Beth Tfiloh BULLETIN - April 2015

Beth Tfiloh

Bulletin

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews.

NISAN-IYAR ELUL 5768 SEPTEMBER 2008 5775 APRIL 2015

BT at AIPAC AIPAC ADVISOR OF THE YEAR Mazel tov to Middle School Principal Rabbi Yehuda Oratz on being named AIPAC's 2015 advisor of the year. Rabbi Oratz led a combined BT School and Congregation delegation of more than 100 participants who heard PM Netanyahu and lobbied several members of Congress on Capitol Hill about preventing a nuclear Iran.

Purim at BT

PURIM at BT - The cast of “Frozen” made a special guest appear at this year’s Purim festivities. Despite the snow forecast, a record crowd came out to enjoy Megillah readings, a PreSchool Mini Carnival and the Shushan Street Carnival, with fun for everyone.

I N S I D E > Calendar 2 | B’Nei Mitzvah 3 | BT Cares 3 | Sisterhood 4 | Members in the News 4 | School 5 | Contributions 9 | Good and Welfare 10

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

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:55 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:55 pm

8:30 am 7:00 am 6:30 pm 6:45 pm 6:55 pm

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

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

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

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

W-F Shacharit 7:00 am F Firstborn Siyum 7:45 am W-Th Mincha 6:30 pm W-ThPM Class 6:45 pm W-Th Maariv 6:55 pm

Weekday Services

16 NISAN

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17 NISAN

9:00 am 7:15 pm 8:15 pm

23 NISAN

13 24 NISAN

2 Omer

30 NISAN

20

9 Omer 1 IYAR

7 IYAR

27 8 IYAR

Rosh Chodesh 16 Omer

22 Omer

23 Omer

Mitzvah Miles Davening & Dunkin’ Dahan Lecture: BT in the AM Alan Dershowitz Advanced Talmud

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Rosh Chodesh 15 Omer

Davening & Dunkin’ BT in the AM Mercaz Book Club Living Room Advanced Talmud Learning

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8 Omer

BT in the AM Davening & Dunkin’ Advanced Talmud

12

1 Omer

Yom Tov Ends 8:16 pm

Shacharit Mincha Maariv

18 NISAN

25 NISAN

2 IYAR

9 IYAR

24 Omer

28

17 Omer

21

10 Omer

14

3 Omer

Chol HaMoed

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

recited each weekday morning 10 minutes prior to Shacharit prayers.

TUESDAY

19 NISAN

12 NISAN

26 NISAN

3 IYAR

10 IYAR

25 Omer

Yaffe Scholars

29

18 Omer

Yom Ha’Zikaron Yaffe Scholars Mercaz Book Club

22

11 Omer

Yaffe Scholars Lunch Bunch

15

4 Omer

Chol HaMoed

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WEDNESDAY

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Please note: T’hillim are

MONDAY

2nd Day of Pesach Chol HaMoed

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SUNDAY

APRIL 2015 13 NISAN

20 NISAN

7:19 pm 7:25 pm 7:40 pm

27 NISAN

4 IYAR

11 IYAR

26 Omer

30

19 Omer

Yom Ha’Atzmaut

23

12 Omer

Annual Congregation Meeting Board Meeting

16

5 Omer

Mincha Maariv

Chol HaMoed

9

Search for Chametz

Pre-Pesach Pizza Party

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THURSDAY 14 NISAN

15 NISAN

6:45 pm

7:27 pm 6:30 pm

28 NISAN

6:45 pm

7:34 pm 6:30 pm

5 IYAR

6:45 pm

7:41 pm 6:30 pm

12 IYAR

27 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

May 1

20 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

24

13 Omer

Mincha Kabbalat Shabbat

17

6 Omer

29 NISAN

7 Omer

6 IYAR

13 IYAR

28 Omer

May 2

21 Omer

Spirit of Shabbat

Blue & White Shabbat

25

14 Omer

Bat Mitzvah: Ella Wohlberg

PreSchool Cookie Minyan with Morah Jamie Forman

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11

Second Seder

8:15 pm

1st Day of Pesach

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SATURDAY

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:15 pm 7:05 pm 7:35 pm 8:25 pm 8:29 pm

ACHAREI MOTKEDOSHIM Shacharit The Minyan Teen Minyan PM Class Mincha Seudah Maariv Shabbat Ends

8:45 am 9:15 am 9:32 am 6:30 pm 7:20 pm 7:50 pm 8:40 pm 8:43 pm

TAZRIA-METZORA Shacharit 8:45 am The Minyan 9:15 am Teen Minyan 9:32 am PM Class 6:25 pm Mincha 7:15 pm Seudah 7:45 pm Maariv 8:35 pm Shabbat Ends 8:36 pm

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

9:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 7:25 pm 8:20 pm 8:22 pm

9:00 am 9:30 am 7:15 pm 7:30 pm

Shabbat Services PESACH Shacharit The Minyan Mincha Maariv

21 NISAN 22 NISAN PESACH 7th Day of Pesach 8th Day of Pesach Shacharit The Minyan Yizkor 7:20 pm Mincha Shacharit 9/9:30 am Maariv Mincha 7:25 pm Yom Tov Ends Maariv 7:40 pm Yizkor

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Fast of Firstborn First Seder

Eat Chametz by 11:02 am Burn Chametz by 12:06 am

7:14 pm 7:15 pm 7:30 pm

Chametz Burning

Mincha Maariv

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FRIDAY

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Mazel Tov B'nei Mitzvah

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Daughter of Dena and Gary Leibowitz Tues., March 31, 2015 in Israel

Alexis attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Dalia and Shana Leibowitz. She is the granddaughter of Sara and Hyman Rubinstein. Her hobbies include skiing, dancing, softball and basketball. For her Mitzvah Project, Alexis will be making a generous donation to Gevuras Yarden and during her trip to Israel she will be involved in Bikor Cholim, visiting the sick wounded soldiers.

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Daughter of Elizabeth and Andrew Wohlberg Sat., April 18, 2015

Ella attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Emuna and Kobi Wohlberg. She is the granddaughter of Howard and Rita Reamer, Sharryn and Arnold Greenberg, and Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg. Her hobbies include reading, basketball, volleyball, baking, photography and listening to music. For her Mitzvah Project, Ella created her own Haggadah and the proceeds will be sent to the Jewish Caring Network’s Tikvah House.

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BT Cares News BT Cares has been busy making a difference in the lives of so many. In February, Beth Tfiloh participated in a book drive to benefit clients and their children at Healthcare for the Homeless, collecting over 100 children’s books. The 2016 B'nei Mitzvah class painted bowls that were donated to "Empty Bowls," Baltimore's annual signature fundraising event to help fight against homelessness and hunger. At the end of February, more than 50 volunteers came together to assemble 675 Mishloach Manot bags that were delivered to Tudor Heights, Weinberg Park, Weinberg Village, Weinberg Woods, Springhouse, Emeritus, Milford Manor, Brightview, and JCS. In addition, the BT Puppeteers performed their Purim puppet show for nursing home residents.

In March, Mercaz hosted a cookie collection and many desserts were donated to Paul's Place for children in their after-school program. The Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood volunteered at Baltimore Station on Good Deeds Day- touring the facility, serving dinner to the residents, and talking with the many men there.

Also, as part of Good Deeds Day, the 2016 B'nei Mitzvah class assembled 100 hygiene kits and BT families collected and donated beanie babies, both initiatives

to benefit Healthcare for the Homeless. Our Lower and High School students are working on squares that will be connected to make quilts for the stairwells at HCH. We have also continued to deliver HELP lunches to the shelter at Hannah More.

Thank you to everyone who has been involved with helping to show how much BT Cares! To join the Social Action Committee, please contact Lindsay Gaister: lgaister@btfiloh.org.

BT PROFESSIONAL NETWORK - Bill Glazer was the featured presenter at the March Networking Breakfast, where he described his proven marketing strategies.

Nominations for Officers of the Congregation and Board Members Officers of the Congregation 2015-2016 President: Lowell Herman First Vice President: Louis Baer Second Vice President: Ron Davis Secretary: Gary Eidelman Nominating Committee 2016 Lee Sheller, Immediate past Chair of the Board (Chairman of the Committee) Mark Smolarz, Chair of the Board Fran Pruce, Executive Vice Chair of the Board

Michael Friedman, President Allison Magat, President Board of Trustees of the School Denise Snyder Jon Barron Neil Sweren Rivka Bressler

New Board Members Mark Rotenberg Louis Schwartz Ricka Neuman Jeremy Bedine Bess Gilden

Neil Sweren Teri Gitlitz David Jacobson Avi Benus

Election of Officers to take place at the

ANNUAL MEETING April 16 at 7 pm in the Epstein Chapel.

Memorial Services will follow.

Officers will be installed on SHAVUOT, May 24.

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Sisterhood News

Members in the News

Our Sisterhood members extend their warmest wishes for a Zissen Pesach.

Kiddush luncheon will follow in the Auditorium.

Back by popular demand. Join Sisterhood on Tuesday, April 28 from noon until 4 pm for a card and mahjongg party in the Tuvin Auditorium, sponsored by Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood.

Admission: $18 for luncheon and game space. Bring your own boards and decks. For reservations, contact Ellen Carp (443-660-7690) or Brenda Pariser (410-363-8903) by April 21.

Space is limited.

Women of the Wall: A special event will be sponsored by Sisterhood on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 pm. This controversial, thought-provoking program will be introduced by Rabbi Chai Posner and presented by Rabbi Elisa Sachs of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. A dessert reception will follow the presentation. Please RSVP; Anita Knisbacher (443-798-8888 or ladylingo@verizon.net).

Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations 99th Annual Convention: May 7, 2015 at 9:30 am.

Jeanne Allert, M.Ed., will address “Issues in Domestic Trafficking.” At the 11:30 am Awards Luncheon, “Lift Our Voices,” our own honoree, Sonia Maltinsky, will be the recipient of the “Women Who Lift Their Voices” award, along with other Federation honorees. Temple Oheb Shalom, 7310 Park Heights Ave. Admission is $36. Please make out your check to Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland, mail to Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood, and write “Federation” on the front of the envelope.

Special post-Pesach discounts are available at the Sisterhood Gift Shop. Stock up now for next year with Seder plates, non-staining tablecloths, Hagaddot, goblets, serving pieces, and trays.

On Saturday, May 9 join us as we celebrate SisterhoodBrotherhood Shabbat Service. A

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

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

Mitzvah Cards Brenda Boches Marcia Miller

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Special Mitzvah Cards Charlene Schimberg

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Chesed Committee Roselyn Kalb

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The Associated’s Ultimate Ravens Experience

MEN’S NIGHT OUT 2015 Featuring Eric DeCosta Assistant General Manager, Baltimore Ravens

Dr. Henry Brem, Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, was selected to receive a Castle Connolly National Physician of the Year Award for Clinical Excellence.

The award is given annually to three physicians and leaders in health care whose dedication, talents and skills have improved the lives of countless people throughout the world. Dr. Brem is married to Dr. Rachel Brem and is the father of Andrea Brem Wolf ‘01, Sarah Brem Sunshine ‘04, and Alisa Brem ‘04.

Jill Green was named one of The Daily Record’s 2015 Top 100 Women, and will be recognized at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Monday, May 4.

Jill is Assistant Dean of the University of Baltimore School of Law where she leads the career development team, as director, mentor and professor. Jill is married to Dan Kaplan, and their children, Joshua and Aliyah, attend our Hebrew School.

Dr. Gary Wand delivered the Annual Jack Mandelson Honorary Lecture at the National Institutes of Health in March.

Dr. Wand is an an internationally recognized neuroendocrinologist and Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Gary is married to Nina Wand and is the father of Ariel Wand Cohen ‘06 and Adam Wand ‘08.

BROTHERHOOD REMINDERS S. Harold Cohen Scholarship Fund Cards

Hear an insider’s perspective as Eric DeCosta

$10 each or 4 for $36 Call 410-486-1900

recaps the NFL draft, just four days after it takes place.

Brotherhood Brick Plaza

Wednesday, May 6 | 7:00 p.m.

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Learn how The Associated is making a difference in our community. associated.org/mensnightout

Tickets are $150 - $200. See website for information.

For more information, please contact Carla Carlest-Lee at ccarlestlee@associated.org or 410-369-9243.

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School News

MOCK TRIAL - The High School Mock Trial Team made BT history by winning the Third Circuit championship, becoming one of only eight teams left standing in the statewide competition in April. Mr. Elden Schneider serves as the team’s advisor.

NATIONAL BIBLE CONTEST - Mazel Tov to our Middle School students who passed the regional test of the Chidon Hatanach (National Bible Contest). They will compete against 300 of their peers at the national Chidon Hatanach, taking place in New York this May.

Girls and Science: A Great Combination

GIRLS LACROSSE Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team on defeating Concordia Preparatory School with a victory of 14-3! The leading scorers were Emma S. '16 with 5 goals, Sydney H. '16 with 4 goals and Olivia M. '15 with 4 goals. GO WARRIORS!

By Hannah C. ‘16 In today’s society, women have become more powerful in the realm of science and math than ever before.

As feminist movements spread worldwide, the demand for gender equality within the education world has risen. As a result, educational systems are increasingly focusing on young girls’ and women’s involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects. While the societal standards of young women in science and technology has evolved, the role of female students at Beth Tfiloh has progressed accordingly.

Read more at bethtfiloh.com/schoolnews.

PURIM HEROES - Our Lower and High School students paired up again to consider the heroes of the Purim story and then decide who their own heroes are.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS - Our firstever Middle School Robotics Club members demonstrated their mastery of motion and timing commands with their robots' synchronized dance.

ALUMNI NEW YORK REUNION - Over 40 alumni attended the Beth Tfiloh New York Reunion with a surprise opera performance from Spencer Goldberg ’07!

VISITORS FROM MOSCOW - Mrs. Zipora Schorr welcomed Rebbetzin Dara Goldschmidt, wife of the Chief Rabbi of Moscow, and Yulia Yasinskaya, Head of School of the Lauder Etz Chaim Jewish Day School in Moscow, who were inspired by their tour of our school.

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School News

MIDOT & MENTSCHES - Our BT Lower School students are well versed in good midot (ethics and values). Third graders celebrated at their Midot Program, while fourth graders introduced the Mentsch Bench, where children can sit if they need a friend to play with at recess.

MITZVAH WEEK - Our sixth graders spent a week learning about the mitzvot they are taking on as B’nei Mitzvah by creating their own tefillin, kiddush cups, Shabbat candlesticks and more!

MILKSHAKE CONCERT - Over 300 children and their famiiles rocked the Zimmerman Gym at the Milkshake Family Concert.

5K Race, 1M Walk, & PreSchool Mini-Miles

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GRADE 8 JEWISH HISTORY PROJECT Mazel tov to Eitan M. ’19 and Rivi G. ’19, finalists in the Baltimore "My Family Story" exhibit at the Jewish Museum of Maryland.

Their submissions will be sent to Beit Hatfutzot in Israel to be judged along with submissions from students around the world.

The project was coordinated by Middle School teacher, Ms. Liz Shrier.

Sunday, April 26, 2015 • 8:30 AM Rain or Shine BETH TFILOH 3300 Old Court Road • Baltimore, MD 21208

Help support Yad B'Yad (Hand in Hand), a support system for Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School families that provides services and grants to families, teachers, and staff struggling with unforeseen challenges.

Register online and view complete race details:

BETHTFILOH.COM/MITZVAHMILES Register by March 30 to guarantee your Mitzvah Miles T-shirt!

Online registration deadline April 17.

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Pesach @ BT

Pre-Pesach Programs

Monday, March 9, 11 am, Tuvin Hall: BT in the AM invites everyone to a special program of wine tasting and the introduction of a Passover-friendly kosher cookbook. Specialists in pairing wine with foods and meals, Jeff and Jodie Morgan will be joining us. They are owners of Covenant Winery in Northern California and authors of The Covenant Kitchen: Food and Wine for the New Jewish Table. Register at www.bethtfiloh.com/register.

Monday, March 30, 10 am – Rabbi Wohlberg presents, “Foods at the Seder – What We Eat and Why” for BT in the AM Men & Women Thursday, April 2, 5:30-7 pm - Pre-Pesach Pizza Party: Give yourself a break – join us for a pizza dinner and leave the clean-up to us! Dinner will include: Pizza, veggies, beverages and dessert.

Register at www.bethtfiloh.com/register by March 27, 9 am.

Shabbat Hagadol Saturday, March 28

Special Shabbat Kiddush following morning services

Shabbat HaGadol Drasha/ 5:30 pm, Epstein Chapel: Rabbi Wohlberg will discuss “Coca Cola, Corn Syrup, Kitniyot, Quinoa & Conversions: Have We Gone Cuckoo?”

B’dekat Chametz

Thursday, April 2

Search for Chametz after 8:13 pm

Erev Pesach

Friday, April 3 Siyum for the Firstborn – Following Shacharit (7 am) BT Community Chametz Burning - 9-10:30 am / Synagogue

Parking Lot Finish Eating Chametz - 11:02 am / Finish Burning Chametz - 12:06 pm Candlelighting - 7:14 pm / Mincha - 7:15 pm / Maariv - 7:30 pm

First Seder

1st Day of Pesach Saturday, April 4 Shacharit - 9 am / Sanctuary; 9:30 am / Chapel Sermons - Sanctuary: Rabbi Wohlberg; Chapel: Rabbi Gross Youth Services • • • •

Babysitting - 10 am / Weiner Board Room Kid Cong - 10 am / Tuvin Library PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Weiner Room Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary or Chapel Candlelighting – 8:15 pm / Mincha - 7:15 pm / Maariv - 7:30 pm

Second Seder

2nd Day of Pesach

Sunday, April 5

Shacharit - 9 am (Combined service in Sanctuary) Sermon - Sanctuary: Rabbi Posner

Youth Services • Babysitting - 10 am / Weiner Board Room • Kid Cong - 10 am / Tuvin Library • PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Weiner Room • Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary or Chapel Mincha - 7:15 pm / Maariv - 8:15 pm / Yom Tov Ends - 8:16 pm

6th Day of Pesach

Thursday, April 9

Candlelighting - 7:19 pm / Mincha - 7:25 pm / Maariv - 7:40 pm

7th Day of Pesach

Friday, April 10 Shacharit -9 am / Sanctuary; 9:30 am / Chapel Sermons - Sanctuary: Rabbi Gross; Chapel: Rabbi Wohlberg Youth Services • • • •

Babysitting - 10 am / Weiner Board Room Kid Cong - 10 am / Tuvin Library PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Weiner Room Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary or Chapel Candlelighting - 7:20 pm / Mincha - 7:25 pm / Maariv - 7:40 pm

8th Day of Pesach

Saturday, April 11

Shacharit -9 am / Sanctuary; 9:30 am / Chapel

Sermons - Sanctuary: Rabbi Wohlberg; Chapel: Rabbi Posner Yizkor Service Youth/Family Services • • • •

Babysitting - 10 am / Weiner Board Room Kid Cong - 10 am / Tuvin Library PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Weiner Room Middle School and High School students are invited to join services in the Sanctuary or Chapel Mincha - 7:25 pm / Maariv - 8:20 pm / Yom Tov Ends - 8:22 pm

!‫חג כשר ושמח‬

Wishing you a joyous Pesach holiday!

For more information, visit bethtfiloh.com/pesach or call 410-486-1900.

BT PESACH HOTLINE 410-413-2290 For Pesach info & the BT Seder Exchange

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory of:

In Memory of:

Judith Coplin, by Gertrude and Alvan Schunick.

Ileen Dickman, by Walter Becker.

Phyllis Landsman, by Louise Goodman.

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL In Honor of: Kevin Becker & Vered Krasna, on their marriage,

by Benjamin Milakofsky.

Beth Gansky, on Yossi becoming a Bar Mitzvah,

by Janna Zuckerman.

Rabbi Jonathan and Miriam Gross, on the birth of their son, Meyer Israel, by Lynne and Stan Haas, Rena and Sheldon Polun.

Rabbi and Mrs. Chai Posner, on the birth of their daughter, Kayla Rose, by Shirley and Irv Littman, Rena and Sheldon Polun.

FREIDA AND MORRIS FRINER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of: Phyllis Landsman, by Laura and Ron Samuelson.

GENERAL FUND

Shellye and Steve Gilden.

Steven Fader, on the engagement of his daughter Dorie Fader to Matt Teitelbaum, by Shellye and Steve Gilden.

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Roz and Marvin Weiner, in appreciation of their warm hospitality, by June Karlin.

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

In Honor of:

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Rabbi Jonathan and Miriam Gross, on the birth of their son, by Sue and Sanford Block, Reba and Arnold Cohe.

A generous contribution was made in appreciation

by Sidney Hollender.

Rabbi Chai and Rachel Posner, on the birth or their daughter, by Sue and Sanford Block, Reba and Arnold Cohen.

Harriet Silverstein, on her special birthday, by Sonia and Ed Obstler.

In Honor of:

In Memory of:

Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein, on their marriage, by Gilda and Larry Donner.

Rabbi Jonathan and Miriam Gross, on the birth of their son, Meyer Israel, by Miriam and Sidney Schlachman.

Rabbi Chai and Rachel Posner and family, on the birth of their daughter and sister, Kayla Rose, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and family, Brenda and Steve Schuman.

Michael Sherman, with thanks for his kindness, by Rachel and Alfred Meisels.

Sally Thomas, on her birthday, by Judy and Marty Mintz.

Florence Block, by Cara and Rob Gordon.

Magda Denburg, by Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum.

Ileen Dickman, by the Staff at Professional Vision.

Marvin Gertz, by Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum.

Malcolm Gordon, by Louis Goldberg.

Zelma Klein, by Molli and Laurence Golberg, DeVera and David Nachman, Park Village Condominium, Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum, Allen Rosen, Cindy and Stanley Savitz, Amy and Wayne Seidman.

Freda Weinstein, by Reba and Arnold Cohen.

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND

PRAYER BOOK FUND

In Honor of:

Magda Denburg, by Marshall Feldman.

In Memory of: Malcolm Gordon, by Beverly Baumohl.

Ellen Prince, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein.

Beloved grandmother of Laura Samuelson, by Elaine and Marc Lowen.

In Honor of: Frona Brown, on her granddaughter, Molly, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Rachel and Alfred Meisels.

Rabbi Jonathan and Miriam Gross, on the birth of their son, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg.

Rabbi Chai and Rachel Posner, on the birth of their daughter, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg.

In Memory of: Zelma Klein, by Elaine Mintzes.

In Memory of: Judith C. Coplin, by Helene Penn Dorf.

Malcolm Gordon, by Helene Penn Dorf.

ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Frances Kessler, on her birthday, by Michael, Molly, and Lani Kessler.

In Memory of:

Amy and Richard Berg, on the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Berg to David Pace, by

MICKEY AND BERNIE BLIDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL In Memory of: Judith Coplin, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden.

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Elaine Lowen, on her special birthday, by Ellen and Sidney Cohen.

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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: A generous donation was made by the Beth Jacob Sisterhood Alumnae.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bluefeld, on their 74th wedding anniversary, by Trudy and Jock Freedman.

Gloria Sagner Harris, on her 90th birthday, by J. Max Millstone.

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation for his special care at the passing of Bernard Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick.

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation of his valued guidance, by Susan Fribush Thaler.

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Condolences

Seudah Shelishit Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members:

We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit:

To Mark Coplin on the loss of his wife, and our member, Judith Coplin.

To Irv Fishbone on the loss of his sister, Freda Weinstein.

To Sonia Goldberg on the loss of her brother, Marvin Gertz.

To Elinda Hendin on the loss of her mother, Ileeen Dickman.

To Marian Sidle and Linda Shafer on the loss of their mother, and our member, Reba Sapperstein.

Speedy Recovery to: Kenneth Margolis, by Roslynn and and Barry Goldberg.

In Memory of: Bernard Creeger, by Ronnie Kleiman and Alvin Pomerantz.

Ileen Dickman, by Elaine and Melvin Rosenzweig.

Reba Sapperstein, by Lynn Komins and Billy Cooper.

JENNIFER & MICHAEL SACH’S CAMP FUND In Memory of: Reba Sapperstein, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs.

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND

Shabbat Kiddush Sponsors We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush: FEBRUARY 21 - Rabbi Chai and Rachel Posner in honor of the naming of their daughter, Kayla Rose, and the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund.

FEBRUARY 28 - Sharon and Richard Ziman, and Sammie and Ralph Goldberg in honor of their granddaughter, Arden Ziman, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.

MARCH 7 - Michelle and Uri Kerbel in honor of their children, Aleeza and Ronen Kerbel becoming B’Nei Mitzvah.

FEBRUARY 21 - Larry and Marianne Hornstein and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of Larry’s grandparents, Dora and Harry Stark, and Esther Hornstein.

Memorial Plaques Memorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following: Samuel Richman Gurston David Turner

Yahrzeit Contributions Hyman Agran, by Norman Agran Jennie Albert, by Sara Albert Hinda Alliker, by Saul Roskes Anne Seiries Alpert, by Paul Alpert Simon Alpert, by Paul Alpert Myer Atkins, by Phyllis Neuman Sophie Baker, by Zelma Aiken Jesse Bard, by Lorrie Rubenstein Arnold Barr, by Shelley Gitomer Beverly Barr, by Shelley Gitomer Norman Baumohl, by Beverly Baumohl, Harry Baumohl Ann Becker, by Joyce Becker Mildred Helen Becker, by Marci Rosenbaum

In Honor of:

Eric Black

Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein, on their marriage, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson.

In Memory of:

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Malcolm Gordon, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson.

Lewis Penn, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson.

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SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of: Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein, on their marriage, by Charlene Schimberg.

Rabbi Chai and Rachel Posner, on the birth of their daughter, by the Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood.

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Reisterstown $1,150,000

Owings Mills $850,000

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Owings Mills $299,900 4500CoyleRoad.com

Sykesville $279,900 6719MacbethWay.com

Baltimore $209,900

Speedy Recovery to: Esther Gross, by Ellen and Joseph Miller.

Mazel Tov We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members: To Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein on their marriage.

To Susan and Steven Feldman on the birth of their grandson, son of Karine and Daniel Feldman.

To Erin and Tzuriel Fenigstein on the birth of their daughter, Mila Blu Fenigstein; and to the grandparents, Mira and Nissim Dahan.

To Louise and Morty Macks on the birth of a great-grandson.

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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN Shirley L. Belaga, by Gail Horwitz Pearl Berg, by Howard Berg Sara Billig, by Jack Billig Morris Blasbalg, by Herman Blasbalg Betty Blickman, by Bonnie Carol Greenwald Hyman Block, by Barrie Block Smullian Paula Bondy, by Irving Hyatt Sarah Brafman, by Marsha Grabush Ruth N. Brooks, by Sandra Dobres Gilbert Burgan, by Jean Burgan David Caplan, by Jeanne Caplan Nathan Cohen, by Joan Du Bois Samuel J. Cohen, by Ted Chernak Philip Cushner, by Susan Frank Harry Dackman, by Elliot Dackman Herman J. Dorf, by Helene Penn Dorf David Dzhanashvili, by Ruth Penn Dora Gail Eisen, by Phyllis Eisen Bess Fedder, by Joel Fedder Jerome Feldman, by Steven Feldman Ellis S. Fine, by William Fine Ellis Finkelstein, by Jack Finkelstein Karl H. Finkelstein, by Beverly Hamburger, Sari Sapir Eleanore Fischbach, by Marion Newman Ida Fishbone, by Irvin Fishbone Sidney R. Flax, by Shirley Gambel Anne Fox, by William Fox Dorothy Franklin, by Layne Herman Gerald Freedman, by Steve Bond Lillie Friedman, by Myles Friedman, Gloria Greenspun Yevgenya Friedman, by Diana Lubman Abraham Gelfand, by Mark Gelfand Harry Gendason, by Herbert Gendason Jacob Gitomer, by James Gitomer Louis Gold, by Shari Miller Harry “Rusty” Goldberg, by Shelley Kaye Arlene Goldin, by Terry Alpert Dimitri Goldman, by Jane Feldman Doris Goldstein, by Harriet Silverstein H. Irvin Goodman, by Sonia Goodman Louis Goodwich, by Kenneth Goodwich Herman Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport Rose Greenwald, by Gary Greenwald Sonia C. Grossman, by Nina S. Grossman Alan Jay Gurwitz, by Cicely Finkelstein Hinda Hochman, by Leah Hochman Esther Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein, Lottie Lattin Jacob Hornstein, by Kenneth Hornstein Irvin Jacobs, by Betty Jacobs Keyser Harris L. Judelson, by Lynne Haas Moshe Kalichman, by Anne Pfeffer Goldie Kandel, by Ronna Plotkin Julia Katz, by Velma Cheslock, Cicely Finkelstein Isidor Kay, by Linda Bergofsky Esther Petock Kaye, by Robert Kaye Bernice Kishter, by Sylvia Tulkoff Calvin Kovens, by Faye Adler Ben Kowitz, by Ervin Kowitz, Joseph Kowitz Sylvia Kramer, by Janis Kramer Philip Kravetsky, by Sonia Maltinksy Robert Kurland, by Fran Goldberg Belle Kushner, by Melvin Kushner Ruth Lamb, by Richard Lamb Harry Lattin, by Lottie Lattin Ruth M. Lazarus, by Lois Glassman Henry Lehmann, by Richard Lehmann Beatrice Levin, by Eileen Garfield Elinor Levin, by Steve Bond Herman Levin, by Lois Berman E. Reuben Lipman, by Michael Yerman Lilly Lozinsky, by Benjamin Weinstein Yuliy Lubman, by Arthur Lubman Rose Macks, by Morton Macks

APRIL 2015 A NISAN-IYAR 5775 David Manasherov, by Lidya Chikvashvili Mildred Marine, by Irving Hyatt Ervin Miller, by Marcia Miller Samuel Millstone, by J. Max Millstone Shirley Nachman, by David Nachman Daniel Needle, by Roslyn Goldberg Sol Neuman, by Phyllis Neuman Bernard Newman, by Seymour Newman Ella Newman, by Wilma Alpert Joseph Nieman, by Marlene Amdur Ferguson Sonia Nochlin, by Zelma Aiken Aaron Prager, by Lutz Alexander Prager Lee Prager, by Lutz Alexander Prager Fruma Pressman, by Shirley Miller Samuel Rashbaum, by Gerald Rashbaum Abram Ratner, by Mira A. Fradlin, Isaac A. Ratner Herman Riederman, by Robert Riederman Geraldeen “Gerrye” Rombro, by Joan Rombro Mary Rombro, by Doris Rombro Vita Rosen, by Morris Rosen Jay Rosenberg, by Royce Houthuijzen Sam Rosenberg, by Elaine Liebfeld Claire Rosenblatt, by Marilyn Rosenblatt Idah L. Rosenblatt, by Ted Chernak Judah Rosenblatt, by Marilyn Rosenblatt Samuel Roskes, by Saul Roskes Samuel Rotner, by Richard Rotner Maurice Rubenstein, by Lorrie Rubenstein Lisa Schechman, by Morris Schechman Sophie Scheinin, by Sheila Mentz Marion Schenker, by Donna and Leroy Schenker Bernard Schlachman, by Sidney Schlachman Lena Schunick, by Alvan Schunick Adele Schwartz, by David Schwartz Jean Schwartzman, by Elaine Jacobs Elmer Robert Setlen, by Julie Wasserman Edward Sheller, by Lee Sheller Milton Sherr, by Samuel Lichter Mildred Shifrin, by Debbie Passapae Benjamin Shuman, by Charlotte Schnitzer, Robin Smolarz Barnett Silver, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth Geshekter Millward Anita Sindler, by Sonia Groh, Dorothy (Dotsey) Roth Ernest Smullian, by Harold Smullian Harry Stark, by Larry Hornstein Leopold Stern, by Lutz Alexander Prager Leah Stoler, by Charlene Schimberg Etta Suchman, by Arlene Fleischmann Louis Sulsky, by Rikki Solomon Bronya Tankaya, by Ludmila Oborin William S. Tannenbaum, by Debra Birenbaum, Helen Tannenbaum Moishe Leib Tepper, by Marcos Tepper Jane Velder, by Eli Velder Louis Weissman, by Sheila Jay Martha Weissman, by Sheila Jay Sylvan Wolpert, by Ilene Wolpert Abraham I. Zimmerman, by Jerome Zimmerman Raymond D. Zimmerman, by Jerome Zimmerman, Susan Zimmerman Isidor Zinreich, by Simion James Zinreich Sarah Zissman, by Betty Tannenzapf

Is your nest empty?

Are you an “empty nester” looking to enrich your Jewish life and and meet new people?

We invite all “empty nesters” to join a new Chavurah that is being formed to explore Jewish topics and enjoy Jewish holidays and programs together.

For more information, contact Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, at 410-413-2244.

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BETH TFILOH BULLETIN

APRIL 2015 A NISAN-IYAR 5775

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

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

BETH 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

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Ext. 215 Hazzan Avraham Albrecht Ext. 212 Rabbi Chai Posner Ext. 219 Rabbi Jonathan Gross Ext. 213 Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director Ext. 218 Michael Friedman, President Mark Smolarz, Board Chairman Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director Ext. 251 Patti Chandler, Chief Financial Officer Ext. 210

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Switchboard: 410-486-1905 Zipora Schorr, Director of Education Ext. 305 Allison Magat, President, Board of Trustees Deborah Rapoport, HS Interim Principal Ext. 235 Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal Ext. 407 Nina Wand, LS Principal Ext. 508 Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director Ext. 303 Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator Ext. 523 Laurie Kott, Director of Admission Ext. 308 Harriet Rosen, School Administrator Ext. 310 Joan Feldman, Director of Communications Ext. 312 Mandi Miller, Development Director Ext. 399 Lizzy Solovey ‘09, Alumni Coordinator Ext. 336

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Ext. 220 Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER

The Beth Tfiloh family and the Haron Dahan Foundation cordially invite you to the Second Annual Dahan Lecture featuring

Alan Dershowitz harvard law professor (emeritus) INTERNATIONALLY REnownED criminal lawyer PASSIONATE ISRAEL ADVOCATE

best sellING author and political commentator The Future of Israel and Jewish Communities Around the World Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:30pm Dahan Sanctuary Beth Tfiloh Congregation 3300 Old Court Road Baltimore, Maryland 21208 Free and open to the public

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FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

Sandy Vogel, Director Ext. 306 Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs

Beth Tfiloh Camps

410-517-3451

David Schimmel, Director Michael Sachs, Chair

Synagogue Life Committee

Ext. 244

Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life Ken Hornstein, Chair

Beth Tfiloh Cemetery Wendy Farley, Cemetery Coordinator Ext. 241 Morris Segall, Chair

Parent Association Ext. 314 Vered Taylor, President

Brotherhood Ext. 238 Richard Goldsmith, President

Sisterhood Ext. 239 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 Ext. 312 Rina Goloskov, Communications & Social Media Specialist Ext. 369 Lori Bernstein, Graphic Designer/Communications Associate Ext. 216 Charlene Schimberg, Communications Associate Ext. 217