May 2012 - Beth Tfiloh

Beth TfilohBulletin ElulCelebrating the Joy of Judaism,Embracing all Jews.5768 Septemberiyar-sivan20085772may 2012The Minyannaires: The Lifeblood of Beth Tfiloh“And Avraham arose early in themorning, to the place where he stoodbefore the Face of G-d” (Genesis 19:27)Like our forefather Avraham, who’scredited with instituting the morningShacharit prayers, an eclectic assemblyof men and women gather early eachmorning in the Beth Tfiloh EpsteinChapel to recite the morning prayers.They arefondly referred to as “TheMinyannaires.”Led by BT Ritual Director, RabbiChaim Wecker, who has led thedaily Minyan for nearly three years,the Minyan attracts a diverse group.Many join the Minyan – both forh tfiloh dahan community schoolShacharit and Mincha – following arelative’s death to fulfill the mitzvahof reciting kaddish, including Dr.Liebe Diamond. Dr. Diamond, whose24-year minyannaire tenure beganafter her mother’s death. “I was sayingkaddish, since I’m an only child,”comments Dr. Diamond. “I got startedand just kept going!”What keeps her coming is thefeeling of starting her day off right,“that somehow the day is beginningwith some attention to spirituality.”And a then there’s the fringe benefits.“Of course, I really like being with theguys!” laughs Dr. Diamond, who likensmorning services to the ambienceof the surgeon’s lounge where shefound respite during her career as anorthopedic surgeon.Continued on page 3Our kids love going toHebrew School!Students at The Beth JacobHebrew School at Beth Tfiloh (BJ@BTHS) are having fun learningabout their Jewish heritage. Withan exciting, multi-sensory program,an outstanding faculty, and locatedin our state-of-the-art BT LowerSchool, Hebrew School studentsenjoy many of the same amenitiesof our Day School.Established in 1921, the HebrewSchool serves not only BT memberfamilies, but offers a 2-day perweek program (Sunday morningand Wednesday afternoon) to allSpotlight Jewish 2012—Save families seeking the Date an afterschoolJewish education.FINAL FRONTContinued on page 7DOUBLE YOUR GIFT!All new or increased gifts to SPOTLIGHT 2012 will bematched by a gift by Mr. Haron Dahan toThe Haron Dahan Endowment Fundfor Beth Tfiloh.Beth TfilohDahan Community SchoolSave the DateSPOTLIGHT20124 STARS FROM THE ORIGINAL CAST OF JERSEY BOYS!HONORINGHARON DAHANCHAIRSSHERRY &JOSHUA MAUERWednesday, June 6The Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Scholarship Eventwww.bethtfiloh.com/spotlightEst. 1986Your support helps make a Beth Tfiloh educationpossible for 1 out of 3 students.Not a performance of, Not affiliated with the show Jersey Boys.BETH TFILOH DAHANCOMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLI N S I D E > Calendar 2 | Synagogue 3 | B‘nei Mitzvah 3 | Brotherhood 3 | Sisterhood 4 | Alumni 5 | School 6 | Contributions 8

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN may 2012 A iyar-sivan 5772Mazel Tov B'nei MitzvahJessica Stampfervra ,khtDaughter of Amy andDavid StampferSun. May 13, 2012Jessica attendsBeth Tfiloh DahanCommunity Schooland is the sister of Ali Stampfer. Sheis the granddaughter of Susan andArthur Cantor, and Debbie and MorrieStampfer. Her hobbies include dance,tennis, basketball, and lacrosse. Forher Mitzvah Project, Jessica has been avolunteer with Chai, helping seniorslive independently by assisting onWeatherization Day and Senior HomeRepair Day, doing chores around theirhomes.Brian Fradkinibgr lurcSon of Pamela andRichard FradkinSat. May 19, 2012Brian attends BethTfiloh DahanCommunity Schooland is the brother of Emily Fradkin.He is the grandson of Carole andRon Fradkin, Paul Rubin and MartieMoss, and Ed Adelman. His hobbiesinclude basketball, tennis, and soccer.For his Mitzvah Project, Brian hasbeen a volunteer with Chai, helpingseniors live independently by assistingwith chores in their homes, and withMoveable Feast, delivering meals topeople who are sick and unable toleave their homes.Visit the BT website!Sermons - Calendar - BT Staff DirectoryBulletins- Good & Welfare- Photos,Audio & Video - Flyers - News - OnlineRegistration - Online Tribute Gifts(Donations) . . . AND MORE!!www.bethtfiloh.comvumn hbc cuy kznSeth GoldsteinohhjSon of AdrianneForeman and ScottGoldsteinSat. June 2, 2012Seth attends BethTfiloh DahanCommunity School and is the brotherof Alexandra Goldstein. He is thegrandson of Harriet and MortonHyatt, and Ivan and Jacci Goldstein.His hobbies include soccer, lacrosse,basketball, snowboarding, camping,and hiking. For his Mitzvah Project,Seth volunteered at the Green ValleyTurkey Trot, raising money forCrohn’s and Colitis Research.The Minyannairescontinued from page 1One of the veteran Minyannairesis Mr. Irv Hyatt, the only remainingmember of, what he calls, the originalcrew. “I was here before (Rabbi)Wohlberg,” quips Mr. Hyatt. Mr.Hyatt has fond memories of theminyan’s early days, especially underthe spiritual direction of Rabbi Dr.Samuel Rosenblatt z’l, Beth Tfiloh’sfounding rabbi..Beth Tfiloh president Dr. MarcLeavey, joined the Minyannairesfor a joyous milestone – his son’sBar Mitzvah. “I brought him to theminyan on the Thursday before theceremony to have his first aliyah.” Dr.Leavey recounts that although he hadno formal Jewish education, he “wasproud to be there, for the first time, tosee him have his aliyah. “Dr. Leavey didn’t return to theminyan until after his father’s passingin 1992. Although unfamiliar with thekaddish prayer, he persisted. “But Icame every day, and tried my best tolearn and, after a few months, I wascomfortable with the service, even ifI did not understand it, and could saythe kaddish.”After a few years’ hiatus, Dr. Leaveyreturned in 1997, determined to learn– and understand -- the full morningservice, in honor of his father-in-law,who had just passed.“With the help of men like SiggyYaffee, Irv Hyatt, and many others,I listened, and I learned,” he reflects.After his brother-in-law’s death, hisfellow minyannaires convinced himto learn—and lead—the minchaservice. “They told me that I knewthe Shemona Esrei, and that withAshrei and Aleynu, that was the wholeservice. So I began.”Now, Dr. Leavey is a Minyannaireregular, helping newcomers acclimateto the service. “Every once in a while,a father brings a son for his firstaliyah,” he says. “And I look, and Ismile, because I was that father, andmy son is now a father, himself, whoreturned to the minyan a few yearsago to name his daughter. That’s whatthe minyan, and Beth Tfiloh, means tome.”FIRST ALIYAH - A Bar Mitzvah boy has his firstalliyah at the BT morning minyan.New Membersohtcv ohfurcWe would like to welcome to Edand JoAnne (Nonny) Kelly and theirchildren, Jonathan (Yoni) and Rina.Ed and Nonny both work for the U.S.Department of Homeland Security,Yoni is in Kindergarten at Beth Tfiloh,and Rina is also at Beth Tfiloh in the 3’s.We would like to welcome toHerbert and Betsy Wolk. Herbertis a Consultant in Naval Architect atT. Carroll Associates, Inc. in SilverSpring, MD.3

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN may 2012 A iyar-sivan 5772Hebrew School Newscontinued from page 1BJ@BT Hebrew School was theobvious choice for Melissa Bank,whose daughter, Allison, attendsSummit Park elementary school. “If Iwas going to send her anywhere for aJewish background, it would be BT.”Eileen Yankellow’s daughtersNaomi and Aliza are following intheir mother’s footsteps by attendingBJ@BTHS. “I have fond memoriesof attending Hebrew School there...especially the many programs led bythe youth groups,” says Eileen.BJ@BT Hebrew School students love learning about theirJewish heritage.What makes BJ@BTHS trulyexceptional are the teachers. Withan all-star lineup, including BT DaySchool’s Shoshana Porter, ChaneSteinharter, Shulamit Gartenhaus,Marci Globerman and Mili Evgey,Hebrew School students get thebenefit of outstanding, caringteachers, who are wonderful Jewishrole models. Mr. Brian Singer serves asHebrew School Coordinator.Iris Berman says her son Kyle hatesmissing Hebrew school. “Morah Porteris absolutely amazing,” she comments.“The seasoned teachers are the pillarsof the Hebrew School…they make itwarm.”Haley G. loved her Hebrew Schoolteachers so much she decided to enrollin the Day School. “I thought that theteachers in the Hebrew School taughtme very well, and I wanted to getmore Jewish education by coming tothe Day School.”Corey G. ’14 agreed. “The HebrewSchool provided me an environmentin which I was constantly exposed toJewish values,” he says. “My teachersalways encouraged me to delvedeeper into Judaism. After my barmitzvah and my experience in BT’sHebrew School, I wanted to continuemy Jewish studies,” he reflects. TheHebrew School “definitely inspired meto learn more.”With weekly visits to each class,visiting Israeli teens (“Shinshinim”)build relationships between studentsand those in our sistercity of Ashkelon.Through Israeli-stylegames, cooking andother activities, ourstudents gain a love ofIsrael – its people, itsland, its culture and itshistory.BJ@BTHS alsoinclude a unique Shemaprogram for childrenon the Autism spectrumfrom ages 7 through 12featuring interactive hands-on classesand a multi-art inspired programdesigned to enhance the students’Jewish educational awareness. Thetopics covered include Jewish holidaysand traditions, Bible stories, Hebrewlanguage, music, cooking and dance.Throughout the year, Mrs. Schorrand members of the BT clergy conductworkshops for Hebrew School parents.“We’ve been able to clean out some“cobwebs” and learn some things we’veforgotten over the years,” says Melissa,who particularly enjoyed a Chanukahsession with Mrs. Schorr about themeaning of Chanukah – both givingand receiving.Jewish holidays are celebratedwith unique, Congregation-basedactivities, including Tashlich at RabbiWohlberg’s stream, a Sukkah Bus Hop,a Chanukah Party, Purim ExtravaganzaBT campers invited toattend BJ@BT HebrewSchool for FREE*For Fall 2012, children attendingBeth Tfiloh Camps are eligibleto attend BJ@BT Hebrew Schoolfor FREE. This is a special offerto encourage our campers toexperience the joy of a Beth TfilohJewish education at absolutely nocost and no obligation.• Sunday-only program forKindergarten & 1st Graders• Two-day per week program for2nd Graders & older• Outstanding, caring faculty• Computer lab, art studio, &library• Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparationFor information, please contactthe Hebrew School Office at410-486-1905.*One year free BJ@BT Hebrew School tuitionavailable to Beth Tfiloh Campers who have notpreviously attended Hebrew School.and a model Seder. The students alsoshare in the larger BT community’sholiday celebrations, and are invitedto join the fun at our weekly Kid Congservice.Over Passover, while visitingMelissa’s grandparents at theirassisted living facility, her grandfatherannounced to his fellow residentsin the dining room that his greatgranddaughterwas going to recitethe Ma Nishtana. “She not only didthe first verse, but she also recited theother three questions with minimalhelp,” reports Melissa, who wasimpressed by how much her daughterlearned. ‘It was so wonderful andspecial for them to hear her sing...mygrandmother was in tears. I owe thatall to Mr. Singer.”7

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN may 2012 A iyar-sivan 5772We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to our Congregation & SchoolROSALIE AND RICHARD ALTERSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Cherie Brownstein, on being recognized by theBrotherhood for her 25 years as Director of theYouth Department, by Rosalie and Richard Alter.In Memory of:Gladys Cohen, by Rosalie and Richard Alter.Louis Press, by Rosalie and Richard Alter.RAY NACHLAS BECKERSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein, on their daughter,Teva becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Walter Becker.Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation ofhis kindness and beautiful words for his 90thbirthday, by Walter Becker.Speedy Recovery to:Allen Becker, by Walter Becker.Ruth Ackerman Magram, by Walter Becker.Linda Peck, by Walter Becker.BETH TFILOH DAHANCOMMUNITY SCHOOLIn Honor of:Abe Adler, on his special birthday, by RhetaDavis.Cantor Avraham Albrecht, in grateful appreciationof his kindness and support during their time ofsorrow, by Debra and Howard Birenbaum.Rabbi Daniel Lerner, in grateful appreciation ofhis kindness and support during their time ofsorrow, by Debra and Howard Birenbaum.Rabbi Chai Posner, in grateful appreciation of hiskindness and support during their time of sorrow,by Debra and Howard Birenbaum.Miriam and Sidney Schlachman, on their 60thwedding anniversary, by Phyllis and Sam Gold.Mrs. Zipora Schorr, in grateful appreciation of herkindness and support during their time of sorrow,by Debra and Howard Birenbaum.Ida and Brian Singer, on their son, Joshua,becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Rozzie and HaroldTaylor.Rabbi Chaim Wecker, in grateful appreciationof his kindness and support during their time ofsorrow, by Debra and Howard Birenbaum.Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in grateful appreciationof his kindness and support during their time ofsorrow, by Debra and Howard Birenbaum.Speedy Recovery to:Irv Kalb, by Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman.In Memory of:Richard Aarons, by Ellen and Joseph Miller, Adeleand Jerry Sidle.Gladys Cohen, by Robin and Harold Tucker.Jay (Ehud) Cohen, by Larry Plant.Louis Goodwich, by Rena and Sheldon Polun,Rozzie and Harold Taylor.Judah Rosenblatt, by Rozzie and Harold Taylor.8BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITYSCHOOL ALUMNI FUNDIn Memory of:Louis Press, by the Warschawski Family.BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITYSCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Cantor Abraham Albrecht,, in appreciation of hisprayers and visits during her hospitalization, byHilda Yankelov.Cherie and Jeb Brownstein, on the birth of theirgrandson, Liam Mordechai, by Joan and LarryFeldman.Susan and Steven Feldman, on the engagement oftheir son, Daniel, to Karine Toldedo Puccinelli,by Eva and David Engles.Linda and Steve Hurwitz, on Lauren and David’smarriage, by Joan and Larry Feldman.Carol and Ray Klein, on their grandson, Ryan,becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Suzanne and HankHorowitz.Zipora and Nachum Schorr, on their grandson,becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Elaine and MarcLowen.Carla and Michael Steinberg, by Gilda Slifka.Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, in appreciation of hisprayers and visits during her hospitalization, byHilda Yankelov.In Memory of:Richard Aarons, by Myra and Bill Fox, Judy andJudah Minkove.Irwin Albert, by Mindie, Beej, Dan, Darcy, andAshley Flamholz.Gladys Cohen, by Zipora Schorr.Milton Drevitch, by Marlene and RonGartenhaus.Louis Press, by Zipora Schorr.Arthur Schon, by Zipora Schorr.Beverly Schwartz, by Myra and Bill Fox, Mindyand Jud Lipowitz.Mark Weisberg, by Roz and Marvin Weiner.Asher Wien, by Zipora Schorr.MICKEY AND BERNIE BLIDENMIDDLE SCHOOLIn Honor of:Maxine Flax, on her special birthday, by Mickeyand Bernie Bliden.Speedy Recovery to:Gloria Simon, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden.In Memory of:Leonard Shear, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden.Morris Tischler, by Mickey and Bernie Bliden.BROTHERHOOD S. HAROLD COHENSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Cherie Brownstein, in recognition of her 25 yearsas Director of the Youth Department, by Bess,Jeff, Seth and Shoshi Gilden.In Memory of:Louis Goodwich, by Judith and KennethGoodwich, Brenda and Joe Pariser, 6th GradeTeachers at Pikesville Middle School, Fanny andMorris Segall.Steven Steinberg, by Fanny and Morris Segall.PAUL BURMAN HOSPITALITY FUNDIn Memory of:Carol Friedman, by Zelma and Bernard Aiken.DIAMOND FAMILYSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of:Judah Rosenblatt, by Dr. Liebe DiamondTo commemorate the yahrzeit of beloved mother,Anne H. Sokol, by Dr. Liebe Diamond.GENERAL FUNDIn Honor of:A generous donation has been made by AdaGoldenberg.The Clergy of Beth Tfiloh, in appreciation fortheir blessings and visits, by Beverly Albin.A generous donation has been made by LonnaShaivitz, in honor of the birth of her greatgrandchild,Jonah Benjamin Sacks.In Memory of:Richard Aarons, by Harriet Rivkin, JaclynRosenblatt, Sandy and Howard Rosenblatt.Irwin Albert, by Marcy Ashpes, Sonia Friedmanand Family, Lisa and Mike Johnson, Lisa and MikePintzuk, Marlene and Irwin Schwartz, Debbie andMyles Uszerowicz.Paula Bondy, by Minnie and Irving Hyatt.Max Brecher, by Toba and William Grant.Evelyn Greenberg, by Selma and Richard Rynd.Louis Goodwich, by Major General DonaldStrauss.Joseph Klein, by Rosalie Sellman.Ruth Ackerman Magram, by Hazel, Michael andJason Radowsky.Judah Rosenblatt, by Judy and Jerry Macks andFamily.Steven Steinberg, by Carol and MichaelSchneider and Family.SONIA AND STANLEY GOLDBERGADOPT-A-CHILD FUNDIn Honor of:Elsa Kramer, on her special birthday, by Soniaand Stanley Goldberg.Speedy Recovery to:Leatrice Gaine, by Sonia and Stanley Goldberg.In Memory of:Joel Walderman, by Sonia and Stanley Goldberg.ALAN J. KARLIN CHATAN TORAHHONOR FUNDIn Honor of:Angela and Alex Munitz, on the engagement of

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN may 2012 A iyar-sivan 5772their son, Adam, by Elinda and Ben Hendin.MAX AND ESTHER KAYE ISRAELSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Anne and Eddie Mishner, on the birth of theirgranddaughter, Elliot Jolie Bass, by Shelley andBob KayeSpeedy Recovery to:Edie and Bob Altshuler, by Shelley and Bob KayeLynne Weitzman, by Shelley and Bob KayeIn Memory of:Rheda Goldman, by Shelley and Bob Kaye.JOSEPH AND ROSE LAZINSKYLIBRARY FUNDIn Honor of:Rose Lazinsky, on her 103rd birthday, by SoniaFreidman and Family.LOUISE D. AND MORTON J. MACKSSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Louise and Morty Macks, on their 60th weddinganniversary, by Ida Goldstein and Izzy Senderoff.SOPHIE AND WILLIAM MAZERSCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Honor of:Roslyn Mazer and David Holzworth, on theirmarriage, by Joyce and Stanford Feinberg, Eleanorand Andrew Glass, Minnie and Irv Hyatt, Zelmaand Bobby Klein.Willie Mazer, on Roslyn and David’s marriage, byFrona Brown.THE MERCAZ DAHAN CENTER FORJEWISH LIFE AND LEARNINGIn Memory of:Gladys Cohen, by Brenda and Irwin Nudelman.Donald Futterman, by Ellyn and Stephen Polakoff.Judah Rosenblatt, by Devorah and Robert Brooks.Florence Zukerberg, by Ellyn and StephenPolakoff.RALPH MEYERSTEIN HOLOCAUSTMEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor of:Cherie Brownstein, on being recognized by theBrotherhood for 25 years of inspiring Jewishyouth, by Israela and Michael Meyerstein.Haron Dahan, on being recognized at Spotlight2012 for his magnanimous support of Jewisheducation, by Israela and Michael Meyerstein.PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn Honor of:Linda and Steve Hurwitz, on the marriage of theirdaughter, Lauren to David, by Elaine and DannyLiebfeld.Speedy Recovery to:Roselyn Kalb, by Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher.In Memory of:Richard Aarons, by Gayle and Manny Levy.Irwin Albert, by Jo Ann Cadeaux.Max Isaac Brecher, by Rachel and Alfred Meisels.Gladys Cohen, by Barbara and Allan Goldman,Sharan and Mel Kushner.Louis Goodwich, by Linda and Bob Salzman,Gail and Lou Wohlmuth, Phyllis and HowardWohlmuth, Sharon and Mickey Wohlmuth.The yahrzeits of her parents, Ida and MiltonLurie, by Julie Lurie Okun.Judah Rosenblatt, by Fay Prohovnik.Robert Winegrad, by Janet and Stanley Kantor.RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of:Miriam and Sidney Schlachman, on their 60thwedding anniversary, by Brenda and HenryBelsky, Blanche and Melvin Bernstein, Barrie andHarold Smullian.Alvin Tamres, on his special birthday, by Blancheand Melvin Bernstein.In Memory of:Gladys Cohen, by Blanche and Melvin Bernstein,Sandy and Sheldon Dobres.Alma Katzen, by Jeane Sweren.Fay Zeller, by Anita and Jeffrey Knisbacher.RABBI SAMUEL ROSENBLATTMEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Judah Rosenblatt, by Sandy and Maurice Feldman,Evelyn Gross and FamilyMILTON AND RAE SAMUELSONMEMORIAL FUNDIn Memory of:Max Brecher, by Barbara and Steve Samuelson.Donald Futterman, by Barbara and SteveSamuelson and Ellyn and David Dannenbaum andFamily.SISTERHOOD GIFT FUNDIn Honor of:Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood, with thanks for all of thegood wishes sent during her hospitalization, byHilda Yankelov.Speedy Recovery to:Roselyn Kalb, by Helen and Jerry Gordon, Rosalieand Jerry Klotzman, Dianne and Stan Zweback.Marcia Miller, by the Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood.Danny Pevner, by Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman.Hilda Yankelov, by the Beth Tfiloh Sisterhood.RABBI MITCHELL WOHLBERGBOOK FUNDIn Honor of:Ann and Edward Mishner, on the birth of theirgranddaughter, Elliot Jolie, by Edie and BobAltshuler.Rabbi Mitchell and Sherry Wohlberg, on thebirth of their grandson, Judah, by Ineza and DavidChikvashvili.In Memory of:Richard Aarons, by Helene and Paul Dorf.Irwin Albert, by Susan G. Cadeaux.Irving Raifman, by Helene and Paul Dorf.Beverly Schwartz, by Helene and Paul Dorf.YAD B’YAD FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved grandmother of Michele McCloskey, bythe Ostrow Family.LINDA AND SEYMOUR YAFFESCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Honor of:Cherie and Jeb Brownstein, on the birth of theirgrandson, Liam Mordechai and on Cherie beinghonored by the Brotherhood for her 25 years ofservice, by Linda Yaffe.Speedy Recovery to:Hershel Pachino, by Linda Yaffe.In Memory of:Richard Aarons, by Louise and Jonathan Potash,Amit and Henry Yaffe, Linda Yaffe.Mazel TovWe extend a Mazel Tov to the following members:To Claire Cheslock on the naming of hergranddaughter, Julia Louise Ventura, daughterof Elizabeth and Michael Ventura; to thegrandparents, Mary and John Ventura; and to thegreat-grandparents, Velma and Jack Cheslock.Julia Louise is the granddaughter of the late DavidCheslock.To Susan and Steven Feldman on the engagementof their son, Daniel J. Feldman, to Karine ToledoPuccinelli, daughter of Sebastiana Toledo.To Rosalie and Jerry Klotzman on theengagement of their granddaughter, AlannaRichmond to Philip Caplan. Alanna is thedaughter of Lynne and Stephen Richmond.To Lonnie Shaivitz on the birth of her greatgrandson,Jonah Benjamin Sacks, son of Arianeand Danny Sacks, and grandson of Kathy and BillRosenberg.To Edward Smolarz on his special birthday.Speedy RecoveryWe wish the following members a speedy and completerecovery:Carolyn Noel, Danny PevnerCondolencesWe extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members:To Beverly Albin on the loss of her brother,Leonard Shear.To Joyce Bedine on the loss of her mother,Gladys Cohen.To Debra Birenbaum on the loss of her father,William Tannenbaum.To Kenneth Goodwich on the loss of his father,9

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN may 2012 A iyar-sivan 5772Louis Goodwich.To Malcolm Katzen on the loss of his wife, AlmaSilverman Katzen.To Martin Magram on the loss of his mother,Ruth Ackerman Magram.To Carol Pristoop on the loss of her father, LouisM. Press.To Laura Samuelson on the loss of her father,Donald Futterman.To Michael Schwartz on the loss of his mother,Beverly M. Schwartz.To Lonna Shaivitz on the loss of her husband,Richard Aarons.To Michael Stern on the loss of his mother,Magdalena Stern.Shabbat Kiddush SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the followingindividuals for their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbatmorning Kiddush:MARCH 3 – The Nelson Neuman FamilyKiddush Fund.MARCH 10 – Andra Roitman in honor of herdaughter, Renee, becoming a Bat Mitzvah.MARCH 17 – The Nelson Neuman FamilyKiddush Fund.MARCH 24 – Debbie and Kenny Vogelstein inhonor of their daughter, Teva Yaelle becoming aBat Mitzvah.MARCH 31 – The Brotherhood in honor ofBrotherhood Shabbat.Seudah Shelishit SponsorsWe gratefully appreciate the generosity of the followingsponsors of the weekly Shabbat afternoon Seudah Shelishit:MARCH 17 - In honor of the yahrzeit of ourdear mothers, Lillian Goldberg and Anne Fox, bytheir children; and by Sheila Mentz and MarshallMentz, in memory of Joseph and Sophie Scheinin,beloved parents and grandparents.MARCH 31 - By Betty Reichenberg and family tocommemorate the yahrzeit of Martin and MollieMazer, beloved parents and grandparents; andby Irwin Richman and family, in loving memoryof his beloved mother, Shirley Richman, and hisbeloved father, Samuel Richman.Memorial PlaquesMemorial Plaques have been purchased in memory of thefollowing:Charles H. CaplanLouis GoodwichSimcha PlaquesSimcha Plaques have been purchased in honor ofthe following:Miriam and Sidney Schlachman in celebration oftheir 60th wedding anniversary, by their childrenand grandchildren.Yahrzeit ContributionsEsther Ann Adler, by Faye and Abraham AdlerIsidore Adler, by Samuel AdlerLeonard Aiken, by Lawrence AikenCelia Albin, by Leon AlbinClarence Amdur, by Marlene Amdur FergusonRalph Amernick, by Bernard AmernickSamuel Auerhan, by Edward AuerhanRerna Bass, by Sandra and Maurice BassAnnie Benjamin, by Beverly KrollMoris Benus, by Sharon BenusIre Berger, by Nechoma Berger and FamilySheila Berger, by Nechoma Berger and FamilySophie Berger, by Jeanne BergerIrving Bierer, by David NaftalyMorris Blasbalg, by Herman BlasbalgSamuel Blasbalg, by Herman BlasbalgRebecca Zemel Bloom, by Harry ZemelDorothy Bomstein, by Marilyn KatzenLouis Bomstein, by Stan BomsteinPaula Bondy, by Minnie and Irv HyattHyman Buckner, by Amy CavalierDorothy Caplan, by Shirley MillerSophie Caplan, by Jerome CaplanJoseph Chikvashvili, by David Chikvashvili, RafaelChikvashviliIsaac Cohen, by Viviane CohenIsadore Cohen, by Harriet RosoffRaye Cohen, by Marcia SachsSimon Cohn, by Judith ZerwitzSimon Coplin, by Mark CoplinSamuel M. Creeger, by Gertrude SchunickSadye Eberlin, by Cheryl and Mark RosenfeldKate Eisner, by Allen EisnerArlene Epstein, by Elliott EpsteinJoel Epstein, by Elliott EpsteinCharles Erkes, by Shirley MillerMaurice Fader, by Brenda PariserLeslie Ferentz, by Kevin FerentzRiki Finci, by Sonya SetrenFannie Finkelstein, by Jack FinkelsteinWilliam Finkelstein, by Cicely FinkelsteinAnne Fox, by David Fox, William FoxErnest Fox, by Jeanie LazerovBernard Freeman, by Reta FreemanAnnie Fried, by Elaine FriedEdith Friedman, by Cheri MilradLillie Friedman, by Gloria GreenspunRose Wolfe Geshekter, by Charles Geshekter, RuthGeshekter MillwardDorothy Glazer, by Jerome Glazer, RoslynnGoldbergWilliam Seth Glazer, by Marc LeaveyLouis Gold, by Shari MillerRose Goldberg, by Jerome ZimmermanNesya Goldman, by Jane FeldmanSeymour Robert Goodman, by Jeanette GoodmanJeri Alise Gordon, byJacqueline and Paul GordonRose Greenwald, by GaryGreenwaldAl Gross, by Esther GrossGeitel Grudzik, by LeahHochman, Rozzie TaylorHelen Haas, by MaureenDavidov, Stanley HaasMilton Halpern, by StevenHalpernJoseph Harris, by JaniceBolten, Alvin KatzMalka Hershkovitz, by AviHershkovitzIsidore Hettleman, by Jerome HettlemanLee Hurwitz, by David Hurwitz, Marc Hurwitz,Steven HurwitzManuel Jaschik, by Marcia LeaveyHenry Kandel, by Evelyn LustbasderRose Katzen, by Leeds KatzenSteven Kaye, by Robert KayeEstelle Kern, by Melissa and Richard PetersCyril Kessler, by Harry KesslerAzariah Kierson, by Merle and Richard KiersonRita Kimmelman, by Miriam RiegerAlbert Klaff, by Sharon BenusSol Klein, by Robert KleinIris Kotz, by Jeffrey KotzMorris Kovins, by Faye AdlerShirley Kowitz, by Ervin KowitzIrving Kroll, by Beverly Kroll, Geoffrey KrollLaura Kupfer, by Sandra BassMartin Leikach, by Ann LeikachHenry Lesser, by Esta Lee LesserRonald Lessing, by Gloria LessingAbraham Lichter, by Samuel LichterMorris Liebfeld, by Jane ChesterMaurice Lipman, by Ilene StarkFlorence Liss, by Steven GildenElizabeth London, by Myra GershenHosiah Lustbader, by William LustbaderJacob Lustman, by Stanley LustmanRose Macks, by Louise and Morton MacksFred Mainzer, by Irene ShermanMeta Mainzer, by Irene ShermanRuth Maltinsky, by Arnold MaltinskyDavid Manasherov, by Lidya ChikvashviliHertha Mansbach, by Irene RusselLottie Mark, by Revanne Aronoff, Stanely AronoffMorris Mashkes, by Ellis CaplanKaroline Mayer, by Lutz Alexander PragerMax Meyerowitz, by Barbara AaronsRose Miller, by Sonya Miller GarfieldIda Minkove, by Darryl GarfinkelLily Modiano, by Rosa MillerEdith Monfried, by Allan MonfriedWilliam Monfried, by Allan MonfriedEsther Mourad, by Magda SainaRose Nachlas, by Walter BeckerLeonard Paymer, by Michael PaymerSara Penn, by Helene Penn Dorf and FamilySidney W. Picker, by Jeffrey PickerLeslie Larry Pototsky, by Ronald PototskyLeonid Raikhels, by Ineza and David ChikvashviliAaron Rapoport, by Morton RapoportSamuel Rashbaum, by Gerald RashbaumIda L. Reisman, by Reta FreemanMilton Resnikoff, by Donna BelskySamuel Richman, by Irwin RichmanRichard Richmond, by Eunice RichmondRuben Rider, by Henry Rider10

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN may 2012 A iyar-sivan 5772Bernard Rieger, by Miriam RiegerNettie Rieger, by Miriam RiegerEliza Ring, by Elsa KramerIsrael Rivers, by Elinor SteinFannye G. Robbins, by Solomon RobbinsGertrude B. Robinson, by Joan Friedel, MarlynSeidmanGeraldeen “Gerrye” Rombro, by Joan Rombro,Robert RombroReuben Rombro, by Doris RombroToby Rosen, by Esther GrossMargaret Naftaly Rosenberg, by David NaftalyViola Roston, by Helene MillerDavid Rozenel, by Samuel RozenelArturo Rubinstein, by Jane GoldsekerMorris Rudolph, by Janet KotelchuckStephen George Rund, by Devorah BrooksMildred Sagner, by Gloria HarrisHerbert Sandler, by Alan SandlerSarah Schenker, by Gary SchenkerLisette Scheuer, by Ann LibovMargaret Schindler, by Stephanie BarthlowSelina Schoenfeld, by Marilyn RosenblattPauline Schofer, by Lillian Greenwald, Edith SussmanTillie Schonfield, by Edith MosesWilliam Schulman, by Sue RaymanLena Schunick, by Alvan SchunickPaul Schuster, by Joy SchusterDorothy Schweitzer, by Toby MartinBenjamin Sellman, by Alvin SellmanMark Isidor Shapiro, by Minnie ShapiroMilton Sherr, by Samuel LichterRosalind Shor, by Kenie ZutkoffBetty Silbert, by Suzanne FoxRebecca M. Silbert, by Brenda NudelmanHarry Smulson, by Beverly RashbaumMinnie Sobkov, by Ruth Sobkov MacklinAnne Spector, by Libby WolffH. Getzi Spector, by Lawrence SpectorAnn Spiegel, by Josh SpiegelSamuel Spivak, by Anita RozenelLeon Yale Stein, by Norma SchindlerNeil Stein, by Dayna LederLena Tulkoff, by Sylvia TulkoffMartin Tulkoff, by Sylvia TulkoffSidney Weiner, by Anna Jeanette KatcoffLouis Julius Weitz, by Sue PaymerMax Wiener, by Lance MartinHarold Wolff, by Lois SigmanDaniel Woolfson, by Martin WoolfsonBessie Yankelov, by Edith YankelovGoldye Yudin, by Henne RapkinJulius Yudin, by Henne RapkinHyman Zemel, by Harry Zemel, Stephen M. ZemelShirlee Zilber, by Leslie BlattBT on Facebook &TwitterFollow RabbiWohlberg and BethTfiloh on Twitterat twitter.com/RabbiWohlbergand twitter.com/bethtfiloh and onFacebook at facebook.com/bethtfilohand facebook.com/mitchellwohlberg.Get updates with the latest sermons,noteworthy articles, BT news and more.photos.Join us the 1st day of Shavuotfor the installation of ourCongregational leadership& a Kiddush luncheonTIKUN LEIL SHAVUOTSaturday Evening, May 26, 2012Bring your entire family for an inspiring Yom Tov celebration of thegiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.Tikun Leil Shavuot will begin with Mincha at 7:45 pm, followed bya class by Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg entitled “Six Things Jews are CalledUpon To Remember” at 8:15 pm. Maariv will start at approximately 9:05followed by a delicious Shavuot Dairy Dinner, including an ice creamsundae bar. Continue after dinner with a learning session led by RabbiChai Posner entitled “Three Things that Make People Jewish: A HalachicAnalysis of the First Converts to Judaism.”Our traditional Shavuot All-Night Jewish learning will offer classesand Chavruta learning from midnight to sunrise with Rabbi DanielLerner and our outstanding BT faculty including Rabbis Aaron Frank,Yehuda Oratz, Benjamin Moss, Mr. Stan Lustman, and Mrs. LauraShaw Frank. The night of Jewish learning will culminate with a sunriseShacharit service and be followed by breakfast.Visit www.BethTfiloh.com/Register or complete the form below.www.BethTfiloh.com/mercaz • 410-413-2321Shavuot Dinner Reservation Form (Deadline: May 18)Name(s)__________________________________________________________Address__________________________________________________________Daytime Phone # _________________ Evening Phone #__________________Email Address_____________________________________________________Seudah Seating request______________________________________________# of Adults (12 & over) attending Seudah @ $14 _____# of Children (3-11) attending Seudah @ $8 _____# of Children under 3 (no charge) _____Sponsored byThe Mercaz Dahan Center forJewish Life and Learning& the Beth Tfiloh Youth CenterShelley Kaye, Event ChairTotal amount enclosed $ __________Return this form and your check payable to “Beth Tfiloh” to:Beth Tfiloh - MERCAZ, 3300 Old Court Rd., Baltimore, MD 21208(Children under 3: no charge)11

BETH TFILOH BULLETIN may 2012 A iyar-sivan 5772Beth Tfiloh Congregation3300 Old Court RoadBaltimore, MD 21208Celebrating the Joy of JudaismEmbracing all JewsWe’re going to SPOTLIGHTto honor Haron Dahan. Are YOU??Deborah BaerLouis BaerSharon BenusLarraine BernsteinEric BlackLily Dahan BlackNancy BookoffBecky BrennerTanya BunichJan CardinAlisa CohenJoel CohnErin DahanMira DahanNick DahanAndy DiamondLisa DiamondSandy DobresDina DresinMelissa EisnerJoel FinkJoyce FranklinCraig FriedmanWendy FriedmanShellye GildenSteve GildenTeri GitlitzAmy GoldJane GoldsteinRandee GreenwaldSusan HaransFaith HarrisonSusan S. HausCheri HurwitzDavid HurwitzLinda A. HurwitzSteve HurwitzElite JakobBeth KaplanSherri KassimirRachel KatzSlava KatzShelley KayeCari KramerStephanie KronthalLoryn LesserEmily LevinMarshall LevineAllison MagatJosh MauerSherry MauerVered Mei-TalMandy MillerWendy MillerMark NeumannAmy PassenMark RapoportMichele RubinRobert RusselRichard RyndJennifer SachsCalla SamuelsZipora SchorrLouis SchwartzStacy SchwartzDiane SeegullBeth SellmanRosalie SellmanBarbara ShapiroEllen ShevrinBruce SholkBeth TelesLyn TraubHolly VenickMarvin H. WeinerMelissa WeinerRabbi Mitchell WohlbergLaurie Zuckerberg.......and many MORE !!!!BETH T FILOHSynagogue Office 410-486-1900Fax 410-653-0603Schedule of Services Dial 6, 2Information Hotline 410-413-2345mail@btfiloh.org • www.BethTfiloh.comBeth Tfiloh CongregationRabbi Mitchell Wohlberg Ext. 215Rabbi Daniel Lerner Ext. 213Rabbi Chai Posner Ext. 219Hazzan Avraham Albrecht Ext. 212Rabbi Chaim Wecker, Ritual Director Ext. 218Dr. Marc Leavey, PresidentLee A. Sheller, Board ChairmanEve Kresin Steinberg, Executive Director Ext. 251Bruce Fishberg, CFO/Senior Operating Officer Ext. 210Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community SchoolSwitchboard: 410-486-1905Zipora Schorr, Director of Education Ext 305Linda Hurwitz, President, Board of TrusteesRabbi Aaron Frank, HS Principal Ext. 402Rabbi Mordechai Soskil, MS Principal Ext. 407Nina Wand, LS Principal Ext. 508Melissa Lebowitz, PreSchool Director Ext 303Brian Singer, Hebrew School Coordinator Ext 523Laurie Kott, Director of Admission Ext. 308Harriet Rosen, School Administrator Ext. 310Joan Feldman, Director of Communications Ext. 312Mandi Miller, Development Director Ext. 399Beth Tfiloh Youth Center Ext. 220Cherie Brownstein, Youth DirectorMERCAZ Dahan Centerfor jewish life and learningSandy Vogel, Director Ext. 306Fran Pruce & Loryn Lesser, Co-ChairsBeth Tfiloh Camps 410-517-3451David Schimmel, DirectorRon Davis, ChairIsrael Advocacy CommitteeLarry Feldman & Joshua Gurewitsch, Co-ChairsMembership Committee Ext. 251Terry Alpert & Melissa Peters, Co-ChairsBeth Tfiloh CemeteryWendy Farley, Cemetery Coordinator Ext. 241Morris Segall, ChairParent Association Ext. 314Cheri Hurwitz, PresidentBrotherhood Ext. 238Dr. Louis Baer, PresidentSisterhood Ext. 239Sonia Maltinsky, PresidentEvelyn Gross & Shirley Miller, Gift ShopChesed CommitteeIrv Hyatt, ChairRoselyn Kalb, Sisterhood ChairBulletinJoan Feldman, Director of Communications Ext. 312Rina Goloskov, Senior Communications Associate Ext. 369Lori Bernstein, Graphic Designer/Communications Associate Ext. 216Charlene Schimberg, Communications Assistant Ext. 21712