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lifedo good beth tfiloh honor roll 2015–2016
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Whether it is attending daily minyan, weekly Shabbat and holiday services, attending our schools and our camp, celebrating lifecycle events, or increasing Jewish literacy, we all share a love for this remarkable and dynamic place we fondly call BT. BT is a place where we have watched our children grow and flourish, and where we have lifted each other up, both in joy and in sorrow. It is a place where we connect to ourselves, to one another, and to a timeless tradition that unites us and gives our lives meaning. On behalf of a grateful Beth Tfiloh family, we thank all of you—our generous supporters—for opening
your hearts to us, and helping to make Beth Tfiloh a nurturing and flourishing place for so many. Todah Rabbah,
Zipora Schorr Director of Education Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Beth Tfiloh Congregation
I NS I DE 3 annual campaign 10 staff campaign 11 alumni campaign 13 spotlight 2016 15 kadima legacy society special gifts
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16 endowments 17 chazak campaign 19 volunteers 21 facts about our synagogue 22 facts about our school
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we are extremely proud to share this Honor Roll with you, the members of our Beth Tfiloh family. It is through the involvement and generous support of our loyal members, parents, alumni and friends that Beth Tfiloh has come to represent the center of Jewish life in our community for so many.
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN HOW YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
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A N N UA L CA M PA IG N
A person who pursues charity and kind deeds attains life, prosperity, and honor. —proverbs 21:21
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our support of Beth Tfiloh’s Annual Campaign is a testament to your commitment to the Jewish community. Through your Annual Campaign gift, you are:
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n Securing a high quality Jewish day school experience,
complete with outstanding arts and athletics programming, for nearly 1,000 children. n Providing a choice of meaningful religious services,
engaging learning experiences and creative family programs to keep our families Jewishly involved and connected. n Ensuring that our school and synagogue are staffed
by expert professionals with access to professional development opportunities for their continued growth. Simply put, Beth Tfiloh could not be the dynamic, inclusive and loving family that so many members of our community have come to rely on without the generous support of our school parents, synagogue members, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni and friends. With your Annual Campaign gift, you are personally guaranteeing our Jewish community’s future. And for that act of tzedakah (charity) and chesed (kindness), it is our privilege to extend the kavod (honor) to our generous donors that they all so richly deserve.
BT seniors in the Negev Desert during the 2016 Natanzon/ Taylor Family Senior Trip to Poland & Israel
HINEINI SOCIETY
Beth Tfiloh’s Hineini Society recognizes donors with gifts of $3,000 or more in the Annual Campaign. Leadership giving at this level ensures the vitality of our school and synagogue community. Literally translated as “Here I Am,” members of the Hineini Society continue to prove that they are, in fact, always here for Beth Tfiloh.
$10,000 & above
HINEINI SOCIETY
Dr. Louis & Deborah H. F. Baer Pat & David Bernstein Dr. Marshall & Sarellen Levine Irene & Robert Russel Dodi & Joseph Samuel Esty & Isaac Samuel Dr. Kenneth & Deborah Vogelstein Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Family Foundation Jerome G. & Annette S. Zimmerman Foundation
$5,000–$9,999
HINEINI SOCIETY
Dr. Adrian Dobs & Dr. Martin Auster Jill Spector & Joel Cohn Dr. Liebe Diamond Phyllis & Jack Finkelstein Foundation Brenda & Alan Fishbein Ben Greenwald Larraine Bernstein & Kenneth Hornstein Shelley & Robert Kaye Heather & Aaron Levinoff Gayle & Emanuel Levy Dr. Jeffrey & Wendy Miller Robin & Mark Neumann Dr. Selvin & Holly Passen Peggy & Benjamin Schapiro Stacy & Louis Schwartz Beth Kaplan & Bruce Sholk Rachelle & Ronnie Silverstein Dr. Eva & Dr. Simion James Zinreich Dr. Aaron & Abbe Zuckerberg
$3,000–$4,999
HINEINI SOCIETY
Dr. Marian Amy Caplan & Dr. Robert Abbott Dr. Gary & Julie Applebaum Sharon & Jacob Benus Janet & Jack Billig Judy & Howard Cardin Ruthie & David Carliner Dr. Jay & Natalie Chason Reba & Arnold Cohen Sandra & Sheldon Dobres Joan & Howard Friedel Michele Lax & Barry Garber Shellye & Steven Gilden Karen & William Glazer Dr. Sheldon & Carol Glusman Sonia & Stanley Goldberg Dr. Sheldon & Cassandra Gottlieb Margie & Lowell Herman Hoffberger Foundation Cheri & David Hurwitz Linda & Steven Hurwitz Betsy & David Katz Tamara & Donald Kirson Gladys & Richard Kremen Dr. Aaron & Allison Magat Judy & Martin B. Mintz Deborah & Searle Mitnick Ruth & David Naftaly Karen & P. Justin Pearlstone Dr. Stephen & Ellyn Polakoff Dr. Allan & Carol Pristoop Dr. Robert & Helene Riederman Nancy & Stuart Rombro Dr. Todd & Calla Samuels Sandy & Howard Schoenfeld Diane & Larry Seegull Dr. Michael & Beth Sellman Tina & Lee Sheller Dr. Michael & Irene Sherman Lyn & Freddie Traub Sylvia Tulkoff Dr. Stuart & Debra Varon Dr. Barry & Leslie Walters Rachel & David Warschawski
Elaine & Stanley Weintraub Dr. Edward & Faith Wolf Dr. Pamela Zeitlin & Dr. Myron Yaster Dr. David & Marcie Zisow
ACHARAI SOCIETY
The meaning of the Hebrew word Acharai is “follow me.” We acknowledge our donors who give at the Acharai level of $1,000 or more and encourage others to follow their lead. Acharai Society members are invited to a special recognition event in their honor.
$1,800–$2,999
ACHARAI SOCIETY
Faye & Abraham L. Adler Revanne Aronoff Walter Becker Jody & David Berg Dr. Steven Bernstein Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood Dr. Andrew & Jan Cardin Dr. Marian Jackson & Dr. Jeffrey Chinsky Mark Coplin Roberta & Scott Fader Jodi & Colin Fleisher Dr. Allan & Wendy Gelber Dr. Renee Flax Goldenberg & Dr. David Goldenberg Rina & Steven Goloskov Marina & Vladimir Greben Sharon & David Green Rabbi Jonathan & Miriam Gross Dr. Louis & Rona Halikman Lauren & Julian Hammond Debra Hettleman Roselyn & Irving Kalb Dr. Cindy & Dr. Harvey Kasner Elaine & Neal Kitt Fran & Geoffrey Kroll Nancy & Edward Kutler Esther & Armand Lasky Melvin Lessing Dr. Mesa Baker & Dr. Edward Leventhal Emily & Scott Levin Morton Libov Sherry & Joshua Mauer Dr. Alfred & Rachel Meisels Mandi & Brett Miller Dr. Joseph & Ellen Miller Anne Pfeffer Dr. Steven & Fran Pruce Dr. Aaron & Deborah Rapoport Linda & Ralph Ringler Robert Rombro Marilyn & Josef Rosenblatt Laura & Jason Rubenstein Marcia & Alvin Sachs Dr. Karen Garber & Andrew Sandler Marlyn & Herbert Seidman Joy & Steven Sibel Beverly & Bernard Siegel Lois & Benjamin Sigman Robin & Mark Smolarz Eve Kresin Steinberg Vered & Martin Taylor Rosalind & Harold Taylor
Dr. Marcos & Betty Tepper Dr. Roberta & Dr. Harold Tucker Holly & Steve Venick Dr. Gary & Nina Wand Michael Yerman Susan & Scott Yurow Harold and Sarah Zaleschz"l
MITZVOT SOCIETY
Annual Campaign donors of $613 or more are members of the Mitzvot Society. The number 613 corresponds to the number of mitzvot, or commandments, found in the Torah.
$613–$999
MITZVOT SOCIETY
Dr. Abigail & Adam Aghion Edie & Robert Altshuler Jeffrey Amdur Dr. Stanley & Ronnie Amernick Brenda & Henry Belsky Dr. Debra & Dr. Howard Birenbaum Dr. Eric & Elizabeth Brown Rosalyn & Joel Chazen Steven Cohen Lynn & Harold Davidov Sheila & David Fox Audrey & Stanford Gann Sr. Carollee & Alan Getz Roslynn & Barry Goldberg Esther Gross Dr. David & Lisa Hackam Tammy & Frederic Heyman Sheila & Charles Jay Kalea & Mark Kaiser Michael Kitt Robert Klein Dr. Michael & Alison Kleinberg Dr. Matthew & Tracie Lissauer Batsheva & Shimmy Messing
Dr. David Meyerson Dr. Jacqueline & Dr. Stuart Miller Tina DiFranco & Leonid Mzhen Eleanor Ochfeld Kathie & Harvey Okun Dr. Carl & Carol Oppenheim Brenda & Joseph Pariser Suzanne & Michael Podberesky Rena & Sheldon Polun Rena & Elliot Rank Dr. Morton & Rosalie Rapoport Glenna & Leonard Ross Renay & Floyd Rothstein Dr. Sophie & Dr. Daniel Salzberg Dr. Ed & Liora Schlesinger Gloria & John Segall Octavia & Arthur Shulman Dr. Michael & Susan Sless Dr. David & Amy Stampfer Dr. Charles & Ilene Weiner Dr. Martin & Judy Woolfson Judith & Arnold Zerwitz
$180–$612 Randi & Laurence Abramson Barbara & Marvin Abramson Lawrence Aiken Wilma & Paul Alpert Barbara Arnoff Kori & Michael Attman Shirley & Uri Avin Robin & Marshal Banks Sharon Esther & Mordechai Bar Michele & Jonathan Barron Linda Barron Alma Becker Dr. Marshall & Joyce Bedine Odeya & Jeremy Bedine Lester Belsky Donna & Calvin Belsky Dr. Robert & Carol Benedek
It is not what one says, but rather what one does, that makes all the difference in the world. —Pirke Avot 1:17
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Anonymous Arthur Adler Mickey & Bernard Bliden Susan & Steve Bond Becky & Joshua Brenner Miriam Cohenz"l Mira & Nissim Dahan Dr. Sally & Dr. Ronald Davis Joan & Norman Du Bois Jill & Gary Eidelman Dr. Adam & Melissa Eisner Ellen & Larry Feldman Dr. Lori Gottlieb & Dr. Elliot Fishman Myra & William Fox Dr. Richard & Joyce Franklin Dr. Craig & Wendy Friedman Beth Gansky Dr. David & Leslie Goldstein Dr. Mayer & Dena Gorbaty Berly & Avi Hershkovitz Harriet & Morton Hyatt Judith & David Jacobson Joan & Chaim Kornblit Dr. Marc & Marcia Leavey Dr. David & Sue Liebman Diane & Charles Lott Phipps & Thomas Moran Phyllis Neuman Ricka Neuman & Ted Niederman Melissa & Richard Peters Dr. Andrew N. & Trish Pollak Rabbi Mordechai & Rachel Posner Richard Rynd Dr. Nachum & Zipora Schorr Adele & I. Gerald Sidle Dmitry Volshonok Dr. Howard & Donna Weiss
$1,000–$1,799
ACHARAI SOCIETY
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Liba & Avi Benus Judy & Joel Berman Wendy & David Berman Dr. Benjamin & Sara Lee Bernstein Dara & Matthew Bernstein Alegra Best Judy & Aaron Bitman Lily & Eric Black Brenda & Frank Boches Dr. Bruce & Janice Bolten Natalya Bomar Nancy & David Bookoff Aileen & David Bormel Dr. Susan & Dr. Paul Brenner Rivka & Michael Bresler Irene & Frank Bressler Rhoda & Stanley Brown Matthew Brown Cherie & Jerome Brownstein Patricia & Michael Bruner Gail & Joel Burcat Dina Burcat Marsha & Ellis Caplan Senator Benjamin & Myrna Cardin Rebecca Chinsky Barbara & Irving Cohen Ellen & Sidney Cohen Dr. Amy Freedman & Dr. Zvi Cohen Dr. Howard & Heather Cohen Regina & Marty Cohen Robert Cohen Barbara & David Cohen Kenneth Cohen Andrew Dansicker Robin & Jonathan Davidov Dr. Howard & Maureen Davidov Harry Davidson Sarah & Mark Davison Beverly Deppen Deena & Jay Dermer
Dr. Olwyn & Myrna Diamond Dr. Ronald & Lois Diener Deborah & D. Martin Disney Sharon & Robert Dondes Dr. Lawrence & Gilda Donner Stacy & Marc Dorman Jason Dougherty Rosann & Keith Ehrlich Wendy & Ronald Eisenberg Rabbi Steven & Shira Exler Rheda Fader Dr. Richard & Michelle Fein Dr. Stanford & Joyce Feinberg Dr. Gilbert & Janet Feinberg Dr. David & Michelle Feller-Kopman Erin & Tzuriel Fenigstein Dr. Derek & Lauren Fine Ira Finez"l Elaine & William Fine Dr. Michael & Marianne Fingerhood Dr. Esther & Brian Finglass Dr. Joshua & Jamie Forman Sheila & Harold Fox Carole & Ronald Fradkin Rachel & Stephen Freedman Rebecca & Daniel Freedman Trudy & Earle Freedman Paula Freeman Barbara & Myles Friedman Brenna & Michael Friedmann Maria & Vitaly Galilov Zachary Garber Bonnie & Robert Garonzik Sue & Herbert Garten Marlene Ripp & Dr. Ronald Gartenhaus Svetlana & Mark Gelfand Dr. Russell & Pamela Gelman Herbert Gendason Dr. Milton & Melanie Gertner
Ellen & Richard Gillette Dr. Jerome & Barbara Ginsberg Dr. Craig & Amy Gold Phyllis & Samuel Gold Leslie & Ron Goldberg Dr. Howard Goldberg Tatyana & Igor Goldberg R. Robert Goldman Sheila & Edward Goldscheider Sally & Howard Goldstein Connie Morris & Gilbert Gonzalez Denise & Arthur Gordon Joyce & Martin Grand Jeanine & Milton Greenbaum Gloria & Richard Greenspun Rosa & Akiva Gross Lynne & Stan Haas Ann & Steven Halpern Michael Hamburg Stephanie Hamburg Dr. Jonathan & Deborah Hamburger Svetlana & Gary Hanukayev Faith & Adam Harrison Dr. Benjamin & Elinda Hendin Merrill Chaus & Dr. John Herzenberg Renee & David Heyden Eileen & Ned Himmelrich Erica & Jay Hobby Benjamin Hoffman Myrna Hurwitz Irving Hyatt Judith Hyatt Dr. Anna & Gordon Hyman Glenn Hyman Milana & Michael Isaacson Joan & Steven Isack Pat & William W. Jacobs Elite & Arian Jakob Dr. Barry & Sarah Josephs Tziona & Daniel Josephs Dr. Martin Kanner Shani & Jacob Karasik Sherri & Gary Kassimir Rachel & Slava Katz Betty Jacobs Keyser Dr. Michael & Aviva Kidorf Merle & Richard Kierson Dr. Anita & Dr. Jeffrey Knisbacher Laurie & Michael Kott Eleanor & Robert Kott Janet & Paul Kramer Stephanie & David Kronthal Janet Kurland Jacqueline & Dino La Fiandra Dr. Richard & Sharon Lamb Aryeh Landsberg Jeanie & Manuel Lazerov Melissa & Adam Lebowitz Ina & Jeffrey Legum Dr. Avi & Shiri Leibowitz Vivian & Marvin Leventon Dr. Howard & Hilda Levin
Dr. Jonathan & Daniela Levine Arnold Levine Stacey & Jamey Levinson Dr. Rhonda & Dr. Hyam Levitsky Regina & Feliks Leybengrub Elaine & Daniel Liebfeld Dr. Irving & Shirley Littman Sonia & Arnold Maltinsky Zhanna & Alex Maydanich Vered & Dror Mei-Tal Dr. Mark & Robyn Melzer Penny & Howard Miliman Marilyn & Charles Miller Dr. Edward & Shari Miller Joanna & Ryan Millman Gina & Stephen Millstein Dr. Judah & Judith Minkove Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Michele Honick & Seth Moshman Ian Neuman Jane Epstein & Stephen Oliner Hershel Pachino Andrew Pariser Sue & Michael Paymer Gary Pedroni Dr. Alisa Mandel & Fred Petersen Giselle & Natalio Pincever Rosita & Samuel Podberesky Annette & Norman Polonsky Donna & Albert B. Polovoy Dr. Stephen & Leslie Pomerantz Shoshi & Brian Ponczak Ellen & Robert Quinn, Jr. Dr. Bruce & Susan Rabin Dr. Malcolm & Rosalie Renbaum Stephani & Mark Renbaum Miriam Retter Adele Richer Dr. Jonathan & Joanna Rogers Barbara & David Rombro Susan & Howard Rosen Morris Rosen Michelle Newberry Rosenblatt & Samuel Rosenblatt Alisa & L. Michael Rosenbloom Cheryl L. & Mark Rosenfeld Elaine & Melvin Rosenzweig Ilene & Stanley Rosenzweig Shirley Rosenzweig Dr. Ellen & Dr. Erik Roskes Amy & Mark Rotenberg Mary Sue & Arthur Rubenstein Dr. David & Stacey Rubin Dr. Eric & Sharon Rubin Naomi & Walter Samet Sylvia & Alan Sandler Cindy & Stanley Savitz Wendy Schenker Julie & Joshua Schenker Janet & Michael Scherr Laurie & David Schimmel Miriam & Sidney Schlachman
Up to $179 Barbara Aarons Rabbi Mordechai & Channa Abrahams Karen & Lawrence Adashek Janean & Michael Adelstein Ellen and Michael Agronin Tikva & Jacob Albaig Evan Albert Aimee & Scott Albert Cantor Avraham & Ahuva Albrecht Deborah Allen Terry & Mark Alpert Rachel Rosen & Zachariah Alter Miriam & Ben Altman Barbara Amann Ivy & Christopher Ammann Elizabeth & Phil Anapolsky Lisa Andrew Ferne & Daniel Anshen Rena Antebi Stacie & Joseph Arfa Yaffa & Scott Arnson Daniel Aronhime Ruth & Jeffrey Ashkenasy Samara Ashpes Lisa & Steven Attman Jennifer & Charles Auerhan Laurie Austen Michelle & Harry Auster Dr. Irwin & Donna Azman Dr. Alisa Baer Bank of America Stephanie & Bradley Barthlow Judith Basak Julia & Jacob Bashyrov Dr. Michael & Claire Bassan Lipaz Baum Gerri Baum Melissa Baum Marina & Michael Bean Dr. Steven Becker Dr. Michael & Madelyn Bender Rabbi Eyal & Ayda Bendicoff Ari Benjamin Shoshana & Barry Benjamin Leah & Yehuda Bennett Yossi Ben-Or Rabbi Yaakov Beren Dr. Joel & Goldie Berg Paula & Louis Berger Hanna & Morris Berger Benjamin Berger Ariella Berger Lily Berger Mary Berkelhammer
Dr. Diane & Dr. Dan Berkowitz Connie Berman Michele & Craig Berman Ann Berman Hannah Berman Deborah Bernfeld Lori & Barry Bernstein Samantha Bernstein Brett Bierer Dr. Michael & Karen Blank Phaygi & Tzviel Blankchtein Frances (Wolfram) & Herman Blasbalg Robin & Steven Blaustein Gavriel Blaxberg Simon Blekhman Sima & Boris Blekhman Ruby & Marcel Blitz Dr. Linda Alexander & Dr. Geoffrey Bloomfield Adrienne & Stephen Blumberg Joan Bob Donna & Scott Bogash Paul Bolenbaugh Rachael & Marc Bolotin Paige Bookoff Molly Bookoff Joseph Bosley Levi Brandriss Esther & Ari Braun Lauren & David Braunstein Dr. Herman & Dana Brecher Phyllis Bricker Florence Brill Dina & Jordan Brookmyer Devorah & Robert Owen Brooks Alicia & Jason Broth Jocelyn Broth Carol & Barry Brown Samuel Brown Joan & Brian Brown Kate Buckner Marcy & Marc Burkom Arthur Cantor Dr. Beatrice & Dr. Marc Caplan Leah & Louis Caplan Noah Caplan Rachel Caplan Megan & Jon Cardin Angelica & Joseph Carliner Arlene & Alan Carmel Barbara & Raymond Carson Alice & Albert Chaban Robin & Robert Chafitz Patricia Chandler Eric Chason Max Chason
Alyson Chason Betty Chazen Michelle & Scott Cherry Velma & Jack Cheslock Rebecca Chesner Brandon Chiat Sandra & Gersun Chin Joshua Chinsky Evelyn & Jeffrey Clarke Katie Cohen Dr. Susan & Dr. Harvey Cohen Melissa & Ivan Cohen Dr. Karen Babitt Cohen & Howard Cohen Viviane Cohen Alisa & Elliot Cohen Ryan Cohen Ariel & Paul Cohen Melissa Cohen Alexander Cohn Hannah Cohn Lauren Lyon Collis & Ariel Collis Carla & Matthew Cooper Dr. Adam Cornish Mary Corton Nina & Yitzi Cusner Ethan Cuttler Donya & Joseph Dabbah Grainne Daly Mindy Berger & Michael Danels Tara Danels Burton Daniel Rachelle & Dovid Daniel Jennifer Dansicker Arnold Davidov Reta Davis Lisa & Jay Denburg Ilona & Lewis Dennen Irina & Michael Diamond Jeremy Diamond Lisa & Andrew Diamond Mindy & Marc Dickler Bertha Dinkin Ilana & David Dinnerman Jordan Disney Natalya Dixon Sara Donner Seydee Doradea Brooke Dorman Dina & David Dresin Eric Eidelman Joshua Eidelman Sara Eidelman Dr. Mark & Marcey Eisen Emily Eisner Lauren Eisner
A person who runs to do just, good, and kind deeds attains life, success, and honor. —Proverbs 21:21
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Dr. Monica & Dr. Abraham Schneider Hudi Schorr Gertrude & Alvan Schunick Raquel Schuster-Herr Marie & Martin Schwartz Rabbi Steven & Rebecca Schwartz Abby Weinstock & Shawn Sefret Terry & Eugene Seidel Barbara & Melvin Shapiro Betsy & Larry Shapiro Dr. Helene & Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro Dr. William & Paula Sharfman Susan & Steven Shefter Rosalind Shenker Ellen & Andrew Shevrin Dr. Ariellah & Dr. Morris Shochet Hanan Sibel Elana & Simeon Siegel Dr. Penny Brown & Dr. Ronald Silverman Margie & Randall Singer Rabbi Murray & Shifra Singerman Sylvia & Norman Sklar Marilyn P. & Ronald Smullian Jennifer & Benjamin Sobol Carol & Harry Sommer Brian Spern Caren Cutler & Dr. Barry Stein Dr. Robert & Cindy Stein Halaine & Edward Steinberg Daniella & David Steinberg Carla & Michael Steinberg John Stevens Dr. Howard & Myra Strassler Diane & Neil Stulman Miriam & Joel Suldan Louise & Daniel Supnick Elaine & Gary Susel Sherri & Neil Sweren Joan & Basil Taibel Shuli & Marc Tropp Eli Velder Dr. Lester & Sandy Vogel Rabbi Chaim & Malky Wecker Deborah & Scott Weiner Dr. Neil & Pamela Weissman Marilyn & Rony Werthamer Dr. Bruce & Jacqueline Winter Michelle & Steve Wions Laura & Richard Wolf Libby & Martin Wolff Jayme & Courtney Wood Jacqueline Yahr Ellen Kahan & Jack Zager Dr. Stephen M. Zemel Jacqueline & Stanley Ziskind
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Judy & Howard Elbaum Lizabeth Shrier & Daniel Engelhart Dr. David & Eva Engles Robyn & Arnold Eppel Halley Epstein Leslie & Louis Erkes Elisheva & Shmuel Erlanger Deena & Jason Ermine Marc Ershler Orit & Elie Fagan Lior Fagan Matilda Falck Dr. Stewart & Ellen Falk Jonathan Falk Wendy Farley Susan & Steven Feldman Diana Feldman Harley Feldman Isabel Feller-Kopman Jessica & Stephen Fink Chantelle & Joel Fink Benita & Roy Finkelstein Cicely Finkelstein Vivian & Joshua First Ora & Zacharia Fisch Kristen & Brian Flank Judy & Richard Fleischer Judith & Dick Forman Pamela & Richard Fradkin Melanie Franklin Pamela Franklin Arielle Frankston-Morris Debbie & Charles Frazer Joshua Frazer Eva & Tibor Freedman Reta Freeman Linda Freud Marlene & Louis Friedenberg Aliza & Brad Friedlander Lisa & Robert Friedman Alyssa Friedman Igor Friedman Faigie & Heshie Friedman
Jill & Jeffrey Friedman Sarah Friedman Julie Friedman Allison Friedman Jeremy Friedman Eti & Felix Froimovich Samuel Fuchs Stacy & Judah Fuld Charles Fuller Lindsay Gaister Frada & Ronald Galler Julia Frankston-Morris & Stuart Gasner Micaela Gelman Amanda Gelman Daniella Gelman Jordan Genut Dr. Adam & Ana Geroff Linda & Steven Geroff Beverly & Alan Gersh Lois & Leonard Gerstein Joshua Gerstenblith Judith Gerstenblith Frances and Jerry Gertz Dr. Randal & Stacey Getz Zoe & Ira Gewanter Ethel & Isaac Gheiler Bess & Jeffrey Gilden Aaron Gillette Julie & Adam Gladstone Dina & Arie Glazer Lea Glazer Marci & Scott Globerman Orit Gnatt Corey Gold Dr. Harold & Sallie Goldberg Robin Silver-Goldberg & Kenneth Goldberg Jessica & Shaya Goldberg Spencer Goldberg Fran Goldberg Maya Goldberg Roslyn & Richard Goldman
Dr. Jeremy & Kira Goldman Meira & Joshua Goldman Justine & Adam Goldschmitt Lynne & Richard Goldsmith Sheila Goldstein Rebecca & Robert Goldstein Dr. Mark & Jane Goldstein Nettie & Melvin Goldstein Anita & Michael Goldstein Svetlana & Yevgeniy Gomberg Esty & Ariel Goodman Arnold Goodman Melissa & Joseph Gordon Rachel & Harvey Gordon Julie & Alan Gordon Melanie Gorelik Sara Gorovits Elizabeth & David Green Gilda & Howard Greenberg Carly & Jeffrey Greenberg Lisa Greenberg Cathy Greene Rona London & Steven Greenspan Cynthia Grosberg Dr. Jill Aizenstein & Dr. Andrew Gross Daniel Gross Scott Gross Lynnette Gruenhut Marina Moore & Leonid Grunin Sharon & Harvey Grutman Elias Gurewitsch Jodie and Michael Hamburg Susan & Paul Harans Melissa Harans Julie Harans Karen Harel Dr. Ronnie & Negin Hariri Megan & Andrew Harkavy Elise & David Harrison Maia Harrison Dr. Arthur & Judy Harrow Hannah Harrow Bayla & Moshe Hefter Gabrielle Mashbaum & Yoni Heilman Rivka Heisler Dani & David Hercenberg Elaine & Steven Hercenberg Deborah Hercenberg Rachel Hercenberg Layne Herman Danielle Herman Ilana Herr Jesse & Victoria Hervitz Harriet & Bernard Heyman Marilyn & Stan Heyman Saul Himelfarb Norrie Rabinowitz-Hirsch & Robert Hirsch Samuel Hirsch Beatrice & Theodore Hirsh Leah Hochman
Jonathan Hoffman Dr. Beth Hogans Linda Hollander Aaron Hollander Justin Hollander Marlene Hollander Debra & Mark Holzman Susan & Jeffrey Holzman Aviva & Ed Hord Linda Howard Sonya Howell Jeremy Hurewitz Jonathan Hurewitz Hallie Hurwitz Jesse Isaacson Neil (Natan) Isack Yelena & Jeff Jackson Lisa & Phil Jacobs Regina & Stephen Jacobs Lois & Neville Jacobs Maureen & Zachary Jaffe Michael Jaskulsky Dr. Peter & Ilene Jay Merav & Eran Jedwab Ksenia Torchinsky & Dr. Yan Jouroukhin Ann Kahan Jonathan Kalish Jenny & Igor Kantzler Harilyn & William Kaplan Shana Kaplan Howard Kaplowitz Rabbi Elliot & Toby Kaplowitz June Karlin Dina & Fred Karlip Anna Jeanette Katcoff Amy & Amichai Katz Elaine Katzen Mona & Russell Kaufman Karen Kaufman Lisa Exler & Eliezer Kaunfer JoAnne & Edward Kelly Rebecca Kenemuth Renata & David Kepner Sheila & Harry Kessler Julie Kitt & Michael Key Valentina & Eduard Khusid Della & Gary King Shari & Brandon Kirk Stephen Kitt Marina & Adam Klaff Dr. Michael & Barbara Klaff Claire & Al Kleeman Davina & Micah Kleid Philip Klein Sara Klein Sheri & David Knauth Bettye Kohn Robin & Eric Kornblit Janet Kotelchuck Tracey Kotlicky Aviva & Shalom Kovacs
Rabbi Elie Levi Shula & Armand Levin Chaya & Samuel Levin Benjamin Levin Miri Levin Dr. Michael & Ivy Levine Dr. Stuart & Amanda Levine Nancy & Michael Levine Karis Levitt Devorah & Gabriel Lewin Mark Leybengrub Casey Lichter Randi Lifson Nancy & Frank Lipira Dr. Gail & Dr. Robert Liss Dr. Charles & Elissa Locke Dr. Les & Helen Loew Shira & Jeffrey London Elaine & Michael Lowenstein Mandi & David Lowenstein Honey & Howard Lowenthal Deborah & James Lubliner Diana & Arthur Lubman Julius Lubman Nannette Herlands & Wesley Ludwig Stuart Lukov Froma & Stanley Lustman Jordan Magat Cole Magat Dr. David & Beatrice Maimon Alena Baranova & Eldar Mamedov Dr. Hirsch & Sheila Mandelberg Jessica Marder Chana Leah & Motti Margalit Jennifer & Yacov Margolese Laurie & Aaron Margolies Rachel Margolies
Jennifer Newfeld & Nathan Newfeld Marion & Seymour Newman Sarah & Justin Nicholas Brian Nogay Pearl Okon Joelah & Yisroel Orange Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Sara & Jeff Ostrow Nechama Palanker Leah Malka & Josh Pasch Paula & Michael Pearl Julia & Amit Peled Donna & Dov Perlmutter Melyssa & Miles Perman Yair Pincever Nolan Plant David Platt Marci & Mitchell Platt Rabbi Daniel & Rachel Plotkin Lauren Plunka Samuel Ponczak Rabbi Shlomo & Shoshana Porter Estelle & Harvey Posner Jennifer Postal Marina Prokopenko Cheryl Mindy Pruce Nicholas Pummill Melissa & Richard Puritz Wendy & Scott Quartner Phyllis & Leonard Radinsky Daniella Rakhamimov Jenna Ralston Soonia Raoofian Allison & Michael Raphael Lorren & Richard Rapkin Henne & Harvey Rapkin Noah Rapoport Isaac A. Ratner Dr. Francine & Dr. Barnett Rattner Sue & Melvin Rayman Samantha Richmond Erika Rief Austin Rief Dr. Elana & Alan Rock Benjamin Rock Itamar Rodban Ariela Rodban Milena Rodban Dr. Nancy & Daniel Roffman Deborah & Clark Rogers Andra Roitman Dr. Leslie Miller & Adam Rosen Dr. Herbert & Harriet Rosen Francine & Sheldon Rosen Barbara & Henry Rosenbaum Rivka & Ted Rosenbaum Geoffrey Rosenberg Rachel Rosenblatt Sara & Gary Rosendorff
And you shall teach your children. —Deuteronomy 6:7
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Edna & Ervin Kowitz Jessica Kowitz Rabbi Shmuel & Shira Krawatsky Benjamin Kreshtool Ina & Avi Krief Bradley Kronthal Spencer Kronthal Adam Kruger JoAnn & Richard Kupfer David Kurland Zachary Kuter Natalie Kuznetsova-Shoshan Sydney Kwatinetz Donna & Daniel La Tova Hennie & Usher Laifer Margi & Jim Land Rabbi Chaim & Mindy Landau Andrea Langrock Sara & Menachem Lanner Miri & Haggai Lavie Rebecca & Zev Lavon Fred Lavon Shauna & Michael Leavey Elisa & Michael Lebowitz Harriet & A. Philip Leder Deborah & Harry Leibowitz Aliza & Daniel Leichter Elaine & Robert Leichter Ann Leikach Dr. Brian & Caryn Lerman Paulina & Max Lerman Hannah Lerner Ari Lesser Elana Lesser Brandon Levey Jody Levey Phyllis & Barry Levi
Beverly Margolis Kari & Amichai Margolis Susan Gewirtz & Stuart Martin Ilya Martsinovsky Rabbi Jonathan & Chana Rochel Marvin Dr. Jesse & Helen Mashbaum Yael & Michael Mashbaum Dr. Ariana & Israel Mashilker Hannah Mauer Olivia Mauer Lillian & Isidor Mayer Michelle & Benjamin Meisels Lior Mei-Tal Donna Meliker Dr. Andrea Lieber & Dr. Ted Merwin Rabbi Daniel & Bella Metzger Dr. Eugene & Vickie Meyer Erin & Joshua Meyers Edith Meyerson Dana Lande & Avidan Meyerstein Rabbi P. Michael & Israela Meyerstein Dr. Shaanan Meyerstein Sheryl & David Michalowski Jamie Miliman Marcia Miliman Mandy Miliman Shirley Miller Diane & Donald Miller Paul Miller Adam Miller Abby Levitsky & Joshua Miller Helene Miller Marcia Miller Dr. Randi & Andrew Miller Erin Miller Beverly Miller Jessica Miller Adam Miller Bethany Miller Joshua Miller Rivka Millrod Jonathan Minkove David Minkovsky Tara Brown & Ari Mittleman Rachel & Joel Monroe Molly Moran Harold Morganstern Saundra Morstein Dr. Ari & Elana Moskowitz Sigalle Moskowitz Dr. Cheryl & Dr. R. Laurence Moss Rabbi Benyamin & Tali Moss Dr. Lisa Bailes & Glenn Mostow Yosef Muroff Dr. Ofer & Amy Naaman Idon Natanzon Ben Ness
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Rebecca & Jeff Rosenfelt Dr. Saul & Danielle Roskes Lisa Roskes Shawn Rosofsky Michele & Jeffrey Ross Esti Rossberg Noa Rossberg Jonathan Roth Carol & Herbert Rubenstein Steven Rubenstein Vickie Rubenstein Sandra & Marc Rubin Dr. Neil & Ronit Rubin Rebecca & Justin Rubin Kayla & Adam Rubin Jennifer & Matthew Rudo David G. Russell Marcy Rynd Dr. Victor & Dianne Salama Paul Sandler Allyson & Brian Sapherstein Yelena & Gary Sapoznick Robyn and Edward Schaffer Sylvia & Edward Schechter Deborah Schechter Dr. Lea and Dan Scheffer Cindy & Allen Schiff Charlene Schimberg Joshua Schmerling Sara & Jack Schmerling Jennifer & Daniel Schmerling Ariella Schmutter Frederica & Julius Schneidman Dr. Mark & Maytal Schneyer Rabbi Yanky & Naami Schorr Dr. Jeffrey & Cindy Schreiber Dena & Chad Schrier Dr. Stanley & Eileen Schultz Devora Schultz Brenda & Steve Schuman Andrew Schuster Cheri Schutt Laura Schutzman Joseph Schwartz
Andrew Schwartz Dori Schwartz Joshua Schwartz Sheri Seaman Janet and Jerome Sefret Nate Sefret Laurie Lieberman & Dr. Robert Segal Vanina & Lior Segal Nadine and Jeffrey Seidel Rosalie Sellman Emily Sellman Eugene Semenov Victoria and Igor Sery Linda & Alan Shafer Ella Shaked Lisa & Edward Shamus Shirley Shapiro Isabella Shapiro Jake Shapiro Jeremy Shapiro Michelle & Elliott Sharaby Yocheved Sharaby Arianna Sharfman Avital & Jaron Shaul Dr. Ronen & Shoshana Shechter Henry Sheller Jamie & Steven Sherman Dr. Stuart & Lynn Shindel Michele & Tim Shirah Dr. Yelena & Michael Shirkin Maria & Alex Shneyder Amy & Todd Sibel Dorothy & Barton Sidle Melanie Sidle Eva & Lee Siegel Leigh Siegel Emma Silverman Colby & Kasey Simon Alex Simone Brian Singer Frances & David Sivakoff Chana Slavaticki Regina & Fredric Smith Susanna Smith
Diane & Jerry Smith Aaron Smolarz Jessica Smolarz Barrie & Harold Smullian Denise & Stephen Snyder Jason Sochol Lizzy Solovey Nella Solovyovsky & Nick Solovyovsky Rabbi Mordechai & Allison Soskil Yehoshua Soskil Ilene & Philip Spector Amanda Spector Casey Spigel Hillary & Zvi Spivack Ellen Spunt Deborah & Morris Stampfer Rebecca & Yitz Statman Juli & Gary Stein Melinda & Steve Stein Dana & Michael Stein Solomon Stein Joshua Stein Rabbi Asher & Charna Stein Aaron Stein Beth & Chaim Steinberg Chane & Bernie Steinharter Allison Steinmetz Dr. Scott & Roberta Steppa Dr. Ari & Audra Stern Dr. Michael & Connie Stern Cynthia & Jerry Stern Ingrid Strand Eileen & Michael Strauss Ashley & Yoni Strauss Sharon & Marvin Strauzer Loryn & Stuart Strauzer Rivka Strum Hillel Stutman Reva & Bernard Suffel Rochelle & Michael Sullivan Sarah & Joel Sunshine Philip Sunshine Edith Sussman
Leah Szmidt Dr. Eyal & Monica Talor Jonathan Talor Nicole Talor Helen Tannenbaum Marlene & Melvin Tapper Marla Taxin Dr. Hilary Taylor Meir Teichman Dr. Kenneth & Michelle Tepper Alice & Eugene Teveler Dr. Valerie Thaler Tammy Tilson Itael & Hersh Toibman Yehudis & Mahti Topas Kelsey Traub Eeta Travis Dr. Jennifer Heller & Dr. Joel Turner Gayle & Shai Vaday Dr. Noam & Sarah VanderWalde Beverly & Herman Venick Elana Vogel Arielle Vogelstein Aviva Vogelstein Atara Vogelstein Michele & Donald Walters Marla Aaron Wapner Lisa Warren Dr. Peter & Rosemary Warschawski Cristina Watson Phyllis Waxman Martha Weinrauch Benjamin Weinstein Janet and David Weisenfreund Elana & Chanan Weissman Leslie & Jonathan Welfeld Justin Welfeld Judith & Carl Werner Deborah & Robert Wilcox Jeri Wilkins Nechama & Brian Wisotsky Melissa & Jonathan Wohlberg Dr. Risa & Dr. Joshua Wolf Andrea & Ariel Wolf Arlene & Norman Wolfe Dr. Jordan & Julie Wolff Joseph Wolfson Betsy & Herb Wolk Ida Zakin Jim Zelaya Whitney & Ron Zember Martin Zemel Florence & Lawrence Ziffer Stephanie & Adam Ziman Adam Zimmerman Laurie & Jay Zukerberg Rona & Alan Zukerberg Jennifer & Robert Zunikoff
דרך ארץ blessing kind deeds
Staff and faculty support of the Annual Campaign makes a meaningful statement to our community. We recognize the following staff members for their generous contributions.
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Joan Feldman Benita Finkelstein Ora Fisch Jamie Forman Faigie Friedman Stacy Fuld Charles Fuller Lindsay Gaister Svetlana Gelfand Marci Globerman Jessica Goldberg Fran Goldberg Kira Goldman Lynne Goldsmith Rina Goloskov Esty Goodman Rachel Gordon Joyce Grand David Green Rabbi Jonathan Gross Elise Harrison Bayla Hefter David Hercenberg Elaine Hercenberg Nannette Herlands Victoria Hervitz Susan Holzman Sonya Howell Glenn Hyman Phil Jacobs Regina Jacobs Maureen Jaffe Mark Kaiser
Toby Kaplowitz Amy Katz Mona Kaufman Karen Kaufman Merle Kierson Julie Kitt Barbara Klaff Sheri Knauth Tracey Kotlicky Laurie Kott Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky Ina Krief Zachary Kuter Hennie Laifer Haggai Lavie Rebecca Lavon Melissa Lebowitz Elisa Lebowitz Deborah Leibowitz Caryn Lerman Jody Levey Rabbi Elie Levi Emily Levin Miri Levin Nancy Levine Stacey Levinson Karis Levitt Elissa Locke Shira London Honey Lowenthal Stanley Lustman Beatrice Maimon Chana Leah Margalit
Rabbi Jonathan Marvin Lillian Mayer Vered Mei-Tal Donna Meliker Bella Metzger Mandi Miller Joel Monroe Rabbi Benyamin Moss Robin Neumann Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Gary Pedroni Melyssa Perman Giselle Pincever Marci Platt Shoshana Porter Rabbi Mordechai Posner Jennifer Postal Marina Prokopenko Melissa Puritz Wendy Quartner Jenna Ralston Soonia Raoofian Harriet Rosen Vickie Rubenstein Dr. Neil Rubin Dr. Lea Scheffer Charlene Schimberg David Schimmel Jennifer Schmerling Zipora Schorr Brenda Schuman Cheri Schutt Stacy Schwartz Sheri Seaman
Lisa Shamus Jake Shapiro Shoshana Shechter Michele Shirah Lizabeth Shrier Brian Singer Chana Slavaticki Susanna Smith Diane Smith Rabbi Mordechai Soskil Cindy Stein Rabbi Asher Stein Eve Kresin Steinberg Halaine Steinberg Beth Steinberg Chane Steinharter Roberta Steppa John Stevens Ingrid Strand Loryn Strauzer Rivka Strum Diane Stulman Rochelle Sullivan Dr. Valerie Thaler Itael Toibman Carolyn Traub Eeta Travis Holly Venick Sandy Vogel Elana Vogel Nina Wand Lisa Warren Cristina Watson Phyllis Waxman Rabbi Chaim Wecker Elana Weissman Jeri Wilkins Nechama Wisotsky Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Susan Yurow Florence Ziffer Stephanie Ziman Rona Zukerberg
The more charity, the more peace. —Pirkei Avot 2:7
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Rabbi Mordechai Abrahams Ellen Agronin Dr. Jill Aizenstein Cantor Avraham Albrecht Deborah Allen Terry Alpert Jeffrey Amdur Lisa Andrew Laurie Austen Shirley Avin Shoshana Benjamin Leah Bennett Rabbi Yaakov Beren Lori Bernstein Phaygi Blankchtein Donna Bogash Paul Bolenbaugh Joseph Bosley Ari Braun Rivka Bresler Alicia Broth Joan Brown Cherie Brownstein Michael Bruner Marc Burkom Robin Chafitz Michelle Cherry Jeffrey Clarke Ryan Cohen Melissa Cohen Dr. Adam Cornish Mary Corton Nina Cusner Grainne Daly Rachelle Daniel Irina Diamond Ilana Dinnerman Seydee Doradea Jason Dougherty Dina Dresin Jane Epstein Leslie Erkes Elisheva Erlanger Wendy Farley
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The 2016 Alumni Campaign surpassed its goal of securing 300 gifts to support Beth Tfiloh’s scholarships, athletics and creative arts programs, and the Beth Tfiloh Natanzon/Taylor Senior Class Trip to Poland and Israel. Under the leadership of Alumni Council Chair, Lisa (Miliman) Diamond ’00, and Alumni Council Development Chair, Jackie (Fuchs) Yahr ’00, the Alumni Campaign successfully raised over $45,000 from 316 alumni participants.
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1990
1998
Alicia Broth Jason Broth Nina (Sznajderman) Segal Sheri (Ershler) Seaman
Alisa Baer Rivka Bresler Marc Burkom Steven Exler Jesse Isaacson Rebecca (Zonies) Kenemuth Michael Mashbaum Edith Meyerson Jessica Miller Jonathan Minkove Rachel (Leavey) Plotkin Brian Ponczak Dodi (Vogel) Samuel Joseph Samuel Joshua Wolf
1991 Steven Goloskov Eric Kornblit Dmitry Volshonok Jonathan Wohlberg
1992 BETH TFILOH 11
Teri (Ershler) Gitlitz
1993 Jeremy Diamond David Lowenstein Micheal Podberesky
1994
1999
Liba (Lasky) Benus Avi Benus Rachael Bolotin Marc Ershler Adam Klaff Michael Leavey Amichai Margolis Jennifer Newfeld Steven Rubenstein Marty Taylor
Eyal Bendicoff Sara Donner Jordan Genut Micah Kleid David Steinberg
1995 Dana Lande Avi Meyerstein Vered (Natanzon) Taylor
1996 Adam Zimmerman Katie Cohen Lisa Exler Rachel (Dahan) Katz Natalie Kuznetsova-Shoshan Yelena (Shklyar) Sapoznick Yelena (Gleger) Shirkin Hilary Taylor Rachel Steinberg Warschawski
1997 Lily (Dahan) Black Lauren (Birenbaum) Hammond Marlene Hollander
2000 Levi Brandriss Nina (Auster) Cusner Lisa (Miliman) Diamond Aaron Hollander Yelena Jackson Renata (Isaacson) Kepner Ted Rosenbaum Allyson (Bank) Sapherstein Henry Sery Maria (Belotserkovsky) Shneyder Shuli (Berman) Tropp Jackie (Fuchs) Yahr
2001 Sharon (Samuel) Bar Matt Brown Joshua Chinsky Joel Fink Alyssa Friedman Joshua Gerstenblith Ira Gewanter Megan (Goldsmith) Harkavy Gabrielle (Mashbaum) Heilman Shaanan Meyerstein Joanna (Friner) Millman
Rebecca (Gardner) Rosenfelt Jonathan Roth Josh Schmerling Hudi Schorr Frances (Sheller) Sivakoff Casey Spigel Sarah (Gorelick-Feldman) VanderWalde Ariel Wolf Andrea (Brem) Wolf
2002 Abigail (Baer) Aghion Rena (Rosenzweig) Antebi Dina (Moss) Brookmyer Dina Burcat Michelle (Danick) Cherry Erin (Dahan) Fenigstein Rebecca (Auster) Freedman Stacy (Hollander) Fuld Lindsay Gaister Veronika Garber Daniella Gelman Micheal Jaskulsky Michael Kitt Aryeh Landsberg Rachel Margolies Nancy (Holzman) Roffman Ariella (Leve) Schmutter Aaron Smolarz Whitney (Fishman) Zember
2003 Rachel Attman Simon Blekhman Lauren (Hurwitz) Braunstein Julia Frankston-Morris
Jessica (Barthlow) Goldberg Joshua Goldman David Hercenberg Daniel Josephs Benjamin Levin Mandy Miliman David Minkovsky Shoshi (Wolf) Ponczak Rebecca (Feldman) Rubin Laura (Hurewitz) Schutzman Eugene Semenov Jaron Shaul Elana (Brownstein) Siegel
2004 Yehuda Bennett Leah (Shefter) Bennett Rebecca Chinsky Burton Daniel Samuel Fuchs Lauren (Plunka) Gertner Jesse Hervitz JB Hollander Benjamin Kreshtool David Kurland Justin Nicholas Sarah (Posner) Nicholas David Platt Cheryl Pruce Milena Rodban Daniel Schmerling Jason Sochol Allison Steinmetz Sarah (Brem) Sunshine Jonathan Talor
2005 Daniel Aronhime Michael Attman Harry Auster Jessica (Kowitz) Bazian Sam Brown Joe Carliner Ariella Frankston-Morris Joshua Frazer Aliza (King) Friedlander Igor Friedman Amanda Gelman Justine (Miliman) Goldschmitt Rachel Hercenberg Vicki (Roffe) Hervitz Adam Kruger Jamie Miliman Molly Moran Idon Natanzon Allison (Sellman) Raphael Geoffrey Rosenberg Dena (Leavey) Schrier Andrew Schuster Leigh Siegel Jessica Smolarz Aviva Vogelstein
Sara Eidelman Sarah Friedman Elias Gurewitsch Deborah Hercenberg Ilana Herr Samuel Hirsch Jeremy Hurewitz Halley (Epstein) Josephs Paulina (Rosenbaum) Lerman Adam Miller Arielle Vogelstein
2009 Samara Ashpes Ari Benjamin Ariella Berger Jordan Disney Melanie Franklin Judy Gerstenblith Aaron Gillette Jonathan Hoffman Jordan Magat Erika Rief Emily Sellman Lizzy Solovey Ellen Spunt Nicole Talor
2007
Ariela Rodban Eric Chason Melissa Harans Mark Leybengrub Casey Lichter Jessica Marder Yossi Muroff
Benjamin Berger Lily Berger Angelica (Sabintsev) Carliner Maya Goldberg Spencer Goldberg Cynthia Grosberg Scott Gross Ari Lesser Brandon Levey Lior Mei-Tal Samantha Richmond
2010
2011
2008
Evan Albert Tara Daniels Eric Eidelman Bradley Kronthal Atara Vogelstein
Paige Bookoff Joshua Eidelman
Max Chason
2012
2013 Micaela Gelman Julie Friedman Julie Harans Hannah Mauer Austin Rief Itamar Rodban Shawn Rosofsky Isabella Shapiro
2014 Alex Cohn Lauren Eisner Corey Gold Daniel Gross Shana Kaplan Spencer Kronthal Lisa Roskes Joshua Stein
2015 Jocelyn Broth Ethan Cuttler Alyson Chason Maia Harrison Fred Lavon Cole Magat Olivia Mauer Joshua Schwartz
2016 Hannah Berman Samantha Bernstein Gavriel Blaxberg Molly Bookoff Kate Buckner Noah Caplan Rachel Caplan Hannah Cohn Brooke Dorman Lior Fagan
Harley Feldman Isabel Feller-Kopman Allison Friedman Jeremy Friedman Lea Glazer Melanie Gorelik Sydney Hamburg Hannah Harrow Danielle Herman Hallie Hurwitz Natan Isack Shuli Klein Sydney Kwatinetz Hannah Lerner Julius Lubman Joshua Miller Bethany Miller Sigalle Moskowitz Yair Pincever Nolan Plant Nicholas Pummill Alexander Rabin Danielle Rakhamimov Noah Rapoport Benjamin Rock Noa Rossberg Dori Schwartz Andrew Schwartz Zachary Seidel Jeremy Shapiro Yocheved Sharaby Arianna Sharfman Melanie Sidle Emma Silverman Yehoshua Soskil Amanda Spector Aaron Stein Hillel Stutman Yitzy Teichman Kelsey Traub Justin Welfeld
The virtue of charity is equal in importance to all other commandments together. —Baba Batra 9a
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2006 Zachariah Alter Rachel (Rosen) Alter Brandon Chiat Ariel (Wand) Cohen Stephen Kitt Abby Levitsky Jonathan Falk Pamela Franklin Jonathan Kalish Joshua Miller Paul Sandler Julie (Rapoport) Schenker Henry Sheller Alex Simone Solomon Stein
Emily Eisner Elana Lesser Erin Miller Joseph Schwartz
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We thank and recognize our generous sponsors of spotlight 2016, honoring Tova and Rony Natanzon. Your generous support has made spotlight 2016 another outstanding success that will benefit our school and its students. These charitable families and companies, along with hundreds of event ticket purchasers, enabled us to raise over $1,000,000 to benefit our Scholarship Fund.
S P O T L IG H T 2016 IMPERIAL
$100,000 & above Tova & Rony Natanzon and Family
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$25,000 & above
spotlight 2016 Honorees Tova & Rony Natanzon with Mrs. Zipora Schorr and Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg
Beth Jacob Scholarship Fund for Beth Tfiloh Brown Advisory Corinne Schwartz Elite Spice Isaac & Esty Samuel and Family Anton & Tamara Samuel and Family Joseph ’98 & Dodi ’98 Samuel and Family Moty & Sharon ’01 Bar Louise D. Macks RSZF Jewish Learning Exchange The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Foundation
DIAMOND
$18,000 & above Rosalie & Richard Alter Manekin Corporation, llc Phyllis & Leonard J. Attman Family Foundation
PLATINUM
$10,000 & above Event Chairs Vered ’95 & Marty ’94 Taylor and Myra & Bill Fox
World renowned performer Idan Raichel
Anonymous (2) Beth Tfiloh Parent Association Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood The Judi & Steven B. Fader Family Foundation The David & Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation Harry & Marcia Hochman in honor of Tova & Rony Natanzon and Marty Taylor’s birthday The Philip E. & Harriet J. Klein Foundation Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Family Foundation, Inc. Louise & Mortonz’l Macks, Genine & Josh Fidler, Martha Macks-Kahn & Peter Kahn, Ellen & Lawrence Macks
Pollak Family Andrew, Trish, Rachael, Lilly, and Max Rachelle & Ronnie Silverstein Andra, Elizabeth & Renee Roitman Jessica, Larry & Major Silverstein Irene & Robert Russel and Family
EMERALD
$7,500 & above Greenebaum Enterprises Saul Ewing llp Joel & Gail Burcat Gary & Jill Eidelman Randall & Helene Lutz Howard & Linda Miller Randallstown Synagogue Center
RUBY
$5,000 & above Anonymous Dr. Adrian Dobs & Dr. Martin Auster Elayne & Buzz Berg and Family David & Ruthie Carliner The Haron Dahan Foundation DLA Piper llp (us) Shale Stiller, Richard Kremen, Lee Sheller Gordon Feinblatt llc Searle E. Mitnick Abba D. Poliakoff Ned T. Himmelrich Lynn B. Sassin Dr. Ira Fine Myra & William Z. Fox Myrna Hurwitz Cheri & David Hurwitz Linda & Steve Hurwitz Suzanne & Marc Hurwitz IMPAQ International Jacob and Sharon Benus Dr. Lee and Mia Blecher Avi ’94 and Liba ’94 Benus Joan & Chaim Kornblit Dr. Marshall & Sarellen Levine Paul & Jane Lichter Nelson Neuman Family Robin & Mark Neumann Orthodontic Associates Drs. Miller, Abrahams, Williams & Wray PNC
Pessin Katz Law, P. A. Jackie & Dino La Fiandra Dr. Stephen & Ellyn Polakoff The Quarry Lake Group at Morgan Stanley Avigail Rosemore, George Strum, Avi Greenlinger R&R Events Shoshana & Jason Reitberger Michael & Tsipi Renbaum Alison & Arnie Richman Dr. Saul & Danielle Roskes Elaine & Harold Rothman Marcia & Alvin Sachs Samuelson’s Diamonds Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler Mr. & Mrs. Steven Shefter Hanan & Carole Sibel Family Foundation Ben & Lois Sigman Lyn & Freddie Traub Dr. Simcha & Debra Varon Dr. & Mrs. Howard Weiss Dr. Edward & Faith Wolf
BRONZE
$1,200 & above John Davison Proudly Supported by First National Bank Elliott Gorbaty M.D. Seth & Lauren Greenberg Dror & Vered Mei-Tal Global Telecom Mitchell & Janice Posner Swirnow Building Systems Beth & David Swirnow W. S. Tegeler Monument Co. Dr. & Mrs. Peter & Rosemary Warschawski Don & Ranaye Weinapple Woodlawn Motor Coach
PATRON
$500 & above Dr. Robert Abbott & Dr. Amy Caplan Ben & Miriam Altman Edie & Robert Altshuler Anonymous Azman Eyecare Specialists Becky & Josh Brenner, Josh Brenner of O’Conor Mooney Realtors Judy & Howard Cardin
Dr. Jay & Natalie Chason Cramer & Noorani Orthodontics for Children & Adults Defender One Security Sandy & Sheldon Dobres Liz Shrier & Donnie Engelhart Fidelity Engineering Mr. Charles Hicks Derek & Lauren Fine Wendy & Craig Friedman Mayer & Dena Gorbaty Dr. Sheldon & Cassandra Gottlieb Irving Hyatt Leah Hochman Dr. Beth Hogans Larraine Bernstein & Kenneth Hornstein Intellicomp Technologies Kassimir Physical Therapy Klaff Sports Physical Therapy Adam & Marina Klaff Drs. Gail & Bob Liss The Liss Family Philanthropic Fund Tracie Lissauer Design Lothorian Pools Dr. Aaron & Allison Magat Stephen & Gina Millstein Monere Investments Mr. Peter Vick Ouzo Bay Orly Moving Mike & Jean Pindrik The Law Office of Jana L. Ponczak, llc Shai Preminger, CEO ERN Israel Radcliffe Jewelers Dr. Herb & Harriet Rosen Dr. Sandy & Howard Rosenblatt The Rosenblatt Group Laura, Jason, Evan & Harris Rubenstein Heshy & Sandra Schoenfeld Diane & Larry Seegull Shawn Sefret & Abby Weinstock M. Sigmund & Barbara K. Shapiro Philanthropic Fund Sol Levinson and Bros., Inc. Studio One in honor of the Natanzon/Taylor families Elaine & Stan Weintraub Dr. Myron Yaster & Dr. Pamela Zeitlin
One who convinces others to give is greater than the one who gives. —Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 34:11
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Susie & Bill Rienhoff to honor the memory of Mr. Haron Dahan Schoenfeld Insurance Associates, Inc. Judy & Rick Morrison, Phyllis & Harvey Shankman, Lisa & Scott Scherr Beth Kaplan & Bruce Sholk Mickey & Bernie Bliden SunTrust Bank Susan & Steve Bond TD Bank Nancy & David Broth Joseph & Debra Weinberg Caves Travel Family Foundation Joan & Brian Brown GOLD Joel Cohn & Jill Spector $3,000 & above Alex Cooper Auctioneers, llc In memory of Sheldon Berman Annette & Joseph Cooper by Ann Berman and Family Crossroads Dental Arts/ Carbiz Joanne Block Rief DDS Reba & Arnold G. Cohen Maureen & Howard Davidov Dr. Liebe Diamond Helene Penn Dorf Lisa ’00, Andy, Kira, Kayla, The Duker McArdle Charitable Fund and Mason Diamond ERN Israel Frankel Automotive Group/ Chaya & Howard Friedman Bob Frankel Eve & Mark Gheiler Karen & Bill Glazer MiCasa Title Group, LLC Guill Photo Allan Gibber Hertzbach & Company Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin Joel & Rosalyn Chazen, & Gibber, P.A. Jane Epstein & Steve Oliner Hammond Law Hoffman & Co. Caterers Faith & Adam Harrison Mrs. Alan J. Karlin Herman, Sessa & Dorsey, llc The Kazin Family Berly & Avi Hershkovitz David & Betsy Katz Jeff & Shelly Hettleman Lewis Contractors Hopkins Federal and Bay Bank Miller’s Minuteman Press Alan & Nadine Jacobs Yehuda & Anne Neuberger Arik, Elite, Eden ’14, Adee ’15, Pearlstone Family Fund & Amit Jakob Karen & P. J. Pearlstone Patricia & Mark Joseph Richard Rynd and Family The Shelter Foundation Stacy & Louis Schwartz Katz & Associates Stark and Keenan, P. A. Shelley & Robert Kaye Rozzie & Harold Taylor and Esther & Armand Lasky Dr. Hilary Taylor ’96 Dr. Charles & Patty Leve Vered ’95, Marty ’94, Maya, Dr. Edward Leventhal & and Guy Taylor Dr. Mesa Baker Amit ’97, Jacey, Shyli, Emily & Scott Levin and Elli Natanzon Heather & Aaron Levinoff Idon Natanzon ’05 Feliks & Regina Leybengrub Walton and Company Dr. Marc & Elaine Lowen York Roofing Barbara & Laurence Marder SILVER Scott & Kelly Meskin $1,800 & above Black Tie Vending Service Dr. Robert & Miriam Adelstein Mid Atlantic Processing and Family Lois & Jacob Miliman Anonymous (3) Joel & Rachel Monroe Arrow Parking Moran Family Greenwald Family Northern Pharmacy & Deborah & Louis Baer Medical Equipment BB&T Bank Martin and Judy Mintz Bentley Tysons
The kadima legacy society was established to recognize members of the Beth Tfiloh family who have made outright gifts to the school or synagogue, endowments, or have made arrangements to make a legacy gift to Beth Tfiloh as an expression of their commitment to the future of our community. The future financial security of Beth Tfiloh lies in the strength and growth of our endowments.
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We honor the following members of the Kadima Legacy Society who serve as a wonderful example of belief in and commitment to Beth Tfiloh. For more information on how you can create your legacy at Beth Tfiloh, please contact Mandi Miller at (410) 413-2399.
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K A DI M A L E G AC Y SO C I ET Y
Faye & Abe Adler Rosalie & Richard Alter Phylllis & Leonard Attman Deborah & Louis Baer Walter Becker Eunice & Joe z’l Bernstein Pat & David Bernstein Mickey & Bernie Bliden Becky & Josh Brenner Judy Chernak Ted Chernak Miriam (Mimi) M. Cohen Ethel & Howard Cohn Haron Dahan z’l
Dr. Howard A. & Maureen H. Davidov Dr. Liebe Diamond Sandy & Sheldon Dobres Marvin Egorin Marcey & Mark Eisen Irene G. & Robert I. Ellin Rheda & Jerry z’l Fader Joan & Larry Feldman Jack Finkelstein Myra & William Fox Elaine Kaplan Freeman Cece & Michael Friedman Sue & Gerbert Garten
Shelley & Steve Gilden Carol & Sheldon Glusman Sally & Harold Goldberg Sonya & Stanley Goldberg Sharon & David Green Ben Greenwald Evelyn Gross Louis, Rona & Ruth Halikman Renee & David Heyden Larraine Bernstein & Ken Hornstein Cheri & David Hurwitz Linda & Steven Hurwitz Beth Kaplan & Bruce Sholk Mrs. Alan J. Karlin Elaine Katzen Loryn Lesser Melvin Lessing Sarellen & Marshall Levine Louise D. & Morton J.z’l Macks Allison & Aaron Magat Sherry & Josh Mauer Willie Mazer Howard B. Miller Deborah & Searle Mitnick Tova & Rony Natanzon Ian Neuman Jonathan Neuman Phyllis Neuman Ricka Neuman Dr. Allan & Carol Pristoop
Fran & Steve Pruce Dr. Marvin Rombro Nancy & Stuart Rombro Avigail & Justin Rosemore Dr. Sandy & Howard Rosenblatt Adella Russel Irene & Robert Russel Jennifer & Michael Sachs Marcia & Alvin Sachs Isaac Samuel Dr. Nachum & Zipora Schorr Lee and Tina Sheller Irene & Michael Sherman Norwood Shpritz Rachelle & Ronnie Silverstein Rosalind & Harold Taylor Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Rabbi Mitchell & Sherry Wohlberg Dr. Edward & Faith Wolf Linda Steel Yaffe Annette & Jerome Zimmerman Susan Zimmerman Drs. Eva & Simion Zinreich Eleanor and William Ziv the following bequests were received during the 2015-2016 year: Harry Zemel z’l Morton J. Macks z’l
SPECIAL GIFTS GIFTS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND $15,000 and above Louise Macks $1,800–$4,999 Dr. Edward Leventhal & Dr. Mesa Baker $1,000—$1,799 A. A. Windesheim Charitable Foundation, Inc. Richard and Rosalie Alter Dr. Adrian Dobs & Dr. Martin Auster Janice Davis
Dr. Francine & Dr. Barnett Rattner Bernice & Aaron Seiden $500–$999 Cheva Flombaum Roni & Dr. Robert Pick Stephanie & Jacob Wittenberg
GIFTS TO THE ENDOWMENT $15,000 and above Dr. Marshall & Sarellen Levine Music Appreciation Fund
$5,000–$14,999 Dr. Liebe Diamond $1,800–$4,999 Sonia & Stanley Goldberg $1,200–$1,799 Robert Rombro
DESIGNATED GIFTS $5,000 and above Stephanie & Erwin Greenberg— The Oorah Fund for Academic Support Dr. Darryl and Nancy Garfinkel— The Garfinkel Family Learning Assistance Fund
Phyllis Neuman—The Nelson Family Kiddush Fund Ricka Neuman & Ted Niederman— The Nelson Family Kiddush Fund Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Family Foundation support for the Annual Florance & Joseph Weiner Memorial Basketball Tournament and Academic Support $1,500–$4,999 Wendy & Edward Gross— The Nelson Family Kiddush Fund
E N D OW M E N TS CONGREGATION ENDOWMENTS The Congregation’s endowment helps to maintain the affordability of our membership dues and High Holiday seat fees. This allocation also provides flexibility within the Congregation’s budget for the support of adult education, youth programming, religious services and many other important facets of Congregation life. The Congregation’s endowment is invested through the Consolidated Investment Fund at the associated.
SYNAGOGUE ENDOWMENT
(as of 5/31/2016) Total Value: $9,873,00 2015/2016 Draw: $494,ooo
ENDOWED FUNDS Beth Jacob Endowment Fund Cemetery Perpetual Care Funds S. Harold Cohen Scholarship Fund Dahan Sanctuary Renovation Fund The Alan J. Karlin Chatan Torah Honor Fund Samuel Lessing Yahrzeit Fund Willie Mazer Fund Stanley Z. Penn Memorial Lecture Fund Jennifer and Michael Sachs Camp Fund Seymour Yaffe Advanced Jewish Studies Scholar Fund 75th Anniversary Fund
OTHER SYNAGOGUE FUNDS Epstein Chapel Fund Betty Katz Flower Fund Max & Esther Kaye Israel Experience Fund Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund Samuelson Fund Alfred L. Tuvin Library Fund
SCHOOL ENDOWMENTS The School’s endowment provides much needed resources to enable the School to educate as many children as possible, while also maintaining the highest level of excellence in all curricular areas. Close to 20% of the scholarship dollars come from the annual endowment draw. This allocation provides flexibility within the school’s operating budget, allowing for the support of professional development, teacher salaries, and countless other areas that are critical to the overall success of the program. The School’s endowment is invested through the Community Investment Fund at the associated.
SCHOOL ENDOWMENT
(as of 5/31/2016) Total Value: $13,201,000 2015/2016 Draw: $736,000
ENDOWED FUNDS The Ida Altman & Hannah Kahn Memorial Scholarship Fund Phyllis & Leonard Attman Scholarship Fund Walter Baumstein & Morris Bob Scholarship Fund Ray Nachlas Becker Scholarship Fund Bernstein Hornstein Family Scholarship Fund Bomstein Library Endowment Fund Beth Jacob Congregation Scholarship Fund Brown/Crane Scholarship Fund Dahan Scholarship Fund Liebe & Earlz’l Diamond Scholarship Fund Sandy & Sheldon Dobres Middot Program Endowment Paul Ellin Holocaust Fund Allison Heyden Scholarship Fund Hirschhorn Scholarship Endowment Fund Laurence M. Katz Israel Trip Fund Krasna Family Fund Rosie and Hayim Kutzer Scholarship Fund Joseph & Rose Lazinsky Library Fund Levine Family Music Appreciation Fund
Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Art Fund Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Library Fund Louise D. & Morton J. Macks Scholarship & Teachers Fund William & Sophie Mazer Scholarship Fund Meyerhoff Endowment Fund Ralph Meyerstein Memorial Fund Deborah & Searle Mitnick Chumash Program Endowment Natanzon & Taylor Family Israel/ Poland Trip Fund Passen Scholarship Fund Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff Senior Trip Scholarship Fund Henry Reichenberg Scholarship Fund Dr. Sandra and Howard Rosenblatt Siddur Ceremony Endowment Adella Russel Scholarship Fund Katrina Samuel Scholarship Fund Mollie & Aaron Schwartz Israel Trip Fund The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Educational Learning Assistance Fund Roz and Marvin H. Weiner Scholarship Fund Edward & Faith Wolf Family Scholarship Fund Julius Zerwitz Memorial Scholarship Fund Zinreich Scholarship Fund
Rachelle & Ronnie Silverstein Academic Support Fund Nechama Spector Memorial Fund Holly & Steve Venick & Family Extracurricular Activity Fund Yad B’Yad Fund
ENDOWED MILESTONE SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
OTHER SCHOOL FUNDS Rosalie Alter Scholarship Fund Bliden Middle School Fund Bessie & Saul Caplan Fund Garfinkel Family Learning Assistance Fund Sonia & Stanley Goldberg Adopt-a-Child Fund Emanuel Kaplan Memorial Fund Dr. Isadore & Hilda Kaplan Merit Scholarship Fund Jerome Kirson Scholarship Fund Eric Levi Memorial Scholarship Fund Jerome Lichter Scholarship Fund Oorah Fund for Middle School Academic Support
He who loves charity and justice, he has filled the earth with the loving kindness of God. —Psalms 33:5
chazak campaign: impact on the beth tfiloh community the chazak campaign was established to strengthen Beth Tfiloh and ensure its future viability by securing at least $15 million to address major strategic needs for the Congregation, School and Camp. Thanks to our most loyal and generous donors, the Chazak Campaign has exceeded its goal, raising over $18 million dollars and involving more than 120 families in this historic effort to ensure a strong Beth Tfiloh for generations to come. We especially thank Chazak Campaign Chairs Steve Hurwitz and Mark Neumann who, along with the entire Chazak Campaign Committee, provided invaluable leadership and vision for the Campaign. The funds raised through the Chazak Campaign give Beth Tfiloh the long-term financial stability to continue to attract top clergy and faculty, to offer outstanding Jewish programming, to maintain its magnificent facility, and to make Jewish life more accessible and more affordable.
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permanent endowment has been created to help subsidize both the cost of membership, allowing BT to introduce new, attractively priced membership packages, as well as many adult learning and family/ youth programs. n A portion of Chazak Campaign funds have been invested into the School’s endowment fund, keeping tuition more affordable for all families, while also providing a permanent source of funds for those who are in need of financial assistance.
academic and program excellence/outstanding clergy, faculty and staff rectruitment and retention C hazak funds will ensure the continued excellence of our School’s top-quality faculty and awardwinning program, allowing Beth Tfiloh to remain competitive with the other independent schools in the area, while giving our students our cherished Jewish values and traditions. n Chazak resources will help us retain and attract top Jewish professionals and clergy in our Synagogue to provide personalized attention and excellent Jewish programs for a diverse and growing population, as well as increasing our communication and outreach efforts. 19 beth tfiloh honor roll n
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Chazak Campaign has enabled us to establish much-needed reserves for scheduled building improvements and investment in our security, while also reducing the burden of these significant capital costs on our annual operating budget.
Chazak 120 Honor Roll benefactors $1m+ Rachel & Haron Dahan z’l Lillian & Willard z’l Hackerman Myrna & Zell z’l Hurwitz Family Suzanne & Marc Hurwitz Linda & Steven Hurwitz Cheri & David Hurwitz Rosie & Hayim Kutzer z’l Louise & Morton z’l Macks Alvin Miller z’l Irene & Robert Russel and Family Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Annette & Jerome z’l Zimmerman Anonymous partners $250,000-$999,999 Rosalie & Richard Alter Phyllis & Leonard Attman Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood Mickey & Bernard Bliden Ruthie Penn & David Carliner Judi & Steven B. Fader Family Foundation Myra & Bill Fox Shellye & Steve Gilden The David & Barbara B. Hirschhorn Foundation Tova & Rony Natanzon Neumann/Libov Family Ann z’l & Mort Libov Robin & Mark Neumann Patti Neumann Adella Russel z’l Marcia & Alvin Sachs Beth Kaplan & Bruce Sholk Anonymous (2) investors $100,000-$249,999 Deborah & Louis Baer Jessica & Michael Bronfein Mila & Eli Burman Greenwald Family Sarellen & Marshall Levine Wendy & Jeffrey Miller
Parent Association The Pearlstone Family Fund Karen & P.J. Pearlstone Tsipi & Michael Renbaum Helene & Robert Riederman Elma z’l & Marvin Rombro Sandy & Howard Rosenblatt Jennifer & Michael Sachs Esty and Isaac Samuel Zipora & Nachum Schorr Deborah & Ben Schuster z’l and Family Rachelle & Ronnie Silverstein Ruth & Gilbert Solomon z’l Sherry & Mitchell Wohlberg Eva & Simion James Zinreich Anonymous (2) builders $25,000-$99,999 Becky & Josh Brenner Frona A. Brown Miriam M. Cohen Reba & Arnold Cohen Liebe Diamond Sandy & Sheldon Dobres Frances Kessler & Jack Finkelstein Cee Cee & Michael Friedman Carol & Sheldon Glusman Sonia & Stanley Goldberg Cass & Sheldon Gottlieb Sharon & David Green Stanley Hoffman z’l Larraine Bernstein & Ken Hornstein Ann H. Kahan Shelley & Robert Kaye Allison & Aaron Magat Sherry & Josh Mauer Deborah & Searle Mitnick Phipps & Tom Moran Phyllis Neuman Ricka Neuman Melissa & Richard Peters Ellyn & Stephen Polakoff Fran and Steve Pruce
thank you for your generous support of the Chazak Campaign. Your generous support will enable Beth Tfiloh to go from Strength to Strength.
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Selma z’l & Richard Rynd Calla & Todd Samuels Stacy & Louis Schwartz Diane & Larry Seegull Beth & Michael Sellman Tina & Lee Sheller Irene & Michael Sherman Alison & Jack Tucker Robin & Harold Tucker Deborah & Kenneth Vogelstein Faith & Edward Wolf Linda Yaffe Elinor & William Ziv Anonymous (5) donors $10,000-$24,999 Faye & Abraham Adler Arthur Adler Julie & Gary Applebaum Donna & Irwin Azman Natalie & Jay Chason Ethel & Howard Cohn Jill Spector & Joel Cohn Judy z’l & Mark Coplin Sally & Ron Davis Marvin Egorin Jill & Gary Eidelman Fram Monument Company Margie & Lowell Herman Roslyn A. Mazer & David A. Holzworth Cheryl & Rod King Emily & Scott Levin Melvin Lessing Carol & Allan Pristoop Avigail & Justin Rosemore Robin & Mark Smolarz Elaine & Stan Weintraub To become a part of this historic effort and to establish your legacy at Beth Tfiloh, please contact the Development Office at (410) 413-2399.
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c o m m u n i t y Volunteers are a vital component to the Beth Tfiloh community. We would like to thank and recognize the many volunteers who have helped to create the warm, caring, and joyous community at Beth Tfiloh. We would like to especially thank those volunteers who helped us to raise the much-needed contributions during the 2015–2016 year.
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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Sherry Mauer, Chair Mark Gheiler, Vice-Chair Ronnie Silverstein Randi Abramson Dr. Louis Baer Jon Barron Connie Berman Wendy Berman Becky Brenner Natalie Chason Joel Cohn Maureen Davidov Lisa Diamond Sandy Dobres Sharon Dondes Joyce Franklin Wendy Friedman Jackie Fuchs Mark Gheiler Teri Gitlitz Steve Goloskov Cassandra Gottlieb Cheri Hurwitz Cheryl King Aviva Kovacs Emily Levin Gail Liss Allison Magat Josh Mauer Ricka Neuman Melissa Peters Rena Rank Nancy Rombro Dodi Samuel Louis Schwartz Diane Seegull Larry Seegull Dr. Michael Sherman Lizzy Solovey Jill Spector Vered Taylor Debbie Vogelstein Rachel Steinberg Warchawski Richard Wolf
SPOTLIGHT COMMITTEE Myra & Bill Fox, Event Co-Chairs Vered ’95 & Marty Taylor ’94, Event Co-Chairs Randi Abramson Rosalie Alter Liba Benus ’94 Sharon Benus Wendy Berman Nancy Bookoff Michael Bresler Elizabeth Brown Jan Cardin David Carliner Natalie Chason Joel Cohn Myrna Diamond Lisa Diamond ’00 Colin Fleisher Wendy Friedman Mark Gheiler Teri Gitlitz ’92 Julian Hammond Lauren Hammond ’97 Susan Harans Negin Hariri Faith Harrison Tammy Heyman Ken Hornstein Cheri Hurwitz David Hurwitz Steve Hurwitz
Elite Jakob Amy Katz Amichai Katz Bobby Kaye Shelley Kaye Cheryl King Shari Kirk Aviva Kovacs Stephanie Kronthal Haggai Lavie Miri Lavie Regina Leybengrub Emily Levin Elaine Lowen Allison Magat Beatrice Maimon Josh Mauer Sherry Mauer Vered Mei-tal Cheryl Tzipie Moss Amit Natanzon ’97 Idon Natanzon ’05 Rony Natanzon Tova Natanzon Mark Neumann Ora Noorani Amy Passen P.J. Pearlstone Alisa Rank Rena Rank Lorren Rapkin Betty Reichenberg Jason Rubenstein
Maytal Schneyer Louis Schwartz Beth Sellman Irene Sherman Ellen Shevrin Bruce Sholk Ruth Silber Ronnie Silverstein Harold Taylor Rozzie Taylor Lyn Traub Yael Turkel Holly Venick Debbie Vogelstein Marvin H. Weiner Melissa Weiner Roz Weiner Melissa Wohlberg Faith Wolf Laura Wolf
BT SYNAGOGUE LIFE COMMITTEE Calla Samuels, Chair Teri Gitlitz ’92 & Vered Taylor ’95, Co-Vice Chairs Larry Feldman, Secretary Louis Baer Yoni Bedine Melissa Cohen Robert Cohen Bess Gilden Helen Gordon Esther Gross Lowell Herman Shelley Kaye Ed Kelly Reneta Kepner ’00 Laurie Lieberman Sonia Maltinsky Fran Pruce Rena Rank Laura Rubenstein Alan Sandler Liora Schlessinger Diane Seegull Jamie Silverman Marty Taylor ’94
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fran Pruce, Chair Ricka Neuman, Executive Vice Chair & Vice Chair of Development Steve Hurwitz, Vice Chair, Properties and Facilities Melissa Peters, Vice Chair, Finance Louis Schwartz, Assistant Vice Chair, Finance Calla Samuels, Vice Chair, Synagogue Life Neil Sweren, Secretary
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS OF THE CONGREGATION Lowell Herman, President Michael Friedman, Honorary President Dr. Louis Baer, 1st Vice President Dr. Ron Davis, 2nd Vice President Gary B. Eidelman, Secretary
CONGREGATION BOARD MEMBERS Jon Barron Jeremy Bedine Lester Belsky Avi Benus Jacob Benus Michael Bresler Elliot Cohen Phillip Cohen Gary B. Eidelman Irvin L. Fishbein Michael Friedman Bess Gilden Steve G. Gilden Teri Gitlitz Dr. Julian Goldberg Cassandra Gottlieb Leonard Grossman David Jacobson Cheryl King Stephanie Kronthal Richard Kreman Dr. Marc I. Leavey Daniela Levine Jacob Y. Miliman Searle Mitnick Dr. Julie Price Howard Rosenblatt Mark Rotenberg Richard Rynd Alan Sandler Ed Schlesinger David Schwartz Diane Seegull Lee Sheller
Tina Sheller Mark Smolarz Eve Kresin Steinberg Stanley Weintraub Marvin H. Weiner
BROTHERHOOD OFFICERS Ed Kelly, President Steve Venick, 1st Vice President Steve Goloskov, 2nd Vice President Jeff Gilden, Treasurer Harold Taylor, Secretary Charles Karp, Assistant Secretary
SISTERHOOD OFFICERS Consortium of Past Presidents: Donna Belsky, Sallie Goldberg, Marcia Leavey, Sonia Maltinsky, Charlene Schimberg, Judy Woolfson Anita Knisbacher, Vice President Education Roselyn Kalb & Rosalie Klotzman, Vice Presidents Fundraising Dr. Loryn Lesser & Susan Rotkovitz, Vice Presidents Program Marcia Miller, Vice President Publicity Sheila Mentz, Corresponding Secretary Judy Caplan, Recording Secretary Judy Werner, Treasurer
ALUMNI COUNCIL Lisa (Miliman) Diamond ’00, Alumni Council Chair Jacqueline Fuchs ’00, Development Chair Jessie (Goldberg) Barthlow ’03, Events Chair Lindsay Gaister ’02, Communications Chair Teri (Ershler) Gitlitz ’92, Chesed Chair Alicia (Katznelson) Broth ’09 Katie Cohen ’96 Jonathan Falk ’06 David Hercenberg ’03 Jana “Shoshi” (Wolf) Ponczak ’03 Rebecca (Gardner) Rosenfelt ’01 Lizzy Solovey ’09 Marty Taylor ’94
MERCAZ COMMITTEE Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs Terry Alpert Dr. Louis Baer Devorah Brooks Robert Brooks Dr. Amy Caplan Sandy Dobres Steven Feldman Debra Gail Friedland Teri Gitlitz Cassandra Gottlieb Stan Hass Margie Herman Norman La Cholter Marcia Leavey Dr. Loryn Lesser Sonia Maltinsky Sheila Mentz Ellen Miller Searle Mitnick Sheldon Polun Steven Pruce Rena Rank Betty Reichenberg Josef Rosenblatt Robin Smolarz Eve Kresin Steinberg Holly Venick
CEMETERY COMMITTEE Robert Brooks Wendy Farley Herbert Gendason Helen Gordon Robert Klein Phillip Levin Brenda Pariser Joe Pariser Fran Pruce Morris Segall Mark Smolarz Denise Snyder Eve Kresin Steinberg Jack Tucker Steve Venick
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Allison Magat, President Cheri Hurwitz, Vice President Larry Seegull, Treasurer Dodi Samuel, Secretary Richard Alter Connie Berman Wendy Berman Becky Brenner David Carliner Joel Cohn Nissim Dahan Andrew Diamond Lisa Diamond Sharon Dondes Joyce Franklin Wendy Friedman Beth Gansky Cassandra Gottlieb Lowell Herman Debra Hettleman Linda A. Hurwitz Steve Hurwitz Robert Kaye Jackie La Fiandra Dr. Marshall Levine Gail Liss Searle Mitnick Thomas Moran Ron Muroff Ricka Neuman Amy Passen P. J. Pearlstone Melissa Peters Fran Pruce Michael Renbaum Nancy Rombro Avigail Rosemore Steven Samuelson Zipora Schorr Dr. Michael Sherman Ronnie Silverstein Randall Singer Jill Spector Eve Steinberg Vered Taylor Deborah Vogelstein
Rachel Steinberg Warschawski Marvin H. Weiner Mitchell Wohlberg Richard Wolf
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OU R SY NAG O GU E ADULT EDUCATION
LIFE-CYCLE EVENTS
mercaz: The Beth Tfiloh Dahan Center for Jewish Life and Learning offers an on-going variety of Jewish learning programs for adults of all ages and backgrounds: n Day and evening classes covering a broad range of Jewish topics n Lecture series featuring speakers/topics n Scholars in residence n Shabbatonim n Special holiday programs n Book clubs n Community events—film festivals, annual Dahan and Penn lectures featuring internationallyrenowned speakers n Local and international trips to destinations such as Spain, Italy, Israel, and Cuba
Beth Tfiloh’s clergy are available for a full range of life-cycle events and other services for Congregation members…or even just a friendly listening ear when you need it. n Brit Milah n Baby naming n Bar and Bat Mitzvah n Adult Bat Mitzvah n Weddings n Hospital visits n Bereavement services
CAMP Beth Tfiloh Camps celebrated its 74th birthday this summer. n Highest registration ever for 2016 season with over 1,200 campers from diverse backgrounds. n Dynamic eight-week camping experience includes swimming, sports, creative arts, and more. n Campers learn about their Jewish heritage and connect to Israel through the Tarbut (Jewish Culture) program, Kabbalat Shabbat celebrations, and Israel Day.
COLLEGE STUDENTS holiday packages sponsored by the brotherhood: BT alumni get packages at Purim and Passover filled with holiday-related items and treats.
OUTREACH n BT faculty visit alumni at
University of Maryland, College Park, in New York, Washington, DC, and Israel. n College students at UMCP enjoy learning with BT high school teachers several times a year.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES n Daily Shacharit, Mincha and
Ma’ariv (morning, afternoon and evening) services n Shabbat and Holiday Services n “The BT Minyan”/Epstein Chapel Shabbat & Yom Tov Services n PreSchool Cookie Minyan for children ages birth to 4 includes prayers, songs, dancing, stories and a kiddush snack. n Kid Cong for children in grades K-4 features interactive davening, themed games/activities, raffles, and a kiddush snack. n Middle School Minyan and girls-only services n Teen Minyan provides teens the opportunity to participate and run their own service in an atmosphere they find comfortable, followed by a kiddush. n Minyan Meyuchad for participants with special needs. n Youth and Family Shabbatonim
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES n Brotherhood and Sisterhood
events and programs include mitzvah projects (in conjunction with BT Cares!), social opportunities and fun activities, including Bingo, Men’s Night Out, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations and more! n Rosh Hashanah Shmooze with Rabbi Wohlberg for young adults
BT CARES!
CEMETERIES
n Hands-on projects include
Beth Tfiloh Memorial Park in Woodlawn and Beth Jacob Cemetery in Finksburg provide an eternal resting place of beauty and dignity.
volunteering at area homeless shelters and soup kitchens n Collections of clothing, school supplies, and toiletries n Homeless extra lunch program (HELP) n Mishloach Manot program n Community Mitzvah Day
BT PROFESSIONAL NETWORK n This new networking group
hosted three breakfast events with more than 200 attendees. n LinkedIn group with more than 300 Beth Tfiloh-affiliated members so the networking, professional resources, and connections sharing can continue online.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT n Shabbat and holiday programs
including family-friendly Shabbatonim, Spirit of Shabbat dinners and lunch & learn program series n Holiday celebrations including Sukkah Hops, Chanukah Bingo, and a Purim Carnival n After-school youth programs n Sunday sports clinics for PreSchool–Middle School-age students
THE BETH JACOB HEBREW SCHOOL AT BETH TFILOH Our Hebrew School offers students many of the same great amenities of our Day School. the program includes: n Sunday-only Mechina program for Kindergarten & 1st Graders PLUS optional enrichment session and two-day per week program for 2nd Graders & older n Outstanding, caring faculty n Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation n State-of-the-art computer lab, art, music and library n Hebrew literacy, Bible, holidays, prayer, Israel, laws and customs n Shabbat and Holiday family programs n Interactive Jewish music program n “Taste of Hebrew School” for PreSchool families n The Meir Program designed for children with languagebased learning differences, in consultation with the Jemicy School
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FACULTY
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is a Jewish, co-educational college preparatory school; its purpose is to educate Jewish students from preschool through high school. The student body is diverse, including families with varying religious, economic, cultural, and social backgrounds. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School has been and continues to be unique in philosophy and curriculum, stressing the values and traditions of our rich Judaic heritage and American democratic ideals, while preparing students to meet local and global challenges of contemporary society.
n Over 200 full-time and part-time
CURRICULUM n School-wide dual curriculum
with the latest best practices in education. n Faculty and staff are available during school and after hours, on the sidelines cheering our athletes, and in the audience and theatrical and musical productions. n Many faculty members have spent their professional careers at our school and have achieved longevity milestones of 10, 18, and 25 years.
COLLEGE GUIDANCE n College Guidance Program
has received high praise from parents, students, and national educational experts. n Seniors have an outstanding record of university acceptance from the top colleges in the United States and from a variety of programs in Israel.
CREATIVE ARTS n Creative Arts Department
provides a comprehensive curriculum, including visual arts, art history, instrumental and choral music, dance, film production, and music theory. n Students choose from a variety of extra-curricular vocal groups, instrumental ensembles and theatre projects. n The H. Morton Rosen Performing Arts Center includes the 500-seat Mintzes Theatre, a dance studio, art studio, art gallery, instrumental studio, vocal studio, piano lab, and practice rooms. n The High School produces awardwinning musical productions. n The Middle School productions feature a cast of over 50 students. n The Lower School Production features 160 Lower School students and faculty members.
ATHLETICS PROGRAM n 43 High School and Middle School
athletic teams representing 18 sports n Conference champions in sports such as baseball, volleyball, tennis and basketball. n Over 160 athletes from 12 teams around the country joined BT students for the Annual Weiner Memorial Basketball Tournament. n Three gyms, fitness room and sports fields n A member of the MIAA Boys Athletic League and the IAAM Girls Athletic League. n Sunday Sports for Lower School students
EXTRA-CURRICULARS n High School clubs and commit-
tees encompass government and politics, Israel, social issues, arts, recreation, media, Jewish life, community service, STEM and academics, school spirit and more. n The Beth Tfiloh Mock Trial Team’s outstanding 2015-2016 season wrapped up with a 5-1 record, bringing them to the Circuit Semifinals. n BT took top prizes in the 2-legged Robot Challenges
n Middle School students
participated in enrichment clubs: robotics, filmmaking, basketball, Zumba and jump rope fitness
FINANCIAL AID Nearly 50% of all students receive some form of financial aid, totaling close to $4,000,000.
ALUMNI n The Alumni Association has over
1,500 members.
n BT Alumni are excelling in a
wide range of businesses and professions, and have served as Jewish leaders on their college campuses and in their communities. n The Alumni Association works to create strong and active connections to the Beth Tfiloh community, including reunions in Baltimore, College Park, New York, and Israel; social gatherings and professional networking events; the annual Alumni Weekend. n Parents of BT alumni enjoy special ongoing learning opportunities.
Charity and acts of kindness are equal to the whole Torah. —Yalkut Psalms 859
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offers a comprehensive education in both general and Judaic studies. n Technology and a strong emphasis on Science, Engineering and Math are integrated across the school-wide curriculum. n Students have the opportunity to participate in a wealth of extracurricular options to express their creativity, develop leadership skills, build selfesteem and awareness, and strengthen their ties to Judaism, Israel, and the community. n High School provides college preparatory courses with advanced options for Honors and Advanced Placement. n Beinanu, the Middle School’s comprehensive health & wellness program, focuses on healthy relationships; adolescent brain development; Internet safety; sleep, nutrition, hygiene, and exercise; Derech Eretz; coping skills and more. n Dedicated social workers in each division.
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Beth Tfiloh Congregation and Schools 3300 Old Court Road Baltimore, md 21208 phone (410) 486-1900 fax (410) 486-0975 www.BethTfiloh.com Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Rabbi and Dean Mrs. Zipora Schorr Director of Education Hazzan Avi Albrecht Rabbi Chai Posner Rabbi Chaim Wecker Eve Kresin Steinberg Executive Director Thomas Moran Interim Chief Operating Officer Don Weinapple Vice President, Finance
Mandi G. Miller Director of Development Michelle Cherry ’02 Director of Alumni Relations Diane Stulman Development Associate Itael Toibman Development Assistant Joan Fishbein Feldman Director of Communications Rina Goloskov Assistant Director of Communications Lori Bernstein Communications Associate Charlene Schimberg Communications Associate
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Sherry Mauer, Annual Campaign Chair Mark Gheiler, Annual Campaign Vice Chair Fran Pruce Chairman of the Board Beth Tfiloh Congregation Lowell G. Herman President, Beth Tfiloh Congregation Allison Magat President, Board of Trustees Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School