November Bulletin

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CELEBRATING THE JOY OF JUDAISM, EMBRACING ALL JEWS

REFLECTIONS ON THE HIGH HOLY DAYS A New Year in the New World

The “New Normal” is Not Normal Post-Holiday Blues?

Let’s Dream Together!

2021 Annual Campaign– Be There for BT NOVEMBER 2020 A CHESHVAN-KISLEV 5781

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RABBI’S CORNER THE “NEW NORMAL” IS NOT NORMAL

By Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

On a personal level, many of the articles and stories I have read regarding the Coronavirus have been deeply moving and touching.

But there was one article that I found most disturbing on a professional level. It was entitled, “There’s No Going Back - What Rabbis Learned from the Extraordinary High Holidays of 2020.” The heartening part of the article told how successfully synagogues readjusted themselves for the High Holidays in this year of the Coronavirus. The upsetting part of the article is that many want to do it the same way again next year! There are synagogues which have already arranged for professional Zoom services in 2021. Now, I understand that it’s smart to plan ahead not knowing when the virus will come to an end. But many synagogues who found this year’s virtual services so successful that they want to do it the same way next year – virus or not – if not all of it, then some of it. If not for everyone, then for those who want it.

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I can understand why some prefer to Zoom rather than be in the room. So many new opportunities were made available: One synagogue featured comedians before Neilah.

One rabbi spoke of how he and his cantor videoed the Yom Kippur service in August… and he fasted on that day! Some worshippers spoke of how they enjoyed switching from one synagogue’s service to another. So, who is the most important Jew in your home? The one who controls the remote control! This is not normal!

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

I can’t speak for others, but I can speak for myself: it is hard to describe the empty feeling I had pre-recording my sermons to an empty congregation. It gave me some insight into why all professional sports shown on TV these days have profound rates of attrition. The game just isn’t the same without the fans! An article in the New Yorker points out: “It’s easy to forget that, in the theater, each ticket buyer plays a role. The quality of our attention – silent or ecstatic, galled or bored – is a kind of free-standing, always improvising character and makes each in-person performance unrepeatable. Call it the ‘congregational art…’”

Don Weinapple, VP, Finance

“Call it the congregational art …” It is hard to have a congregation without having people congregating in it!

This bulletin features an article, “A New Year in the New World.” We can take pride in what we did to make the High Holy Days a meaningful experience for our congregants this year. But let’s remember, it was not “normal.” Let us pray that, come the High Holy Days next year, we will all be together again—in person! That’s been normal for our people for thousands of years! And it worked out just fine. Remember the words Barbra Streisand sings so beautifully: “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world …”

Hazzan Avraham Albrecht Rabbi Chai Posner Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life Cherie Brownstein, Synagogue Program Director Chana Slavaticki, Mercaz Center for Jewish Life & Learning Director Sam Bloom, Director, Beth Tfiloh Camps Dr. Ron Davis, President Louis Schwartz, Board Chair Bess Gilden, Chair, Synagogue Life Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs, Mercaz Dr. Craig Friedman, Chair, Beth Tfiloh Camps

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IN THIS ISSUE

Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education

Milestones...............................................................3

Allison Magat, Chief Administrative Officer

Cover Feature – A New Year in the New World..........4

Mandi Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement

Dates & Happenings...............................................6 Jewish Daily Living..................................................7 School Highlights....................................................8 Noteables.................................................................9 Philanthropy......................................................... 10 Giving.................................................................... 11

Laurie Kott, Director of Admission

Joan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives Larry Seegull, President, Board of Trustees

BULLETIN Rina Goloskov, Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Smith, Communications Coordinator Paul Miller, Graphic Designer

Davening and Shabbat Times............................. 12

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MILESTONES Mazal tov to the following Beth Tfiloh family members on celebrating these special milestones.

NEW MEMBERS We welcome these new members to the BT family.

Nikki and Ben Elgamil on the birth of Noah David. Mazal tov to big sister Melody, and to the grandparents Soonia and Jamshid (z”l) Raoofian and Liliane and Abe Elgamil.

Andrew ‘11 and Jordana ‘11 Hurwitz Andrew is the son and brother of our members Linda and Steven Hurwitz, Michael and Morgan Hurwitz, and Lauren and David Braunstein, and the grandson of Faye and Abe Adler.

Terry and David Golaner on the birth of Samantha Chelsea. Mazal tov to big sisters Mollie and Charlotte, and to the grandparents Nancy and Michael Levine and Roseann (z”l) and Stephen Golaner.

Dylan Karlin ‘13 Dylan is a property manager with Abrams Development Group in Columbia, MD. He is the son of our members Jeff and Kathi Karlin and the grandson of our member June Karlin.

BIRTHS

Erin and Tzuriel Fenigstein on the birth of Amiel Leo. Mazal tov to big sisters Mila and Sophie, and to the grandparents Mira and Nick Dahan and Gila and Refeal Fenigstein.

Arezo and Navid Raoofian on the birth of Dina Sipora. Mazal tov to big brothers Josh and Micah and to the grandparents Soonia and Jamshid (z”l) Raoofian and Helen and Enayat (z”l) Rahmani.

BAR & BAT MITZVAHS Talya (Tali) Baron

‫טליה אסתר‬ Daughter of David and Stephanie Baron Sunday, November 8, 2020 Tali attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Adina and Aviva Baron. She is the granddaughter of Shelley and Robert Kaye, Avi Baron, and Susan Baron Robertson. Her hobbies are lacrosse, soccer, being with friends, and being creative.

For her Mitzvah Project, Tali committed to running 54 miles (18 miles per month over 3 months) in support of the Friends of the Israeli Dense Force’s Lone Soldier program.

ANNIVERSARIES Sonia & Arnold Maltinsky on their 60th wedding anniversary.

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Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

Virtual Open Houses

Clement Levi Welcome, Clement!

Alina and Richard Matz Richard is a civil engineer with Colbert, Matz and Rosenfelt, Inc. Alina is a Hebrew teacher at Krieger Schechter Day School. Their son, Dr. Alexander Matz ‘04, is a BT alumnus.

Michelle and Steven Wions Michelle and Steven are franchise owners of Jackson Hewitt Tax Services on Belair Road.

Their children, Samantha and Emma, are Beth Tfiloh alumni and attend University of Maryland, College Park.

CONDOLENCES

Learning together.

For life.

Meet our principals and faculty, explore our student-centered educational experience, and discover why a Beth Tfiloh education is an education for life.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members:

Learn more at a BT Virtual Open House:

To Dr. Jay (Natalie) Chason, on the passing of his father, Sidney Chason

PreSchool: November 11, 8 pm

To Courtney (Jayme) Wood, on the loss of his mother, Mona Wood To Solomon (Harriet) Robbins, on the passing of his brother, Moses Samuel Robbins To Harriet Gelvar, on the passing of her husband, Burton Gelvar To Dena (Gary) Leibowitz, on the loss of her father, Hyman Rubinstein

Lower School: November 5, 7 pm Middle School: December 5, 7 pm High School: November 18, 7 pm

Sign up for a BT Virtual Open House: BETHTFILOH.COM/OPENHOUSE

SHARE YOUR NEWS! Have a new member of your family? A special occasion? Share the good news with your BT family! Contact Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, at hvenick@btfiloh.org and share your information about your celebration.

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ast spring and summer as the pandemic was shutting down the world, I could not have been more nervous about the coming High Holy Days,” said Beth Tfiloh Congregation President Dr. Ron Davis.

“Who would venture out to shul even if there were services, and how could we keep our members engaged and give them a holiday experience?”

Ron got to peak behind the curtain and watch the clergy and staff create the High Holy Day Experience, a combination of in-person services and weeks of virtual engagement for our BT shul community.

The goal was to provide a meaningful Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur experience for all members, however they felt most comfortable to participate. “I expected the effort, but the outcome was beyond my most optimistic dreams,” Ron observed.

(L-R) Director of Synagogue Life Holly Venick and Director of Synagogue Programming Cherie Brownstein greet June Karlin with a Rosh Hashanah gift bag

“We wanted to make sure that we provided as many modalities as possible,” shared Rabbi Chai Posner, who orchestrated the High Holy Day Experience collaboration between clergy

situation. It is truly unbelievable what our clergy and staff provided for our shul community. I am so grateful to each of them for the love, effort and dedication they give to BT!”

A NewYear in the New World Beth Tfiloh members reflect on their High Holy Day Experiences

Providing Multiple Points of Access

“We had a big challenge this year – how could we provide a meaningful High Holy Day Experience that would allow our members to feel and be safe?” commented Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg. “How could our community feel like they are together when the Coronavirus is keeping us apart?

But we are a Modern Orthodox shul, so we used modern tools, all while maintaining the Orthodox tradition. And the response was simply incredible.”

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and other staff. “People were going to need lots of different points of access this year. It is gratifying that people took advantage of all them.”

BT Congregation Chairman of the Board Louis Schwartz, who davened in the Hurwitz Hall service, was astounded by the clergy and shul staff’s efforts. “The emails and educational information, the videos, sermons, and Zoom classes, davening guides, pre-Rosh Hashanah gifts and greetings, and the services themselves – all subject to change because of the ever-shifting COVID

Ron offered his own heartfelt thanks to Beth Tfiloh’s clergy, saying, “You made the holidays as meaningful as they have ever been and made it possible for us to stay connected with our Beth Tfiloh family.”

Coming Home to BT Prior to BT announcing the High Holy Day Experience options, Lois and Dr. Ronald Diener were not sure what they would do, since he knew he would not come into the building. “I’m 86 years old. I don’t want to take any chances,” Dr. Diener said. The online options provided the perfect solution.

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Dr. Diener, who has attended BT ever since he started with BT Hebrew school on Garrison Boulevard when he was eight years old, shared how impressed he was with the online services, and how efficiently everything was done for maximum safety.

Two highlights for Dr. Diener were Hazzan Albrecht’s singing and the sermons: “I’ve always enjoyed Rabbi Wohlberg’s sermons—he’s wonderful.”

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In-person: 326 seats filled Online participants: 1,000+ Kol Nidrei video views: 750 Machzorim purchased: 120 High Holy Day reading materials: 3,400+ mailed

to stay home and stay safe,” said Deena.

She especially appreciated how the virtual service helped get their kids, Eli ‘32, Noa and Ram, ready for Rosh Hashanah. “Eli loved the video of the man blowing the shofar for two minutes straight. They

(L-R) Hazzan Albrecht, Rabbi Wohlberg, Rabbi Posner, Rabbi Wecker and Rabbi Dr. Yoggev welcome shul members at the Rosh Hashanah gift pickup

obviously both loved the treasure hunt and the candy treasure at the end!”

“We have been extra restrictive on our activities this year because of a high-risk family member,” explained Jessica. “Being able to inject a little bit of normalcy into our lives and welcome in the New Year in great company at BT—and on such a beautiful day—was such a wonderful and meaningful breath of fresh air.” n

Family-Friendly Options Even our youngest members got in on the Rosh Hashanah excitement. Deena and Dan Lubelski knew their family was not going to participate in in-person services. For them, the Virtual Family Service on Erev Rosh Hashanah was the perfect option.

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F amily Service participants: (virtual and in person): 43 families = 58 adults, 65 kids Gift packages distributed: 150 Outdoor shofar blowing participants: 200 people “I Attended High Holy Day Services at BT” buttons distributed: 500

Jessica and Steve Fink and their children, Ruby ’31 and Jaret ’33, enjoyed the inperson Family Services. “Since I’ve been a virtual student this year, I was glad to be able to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in person with some of my friends!” commented Ruby. Added Jaret, “I liked hearing the shofar and seeing how Rabbi Wohlberg put a ‘mask’ on it!”

The Taylors appreciated the abbreviated service, which “hit all of the highlights,” as Marty expressed, adding that he enjoyed having 90 full minutes of time to concentrate and reflect on his prayers.

They are already looking forward to Rosh Hashanah 5782.

“It truly allowed us to feel connected to our BT shul community, while being able

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“After such a long absence, I felt like I had come home,” shared June Karlin, who attended in-person services in the Dahan Sanctuary. “At times the feeling was overwhelming, and my tears obscured the words in my Machzor. Being a member of Beth Tfiloh has always been a positive force in my life, but never so much as now!

BT did everything right to make us feel safe and secure and I’m glad to be back.”

Marty and Vered Taylor were also deeply moved by their Dahan Sanctuary service experience. “It wasn’t the prayers or the sermon this year,” commented Marty, “it was the presence of so many, young and old, who decided that being there, together with their congregation, like our ancestors have done for generations before us was what they HAD to do. That too is what my family HAD to do, and I thank you for making it not only possible but pleasurable. It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of an organization that works so hard towards excellence.”

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The Fink family: BT’s High Holy Day Experience was “a meaningful breath of fresh air”

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DATES & HAPPENINGS University presents

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: The Disappearing American Jew

Dr. Richard Landes: Jews and Evangelicals: A Marriage Made In…?

Thursday, November 5, 8 pm

Thursday, December 3, 8 pm

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach launches our new monthly BT University series with a discussion about “The Disappearing American Jew.” He will explore why, despite billions of dollars in outreach and educational investment, assimilation continues to erode the American Jewish community at a calamitous rate, and how we can fix it.

BT University is made possible by a grant from the Ronnie H. and Alli Russel Charitable Foundation Inc. and The Russel Family.

VIRTUAL VACATIONS Destination: Jerusalem Sunday, November 22, 3 pm Join tour guide Danny Ehrlich for a virtual guided tour in the Old City of Jerusalem.

We’ll step back 2,700 years to the days of the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah who walked and taught there and unravel some of the layers of the Jewish “love affair” with Jerusalem, as we gain insight into how Jerusalem became so important to the Jewish people.

Destination: Spain Sunday, December 20, 3 pm The 1,000-year Jewish story of Sepharad (Spain and Portugal) is one of triumph and despair. Join tour guide Kayla Ship for a virtual tour of Cordoba, home of Hasdai ibn Shaprut, Yehuda Halevi, and Maimonides, and impressive landmarks such as La Mezquita. Kayla Ship will highlight the “Golden Age” of Spain and its contribution to Hebrew poetry, science, medicine, and Jewish philosophy.

What fuels Evangelical Christians’ love-hate relationship with Jews? Do evangelicals love us, want to convert us, or both?

Prof. Richard Landes will answer these questions and more.

View complete details and register online: bethtfiloh.com/btu

Reconnected: A Virtual Experience with Mentalist Jason Suran Saturday, December 12, 5:30 pm Havdallah & menorah lighting, 6 pm performance Spend the third night of Chanukah with your BT friends and mentalist

Jason Suran for Reconnected, an interactive virtual experience of jaw-dropping psychological illusions.

Open to adults and children ages 13 and up.

Comedy Night with SARGE: A Night Out... While In Saturday, November 14, 8 pm BT Men/Sisterhood and Liberty Grace Church of God are partnering for an evening of laughs and camaraderie featuring Black Jewish comedian SARGE. In 2017, SARGE released his autobiography and motivational book, Black Boychick, which traces his hilarious, inspirational life of twists and turns. Get a preview at iamsarge.com.

No fee or registration

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YAFFE SCHOLARS Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8 pm

BT IN THE AM - MONDAYS Tehillim: The Magic and the Meaning, Mrs.Chana Slavaticki 10:00–10:45 am

A Jewish Perspective on the Year of Coronavirus, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg 10:55–11:40 am

BT IN THE AM - WEDNESDAYS

November 4 & 8

Jews from Asian and African Lands, Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev 10:00–10:45 am

November 11

Current Events Club, Mr. Phil Jacobs 10:00–10:45 am

Mercaz Book Club, various leaders

November 4, 11, 18, 23; December 2, 9

Israel – The Land, The Story, The People The land of Israel has captured the imagination and interest of the world since the beginning of time. Explore its significance from the perspective of the Tanach and the Talmud and discuss its ancient and modern-day history.

Investigate the four holy cities of Israel through a combination of textual study and virtual tours, and get to know the different types of people that make up the fabric of Israeli society. Focus on IsraeliDiaspora relations and immerse yourself in the potent issues facing Israel today. This course is sure to engage, inspire, and create rich dialogue with experts and scholars in the field.

Presenters include: Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi Chai Posner, Aryeh Ben David, Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, Dr. Noam Weissman, Rabbi Steven Exler, Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, Avi Melamed, Dr. Yael Ziegler, and Sivan Rahav-Meir

10:55–11:45 am

Jewish Daily Living POST-HOLIDAY BLUES? LET’S DREAM TOGETHER!

By Rabbi Chai Posner

We have all been challenged in recent months to make the holidays meaningful and enjoyable for ourselves, our families, and our communities. The holidays are behind us and a potentially long winter lies ahead. As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, we are presented with a new challenge: making daily life meaningful and enjoyable.

It may seem like a daunting task, but one crucial lesson we’ve learned over the past few months is that we are much more adaptable than we give ourselves credit for being. I have heard from so many that while the holidays were not ideal, they were not terrible either. They found ways to be inspired, they learned new things they hadn’t ever noticed before about our prayers, and they made the most of the resources they were given. We are stronger than we think we are; we are more resilient than we realize.

And if we needed to be reminded of that, the stories of the Torah that we are currently reading are just the reminder. One might expect stories of our forefathers and mothers to be filled with heroic tales and miracles. That’s in there. But what’s also in there are the daily challenges that they faced. They were not always successful, but they never stopped trying. Each of

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our ancestors faced significant challenges, and they also never stopped dreaming of possibilities.

A great rabbi was once asked how he managed to overcome so much in his lifetime, and yet to become so successful. He answered that while most people dream at night, he dreams during the day. There is much wonder even in daily living, so much holiness in every moment of life. As we say in Tehillim 126, “Hayinu k’cholmim” – we, the Jewish people, are like dreamers. Let us dream together!

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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

The High School’s Jewish Action Committee collected 440 lunches for Jewish Volunteer Connection’s Bunches of Lunches Program.

Second graders got an up-close look at a Torah scroll with Rabbi Posner as they prepare to learn Chumash.

Fourth Grade Virtual Academy made beautiful napkin rings with personal, meaningful messages.

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Congratulations to Anna A. ‘21, Chaim B. ‘21, Avi G. ‘21, Noah B. ‘21, Gabriella D. ‘21, and Ryan J. ‘21, who received letters of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship

Middle Schoolers enjoy afternoon elective arts and sports classes every week.

Students in all grades enjoyed chol hamoed Sukkot activities, made possible by the Venick Family Fund.

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NOTEABLES Introducing…BT BaBayiT We may be apart, but we are all a part of the Beth Tfiloh synagogue family. This winter, connect with other BT shul members through shared interest groups as a part of our new initiative, BT BaBayiT, sponsored by the Ronnie H. and Alli Russel Charitable Foundation Inc. and The Russel Family.

Brought to you by our Synagogue Life Committee, you can explore a topic of interest— such as cooking, trivia, Jewish movies/TV, women’s journaling, Israeli culture, Havdallah + mixology—and their Jewish aspects, while socializing with other shul members and our BT clergy.

BT BaBayiT groups will meet virtually once a month beginning in winter 2021, and possibly outdoors in the spring if circumstances allow. The groups are open to all BT synagogue members. Choose your topic of interest, then you and your fellow group members will decide when to meet, what to discuss, and which guest speakers to invite.

Watch your inbox for more details and to sign up or visit bethtfiloh.com/BTBaBayiT to learn more.

Finding True Happiness... With Beer!

Important Notice to Members with Comcast Email Addresses We are aware that Comcast has been blocking emails from Beth Tfiloh to our members with Comcast email accounts. If you are a Comcast customer and have not been receiving our Beth Tfiloh emails, this is due to a problem with Comcast email that we have been unable to resolve.

A number of our members have been frustrated by this ongoing issue, and despite our best efforts to address this with Comcast, we have not been able to find an easy solution. We suggest that the best way to avoid this issue is to create a free Gmail email account at gmail.com.

To sign up for Beth Tfiloh email, or to change your email address, go to bethtfiloh.com/emailme and update your email address.

Sukkot brought together a group of BT men in the sukkah for insights on finding true happiness from Rabbi Posner, and dinner and a beer tasting with local brewmaster Jon Blair.

Thank you for helping us to stay in touch with you by email.

SISTERHOOD JUDAICA GIFT SHOP

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20% on all purchases over $15* *Excludes kosher Mezuzah parchments By appointment only: 410-484-4648

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PHILANTHROPY & GIVING

Be There for 2021 Annual Campaign

For nearly a century, Beth Tfiloh has been there for you. But perhaps never quite like this year. This year, we ask you to Be There for BT to help keep our BT community safe, thriving, and connected.

INCREASED EXPENSES: $400,000+ The following investments allowed Beth Tfiloh to make school and shul both accessible and safe for our students, faculty, members and staff. We are proud to report that the vast majority of our school families re-enrolled their children for the 2020-21 school year, and the majority of our synagogue members participated in the High Holy Day Experience – either in person or online.

Air purification technology

Technology usage professional development

To actively reduce airborne and surface contaminants, including viruses

Decreased class sizes To create a safe learning environment for our faculty and nearly 1,000 students

To support virtual learning, educational programming and the High Holy Day Experience

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Increased social and emotional support

Increased technology devices and services

To increase safety for students, teachers, members and clergy

Environmental equipment and supplies

To help both our students and faculty cope with stress and anxiety during this most uncertain time

To ensure a seamless experience for students and shul participants

To support increased outdoor learning and activities

Expert guidance and support for reopening plans

Increased personnel

To ensure the highest degree of safety for in-person learning and davening

To provide supervision for virtual teachers’ in-person students and overflow classrooms that allow for fewer students per classroom

Increased sanitation supplies and services To ensure sanitized surfaces

DECREASED INCOME: $1.5 MILLION Due to COVID-19, Beth Tfiloh’s revenue streams were negatively impacted in the following areas: n

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Nearly 100 percent rental income loss due to event and simcha cancellations n Limited school enrollment decline for the 2020-21 school year

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Increased need for school tuition financial assistance due to reduced family income

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Appreciation of: Reva Arnoff and her kindness, by Lynne Haas In Honor of: Rabbi and Mrs. Mitchell Wohlberg, Cantor and Mrs. Avraham Albrecht, Rabbi and Mrs. Chai Posner, and Rabbi and Mrs. Chaim Wecker, and wishing them a very healthy, happy and sweet new year, by Hersh Pachino Sanford Gann on his 90th birthday, by Rhoda and Stanley Brown, Gayle Levy Dylan Karlin, by Nancy Kirson Howard Miller on his special birthday, by Hersh Pachino In Memory of: Norman Petock and Dr. Irv Donick, by Shelley and Bob Kaye Marilyn Heyman, by Jamison and Kami White Dr. Ira Bloom, by Zelda Okun Yoni Dassa, by Judy and Marty Woolfson Rabbi Marvin Pachino, by Elaine and Dr. Marc Lowen Shirley Messing and Sidney Chason, by Mandi Miller Helene Malinow, by Elaine and Stan Weintraub Evelyn Gross, by Risa and Alvin Schuster and Family Dr. Scott Lesser, by Esta L. Lesser Miriam Magat, by Becky and Josh Brenner, Robin and Mark Neumann and Family Mel Garbow, by Becky and Josh Brenner Sylvia and Wilfred Gluckstern, Leo and Lea Jachman and Isidore Jachman, by Sandy and Richard Weintraub In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Mollie Steiner, Gertrude Siegel, and Solomon Block, by Nancy Rombro

BETH TFILOH RELIEF FUND In Honor of: Sue and Michael Paymer on their special wedding anniversary, by Elaine and Dr. Marc Lowen

PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND In Honor of: The marriage of Shelly Kimmel to Jordan Kalb, grandson of Irv and Roz Kalb, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan Peg and Robert Matz for their generous contribution.

Speedy Recovery to: Monty Lamb, by Sharon and Richard Lamb

CHUMASH FUND: In Honor of: Rabbi Posner, Rabbi Wecker and Rabbi Yoggev with gratitude for their tireless efforts to make Yom Ha’Noraim meaningful and accessible, by Moshe Werdesheim

CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND In Appreciation of: Lizzy Solovey and Joel Monroe, by Diane and Larry Seegull

SANDY AND SHELDON DOBRES MIDOT FUND In Honor of: The Bat Mitzvah of Julia Goldstein, granddaughter of Sandy and Sheldon Dobres,

by Ellyn and Sidney Cohen

GENERAL FUND In Honor of: Jan and Andy Cardin with thanks for hosting wonderful High Holiday Services, by Evan Albert, Amy and Craig Gold Maureen and Howard Davidov on their special wedding anniversary, by Lisa, Dan, Josh and Ethan Glassman Stanford Gann in celebration on his special 90th birthday, by Karen Garber and Andrew Sandler Beth Tfiloh Congregation for sending Yahrzeit notices for my family, by Ilene Wolpert Thank you to Cee Cee and Michael Renbaum, Dorothy Roth, Rebecca and Steven Siegel, and Edith Sussman for their generous contribution to Beth Tfiloh Congregation.

Speedy Recovery to: Morris Schechman, by Susan Schechman In Memory of: Miriam Magat, by Brenda and Frank Boches, Marsha and Jacob Danick

DAVID & JUDY JACOBSON HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FUND In Honor of: Stanford Gann in celebration on his special 90th birthday, by Norman Wigutow

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In Honor of: Maureen and Howard Davidov in celebration on their special 50th wedding anniversary, by J udy and Stuart Poltilove Dylan Karlin, with thankfulness in surviving and escaping injuries in an auto accident, by June Karlin In Memory of: Honorable Alan J. Karlin on his yahrzeit, by Stacey Belsky

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In Memory of: Rabbi Marvin Pachino, by Ellyn and Sid Cohen

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NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND In Memory of: Roberta Neuman, by Nancy Caplan

RABBI POSNER DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Stanford Gann in celebration on his special 90th birthday, by Ronnye and Sidney Weiman

PRAYER BOOK FUND In Memory of: Helene Malinow, by Stuart Epstein

RACHELLE SILVERSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Speedy Recovery to: Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro, by Ronnie Silverstein In Memory of: Herbert Press, by Ronnie Silverstein

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND In Honor of: Phyllis Gold and family for a very healthy, happy and good new year, by Anita and Mickey Steinberg and family Roz and Irv Kalb on the marriage of their grandson Jordan to Shelly, by Sandy and Nat Levy In memory of: Evelyn Gross, by Fran and Steve Pruce

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of: Roz Weiner and family, and wishing them a very healthy, happy and good new year, by Anita and Mickey Steinberg and Family

RABBI WOHLBERG’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of: Lisa and Bradley Trattner with wishes for a happy new year, by Gladys Kremen Rabbi Mitchell and Mrs. Wohlberg wishing them a happy and healthy year, by Reta Davis In Memory of: Herbert Koppel and Larry Levine, by Fran and Steve Pruce Miriam Magat, by Brenda and Frank Boches, Fran and Steve Pruce

Please note: Beginning in the December 2020 Beth Tfiloh Bulletin, tribute gifts of $18 or more will be sent an acknowledgment by email and published on the website; tribute gifts of $36 or more will be published in a monthly bulletin to shul members.

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

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

Davening & Shabbat Times Shacharit – Sundays, 9 am • Monday-Friday, 7:30 am • Shabbat, 9:15 am Dates S-Th: Mincha/Maariv - Candle Shabbat Shabbat End

Fri.: Mincha/Kabbalat lighting Mincha/Maariv Shabbat

Parshah

Nov. 1-7

4:45/5:00 pm

4:41 pm

4:45/5:30 pm

5:41 pm

Vayeira

Nov. 8-14

4:40/4:55 pm

4:35 pm

4:35/5:20 pm

5:35 pm

Chayei Sarah

Nov. 15-21

4:30/4:45 pm

4:30 pm

4:35/5:20 pm

5:30 pm

Toldot

Nov. 22-28

4:30/4:45 pm

4:26 pm

4:30/5:15 pm

5:27 pm

Vayeitzei

Nov. 29-Dec. 5

4:30/4:45 pm

4:25 pm

4:30/5:15 pm

5:26 pm

Vayishlach

Thanksgiving, November 26 and Friday, December 25 — follow Sunday morning schedule.

Friday, December 25 is the fast of Asarah B’Tevet. The fast begins at 6:13 am and ends at 5:32 pm.