march 2016 hahodesh

Being HeroesIn most synagogues planning for Purim means choosing a theme. It’s been this way for almost a

generation now. An annual theme encourages us to dress in costumes and be silly during Purim celebrations.

Every year, everywhere, when selecting the theme someone always asks, “Why can’t the theme be Purim? Let’s encourage children to dress as the characters in the story,” which, of course, is always welcome and appropriate. Nevertheless, choosing a theme for Purim is our custom.

At Chizuk Amuno, this year’s Purim theme is Superheroes. At the Megillah reading on March 23rd I imagine we’ll see an exciting collection of our children’s favorites when they appear as Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Spiderman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman, or characters of their own design.

Superheroes capture our imaginations. It’s been this way for many generations. Some culture observers think our interest in superheroes reflects our deepest hopes, fears, and desires. I’m not such a big fan. I have to think about that.

Robin Rosenberg, a clinical psychologist who has published about the psychology of superheroes, believes that superheroes actually model for us how to be heroes ourselves, “choosing altruism over the pursuit of wealth and power.”

RABBI RON SHULMAN

Rabbi’s Column

March 2016 | Adar I–Adar II 5776Engaging Jewish Life and Learning

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THE HaRolD anD sybil EffRon mEmoRial lECTuRE The Chutzpah Imperative

Empowering Today’s Jews for a Life that Matters

Rabbi Ed FEinstEin Tuesday, March 22 7:30 p.M.

Join Rabbi Ed Feinstein to explore the heart of Judaism and reconnect with what he calls “the Chutzpah imperative.” Rabbi

Feinstein has been addressing our most difficult questions about Judaism and Jewish life for more than twenty years as a congregational rabbi, Jewish educator, and author. Come meet

him and hear his challenging message.

Join us as wE builD CommuniTy wHilE builDinG ouR PlayGRounD!gET EXCiTED! We are closer to building

our community playground and outdoor

classroom/prayer space amphitheater

together (May 22nd, 29th, 30th)! Make a

difference nOW and be part of this amazing

hands-on experience.

Here are some options:

VolunTEEr for any of the build days (May

22,29,30). no skills necessary but, if you can

handle a circular saw, we define you as “skilled”

and you are extra valuable. slots will fill to capacity. Contact us nOW at:

[email protected] so we can reserve you a spot.

aDopT a playground component! From swings to slides to monkey

bars, there is a component waiting for you to sponsor.

Pick one at www.tinyurl.com/KsDs-components

sponsor an amphitheater “seat” in our outdoor camp-like

prayer space/classroom for $613. it’s a Mitzvah. the seat is yours at www.ksds.edu/giving/

rosenbloom-amphitheater-seats or email: [email protected]

pErsonaliZE a playground fence picket with your name or message for $100. Order deadline:

3/20! Complete the form at www.ksds.edu/giving/playground-fence-pickets/

ConnECT us to in-kind donations and discounts on materials and services. PLEasE contact

[email protected] for sources of lumber, hardware, gravel, concrete, food,

entertainment, tents, tools, wood fiber, etc. businesses will receive permanent recognition.

please email us at [email protected] with any questions or ideas.

March 4/5 / Adar I 24/25

Oneg Shabbat/Minhah 6:00 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15 p.m.

Shabbat Morning service 9:15 a.m.

TORAH PORtiOn: VA-YAKHIHEL

sermon by rabbi shulman

Family service 10:30 a.m.

study session 4:30 p.m.

Minhah/Ma’ariv 5:30 p.m.

Havdalah 6:31 p.m.

March 11/12 Adar II 1/2




TORAH PORtiOn: P’KUDEI

sermon by rabbi Wechsler




Havdalah 6:38 p.m.

March 18/19 / Adar II 8/9




Shabbat Zakhor

sisterhood Shabbat

TORAH PORtiOn: VA-YIKRA



Havdalah 7:45 p.m.

March 25/26 / Adar II 15/16




TORAH PORtiOn: TZAV

Gemilut Hasadim Shabbat

Chizuk amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman


Torah for tots 10:30 a.m.



Havdalah 7:52 p.m.

april 1/2 / Adar II 22/23


new Shabbat 6:00 p.m.



Amuno Minyan 9:30 a.m.

TORAH PORtiOn: SH’MINI

sermon by rabbi shulman




Havdalah 7:59 p.m.

March 2015 | Adar I/Adar II 5776

EnGaGE in prayEr

Candle lIghTIng

March 4 5:44 p.m.

March 11 5:52 p.m.

March 18 6:59 p.m.

March 25 7:06 p.m.

april 1 7:13 p.m.

Gemilut Hasadim ShabbatSaturday, March 26, 9:15 a.m.Please join us when we acknowledge with gratitude the hundreds of volunteers who have enriched our community, Baltimore, and beyond, by contributing their time and energy to Chizuk Amuno’s Gemilut Hasadim programs. A Kiddush Luncheon in honor of our volunteers will follow services.

RSVP to Cheryl Snyderman, ext. 300 or [email protected].

“You Shall not Stand Idly By” At 1 p.m. we will gather in the Hoffberger Chapel for a study session and discussion with Baltimore Director of Jews United for Justice, Molly Amster, about what our tradition compels us to do at this critical justice moment in our region.

HonoRinG ouR 8TH GRaDE sTuDEnTs a special new Shabbat Service and dinner Friday, april 1 • 6 p.M.

We invite our Chizuk

amuno 8th grade

students and their

families to join in

a musical and fun

Friday night. We’ll

participate together

in a special “new

Shabbat” service to

begin Shabbat and enjoy Shabbat dinner

together. during the course of the meal

there will be opportunities for reflec-

tion and for our eighth graders to enjoy

Shabbat with each other. as a community

we’ll honor our soon to be middle school

graduates and look towards their high

school experiences. Cost per person is

$12, and we invite the eighth graders to

be our guests!

rsVp online here:

http://bit.ly/april1shabbat

Amuno Family MinyansaTurday april 2 aT 9:30 a.M.

the Amuno Family Minyan is our lay-led

participatory Shabbat morning service, a more

intimate and informal setting for prayer and

Torah study. Family service participants will

also join the Amuno minyan for a joyous and

haimish Shabbat service. Come lend your

voice and your spirit.

Sisterhood Shabbat saTurday, March 19 9:15 a.M. – 12 p.M.

We welcome all Sisterhood members to participate in Hebrew or English-speaking/non-speaking roles.

For more information, please contact: Naomi Amsterdam, 410-294-0934, or Ruthanne Kaufman, 410-484-4060.Daily services, Hoffberger Chapel

daily: 7:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

sunday: 9:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

EnGaGE on PurIM

Purim fEsTiviTiEsSuperhero Purim Carnival suNday, March 20 • 11 a.M.–2 p.M.

Sponsored by the Parent Association of Chizuk Amuno SchoolsJoin heroes and heroines big and small to help defeat the evil Haman! Our Purim Carnival is full of fun, games, and prizes. Tickets in advance: $12/ child or $20/ family | Tickets at the door: $15/ child or $24/ family. Payment must be received by Friday, March 18 at the Religious School Office. RSVP at: http://bit.ly/SuperheroPurim Make checks payable to Chizuk Amuno Congregation.

To volunteer, please contact our carnival chair, Kristen Katz, [email protected]

a Superhero Purim WedNesday, March 23

Calling all Superheroes! Calling all Superheroes! Grab your capes and report to Chizuk Amuno Congregation on Purim for what is going to be “A Superhero Purim.” Captain Mordecai and Super Esther together with Iron Man Ahasuerus are preparing to fight the evil villain Haman and they need your help. Suit up as your favorite superhero and get ready for the most amazing Purim celebration ever. No kryptonite allowed.

MEgILLAh ReadIng(S) Family Megillah ReadingWedNesday, March 23 • 7:00 p.M. • saNcTuary

The party starts here! Fulfill one of the mitzvot of Purim by hearing an abbreviated, family friendly reading of the Megillah complete with video projection, costume parade, sing along, and guest appearances by your favorite Purim super heroes. Purim Tzedakah will be collected and we’ll drown out Haman’s name with our groggers.

Traditional Megillah Reading WedNesday, March 23 • 6:15 p.M. • esTersoN audiToriuM

A complete and traditional Purim service and Megillah reading including Minhah/Ma’ariv. Costumes encouraged and welcomed and Purim Tzedakah will be collected.

Morning Megillah Reading Thursday, March 24 • 7:00 a.M.

Superhero Party WedNesday, March 23 , 8:00 p.M. • Krieger audiToriuM

Come party with superheroes of all ages! Immediately after the Megillah reading, join in the dancing, hamantashen eating, and Purim fun. “Brews and Bids” during the playground auction for the adults, and giant building blocks and balloons for the kids.

aDulT lEaRninG foR PuRimThe Story of Purim Then and now with Rabbi Ron shulman

Tuesdays, March 8 & 15 • 7:30 p.M.

We’ll read and discuss key sections of Megillat Esther, the biblical story of Purim. With

Rabbi shulman we’ll explore key themes of Jewish history and the meanings of Jewish

identity from years ago and for our lives today.

Purim for adults with Rabbi debi Wechsler MoNday, March 14 • 7 p.M.

Remember that beauty contest where Esther won her crown? Well it wasn’t really a “beauty”

contest. Rabbi Wechsler leads this PG-13 discussion on the festival of lots. there are four

mitzvot of Purim. We’ll look at how adults might celebrate them. RsVP to doris tanhoff.

Masks and Munchkins

PuRim fun foR ouR younGER fRiEnDs suNday, March 6 10:45 a.M. – 12 p.M.

Rosenbloom Religious school invites 3, 4 and

5 year olds in our community to come have

fun with us for a morning of Purim games and

activities. information will also be available

about our religious school program.

Prior RsVP requested.

Please contact Erica allen, 410-486-8641

or [email protected] for more

information or to RsVP.

uperheroPURIM

sisTERHooD Purim CaRDs are you too far away to personally

deliver shalach for Purim?

don’t let distance

stop you from

celebrating with

your friends and

family. in lieu of

shalach manot,

send beautiful

Purim cards. You

fulfill the

obligation of

shalach manot; your loved ones receive

gifts (without the calories!); and the Torah

Fund Campaign is able to continue its

efforts to ensure the future of

Conservative/Masorti Judaism through

support of its educational institutions.

Contact: Ellen Weiss to order,

[email protected] or

410-877-9876.

EnGaGE in JEWisH lifE

Though I like that message, I’m not sure if I see myself in Captain America or the Hulk.

“Who is a hero?” asks Ben Zoma, a first century rabbi. “A person who controls his or her passions,” he answers. We can all relate to that. Sometimes it does feel like we have to deploy superpowers to control ourselves, to be considerate and responsible, or to follow through with our plans.

What costumes and insignia would “Considerate Man” or “Responsible Woman” wear? Not the costumes of personal pride and bravado we sometimes put on to cover up our resolve and confidence. I find that real heroes are genuine people, individuals who stand tall and contribute in their unique way.

Ben Zoma further defines a hero by quoting from Proverbs. “A person who governs over his or her spirit is better than one who conquers a city.” A hero focuses within and tries to avoid being arrogant.

Who is a hero? Each of us is a hero when we strive to be true to ourselves. We are heroes when we derive personal strength from character and personal stature from integrity. We are heroes when we live to the best our abilities in response to every challenge and opportunity.

Our children, and many of us, like Superheroes because they, and we, crave role models. We seek personalities who believe that goodness and justice really will prevail, that we can and should live through our values.

In an exciting era of great possibility we can be these heroes for our children and grandchildren. They are growing up in a turbulent and confusing world. The goodness and caring we demonstrate provide for their security, hopes, and happiness.

At Chizuk Amuno, this year’s Purim theme is Superheroes. In our festivities we’ll imitate comic book and fictional characters for fun. We’ll also honor Mordecai and Esther, the Jewish Superheroes of the Purim story every year. Whether or not we dress up like them, Mordecai and Esther’s powerful dedication to Jewish identity, belief, and community is a truly heroic message for every generation to celebrate together.

Happy Purim!

Rabbi Ron Shulman

▶ From the Clergy, page 1EnGAGEMEnT PARTnERSHIP AT CHIZUK AMUnoSunday, March 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m.Tuesday, March 15, 7-8 p.m.Friday, March 18, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 7-8 p.m.

During the past month, conversations with our congregants have begun as part of Chizuk Amuno’s participation in the Community Engagement Partnership. This effort is about creating deeper and more meaningful relationships among our members. The first few listening sessions have given us some new insights, connected members to one another, and revealed some hidden talents!

Through small group sessions and one-to-one conversations, we are learning more about your stories, what really matters to you, and what you envision for Chizuk Amuno. Out of these conversations we will look to draw some common themes and specific ideas that, together, we can work on to enrich the lives of our members and the future of the community.

In light of the recent weather and the need to reschedule several sessions, this initia-tive will continue throughout the spring. New sessions have been added at various times throughout the week to meet your scheduling needs. While outreach has been made initially to families with school-age children, we welcome participation from all who wish to share their stories. To register for the above sessions, please go to http://bit.ly/EngagementPartnership

Additional sessions are listed in the enclosed Spring/Summer Program Guide.For those who would prefer to have a one-to-one conversation, you may send a written

note in care of the synagogue office or e-mail Stephani Braverman, [email protected], or Cheryl Snyderman, [email protected].

lunCH anD lEaRn In late January the intrepid Downtown lunch and learners from University of Maryland Medical System and the surrounding area braved unplowed streets to study with Rabbi Debi Wechsler. Though many schools were still closed, our adults engaged in the mitzvah of talmud torah (Jewish learning) while enjoying kosher bag lunches made by Chef Annie.

Our next set of lunch and learns will be:university of Maryland Medical system MoNday april 4Th 12pM-1pM

Johns hopkins hospital Main campus Thursday april 7Th 12pM-1pM

RSVP to Rabbi Wechsler [email protected]

THE sToRy of PassovER THEn anD nowWith rabbi ron shulman

Tuesdays april 12 & 19, 7:30 p.M.

We all know the story of the Exodus and the Passover rituals we re-enact every year. Join with Rabbi Shulman to engage in a close reading of Judaism’s Master Story as well as the Haggadah and come away with new insights from the past for creating meaningful Seder activities and discussions for this year.

art with a heartTodah Rabbah to our January volunteers:

Deb Charles (leader), riley fisher, sandy

fisher, Claire freeland, ari geller, Debbie

geller, Ezra geller, leah geller, ann

Hantgan, ruthanne Kaufman, lisa levine,

and israela Meyerstein

Knitting havurahWedNesday, March 16 • 2 p.M.

We knit and/or crochet blankets for babies

in israel and baltimore. Knitting instruction

is available and everyone is welcome. if you

or a friend have yarn leftover from other

projects, please consider making a donation

to our Knitting Havurah.

Todah Rabbah to our January knitters/

crocheters: Vivian Chait, Edna Crystal,

linda Eisenberg, lyuda gerasimenko,

roberta Katz, linda levy, Esther Marsiglia,

Eileen schultz, Miriam shulman, and

Harriet udell

Contact: Cheryl snyderman

Jared Scott levy Memorial gardendo you enjoy gardening? do you have a few

hours to spare? Let us know if you would like to

contribute a bit of your time. We are beginning

to plan spring clean-up and planting for this

beautiful site for learning and rejuvenating –

we would love to hear from you.

Contact: allen brown, [email protected]

Operation Welcome home Maryland

Join us as we welcome home our troops

from military service overseas. Volunteers

meet at bWi airport and help pack goodie

bags, cheer for soldiers, and thank them

for their service. dates are set 1-3 weeks in

advance of the incoming flights. this project

is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

Contact: Rabbi debi Wechsler to be on the

mailing list.

Our daily Bread suNday, March 20 • 9 a.M.-12:45 p.M.

Join with friends from Chizuk amuno and

help serve meals to baltimore’s hungry men,

women, and children.

Todah Rabbah to our January volunteers:

Jenny Baker (leader), Barbara Cohen,

arlene Klaff, nancy Tilson, Taylor Tilson,

and Todd Tilson

Contacts: Wendy davis, 410-358-5979

or [email protected] or Jenny baker,

410-602-9885 or [email protected]

EnGaGE in GeMIlut HASAdIM


aDoPT-a-RoaD We asked our adopt-a-Road

team members to reflect on their

volunteer experience and this is

what they had to say: “Our group

goes out four times a year to make a

real difference. the most rewarding

aspect of participating is that we can

immediately see the results of our

efforts – the community looks better

than when we arrived. additionally,

we always get a “thank you” from

members of the community when

they are out for their morning walk

or jog. Hearing the appreciation in their voices helps to reminds us why we participate!”

on, suNday, March 13 aT 9 a.M. (raiNdaTe: March 20) help our team perform the

mitzvah of shmirat adamah, protecting the earth, by cleaning a segment of Greenspring avenue.

all supplies will be provided. all are welcome. Co-sponsored by Chizuk amuno brotherhood

Todah Rabbah to our January participants: irwin golob (leader) and Howard Brill

Contact: irwin Golob, 410-560-7422

Kol rinah fREE ConCERT Tuesday, March 15 • 7-7:30 p.M.

Chizuk Amuno ChapelKol Rinah is Chizuk Amuno’s mixed voice, Acapella choir. They perform a variety of musical styles from liturgical to contemporary Israeli to Baroque to Spiritual. Kol Rinah enjoys singing to-gether, learning together and inspiring and educating all types of audiences. Come enjoy this free performance!

KRiEGER auDiToRium HEaRinG assisTanCE sysTEm insTallEDThanks to the generosity of the Edna and Mace Crystal, a hearing assistance system will soon be installed in the Krieger Auditorium. Those who need hearing assistance may request a head-set from the security desk. The system can also be utilized by a T-Switch in one’s hearing aid. We currently have a limited number of headsets but hope to purchase more in the near future.Our thanks to Edna and Mace their meaningful gift to help members and guests enjoy the beauty of our services, classes, and programs in the audito-rium. We hope to be able to install hearing assistance systems in our other main halls in the upcoming year.

613 & mECongratulations on your child’s

upcoming Bar and Bat Mitzvah. We

are excited to be a part of this lifecycle moment

for your family. 613 is the number of command-

ments in the Torah and over the course of the

next few years we will help your family extend

your personal connection to Judaism and to

the mitzvot (commandments.)

“It’s a Service” saTurday, March 5 aT 9:30 a.M.

sixth graders and their parents enjoy services

together with the congregation in the Main

sanctuary to become more familiar with the

Shabbat morning Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience.

For questions or to RsVP, be in touch with

Rabbi Wechsler [email protected]

EnGaGE in GeMIlut HASAdIM

Reading Partners Reading Partners is a national organization

with a baltimore presence in 14 schools.

Volunteers are asked to commit one hour a

week to help a child with reading. training,

guidance, and a curriculum are all provided

by Reading Partners. if you have just one hour

in your week, you can make a real difference

in a child’s success in school and life. to

volunteer or for more information, please

contact Cheryl snyderman. Our current

volunteers are ruth gann, fran glushakow

gould, Margi Hoffman, Jane Kahn, lily

Massouda, and David spitz

Ronald Mcdonald houseWedNesday, March 9 • 4-7 p.M.

Join the Chizuk amuno team as we cook and/

or serve dinners at Ronald Mcdonald House

for families with seriously ill children being

treated in baltimore area hospitals.

Todah Rabbah to our January volunteers:

Hazel greenstein (leader), Matthew

greenspan, Madison greenstein, Margi

Hoffman, annie Hood, anne King, linda levy,

lynne lichtig, rona london, Dawn reznik,

Marci scher, Becca scher, susan straus, sheila

sandbank, ruth silber, and Todd Tilson

Contact: Linda Levy, [email protected]

Transportation Service on Shabbatneed a ride to shul on Shabbat mornings?

Rides for members who no longer drive can

be arranged on a week-by-week basis. Just

call Cheryl snyderman by tuesday of the

week you want to attend services.

We express special gratitude for funding from

the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut

Hasadim Endowment Fund of the Chizuk

amuno Foundation, inc.

▶ From Gemilut Hasadim, page 5

aDulT lEaRninG

“The Other”with rabbi Debi Wechsler

Thursdays, 10:30 a.M.

This text based class for adults will explore the Jewish attitude towards “The Other.” Inspired by conversations in which we at Chizuk Amuno have been engaged regarding our Baltimore neighbors, this is an attempt to study, confront, and wrestle with the tradi-tional and historic ways that the Jewish community has perceived those who are different. Texts will be presented in both Hebrew and English.

The Midrash of exodusTorah Study group with rabbi ron shulman

Thursday MorNiNgs, Thru March 17 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.M.

Join this exploration of the Book of Exodus enhanced by some of the classic interpretations and commentaries of Jewish tradition. No previous back-ground in Bible study is necessary to enjoy this Torah Study experience.

adult Bat Mitzvah Tuesdays • 6:30 - 8:30 p.M.

Our Adult Bat Mitzvah program is a two year journey open to Chizuk Amuno women who would like to share an experience of learning and Jewish growth. Together we learn Hebrew, Torah and Haftorah trope, synagogue skills, and engage with issues regarding prayer, the Jewish calendar, and communal involvement. Participants will celebrate their B’not Mitzvah in 2018. Space is limited.

Please contact Rabbi Wechsler, [email protected], to be added to the list for the next Adult Bat Mitzvah cohort beginning their studies in September 2016.

For more information about our adult education courses, please contact Doris Tanhoff, [email protected] or ext. 288.

living Classrooms Foundation

On the day we celebrate the legacy of

Martin Luther King, Jr. a team of Chizuk

amuno volunteers spent the afternoon

painting classrooms at the Living Classrooms

Foundation. We thank Barbara grochal, alan

guttman, andy Miller, Cheryl snyderman,

and Ellen Weiss.

The empty Place at the Table:Coping with loss during the holidays WedNesday, april 6 • 7 p.M.

facilitated by rachael schultz abrams, lCsW-C

Family gatherings can be painful for those

who have experienced the death of a loved

one. Join us for help in finding support and

comfort during the holidays. no fee.

Co-sponsored by Jewish Community

services, supported by a grant from the

Foundation for spirituality and Medicine

For information and registration (requested),

visit jcsbaltimore.org/griefsupport or call

410-466-9200.

For questions or to participate in any Gemilut Hasadim programs, contact Cheryl snyderman,

[email protected] or ext. 300, or refer to our website for more information.

Open gemilut hasadim Committee MeetingMoNday, March 6 • 7:30 p.M.

Would you like to learn more about the

projects in which we participate? is there

a potential Gemilut Hasadim activity you

would like to explore? You’re welcome

to join us at our next committee meeting.

RsVP to Cheryl snyderman.

RosEnbloom REliGious sCHool3rd and 4th graders have a Blast at annual CaC Shabbaton!Thirty-five kids from Krieger Schechter Day School and Rosenbloom Religious School came together for a full day of Shabbat fun and Hanukkah celebrations this past December. “It was awesome!” –Ella“The food was amazing!” –Batsheva“I absolutely loved the game where we got to dress up the counselors!” –Sarai“I really liked when the Frisbee guy came because he was really cool and I learned new tricks.” –Natan“The high school counselors were so nice!” -Shira“Kids should definitely go on the Shabbaton – it’s a really fun experience, and if you go you will want to go another time!” –Reuben

It’s hebrew name Carnival Time for Our Youngest Students! At Rosenbloom Religious School we’re proud of our Jewish identity, and nothing emphasizes that identity more than the special Hebrew names that our parents give us. The RRS kindergarten and first grade classes recently spent the morning celebrating their Hebrew names with their families. Students prepared for the day all fall, learning new Hebrew letters, practicing calling each other by their Hebrew names, and doing a preparatory project with art specialist Morah Pintzuk. The gym magically transformed with a bouncy cas-tle, Hebrew letter-themed carnival games, art projects, face-painting, cookie-decorating, and more! By the end of the morning, parents and students alike left with a deeper connection to their Hebrew names and a growing excitement for the many other new things they will learn about their Jewish identities at RRS.

If all this sounds exciting, and you have a three, four, or five-year-old child, please join us on Sunday morning, March 6, for “Munchkins and Masks” a Purim program for our younger friends.

If you’d like to learn more about Chizuk Amuno’s youth group programs, contact Erica Allen at [email protected].

MilEsTonEs

B’nei Mitzvah

We proudly celebrate with these students

who will be called to the Torah as B’nei

Mitzvah. Mazal tov to their families.

MarCH 5

hIlaRY MeRedITh KleIn

ZAHAVA MIRIAM

daughter of Lauren &

Carl Klein

MarCH 12

MaRgOT SYdneY JaY

MIRIAM

daughter of ilene &

dr. Peter Jay

april 2

JORdan Ilan lICKSTeIn

YAIR ELAN

son of Lori Lickstein and

dr. Larry Lickstein

Births

We congratulate the following families on the

birth of their children and grandchildren.

alexa Bryn abramoff, daughter of serafima &

Jeff abramoff and granddaughter of sandy &

david abramoff

Mollie grey attman, daughter of alissa & Keith

attman, granddaughter of stephanie & Ronnie

attman and great-granddaughter of Edward

attman z”l

Beatrice louise spina, daughter of danielle

& Joe spina, granddaughter of Catherine

& david Max and great-granddaughter of

beverly & Jordon Max

In loving Memory

edward attman, father of Ronald attman,

david attman, Gary attman and steven

attman and brother of Leonard attman

erin Michele levitas, daughter of Wende &

Michael Levitas, sister of Harris Levitas and

granddaughter of Phyllis & Leonard attman

and shandel & samuel Levitas

We offer our sincere condolences to our

members:

Jeffrey cooper, on the loss of his mother,

Lynne Cooper

dr. Barry Friedman, on the loss of his mother,

Florence Friedman

richard hoffberger, on the loss of his mother,

alice berney Hoffberger

susan holzman, on the loss of her brother,

samuel H. Posner

ivan oshrine, on the loss of his son, Corey

seidel

dr. stephen pomerantz, on the loss of his

father, dr. Ronald Pomerantz

Marvin spector, on the loss of his mother

Mindel spector

Bonnie Ziegelstein, on the loss of her

mother, Judith Engel

as a synagogue community, we express our

sincere condolences and prayers for comfort

to those who mourn.

Members in the news

donald Manekin, was recently named one of

the 2016 most influential Maryland Winners in

Real Estate.

Marshall White, was recently honored for his

20th anniversary of leading the bethesda-

Chevy Chase High school Music department.

PRE-PassovER fooD DRivEMoNday, april 4 – Tuesday, april 19

Do two mitzvot as you clean for Pesah and donate unopened, fresh (non-expired) non-perishable food which will be donated to local food pantries including GEDCO and Our Daily Bread. Food will be donated to local agencies. Please drop off food in bins located in the Louis A. Cohen Family Chapel Lobby and the Administrative lobby. For complete details, please refer to the enclosed Spring/Summer Program Guide.

Sponsored by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gemilut Hasadim Endowment Fund

sistERHOOd We are a group of women who feel passionately

about our synagogue, our schools, and our

members. any questions about sisterhood

and upcoming activities can be directed to

dixie Leikach, [email protected]

or 443-386-1062. if you are not yet receiving

our weekly e-newsletter, give dixie your e-mail

address and we’ll add you to the list!

Mah Jongg Tuesdays – oNgoiNg

9:30 a.M. – 12 p.M.

youth lounge

all levels encouraged to attend –

RsVP please to Randee Glassman at

[email protected]

Women C.a.n. Tuesday, March 15 • 8 a.M.

lerner Beit Midrash

network with

women who are

looking to advance

their career, start

a new chapter, or have their own business.

Monthly topics have included balance, social

networking, CV building, and writing your

elevator speech.

Contact: ava barron-shasho,

[email protected], or

Jill bers, [email protected].

Sisterhood BOaRd MeetingsuNday, March 13 • 9:30 a.M.

Board room

Curious what goes on during a sisterhood

board meeting? Have an issue to bring to the

sisterhood board? are you a Past President or

Past board member and want to stop by and say

hi? Contact dixie Leikach at

[email protected] and we would be

happy to welcome you!

Sisterhood goes to Broadway! an american in ParissuNday, May 22Our bus will leave Chizuk

amuno at 7:30 a.m. and

leave new York immediately

following the show. Kosher

breakfast and dinner will be

provided on the bus.

$215 per person.

RsVP to Marilyn spector, 410-486-3888 or

[email protected]. Your reservation will

only be finalized once your check made payable

to Chizuk amuno sisterhood c/o Marilyn s.

spector, and mailed to Marilyn s. spector, 14

Cobbler Ct., baltimore, Md 21208. tickets are

non-Refundable.

bROtHERHOOd We aim to contribute to Jewish life at Chizuk

amuno and have fun doing Jewish “guy

stuff” at all our activities. if you would like to

learn more about brotherhood, are interested

in participating, or have some awesome

programming ideas, please contact Eric beser,

[email protected].

Pizza night for the Rosenbloom Religious School and KSdS

WedNesday, March 30 • 6:00 p.M.

stulman auditorium

Hosted by the Brotherhood

Featuring a famous pizza dinner, wonderful

magic show by Captain Jack, door prizes,

and fun! Cost: $4/person and kids 3 and

under are free. send checks made payable to

Chizuk amuno brotherhood and return to the

synagogue office. For more information, call

ted Walman, 410-486-7423

nCaa Final game MoNday, april 4 • 7 p.M.

Esterson auditorium, all Welcome

March is over, but the madness continues.

We will be watching the final game. Our pool

choice will be emailed ahead of the final

bracket. Your pool selection will be your RsVP.

Cost: $15

EnGaGE wiTH synagoguE friEnDs

Sisterhood Judaica Shop

it’s almost Purim and it’s definitely time

to start planning for your seder. Whether

you’re hosting or you’re a guest, we’re here

to help make your seder a meaningful,

fun experience for all ages. Check out our

selection of haggadot, seder plates, matzah

plates and boxes, dishes to hold extra

haroset, salt water, horseradish, frogs, toys,

books, and playsets, and so much more.

SaVe The daTe5th anniversary of

Edith askin Book review

sunday, May 1, 12 – 3 p.m.

nomi Eve will

review her book

“Henna House.” books

available at the Gift

shop for $11, get books

signed by the author,

and get Henna tattoo.

Judaica Shop hourssunday, 9:30-noon

Monday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m.

Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-6 p.m.

Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m.

friday, 10 a.m.-noon

For appointments call

Edna Crystal at 410-653-3495 or

anne King at 410-303-7716.

sisTERHooD on-GoinG PRoJECT:Chizuk amuno sisterhood supports

CHANA, a Jewish community response

to the needs of women, men, children

and elderly who experience physical,

psychological, sexual or financial

abuse. CHANA can be reached at

chanabaltimore.org or their Helpline

410-234-0023.

how can you help?

1) Contribute your used mobile phones –

take them to the sisterhood Gift shop or the

collection box in the synagogue coat room.

2) Knit or crochet 9” x 9” squares - take

them to the Gift shop. they will be joined

to create blankets for Chana clients.

3) donate usable clothing (for women,

men and children) placed in plastic bags.

there is a collection hut in the parking lot

of the Owings Mills JCC.

if you have questions, contact

Wendy davis, [email protected]

annual Joint Sisterhood dinnerMoNday, april 11, 6 p.M.

Beth israel Congregation

Program – “savy steps” a professional

ballroom dance performance by studiodna…

dance-n-art..

$36/person. Please make check payable to

Chizuk amuno sisterhood “Joint sisterhood din-

ner” and return to the synagogue office. Please

note, checks will not be accepted at the door.

Please RsVP with your check by March 30.

EnGaGE wiTH synagoguE friEnDs

BROTheRhOOd & SISTeRhOOd SOCIal eVenT2nd annuaL sOCK–HOP

saTurday, March 26 8:15 - 11:15 p.M. Krieger Auditorium

Food, drinks,

dancing, & fun!

MusiC PROVidEd

bY tHE FREddiE

stEVEns

EntERtainMEnt

GROuP.

$25/person

Contact:

Marilyn spector 410-486-3888 or

ted Walman 410-486-7423

Reservations for tables of 10.

THE laTE PEGGy lEwis HonoRED aT THE bRoTHERHooD blooD DRivETuesday, March 15, 2 – 7:30 p.M. • esTersoN audiToriuM

Last year, Chizuk Amuno Congregation lost a cherished friend and member, Peggy Lewis. Matriarch of the Lewis Family, Peggy succumbed in her battle with the blood disorder multiple myeloma. Thanks to the American Red Cross’s blood donation campaign, a series of blood transfusions helped Peggy survive longer than anyone thought possible.

In gratitude to the Red Cross, Peggy’s husband Bill, daughters Randi and Joanie, and son Jonny are paying a living and loving tribute to Peggy Lewis on Tuesday, March 15 at the synagogue.

Speaking for the family Jonny writes: “We ask those who knew Mom, and all of our many friends and associates, to honor her life in a most fitting and loving way by attending Chizuk Amuno “Save 3 Lives in 11 Minutes Mitzvah Day Blood Drive” March 15 which has been dedicated in Mom’s honor..

“We urge as many of you as possible to give the same precious gift our Mom received from all the thoughtful people who took a few minutes out of their day to donate the life-giving blood that enabled Mom to live a longer, richer life.

Contact Warren Gould, [email protected] or 301-602-0017

nEw! bEnEaTH THE suRfaCECo-Sponsored by Sisterhood

Rabbi Wechsler & erica allen suNdays March 6, aNd March 13 • 10 a.M. – 12 p.M.

a program for Bat Mitzvah girls and their mothers. Engaging activities and experiential

learning leading towards the creation of a personal ritual linked to Bat Mitzvah. Mothers

and daughters are offered time to connect with each other in a Jewishly meaningful way.

Mothers learn to use their life experience as a positive way of mentoring their daughters

and daughters explore with their peers what it means to become an adult woman.

rsVp to Ethan Haas at [email protected]

CLub HATIKVAHBaltimore Klezmer Orchestra suNday, March 6 • 6 p.M.

Krieger Auditorium

Club Hatikvah is pleased to present the baltimore

Klezmer Orchestra. You are guaranteed a fabulous

evening of Klezmer music from this premier group

of talented musicians. Join us for an evening of

fabulous food and entertainment.

For more information, contact, Carol davis at

410-833-7673. Prior RsVP required for dinner.

DEREKH amunoChizuk amuno’s Pathway to Faith

Were you beaming with pride at a

loved one’s bar or bat mitzvah? How

about purchasing a brick to celebrate

a milestone or honor the memory of

somebody special?

• $250 per brick for up to four lines of

text, 15 characters per line

• Package options available

Purchase a brick by contacting Glenn

Easton, 410-486-6400.

last College Outreach package of the year!don’t let your Chizzie college student

miss out on staying connected to our

community and our clergy. april 1 is the

deadline to get us the addresses for

your young adults.

Our college students receive gifts

of snacks and a greeting from Rabbi

Wechsler. if you have not yet submitted

your Chizuk amuno college student’s

address please email it to

[email protected].

this effort is supported by the

adult Bat Mitzvah 2004-2006 College

Outreach Fund

KsDs 8TH GRaDE all-HEbREw musiCal “THE liTTlE mERmaiD”March 29 & March 30

gordon Center

JCC owings Mills

tickets can

be purchased

through the

Gordon Center.

Make our 8th

grade play “Part of Your World!”

EnGaGE in TZEDaKaH

aRnOld & elKe neuBuRgeR SChOlaRShIP Fund

earl & lorraine raffel in honor of Elke

neuburger’s special birthday

eSTheR ann BROWn adleR Fund

penny & dr. ron silverman in memory

of dr. Ronald Pomerantz

dR. hOWaRd lee SIlVeRMan Fund

penny & dr. ron silverman in memory

of Lynne Cooper

JaRed SCOTT leVY MeMORIal

SChOlaRShIP Fund

allen & Terry holzman in honor of david

beyth’s special birthday

allen & Terry holzman in memory of

Jerry Jacobs

JulIuS & lORe leVI

SChOlaRShIP and aWaRd Fund

eric & deborah lowy in honor of alvin

Levi’s birthday

KRIegeR SCheChTeR daY

SChOOl SChOlaRShIP Fund

rita & dr. Marshall plaut in honor of

dr. scott Lever and shelley Hendler’s

daughter arielle’s engagement

rita & dr. Marshall plaut in honor of

aviad Gamliel’s Bar Mitzvah

lisa & dr. Bradley Trattner, and ann

Berman in memory of Lynne Cooper

Krieger schechter day school special

Offering

dr. samuel andorsky, Rachel siegel,

Yonatan andorksy, and nava andorksy

in memory of Ronnie Erwin Feldman

evelyn & dr. gary Brager in memory of

Michael benjamin Lamm

evelyn & dr. gary Brager in memory of

Murray spear

evelyn & dr. gary Brager in honor of dr.

Moshe shualy

Marsha & dick Manekin in memory of

Leah Pack

lInda g. & PhIllIP J. KaTz FaMIlY

Fund

cheryl snyderman in honor of Melanie

shapiro being named one of Maryland’s

Leading Women of 2015 by the daily

Record

lOIS & alVIn neuBeRgeR FaMIlY

eduCaTIOn Fund

ann & alan hamburger in memory of

Lois neuberger

Marsha & dick Manekin in memory of

Leah Pack

MAhzorIM Fund

richard crystal & rick Wasserman in

honor of Mace Crystal’s birthday

steve & anne King in memory of Royal

“Parker” Pollokoff

MIRIaM FOSS MeMORIal Fund

cheryl snyderman in honor of the birth

of Ellen Friedman’s granddaughter Carly

Rose

cheryl snyderman & alan guttman

in honor of birth of Hazzan & Janice

Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel

cheryl snyderman in memory of Leah

Pack

MORnIng MInYan COnTRIBuTIOn

Margot Zipper in honor of the

birth of Hazzan & Janice Perlman’s

granddaughter Muriel

glenn & cindy easton in honor of Jerry

Kurman’s special birthday

Jacqueline glassgold in memory of

Eleanor Joan Matsas

Mr. & Mrs. hugh schwartz in memory of

Robert scott

Mark & Fran pressman

PhYllIS & leOnaRd aTTMan MuSIC Fund

Joyce & Melvin greenwald in memory

of Erin Levitas

Jenny Baker, philip & Vivian chait,

glenn & cindy easton , Joyce levy &

louis Kaplan, paulette & Julius pollack

in honor of the birth of Hazzan and

Janice Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel.

Jenny Baker, irv & sharon caplan,

Will & Toba grant, steve & anne King,

paulette pollack, leslie & audrey polt

& edie schulman in memory of Erin

Michele Levitas

PlaYgROund Fund

dr. & Mrs. david h. Madoff

The spinner Block Family

glenn & cindy easton in honor of

shelly and ira Malis’s daughter abigail’s

marriage to alex schostak

rebecca Kazin in honor of isabella, ava,

and nicolette Kazin

Jack & Jean luskin in memory of Erin

Levitas

glenn & cindy easton, lee hendler, Mr.

& Mrs. david hurwitz, alan & harriet

Kanter, Mr. stuart Kaplow, steve &

anne King, Marsha & dick Manekin,

harriet Miller, paulette pollack, leslie

& audrey polt, Maxine seidman, Mr. &

Mrs. Benjamin steinberg, Mr. Joel & Ms.

Miriam suldan, dr. charles & Mrs. ellen

White & Mr. david & dr. anne young in

memory of dr. Ronald Pomerantz

harriet Miller in memory of Judith Engel

cheri & david hurwitz and Family

PRaYeR BOOK Fund

Joel & pamela Fradin for a speedy

recovery of Patricia brown

ReznIK FRIeR SChOlaRShIP Fund

The Frier family in memory of Leah Pack

dawn reznik in honor of birth of Hazzan

& Janice Perlman’s granddaughter,

Muriel

SCheChTeR SChOlaRShIP Fund

Ms. linda lebovic in memory of Mrs.

June Coleman

STanleY MInCh Fund

sue & bill Crystal in honor of Mace

Crystal’s birthday

SPeCIal OFFeRIng - COngRegaTIOnal SuPPORT

susan Bernstein, Bruce & Barbara

lewbart, & howard & sheila sandbank

in honor of the birth of Janice and

Hazzan Perlman’s granddaughter Muriel

harriet Miller for a speedy recovery of

Mollie smulyan

howard & sheila sandbank for a

speedy recovery of Joyce Kaplan

howard & sheila sandbank for a

speedy recovery of Marlene szapiro

irv & sharon caplan for a speedy

recovery of Jane Reifler

irv & sharon caplan & Nelson & lynn

Tucker for a speedy recovery of Gil

abramson


recovery of Lowell Glazer


recovery of sidney Cohen

david & Joan uhlfelder in honor of Elke

neuburger’s special birthday

elliottt & dana corn in honor of dr.

david Roffman’s Retirement

irv & sharon caplan in honor of dr.

alfred Rosenstein’s special birthday

irv & sharon caplan in honor of dr. &

Mrs. Leonard Muller’s 50th anniversary

Bruce goldman in memory of Marvin

Lee Goldman

carole Buchman in memory of dr. Larry

becker

harold & sandra Beber in memory of

Goldie Wachter beber

irv & sharon caplan in memory of Mark

M. Levine

Jenny Baker in memory of dr. Ronald

Pomerantz

Jenny Baker & susan, Ken & samantha

Bloom in memory of Judith Engel

Jenny Baker in memory of Leah Pack

Jerry & darlene gordon in memory of

Jeanette brownstein

Joan gurney in memory of beloved

Mother

Jordon & Beverly Max in memory of

Rose Max

Mr. alan cohen in memory of Kolman

Cohen

peter snell in memory of Royal “Parker”

Pollokoff

rachel siegal & sam andorsky in

memory of Eleanor Joan Matsas

richard & Marsha Manekin in memory

of Robert scott

robert & elizabeth edelstein in memory

of family members

ruthanne Kaufman & steve & anne

King in memory of Robert scott

sharon rose in memory of Morris

Gendason

sharon rose & Family in memory of

Lillian Rose

SPeCIal OFFeRIng - gOldSMITh eaRlY ChIldhOOd CTR.

Jack Tucker & alison Witow in honor of

isabel Pinson’s special birthday

rachel siegal, sam & Meytal andorsky

in memory of beloved mother

hAzzAn PeRlMan’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund

Mrs. Jacqueline glassgold & Mr. &

Mrs. hugh schwartz in honor of the

birth of Hazzan & Janice Perlman’s

granddaughter Muriel

Mr. gary & dr. patricia attman in honor

of Hazzan Emanuel Perlman

JaneT & STanleY KanTOR Fund

FOR SPeCIal needS

stanley & Janet Kantor in memory of

Cecelia Weiss

dR. ShualY’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund

abram Kronsberg

robin Kaplan in memory of Milton W.

Kronsberg

elI & YeTTa MIlleR MeMORIal

SChOlaRShIP Fund


Jordon Max’s special birthday


Jordon and beverly Max’s grandson

ben’s engagement to Marley Lowenthal

RaBBI ShulMan’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund

Barry & cathy Jurist for officiating at the

funeral of Judith Juristt sorgen

dr. alfred Kronthal in honor of his aliyah

for his 80th birthday

Jerry Kurman in honor of his aliyah for

his 70th birthday

RaBBI WeChSleR’S dISCReTIOnaRY Fund

Marcia snyder, Maxine gordon & family

for officiating at the unveiling for Harold

snyder

Mr. & Mrs. William gann in memory of

Helen Gann

robin & dr. sam smith for officiating

at the wedding of Maya & drew

bloomberg

Terumot HaKodeshWe are so grateful for the generous and thoughtful contributions to Chizuk amuno Congregation or one of our schools

in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends, to wish a speedy recovery, or to express appreciation.

sacred tribute Gifts and contributions to Chizuk amuno Congregation can be made by contacting our synagogue

office, 410-486-6400, or by logging on to your Chaverweb account from the Giving page of our website.

if you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund to commemorate an individual or occasion,

please contact beth Goldsmith, development Chair, or Glenn Easton, Executive director, at the synagogue.


Snowzilla Invades MarylandBat Mitzvah goes On – Senior Members are Cared ForIn response to January’s extraordinary snowfall at Chizuk Amuno we faced an unusual cir-cumstance. Honoring our tradition’s values to celebrate Shabbat and be safe we gathered in the late afternoon on Friday January 21 as the snow began to fall. Almost 100 of us joined in lovely prayer and a beautiful Bat Mitzvah celebration as we welcomed the spirit of Shabbat. Some compared the Bat Mitzvah to “the old days” when young ladies would celebrate their bat mitzvah on Friday nights. We were able to get home before Shabbat be-gan and the snow became difficult.

Thanks to the thoughtfulness of our Board and Gemilut Hasadim Committee mem-bers, volunteers made nearly 90 phone calls to assure that our senior members were safe and comfortable during the storm. Only 4 of them were smart enough to be in Florida when they were reached by phone.

Though it was difficult to go about synagogue life as normal until the snow stopped and the roads were cleared, it was easy to honor our community’s values during the days we had to be closed. This is what it means to be a sacred community caring for each other and ensuring the well-being of others. Of course, we were happy to see one another on campus for minyan, school, and activities once life started up again. If you would like to join our Gemilut Hasadim committee to join the hundreds of members performing won-derful acts of lovingkindness, please contact Cheryl Snyderman at the synagogue.

EnGaGE in TZEDaKaH

Bimah Flowers

ShABBAT, MaRCh 5/ 25 AdAr I & II

in Honor of:

the Bat Mitzvah of hilary Meredith Klein, by her

parents, Lauren & Carl Klein, and her grandparents,

Carol & Ray Klein and susan & dennis Weiss

in Memory of:

steven Michael levy by Linda & Mark Levy & Mandy &

aaron Levy.

sylvia layton, mother, by Marsha & irwin Layton.

sonia young, mother, by dr. anne & david Young.

Morris Kaufman by his granddaughter, Ruthanne

Kaufman.

Nathan levin, father & grandfather, by Linda & Mark

Levy & Mandy & aaron Levy.

s. louis levin by his family.

sam Kahan by ann Kahan & family

Fannie ellison by her family.

sara Bernhardt by doris bernhardt & family.

geraldeen p. rombro, mother, by Joan d. Rombro.

shirley sohmer by arlene & Kenneth Friedman.

Julius yudin, father, by Henne & Harvey Rapkin & family.

reuben postal, father, by Regina & david Postal & family.

herman speert, father, by bonnie & Pacy Oletsky &

family.

lena Kahn, mother, by Miriam & arnold Kahn & family.

estelle K. Newhouse, mother, by susan & dr. Marc

Hochberg & daughter.

Joseph straus, father, by dr. david straus & family.

Thelma B. roffman, mother, by deborah & dr. david

Roffman & family.

lena gamson by irma Gamson & family.

dr. saul (Buddy) Blumenthal by dr. stuart blumenthal

& family.

Myra copeland, mother, by Marsha & Richard Manekin.

ShABBAT, MaRCh 12 / 2 AdAr II

in Honor of:

the Bat Mitzvah of Margot sydney Jay, by her parents,

ilene & dr. Peter Jay, her grandparents, donna &

donald siegel and Zena & Jerome Jay and her great-

grandmother, Leah siegel

in Memory of:

gertrude Weinberg, mother, by Harriet & alan n.

Kanter & family.

samuel radowsky, father, by Hazel & dr. Michael

Radowsky.

ret. Brig. gen. philip sherman by his wife, bette Miller

sherman.

rosie Wolfson by Edna & Mace Crystal.

emanuel hettleman, father,

by ann Kahan & family.

erna Weiler, on her birthday,

by Linda & Jeffrey Cole &

family.

ShABBAT, MaRCh 19 /9

AdAr II

in Memory of:

Mary larimer by dr. anne &

david Young.

irving gale by Lorraine &

Earl Raffel & family.

Bernard gaspas, father, by Elaine & dr. barry

Gittlen.

rose stutman by Ellen & alan, Jonathan, andrew,

sarah & sophie Mogol and irene Epstein.

ShABBAT, MaRCh 26 / 16 AdAr II

in Memory of:

dr. Bernard Berger by his family.

ralph levin by Mae Levin & family.

isidor Frank, husband, by Rose Frank.

leila goldberg, mother, by stephen Goldberg.

Bernard Ben hamburger by his children & grandsons.

louis Fink, father, by Marion isaac & family.

8100 stEVEnsOn ROadbaLtiMORE, MaRYLand 21208

www.chizukamuno.orgOFFiCE • 410-486-6400

[email protected]

THE PHyllis anD louis fRiEDman CommuniTy lECTuRE

CHiZuK amuno wElComEs

David gregory newsman and author of How’s Your Faith?

An unlikely Spiritual JourneysuNday, april 10, 10:30 a.M.

David Gregory will share his personal and professional journey, exploring questions of personal faith, spirituality, family, and Jewish identity. Our morning will include brunch and David Gregory’s presentation followed by a discussion. We are grateful to Phyllis and Louis Friedman for making possible Mr.

Gregory’s visit to our synagogue community.

RSVP suggested for brunch to Doris Tanhoff, [email protected]

NoN Profit org. US PoStage

Paid Baltimore, MDPermit No. 544

time sensitive material PLEasE dELiVER PROMPtLY

goldsmith early childhood

education center

410-486-8642

Krieger schechter day school

410-486-8640

rosenbloom religious school

410-486-8641

stulman center for adult learning

410-824-2055

dr. andrew J. Miller, President

rabbi ronald J. shulman

rabbi deborah Wechsler

rabbi emeritus Joel h. Zaiman

Hazzan emanuel c. perlman

dr. Moshe d. shualy, Ritual Director

glenn s. easton, Executive Director

rabbi stuart seltzer, Director of

Congregational Education

rabbi Moshe schwartz, Head of school,

Krieger schechter Day school

Michelle gold, Director, Goldsmith

Early Childhood Education Center

Melissa halpern, Director of Communications,

marketing, and social media

adina Moses, Graphic Designer

Join us and the Baltimore Jewish Community Center at Beth el Congregation for an

EvEninG wiTH ambassaDoR DEnnis Ross Sunday, april 3 at 7 p.m.

an insider’s briefing on the u.s. – israel Relationship and Current u.s. Policy in the Middle Eastambassador dennis Ross, author of newly released Doomed to Succeed: The U.S. - Israel Relationship from Truman to Obama, served as director of Policy Planning under George H. W. bush, special Middle East coordinator, under President bill Clinton, and special advisor for the

Persian Gulf and southwest asia (which includes iran) to former secre-tary of state Hillary Clinton. the book will be on sale for $30.

5:45 p.m.: Private reception with ambassador Ross. includes hors d’oeu-vres, book signing, premiere seating for his presentation, and a dessert reception. dietary laws observed. tickets are $60/person. space is limited to 75. Payment by Monday, March 21 required.

7:00 p.m.: ambassador Ross presentation and discussion, includes a des-sert reception and book signing. dietary laws observed. tickets are $20/person in advance and $25 at the door. RsVP by Monday, March 21.

rsVp to lori Downing at [email protected] or 410-484-0411. your payment is your reservation.

march 2016 hahodesh

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