October 2017 Tishri-Cheshvan 5778 Volume 64 • Number 8 LIVE! FROM BETH EL 10.19.17 Mentalist Marc Salem to Mesmerize with Mind Games at Beth El Debut Event: Live From Beth El Evening to Honor Sharon and Alan Dorenfeld October 19, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Get ready to have your mind blown! “We’re thrilled and excited to launch this event, Beth El Congregation’s first ever evening of which will become an annual tradition at Beth entertainment, celebrations and honors, Live From El,” said event chairs Beverly Penn and Michael Beth El, will feature world-renowned mentalist Marc Steinhardt. “Marc Salem will deliver mind-bending Salem. The evening will take place October 19, entertainment and we have an opportunity to pay 2017. tribute to a family that represents the heart and soul of Beth El.” Marc Salem is a “magician of the mind,” whose ability to read people’s thoughts has been astounding Proceeds from the event will be dedicated to audiences for decades, from Broadway to London, a complete technological update for Beth El Singapore and the Sydney Opera House. Congregation and the Sandra R. Berman Jewish Educational Center, ensuring that the congregation Our first ever Live From Beth El will honor is meeting the needs of the community currently Sharon and Alan Dorenfeld. The Dorenfelds and preparing for how those requirements will have demonstrated unwavering devotion to Beth change in the future. El over many years and they have exemplified exceptional leadership qualities during their 50 Tickets, advertising and sponsorship opportunities year membership. They proudly represent four are still available. Take this opportunity to become a generations of a devoted Beth El family. founding sponsor of the newest Beth El tradition. For more information about the event, visit: https://bethelbalto.com/live

In This Issue: Page 4: Upcoming Events Page 9: Simchat Torah Honorees Back Cover: Sukkot Sababa The Beth El Family Our Heartiest Mazel Tov to: Milestone Anniversaries: In Memoriam Dr. Scott and Mrs. Lori Baylin on the Rachel and Victor Didovicher on Bar Mitzvah of their son, Brandon their 10th Ernest Lowenstein Sheitel Baylin; grandparents are Shelley Pinkner Shirley and Arthur Fergenson on Dr. Paul and Mrs. Fern Sheitel, Mr. their 10th Esther Rosenthal and Mrs. Carl and Candice Baylin; We mourn the passing of our great-grandmother is Mrs. Shirley Elissa and Matthew Kohel on their 10th members and extend sincere Tannenbaum. th condolences to their families. Darcie and Josh Kaplan on their 15 Allison and Randy Bowers on the Susan and Jeffrey Zemil on their 20th Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Jessica Cathy and Steven Shapiro on their 25th Elise Bowers; grandparents are Gerald Our Deepest Sympathy to: and Nancy Title, Gloria Frank, and Joan and David Uhlfelder on their 25th Jeffrey Elkin on the loss of his Thelma Gundersdorff. Sandra and Stuart Renbaum on beloved father, Alan Ira Elkin. Carol Engelman on the B'nai Mitzvah their 30th Rachel Hoch on the loss of her beloved of her grandchildren, Shelby Maureen Ruth and Robert Steinberg on their 30th father, Herbert Burgunder, Jr. Cantor and Evan Michael Cantor. Grandfather is Jerry R. Engelman z"l. Marlene and Howard Applebaum Mark Levy on the loss of his beloved on their 35th father, Emanuel Levy. Dr. Charles and Phyllis Fine on the th marriage of their son, David, to Molly and Milton Bereson on their 65 Edith Lowenstein on the death Brittany Bell. of her beloved husband, Ernest Lowenstein. Shari and Alan Grabush on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Gabrielle Harvey Milhiser on the loss of his Rose Grabush; grandparents are Helen beloved brother, Myron Owen Saltzman and Iris Grabush. Milhiser. Bar & Bat Mitzvah Barri and Steven Klein on the marriage Robert Pinkner on the loss of his of their daughter, Megan, to Samuel beloved wife, Shelley Pinkner. Bar Mitzvah Nachman. Grandparents are Joan and Brandon Sheitel The Family of Esther Rosenthal. David Uhlfelder. Baylin, son of Dr. Miriam Levy on the birth of her Scott and Mrs. A Speedy Recovery to: granddaughter, Lorelai Jade Levy. Lori Baylin, will be called to the Torah Nancy and Ira Oring on the marriage Carolyn Shochet as a Bar Mitzvah on of their daughter, Jessica, to Ethan October 7, 2017. Nochumovitz. Grandparents are Lois Beth El Babies: and Alvin Lapidus. Bat Mitzvah Brynn Kathleen Jackie and Harold Youra on the Gabrielle Rose Treston marriage of their daughter, Rachael, to Grabush, daughter Birthdate: Jonathan Farber. of Shari and Alan May 30, 2017. Grabush, will be Grandparents are called to the Torah Alan and Susan as a Bat Mitzvah on Ziman. October 14, 2017. Ellie Brooke Bat Mitzvah Phillips Jessica Elise Birthdate: Bowers, daughter of June 2, 2017. Allison and Randy Grandparents are Bowers, will be Nancy and Mel called to the Torah Highstein. as a Bat Mitzvah on October 21, 2017.

2 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Rabbi’s Reflection Turn, Turn, Turn… By Rabbi Steven Schwartz In December of 1965, the folk/rock group the Byrds released – instead, you simply stop going in their second album, entitled Turn, Turn, Turn! The record’s the direction you are going, and title was taken from its first released single, with its memorable turn yourself so you are facing in a chorus “To every thing (turn, turn, turn) there is a season different direction. Sometimes it is (turn, turn, turn,) and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” that slight reorientation that can The lyrics, originally penned by the great Pete Seeger in make all the difference in the world. the late 50's, are loosely taken from the third chapter of the Isn’t it true that life is often about biblical book of Ecclesiastes. On December 4, the song hit the small things, the slight changes, number one, holding that spot for three straight weeks. often in attitude, that can make The turning image in the song reflects the mood of the everything look different? biblical text. The author of Ecclesiastes urgently feels the swift But there are two types of turning. passage of time, and struggles in that powerful stream to gain We can turn to or we can turn from. I sometimes think our his bearings. Tradition teaches that the book was written by initial instinct is to turn away. When a challenge arises, King Solomon in his old age as he attempted to come to terms when a relationship grows difficult, when we feel estranged with his own mortality. The author speculates about life and from faith and God, turning away is often the easiest path. its meaning, about the coming and going of the seasons, the We turn our backs, cast our eyes in a different direction, and rising and setting of the sun. Is it simply cyclical, he wonders, in so doing shield ourselves from potential hurt and harm. repeating again and again and This kind of turning may feel again, or is there meaning to safer, but ultimately it leaves it, does it work in a particular “If we are turning, to whom are we turning, us lonelier, more isolated, less direction, ultimately enabling and for what purpose?” connected. us to reach some place we Turning to is more difficult. It are destined to be? If we are often requires confrontation, turning, to whom are we either with ourselves or others or both. It asks us to open turning, and for what purpose? ourselves up, to face what we might be inclined to look away This is a time of year when Jews think a lot about turning, from, to engage when we might feel like shutting the door. whether they even realize it or not. The start of a new year But turning to has the potential to repair things that have always brings with it the sense of time’s passage. But the idea gone wrong in our lives. Turning to gives us the best chance of turning is also central to the process of teshuvah, a word we of making changes we hope to make, of rekindling friendships, commonly translate as repentance. The three lettered root of reinvigorating relationships, and reinventing ourselves. the word most often means to turn, or to return, to come back The Talmud teaches that there is a short way that is long, and to something, someone, or some place you’ve been before. This a long way that is short. Too often in life we choose the short is what we all hope to do in the weeks leading up to the High way and never reach the place we hope to reach. Choosing Holy Days. the long way can make the journey more difficult, more time A wise rabbi once observed that turning doesn’t require consuming, more challenging, but in the end can give us the much effort. It isn’t that you have to move a great distance best chance of arriving at our intended destinies/destinations.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 3 Upcoming Events Shredding Event Jewish Great Books Sunday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m.- Thursday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot A discussion group geared toward readers who Please note: this event is Shredding ONLY ! E-cycling have an interest in Jewish text. The group will (electronic recycling) will be offered at our next event on meet bi-weekly on Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 April 22. p.m. for 14 sessions. The primary source for this course is from The People and the Books by Adam We thank you very much for your support! The Kirsch. For more information, contact Rita environmental committee offers this service as a Silverman at 443-474-7519 or Ben Kreshtool fundraiser to raise money to enhance Beth El’s green at 410-484-0411. initiatives. To avoid any confusion, please note the following. Session 1: The Blessing and the Curse • We can accept cash and checks (made payable to (from Deuteronomy) Beth El). If you would like a record of payment, we The Israelites' relationship to Eretz Mitzrayin—reasons for law, recommend paying by check as we are not able to the nature of God’s justice, longing for our homeland. provide receipts. • Shredding is limited to personal files only - 1-3 bags ($10), 4-6 bags ($20), additional will be collected for 6 bags/boxes or more. Things to know for shredding: Interfaith • All bags (plastic and paper) must be emptied into cans Chavurah as both may damage or slow the process of the shredding device and cannot go through The Controversial Debate: the machinery Interfaith Marriage and Conservative • Boxes must be emptied. Judaism–Its History, Challenges and • Please remove all papers from the following as they Future will damage the equipment: Sunday, October 29, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. binders, heavyweight folders, hanging files, and plastic folders of any kind. in the Kolker Room We appreciate your support of the environmental Rabbi Schwartz will guide us in a welcoming, supportive, and most committee, as it is our mission to help Beth El and the importantly, judgment-free conversation and reflection session. environment through our efforts. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Save the date! Next shredding date is April 22, 2018. Melissa West at 443-985-0650 or [email protected].

4 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Beth El Affiliates

SisterhoodGeneral Meeting, Luncheon and Program Monday, October 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the Offit Auditorium Professor Bill Messenger, an instructor at Towson University’s Osher program, will offer an interesting presentation on American music and songwriters. His musical career includes studio work on many early rock 'n' roll recordings. He has accompanied nationally known performers during his years in the music business, including Lou Rawls and Cass Elliot, and he worked as an opener for Bill Haley and the Comets. For more information, contact Esther Harris at [email protected]. General Meeting, Luncheon and Program Monday, November 6, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. in the Offit Auditorium Jim O’Hara, a retired professor at Loyola University Maryland, specializes in the history of the Supreme Court. He is a member of the Board of the Supreme Court Historical Society. His presentation will be about Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis as a lawyer, a judge, an ardent Zionist and a proponent of free speech. RSVP by Wednesday, October 25, 2017 to Marcia Boonshaft at [email protected] or 410-484-3112 or Esther Harris at [email protected] or 410-486-3177. 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 Esther Harris | 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 p.m. For questions, please contact Marcia Boonshaft at [email protected] or 410-484-3112 or Esther Harris at [email protected] or 410-486-3177. Biblio The community is invited to all sessions of Biblio, Beth El Sisterhood’s book review and literary discussion group. We meet monthly on Wednesdays at noon, usually in the Myers Auditorium. Bring a dairy lunch; Beth El provides coffee and tea. Our hostess of the month generously brings a delicious dessert. The range of books is extensive: the latest novels, selections from the classics and controversial writings. The selection always excites or stimulates a literary fan. On Wednesday, October 18 at noon, join with other avid readers as Sheila Derman reviews Giant of the Senate by Al Franken. It is a timely choice for today’s political climate. November 15 Gail Lipsitz Snow in August by Pete Hamill December 13 Yvonne Daniel 10 Green Bottles by Vivian J. Kaplan January 10 Susan Hackerman TBD February 14 Sonia Obstler Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman March 7 Barbara Levenson Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly April 18 Jane Krosin TBD May 30 Ben Kreshtool The Nazi Officer’s Wife by Edith Hahn Beer June 13 Paula Gallagher of BCPL will review prospective books. If you have any questions please call Barbara Berkowitz 410-296-8424, Gail Shugarman 410-486-1661 or Joan Flaks 410-486-6246.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 5 Sisterhood continued Affiliates FALL TRIPS Trip to Washington, D.C. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Cost: $75 per person. Waiting list only. Our group will spend the day at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Once you enter the building, you will be free to explore the five floors of exhibits at your own pace. Lunch is on your own in the Sweet Home Café which is in the museum. If you have any questions or wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844 ([email protected]) or Robin Kleiman at 410-653-0113 ([email protected]). Trip to Frederick, MD Thursday, November 9, 2017 On this trip, you will travel to the lovely town of Frederick, MD. Our first stop will be The Muse where you will have the opportunity to observe a pottery demonstration and hear a brief history of Frederick. After The Muse, you will have lunch on your own at one of the nearby restaurants. A list of restaurants with their phone numbers will be provided. After lunch, we will have an hour docent-led tour of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Our visit to Frederick will conclude with you having free time to visit the many interesting and diverse shops located in the area. Cost: $90 per person. Registration opened Sunday, September 10, 2017. The registration form may be obtained on the Beth El website (bethelbalto.com) or at the Beth El reception desk. If you have any questions contact Linda Mondell 410-486-1542 ([email protected]) or Ellen Wiesenberger at 410-484-6411 ([email protected]). Trip to Arlington, VA Sunday, December 10, 2017 We have a terrific way to brighten a winter Sunday. Come with us to see the memorable Gershwin musical comedy Crazy for You at the Signature Theater. If you like lots of dancing and enjoy toe tapping to such tunes as “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “Embraceable You,” “Stairway to Paradise,” and “I Got Rhythm,” you do not want to miss this entertaining show. We will leave Beth El at 9:15 a.m. so you will have time to have lunch on your own and shop at the small delightful stores near the theater. To assist you, a list of restaurants with their phone numbers will be provided. The show begins at 2:00 p.m. Cost: $125 per person. Registration will open on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. The registration form is available on the Beth El website (bethelbalto.com) and at the Beth El reception desk. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Mondell 410-486-1542 ([email protected]) or Ellen Wiesenberger 410-484-6411 ([email protected]). SPRING TRIPS Before you know it, spring will be here, and we are planning three exciting trips. In April, we will visit the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. In May, we will visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, and the Marine Corps Museum in Virginia. In June, we will tour the Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey. As soon as arrangements are finalized for each trip, a flyer will be distributed and detailed information will be posted on the website and in the Voice.

6 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Sisterhood continued Affiliates & Committees Are You Looking Beth El Forward to a Family Wedding? Judaica Shop Living a Jewish Life describes Judaism as a blueprint Are you looking for a memorable gift for a Bar or Bat for living fully and honorably in the present while Mitzvah celebration? Do you need to send a special relating to our centuries-old Jewish traditions. This wedding gift? Do you know a recent college graduate guide reveals the timeless nature of Jewish values moving to a first apartment? Your worries are over! and serves as a resource for Jewish brides and grooms. Sisterhood Come shop for unique gifts at the Beth El Sisterhood provides this book to children and grandchildren of members of Judaica Shop. If you don’t need a gift, peruse our large Beth El Congregation or Sisterhood when they marry. To receive a jewelry selection, diverse merchandise or just say “hello.” copy of Living a Jewish Life, contact Marta Braverman at You are always welcome. For more information and 410-358-6509 or [email protected]. hours, visit www.bethelbalto.com. New Members Welcome Social Action Women in the community are welcome to join Beth El Sisterhood to participate in a myriad of dynamic and interesting events, Committee meet new friends, have educational and cultural experiences and Blood Drive provide support to Beth El Congregation and schools. For more information, contact Susan Hackerman at 410-486-2523 or Wednesday, October 11, at 8:00 a.m. [email protected]. On Wednesday, October 11, we are having our semi- annual blood drive. The most we have collected is 94 units; the 100 has always eluded us. Each donation Knitzvah Project helps three people! Beth El has received an honor for We knit and crochet Afghans for special people. collecting more blood in a single drive than any other We make individual squares and then join them synagogue. Let's maintain our reputation and reach our together into an Afghan of Love for those who are goal of 100 units! home bound or in a nursing home. Sisterhood is People who have given before will be contacted by e-mail looking for knitters, people who crochet and people who wish to or by phone to make an appointment, but walk-ins are learn. We meet each Tuesday in the Schuster Library beginning always welcome. If it's your first time donating, you'll feel Tuesday, October 3 through Tuesday, May 15 except for so great about yourself that we are sure you'll become a October 17 and May 1. regular donor. In order to give blood on October 11, If you are interested in joining us to spread the warmth, please you cannot have donated blood any place else after contact Susan Himmel at 410-484-7521 or [email protected]. August 12. For further information e-mail [email protected] or call Sonya or Jerry Goodman Jewish Theological at 410-602-8766. Seminary Empty Nesters & The Torah Fund campaign supporting The Jewish Theological Seminary is off to a great start. Baby Boomers Benefactors who donate $180.00 receive a beautiful Group pin proclaiming this year’s theme “Mah Tovuh” (How Good), a phrase from the Torah. Our support helps educate future clergy where our dream team Dinner and Bingo was educated, The Jewish Theological Seminary. Beautiful all in the Sukkah occasion cards are available for a donation of $18.00 for six assorted cards. Cards may be individually purchased for $4.00 each. All Monday, October 9, from 6:00-8:00p.m. contributions are greatly appreciated. We will be serving a salmon dinner. BYOB, but please make For more information please contact Jane Krosin at sure it is Kosher. Rain or shine! RSVP by September 27 410-484-4218, Hilda Dopkin at 410-486-4453 or Gail to Anita Goldsmith at [email protected] or 410-561- Shugarman at 410-486-1661. 7277. $20/ person with check made out to Beth El. Attn: Empty Nesters. Mail check to Yvonne Epstein at 8101 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21208. The Voice of Beth El Congregation 7 Affiliates Men’s Beth El Club Beth El’s Men’s Club has spent hours developing our most exciting schedule of events so far. Seniors Our opening event for the current year was held on Sunday, September 24 to watch the Ravens play their first game overseas November Meeting – in London! Our enthusiastic group of fans gathered in the new The Beth El Seniors will be having their Dinner and school auditorium and enjoyed brunch with all the trimmings Entertainment on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 6:30 and an exciting game played in a country that now has a new p.m. in the Offit Auditorium. The cost for the evening definition for the game of “football.” is $21 for members and $24 for guests. We are looking forward to a repeat of our historical best – Steak, The entertainment for the evening will be The History Salmon, Scotch and Schwartz in the Sukkah. While the venue Lady. She will transform into Rosie the Riveter and is terrific and the food delicious, perhaps the most exciting involve some of us as volunteers during her performance. element last year was our speaker, Mike Preston, sports writer Come join us and be entertained. for The Sun, who, in his outspoken manner, covers the Ravens. Mike has graciously agreed to return and headline our event this Reservations and payments are due no later than year. Last year’s was the single best-attended event in Men’s Club October 30, 2017. Reservations received after October history and we will hopefully set a new record this year. Don’t miss 30 will not be accepted. Please send payment to Beth this October 5 gathering in the Sukkah. As seating is limited, we El Seniors, Attn: Ruthye at 8101 Park Heights Ave., encourage you to reserve your spot by sending in your request and Baltimore, MD 21208. For further information, call your check to Beth El marked “Men's Club Sukkah.” Cost is $35 Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 or Ellen Budish at for members and $40 for non-members. 443-857-7499. In November, we plan to try a new format for Men’s Club. We have scheduled Thursday, November 9 for our first focus on Membership Baltimore dining - Little Italy and the history of the Italian Membership will remain $18 per year, per member. community. We will be offering a full “Kosher” Italian dinner Also, be a part of our recruiting team and bring in new beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed by Mr. Little Italy himself – members to be part of the Beth El Seniors and share Tommy D’ Alessandro – discussing all aspects of Baltimore’s in the good times. As an incentive to increase our Italian community. This new event should fall in line with the membership, we will offer a ONE-TIME member price other BEST EVENTS ever! dinner per guest when accompanied by a Beth El Senior In December, we are planning another program that has been member. For additional information, please contact successfully received in the past. On Sunday, December 10, we Sonya Goodman, Membership Chairperson at will host representatives of both the Fire and Police Departments 410-602-8766 or [email protected]. of Baltimore County who will discuss the safety of your property and person. This should be a real “eye-opener” about where we Torah Maintenance live. As you can see, a lot is going on in the Men’s Club and we Cards encourage you to join if you haven’t already. You can mail or drop A project of the Beth El Seniors is to support the care off a check for $36 made out to Beth El Men’s Club. We need your and repair of our synagogue’s Torahs and Megillot. A input and hope you will participate in all of our events. kosher, usable Torah must be written by hand with a pen Feel free to contact jack Boonshaft with any suggestions or and special ink by a learned scribe. Every letter must concerns at [email protected] or 410-484-3112. be perfectly formed and every word must be correctly spelled. The ink cannot be chipped off even a little bit. The parchment on which the Torah is written must be flawless. The slightest tear or smudge will render the Torah unfit for use. The Beth El Torahs are regularly inspected and repaired. This is a costly process. It is a mitzvah to contribute to a process that keeps our sacred scrolls preserved for future generations. Torah Maintenance Cards may be purchased at the Beth El front office or contact Dorothy Fineblum at 410-653-2631. These all-purpose cards are six for $10 or $2 each. 8 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Simchat Torah Aliyah Honors Steve Weinstein Steve has been the Chair of the Beth El House Committee for many years, giving of his time and expertise to help guide the congregation through the various challenges that regularly arise in the running of a major synagogue campus. With his "can do" spirit, his gentlemanly manner, and his calm demeanor, we know we can always count on Steve. Steve also is a regular at our morning minyan, over the last couple of years becoming one of our treasured ‘minyonnaires.’ Steve comes from a multigenerational Beth El family, and his long standing connection to the shul on multiple levels is the true mark of a devoted congregant. When he is not at Beth El, Steve manages to get in a few rounds of golf to keep his game sharp! He is a devoted husband to his wife Julie, father, son, friend, and congregant, and an inspiring example to all of us in terms of the meaning that synagogue can bring into our lives. Beverly Penn We’ve known around Beth El for a long time that when you really need to get something done, you can always call on Beverly Penn. Bev served the congregation as its 23rd president, and somehow since then has become even more active and engaged in congregational life! With her thoughtful and organized manner, her wisdom, her sage advice, and her leadership, Bev has been a driving force at Beth El for decades. She is currently serving as the number one person in the Beth El Gift Shop, helping that important arm of the synagogue to maintain its always excellent standards. The clergy, board members, and staff of Beth El know what a joy it is to work with Bev. Outside of the life she made with her husband Sam of blessed memory, and her deep love of family and friends, we know that a part of Bev’s heart and soul is always with Beth El. A true leader, Beverly Penn has helped to make Beth El what it is today, namely one of the country’s top synagogues.

Thursday,Parade October on 12 the at 7:00 Plaza p.m. The Jewish High Holidays continue with a Simchat Torah Congregational Celebration. We will mark the completion of the reading of the Torah with dancing, Torah marches and caramel apple making. Come join us outside on the plaza. On Friday, October 13, Rabbi Schwartz and Rabbi Saroken will be honoring Steve Weinstein and Beverly Penn during the Simchat Torah morning service at 10:00 a.m.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 9 Calendar October Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 11 Tishri 2 12 Tishri 3 13 Tishri 4 14 Tishri Religious School Closed 8:00 am Morning Services 8:00 am Morning Services Erev Sukkot Sukkot Day 1 Sukkot Day 2 Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 1 9:00 am Morning Services 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 8:00 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services 9:30 am Torah & Yoga Whose Story Is It? 7:00 pm Jewish Short Stories 9:30 am Join Geri at the Movies 6:00 pm Evening Services 5:30 pm Family Arrival for Sukkah Bar Mitzvah of Brandon Baylin 5:30 pm Evening Services 11:30 am Sisterhood Luncheon 7:30 pm Evening Services 10:00 am Intermediate Bridge Class 6:30 pm Men’s Club Sukkot Event Sababa 6:30 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 6:00 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Evening Services Siddur Reading 6:00 pm Outdoor Musical Family 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great Service 7:30 pm Evening Services 6:45 pm Sukkah Sababa Celebration 8 18 Tishri 9 19 Tishri 10 20 Tishri 11 21 Tishri Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 2 Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 3 Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 4 Hoshanah Raba; Erev Shemini Atzeret Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah 10:00 am Morning Services 9:15 am Morning Services 7:45 am Morning Services 7:45 am Morning Services 7:45 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services/Yizkor 10:00 am Morning Services Bat Mitzvah of Gabrielle Grabush 9:30 am Torah & Yoga 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 8:00 am Blood Drive 7:00 pm Evening Services/Parade on 6:00 pm Evening Services 6:15 pm Evening Services 3:00 pm Zentangling Whose Story Is It? 7:30 pm Evening Services 9:15 am Healing Service the Plaza 6:30 pm Seniors Dinner 6:00 pm Empty Nesters/Baby 9:30 am Join Geri at the Movies Boomers Bingo & Dinner in 10:00 am Intermediate Bridge Class the Sukkah 4:00 pm Learn to Play Canasta 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great 6:00 pm Evening Services 7:30 pm Evening Services 15 25 Tishri 16 26 Tishri 17 27 Tishri 18 28 Tishri 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 10:30 am YogaHikes 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 9:30 am Join Geri at the Movies 2:00 pm Caregiver Café 6:00 pm Evening Services Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Bowers 1:00 pm Poetry & Pictures Whose Story Is It? 7:30 pm Evening Services 10:00 am Intermediate Bridge Class 7:30 pm Live from Beth El 7:00 pm Mixology 10:15 am Or Shabbat Service 5:30 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 12:00 pm Biblio 7:30 pm Evening Services 11:15 am Tot Shabbat Siddur Reading 4:00 pm Learn to Play Canasta 6:00 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great 5:45 pm Meditation Sits 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Meditation Workshop with Rabbi Ben Shalva 7:00 pm Ulpan Hebrew 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:30 pm Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners 22 2 Cheshvan 23 3 Cheshvan 24 4 Cheshvan 25 5 Cheshvan 9:00 am Paper Shredding Event 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 9:15 am Morning Services 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 9:30 am The Bible & Economic Justice 9:30 am Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 6:00 pm Evening Services 11:15 am Tot Shabbat 9:30 am Torah & Yoga Whose Story Is It? 7:30 pm Evening Services 4:00 pm Learn to Play Canasta 2:00 pm Jewish Great Books 6:00 pm Evening Services 10:00 am Learn to Read Hebrew in 5 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 5:45 pm Meditation Sits Discussion Group Easy Lessons Siddur Reading 7:00 pm Meditation Workshop with 7:30 pm Evening Services 5:30 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great Rabbi Ben Shalva 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Ulpan Hebrew Class 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:45 pm Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners 29 9 Cheshvan 30 10 Cheshvan 31 11 Cheshvan 9:15 am Morning Services 8:00 am Morning Services 8:00 am Morning Services 9:30 am Torah & Yoga 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 10:30 am Sex & Religion in the 10:00 am Learn to Read Hebrew in 5 Siddur Reading Supreme Court Easy Lessons 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great 7:30 pm Evening Services 5:30 pm Evening Services 7:30 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Interfaith Chavurah

10 The Voice of Beth El Congregation 2017 Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 14 Tishri 5 15 Tishri 6 16 Tishri 7 17 Tishri Religious School Closed 8:00 am Morning Services 8:00 am Morning Services Erev Sukkot Sukkot Day 1 Sukkot Day 2 Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 1 9:00 am Morning Services 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 8:00 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services 9:30 am Torah & Yoga Whose Story Is It? 7:00 pm Jewish Short Stories 9:30 am Join Geri at the Movies 6:00 pm Evening Services 5:30 pm Family Arrival for Sukkah Bar Mitzvah of Brandon Baylin 5:30 pm Evening Services 11:30 am Sisterhood Luncheon 7:30 pm Evening Services 10:00 am Intermediate Bridge Class 6:30 pm Men’s Club Sukkot Event Sababa 6:30 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 6:00 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Evening Services Siddur Reading 6:00 pm Outdoor Musical Family 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great Service 7:30 pm Evening Services 6:45 pm Sukkah Sababa Celebration 21 Tishri 12 22 Tishri 13 23 Tishri 14 24 Tishri Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 2 Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 3 Hol HaMoed Sukkot Day 4 Hoshanah Raba; Erev Shemini Atzeret Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah 10:00 am Morning Services 9:15 am Morning Services 7:45 am Morning Services 7:45 am Morning Services 7:45 am Morning Services 10:00 am Morning Services/Yizkor 10:00 am Morning Services Bat Mitzvah of Gabrielle Grabush 9:30 am Torah & Yoga 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 8:00 am Blood Drive 7:00 pm Evening Services/Parade on 6:00 pm Evening Services 6:15 pm Evening Services 3:00 pm Zentangling Whose Story Is It? 7:30 pm Evening Services 9:15 am Healing Service the Plaza 6:30 pm Seniors Dinner 6:00 pm Empty Nesters/Baby 9:30 am Join Geri at the Movies Boomers Bingo & Dinner in 10:00 am Intermediate Bridge Class the Sukkah 4:00 pm Learn to Play Canasta 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great 6:00 pm Evening Services 7:30 pm Evening Services 28 Tishri 19 29 Tishri 20 30 Tishri 21 1 Cheshvan 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 10:30 am YogaHikes 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 9:30 am Join Geri at the Movies 2:00 pm Caregiver Café 6:00 pm Evening Services Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Bowers 1:00 pm Poetry & Pictures Whose Story Is It? 7:30 pm Evening Services 10:00 am Intermediate Bridge Class 7:30 pm Live from Beth El 7:00 pm Mixology 10:15 am Or Shabbat Service 5:30 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 12:00 pm Biblio 7:30 pm Evening Services 11:15 am Tot Shabbat Siddur Reading 4:00 pm Learn to Play Canasta 6:00 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great 5:45 pm Meditation Sits 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Meditation Workshop with Rabbi Ben Shalva 7:00 pm Ulpan Hebrew 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:30 pm Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners 5 Cheshvan 26 6 Cheshvan 27 7 Cheshvan 28 8 Cheshvan 9:00 am Paper Shredding Event 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 9:15 am Morning Services 10:15 am To Kill a Mockingbird 9:30 am Mah Jongg for Beginners 9:30 am The Bible & Economic Justice 9:30 am Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class 6:00 pm Evening Services 11:15 am Tot Shabbat 9:30 am Torah & Yoga Whose Story Is It? 7:30 pm Evening Services 4:00 pm Learn to Play Canasta 2:00 pm Jewish Great Books 6:00 pm Evening Services 10:00 am Learn to Read Hebrew in 5 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 5:45 pm Meditation Sits Discussion Group Easy Lessons Siddur Reading 7:00 pm Meditation Workshop with 7:30 pm Evening Services 5:30 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great Rabbi Ben Shalva 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:00 pm Ulpan Hebrew Class 7:30 pm Evening Services 7:45 pm Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners

9:15 am Morning Services 8:00 am Morning Services 8:00 am Morning Services 9:30 am Torah & Yoga 6:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced 10:30 am Sex & Religion in the 10:00 am Learn to Read Hebrew in 5 Siddur Reading Supreme Court Easy Lessons 7:00 pm Truly Making America Great 7:30 pm Evening Services 5:30 pm Evening Services 7:30 pm Evening Services 6:00 pm Interfaith Chavurah

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 11 To register for all Adult Education programming and classes, regardless of fee, please contact Ellen Marks at Adult Education [email protected] or 410-580-5166. Mah Jongg for Beginners Learn to Read Hebrew in Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 Five Easy Lessons from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Sundays, October 22, 29, November 5, 19, Facilitator: Harriet Rosoff, experienced Mah Jongg December 3, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. instructor Participants will learn to read Hebrew in five sessions with Beth This class is designed for absolute beginners. Mah Jongg El’s Ritual Director Ben Kreshtool. The five classes are designed for has become one of the most popular games in the world. It Jews with little or no knowledge of Hebrew. We will concentrate on began in China as a table top game and is played by four teaching the Hebrew alphabet and reading skills. Every student will players with rectangular tiles. The object of Mah Jongg is receive a copy of Reishit Binah Hebrew Primer from the National to collect winning sets of these tiles. Harriet Rosoff will Jewish Outreach Program. Class will be held in the Agus Library. teach you everything you need to know to play Mah Jongg. Fee: No charge. Sponsors are welcome. Held in the Schapiro Auditorium. Fee: $40 Beth El members, $50 non-members Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class Thursdays, October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, Jewish Short Stories December 7, 14, 21, January 4, 11, 18, February 1, Tuesdays, October 3, December 5, 15, March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, January 2, February 6, March 6, May 1, 10, 17, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Facilitator: Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Ritual Director Enjoy reading selected short fiction by Jewish writers of Has it been a long time since your Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Did you note and participate in lively group discussions with Gail not have the opportunity to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah? If you Lipsitz. Copies of the stories will be distributed several answered “yes” to either of these questions then this class is for you. weeks before each class. Held in the Agus Library. This course will include basic Hebrew reading, synagogue skills Fee: $40 Beth El members, $50 non-members and service format. You will have the opportunities to read Torah and Haftarah. Rabbi Schwartz, Rabbi Saroken, Cantor King, and Ritual Director Ben Kreshtool will all facilitate different aspects of Join Geri at the Movies this course. We welcome 20 Beth El members to join this intimate, meaningful experience. We will celebrate culmination of our Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 18, learning together with a service on the first day of Shavuot, May 20, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 2018. Held in the Agus Library. Join us in the Kreitzer Memorial Room to enjoy these three Fee: $250 per student movies followed by a discussion with Geri Lubman Willen: Brothers (2008): A religious fundamentalist Jewish Sex and Religion in the lawyer arrives in Israel to both reacquaint himself with his secular brother and work an explosive trial dealing Supreme Court with the conscription of fundamentalist Jewish students Tuesdays, October 31, November 7, 14, 21, into the Israel Defense Force. from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Zero Motivation (2014): This unique film portrays everyday life for a unit of young, female soldiers in a Facilitator: Barbara Blumberg remote Israeli desert outpost as they count the days until There are many landmark Supreme Court decisions that involve they can return to civilian life. Playing out like MASH sex, religion, or sex and religion combined. These decisions include meets Orange is the New Black, it details the power sterilization of the “feebleminded,” prayer in the schools, the pledge struggles of three women with different agendas and to the flag, and legality of the use of birth control in the privacy of very little to do. our own homes. The Court has weighed in on all of these matters as well as others. From abortion to same-sex marriage, we’ve Live and Become (2005): The magnificent, epic story of a viewed the Court’s opinions over the decades with either disdain Christian Ethiopian boy who is airlifted from a Sudanese or joy. Nine members of the Supreme Court have made life altering refugee camp to Israel in 1984 during Operation Moses decisions that have ultimately affected well over 300 million people. and pretends to be an orphaned Jew. The truth is, he is Where does anti-Semitism have a role historically in the Supreme not really an orphan and is not Jewish. Court? Held in the Agus Library. Fee: $40 Beth El members, $50 non-members Fee: $40 Beth El member, $50 non-member

12 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Wednesday Morning Adult Education Series with Dr. Rosann Catalano This series of five diverse classes will be facilitated by Rosann Catalano, Ph.D. Enjoy an Evening with The Bible and Economic Justice ARTolerence Trio Wednesday, October 25, November 1, 8, 15 Wednesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. Facilitators: Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rosann Named one of the top jazz vocalists of Catalano, Ph.D. all time, Phyllis Chapell will be joined by What does the Bible teach about economic justice? Philadelphia Orchestra global versatile Israeli Together we will study relevant texts from the Tanakh cellist Udi Bar-David, to present a haunting and Talmud, the Christian Bible and church teachings. blend of Israeli, Jewish, and World music. Phyllis and Udi will What is the foundation for economic justice in the Bible? be joined by Middle Eastern virtuoso percussionist Hafez Javier What is economic justice, as the Bible understands it? Kotain. ARTolerance’s mission is to advance the role of the arts What is the relationship between economic justice and in dialogues, transcend communication boundaries, and explore other forms of justice? Is economic justice derivative of common ground through performances, events, conferences, and some greater justice? Are divine justice and human justice workshops. No charge. Sponsors welcome. synonymous? Is the Bible’s teachings concerning economic justice relevant to the complex economic reality of 21st century America? Join Dr. Catalano and Rabbi Schwartz Childhood Memories: as we search for guidance and wisdom from our religious A Choral Dramatization of the traditions on a topic of increasing importance. Holocaust Fee: $40 Beth El members, $50 non-members for one class Sunday, November 5, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Upcoming Sessions Facilitators: Beth El Congregation, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, The Session 2: A Rabbi & a Theologian Walk into a Coffee Jewish Museum of Maryland, Baltimore Jewish Council, The Shop (November 29, December 6, 13) Associated and its agencies come together to sponsor this Cantata for the community. Session 3: Once More Astonished: Poetry & the Religious Instinct (January 10, 17, 24, 31) This special Cantata, presented with permission from its writer, Cantor Stephen Freedman, has been adapted, produced, and Session 4: Grief Observed (February 7, 14, 21, 28) directed by Toby Orenstein and Cantor Jan Morrison with Session 5: Jerusalem & the Holy Land in the Jewish, production assistance by Stephanie Gurwitz Zurier. The choral Christian & Muslim Religious Imaginations (April 4, 11, group will be comprised of professional performers and other 18, 25) community singers. Held in the Offit Auditorium. For more information on this series, please visit Fee: No charge - sponsors are welcome. bethelbalto.com or see the 2017-18 Adult Learning Opportunities Booklet. Register to Ellen Marks at [email protected] or 410-580-5166.

The H. Allan Lipsitz 10th Anniversary Memorial Concert Featuring David Lipsitz & Friends Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. H. Allan Lipsitz, z"l, was Beth El's first Director of Adult Education from 1998 until his death in 2007. This concert is presented in loving memory of his father by his son, David Lipsitz. Accompanied by friends, David will be singing a variety of pieces drawn from Jewish/Hebrew, secular, classical and contemporary repertoires. This program is made possible by the H. Allan Lipsitz Endowed Adult Education Fund and presented by the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at Beth El. The concert is free and open to the community. Tickets are not necessary, but RSVP to [email protected] or 410-580-5166.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 13 For all events at the Alvin and Lois Lapidus Center for Healing The Soul Center & Spirituality, visit soulcenterbaltimore.org for more information.

Torah & Yoga Poetry & Pictures Sundays, October 1, 22, 29 at 9:30 a.m. This yoga class will include 10 minutes of inspirational with Karen Messick Torah at the beginning, and then a full hour-long yoga class. Sunday, October 15 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Please bring a mat and a water bottle. The yoga class will Karen Messick, an experienced photography teacher, will accommodate all levels of ability, showing modifications to take us into nature, and together with educator Jill Max, poses to increase the difficulty level. Class begins in the Soul will help us open our eyes as people, Jews, and budding Center, yoga is held in the Community Room. $10/person. photographers. Learn to see light, color, and composition in To register www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/yoga new ways that will thrill you and help you see your life (and capture our world) from new angles. This program requires an iPhone. $40/person. To register, go to Meditation Sits www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/poetryandpictures Tuesdays, October 3, 10 with Ben Shalva Wednesdays, October 18, 25 with Rachel Wohl Caregiver Café from 5:45-6:15 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at 2:00 p.m. These 30-minute transformational Chat with fellow caregivers and meet health and human gatherings will allow you to step service professionals to learn about valuable resources that out of the busyness of your life and can help you take care of yourself and the ones you love. experience the benefits of being present in the moment and free of self-judgment. Meditation Workshop with Generously sponsored by Robert and Rabbi Ben Shalva Florence Chertkof Inner Light: Jewish Meditation for the Busy Mind Zentangling Wednesdays, October 18, 25 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sundays, October 8, 15 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Kabbalah, Jewish Mysticism, offers a Zentangling is a fun and easy approach to creativity that number of transformative meditation anyone can enjoy. It’s guided doodling with step by step techniques aimed to calm the mind, instructions. Pretty quickly, your repetitive lines will become revitalize the soul, connect to the elegant works of art right before your eyes and you’ll find Source, and discover the deepest self. yourself relaxing and enjoying the process. Together, we will sample a variety of To register www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/zentangling Kabbalistic meditation practices and discover solace and sanctuary in our own bodies, hearts and minds. No Healing Service with Rabbi background or prior experience necessary! $35/person for Saroken one session; $60/person for both sessions. Wednesday, October 11 at 9:15 a.m. With so many people in our community in need of healing, Mixology Rabbi Saroken will be leading a prayer circle/healing service. Friday, October 20 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Anyone in need of healing or praying for your loved ones is Three craft cocktails and three shots of Torah in between. welcome. That’s the basis of what we’re doing. Each month, we bring in a fun-spirited and inspiring mixologist to show us how to mix up three fun and different cocktails. In between, YOGAhikes there’s three short and powerful pieces of Torah offered. It’s Sunday, October 15 from like a good old fashion “tisch” intended to increase the joy of 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Shabbat in people’s lives. $18 per person; 36 person limit. at Cromwell Valley Park To register www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/mixology Join Dagmar Bohlmann and Kimberlee Strome and combine a vigorous hike and off-the-mat yoga to create 90 minutes of well-being for mind, body and soul. $20/person.

14 The Voice of Beth El Congregation School News Welcome Back to School Shabbat 2017 On Friday, September 8, our Preschool and Hebrew School students celebrated their return to Beth El Schools with a special musical Shabbat service, dinner and an ice cream truck for dessert. For more information on our Hebrew School, please contact Fran Davis at [email protected] or 410-484-4543 and for our Preschool, please contact Aileen Popek at [email protected] or 410-602-2245.

School at Both the Berman–Lipavsky Religious School and the Neighborhood Schools are now Underway The Berman-Lipavsky Religious School has experienced a smooth and energized start to classes. Both the teachers and the students alike were excited and eager to start learning. After the summer away, children of all grades were ready to see their friends, meet their teachers, begin a new year of reflection and take a more in-depth look at the meaning of Judaism and the role it plays in their lives. To kick off the school year, we held a Welcome Back to School Shabbat Picnic with dinner, music and ice cream. A fun and enjoyable evening was had by all who attended. If you have not registered your child(ren) for Religious School yet, do not fret! Classes have just started and there is still time for your child(ren) to join us and experience the value of Jewish learning with old and new friends. Please call or email Fran Davis for information and for additional registration forms or you can register online, www.bethelbalto.com and look under learning for registration Shabbat Services applications. We look forward to updating you with more of our exciting for Children endeavors as the school year progresses. Or Shabbat Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for songs, stories and a wonderful family Shabbat experience. Or Shabbat is led by Morah Becky, the T’filah Team and Mitzvah Monsters. October 21 10:15 a.m. in the Schuster Library Tot Shabbat Join Morah Becky for an interactive service filled with song, prayer, puppets and Torah stories in the Kreitzer Memorial Room. For children up to 5 years old and their families. October 21, October 28 (4's honored) 11:15 a.m. in the Kreitzer Memorial Room

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 15 Photos Summer Renovations Completed

As part of the final capital improvements of the Generations Campaign, the Ladies Bathroom received a complete renovation this summer. A special thank you to Dale Kahn and Bernie Silverman, our volunteer design team who worked tirelessly with our staff to create and execute a vision for the design of the sitting room and bathroom.

16 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 July 25, 2017 and August 18, 2017. THE ADULT CHOIR FUND THE REBECCA C. BAER THE GOLDBERG-SCHMIDT IN HONOR OF: ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM FUND PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The birth of a new granddaughter to Lynn Meier by Beth El IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN MEMORY OF: Adult Choir Alan Louis Cohen by Linda Baer, John Rudesill and Selma Shaivitz by Jan Cohen, Beth Vitale The birthday of Sonia Obstler by Gail Rimerman Alexander Baer THE GREEN FAMILY IN APPRECIATION OF: Henry Cohen by Linda Baer, John Rudesill and Alexander Baer Betsy Narrow’s leading of beautiful shiva services by Ira and Rose Cohen Mazer by Linda Baer, John Rudesill and RELIGIOUS SERVICES FUND Patti Friedman Alexander Baer IN HONOR OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: THE STANLEY L. BECKER Barbara Green’s special birthday by Irene Snyder Phyllis Kline by Steve and Freddye Silverman MISHPACHAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Lucy Hamet Attia by the Beth El Adult Choir, Sonia Obstler Ira Gansler by Benjy and Barbara Green IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN MEMORY OF: Betty Reicher by Dr. David and Sheryl Reicher and Family IN MEMORY OF: Beatrice Hackerman by Steve and Freddye Silverman, Sonia Beatrice Hackerman by Benjy and Barbara Green THE SANDRA & MALCOLM BERMAN Obstler, the Beth El Adult Choir, Randy Jacobs, Sheryl Rief, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Robert and Eva Slatkin, June Sacks, Ronnie Glaser, Hulane FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND Lelia Green by Benjy and Barbara Green Zolet, Joseph and Linda Napora, Lou and Betsy Narrow, IN MEMORY OF: Richard and Phyllis Kline Bert Levine by Malcolm and Sandy Berman THE HARK – UHLFELDER FAMILY FUND Rabbi Jacob Weitman by Richard and Phyllis Kline IN HONOR OF: THE MARILYN & GARY BERMAN FAMILY The 50th wedding anniversary of Jerry and Terry Zimlin by THE RABBI JACOB & MIRIAM AGUS PRE-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Uhlfelder IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Beatrice Hackerman by Bert and Ilene Vogelstein Selma Shaivitz by the Bookbags Book Club Beatrice Hackerman by David and Joan Uhlfelder Selma Shaivitz by Dana Pomerantz IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: THE JACK B. COONIN MEMORIAL FUND Edward Roseman by Mike and Bunny Roseman IN MEMORY OF: THE ARTHUR E. KLAFF Nathan Strauss by Myra Coonin MEMORIAL FUND THE SUSAN & SPENCER ALLEN Linda Nachimson’s Brother, Gerald by Myra Coonin TEEN TRAVEL TO ISRAEL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Ailene Sher by Myra Coonin Beatrice Hackerman by Charles and Beverly Freeland A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Leonard Liberman by Myra Coonin Dr. Irving Littman by Charles and Beverly Freeland Sidney Friedman by Burt and Renee King Jack Coonin by Eddie and Jenn Goldmeier, Eli and Margie Dr. Ronald Branoff by Charles and Beverly Freeland Neumann, Dr. Martin and Ellen Kroll IN MEMORY OF: THE ADAM KRONTHAL Beatrice Hackerman by Daniel and Suanne Goldberger, Bill THE LOUIS & ESTHER DOPKIN SPECIAL NEEDS FUND and Benita Lamont MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: THE BETH EL ART FUND A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Steven Mazur by Dr. Beryl Rosenstein and Dr. Frona Brown IN HONOR OF: Jerry Guralnick by Michael Dopkin Selma Shaivitz by Dr. Beryl Rosenstein and Dr. Frona Brown The special birthday of Suzanne Horowitz by the Finstein IN MEMORY OF: Adam Kronthal by Alan and Jennifer Kronthal Family Beatrice Hackerman by Michael Dopkin Dr. & Mrs. Edward Goldberg’s new home by David and THE M. HENRY & ELIZABETH KUNTZ IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: MEMORIAL FUND Marcia Yumkas Wilford Dopkin by Albert and Roslyn Katz A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Harvey Dopkin by Albert and Roslyn Katz IN MEMORY OF: Marcia Yumkas by Terry and Ellen Himelfarb Selma Shaivitz by Ben and Marlene Kuntz THE JACOBO & SARA FRAIMAN IN MEMORY OF: ADULT JEWISH EDUCATION FUND THE IRVING & ROSE LEBOWITZ Karen Moore by David and Marcia Yumkas MEMORIAL SEFER TORAH FUND IN HONOR OF: THE MICHELLE & BARTON AZWALINSKY The marriage of Moises and Frida Fraiman’s daughter, Beth, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: HEALING SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND by Terry and Ellen Himelfarb Donald Lebowitz by Sandy Lebowitz A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN MEMORY OF: THE HARRY LICHTER CHESED FUND Linda Mondell by Bart and Michelle Azwalinsky Beatrice Hackerman by Moises and Frida Fraiman IN HONOR OF: IN MEMORY OF: THE LEONARD & FRONA FRIEDMAN The special birthday of Suzanne Horowitz by Hulane Zolet Beatrice Hackerman by Bart and Michelle Azwalinksy MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: THE DAVID BAER YOUTH FUND IN MEMORY OF: Esther Harris by Hulane Zolet IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Barry Schloss by Elliot and Susan Dackman IN MEMORY OF: David Baer by Linda Baer, John Rudesill and Alexander Baer Beatrice Hackerman by Elliot and Susan Dackman Albert Kleeman by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin Dr. Ronald Branoff by Elliot and Susan Dackman Abraham and Ida Hankin by Ed and Linda Hankin Howard Pollack by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin THE FRUMAN FAMILY GARDEN Selma Shaivitz by Bobbie Lichter BEAUTIFICATION ENDOWMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Beatrice Hackerman by Florence Solonche, Arnold and Joyce Fruman, Dennis and Jane Herman Charlotte Taule by Arnold and Joyce Fruman The Voice of Beth El Congregation 17 Contributions & Endowments

THE JOSEPH LIPAVSKY THE PUSIN PRESCHOOL Eddie and Jenn Goldmeier, Stanley and Carolyn Silverman SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIP FUND Shepard Brown, Sr. by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin IN HONOR OF: IN MEMORY OF: THE SISTERHOOD PAST PRESIDENTS The special anniversary of Donald and Beverly Wilson by Dr. Ronald Branoff by Drs. Michael and Sharon Pusin MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jay and Marcia Blackman, Barry and Adrienne Siegel THE RABBI STEVEN SCHWARTZ IN HONOR OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: TRIBUTE FUND The marriage of Dr. Moises and Frida Fraiman’s daughter, Rochelle Lipavsky by Judy Pachino Beth, by Rene and Yvonne Daniel IN HONOR OF: Robert Grosshandler by Stanley & Carolyn Silverman and IN MEMORY OF: Jamie and Samantha Merlo The special birthday of Suzanne Horowitz by Joe and Betty Caplan Beatrice Hackerman by Ron and Margie Rubin, Jeff and IN MEMORY OF: The special anniversary of Gail and Charles Yumkas by Dr. Honey Litman, Marc and Nancy Gertner, Jerry and Joan Selma Shaivitz by Barbara Smelkinson and Mrs. Arthur Baitch Cohn, Mike and Lisa Pintzuk, Sidney and Eunice Friedman Ira Askin by Barbara Smelkinson The special birthday of Bea Yoffe by Saundra Ehrlich Norma Friedman by Ron and Margie Rubin IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dr. Neil and Stephanie Friedman on the marriage of their A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Joseph Shapiro by Marsha Levine daughter Rachel to Jimmy by Burt and Renee King Esther Harris by Judy Pachino Harvey Sylvan Levine by Stanley and Gail Friedler IN APPRECIATION OF: THE MORTON SPIND THE H. ALLAN LIPSITZ Rabbi Schwartz’s beautiful eulogy for Norma Friedman by CONFIRMATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND ENDOWED ADULT EDUCATION FUND Ira and Patti Friedman Rabbi Steven Schwartz for the naming of our granddaughter, IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Ellie Brooke by Mel and Nancy Highstein Charlotte Taule by Ellie Spind and Saul Leibowitz, Beatrice Hackerman by Ed and Barbara Berkowitz Stephanie, Ben, Ethan and Mollie Gordon Ira Askin by Dr. Arnold and Beverly Feldman, Gail Lipsitz IN MEMORY OF: Norma Friedman by Howard and Rina Janet THE MELVIN & ANITA STEINBERG THE MAX MENDELSOHN Mindelle Berlin by Shel and Ellen Pazornik, Madge Reamer COLLEGE OUTREACH PROGRAM FUND ENDOWMENT MIKVAH FUND Kolman Beatrice Hackerman by Howard and Rina Janet, Harold IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: and Robin Tucker, Marshall and Joanne Rief, Larry and Beatrice Hackerman by Mickey and Anita Steinberg Ira Askin by Lee and Judy Rosenberg Gerri Kobren, Ira and Patti Friedman, Stuart and Phyllis IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: THE MORNING MINYAN FUND Cutler, Sam and Beverly Blibaum, Stanley Scherr, Judy Joseph Akman by Mickey and Anita Steinberg Rosenberg, Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From, Joe and IN HONOR OF: Shelley Lichtfuss, Chuck and Susie Mann, Danny and Elaine THE STEINHARDT-BALACHOW FAMILY The special birthday of Lee Snyder by Linda Yaffe, Sonia Liebfeld, Leon and Gail Katz, Stanley Scherr and William YOUTH FUND Obstler, Irene Snyder, Hank and Suzanne Horowitz Magruder IV, Randy and Toby Goodman, Nathan and Ferne IN HONOR OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Rogow, Harriet Michaelson, Howard and Barbara Berg, The engagement of Danny Cohen to Jenna Snyder by Dr. Linda Mondell by Burt and Renee King Jerry and Ruth Kobernick, Kenny and Ilene Schwartz, Judy Jeff and Diane Lieberman IN MEMORY OF: Pachino, Dr. David and Sheryl Reicher, Eddie and Jenn Goldmeier IN MEMORY OF: Beatrice Hackerman by Ray and Dale Kahn, Rene and Selma Shaivitz by Jennifer Lieberman Yvonne Daniel Ira Askin by Howard and Rina Janet, Aaron and Rosalie Friedmann, Dr. Marc and Nancy Gertner, Linda T. THE JEAN & JOSEPH SUSSMAN THE MITZVAH FUND Himmelrich, Ruth Seif, Norman and Joy Shillman, Sidney SCHOLARSHIP FUND and Eunice Friedman, Bernard and Ruth Fleishman, Rob A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: and Bonnie Garonzik, the Danick and Cherry Families, IN MEMORY OF: Mickey Lutz by Randy and Helene Lutz Barry and Diane Weiss, Carolyn Williams, Joe and Annette Selma Shaivitz by Burt and Myra Gold, Marilyn Levin, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Cooper, Joel and Goldie Berg, C. Daniel and Ronna Askin Sandy and Fay Greenbaum, Sidney and Eunice Friedman, Sigmund H. Pentove by Herbert and Joan Kornblit Leonard Orman by Dr. Arnold and Beverly Feldman Leonard and Lois Greenebaum, Barbara Sussman, Jeffrey Jason Feit by Marc, Tami, Ira and Shelli Berman and Harriet Legum, Ronnie and Leslie Goldberg, Samuel THE BATYA & HADAS NIGRIN Herbert (Bert) Levine by Jerry and Terry Zimlin, Fred and and Barbara Himmelrich, Marjorie Massing, Drs. Donald MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Phyllis London and Myrna Weiss, Sylvia Marcus, David and Patsy Perlman, IN MEMORY OF: Selma Shaivitz by Steve and Michele Hecht, Jerry and David and Dolores Gordon, Stanley Sugarman and Phyllis Ailene Sher by Albert and Lisi Nigrin Adele Sidle, Kenny and Ilene Schwartz, Jon and Beverly Posner, Bernard and Sondra Eisenberg, Beverly Ann Albert Kleeman by Albert and Lisi Nigrin Myers, Fred and Phyllis London, Herb and Michele Better, Lesnick Lloyd Lurie by Albert and Lisi Nigrin Lee and Judy Rosenberg, Dr. Arnold and Beverly Feldman THE DENNIS & RONA WEINER Howard Pollack by Albert and Lisi Nigrin Golda Abel by Raymond and Fern Millman, Bea Grossfeld Ailene Sher by Paul Meyerstein SOCIAL WELFARE FUND THE MORTON OFFIT Donald Caplan by Marjorie Massing IN HONOR OF: ENDOWED MEMORIAL FUND Stanley Morstein by Marjorie Massing The birth of a granddaughter, Lennon Harper, to Fran and A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Steven Baum by Rona Weiner Burt Gold by Shirley Offit Emanuel Browdy by Donna Goldman The birth of a granddaughter, Reese Skylar, to Janet and Howard Blum and Anita Goldberg by Rona Weiner THE ISAAC & FANNIE PEVER HEBREW THE AILENE SHER SOUL CENTER FUND IN MEMORY OF: EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF: Beatrice Hackerman by Debbie Buchwald th IN MEMORY OF: The 10 wedding anniversary of Cara and Kevin Shenton by IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Jayne Levy Charles’ mother by Dick and Gloria Gordon Jeff and Saralyn Elkin Leopold Wolf by Rona Weiner and Family The birthday of Denise Franz by Marcia Katz John Colvin by Rona Weiner and Family THE PRAYER BOOK FUND My Birthday by Bev Cogan IN HONOR OF: IN APPRECIATION OF: THE YAHRZEIT FUND The special birthday of Marvin Hurwitz by Gary and Evelyn Shelley Rudo’s recent assistance, support and friendship by IN APPRECIATION OF: Brager, Joel and Diane Aronson Ira and Patti Friedman Cantor King’s beautiful words of comfort leading Shiva The special birthday of Lee Snyder by Stanley and Janet Kantor Kathy Shapiro by Saralyn Elkin services for our mother by Ira and Patti Friedman IN MEMORY OF: Rabbi Dana Saroken by Jay and Ellen Marmer IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Sidney C. Caplan by Mille Caplan and Children A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Helen Myers by Charles and Dorothy Wilson Alan Behrend by Arnold and Joyce Fruman Diane Cole by Alice Levin Rose Ageloff by Larry and Helene Ageloff Beatrice Hackerman by Helen Stein Adele Feldman by Rob and Cyn Bradus David Shaffer by Brian Shaffer IN MEMORY OF: Ailene Sher by Elliot and Susan Dackman, Ed and Ellen Irene Deitchman and Sara Pelta by Mike and Judy Pelta Donald Caplan by Elaine Goodman, Irene Bacharach Clara and Harry Moschel by Melvin and Pnina Moschel Robert Glickman by Elaine Goodman Gold, Ed and Ann Mishner, Moises and Frida Fraiman, Sandy Ellison, Jerry and Joan Cohn, Frank and Merle Freda Renbaum by Stuart and Sandy Renbaum IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Setren, Ronald and Kathleen Granick, Norma Friedman by Hyman Weiss by Sidney and Rosalie Chernick Helen Schwartz by Dr. Lyndell and Suzanne Schwartz Michael Sher, Marc and Nancy Gertner, Sylvia Schneider, Harold Resnick by Ron and Barbara Adler Louis Milhiser by Harvey and Iris Milhiser Dr. Michael and Judy Baylin, Richard and Lisa Gerber, Morris Bond, Elinor Levin, and Earle Bond by Shirley Bond Ilene Smith by Stephen and Sharon Freiman Michael and Jodi Stappler, Rob and Ellen Rosen, William Adele Fishkind by Ron and Mindy Fishkind Harriet Smigel Olley by Rikva Olley and Christine Maconachy, Patricia Maktas, Gail Lipsitz, Sarah Benesch by Rica Reisman

18 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Contributions & Endowments

Mark Weisman by Harvey and Shirley Weisman THE AL ZLOTOWITZ CHAPEL and Susan Keller, Stevenson Ridge – Halcyon Improvement Nettie Stark by Norman and Phyllis Gold MAINTENANCE FUND Association, Joe and Karen Gold, Peter Gladstone, Ed and Alice K. Bloom by Leslie Borenstein Dolly Brake, Chesapeake Corporate Advisors, LLC, Larry Jackee Brodie by Dr. Jeffrey and Jodie Brodie A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: and Shari Cooper, Mark Biegel and Jim Waller. Juan and David Don Brodie by Dr. Jeffrey and Jodie Brodie Sheryl Reicher by The Asher Family Fabiola Llovet, William and Maureen Jones, Ellin & Tucker, Pauline Cohen by Estelle Malmud IN MEMORY OF: Citizen’s Bank Marian Schatz by Estelle Malmud Selma Shaivitz by the Asher Family Ailene Sher by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin, Marc and Leslie Tillie Malmud by Estelle Malmud Jerry Biller by the Asher Family Lichtenberg, Rob and Janine Frier, Stanley and Gail Friedler, Walter (Willie) Goren by Howard and Emily Goren Arnold and Joyce Fruman, Lynda Stotsky, David and Sheryl Leo Amster by Howard and Emily Goren SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS Reicher, Fred and Judy Rothstein, Howard and Cindy Annette Weiner by Thelma Weiner IN HONOR OF: Cummins and Carol Cummins, Brian and Lisa Kennedy, Paul and Barbara Cooper, Richard and Phyllis Kline, Gerry THE YOUTH EDUCATION FUND The special birthday of Bea Yoffe by Enid Kramer and Debbie Miller and Selma Lean IN HONOR OF: The baby naming of Paitin Rose Hankla by Stanley and Gail Shepard Brown, Sr. by Ned and Debbie Greenberg and The birth of a granddaughter, Brooke Jude Ezrine, to Fred Friedler Family and Wendy Kobb by Marc and Faye Sherman The 60th wedding anniversary of Gail and Charles Yumkas Ira Askin by Noah and Heidi Askin, Alan and Mary Anne IN MEMORY OF: by Joan Klein, Susan Wolman, Mal and Arlene Druskin, Rahm, James Mollo Beatrice Hackerman by Keith and Denise Franz, Ed and Ann Margot Heller Selma Shaivitz by the Tepper Family, Rosalie Sellman, Mishner, Andrew Sandler, Karen Garber and Family The 80th birthday of Lee Snyder by Ruth Greenfeld IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Norma Friedman by Ed and Ann Mishner IN APPRECIATION OF: Max Goldman by Phyllis Scalettar Ronnie Branoff by Ed and Ann Mishner Rabbi Steven Schwartz by Howard and Nancy Pollinger Sophie Glick by Deborah Ford Charlotte Taule by Joe and Annette Cooper Rabbi Dana Saroken by Jules Shaivitz Sol Shaivitz by Jules and Selma Shaivitz Selma Shaivitz by Keith and Denise Franz, Jolie Lechtman Mollie Kotzen by Jules and Selma Shaivitz IN MEMORY OF: Leaf on the Tree of Life in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Drew Beatrice Hackerman by Jean Fink, Martin Yankellow and Matthew Jeffery, January 7, 2017, by his family, Patti and Jean Brown, Lexington National Insurance Corporation, Phil Hobbs, Michael Jeffery, Ann and Ira Robinson, Lisa, Lauren Hamer, Bob Aylward, Andy and Jayne Klein, Charles Brian and Hudson Taylor

Jack B. Coonin Memorial Fund A new fund has been started at Beth El in memory of Jack Coonin. It is called the Jack B. Coonin Memorial Fund. Jack Barry Coonin passed away unexpectedly last December. Jack was a hard working business owner, a dedicated family man, and a generous friend. Jack loved his job as a Real Estate Appraiser, traveling the entire state of Maryland and meeting new people from all walks of life. Jack had a way about him that invited people to talk to him and he was a great conversationalist. He was truly interested, caring, intelligent, and generous. Jack was married for 30 years to Myra and had two wonderful children, Sara and Josh. Jack became involved with Beth El, serving on the board for two years and being an active member of the Events Committee. He enjoyed planning social occasions and bringing people together; not only at the synagogue, but also at his home with Myra. Friends and acquaintances were always happy to receive an invitation from him. Jack is the son of Jean and Joel Coonin. He is survived by his wife, his two children, his sisters, Ellen Kroll and Marjorie Newmann, his sister-in-law, Susan Bruck, his brothers-in-law, Martin Kroll, Eli Neumann, and Eli Bruck, and many loving nieces and nephews. Please continue his memory by contributing to The Jack B. Coonin Memorial Fund to further support Beth El.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 19 8101 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21208 Owings Mills, MD PERMIT 259

Return Service Requested

Sukkah Sababa

Friday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.: Snacks for families with children 6:00 p.m.: Friday night services in the Gorn Chapel 6:00 p.m.: Outdoor musical family service led by Cantor Melanie Blatt 6:45 p.m.: A food-filled celebration in the Sukkah & musical entertainment. Appetizers will be serviced. Dessert and drinks available. All families are welcome. No charge. A congregational celebration for all ages!

Senior Rabbi...... Steven P. Schwartz Associate Rabbi...... Dana Saroken Cantor...... Thom D. King Executive Director...... Joshua Bender Rabbi Jacob B. Agus, z”l (1911-1986) Director of Education...... Eyal Bor, Ph.D. Founding Rabbi Ritual Director...... Ben Kreshtool Rabbi Mark G. Loeb, z”l (1944-2009) Event Coordinator...... Lori Downing Cantor Saul Z. Hammerman, z”l (1926-2008) President...... Denise Franz Beth El, a progressive and inclusive congregation Sisterhood Presidents...... Ilene Merenbloom affiliated with the Conservative Movement, fulfills the and Dale Kahn spiritual, educational, and social needs of its members Beth El Seniors Presidents...... Ellen Budish by nurturing religious practices and tradition, Jewish values and Tikkun Olam. and Ruthye Steinberg Men's Club President...... Jack Boonshaft Please Recycle

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