We warmly welcome the following new members to our Beth Tfiloh family. Thank you to our families who volunteered to be featured.
Marc and Tami Berman live in Pikesville. Marc is self-employed in the sports world and Tami enjoys gardening, shopping, and taking care of the family home. Family and friends are priorities.
Alex and Batsheva Simone live in Reisterstown, MD with their twin daughters, Talia Diamond and Kyla. Both girls are attending Kindergarten at BT. Alex works in commercial real estate and Batsheva works in Human Resources. The family enjoys spending time with their dogs, friends and family, gardening, cooking and movie nights.
Additional new members: Richard and Susan Lehmann
MAZEL TOV:
To Jean Acuna and Dr. Brian Levin on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jacob, and to siblings Avi and Talya, and grandparents Hilda and Dr. Howard Levin, and Patricia Acuna.
To Dr. Allan Zarembski on his 75th birthday.
To Laura and Richard Wolf on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Joshua ’30, and to siblings Jacob ’21 and Lily ’24, and to grandparents Myra and Bill Fox, and Lynn and Ronald Wolf.
To Helen Gordon on her 90th birthday.
To Samara and Jordan Hirsch on the birth of a baby boy, and to siblings Max ’35, Janie ’38, and Millie ’40.
To Melissa and Jonathan Wohlberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Judah ’30, and to siblings Maya ’25 and Elana ’27, and to grandparents Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, Donna Kimmelman, and the late Joel Wohl.
To Shari Kirk and Brandon Kirk on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jack, and to sibling Shelby, and grandparents Marilyn Weisman and Barbara Kirk.
To Dylan Karlin ’13 and Chelsea Silbiger on their engagement and to parents Kathi and Jeff Karlin, and Sherri and David Silbiger.
To Ivy and Christopher Ammann on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Jordyn ’31, and to sibling Chloe ’29, and grandparents Judy Roth and Glenn (Sherry) Roth, and Hal (Cristie) Ammann, and greatgrandparent Beverly Venick.
To Deborah and Louis Baer on their 50th wedding anniversary.
To Michon Zysman on the Bar Mitzvah of her son, Jacob ’30, and to siblings Shoshana (“Lily”) ’20 and Eliora (“Ellie”) ’22.
To Rachel and Max ’11 Cardin on the birth of a baby boy, and to grandparents Dr. Andrew and Jan Cardin.
To Rena and Elliot Rank on the wedding of their son, Ben Rank ’08, to Melissa Corvelli.
To Mark Smolarz on his upcoming retirement from The Associated after more than 21 years as their Chief Operating and Financial Officer.
To Marshall Levine on a special birthday.
To Christina Rotondo and Samuel Supnick ’09 on the baby naming of their daughter, Dahlia Mae, and to grandparents Louise and Daniel Supnick, and Anne and Jim Rotondo.
To Leonard Gerstein on his 90th birthday.
To Chana and Benjamin ’15 Fleischmann on the birth of a baby boy, Shlomo Shraga, and to grandparents Lori and Stuart Abell, Robert and Debrah Fleischmann, and Michael and Eva Bock.
To Shale Stiller on his 90th birthday.
To Lynne and Stan Haas on the marriage of their granddaughter, Shira, to Mordechai Ibgi, and to the parents, Dr. Eric and Chofit Haas, Beer Sheva, Israel.
To Irina and Fred Schenerman on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Isabella, and to sibling Sabrina, and grandmother Lilya Trosman.
To Sharon and Alan Rosen on the aufruf and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Rebecca ’14, to Andrew Prince.
CONDOLENCES:
To Julie (Shmuel) Simhi and Joshua (Jennifer) Kurland on the loss of their mother and our member, Janet Kurland, and to her grandchildren, Matan Simhi ’10, Lidan (Jordana) Simhi ’12, Sivan Simhi ’21.
To Randi (Larry) Abramson, Steven (Jamie) Sherman, and Julie (Jason) Whitney on the loss of their father, Dr. Michael L. Sherman, and to grandchildren Wyatt ’22, Dex ’24, and Scarlett Sherman ’27; and Zachary ’26 and Carly Abramson.
To Tracey Gordon (Michael) Kotlicky on the loss of her brother, Alan Gordon.
To Sonia Maltinsky on the loss of her husband, Arnold Maltinsky.
To Jill Eidelman (Gary) on the loss of her father, Arthur Finkelstein, and to his grandchildren Sara Sara Eidelman Michaels ’08 (BJ Michaels), Joshua Eidelman ’08, and Eric Eidelman ’11 (Sarah Kazazz).
To Phyllis Carol Wagner and Beverly Lois Miller on the loss of their brother and our member, Dr. Paul Ronald Miller.
To the family of our member, Jerry Steube.
To Alvin (Marsha) Sachs on the loss of his brother, Daniel Sachs.
To Marcia Kurland Miller on the loss of her sister, Joan Elfenbein.
To Kenneth (Michelle) Tepper on the loss of his mother, Gloria Tepper, and to her grandchildren Scott Tepper ’18, Justin Tepper ’19, Sabrina Tepper ’23, Melanie Tepper ’28 and Lindsey Tepper ’33.
To Jane (Paul) Lichter and Dr. Lisa (Dr. Bradley) Trattner on the loss of their father, Dr. Stanford Feinberg, and to his grandchildren, Steven (Melanie) Lichter ’07, Casey (Alex) Moers ’10, Carly Trattner ’11, Eric Trattner ’13, and his great-grandson Jeremy Lichter ’39.
To the family of our member, Herbert S. Garten.
To David (Terry) Golaner on the loss of his father, Stephen S. Golaner, and to his grandchildren, Mollie Golaner ’28, Charlotte Golaner, and Samantha Golaner.
To Leon Wilkowsky (Jim Newkirk) on the loss of his father, Larry Wilkowsky, and to his grandchildren, Jacob ’10 (fiancée Rachel Sobolev) and Helaine ’11 Wilkowsky.
To Dr. Ronald and Lois Diener, and to Eileen Diener Himmelrich (Ned), and Pam Diener (Dan Cohen), on the loss of their daughter and sister Jolie Diener, and to her nieces and nephews, Abby Himmelrich ’08 (Reid Siegel), Molly Himmelrich ’11 (Gideon Wolf ’10), Drew Himmelrich, Matthew Cohen, and Adam Cohen.
To Dr. Richard (Sharon) Lamb on the loss of his brother, Steven Paul Lamb.
To Gary H. (Lois) Cassel on the loss of his mother, Shirley Cassel.
To Deena (Daniel) Lubelski on the loss of her mother, Miriam Steinberg, and to her grandchildren Eli Lubelski ’32, Noa Lubelski ’34, Rami Lubelski ’37 and Micah Lubelski ’40.
Looking Ahead: A Bright Future for Beth Tfiloh
As my time as Chairman of the Board comes to a close this May, I reflect on the journey that brought me to Beth Tfiloh and the incredible future that lies ahead.
When my family first came to BT, it was the first place where I truly felt at home - where I could fully be myself as a Jew. Beth Tfiloh’s commitment to being a welcoming home for all Jews drew me in, and over the past decade, it has been a privilege to serve in various leadership roles. One of my proudest moments was chairing the Senior Rabbi Succession Committee, ensuring a thoughtful, intentional transition that would strengthen BT for generations to come.
As I transition out of my role, I am excited about what’s ahead. Under the leadership of our lay leaders, clergy, and professional staff, we are building a foundation that enhances the experience
of every member, strengthens our alignment as One BT, and ensures that we maximize our resources to serve our community at the highest level.
Beth Tfiloh is a unique institution - a school, congregation, and camp - and we have worked to ensure these pillars operate in greater synergy. This alignment will continue, allowing us to serve our members more efficiently while remaining financially responsible and maximizing every dollar.
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our President, Benny Sobol, for his tireless dedication and leadership. His passion for our community and commitment to its success have been invaluable. I also take great comfort knowing that Beth Tfiloh will be in great hands with Avi Benus and Lauren Braunstein as they step into their leadership roles. Their vision, energy, and dedication will no doubt guide BT into a bright and promising future.
I also want to express deep gratitude to the leaders who came before us, those who built the foundation on which we
stand today. Their vision and dedication have made Beth Tfiloh what it is, and it is on their shoulders that we continue to build.
I leave this role with deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve Beth Tfiloh and with great confidence in the leaders who will carry our mission forward. The future is bright, and I am excited to see how BT continues to evolve, inspire, and thrive.
May Beth Tfiloh continue to be a beacon of Torah, community, and connection for generations to come. May we always be a place of learning, growth, and belonging, where every Jew finds a home and a sense of purpose. And may we go from strength to strength, ensuring a vibrant and thriving Beth Tfiloh for the next hundred years and beyond.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of this journey – it has truly been an honor. B’shalom, Michael Bresler
Chairman of the Board, Beth Tfiloh Congregation
Looking for the perfect venue for your next celebration?
Our beautiful synagogue and multiple event spaces are ideal for Bnei Mitzvahs, weddings, and any special occasion. Let us help you create unforgettable memories in a warm, welcoming setting. For more information, contact Jesse Cleveland (jcleveland@btfiloh.org).
Faith and Freedom: How We Choose to Live with Purpose
Rabbi Chai Posner
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“I chose the path of faith, and on the path of faith, I returned.”
Sitting in a helicopter on her way home after more than 470 days of captivity in Gaza, Agam Berger wrote these words on the whiteboard and showed them to the camera. She chose faith.
Agam was not the only hostage to make this choice under such dire circumstances. Eliya Cohen made Kiddush before Shabbat and prayed every day while being held captive. Omer Shem Tov began observing Shabbat while in captivity, refusing to use his flashlight and preferring to remain in pitch black. Omer also made
Kiddush on Friday nights, saving a small bottle of grape juice from days before and using a piece of toilet paper as a kippah. Daniella Gilboa recounted that she and the other IDF lookouts learned to sing the traditional “Shalom Aleichem” in Arabic, knowing that singing in Hebrew would not be tolerated.
The mental strength demonstrated by these heroes during such profound suffering is almost unimaginable. Our sages teach that real strength is mental fortitude
– who is strong? One who has complete control over themselves.” These unbelievable stories hearken back to those we heard growing up about Jews during the Holocaust who baked matzah for Pesach, fasted on Yom Kippur, and celebrated Purim, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Anecdotes like these remind us that in the face of the bleakest circumstances, we always have a choice. Not only did faith carry Agam from her misery to her freedom, but the moment she chose faith, she was already free. As Viktor Frankl wrote, “Between
Agam Berger
Omer Shem Tov Daniella Gilboa Eliya Cohen
stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
The Hebrew word for freedom is cheirut. Pesach is described as Zman Cheiruteinu, the time of our freedom. Interestingly, the word cheirut does not appear in the Torah. It was created by the rabbis. But in a fascinating bit of etymology, the rabbis derived cheirut - freedom -from charut, which means “engraved.” In Pirkei Avot 6:2, it says:
And it says, ’And the tablets were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, engraved upon the tablets’ (Exodus 32:16). Read not charut (engraved) but cheirut (freedom), for a free person is one who occupies themselves with the study of Torah.
Long before Viktor Frankl, the sages understood that true freedom lies with the choice to live a life of meaning and purpose. Even the very word for freedom in Hebrew cannot be separated from Torah. In America, we talk about inalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But cheirut is not about rights; it is about responsibilities. In the terminology of the 20th-century philosopher Isaiah Berlin, there are two kinds of freedom: freedom from and freedom for. Freedom from is negative freedom, while freedom for is positive freedom. Negative freedom is being free from the control of others, while positive freedom is the freedom to control oneself. Perhaps the greatest display of cheirut is when one chooses freedom for, even when one’s freedom from is inhibited. Agam, Eliya, Omer, Daniella, and so many others made that choice which presents us with a challenge. We are blessed with negative freedom - freedom from. We have the liberty to go wherever we want, whenever we want. We vacation at leisure and enjoy
vast rights and privileges. But what do we choose to do with this freedom? How do we use it? Does our freedom stop at freedom from, or do we choose freedom to?
Unfortunately, throughout our history, there has often been an inverse relationship between freedom from and Jewish observance. When Jews have been amongst societies where they were free to partake in its offerings, they have, all too often, forgotten their freedom to be Jewish. We can draw inspiration from the choices made by hostages in captivity or Jews living through the Holocaust, but it should not take persecution to remind us that we are free. Free to choose faith, free to recite Kiddush, free to pray, free to observe Shabbat, free to sing Shalom Aleichem in any language we would like... we are free to keep the mitzvot, free to engage in our rich traditions, and free to choose Torah. This is Zman Cheiruteinu, the time of our freedom. May we all embrace this opportunity to be truly free.
AROUND THE SHUL
Congregants come together each month to pack lunches and prepare supplies at Paul’s Place, a nonprofit supporting those in need in Southwest Baltimore. Help make a difference and volunteer with us on the first Tuesday of the month!
Our Women & Wisdom group had a thoughtful learning session with Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Yoggev in February, exploring relationships with parents and in-laws. The discussion touched on aging, staying connected, expressing gratitude, and how our parents link us to tradition.
Grandparents and special friends joined their grandchildren for the annual Hamantaschen Making event, where they created, crafted, and sang along with Mr. Brian Singer, celebrating the joy of Purim together.
Beth Tfiloh’s new Motzei Shabbat Parent/Child Learning, led by Chazzan Yoni Rose ’04, continues to be a hit! With fantastic energy and a great turnout, families with children in K-5 are coming together for an evening of Torah, pizza, and raffles, making it a special way to end Shabbat.
Melissa Wohlberg teaches her clients that they have a superpower: their breath! She founded Breathe Free in 2021 as an integrative health physical therapy clinic and yoga studio for people with movement challenges. It has since blossomed into a full-service wellness studio offering small group yoga classes, wellness counseling, workshops and special events at her new studio. “If you don’t spend time on your wellness, you will be forced to spend time on your illness.”
BUY A BRICK
BT Challah Bake
Thursday, 4/24, 7:45pm
With Pesach behind us, it’s time to bake schlissel (key) challah! Come together for a special intergenerational women’s night, filled with connection, tradition, and the mitzvah of making challah. All experience levels welcome.
Moms & Midrash: Meaning in Mitzvot
Tuesday, 5/6, 8pm
This class was specially curated for moms of PreSchool and Lower School children
Mining Shabbat for Meaning
In the aftermath of October 7, many Jews are embracing new mitzvah observances as a way to live with pride and commitment. Across Israel and around the world, we’ve witnessed the transformative power of mitzvot. In this course, join a community of like-minded women as we delve into the meaning, relevance, and practical application of key mitzvot, focusing on how to bring these practices to life for our families. We’ll explore mitzvot such as Shabbat, prayer, chesed, hafrashat challah, and brachot.
Sisterhood Game Day
Thursday, 5/8, 12-4pm
Gather for an afternoon of fun and games, featuring Mah Jongg, Bridge, Canasta, and more, along with a delicious lunch. To register or learn more, please email us (programs@btfiloh.org).
Women’s Mincha & Seudah
Saturday, 5/10, 5pm
Savor a light third meal after a meaningful intergenerational women’s prayer service in the chapel. To volunteer for Torah reading or davening roles, please contact Joan Feldman (jfeldman@btfiloh.org).
Women & Wisdom: Refining our Relationships
Tuesday, 5/13, 7:30pm
This class was created for mothers of teens and young adults
How can we nurture our relationships without losing sight of who we are? Through thoughtful textual analysis and dynamic discussion, we will explore our connections with ourselves, Hashem, our spouses, parents/in-laws, children, friends, and community. By understanding the unique significance of each relationship and how they influence one another, we’ll gain clarity and perspective on how to show up fully in all of them.
Join our summer book club (on Zoom), with discussions led by Rabbi Goldstein.
June 24: Jews and Booze: Becoming American in the Age of Prohibition, by Marni Davis
July 29: The World to Come, by Dara Horn
Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, 8/8, Celebrate Shabbat Nachamu with a ruach-filled musical service as we welcome in Shabbat together.
MEN’S PROGRAMMING
Men’s Learning & L’Chaims
Thursday, 5/15, 8pm
Spend a relaxed monthly evening of men’s learning with our BT clergy, accompanied by delicious food and plenty of l’chaims!
The Lag Ba’omer Learning and BBQ will take place at Rabbi Yoggev’s home.
If you’d like to sponsor or host an evening of men’s learning, please reach out to Rabbi Goldstein (jgoldstein@btfiloh.org).
Scholar-in-Residence:
Rabbi Adam Mintz
Saturday, 5/3, Schwartz Scholar-in Residence
Rabbi Adam Mintz is the rabbi of Kehilat Rayim Ahuvim, a Modern Orthodox community he founded on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the Director of 929 English, a web-based project that promotes the daily study of a chapter of Tanakh. He is the author of Building Communities: A History of the Eruv in America and has edited several volumes of essays on Jewish thought and religion.
This special program is generously sponsored by Nathan and Louise Schwartz (z”l) of Wilmington, NC.
Biur (burning) Chametz
Friday, 4/11, 7:30-11:30am
This year, BT is once again partnering with the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company for Biur Chametz (burning of chamtez) in preparation for Pesach. Looking to dispose of your chametz? Bring it to the PVFC (located at 40 E. Sudbrook Lane).
Shabbat HaGadol Sermon
Saturday, 4/12, 9am
Yitzchak, Laughter, and the Path to Freedom
Discover the hidden link between Yitzchak and Pesach in this thought-provoking class. We’ll explore how laughter weaves into redemption, and why embracing joy is essential through life’s ups and downs.
Yom Haatzmaut
Wednesday, 4/30, 6:30pm
Celebrate and honor Israel’s 77th Independence Day at BT with a beautiful musical Tefillah, followed by delicious food, music, crafts, and activities for all ages!
6:10pm: Mincha
6:30pm: Musical Yom Haatzmaut Tefillah
7:15pm: Yom Haatzmaut Festivities
Annual DAHAN LECTURE One Jewish State: A Conversation with Ambassador David Friedman
Tuesday, May 6, 7:30pm
| Dahan Sanctuary
Join us for an engaging conversation with Ambassador David Friedman, who recently released his book, “One Jewish State.” As the United States Ambassador to Israel from March 2017 until January 2021, Ambassador David Friedman successfully guided unprecedented diplomatic advancements in the US – Israel relationship, including moving the United States Embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. He also is among a small group of American officials responsible for the “Abraham Accords” – peace and normalization agreements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco – for which he was nominated in 2021 for the Nobel Peace Prize. Ambassador Friedman is the founder of The Friedman Center for Peace through Strength which works to build upon the Ambassador’s achievements in strengthening the US-Israel relationship.
Register at http://bit.ly/Dahan2025
*Sponsored by the Haron Dahan Foundation
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Fourth graders welcomed guests from JCS and Chimes for a special day of connection and
Spirit
they joined in an inclusive morning of games, fun, and interaction.
BT alum Dr.
spoke with high school seniors about finding meaning in Jewish learning and building confidence in discussing Israel with nuance and clarity.
Third graders team up with Kindergarteners each month for Book Buddies, sharing stories and building a love for reading together.
BT PreSchoolers held their own Tu B’Shvat seder, complete with flower crowns and adventurous taste-testing of new foods.
Noam Weissman ’03
fun! Partnering with
Club,
The 5th grade brought Aladdin KIDS to life on stage in January 2025, dazzling the audience with their energy and talent!
BT IN BOCA
Nearly forty Beth Tfiloh members, grandparents, and parents of alumni gathered in Florida this February for our annual BT get-together. Though miles away from Baltimore, the connection amongst our group was palpable, united by their shared love and unwavering support for Beth Tfiloh’s mission.
The event was made even more special as Rabbi Wohlberg, Rabbi Posner, and Dr. Schorr inspired us all with reflections on the unique and vital role Beth Tfiloh plays within the Baltimore Jewish community. Their words reminded us of our deep commitment to living Jewish values and our shared aspirations for a bright, hopeful future, for both our school and congregation. The warmth and spirit of this gathering truly reflected the strength and unity of our Beth Tfiloh family.
Spotlight 2025
Honoring Dr. Zipora Schorr
Thank You
Celebrating a lifetime of profound leadership
Wednesday, May 28 | 7:30pm | Beth Tfiloh Dahan Sanctuary
We are beyond honored to serve as the chairs for this year’s Spotlight, Beth Tfiloh’s annual celebration of community, education, and the power of giving. This night is always extraordinary, but this year, it holds an even deeper meaning for us.
Beth Tfiloh is more than a school—it’s our family, our foundation, our home. We grew up in its walls, surrounded by the love and dedication of a community that has shaped us and instilled in us the values we carry every day. And at the heart of it all is our mother, Dr. Zipora Schorr.
From our earliest days, we witnessed her transformative power, and through Beth Tfiloh we learned the true meaning of community, faith, and education. Our childhood was filled with lessons of Torah, and the importance of supporting one another—values embodied every day by our mother. She has given her life to these halls, to your children, to our future. She has nurtured this school just she has nurtured us—with remarkable brilliance, boundless passion and an unshakable belief in the power of Jewish education. Honoring her at Spotlight is our greatest privilege, and we couldn’t be more grateful to chair this night in her name.
In fact, doing so is a deeply personal calling. It’s our way of celebrating her extraordinary impact and honoring her lifelong commitment to nurturing and inspiring every student, ensuring her legacy endures through the scholarship program that will empower future generations. This is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of a woman who has built a legacy of learning, faith, and community.
With gratitude and a sense of purpose, we invite you to join us in this heartfelt tribute—a celebration of education, community, and the timeless values that have defined our lives.
Thank you for recognizing her impact, for giving so generously, and for joining us in making Spotlight a night of deep gratitude and joy.
With heartfelt appreciation and love,
Hudi & Yanky Schorr
Meet Michael Friedman, Senior Vice President of Planned Giving and Endowment at The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. As past President of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, an active congregant, and parent of alumni, Michael has demonstrated commitment to institutions and organizations that add value to his life. It’s one of the reasons that inspires him to help families plan for their legacy giving.
There’s an old saying: “Where there is a will there is a way,” and the opposite is also true – “Where there is no will, there is no way to ensure that your assets will be used as you wish to benefit the people and the causes that you care about after your lifetime.” Knowing that, let’s start a process that will benefit your family, and ensure that the charitable causes you care about are funded in the exact way that you’d like. Let’s demystify planned giving.
Q: How can donors explore planned giving opportunities for Beth Tfiloh?
A: Planning your legacy doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. You can even start the process by signing a letter of intent which doesn’t obligate you to anything other than exploring with your professional advisors how you might make a gift for your family or for BT after your lifetime.
Q: What’s the simplest, most beneficial way that donors can make a significant impact on the future of BT? Any other considerations that you might want to plan for to save you and your family money (and stress!) in the future?
A: Using a beneficiary designation form supplied by your plan administrator, you can name BT as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, IRA, or 401(k). It’s easy to do and involves no upfront costs. Even a small percentage of your retirement plan can be quite valuable to Beth Tfiloh, while costing you nothing during your lifetime.
Another option is to name Beth Tfiloh as the beneficiary of an old life insurance policy. Simply complete a beneficiary designation form provided by the life insurance company, which is free. You may even be able to gift the policy to Beth Tfiloh, while also naming BT as the beneficiary of the policy. It’s even possible that you can receive a charitable tax deduction as well, so please check with your advisor.
Michael and Cee Cee Friedman, with their daughters Rachel and Alyssa ’01, and their grandson Garrett
Q: Why are retirement plans one of the best assets you can leave to Beth Tfiloh?
A: Regardless of the size of your estate, your heirs will pay income tax on the withdrawals they make from the inherited retirement plan, which differs from other inherited assets like stocks, bonds, or even your home. Because Beth Tfiloh is a tax-exempt charity, it pays no income tax on the retirement assets that it receives after your lifetime. Your heirs can inherit other assets of equal value without paying income tax on their inheritance.
This article is not intended to provide you with any legal advice. As with any charitable gift, you should consult with your financial, tax and legal advisors about the suitability of making such a gift.
We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & School
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025
TRIBUTE GIFTS $36.00 AND UP
AKIVA PROGRAM FUND
In Memory of: Elaine Gelobter, by Susan and Scott Yurow • Dr. Michael Sherman, by Susan Yurow • Arnold Greenspun, by Susan Yurow
BETH JACOB FUND
In Memory of: Sander Weisman, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL GENERAL FUND
In Honor of: Aaron Jay Cohen, by Bubbie and Grandpa • Judah Wohlberg on becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Jill Spector and Joel Cohn • Elizabeth and Eric Brown, by Fred and Trisha Margulies • Chanan Weissman, by Mr. and Mrs. David Zalik
In Memory of: Bentsion “Boris” Sabinstev, by Abbie Carliner and Jeffrey Cohen • Dr. Michael Sherman, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs, LifeSpan Network, Gwen Hirsch and Andy Feldman, Eddie Feinstein and Renee Von Gonten • Franklin Miller, by Randy and Toby Goodman • Stanley Weiman, by Wilma and Paul Alpert • Arthur Finkelstein, by Cathy and Ken Greene, Josh and Jared Flax, Sam and Jimmy Barber, Liora Brunn • Geoffrey Kroll, by Jo and Jeff Helman • Irving Simon, by The Baron Family • Elaine Gelobter, by Karyn and Jerry Waxman, Susan and Scott Yurow, Whitney, Todd, Dorie and Ariyel Ehrlich, Balass-Stevens Family, Ed, Shari and Jessica Miller, Springwell, The Passen Family • Arnold Greenspun, by Joel Cohn and Jill Spector • Herbert Garten, by Jan and Andy Cardin • Gloria Tepper, by Heather and Howard Cohen and Family, Laurie Lieberman and Robert Segal, Ilene and Sean Schwartz • Eliyahu Ben Helman Chaim, by Elisheva Berlin
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Ruth M. Lazarus, by Lois Glassman
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of: Dr. Alfred Meisels on his special birthday, by Lynn and Harold Davidov • Senator Ben Cardin, by Marlene and Richard Teitel • Selby Loeb, by Marc Samet and Deborah Kintzing • The marriage of Ben and Melissa Rank, by Cheri and David Hurwitz
In Memory of: Joan Elfenbein, by Marcia Kurland Miller • Donald Harris, by Susan Yurow • Reba Cohen, by Rebecca Luwisher, Cheri and David Hurwitz • Dr. Michael Sherman, by Ellen and Sid Cohen, Laurie, Mike, Seth and Naomi Kott • Edward J. Kelly, by Michelle and Steve Wions
BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION
GENERAL FUND
In Honor of: Janet and Jerome Sefret on their 67th wedding anniversary • Dr. Alfred Meisels on his special birthday, by Joyce Grand, Marilyn Waranch, Ellen Feinglass • Sidney Cohen on his 90th birthday, by Susan, Michael, Danielle and Jeremy Stein • Midge Herman on her special birthday, by The Pearls, The Friedmans and The Pruces • Betsy and David Katz on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Howard and Joni Katz • Lois Sigman on her special birthday, by Lloyd Blumenfeld and Sharon Gross, Barbara and Benjy Green • Wilma and Paul Alpert on their 60th wedding anniversary, by Saundra Harvey Newman
In Memory of: Reba Cohen, by Terrance and Susan Johnson, Kim and Wayne Resnick, Jo and Jeff Helman, Beverly Kramer, Krystyna Kazerouni, Sindi and Marc Summerfield, Stephanie Polyzois • Dr. Michael Sherman, by Iris Kaufman, Emily Golden, Lori and Phil Caplan, Keith and Melinda Michel, Ruth and Doug Mayers • Daniel Sachs, by Martin Taubenfeld and Lois Wolf • Leon Albin, by Zell and Myrna Hurwitz • Bernard Meizlish, by Jennifer and Michael Lourie • Arnold Maltinsky, by Rebbie and Norman Frankel • Arthur Finkelstein, by Saul Ewing Baltimore Office • Sheila Gelber, by Sam and Nikki Minkove • Gloria Tepper, by Allison and Adam Steinmetz, Maya and Steve Brooks • Dr. Arthur Serpick, by Leslie and Jonathan Welfeld • Jolie Diener, by Barry and Sarah Josephs, Jill and Gary Eidelman
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Evelyn Franklin Cardin, by Marlene and Richard Teitel
LEV BRACHA FUND
In Memory of: Dr. Michael Sherman, by Debra and Jason Hollander • Esther Jacobovitz, by Nurite Notarius-Rosin and Craig Rosin
CHARLES CRANE AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUND
We appreciate the anonymous donation made to this fund.
SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND
In Honor of: Stuart Aiken on his 70th birthday, by The Keilson and Rosenthal Families
RHEDA AND JERRY FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of: Shawn Hyatt on his special birthday, by Carly, Jeff, Blake and Madelyn Harlow Greenberg
Speedy recovery to: Joe Pariser, by Alan and Sylvia Sandler
DAVID AND JUDY JACOBSON FAMILY HOLIDAY FUND
In Memory of: David Jacobson, by Judy Jacobson
LEVINE FAMILY ARTS APPRECIATION FUND
In Honor of: Dr. Marshall Levine on his special birthday, by Deborah and Louis Baer
NATANZON TAYLOR FAMILY ISRAEL/ POLAND TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of: Daniel Sachs, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor • Arnold Maltinsky, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor • Herbert Garten, by Vered and Marty Taylor • Paul Lichter, by Vered and Marty Taylor
In Observance of the yahrzeit of: Lean Hochman, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor • Harry Hochman, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor
NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND
In Honor of: Rikki Spector, by Larry Aiken
STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND
In Honor of: David Carliner on his 65th birthday, by Elaine and Steve Weiner
In Memory of: Dr. Michael Sherman, by Ruthie and David Carliner • Arthur Finkelstein, by Ruthie and David Carliner
In Observance of the Yahrzeit of: Dr. Robert S. Copland
ELLEN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP FUND
In Memory of: David Potlack, by Michael and Susan Sless
RABBI POSNER DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of: Jacob Levin on his becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Carl and Sherrie Polsky • Rabbi Posner, by Arnold Cohen • Rabbi Posner for taking part at our son’s bris, by Samara and Jordan Hirsch • Rabbi Posner and the BT Rabbinic Team, by Judah Dardik • Rabbi Posner, Rabbi Wecker and Rabbi Yoggev, by The Supnick Family
In Memory of: Reece Livingston, by Robert and Rebecca Goldstein and Family
IAN LUBIN PRUCE PRESCHOOL FUND
In Honor of: Dr. David Hackam, by Ruthie and Harry Silber
In Memory of: Rita Silver, by Ruthie and Harry Silber • Gary B. Phillips, by Ruthie and Harry Silber • Gloria Tepper, by Ruthie and Harry Silber, Fran and Steve Pruce • Herbert Garten, by Ruthie and Harry Silber • Steven Paul Lamb, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Jolie Diener, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Stephen Golaner, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Dr. Paul Miller, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Arthur Finkelstein, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Dr. Michael Sherman, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Arnold Maltinsky, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Irving Israel Simon, by Fran and Steve Pruce • Esther Jacobovitz, by Fran and Steve Pruce
SAMUEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of: Elaine Gelobter, by Dodi, Joel, Rafi, Eitan, Kira and Yona Samuel
EZRA SEEGULL LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FUND
In Memory of: Dr. Michael Sherman, by Diane and Larry Seegull
In Observance of the yahrzeit of: Ezra Seegull, by Caryn Lerman
THE RACHELLE SILVERSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of: The Bat Mitzvah of Jordyn Ammann, by Rosalie Klotzman
In Memory of: Michael Hendler, by Ronnie Silverstein • Hannah Flaks, by Pat Goldstock and Ronnie Silverstein • Paulyne Hyman, by Pat Goldstock and Ronnie Silverstein• Harriet Levy, by Ronnie Silverstein • Paul Natkowitz, by Ronnie Silverstein • Larry Wilkowsky, by Ronnie Silverstein • Harvey Shankman, by Pat Goldstock and Ronnie Silverstein • Dorine Koplin, by Rosalie Klotzman
RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of: Rabbi Wohlberg on his 80th birthday and the Bar Mitzvah of his grandson, Judah Wohlberg, by Sue Rotner • Rabbi Wohlberg, by Dianne and Stanley Zwebak
In Memory of: Daniel Sachs, by Sheryl Cooper and Eric Reisman • Dr. Michael Sherman, by Joanne and Alan Berkowitz • Harvey Shankman, by Harriet and Sol Robbins • Gloria Tepper, by Harriet and Sol Robbins
In Observance of the yahrzeit of: Harold Morganstern, Norma Schindler, Rose and Leon Stein, by Betty and Michael Wolf
YAD B’YAD FUND
In Memory of: Arthur Finkelstein, by Gina and Stephen Millstein • Alan Gordon, by Whitney, Todd, Dorie and Ariyel Ehrlich • Dr. Michael Sherman, by Whitney, Todd, Dorie and Ariyel Ehrlich • Arnold Greenspun, by Whitney, Todd, Dorie and Ariyel Ehrlich • Gloria Tepper, by Peter, Ilene, Mitchell and Margot Jay, Carly, Jeff, Blake, Madelyn Harlow Greenberg • Daniel Sachs, by Laurie and Mike Kott • Eleanor Jarosh, by Lauren Lyon Collis
YAHRZEITS
Sarah Aiken, by Larry Aiken ∙ Hinda Alliker, by Saul Roskes ∙ Stanley E. Aronoff, by Judy Basak ∙ Louis Ashinsky, by Rochelle Lewis ∙ Arnold Barr, by Shelley Gitomer ∙ Beverly Bar, by Shelley Gitomer∙ Barbara Shirley Bass, by Carol Oppenheim∙ Benjamin Berman, by Bonnie Berman∙ Felix Blitzstein, by Samuel Blitzstein ∙ Albert Bormel, by Gloria Segall ∙ Dorothy Brown, by Stanley Brown ∙ Sadie Wilf Cohen, by Arnold Cohen ∙ Julius Cooper, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Sara Cooper, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Bernard Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Julius Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Annie Dinkin, by Larry Aiken ∙ Morris Dinkin, by Larry Aiken ∙ Rueben David Eberlin, by Cheryl Rosenfeld ∙ David Edelman, by Bonnie Epstein ∙ Rose Eisenberg, by Gwenn Eisenberg ∙ Arnold Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Ellis Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Fannie Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ June H. Finkelstein, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Mollie Fribush, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Anna Gitomer, by James Gitomer ∙ Channa Glater, by Luda Gorman ∙ Cranie Goldstein, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Bessie Greenberg, by Rosalie Rapoport ∙ Clara Greenfield, by Stephen Greenfield ∙ Julius Greenspan, by Allan Zarembski ∙ Anna Grossman, by Dr. Bruce Winter ∙ Sonia Grossman, by Nina Grossman ∙ Marvin I. Haar, by Audrey Haar ∙ Simon Hack, by Karen Glazer ∙ Irvin Jacobs, by Betty Jacobs Keyser ∙ Hyman Katz, by Jonathan Pelc ∙ Jeffrey Lott, by Edward Lott ∙ Ben Mazur, by Roslyn Mazur ∙ Eileen Miller, by Ann Berman ∙ Zaki Itzach Mourad, by Magda Saina ∙ Lillian Newman, by Roslyn Mazer ∙ Sylvia Pachino, by Hersh Pachino ∙ Saul Robbins, by Harriet Robbins ∙ Claire Rosenblatt, by Marilyn Rosenblatt ∙ Rabbi Samuel Rosenblatt, by Marilyn Rosenblatt ∙ Herman Roskes, by Saul Roskes ∙ Molly Roskes, by Saul Roskes ∙ Samuel Roskes, by Saul Roskes ∙ Lena Schunick by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Samuel Creeger, by Gertrude Schunick ∙ Katie Morstein Schwartzman, by Iris Silverman ∙ Samuel Silber, by Roy Finkelstein ∙ Gerald M. Silverman, by Iris Silverman ∙ Martin Szmidt, by Natalie Chason ∙ Beverly Venick, by Steven Venick ∙ Milton Wise, by Morris Wise ∙ Rose Yerman, by Amy Harris
