March 2018 | Adar-Nisan 5778 | Volume 65 Number 2

CHAG PURIM SAMEACH! PURIM CARNIVAL: February 25 MEGILLAH READING: February 28 The most talented singers from Shushon will audition live before our judges. Cheer on your favorites! HAMENTASHEN RECIPES PURIM, THE UNTOLD STORY BETH EL SENIOR STAFF AND BOARD Senior Staff Senior Rabbi Steven P. Schwartz Associate Rabbi Dana Saroken Cantor Thom D. King Executive Director Joshua Bender Director of Education Eyal Bor, Ph.D. RitualTHIS Director ISBen Kreshtool Beth El Officers Please join us in the main studio on President Denise F. Franz Wednesday, February 28, when Beth El will host a live 1st Vice President Edward Mishner, M.D. episode of The Voice, Shushan edition. 2nd Vice President Bruce Friedman Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see your favorite Secretary Jennifer Millman stars perform live and in person! Our judges will be on Treasurer Edward Goldmeier hand to meet and greet the audience before and Comptroller Hal Hackerman after the show: ADAM “THE GRATEFUL RABBI” LEVINE Board Members JENNIFER “SAROCKIN” HUDSON Benjamin Abrams Myra Katz DENISE “SMILEY" CYRUS Wendie Berenson Robin Kleiman BLAKE “I AM KING” SHELTON Jennifer Berman Fred Kobb Herbert Better Joseph Koff Will our judges turn their chairs around for the most Margery Daniels Susan Kolker talented Jewish singers from Shushon? Marci Elkin Steve Kravet Lauren Esakoff Regan La Testa • Ed Sheeransky • Kasha Hedy From Howard Moffet • Leann Nothing Rhymes • Bruce Springstein Kevin Fruman Ken Niman with Ahasuerus • Jon, Ben Jovi Debbie Greenberg Leslie Papel • Shapira, Shapira Andy Grossman Bruce Supovitz • The Lorde David Harrison Michael Uhlfelder • The Shabb't Dale Kahn Melissa West Many of our contestants have interesting backstories, which our host, Carson Daly Minyan, will be telling during the evening. Remember audience response makes a difference in this Past Presidents competition, so we are expecting you to cheer loudly for your *Reuben H. Levenson Elliot Merenbloom favorites and make a lot of noise to see them get through to the *Melvin H. Chernoff David Yumkas next round. We also expect that during the evening some people *Samuel J. Keiser Albert M. Katz may mention the name of an evil former judge, Haman Cowell. *Dr. William Raffel Alan S. Dorenfeld You know what to do when that happens! *Julius Of fit John P. Abosch Please join us in the main studio on *Milton Roseman Margot Gilbert Gilison February 28 at 7:00 EST to see The Voice live. *Milton Snyder Dr. Robert D. Keehn *Ira Askin Beverly S. Penn (A taped version will be broadcast to the West Coast). Robert N. Smelkinson Richard S. Hollander SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Charles Yumkas Michael D. Steinhardt 5:30 PM Family Purim Seudah (Festive Meal) for Preschool and *Klaus Buchdahl Raphael Kahn Early Elementary Families FREE Mildred Miller Steven D. Silverman 6:00 PM Family Abbreviated Megillah Reading and Costume Sidney Friedman Jerome D. Schnydman Parade for Preschool and Early Elementary Families *Max Mendelsohn Michael S. Rubenstein 7:00 PM Congregational Megillah Reading and... the Voices of Louis Glick *Deceased Shushan Compete in Beth El's the Voice! 8:00 PM After Party with hamentashen, music, and karaoke!

2 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Sunday, FebruaryPurim 25, 2018 Carnival from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

$7 per family in advance; $10 at the door. Games, prizes and fun for all ages! Please send payment to Fran Davis in the Religious School office. Lunch will be available for purchase.

COFFEE CAKE HAMENTASHEN HAMENTASHEN Makes: 24 Ingredients: Ingredients: 3 eggs 1/2 cup orange juice DOUGH: 1 cup granulated sugar 51/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs 21/2 tsps vanilla extract 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 TBSP baking powder 1 egg beaten, for brushing 1/2 cup orange juice 21/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup fruit preserves, any the cookies before baking 51/2 cups all-purpose flour flavor 1 cup light brown sugar 1 TBSP baking powder Directions 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cookie sheets. FILLING: 2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup finely chopped fluffy. Stir in the oil, vanilla and orange juice. walnuts, pecans or cashews 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the 2 TBSP melted butter 1 to 2 TBSP apple butter batter to form a stiff dough. If dough is not stiff Directions: enough to roll out, stir in more flour. 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a baking sheet. 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the 2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lightly rim of a drinking glass. Place cookies 2" apart onto the and fluffy. Stir in the oil, vanilla and orange juice. prepared cookie sheets. 3. Combine the flour and baking powder. Stir into the 5. Spoon about 2 tsp of preserves into the center of each batter to form a stiff dough. one. Pinch the edges to form three corners. 4. On a floured surface, roll dough out to about 1/4 inch in 6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, thickness. Cut into circles using the rim of a drinking or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool for 1 glass. Place cookies 2" apart onto the prepared minute on the cookie sheet before removing to wire baking sheet. racks to cool completely. 5. For the filling, mix together the packed brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, melted butter and apple butter. 6. Spoon about 2 tsp of the filling into the center of each one. Pinch the edges to form three corners. Brush the corners with the beaten egg. 7. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before removing. Garnish with some sprinkled cinnamon and chopped nuts.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 3 The Beth El Family In Memoriam

OUR HEARTIEST MAZEL TOV TO We mourn the passing of our Bar & Bat Mitzvah members and extend sincere Debbie and Victor Ciufo on the Bat condolences to their families. LEAH ERIN GOETZ, Mitzvah of their daughter, Julia daughter of Kimberly Marlyn Baida Vera Greenstein Lyndsey Ciufo. Grandparents are and Andrew Goetz, Geraldine H. Cohen Nathan Goldberg Evelyn and Robert Price, Bea and will be called to the Herbert Dahne Dr. Erwin Hecker Andrew Gold and Victoria Ciufo. Torah as a Irwin Epstein Gary Huddles Bat Mitzvah on Riki and Stuart Deckelbaum on the Michael Gary Gilden Rina Lee Janet March 3, 2018. birth of their grandson, Finn Wyatt Marian “Mitzi” Karen Lent Deckelbaum. Ginsberg Evan and Helen Felps on the Bar BRADLEY SETH Mitzvah of their son, Bradley Seth OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO FELPS, son of Evan Felps. Grandparents are Solomon and Helen Felps, and Rita Fishelevich, Dr. Leon Felps Seymour Baida on the loss of his will be called to and Elaine Brown beloved wife, Marlyn Baida. Kenneth Berman and Wendy Elover the Torah as a Bar Kimberly and Andrew Goetz on the on the loss of their beloved brother, Mitzvah during Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Leah Jonathan Lee Berman. Havdallah services on Erin Goetz. Grandparents are Joyce Julie Bernstein on the loss of her March 3, 2018. and Gilbert Goetz and Samuel and beloved mother, Stella Bernstein. Donna Collins. JULIA LYNDSEY Gary Cohen and Edy Bondroff on Myles and Cheryl Lichtenberg on CIUFO, daughter of the loss of their beloved mother, the birth of their granddaughter, Debbie and Victor Geraldine H. Cohen. Quinlen Maddox Koerber. Great- Ciufo, will be called Bette Dahne on the loss of her grandparents are Barbara Offit to the Torah as a beloved husband, Herbert Dahne. Lichtenberg and Edward Lichtenberg. Bat Mitzvah during Merle Eiss on the loss of her beloved Havdallah services on Lynn Meier on the birth of her brother, Robert Izenstark. March 10, 2018. granddaughter, Reese Hazel Meier. Ettadean Epstein on the loss of her Dr. Edward and Ann Mishner on the beloved husband, Irwin Epstein. MADELINE GRACE birth of their granddaughter, Arielle The family of the late Michael Gilden. TANNEBAUM, Micah Katz. The family of the late Marian “Mitzi” daughter of Jeff Ginsberg. Ruth and Lee Shpritz on the birth Tannebaum and Lucille Goldberg, Howard of their granddaughter, Talia Jane Michelle Englar Goldberg, Hinda Dankner, Terrye Lander-Portnoy. Great-grandparents and the late Jill Grosshandler, Marilyn Goldberg- are Dr. Edward and Barbara Tannebaum, will be Weiner and Burton Halpert on the Berkowitz. called to the Torah loss of their beloved husband and as a Bat Mitzvah on Jeff Tannebaum and Michelle Englar father, Nathan Goldberg. March 24, 2018. and the late Jill Tannebaum on The family of the late Vera Greenstein. the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, The family of the late Dr. Erwin Hecker. Madeline Grace Tannebaum. The family of the late Gary Huddles. Grandparents are Linda and Dave Robert Jandorf on the loss of his Oravecz and Bill and Carole Oliver. MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES beloved father, Ross D. Jandorf. Howard Janet, Miriam Smelkinson Meryl and Gilston Hutzler on their 20th BETH EL BABIES and Jeffrey Smelkinson on the loss Diana and Marc Terrill on their 25th QUINLEN MADDOX of their beloved wife, daughter and Beth and David Swirnow on their 30th sister, Rina Lee Janet. th KOERBER Nancy and Gerald Title on their 40 Parents: Courtney Lichtenberg Roz Kurman on the loss of her beloved Arlene and Chester Kleinman on their & Timm Koerber father, Melvin Sody. 45th Grandparents: Myles & Sonya Lansman on the loss of her Gail and Joel Shugarman on their 50th Cheryl Lichtenberg & Shelley beloved sister, Miriam Shear. Ann and Ira Robinson on their 50th Goldberg Sandy Lebowitz on the loss of her th Great Grandparents: Susan and Michael Snyder on their 50 beloved mother, Elaine F. Greenberg. Anita and Melvin Steinberg on their 60th Barbara Offit Lichtenberg & Edward Lichtenberg The family of the late Karen Lent. Adrienne and Sidney Millman on their Mindy Milstein on the loss of her th REESE HAZEL MEIER 60 Parents: Kristina & Mitchell beloved father, Herbert David Milstein. Meier Barbara Zerolnick on the loss of her Grandmother: Lynn Meier beloved father, Sidney Schlachman. 4 The Voice of Beth El Congregation PURIM: THE UNTOLD STORY

By Ben Kreshtool The holiday of Purim is one of our more interesting holidays. The miracle that occurs in the megillah happens outside the Land of Israel, the megillah itself does not directly contain the name of God, and on Purim we do not recite hallel. Let us compare that to Chanukah where the Book of Maccabees did not even make it into the canon of our Scriptures, the miracle or miracles did occur in the Land of Israel and we do recite a full hallel on all 8 days of Chanukah. I have always found it interesting that the Book of Maccabees did not become part of our Bible. The first Book of Maccabees is a distinctly Jewish set of writings originally in Hebrew, that describe the miracle of a victory over a vastly superior fighting force and the rededication of our most sacred space, the Temple in Jerusalem. The reason often given for the exclusion of the Book of Maccabees is that the Rabbis did not want to focus attention on a violent military victory, but I find that to be a weak argument, especially considering the end of Megillat Esther. Purim however is a holiday of secrets and not all is as it seems. If you look closely at the megillah it will unlock its mysteries and share with you a book deeply connected to the Torah and the Jewish people. I will share just a few examples. In the first chapter verse 6, the letterchet is enlarged. Tradition teaches us that this symbolizes the stolen 8 garments of the High Priest that Achashverosh was wearing at his party. The Midrash also tells us that the drinking vessels referred to in verse 7 were golden vessels from the Temple, which is why the melody for the trope is changed to the sad melody of Megillat Eicha which we read on Tisha B’Av. In chapter 5:4, we have a verse detailing Esther’s invitation to the King and Haman to her banquet. However, if we look closely at the first letters of some of the words, we see revealed the Name of God. Purim is a holiday of mysteries and masks, a holiday where the goal is to embrace topsy-turvy and upside-down. But look closely and you’ll see that the megillah wants us to discover its secrets. When the masks come off, what’s left is the very core of our being. Purim is a fun holiday but also a serious one. It is a holiday where we are obligated to perform mitzvot and share with others. I hope you will join us here at Beth El to hear the megillah, eat some hamentashen, and try your hand at some karaoke! Chag Sameach!

"Look closely and you’ll see that the megillah wants us to discover its secrets. When the masks come off, what’s left is the very core of our being."

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 5 Beth El Sisterhood MARCH GENERAL MEETING, LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM Monday, March 5, 2018 at 11:30 AM in the Offit Auditorium Our presenter on Monday, March 5th will be Max Weiss, managing editor of Baltimore Magazine and a film and pop culture critic. Her random musing about film, pop culture, politics, sports, and all things Baltimore will make for a very entertaining afternoon. RSVP to Marcia Boonshaft at [email protected] or 410-484-3112 or Myra Coonin at [email protected]. Name______Home Phone______Cell Phone______Email______If you are NOT a subscription holder, send a $20 check made out to: Beth El Sisterhood - Luncheons | Attn: Marcia Boonshaft or Myra Coonin | 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208 We regret that we are unable to seat walk-ins for the luncheon; however, all are welcome to attend the program which begins at 12:45 PM For questions, please contact Marcia Boonshaft at [email protected] or 410-484-3112 or Myra Coonin at [email protected] or 410-653-9435.

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT BIBLIO Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM The community is invited to BIBLIO, Beth El Join us for this annual event as Sisterhood’s book review and literary discussion Beth El Sisterhood members group. We meet monthly on Wednesdays at lead Shabbat services and noon in the Myers Auditorium. Bring a dairy host a wonderful Kiddush. lunch; Beth El provides coffee and tea and All congregants, families and our hostess of the month brings a delicious friends are invited to this dessert. The range of books is extensive: meaningful morning service as the latest novels, selections from the classics Sisterhood celebrates its 70th and controversial writings. The selection is always exciting and anniversary. stimulating. March 7 Barbara Levenson Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly KNITZVAH PROJECT April 18 Jane Krosin Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult May 30 Susan Hackerman Not Me by Michael Lavigna We knit and crochet Afghans in June 13 Paula Gallagher of BCPL will review prospective books. individual squares and then join them together into an Afghan of Love for If you have any questions, please call Barbara Berkowitz at people who are home bound or in 410-296-8424, Gail Shugarman at 410-486-1661, or Joan Flaks a facility. We meet each Tuesday at at 410-486-6246. 10:30 AM in the Schuster Library. If you are interested in joining us to spread the warmth JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY or want to learn how to knit or crochet, contact Susan Himmel at 410-484-7521 or [email protected]. The Torah Fund campaign supports The Jewish Theological Seminary. Benefactors who donate $180 receive a beautiful pin showcasing this year’s theme “Mah Tovuh” (How Good), a phrase from the Torah. Your support educates future clergy. Beautiful all occasion cards are available for a donation of $18 for six assorted cards or may be purchased individually for $4. For more information please contact Jane Krosin at Have you "liked" the Beth El Facebook 410-484-4218, Hilda Dopkin at 410-486-4453 or Gail page? Find us at facebook.com/bethelbalto. Shugarman at 410-486-1661. 6 The Voice of Beth El Congregation UPCOMING SPRING TRIPS Sisterhood continued NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY & THE NATIONAL GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE IN CONSTITUTION CENTER HAMILTON, NJ Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 8:00 AM-7:00 PM Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 8:00 AM-6:30 PM (rain or shine) This exciting trip will take us to Philadelphia for a docent- It is cold outside led tour of the National now but spring Museum of American Jewish is almost here. History. Fortunately for us, To help you look the museum will have the forward to warm special exhibit, Leonard sunny days, we Bernstein: The Power of have planned a Music, which celebrates the special trip for you. centennial of his birth. Join us as we travel to the Grounds for Leaving the museum, we have a short walk to the National Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. This 42-acre sculpture park Constitutional Center where we will have lunch on our own. and arboretum is unique with its collection of over 270 Following lunch, you will be free to immerse yourself in America’s contemporary sculptures by renowned and emerging constitutional history through innovative exhibits, films, artists and six indoor galleries that change seasonally. photographs, and other activities. When we arrive, our group will be divided into four Cost: $110 for Sisterhood and Beth El members; $125 for non- groups and each group will have a docent-led tour. Beth El members. Forms are available on the Beth El website Following the tour, you will lunch in the Peacock Café (bethelbalto.com) and at the reception desk at Beth El. where you have the option to eat inside or outside. If you have any questions, contact Barbara Levenson at After lunch, you can explore areas of the gardens that 410-484-8566 or [email protected] or Sheila interest you. Rosenfeld at 443-378-0181 or [email protected]. Since this is a walking tour, please wear sturdy and comfortable shoes. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE Cost: $130 for Sisterhood Beth El members and CORPS & THE SMITHSONIAN $140 for non-Beth El Sisterhood Members. Registration will open on Monday, March 5, 2018 at UDVAR-HAZY AIR AND SPACE 9:30 AM. Registration forms will be available on the CENTER Beth El website (bethelbalto.com) and at the reception Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 7:45 AM-7:00 PM desk at Beth El. We will travel to Quantico, If you have any questions, contact Robin Kleiman Virginia to the National at 410-653-0113 or [email protected] or Museum of the Marine Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844 or Corps where we will have a [email protected]. docent-led tour. The exhibits trace the Marines from the Revolutionary War to today in Afghanistan. Following our tour, we will have a boxed lunch at the museum. After lunch, we will travel to Chantilly, Virginia, where we will have a docent-led tour of the Smithsonian Udar-Hazy Air and Space Center. Please note you will be doing considerable walking so please wear appropriate shoes. Because of security check in, please carry a small handbag. Cost: $95 for Sisterhood and Beth El members; $110 for non- Beth El members. Forms are available on the Beth El website EVENING SISTERHOOD (bethelbalto.com) and at the reception desk at Beth El. EVENT If you have any questions, contact Norma Axel at 410-308-0827 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 7:00-8:30 PM or [email protected] or Ellen Wiesenberger at 410-484-6411 New and Old Members welcome or [email protected].

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 7 Sisterhood continued RABBI DANA SAROKEN’S Beth El BOOK REVIEW Judaica Shop Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM Rabbi Dana Saroken will review A Bride for One Night by Ruth Calderon. Ruth THE SISTERHOOD JUDAICA SHOP Calderon has recently electrified the AND THE PERFECT PASSOVER GIFT Jewish world with her teachings of Creating Your Seder Table: You start with a beautiful tablecloth, Talmudic texts. In this volume, she offers maybe one with memories of past Seders and with the hope that a fascinating window into some of the no one will spill wine on it. Then you arrange your lovely china, liveliest and most colorful stories of the gleaming crystal and newly shined silver. Now for those important Talmud. Calderon rewrites Talmudic symbolic pieces that will help create the mood and spirit of tales as richly imagined fiction, drawing Passover. us into the lives of such characters as the woman who Perhaps the kids would respond to a new Seder plate; something risks her life for a sister suspected of adultery; a humble colorful with a modern theme. A container for the affikomin schoolteacher who rescues his village from drought; covered by an embroidered matzo cover from Israel would be and a wife who dresses as a prostitute to seduce her meaningful to everyone. Pesach requires so many dishes – small, pious husband in their garden. Breathing new life into medium, round, square and octagonal to contain the recipes each an ancient text, A Bride for One Night offers a surprising family considers special. Oven-to-table platters promise that the and provocative read, both for anyone already intimate main course will be hot and delicious just like Grandma’s but with with the Talmud or for anyone interested in one of the half as much to wash. most influential works of Jewish literature. There is a place where you can find all these things. Stop in the The cost for the luncheon and book review is $12. Sisterhood Judaica Shop and use your personal taste to create the You may send payment to Beth El Sisterhood, perfect Seder table. Make some new memories. attention Judy Pachino or Barbara Levenson, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208. Your canceled check is your reservation. UNIQUE BOUTIQUE ARRIVES IN THE SPRING Even though winter is still with us, plans for Unique Boutique 2018 are underway. This is the 14th year of Game Day Unique Boutique to be held on Sunday, April 29, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1. from 12:00 PM-3:30 PM Beth El Sisterhood will welcome over 40 vendors Bring your friends, partners, card who will bring three days of exciting shopping for games and Mah Jongg sets for a your spring needs. Many of your favorite vendors are fun afternoon of games. If you are playing returning, and we are looking forward to welcoming Bridge, we will provide you with a quiet space. We are many new vendors with new products. They will serving lunch, sweets and munchies, along with coffee and be selling women’s clothing and accessories, tea all afternoon. Send a check for $22 by Monday, April pocketbooks, belts, jewelry, gifts for the home, toys, 2 to Beth El Sisterhood, c/o Suzanne Horowitz or Ruth crafts, children’s clothing, specialized food items, Hurwitz, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208. personalized gifts, stationery and much more. Mark “Afternoon of Games” in the memo line of your check. Lunch is available at the Boutique Café either before or after shopping. In addition, the Flower Farm will be Afternoon of Games Reservation Form with us for your spring gardening needs and Mother’s Name(s):______Day gifts. Partners’ names:______If you know of any vendors interested in the event or need additional information, please contact Game you will be playing:______Sonia Obstler at 410-653-2381 or seobstler@ Home:______Cell:______gmail.com or Helen Bronstein at 410-653-5028 Email:[email protected]. Interested volunteers may call Ilene Merenbloom at 410-486-6822. For further information, please contact Suzanne at 410-764-7944 or [email protected] or Ruth at Be on the lookout for the $100 coupon in JMore. We 410-486-2875 or [email protected]. look forward to having all our Beth El congregants, friends, family and neighbors promote an exciting Unique Boutique 2018. 8 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Sisterhood continued JOINT SISTERHOOD DINNER Beth El Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 6:00 PM Seniors Hosted by: Chizuk Amuno Congregation 8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 KICK OFF THE OPENING OF Join our six Conservative Sisterhoods for a wonderful evening of 2018-19 BASEBALL SEASON food, wine and camaraderie with old and new friends. The Beth El Seniors would like to invite you to the wonderful dinner and stimulating entertainment on I would love to attend the Joint Sisterhood Dinner. Sunday, April 15, 2018, at 6:30 PM in the Offit Auditorium. The cost for the evening is $21 for Name______members and $24 for guests. We are pleased to Phone______announce that Barry Steelman, a Beth El member, E-mail______will be our entertainer for the evening. One of Barry’s favorite hobbies is baseball history and the collection Enclosed is my check ($38/person) payable to “Beth El of baseball memorabilia. He will be speaking about Sisterhood.” (Please write in the memo line “Joint Sisterhood.” the Jewish Influence on Major League Baseball. And If possible, I would like to sit with: (limited to 3 people) to those of you who are not baseball fans, have no fear – you will be enlightened by his choice of topics. Name______Reservations and payments are due no later than Phone______April 2, 2018. Reservations received after April 2, will Name______not be accepted. Mark envelope “Ruthye.” For further Phone______information, call Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 Name______or Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499. Phone______Save the following dates as you don’t want to miss out To make you happier and our job easier, please be sure that on our upcoming events: you have each other written down! May 6, 2018 The Navy Band’s Brass Quartet will My dietary special requests are Vegetarian:______perform a variety of American patriotic and folklore music from the diverse Allergies: ______traditions of our country. Please return this form and your check by June 10, 2018 Please join us as we have been invited Monday, April 16, 2018 to: to visit the Seniors at Beth Israel. Beth El Congregation Watch for their entertainment in “Joint Sisterhood Dinner” Attn: Sharon Dorenfeld upcoming issues of The Voice. 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208 July 7, 2018 Senior Shabbat July 8, 2018 Peter Wood, a magician who will SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019 delight you with his fantastic skills. Nominating Committee: Yvonne Daniel, Sharon Gross, Jane Krosin, Judy Pachino, Janet Penn, Kathy Shepard, Margie Rubin MEMBERSHIP The Beth El Seniors are always welcoming new (Chairperson) members 50 years of age and older to join our active Co-Presidents: Dale Kahn and Corresponding organization. Dues are only $18 per person/$36 for Gloria Luchinsky Secretary: Risa Gottlieb a couple each year. Our dinners include sharing Vice Presidents: Roz Kurman, Treasurer: Robin Kleiman an evening with friends, tasty food and enjoyable Cheri Stewart & Harriet Weiner entertainment each month. Where else can you go for Controller: Bette Dahne such a great deal? Recording Budget Secretary: Tammy Schnydman Call Sonya Goodman at 410-602-8766 for a Coordinator: Glenda Chernoff membership application. Financial Secretaries: Alice Kuryk, Parliamentarian: Frida Fraiman Helen Friedman & Myra Coonin TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND Board Members – Term Expiring 2021 The Seniors are pleased to provide financial support for the repairs of our Torahs and Megillahs. It is a Barbara Berkowitz Barbara Mendelsohn mitzvah to contribute to a process that keeps our Carol Cummins Robin Mindel sacred scrolls preserved for future generations. Torah Joyce Fruman Sonia Obstler Maintenance Cards may be purchased at the Beth Sharon Gross Kathy Shepard El front office or contact Dorothy Fineblum at Jane Herman Marsha Sindler 410-653-2631. These all-purpose cards are six for $10 Renee King Sharon Ziman or $2 each. The Voice of Beth El Congregation 9 For all events at the Alvin and Lois Lapidus Center for Healing & The Soul Center Spirituality, visit soulcenterbaltimore.org for more information.

FRIDAY EVENING MIXOLOGY MEDITATION SITS Friday, March 9 at 7:00 PM Fridays, March 2 & 9 from 5:20-5:50 PM; Three craft cocktails and in the Schuster Library three shots of Torah in between. That’s the basis Drop-in and join us as we ease our way into Shabbat of what we’re doing. Each with guided meditation from our expert facilitators. month, we bring in a fun- If you choose, we welcome you to stay for Shabbat spirited and inspiring services at 6:00 PM. mixologist to show us how to mix up three fun and different cocktails. In between, THE ART OF SEEING there’s three short and powerful pieces of Torah offered. Add some terrific people and you’ve got Fundamentals & Foundations of yourself a Shabbos treat! It’s like a good old fashion Photography “tisch” intended to increase the joy of Shabbat in Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 & April 4 people’s lives. $18 per person; 36 person limit. at 7:00 PM Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/mixology Learn to see anew in this five- part photography class taught by well-known local photographer ZENTANGLING Fred Silber. Each session will Sundays, February 11 & 25, March 11, April 15 & 29 open with some short teachings with Rabbi Steve Schwartz. $250/ from 3:00-5:00 PM person. Must bring your own Think of Zentangling as 35mm DSLR camera. yoga for the mind. You’ll find yourself relaxing and Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/rejuvenation/ enjoying the creative process theartofseeing as your “guided doodling” transforms into an elegant work of art. No experience EXPERIENTIAL KABBALAH necessary. Each session Thursdays, February 15, 22 & March 8, 15 at 7:00 PM begins with a bit of Pirke Avot (Wisdom of our Sages). These With Rabbi Ben Shalva, explore the sefirot, the “Jewish Chakra system," through a combination of text study four sessions will be led by Zentangling teacher, Adele and meditation. No meditation experience necessary. Stuckey. $25/session. First timers can buy materials Come to one or all four sessions. $20/session; $60/ intro-kit for $5. all four. Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/ Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/zentangling innerlight-2/ HEALING SERVICE WITH RABBI THE BRAID SAROKEN Friday, March 9 at 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 14 at 9:15 AM The perfect “do together” With so many people in our activity for moms and their community in need of healing, teens, best friends, and more. Rabbi Saroken will be leading an Flavored with a pinch of Shabbat hour long prayer circle/healing learning, unwind from the past service. Anyone in need of healing week and reconnect as you or praying for your loved ones braid freshly prepared dough into two take- challah is welcome. We look forward to home loaves ready to freeze or rise, bake and serve. seeing you on these Wednesday $20/(includes 2 ). challot mornings. Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/thebraid

10 The Voice of Beth El Congregation The Soul Center

CAREGIVER CAFE Are you or Thursday, March 15 at 2:00 PM someone you Take a breath, enjoy a snack, love experiencing chat with fellow caregivers and a life challenge meet health and human service professionals to learn about or transition? Do valuable resources that can you want some help you take care of yourself guidance and and the ones you love. support? Sarah Shapiro, LCSW-C, our In-House Social Worker, is available to provide short-term counseling free of IDENTITY & TRANSFORMATION charge to congregants, school families and Soul Center An Evening with Abby Stein participants, in person or over the phone. She is usually Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 PM at Beth El on Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00 PM and on Thursdays from 1:00-5:00 PM. Raised as a boy in a Chasidic family, receiving rabbinic ordination, and then leaving that world behind - Abby’s Sarah can be reached via phone at 410-484-0411 ext. 1111 story as a transgender Jew will inspire us all to live or email at [email protected]. more courageously and authentically. Come join us for a fascinating conversation between Rabbi Saroken and Abby Stein that will move you – both as a Jew and as a human being. $18/person. Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/growth- identityandtransformation

MEDITATION SITS Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28 Men’s from 5:45-6:15 PM These 30-minute Club transformational gatherings will allow you to step out of Once again, Beth El Men’s Club and Sisterhood have the busyness of your life and joined forces to plan and provide for the Annual Purim experience the benefits of Carnival – this year scheduled for Sunday, February being present in the moment and free of self-judgment. 25 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Last year’s Carnival $10/person received rave reviews from the clergy, teachers and especially the kids!! This year promises to be even Generously sponsored by Robert and Florence Chertkof. better – so DON’T MISS IT!! The photo booth last year proved to be quite a draw. This year we will have a great new game as well as an TORAH AND YOGA exciting addition to our food menu. Both additions Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 9:30 AM will be highlights of the event. This yoga class will include 10 minutes of inspirational To ensure success for the children of our congregation Torah at the beginning, and then a full hour-long yoga we need the help and support of both our Sisterhood class. Please bring a mat and a water bottle. The yoga and Men’s Club. With your commitment, we can make class will accommodate all levels of ability, showing this the biggest and best Purim Carnival ever. modifications to poses to increase the difficulty level. There’s nothing more important than providing a $10/person. Class begins in the Soul Center, yoga is meaningful and enjoyable event for our children. To held in the Community Room. volunteer, please contact Jonathan Rosenberg or Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/yoga Bobbie Selnick. We can’t do it without you. Thanks in advance for your support.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 11 Calendar March

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 6:45 PM Evening Services 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi Bat Mitzvah of Leah Goetz Saroken 11:15 AM Shabbat Morning Family Service 6:00 PM Shabbat Unplugged Family – Alef Service 5:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Evening Services Bar Mitzvah of Bradley Felps

4 17 Adar 5 18 Adar 6 19 Adar 7 20 Adar 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Service 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 11:30 AM Sisterhood Luncheon 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 12:00 PM Biblio 11:00 AM Modern Living: Maintaining 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi 6:00 PM Evening Services 10:00 AM My Grown-Up and Me Class 6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Siddur 6:45 PM Evening Services 5:45 PM Meditation Sits Balance Saroken Bat Mitzvah of Julia Ciufo 5:30 PM Evening Services Reading 7:00 PM Jewish Short Stories 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute 2:00 PM Jewish Great Books Discussion 4:00 PM The Braid – Challah Bake 6:45 PM Evening Services Beginners Group 5:20 PM Friday Evening Meditation 7:00 PM The Inside Story of 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Evening Services Theodor Herzl 7:00 PM 1st Wednesday – Enjoy Odessa 7:00 PM Sweet Singers of Israel 7:00 PM Mixology String Quartet

11 24 Adar 12 25 Adar 13 26 Adar 14 27 Adar 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Siddur 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 9:15 AM Healing Service 11:00 AM Modern Living: Maintaining 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 11:30 AM Shinshinim Youth Program Reading 6:45 PM Evening Services 12:00 PM Sisterhood Luncheon & Book Balance Saroken 6:15 PM Evening Services 5:30 PM Evening Services 6:45 PM Evening Services Review with Rabbi Saroken 2:00 PM Caregiver Café 6:00 PM Evening Services 6:30 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner 7:00 PM The Inside Story of 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:45 PM Evening Services Presenting the Movie Annie Get Theodor Herzl 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute 7:00 PM Sweet Singer of Israel Your Gun Beginners 6:45 PM Evening Services 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes 7:00 PM Hard Hearts and Hubris 18 2 Nisan 19 3 Nisan 20 4 Nisan 21 5 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Services 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 11:00 AM Modern Living: Maintaining 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi Bat Mitzvah of Madeline Tannenbaum 5:30 AM Evening Services 7:00 PM The Inside Story of 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Balance Saroken 10:15 AM Or Shabbat Theodor Herzl Beginners 2:00 PM Jewish Great Books Discussion 6:00 PM Evening Services 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat – Honoring 3’s 6:45 PM Evening Services Group 12:45 PM Shabbat Kiddush Series: Jewish 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes 6:45 PM Evening Services Life After 1989 with Dr. Robert 7:00 PM Sweet Singers of Israel O. Freedman 7:15 PM Evening Services

25 9 Nisan 26 10 Nisan 27 11 Nisan 28 12 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services Erev Pesach Pesach 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Siddur 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:45 PM Evening Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Beth El Men’s Club Brunch Reading 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute 6:00 PM Evening Services 1:00 PM Evening Services 11:30 AM Around One Pot – Family 6:45 PM Evening Services Beginners Cooking Experience 6:45 PM Evening Services 5:30 PM Evening Services 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes

12 The Voice of Beth El Congregation 2018 Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 14 Adar 2 15 Adar 3 16 Adar 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 6:45 PM Evening Services 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi Bat Mitzvah of Leah Goetz Saroken 11:15 AM Shabbat Morning Family Service 6:00 PM Shabbat Unplugged Family – Alef Service 5:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Evening Services Bar Mitzvah of Bradley Felps

20 Adar 8 21 Adar 9 22 Adar 10 23 Adar 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Service 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 11:30 AM Sisterhood Luncheon 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 12:00 PM Biblio 11:00 AM Modern Living: Maintaining 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi 6:00 PM Evening Services 10:00 AM My Grown-Up and Me Class 6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Siddur 6:45 PM Evening Services 5:45 PM Meditation Sits Balance Saroken Bat Mitzvah of Julia Ciufo 5:30 PM Evening Services Reading 7:00 PM Jewish Short Stories 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute 2:00 PM Jewish Great Books Discussion 4:00 PM The Braid – Challah Bake 6:45 PM Evening Services Beginners Group 5:20 PM Friday Evening Meditation 7:00 PM The Inside Story of 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Evening Services Theodor Herzl 7:00 PM 1st Wednesday – Enjoy Odessa 7:00 PM Sweet Singers of Israel 7:00 PM Mixology String Quartet

27 Adar 15 28 Adar 16 29 Adar 17 1 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Siddur 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 9:15 AM Healing Service 11:00 AM Modern Living: Maintaining 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 11:30 AM Shinshinim Youth Program Reading 6:45 PM Evening Services 12:00 PM Sisterhood Luncheon & Book Balance Saroken 6:15 PM Evening Services 5:30 PM Evening Services 6:45 PM Evening Services Review with Rabbi Saroken 2:00 PM Caregiver Café 6:00 PM Evening Services 6:30 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner 7:00 PM The Inside Story of 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:45 PM Evening Services Presenting the Movie Annie Get Theodor Herzl 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute 7:00 PM Sweet Singer of Israel Your Gun Beginners 6:45 PM Evening Services 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes 7:00 PM Hard Hearts and Hubris 5 Nisan 22 6 Nisan 23 7 Nisan 24 8 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Services 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 11:00 AM Modern Living: Maintaining 8:30 AM Mussar Program with Rabbi Bat Mitzvah of Madeline Tannenbaum 5:30 AM Evening Services 7:00 PM The Inside Story of 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Balance Saroken 10:15 AM Or Shabbat Theodor Herzl Beginners 2:00 PM Jewish Great Books Discussion 6:00 PM Evening Services 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat – Honoring 3’s 6:45 PM Evening Services Group 12:45 PM Shabbat Kiddush Series: Jewish 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes 6:45 PM Evening Services Life After 1989 with Dr. Robert 7:00 PM Sweet Singers of Israel O. Freedman 7:15 PM Evening Services

12 Nisan 29 13 Nisan 30 14 Nisan 31 15 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 8:00 AM Morning Services Erev Pesach Pesach 9:30 AM Torah Yoga 6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced Siddur 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:45 PM Evening Services 8:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Morning Services 10:00 AM Beth El Men’s Club Brunch Reading 6:45 PM Evening Services 6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute 6:00 PM Evening Services 1:00 PM Evening Services 11:30 AM Around One Pot – Family 6:45 PM Evening Services Beginners Cooking Experience 6:45 PM Evening Services 5:30 PM Evening Services 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 13 Israel Affairs Social Action Committee Committee The Social Action committee has been very busy. We have completed our winter projects and move on to the spring. Thank SHABBAT KIDDUSH SPEAKER you to everyone who helped make these projects successful. SERIES: Up and coming – Toiletries and canned goods for From Tevye to Tel Aviv, Four Centuries the Community Crisis Center in Reisterstown. of Russian Immigration to Israel This drive will take place for Purim and we ask Saturdays at 12:45 PM in the Gorn Chapel all to bring one or more items. Remember how fortunate we are, PAY IT FORWARD For four centuries, the dramatic history of Russian Jews please. has inspired writers, artists, and activists. From simple village life, to the brave refuseniks, to life in modern As always, we try to arrange rides for those going to shul or Israel, Jewish experience spanned the gamut of hope doctors’ offices. Please contact Paul Sheitel, [email protected] and hopes dashed. or 410-833-4455. If anyone would like to help Paul, please let him know. Saturday, March 24: We will deliver Shalach Manot for Purim to homebound members. Life for Russian Jews: Six Day If there are people you would like to add to the list, please War - 1991 contact Eileen Rome at [email protected]. Speaker: Dr. Robert O. Freedman. In addition, we will get a group of people together on a Tuesday Visiting professor of Political morning to help preparing meals at Moveable Feasts. It is usually Science at Johns Hopkins a few hours in the morning and we will work out car pools. Please University. contact Myra Katz at [email protected] or Marci Elkin at [email protected]. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 5:45 PM in Saturday, April 28: the Baum Board Room. It lasts about one hour, and we would love Life for Russian Jews in Russia for anyone to come for part or all of the meeting. Please call Myra and Israel: 1991 – Present Katz at 410-484-2927 or Marci Elkin at 410-833-3546 if you have any questions. Speaker: Marina Furman. Executive Director at JNF of Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern 2018 WINTER MITZVAH DRIVE New Jersey; Former Refusenik. This will benefit the Community Crisis Center. We can help by donating non-perishable food items, toiletries, school supplies and household cleaners. We will be collecting starting now until March 4, in honor of Purim. Please mark your donations “For CCC” and bring them to Beth El’s main office, religious school or preschool. Thank you for your generous support and Happy Purim! Agus *Sponsored by the Social Action Committee and Beth El Schools SEMI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE Library April 25 from 8:00 AM-7:30 PM in the Offit Auditorium The Agus Library is now open. There will be For questions, please contact Steve Silber someone, in most classes held in the Agus Library, at 410-532-8292 or Sheryl Rief at who can help you checkout or return a book. In 410-486-8272. If you have an iron deficiency, order to expand library hours, more volunteers are please modify your diet 7 days prior to giving needed. If you are interested in becoming a library blood. volunteer, please contact Marlene Siegel 410-484-1844. Current hours are: Monday: 9:00-10:00 AM Wednesday: 1:00-2:00 PM 12:00-1:00 PM Thursday: 1:30-2:30 PM Tuesday: 1:00-2:00 PM

14 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Please contact Ellen Marks at [email protected] or 410-580-5166 to RSVP for all Adult Education classes, whether or not there is a fee. Adult Education SHALOM ALEICHEM NEW! MODERN LIVING HEBREW CLASS Maintaining Balance Sundays, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22, & April 5 April 8, 15, 22 from 9:30-10:45 AM from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM FACILITATOR: Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Ritual Director FACILITATOR: Rabbi Larry Ziffer is the retired CEO of the We offer a ten-session class for parents, grandparents, Macks Center for Jewish Education. or special friends who would like to learn how to read As our lives change, so do the demands on our time. Finding Hebrew. These classes are also for those who would like balance between the factors that compete for our time is one to refresh reading skills in order to support their children’s of life’s greatest ongoing challenges, but what does Judaism reading from a siddur or any Hebrew text. Held in the have to say about finding and maintaining balance in our lives? Agus Library. Do the Rabbis have anything to say? Explore this topic in four FEE: $36 for Beth El members and non-members. For lessons focused on family, work and community, self, and more information or to register, contact Fran Davis, overall balance. Held in the Agus Library. School Administrator at [email protected] or 410- FEE: $40 Beth El members, $50 non-members 484-4543. SWEET SINGERS OF ISRAEL THE INSIDE STORY OF THEODOR Operas with a Jewish Air HERZL Thursdays, March 8, 15, & 22 from 7:00-8:15 PM From Private Individual to Renowned FACILITATOR: Cantor Thom King, Beth El Hazzan Jewish Political Leader Every opera lover is familiar with Nabucco and Samson and Mondays, March 5, 12, & 19 from 7:00-8:15 PM Delilah, which are based upon Biblical accounts. What about FACILITATOR: Rachel Glaser non-Biblical operas that contain Jewish characters? How did the , or spirit of the time in which they were created, th Zeitgeist As we approach the 70 anniversary of Modern Israel affect how the Jewish characters are presented and why? In this spring, the vision of Theodor Herzl, known as the this course we will explore three different operas: Freudenthal Founder of Modern Zionism, can still inspire and amaze Halevy’s La Juive (The Jewess), Pietro Mascagni’s L’Amico us. How did a young Viennese journalist with ambitions of Fritz (The Good Neighbor Fritz), and Kurt Weill’s Der Weg der becoming a playwright develop into a Jewish leader who Verheissung (The Eternal Road). Premiered in 1835, 1891, and would be so instrumental in the future formation of the 1937, respectively, each of these operas reflect the times in State of Israel? What drove him to follow a dream which which they were composed and performed. Through musical would become a reality? In this three part series, we will examples and discussion, we will explore how opera has explore Herzl’s intellectual, spiritual, and political journey shaped the perception of Jews and vice versa. Held in the as we study his life and his transformation through his Kolker Room. diaries and other writings. Held in the Agus Library. FEE: No charge – sponsors are welcome FEE: $40 Beth El members, $50 non-members ODESSA STRING QUARTET HARD HEARTS AND HUBRIS Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 PM Pharoah and Macbeth: A Pre-Passover in the Offit Auditorium Learning Session Wednesday, March 14 from 7:00-8:00 PM Join us for a lovely evening that will feature the Odessa String Quartet, FACILITATOR: Gail Lipsitz a professional musical group established in 2012 by The Exodus story tells us that Pharoah’s heart was hardened members of the orchestra of the Opera of Valencia. The either by himself or by God twenty times. His repeated quartet is part of the cultural life of Spain. The Quartet refusals to let the Israelites go are direct challenges to God’s consists of four young temperamental, bright and power. Shakespeare’s Macbeth is another tyrant described as ambitious musicians, who are looking for perfection in becoming hard-hearted and arrogant. Both rulers are brought every sound. The repertoire of the quartet is extensive, down by hubris, or the “arrogance of power.” What can we and includes pieces of classical compositions, American learn from these characters about the psychological and stage such as West Side Story, Hairspray, Fiddler on the emotional process of hardening one’s heart? What are the Roof, and light classical compositions. There is no charge consequences for that individual and for others? Held in the for this evening and the community is welcome. Agus Library. FEE: No charge – sponsors are welcome

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 15 Adult Education ENJOY AN EVENING WITH TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Whose Story Is It? NEW! Gilbert Sandler Tuesdays, March 20, 27, April 3, 10, Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 PM 17, 24, & May 1 from 7:00-8:30 PM Please join us as we celebrate a FACILITATOR: Jon Aaron teaches at McDonogh’s Middle Baltimore Treasure. It is our great School. Over the course of his 40-year career at McDonogh, pleasure to welcome Gilbert Sandler he has held teaching, administrative, coaching, and advising to the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center positions; in addition, Jon has directed dramas and musicals for Lifelong Learning as we celebrate involving students grades four to twelve. He holds a BA his unique contributions – not only in English from Boston University and an MLA from Johns to the Jewish Community but to Hopkins University. the Baltimore Community at large. Through the spoken and written To Kill a Mockingbird has remained beloved and relevant word, Gilbert Sandler has entertained since its publication in 1960. Reflecting on the appearance and informed his audiences. Beth El Congregation will in 2015 of the novel’s “first draft,”Go Set a Watchman, and take this opportunity to show our appreciation for his Harper Lee’s death early in 2016, this course celebrates the many years of sharing his wit, wisdom and humor. author’s gift to the American literary tradition. Participants read both books before the opening class to explore deeply We want to say thank you to him and acknowledge his the core question of the course, “Whose Story Is It?” In amazing contribution to our Jewish community. Mr. considering this question, we will discuss the following: the Sandler will share with us stories of Baltimore’s glorious origins and proliferation of Jim Crow; thematically related past and perhaps offer a prediction for Baltimore poetry; a James Baldwin essay; the art of Aaron Douglas resurgence in the future. He will tell stories of humble and Norman Rockwell; music ranging from Billie Holiday to beginnings, special events, and famous people. Dr. the Broadway musical Big River; and excerpts from the film Eyal Bor, Director of the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center classic starring Gregory Peck. Please note that this is not a for Lifelong Learning says, “This promises to be an lecture. unforgettable and inspiring evening for all.” Be present to hear this storyteller extraordinaire as we show our Though Jon will present diverse concepts and perspectives, appreciation for his many accomplishments. he creates a respectful class atmosphere and encourages participants to share their insights. Held in the Agus Library. Enjoy a dessert reception following the program. Held in the Berman-Rubin Sanctuary. FEE: $50 Beth El members, $60 non-members. The fee includes a copy of both To Kill A Mockingbird and Go Set a FEE: No charge - sponsors are welcome Watchman. LEARNING AND FUN by Dr. Robert Keehn When I was a youngster, I remember my father telling me my father’s on the lower Eastside of New York). Earlier they that it was important to learn something new every day. With skyped with children in Ashkelon, Israel, Baltimore’s sister my history of receiving a Jewish parochial education and city. attending a Jewish camp for thirteen summers, I understand On to Kitah Gimel, (biased because it’s my granddaughter, the importance of our children and grandchildren obtaining Molly’s class) where the children were working on a project a basic Hebrew education. about Israel. This was a very informal setting where everyone This past Sunday, I had the opportunity, along with President seemed to be engaged. Denise Franz, Hal Hackerman, and Rebecca Fruman to visit We then moved to the Atid class of about 15 bar and bat The Berman-Lipavsky Religious School. We all met at Dr. mitzvah aged students with Andy Shankman (from my Ulpan Bor’s office for bagels and briefing. Amy Goldberg, assistant class) and Rabbi Saroken. The students were engaged with principal, first took us to see the youngest children. This is issues related to leadership. How important it is for teens to the “sibling class” where parents also drop off older children continue their Jewish education. to other classes. This allows the parents to have some free time. We watched the young ones stand and stretch But what impressed me the most was the T’filah service, upwards while singing accompanied by Morah Becky on her which was held in the Gorn Chapel. All students were guitar. All had marvelous smiles on their faces. present and each class went up to the bimah to sing or recite a prayer with Morah Becky playing her guitar. I was We then visited Kitah Dalet, where the students, with the able to experience the enthusiasm of both the students and help of Rabbi Sam, were making halavah, using the recipe teachers. All were LEARNING and having FUN. they received from their friends in Ashkelon (it brought back memories of the “nut man” whose store was adjacent to Kol Hakavod to Dr. Bor and his staff.

16 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Cantor Thom King and the Beth El Choir present: THE MUSIC OF BERNSTEIN AND GERSHWIN! Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 4:30 PM Celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday and George Gershwin’s 120th with an afternoon of songs, stories, and surprises!

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Summer Programs at Beth El June 18 through August 17 • Lots of fun activities, water play, sports, arts and crafts, music, nature, cooking and more • Great for 2-5 year olds • Part-time options and flexible schedule • Celebrating Pre-Shabbat (Kabbalat Shabbat) on Friday • Air conditioned facility For more information, contact Mandy Barish at [email protected] or 410-602-2245. Federal Hill location offering 8-week programs Federal Hill: [email protected] or 410-528-6001.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 17 School News HEBREW SCHOOL IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD The Hebrew School in Your Neighborhood Program, Berman-Lipavsky Religious School’s satellite program is in the midst of another strong year as approximately 50 students are being educated among our four locations-Hunt Valley, Roland Park, Federal Hill and Howard County. The Neighborhood Schools started in the mid 90’s at Roland Park, the first site. It was difficult to find teachers to teach off-campus, therefore Dr. Bor together with former Assistant Principal, Tzahi Posner taught the class. Dr. Bor remembers, “It was a wonderful experience to interact with the students and their parents at Roland Park. Our goal again was to reach students and their families and help them overcome any difficulty they faced in providing a Jewish education for their children.” Roland Park continues to be a vibrant satellite school; this year we expanded the program to offer three, age-appropriate classes, each with its own teacher. There are many components to the Hebrew School in Your Neighborhood Program that make it a unique and unparalleled program in the Baltimore area. The goals of the program are to be convenient, educational and engaging for students and families. Beth El is proactive in providing a program that meets families where they are; the neighborhood schools are offered in areas that would otherwise be challenging for families to commute to Beth El’s main campus in Pikesville. Each school meets during the week, directly after school. At two of our locations, the teachers pick the students up from school and walk them to the satellite location. The curriculum at the neighborhood schools is hands-on and creative, offering multi-dimensional learning strategies such as iPads and screens, group learning with students of varying ages, and outside resources in the community. Each teacher provides programming that is tailored to the needs of their unique group of students. In Howard County, students have two periods, one where they learn Hebrew based on their level with Morah Ellen and then they switch to participate in Judaic learning with Morah Lisa. In Federal Hill, Morah Rachel focuses on hands- on learning with her students; they wrote, practiced and presented a Hanukkah play for the families as part of their Hanukkah celebration. At Roland Park, a tutor is on site to Shabbat Services offer one-on-one B’nai Mitzvah tutoring sessions as there are several students who are preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. for Children This year we have utilized many resources in the community that have been integrated into the curriculum. We offer SHABBAT UNPLUGGED FAMILY SERVICE community service opportunities through Jewish Volunteer Friday, March 2 at 6:00 PM in the Kolker Room Connection; during the holidays, each student prepared rd Thanksgiving treat packages for the Meals on Wheels clients Ages 3 grade and above. Relax and experience the joy of as well as collected socks for JVC’s annual Community Shabbat at a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Cantor Melanie Blatt, Rabbi Dana Saroken and Josh Bender. Families Mitzvah Day. This semester students are looking forward to with children in 3rd grade and above (and siblings!) are invited welcoming Avia and Benny, Baltimore’s Shinshinim, Israel to join us for this fun and spirited service. Appetizers will be emissaries from Ashkelon, who will lead Israel education served in the Religious School lobby at 5:45 PM programming for the students at each neighborhood school on a regular basis. SHABBAT MORNING FAMILY SERVICE For the future, the goal is to continue to enhance the Saturday, March 3 at 11:15 AM in the Gorn Chapel Neighborhood School program. One idea is to include more Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for songs, community service programming where students would go stories and a wonderful family Shabbat experience led by to organizations around their neighborhood to learn about Student Cantor Melanie Blatt. Each month, one grade from the the needs and take part in Tikkun Olam. In addition, the Religious School will be honored. Honoring Alef. hope is to expand Beth El’s reach into flourishing areas of TOT SHABBAT Baltimore such as Towson and Saturdays, March 17 & 24 at 11:15 AM Lutherville/Timonium. in the Kreitzer Memorial Room For more information Ages 0-5. Join Morah Becky for an interactive service filled with about the Hebrew School song, prayer, puppets and Torah stories. March 24: Honoring 3's in Your Neighborhood program, please contact OR SHABBAT Amy Goldberg, Director of Saturday, March 24 at 10:15 AM in the Schuster Library Neighborhood Schools at All ages. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us [email protected] or for songs, stories and a wonderful family Shabbat experience. 410-484-4543. Or Shabbat is led by Morah Becky, the T’filah Team and Mitzvah Monsters.

18 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Contributions& Endowments For your donations to be accurately processed and put into the monthly Voice, please include the full name and address to whom the donation is being sent. These contributions were made between November 30, 2017 and January 19, 2018. THE ADLER-LEV SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE MICHELLE & BARTON AZWALINSKY THE LEONARD & FRONA FRIEDMAN IN HONOR OF: HEALING SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Bobbie Krosin Selnick IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: The special birthday of Chuck Cohen by Bobbie Krosin Selnick Dr. Herbert Rosen by Barton and Michelle Azwalinsky Ilya Gurfinkel by Roselle Yaffe, Diane and Merton Cohen and Lynn IN MEMORY OF: Barry Goldberg by Barton and Michelle Azwalinsky Rodek Mary Tamres by Bobbie Krosin Selnick Melvin Sody by Bart and Michelle Azwalinsky Ira Kirsch by Elliot and Susan Dackman THE ADULT CHOIR FUND Rina Janet by Bart and Michelle Azwalinsky IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Leonard Friedman by Elliot and Susan Dackman IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: THE STANLEY L. BECKER Burton D. Richman by Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline MISHPACHAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE FRUMAN FAMILY GARDEN IN MEMORY OF: IN APPRECIATION TO: BEAUTIFICATION ENDOWMENT FUND Barbara Goldberg Abramson by Steve and Freddy Silverman Beth El Congregation by Carley Becker IN HONOR OF: Ross Jandorf by Steve and Freddye Silverman IN MEMORY OF: The Bat Mitzvah of Remy Alperstein by Dr. Alan and Jeanette Davis Rina Janet by Steve and Freddye Silverman Connie Apatoff by Carole Becker IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Geraldine Cohen by Dr. David and Sheryl Reicher Bette Hankin by Dennis and Jane Herman & Family The special birthday of Steve Silverman by Marc and Suzie THE BERLIN-NORWITZ Nathan Goldberg by Herb and Bette Dahne, The Fruman Family, Kurlander, the Beth El Choir Stuart and Judy Haman, Dennis and Jane Herman The birth of a granddaughter, Arielle Micah Katz to Dr. Ed and Ann CHILDRENS CHOIR FUND Ira Kirsch by Dennis and Jane Herman Mishner by Steve and Freddye Silverman IN MEMORY OF: Herbert Dahne by Burt and Myra Gold The special birthday of Phyllis Kline and the anniversary of Dr. Nathan Goldberg by Dr. Steve and Sherry Berlin IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Melvin Sody by Dr. Steve and Sherry Berlin Richard and Phyllis Kline by Julian and Doris Kline Leonard Fruman by Illan and Gail Silberman The special anniversary of Bob and Paula Jandorf by Dr. Richard THE DANIEL W. CAPLAN & and Phyllis Kline THE SHELDON & SARALYNN GLASS NORMA F. CAPLAN PRE-SCHOOL ENDOWED SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Lessans by Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline MEDIA RESOURCE FUND IN APPRECIATION TO: IN MEMORY OF: Cantor Thom King by Lisa Hoffman IN MEMORY OF: Herbert Dahne by Sheldon and Saralynn Glass David L. Kopelman by Richard and Elizabeth Caplan Rina Janet by Sheldon and Saralynn Glass A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Nathan Goldberg by Howard and Alice Moffet Joanna Lin by the Beth El Choir IN HONOR OF: The Hon. Ellen Hollander by Steve and Freddye Silverman THE MELVIN & NAOMI CHERNOFF The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Sheldon and Saralynn Glass THE RABBI JACOB & MIRIAM AGUS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: THE SONYA & JEROME GOODMAN IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Melvin Sody by Glenda Chernoff ADULT HEBREW READING FUND Blanche Fisher Schwartz by Judy Schwartz Herbert Dahne by Glenda Chernoff IN MEMORY OF: THE COLLINS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mary Kessel by Jerry and Sonya Goodman THE SUSAN & SPENCER ALLEN Nathan Goldberg by Jerry, Sonya and Heather Goodman TEEN TRAVEL TO ISRAEL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Julius Rosenthal by Larry and Shelley Collins Herbert Dahne by Marilyn Shapiro IN HONOR OF: Rina Janet by Jerry, Sonya and Heather Goodman The Bar Mitzvah of Bobbie Lichter’s grandson, Noah by Burt and THE JACK B. COONIN MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF: Renee King IN MEMORY OF: Rabbi Dana Saroken for her honor received by Jewish Womens The birth of a new great grandson to Irene Snyder by Manny and Ida Hantgan by Myra Coonin, Stanley and Linda Nachimson International by Jerry, Sonya and Heather Goodman Ruthye Steinberg The special anniversary and the marriage of Ruby and Aaron THE LOUIS & ESTHER DOPKIN THE GREEN FAMILY RELIGIOUS Eisenbach’s granddaughter, Stephanie by Manny and Ruthye MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SERVICES FUND Steinberg IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: IN APPRECIATION TO: Benjamin Katz by Michael Dopkin Dr. Herb Rosen by Benjy and Barbara Green Susan Allen by Pearl Imber Nathan Goldberg by Michael Dopkin Esther Levin by Benjy and Barbara Green A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN HONOR OF: Melvin Sody by Benjy and Barbara Green Barry Budish by Irene Snyder, Manny and Ruthye Steinberg The special birthday of Mark Dopkin by Hilda Dopkin, Michael Geraldine Cohen by Benjy and Barbara Green IN MEMORY OF: Dopkin Herbert Dahne by Benjy and Barbara Green, Julian and Rhona Dr. Herbert Rosen by John and Natalie Spector A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Sober Nathan Goldberg by Burt and Renee King Joseph Schlein by Michael Dopkin IN HONOR OF: Melvin Sody by Burt and Renee King THE SYLVAN DORENFELD The special birthday of Richard Intner by Benjy and Barbara Green Ira Kirsch by John and Natalie Spector MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Rina Janet by Larry and Carol Gilbert Charles Green by Benjy and Barbara Green Herbert Dahne by Larry and Carol Gilbert IN MEMORY OF: Ross Jandorf by Burt and Renee King Pauline Auslander by Manny and Ruthye Steinberg THE CANTOR SAUL AND AILEEN Rina Janet by Alan and Sharon Dorenfeld HAMMERMAN MUSIC FUND THE BETH EL ART FUND IN HONOR OF: SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Alan and Sharon Dorenfeld on being honored at Beth El Live by Aileen Hammerman by Robert and Irene Russel Willard R. Smullian by Ranny Smullian Carol Cummins IN HONOR OF: Jeanette Miller by Ranny Smullian A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: The special birthday of Irene Pasarew by Jeff, Leslie, Ethan and Diane Cole by Manny and Ruthye Steinberg Sadie Rosenfeld IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: THE HARK – UHLFELDER FAMILY FUND Florence Bass by Manny and Ruthye Steinberg Samuel Hendler by Manny and Ruthye Steinberg IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Frieda Bass by Manny and Ruthye Steinberg Milton Uhlfelder by David and Joan Uhlfelder The Voice of Beth El Congregation 19 Contributions & Endowments

THE PAUL HUDDLES IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: THE BATYA & HADAS NIGRIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mark Levine by Marsha Levine MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Anna Fleischman by Marsha Levine IN MEMORY OF: Gary Huddles by Bob Jolson, Charles and Gail Yumkas, Stan and THE H. ALLAN LIPSITZ ENDOWED Alan Elkin by Dr. Albert and Lisi Nigrin Jackie Blum, Alison Stern, Joan Young, Michael and Lisa Pachino, ADULT EDUCATION FUND Jerry and Linda Mondell, Melvin and Judy Kopilnick, Burt and THE LOUIS PERLMAN IN HONOR OF: MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Myra Gold, Stuart and Phyllis Cutler, Alan and Jimmy Katz, Irvin The memorial concert for Allan Lipsitz by Paul and Susan Goldberg and Sharon Caplan, Michael and Jessica Bronfein, Bruce and IN MEMORY OF: The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Gail Lipsitz, Margery Judy Kishter by Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline Janice Bolten Doroshow IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: IN MEMORY OF: THE ISAAC & FANNIE PEVER HEBREW Beatrice Schwartz by Linda Huddles and Toby Felcher Nathan Goldberg by Gordon and Frona Greenspun EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE LEROY F. KAPPELMAN Geraldine Cohen by Bruce and Marlene Solomon, Mark Carp and IN HONOR OF: MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Diane Gensler The birth of a grandson to Dr. Charles and Phyllis Fine by Dick and IN MEMORY OF: Herbert Dahne by Janet Penn, Gordon and Frona Greenspun Gloria Gordon Benjamin Katz by Alan and Carol Pristoop RABBI MARK G. LOEB MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Leslie Sigman by Dick and Gloria Gordon, Lenny and Sue Gordon, THE ARTHUR E. KLAFF IN MEMORY OF: the Kanfer Family Dr. Michael Zareski by the Hon. Charles and Lisa Shubow MEMORIAL FUND Rachel Otto by Dick and Gloria Gordon Donald Weisman by the Hon. Charles and Lisa Shubow IN HONOR OF: Louise Halpern by Dick and Gloria Pever Gordon Rina Janet by Lee and Judy Rosenberg The special birthday of Barry Steelman by Charles and Beverly Freeland IN HONOR OF: THE PRAYER BOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF: The Aliyah received for the Auf Ruf of Justin Shubow and Idris IN MEMORY OF: Leppla by the Hon. Charles and Lisa Shubow Benjamin Katz by Marc and Faye Sherman Gary Huddles by Charles and Beverly Freeland The special wedding anniversary of Ted and Ruth Denick by John, Mary Tamres by Carl and Janet Jacobs Herbert Dahne by Barbara Levenson Robin, Julia and Laura Denick Melvin Sody by Kenneth and Maxine Ball, Norris and Janice THE MINNIE & MAX KRIEGER Brodsky THE HERMAN LUBCHER Pearl Okon by Arnold and Joyce Rottman SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Rina Janet by Ellie Spind and Saul Leibowitz Hyman Needelman by Lillian Miller IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Barry Goldberg by Dr. Ken and Judy Lubcher Margolis Anna Needelman by Lillian Miller The birth of a grandson, Benjamin Michael Fine – Cohn to Dr. IN HONOR OF: Charles and Phyllis Fine by Noel and Marcia Rosenthal THE ADAM KRONTHAL The special birthday of Herbert Barton by Dr. Ken and Judy The marriage of Dr. Richard and Susie Kolker’s son, Andrew to SPECIAL NEEDS FUND Lubcher Margolis Grace by Paul and Amie Sue Nochumowitz IN MEMORY OF: THE NATHAN & PAULINE MASH The special birthday of Dr. Alan Garfinkel by Dr. Jack Feldman and Dr. Seymour Bernstein by Dr. Howard and Lorraine Bronstein, PRE-SCHOOL FUND Family Randi Kronthal Sacco and Bob Sacco The special birthday of Richard Intner by Mark Chodak and Carole Adam Kronthal by Alan and Jennifer Kronthal, Randi Kronthal IN MEMORY OF: Gould Sacco and Family Adele Jacobs by Jason, Diane and Joseph Olszewski The special birthday of Mildred Kaplan by Stefan and Reesa Luger, Herbert Kronthal by Randi Kronthal Sacco and Family THE MAX MENDELSOHN Bruce and Ilene Lessans IN HONOR OF: ENDOWMENT MIKVAH FUND The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Mike and Bunny The special anniversary of Froma and Jules Willen by Drs. Beryl IN MEMORY OF: Roseman Rosenstein and Frona Brown Melvin Sody by Janet Penn IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: The special birthday of Marcia Yumkas by Dr. Howard and Lorraine Zelda Schrum by Norman Schrum Bronstein THE MORNING MINYAN FUND Dolores Medin Knitz by Marc and Nancy Medin IN MEMORY OF: Barry M. Pachino by Judy Pachino THE IRVING & ROSE LEBOWITZ Pauline Auslander by Barry and Ellen Budish MEMORIAL SEFER TORAH FUND Benjamin Katz by Jay and Randi Rombro, Dr. Joseph and Linda THE EDDY SCHUSTER IN MEMORY OF: Napora MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND Elaine Greenberg by Sandy Lebowitz Stella Bernstein by Ray and Dale Kahn IN MEMORY OF: Rina Janet by Larry and Nancy Rosenberg Nathan Goldberg by Ray and Dale Kahn, Susan Baum, Irene Herbert Dahne by Stephany Gilbert THE DR. HARRY & ZELDA LEVIN Snyder, Rene and Yvonne Daniel, Robert and Eva Slatkin, Gerald THE RABBI STEVEN SCHWARTZ FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND and Arlyn Cohen, Dr. Charles and Arlene Weiner, Dr. Mark and Mindy Leiner, Stephen and Sharon Freiman, Dawn Grosshandler, TRIBUTE FUND IN MEMORY OF: Kenny and Anita Baum IN APPRECIATION TO: L. Paul Cornell by Dr. Roger and Janet Levin Stella Bernstein by Rene and Yvonne Daniel Hulane Zolet by Debbie, Arieh, Ezra and Lea Geller THE HARRY LICHTER CHESED FUND Delores Zuckerman by Gerald and Arlyn Cohen IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Rina Janet by Ray and Dale Kahn Ina Berman by Sidney and Eunice Friedman Barry Goldberg by Alan and Bev Gersh, Bobbie Lichter Ross Jandorf by Ray and Dale Kahn Jo Ann Goldenberg-Stolley by Jimmy and Laura Rosenfeld Helena Hornick’s brother, Stephen by Alan and Bev Gersh IN HONOR OF: Pauline Auslander by Irene Snyder, Keith and Denise Franz Sylvia Stone by Alan and Bev Gersh, Bobbie Lichter The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Barbara Levenson, Jack Luskin by Fred and Phyllis London Geraldine Cohen by Hulane Zolet Shirley Rodbell and Jerry Brickman, Paul and Janet Kramer, Stewart Greenebaum by Fred and Phyllis London, Jerry and Linda Melvin Sody by Hulane Zolet Stanley and Chuck Rutko, June Sacks Mondell John Hillman by Chester and Arlene Kleinman A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Fred Friedlander by Stanley and Chuck Rutko Howard Rudo by Sidney and Eunice Friedman, Craig Young, Burt Nancy Gertner by Hulane Zolet and Myra Gold Lois Elkin by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin THE MITZVAH FUND Esther Katz by Rosa Marx IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: Stella Bernstein by Hal and Susan Hackerman, Michael Rubenstein The birth of a granddaughter, Pearl Ivy to Sharyn and Jay Winer by The naming of Bob and Rita Fellerman’s granddaughter, Lainy Mya and Hedy From Stuart and Sheryl Title by Marty and Joyce Grand Robert Izenstarck by Daniel and Elaine Liebfield The special anniversary of Dr. Robert and Carole Keehn by Jeff and The special birthday of Irene Pasarew by Corinne Vineberg and Nathan Goldberg by Sonia Obstler, Michael Rubenstein and Hedy Saralyn Elkin Betty Coplin From, Manny and Ruthye Steinberg, Sidney and Eunice Friedman, The birthday of Bobbie Lichter by Steve and Aliza Gottesman The special birthday pf Rita Silverman by Eleanor Davidov Bernard and Sandra Eisenberg, Emelie Schwab The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Barry and Pearl Melvin Sody by Marvin and Esta Schein, Judy Pachino, Emelie Schwab Gendason IN MEMORY OF: Geraldine Cohen by the Beth El Sisterhood Howard Robins by Fred and Phyllis London, Charles and Gail The special birthday of Marcia Yumkas by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin Pearl Okon by Harold Rottman Yumkas, Kenneth and Nancy Niman, Sidney and Eunice Friedman THE JOSEPH LIPAVSKY IN APPRECIATION TO: Ira Kirsch by Fred and Phyllis London SCHOLARSHIP FUND Beth El Congregation by Gary Heligman Dr. Herbert Rosen by Fred and Phyllis London IN HONOR OF: IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Geraldine Cohen by Judy Pachino, Edwin and Judy Dworkin Les Sigman by Ann Kurlander The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Kenny and Anita Baum Jeanette R. Katz by Joseph and Anna Schlein Sophie Silfen by Susan Miller and Jim Williams Martin Cohen by Gilbert and Patricia Cohen IN MEMORY OF: Louis Miller by Susan Miller and Jim Williams Marc Hess by Howard and Lynn Saperstein Norman Weiner by Donald and Beverly Wilson Benjamin Katz by Dr. Brian and Glenda Dechowitz, Kenny and Henry Katz by Joseph and Anna Schlein Ilene Schwartz 20 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Contributions & Endowments

Herbert Dahne by Susan Cohen, Jerry and Linda Mondell, John Lazinsky, John and Natalie Spector, Emelie Schwab, Robert and A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: and Robin Denick, Sonia Obstler, Abraham and Merle Eiss Eva Slatkin, Dr. Robert and Shelley Shemer, Dr. Charles and Susie Steve Weintraub by Jerry and Linda Mondell Rina Janet by John and Robin Denick, Mark and Amy Bond, Keith Mann, Jim and Marilyn Dickman Nancy Gertner by Steve and Susie Weintraub and Denise Franz, Marshall and Dr. Joanne Rief Ross Jandorf by Steve and Myra Katz Beth Goldsmith by Steve and Susie Weintraub Cathy Zubrin by Ava and Marc Lenet Erwin Hecker by Anna Johannesdottir Diane Cole by Steve and Susie Weintraub Ross Jandorf by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From, Sidney and IN HONOR OF: Eunice Friedman THE SISTERHOOD PAST PRESIDENTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The special birthday of Dr. Marc Gertner by Steve and Susie Karen Lent by Sidney and Eunice Friedman Weintraub Marlyn Baida by Donna Goldman IN HONOR OF: The birth of a granddaughter, Arielle Micah Katz to Dr. Ed and Ann IN HONOR OF: The special anniversary of Joel and Judy Berman by Jeff and Mishner by Steve and Susie Weintraub The Ailene Sher Soul Center by Harold Cohen Honey Litman Sonny Davis on Hanukkah by Paul Davis IN MEMORY OF: YAHRZEIT FUND The special birthday of Dr. Marc Gertner by Maggi Gaines Nathan Goldberg by Jeff and Honey Litman IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: The special birthday of Richard Intner by Steve and Anne King Herbert Dahne by Shirley Littman, Lee and Judy Rosenberg Leah Wiesenberger by Stuart and Ellen Wiesenberger The special anniversary of Bob and Paula Jandorf by Marshall and Melvin Sody by Aaron and Maxine Bukowitz Sylvan Pleet by Ron and Mindy Fishkind Dr. Joanne Rief, Steve and Myra Katz A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Pauline Schnapper by Elaine Goodman The marriage of Zachary and Zoe Siegel by Arnold and Joyce Margie Rubin by Dr. Marc and Nancy Gertner Daniel Reicher by Frances Reicher Carl Morstein by Jay and Ellen Morstein Rottman THE MORTON SPIND The special birthday of Jack Boonshaft by Frederic and Debby Julius Sucoff by Marsha Levine Kraft CONFIRMATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jacob Wolfson by Bernice Wolfson The special birthday of Rita Silverman by Josephine Becker IN MEMORY OF: Edward Reicher by Donald and Ilene Penn A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Jack Luskin by Drs. Sheldon and Arlene Bearman Ruth and Victor Cohen by Austin and Shelley Cohen Diane Cole by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From, Sidney and Herbert Dahne by Ellie Spind Gertrude Bergstein by Leonard and Roslyn Stoler Eunice Friedman A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Anna Dunn by Ed and Judy Dworkin Margie Rubin by Ellie Spind Irving Dworkin by Ed and Judy Dworkin IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: IN HONOR OF: Bernard Weisman by Marilyn Weisman and Family Lawrence “Larry” Kolman by Madge Reamer Kolmer Louis Friedman by Donald Friedman Morris Gerson by Arthur and Deborah Gerson The special birthday of David Gordon by Jerry Berenholtz and Sandy M. Gordon Sadie Smith Jacobs by Saul D. Jacobs Pearl G. Browdy by Donna Goldman Rosalie Ida Zwagil by Morris Zwagil Dr. Albert Grant by Samuel and Suzanne Grant THE MELVIN & ANITA STEINBERG Hannah Sober by Shirley Snyder Benjamin Levin by Samuel and Suzanne Grant COLLEGE OUTREACH PROGRAM FUND Sol Silver by Carol Pondfield Kate Schwartz by Dr. Mayer and Alice Schwartz IN MEMORY OF: Harold Cohen by Robert Cohen and Gail Schwartz THE SELTZER-GOLD Rina Janet by Mickey and Anita Steinberg Sidney E. Miller Harry and Phyllis Blum PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Gary Huddles by Mickey and Anita Steinberg Joseph Rubenstein by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Herbert Dahne by Mickey and Anita Steinberg Susan Hackerman by Benjamin Hackerman Jeanette Seltzer by Stella Gold IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Sidney Miller by Richard and Joan Lessans Harvey Gold by Stella Gold Julia L. Steinberg by Mickey and Anita Steinberg Helen Goldberg by Gary and Susan Talles Norma Appelbaum by Howard and Marlene Appelbaum THE AILENE SHER SOUL CENTER FUND THE STEINHARDT-BALACHOW Samuel A. Lichtenstein by Paul and Phyllis Lichtenstein IN HONOR OF: FAMILY YOUTH FUND Jesse Uslan by Ronnie Buerger Rabbi Dana Saroken for her recognition by Jewish Womens A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Stanley Rosen by Dr. Ronald and Jill Greenwald International by Jerry and Selma Lean, Richard and Jennifer The Hon. Ellen Hollander by Dr. Jeff and Diane Lieberman, Stuart Oscar Simons by Harold and Dee Simons Berman, Sonia Obstler, Jeanne Fink, Jeff and Saralyn Elkin, Steve and Riki Deckelbaum Gertrude Fader by Esther Berelowitz and Aliza Gottesman, Henry and Suzanne Horowitz, Michael and IN HONOR OF: Charles H. Raksin by Sybil Raksin Gordon, Stan and Meryl Raksin, Debbie Kuntz, Hal and Susan Hackerman, Stella Gold and Debbie The birth of Finn Wyatt Deckelbaum by Dr. Jeff and Diane Jay Raksin and Marcia Benesh Vodenos, Ann Kurlander, Jim and Marilyn Dickman Lieberman Jerome Fineblum by Dorothy Fineblum The birthday of Marcia Friedlander by Susan Baum, John and Bernice Kuryk by David and Alice Kuryk Robin Denick THE DENNIS & RONA WEINER Craig Zolotorow by Samuel and Suzanne Grant The birthday of Rowan Sher by Kevin and Cara Shenton SOCIAL WELFARE FUND David Susserman by Samuel and Suzanne Grant The special anniversary of Edy and Steve Bondroff by Deborah IN MEMORY OF: Mildred Cohen by Robert and Harriet Rosoff Satisky and Stephen Handelman Rina Janet by David and Jo Ann Klein Isaac Weisman by Marilyn Weisman & Family The Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Lessans by Dr. Marc and Nancy IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Romaine Holmes by Jeanne Berger Gertner, Linda Katz Alfred Wolfe by Rona Weiner and Family William Berger by Jeanne Berger IN APPRECIATION TO: Frances Weiner by Rona Weiner and Family Albert Cutler by Stuart and Phyllis Cutler Rabbi Dana Saroken by Wendy Espeland, Philip Deitchman THE ELLIOT & SUSAN WEINSTEIN Leon Manekin by Stuart and Phyllis Cutler A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Mark Cohen by Carolyn Rosenfeld SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jodi Robin Fribush Susan Fribush Esther Harris by Sandy Morrell Gordon IN MEMORY OF: Ann Robinson by Sandy Morrell Gordon Gertrude Garshman by Mark Chodak and Carole Gould Jack Luskin by Elliot and Susan Weinstein Anne Garshman Goldberg by Mark Chodak and Carole Gould Nancy Gertner by Dr. Doug and Kathy Shepard Howard Rudo by Richard and Jennifer Berman, Jeff and Honey Don Gordon by Ellie Spind In memory by Arlene Gordon Litman, Andrew and Rochelle Iserson, Janet Baldinger Philmore Baron by Naomi Baron IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Bernice Koppel by Jerry Berenholtz and Sandy M. Gordon Ella Frieman by Maybelline Frieman The special anniversary of Dr. Ira and Barbara Starer by Elliot and Henry Brown by Terry and Nina Hess Ailene Sher by Sandy Morrell Gordon Susan Weinstein Shelley Pinkner by Sandy Morrell Gordon Eddie Malin by Doris Malin Allen Robinson by Jerry Berenholtz and Sandy M. Gordon IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Myra Land by Harold and Faye Trippe Annette Heiserman by Jerry Berenholtz and Sandy M. Gordon Meyer Weinstein by Elliot and Susan Weinstein Alvin Mondell by Gerald and Linda Mondell Dr. Ronald Branoff by Sandy Morrell Gordon Kate Weinstein by Elliot and Susan Weinstein Claire Peterson by Hank and Suzanne Horowitz Ina Berman by Sandy Morrell Berman Hilda Rudo by Elliot and Susan Weinstein Leon Horowitz by Hank and Suzanne Horowitz Dr. Michael Zareski by Randy and Shelley Moss Myra and Herbert Mautner by Elliot and Susan Weinstein Ida C. Epstein by Eddie and Yvonne Epstein Stella Bernstein by Charles and Dara Schnee Eli Rudo by Elliot and Susan Weinstein Edward Holmes by Jeanne Berger Nathan Goldberg by David and Sandy Gordon, Jon and Jennifer Anita Rudo by Elliot and Susan Weinstein Esther Luwisher by Rebecca Luwisher Krieger, Sheila Leiss THE DR. MICHAEL WEINTRAUB Lillian Morstein by Jay and Ellen Morstein Geraldine Cohen by Julian and Rhona Sober, Karl and Robin MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Benjamin Caplan by Gerald and Roslyn Caplan Mindel, Jim and Marilyn Dickman, Michael and Penny Schwarz, Harry Lichter by Eddie and Maria Lichter IN MEMORY OF: Samuel Schwartz by Marilyn Abrahams Elliot and Susan Dackman Howard Rudo by Steve and Susie Weintraub Sylvia Stone by Karl and Robin Mindel, Bob Pinkner, Bruce and Freda Levy by Leon Levy Gary Huddles by Steve and Susie Weintraub Joe Shummy by Sybil Coblenzer Marlene Solomon, Diane Gensler, Mark Carp Rina Janet by Steve and Susie Weintraub Sylvia Kaye by Risa Gottlieb Shirley Rosenberg by Sybil Coblenzer Herbert Dahne by David and Sandy Gordon, Sidney and Eunice Mervin Coblenzer by Sybil Coblenzer Friedman Harold Weisblatt by Jerrold and Denise Thrope Melvin Sody by Ted and Risa Offit Alvin Stark by Norman and Phyllis Gold Rina Janet by Lewis and Laury Scharff, Burt and Myra Gold, Ethel Weiss by Sidney and Rosalie Chernick Sheldon and Arlene Bearman, Jamie Siegel, Michael Rubenstein Gussie Holcomb by Gary and Marsye Kaplan and Hedy From, Dr. Marc and Elaine Lowen, Steve and Abby Nathaniel Sigmund Wolf by Gary and Marsye Kaplan The Voice of Beth El Congregation 21 Contributions & Endowments

Norman Laskin by Marty and Sharon Bass A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN MEMORY OF: Helen Monen Bass by Mary and Sharon Bass Lynn Ginsburg by Dr. Jeffrey and Syndy Gaber Charles H. Miller by Cookie Bensky Mary Brand by Alan and Jackie Wilder Nancy Gertner by Keith and Denise Franz Benjamin Katz by Jeff, Alice, Jeremy, Sharon and Matthew Balan THE YOUTH EDUCATION FUND Robert Grosshandler by Keith and Denise Franz Bea Hackerman by Sunderland Interiors Margie Rubin by Keith and Denise Franz Selma and Jules Shaivitz by the Lenore and Isadore Sborofsky IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Roger McIntosh by Keith and Denise Franz Foundation Selma Weil by Denise Franz, Marcia Katz and Families Gary Huddles by Scott Broadbent, Jr., Sylvan Cornblatt, Michelle Jacqueline Wilen by Dr. Michael and Judy Baylin IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Jeannie Lazinsky by Steve and Abby Lazinsky Martin Jules Rosenthal by Randy and Helene Lutz Rose D. Abrams by Norman and Joy Shillman Elaine Blitzstein by Rob, Dori, Alec and Halle Blitzstein Benjamin Katz by Keith and Denise Franz Clara Shillman by Norman and Joy Shillman Ailene Sher by Charles and Elizabeth Jacobs, Carol Cummins and Stella Bernstein by Keith and Denise Franz Family Nathan Goldberg by Keith and Denise Franz, Ann Kurlander, THE AL ZLOTOWITZ CHAPEL Benjamin Katz by Janet Rosenbaum Steve and Abby Lazinsky MAINTENANCE FUND Melvin Sody by Offit and Kurman Geraldine Cohen by Keith and Denise Franz IN MEMORY OF: Geraldine Cohen by Carl and Candi Baylin, Harry and Eileen Melvin Sody by Keith and Denise Franz, Jerry and Linda Mondell Nathan Goldberg by The Asher Family Brafmann Bea Hackerman by Dr. Michael and Judy Baylin, Steve and Abby Claire Kleeman by the Asher Family Rina Janet by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin, Edward and Betty Leikin, Lazinsky Rina Janet by Cantor Lauren Levy Robert Jenner and Beth Graham, Fred and Phyllis London, Ronnie Ina Berman by Ann Kurlander IN HONOR OF: and Mindy Fishkind Jonathan Berman by George and Joyce Goodman The special birthday of Bernadine Gordon by Phyllis Isaacson Herbert Dahne by Michael and Rachel Dabbah, Marc and Leslie Herbert Dahne by Keith and Denise Franz, Ann Glazer The marriage of Sheila Derman’s son by Phyllis Isaacson Lichtenberg Marlyn Baida by Keith and Denise Franz The birth of a great grandson to Paul and Sarah Zucker by Phyllis Elaine Greenberg by Harry and Eileen Brafmann, Eunice Shearer Rina Janet by Ian and Jessica Sobel Isaacson Mel Schweitzer by Jory and Amy Schunick Ross Jandorf by Keith and Denise Franz The marriage of Lois Balser’s grandchildren, Zoe and Zach by IN HONOR OF: Karen Lent by Keith and Denise Franz Phyllis Isaacson The special anniversary of Henry and Suzanne Horowitz by Barry Ira Kirsh by Neil and Maddy Blumberg and Mrs. Jeanette Schott, and Ruth Hurwitz Keith and Denise Franz SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Rabbi Dana Saroken for being honored by Jewish Women IN HONOR OF: IN APPRECIATION TO: International by Dr. Marc and Nancy Gertner The special birthday of Rita Silverman by John and Robin Denick, Beth El Congregation, a donation to the Glass Endowed The special anniversary of Joel and Judy Berman by Stevan and Ted and Ruth Denick, Carol Cummins, Jay and Rosa Shuster, Larry Scholarship Fund by Dr. Sheldon and Saralynn Glass Kathy Weinberg and Simone Rosenbloom Rabbi Steven Schwartz by Lawrence Mendelson and Linda The engagement of Jennifer and Richard Berman’s son, Brian to Hallinan IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF: Elmer Hackerman by Hal and Susan Hackerman Brooke Rubin by John and Robin Denick Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rabbi Dana Saroken by Mindie For all our departed family members by Dr. Charles and Susie Jonathan Schwartz for his new position as Director of the Modell Flamholz Mann Performing Arts Center by John and Robin Denick Rabbi Dana Saroken by Philip Deitchman Rose Kassap by Sigmund and Barbara Kassap The birth of a grandson, Finn Wyatt Deckelbaum to Stuart and Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Cantor Thom King for their support Harry Lichter by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin Riki Deckelbaum by Marc and Faye Sherman and thoughtfulness on the death of my father, Melvin Sody by Tillie Sweren by Herb and Sheila Sweren The birth of Arielle Micah Katz, granddaughter of Dr. Ed and Ann Roz and Howard Kurman Mishner by Keith and Denise Franz HONORS AND MEMORIALS The Bar Mitzvah of Richard and Joan Lessans grandson, Samuel Tree of Life Plaque in honor of Rita Silverman’s 90th Birthday by by Alfred and Lee Whiteman her Beth El Friends

Beth El Memorial Park For generations the Beth El Memorial Park has served the needs of Beth El Congregation and the Baltimore Jewish Community. The Beth El Memorial Park is a beautifully maintained cemetery of more than 20 acres located in the 9700 block of Liberty Road in Randallstown. Individual, family and interfaith lots are available in our nine original gardens and our newly-opened sections. For more information contact Sarah Rohan at sarah@ bethelbalto.com or 410-484-0411. Photo credit: Judi Snyder

22 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Contributions & Endowments Beth El Annual Appeal Contributions This gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. These contributions were made between October 25, 2017 and November 15, 2017.

BENEFACTORS Elaine Goodman Marc and Gloria Blake Gabriel Baziz $16,000 AND UP Frederick and Esther Harris Barry and Ellen Budish Norman and Sondra Benney Dr. Avraham Cohen Donald and Eileen Himelfarb Matthew and Beth Cohen Milton and Molly Bereson Peter and Deanna Hirsch Robin Cohen Howard and Cindy Bernstein PATRONS Richard and Hon. Ellen Hollander Frances Crystal Stephen Bierer and Rhoda Cohen $10,000 TO $15,999 Stephen Kaufman and Dr. Rona Stein Dr. Michael and Rachel Dabbah Joshua and Dr. Sharon Bord The Donald E. Gordon Charitable Foundation, Inc. David and Lisa Kuntz Theodore and Ruth Denick Adam and Meredith Borden Dr. Stephen and Linda Levin Edwin and Judy Dworkin Richard and Elizabeth Caplan SUSTAINERS Steven Levin and Dr. Jill Baldinger Brian Eisenberg Barbara Cohen Ira and Debra Levinson Steven and Jayne Engorn James and Hannelore Crystal $4,000 TO $9,999 Matt and Katelyn Levinson Dr. Andrew and Amy Feinberg Howard and Cindy Cummins Fred and Phyllis London Marc and Judith Lipchin Robert and Jane Fero David and Beth Dafner Michael and Dr. Karen Norman Steven and Lisa Luray Roy and Benita Finkelstein Michael Danels and Mindy Berger Morris and Nancy Offit Gerald and Linda Mondell Dr. Mark and Joyce Fraiman Barry and Marilyn Dubin Ellwood and Thelma Sinsky Jonathan and Beverly Myers Arthur Frank Dr. Bernard and Sondra Eisenberg Leonard and Roslyn Stoler Marshall and Sharon Paul Deborah Geller Irwin and Ettadean Epstein Brian and Stefanie Penn Stanley and Eileen Ginsburg Lauren Esakoff PROVIDERS Harold and Eileen Peremel Marsha Golob Dorothy Fineblum $2,000 TO $3,999 Lawrence and Nancy Rosenberg Randy and Toby Goodman Susan Fribush Benjamin and Deborah Abrams A. Ronald and Marjorie Rubin Stephen and Aliza Gottesman Barry and Pearl Gendason Dr. Michael and Judith Baylin Jory and Amy Schunick Melvyn and Nancy Highstein Arthur and Deborah Gerson James and Harriet Berg Dr. Douglas and Kathleen Shepard Henry and Suzanne Horowitz Hedy Gleiman Paul and Barbara Cooper Marc and Faye Sherman Robert and Estelle Kabik David and Glenda Goldberg Arnold and Joyce Fruman Dr. Mark and Gail Silberman Mildred Kaplan Kenneth and Sheri Goldscher Ira and Yasmin Geller Daniel and Karla Smelkinson Martin Katz Wilma Greenberg Dr. Sheldon and Saralynn Glass Frank and Maura Tworecke Jeff and Jodi Keehn Dr. Michael Heitt and Dr. Sandra Hawkins-Heitt Andrew and Jennifer Grossman Steven and Cindy Wasserman Thomas and Andrea Klein Georgia Janssen Steven and Melissa Kravet Dr. Larry and Laurie Weiss Howard Kleinman and Karen Kreisberg Ryan and Kimberly Jolson Dr. Albert and Ilisa Nigrin Willard Kravitz Gary and Marsye Kaplan Ira and Nancy Oring CONTRIBUTORS Jeffrey and Heller Kreshtool Daniel Katz David and Marla Oros $300 TO $499 Ann Kurlander Dr. Felix and Sharon Kaufman Dr. Michael and Joan Schultz Anonymous Dr. Lloyd and Rachel Lachow Gerald and Susan Kessler Dennis and Amanda Weinman R. Spencer and Susan Allen Barbara Levenson Alana and Joy Kobin Joel and Judy Berman Barbara Lichter Dr. Richard and Odalis Kuntz SUPPORTERS Dr. Franklin and Ruth Blatt James and Deborah Lubliner Judy Lapides $1,000 TO $1,999 Shirley Bond Sharon Martin Robert and Madeline Levine Anonymous Gerald and Arlyn Cohen Rosa Marx Miriam Levy Howard and Janet Blum Sheldon and Suzanne Dagurt Ailene Mash Dr. Harold and Ellen Mendelson Michael and Gail Brooks Dr. Steven and Danielle Epstein Marvin Miller Elaine Meyers S. Jerry and Joan Cohn Marvin and Sandy Glass Suzanne Offit John and Jodi Miller Carol Cummins Barry and Ruth Green Elliott and Cathy Packer Dr. Samuel and Marcella Miller Dr. Ralph and Beverly Epstein Dennis and Jane Herman Dr. Vera Pinter Ellen Mogol Dr. Marvin Feldman Buddy and Carolyn Hubberman Sheryl Rief Brian and Michele Needel Dr. Michael and Marianne Fingerhood Howard and Lynne Kahn Harold and Temma Rubin David and Linda Oravecz Burton and Myra Gold Herbert and Sondra Kasoff Louis Sapolsky and Nancy Boguslaw Morton Owrutsky Howard and Susan Goldberg Matthew and Elissa Kohel Jay and Lyn Schapiro Lois Plotkin Mark and Saralee Greenberg Sharon Krieger Victor Schenk Selma Pustin Henry and Lana Greenberg David and Alice Kuryk Dr. Adam and Susan Scherr Dr. Ivan and Rhona Rosengarden Burton and Linda Halpert Richard and Joan Lessans Seth and Sara Schwartzman Gilbert and Carole Schechter Harry and Marcia Hochman Alice Levin Alan Shecter Selma Schlenoff Marc and Leslie Lichtenberg Michael and Ellen Levin Robert and Phyllis Shocket Robert and Deborah Schwartzman Lois Macht Drs. Philip and Marilyn Levin Joseph and Yelena Shparaga Marian Scurnick Dr. Roger McIntosh Allan and Eileen Levine Barbara Smelkinson Howard and Anita Sherman Dr. Joseph and Linda Napora Dr. Richard and Monica Levine Alan and Amie Smith Benson Shocket Drs. Ira and Leslie Papel Gail Lipsitz Fredric and Gina Smith Adam and Barbara Shpritz Jay and Janet Salkin Ronald and Susan Maytin Erik and Lisa Sparks Dr. Bruce and Deena Sindler Erwin and Marianne Sekulow David and Joanne Michaelson Barbara Steinberg Howard and Judy Snyder Robert and Jacqueline Smelkinson Joseph and Jennifer Millman Edward and Halaine Steinberg Jay and Marilyn Spertus Lee and Gloryann Snyder Stephen and Terry Needel Scott and Amy Steinberg Dr. Alan and Stephany Steinberg Gary and Susan Talles Janet Rafky Stanley Sugarman Lois Steinberg Dr. Phillip and Susan Weiner Stuart and Miriam Resnick August and Susan Treff Lynda Stotsky Drs. Barry and Barbara Zirkin Sara Fran Richman Adrienne Trost Marc and Dr. Diana Terrill Robert and Ellen Rosen Dr. Jeffrey Wallace and Dr. Faith Esterson Jason and Kara Usher SPONSORS Barbara Roth Cheryl Weinstein Jonathan and Debra Waranch $500 TO $999 Eugene Seidel and Terry Posner Seidel Harvey and Shirley Weisman Paul and Sherri Weinblatt Anonymous Marilyn Shapiro Ralph and Marilyn Winer Thelma Weiner Dr. Wayne and Karen Barber John and Natalie Spector Germano Fabiani and Cyd Wolf Dorothy Weinstein Judge Stuart Berger and James Williams Jack and Susan Sugarman James and Juli Wolf James and Erin Welsh Leslie Borenstein Jerrold and Denise Thrope Rita Wolf Joel and Elaine Ziman Jonas and Renee Cohen Dr. Gerald and Nancy Title Bernice Wolfson Loretta Zimmerman Rene and Yvonne Daniel Mitchell and Whitney Whiteman Betty Zlotowitz Claudia Eagle ASSOCIATES Stephen and Diane Ehudin GUARANTORS $1 TO $149 STAFF AND CLERGY Dr. Neil and Stephanie Friedman $150 TO $299 Anonymous Mason and Mandy Barish Kevin and Tracee Fruman Ronald and Barbara Adler Jason Abosch and Erica Fried Cantor Thom and Shazy King Neal and Rebecca Fruman Andrew and Dawn Berkowitz Bruce Abramson and Arlene Small Jay and Ellen Marks Stephen and Regina Goldberg Kathleen Blackwell Irene Bacharach Rafi Rone and Rabbi Dana Saroken

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Rabbi Jacob B. Agus, z”l (1911-1986) Founding Rabbi Rabbi Mark G. Loeb, z”l (1944-2009) Cantor Saul Z. Hammerman, z”l (1926-2008)

Beth El, a progressive and inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement, fulfills the spiritual, educational, and social needs of its members by nurturing religious practices and tradition, Jewish values and Tikkun Olam.

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