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March 2021 Adar - Nisan 5781 אדר - ניסן תשפ״א

Spring is in the Air and We Can’t Wait to See You!

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Shalom! As we approach Passover at Beth Israel, we see a bright path gefilte fish, a Passover favorite. ourand congregationrunning, with on the the goal map! of getting See p. ahead for our congregation. As 2Beth for Israelmore information members engaged about andthe members of our community begin • OnSecond March Seder 28, join on Zoom Synagogue. Social Action Committee. to get vaccinated, we’ll be able to Director Valerie Thaler for Beth return to our building. It will happen Israel’s online resources New Reopening Guidelines over a number of months, and with safety the highest priority. • Enjoy our (the Beth Israel Passover Toolkit), • Our Reopening Committee is Here are some highlights of the work anda series engaging. of videos to help you make convening next week once again, and underway at Beth Israel in the month your family’s Seder experience fun will craft revised guidelines for our Passoverof March. building and activities now that the vaccines are available. Dr. Panagis “Best• We’reof Last also Year’s looking COVID for Ideas your.” Galiatsatos will be joining our own on •page We are 9. Theseplanning start several on March exciting 11 ideas! See our call for contributions, team of doctorsContinued and scientists on page to 2 withactivities, a creative all of whichevening are program! detailed provide up-to-date advice. We’re creating a compilation for all Strategicof our congregants Planning to enjoy. TheWe’ll Ten compare Commandments, clips of thewith 1956 the movie many of us grew up watching, • We’re working to implement key thetext script?” of the Torah and Haggadah. How aspects of the Beth Israel Strategic well does Cecil B DeMille “stick to Plan! Next month, look for a brochureTown Hallin the on mail May that 9 that highlights gives ouryou keythe Silly Seder priorities, and invitation to a •On March 21, our young people age.won’t want to miss the chance to ask questions about our specifically for kids 5-10 years of plans for the future. See box on page 12 for more information. Social cooking Action, Marketing and • On March 22, join Saralee • Our newly-formed Greenberg once again for a Re'yim Information Passover Details see pages 3-5 see page 8-9 Beth Israel Guide 1 March 2021 Community Learning Lab Rabbi Ariel Platt, Director of Education and Engagement

What is the purpose soul? What is a soul?

of a soul? What is the soul’s relationship to Join me starting on Mondays at 2:00 pm on Zoom for this the body? year’s Learning Lab Plus at Home (a part of Learning Lab Plus (Adults Only!). 3) March 15th - The Afterlife - Is there an Afterlife? What happens when I will be leading a five-part series exploring Jewish we die? Can our souls be reborn into a different body? Theology. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of Jewish beliefs through discussion of 4) March 22nd - Suffering - Why do people suffer? a variety of topics. Below, you’ll find dates, topics and Why do bad things happen to good people? big questions we’ll tackle as a group. No question is off Dateslimits! and Topics: 5) April 5th - Chosenness - What does “chosen” mean? Are the Jewish People the Chosen People? What does being chosen entail? 1) March 1st - G-d - What is your concept of G-d? How do you picture G-d? How does G-d interact in the Please join us for fascinating discussion of these topics in world? a supportive learning environment with your Beth Israel friends. If you would like more information, email me at 2) March 8th - The Soul - Do human beings have a [email protected]. Continued from Cover

Social Action Committee Hybrid Technology

• We’ve begun to research technology to allow We’re delighted to report that our newly formed Social othershybrid can services participate to take on Zoom. place, in which a limited Action Committee is up and running! Co-chaired by number of congregants can be in the sanctuary, and Mark Schenerman and Jason Delman, the Committee Outdoor Services and Activities: meets every other week to discuss both short-term and long-term ideas. • Do you miss our Tailgate Shabbat and Shabbat in The team is now working with the Baltimore Jewish the Park activities? As the weather warms up, we’ll Council with the goal of starting a relationship with resume• these on a regular basis. another religious organization. The Committee is also hoping to find ways to support black-owned The Learning Lab will conduct a series of outdoor businesses, and to assist Beth Israel congregants in activities in March, April and May as part of their finding vaccine appointments. weekly programming.

Finally, the Committee seeks to share new opportunities to volunteer safely, particularly in conjunction with local partner agencies like Jewish Volunteer Connection.

Beth Israel Guide 2 March 2021 Has Your Blood Pressure Gotten “Lost?” Sheri Stern, RN

they even want to get the vaccine!” o “Some people are so anxious they’re not sure if

Shleimut Team is sooner!”o “And others, likely for the first time in their lives, To all Beth Israel congregants: Our wish they were OLDER so they could get the vaccine acutely aware that pretty much everyone across the United States and the world (including me) is: Stress. There’s lots of stress, so here are some tips. But • Searching for the earliest vaccine appointment for before you start, check with your primary care provider themselves and their loved ones. Effective solutions and or healthcare specialist to see if they think this is right help ARE on the way, just not as quickly as we’d all like. for you. Once we recognize that this is not within our control, we’ll be better able to concentrate on doing these things • Practice the stress management techniques/self- that ARE within our control. care practices that work for you – whether it be healthy eating and drinking, yoga, deep breathing exercises, • Willing to drive 100 miles or more to get vaccinated. meditation, a self-manicure or pedicure, a nap, reading, watching a comedy, taking a virtual tour of a museum, •Experiencing lots of anxiety: Israel, etc., learning a new language, exercising, going appointment?” for a walk, journaling, or simply calling a friend or a o “How long is it going to take to get an family member. They may have tips to offer from their experiences. “How user-UNfriendly some websites are, and how frustrating and time-consuming the process is. It’s • Or simply slow down. Breathe in Shalom and becoming a full-time job!” breathe out stress. Do this several times until you feel your heartbeat and breathing return to normal. o “It’s unclear where and how to schedule a continue to receive vaccines and get them into arms. And vaccination or get on ‘a notification list’?” • Remember that every day, local governments or state?” o “Can I get vaccinated in a different city, or county yes, we know that some run out of supplies, but those outages are temporary. They are learning more about how to streamline the delivery process, especially at the o “What are the potential side effects?” federal level.

o “People are catching COVID-19 before they’re And never forget: We ARE in this together. It is NOT just able to get the vaccine!” a cliché. We will get throughShleimut this together.

o “People are spending a lot of time figuring this In the meantime, your Team is here for you: out on their own because the only instructions that seem Reach out to us! Rely on us! clear are about priority/eligible groups rather than actually scheduling an appointment!” The new COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center can be reached at 1-855-MDGOVAX o “Some people are also responsible for their (1-855-634-6829). accesselderly to and do this other on loved their own!” ones who are high-risk, don’t drive, live alone, or don’t have computer or smartphone The COVID-19 Vaccination Support Center is open seven days a week from 7 am to 10 pm

Beth Israel Guide 3 March 2021 Shleimut Sarah Shapiro, LCSW-C

connect with Sarah Shapiro. Please call or email (preferred) to

410-654-0800 ex. 263 [email protected]

Announcing Rey’im Shleimut team! , an exciting new addition to our Whether you are seeking help managing a physicalShleimut illness, Shleimut team navigating a life challenge or transition, answering a legal question, or exploring spiritual concerns, our Rey’im Since its inception in 2005, Beth Israel’s team is here for you. While COVID-19 may limit our in- has touched the lives of many peopleShleimut in our congregation person conversations. our nurse, social worker, and schools by providing free, confidential support and members, attorneys, and clergy are all still available to guidance, through our clergy, Shleimut social worker, provide free, confidential guidanceShleimut and support over the and nurse. Beth Israel is one of the only Conservative phone or computer for any concerns you or a loved one congregations in the country to offer , meaning may have. Please consult the page on the Beth “wholeness” in Hebrew, an initiative designed to address ShleimutIsrael website for our contact information. When a need the holistic needsShleimut of congregants. arises, we hope you’ll take advantage of all that your team has to offer. In 2019, the team Shleimut expanded its services to Rey’im program and meet our Rey’im include legal information and guidance for congregants The Beth Israel community had an opportunity to learn and school families. Currently, helps Beth Israel more about the congregants manage their physical, mental, legal and team members Jerry Benesch,th. Diane Burkom, Iris Ingber, spiritual needs by offering opportunities to consult with and Ellen Naftaniel during the Shabbat morning sermon a nurse,Shleimut social worker, is adding attorney Rey’im, or the clergy. on Saturday. March 6 Rey’im Now, a fifth component to its array of services. The program will provide an empathetic, compassionate companion to “walk alongside” a member of the community who is experiencing a confusing patch of life or feeling alone. Interested congregants will be matched with a peer who Rey’imhas been trained to provide spiritual companionship to If you missed the introduction of our those experiencing stress, anxiety, or a difficult transition. Rey’im program during Shabbat morning are not trained to be fixers, but rather, to serve as a services on March 6, please visit Beth sounding board, to truly listen and help their companion Israel’s Youtube page and view a recording. work through a life challenge. After all, sometimes all we really need is a comforting, reassuring presence, there to Note that our Youtube channel is regularly encourage us to hang in andRey’im believe in ourselves. updated to include recordings of recent sermons and learning programs. Once connected, the Rey’im member and their companion will establish a schedule for their confidential conversations. At times, the member may suggest that their companion seek additional guidance from community resources and where appropriate,Rey’im will ask for contacttheir permission Ann Friedman to make at referrals. If you have questions, or wish to be connected with a member, please [email protected] or 410-654-0800, ext. 210. Beth Israel Guide 4 March 2021 What is Rey’im?

Rey’im

[Hebrew: companions] is a program providing Rey’iman empathetic compassionateShleimut companion from within Beth Israel Congregation who will walk alongside a member of our community who is experiencing a confusing patch of life or feeling alone. is a component of , Beth Israel’s initiative• The to Rey’im attend tomember the holistic needs of our community.

• The Rey’im participant is a companion from within Beth Israel Congregation. Rey’im program. is a member of our community who chooses to engage in the • Rey’im Rey’im

By both checking in with and welcoming outreach from the participant, the member will offer the presence and support of the congregation, helping the participant to feel a sense of • being cared forRey’im as well as a sense of belonging.

Together, the member and participant will establish a schedule for their communication, • agreeing upon both the frequency and duration of their conversations. any time. The participant may share only as much as desired and may choose to discontinue engagement at • Rey’im Rey’im others. All conversations and interactions between the member and participant are considered confidential, unless the member determines that the participant is at risk of harm to self or • Rey’im

At times, the member may suggest that the participant seek additional guidance from community resources and, where appropriate, will ask for the participant’s permission before making these referrals. Rey’im

If you wish to be connected with a member, please contact Ann Friedman at: [email protected] or 410-654-0800, x 210

Shleimut Shleimut A consultation with a member of the team is not intended to replace a doctor’s visit, ongoing mental health care, or other services provided by wellness professionals. Similarly, consultation with a attorney does not create anShleimut attorney- client relationship nor does it constituteShleimut legal representation. Beth Israel Congregation is not responsible for the consequences of any actions taken by or in reliance on the information,consequences. actions or suggestions provided by representatives of the program. Beth Israel Congregation and affirmatively and expressly disclaim any responsibility or liability for any such

Beth Israel Guide 5 March 2021 Sisterhood Suzanne Kiewe, Co-President

Our fabulous January program about the diva My Barbra Fair As we moved into February, we celebrated increased LadyStreisand by Broadway “edutainer” Ellen Katz got me access for all to a COVID-19 vaccine, Heart Health month, thinking about other leading ladies. In the show and gratitude for those we love. Sisterhood warmed up , we listen and watch Audrey Hepburn tell the story this long month of winter striving to better our minds, of treating both the most egotistical snob as well as the bodies, and spirits with an evening discussion with street person with gentleness and respect. The romance nutritionist Melanie Bordyk from Giant Food. We learned doesn’t even have a kiss, by the way! cooking tips, how to manage cholesterol and blood pressure, and we improved our overall commitment to We were Divas on the (Zoom) Bema as we led the health. Sisterhood Shabbat Services at the end of last month. Our many thanks to our speaker, State Senator Shelly We have many more programs on our playbill—an Hettleman, for joining us. We even had the opportunity evening with film producer Ivan Weiner, a Trivia Night, to share a Kiddush lunch and some rainbow cake with and our annual spring plant sale along with a Judaica our curbside pick-up! If you missed Senator Hettleman’s Shop sidewalk sale. Our programs are open to the wonderful talk on Women in Politics, please visit our sooncommunity, as the weather so spread warms the up! word! We look forward to Youtube page. seeing everyone soon on Zoom and healthy in person as

Ivan Weiner – Film, Music and Moguls: Stories from the Industry, Then and Now

Wednesday, March 10 – 7pm tinyurl.com/BIOMSisterhoodWednesdays

With 28 years of experience in hospitality and entertainment, Ivan is the Founder and Executive Director of the Albuquerque Film + Put on your thinking caps and Music Experience. join us for Trivia Night! His latest project is “Moses on the Mesa” based on the true story of 16 year old Solomon Wednesday, April 14, 7pm Bibo, a Jewish immigrant from Germany who became the Governor of Acomo Pueblo. This Zoom is an incredible story of Jewish settlement in tinyurl.com/BIOMSisterhoodWednesdays the Wild West.

Beth Israel Guide 6 March 2021 Brotherhood Howard Bernheim, President

The Beth Israel Brotherhood stands at 97 members as Man-of the-Year event was held virtually. Our 2020 we head into the Spring of 2021. We remain one of the honoree was Henry Foxman. A longtime member of the strongest Brotherhoods in the Seaboard Region. Brotherhood, Henry was instrumental in working on the High Holiday Seating committee for many years in The Brotherhood just completed the first Annual “Big him!addition to being a member of the Brotherhood Kitchen Game Food Package” and we were proud to donate the Crew. A well-deserved honor for Henry! Yasher Koach to net proceeds of $500 to the Jewish Community Food Fund. We plan to offer this again next year. Thank you to Mosaic Caterers for their delicious food and their help Our Yellow Candle project will also be held once again with this project. this year. Proceeds from this event will be used to help sponsor a Holocaust program later in the year. Schenerman.The Annual Brotherhood Shabbat will take place on April 24. The Chairs for this event are Larry Waskow and Mark

On February 21, we held our monthly virtual Speaker Series with Second District Councilman Izzy Patoka as our speaker. Our next event will be held on March 14. (See box below) withAnd it’sthis not date. too early to think about our next Shredding Event, scheduled for May 2. Please mark your calendars

FoodBrotherhood Fund. President Howard Bernheim presenting Beth Hecht from JCS with a $500 check to the Jewish Community Also on February 21, the Annual FJMC Blue Yamulka Mazel Tov to Please join Brotherhood Cantor Jennifer Rolnick and Ido Keren for the next session of our on the birth of Virtual Speaker Series Sunday, March 14 at Shai Benjamin 10:00 am Sunday, February 21, 2021

Former Department of Defense Official and Congratulations to the grandparents OurCurrent speaker Defense will Expert,be Dov Zakheim, Dori Wind and Robert Rolnick Leah Keren who will discuss Foreign Policy & National Security after Chaim Keren the election: continuity or change Beth Israel Guide 7 March 2021 Chag Pesach Sameach! Saturday, March 27 - Sunday, April 4 Service Times Saturday, March 27 - 1st Seder No evening service Most Ashkenazic authorities have added certain vegetables which look like grain (kitniot): rice, Sunday, March 28 – 2nd Seder corn, legumes, beans and peas. Non-Passover Candle lighting 8:16 pm Services via Zoom 9:15 am dishes, pots and hametz should be separated, put No evening service aside and marked to prevent accidental use. Monday, March 29 No Hametz for You! Services via Zoom 9:15 am Evening Service via Zoom 5:40pm Jewish law ordains that during Passover any trace of Friday, April 2 - 6th Day hametz—leaven—may not be in the possession of a Jew. The Rabbis, therefore, developed a procedure Saturday, April 3 - 7th Day by which hametz and mixtures of hametz may be Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Services via Zoom 9:15 am sold to a non-Jew for the duration of Pesach, and again become the property of the seller following Sunday, April 4 - 8th Day Pesach. Services via Zoom 9:15 am In most cases, the householderIt is customary authorizes to include the Rabbi a donationto sell the forhametz Maot for Chittim him/her (a andcharitable to re-purchase gift for Yizkor 11:00 am Approx. theit after poor) the withFestival. your request. You may contact Pesach ends at 8:24 pm

Fast of the First Born Rabbi Goldstein or use the attached coupon.

Tradition requires that the first born of every avoidingfamily fasts that on necessity. the day before Passover. But at the same time, tradition has also provided a means of I, ______

males and females residing at ______On Thusday, March 25, we invite all first-born , fathers and mothers, as well as ______do hereby sons and daughters, to worship with us on Zoom at appoint Rabbi Jay R. Goldstein, the Rabbi of the minyan and participate in the Siyyum (learning) led by David Braitman which exempt them from Beth Israel Congregation, 3706 Crondall Lane, Basic Preparation Owings Mills, MD 21117, to be my agent for the purpose of selling my hametz. I accept the The basic preparation for Pesach involves the definition of hametz as set forth in Jewish law removal of all hametz in our possession. Because and tradition. This hametz will cease to be mine of the strictness of the hametz prohibitions, much after 10am on Friday, March 26, 2021 and will thought and effort are required for the enterprise. Edibles which contain grains or their derivatives not revert to my ownership until Sunday, April and have been exposed to even the slightest amount 4, 8:24 pm, when Pesach ends. of moisture are hametz and forbidden on Passover. Wheat, rye, barley, oats, millet, and generally all You can also sell your Hametz online at grain products, as well as food and liquids made tinyurl.com/BIOMSellingofHametz5781 from them, are subject to the laws of hametz.

Beth Israel Guide 8 March 2021 Passover at Beth Israel Best of Last Year’s COVID Ideas and Recipes: How to Make Your Seder Interactive and Fun

Beth Israel's Lifelong Learning Committee is collecting ideas on how you and your family congregatmade last year's Passover Seder meaningful and fun regardless of restrictions put in place by the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be compiling all your ideas and sharing them with the ion so others can have meaningful experiences as well. APlease Fun emailLook [email protected] at The Story of Passover: with your ideas by March 15. Cecil B. DeMille’s Classic The Ten Commandments vs. the Torah and Haggadah texts.

Thursday, March 11 at 7:00pm Get in the spirit of Passover at this fun learning program, which which will review clips of the 1956 classic film to see how they measure up to the actual story. You won’t want to miss this multimedia event, led by our own Rachel Glaser and Saundra Madoff. Join us at tinyurl.com/TenCommandmentsProgramAmong Us Silly Seder

Seder.Sunday, March 21st at 1:00pm Join Morah Marcy and Rabbi Ariel for a yummy and silly look at the Passover

Open to all Kindergarten to 5th Graders. Supplies need to be picked up at Beth Israel on Thursday, March 18, Friday, March 19 or Sunday, March 21. $10 a person Passover cookingSign up demonstration at www.bethisrael-om.org/form/silly-seder-2021.html to be led by Saralee Greenberg

Monday, March 22 at 7:00pm Have you ever wondered about the best way to prepare Gefilte Fish for your Passover seder? This staple of the holiday comes pre-made, but we’ll explore how to “doctor” it so that it tastes truly delicious. Join Saralee Greenberg on Zoom for her second cooking demonstration. Join Valerie Thaler for a Congregational Zoom Seder

Sunday. March 28th at 6:30pm Our Congregation will again join together for a seder on Zoom the second night of Passover. We welcome your par- ticipation! Please sign up at the website below and we’ll follow up with more information. Beth Israeltinyurl.com/PassoverSederSignUp5781 Guide 9 March 2021 Todah Rabbah! Sincere thanks and appreciation to those who remember to honor their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions.

RABBI GOLDSTEIN'S Arnold Mazor by Bernie & Judi Cataldo, Bruce & Marlene Steven Markow by Harold & Elaine Rothman DISCRETIONARY FUND Solomon, Stanley Merwitz, Mark & Amy Bober Arnold Mazor by Howard & Diane Gartner, Stuart & Sherri Fox IN APPRECIATION OF Schenerman, David & Helen Braitman Beth Israel Congregation by Harilyn & William Kaplan, Hank Schlenger by Leonard & Selma Sherman SPEEDY RECOVERY OF Debbie & Chuck Frazer Jon Selko by Jason & Amy Blavat Ellen Naftaniel by Ann Friedman, Lou & Paula Friedman, by David Berenson by Allen & Ellie Cohen Phil & Sue Rabin CANTOR ROLNICK'S Michael Nievod by Lou & Paula Friedman DISCRETIONARY FUND SPEEDY RECOVERY OF IN MEMORY OF Diane Gartner by Bernie & Judi Cataldo GOLDIE GORN MEMORIAL Arnold Mazor by Susan Sutton & Family Ellen Naftaniel by Marsha & Alan Blank, Allen & Ellie Cohen EDUCATION FUND Ray Weinstein by Howard & Sandy Bernheim Sevelyn Wassel by Dr. Jerold Wassel IN HONOR OF Marion & Howard Katz's 40th Wedding Anniversary by CLAIRE AND KEN SODDEN BETH ISRAEL FUND Bruce & Marlene Solomon, Carl & Candi Baylin, Russ & MEMORIAL YOUTH FUND Mona Kaufman IN APPRECIATION OF IN APPRECIATION OF Birth of a Granddaughter, Livia Chana, to Marion & Howard Chuck Frazer leading a minyan for Sylvia Stone’s Yahrzeit Dr. Joel Lahn’s compassionate care for Benesch and Diane Katz by Bruce & Marlene Solomon by Howard & Sandy Bernheim by Howard & Diane Gartner Bar Mitzvah of Iris & Gary Ingber’s Grandson, Elijah by Billy IN HONOR OF Aliza Rothenberg leading shiva minyan by Toni, Cantor & Fran Chase Birth of Ian Simon to Rabbi Ariel, David and big sister Jacob and Miriam Greenberg Diane Steinberg’s 70th Birthday by Jared & Joanne Mandell Hailey by Aliza & David Rothenberg, Rona Kogan Aliza Rothenberg’s hard work and dedication to the B'nai Mitzvah of Aaron and Ryan Gensler by Aliza & David strategic planning of Beth Israel by Edward & Diane IN MEMORY OF Rothenberg Steinberg Dorothy Sherman by Aliza & David Rothenberg, Barry & Engagement of Amanda Bernheim to Dave by Allen & Ellie Pauline Dahne, Ted & Susan Gross Cohen, David & Helen Braitman, David & Beth Hecht IN HONOR OF Bernie Trieber by Bruce & Marlene Solomon, Wulf & Trudy Miriam & Robert Stern’s 60th Wedding Anniversary by Aliza Marriage of Marilyn Schloss’ grandson, Yechezhiel, to Berman & David Rothenberg Yocheved by Harold & Elaine Rothman, Lou & Paula Marlee Gerber by Doris Sugar Howard Katz’s 50th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah by Allan Friedman Ronald Aronowitz by Wulf & Trudy Berman, Doris Sugar, & Elyse Posner Birth of a granddaughter to Debbie & Seth Glassman by Henry & Roslyn Foxman, Billy & Fran Chase Birth of a Granddaughter, Livia Chana, to Marion & Lou & Paula Friedman Eytan Berman by Norma Samson, Tina & Steve Samson, Howard Katz by Allen & Ellie Cohen, Aliza & David Bar Mitzvah of Iris & Gary Ingber’s Grandson, Elijah by Mark & Amy Bober Schenerman Rothenberg, David & Helen Braitman Howard & Diane Gartner Arnold Mazor by Donald & Diane Miller, Billy & Fran Chase, Marion & Howard Katz's 40th Wedding Anniversary by Engagement of Amanda Bernheim to Dave by Phil & Sue Marilyn Schloss, Phil & Sue Rabin Aliza & David Rothenberg, David & Helen Braitman, Scott Rabin, Harold & Elaine Rothman, Howard & Diane Gartner Ruth Goldschmidt by Phil & Sue Rabin, Rebecca Tucker, Seth & Janet Shindell, Toni, Cantor Jacob and Miriam Greenberg Marilyn Schloss’ 85th birthday by Harold & Elaine Rothman & Debbie Glassman Marilyn Schloss’ 85th birthday by Alan Bershtein Myra Wittik’s special birthday by Ilene Blumberg Henry Benesch by Henry & Roslyn Foxman, Billy & Fran Minyan Leaders by Barry Brill Marion & Howard Katz's 40th Wedding Anniversary by Chase Harold & Elaine Rothman, Lou & Paula Friedman, Phil & IN MEMORY OF Sue Rabin SPEEDY RECOVERY OF Bernie Trieber by Allen & Ellie Cohen, Bruce & Liz Shapiro, Birth of a Granddaughter, Livia Chana, to Marion & Howard Allen Cohen by Phil & Sue Rabin David & Helen Braitman, Jerry & Eileen Chiat Katz by Harold & Elaine Rothman, Phil & Sue Rabin, Ann Ruth Goldschmidt by Aliza & David Rothenberg, Randee, Friedman, Lou & Paula Friedman Harry, Ryan and Michael Baumohl, Heidi Hoffman, Edward & Diane Steinberg, Rheta Rosen, David & Helen Braitman, IN MEMORY OF Bernie & Judi Cataldo, Allen & Ellie Cohen, David & Beth Dorothy Sherman by Ann Friedman, Daniel & Sheila Stern, Hecht, Howard & Sandy Bernheim Gary & Iris Ingber, Ilene Blumberg, Phil & Sue Rabin Marlee Gerber by Bernie & Judi Cataldo Bernie Trieber by Daniel & Sheila Stern, Zelda Zaben Dorothy Sherman by Allen & Ellie Cohen, Rheta Rosen, Scott Ronald Aronowitz by Freida Mazer, Gary & Iris Ingber, Harold & & Janet Shindell Elaine Rothman, Harvey & Anna Heyman, Howard & Diane Ronald Aronowitz by Stephen Gandel & Ruth Block, Allen & Gartner, Jared & Joanne Mandell, Lois Wolf, Lou & Paula Ellie Cohen, Lisa & David Snyder, David & Helen Braitman, Friedman, Phil & Sue Rabin, Russell & Mona Kaufman Ruth Goldschmidt by Gary & Iris Ingber, Ann Friedman, Hy & Bella Luft, Scott & Janet Shindell, Paul & Jeanne Beth Israel Congregation of Owings Weiss, Bruce & Marlene Solomon, Jan Braunstein Arlene & Marc Ellison, Daniel & Sheila Stern, Harold & Elaine Mills, MD Henry Benesch by Max & Ellen Naftaniel, Allen & Ellie Cohen, Rothman, Howard & Diane Gartner, Lou & Paula Friedman, Wulf & Trudy Berman, Miriam & Bob Stern, Leonard & Pam & Rick Frankle Beth Israel Community Learning Lab David Morgenstein by Harold & Elaine Rothman Selma Sherman, Doug & Debbie Hoffman, Rheta Rosen, Beth Israel Preschool David & Helen Braitman, Bruce & Marlene Solomon Henry Benesch by Daniel & Sheila Stern, Gary & Iris Ingber, Russell & Mona Kaufman

Beth Israel Guide 10 March 2021 RACHEL GLASER EDUCATION FUND YARTZEIT CONTRIBUTIONS IN HONOR OF Eve Bashoff Stanley Gumnit Judy Schwartz Marriage of Marilyn Schloss’ grandson, Yechezhiel, to Jay & Esther Berkowitz Irwin & Harriet Gutin Beth Shavitz Yocheved by Carl & Candi Baylin Ann Berman Hildegard Hameroff Leonard & Selma Sherman Marion & Howard Katz's 40th Wedding Anniversary by David Wulfred & Trudy Berman Howard & Esther Hoffberg Marian Shuman & Saundra Madoff Howard & Sandy Bernheim Mervyn & Suzanne Hurwitz Peter & Sidra Silton Miriam & Robert Stern’s 60th Wedding Anniversary by Rick & Adrienne Block Robert Jackle Stanley Smith Rachel Glaser Robert Jay Block Jay & Marie Janney David & Lisa P. Snyder Engagement of Amanda Bernheim to Dave by Rick & Rachel David & Helen Braitman Michael Kandel Stephen & Sandy Snyder Glaser Jan Braunstein Howard & Marion Katz Michael & Beverly Stuck Engagement of Stacey & Betsy Berner’s son Max to Dani by Barry Brill Mildred Kessler Barbara Switzer Rick & Rachel Glaser Jerry & Eileen Chiat Michael & Cheryl Kovens William & Aelene Tabak Barbara Cohen Jeffrey & Marla Linker Stuart & Mindy Trippe IN MEMORY OF Michael & Rochelle Cohen Mark & Marlene London Rita Walpert Eytan Berman by David & Saundra Madoff, Aliza & David Myra Cohn Louise Macks Larry & Randi Waskow Rothenberg Jay & Deena Dermer Fred & Joan Magaziner Helene Weinstein Ronald Aronowitz by Daniel & Joan Ross, Ralph & Phyllis Neale & Bonnie Deutsch Jared & Joanne Mandell Myra Wittik Hersh, Rick & Rachel Glaser Robert Diamond Stanley Merwitz Diane Zimmerman Dorothy Sherman by Doris Sugar, Rick & Rachel Glaser Elise Dubay Barry & Lois Meyer Marlee Gerber by Rick & Rachel Glaser Judith Dworkin Barry & Janis Miller Ruth Goldschmidt by Daniel & Joan Ross, The Berner Family, Marc & Arlene Ellison Donald & Diane Miller Dear Members of the Beth Israel Rick & Rachel Glaser Stuart & Carol Elover Robert & Judith Miller Family: Henry Benesch by Rick & Rachel Glaser, Daniel & Joan Ross Michael & Anna Finkel Davina Mindel Arnold Mazor by Rick & Rachel Glaser Bob & Barbara Fischer Marc & Nancy Muser We would like to thank you for Harold Frankle Donald & Michelle Nusinov your condolences and sympathy SPEEDY RECOVERY OF Reva Frankle Robert & Irene Palter Michael Stuck by David & Saundra Madoff Richard & Pam Frankle Bernard & Anne Patashnik during this very sad time in Chuck & Debbie Frazer Evelyn Posner our lives. We appreciate your PRAYER BOOK FUND FUND Stephen Gandel & Ruth Block David & Marjorie Rochlin thoughts. IN MEMORY OF Howard & Diane Gartner Richard Rombro Dorothy Sherman by Richard & Francine Shure Phyllis Gofstein David & Aliza Rothenberg Wulf and Trudy Berman Ruth Goldschmidt by Eileen & Barry Goldschmidt Gary Goldman & Harriet Lynda Rotter Henry Benesch by Eileen & Barry Goldschmidt, Beth Israel Berlin Marion Rubin Rey’im Committee Allan Greenberg Len & Roz Rus Howard & Sherry Greenberg Steven & Lauren Rutkovitz SPEEDY RECOVERY OF Janice Lee Greenberg Herbert Sachs Diane Gartner by Larry & Randi Waskow Bonnie Greenwald Harry & Shirley Scherr A MUSICAL EVENING WITH EW SATTERFIELD An evening of enjoyable music that won't cure Covid but will put a smile on your face. Join us as we enjoy Eddie Satterfield's singing all genres of music including 40's 50's and 60's. Please email Eileen Chiat with songs you would like to hear performed. Tuesday, March 16 7:00 pm on Zoom $10 per screen RSVP by Friday, March 12 Sign up at tinyurl.com/HazakMar19 Checks payable to: Beth Israel Please put Hazak in the Memo Line

Beth Israel Guide 11 March 2021 Beth Israel Celebrates Beth Israel Mourns WE MOURN THE LOSS OF:

Mazal Tov to Congregants celebrating “special” life Mother of Toni Greenberg milestones (birthdays and anniversaries). While Ruth GoldschmidtGrandmother of Jake Greenberg, Miriam Greenberg every birthday or anniversary is a reason to celebrate, if you are having one ending with a five or a zero, we will automatically list your name. We apologize if our Father of Susan Sutton, Edward Mazor advance.records are incomplete or in error. If you do not want Arnold MazorBrother of Judy Dermer your name listed, please call us at least two months in MARCH 2021 MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS:

Father of Jerry Benesch Henry Benesch Arlene Caplan RandiBecki FriedmanWaskow Rosalyn Carasik AviLeila Harris Liberman Robyn Hurwitz Donald Miller David Berenson Marilynn Cohen Diane Lahn Mother of Harilyn Kaplan Louis Bernstein Phyllis Hersh Joy Taub Michael Ain Vera Kestenberg Deborah Langbaum Rebecca Roberts MARCH 2021 MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES: Father of Dr. Richard Silverstein Emanuel (Monte) Silverstein

Lawrence & Carolyn Mann Wife of Dr. Lester Caplan Irwin & Harriet Gutin Arlene Caplan Paul & Jeanne Weiss Richard & Pam Frankle Husband of Harriet Bloch ברוך אתה ה’ א-­­להינו Jack Bloch מלך העולם‚שהחינו וקימנו והגיענו לזמן הזה.

Praised are you, Adonai, our God who rules the universe, Esther Sturner granting us life, sustaining us, and enabling us to reach this Mother of Dr. Raymond Sturner day.

Brother of Lee Kirsh Dr. Marvin Kirsh

Husband of Deborah Leibowitz Harry Leibowitz

Mother of Aliza Rothenberg, Grandmother of Beryl GottesmanJonathan and Samuel Korman and Chanan Save the Date! Rothenberg Our Strategic Planning Town Hall המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים will take place Sunday, May 9 at 10:00am. May the Lord comfort and sustain you along with all the Stay tuned for more information. mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

Beth Israel Guide 12 March 2021 March 2021 Adar - Nisan 5781 For the safety of all of our congregants, Beth Israel’s Shabbat services and weekday minyanim (morning and evening) will continue to convene on Zoom. All classes, meetings and auxiliary events will also continue to be held on Zoom. Outdoor events (such as the Tailgate Shabbat Service) will resume when the weather is warmer.

1 MONDAY 19 FRIDAY 31 WEDNESDAY Passover Day 4

2:00 pm Learning Lab Plus at Home 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat APRIL 4 THURSDAYwith Rabbi Ariel 20 6:59 SATURDAY pm Candle lighting 1 THURSDAY Passover Day 5

12:00 pm Lunch and Learn with 21 9:30 SUNDAY am Shabbat Morning Services 5 FRIDAYRachel Glaser 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn with 2 FRIDAYRachel Glaser 22 1:00 MONDAY pm Silly Seder Passover Day 6 5:45 pm Candle lighting 6 SATURDAY6:00 pm TGIF Kabbalat Shabbat 2:00 pm Learning Lab Plus at Home 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Ariel 3 7:13SATURDAY pm Candle lighting 8 MONDAY9:30 am Shabbat Morning Services 7:00 pm Passover Cooking with Passover Day 7 25 THURSDAYSaralee Greenberg Siyyum Services 2:00 pm Learning Lab Plus at Home 9:15 am Shabbat Passover Morning 10 WEDNESDAYwith Rabbi Ariel 8:00am Minyan followed by 26 FRIDAYled by David Braitman 4 8:23SUNDAY pm Candle lighting Passover Day 8 7:00 pm Ivan Weiner – Film, Music BICLL Closed and Moguls: Stories from the 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services 11 THURSDAYIndustry, Then and Now 277:06 SATURDAY pm Candle lighting 11:00 am approx. 12:00 pm This Moment in Time First Seder 9:15 am Passover Morning Services Yizkor 8:24 pm Candle lighting 7:00 pm A Fun Look at The Story of 9:30 am Shabbat Morning Services Passover 12 FRIDAY 28 8:16 SUNDAY pm Candle lighting We are delighted to Second Seder welcome BICLL Closed 5:52 pm Candle lighting Roger Eisenberg, 13 6:00 SATURDAY pm Kabbalat Shabbat Cantor Emeritus, who will 9:15 am Passover Morning Services lead services with 6:30 pm Second Seder with Valerie Rabbi Goldstein 9:15 am Shabbat Morning Services 16 TUESDAY Thaler on Shabbat morning, 8:17 pm Candle lighting March 20, Drive 29 MONDAY 1:00 pm American Red Cross Blood Passover Day 2 as well as Office Closed for Passover Day 1 7:00 pm A Musical Evening with EW Services, March 28, 18 THURSDAYSatterfield and for Passover Day 8 9:30am New Moms Group 309:15 TUESDAY am Passover Morning Services Morning Services, April 4. Passover Day 3 BICLL Closed 12:00 pm Lunch and Learn with Beth IsraelRachel Guide Glaser 13 March 2021 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage 3706 Crondall Lane PAID Owings Mills, MD 21117 Owings Mills, MD Phone: 410-654-0800 Permit No. 51 Fax: 410-581-0113 www.bethisrael-om.org

Return Service Proud Member of USCJ Requested OFFICERS ...... March 2021 ...... Adar - Nisan 5781 Heidi B. Hoffman President אדר - ניסן תשפ״א ...... Marc Hertzberg...... Immediate Past President Scott Gensler...... Executive Vice President Saundra Madoff...... Co-Vice President Schedule of Shabbat Services Jason Taule Co-Vice President Ira Bormel ...... Co-Treasurer FRIDAY EVENINGS (ON ZOOM) David Hecht...... Co-Treasurer...... Recording Secretary Randall Singer...... Financial Secretary March 5 (TGIF)...... 6:00pm Jeff Blum ...... Melissa Adler Corresponding Secretary March 12, 19, 26...... 6:00pm AFFILIATESAliza Rothenberg Board Representative SATURDAY MORNINGS (ON ZOOM) ...... Edie Meyers...... Suzanne Kiewe ...... Sisterhood Co-President March 6, 13, 20, 27...... 9:30am Sisterhood Co-President Howard Bernheim...... Brotherhood President HarrietMichelle Shapiro Bernstein...... P.A...... President Mazal Tov to our March Gloria Friedman Hazak Co-President Hazak Co-President Bar Mitzvah! PROFESSIONALHannah Silton...... USY STAFF President ...... Jay R. Goldstein ...... Rabbi ...... Jen Rolnick EngagementCantor Rabbi Ariel Platt...... DirectorSynagogue of Education Director & ...... MarcyValerie SnowThaler,...... Ph.D. Becca Rosenfelt ...... Program Coordinator ...... Bonim & Machar Advisor Jacob Rosenbaum...... Kadima Advisor Roger B. Eisenberg Cantor Emeritus Rachel V. Glaser Director of Education Emeritus SHLEIMUTMayer Zimmerman TEAM zt''l....Ritual Director Emeritus March 20, 2021 GABBAIMSarah Shapiro, Sheri Stern & Harry Baumohl zt”l MATTHEW BRIAN zt”l Abraham Teitler , Gabbai Emeritus son of AffiliatedJerome Frankle with , Gabbai Emeritus United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Mary Beth and Jeffrey Glaser