Beth Tfiloh BULLETIN - April 2016

ADAR II-NISAN 5776 APRIL 2016

THE BETH TFILOH

BulletinCelebrating the Joy of Judaism,

Embracing all Jews.

I N S I D E > Calendar 2 | B’Nei Mitzvah 3 | Sisterhood 4 | School News 6 | School 6 | Alumni News 8 | Pesach Info 11 | Contributions 12 | Good and Welfare 14

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism Embracing all Jews

חג כשר ושמח!Wishing you a joyous Pesach holiday!

Pesach @ BT

Shabbat Hagadol Saturday, April 16A favorite Seder ti dbit from Rabbis Wohlberg, Posner and Gross following morning services.Special Shabbat Kiddush following morning servicesShabbat HaGadol Drasha/ 6 pm, Epstein Chapel: Rabbi Wohlberg will discuss “The Afi koman: Our Most Popular Ritual – But What Does it Really Mean?”

Pre-Pesach Program Monday, April 18, 10 amBT in the AM invites everyone to a special program of “Ways of Making the Seder More Meaningful for Ourselves and Our Families,” presented by Mrs. Zipora Schorr in the Tuvin Hall.

B’dekat Chametz Thursday, April 21Search for Chametz aft er 8:32 pm

Erev Pesach Friday, April 22Siyum for the Firstborn with Rabbi Wecker – Following Shacharit (7 am)BT Community Chametz Burning - 9:15-11:15 am / Synagogue Parking Lot. Bring your chametz to donate to the needy!Finish Eati ng Chametz - 10:26 amFinish Burning Chametz - 11:45 amCandlelighti ng - 7:33 pm / Mincha - 7:30 pm / Maariv - 7:50 pmFirst Seder

1st Day of Pesach Saturday, April 23Shacharit - 9 am / Sanctuary; 9:15 am / ChapelSermons - Sanctuary: Rabbi Wohlberg; Chapel: Rabbi PosnerYouth Services• Babysitti ng - 10 am / Rynd Room• Family Service with Rabbi Gross - 10 am / Tuvin Library• PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Rynd Room• Middle School and High School students are invited to join

services in the Sanctuary or ChapelCandlelighti ng – 8:34 pm / Mincha - 7:20 pm / Maariv - 8 pmSecond Seder

2nd Day of Pesach Sunday, April 24Shacharit - 9 am (Combined service in Sanctuary)Sermon - Sanctuary: Rabbi GrossYouth Services• Middle School and High School students are invited to join

services in the SanctuaryMincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8:30 pm / Yom Tov Ends - 8:35 pm

6th Day of Pesach Thursday, April 28Candlelighti ng - 7:39 pm / Mincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8 pm

7th Day of Pesach Friday, April 29Shacharit - 9 am (Combined service in Sanctuary)Sermon - Sanctuary: Rabbi Gross Youth Services• Middle School and High School students are invited to join

services in the SanctuaryCandlelighti ng - 7:40 pm / Mincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8 pm

8th Day of Pesach Saturday, April 30Shacharit - 8:45 am / Sanctuary; 9:15 am / ChapelSermons - Sanctuary: Rabbi Wohlberg, “Something Nice to Say about Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump”; Chapel: Rabbi PosnerYizkor ServiceYouth/Family Services• Babysitti ng - 10 am / Rynd Room• Kid Cong - 10 am / Tuvin Library - Pesach games in the

Zimmerman Gym following Services• PreSchool Service “Cookie Minyan” - 10:45 am / Rynd Room• Middle School and High School students are invited to join

services in the Sanctuary or ChapelMincha - 7:40 pm / Maariv - 8:40 pm / Yom Tov Ends - 8:41 pm

BT PESACH HOTLINE410-413-2244

For Pesach info & the BT Seder Exchange

For more informati on, visit bethtf iloh.com/pesach or call 410-486-1900.

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Jacob Wolfvsuvh ohhjSon of Laura and Richard WolfSat., April 9, 2016

Jacob attends Beth Tfiloh

Dahan Community School and is the brother of Lily and Josh Wolf. He is the grandson of Myra and Bill Fox, and Lynn and Ron Wolf. His hobbies include tennis, baseball, basketball, and video games. For his Mitzvah Project, Jacob is organizing a fundraiser to assist family friends with on-going medical bills after the wife/mother suffered a serious head injury.

Ethan Zachary Maydanichi,htSon of Zhanna and Alex MaydanichSat., April 16, 2016

Ethan attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Adrian Maydanich. He is the grandson of Tatyana and Fyodor Maydanich, and Elizabeth and Phil Anapolsky; and the great-grandson of Dina Sagan. His hobbies include training and competing in swim meets, biking, running, participating in Middle School musicals, and caring for animals. For his Mitzvah Project, Ethan volunteers at and raises money for the Warrior Canine Connection, an organization that raises and trains dogs to be a companion and to assist a warrior who comes back from the military with a disability. Ethan will participate in the Baltimore Triathlon in October as part of his fundraising effort.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Edward Taylor and family would like to thank the entire Beth Tfiloh family for your overwhelming kindness and generosity during their time of need. Your outpouring of concern helped

them cope with their loss.

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410.517.3451•btcamps.org

The next BT Professional Network breakfast meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 8:00 am will feature BT member Beth Kaplan, a seasoned executive who has served in senior management for both large corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Bath & Body Works, and General Nutrition Centers, in addition to senior management and investor roles at fast growing companies such as Rent The Runway. She has overseen all areas of business including, marketing, merchandising, logistics, and finance. Ms Kaplan will speak on the topic of “Reputation: Your Most Important Asset.” Mrs. Zipora Schorr will serve as the moderator

for this fascinating discussion of how Ms. Kaplan has earned recognition as one of the top women in corporate America. Beth and her husband, Bruce Sholk, are members of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, and their sons, Henry Sholk ‘11 and Seth Sholk ‘15, are graduates of our day school.

Free for BT Congregational Members, BT School Parents, BT Alumni and BT Staff; $25 for the general public. Make your reservation at bethtfiloh.com/register or call 410-413-2321.

Beth Kaplan

Beth Kaplan to headline May Professional Networking breakfast meeting


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SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOPPhone: 410-413-2227www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshopHours: Sun: 10 am-1 pm Mon-Thurs: 1-4 pm

Mitzvah CardsBrenda Boches 410-585-1045Marcia Miller 410-580-2039

Special Mitzvah CardsCharlene Schimberg 410-413-2217

Chesed CommitteeRoselyn Kalb 410-486-3456

Sisterhood News

Brotherhood NewsUPCOMING BROTHERHOOD EVENTS

Sunday, April 10, 2016: Join Brotherhood and BT Cares to serve dinner to the residents at Baltimore Station, 5-7 pm

Monday, May 16, 2016: Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood's Annual General Meeting, 6-9 pm. Featuring free dinner to all paid up Brotherhood members, installation of the new Officers and Board Members with Guest Speaker Scott Garceau from 105.7 The Fan.

Thursday, September 15, 2016: Third Annual Men's Night

Gift Shop: Shopping for Pesach? We have seder and matzoh plates, bechers, haggadahs, and many other useful items. Visit us in our new location in the Clergy Suite. Can you help in the Gift Shop on Tuesdays (1 to 4 pm) or Sundays (10 am to 1 pm)? If so, please call Evelyn Gross (410-486-6490) or Shirley Miller (410-764-1920). Shop online at bethtfiloh.com/giftshop.

Afternoon Of Games & Lunch: Tuesday, April 12, at 12 pm, sponsored by the Sisterhood. Play bridge, canasta, mah jongg, scrabble, and more. Reservations: $18, Ellen Karp (443-660-7690) or Brenda Pariser (410-363-8903). Mail payment and table reservation to BT Sisterhood by April 5.

Sisterhood Bus Trip: Not too late (deadline, April 18) to join our bus trip to the American Treasure Tour, Oak, PA, on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Your guided tram tour visits a marvelous display of historically relevant kitsch and pop culture. Leave BT lot at 8 am, tour, lunch at the King of Prussia Mall, and plunder the mall for bargains. Home to BT by 6:15 pm. The $68 price per person includes continental breakfast and snacks. Your check payable to Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood, 3300 Old Court Road, Pikesville MD 21208, reserves a seat on a first come basis. Mark envelope “BUS TRIP.” Include name, address, home and cell phone numbers, number of attendees, and check amount. For more information, call Marlene Weinstock, 410-486-7972.

Sisterhood General Meeting: On

Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 pm, we are honored to present “History Alive: Golda Meir,” a one-person portrayal of Meir’s life. Originally to be used in history classes, it has since played across the United States to rave reviews. Join us in the Tuvin Hall as we salute the life and accomplishments of Israel’s respected leader. Free and open to the public.

Federation Event: The Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations Centennial Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 19 at Temple Oheb Shalom. Sisterhood members are also members of this umbrella organization. A full schedule of lectures and luncheon will enrich your Jewish education. Our “Strength in Unity” honoree is Sylvia Sklar. Let’s turn out to support her.

To all, a zissen Pesach.

The proposed slate of Sisterhood officers for 2016-2017 are:

President: Marlene Friendenberg

VP/Education: Anita Knisbacher

VP/Fundraising: Rosalie Klotzman and Roz Kalb

VP/Programming: Ellen Karp and Cheryl King

Treasurer: Judy Werner

Recording Secretary: Judy Caplan

Corresponding Secretary: Sheila Mentz

The slate will be voted on at the next General Meeting.

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New Youth Services Kiddush SponsorshipsWe are pleased to offer a choice of Kiddish sponsorships for our Shabbat and Yom Tov Youth Services. Celebrate your child’s birthday or special accomplishment by sponsoring a Kiddush or lunch in our weekly Shabbat Cookie Minyan, or Kid Cong. Sponsors will be recognized at services and in our Shabbat handout. For more information, contact Cherie Brownstein at 410-413-2220 or [email protected].

Celebrate your child’s special day with his/her Cookie Minyan friends!

Friday evening, April 1

Synagogue Lobby

Enter the royal court of our beloved Hazzan Avi Albrecht! Immerse yourself in the spiritual glow of Hazzan Albrecht’s pre-Shabbat Tisch as he shares his love and profound insights into his Torah, interwoven with joyous singing, camaraderie, food and drink, all shared with your Beth Tfiloh family. There is no better way to begin Shabbat than at our Hazzan’s Tisch!

SCHEDULE:• Hazzan’s Tisch - 5:45 pm• Mincha - 6:30 pm• Kabbalat Shabbat - 6:45 pm

Tuvin LibraryNOW IN THE RYND ROOM!

COOKIE MINYAN SPONSORSHIPS

$75 Regular Kiddush: veggies/chummus, cookies, juice

$100 Special Kiddush: veggies/chummus, cookies, juice PLUS a special treat (e.g. popsicles, seasonal fruit, Cheerios/pretzels, ring pops, etc.)

$125 Birthday Kiddush: veggies/chummus, cookies, juice PLUS a cake/ice cream cake and birthday paper goods

$250 Cookie Minyan Lunch

$275 Cookie Minyan Birthday Lunch: lunch PLUS a birthday cake

KID CONG SPONSORSHIPS$100 Regular Kiddush: Munchkins,

donuts, veggies/chummus, cookies and juice

$125 Birthday Kiddush: Munchkins, donuts, veggies/chummus, cookies and juice PLUS birthday cake and birthday paper goods.


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School News

Dr. Renee Koplon has been appointed Principal of the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School.

Dr. Koplon holds degrees in mathematics from Barnard College, Columbia University and Rutgers University. She comes to Beth Tfiloh with a wealth of experience, most recently having served as Assistant Dean at the Ramaz School in New York City, where she spent seventeen years of her professional life in various positions. “Dr. Koplon has been described as approachable and sensitive, intelligent and insightful, dedicated and professional,” says Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Director of Education. “We

look forward to introducing her to the BT school community in the coming months.”

Mrs. Schorr expressed gratitude and admiration to the Interim High School Principal, Mrs. Deborah Rapoport, “for the extraordinary job she has done and continues to do in leading the High School so ably.” Mrs.

Rapoport has offered to help Dr. Koplon transition to this position, and share her expertise and institutional history. The school community will have the opportunity to wish Mrs. Rapoport well on the next chapter of her professional life and celebrate her many accomplishments in the 19 years she has been at Beth Tfiloh.

Dr. Renee Koplon

Mrs. Deborah Rapoport

Dr. Renee Koplon appointed High School Principal

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - 41 High School students were inducted into Beth Tfiloh’s National Honor Society chapter, based on their outstanding scholarship, service, character and leadership. NHS officers, pictured above, presided.

HONORS BIOLOGY - University of Maryland Professor Dr. Ronald Gartenhaus, a BT member and school parent, spoke to Honors Biology students about cancer and his work in the field of oncogenesis.


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School News

CULTURAL ARTS NIGHT - BT High School's annual Cultural Arts Night showcased the talented performing and visual artists of the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School. Performances included individual vocalists, Kolenu a cappella choir, ballet, modern and break dancing, stand-up comedy, Kung Fu, beat boxing and more! Photos by Lyn Traub.

MIDOT PROGRAM - Third graders celebrated Jewish values and received copies of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) at the Midot Program, which was generously endowed by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres.

PS AND LS MATH - Morah Alicia and Morah Giselle’s 3 year old class paired up with Mrs. Kaplowitz’s first graders for a hands-on math lesson about measurement using pencils, dominoes, markers, cubes and other unconventional tools.

STEM DAY - BT eighth graders led their fellow Middle School students on an immersive exploration of physics and engineering with creative projects like this windmill challenge and balloon hovercrafts at the annual STEM Day.


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Alumni NewsBT Alumni: Eat, Pray and Give Together

February was a busy month for BT alumni, with BT grads living in New York or studying at University of Maryland, College Park reuniting with friends and school faculty! Talia’s Steakhouse on the Upper West Side was completely packed with alums of all graduation years who enjoyed catching up with Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, and Mrs. Cherie Brownstein. Ari Lesser ’07 shared why he supports the Alumni Campaign, which inspired nearly 100 percent of the reunion attendees to make their own campaign gifts. It was a beautiful evening full of laughs, mingling, and delicious food.

Down in College Park, the UMD Hillel hosted alums for the annual BT reunion. Our graduates were excited to hang out and enjoy Chinese food from David Chu’s while catching up with Rabbi Oratz and Morah Sara Lanner. Mrs. Schorr and Rabbi Jonathan Gross also attended the event, where Mrs. Schorr schmoozed with her “kids,” updating them on all the latest BT news.

“Warrior Day” took place on February 24th and inspired Alumni to show their Warrior Pride by making gifts to the Alumni Campaign. Their generosity helps to sustain BT’s competitive athletics program and creative arts program, as well as supporting the scholarship fund which enables nearly 50 percent of our students to benefit from a BT education. Thank you to all the alumni who participated. Congratulations to Cheryl Pruce '04 and Spencer Kronthal ‘14, winners of the ticket raffle for SPOTLIGHT 2016 Celebrates Israel with The Idan Raichel Project!

It’s not too late to show your Warrior Pride. Donate online at bethtfiloh.com/

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS PLAYDATE: Nearly 40 current and future BT students and their parents spent a Sunday morning playing in the Zimmerman Gym and enjoying a light breakfast at the first-ever Alumni and Friends Playdate. Both the children and adults enjoyed this casual Sunday morning get together . . . but probably no one enjoyed it as much as Mrs. Schorr. Stay tuned for future playdate events!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS9:30 am Registration Opens*

9:30 – 10:15 am Breakfast and Greetings from Rabbi Wohlberg and Mrs. Schorr Zimmerman Gym (Lower School)

10:15 – 11:00 am Classroom Visits

11:00 – 11:45 am Classroom Visits

*Please note: Registration will not open until 9:30 am

Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact Melissa Klawans Cohen at 410-413-2500

You are cordially invited to attend

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day

Thursday, April 14, 2016 PreSchool 3 & 4 Year Olds

Friday, April 15, 2016 Kindergarten through 4th Grade

Lower School Entrance

For registration and information call Melissa Klawans Cohen at 410-413-2500

New York Reunion

College Park Reunion

Alumni and Friends Playdate

BT Faculty members promoted “Warrior Day.”


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At BT, Jews from all backgrounds join together in a joyous and supportive Jewish community. While the BT family includes a wide range of Jewish traditions, one of the key values that unites and defines our community is our love and support for Israel. And so it is fitting that this year’s SPOTLIGHT Scholarship Event will be a celebration of Israel, featuring Israel’s top musical group, The Idan Raichel Project.

Supporting Israel, like supporting BT, is part of Spotlight 2016 honorees Tova and Rony Natanzons’ core values. As Rony says, “Israel is our life insurance policy. It’s there for us, for our children, and for generations to come.” Beth Tfiloh is

a guarantor of that policy. By instilling a love of Israel – its sacred sites, its breathtaking landscapes, its eclectic and diverse people—BT ensures that our children’s commitment to Israel is a core part of their Jewish identity.

Just as Israel is the Jewish people’s insurance policy, the SPOTLIGHT annual scholarship event is our students’ safety net. The Scholarship Fund enables 50 percent of our students to benefit from a Beth Tfiloh education, providing them with the academic, social/emotional and spiritual foundation they need to be successful, proud, committed Jews on college campuses and beyond. At this year’s SPOTLIGHT annual scholarship event, the Beth Tfiloh family will once again unite in its support of our School and of Israel, while singing and dancing to the acclaimed music of The Idan Raichel Project. The Idan Raichel Project is a microcosm of Israeli society, comprised of Jews from all backgrounds – Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Ethiopian, Mizrachi. Their voices blend in perfect harmony, weaving elements of each culture’s traditions and history into an enchanting musical tapestry, one that

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proceeds benefit the bt scholarhip fund

annual scholarship event

thursday, june 2 | 7:30pm | beth tfiloh dahan sanctuary

honoring tova & rony natanzon

featuring

event chairs vered’95 & marty’94 taylor | myra & bill fox

to purchase tickets or sponsorships, go to:

www.bethtfiloh.com/spotlight

THE IDAN RAICHELPROJECT

“An incredible human being who bridges cultures and promotes tolerance.” —Alicia Keyes

“Unique voices singing in di�erent languages and from di�erent musical traditions.” —Associated Press

Hu�ngton Post listed Idan Raichel as one of 50 People Shaping the Culture ofthe Middle East.

Honored as the “Musical group of the Decade” and “Best Song of the Decade” in Israel in 2010.

Just as Israel is the Jewish people’s insurance policy, the SPOTLIGHT annual scholarship event is our students’ safety net that enables 50 percent of our students to benefit from a Beth Tfiloh education.

SPOTLIGHT 2016 Celebrates Israel with The Idan Raichel Projecthas revolutionized the Israeli music landscape; one that is reminiscent of our own diverse Beth Tfiloh community in its eclectic, inclusive style.

Join us as SPOTLIGHT 2016 CELEBRATES ISRAEL on Thursday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm in the Dahan Sanctuary. The evening begins with an elaborate VIP dinner reception for sponsors, features a celebration of Israel and our Beth Tfiloh School community, and culminates in a dessert reception for all guests. Buy tickets at www.bethtfiloh.com/spotlight. For more information, contact Itael Toibman, Development Coordinator, at 410-413-2233 or [email protected].


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Wednesday, May 11 • 6-8 pmJoin the Beth Tfi loh family for a meaningful, inspiring and festive evening as we transition from Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) to Yom HaAtzmaut, marking the 68th year since Israel became a state. The evening will begin with prayer and remembrance and will culminate with a joyous Israeli-style celebration.

• Mincha & Yom HaZikaron Program• Festive Maariv service led by Mr. Brian Singer with musical accompaniment• Israel 68 Festival featuring ISRAELI FOOD, ISRAELI MUSIC, and the biggest Israeli Flag Cake in town• ISRAELI DANCING led by Carol Rubin (for novices and experts alike)• FIGHT BDS* at a SHUK with a variety of ISRAELI PRODUCTS including klee vessels and other Israeli products for sale

• Moon bounce and other CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES• Israeli WINE TASTING

Sponsored by Beth Tfi loh Congregation and co-sponsored by the Beth Tfi loh Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Beth Tfi loh Dahan Community School and Parent Association, and Pariser’s Bakery

*BDS is the anti-Israel movement calling for Israel boycotts, divestment and sanctions.

“ISRAEL 68” YOM HAATZMAUT FESTIVAL:

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Dahan Lecture: A Night to RememberNatan Sharansky gave a riveting retrospective on his years in the former Soviet Union, together with his compelling analysis of the major challenges facing the Jewish community in the U.S., Europe, and Israel. Over 1,000 attendees were moved by Mr. Sharansky’s historic role in freeing Soviet Jewry and inspired by his dedication to Israel and world Jewry. The evening was a fitting tribute to the legacy of Haron and Rachel Dahan.

AT BT IN 1986 - Natan Sharansky spoke to the first class of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School shortly after his release from a Soviet prison in 1986.

30 YEARS LATER - Mrs. Zipora Schorr introduces Natan Sharansky to Daniel B. ‘17, a member of the BT High School Student Government and AIPAC Delegation.

Photos by Israel Orange


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SALE OF CHAMETZ AUTHORIZATION FORM(Please return to the Synagogue Office)

I _________________________________________________________ residing at the following locations:

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do hereby fully authorize Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg to act as my agent for the sale of all Chametz in my possession, whether according to Biblical or Rabbinic law or accepted Jewish custom.

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SELLING YOUR CHAMETZBecause the Rabbis realized that disposing of Chametz completely would

involve a considerable financial hardship for many, they devised a process whereby a Jew could sell his or her Chametz to a non-Jew before Pesach and repurchase it after the conclusion of the holiday.

This sale has been structured so that the non-Jew will find it in his or her best interests to resell the Chametz after Pesach. Because this sale involves many technicalities, it has been traditional for the Rabbi of the congregation to act as the agent for those who sell their Chametz.

Everyone who prepares his or her home for Pesach should arrange with the Rabbi to sell their Chametz. This is effectuated by signing a Statement of Authorization (Shtar Harsha’ah), which may be done anytime prior to mid-morning on Friday, April 22.

The authorization form below meets the Halachic requirements and should be delivered to the Congregation Office in order that Rabbi Wohlberg may receive it prior to Friday, April 22. If you own Chametz in several places, such as your home and a vacation home, include all of the addresses.

It is customary to make a contribution in connection with the selling of Chametz. Please make your check payable to the “Beth Tfiloh Charity Fund” to assist the many needy individuals in the Baltimore area who will not be able to properly observe the Passover holiday without some financial assistance. Your generosity will be most appreciated.

REMINDER - Please wait a brief period after the end of Passover before using your Chametz in order for Rabbi Wohlberg to have sufficient time to repurchase it on your behalf.

Use our online form at www.bethtfiloh.com/pesach or complete the form below.

Call 410-486-1905 or go to www.bethtfiloh.com/MWBooks

Make This Year’s seder UnforgeTTable!

Contact the Beth Tfiloh

PESACH HOTLINE!410-413-2244

[email protected] a message and our Rabbis will

answer your questions about Pesach, or match you with a Seder host or guest.

Rabbi Wohlberg’s popular Seder companion, “A Tweetin’ Pesach,” is a wonderful resource to keep the conversation flowing at your Seder table. It is available for download on our website at www.bethtfiloh.com/pesach.

BT SEDER EXCHANGE: ISO Seder hosts and guests

The Seder is one of the most beautiful Jewish home rituals, filled with the many festive symbols and sounds of the Passover holiday, and the Mitzvah of retelling the exodus from Egypt.Unfortunately, there are many people in our community who will not experience a Seder in its fullness simply because they have not been extended an invitation. These individuals may be college students, recent immigrants, newcomers to the area, those unable to travel to be with relatives, or otherwise unable to make a Seder for themselves.

If you or someone you know would like to be either a Seder host or a Seder guest, please call the BT Pesach Hotline at 410-413-2244 or email [email protected], and we will be happy to make a “Seder match” for you.


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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & SchoolROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Rosalie and Richard AlterDoris Weiner Rombro, by Rosalie and Richard Alter and family, Ellen and James Prendergast and family

PHYLLIS AND LEONARD ATTMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Edward Attman, by Lorraine and Barry Friner

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Jackie Becker and Walter BeckerMax Miller, by Walter Becker and family

BETH JACOB HEBREW SCHOOL AT BETH TFILOH In Memory of:To commemorate the yahrzeit of Marcie Golberg, by Larry GolbergElinor Reamer Gumnit, by Zelda and Leon Okun

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLIn Honor of:A generous contribution was made by Suzanne and Charles WalderRoz and Marvin Weiner, with many thanks for their hospitality, by Rozzie and Harold TaylorSpeedy Recovery to:Temma Rubin, by Rena and Sheldon PolunIn Memory of:Eddie Attman, by Rozzie and Harold TaylorLarry Becker, by the Hollanders and Fulds (Marlene, Aaron, J.B. Stacy, Judah, Harrison, and Stevie), Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy, and Chloe NeumannMimi Cohen, by Ethel and Isaac Gheiler, Robin, Mark, Paul, Andy, and Chloe NeumannElinor Reamer Gumnit, by Esther GrossHarold Levey, by Holly, Steve, Jordyn, Hunter, and Marley VenickArnold Schaftel, by Robin and Mark Neumann, Paul, Andy, and ChloeStephen Schapiro, by Donna and Al PolovoyRivkah Schreiber, by Robin and Mark Neumann, Paul, Andy, and ChloeCorey Seidel, by Donna and Al PolovoyMarvin Steingart, by Marlene HollanderRian Merritt Yaffe, by Marlene Hollander

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL ALUMNI FUNDIn Memory of:Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Lisa and Andy Diamond and family

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Myra and Arnold Schaftel, on their 65th wedding anniversary, by Selma and Melvin KittLaurie and Jay Zukerberg, on their son, Dylan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Susan YurowSpeedy Recovery to:Ellen Cohen, by Rikki and Louis SolomonIn Memory of:Doris Adler, by Cathy and Fred SommerEdward Attman by Cheri and David Hurwitz and familyMimi Cohen, by Susan YurowMyrna Diamond, by Susan YurowEtta Garber, by Leslie and Stephen PomerantzMargie Greenberg, by Rachelle and Ronnie SilversteinElinor Reamer Gumnit, by Wilma and Paul Alpert, Joan and Larry Feldman, Shirley and Irv Littman, Rosalie Sellman, Lois and Ben Sigman, Rachelle and Ronnie SilversteinJudy Herman, by Layne, Danielle, and Steven HermanBeloved mother of Joel Monroe, by the Lubliner FamilyMichael David Len, by Eva and David EnglesHarold Levey by Susan and Scott Yurow and Jonah CaplanErin Levitas, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and familyLawrence Lurie, by Rachelle and Ronnie SilversteinBeloved mother of Joel Monroe, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and familyRonald Pomerantz, by Roberta and Scott SteppaDoris Rombro, by Hannah MagramArnold Schaftel, by Faye and Abe Adler, Honi Bamberger, Leah Bennett and family, Elayne and Buzz Berg, BT Kindergarten Staff, Laura Black, Becky and Josh Brenner and family, Joanie and Brian Brown, Barbara and Stanley Davis, Reta Davis, Jill, Gary, Sara, Josh, and Eric Eidelman, Janet and Gil Feinberg, Joan and Larry Feldman, Eve and Mark Gheiler, Myra and Burt Gold, Sally and Howard Goldstein, Stacy and Howard Goren, Sydell Gould and Bill, Joyce and Marty Grand, Barbara and Benjy Green, Marlene and Stuart Greenebaum, Ann Kahan, Laurie and Mike Kott, Fran and Geoffrey Kroll, Stacey and Jamey Levinson, Marlene Lipman and family, Allison, Aaron, Jordan, Josh, and Cole Magat, Lilly and Isidor Mayer, Gina, Stephen, and Michael Millstein, Beverly and Jon Myers, Michael Murphy, Sara and Jeff Ostrow, Raellen and John Polan, Amy and Bob Pollokoff, Ellen and Cary Reines, Susan and Howard Rubenstein, Helen Saltzman, Lauru and Lewis Scharff, Beth and Michael Sellman, Rosalie Sellman, Adele and Jerry Sidle, Gail and Illan Silberman, Sylvia and Norman Sklar, Jennifer, Benjamin, Davene and Aliza Sobol, Roberta and Scott Steppa, Cindy and Jerry Stern, Lyn and Freddie Traub and family, Sylvia Tulkoff, Wendy and Eric Vinokur, Diane and Jim Vogel, Ronnye and Sid Weiman, Diana

Weitzman, Sandra and Charles WhiteRivkah Schreiber, by Roberta and Scott SteppaCorey Seidel, by Nina and Gary WandFreida Shualy, by Joan and Larry FeldmanMarion Straus, by Becky and Josh Brenner and family, Allison and Aaron Magat, Susan and Scott YurowMorris Weintraub, by Ann and Gil Abramson

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Wilma and Paul Alpert, Dana and Herman Brecher, Alyson, Jon Brooks and the boys, Maureen and Howard Davidov, Reta Davis, Helene Penn Dorf, Carole and Ronald Fradkin, Wendy and Perry Gould, Lynne and Stan Haas, Roselyn and Irving Kalb, Fran and Geoffrey Kroll, Esta Lee Lesser, Shirley and Irving Littman, Vilma Michelson, Yael and David Moses, Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Barbara and Steve Samuelson, Brenda and Steve Schuman, Marie and Martin Schwartz

CHARLES CRANE AND FRONA AND HOWARD S. BROWN EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory of:Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Lisa and Steven Attman, Gayle and Manny Levy, Jennifer and Joel Turner

DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Dr. Liebe Diamond, on her special 85th birthday, by Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Janet and Gilbert Feinberg

PAUL DAVID ELLIN HOLOCAUST FUNDIn Memory of:Bob Ellin, by Ellis Berzon

SAMUEL & SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUNDIn Memory of:Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Sherri and Neil SwerenArnold Schaftel, by Rona Lewis

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Ruth Fader, on her special birthday, by Barbara and Steve SamuelsonIn Memory of:Arnold Schaftel, by Rheda Fader

GARFINKEL FAMILY LEARNING ASSISTANCE FUNDIn Memory of:Elinor Reamer Gumnit, by Nancy and Darryl GarfinkelMark Levine, by Nancy and Darryl GarfinkelArnold Schaftel, by Debbie Rapoport, Nina and Gary Wand


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Ron & Steve Samuelson

At Samuelson’s, we specialize in purchasing your diamonds, estate jewlery, Swiss watches, silver flatware, coins and other items of value. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home visit to evaluate your items or make an appointment to visit us downtown.

Call 410-837-7373 or email [email protected]

Steve Samuelson: Category 1 SPMOD Licensed Dealer, license number 147-01

GENERAL FUNDIn Honor of:Marsha and Ellis Caplan, on the birth of their granddaughter, Amelia Rose, by Marianne and Larry Hornstein Harry Deitchman, by Miriam and Sidney SchlachmanRabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation, by Natalie and Jay ChasonSpeedy Recovery to:Helen Gordon, by Rikki and Louis SolomonMark Siskind, by Sonia B. GuggenheimIn Memory of:Edward Attman, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg, Gladys and Richard Kremen, Ruth and David NaftalyLarry Becker, by Wilma and Paul AlpertEugene Bernstein, by Irene and Frank Bressler, Marianne and Larry HornsteinMiriam “Mimi” Cohen, by the Canter FamilyEtta Garber, by Fedder and Garten Professional Association and the Garten FamilyElinor R. Gumnit, by Suzanne and John Fox, Angela Lucas, Holly and Steve Venick and FamilyErin Michele Levitas, by Ruth and David NaftalyEdith Moses, by Sandy and Heshy SchoenfeldDoris Rombro, by Marvin RombroArnold Schaftel, by Lisa and Steven Attman, Reba and Arnold CohenCorey Seidel, by Joan and Norman SeidelSergey Solovyovsky, by Irene Gervis, Adele and Howard Kass, Zoya and Valery LevinMarion Ilse Straus, by Lisa and Steven Attman

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUNDIn Memory of:Etta Garber, by Shellye and Steve GildenArnold Schaftel, by Shellye and Steve Gilden

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUNDIn Honor of:Sonia and Stanley Goldberg, for their generous hospitality, by Jerry GertzRosalie Sellman, on her special birthday, by Leslie and Ron GoldbergSpeedy Recovery to:Bill Glazer, by Donna and Irwin AzmanIn Memory of:Edward Attman, by Dawn and Glenn GoldbergRuth Forman, by Leslie and Ron GoldbergEtta Garber, by Dawn and Glenn GoldbergElinor Reamer Gumnit, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg Edith Moses, by Glenn Goldberg and Ron GoldbergArnold Schaftel, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUNDIn Honor of:Roz and Marvin Weiner, for their warm hospitality, by June KarlinSpeedy Recovery to:Barbara Goldberg, by Helen and Gerald GordonHelen Gordon, by Norman La Cholter

MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Teri and David Gitlitz, on their son, Caleb, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Shelley and Bob KayeIn Memory of:Elinor Gumnit, by Shelley and Bob Kaye

ERIC LEVI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Debbie and David Nabozny, on the birth of Tzofia Ruth Nabozny, by Susan and Douglas Schehr

LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS LIBRARY FUNDIn Memory of:Arnold Schaftel, by Audra and Ari Stern

LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKS ARTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of:Doris Rombro, by Sandy and Maury Bass, Selma and Melvin KittArnold Schaftel, by Sandy and Maury Bass

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNINGIn Honor of:Ellen and Sidney Cohen, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Norman La CholterIn appreciation by Norman La Cholter

NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUNDIn Memory of:Arnold Schaftel, by Ricka Neuman

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Eddie Attman, by Mort LibovEtta Garber, by Mort LibovGloria Harris, by Mort LibovArnold Schaftel, by Mort Libov

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUNDIn Honor of:Mr. and Mrs. William Hirshfeld, on the birth of their great granddaughter, Charlotte, by Helene Penn DorfIn Memory of:Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Ruthie and David CarlinerElinor R. Gumnit, by Helene Penn DorfArnold Schaftel, by Helene Penn DorfMarion I. Straus, by Ruthie and David Carliner, Helene Penn Dorf

ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Dr. and Mrs. Michael Elman, with thanks for their hospitality,, by Ellyn and Stephen PolakoffDr. and Mrs. Michael Weiss, on the birth of their granddaughter, Charlotte Sabrina Weiss, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff

PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn Memory of:To commemorate the yahrzeit of William Samuel Tannenbaum by Debra and Howard Birenbaum

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of:Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation, by Stanley Gumnit


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In Memory of:Edward Attman, by Richard RyndRaye Liberman, by Shirley Seidman

RABBI ROSENBLATT FUNDIn Memory of:Edith Moses, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUNDSpeedy Recovery to:Rosalie Klotzman, by the BT Sisterhood

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor of:Roz and Marvin Weiner, in appreciation of their generous hospitality, by Barbara and Steve SamuelsonIn Memory of:David Miller, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Roz and Marvin Weiner, in appreciation of their hospitality, by Reva and Bernard Suffel

YAD B’YAD FUNDIn Honor of:Naomi Lavaddin, on her engagement to Yosef Oliker, by Vilma MichelsonIn Memory of:Harold Levey, by Morah Levey’s 4’s ClassArnold Schaftel, by the Harrison Family, Giselle and Natalio PinceverMarion Straus, by the Harrison Family

Mazel Tov cuy kzn

We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members:To Joe (’05) and Angelica (’07) Carliner on the birth and naming of their daughter; to the grandparents, Ruthie and David Carliner, and Alla and Alexander Sabinstev; and to the great grandmother, Helene Penn Dorf.To Joshua Chinsky on his marriage to Marla Shor, and to his parents, Marian Jackson and Jeffrey Chinsky.To Dr. Liebe Diamond on her 85th birthday.To Joshua Chinsky on his marriage to Marla Shor, and to his parents, Marian Jackson and Jeffrey Chinsky.To Sandy and Sheldon Dobres on their granddaughter, Emily Jill Hamburg, daughter of Shari and Scott Hamburg, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.To Sandy and Sheldon Dobres on the birth of their granddaughter, Willa Sloane Dobres, daughter of Rebecca and Jonathan Dobres.To Judi and Steven Fader on the marriage of their daughter, Dorie Fader to Matthew Teitelbaum, son of Sandy and Michael Teitelbaum; to the grandparents, Myra Schaftel, Rheda Fader, and Phyllis Gordon.To Heidi and Paul Goldberg on the engagement

of their daughter, Maya Goldberg, to Carl Winkler.

Speedy Recovery vnka vtuprWe wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery:Rosann Ehrlich

Condolences vfrck oburfz

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members:To Melvin Bernstein on the loss of his brother Eugene Bernstein.To Ivan Cohen on the loss of his mother, and our member, Miriam “Mimi” Cohen.To the family of our member, Irvin Fishbone.To Barry Garber on the loss of his mother, Etta Garber.To Marilyn “Mickey” Katzen and Brett Katzen on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Leeds Katzen.To the family of our member, Edith Moses.To Anne Louise Perlow on the loss of her mother, and our member, Doris Rombro.To Rena Polun on the loss of her mother, Esther Lenett.To Myra Schaftel and Susan Yurow on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Arnold Schaftel.To Ilene Schwartz, Dori Schwartz and Evan Schwartz on the loss of their husband and father, and our member, Sol Schwartz.To Alan Straus on the loss of his mother, Marion Straus.

Shabbat Kiddush SponsorsWe gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush:FEBRUARY 13 - Rosie and Ian Weiner in honor of their son, Trevor Weiner becoming a Bar Mitzvah.FEBRUARY 20 – The Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush FundFEBRUARY 27 - Jennifer Dansicker, Andrew Dansicker, and Marty Dansicker in honor their son and grandson, Henry Dansicker, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.MARCH 5 - Melissa and Ivan Cohen in honor of their son, Eli Cohen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Shabbat Wine SponsorsWe gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the Kiddush wine on Shabbat morning:MARCH 5 - Ruthie and David Carliner in honor of the birth and naming of their granddaughter, daughter of Angelica and Joe Carliner.

Seudah Shelishit SponsorsWe gratefully acknowledge the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit:FEBRUARY 13 - Larry and Marianne Hornstein and family to commemorate the yahrzeit of Larry’s grandparents, Dora and Harry Stark and Esther Hornstein.

Memorial PlaquesMemorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following:Elaine Kupfer CoplanRobert Stanley Coplan, M.D. Esther Fishkind CylusLeah GoldsekerWillard HackermanHerschel PolakoffLeon Gordon Stein

Yahrzeit ContributionsJennie Albert, by Sara AlbertAnne S. Alpert, by Paul AlpertLouis Ashinsky, by Rochelle LewisSophie Baker, by Milt BakerJesse Bard, by Lorrie RubinsteinBeverly Barr, by Shelley GitomerGilbert Bass, by Ferne AnshenNorman Baumohl, by Beverly Baumohl, Harry BaumohlAnn Becker, by Joyce BeckerMildred Helen Becker, by Marci RosenbaumRichard Bedine, by Marshall BedineShirley L. Belaga, by Gail HorwitzGrace Bigeleisen, by Paul BigeleisenMorris Blasbalg, by Herman BlasbalgAnne R. Block, by Carollee GetzSarah Brafman, by Marsha GrabushWilliam Bricker, by Phyllis S. BrickerRuth N. Brooks, by Sandra DobresDavid Caplan, by Devora CaplanMaurice Cardin, by Evelyn CardinMichael A. Cardin, by Myrna and Benjamin CardinGladys Cohen, by Joyce BedineNathan Cohen, by Joan Du BoisJudith C. Coplin, by Mark CoplinSamuel M. Creeger, by Gertrude SchunickPhilip Cushner, by Susan FrankHarry Dackman, by Elliot DackmanMax Donner, by Beverly SiegelDora Gail Eisen, by Phyllis EisenMollie Ellis, by Bonnie CohenMaurice Fader, by Brenda PariserKarl H. Finkelstein, by Beverly Hamburger, Sari SapirHarry Fishkind, by Hedy GleimanSidney Robert Flax, by Ellen GottfriedMollie Cohn Foreman, by Judith ZerwitzEdwin Fox, by Harold FoxErnest Fox, by Jeanie LazerovMartin Fox, by Harold FoxEdith Friedman, by Cheri MilradGertrude Gandel, by Larry GandelAbraham Gelfand, by Mark GelfandDoris Goldstein, by Harriet SilversteinLouis Goodwich, by Kenneth GoodwichLeona Gottfried, by Alan S. GottfriedHerman Greenberg, by Rosalie RapoportAnna Greenblatt, by Marcia LeaveyIda Grossblatt, by Sidney SchlachmanAlan Jay Gurwitz, by Cicely FinkelsteinWillard Hackerman, by Ted Chernak, Nancy HackermanMilton Halpern, by Steven Halpern


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Rabbi Gross publishes new book about Warren Buffett

Rabbi Jonathan Gross has published a new book, “Values Investing: An Omaha Rabbi Learns Torah from Warren Buffett,” which serves as a commentary to the legendary investor’s values through the lens of Jewish texts and tradition. Rabbi Gross has studied the work and teachings of Warren Buffet, and shares in his book the many lessons they provide about morality, ethics, and character development that are consistent with Torah values.

The book is available for purchase at www.lulu.com/spotlight/BuffettTorah.

Leonard Hendler, by Edna HendlerCharles Isaacson, by Michael IsaacsonIrvin Jacobs, by Betty Jacobs KeyserHarris L. Judelson, by Lynne HaasGoldie Kandel, by Ronna PlotkinBelle Kaplan, by Arlene GlaserEmanuel Katz, by Sharon BenusNorman Klawansky, by Irene BresslerCalvin Kovens, by Faye AdlerBen Kowitz, by Joseph KowitzSylvia Kramer, by Janis KramerPhilip Kravetsky, by Sonia MaltinskyEsther Petock Kaye, by Robert KayeBen Kowitz, by Ervin KowitzRuth Lamb, by Richard LambRuth M. Lazarus, by Lois GlassmanMinnie Lerner, by Marcia LeaveyMollie Lesser, by Loryn LesserBeatrice Levin, by Eileen GarfieldElinor Levin, by Steve BondSidney Lidenberg, by Arlene CarmelMorris Liebfeld, by Daniel LiebfeldJeffrey C. Lott, by Edward J. LottYuliy Lubman, by Arthur LubmanRose Macks, by Louise MacksRuth Maltinsky, by Arnold MaltinskyDavid Manasherov, by Lidya ChikvashviliSara Mez, by Jack FinkelsteinSamuel Millstone, by J. Max MillstoneElla Newman, by Wilma AlpertSonia Nochlin, by Zelma AikenSara Penn, by Helene Penn DorfAaron Prager, by Lutz Alexander PragerLee Prager, by Lutz Alexander PragerBernice Rabovsky, by Paula PearlMikhael Rakhunov, by Anna ZemelshternSamuel Rashbaum, by Gerald RashbaumBernard H. Reichlyn, by Leslie WaltersRichard Richmond, by Eunice RichmondAnna Rombro, by Richard RombroGeraldeen “Gerrye” Rombro, by Joan RombroJay Rosenberg, by Royce HouthuijzenSam Rosenberg, by Elaine LiebfeldClaire Rosenblatt, by Josef RosenblattJudah Rosenblatt, by Josef RosenblattSamuel Roskes, by Saul RoskesMax Rotenberg, by Mark RotenbergBertha Sachs, by Alvin SachsMinnie Sanborn, by Sheila FoxLisa Schechman, by Morris SchechmanJoseph Scheinin, by Sheila MentzHarry Schenker, by Wendy SchenkerMarion Schenker, by Donna and Leroy ShapiroBernard Schlachman, by Sidney SchlachmanHaimen Schofer, by Edith SussmanRegina Schreter, by Beverly FeldmanSidney Schreter, by Beverly FeldmanLena Schunick, by Alvan SchunickPaul Schuster, by Joy SchusterAdele Schwartz, by Martin SchwartzElmer Robert Setlen, by Julie WassermanSarah K. Shapiro, by Leroy Shapiro, Sanford ShapiroEdward Sheller, by Lee ShellerMildred Shifrin, by Debbie PassapaeBenjamin Shuman, by Charlotte Schnitzer, Robin SmolarzBarnett Silver, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth Geshekter

MillwardAnita Sindler, by Dorothy (Dotsey) RothHarry Stark, by Larry HornsteinLeopold Stern, by Lutz Alexander PragerLeah Stoler, by Charlene SchimbergEtta Suchman, by Arlene FleischmannKate Taylor, by Harold TaylorMilly Anita Taylor, by Victor TaylorMartin Tulkoff, by Sylvia TulkoffIda P. Uffer, by Michael UfferMartha Weissman, by Sheila JaySylvan Wolpert, by Ilene WolpertLarry Woolfson, by Martin WoolfsonJean Zacharia, by Betty TannenzapfBarry Zerwitz, by Arnold ZerwitzSarah Zissman, by Igal Tannenzapf

Notice of Annual Meeting of Beth Tfiloh Congregation

The following Congregation Officers and Board Members will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Beth Tfiloh Congregation on Thursday, April 7 at 7 pm in the Epstein Chapel.

NOMINATIONS FOR 2016-2017

Congregation Officers:President - Lowell HermanHonorary President - Michael Friedman1st Vice President - Louis Baer2nd Vice President - Ron DavisSecretary - Gary Eidelman

New Board Members:Steven HurwitzCalla SamuelsAlan SandlerMichael BreslerCheryl KingEd SchlesingerStephanie KronthalElliot CohenJulie Price

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Mark Smolarz, Chair, Fran Pruce, Ricka Neuman, Allison Magat, Lowell Herman, Jon Barron, Yoni Bedine, Teri Gitlitz, Diane Seegull

The Annual Meeting will include a Memorial Service and an election of officers and Board Members. All members in good standing of Beth Tfiloh Congregation are invited to attend.


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BETH TFILOH

Celebrating the Joy of Judaism

Embracing all Jews

BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION Roz & Marvin H. Weiner Family Campus3300 Old Court Road / Baltimore, MD 21208

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Synagogue Office 410-486-1900Fax 410-653-0603Schedule of Services Dial 6, 2Information Hotline 410-413-2345

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Beth Tfiloh CongregationRabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, 410-413-2215Hazzan Avraham Albrecht, 410-413-2212Rabbi Chai Posner, 410-413-2219Rabbi Jonathan Gross, 410-413-2213Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director 410-413-2218Lowell Herman, President Fran Pruce, Board ChairTom Moran, Chief Operating OfficerDon Weinapple, VP, Finance 410-413-2291Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director 410-413-2251

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community SchoolSwitchboard: 410-486-1905Zipora Schorr, Director of Education, 410-413-2305Allison Magat, President, Board of TrusteesDeborah Rapoport, HS Interim Principal, 410-413-2235Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal, 410-413-2407Nina Wand, LS Principal, 410-413-2508Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director, 410-413-2303Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator, 410-413-2523Laurie Kott, Director of Admission, 410-413-2308Harriet Rosen, School Administrator, 410-413-2310Joan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Mandi Miller, Development Director, 410-413-2399Michelle Cherry, Director of Alumni Relations, 410-413-2336

Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director 410-413-2220

MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING

Sandy Vogel, Director , 410-413-2306Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs

Beth Tfiloh Camps 410-517-3451

David Schimmel, DirectorMichael Sachs, Chair

Synagogue Life Committee Holly Venick, Director of Synagogue Life, 410-413-2244 Calla Samuels, Chair

Beth Tfiloh CemeteryWendy Farley, Cemetery Coordinator, 410-413-2241 Morris Segall, Chair

Parent Association 410-413-2314

Vered Taylor, President

Brotherhood 410-413-2238

Richard Goldsmith, President

Sisterhood 410-413-2239

Consortium of Past PresidentsEvelyn Gross & Shirley Miller, Gift Shop

Chesed CommitteeIrv Hyatt, ChairRoselyn Kalb, Sisterhood Chair

BulletinJoan Feldman, Director of Communications, 410-413-2312 Rina Goloskov, Asst Dir. of Communications, 410-413-2369 Lori Bernstein, Graphic Designer, 410-413-2216 Charlene Schimberg, Communications Assoc., 410-413-2217

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Beth Tfiloh BULLETIN - April 2016

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