Nove/December 2021 Bulletin

BULLETIN CELEBRATING THE JOY OF JUDAISM, EMBRACING ALL JEWS

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BETH TFILOH

A Legacy of Connection and Commitment

Save the Dates for Upcoming Events The Operative Word

by Dan Silien Thank You to Our Matching Grant Sponsors

RABBI’S CORNER I Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere!

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg

BETH TFILOH ‫בית תפלה‬

It’s somewhat hard to believe, but this is the last Bulletin message I write to you as the senior rabbi of the Beth Tfiloh Congregation.

Having said that, I also must tell you: this is not a farewell address.

I ain’t goin’ nowhere! Beginning January 1, 2022, and for the next four years, I will serve as Beth Tfiloh’s rabbi-in-residence. What does that mean? On a regular basis, I will continue to deliver sermons on Shabbat, holidays and the High Holy Days as well. I will teach classes and participate and officiate at lifecycle events. Beginning January 1st, Rabbi Posner will be your rabbi — our rabbi. Beth Tfiloh has a most promising future in his capable hands. I will do everything possible to help Rabbi Posner fulfill his mission – our mission – the Beth Tfiloh mission.

Synagogue Office Schedule of Services Information Hotline

mail@btfiloh.org • www.BethTfiloh.com

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If this be the case, then why am I giving up the position of senior rabbi? Perhaps the best reason is reflected in a story that is told of Rabbi Sampson Raphael Hirsch, the intellectual giant behind the founding of contemporary Orthodox Judaism. It is said that late in his life, the old rabbi surprised his students by scheduling himself a long trip to Switzerland. When they inquired about why he insisted on making such a journey, he replied: “Soon, I will stand before the Almighty. I will be held answerable to many questions. But, what will I say when I am asked, ‘Shimson, my son, it is true you did many mitzvot, but did you also remember to see My Alps?’”

Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Hazzan Avraham Albrecht Rabbi Chai Posner Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director

STAFF & LEADERSHIP Dan Silien, Director of Shul Operations Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director

Being your rabbi, for all practical purposes, has been more than a full-time job. It’s been my full-time life! I love it! But there are places I would like to visit, books I would like to read, and interests I would like to pursue that there just hasn’t been time for. Most of all, I would just like to have time to relax and be with my family.

How could I live any place but in Baltimore where my whole family – children and grandchildren – live? And all of you, too, have become part of my family. This Bulletin features stories reflecting on multi-generational families here at Beth Tfiloh. I have been with so many of you in times of joy, and in times of sorrow. I have felt your pain and rejoiced in your simchas. All that, and so much more, makes Beth Tfiloh the unique institution that it is. WE ARE FAMILY! “I ain’t goin nowhere!”

410-486-1900 Dial Main #, then 6, 2 410-413-2345

Talia Jordan, Director of Programming & Engagement Cherie Brownstein, Centennial Experience Director Chana Slavaticki, Director, Mercaz Center for Jewish Life & Learning Sam Bloom, Director, Beth Tfiloh Camps Gary Eidelman, President Neil Sweren, Board Chair

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Switchboard: 410-486-1905 Dr. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education Laurie Kott, Director of Admission

Love ya!

Mitchell Wohlberg

Allison Magat, Chief Administrative Officer Joan Feldman, Director of Strategic Initiatives Becky Brenner, President, Board of Trustees

CONGREGATION AND SCHOOL Mandi Miller, Director of Institutional Advancement

IN THIS ISSUE

Mark Keiser, Director of Facilities, Security and Technology

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

Seydee Doradea, Events Director

A Legacy of Connection and Commitment . . . . . . . . . . 4

BULLETIN

Dates and Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rina Schiff, Director of Marketing and Communications

School Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Paul Miller, Art Director

The Operative Word. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Julie Wolff, Content Marketing Specialist

Philanthropy and Giving. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Erin Smith, Marketing Coordinator Meredith Hill, Digital Marketing Associate

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MILESTONES BAR/BAT MITZVAHS: Elana Wohlberg ‫אילנה זיסל‬

Daughter of Melissa and Jon Wohlberg November 6, 2021 Elana attends 7 grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. She is the sister of Maya ’25 and Judah ’30, granddaughter of Sherry and Mitchell Wohlberg, Donna Kimmelman, Hillary and the late Joel Wohl. Elana’s hobbies include dancing, singing, theater, and art. For her mitzvah project, Elana donated to and volunteered for The House of Ruth to help women and children who are homeless or abused.

To Amy and Craig Gold on the engagement of their son, Corey ’14, to Michal Alge, daughter of Sharon and Merv Alge of Boston.

To Dr. Aaron and Abbe Zuckerberg on the marriage of their son, Gabe ’12 to Kelli Regenbaum.

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Lucy Rose Cusner ‫רייזל‬ ‫ליבא‬ Daughter of Nina and Yitz Cusner November 7, 2021

Lucy attends 6th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.

She is the sister of Naomi ’26, Julie ’30, Kira ’31 and Nava, granddaughter of Adrian and Marty Auster; Alice and Burton Cusner.

Lucy’s hobbies include singing and art. For her mitzvah project, Lucy, her family and close friends are volunteering at Art With a Heart, a Baltimore-based non-profit that enhances the lives of people in need through visual art.

Naia Margolese ‫נחמית מאירה‬

Daughter of Jennifer Kevelson Margolese December 4, 2021

Naia attends 6th grade at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School.

She is the sister of Annabelle ’31 and Serena, granddaughter of Marsha and Ira Kevelson and Esther Nechama z”l and Mordechai Zev Margolese. Naia loves participating in theater, singing, dancing, and spending time with her friends. For her mitzvah project, Naia is coordinating the creation and donation of inspirational art for the children of Chai Lifeline. She is also collecting donations.

MAZAL TOV: To Stephanie and David Kronthal on the wedding of their son Bradley ’11 to Allison Hayes, daughter of Sara Saiontz Hayes and the late David Hayes, and to his grandparents, Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman.

To Rebecca ’03 and Justin Rubin on the birth of their daughter, Ellie Pearl; big sisters Layla ’30, Dafna ’33 and Orly ’33; grandparents Joan and Larry Feldman and Ramah and Dennis Rubin; and greatgrandfather Irvin Fishbein.

To Leslie and Ron Goldberg on the birth of their granddaughter, Anaelle Rivka Sima Matityahu; to Anaelle’s parents, Dr. Rachael ’05 and Natan Matityahu, grandparents Randi Goldberg and the late Dorit z”l and Mordechai Matityahu z”l; and greatgrandparents Stanley Goldberg and Louise Sollins, and the late Sonia Goldberg z”l and late Jerome Sollins z”l.

CONDOLENCES: To Harvey Davidoff on the loss of his wife, Clemence Davidoff.

To the Haar Family on the loss of our member, Ethel B. Haar.

To Jeffrey (Ruth) Ashkenasy on the loss of his brother, Ira Harvey Ashkenasy.

To Cheryl King on the loss of her mother, Jean Yinger.

To the Schlachman family on the loss of our member, Miriam Schlachman (née Ginsberg).

To Dr. Stuart (Dr. Jacqueline) Miller on the loss of his father Philip Miller; grandfather of Rachel Miller ’10 (fiancé Harry Mont ’09), Dr. Emily ’12 (Rehan) Milararachi, and Joshua Miller ’16.

To Amy (Craig) Gold on the loss of her father Dr. David M. Eppel, grandfather of Corey ’14 and Sam Gold.

To Dr. Saul Roskes, Erik (Ellen) Roskes, and Jonathan Roskes on the loss of their wife and mother Danielle Roskes (née Cator); grandmother of Lani ’14.

To Barton (Michelle) Azwalinsky, Esther Azwalinsky, Janet Azwalinsky (David) Horowitz, and Sheryle (Alan) Everett on the loss of their sister Elise Azwalinsky; aunt of Myles Horowitz ’11, Jake Horowitz ’13, Allyson ’04 (Scott) Siegel, and Danielle ’06 (David) Levine.

To Sara Shanker (née Goodman) on the loss her husband Arthur Mendel Shanker.

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To Eunice Newman, Lisa (Steven) Attman, and Howard Kaplan-Newman on the loss of their husband and father, Oscar Newman; grandfather of Rachel Attman ’03 and Michael (Kori) Attman ’05.

To Barron Bank on the loss his wife Lois “Cookie” M. Bank.

To Louis Friedenberg on the loss his wife Marlene Friedenberg (née Grossman).

NEW MEMBERS: We warmly welcome the following new members to our Beth Tfiloh family: Adam Davis ’09 and Eli Davis ’12 Adam and Eli are BT school alumni. Adam graduated from the University of Maryland in 2014 with a degree in fire protection engineering and is an avalanche forecaster for the state of Wyoming. Eli graduated from the University of Maryland in 2016 with a degree in journalism and is the senior communications manager for Dragonfli Media in Salt Lake City, UT. Their parents are our members Drs. Ron and Sally Davis.

Deborah and Jonathan Willis Deborah and Jonathan Willis and their daughters, Julia ’22 and Madeline, who attends the University of Maryland. Deborah is a fundraiser for the Baltimore Museum of Industry and Jonathan is a teacher at Kenwood High School. Deborah is the daughter of our members, Senator Ben and Myrna Cardin.

Jeffrey Chernak Jeffrey is a retiree.

Samantha Magnes Bradley Harrison ’19 Bradley is a BT alumus ’19. His parents are our members, Faith and Adam; his sister Maia ’15 is also a BT shul member and school alumna.

Esther Levi Esther is the relative of our member, Clement Levi.

Wade Miller Wade lives in Boston and is engaged to Daphne Schlesinger.

Benjamin Aryeh, Daphne Esther and Danielle Rebecca Schlesinger Benjamin, Daphne and Danielle are the children of our members, Liora and Tuviah Schlesinger. Danielle works as a scientist for John’s Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab. Benjamin and Daphne are students.

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‫"כי ביתי בית תפלה יקרא לכל העמים‬ ‫ז‬:‫" נו‬.‫ישעיהו‬ “For My House shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” Isaiah 56:7

BETH TFILOH A Legacy of Connection and Commitment

Several Beth Tfiloh Congregation members recently reflected on their Beth Tfiloh connections in a centennial year questionnaire.

Community, inclusivity, diversity, warmth, acceptance, friendliness, camaraderie – these were all common refrains, an experience shared by Jews who differ in their observance, but are united by their connection to Beth Tfiloh.

BT is truly a house of prayer for all people.

“I feel like it’s home... it’s lovely to go ‘where everybody knows your name’,” said June Karlin, a long-time Beth Tfiloh Congregation member, day school and camp mother in her response to a questionnaire about her family’s connection to Beth Tfiloh. That’s BT – much like the long-running sitcom Cheers, the Beth Tfiloh cast of characters spans diverse backgrounds and offers a warm welcome for all who enter.

“We have families that have been part of BT since its founding, and families that have joined us over the past decade or so,” noted Rabbi Chai Posner. “They all share a desire to be part of our special BT community. We have a rich history of deep connections and commitment to present and future.”

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Senator Ben Cardin and his wife Myrna enjoy a sneak preview of the Centennial Timeline.

The Cardin Family Senator Ben Cardin reflected on his family’s deep BT roots to all those present before the Neilah service on Yom Kippur. “Thanks to our family elders (our grandparents and parents), our values are deeply rooted in our Jewish heritage nurtured here at Beth Tfiloh,” he shared.

“My family have been members of BT for about 80 years. Certainly, each generation has different memories. I remember going to socials and playing sports in the shul gym. I also remember the principal Eric Levy. Even though my father was a ‘macher,’ I got no relief from his wrath. I’m sure I deserved it!”

Senator Cardin reminisced about family milestones – engagements, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs — and Israel trips all shared with their BT family. He shared that his great niece and great nephews graduated from BT, and looked forward to his granddaughter Julia’s graduation this coming June.

“One hundred years…. and as we celebrate and transition to the leadership of Rabbi Posner we know we are in good hands. We can all be proud of the great foundation we have built at BT during the past 100 years and know that future generations at BT will create their own special memories in the years to come.”

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The Carliner-Penn Family Ruthie Carliner tells about her family’s Beth Tfiloh connection, which began with her great-grandparents Morris and Thresa Segall. “As founders of BT, they received a large silver key to BT on Garrison Boulevard.

Always cherished, the key was passed to my grandmother, Sara Segall Penn. Then to my father, Stanley Penn. And now back to Beth Tfiloh.”

Today, that key is preserved in the recently unveiled Centennial Timeline. The timeline, a museum-quality exhibit that provides a comprehensive overview of Beth Tfiloh’s history, fills the corridor between the Tuvin and Hurwitz Halls.

“Beth Tfiloh and its values have been central to the lives of my entire family,” added Ruthie. “BT memories for me began when I would attend the Sunday morning breakfast and lecture with Rabbi Rosenblatt, my father, and my grandfathers. All of my grandparents attended BT. All major family lifecycle events were, and continue to take place, at BT, to include my grandson Stanley’s bris on the bimah during Passover.”

Several generations of Penns have been educated at BT. Ruthie graduated from BT Hebrew School. She and her husband, David, have three children — Leah Stromberg ’04, Joe ’05 and Beth ’08 — who all graduated from the day school.

The Carliner-Penn Family

Joe and his wife Angelica (Sabintsev) ’07, are expanding the family’s BT connections, with their children Stanley ’32, Sarina ’34 and Louis ’37 attending the day school as well.

“After the abrupt halt to BT life during Covid, it is wonderful to be back at shul, with people I have gotten to know and are now my good friends,” said Ruthie. “It is important to know that BT is a place that I can always count on to guide me and my family.”

The Levinoff Family The Levinoffs moved to Baltimore in 2008.

Heather, a Montgomery County native, and Aaron, who hails from Toronto, did

The Levinoff Family

not have much of a connection with the Baltimore Jewish community when they arrived. Then, they discovered Beth Tfiloh.

“We learned about BT as we were looking for preschools for our oldest child, David,” said Heather. The Levinoffs lived in the same neighborhood as several BT teachers who spoke often of the family community at BT. “We toured at a number of schools but what stood out to us about BT was the genuine warmth of the teachers and administration.”

“It was obvious from the beginning that attending BT was not just attending a preschool but joining a community,” commented Aaron. “The fact that there were teachers that were alumni of the school, teachers whose children attended BT, and so many students and family members who belonged to the shul showed such a commitment and investment to BT that we knew it was the place for us.”

The Levinoffs were drawn to Beth Tfiloh Congregation through the kids’ Shabbat and holiday services. Petting zoos and gingerbread sukkah building were powerful attractions. “Once they knew there was a potential for candy, we began attending BT every Shabbat,” Aaron laughed.

Beth Tfiloh gave the Levinoffs more than a synagogue to belong to. It gave them a community whose values reflect their own.

“It truly rounds out our children’s Jewish learning and experience to see so many continued on p. 8

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DATES & HAPPENINGS Documentary Screening: Marry Me However Sunday, January 23, doors open 6:45 pm, program 7-9 pm in Mintzes Theater Use the High School building entrance

Centennial Challah Bake: A Hundred Measures of Gratitude Wednesday, January 12, 7 pm Join Beth Tfiloh women of all ages for this special Centennial Challah Bake as we express a hundred measures of gratitude.

Morah Faigie Friedman and Dr. Zipora Schorr will share their expert techniques and everyone’s favorite challah recipe, as well as the inspiration that unites women to bake challah. Let us use this time to give thanks and gratitude as we celebrate Beth Tfiloh reaching 100 years. Don’t miss this memorable evening! Limited registration.

This documentary by Rabbi Mordechai Vardi of Kibbutz Rosh Zurim shares the stories of three men and two women who marry against their sexual orientation to fulfill familial, religious and cultural expectations. In partnership with Eshel*, a panel of American Jewish community members similar to the subjects of this Israeli film will share the realities faced by Orthodox LGBT+ Jews in our local communities. Registration online or at the door. Light coffee and dessert reception to follow in Mintzes Theater lobby. *Eshel is a support, education and advocacy organization for Orthodox LGBT+ Jews and their families.

Save the dates for the following events: Purim

Rabbi Posner’s Installation Shabbat

Wednesday, March 16-Thursday, March 17

Friday, March 4-Saturday, March 5

Welcome Rabbi Chai Posner as Beth Tfiloh’s new senior rabbi with an inspiring musical Shabbat led by Rabbi Shlomo Katz. Enjoy a meaningful Shabbatonlike experience with members of our diverse shul community and programming for congregants of all ages. The weekend concludes with Rabbi Posner’s official installation including Havdallah, a festive light meal, dessert and a concert.

Be a part of this special Beth Tfiloh Purim celebration: Megillah readings, Purim Bingo, Mishloach Manot packing and delivery to local senior residences, an “open house” outdoor Purim seudah with our clergy, and more.

A Centennial Evening of Celebration Sunday, April 3, time TBA It’s our 100th birthday and we are celebrating in style! Enjoy an elegant reception of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, moving tributes and presentations about Beth Tfiloh’s monumental first century, special guest speakers, live musical entertainment with Carnegie Hall musicians Amit Peled (cellist) and Solomon Eichner (pianist), and more.

SPOTLIGHT 2022:

A Tribute to Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Date TBA Spotlight is back in person and better than ever. Our annual school scholarship fundraiser will honor and celebrate Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg with tributes and a spectacular guest performer.

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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

PreSchool 3’s students are learning about the change of seasons and hibernation by making pillows to explore the concept of hibernation under the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Second grade math students have been busy working on their number sorting skills by analyzing numbers shown in a variety of interactive, engaging ways, helping boost automaticity in number recognition and number patterns.

BT CAMP Our BT Warriors Girls Varsity Soccer team won big as they advanced to the IAAM C2 Conference Final for the first time in school history!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LARRY BRASH ON 50 YEARS AT BETH TFILOH DAY CAMPS!

AP Biology students spent a wonderful day learning about the ecology and overall health of the Chesapeake Bay on a canoe trip on Black Walnut Creek, where they performed water quality tests, enjoyed catching water creatures, and waded in the water to explore all sorts of marine life.

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Hard work and loyalty are a gift that not everyone possesses, but Larry has it. He is unique, and his work ethic is unmatched. He does it all. But most importantly, his love for everyone who has walked through (or driven through on his buses) is clearly evident, and we are all forever indebted to him. Larry is a leader, a role model and a friend to everyone, and BT Camps would not be the same without him.

Thank you, Larry, for dedicating 50 years of your life at BT Camps.

Continue to inspire us!

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THE OPERATIVE WORD Dan Silien, Director of Shul Operations In what I hope to be the first of many communications to you in this space, I want to reintroduce myself as well as reflect on my first three months with BT. It is incredible how quickly this time has flown by! My time here started almost on Day 1 with our High Holy Days celebrations. While Covid prevented some from gathering at this time of year, the heart and soul of the community were readily apparent. I was thrilled not only to have a chance to meet some of you in person, but also to see the joy of being able to come together to pray, reflect, and gather for this holiday period. It was a milestone in our ability to come together again.

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of their friends, the BT teachers and staff participating in shul and being active members of a strong Jewish community. Our children are blessed to not only learn Jewish values as students at BT, but also because those around them so notably teach by example.”

Through their preschool connection, the Levinoffs built relationships with other families and to the shul clergy – while hanging out in the PreSchool lobby before school started, through their participation in various committees and boards, and attending synagogue services.

Not long after joining Beth Tfiloh shul, their youngest daughter, Rebecca, was born. They hosted the baby naming at their house, and were thrilled that all the BT clergy members made a point to share in the celebration.

In addition, these High Holy Days provided an amazing glimpse into who and what this community is all about. I saw people renewing friendships, experiencing moments of spiritual connection, enjoying walking through the halls of BT again, and overall coming together as a single — but diverse — community!

I also want to make note of something which should not be taken for granted (and I admit to being a little biased) – BT is incredibly fortunate to have an amazing staff in place that worked tirelessly to make the High Holy Days special and meaningful to our community.

“While he was speaking, Rabbi Wohlberg wanted to recognize that it was David’s birthday the day before and came with lollipops for our older children. While he was talking, our 2 year-old daughter came up to him and asked for a candy as well. Without missing a beat, he reached into his suit pocket and pulled out… a bagel for her,” shared Heather. “The clergy and staff of BT care about their congregants, students and parents – for many this is more than just a job and we are grateful to be part of the BT community.”

Speaking of hard working staff, we are busy planning many centennial events to celebrate this incredible milestone! The rich history of this community has a chance to shine this year, and I encourage you to join us at one or more of our events. If you have not already seen it, please come spend some time looking at our newly unveiled Centennial Timeline! Maybe you will see some familiar faces, and maybe you will discover something new about BT. I am also excited to share that the Sanctuary Design Competition moved into the presentation phase over the past several weeks. Presentations from the five architectural firm finalists were delivered. The conceptual designs that were shared were diverse and creative. In the coming months, Synagogue leadership will determine if and when to move forward with any of the potential enhancements.

“As parents, we love the dedication to immersing our children in Jewish traditions, culture and learning in a fun way that keeps them engaged and enthusiastic about attending and participating in shul,” said Heather. “BT has given a lot to our family and we are more than happy to give our time back to BT.”

I have spent significant time after the holidays getting to learn more about the BT staff and community. There is much to learn, and much I hope to contribute to helping BT be the best it can be, and I want to hear from you and get to know you. Please let me know if you experience issues, have suggestions, or just want to talk. That said, I do ask for your patience as well. I am meeting and hearing from many new people at the same time. Change of any kind can take time, and may cause a few unintended bumps in the road. Everyone on staff wants only the best for this amazing institution, so bear with us as we continue to make improvements together. Some changes will work amazingly well as soon as they are implemented, and some ideas may turn out to require further tweaking.

I hope to use this space in the future to inform you about interesting things taking place at BT, introduce (or reintroduce) you to members of the staff, highlight a particular topic, or respond to your questions. If you have other ideas for something you would like to see me discuss here, please let me know!

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Today, the Levinoffs are deeply devoted and involved Beth Tfiloh community members. Aaron currently serves as the treasurer of the school while Heather is a member of the Parent Association board.

She is also a former school board of trustee member and chairperson of the PreSchool Committee.

Added Aaron, “BT has so much to offer beyond the incredible school experience that our children have received thus far. There are incredible and impactful programs and opportunities to learn and develop relationships, and our hope is that many other young families can get to experience BT as we have, which will allow BT to remain strong for many, many years.”

BETH TFILOH CENTENNIAL TIMELINE EXHIBIT Explore Beth Tfiloh’s remarkable history! View our multimedia Centennial Timeline, a permanent exhibit in the hallway between the Tuvin and Hurwitz Halls paying tribute to Beth Tfiloh’s remarkable history over the past 100 years. You can also view the companion online interactive historical timeline to view the many people and events that have shaped Beth Tfiloh’s history at bethtfiloh.com.

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THANK YOU TO OUR 100-HOUR MATCH GRANT SPONSORS: THE BENUS AND NOORANI FAMILIES The 100 hour match grant kicked off the 2022 Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign on October 12, 2021.

There’s still time to make an impact and support the 2022 Beth Tfiloh Annual Campaign. Please visit www.bethtfiloh.com/annualcampaign to make your gift, or venmo @BethTfilohSchool.

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Our #BigMatch4BT donors — Liba and Avi Benus and Ora and Michael Noorani — share what inspired them to create this matching grant for the 2022 Annual Campaign.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Beth Tfiloh — the place that has opened its arms to both of us, to our parents, to our kids...to countless people throughout its 100-year history. It’s a shul and school community that welcomes all Jews and changes people’s lives, as it has for both of us. Here’s to the next 100 years!”

-Liba & Avi Benus

The Benus Family

The Noorani Family

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“Throughout Covid, our admiration and appreciation for the teachers, administration, and staff at BT grew immensely. What better way to honor them and show our gratitude than by making a significant donation to the Annual Campaign? We hope that the 100-hour challenge grant encourages BT school community members to support the Annual Campaign to strengthen our beloved school and community.”

-Ora & Michael Noorani

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PHILANTHROPY & GIVING We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Ray and Walter Becker,

by Jackie Becker BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of: Leslie and Ron Goldberg on their 25th wedding anniversary, by Reta Davis • Dr. Malcolm Renbaum, wishing him a sweet, happy and healthy new year, by Carole and Ron Fradkin • Rhoda and Stanley Brown on their special birthdays, by Audrey and Stanford Gann • Richard Rynd on this 90th birthday, by Malcolm Renbaum • Carole and Ron Fradkin on their 65th anniversary, by Malcolm Renbaum and Maxine Seidman, Carole and Ron Fradkin • Myra Lichter on the birth of her greatgrandson, by Ann Kurlander • Faye Adler on her special birthday, by Ann Kahan, the Komins family, Sandy and Sid Diamond, Bonnie Raffel, Frona Brown and Beryl Rosenstein • Roz Weiner and family, wishing them a sweet, happy and healthy new year, by Anita and Mickey Steinberg and family • Linda Proper on her special birthday, by Susan Simon • The marriage of Yakira Green, by Sylvia Tulkoff • Ilan Gheiler on his bar mitzvah, by the Blaustein family

Speedy recovery to: Yanky Schorr, by Jill and Gary Eidelman • Hadassah Bat Miriam, by Rachel Bob and Jaron Bob In memory of: Shirley Shapiro, by Joel Echison and Diane Juris, Judy and Gary Terle • Ellen Falk,

by Jill and Gary Eidelman • Barbara Schwartz,

by Jill and Gary Eidelman, Beth Kaplan and Bruce Sholk, Lori and Stuart Abell • Allan Gallant, by Carole and Ronald Fradkin • Joyce Traub, by Tammie Plant, Ellen Plant and Laurie Stagnatta, Ann Kurlander, Karin and Daniel Minkin and family, Leslie and Matthew Allen • Charlie Nelson, by Donna and Irwin Azman • Pearl Edelman, by Jill and Gary Eidelman • Berta Tepper, by Zandra and Stephen Quartner, Carole and Ron Fradkin, Sylvia Tulkoff • Mollie Witow, by Wendy and Steve Lerman • Mendy Kwestel, by Marie and Marty Schwartz, Jill and Gary Eidelman • Janet Feinberg, by Lenny, Tina and Morgan Mzhen • Stephen Needel, by Laurie and Mike Kott • Judith Williams, by Tina, Lenny and Morgan Mzhen • Miriam Schlachman, by Juli and Jimmy Wolf, Judy Roth and Beverly Venick In observance of the yahrzeit of: Judy Herman, by Danielle and Steven Herman, Layne and Sherri Herman and family CHUMASH FUND In memory of: Goldie Davidovitz, by Rachel and David Warschawski

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE HABITS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS? Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg applies years of masterful rabbinical sermons and theology to the contemporary trappings of the lifestyles of the rich and famous and the false idols of celebrities. You can learn from the highs and lows of the influential while keeping your spirits intact!

Makes a great Chanukah gift!

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

BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION GENERAL FUND In honor of: The marriage of Robin Kroll to Steven Shefter, by Ruth and Marty Rochester • Rabbi Wohlberg, Rabbi Posner, Rabbi Yoggev, Rabbi Wecker and Cantor Albrecht on the occasion of our daughter Aliza Sobol’s Bat Mitzvah, by Jen and Benny Sobol • Rabbi Wecker, by Andre and Marianne Katz • My aliyah, by Dr. Alan Pariser • Eidelman Break Fast Crew, by Jill and Gary Eidelman In memory of: Joyce and Jerry Traub, by Jeanie and Michael Glasser • Mordechai ben Moritz, by Moshe Werdesheim • Joyce Traub, by the Lawrence family, Suzanne and Marc Hurwitz • Berta Tepper, by Lee and Robyn Spirer • Barbara Schwartz, by the Beth Tfiloh Congregation Board of Directors • Miriam Schlachman, by Bonnie, Neale, Joel and Laura Deutsch, Vicki and Allen Filstein, Wayne and Karen Jacobs In observance of the yahrzeit of: Harold Morganstern and Norma Schindler, by Betty and Michael Wolf SHELLYE AND STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUND In memory of: Benjamin Sigman, by Alex and Emily Kaufman SALLY AND HAROLD GOLDBERG MUSIC FUND In observance of the yahrzeit of: Hilda Colvin, by Sally Goldberg • Sheldon Leibowitz, by Sally Goldberg ELLIE GOLDENBERG THEATER HALL OF FAME AWARD FUND In memory of: Joyce Traub, by the Goldenberg family DAVID AND JUDY JACOBSON HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING FUND In honor of: Richard Rynd on this 90th birthday,

by Mickey and Anita Steinberg • Rabbi Yoggev and Rabbi Wecker, by Barbara and Reva Arnoff • Ilan Gheiler on his Bar Mitzvah, by Melissa Eisner, Gail Coppel and Andrew Feinberg In memory of: Moshe Shuvalsky, by Norman Dubois • Joyce Traub, by Joann and Richard Vesole • Alvan Schunick, by Marc Coplin • Shirley Shapiro, by Shirley Goldberg • Jan Simon, by Norman Dubois • Arthur Fost, by Debbie Needel Bernfeld • Barbara Schwartz, by Sharon and Alan Rosen • Berta Tepper, by Ruth and Jon Tepper

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RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of: Rabbi Wohlberg, by Jill Green and Daniel Kaplan Speedy recovery to: Barry Walters, by Ellen and Sidney Cohen In memory of: Joyce Traub, by Jennifer Heller and Joel Turner • Mendy Kwestel, by Elaine and Stan Weintraub, Dianne and Stanley Zweback, Batsheva and Shimmy Messing • Barbara Schwartz, by the Molofsky/Todres family • Julian Hyman, by Michael and Elisa Schwartz

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND In honor of: Bernice Brafman on her special birthday, by Jacob Miliman • June Karlin, by Dr. Richard Fein • Iris Kaufman on her special birthday, by Judy and Stuart Poltilove ERIC LEVI MEMORIAL FUND In memory of: Barry Levi, by Nurite and Craig Rosin THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING In honor of: Dodi Samuel on her birthday, by Jason Rubinstein MINYONAIRE FUND In appreciation of: My aliyah, by Steven Goldberg NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND: In memory of: Barbara Schwartz, by Diane and Larry Seegull STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND In honor of: Faye Adler on her special birthday,

by Helene Penn • Eunice Friedman on the birth of her great-granddaughter, by Helene Penn In memory of: Thalia Resnick, by Helene Penn • Mendy Kwestel, by Helene Penn ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of: Alisa and Jonathan Murstein on the birth of Madyson Idina, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff • Austin Berg and Chelsea Silver on their engagement, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff In memory of: Sonia Groh, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff

RABBI POSNER DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of: Rabbi Posner, by Esther and Brian Finglass • The birth of Isabelle Hailey Birenbaum, by her parents Michele and Daniel Birenbaum • Rabbi Posner, by Avi and Kyley Sommer PRAYER BOOK FUND In memory of: Barbara Schwartz, by Irene and Robert Russel • Joyce Traub, by Roz Siegel, Mike and Jamie Siegel and family, Allan and Cindy Siegel and Ted and Beth Halpern • Shirley Spivak Shapiro, by Sharon and Marvin Demb • David and Jeanne Caplan, by Sharon and Marvin Demb • Allan and Devora Caplan, by Sharon and Marvin Demb • S.C. Farkas, by Sharon and Marvin Demb RAE AND MILTON SAMUELSON FUND In honor of: Faye Adler on her special birthday, by the Samuelson family RACHELLE SILVERSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Sheldon Leibowitz, by Ronnie Silverstein • Anita Goldberg, by Ronnie Silverstein HOLLY AND STEVE VENICK AND FAMILY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY FUND In memory of: Eileen Lesser, by Holly and Steve Venick RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG CHARITY FUND In memory of: Mendy Kwestel, by Joyce and Marshall Bedine, Susan and Dick Rotner, Irene and Robert Russel, Martin Kanner, Odette and Jacob Cohen

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YAD B’YAD FUND In honor of: Vicki and Jesse Hervitz on the birth of their daughter, Ayla Miriam Hervitz, by Renee Koplon and Marc Schwarzschild • Hailey and Eli Creeger on the birth of their son, Gabriel Creeger,

by Renee Koplon and Marc Schwarzschild In memory of: Barbara Schwartz, by the Harrison family, Rachel and David Warschawski and family MEMORIAL PLAQUES Lenore Gnatt • Solomon Gnatt • Ellie Goldenberg • Shirley Shapiro • Benjamin Louis Shapiro • Gerald Silverman • Joyce Traub • Annette Zimmerman YAHRZEIT DONATIONS

Nathan Abell, by Janet Billig ∙ Sylvia Aiken, by Larry Aiken ∙ Zelma Aiken, by Milton Baker ∙ Mark Aronoff, by Revanne Aronoff ∙ Miriam Ashinsky, by Rochelle Lewis ∙ Edward Boches & Minnie Boches, by Frank Boches ∙ Earle Bond, by Steve Bond ∙ Harold Brill, by Florence Brill ∙ Gussie Chaiet, by Jeanette Katcoff ∙ Roserma Cohen, by Kenneth Cohen ∙ Sidney Cohen, by Sandy Kanter ∙ Benjamin Gilbert Coplan, by Helene Penn Dorf ∙ Jayme Dorf Weinstein, by Helene Penn ∙ Stanley Eisenberg, by Gwenn Eisenberg ∙ Rose A. Esterson, by Judith Chernak ∙ Sidney Esterson, by Judith Chernak ∙ Jeanette Falk, by Stewart Falk ∙ David ben Yisaschar Feldman, by Flora Elbert, Boris Feldman ∙ Benjamin Fishman, by Harvey Kasner ∙ Esther Friedel, by Samuel Friedel ∙ Irving Goldberg, by Roslynn Goldberg ∙ Theodore Grossman, by Bruce Winter ∙ Yetta Grossman, by Sylvia Tulkoff ∙ Leon Hack, by Florence Brill ∙ Paul Hamburger, by Marie Schwartz ∙ Edythe Herman, by Ron Eisenberg ∙ Judith Herman,

by Layne Herman ∙ Betty Hornstein, by Ken Hornstein ∙ Meyer Hornstein, by Larry Hornstein ∙ Norman Ilkuvitz, by Joan Isack ∙ Charles Isack, by Steven Isack ∙ Jennie Isaacson, by Michael Isaacson ∙ Amelia Jay, by Charles Jay ∙ Honorable Alan J. Karlin, by June Karlin ∙ Michael Kasner, by Harvey Kasner ∙ Leslie Katzen,

by Elaine Katzen ∙ Joseph Kotelchuck, by Debra Berney ∙ Shirley Kowitz, by Joseph Kowitz ∙ Beverly Kroll, by Geoffrey Kroll ∙ Yakov Lapidus, by Manana Lapidus ∙ Louis Maier, by Allen Maier ∙ Aldo Marini, by Marie Schwartz ∙ Cecelia Miliman, by Jacob Miliman ∙ Theodore Miliman, by Jacob Miliman ∙ Frieda Miller,

by Marcia Greenfield ∙ Sara Molofsky, by Kenneth Goodwich ∙ Martin Mussey, by Sol Mussey ∙ Gertrude Nudelman, by June Karlin ∙ Marvin B. Pachino, by Roz Shenker ∙ Curt Pearl, by Michael Pearl ∙ Oscar L. Polinger, by Brenda Boches ∙ Dr. Max J. Primakow, by Carole Luterman ∙ Taya Rivkind, by Cindy Kasner ∙ Anne Schoen, by Ronald Schoen ∙ Harry Schoen, by Ronald Schoen ∙ Milton Schwartz, by Jerry Moffet ∙ Vivian Sefret, by Shawn Sefret ∙ Barbara Joy Shaffer, by Brian Shaffer ∙ Lillian Shpritz, by Bonnie Berman ∙ Leah Szmidt, by Natalie Chason ∙ Robert Suchman, by Arlene Fleischmann ∙ Leah Szmidt, by Claire Bassan ∙ Bibs Tihanyi, by Eva Zinreich ∙ Gersh Vayner, by Svetlana Gelfand ∙ Ethel Weiner, by Jeanette Katcoff ∙ Morris Winter, by Dr. Bruce Winter ∙ Jacqueline Winter, by Dr. Bruce Winter ∙ Sam Zarembski, by Dr. Allan Zarembski

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Davening & Shabbat Times Shacharit – Sundays, 9 am | Monday-Friday, 7:20 am* | Shabbat, 9:15 am** All services take place in the Epstein Chapel Dates S-Th: Mincha/Maariv - Candlelighting Shabbat Shabbat Ends

Fri.: Mincha/Kabbalat Mincha/Maariv Shabbat

Parshah

Nov. 22-27 Nov. 28-Dec. 4 Dec. 5-11 Dec. 12-18 Dec. 19-25 Dec. 26-Jan.1 Jan. 2-8 Jan. 9-15 Jan. 16-22 Jan. 23-29 Jan. 30-Feb.5

Vayeshev Miketz Vayigash Vayechi Shemot Va’era Bo Beshalach Yitro Mishpatim Terumah

4:30/4:45 pm 4:30/4:45 pm 4:30/4:45 pm 4:30/4:45 pm 4:30/4:45 pm 4:35/4:50 pm 4:40/4:55 pm 4:45/5:00 pm 4:50/5:05 pm 5:00/5:15 pm 5:10/5:25 pm

4:27 pm 4:25 pm 4:25 pm 4:27 pm 4:30 pm 4:35 pm 4:41 pm 4:48 pm 4:56 pm 5:04 pm 5:12 pm

4:20/5:10 pm 4:20/5:10 pm 4:20/5:10 pm 4:20/5:10 pm 4:25/5:15 pm 4:30/5:20 pm 4:35/5:25 pm 4:45/5:35 pm 4:50/5:40 pm 5:00/5:50 pm 5:10/6:00 pm

Fast of Asarah B’Tevet (10 Tevet), Tues., Dec. 14: Fast begins: 6:07 am • Shacharit: 7:20 am • Mincha: 4:15 pm • Maariv: 4:45 pm • Fast concludes: 5:27 pm *11/25, 12/24 and 12/31: Shacharit at 9 am

5:27 pm 5:26 pm 5:26 pm 5:28 pm 5:32 pm 5:38 pm 5:43 pm 5:50 pm 5:58 pm 6:06 pm 6:15 pm