2013-14 Beth Tfiloh Program Guide

2013 -14 beth tfiloh program gui de Programs for Adults, Families & Children of All Ages

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welcome

as a congregation and school dedicated to serving the most diverse and vibrant Jewish community on the national scene, Beth Tfiloh offers an extensive calendar of services, programs and events that is truly unparalleled. There is something for everyone at BT—for adults, families, and children from toddlers to teens—to enrich Jewish learning and to foster a sense of community, and to give back to our community through our “bt cares!” social action program. From Shabbat services and Yom Tov celebrations to weekly adult classes for the novice and advanced learner alike, to a vast offering of youth and family programs, Beth Tfiloh is committed to embracing your family’s desire to further explore their love of Judaism “from generation to generation.” We look forward to being part of your extended family again this year.

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Mrs. Zipora Schorr Director of Education Sandy Vogel mercaz Dahan Center of Jewish Life & Learning Cherie Brownstein Beth Tfiloh Youth Center

The cover illustration and all original artwork was provided courtesy of the artist, Angela Munitz. Angela is a member of Beth Tfiloh, an artist, and an art historian.

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Graphic design by Tracie Lissauer.

shabbat at beth tfiloh

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eth Tfiloh’s weekly Shabbat services provide a choice of services with a number of “user-friendly” enhancements. A full complement of children’s services, babysitting and a beautiful new glass-enclosed Rynd Family Room adjacent to the sanctuary make the Modern Orthodox service especially attractive to families with young children. The addition of a halachically approved Tzomet sound system, a mechitza, and increased participation by women are innovations which aim to expand the appeal of this unique house of worship. The Minyan service on Shabbat morning and Yomim Tovim provides a less formal service in a more intimate setting to enable Beth Tfiloh to serve the broadest cross section of the Jewish community. Inspiring “talk of the town” sermons by Rabbis Mitchell Wohlberg, Chai Posner, and Elliot Kaplowitz, plus the melodic baritone of Cantor Avi Albrecht, make Beth Tfiloh’s service truly unique on the American Jewish scene.

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

Rabbi Chai Posner

Rabbi Chaim Wecker

Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz

Cantor Avi Albrecht

for adults shabbat morning torah text A

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rabbi chai posner Start Shabbat morning off right with a torah text study session led by one of our rabbis. Delve into traditional texts and prepare for the Shabbat services.

September–June, 8:10 am; July–August, 8:25 am The class concludes in time for services.

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Led by our rabbis, this lively and participatory tefilla experience provides a more intimate Shabbat morning service, designed for the young and young-at-heart.

Epstein Chapel: every Shabbat & Yom Tov, 9 am.

Auditorium: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

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Beth Tfiloh sponsors a monthly Minyan Meyuchad service for adults with special needs, led by Mrs. Susan Coleman.

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rabbis mitchell wohlberg, chai posner and elliot kaplowitz “Eat, Pray, Learn” is a program that opens up Jewish prayer in a different format. Come and join Beth Tfiloh’s rabbis as they answer questions, accept challenges and share a morning coffee (and more) with participants who seek to develop a more sophisticated approach to what goes on during the synagogue service.

Meets monthly on Shabbat at 10 am: September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21, January 18, February 15, March 15, No April, May 17, June 21

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Every Shabbat afternoon our rabbis lead a stimulating hour of Torah study before Mincha. Topics range from Jewish thought to the weekly Parsha to Jewish law.

Epstein Chapel. Mincha and Seudah Shelishit (the third Shabbat meal) follow immediately after the class.

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children, teens, families

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eth Tfiloh has the most dynamic and charismatic team of Shabbat leaders for children’s services. At our weekly services, children and teens are engaged at their own level. Our leaders are professionals who love working with your children and sharing their enthusiasm for Shabbat. Come often and make each Shabbat your special family time! In addition, Beth Tfiloh holds a “Minyan Meyuchad” service once a month for children and young adults with special needs.

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Our PreSchool Service, “Cookie Minyan,” is designed to meet the needs of tots and parents alike.

Under the dynamic leadership of PreSchool teacher Marci Globerman, weekly services will begin at 10:45 am for Shabbat and holidays. These services are designed to make Shabbat special for PreSchoolers and their parents through song, prayer, stories, and activities.

Birthday Shabbat is celebrated the first Shabbat of the month with special treats for the birthday children of that month.

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Kid Cong (Junior Congregation) is a highly participatory service for children in grades K–4 that is led by the dynamic Brian Singer.

His creativity keeps kids engaged and active. Services take place three times per month and most holidays from 10–11:45 am. Our once-a-month themed Kid Cong will be even more special with these wild and crazy ways to connect to the parsha and holidays. Children’s services are also available on all holidays.

A Family Service is held the fourth Shabbat of each month.

If you would like to spend Shabbat within walking distance of Beth Tfiloh, please contact Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director, at 410-413-2251 or esteinberg@btfiloh.org.

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The first Shabbat of the month we host a Family Service geared for children in the elementary school grades of our Day School and Hebrew School. Led by Brian Singer and our rabbis, children and parents share an abbreviated Shabbat morning service that allows parents to join the Congregation for the sermon and children to continue with engaging parsha discussions, games and Shabbat fun. Birthday Shabbat recognition and celebration coincides with the Family Services.

A special Yom Tov Family Service is also held on the first day of Sukkot and the first day of Pesach.

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On the following Shabbat dates, we will celebrate the birthdays of that month. Bring your child to make their birthday special! Some of your favorite teachers will be joining the service to add their own special touch!

August 31, October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7 (July and August birthdays too!).

birthday parties at bt...we do it all!

Hold your birthday party at Beth Tfiloh and leave the planning to us! We provide the space, the food, the cake, and several party packages to choose from including sports, arts and crafts, and cooking. You may also bring your own entertainment if you choose.

For more information, please contact Jen Postal at 410-413-2224 or jpostal@btfiloh.org, or visit www.bethtfiloh.com/youth.

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Students in Grades 5–8 and Hebrew School classes Hay and Vav spend Shabbat morning at our weekly Middle School Minyan, which is held in the Middle School Beit Midrash. This Minyan gives students the opportunity to spend Shabbat and holidays with friends, reinforce their Hebrew reading and davening (prayer) skills, and to partake in the special weekly Teen Kiddush and an occasional “Ask the Rabbi” session.

Grade level Shabbatonim will be held throughout the year.

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The Beth Tfiloh B’nei Mitzvah Program has been developed to prepare B’nei Mitzvah students for the responsibilities of Jewish adulthood, and provide them and their families a meaningful and memorable Jewish life-cycle experience. Beth Tfiloh’s B’nei Mitzvah class meets with Rabbi Wohlberg to enrich the experience of the year leading up to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah through a series of Shabbat, Yom Tov, and hands on programs coordinated by Lindsay Gaister, preparing them to take on adult mitzvot. Additional elements of the program include family education regarding synagogue rituals and Jewish life-cycle events, Jewish parent-teen issues, group and individual mitzvah projects, and individualized study of Torah and/or Haftorah portions with a Bar/ Bat Mitzvah tutor.

Teen Minyan is a student-led service held in the High School Beit Midrash that allows both young men and women to take part in the Shabbat experience.

Services are conducted on a weekly basis and on holidays.

A special Kiddush, prepared especially for our “minyonaires-in-training,” follows each service. Assisting with this service is the dedicated Stan Lustman and a rotation of young adults who provide excellent role models for our students.

Teen Minyan reconvenes on September 1.

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Babysitting for children (ages 1–4) is available weekly from 10 am until the end of services and during all Yom Tovim as well.

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Located adjacent to Dahan Sanctuary, the Rynd Family Room provides a child-friendly environment for parents and their infants or toddlers, complete with a viewing window and sound system enabling parents to feel part of the Sanctuary service.

For information about these mitzvah programs, contact Lindsay Gaister at 410-413-2224 or lgaister@btfiloh.org.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah dates are assigned to children of Beth Tfiloh members two years in advance of the calendar year of their 13th birthday. For more information on getting an assigned date, please contact Eve Kresin Steinberg at 410-413-2251 or esteinberg@btfiloh.org, or Cherie Brownstein at 410-413-2220 or CSbrownstein@btfiloh.org.

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mercaz dahan center for jewish life & learning weekly & monthly adult classes davening and dunkin’

rabbi chai posner Spend Sunday mornings at BT with your family and ours. Davening begins at 8:30 am, followed by a delicious breakfast at 9:15 and a family-style Torah class led by our rabbis from 9:40-10:15. Bring your children, parents, grandparents or friends. No fee.

Meets weekly on Sundays from October—May except for Jewish and legal holidays.

living room learning

rabbi chai posner This study group meets monthly on Sundays at 7:30 pm at the homes of group members with lively discussion.

October 20, November 17, December 15, No January, February 23, March 23, April 27, May 18, June 15. No Fee.

mercaz book clubs

mrs. halaine steinberg, facilitator We are pleased to feature an impressive selection of books of Jewish interest. We will read and discuss the season’s best, most thought-provoking books. This year’s Book Club selections are: n The World Without You by Joshua Henkin n The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker (special author appearance on December 9) n A Guide for the Perplexed by Dara Horn n Harvard Square by André Aciman n The Waiting by Michael Livigne n The Innocents by Francesca Segal n Ten Green Bottles by Vivian Jeanette Kaplan Monday afternoons at 12:15 pm or Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am Mondays at 12:15 pm: October 28, November 25, December 16, January 27, February 24, March 17, April 7, May 12 Wednesdays at 10:30 am: October 30, November 20, December 18, January 29, February 26, March 19, April 9, May 14

advanced talmud

mr. ron mitnick This class will continue its exploration of the Tractate B’rachot, studying the origins of our structured prayers as well as many aspects of basic Jewish philosophy. New participants are welcome.

Artscroll Gemara is suggested. Previous experience learning Talmud is helpful but not required.

Meets weekly on Mondays at 7:30 pm, September 2– June 9 except for Jewish and legal holidays.

judaic art studio

mrs. chava feldman Aspiring artists will create their own Judaica artwork based on themes such as Shabbat and the holidays. Whether you are a beginner to drawing or have experience, you will learn and refine techniques such as shading, blending, and perspective, using graphite and charcoal, color—watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints—will be introduced.

Class size is limited. Tuesdays at 10 am: October 15, 22, 29, November 5. Also offered on Wednesdays at 8 pm. Additional graphite and charcoal supply fee: $15

tuesday beit midrash

rabbi elliot kaplowitz Are there things you want to know about Judaism but don’t? Would you like to have a deeper understanding of how Torah can enrich your daily life? Join us for an hour of Beit Midrash style learning, including text-based chavruta study with a partner as well as lecture from our rabbis. No prior knowledge necessary. Texts will be translated and classes accessible to people of all backgrounds. Refreshments served. No fee.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, October—May except for Jewish and legal holidays.

hebrew reading crash course

mrs. elana vogel This class is designed for all those who say, “This year I am finally going to learn to read Hebrew.”

After this course, you will be able to read Hebrew, begin to participate in prayer services, and feel comfortable at religious ceremonies and events.

This course is offered in conjunction with the National Jewish Outreach Program.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7 pm: October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12

the lunch bunch

A monthly program providing lunch, entertainment, music and speakers in the company of new and not-so-new friends.

Meets monthly, Wednesdays at 12 pm: October 23, November 13, December 18, No January, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11. Fee. Advance reservations required.

larry katz downtown lunch and learn—the jewish approach to contemporary issues

rabbi mitchell wohlberg “What would Moses do?” He and the Torah have a lot to say about the issues we face in contemporary society. The Torah is meant to be a “tree of life.” It may be an ancient document, but it has important contemporary relevance. As issues arise, we will study texts that provide a Jewish perspective.

Meets the first Thursday of the month at 12 pm: October 3, November 7, December 5, No January, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1. Law offices of Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP, 21st floor M & T Building, 25 S. Charles Street.

BYO lunch, beverages provided.

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mercaz dahan center for jewish life & learning advanced jewish learning Our popular Advanced Jewish Learning classes provide opportunities for ongoing learning from the outstanding rabbis and faculty of Beth Tfiloh, as well as noted outside speakers. Enroll in any of the programs to receive free participation in the Fall Semester classes and Monthly Book Clubs.

the seymour yaffe scholars program for advanced jewish learning Seymour “Siggy” Yaffe, past President of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, was a most beloved and respected member of Beth Tfiloh. To help perpetuate all that Siggy stood for, his family has endowed The Seymour Yaffe Scholars Program for Advanced Jewish Learning. The theme for this year’s Seymour Yaffe program is Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Great Jewish Thinkers.

Schedule: Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm for dinner, followed by the Shiur at 7 pm. Schedule: Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, April 2, May 1, 7, 14, 21, 28. Special fees apply.

bt in the am: the adult beit midrash The BT in the AM seminars will inspire participants’ own thinking and creativity through courses that are rich with ideas and text study.

Gain access to provocative conversations on a wide range of topics touching on every aspect of modern Jewish life. Enrollment is open to Jews of all ages from all backgrounds and learning levels.

Schedule: Monday mornings: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, January 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 28, May 5, 12, 19. Special fees apply.

bt in the am for women Join us as BT in the AM for Women begins its 12th year. This premier Jewish learning program consists of three outstanding classes: n 9 am—The Torah is Not in Heaven presented by mrs. chana slavaticki and mrs. sara lanner (pictured right) Bringing the Torah to life! Wrestle with the weekly Torah portion, explore commentaries and view the Torah with new ‘eyes’ while your questions are addressed. n 10:10 am—Prayer: Is it For You? presented by rabbi mitchell wohlberg, mrs. zipora schorr and rabbi chai posner Prayer…we all do it, but what is “it?” And what are we supposed to “do?” Explore the meaning of prayer and gain an understanding of the most significant prayers that we recite. Embark on a quest to learn how to speak to God…and to ourselves. n 11:10 am—The Past, Present and Future of Israel presented by mr. josh gurewitsch The course will aim to give participants a better understanding of modern Israeli history, politics, culture and identity through lectures, round-table discussions and debates, and short films.

bt in the am for men Join us as we begin our 2nd year of BT in the AM for Men. This year the program will focus on Jewish current events and prayer. n 10 am—Current Events: An Up-To-Minute Look into the Headlines and the Important Stories in Israel presented by mr. josh gurewitsch n 11:10 am—A Deeper Understanding of Prayer presented by rabbi elliot kaplowitz Explore the historical background of important prayers and analyze their meaning while developing a love and appreciation for tefilah.

mercaz lending library: books and videos

Books: mercaz is committed to promoting the reading of books that reflect the richness of Jewish thought and variety of Jewish experience. With that in mind, mercaz has begun a lending library. Located in the Tuvin Library next to the mercaz office, a wonderful array of books are available—fiction, memoirs, biographies, Jewish history, current affairs, self-help, cooking and baking—all written by Jewish authors!

This program is in cooperation with the Jewish Book Council.

Films: Thanks to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Silverman (z”l), mercaz is able to provide a lending library of films of Jewish content. The library offers Jewish films that present a dramatic and engaging picture of today’s multi-faceted Jewish experience here in the United States, Israel and around the world. mercaz Library Hours: Monday–Thursday: 10 am–3 pm; Friday: 9–11 am. Closed holidays and weekends.

mercaz committee Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs Sandy Vogel, Director Debbie Leibowitz, Administrative Assistant Louis Baer Shirley Blumenfeld Devorah Brooks Robert Brooks Amy Caplan Jacob Dembowitz Sandy Dobres Steven Feldman Teri Gitlitz Cass Gottlieb Evelyn Gross Stanley Haas Daniel Kaplan Anita Knisbacher

Sharan Kushner Norman La Cholter Marcia Leavey Loryn Lesser Sonia Maltinsky Sheila Mentz Ellen Miller Searle Mitnick Sheldon Polun Fran Pruce Steven Pruce Rena Rank Betty Reichenberg Josef Rosenblatt Calla Samuels Robin Smolarz Eve Kresin Steinberg Elana Weissman Hilda Yankelov 5

a remarkable fall semester! rabbi shlomo riskin and mrs. naomi ragen join us for the fall semester

mercaz fall semester 4 wednesday evenings—october 16, 23, 30 and november 6

session 1 the mystical, the rational, the ethical and the american way: four paths to one god

rabbi mitchell wohlberg It is said that actions speak louder than words. That is certainly true in Judaism. Ours has been described as a religion of “deed, not creed.” But while we have codes of Jewish law telling us exactly how to act, there is no agreement on why we Jews are called upon to act the way we do. We will study the different approaches developed through the ages on why we do what we do…and how the mitzvot are designed to bring us closer to God…and our fellow human beings.

session 2 Choose One Exciting Elective Course: bar/bat mitzvah planning for parents n Bar and Bat Mitzvah: For the Parents or for the Child?

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg n The Making of a Mentsch: Dress and Decorum Mrs. Zipora Schorr n A Guide to the Big Day: You and Your Child on the Day of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Rabbi Chai Posner

schedule is as follows: October 16 n 7 pm—Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg presents The Mystical, the Rational, the Ethical and the American Way: Four Paths to One God n 8–9 pm—Choose one exciting elective course:

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning for Parents, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Rabbi Chai Posner

From Muskets to Iron Dome: A History of the Israeli Defense Forces, Mr. Josh Gurewitsch

The Jewish Way to Yoga, Mrs. Malka Raskas Judaic Art Studio, Mrs. Chava Feldman

Women in Jewish Law, Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz, Mrs. Toby Kaplowitz Yiddish Workshop, Ms. Miriam Trinh, Mr. Eliezer Niborski October 23

n 7–8 pm—Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

n 8–9 pm—Women and Ultra Orthodoxy: The One

Who Fled and the One Who Stayed Behind Special presentation by Naomi Ragen, award-winning American born novelist, playwright and journalist who has lived in Jerusalem since 1971. Ms. Ragen is the author of nine international best sellers including her newest book, The Sisters Weiss. She is also a tireless advocate for women’s rights in Israel.

from muskets to iron dome: a history of the israeli defense forces

mr. josh gurewitsch A multi-media look at the history and development of the Israeli Army from its roots as a “neighborhood watch” in the 1870s to one of the most respected and cutting-edge militaries in the world today. Topics include: women’s roles, the evolution of strategy and tactics, nuclear weapons and weapons technology, Israel’s role in the Cold War, moral and ethical codes, and more.

the jewish way to yoga

mrs. malka raskas This class will help calm your mind, strengthen your body and enrich your soul. All levels welcome.

judaic art studio

mrs. chava feldman Aspiring artists will create their own Judaica artwork based on themes such as Shabbat and the holidays. Whether you are a beginner to drawing or have experience, you will learn and refine techniques such as shading, blending, and perspective, using graphite and charcoal, color—watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints— will be introduced. Class size is limited. Also offered on Tuesdays at 10 am. Additional graphite and charcoal supply fee: $15

October 30

n 7–8 pm—The Mystical, The Rational, the Ethical and the American

Way: Four Paths to One God

n 8–9 pm—Continue with your chosen elective:

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning for Parents; From Muskets to Iron Dome: A History of the Israeli Defense Forces; The Jewish Way to Yoga; Judaic Art Studio; Women in Jewish Law; Yiddish Workshop November 6

n 7–8 pm—Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

In memory of Sheldon Berman, a most beloved member of the Yaffe Scholars program.

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin is one of the leading voices of Modern Orthodox Judaism. He founded and serves as chancellor of Ohr Torah Stone Colleges and Graduate Programs, a network of groundbreaking rabbinical and lay institutions for men and women. He has also published five books, scores of articles and monographs on Judaism and contemporary issues, as well as a weekly column which is syndicated in newspapers worldwide. The Brooklyn-born rabbi also serves as the founding Chief Rabbi of Efrat, Israel. n 8–9 pm—Continue with chosen elective

women in jewish law

rabbi elliot kaplowitz and mrs. toby kaplowitz Explore the modern day controversies relating to women’s status in Jewish law. Understand and appreciate the issues behind the headlines through the study of classical and contemporary sources.

yiddish workshop

ms. miriam trinh and mr. eliezer niborski Learn a bissel Yiddish, whether you’re totally new to Yiddish or already know a few basics. Familiarity with the Hebrew Alef Bet recommended.

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fall semester fees

Register today and make your commitment to Jewish learning. For one low fee, choose as many classes that fit your schedule.

Beth Tfiloh Members and School Parents: $35 Non-Members: $50

mercaz registration form 2013 fall semester—adult education classes

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home phone

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email address n Beth Tfiloh Member

n BT School Parent

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n Other BT affiliation (please specify) n Are you a member of another synagogue?

wednesday evening fall semester classes: october 16–november 6 n The Mystical, The Rational, the Ethical and the American Way: Four Paths to One God

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, 7 pm Choose One Elective Course at 8 pm: n Bar/Bat Mitzvah Planning for Parents Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, and Rabbi Chai Posner n From Muskets to Iron Dome: A History of the Israeli Defense Forces Mr. Josh Gurewitsch n The Jewish Way to Yoga Mrs. Malka Raskas n Judaic Art Studio Mrs. Chava Feldman (Additional graphite and charcoal supply fee: $15) n Women in Jewish Law Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz and Mrs. Toby Kaplowitz n Yiddish Workshop Ms. Miriam Trinh and Mr. Eliezer Niborski

other weekly and monthly classes—start dates vary sundays n Davening and Dunkin’ weekly, 9 am, Rabbi Chai Posner, no fee n Living Room Learning monthly, 7:30 pm, Rabbi Chai Posner, no fee mondays n mercaz Book Club monthly, 12:15 pm, Mrs. Halaine Steinberg n Advanced Talmud weekly, 7:30 pm, Mr. Ron Mitnick tuesdays n Judaic Art Studio four weeks beginning October 15, 10 am, Mrs. Chava Feldman Additional Graphite and charcoal supply fee: $15 n Hebrew Reading Crash Course five consecutive weeks beginning October 15, 7 pm, Mrs. Elana Vogel, no fee n Tuesday Beit Midrash weekly, 7:30 pm, Rabbi Chai Posner, no fee wednesdays n mercaz Book Club monthly, 10:30 am, Mrs. Halaine Steinberg thursdays n Larry Katz Downtown Lunch and Learn monthly, 12 pm, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg fee: $35 for Beth Tfiloh members and Beth Tfiloh school parents; $50 for the general public For one low fee, choose as many classes that fit your schedule!

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advanced learning classes the seymour yaffe scholars program for advanced jewish learning Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 pm, Various Scholars*

Beth Tfiloh Members

Non-Members

Individual

$525

$575

Husband and Wife

$875

$975

bt in the am: the adult beit midrash for women

Monday Mornings (check all that apply)*

Beth Tfiloh Members

Non-Members

Full Program of Two/ Three Courses

$385

$435

One Course Only

$260

$310

n No Charge—I am participating in the 2013-14 Yaffe Scholars Program

Please indicate which course(s) you will be taking: n Torah is Not in Heaven (no additional charge when taking at least one other BT in the AM class) Mrs. Chana Slavaticki and Mrs. Sara Lanner, 9–10 am n Prayer: Is It for You? Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, and Rabbi Chai Posner, 10:10–11 am n The Past, Present and Future of Israel, Mr. Josh Gurewitsch, 11:10 am–12:10 pm mercaz will provide a binder for you for your handouts unless you indicate otherwise (check one): n Yes, please provide me with a new binder. n No, I do not need for a new binder. I will use a previous one.

bt in the am: the adult beit midrash for men Monday Mornings (check all that apply)*

Beth Tfiloh Members

Non-Members

Full Program of Two Courses

$315

$365

One Course Only

$225

$275

n No Charge—I am participating in the 2013-14 Yaffe Scholars Program n * My wife is participating in the 2013-14 BT in the AM for Women program. I am deducting 10% from my tuition fee.

Please indicate which course(s) you will be taking: n Current Events: An Up-To-Minute Look into the Headlines and the Important Stories in Israel Mr. Josh Gurewitsch, 10–11 am n A Deeper Understanding of Prayer Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz, 11:10 am–12:10 pm mercaz will provide a binder for you for your handouts unless you indicate otherwise (check one): n Yes, please provide me with a new binder. n No, I do not need for a new binder. I will use a previous one.

* When registering for additional advanced learning or additional advanced learning or fall semester classes, you only pay the highest fee.

Make checks payable to Beth Tfiloh. Confirmation of your registration will be sent by e-mail (if provided) or by regular mail.

Please mail registration form and your check to: mercaz/Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21208 8 For program details, visit www.bethtfiloh.com

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erving as a vibrant hub of the Baltimore Jewish community, Beth Tfiloh has a rich offering of religious services, classes and an extensive year-round calendar of Jewish programming for children, families, young adults and seniors. There is something for everyone and there is something for YOU! Join the BT family in celebrating the joy of Judaism throughout the year.

holidays @ a glance Thursday, September 5– Friday, September 6 Rosh Hashanah Sunday, September 8 Fast of Gedaliah Saturday, September 14 Yom Kippur Thursday, September 19– Wednesday, September 25 Sukkot Wednesday, September 25 Hoshanah Rabbah Thursday, September 26 Shemini Atzeret Friday, September 27 Simchat Torah

Thursday, November 28– Thursday, December 5 Chanukah Friday, December 13 Fast of Tevet 10 Thursday, January 16 Tu B’Shevat Thursday, March 13 Fast of Esther Sunday, March 16 Purim Tuesday, April 15– Tuesday, April 22 Pesach Monday, April 28 Yom HaShoah

Monday, May 5 Yom HaZikaron Tuesday, May 6 Yom HaAtzmaut Sunday, May 18 Lag B’Omer Wednesday, May 28 Yom Yerushalayim Wednesday, June 4– Thursday, June 5 Shavuot Tuesday, July 15 Fast of Tammuz 17 Tuesday, August 5 Tisha B’Av Holidays begin on the prior evening at sundown.

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a year @ beth tfiloh

September Saturday, September 7

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Traditionally the Sabbath between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur—Shabbat Shuvah—was the day on which the rabbi of the congregation delivered a Halachic/Aggadic discourse known as a “Drasha.” Every year Rabbi Wohlberg maintains that tradition at Beth Tfiloh. Rabbi Wohlberg’s Shabbat Shuvah drasha is entitled Visiting Graves, Leaving Pebbles and Reciting Yizkor: Three Ways Jews Remember.

shabbat and holidays Thursday & Friday, September 5–6 n Rosh Hashanah n Adult & Youth Services AS n Minyan Meyuchad (Special Needs service) n Rosh Hashanah PreSchool Family Service P Sunday, September 8 n Fast of Gedaliah Friday & Saturday, September 13–14

n Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre

n Adult & Youth Services AS

Wednesday, September 25 n Erev Shemini Atzeret Thursday, September 26

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n Youth Services “It’s Magic” P n Yizkor

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Friday, September 27 n Simchat Torah Saturday, September 28

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Sunday, September 8 n Annual Memorial Services at Beth Tfiloh and Beth Jacob Cemeteries Tuesday, September 1o

n Leadership Phonathon

Monday, September 23

n Sisterhood Program: “From the

Immigrant’s Trunk”

Thursday night, September 26 n Simchat Torah Da Greatest Simchat Torah davening, dinner, dancing, dessert, and da Hakafot AS Friday, September 27 n Dancing in the Streets & Israeli-style BBQ Kiddush AS

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September

sukkot celebrations Every day of Yom Tov is a day full of surprises and celebration. Don’t miss anything!

Monday & Tuesday, September 16-17

n Sukkot Schach Sale

Tuesday, September 17

n Lulav & Etrog Pickup

Wednesday, September 18

n Erev Sukkot

Thursday, September 19 n Sukkot 1st Day: Youth Services, Family Service & Petting Zoo, Sukkah Hop P L n Middle School Sukkah Hop M Friday, September 20 n Sukkot 2nd Day: Youth Services & Juggler P L Saturday, September 21 n PreSchool Cookie Minyan & Mini Sukkah Hop P n Eat, Pray, Learn A

sunday sports P L M

Sunday, September 22 n Hebrew School Sukkah Hop HB Monday, September 23 n Sukkot BBQ for B’nei Mitzvah Families BN Tuesday, September 24 n PreSchool Sushi & Pizza in the Sukkah, featuring the amazing Willy Woo-Woo P

school and youth Sunday, September 8 n Opening Day of Hebrew School HB n Sunday Sports: Fall Soccer Begins AS Monday, September 9 n Lower School Back to School Night Sunday, September 15

n Parent Workshops for Tishrei Holidays HB

Monday, September 30 n PreSchool Back to School Night

bt cares!

The Beth Tfiloh Athletic Department and Youth Center co-sponsor Sunday sports throughout the school year. Soccer is offered in the fall, basketball in the winter, and lacrosse and t-ball are offered in the spring.

The Sunday sports program includes students in the PreSchool Fours, Gan Aleph, Kindergarten, and Grades 1–5. The program meets at specified times for each grade level on Sunday mornings, between 9–11 am. The sports programs are designed to develop skills and knowledge of the game in an environment of good sportsmanship.

Each day begins with drills followed by a game. The program is run by the Beth Tfiloh professional staff with the assistance of parents.

For more information, contact the Youth Center at 410-413-2221 or sknauth@btfiloh.org.

Tuesday, September 3–Friday, September 27 n Governor’s Day to Serve AS Beth Tfiloh will participate in an online virtual Food Drive through the Maryland Food Bank.

Support us at www.mdfoodbank.org/BTCares P preschool

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HB hebrew school

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shabbat and holidays

October

Saturday, October 5 n Family Service—Noah’s Ark Live P L n Kindergarten Shabbat Lunch L

Sunday, October 6

block party

AS

electronic recycling & shredding

Saturday, October 12 n “Orioles” Shabbat AS n Minyan Meyuchad A Saturday, October 19 n Eat, Pray, Learn A Saturday, October 26 n B’nei Mitzvah Program BN n Havdallah & Glow-in-the-Dark Field Games— 5th Grade M

school and youth Wednesday, October 2 n Middle School Back to School Night M Monday, October 7 n BT Plus Fall Session Begins P L

“Hit a home run” when you attend this year’s Block Party. All-you-can-eat catered BBQ, new Extreme In-Line Jumper, Mega-Moonbounce, PS Play Station, Speed Pitch Booth, X-Factor Obstacle Course, create-your-own art, recycle your unneeded electronic equipment, and shred documents at Synagogue Circle.

Pre-registration is required for the Block Party at www.bethtfiloh.com/blockparty.

Friday & Saturday, October 25–26

shabbatfest @ bt

PreSchool Shabbat Dinner P HS Shabbat Dinner H Rak Shalom Visit AS Rak Shalom, the University of Maryland Jewish acapella Group, will share their musical ruach at Shabbat Dinners for our PreSchool and our High School, sing at Shabbat morning services, and host a vocal workshop with the BT High School choir, Koleinu, Shabbat afternoon.

12 For program details, visit www.bethtfiloh.com

Tuesday, October 8 n 9th Grade Parent Meeting H Sunday, October 13 n 9th Grade Social H Tuesday, October 15 n HS Back to School Night H Wednesday, October 16 n “ B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” B’nei Mitzvah students will assist at the weekly Weinberg Park Senior Assisted Living BINGO night

our daily minyan A The daily minyan, led by our dedicated Minyanaires, has daily morning, afternoon and evening services with a rabbi’s class between Mincha and Maariv. For further information about weekday or Shabbat services, contact Rabbi Chaim Wecker, our Ritual Director.

A schedule of services is available at www.bethtfiloh.com/services.

just for adults Thursday, October 3

October

Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Wednesday, October 9

Downtown Lunch & Learn n

stanley z. penn lecture A

Sundays, October 6, 13, 20, 27

Davening and Dunkin’ n

Mondays, October 14, 21, 28

n BT in the AM for Women n BT in the AM for Men

Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29 n Hebrew Reading Crash Course Sunday, October 20 n Living Room Learning Monday, October 21

n Sisterhood Program: Film critic Max Weiss

Wednesday, October 23

gary rosenblatt

n Lunch Bunch

n Novelist Naomi Ragen joins us for the Mercaz

Fall Semester

bt cares!

Fridays, October 11, 25 n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS Bring an extra bagged lunch for needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government Monday, October 28–Friday, November 8 n Coat & Clothing Drive AS Bring clothing, coats, shoes, blankets and towels in good condition that will be donated to families affiliated with the Wolfe Street Academy in Baltimore City. All sizes appreciated.

P preschool

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H high school

phil jacobs

Guest speakers Gary Rosenblatt (Editor and Publisher, New York Jewish Week) and Phil Jacobs (Executive Editor, Baltimore Jewish Times and Washington Jewish Week) will discuss Walking the Tightrope: Jewish Editors on Covering Their Own Community.

Event preceeded by a Leadership Gifts dinner.

Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30

fall semester | yaffe scholars | adult bat mitzvah program A Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will address The Mystical, the Rational, the Ethical and the American Way: Four Paths to One God followed by a session of outstanding elective classes.

AS all school

HB hebrew school

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November Monday, November 25

sisterhood donor dinner A

Honoring Phyllis Neuman & Ricka Neuman

Wednesday, November 27

the skies light up for the first night of chanukah AS

shabbat and holidays Saturday, November 2 n 2nd Grade Lunch L n Family Service P n Minyan Meyuchad A Friday, November 8 n “Minyan” Shabbat Dinner Saturday, November 9 n B’nei Mitzvah Program BN Friday, November 15 n 9th Grade Shabbaton Capital Camps H Saturday, November 16 n Family Shabbaton AS n Eat, Pray, Learn A Friday & Saturday, November 22-23 n 8th Grade Shabbaton at Pearlstone M Saturday, November 23 n Cookie Minyan Theme: Chocolate Shabbat P n Kid Cong Theme: Chocolate Shabbat L Thursday, November 28–Thursday, December 5 n Chanukah Saturday, November 30

n PreSchool Cookie Minyan Theme:

Chanukah Shabbat P n Kid Cong Theme: Chanukah Shabbat L

Make the first candle the brightest at our first-ever Chanukah fireworks show followed by food and music. Put the turkey in the fridge and cook it later. Don’t miss sharing this with all of your family and friends!

November 27–30

alumni weekend A

Wednesday, November 27 n Alumni Visiting Day Alumni are invited to return to school for brunch, plus an evening meet-up for recent alumni Thursday–Saturday, November 28–30

n Alumni Shabbat, Boys & Girls Basketball games, Athletic

Hall of Fame induction and 10- & 5-year Reunions.

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bt cares!

Sunday, November 3 BT Blood Drive Save a life. Protect your family by becoming a blood donor or volunteering. Co-Sponsored by the Brotherhood, Youth Center and BT Cares! AS Fridays, November 8 & 22 n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS Sunday, November 10 n BT Mitzvahteers: Chanukah Puppet Show Performance P Sunday, November 17 n “B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” B’nei Mitzvah students will serve lunch to residents of the Helping Up Mission BN Monday, November 18 n Glove Collection for the associated’s Community Mitzvah Day Winter Survival Kits AS

open houses @ bt

just for adults Sundays, November 3, 10, 17, 24 n Davening and Dunkin’

Thursday, November 14 n Lower School Open House, 8:45 am L Sunday, November 17 n High School Open House, 10 am H

Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25 n BT in the AM for Women n BT in the AM for Men

Tuesday, November 19 n Middle School Open House, 7 pm M

Tuesdays, November 5, 12

Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26

November

n Hebrew Reading Crash Course

school and youth

n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Wednesday, November 6 n Fall Semester/Yaffe Scholars/Adult Bat Mitzvah Special Guest: Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

Friday, November 1 n Shabbat Sing-a-Long P Sunday, November 3 n Taste of Shabbat A

Thursday, November 7 n Downtown Lunch & Learn Wednesday, November 13

n Lunch Bunch n Men’s Night

Wednesdays, November 13 & 20 n Adult Bat Mitzvah Program n Yaffe Scholars, 6:30 pm Saturday, November 16 n Brotherhood & Sisterhood Bingo Night Sunday, November 17 n Brotherhood Breakfast Forum n Living Room Learning Monday & Wednesday, November 25 & 27 n Mercaz Book Club Date to be announced

author yossi klein halevi

Yossi Klein Halevi is a Senior Fellow at Shalom Hartman Institute, an author, and commentator. He serves as Chairman of Open House, an Arab-Jewish coexistence center in the town of Ramle, near Tel Aviv.

Date to be announced n Bus tour of Jewish Baltimore

Sunday, November 3–5 n AIPAC Summit H Sunday, November 3 n Taste of Shabbat A Wednesday, November 6 n HS Parent-Teacher Conferences H Tuesday, November 12 n High School Play AS Thursday, November 14 n High School Play AS Friday, November 15 n 2nd Grade Chumash Program L November 17-20 n PA Dreidel Shop and Menorah Making P L Sunday, November 24 n Parent Workshop—Chanukah HB n Sunday Sports: Basketball Begins Wednesday, November 27

n Middle School Movie Trip, Grades 5–8

P preschool

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M middle school

H high school

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HB hebrew school

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December Tuesday, December 3

chanukah bingo AS

shabbat and holidays Wednesday, December 4 n Hebrew School Chanukah Party HB Saturday, December 7 n 5th Grade Davens Mussaf M n Family Service: Join the Weiner Tournament in Shul L n Weiner Tournament Shabbaton H n Havdallah & Hoops L Friday, December 13 n Fast of Tevet Saturday, December 14

n B’nei Mitzvah Program BN

n Cookie Minyan Theme: PJ Shabbat P n Kid Cong Theme: PJ Shabbat L n Minyan Meyuchad A

Saturday, December 21 n Eat, Pray, Learn A

Enjoy a fun-filled evening playing bingo with all of your favorite BT families, friends, and staff members. Spread your cards on the table and make a mark for family fun. Latkes, soufganiot, and gelt will be given to all participants!

Pre-registration is required for Chanukah Bingo.

winter break @ bt AS

bt cares!

Wednesday, December 11 n “B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” BN B’nei Mitzvah students will assist at the weekly Weinberg Park Senior Assisted Living BINGO night Friday, December 13

n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS

Bring an extra bagged lunch to be given to needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government

Through Wednesday, December 18

n Glove Collection for The Associated’s Community

Mitzvah Day Winter Survival Kits. AS Help us reach our goal of 1,500 pairs of gloves for the associated Winter Survival Kits

hurricane sandy relief efforts

Tuesday, December 24 nF amily Movie Day in the BT Theater Wednesday, December 25 nC ommunity Mitzvah Day

Join BT Cares! at the Park Heights JCC where we will help 1,000 volunteers make stress balls for dementia patients at Levindale.

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just for adults

Wednesday, December 4–8

weiner tournament AS

Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 n Davening and Dunkin’ Mondays, December 2, 9, 16

n BT in the AM for Women n BT in the AM for Men

Tuesdays, December 3, 10, 17, 24

n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Wednesdays, December 4, 11, 18

n Adult Bat Mitzvah Program n Yaffe Scholars

Monday, December 9

author helene wecker

In The Golem and The Jinni, Helene Wecker mines the mysticism of two peoples to masterfully create a magical world out of clay and fire.

Wednesday, December 11 n Lunch Bunch Sunday, December 15

Beth Tfiloh hosts the premier basketball tournament for young male and female athletes from Jewish day schools throughout the country.

Now in its 27th year, students from across the U.S. and Canada will come to BT to play competitive ball, develop friendships, and share Shabbat traditions with our great community. Join us at some of the games and watch our wonderful BT teens hosting other teens from the Yavneh Academy, CHAT Wallenberg, CHAT Kimel, HANC, Heschel, and Ramaz.

n Living Room Learning

Monday & Wednesday, December 16 & 18

n Mercaz Book Club

school and youth Wednesday, December 4 n Hebrew School visits the Weiner Tournament HB

Saturday, December 14

parent social A

Friday, December 6

n Shabbat Sing-a-Long P

A special night out for our BT parents of all divisions.

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M middle school

H high school

AS all school

HB hebrew school

BN b’nei mitzvah

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December

Thursday, December 5

n Downtown Lunch & Learn

January Saturday, January 25

all-star shabbat AS

An All-Star team of Beth Tfiloh High School teen minyonaires will lead the Shabbat Service in the Main Sanctuary, including Shacharit, K’ryat HaTorah, Mussaf, and Divrei Torah. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the role that our High School is playing in creating future Jewish leaders first-hand.

Wednesday, January 22

high school cultural arts night AS

shabbat and holidays Saturday, January 4 n 1st Grade Shabbat Lunch L n Family Service P L n Minyan Meyuchad A Saturday, January 11 n B’nei Mitzvah Program BN Thursday, January 16 n Tu B’Shevat Saturday, January 18 n Eat, Pray, Learn A n Tu B’Shevat Shabbat January 24-25 n 6th Grade Shabbaton at Capitol Camps M January 31-February 1 n Pearlstone Shabbaton H

school and youth Date to be announced n New York Alumni Reunion

Friday, January 3

n Shabbat Sing-a-Long P

Friday, January 10 n First Grade Siddur Program L

Beth Tfiloh’s High School students share their talents at a lively self-directed variety show that includes vocals, instrumental groups, comedy, dancing, visual arts, and more. The best talent anywhere in the country finds its way to our stage!

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Sunday, January 12 n Hebrew School Family Tu B’Shevat Seder and Parent Workshop: Tu B’Shevat HB January 14, 15, 21, 30 n 10th Grade Parent Meetings H Tuesday, January 14 n BT Plus Winter Session Begins AS Monday, January 20 n Red Cross Babysitting (ages 11+) & Earth Treks Trip, Grades 5-6 M

just for adults

Monday, January 27

bt in the am for women A

Sundays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 n Davening and Dunkin’ Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28

Special Presentation during BT in the AM at 10 am for Women by Rabbi Dr. Saul Wachs of Gratz College—Making Prayer Meaningful.

Saul Wachs is the Rosaline B. Feinstein Professor of Education and Liturgy and Chair of the Education Department at Gratz College.

n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Wednesdays, January 22, 29

n Adult Bat Mitzvah Program n Yaffe Scholars

Monday, January 27

n BT in the AM for Men n Mercaz Book Club

Wednesday, January 29

n Mercaz Book Club

bt cares!

Sunday, January 19

Fridays, January 10 & 24 n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS Bring an extra bagged lunch for needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government

family skating AS

Sunday, January 12 n “B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” BN B’nei Mitzvah students will serve lunch to residents of the Helping Up Mission

January

Bring your whole family for an afternoon of skating fun at Sportsman’s Hall in Reisterstown.

Saturday, January 25

sisterhood gift shop preschool parent social A Our expanded Sisterhood Gift Shop, located adjacent to the Synagogue Lobby, carries a wonderful collection of distinctive Judaica, as well as Israeli jewelry, tallitot, silver and silverplated wine cups, and a new line of children’s and baby gift items. We specialize in personalized kippot, tallitot, and other items for bar and bat mitzvahs. We carry siddurim, Judaic literature, and cook books.

Stop in and browse; you are always welcome!

You just may find the perfect gift for a loved one or for your home! For more information, call 410-413-2227.

A special night out especially for BT PreSchool parents.

Hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 10 am–1 pm; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1–4:30 pm.

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M middle school

H high school

AS all school

HB hebrew school

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February Saturdays, February 1 & 8

winter film fest A

February 1 Film to be announced To be announced February 8 Fill the Void Fill the Void, a deeply compelling story of love and community.

Co-sponsored by the Mercaz Dahan Center and the Baltimore Jewish Film Festival.

shabbat and holidays Saturday, February 1 n 4th Grade Shabbat Lunch L n Family Service P L n HS Pearlstone Shabbaton H n Minyan Meyuchad A n Ravens Shabbat AS A Shabbat, February 15 n Eat, Pray, Learn A Saturday, February 22 n Kid Cong: LS Kids-Only Shabbaton L

school and youth Date to be announced n College Park Alumni Reunion Friday, February 7 n Shabbat Sing-a-Long P Tuesday, February 18 n Student-Faculty basketball games H Friday, February 21 n Third Grade Middot Program L

bt cares!

Wednesday, February 5 n “B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” BN B’nei Mitzvah students will assist at the weekly Weinberg Park Senior Assisted Living BINGO night Fridays, February 7, 21

n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS

Bring an extra bagged lunch for needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government

20 For program details, visit www.bethtfiloh.com

just for adults Sundays, February 2, 9, 16, 23 n Davening and Dunkin’ Mondays, February 3, 10, 24

n BT in the AM for Women n BT in the AM for Men

Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25

n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Sunday, February 9

Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 n Adult Bat Mitzvah Program n Yaffe Scholars

family fun & fit day AS

Thursday, February 6

n Downtown Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, February 12

n Lunch Bunch

Sunday, February 23

n Living Room Learning

Monday & Wednesday, February 24 & 26

February 11, 13, 16

tribute gifts

high school musical AS

Beth Tfiloh offers a variety of Tribute Gifts to honor or memorialize a friend or family member.

Gifts may be acknowledged by a letter to the recipient, and gifts of $18 or more are listed in the monthly Beth Tfiloh Bulletin. A variety of congregational and school funds are available for Tribute Gifts. Gifts may be made online at www.bethtfiloh.com/donate or by calling 410-486-1900.

Our talented High School students will return to the stage to perform the Broadway hit, Shrek: The Musical, presented by the awardwinning Beth Tfiloh Creative Arts Department.

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HB hebrew school

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February

n Mercaz Book Club

March purim @ bt AS

shabbat and holidays Saturday, March 1 n 3rd Grade Shabbat Lunch L n Family Service P L n Minyan Meyuchad A March 7-8 n High School Downtown Shabbaton H Saturday, March 15 n Eat, Pray, Learn A Friday, March 28 n PreSchool Shabbat Dinner P Saturday, March 29 n B’nei Mitzvah Program BN

school and youth Thursday, March 13 n

Fast of Esther

Friday, March 14 n

Purim Puppet Show P

Date to be announced n Alumni Networking Event Sunday, March 2

n BT Bookfair & StoryTelling P

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Saturday, March 15 n

Megillah Reading and Dessert

Sunday, March 16 nM ultimedia Megillah Reading,

Bagel Seudah, & Purim Carnival

cooking for pesach A Tuesday, March 18 nS ecrets to Easy and Delicious Pesach

Cooking with Gershon Topas, Chef Co-sponsored by Mercaz Dahan Center and the Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood

Tuesday, March 25 nI rresistible Pesach Desserts,

Presented by Paula Shoyer Ms. Shoyer is a graduate of the Ritz Escoffier Ecole de Gastronomie Francaise (Paris, France) and author of just released The Holiday Kosher Baker: Traditional & Contemporary Holiday Desserts.

Co-sponsored by Mercaz Dahan Center and the Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood.

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Friday, March 7 n Shabbat Sing-a-Long P Wednesday, March 12 n Purim Tzedakah Project Thursday, March 13 n Mishloach Manot (Hamantaschen packing) AS Friday, March 14 n Last Day for Seniors H n Mishloach Manot (packing & distribution) AS March 23, 25, 27 n Middle School Production AS Sunday, March 23 n Sunday Sports: Spring Lacrosse & T-Ball Begins Y

just for adults

Date to be announced

first annual dahan memorial lecture A

Sundays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 n Davening and Dunkin’ March 2-5

n AIPAC Conference

Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

n BT in the AM for Women n BT in the AM for Men

Tuesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25

n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26

n Adult Bat Mitzvah Program

Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19

n Yaffe Scholars

Thursday, March 6 n Downtown Lunch & Learn

No one has been more passionate about securing the continuity of Jewish education to both children and adults than Beth Tfiloh’s most generous benefactor Haran Dahan, of blessed memory, and his beloved Rachel, of blessed memory. To help perpetuate all that the Dahans have stood for, an Annual Dahan Memorial Lecture will take place every Spring. Look for more details about this very special event.

Sunday, March 23

n Living Room Learning

Monday & Wednesday, March 17 & 19

n Mercaz Book Club

bt cares!

Sunday, March 2 n “B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” BN B’nei Mitzvah students will serve lunch to residents of the Helping Up Mission Fridays, March 7 & 21

Wednesday, March 26

brotherhood donor dinner A

March

Wednesday, March 12 n Lunch Bunch

n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS

Bring an extra bagged lunch to be given to needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government

Sunday, March 9

n International Good Deeds Day AS

Make Mishloach Manot bags to deliver to Jewish nursing homes and hospitals for Purim

An evening of dining, tribute, and entertainment in support of our youth programs and synagogue.

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M middle school

H high school

AS all school

HB hebrew school

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April grandparents’ day

pesach @ bt

Thursday, April 3

Friday, April 11

n PreSchool Grandparents’ Day P Friday, April 4 n

Lower School Grandparents’ Day L

Pre-Pesach Shabbat Dinner AS

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Saturday, April 12 n

Shabbat HaGadol Drasha

Sunday, April 13 n

Date to be announced

alumni service project

Search for Chametz

Monday, April 14

Chametz Burning n Siyum for First Born n First Seder n

Tuesday, April 15

Pesach Family Service P L n Second Seder n

Saturday, April 19

Kid Cong: Pesach Shabbat L

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Monday, April 21

7th Day of Pesach

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Tuesday, April 22

8th Day of Pesach—Yizkor Recited

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shabbat and holidays

just for adults

April 4-5 n 7th Grade Sleepover Shabbaton M

Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 29 n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Saturday, April 5 n Minyan Meyuchad A n F amily Service: Grandparents Shabbat P L

Wednesdays, April 2, 30

n Adult Bat Mitzvah Program

Wednesday, April 2

Saturday, April 19 n B’nei Mitzvah Program BN

n Yaffe Scholars

Monday, April 28

n Downtown Lunch & Learn

n

Thursday, April 3

n Annual Meeting of Beth Tfiloh Congregation

Yom Hashoah

school and youth Friday, April 4 n Shabbat Sing-a-Long P

Sundays, April 6, 27

n Davening and Dunkin’

Mondays, April 7, 28

n BT in the AM for Women n BT in the AM for Men

Sunday, April 6 n Model Seder—Parent Pesach Workshop HB Thursday, April 10 n High School Spring Formal H

Monday & Wednesday, April 7 & 9

n Mercaz Book Club

Sunday, April 27

n Living Room Learning

bt cares!

Fridays, April 11 & 25 n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS Bring an extra bagged lunch for needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government

chametz burning 2013 was one for the record books.

P preschool

L lower school

M middle school

H high school

beth tfiloh camps

Whether your child is 4 or 14, BT Camps has a great program, with a dedicated staff of counselors and activity specialists, and an outstanding facility.

All-Day Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, boating, and nature. Everyone swims twice a day, once for instruction and once just for fun. The younger campers enjoy playground, splashpad, music, and Tarbut (Jewish culture).

As campers grow, so does our program. Older Campers are introduced to campcraft, our challenge course, archery, electives, and more. For more information, visit btcamps.org or call 410-517-3451.

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HB hebrew school

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April

Wednesday, April 2 n “ B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” BN B’nei Mitzvah students will assist at the weekly Weinberg Park Senior Assisted Living BINGO night

May

shabbat and holidays Friday, May 2 n 4th Grade Shabbat Dinner L n Shabbat Sing-a-Long P Saturday, May 3 n Blue & White Shabbat AS n Family Service P L n Minyan Meyuchad A Sunday, May 4 n Hebrew School Yom Ha’Atzmaut Program HB Monday, May 5 n Yom Hazikaron Tuesday, May 6 n Yom Ha’Atzmaut Tuesday, May 6 n Yom Ha’Atzmaut Carnival P L n Eat, Pray, Learn A n B’nei Mitzvah Program BN

Wednesday, May 7

america eats for israel AS

Saturday, May 17 n Lag B’Omer Shabbat AS

school and youth To be announced n Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Tuesday, May 13

n Seniors Leave for Israel H

Friday, May 16 n In-School Lag B’Omer Celebration Sunday, May 18

n Lag B’Omer at BT Camps P

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Wednesday, May 21 n Vehicle Adventure Day P

Eat at a participating kosher restaurant on May 7 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Meir Panim, a poverty relief organization in Israel. This innovative project, now in its tenth year, was initiated by students of Yeshivat Rambam, and is now spearheaded by students at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, in collaboration with high school students across North America.

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Wednesday, May 28 n Hebrew School Yom Yerushalayim Program HB

just for adults Thursday, May 1 n Downtown Lunch & Learn Sundays, May 4, 11, 18, 25

Thursday, May 1

n Davening and Dunkin’

avivah zornberg lecture A

Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 n BT in the AM for Women n BT in the AM for Men

Dr. Zornberg, a worldacclaimed Torah scholar, will share her unique Biblical interpretations.

Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27

n Tuesday Beit Midrash

Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28

n Adult Bat Mitzvah Program n Yaffe Scholars

Monday, May 12

n Mercaz Book Club

Wednesday, May 14

n Mercaz Book Club n Lunch Bunch

Sunday, May 18

n Living Room Learning

lower school production AS

Monday, May 19 n BT in the AM Siyum

bt cares!

Date to be announced n Spring Cleaning Yard Sale Sunday, May 4

n “B’nei Mitzvah Give Back” BN

B’nei Mitzvah students will serve lunch to residents of the Helping Up Mission

Fridays, May 9 & 23

n H.E.L.P. Homeless Extra Lunch Program AS

Bring an extra bagged lunch for needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government

Sunday, May 18 n

LS Production (AM)

Tuesday, May 20

LS Production (PM) May

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M middle school

H high school

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HB hebrew school

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June Date to be announced

spotlight 2014 AS A

shabbat and holidays Tuesday, June 3 n Tikun Leil Shavuot n Dairy Dinner & All-Night Learning Wednesday, June 4 n Shavuot, 1st Day n Installation of Officers Wednesday, June 5 n Shavuot, 2nd Day/Yizkor Saturday, June 7 n Family Service P L n Minyan Meyuchad A Saturday, June 14 n “Beach Shabbat” P L n Seniors Honored in Shul H Saturday, June 21 n Eat, Pray, Learn A Saturday, June 28 n Family Shabbat lunch AS

just for adults Monday, June 2 n BT in the AM for Women 2014-15 Preview n BT in the AM for Men 2014-15 Preview Wednesday, June 11 n Lunch Bunch Sunday, June 15

n Living Room Learning

school and youth adult bat mitzvah class of 2010

Sunday, June 1 n

Adult Bat Mitzvah Ceremony A

Sunday, June 15 n

High School Graduation H

28 For program details, visit www.bethtfiloh.com

Sunday, June 8 n Hebrew School Siddur Ceremony & Graduation HB Tuesday, June 10 n Kindergarten Follies L Thursday, June 12 n Seniors Return from Israel H

Summer Date to be announced

jewish journey through russia A

Accompanied by Dr. Samuel Kassow, Professor of History at Trinity College

shabbat and holidays Saturday, July 12, 19, 26 n Shabbat Afternoon Play Dates P Tuesday, July 15 n Fast of Tamuz 17 August 4–5

n Tisha B’Av

Saturday, August 9

n Family Shabbat Lunch AS

Saturday, August 30 n Welcome Back Shabbat AS

tisha b’av @ bt

Monday, June 23

first day of bt camps

Monday August 4 n We will mark this day of mourning beginning Monday evening, August 4 with the recitation of Eicha (Book of Lamentation) and a film related to the theme of the day. Our Tisha B’Av program continues on Tuesday, August 5 with explanatory Kinot (elegies), special classes, and concludes with maariv and a break fast.

Date to be announced

P preschool

L lower school

M middle school

H high school

AS all school

HB hebrew school

BN b’nei mitzvah

A adult

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June|Summer

alumni barbecue

Beth Tfiloh Congregation and Schools switchboard (410)486-1900 direct dial (410)413-2 & 3-Digit Extension fax (410)653-0603 schedule of services Dial 6, 2 information hotline (410)413-2345 mail@btfiloh.org www.BethTfiloh.com

Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus 3300 Old Court Road • Baltimore, md 21208 (410)486-1900 www.BethTfiloh.com

beth tfiloh congregation Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Ext. 215 Hazzan Avi Albrecht Ext. 212 Rabbi Chai Posner Ext. 219 Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz Ext. 213 Rabbi Chaim Wecker Ritual Director, Ext. 218 Eve Kresin Steinberg Executive Director, Ext. 251 Patti Chandler Chief Financial Office, Ext. 210 Wendy Farley Cemetery Coordinator, Ext. 241 Michael Friedman President Mark Smolarz Board Chairman Charles Jay Brotherhood President, Ext. 238 Marcia Leavey & Hilda Yankelov Sisterhood Co-Presidents, Ext. 239 Evelyn Gross & Shirley Miller Sisterhood Gift Shop, Ext. 227 beth tfiloh dahan community school switchboard (410)486-1905 Zipora Schorr Director of Education, Ext. 305 Rabbi Aaron Frank High School Principal, Ext. 402 Rabbi Yehuda Oratz Middle School Principal, Ext. 407 Nina Wand Lower School 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 Mark Kaiser Director of Technology, Ext. 330 Joan Feldman Director of Communications Ext. 312 Mandi Miller Development Director, Ext. 399 Thomas Moran President, Board of Trustees Becky Brenner & Emily Levin Parent Assn Co-Presidents, Ext. 314 beth tfiloh youth center Cherie Brownstein Director, Ext. 306 mercaz dahan center for jewish life & learning Sandy Vogel Director, Ext. 306 beth tfiloh camps (410)517-3451 David Schimmel Director bt cares!

Lindsay Gaister Chair, Ext. 224

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