter, Natalie Cimbol, Karen Garber and Andy, Paul and Shira Sandler, Elizabeth Nicholas and Paul Kessler, Randi and Steve Odesser, Melissa Peters, Miriam Schlachman and family Robert Kaplan, by Donna and Howard Weiss Joy Lunitz, by Susan and Matthew Cohen, Patti Neumann Lillian Marx, by Hillard and Janice Cohen Marvin Rombro, by The Billig Family, Connie Bowers, Carla and Joseph Connelly, Sherry and Richard Flax, Carla Garbis, Marvin Greenwald, Evelyn Gross and family, Howard Janet, Jeffrey

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Mann, Ira Meier, Friends at MHA, Karin Mottus, Elke and Arnold Neuburger, Stephen and Jane Oliner, Ferne and Nathan Rogow, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld, Emelie Schwab, Lee and Alfred Whiteman Bernard Siegel, by Barnett and Francine Rattner, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt

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

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND In Honor of: Elaine and Steve Hercenberg, on the engagement of their daughter, Rachel, to Josh Waimberg, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Rena and Elliot Rank, on the birth of their grandson, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg In Memory of: Samuel Gold, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg, Linda and Marshall Rimerman Jeffrey Groh, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Freida Hunovice, by Dawn, Glenn, Jared and Jessica Goldberg Joy Lunitz, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Pat Nurick, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Marvin Rombro, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Harry Nudelman in celebration of his birthday, by June Karlin Brenda Seidel on her new home, by June Karlin In Memory of:

OCTOBER 2018 A TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5779 STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In Memory of: Estelle Feldman, by Helene Penn

PRAYER BOOK FUND In Memory of: Gerald “Buzz” Berg, by Ellie and Mark Mandelbaum Joy Lunitz,by Wendy and Jeffrey Blum and family, Lisa, Edel, Sam and Ali Blumberg and family Marvin Rombro, by Rona L. Minkin

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Receiving an aliyah, by Steven Goldberg Rabbi Wohlberg and Rabbi Wecker visiting and reciting Mi’ Sheberach for Leonard Herman, by Esther Herman Speedy Recovery to: Gerald (Buzz) Berg, by Annette and Bruce Ingerman In Memory of: Calvin Belsky, by Lester Belsky Samuel Gold, by Robyn and Steve Kaufmann, Richard Rynd

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Memory of: Samuel Gold, by Charlene Schimberg

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Samuel Gold, by Roz Weiner Joy Lunitz, by Roz Weiner

To Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman on their 60th wedding anniversary To Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman on the birth of their great-grandson, Shane Ryder Bouganim, son of Stephanie ‘07 and Alex Bouganim; and grandson of Lynne and Stephen Richmond To Calla and Todd Samuels on the recent marriage of their son, Robert Samuels, to Yifat Aloufi in Tel Aviv. To Henry and Ruthanne Sheller on the birth of their daughter, Maya Nava; and to the grandparents, Tina and Lee Sheller

Condolences We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: To Donna Belsky, Alan Belsky, Robin Belsky, Lester Belsky, and Henry Belsky on the loss of their husband, father, brother, and our member, Calvin Belsky To Elayne Berg, Richard Berg, and David Berg on the loss of their husband, father, and our member, Gerald “Buzz” Berg To Abraham “Lionel” Clingman on the loss of his brother, Norman Clingman To Mandy Diamond on the loss of her mother, Pat Nurick To Phyllis Gold and Joyce Franklin on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Samuel Gold To Kathi Karlin on the loss of her mother, Joy Lunitz To Stuart Rombro, Richard Rombro, and David Rombro on the loss of their father and brother, and our member, Marvin Rombro To Beverly Siegel on the loss of her husband and our member, Bernard Seigel.

Joy Luntiz, by Janet Feinberg, Judy and Stuart Poltilove, Emelie Schwab

YAD B’YAD FUND

LEVINE FAMILY ARTS APPRECIATION FUND

Paula Fink, by Carly, Jeff, Blake and Madelyn Harlow Greenberg

We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush:

Mazel Tov

August 4, 11, 18 - supported by the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund and the Congregation. AUGUST 25 - Melissa and Adam Lebowitz in honor of their daughter, Talia Lebowitz becoming a Bat Mitzvah. SEPTEMBER 1 - the Dobres and Goldstein families in celebration of their grandson and son, Alec Goldstein becoming a Bar Mitzvah. SEPTEMBER 8 - the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund and the Congregation.

In Memory of:

Speedy Recovery to: Charlene Cohen, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine In Memory of: Marian Bushel, by Sarellen and Marshall Levine

MORTON J. AND LOUISE MACKS LIBRARY In Memory of: Marvin Rombro, by Honey and Marshall Minkin

NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND Speedy Recovery to: Marion Newman, by Larry Aiken

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Joy Lunitz, by Mort Libov Marvin Rombro, by Mort Libov

We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Sherri Abraham and Layne Herman on their marriage To Shelby and Jason Dorich on the birth of their son, Jordy Shay; and to the grandparents, Susan and Howard Sirkis To Ron and Leslie Goldberg, and Randi Goldberg on the engagement of their son, Lance Goldberg ‘08 to Dana Hummel, daughter of Nancy and Marc Hummel; and to the grandparents, Stanley Goldberg and Louise Sollins To Dena and Meyer Gorbaty on their son, Benjamin Gorbaty’s ‘07 marriage to Meira Zack, daughter of Rabbi Howard and Linda Zack To Judith Jacobson on the marriage of her son, Jonathan Jacobson ‘08 to Samantha Wekstein, daughter of Yvonne and Adam Wekstein; and to the grandmothers, Thelma Jacobson and Sylvia Sklar. Jonathan is the son of the late David Jacobson.

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors

Shabbat Kiddush Wine & Juice Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush wine and juice: AUGUST 25 - Michael and Cee Cee Friedman in honor of the 50th anniversary of Michael’s Bar Mitzvah.

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Seudah Shelishit Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit: AUGUST 4 - the Gitlitz family, Teri, David, Caleb and Aidan, to commemorate the yahrzeit of David’s beloved father, Mel Gitlitz. AUGUST 11 - Stephen Zemel and family in memory of their beloved uncle, Harry Zemel; Marianne and Larry Hornstein to commemorate the yahrzeit of their beloved grandparents, Elias Horn and Meyer Hornstein SEPTEMBER 8 - Searle and Deborah Mitnick in memory of their beloved mothers, Bernice Mitnick and Stella Gersuk.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Stanley E. Aronoff Selma Klein William I. Klein Elsie Miller Legum Marvin J. Rombro Joseph Tauber Regina Tauber

Yahrzeit Contributions Nathan Abell, by Janet Billig Samuel Alperstein, by Neil Alperstein Harry Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff Rose Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff Harry Charles Attman, by Ely Attman Essye Bank, by Larry Bank, Ellen Miller Beverly S. Baumohl, by Harry Baumohl Benjamin “Bush” Becker, by Lois Hirt Rebecca Belsky, by Calvin Belsky Sarah Benesch, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Jack Benjamin, by Jeane Sweren Benjamin Berman, by Malcolm Berman Rena Bernstein, by Ilene Rivkin Faye Bidle, by Minnie Daniels Stanley S. Billian, by Zenia Billian Michael Billig, by Janet and Jack Billig Joel Robert Blass, by Carol Oppenheim Sophie Block, by Barrie Smullian Sylvia Block, by Sanford Block Earle Bond, by Steve Bond Irene Caplan Bralove, by Joseph Caplan Lillian Wilner Braver, by Joyce Grand Meyer I. Breschkin, by Myra Fox Harold Brill, by Florence Brill William Brown, by William Fine Nathan Burman, by Robert Burman Rose Burman, by Lawrence Burman Alan Lee Caplan, by Richard Lamb Theresa Carliner, by J. Max Millstone Gussie Chaiet, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Esther Leah Chernak, by Ted Chernak Helen Patz Chernak, by Ted Chernak Howard Chernock, by Ronnie Silverstein Vivian Clingman, by A. Lionel Clingman Bertha Coplan, by Helen Penn and Family Murray Dinnerman, by David Dinnerman Ruth Dinnerman, by David Dinnerman Karolyn Donner, by Elayne Berg

OCTOBER 2018 A TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5779 Stanley Eisenberg, by Gwenn Eisenberg, Ronald Eisenberg, Ruth Eisenberg Norman Epstein, by Florence Epstein Sidney Esterson, by Judy Chernak, Ted Chernak S.C. Farkas, by Ellis Caplan Lillian Feinberg, by Janet Feinberg Cheryl Marcia Feldman, by Steven Feldman David Feldman, by Boris Feldman Benjamin Fishman, by Harvey Kasner Albert E. Flax, by Richard Flax, Robin Schlossberg Lucie Fleischmann, by Rudy Fleischmann Rena Kobre Fleishman, by Rose Ackermann Michael Fox, by David Fox Jerry Franklin, by Layne Herman Louis Aaron Friedman, by Rochelle Bank Mildred Gersh, by Alan Gersh Moises Leib Gheiler, by Isaac Gheiler Samuel Glazer, by Roslynn Goldberg Moses Aaron Goldberg, by Ted Chernak Phillip Goldman, by Joyce Goetz Mark David Green, by Daniel Green H. Harry Greenberg, by Sondra Levine Bernard Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Paul Greenblatt, by Marcia Leavey Julius Grossman, by Nina S. Grossman Yetta Grossman, by Sylvia Tulkoff Leon Hack, by Florence Brill, Karen Glazer Rose Schaff Halikman, by Louis Halikman Fannie Halpren, by Shirley Gambel Victor Herbst, by Elaine Lowen Judith R. Herman, by Layne Herman Sidney Herman, by Layne Herman Rhona Hershcovitch, by Irene Siegel Lillian S. Hoffman, by Marcia Danoff Elias Horn, by Larry Hornstein Meyer Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein Clara Jacobson, by Jean Schuchalter Phyllis Sue Johnpoll, by Laurence Golberg Zlata Kanner, by Martin Kanner Michael Kasner, by Harvey Kasner Rose Katcoff, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Louis Katz, by Velma Cheslock Robert H. Katz, by Cicely Finkelstein Sidney Katz, by Joel Katz Judith G. Katzen, by Ronald Katzen Darlene Kavalsky, by Sheldon V. Green David Solomon Kessler, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Dora Kessler, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Cantor Samuel Klawansky, by Irene Bressler Joseph Kotelchuck, by Debra Berney, Janet Kotelchuck Jacqueline Kovens, by Faye Adler Julius Kramer, by Geraldine Caplan Agnes Krausz, by Rosemary Pozefsky Anna Ida Kravetsky, by Sonia Maltinsky Fannie Kremen, by Gladys and Richard Kremen A. Samuel Kurland, by Fran Goldberg Jules Lafferman, by Myra Fox Neysa Lafferman, by Myra Fox Samuel Lakein, by Annette Polonsky Jacob Lapidus, by Manana Lapidus Leah Leavey, by Marc Leavey Charles Levi, by Clement Levi Clara Levi, by Clement Levi Martin Levin, by Steve Arbesman Samuel Levin, by Eileen Garfield, Stuart Milner Samuel Lipnick, by Zelda Lipnick Erna Maier, by Allen Maier Leo Mansbach, by Irene Russel Edith Mendelsohn, by Jean Schuchalter Meyer Jacob Ment, by Loryn Lesser Cecelia Miliman, by Jacob Miliman Theodore Miliman, by Jacob Miliman Alan Miller, by Phyllis Langwith Jacob M. Miller, by Edward Miller Rose Miller, by Jeffrey Miller

Warren K. Milner, by Stuart Milner Louis Monfried, by Allan Monfried Martin Mussey, by Solomon Mussey Nelson Neuman, by Jonathan Neuman Sol Newman, by Seymour Newman Marc Noren, by Robert Klein Gertrude Nudelman, by June Karlin, Irwin Nudelman Robert Ochfeld, by Susan Rotner Albert A. Pachino, by Hershel Pachino Nathan Patz, by Ted Chernak Brigitte Pearl, by Daniel Pearl Curt C. Pearl, by Michael Pearl Stanley Plimack, by Elayne Berg Sadie Polakoff, by Robert Rombro Ray Polonsky, by Norman Polonsky Ellen Polun, by Sheldon Polun Ronald Pototsky, by Barry Lee Narlines Erma Pressman, by Sylvia Sandler Max J. Primakow, by Carole Luterman Nathan Pristoop, by Allan Pristoop Hannah Rank, by Elliot Rank Helen Rapchik, by Barbara Schwartz Bessie Rapoport, by Morton Rapoport Freda Reichlyn, by Leslie Walters David Reider, by Ethel Gheiler Adele A. Resnikoff, by Donna Belsky Mark Rosenblatt, by Susan Schehr Ida Rosenzweig, by Shirley Rosenzweig Hilda Rubin, by Joyce Stern Morris Rubin, by Joyce Stern Anne Sagel, by Gerald Sagel Marvin Sidney Sager, by Howard Sager Solomon Schechman, by Morris Schechman Harold Schnur, by Barbara Mussey Anne Schoen, by Ronald Schoen Harry Schoen, by Ronald Schoen Isaac Sherman, by Michael Sherman Simcho Sibel, by Hanan Sibel Isadore Nathan Siegel, by George Siegel Fannie Silverstein, by Morton Silverstein Mitzi Silverstein, by Phyllis Wolf Sarah Silverstein, by Ronnie Silverstein Lillian Sirulnik, by Steven Arbesman Myer Sobkov, by Ruth Sobkov Macklin Martha Spivak, by Anita Rozenel Robert Suchman, by Arlene Fleischmann Frances Berman Sulsky, by Rikki Solomon Elmer L. Sydney, by Sharan Kushner Ruth Tepper, by Marsha Uffer Bibi Tihanyi, by Eva Zinreich Reuben L. Uman, by Irvin Uman Zalman Vaynerman, by Inna Giller Zahava Velder, by Eli Velder Jerome “Jerry” Walters, by Barry Walters Edythe Weber, by Joel Davis Ethel Weiner, by Anna Jeanette Katcoff Harry M. Wilner, by Joyce Grand Lillian Wilner, by Joyce Grand Jacqueline Winter, by Bruce Winter Morris Winter, by Bruce Winter Reuben Wolfe, by Susan Frank Louis S. Yankelov, by Edith Yankelov Mendel Zemel, by Minnie Daniels

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

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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 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 Allison Magat, Director of Tuition & Financial Aid, 410-413-2310 Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Mandi Miller, Development Director, 410-413-2399 Michelle Cherry, Director of Alumni Relations, 410-413-2336

5th annual BT Men

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center

Thursday, October 18th • 6:00 PM Beth Tfiloh Congregation 3300 Old Court Rd.

Tickets

$100 tickets early bird pricing $136 tickets after September 24th

Sponsorships Royal Flush $10,000 - 1 available Straight Flush $5,000 Four of a kind - $2,500 Full house - $1,800 Flush - $1,200 Two pair - $360 Proceeds will help build programming within the BT Synagogue, School and Camp Community

Night

Featuring a rare silent auction, amazing food and carving stations, a premium open bar and incredible prizes. Also a unique scotch and wine tasting. Carpooling and Uber/Lyft service is recommended

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, Director, 410-413-2306 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs

Beth Tfiloh Camps

410-517-3451

Michael Schneider, Director Craig Friedman, Chair

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

Beth Tfiloh Cemetery Morris Segall, Chair

Parent Association

410-413-2314

Randi Abramson, President

#BTMen

410-413-2238

Sisterhood

410-413-2239

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

Please bring a new unwrapped toy for Horizon Day Camp, which makes it possible for children suffering with cancer and their siblings to have an enjoyable camp experience.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bethtfiloh.com/mensnight For questions, contact Larry Abramson • labramson@mvsdoctors.com

The Casino Gaming tables are provided for entertainment purposes only. Beth Tfiloh Congregation is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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

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