NISAN-IYAR 5776 MAY 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 | Brotherhood 5 | School 6 | Development 8 | Contributions 12 | Good and Welfare 14

Middle school is a time of transition, transformation and growth. While moving 1,640 miles from your home in San Antonio to Baltimore could pose significant challenges for many seventh graders, for Shayna B. ‘16, it was a life-changing experience that gave her more than a new address – it gave her a new family.

“In 2010, when my brother, Joseph ‘14, was beginning ninth grade, there were no Jewish high schools in San Antonio. My mom’s friend, Dr. Amy Caplan, had recently moved to Baltimore from San Antonio and suggested we check out Beth Tfiloh,” shares Shayna. During an east coast tour of several Jewish

BT’s Scholarship Fund: Building Futures, Changing Lives

communities, they visited Baltimore and “fell in love with BT.”

Day school tuition is a sacrifice for many families, but especially for single-parent households. BT could only be a viable option for Shayna and Joseph if financial support was available. Thanks to BT’s generous Scholarship Fund donors, it was.

“Looking back, I didn’t leave much in Texas because BT is where it’s at!” exclaims Shayna. “Everyone was so welcoming—wanting to meet me, inviting me to things, decorating my locker for my birthday. It was amazing.”

Since then, Shayna has made the most of her BT experience, serving on the High School Student Government, coordinating numerous TOGA (Tikkun Olam—Get Active) committee activities,

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Wednesday, May 11 • 6-8 pmJoin the Beth Tfiloh family for a meaningful, inspiring and festive evening as we transition from Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) to Yom HaAtzma’ut, 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 Tfiloh Congregation and co-sponsored by the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Beth Tfiloh 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 HAATZMA’UT FESTIVAL

From Remembrance to Celebration

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Yom HaZikaron Memorial Day for Israel’s

Fallen Soldiers and the Victims of Terror

Tuesday, May 107:00 pm: Memorial Ceremony7:40 pm: Songs of Hope &

Yearning

Beth TfilohMintzes Theatre •

Rosen Performing Arts Center

Open to the Public

Baltimore Zionist DistrictCo-sponsored by:

FIDF – Friends of the IDF & Beth Tfiloh Congregation

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Save the Date:SHAVUOT at BT

TIKUN LEIL SHAVUOT Saturday night, June 11

Classes & Shavuot Dairy Meal

1ST DAY SHAVUOT Sunday, June 12

Installation of Officers Lunch and Panel Discussion

2ND DAY SHAVUOT Monday, June 13

Yizkor Service Congregational Kiddush

Shayna B. ‘16

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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

The Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

Performing Arts Studio: Summer 2016Studio Sessions: July 25-August 12, 2016 • 9:30 am-4:00 pm

2016 Production - The Little Mermaid, Jr.Performances: August 15 and 16 • 7:00 pm (free admission)

Rosen Arts Center/Mintzes Theatre

Two Studios Offered•Junior Studio for ages 8–9•Senior Studio for ages 10–14

Staff•Artistic Director: Diane M. Smith, 410-413-2436, dsmith@btfiloh.org•Junior Camp Director: Brian Singer, 410-413-2523, bsinger@btfiloh.org•Co-Camp Directors: Noah Ferentz ‘12 and Nicole Smith•Musical Director: Sherry Benedek ‘06

Fees•Junior Camp: $650•Senior Camp: $750

Get complete details and register online: www.bethtfiloh.com/performingartsstudio

Beth Tfiloh Performing Arts Studio is a three-week program designed to enrich the performing arts student in all areas of theatrical production, both onstage and behind the scenes. The program culminates in two full performances of the musical The Little Mermaid, Jr. with full costumes, set pieces, props, lights, and sound.

Daily morning workshops include improv, movement, vocal, acting, and makeup, taught by studio staff as well as guest artist instructors. Students will also be involved in set and prop construction and the technical end of the production.

Meghan Shevrinvra vfknDaughter of Ellen and Andrew ShevrinSat., May 28, 2016Meghan attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of

Erika Shevrin. She is the granddaughter of Marcia and Alvin Sachs, and Joyce and Meyer Shevrin. Her hobbies include softball, field hockey, traveling, and being with her friends. For her Mitzvah Project Meghan is working in the PreSchool staying with the 3 and 4 year- olds whose parents work.

Alexis Hariri,hrutDaughter of Negin and Ronnie HaririSun., May 29, 2016Alexis attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the

sister of Jasmine Hariri. She is the granddaughter of Malek Hariri and the late Khalil Hariri and Soonia Raoofian and the late Jamshid Raoofian. Her hobbies include cooking, baking, doing science and art projects and traveling. For her Mitzvah Project Alexis collected toys for the Sinai Hospital pediatric unit and she also collected gift cards for the Jewish Caring Network.

Bailey Rapaportvzhkg vfrcDaughter of Debra and Mark RapaportSat., June 4, 2016Bailey attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister

of Jared and Reid Rapaport. She is the granddaughter of Rose and Mike Rapaport, and Anita and Michael Goldstein. Her hobbies include swimming, reading, writing, and being with friends. For her Mitzvah Project Bailey is planning to create a team to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk.

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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

Do we have your email? If you are not receiving our BT email mes-sages and would like to be added to our e-mail list, call Charlene Schimberg at 410-413-2217 or e-mail cschimberg@btfiloh.org.

Private Sale of Beth Jacob Cemetery Plot

Beth Jacob Cemetery Lot 48, Spot C available for sale for $870, priced to sell. Will consider offers. Cash or check only.

For more information, please contact Carole at 410-371-2990.

The BT Sisterhood presented the PreSchool with a generous donation to maintain and improve the PreSchool playground, with a commitment for further fundraising to insure enjoyment for our PreSchool children. Pictured l-r: Judy Werner, Ellen Karp, Melissa Lebowitz, Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Roz Kalb, Sallie Goldberg, Sonia Maltinsky, Marcia Leavey, Donna Belsky and Charlene Schimberg

Sorry You Missed It! On Sunday, April 3, some hearty BT souls braved cold and wind to view a display of Israeli art (Visions of Place: Complete Geographies in Contemporary Israeli Art) at Towson University. Our docent, Dr. Susan Isaacs, delved into the technical, artistic, ethnic, and even political backgrounds of the paintings, videos, and installations. It was most edifying. Sisterhood hopes to plan more free or inexpensive cultural trips to lift us to a higher plane. Join our next venture.

Multi-Sisterhood Luncheon: This annual get-together was a great success. The food, from our BT catering staff, was well received, and terrific buys were found at the Boutique. The best surprise was Karen Goldberg, young and vibrant, who sang popular Israeli songs and

tickled us with her guitar-accompanied original interpretations of growing up in Pikesville. Thanks to Donna Belsky and her committee for a great job!

Proposed Slate of Sisterhood Officers Corrections: The May Newsletter accidently omitted the name of Marcia K. Miller, VP/Publicity. Also, the correct spelling of the Proposed President’s name is Marlene Friedenberg.

Sisterhood General Meeting: A blockbuster theatrical presentation is planned for May 17 at 7:30 pm in the Tuvin Hall. “History Alive: Golda Meir,” a one-character play, offers insights into the life of one of our most beloved and admired Jewish women. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Federation’s 100th Centennial Celebration Annual Convention: Our Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood Builder of Unity Awardee is Sylvia Sklar. Congratulate her on Thursday, May 19, at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. Send your reservation and $40.00 check to Arlene Mazor, c/o Reservations, 7 Halston Court, Baltimore, MD 21209.

Shabbat Afternoon ClassesMay 7: Guest Speaker,

Rabbi Ian Pear: “The Accidental Zionist: Why Israel Matters and How to Speak About it to People for Whom it Doesn’t”

May 14: Rabbi Chai Posner and Mr. Haggai Lavie: “Israel’s Heroes–Then and Now”

May 21: Guest Speaker, Rabbi Stephen Belsky: “Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost, And Vice Versa: Tracking Ten Tribes”

May 28: Rabbi Chai Posner: “Jerusalem: Undivided and United Capital of Israel”

BT Seder Exchange & Share Shabbat

We extend special thanks to the members of our congregation who generously opened their homes to individuals in our community who would otherwise not have had a seder to attend. Special thanks to Carol and Harry Sommer, Sonia and Arnold Maltinsky, and Rosann and Keith Ehrlich for answering the call to help and providing a meaningful Pesach Seder to their guests.

Throughout the year, we ask our members to please consider being a part of our Share Shabbat program. Contact Holly Venick, hvenick@btfiloh.org, if you would like to be a part of this ongoing program to meet and share a special meal with other Beth Tfiloh members. This program is brought to you by the Synagogue Life Committee and Share Shabbat chairs Bess Gilden and Sonia Maltinsky.

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Brotherhood News

Friday evening, May 6

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

NOW IN THE RYND ROOM!

On Monday May 16, 2016 the Brotherhood will have its General Membership Meeting/Dinner. There will be no charge for this evening as long as you are a paid up member for the 2015-2016 membership year (registration required). If you want to attend and are not a Brotherhood member, become one–it's only $36. The evening will begin at about 6:15 pm with dinner in the Tuvin. From 7:15–7:30 pm there will be a very brief meeting as the only agenda item is to approve/elect the 2016-2017 Officers and Board Members. From 7:30–7:50 pm, Rabbi Wohlberg will install the newly elected Officers and Board. At 8 pm Scott Garceau from 105.7 The Fan will be our guest speaker. Go to the bethtfiloh.com/register to make your reservation.

BethTfiloh Brotherhood 2016-2017 Officer and Board Member Slate:

President: Ed Kelly

1st VP: Steve Venick

2nd VP: Steve Goloskov

Treasurer: Jeff Gilden

Secretary: Harold Taylor

Asst. Secretary: Charles Karp

Board 1 year: Michael Bressler, Howard Cohen, Harvey Davidoff, Jeffrey Gilden, Irv Kalb, Arnold Maltinsky, Daniel Pearl, Alan Sandler, Yanky Schorr

Board 2 year: Robert Cohen, Rob Hirscmann, Sheldon Polun, Morris Rosen, Sidney Schlachman, Harold Smullian, Steve Hercenberg

Board 3 year: Andy Diamond, Larry

Feldman, Herb Gendason, Julian Hammond, Amichai Katz, Harry Kessler, Michael Pearl, Morris Schechman, Fred Schnererman, Neil Sweren, Chaim Wecker, Jonathan Wohlberg

Past Presidents: Richard Goldsmith, Charles Jay, Louis Baer, Marc Leavey, Ken Hornstein, Frank Blatt, Sid Cohen, Jay Danick, Harry Sommer, David Schwartz, Mark Eisen, Howard Davidov, Jacob Miliman, Lester Belsky, Stanley Aronoff

BETH TFILOH BROTHERHOOD GENERAL MEETING

Featuring....Scott Garceau from 105.7 The Fan

May 16, 2016 • 6 – 9 pm Tuvin Auditorium

Sports, Food, Good Friends And Fun!!!

BT Brotherhood General Meeting, Dinner and Installation of Officers with informative Q & A with the one and only Scott Garceau

FREE to paid up brotherhood members

Register by May 9 at www.bethtfiloh.com/register

Questions: Contact Robert Cohen at Robco@comcast.net or (443)756-3140

Is There a New Arrival In Your Family?The Beth Tfiloh family is delighted to

share the good news of newborn babies in our congregation and school family

All newborn announcements will published in the Bulletin and our Good News email. Parents will receive a special gift from the BT family to offer our wishes of mazel tov.

If you or someone you know has recently received a new bundle of joy, please contact Holly Venick at 410-413-2244 or hvenick@btfiloh.org.

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School News3's Enjoy Hebrew Story Time with 11th Graders

Story time is always special for our PreSchool students…but never quite as special as when it's shared with the big High School students!

Morah Katz’s 11th grade Hebrew class paired up with Morah Brenda’s 3’s to read The Lion that Loved Strawberries ("HaAryeh She'Ahav Tut"), a Hebrew book that the younger students have been reading throughout the year in class. This one-on-one attention allowed for more in-depth learning and discussion for the PreSchool students, as Morah Brenda explains: “Each child had individual attention with the ‘big’ kids who read from our own copies of the book,” after which each pair colored their copy and then discussed their most and least favorite foods. “Connecting the grades together through our mutual love of Hebrew proved to be a success on both ends. We were a little disappointed when our time together came to an end!”

For the High School students, this was more than just a fun change of scenery—this was learning in action. “I wanted the High School students to practice the Hebrew they are learning,” explains Morah Katz. “This joint program gave them a chance to bring their Hebrew to life and use it in a practical way, combined with a beautiful connection between the High School and PreSchool students! It was a great way for all the students to spend time together while connecting through the Hebrew language.”

Eleventh graders, you are welcome back for story time anytime!

Spring Sports UpdateBy Coach Marc Burkom ‘98

We’re entering the home stretch of the BT Spring Sports season, and an exciting season it’s been. There are still a lot of games, meets, and matches to go, but here is a recap of how the Warriors have done so far.

The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team is off to a fantastic start for a third straight year. After two consecutive MIAA “C” Conference championship game appearances, the Warriors entered this season as one of the favorites and are not disappointing. So far, BT has won all three of its league games by a combined score of 47-11! A wide variety of offensive and defensive talents make BT one of the teams to beat.

The Girls Varsity Lacrosse team has had a thrilling season with seemingly every game coming down to the last few possessions. Currently the team is in 1st place in the IAAM “C” Conference with a 7-4 record. Most recently the team won an exciting Senior Day game against Oldfields, 17-15, to celebrate the seniors in style and avenge an earlier defeat. The team has a nice mix of seniors and younger players making great contributions all over the field. The Warriors have high hopes for a playoff run in the coming weeks!

The Boys Varsity Baseball team currently has a 3-6 record. Strong wins against Concordia Prep, Key School, and Chapelgate have been offset by some tough losses. The Warriors still have a chance to make the MIAA “C” Conference playoffs and do some postseason damage.

The Girls Varsity Softball team has struggled against some strong opposition this year but did manage a 17-3 win over Oldfields! The team continues to work hard and strive for more victories.

The Boys Varsity Tennis team is in the playoff hunt with a 2-2 record, right in the middle of the pack in the MIAA “B” Conference, thanks to wins over Glenelg Country School and the John Carroll School. The Boys JV Tennis team is still searching for its first win of the season, but in recent weeks have gotten very close with several individual wins and some very close losses.

The BT Varsity Golf team is off to one of its best starts ever with a 2-1 record. Victories over MIAA “C” Conference opponents Mt. Carmel and Chapelgate have the team in 2nd place! The future is bright as well with multiple freshmen making significant contributions to the team.

The Warriors’ Varsity Track and Field team is having a very strong year. A number of runners have already qualified for the MIAA/IAAM league championship meet, and so far both meets have seen numerous Warriors record personal bests. BT runners have won a number of events, and the Warriors plan to continue excelling at the season’s remaining meets.

Please join us in cheering on all our teams as they continue to strive for postseason success! For a complete schedule of games, visit our website at www.bethtfiloh.com/athletics. Go Warriors!

The BT Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is considered one of the top teams in the MIAA C Conference.

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School News

LION KING, JR: BT Middle School's produc-tion of Disney's “The Lion King, Jr.” ruled the Mintzes Theater stage for three sold-out per-formances. Mesmerizing musical numbers, glorious costumes and makeup, astounding set and props -- this was another Broadway level production right here at BT!

The following is the translation of an article about our school’s Israel education and advocacy program, which was published in Yediot America, a popular Hebrew magazine.

How many times have you heard about anti-Israel propaganda on college campuses? How many times have you spoken about it, or read about this rising phenomenon? Probably many times. It seems that lately we’ve gotten to know the three letters – BDS – and the organization that is taking control of the discourse on college and university campuses. As that side steps up its activities, the pro-Israel side is trying to come up with answers. One of the more interesting initiatives comes from a high school.

Beth Tfiloh School in Baltimore is considered one of the largest and most prominent in America, with close to 1,000 Jewish students.

Ella Shaked, an Israeli who is a Hebrew teacher at the high school, describes a diverse and surprising

Preparing Our Students for Israel Advocacy on Campus

community. “Baltimore has a large and active Jewish community. The school has been in operation for over 70 years, and is open to all the different denominations. Everyone is accepted with love and a sense of home.”

Last year Shaked was joined by Haggai Lavie, a shaliach from Israel, who arrived, as he describes it, to portray Israel in a positive light and connect the students to the Jewish state. “I came here for three years as head of the Hebrew language department, and I very quickly understood and felt that the connection to Israel is already solid and strong. I heard alumni returning and sharing their (anti-Israel) experiences on campus. We started understanding our students’ need for more tools to face these trends,” he said.

Although the students learn about Israel in their Jewish History classes, they needed additional material and a new angle on things, in order to prepare them well. “Many of them don’t understand the story behind Israel’s

creation,” Shaked said. “We realized that they don’t have enough workshops, so we started preparing workshops and special lectures, both on their grade levels and in Hebrew classes. Later, we went through simulations that were based on all kinds of charges and claims that we know are made on campuses, and we let the students cope with them.”

The school felt it was important to prepare its students for interacting not only with BDS advocates, but more importantly, for undecided peers who may be overhearing their discussions. “We read interviews and research

Continued on page 11MODEL SEDERS - Lower School students prepared for Pesach at their class model seders.

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Development News

SPOTLIGHT2016

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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:

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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.

including fundraisers and clothing drives, and writing for the High School literary magazine and yearbook. Not to mention her National Honor Society induction, or her appointment as Track and Field team captain. The list goes on.

“I couldn’t imagine a better high school experience anywhere. This year, our grade has gone through a lot of challenges, but everyone came together. It’s such a family.” Shayna also observes that the sense of community extends beyond the

student body. “I imagine that in other schools you don’t get to be as close with your teachers. I’ve been to Shabbat dinners at so many of my teachers’ houses—that just can’t be a thing at other schools!” For Shayna, Jewish holiday celebrations are particularly symbolic of what makes BT unique, as the spirited dancing and singing repeatedly reminds her: “At other schools, the only thing they celebrate is sports games. We get sports games and holidays!”

As graduation quickly approaches, Shayna knows what she will miss most: “Being at BT was such a safe place—I can come to school and feel comfortable to be myself, to speak my mind in any way shape or form, because our grade is so close. No matter what is going on anywhere else, we can come to school and forget about it because BT is such a happy place to be.”

Shayna’s entire BT experience would not have been possible without the generous support of the BT Scholarship Fund. And to all those who have given her this incredible life-long gift, Shayna says thank you.

“BT shaped me. If they hadn’t been able to help me, I don’t know what kind of person I’d be; I wouldn’t be as smart, or as Jewishly knowledgeable. During your childhood and throughout teen years, you’re planting the roots for the rest of your life, for what you’ll be in the future. The donors who have supported the BT Scholarship Fund didn’t just give me a good education, they gave me a good future. They didn’t just change my childhood experience, they changed my life. Without them, I don’t know what I’d be like.”

Each of us has the opportunity to change lives like Shayna’s, to give nearly 50 percent of our student body a good future through a Beth Tfiloh education. You can do that by supporting SPOTLIGHT 2016, BT’s annual scholarship event.

To buy your tickets or become a Spotlight 2016 sponsor, visit bethtfiloh.com/spotlight, or contact Itael Toibman, Development Assistant, at itoibman@btfiloh.org or 410-413-2233.

“The donors who have supported the BT Scholarship Fund didn’t just give me a good education, they gave me a good future. They didn’t just change my childhood experience, they changed my life. Without them, I don’t know what I’d be like.”

- Shayna B. ‘16

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BT CARES! would like to thank the more than 70 volunteers from Beth Tfiloh School, Congregation, and Hebrew School who came to assemble Mishloach Manot bags that were delivered to Weinberg Park, Weinberg Village, Tudor Heights, Emeritus, Weinberg Woods, Springhouse, Springwell, Sunrise, Atrium Village, Jewish Community Services, and Brightview. Because of all of you, 753 seniors received Mishloach Manot during Purim—what an amazing mitzvah! Special thanks to Lindsay Gaister for organizing this wonderful volunteer effort.

GRANDPARENTS PRE-LION KING EVENT: Just before the Middle School's production of Disney's “The Lion King, Jr.” premiere, BT welcomed 40 grandparents and their grand-kids to decorate Lion King-themed cookies and enjoy light refreshments. Thank you for joining us for this special get-together!

PARENTS OF ALUMNI PREP FOR PESACH WITH MRS. SCHORR: Mrs. Zipora Schorr shared her personal Pesach recipes and top-secret cooking tips with nearly 40 parents of BT alumni on March 30th. The group also enjoyed exploring Pesach themes, singing holiday songs and hearing Mrs. Schorr's personal anecdotes.

GRANDPARENTS DAY - Elaine and Marc Lowen enjoyed spending time in class with their grandson Aryeh at this year’s Lower School Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

SELLING CHAMETZ - Rabbi Wohlberg negotiated a sale of chametz to Baltimore County Council-woman Vicki Almond at Grandparents Day.

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Who’s Who at BTA Jewish Legend Connects the Past and Future

BT member Israel Gruzin is a true Jewish legend. Born in Lithuania, he and his family were relocated to the Kovno Ghetto and then deported to Dachau, where he spent four years. Mr. Gruzin was liberated in 1945 while he and his father were on a death march near Bavaria.. In 1947 Mr. Gruzin heard David BenGurion speak at the Foehrenwald Displaced Persons camp and was inspired to create a drawing imagining the future State of Israel (see photo). Mr. Gruzin’s complete oral history is available at the U.S. Holocaust Museum and can be accessed online at www.ushmm.org.

Mr. Gruzin has left an indelible mark on the BT family through his magnificent cabinetry that can be seen on our Bima and throughout the synagogue edifice.

LAG B’OMER 2016

Thursday, May 265:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.School and Congregation families, come join us at Beth Tfiloh Camps in Reisterstown to celebrate Lag B’Omer.

To register, visit: www.bethtfiloh.com/lagbomer

ACTIVITIES - Biblical Zoo with Goats & Sheep, Campfire with Marshmallows with the Beth Tfiloh Cub Scouts, Ein Hod Arts & Crafts, Kayak on the Kinneret, Banias Splash Pad, Climbing in the Hermon, Ropes Challenge Course sponsored in part by the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood. MANA IN THE DESERT COOKOUT MENU - Hamburgers (provided by Beth Tfiloh Camps), Falafel, Pita, Hummus, Salad, Pickles (catered by Eden Cafe.). $5 per person, $25 max per family • Children 2 & under free Pricing for registered camp families: $2.50 per person, $12 max per family • Children 2 & under free

Register at www.bethtfiloh.com/lagbomer

ABOVE - Israel Gruzin displays his 1947 drawing depicting a future state of Israel to Mrs. Schorr. UPPER RIGHT - Hazzan Albrecht and Israel Gruzin on the Bima podium Mr. Gruzin designed and built. LOWER RIGHT - Israel Gruzin shares photographs with Rabbi Wohlberg and Mrs. Zipora Schorr taken following his liberation.

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papers on the topic, and understood that out of 100 students – 30 will be pro-Israel, 20 will be anti-Israel and all the rest, usually the majority, are the ones we can interact with and try to influence,” Lavie explains.

The school started by teaching diverse subject matter about Israel. Students learned about the country’s history, how it became a state, they learned about the West Bank and the rights to the land. “In correlation with this knowledge, the students learned how to answer questions and claims that we identified as the main ones made against Israel on campus,” says Lavie.

With the knowledge they passed on to the students, they also had the challenge of accepting the part of defending Israel on campus. Surprisingly, this became easier the more complex the picture of Israel was drawn.

“The students grow up with the value of loving Israel, but if they don’t get the real picture, at the end of the day we’ll create disappointment and resentment towards Israel. Students today must get the complex picture. We didn’t want to tell them Israel does everything right

and perfect. This is the only way they can really defend Israel,” says Lavie. “If we don’t expose the things the way they are, we’ll cause the opposite reaction. It’s like the process we all go through with our parents – first they seem perfect to us, then we learn otherwise, but at the end we remain with a strong, honest and realistic relationship with them.”

During this special program, Lavie and the Hebrew department connected the students with Israelis who represent different aspects and different groups within Israeli society. “We brought a delegation from Boyar High School in Jerusalem, they met different soldiers, and they met different speakers representing different views. For example, we had a Palestinian speaker who presented the Palestinian narrative, and it seemed very important for their understanding of the situation. They said at the end that the more complex picture created a deeper connection to Israel, and a better understanding of how to represent it. ”

Towards the end of the seniors’ classes, the school created a special kit, made up of written materials from Stand With Us, and many online materials, resources and links on a flash drive as part of each kit given to each student.

“We hope,” Lavie concluded, “that this kit will be with them every time they need an answer. They can always contact us, of course. The goal is not to lead them to ‘war’, but to appeal to an audience that is undecided on the issue, to enable each of them to represent Israel, should they choose to, and make it more understandable.”

“Students today must get the complex picture. We didn’t want to tell them Israel does everything right and perfect. This is the only way they can really defend Israel.”

- Haggai Lavie

The studies about Israel took the precedent of not focusing only on the Arab-Israeli conflict. “The process was built from deepening their knowledge about the conflict, but also emphasizing other issues, like Israel’s water innovations, the cultural diversity, the high-tech, and other strengths Israel has – the college students we’re preparing them to interact with aren’t interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and their connection with Israel must be made from a different angle. They need to encounter more positive and less complicated aspects of Israel.”

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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & SchoolROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Lucille Alter, by Sara Fran Richman

RAY NACHLAS BECKER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:A generous contribution was made in honor of Purim, by Jackie BeckerAlisa and Ahron Rosenfeld, on their son, Effie Rosenfeld, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Walter Becker (great grandfather), Jacqueline Becker and familyIn Memory of:Bess B. Harvey, by Walter Becker, Jackie Becker and family

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLIn Honor of:Becky and Josh Brenner, on their son, Noah, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Jill Spector and Joel CohnCherie and Jeb Brownstein, on Ari and Melissa’s marriage, by Jill Spector and Joel CohnTsipi and Michael Renbaum, on their granddaughter, Sarah Renbaum, becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Beth and Michael SellmanSpeedy Recovery to:Howard Cohen, by Harriet and Howard Diener, Sandy and Sheldon DobresSandy Dobres, by Ellen and Joel GoldwasserBill Glazer, by Ruth and David NaftalyIn Memory of:Etta Garber, by Ruth and David NaftalyLeeds Katzen, by Rhoda and Stanley Brown, Ruth and David Naftaly, Donna and Albert PolovoyEsther Lenett, by Esther Gross, Charlene SchimbergErin Levitas, by Natalie and Jay ChasonManny Paige, by Rena and Sheldon PolunZachary Pressman, by Marilyn and Charles MillerBeloved father of Steve Schuman, by the Venick Family

BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Ruthie and David Carliner, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sarina Liza, by Cheri and David HurwitzSandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Lois and Ben SigmanLiebe Diamond, on her special birthday, by Elaine and Marc LowenKira and Jeremy Goldman, on their son, Avi, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Irene and Robert Russel

Linda and Steve Hurwitz, on the birth of their new grandchild, by Jamie, Ken, Mason, and Samantha BernsteinJeffrey Karlin, on his special 50th birthday, by Brenda and Irwin NudelmanBeverly and Gerald Rashbaum, on their 65th wedding anniversary, by Fran Kessler and Jack FinkelsteinSandy and Michael Teitelbaum, on Matthew and Dorie’s wedding, by Selma and Jules ShaivitzA generous contribution was made by Suzanne and Charles WalderSpeedy Recovery to:Howard Cohen, by Marilyn and Alfred Rosenstein and Eileen and Sean Koplow and families, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, Carole and Gil Schechter, Sandy and Heshy SchoenfeldSandy Dobres, by Marcia and Marc Leavey, Marilyn and Alfred RosensteinIn Memory of:Edward Attman, by Rabbi Yehuda OratzLarry Becker, by Rabbi Yehuda OratzAndy Billig, by Reba and Arnold Cohen, Lynn and Harold Davidov, Suzanne and John Fox, Ethel and Isaac Gheiler, Fran and Geoffrey Kroll, Mindy and Jud Lipowitz, Allison and Aaron Magat and family, Hersh Pachino, Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt, Irene and Robert Russel, Michael Yerman and Marc HayesMimi Cohen, by Alisa and Elliot Cohen, Elaine and Marc Lowen, Sandy and Heshy SchoenfeldMyrna Diamond, by the Harans FamilyEtta Garber, by Allison and Aaron Magat and familyGloria Harris, by Allison and Aaron Magat and familyJudy Herman, by Layne, Danielle and Steven HermanLeeds Katzen, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg, Elaine and Marc LowenLawrence Lurie, by Amy and Wayne SeidmanMartin Melzer, by Rabbi Yehuda OratzEdith Moses, by Mindie FlamholzIrvin Pollack, by Janet and Gilbert Feinberg, the Harans Family, Elaine and Marc LowenRonald Pomerantz, by Rabbi Yehuda OratzDoris Rombro, by Rabbi Yehuda OratzBeloved father of Wendy Rosenthal, by Harriet and Sol RobbinsArnold Schaftel, by Mindie Flamholz, the Parent Association, Libby Rappaport, Marlene Rubin, Rikki and Louis Solomon, Leslie and Barry UdoffSol Schwartz, by Deborah Allen, Majorie Ariff and Heidi Cull, Eileen and Harris Atran and family, Janice Babitt, Donna Balinkie and Kevin Keane, Linda Barron, Marilyn Berman, Michele, Craig, Cammie and D.J. Berman, Dori and Rob Blitzstein, Laurence Block, Brenda and Frank Boches, Joel Boches, Nancy and David Bookoff, Aileen and David Bormel, Dana and Herman Brecher, Rhoda and Stanley Brown, Michael Bruner, Ineza and David Chikvashvili, Frances and George Coburn, Alisa and Elliot Cohen, Benjamin Cohen, Ellen and Sid Cohen, Dorothy and Aaron Donner, Rochelle and Bernie

Eisenberg, Melissa, Adam, Emily, and Lauren Eisner, Eena and Arthur Feld, Rabbi Binyomin Field, Suzanne and John Fox, Shannon Frenyea, Rob, Lisa, Allison, and Jordan Friedman, Denise and Liam Garris, Herbert Gendason, Barbara and Mark Gitomer, Ellen and Joel Goldwasser, Susan and Paul Harans and family, Leah Helman, Susan and Henry Holzman, Cheri, David, Lindsay, Hallie and Jared Hurwitz, Elizabeth Jane Karpa, Adele and Howard kass, Aida Keehner, Janet and Paul Kramer, Ronnie Kleiman, Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher, Stephanie, David, Bradley, Spencer, and Sydney Kronthal, Nancy and Michael Krupp, Diane and Joel Lahn, Marcia and Marc Leavey, Jody and Ted Levy, Andi Lewis and family, Shirley and Irv Littman, Diana Lubman, Gloria and Ira Luchinsky, Allison and Aaron Magat and family, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Mechanick, achel and Alfred Meisels, Harriet Michaelson, Ellen and Joseph Miller, Wendy and Jeffrey Miller and family, Brenda and Irwin Nudelman, Brenda and Joseph Pariser, the Passen Family, Giselle and Natalio Pincever, Lisa and Mike Pintzuk, Diane and Allan Posner, Linda and Herbert Proper, Harriet and Sol Robbins, Annie Luchinsky Rosen, Ellen and Rob Rosen and family, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt, Hope Rosky, Eileen and Barry Rothberg, Marcia and Alvin Sachs, Carole and Gil Schechter, Charlene Schimberg, Kari and Mark Schlossberg and family, Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld, Tobey and Sandy Schreiber, Stacy and Louis Schwartz, the Seegull Family, Amy, Wayne, Sammi, and Justin Seidman, Beth and Michael Sellman, The Sherer Family, Harriet and Morton Silverstein, Mary and Geoffrey Sklar, Mr. and Mrs. Marc Solomon, The Tartaglia Family – Lisa, Dave, Joe and Eleni, Marty Taubenfeld, Sylvia Tulkoff, Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein and family, Randi, Larry, Lindsay and Allie Waskow, Lauren Wayne, Nadine and Ray Weinstein, the Welfeld FamilyCory Seidel, by Rabbi Yehuda OratzHenna Rivka Sonnenschein, by the Passen Family, Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein and family

BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Ivan and Melissa Cohen, on their son, Eli becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Marla Taxin and sons, Ryan, Kyle and WillIn Memory of:Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Revanne Aronoff, Lester Belsky, Becky and Josh Brenner and Family, Judy Caplan, The Dahan, Katz, Black, and Fenigstein Families, Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, Betty and Marvin Keyser, Cheryl and Rod King and Family, Emily and Scott Levin and Family, Ellen and Joseph Miller, Harvey and Kathie Okun, Jennifer and Benjamin Sobol, Rozzie and Harold Taylor, Marla Taxin and sons, Ryan, Kyle and Will, Judy and Martin Woolfson

PAUL BURMAN FUNDIn Honor of:The birth and naming of their granddaughter, Amelia Rose, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan

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A generous donation was made by the Matz-Warner Family FoundationSpeedy Recovery to:Howard Cohen, by Dorothy and Aaron DonnerIn Memory of:Esther Lenett, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan, Dorothy and Aaron Donner

DIAMOND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Larry Becker, by Liebe DiamondMimi Cohen, by Liebe DiamondTo commemorate the yahrzeit of Joseph Hirshhorn, by Liebe DiamondIrvin Pollack, by Liebe DiamondTo commemorate the yahrzeit of Ada Macklin Rudick, by Liebe DiamondTo commemorate the yahrzeit of Betty Sakols, by Liebe DiamondTo commemorate the yahrzeit of Anne H. Sokol, by Liebe DiamondTo commemorate the yahrzeit of Max Sokol, by Liebe Diamond

SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUNDIn Honor of:Sandra and Michael Teitelbaum, on the marriage of Dorie Fader to Matthew Teitelbaum, by Reta DavisRabbi Chaim Wecker, in appreciation, by Larry AikenIn Memory of:Eugene Bernstein, by Larry Aiken and Sylvia AikenArnold Schaftel, by Larry Aiken and Sylvia Aiken

JEROME AND RHEDA FADER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Rheda Fader, on her granddaughter, Dorie Fader’s marriage to Matthew Teitelbaum, by Selma Kitt

In Memory of:Joy Glass, by Rheda FaderLeeds Katzen, by Rheda Fader, Marlene and Irwin Schwartz

GENERAL FUNDIn Honor of:Rosemary Gluck’s upcoming marriage to Tom Pozefsky, by Fay and Aubrey PalestrantRabbi Jonathan Gross, in appreciation, by Marvin RombroMark Okun, on his special birthday, by Terri and Steve ZemelSpeedy Recovery to:Howard Cohen, by Carolyn and Stanley SilvermanSandy Dobres, by Carolyn and Stanley SilvermanIn Memory of:Edward Attman, by Rikki and Louis SolomonMiriam “Mimi” Cohen, by Negin and Ronnie Hariri and FamilyEva Kesselman, by Diane and Joel LipsetEsther Lenett, by Janice Lenett Irvin Pollack, by Joan and Norman DuBoisSol Schwartz, by Janis and Glen Rotner

SHELLYE & STEVE GILDEN FAMILY PROGRAMMING FUNDIn Memory of:Leeds Katzen, by Shellye and Steve Gilden

SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUNDIn Honor of:Cherie and Jeb Brownstein, on Ari and Melissa’s marriage, by Leslie and Ron GoldbergLinda and Steve Hurwitz, on the birth of their grandson, by Leslie and Ron GoldbergSusan and Mark Levy, on their son, Keith’s engagement, by Dawn and Glenn GoldbergIn Memory of:Andy Billig, by the Goldberg Family-Sonia and

Stanley, Leslie and Ron, Dawn, Glenn, Tyler, Jared and JessicaJoshua Dahne, by Leslie and Ron GoldbergLeeds Katzen, by Leslie and Ron GoldbergLeonard Schuman, by Leslie and Ron Goldberg

ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUNDSpeedy Recovery to:Michelle Fein, by June KarlinSandy Dobres, by Judy Caplan and Stuart PoltiloveIn Memory of:Miriam “Mimi” Cohen, by June KarlinLeeds Katzen, by June KarlinEsther Lenett, by Judy Caplan and Stuart PoltiloveSol Schwartz, by Judy Caplan

MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSpeedy Recovery to:Artie Wasserman, by Shelley and Bob KayeIn Memory of:Mimi Cohen, by Shelley and Bob Kaye

THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNINGIn Honor of:Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their granddaughter, Emily Hamburger becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Sonya and Arthur Alperstein.A generous donation was made by Mae Levin, with thanksAnne Pfeffer, on her grandson, Avi Goldman becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Bluma Jed, Sandy and Heshy SchoenfeldRosemary and Thomas Pozefsky, on their marriage, by Suzanne and John FoxIn Memory of:Elinor Gumnit, by Marla Taxin and sons, Ryan, Kyle and WillLeonard Schuman, by Marilyn and Josef RosenblattMichael David Len, by Barbara and Dennis Groner

ANN NEUMANN-LIBOV SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:To commemorate the yahrzeit of Lisette Scherer by Mort Libov

STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTURE FUNDIn Honor of:Helene Penn Dorf, on the birth of her granddaughter, by Barbara and Michael HettlemanIn Memory of:Leeds Katzen, by Helene Penn Dorf

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of:The Beth Tfiloh Clergy, in appreciation and thanks for their kindness and concern during

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Minyanaires ShabbatJune 25, 2016

Delicious Kiddush/Lunch to follow

Howard Cohen’s hospitalization, by Ellen and Sidney CohenDr. Henry Brem, for his expertise and wonderful care for their son, Howard Cohen, by Ellen and Sidney CohenRosemary Gluck and Tom Pozefsky, on their upcoming marriage, by Lynn and Stan Brull, Lynn and Harold DavidovA donation was made for a safe trip to Florida, by Sheila and Mark MentzIn Memory of:Rabbi Benjamin Mentz, by Sheila and Mark Mentz

RABBI ROSENBLATT FUNDIn Memory of:Esther Lenett, by Marilyn and Josef Rosenblatt

MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor of:Phyllis Kolodner, on her special birthday, by Phyllis LondonIn Memory of:Leeds Katzen, by Phyllis KolodnerSol Schwartz, by Phyllis Kolodner and Marc and Yushuang Kolodner

SISTERHOOD GIFT FUNDSpeedy Recovery to:Sandy Dobres, by the BT Sisterhood, Charlene SchimbergIn Memory of:Sol Schwartz, by Sallie and Harold Goldberg, Judy and Marty Woolfson

ROZ AND MARVIN H. WEINER AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Sandy and Maurice Feldman, on their grandson, Yaacov, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Reva and Bernard Suffel

YAD B’YAD FUNDIn Honor of:Ellen Feldman, with gratitude for her labors of love planning and running the extremely successful Book Fair, by Shirley AvinTeri and David Gitlitz, in appreciation of their

hospitality for their guests, by Ellen and Larry FeldmanStacey Levenson, with gratitude for her labors of love planning and running the extremely successful Book Fair, by Shirley AvinStan Lustman, with thanks for the assistance he gave to Emily with her Bat Mitzvah preparations, by Ellen and Larry Feldman Sara Ostrow, with gratitude for her labors of love planning and running the extremely successful Book Fair, by Shirley AvinSpeedy Recovery to:A generous donation was made in appreciation of the support and kindness shown to their son, Howard Cohen by Ellen and Sidney Cohen,Howard Cohen, by Rosalind Shenker and Mel SherinIn Memory of:Harriet Cutler, by Deborah RapoportLorraine Greenfield, by Vilma MichelsonSol Schwartz, by Deborah Rapoport, the Seidel FamilyHenna Rivka Sonnenschein, by Leah and Yehuda Bennett, Deborah Rapoport

Mazel Tov cuy kzn

We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members:To Rosemary Gluck on her forthcoming marriage to Thomas Pozefsky.To Elaine and Steve Hercenberg, and Lesley (late Scott) Lesser on the engagement of their children, Deborah Hercenberg’08 and Ari Lesser ’07; and to the grandparents, Betty and Marcos Tepper, Esta Lee (late Henry) Lesser; and Leonore Gnatt.To Benjamin Hoffman on the birth of his granddaughter, Charlotte (Charlie) Rose, daughter of Melissa and Andrew Lean.To Elaine and Marc Lowen on the engagement of their grandson, Ezra Pleeter, son of Lori and Sammy Pleeter, to Shaindy Berger.To Cherie and Jeb Brownstein on the marriage of their son, Ari Brownstein, and Melissa Fields, daughter of Linda and Larry Fields.

To Linda and Steve Hurwitz on the birth of their grandson, son of Lauren and David Braunstein; and to the great grandparents, Abe and Faye Adler, and Myrna (late Zell) Hurwitz.

Speedy Recovery vnka vtuprWe wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery:To Beverly Albin, Revanne Aronoff, Melvin Kitt

Condolences vfrck oburfz

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members:To Lisa Billig and Janet and Jack Billig on the loss of their husband and son, and our member, Andrew Billig.

Shabbat Kiddush SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush:MARCH 12 - Marlene Ripp and Ron Gartenhaus in honor of their son, Simon Gartenhaus, becoming a Bar MitzvahMARCH 19 - Ellen and Larry Feldman in honor of their daughter, Emily Feldman, becoming a Bat MitzvahMARCH 26 - Kira and Jeremy Goldman in honor of their son, Avi Goldman, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.APRIL 2 - Rebecca and Joshua Brenner in honor of their son, Noah Brenner, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.APRIL 9 - Laura and Richard Wolf in honor of their son, Jacob Wolf, becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

Shabbat Wine SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the

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Become a member of the BT Usher Corps

Do you like to meet people, greet people, help people, and do it in a great place? We need men and women to help us help others by becoming members of the elite Usher Corps in the Sanctuary service on Shabbat.

Shifts can be as long as you’d like them to be, and we can vary starting times. Please let one of the ushers or officers know of your interest, or drop your name by the Synagogue office.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Do we have your email?Beth Tfiloh sends e-mail messages to synagogue members and school parents, including weekly Shabbat information, bereavement notices, and event registration information.

If you are not receiving these messages and would like to be added to our e-mail list, call Charlene Schimberg at 410-413-2217 or e-mail cschimberg@btfiloh.org.

Bereavement notices are also updated on our website at BethTfiloh.com/condolences.

Kiddush wine on Shabbat morning:MARCH 12 -Marian Jackson and Jeffrey Chinsky in honor of their son, Joshua Chinsky’s aufruf and his forthcoming marriage to Marla Shor.

Seudah Shelishit SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit:MARCH 26 - on the occasion of the yahrzeit of their beloved mothers, Lillian Goldberg and Anne Fox, by their children.APRIL 9 - Melvin Lessing to commemorate of the yahrzeits of his mother Sophie Lessing and his brother Ronald Lessing; and byGary, Jill, Josh and Eric Eidelman; and Faith, Adam, Maia and Brad Harrison to commemorate the yahrzeit of Martin Eidelman, beloved father and grandfather.

Memorial PlaquesMemorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following:Lucille Scherr AlterFlorence W. GreenspanIlbert LewinIsaac Mirkin

Yahrzeit ContributionsIsidore Adler, by Samuel AdlerLeonard Aiken, by Lawrence AikenHinda Alliker, by Saul RoskesMeyer Alpert, by Paul AlpertNancy Winner Asch, by Karen GlazerNorman Bacher, by Deborah KatzenFreda Baltimore, by Norman Du BoisJacob Becker, by Irving HyattAnne R. Block, by Carollee GetzHyman Louis Bloom, by Barbara BloomLouis Bomstein, by Stanley BomsteinPaula Bondy, by Irving HyattDorothy Caplan, by Shirley MillerSophie Caplan, by Jerome CaplanDavid Cheslock, by Velma and Jack CheslockJoseph Chikvashvili, by David Chikvashvili, Rafael

ChikvashviliAllan I. Cohen, by Joan Du BoisRaye Cohen, by Marcia SachsSimon Coplin, by Mark CoplinIrvin M. Cushner, by Susan FrankDavid Dzhanashvili, by Ruth PennSadye Eberlin, by Cheryl and Mark RosenfeldCharles Erkes, by Shirley MillerJack Farber, by Laurie FarberJerome Feldman, by Steven FeldmanRiki Finci, by Sonya SetrenSilvio Finci, by Sonya SetrenEleanore Fischbach, by Marion NewmanAnne Fox, by David Fox, William FoxDorothy Franklin, by Layne HermanBernard Freeman, by Reta FreemanMordeci Friedel, by Samuel FriedelLillie Friedman, by Myles Friedman, Gloria

GreenspunBenjamin Gendason, by Herbert GendasonRose Wolfe Geshekter, by Charles Geshekter, Ruth

Geshekter MillwardAnne Gitomer, by James GitomerTheodore Gleiman, by Stanley GleimanMarcie Golberg, by Arnold GolbergLouis Gold, by Shari MillerNesya Goldman, by Jane FeldmanSeymour Robert Goodman, by Jeanette GoodmanJeri Alise Gordon, by Jacqueline GordonHerman Greenberg, by Rosalie RapoportNathan Charles Greenblatt, by Marcia LeaveyRose Greenwald, by Gary GreenwaldGeitel Grudzik, by Leah HochmanMarvin I. Haar, by Audrey Haar SiesserHelen Haas, by Stanley HaasFannie E. Harris, by Sonia GoodmanJoseph Harris, by Janice BoltenHinda Hendin, by Barbara RosenthalSamuel Hendin, by Barbara RosenthalMarie Herbst, by Elaine LowenCharles Heyman, by Bernard HeymanJesse Janoff, by Marshall JanoffNathan Janoff, by Marshall JanoffHenry Kandel, by Evelyn LustbaderIsidor Kay, by Linda BergofskyHarry T. Kellman, by Stanley Aronoff, Barbara

GandelCyril Kessler, by Harry KesslerSol Klein, by Robert KleinBessie Kobernick, by Zenia BillianMorris Kovens, by Faye AdlerLaura Kupfer, by Sandra BassJudah Landau, by Rosann EhrlichSarah Landau, by Rosann EhrlichHenry Lesser, by Esta Lee LesserRonald Lessing, by Gloria LessingMorris Liebfeld, by Jane ChesterLilly Lozinsky, by Benjamin WeinsteinFred Mainzer by Irene ShermanMildred Marine, by Irving HyattShirley Nachman, by David NachmanMildred Neil, by Carol RiderBernard Newman, by Seymour NewmanJoseph Nieman, by Marlene Amdur FergusonLouis Press, by Carol PristoopSylvia Pristoop, by Allan PristoopLeonid Raikhels, by Ineza ChikvashviliBeverly Rashbaum, by Harry Smulson

Abram Ratner, by Mira A. Fradlin, Isaac A. RatnerSamuel Richman, by Irwin RichmanShirley Richman, by Irwin RichmanRuben Rider, by Henry RiderEliza Ring, by Elsa KramerIsrael Rivers, by Elinor SteinGertrude B. Robinson, by Joan Friedel, Marlyn

SeidmanToby Rosen, by Esther GrossMargaret Naftaly Rosenberg, by David NaftalyIdah L. Rosenblatt, by Ted ChernakViola Roston, by Helene MillerStephen George Rund, by Devorah BrooksHerbert Sandler, by Alan SandlerLucille Schenker, by Wendy SchenkerSarah Schenker, by Wendy SchenkerMargaret Schindler, by Stephanie BarthlowMorris Schlachman, by Sidney SchlachmanPauline Schofer, by Edith SussmanWilliam Schulman, by Sue RaymanKatie Morstein Schwartzman, by Iris SilvermanDorothy Schweitzer, by Toby MartinBenjamin Sellman, by Alvin SellmanManus B. Sellman, by Betty CaplanSarah Sidle, by I. Gerald SidleRebecca M. Silbert, by Brenda NudelmanSarah Simpson, by Charlene SchimbergMinnie Sobkov, by Ruth Sobkov MacklinJane Velder, by Eli VelderMilton “Manny” Velder, by Eli VelderSidney Weiner, by Anna Jeanette KatcoffHarold Wolff, by Lois SigmanDaniel Woolfson, by Martin WoolfsonJulius Yudin, by Henne RapkinHyman Zemel, by Stephen ZemelIsidor Zinreich, by Simion James Zinreich

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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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