oct 2013 beth tfiloh bulletin
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Beth Tfiloh Bulletin ELUL 5768 SEPTEMBER 2008
Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews.
TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5773 OCTOBER 2012
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 | Mercaz 6 | School 8 | Youth 11 | Contributions 12
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STANLEY Z. PENN MEMORIAL LECTUREAn evening with two of the nation’s leading Jewish editors
7:30pm Beth Tfi loh Rosen Arts Center3300 Old Court Road - Use High School Entrance
GUEST SPEAKERS Gary Rosenblatt, Editor and Publisher of the New York Jewish Week, and Phil Jacobs, former Executive Editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times and the Washington Jewish Week. They will explore the topic, “Jewish Editors Walking the Tightrope”.
MODERATED by Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg. Free and open to the public.
Event preceeded by a Leadership Gifts Society Dinner (by invitation only).
Wednesdays, October 16, 23, 30 & November 6MERCAZ FALL SEMESTERRabbi Mitchell Wohlberg will address The Mystical, the Rational, the Ethical and the American Way: Four Paths to One God at 7pm, followed by a session of outstanding elective classes. Fee
ELECTIVE COURSES
RABBI MITCHELL
WOHLBERG
NOVELIST, NAOMI RAGEN
GUEST SPEAKERS include Novelist Naomi Ragen (Oct. 23) and Rabbi Shlomo Riskin (Nov. 6)
• Bar/Bat Mizvah Planning for ParentsRabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Mrs. Zipora Schorr, Rabbi Chai Posner
• History of the Israel Defense ForcesMr. Josh Gurewitsch
• The Jewish Way to YogaMrs. Malka Raskas
• Judaic Art StudioMrs. Chava Feldman
• Women in Jewish LawRabbi Elliot Kaplowitz & Mrs. Toby Kaplowitz
• Yiddish WorkshopMs. Miriam Trinh & Mr. Eliezer Niborski
See details on pages 8-9
Great Beginnings for the New Year
THIS MONTH @ BTNoah’s Ark Shabbat Sat. Oct 5
Block Party Sun. Oct 6
Penn Lecture Wed. Oct 9
Orioles Shabbat Sat. Oct 12
Mercaz Fall Semester Wed. Oct 16, 23 & 30
Eat, Pray, Learn Sat. Oct 19
COMING IN NOVEMBERRabbi Shlomo Riskin Wed. Nov 6
High School Play Nov. 12/14
Chanukah Fireworks Wed. Nov 27
Alumni Weekend Nov 27-30
The New Year is off to a great start at Beth Tfiloh, with the after-glow of a wonderful High Holy Day season that set the tone for a year of Jewish involvement, meaning and renewal.
The holidays began with a wonderful Selichot service and kumsitz, led by Hazzan Avi Albrecht and the Kol Fusion a capella group. A packed Tuvin enjoyed a festive sing-
a-long with Rabbi Chai Posner and his brother, Tzachi Posner, on guitar. Following this “ruach fest”, a standing room only crowd was treated to a spirited Selichot Service, with rousing melodies and infectious tempos. The feeling in the room was palpable - Selichot at BT had never been better.
The following week marked the opening of school, with our Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School welcoming 117 new students, from public schools, other day schools and independent schools. The new families not only expanded the school’s enrollment in all divisions, but represent the growth in the spectrum of observance of Jewish families for whom BT has become the school of choice.
The High Holy Days featured inspiring services led by Hazzan Albrecht in the Dahan Sanctuary and a spirited Auditorium service led by Rabbi Elan Adler, with talk-of-the-town sermons by Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg and Rabbi Chai Posner. Over 350 children participated in High Holy Day Youth Services,
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Change in Shabbat morning schedule
Beginning in October, Shabbat morning services in the Sanctuary will be starting at 9:00 am. Please note this change in our schedule.
Jaclyn Faye Torn
vkhd vrupmDaughter of Diane and Nathan Torn
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Jaclyn attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the sister of Shoshana and Max Torn. She is the granddaughter of Anna Torn, and Mildred and Philip Nochumowitz. Her hobbies include water sports, art, reading, her dog, Murphy, and travelling. For her Mitzvah Project, Jaclyn is learning to be an active member of the “Pets on Wheels” group, visiting infirmed people of all ages.
Jacob Cohen
cegh hfsrn Son of Alisa and Elliot Cohen
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Jacob attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the brother of Joshua, Jared and Jonah Cohen. He is the grandson of Ira (Mindelle) Pierce, Joahne Pierce, and Ian Cohen; and the great-grandson, of Ethel Cohen. His hobbies include videotaping, movie making, lacrosse, and reading. For his Mitzvah Project, Jacob is learning about the various programs and raising money for children with spinal cord injuries at Kennedy Krieger. He will be making posters and running in a race to support the children.
Joshua Cohen
gauvh kthnjr Son of Alisa and Elliot Cohen
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Joshua attends Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School and is the
Please support the following Social Action projects and help show that BT Cares!
Fridays, October 11, 25
n ² H.E.L.P. HOMELESS EXTRA LUNCH PROGRAM
Bring an extra bagged lunch for needy families, sponsored by the HS Student Government
Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 8
n ² COAT & CLOTHING DRIVE
Bring clothing, coats, shoes, blankets and towels in good condition that will be donated to families affiliated with the Wolfe Street Academy in Baltimore City. All sizes appreciated. For details, contact Lindsay Gaister ([email protected]) or Debbie Disney ([email protected]).
Sunday, November 3 9 am - 3 pm in the Auditorium
n ² BT BLOOD DRIVE
Save a life. Protect your family by becoming a blood donor or volunteering. Co-sponsored by the Brotherhood, Youth Center and BT Cares!
For more information about these and other BT Social Action programs, contact BT Cares! Chairperson, Lindsay Gaister at 410-413-2224.
brother of Jacob, Jared and Jonah Cohen. He is the grandson of Ira (Mindelle) Pierce, Joahne Pierce, and Ian Cohen; and the great-grandson, of Ethel Cohen. His hobbies include basketball, soccer, video games, and reading. For his Mitzvah Project, Joshua is learning about the various programs and raising money for children with brain disorders at Kennedy Krieger. He will be making posters and running in a race to support the children.
which included a family PreSchool service led by our rabbis, as well as five separate services for PreSchool through 12th Grade.
Rabbi Adler was a guest speaker on Shabbat Shuva and, in his inimitable way, had everyone “rolling in the aisles”. Rabbi Wohlberg’s Shabbat Shuva Drasha also drew a record crowd, as the rabbi addressed Jewish laws relating to burial and related traditions.
Sukkot at BT included yom tov services, activities and programs for virtually every age group. The beautiful Sukkot traditions were capped off with a rousing Simchat Torah celebration, with our first-ever Israeli-style barbeque kiddush, complete with hot dogs and Israeli salads.
Now, with the holidays behind us, BT begins an action-packed calendar of programs, starting with the annual BT Block Party (Oct. 6), the Penn Lecture (Oct. 9) and the Mercaz Fall Semester (Oct. 16). There is something for everyone, including some very special Shabbat programs for our young families, to enhance our popular weekly children’s services. For a complete calendar of events, visit our website’s comprehensive calendar at www.bethtfiloh.com/calendar.
Great Beginnings Continued from page 1
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SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOPPhone: 410-413-2227
www.bethtfiloh.com/giftshop
Hours: Sun., Tues., Wed. - 10 am–1 pm
Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 1–4:30 pm
Mitzvah Cards
Brenda Boches 410-585-1045
Marcia Miller 410-580-2039
speCial Mitzvah Cards
Charlene Schimberg 410-413-2217
Chesed CoMMittee
Roselyn Kalb 410-486-3456
Sisterhood News
A special treat for you! On Monday, October 21, 7:30 pm in the Tuvin Hall, Sisterhood will host Max Weiss, Balti-more Magazine editor, cellist, sports ma-ven, and film critic, who will delight us with her views on cinema, reminiscence about her favorite (and maybe not so) films, and take us inside the entertain-ment world. A discussion and dessert reception will follow. Free and open to the public with a reservation. Call Anita Knisbacher (443-798-8888) to reserve your spot.
Sisterhood Donor Banquet will take place on Monday, November 25. Honorees are Phyllis Neuman and Ricka Neuman, mother and daughter, for their devoted service to the congregation. Donor chairs are Susan Waranch and Charlene Schimberg.
It’s time to get your passes for Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” gala shop-ping day. On Tuesday, October 22, 9 a.m.—11 p.m., you can shop at Boscov’s (Westminster or White Marsh). The stores will be open only to pass holders on that day. The tax-deductible $5.00 donation cards entitle you to store entry, door prizes, large raffle prizes, and discounts of up to 25% for all-day shop-ping. Buy passes in the Gift Shop, or call Roselyn Kalb (410-486-3456) or Rosalie Klotzman (410-484-3393). Bring your friends and family, support Sisterhood projects, and shop till you drop.
Chanukah is early this year. First night is November 27, and the Gift Shop is ready with children’s toys, chocolate
gelt, and lovely chanukiahs. Visit the Gift Shop for religious items, advance bulk orders for B’nai Mitzvot celebra-tions, unique gifts, latke servers, one-of-a-kind aprons, and fine dining and kitchen items.
On Saturday, November 16, at 8:00 p.m., you’re invited to a combined Sisterhood/Brotherhood-sponsored Gala Night of Bingo in the Tuvin Hall. Come and socialize with your friends. Cash prizes and special prizes will add to the fun. Tickets are $18.00 in advance and $22.00 at the door. For reservations and information, please call Roselyn Kalb (410-486-3456).
Chesed Committee: This committee
sends cards and phone calls to our ailing and homebound members. Please con-tact Roselyn Kalb (410-486-3456) if you wish to help. Every minute you spend is a mitzvah.
ZUMBA! Classes for ZUMBA are now in full swing for your fitness and enjoyment. Take regular ZUMBA on Mondays and toning with weights on Wednesdays. Both classes begin at 8:45 a.m. in the High School dance room. Fees are $7.00 per class or $16.00 per set (four consecutive classes within the month) and are not transferable between classes. Please contact Carol Oppenheim (410-363-2482) for updated information and to sign up.
Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood cordially invites you to celebrate our
Annual Donor DinnerHonoring
Phyllis Neuman & Ricka Neuman
For their years of dedication to Beth Tfiloh
Monday, November 25, 20136 pm
Hors D’Oeuvres followed by Dinner
Beth Tfiloh Auditorium
Couvert: $90
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Brotherhood News
BROTHERHOOD REMINDERS
Annual Blood Drive: Sunday, November 3 - 9 am–3 pm, BT Auditorium
S. Harold Cohen Scholarship Fund Cards: $10 each or 4 for $36 – Call 410-486-1900
Brotherhood Brick Plaza: $90 per brick, 410-413-2238 / [email protected]
Brotherhood Dues: $30 per year – 410-413-2238 / brotherhood@btfiloh.
BETH TFILOH
BLOOD DRIVE
The Life you save couLd
be your own!
Blood Drive RegistrationPlease return to the Synagogue office or Youth Center by Wednesday, October 29.
Register online at www.bethtfiloh.com/register
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________
I would like to donate blood at the following time: (check one)o 9:00 - 9:15 am
o 9:15 - 9:30 am
o 9:30 - 9:45 am
o 9:45 - 10:00 am
o 10:00 - 10:15 am
o 10:15 - 10:30 am
o 10:30 - 10:45 am
o 10:45 - 11:00 am
o 11:00 - 11:15 am
o 11:15 - 11:30 am
o 11:30 - 11:45 am
o 11:45 - 12:00 pm
o 1:00 - 1:15 pm
o 1:15 - 1:30 pm
o 1:30 - 1:45 pm
o 1:45 - 2:00 pm
o 2:00 - 2:15 pm
o 2:15 - 2:30 pm
o 2:30 - 2:45 pm
o 2:45 - 3:00 pm
This Blood Drive is being sponsored by the Beth Tfiloh Youth Center and the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood. For more information, please contact Lindsay Gaister at 410-413-2224 or [email protected].
TOP 5 REASONS TO GIVE BLOOD:
5. You will get free juice and cookies!
4. You will be helping to ensure that blood is there when you or someone close to you may need it.
3. Blood is something money can’t buy; it is some-thing that one caring person can give to another.
2. You will be someone’s hero! In fact, you may help save up to 3 lives with just one donation.
1. It’s the right thing to do (a huge mitzvah!)
Sunday, November 3, 20139 am - 3 pm • BT AUDITORIUM
Use the Synagogue Entrance
Together, we can save a life.
Join the BT Professional Network on Linkedin
All members of the Beth Tfiloh family are invited to join the Beth Tfiloh Professional Network, a growing group on Linkedin. This group was originally founded by BT members Neil Sweren, Rob Hirschmann and Dan Kaplan. This group was created to serve its members by providing a forum for networking, professional resources, and sharing connections, both online, through the LindedIn group, and at offline meetings and networking sessions.
We welcome Beth Tfiloh members, school parents, faculty/staff (current and past), alumni, alumni parents and alumni spouses to further their ties and connections to one another and to Beth Tfiloh by creating a supportive business environment for professional growth and advancement.
The Linkedin group provides a searchable online member directory with links to online resumes and profiles. In addition to discusions and sharing of articles, members may post jobs (both job openings and jobs wanted) and promote their
businesses.
To join, go to www.linkedin.com, search for “Beth Tfiloh Professional Network”, and click “JOIN”.
For more information, contact Joan Feldman at [email protected] or 410-413-2312.
BROTHERHOOD & SISTERHOOD
BINGO NITE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
8 PM TUVIN ASSEMBLY HALL
$18 in advance $22 at the door
For reservations, call Roselyn Kalb 410-486-3456
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School News
Welcome to new faculty We extend a warm welcome to the
following new members of the faculty of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School:
Mrs. Chana Benzaquen, MS HebrewMrs. Joan Brown, LS/MS Math ResourceMrs. Jennifer Cooper, Two’s TeacherMs. Amorette Del Valle, BT PlusMrs. Jessica Fink, Grade 3 General StudiesMr. David Hercenberg ‘03, HS MultimediaMrs. Victoria Hervitz ‘05, PS Student
ServicesRabbi Elliot Kaplowitz, Rabbi-in-ResidenceMrs. Toby Kaplowitz, Grade 2 & MS
Judaic StudiesMr. Zachary Kuter, MS Math/ScienceMrs. Sheri Knauth, Youth Dept.
Administrative AssistantMs. Kathleen McLaughlin, HS Chemistry/
Physics/AlgebraMrs. Rachel Rabenstein, 2s AssistantMrs. Shawna Rubenstein, Gan Aleph
AssistantMrs. Vickie Rubenstein, Kindergarten
AssistantMrs. Shoshana Shechter, Two’s & PS
HebrewMs. Lizabeth Shrier, MS History/DaveningMs. Shevy Sochaczewski, Grade 1/Judaic
Studies AssistantMs. Lizzy Solovey ‘09, Alumni CoordinatorMrs. Jennifer Traub, LS Reading SpecialistMs. Lisa Warren, HS Foreign LanguageMrs. Stacey Weber, MS HumanitiesMs. Elana Weissman, LS Student ServicesMs. Ida Zelaya, PS Administrative Assistant
WELCOME NEW MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS (l-r): Mr. Zachary Kuter (MS Math/Science), Mrs. Liz Shrier (MS Judaic Studies), Ms. Kathleen McLaughlin (HS Chemistry/Physics/Algebra), Ms. Lisa Warren (HS Foreign Language), Ms. Joan Brown (LS/MS Math), Mrs. Toby Kaplowitz (LS/MS Judaic Studies), Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz (HS Judaic Studies), Mrs. Chana Perel Benzaquen (MS Judaics Studies, not pictured)
WELCOME NEW PRESCHOOL & LOWER SCHOOL TEACHERS (l-r): Ms. Ida Zelaya (PS Admin. Asst.), Mrs. Rachel Rabenstein (2s Asst.), Mrs. Shoshana Schechter (PS 2s & Hebrew), Ms. Shevy Sochaczewski (Gr. 1 Asst.), Mrs. Elana Weissman (LS Student Services), Mrs. Jessica Fink (Gr. 3 General Studies), Mrs. Joan Brown (LS Math Resource), Mrs. Vickie Rubenstein (Kindergarten Asst.), Mrs. Toby Kaplowitz (Grade 2 Judaic Studies), and Mrs. Jennifer Traub (LS Reading Specialist)
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November 8th MINYAN SHABBAT DINNERNovember 16th FAMILY SHABBATON
“A Look at Laughter”A full day of family Shabbat fun, friends, feast and festivities.
Join us for Shabbat Morning services followed by a delicious lunch for the entire family. Activities, scavenger hunts, gym time, joke contest for the kids
Family activities will include a panel discussion with the Rabbis and comedian Joel Chasnoff, and classes with faculty for the parents. The day will conclude with a sumptuous seudat shelishit and havdallah. Chairpersons: Lisa Diamond, Nonny Kelly
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School News
Learning together.
For life.Beth Tfiloh is school. It’s community. It’s home. It’s where our friends are. When we’re at BT, we know who we are. For more information about your place in our school, contact the Office of Admission at 410.413.2308.
PreSchool through Grade 12Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community Schoolbethtfiloh.com/3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208/410.486.1905
OPEN HOUSESThurs. Nov. 14 8:45 AM Lower School Open House
Sun. Nov. 17 10:00 AM High School Open House
Tues. Nov. 19 7:00 PM Middle School Open House
BACK TO SCHOOL!Top left: High School students spoke to parents at the New Parent Dinner.Top center: 8th Graders were excited to receive their new iPads.Top right: Our record number of two year olds (5 classes) love coming to school.Bottom left: Lower School students were all smiles on the first day of school.Bottom right: Middle School students went to Rabbi Wohlberg’s stream to recite Tashlich before Rosh Hashana.
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BUS TOUR OF HISTORIC
JEWISH BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOODS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014
This three-hour tour will include stops at the Jewish Museum of Maryland, B’nei Israel, Lloyd Street Synagogue and the original Beth Tfiloh Synagogue. Our guides will be Laura Shaw Frank and Rabbi Etan Mintz.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. BT Members and Affiliates: $17 / General Public: $22. Call the Mercaz office at 410-413-2321 for additional information or to register.
Doesn’t your college student deserve a BT Holiday Gift Package?
In an effort to maintain ties with our young adults, Beth Tfiloh is pleased to again offer a series of complimentary holiday packages, gifts and materials for college students. The mailings correspond this year with Purim and Pesach and are made possible through the generosity of the Beth Tfiloh Brotherhood.
Please assist your student and us by providing current residence information, even if there has been no change. We must have a new registration for the current year in order to include a student in our mailing list. We would appreciate your making sure that the address is complete and legible to ensure that it will reach your child. Please let us know if they move during the year.
All addresses must be received by Wednesday, October 31 in order for students to receive our first mailing. Please help us by filling out the form below and returning it to the Beth Tfiloh Youth Center, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. If you have any questions, contact the Youth Center at 410-413-2221.
COLLEGE PACKAGE PROGRAM
Please return (or e-mail to [email protected])
PARENT’s Information:Name _________________________________________________________
Home Phone __________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ____________________________________________________
E-mail Address _________________________________________________
I would like to help mail the packages.
STUDENT’s college address (as it should appear on mailing label):*
Name _________________________________________________________
College Name (if on campus) ______________________________________
Address on/off campus ___________________________________________
Dorm/Apt # ___________________________________________________
City/State _______________________________ Zip __________________
Home Phone Number ___________________________________________
Cell Phone Number _____________________________________________
E-Mail Address _________________________________________________
Year of high school graduation ____________________________________
*The college package program is only for students in America.
Please let us know if they move during the year.
Original Beth Tfiloh Synagogue on Garrison Boulevard
Mercaz News
Start the year off with a commitment to Jewish learing with one of the following classes beginning in October:
DAVENING & DUNKIN’ Rabbi Chai Posner Sundays at 8:30 am
Bring your family for davening following by a delicious breakfast and a family-style Torah class. Begins October 6.
TUESDAY BEIT MIDRASH Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
Gain a deeper understanding of how Torah can enrich your daily life, through this interactive class for all backgrounds. Begins October 8.
HEBREW READING CRASH COURSE Mrs. Elana Vogel Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Learn to read Hebrew and enhance your participation in Jewish life. Begins October 15.
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SHABBATFEST WITH RAK SHALOM Friday & Saturday, October 25-26 FRIDAY NIGHT
• Storytelling Shabbat-Enjoy family story time and a dynamic storyteller before Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner.
• Kabbalat Shabbat with Rak Shalom and Mr. Singer• Family Friendly PreSchool Shabbat Dinner• High School Shabbat Shabbatfest
SHABBAT MORNING• Rak Shalom will sing at Children’s Services and
share their music in the Dahan Sanctuary• Shabbat afternoon workshop with our BT A Capella
Group, Koleinu• Music at Seudat Shelishit
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We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & SchoolBETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
In Honor of:
Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, on the birth of their grandson, Aden, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and Family, Shirley and Irv Littman.
Marty Auster and Adrian Dobs, on the birth of their twin granddaughters, by Cheri and David Hurwits and Family.
Lois and Harold Balser, on their grandson, Alex, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Phyllis and Sam Gold.
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Myrna and Ben Cardin, Lois and Ben Sigman, Annette and Edwin Snyder.
Sara May Gold, wishing her a happy and sweet New Year, by Rhoda and Stanley Brown.
Ann Leikach, on her special birthday, by Leah Hochman and Corinne Schwartz, Donna and Albert Polovoy.
Tova and Rony Natanzon, with thanks for their wonderful hospitality, by the Sachs and Shevrin families.
Dora and Joe Waranch, on their 70th wedding anniversary, by Maureen and Howard Davidov, Brenda and Joseph Pariser, Rena and Sheldon Polun, Phyllis and Bernie Rice.
Harriette and Stephen Wienner, on their son, Alex, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Marcia and Alvin Sachs.
Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, in honor of Rabbi Wohlberg and wishing them a Happy New Year, by Reta Davis.
Jacqueline and Stanley Ziskind, on their 15th wedding anniversary, by Phyllis and Sam Gold.
Speedy Recovery to:
Rhoda and Stanley Brown, by their children.
In Memory of:
Lauren Albert, by Cheri and David Hurwitz and Family.
Sally Bormel, by Bonnie and Neil Katz.
Gloria Dondes, by the Gartenhaus Family.
Sidney Finglass, by Bonnie and Neil Katz.
Warren Keyser, by Helaine Greenfeld and Richard Mintz, Bonnie and Neil Katz.
Rose Lazinsky, by Cheri and David Hurwitz, Shirley and Irv Littman.
Helen London, by Bonnie and Neil Katz.
Martin P. Pinsky, by Lyn and Freddie Traub and Family.
Martin Posner, by Francine Bye and Ken Nohe.
Jerry Walters, by Ethel and Isaac Gheiler, Dorathy and Arnie Golberg.
BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of:
Barbara Aarons, wishing her good luck in her new home, by Rosalie Sellman.
Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, wishing them a sweet and Happy New Year, by Hersh Pachino.
Mira and Nissim Dahan, on Erin’s forthcoming marriage, by Irene and Robert Russel.
Marc Leavey, on his special 65th birthday, by Elaine and Fred Meiseles.
Ann Leikach, on her special 90th birthday, by Flora Friedman, Sonya Setren.
Mandi and Brett Miller, on the birth of their daughter, Emma Rose, by Susan and Paul Harans.
Mr. and Mrs. Amit Nadiv, on the birth of their son, Liam, by Sharon and Jacob Benus.
Marilyn Rosenblatt, on her special birthday, by Susie and Morty Mindell.
Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Susie and Morty Mindell.
A generous donation was made by Suzanne and Charles Walder.
Dora and Joe Waranch, on their 70th wedding anniversary, by Elayne and Buzz Berg, Irene and Robert Russel.
Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, wishing them a sweet and Happy New Year, by Hersh Pachino.
In Memory of:
Burt Bank, by Richard Rynd.
Sally Bormel, by Michele, Steven, Marisa, and Syd Rubin.
Rose Lazinsky, by Wendy and Jeffrey Miller and Family.
Zahava Velder, by Elma and Marvin Rombro, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt
Jerome Walters, by Jack Finkelstein and Fran Kessler, Judy and Marty Mintz, Irene and Robert Russel
BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of:
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Miriam Cohen and Marty Cohen.
Marc Leavey, on his special birthday, by Maureen and Howard Davidov.
PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUND:
Speedy Recovery to:
Steve Bond, by Marsha and Ellis Caplan.
SAMUEL AND SIDNEY EPSTEIN CHAPEL FUND
In Memory of:
Milton Aiken, by Larry Aiken.
GENERAL FUND
In Honor of:
June Finkelstein, on her 95th birthday, by Joyce and Marty Grand.
A generous donation was made by Susan and Arnold Frank.
Ann Leikach, on her 90th birthday, by Irene and Frank Bressler.
Rabbi Ross Singer and Family, for their Shabbat hospitality to Jeremy in Israel, by Barbara and David Cohen.
Dora and Joe Waranch, on their 70th wedding anniversary, by Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt.
In Memory of:
Lauren Albert, by Marsha, Jacob and Joey Danick, Abby and Stephen Lazinsky.
Marcie Jeffers, by Marsha, Jacob and Joey Danick.
Rose Lazinsky, by Ruth and David Naftaly.
Martin Posner, by Lisa and Steve Attman.
Jerome Walters, by Berly and Avi Hershkovitz.
SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERG ADOPT-A-CHILD FUND
In Honor of:
Zipora and Mordechai Glazer, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg.
Sonia and Stanley Goldberg, on their 65th wedding anniversary, by Sandra Passanante.
Speedy Recovery to:
Sharon Hackerman, by Dawn and Glenn Goldberg.
ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAH HONOR FUND
In Honor of:
Sharon and Jacob Benus, on the birth of their grandson, by Judy Caplan and Stuart Poltilove.
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by June Karlin.
BETTY KATZ SISTERHOOD FLOWER FUND
In Honor of:
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Maureen and Howard Davidov.
LAWRENCE M. KATZ ISRAEL TRIP FUND
In Honor of:
Adrian Dobs and Martin Auster, on the birth of their twin granddaughters, by Sharon and Jacob Benus.
Joan Muhlfelder, on the birth of her grandson, by Sharon and Jacob Benus.
Mr. and Mrs. Ari Shifrin, on the birth of their granddaughter, by Sharon and Jacob Benus.
Eve Steinberg, on the birth of her granddaughter, Lital, by Sharon and Jacob Benus.
MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of:
Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, on the birth of their grandson, Aden, by Shelley and Bob Kaye.
In Memory of:
Sidney Finglass, by Susan and Michael Sless.
Rose Lazinsky, by Shelley and Bob Kaye.
Ruth Levin, by Susan and Michael Sless.
Lee Sagar, by Shelley and Bob Kaye.
Barry Vogelstein, by Susan and Michael Sless.
Josef Vomberg, by Susan and Michael Sless.
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JEROME KIRSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of:
Dora and Joe Waranch, on their 70th wedding anniversary, by Tamara and Donald Kirson.
JOSEPH AND ROSE LAZINSKY LIBRARY FUND
In Memory of:
Rose Lazinsky, by Diane, Merton, and Beverly Cohen, Shari and Larry Cooper, Rosalie Sellman, Sylvia Tulkoff.
JERRY LICHTER SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
Speedy Recovery to:
Amy Elias, by Rosalyn and Barry Goldberg.
THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING
In Honor of:
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Harriet and Morton Silverstein.
NELSON NEUMAN FAMILY KIDDUSH FUND:
In Honor of:
Charlene Schimberg, for her many kindnesses, by Phyllis Neuman.
Dora and Joe Waranch, on their 70th wedding anniversary, by Phyllis Neuman.
Rabbi Chaim and Malky Wecker, on the birth of their son, by Larry Aiken.
ELLYN AND STEPHEN POLAKOFF SENIOR TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor of:
Adam Kruger, in appreciation of his kindness and support, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff.
Larry Layton, on his special 60th birthday, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff.
Speedy Recovery to:
Michael Yerman, by Janice Strauss.
In Memory of:
Randi Rosen, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff, Janice and Mark Strauss.
PRAYER BOOK FUND
In Honor of:
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their 50th wedding anniversary, by Irene Dobres, Lauren and Larry Dobres and Melissa and Josh Segall.
Ken Gower, on his special birthday, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein.
Richard Rynd, on his birthday, by Anita and Mickey Steinberg.
Ronnie Silverstein, on his 75th birthday, by Wendy and Joel Katz and Family.
Dora and Joe Waranch, on their 70th wedding anniversary, by Wendy and Joel Katz and Family, Linda and Errol Krass, Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein.
In Memory of:
Zahava Elder, by Rachel and Alfred Meisels.
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor of:
Faye and Abraham Adler, for a happy and healthy New Year, by Adele and Gerald Sidle.
Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht, on the birth of their grandson, by Richard Rynd and Family.
Alexander Baer, for a happy and healthy New Year, by Adele and Gerald Sidle.
Arlene and Alan Carmel, on the birth of their grandson, Mason Frederick Challmes, by Blanche and Melvin Bernstein.
Sandy and Sheldon Dobres, on their special anniversary, by Benita and Seymour Lozinsky, Ellen and Carl Love, Gilbert Zemlak, Judy and Arnold Zerwitz.
Helene Penn Dorf, for a happy and healthy New Year, by Adele and Gerald Sidle.
Maurice Feldman, on his special birthday, by Sonia and Ed Obstler.
Willard Hackerman, on his 75th anniversary at Whitting Turner, by Joan and Bob Levine.
A generous donation was made in gratitude, by Joan Jacobs.
Ruth and Melvin Kabik, for a happy and healthy New Year, by Adele and Gerald Sidle.
Ann Leikach, on her special birthday, by Wilma and Paul Alpert.
Howard Rosenblatt, on his 75th birthday, by
Shelley and Sheldon Goldseker.
Andrew Segall, on being recognized as one of the top VIPs in Baltimore by the Daily Record, by Mindy and Ronald Fishkind.
Dora and Joe Waranch, on their 70th wedding anniversary, by Rosalie and Malcolm Renbaum, Richard Rynd and Family.
Shai and Eli Werdesheim, on the birth of their son, by Richard Rynd and Family.
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, for his support and assistance, and for helping to officiate at the Bris of our son, Shai Benjamin Blecher, by Mia and Lee Blecher.
Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation, by Sonia Maltinsky.
In Memory of:
Joseph Beck, by Phyllis and Ralph Hersh.
Sally Bormel, by Barbara and Arnold Scheinberg.
Hannah Kurland, by Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld.
Rose Lazinsky, by Esther and Brian Finglass.
Martin Posner, by Linda Brand, Robyn Fischer.
Zahava Velder, by Sandy and Heshy Scheonfeld.
Jerome “Jerry” Walters, by Harriet and Solomon Robbins.
MILTON AND RAE SAMUELSON MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory of:
Beloved father of David Littman, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson.
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SISTERHOOD GIFT FUND
In Honor of:
Marc Leavey, on his special 65th birthday, by Donna and Calvin Belsky.
Speedy Recovery to:
Steve Bond, by Linda and David Barron.
Sonia Maltinsky, by Rosann and Keith Ehrlich.
RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERG BOOK FUND
In Honor of:
A generous donation was made by Roslyn and Barry Goldberg, in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mandi and Brett Miller, on the birth of their daughter Emma Rose, by Rachelle and Ronnie Silverstein.
Mazel Tov cuy kzn
We extend a Mazel Tov to the following members:
To Cantor Avi and Ahuva Albrecht on the birth of their grandson, Aden Areyeh Albrecht, son of Shai Albrecht and Eli Werdesheim.
To Judge Paul Alpert on his birthday.
To Erin Dahan and Tzuriel Fenigstein on their marriage; and to the parents, Mira and Nissim Dahan, and Gila and Rafael Fenigstein.
To Mira Dahan on her special 60th birthday
To Rachel and Slava Katz on the naming of their daughter, Ella Simone; and to the grandparents, Mira and Nissim Dahan, and Lyuda and Boris Katz.
To Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman on their 55th wedding anniversary.
To Barbara Pariser on her special birthday.
To Steven Pruce on his special 60th birthday.
To Marilyn Rosenblatt and her twin, Bernard Schoenfeld on their special birthday.
To Heshy Schoenfeld on his special birthday.
To Sandy and Heshy Schoenfeld on their special wedding anniversary.
To Susan and Howard Sirkis on the birth of their grandson, Colby Jerome, son of Shelby and Jason Dorich.
To Dora and Joe Waranch on their 70th wedding anniversary.
Speedy Recovery vnka vtuprWe wish the following members a speedy and complete recovery:
Mildred Aronoff Alan Carmel Elaine Fried Rita Friedman Brian Hoff Stanley Hoffman Zelma Klein Willie Mazer Michael Yerman
Condolences vfrck oburfz
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members:
To Barry Walters on the loss of his father, Jerome “Jerry” Walters.
Shabbat Flowers SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the Bima flowers on Shabbat morning:
AUGUST 31 - the children and grandchildren of Sandy and Sheldon Dobres in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Shabbat Kiddush SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following individuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat morning Kiddush:
AUGUST 3 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund
AUGUST 10 - the family of Dora and Joe Waranch in honor of their upcoming 70th wedding anniversary.
AUGUST 17 - Mira and Nissim Dahan in honor of the auf ruf of Tzuriel Isaac Fenigstein, son of Gila and Refael Fenigstein, and his upcoming marriage to their daughter, Erin Michelle Dahan; for the baby naming of their granddaughter Ella Simone, daughter of Rachel and Slava Katz and granddaughter of Boris and Lyuda Katz; and for Mira Dahan’s special 60th birthday.
AUGUST 24 - Harriette and Stephen Wienner in honor of their son, Alex Wienner becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
AUGUST 31 - Fran and Steve Pruce in honor of Steve’s special birthday.
SEPTEMBER 7 – the Nelson Neuman Family Kiddush Fund.
Seudah Shelishit SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following sponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit:
AUGUST 3 - Teri, David Caleb and Aidan Gitlitz” to commemorate the yahrzeit of David’s father Mel Gitlitz.
AUGUST 10 - Marla Taxin in honor of her husband, Adam Taxin’s birthday.
AUGUST 17 - the Skurnik Family to commemorate the 4th yarhzeit of David Skurnik, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
AUGUST 24 – Anonymous
AUGUST 31 - Ellen and Joseph Miller to commemorate the yahrzeit of Joseph’s mother, Bessie Miller.
SEPTEMBER 7 - Howard and Sandy Rosenblatt in memory of Sandy’s mother Eva Shapiro and
grandparents Chana and Michael Shapiro, and Howard’s brother Mark Rosenblatt; and by Jack and Alison Tucker and Harold and Robin Tucker to commemorate the yahrzeit of their beloved mother, Eva Tucker; and by Deborah and Searle Mitnick in memory of their mothers, Stella Gersuk and Bernice Mitnick.
Memorial PlaquesMemorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of the following:
Anna Arnoff
Nathan Arnoff
Sally Bormel
Jane Platt DeSesa
Seymour Dipkin
George Platt
Robert M. Winegrad
Shirley Wolf
Simcha PlaquesSimcha Plaques have been purchased in honor of the following:
Sonia and Stanley Goldberg, in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary, by their children and grandchildren
Barbara Pariser, in honor of her 70th birthday, by her friends, Carole Becker, Harriet Holzman, Susan and Larry Schultz.
Steven Pruce, in honor of his 60th birthday, by Fran, Cheryl, Alan and Caroline Pruce.
Dora and Joe Waranch, in honor of their 70th anniversary, by Reba and Arnold Cohen, Irvin Fishbein, Barbara and Julian Goldberg, Minnie and Irving Hyatt, Willie Mazer.
Yahrzeit ContributionsNathan Abell, by Janet BilligSamuel Alperstein, by Neil AlpersteinLeo Amster, by Hilda AmsterHarry Aronoff, by Revanne AronoffBenjamin Baker, by Ruthanne BakerLeon Becker, by Edna HendlerMorris Becker, by Walter BeckerJack Benjamin, by Jeane SwerenMyron Berg, by Howard BergEthel Bernstein, by Melvin BernsteinJoel Robert Blass, by Carol OppenheimEarle I. Bond, by Steve BondMeyer I. Breschkin, by Myra FoxWilliam Brown, by William FineNathan Burman, by Lawrence BurmanRose Burman, by Lawrence BurmanAllan Howard Caplan, by Devora Caplan, Ellis
CaplanSylvia Jacobson Cardin, by Edward Jacobson
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Gussie Chaiet, by Anna Jeanette KatcoffBertha Coplan, by Helene Penn DorfKarolyn Donner, by Elayne BergGwenn Eisenberg, by Stanley EisenbergNorman Epstein, by Florence EpsteinSidney Esterson, by Judy ChernakS.C. Farkas, by Devora Caplan, Ellis CaplanCheryl Marcia Feldman, by Steven FeldmanDavid Feldman, by Boris FeldmanSadye Finkelstein, by Phyllis LernerBenjamin Fishman, by Harvey KasnerAlbert E. Flax, by Richard Flax, Robin SchlossbergLucie Fleischmann, by Rudy FleischmannLouis Forshlager, by Irene ForschlagerMichael Fox, by David FoxEdward Ginsberg, by Miriam SchlachmanIsadore Glazer, by Sheila JaySamuel Glazer, by Roslynn GoldbergZlata Gloger, by Enid FriedmanMoses Aaron Goldberg, by Ted ChernakJose Gonzalez, by Gilbert GonzalezEsther Greenberg, by Miriam PapermanH. Harry Greenberg, by Sondra LevineBernard Greenblatt, by Marcia LeaveyPaul Greenblatt, by Marcia LeaveyTheodore Grossman, by Jacqueline WinterArthur Guttman, by Laurence GuttmanFannie Halpren, by Shirley GambelEthel Hendler, by Edna HendlerMorton Joseph Herbst, by Elaine LowenVictor Herbst, by Elaine LowenLillian S. Hoffman, by Marcia DanoffBetty Hornstein, by Kenneth HornsteinBenjamin Kasner, by Harvey KasnerRose Katcoff, by Anna Jeanette KatcoffJacob Katz, by Richard KatzSidney Katz, by Joel KatzDavid Solomon Kessler, by Betty Jacobs KeyserCantor Samuel Klawansky, by Irene BresslerAnna Ida Kravetsky, by Sonia MaltinskyNeysa Lafferman, by Myra FoxSamuel Lakein, by Annette PolonskyJacob Lapidus, by Manana LapidusLeah “Pats” Leavey, by Marc LeaveySamuel Lipnick, by Zelda LipnickLouis Milhiser, by Harvey MilhiserIrving W. Miller, by Marilyn DavidsonJacob M. Miller, by Edward MillerRose Miller, by Jeffrey MillerRose Minkin, by Reba SappersteinLouis Monfried, by Allan
MonfriedMartin Mussey, by Solomon
MusseyMary Breshkin Neuman, by
Myra FoxNelson Neuman, by Phyllis
NeumanFanny Newman, by Blanche
BernsteinRobert Ochfeld, by Susan
RotnerRena Oppenheim, by Norman
SklarJacob Ostrow, by Robin
Smolar MinkoffStanley Plimack, by Elayne BergSadie Polakoff, by Robert RombroRay Polonsky, by Norman PolonskyEllen Polun, by Sheldon PolunErman Pressman, by Sylvia SandlerMitchell Radinsky, by Beatryce Radinsky, Leonard
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SolomonRuth Tepper, by Marsha UfferBibi Tihanyi, by Ava Sara ZinreichEva Tucker, by Harold TuckerEthel Weiner, by Anna Jeanette KatcoffHerman S. Weitz, by Sue PaymerAlbert Winter, by Danica GuttmanEdith Winter, by Danica GuttmanMorris Winter, by Brian Winter, Bruce WinterHannah Wolf, by Ruth SimkinReuben Wolfe, by Susan FrankHelen Wolpert, by Loretta Rooner, Ilene WolpertBenjamin Yevzeroff, by Sharon CylusJack Zerwitz, by Arnold ZerwitzBenjamin Zissman, by Betty Tannenzapf
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B'nei Mitzvah Program
2016 Bar and Bat Mitzvah dates to be scheduled
Planning is now underway for the scheduling of Bar and Bat Mitzvah dates for children born in 2003. Parents must be members of the Congregation in good standing in order for their child to be eligible to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Beth Tfiloh. Congregation members can expect to receive information regarding their child‘s upcoming simcha this fall.
If you are not currently a member of Beth Tfiloh Congregation, but wish to obtain futher information about having your child become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Beth Tfiloh, please contact Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director, at 410-413-2251.
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SUNDAY, CTOBER 6 • 4:30-7:00 PMRain or Shine! High School Parking Lot (Enter on Torah Drive)
Register online at www.bethtfiloh.com/blockpartyFor more information call 410-413-2220 or email [email protected].
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Bl ck PartyIT’S A HOME RUN!
FOR KIDS Moonbounces • Pony Rides • Pirate Ship • Giant Double Slide • Arts & Crafts • Whirly Bird
FOR OLDER KIDSSoccer Shoot Out • Sports • X-Factor Obstacle Course • Triple Threat Moonbounce • 3 Lane Bungee Run
ELECTRONICS/METAL RECYCLING & PAPER SHREDDING Bring your unwanted electronics and metal items for safe recycling and documents for shredding . 2:30 - 5:30 PM See back for details.
BRAND NEW! Extreme Air In Line Jumper • Inflatable Speed Pitch Cage • Train Station Combo • Special “O”mazing Guest
FOR EVERYONECatered Barbeque • BT Boutique • Silent Auction Bid for front row tickets to the Middot, Siddur and Chumash Ceremonies, an after-school activity, jewelry, crafts, and many more fun and fabulous items! (Auction ends at 6:30 pm)
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BT ACTIVITY FUNDProceeds from the Silent Auction will go to the BT Activity Fund, enabling full participation in activities for all students.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP!Cindy Stein:
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CHAIRS: Melissa Gordon & Stephanie Kronthal
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Synagogue Office 410-486-1900Fax 410-653-0603sCHedule oF seRviCes Dial 6, 2inFoRMation Hotline 410-413-2345
[email protected] • www.BethTfiloh.com
BetH tFiloH CongRegationRabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Ext. 215
Hazzan Avraham Albrecht Ext. 212
Rabbi Chai Posner Ext. 219
Rabbi Elliot Kaplowitz Ext. 213
Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director Ext. 218
Michael Friedman, President
Mark Smolarz, Board Chairman
Eve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director Ext. 251
Patti Chandler, Chief Financial Officer Ext. 210
BetH tFiloH daHan CoMMunity sCHool
Switchboard: 410-486-1905Zipora Schorr, Director of Education Ext 305
Thomas Moran, President, Board of Trustees
Rabbi Aaron Frank, HS Principal Ext. 402
Rabbi Yehuda Oratz, MS Principal Ext. 407
Nina Wand, LS Principal Ext. 508
Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director Ext 303
Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator Ext 523
Laurie Kott, Director of Admission Ext. 308
Harriet Rosen, School Administrator Ext. 310
Joan Feldman, Director of Communications Ext. 312
Mandi Miller, Development Director Ext. 399
BetH tFiloH youtH CenteR ext. 220Cherie Brownstein, Youth Director
MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AND LEARNING Sandy Vogel, Director ext. 306
Shelley Kaye and Anne Pfeffer, Co-Chairs
BetH tFiloH CaMps 410-517-3451
David Schimmel, Director
Michael Sachs, Chair
MeMBeRsHip CoMMittee ext. 251
Ken Hornstein & Melissa Peters, Co-Chairs
BetH tFiloH CeMeteRyWendy Farley, Cemetery Coordinator ext. 241
Morris Segall, Chair
paRent assoCiation Ext. 314Becky Brenner & Emily Levin, Co-Presidents
BRotHeRHood ext. 238
Charles Jay, President
sisteRHood ext. 239
Marcia Leavey & Hilda Yankelov, Co-Presidents
Evelyn Gross & Shirley Miller, Gift Shop
CHesed CoMMitteeIrv Hyatt, Chair
Roselyn Kalb, Sisterhood Chair
BulletinJoan Feldman, Director of Communications ext. 312
Rina Goloskov, Senior Communications Associate ext. 369
Lori Bernstein, Graphic Designer/Communications Associate ext. 216
Charlene Schimberg, Communications Associate ext. 217