April 2019 | Adar II-Nisan 5779 | Volume 66 Number 3 A Gift for the GenerationsLIVE! FROM BETH EL

NEW Special Performance by KEVIN NEALON “I would never have experienced the wonderful traditions and warmth of the Jewish community were it not for A Rabbi Loeb and Beth El.” for the Raised as a Roman Catholic, Joan Schultz never felt connected to the church. She was first exposed to Jewish Gift culture and tradition as a nurse working at Sinai Hospital. “Judaism fascinated me, so I began asking my Jewish LIVE! FROM BETH EL patients and colleagues about their faith,” she said. Generations Among those who answered Joan’s curiosity was a handsome doctor named Michael Schultz. JOAN AND DR. MICHAEL “As our relationship grew, we decided to make a Jewish SCHULTZ HONORED AT LIVE! home together,” Mrs. Schultz said. “I wanted to drink the FROM BETH EL ‘house wine’ so to speak.” By: Brandon Chiat, Digital Media Manager So, at 28-years-old, with the support of Michael and under the guidance of Rabbi Mark Loeb, Joan began A stainless steel cocoon hangs in Dr. Michael the formal conversion process at Beth El. Converting Schultz’s office. to Judaism as a young-adult gave Joan a unique The Michael Aram sculpture is a gift from perspective into the sensibilities of modern Jews. a former patient, inscribed with a message “[Judaism] must embrace change,” she said. “The fact of gratitude: “From all your butterflies past, that Beth El welcomes interfaith families and exposes present, and future, you cocooned us in your them to Jewish values and traditions ensures the future of kindness, caring, concern and wisdom and we our faith.” emerged as beautiful butterflies.” Not surprisingly, Michael and Joan Schultz were For over 35 years, Dr. Schultz has led a team of ecstatic when Beth El officially embraced interfaith breast oncology experts on a shared mission: to families as members. conquer breast cancers as early as possible. “Rabbi Schwartz and the clergy encouraged our entire “The Talmud teaches us that whoever saves congregation to embrace families of mixed religious a life, it is considered as if he saved an entire backgrounds,” Dr. Schultz said. “They expertly developed world,” said Dr. Schultz. an inclusive rather than a divisive approach.” Along with his wife Joan, Dr. Schultz established “We are thrilled to honor Joan and Michael at LIVE! the Geraldine G. Schultz Fund for Breast Cancer and feel truly blessed that they are Beth El members,” Survivors in honor of his late mother, a 40-year Rabbi Steve Schwartz said. “Their respect for the Jewish breast cancer survivor. tradition, commitment to our community, and vision for “Dr. Schultz is a pioneer in his field,” said John our congregation have contributed to Beth El’s growth.” Abosch, the Event Chair for LIVE! From Beth Beth El has a long history of progressive values, made El. “He and Mrs. Schultz are leaders in the possible in part by the Schultz’s generosity. In 1986, Baltimore community, but more than that, their Rabbi Loeb approached Michael and Joan with a vision devotion to Beth El is a great source of pride for for building a mikveh at Beth El. our congregation.” In a letter to Dr. Schultz, Rabbi Loeb wrote: “I can’t begin The Schultz family is a fixture at High Holy Day to thank you adequately for your gift to the mikveh services. “Rabbi Loeb used to joke that I’m the project. It will provide an opportunity for many to enter only person sitting in between my wife and ex- the life of our people. It is especially meaningful that it wife,” Dr. Schultz said. honors Joan. She is a special addition to the family of Their family dynamic represents Beth El’s Jewish generations.” inclusive community. Michael and Joan are aware of their place within the “When Michael and I began dating, he had Jewish generations. Michael’s mother taught Joan how divorced, and I wasn’t Jewish, but Rabbi Loeb to keep a kosher home and even passed along her accepted us unconditionally,” Mrs. Schultz said. recipe for matzoh ball chicken soup. Now, Michael and

2 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Joan welcome their children in from out-of-town to celebrate the High Holy Days as a family and teach their grandchildren to be proud of their Jewish identities. “We taught our children to live according to Jewish teachings,” Mrs. Schultz said. “Even though some of our children have raised interfaith families, they’ve passed on our traditions to their own children.” Appropriately, the Schultz’s latest philanthropic gift honors the very concept of l'dor v'dor. NEW SPECIAL PERFORMANCE “The entire Beth El community is deeply grateful to the Schultz’s for their leading gift to Generations KEVIN NEALON Park,” said Amanda Beitman, Beth El’s Director of Kevin sets himself apart Development. “Having made their Jewish home at from other comedic Beth El, it’s only appropriate that Joan and Michael performers with his unique helped create Generations Park, which will provide sense of humor, dry wit and a bucolic space for future generations of Beth El likeable demeanor. Nealon families to connect with their Jewish community.” is best known for his nine- From Britot, B'nai Mitzvot, weddings, funerals, and year stint as a cast member all the moments in between the Schultz’s have of NBC’s Saturday Night experienced the cycle of Jewish life at Beth El. Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role “Beth El is a place to experience every life stage,” Mrs. Schultz said. “Generations Park is a beautiful in the Showtime series, Weeds. Kevin is currently space to honor those moments.” seen as one of the stars on the CBS-TV comedy series Man With A Plan. Dr. Schultz shares his wife’s vision. “We want future generations to remain active in Jewish life,” he said. Nealon has found great comedic success in his “We hope Generations Park will become a physical extensive film career. In Anger Management, space where Jewish traditions can be celebrated and he played opposite Jack Nicholson and fellow passed down from grandparents to grandchildren.” Saturday Night Live comedian, Adam Sandler. He and Sandler also teamed up in Blended, To purchase sponsorships and tickets please Eight Crazy Nights, The Wedding Singer, Happy contact Lisa Silverstein at 410-484-0411 x1113 or Gilmore and You Don’t Mess with the Zohan. In [email protected]. More information can be Joe Dirt, Nealon joined another Saturday Night found at bethelbalto.com/live. Live alumnus David Spade. As one of the longest running cast members on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (1986-1995), Nealon created some of the show’s most memorable characters, including ‘The Subliminal Man’ and ‘Hans and Franz.’ Nealon’s reoccurring role as an anchor on ‘Weekend Update’ helped make the sketch a show staple. In 1988 Kevin earned an Emmy Award nomination as part of the SNL writing team. Your generous donation helps to support the construction of Kevin replaces Richard Lewis who is unable to travel due to a health issue. We hope that BETH EL’S Richard Lewis recovers quickly and we also hope GENERATIONS PARK that he can join us at future date.

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 & Drs. Myles and Rosemarie Brager on the condolences to their families. ZACHARY ETHAN birth of their grandson, Sidney Michael Brager. WEINTRAUB, son of Jerome and Sonya Goodman on the birth of Alvin P. Freedman Dr. Joshua and Amy their great grandson, Nixon Parker. Gregory Kaplan on the Bar Mitzvah of his son, Weintraub, will be called to OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah Gavin Jacob Kaplan. Grandparents are Gary and on April 6, 2019. Marsye Kaplan and Ken and Carol Kemp. Barry Budish on the loss of his beloved mother, Steven and Myra Katz on the birth of their Janice Budish. BENJAMIN CHARLES grandson, Jordon Eli Katz. Sonia Freedman on the loss of her beloved WEINER, son of Jay Weiner Mark and Traci Lerner on the birth of their husband, Alvin P. Freedman. and Debra Schwab, will be grandson, Spencer Gray Levee. Susan Hackerman on the loss of her beloved called the Torah as a Bar Morty and Susan Mindell on the Bar Mitzvah mother, Jeanne L. Fink. Mitzvah on April 13, 2019. of their grandson, Reid Kaplan. Michael Klein on the loss of his beloved brother, Dr. Beryl Rosenstein on the marriage of his Andrew Phillip Klein. granddaughter, Ariel Slabotsky to Nathan Cooper. Linda Offit on the loss of her beloved father, GAVIN JACOB KAPLAN, Jay Weiner and Debra Schwab on the Bar son of Gregory Kaplan, Harry S. Schwartz. Mitzvah of their son, Benjamin Charles Weiner. Sherman “Bucky” Paper on the loss of his will be called to the Torah Grandmothers are Emelie Schwab and Harriet as a Bar Mitzvah on April beloved father, Maurice I. Paper. Weiner. Great-grandmother is Linda Schwab. Joseph and Anna Schlein on the loss of their 13, 2019 during Havdalah Joshua and Amy Weintraub on the Bar services. beloved son, Jonas J. Schlein. Mitzvah of their son, Zachary Ethan Weintraub. Freddye Silverman on the loss of her beloved Grandparents are Mrs. Leslie Goldman and mother, Leatrice Kaufman. Mr. Ed Kafes, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Goldman and Dr. and Mrs. Seth Weintraub. Great- SPEEDY RECOVERY BETH EL BABY grandmother is Mrs. Lillian Mendelson. Bunny Roseman SPENCER GRAY LEVEE Parents: Jason and MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES Stephanie Levee Dr. David and Janet Goldscher on their 25th Jeffrey and Cindy Saval on their 30th Grandparents: Mark and James and Debbie Lubliner on their 25th Dr. Michael and Judy Baylin on their 40th Traci Lerner and Ira and Stephen and Diane Ehudin on their 30th Kenneth and Anita Baum on their 65th Barbara Levee Fredric and Judi Finkelstein on their 30th VOWS Rabbi's Reflection By Rabbi Steven Schwartz He fed her tenderly, a soft smile on room. You could hear the sizzling of about it for a long his lips and a gentle glow in his eyes. meats and fish from the open kitchen. time afterward. They had a table for two, at the back It was such a small table that they Did they talk about of the restaurant, just at the edge shared. Looking casually about the it? Discuss what it of the candle light. She was dressed room you would never have noticed would be like to elegantly, her eyes sparkled, she they were different than any of the be out in public? smiled, they talked and laughed other couples, that their table was The potential together, their conversation a product different than any of the other tables. embarrassment of it, of years and years of shared journey. But he was feeding her. Patiently the staring, perhaps The waiters hovered, not too much, cutting her food, gently reaching a the questions or well-intended yet but they kept an eye on the couple. fork across the table to her mouth, uncomfortable comments? Perhaps they knew the story, the then wiping her lips with a soft white There was such peace to it all. This background, what had happened, napkin. Each forkful was filled with is who we are, let it be and we’ll live the history of what led them to this such devotion and love and care. our lives. We need not hide, there is moment. It was a fancy place, fine It was her hands. When not at rest no shame in this. Sadness perhaps, French food, the wait staff in black they shook terribly, and she never challenge and difficulty, struggle tie, the wine list extensive, the dishes would have been able to force those even. But it was life in all its beauty classic and perfectly cooked. Each trembling hands to make the short and frailty and humanity. And they table was occupied, the hum and trek from plate to mouth. I thought were living it together, as they had for buzz of conversation filled the small so many years.

4 The Voice of Beth El Congregation The Officers and the Board of Trustees of Beth El Congregation cordially request your presence at the 71st Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, May 19, at 10:00 AM in the Offit Auditorium DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT MEETING: Complimentary Annual Hazkarah Elections of Officers and Congregational Breakfast (memorial) Service new Board Members

PROGRAM: Machaya Klezmer Band This meeting is for members of the Congregation. RSVP is required by Friday, May 10 to [email protected] or 410-484-0411.

BETH EL CONGREGATION NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 2019-2021 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES President...... Edward Mishner, M.D. Secretary...... Rebecca Fruman 1st Vice President...... David Harrison Treasurer...... Bruce Supovitz 2nd Vice President...... Bruce Friedman Comptroller...... Hal Hackerman BOARD MEMBERS TERM EXPIRING IN 2020 Jill Baldinger Richard Grilli Jen Krieger Debbie Shore Kevin Fruman Jerry Janofsky Jeff Kreshtool Michael Uhlfelder Ken Goldberg Myra Katz Joanne Rief Deborah Greenberg Robin Kleiman Josh Shein BOARD MEMBERS TERM EXPIRING IN 2021 Herbert Better Edward Goldmeier Jennifer Millman Steven Weinstein Margery Daniels Elissa Kohel Ira Oring Mitchell Whiteman Jeanette Davis Susan Kolker A. Ronald Rubin Gail Willoughby Wendy Elover Regan LaTesta Mindy Silverman PAST PRESIDENTS *Reuben H. Levenson Robert N. Smelkinson David Yumkas Michael D. Steinhardt *Melvin H. Chernoff Charles Yumkas Albert M. Katz Raphael Kahn *Samuel J. Keiser *Klaus Buchdahl Alan S. Dorenfeld Steven D. Silverman *Dr. William Raffel *Mildred Miller John P. Abosch Jerome D. Schnydman *Julius Of fit Sidney Friedman Margot Gilbert Gilison Michael S. Rubenstein *Milton Roseman *Max Mendelsohn Dr. Robert D. Keehn Denise F. Franz *Milton Snyder Louis Glick Beverly S. Penn *Deceased *Ira Askin Elliot Merenbloom Richard S. Hollander

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Saturday, April 13 at 12:45 PM in the Gorn Chapel The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning in collaboration with the Beth El Israel Affairs Committee presents the 2019 Shabbat Kiddush Speaker Series. Join us for our remaining two fascinating sessions about Israeli television and film on April 13 and May 18. SESSION 2: ISRAELI TELEVISION – A history of the nation through the small. screenSpeaker: Idan Zrihen, Shaliach at BZD.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 5 SISTERHOOD SPRING CULTURAL TRIPS Beth El Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, PA Thursday, April 11 Sisterhood At the Brandywine River Museum, our group will have a docent- led tour of the Wyeth Studios and the special exhibit entitled AFTERNOON OF GAMES Three Generations of Wyeths. After lunch at the museum, we will ride to the Terrain where we will have time to explore this home Tuesday, April 2 at 12:00 PM in and garden boutique. the Offit Auditorium Cost: $120 for members; $130 for non-members. Wait-list only. For further information, please contact Suzanne at 410-764-7944SOLD or [email protected] OUT or Ruth at If you have any questions, contact Sima Abarbanel at 410-486-2876 or [email protected]. 410-356-3873 or [email protected] or Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844 or [email protected]. BIBLIO 2018-2019 Signature Theater in Arlington, VA BIBLIO, Beth El Sisterhood’s book review and literary Sunday, April 28 discussion group, is open to the community. We meet monthly on Wednesdays at noon in the Myers Join us for our trip to Arlington, VA to see the musical Grand Auditorium. Bring a dairy lunch; Beth El provides Hotel. The show takes place in 1928 Berlin which was the center coffee and tea, and our hostess of the month brings of a razzle dazzle world between two wars. At the bustling Grand a delicious dessert. The range of books is extensive: Hotel, a series of eclectic guests and staff collide in a non- stop the latest novels, selections from the classics and musical toast to the high life. Lunch will be on your own. A list of controversial writings. The selection is always exciting restaurants with phone numbers will be provided. and stimulating. Cost: $130 for members; $140 for non-members. Wait-list only. *APRIL 8 Saralynn Glass “In My Own Words” If you have any questions, contact Linda Mondell at by Ruth Bader Ginsburg 410-486-1542 or [email protected] or Ellen Wiesenberger MAY 29 Sheila Derman “The Women’s Hour” at 410-484-6411 or [email protected]. by Elaine Weiss Harley-Davidson Factory and the National JUNE 12 Paula Gallagher Closing Luncheon – Watch and Clock Museum The Latest Reads Tuesday, June 4 *Monday This trip will allow you to attend one of the top factory tours in the United States. When our group arrives at the factory, we will JOINT SISTERHOOD DINNER view an introductory video and explore exhibits that detail the Wednesday, April 10, 6:00 PM at manufacturing and production of motorcycles. Then our tour will continue to the factory floor where you will follow the production Beth Israel Congregation of a motorcycle and can sit on a few new models. Leaving the Michael Brown, a lyrical crooner, will be singing a factory, we will have lunch on our own at the Round the Clock variety of songs through the ages. Cost is $38. Diner. After lunch, we will take a short drive to the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, PA. Through the museum’s comprehensive collections, you will be taken through the entire CLOSING LUNCHEON AND history of time keeping. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Cost: $110 for members; $120 for non-members Monday, May 20 at 11:30 AM If you have questions, contact Robin Kleiman at 410-960-7997 or Beth El Sisterhood officers for 2019-2020 will be formally [email protected] or Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844 or installed at the closing general meeting and luncheon on [email protected]. Monday, May 20. Following the luncheon and installation, Dr. Eyal Bor, Beth El’s Director of Education, and Todd Registration forms for all trips are available at the Beth Twining will perform a musical duo. El reception desk and on the Beth El website bethelbalto.com. If you are NOT a subscription holder, please send a check The Beth El Sisterhood cordially invites you to join us for in the amount of $20 by May 13 to: Beth El Sisterhood (Luncheons); Attn: Marcia Boonshaft SISTERHOOD SHABBAT or Myra Coonin, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, MD Saturday, May 11 at 10:00 AM 21208. Subscription holders who will not attend should This is a wonderful service for the whole congregation led notify: Marcia Boonshaft at [email protected] entirely by Sisterhood members. A delightful oneg will follow. or 410-484-3112 or Myra Coonin at [email protected] or 410-653-9435. For more information or to be a part of this special day, please contact Merle Intner at 410-484-7913 or [email protected].

6 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Beth El Empty Nesters & Judaica Shop Baby Boomers Sun 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Tue 11:00 AM-6:00 PM KOSHER CHINESE DINNER Friday, May 10 at 7:15 PM Come see all the new merchandise for Passover! The first night is April 19. This event will be hosted at the home of Helene & Randy Lutz. Details coming soon! Contact Ellie Spind at 410-653-9180 or [email protected] or Anita For more information, please contact Debbie Shore Steinberg at 410-653-2977 for an at [email protected] or Dr. Joanne Block Rief appointment. at [email protected]. UNIQUE BOUTIQUE Sunday, May 5; Monday, May 6; and Tuesday, May 7 Beth El Sisterhood’s 15th Unique School Corner Boutique welcomes vendors who bring three days of exciting shopping for your spring needs. EARLY CHILDHOOD A lot of your favorite vendors are PROGRAMS SCHOLASTIC returning, and we are hosting several first-time vendors with new products. BOOK FAIR They will be selling women’s clothing and accessories, cosmetics, April 8-12 handbags, belts, jewelry, gifts for the home, toys, personalized Come celebrate Week of the Young Child with us items, shoes, stationery, linens, pillows, and much more. and support Beth El Early Childhood Programs. Customers will have a chance to win exciting products and Throughout the week our Scholastic Book Fair services donated by vendors and area merchants by purchasing will be held in the Preschool Lobby. raffles at the three-day show. Raffles will be $5 each, three for All proceeds from the book fair will go to our $10, and eight for $20. Many desirable items will be available for classroom libraries. bidding at the silent auction tables. You don’t have to be present to win a raffle or silent auction items. For more information, please contact Aileen Popek ([email protected]) or Many selections for lunch, snacks and beverages will be available Mandy Barish ([email protected]), or at the Boutique Café. The Flower Farm will be selling plants for call the Preschool Office at 410-602-2245. your spring gardening needs and Mother’s Day gifts. Volunteers may contact Ilene Merenbloom at 410-486-6822 KOL ECHAD: or [email protected] for job assignments. Pick up a copy of JMore Magazine and bring our flyer to win $100. INCLUSIVE SHABBAT 11:00-11:45 AM at various locations 103RD ANNUAL CONVENTION Join us for an interactive Shabbat, featuring music and movement. This event is sensory- friendly, and all abilities are welcome. If you WOMEN’S need any accommodations to participate, please EMPOWERMENT: contact us on Facebook @ShabbatInclusion. PAST, PRESENT & APRIL 6: Beth Am Congregation FUTURE MAY 11: Beth El Congregation Thursday, May 23 To register or for more information, at Temple Oheb Shalom contact Rachel Turniansky at [email protected] or This year the Beth El Sisterhood honoree will be Judi Snyder. 410-735-5022. The morning program will focus on the 100th anniversary of the 19 th amendment, giving women the right to vote. The E.B. Hirsch Award will be given to Dr. Nancy Aiken, past Executive Director of CHANA.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 7 Calendar April

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 25 Adar II 2 26 Adar II 3 27 Adar II 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 10:00 AM Wise Aging 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 9:30 AM Unwitting Instruments of God 9:30 AM Hand in Hand Starter Class 8:30 AM A Way In: A Workshop on 10:00 AM Morning Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM The History of Women’s Fashion 5:45 PM Meditation Sits for Grandparents Journaling Bar Mitzvah of Zach Weintraub 7:00 PM Faith, Liberation & Redemption 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service 11:15 AM Shabbat Family Service led by 11:30 AM Sisterhood Afternoon of Games 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class 6:45 PM Evening Service Kitah Gan 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:30 PM 1st Wednesdays: Clarcello Trio 7:00 PM The Braid 7:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM The Art of the Classical World 7 2 Nisan 8 3 Nisan 9 4 Nisan 10 5 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 10:00 AM Wise Aging 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 9:00 AM Grandparent’s Appreciation 9:30 AM Hand in Hand Starter Class 6:00 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 3:00 PM Zentangle Drop-In 12:00 PM Biblio 10:30 AM The History of Women’s Fashion Breakfast for Grandparents Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Weiner 5:30 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 9:15 AM Healing Service 2:00 PM Caregiver Café 10:15 AM Or Shabbat 6:00 PM Seniors Dinner 6:45 PM Evening Service 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:45 PM Evening Service 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat: honoring 6:45 PM Voices of Baltimore: 7:00 PM The Art of the Classical World 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM US Presidents and Israel grandparents Living Under Segregation 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew School 7:00 PM The Braid 12:45 PM Shabbat Kiddush Speaker Series 7:30 PM Evening Service Bar Mitzvah of Gavin Kaplan 14 9 Nisan 15 10 Nisan 16 11 Nisan 17 12 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service EREV PESACH PESACH 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Service 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 10:00 AM Chair Yoga Offices Close at 12:00 PM 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 3:00 PM Zentangle Drop-In 10:30 AM The History of Women’s Fashion 6:45 PM Evening Service 2:00 PM Caregiver Café Preschool & Infant/Toddler closed 10:00 AM Pesach Morning Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class 6:45 PM Evening Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 1:00 PM Pesach Evening Service 6:00 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM US Presidents and Israel 6:00 PM Evening Service at Beth Israel

21 16 Nisan 22 17 Nisan 23 18 Nisan 24 19 Nisan PESACH YOM TOV HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH SHVII OF PESACH PESACH YOM TOV HA’AHARON 10:00 AM Pesach Morning Service Preschool Closed for Spring Break Preschool Closed for Spring Break Preschool Closed for Spring Break Preschool Closed for Spring Break Offices Closed YIZKOR 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service Infant/Toddler closes at 12:00 PM Preschool and Infant/Toddler closed 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 6:45 PM Evening Service 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 7:45 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Pesach Morning Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service 7:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class 6:00 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM 7 Weeks, 7 Values 7:00 PM US Presidents and Israel

28 23 Nisan 29 24 Nisan 30 25 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 3:00 PM Zentangle Drop-In 7:00 PM Soul of the Song 6:45 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM LIVE! From Beth El: VIP Reception Shabbat Services 7:00 PM LIVE! From Beth El: General Admission for Children

8 The Voice of Beth El Congregation 2019 Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 Adar II 4 28 Adar II 5 29 Adar II 6 1 Nisan 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 10:00 AM Wise Aging 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 9:30 AM Unwitting Instruments of God 9:30 AM Hand in Hand Starter Class 8:30 AM A Way In: A Workshop on 10:00 AM Morning Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM The History of Women’s Fashion 5:45 PM Meditation Sits for Grandparents Journaling Bar Mitzvah of Zach Weintraub 7:00 PM Faith, Liberation & Redemption 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service 11:15 AM Shabbat Family Service led by 11:30 AM Sisterhood Afternoon of Games 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class 6:45 PM Evening Service Kitah Gan 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:30 PM 1st Wednesdays: Clarcello Trio 7:00 PM The Braid 7:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM The Art of the Classical World 5 Nisan 11 6 Nisan 12 7 Nisan 13 8 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 10:00 AM Wise Aging 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 9:00 AM Grandparent’s Appreciation 9:30 AM Hand in Hand Starter Class 6:00 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 3:00 PM Zentangle Drop-In 12:00 PM Biblio 10:30 AM The History of Women’s Fashion Breakfast for Grandparents Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Weiner 5:30 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 9:15 AM Healing Service 2:00 PM Caregiver Café 10:15 AM Or Shabbat 6:00 PM Seniors Dinner 6:45 PM Evening Service 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:45 PM Evening Service 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat: honoring 6:45 PM Voices of Baltimore: 7:00 PM The Art of the Classical World 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM US Presidents and Israel grandparents Living Under Segregation 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew School 7:00 PM The Braid 12:45 PM Shabbat Kiddush Speaker Series 7:30 PM Evening Service Bar Mitzvah of Gavin Kaplan 12 Nisan 18 13 Nisan 19 14 Nisan 20 15 Nisan 9:15 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service EREV PESACH PESACH 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Service 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 10:00 AM Chair Yoga Offices Close at 12:00 PM 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 3:00 PM Zentangle Drop-In 10:30 AM The History of Women’s Fashion 6:45 PM Evening Service 2:00 PM Caregiver Café Preschool & Infant/Toddler closed 10:00 AM Pesach Morning Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class 6:45 PM Evening Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 1:00 PM Pesach Evening Service 6:00 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM US Presidents and Israel 6:00 PM Evening Service at Beth Israel

19 Nisan 25 20 Nisan 26 21 Nisan 27 22 Nisan PESACH YOM TOV HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH HOL-HAMO’ED PESACH SHVII OF PESACH PESACH YOM TOV HA’AHARON 10:00 AM Pesach Morning Service Preschool Closed for Spring Break Preschool Closed for Spring Break Preschool Closed for Spring Break Preschool Closed for Spring Break Offices Closed YIZKOR 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service Infant/Toddler closes at 12:00 PM Preschool and Infant/Toddler closed 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 6:45 PM Evening Service 9:15 AM Zumba with Marilyn Pick 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 7:45 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Pesach Morning Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service 7:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class 6:00 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM 7 Weeks, 7 Values 7:00 PM US Presidents and Israel

SHABBAT MORNING TOT SHABBAT OR SHABBAT 9:15 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service FAMILY SERVICE in the Kreitzer Memorial Room in the Schuster Library 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:30 AM Knitzvah Project in the Schapiro Auditorium Ages 0-5. Join Morah Becky for All ages. Families with children 3:00 PM Zentangle Drop-In 7:00 PM Soul of the Song 6:45 PM Evening Service an interactive service filled with of all ages are invited to join 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM LIVE! From Beth El: Families with children of all ages Shabbat Services are invited to join us for songs, song, prayer, puppets and Torah us for songs, stories and a VIP Reception stories and a wonderful family stories. April 13 wonderful family Shabbat 7:00 PM LIVE! From Beth El: Shabbat experience led by Cantor experience. Or Shabbat is led General Admission Melanie Blatt. Each month, one by Morah Becky, the T’filah for Children Team and Monsters. grade from the Religious School Mitzvah will be honored. April 6 April 13

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 9 To register for Adult Education classes, complete a registration form on page 32 of the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center brochure, at the Beth El Reception Desk, Adult Education or online at www.bethelbalto.com and return it to Beth El with your check. FAITH, LIBERATION & REDEMPTION CLARCELLO TRIO Seder Teachings from the Shared African Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 PM in the Offit Auditorium American and Jewish Experience This special evening, presented by Vodenos- Monday, April 1 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Agus Library Gold Endowment, is sponsored by Drs. Hana and Eyal Bor in loving memory of their father Join Reverend Doctor Bernard “Skip” Keels, Director of the Abrasha Bor, z’’l for his 10th anniversary yahrzeit. Morgan State University Interfaith Chapel and Rabbi Etan Abrasha Bor was a cellist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Mintz, spiritual leader of B’nai Israel, for this insightful evening for nearly forty years. For this program, Dr. Bor, on clarinet of dialogue just in time for the holidays. American Jews and has engaged Beth El member and cellist, Evan Drachman African Americans have shared a special kinship largely due to and pianist Dr. Daniel Weiser to join him for this musical a shared narrative of slavery and liberation going back to the tribute. They will play duos with piano and then join forces for Israelite experience in Egypt and the African-American one Beethoven Trio Opus 11. This includes a third movement based in this country. Using the Haggadah, we will explore these on a Viennese drinking song of the day. The program includes shared themes as we journey through this ancient text and classical, jazz, liturgical, Israeli and baroque pieces. reflect on the shared struggles, stories and themes of our two peoples. We will focus on the relevance of these parallels to FEE: Open to the community at no charge contemporary Jewish and African-American relations today. FEE: $10 for members; $15 for non-members. Registration is MAH JONGG FOR BEGINNERS required. Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Myers Auditorium THE ART OF THE CLASSICAL WORLD These classes are designed for beginners. Geri will teach you Tuesdays, April 2 & 9 from 7:00-8:15 PM everything you need to know to play and enjoy the game. in the Myers Auditorium FEE: 4 classes is $45 for members; $55 for non-members. Presented by Joseph Cassar, this course will focus on some Registration is required. of the most important civilizations including Babylon, Egypt, Greece, the Etruscans, and the Romans. These civilizations CANASTA FOR BEGINNERS are studied and presented in a chronological order to see Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 4:00-5:00 PM the development from one to another. in the Myers Auditorium FEE: $50 for members; $60 for non-members Geri Willen will teach you to play Canasta, the fastest growing game in town. It’s easy to learn and fun to play. HISTORY OF WOMEN’S FASHION FEE: 4 classes is $45 for members; $55 for non-members. From Underwear to Outerwear Registration is required. Tuesdays, April 2, 9 & 16 from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM in the Agus Library VOICES OF BALTIMORE Take an historical journey with Barbara Blumberg that will Sunday, April 7 at 6:45 PM in the Myers Auditorium explain the fads and fashions from the beginning of time. Life Under Segregation is an amazing film that captures and Politics, religion, the economy, the government, practicality, preserves the rich oral histories of seven African-Americans and even the Supreme Court factor into women’s fashion who grew up in the Mason/Dixon border area of Baltimore, history. From the cave women to the Victorian women to Maryland during the Jim Crow Era. The screening event will the career women of today, and all the decades in between, include a discussion facilitated by Dr. Hana Bor, Ph.D. who is historically speaking, woman’s fashions never disappoint, The Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone Professor and Director, MA sometimes amuse but always amaze. Leadership in Jewish Education and Communal Service at FEE: $45 for members; $55 for non-members Towson University. FEE: Open to the community at no charge ZUMBA WITH MARILYN PICK Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 9:15-10:15 AM US PRESIDENTS & ISRAEL in the Kolker Room 1948-2018: A Historical Record Zumba is a fun calorie burning workout for everyone. It is Thursday, April 11 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Agus Library a total body workout for all fitness levels. Exercise to great Led by Dr. Robert O. Freedman, a Peggy Meyerhoff music, have a super fun time and receive great benefits. Pearlstone Professor of Political Science emeritus at Marilyn Pick, voted Baltimore’s Best Fitness Instructor in Baltimore Hebrew University and Visiting Professor of Baltimore Magazine will start off your day in a great way! Political Science at Johns Hopkins University where he FEE: 4 classes is $45 for members; $55 for non-members

10 The Voice of Beth El Congregation teaches courses on the Arab-Israeli Conflict and on Russian Foreign Policy. Since the establishment of the State of Israel in Beth El 1948, US-Israeli relations have come a long way. In 1948, while US President Harry Truman was supportive of Israel, his Secretary of State, George Marshall, and his Secretary of Defense, James Seniors Forrestal, opposed not only the recognition of Israel but also economic and military support for the newly proclaimed Jewish UPCOMING EVENTS State. Now in 2018, President Donald Trump is an enthusiastic APRIL 14, 5:45 PM Join the seniors at Beth Israel for supporter of Israel, as are his Secretary of State and Secretary dinner and a Purim Spiel. The cost is $22. Please make of Defense, sending Israel $3.8 billion in annual military support. your check payable to Beth El Seniors, attention Ruthye This course will evaluate the ups and downs of the US-Israeli Steinberg or Ellen Budish. relationship since 1948 and will speculate about the nature of the MAY 5 In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we will US-Israeli relationship in the aftermath of the Trump Presidency. be serving a Mexican themed dinner and Bernie FEE: $45 for members; $55 for non-members. Registration is Hernandez will entertain us with his songs. The cost is required. $21 for members and $24 for guests. The deadline for NEW this event is April 21. All checks should be made able to Beth El Seniors, attention Ruthye Steinberg or Ellen THE MENDELSSOHNS Budish. Moses, Felix & Fanny–Music, Sexism & Religion JUNE 2 We will be entertained at Beth Israel by John Wednesdays, April 17 & 24, May 1 & 8 at 11:15 AM Long, a popular outstanding tenor from New York. The in the Kolker Room cost is $22. Join Dr. Daniel Weiser as he explores the fascinating story of JULY 13 SENIOR SHABBAT On the 13th, we will be the Mendelssohn family, beginning with Moses Mendelssohn, a leading Shabbat services followed by a wonderful hunchback who came out of the Jewish ghetto to rise up into the kiddush. Keep an eye open for who will be entertaining intellectual elite of Enlightenment Germany to his sons Abraham us on the 14th. and Felix, who helped establish a great banking empire and Please mail all chescks to Beth El Congregation, was one of the greatest child prodigies and composers of the Attn: Ruthye. For further information, please Romantic period. Abraham's daughter, Fanny, showed similar contact either Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 or musical talent as Felix and composed powerful and emotional Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499. Romantic music that has largely been forgotten. This class will highlight how sexism and the cult of motherhood played a key role in limiting Fanny's musical output. We will also focus on TRANSPORTATION the role of religion and anti-Semitism in Felix's compositions. We realize that some of our Seniors are unable to Numerous piano pieces by both Felix and Fanny during the class. attend our events because they either don’t drive or don’t drive at night. FEE: $45 for members; $55 for non-members. Registration is required. If you need transportation, please contact either Ruthye at 410-655-8242 or Ellen at 443-857-7499 SOUL OF THE SONG and we will TRY to assist you. Mondays, April 29, May 6, 13 & 20 from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Kolker Room MEMBERSHIP Dues are only $18 per person, $36 for a couple Jewish identity has been informed and influenced greatly by each year. Call Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499 for a songs, their melodies and meanings. Join Josh Bender, Beth El membership application. Executive Director, for an exploration of four key Jewish songs Beth El members and non-members are cordially that have shaped modern Jewish identity and values. Participants invited to join us. The only requirement for will analyze the lyrics of each song and how these lyrics have membership in the Seniors is that you are 50 years helped shape Jewish thinking, belief and culture. Bring your young or older. Our dues are very reasonable - $18.00 voices and an open heart. per person/$36.00 per couple. We meet monthly on FEE: No fee for members; $36 for non-members. Registration is Sundays in the evenings at 6:00 PM for dinner and required. entertainment. During the winter months, some of our events will be in the afternoon.

Agus Monday 10:00-11:00 AM TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND Tuesday 1:00-2:00 PM We have recently redesigned our Torah Maintenance Wednesday 2:00-4:00 PM Fund cards which are now in color. They may be Library Thursday 11:30-12:30 PM purchased from either the Beth El front office or by contacting Ellen Davis at 410-602-4444. These Most classes will have someone who can check books in and all-purpose cards are six for $10 or $2 each. Checks out. If these times are not convenient for you, contact should be made payable to Torah Maintenance Fund. Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844 to make an appointment.

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Club For all events at the Alvin and Lois Lapidus Center for Healing & The Soul Center Spirituality, visit soulcenterbaltimore.org for more information.

7 WEEKS 7 VALUES TORAH AND YOGA April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4 Sundays at 9:30 AM Jewish tradition invites us, during the seven weeks This yoga class will include 10 minutes of inspirational Passover and Shavuot, to cultivate seven spiritual values Torah at the beginning, and then a full hour-long yoga within ourselves. Join us on a spring journey of rebirth and class. $10/person. Drop-in or register at renewal, exploring these spiritual values through study, www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/yoga discussion, meditation, and more with Rabbi Ben Shalva. HEALING SERVICE MEDITATION SITS with Rabbi Saroken Wednesdays from 5:45-6:30 PM Wednesday, April 10 at 9:15 AM Whether you already enjoy meditation or just want to give With so many people in our community in need of it try, this class is where you’ll find the courage, structure healing, Rabbi Saroken will be leading a prayer circle/ and support to maximize your experience. healing service. Anyone in need of healing or praying for There will be 30-minutes of guided Jewish meditation your loved ones is welcome. and an optional 15-minutes to share your experiences, ask questions and form deeper connections with the group. CHAIR YOGA Thursdays at 10:00 AM THE BRAID Improve strength, flexibility, and coordination and Thursday, April 4 & 11 at 7:00 PM add in our signature Jewish twist. Join Robyn Katz, Whether you’re a regular challah baker or haven’t ever certified Iyengar teacher, for an hour-long class. No prior tried, bring your teenager, a friend, or come by yourself experience necessary. Drop-in, $10/person. to unwind from the week and connect with community as you braid challah dough or make dough from scratch to bake at home. CAREGIVER CAFE Thursday, April 11 at 2:00 PM Cost: $20/household (includes 2 challot) In order to support and honor those who are giving care Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/thebraid to loved ones, we offer our monthly caregiver café. The first ½ hour we have a different visiting “expert” who will A WAY IN address some aspect of caregiving and well-being. After this, our support group meets with the facilitation of a A Workshop on Journaling social worker and doctor, to share and to support one April 5 &1 2, May 3 & 10 from 8:30 AM-10:30 AM another as caregivers. Want to start journaling but not sure where to begin? Join Barbara Roswdl, Goucher College writing professor, to explore the power of writing as a journey to self- ZENTANGLING DROP-IN discovery. Come to one session or all four. Sundays at 3:00 PM $15/session. www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/awayin By following step-by-step instructions, you’ll find yourself relaxing and enjoying the creative process as your “guided doodling” transforms into an elegant work of art. Each session will begin with a piece of Jewish wisdom.

Are you or someone you love experiencing a life challenge or transition? Do you want some guidance and support? Sarah Shapiro, LCSW-C, our in-house social worker, is available to provide short-term counseling free of charge to congregants, school families and Soul Center participants, in person or over the phone. She is usually at Beth El on Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00 PM and on Thursdays from 1:00-5:00 PM. Sarah also co-facilitates our monthly Caregiver Café (on the third Thursday of the month from 2:00-3:30 PM) with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos of Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital. Sarah can be reached via phone at 410-484-0411 ext. 1111 or email at [email protected].

12 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Contributions & Endowments

These contributions were made between February 1, 2019 and February 28, 2019. THE ADULT CHOIR FUND THE DANIEL W. CAPLAN & NORMA THE CANTOR SAUL & AILEEN IN HONOR OF: F. CAPLAN PRE-SCHOOL MEDIA HAMMERMAN MUSIC FUND The birth of Graham Stanley Sacks, grandson of Jane Sacks, RESOURCE FUND IN HONOR OF: great-grandson of June Sacks by John and Robin Denick, Dr. IN MEMORY OF: The 60th birthday of Dr. Frank Blatt by Robert and Sharon Richard and Phyllis Kline, The Beth El Adult Choir Harold Peremel by Dr. Stanley and Gail Friedler Hameroff, The Spitzer Family The birth of Romi Maya Margolin, granddaughter of Lynn Leatrice Kaufman by Alan and Marcia Pasarew A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Meier by The Beth El Adult Choir Nadine Hazman by Aileen Hammerman th THE MELVIN & NAOMI CHERNOFF The 90 birthday of June Sacks by Danielle, Steven, Evelyn, IN MEMORY OF: Max and Rose Epstein MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Harold Peremel by John and Susan Abosch The birth of Mackenzie May, granddaughter of Bruce Eicher by IN MEMORY OF: Dorothy Weinstein by Aileen Hammerman Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline Dorothy Weinstein by Joan and Jerry Cohen, Stuart and Phyllis Susan Garten by Aileen Hammerman The birth of Aaron Douglas Janet, son of Anna and Andrew Janet, Cutler, Marilyn and Jim Dickman, Judy Pachino, Keith and IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: grandson of Howard Janet by Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline Denise Franz, Sonia Obstler, Harriet Weiner, Amy, Dan and Harry Steele Goldman by Dr. Marshall Goldman The birth of 2 grandsons to Drs. Myles and Rosemarie Brager Ben Rogovin THE HARK – UHLFELDER FAMILY FUND by The Beth El Adult Choir THE JACK B. COONIN MEMORIAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN MEMORY OF: Dora Rabinowitz by David and Joan Uhlfelder Cantor King for his assistance and support leading up to and Howard Mekiliesky by Myra Coonin through Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah by Michael Blumenfeld and Leatrice Kaufman by Myra Coonin THE ARTHUR E. KLAFF MEMORIAL FUND Carol Binzen Cantor King for his leading Shiva Minyan by Andrea Axman THE LOUIS & ESTHER DOPKIN A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: and Mark Goldstein Bob Jacobson by Barbara Levenson MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Gloria Luchinsky by Barbara Levenson A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN MEMORY OF: Judy Schwartz by Barbara Levenson David Kolker by Aaron and Rosalie Friedman and Family Jonas Schlein by Hilda Dopkin Roz Kurman by Linda and Jerry Mondell Ronnie Glaser by The Beth El Adult Choir IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Beverly D. Dopkin by Roslyn and Albert Katz Dorothy Weinstein by Barbara Levenson Leatrice Kaufman by Keith and Denise Franz, Ray and Dale Ruth Eisenberg by Beverly and Charles Freeland Kahn, Ronnie Glaser, Betsy and Lou Narrow, Faye and Marc THE DR. LARRY D. EPSTEIN Leatrice Kaufman by Beverly and Charles Freeland Sherman, Marilyn and Jim Dickman, Wendie and Keith SCHOLARSHIP FUND Berenson, Barry and Ellen Budish, Myra and Steve Katz, IN HONOR OF: THE ZENA NADINE KRONSBERG Michele and Herb Better The 60th wedding anniversary of Joyce and George Goodman MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jonas Schlein by Shelley and Bobby Shemer by Ettadean Epstein th IN MEMORY OF: The 95 birthday of Hilda Dopkin by Ettadean Epstein Jonas Schlein by Elaine Kronsberg and Family THE RABBI JACOB & MIRIAM AGUS IN MEMORY OF: SCHOLARSHIP FUND David Goodman by Dr. Larry and Leeann Epstein THE ADAM KRONTHAL IN MEMORY OF: SPECIAL NEEDS FUND Harold Peremel by Mildred Caplan THE FIRST WEDNESDAYS CONCERT IN HONOR OF: Dorothy Weinstein by Judy and Lee Rosenberg AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS FUND The marriage of Ariel Slabotsky to Nathan Cooper, IN HONOR OF: THE SUSAN & SPENCER ALLEN granddaughter of Dr. Beryl Rosenstein and Dr. Frona Brown The birthday of Edwin Gold by Stella Vodenos Gold and Family by Froma and Jules Willen TEEN TRAVEL TO ISRAEL FUND The birthday of Bouchra Chati by Stella Vodenos Gold and Family A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: The birthday of Jonah Edelman-Gold by Stella Vodenos Gold THE IRVING & ROSE LEBOWITZ Gloria Luchinsky by Burt and Renee King and Family MEMORIAL SEFER TORAH FUND THE BETH EL ART FUND A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: THE JACOBO & SARA FRAIMAN Bill Wolf by Sandy Lebowitz IN MEMORY OF: FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH Harry Lipsitz by Daniel and Suanne Goldberger IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: THE HARRY LICHTER CHESED FUND Jacobo Fraiman by Dr. Moises and Frida Fraiman IN HONOR OF: THE MICHELLE & BARTON AZWALINSKY th HEALING SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND The 80 birthday of Phill Weiner by Hulane Zolet THE FRUMAN FAMILY GARDEN A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: BEAUTIFICATION ENDOWMENT FUND Allan Alperstein by Arnold Bookoff and Anita Goldsmith Eddie Lichter by Sheryl and Stuart Title A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN MEMORY OF: Nadine Hazman by Fran Crystal Karl Pick by Annette and Bruce Ingerman IN MEMORY OF: Les Sax by Alan and Beverly Gersh IN MEMORY OF: Steven Shemer by Ed and Linda Hankin Jonas Schlein by Aaron Martin Ruth Eisenberg by Jane and Dennis Herman and Family, THE JOAN & MARTIN BAYLIN MEMORIAL Arnold and Joyce Fruman THE JOSEPH LIPAVSKY EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING FUND Harold Peremel by Joyce and Arnold Fruman SCHOLARSHIP FUND Leon Levine by Joyce and Arnold Fruman IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN MEMORY OF: Sima Blue by Joyce and Arnold Fruman Joan Baylin by Becky and Steve Gordon Rodney Kaplan by Donald and Beverly Wilson and Family Albert Harrison by Kevin and Tracee Fruman Jon Epstein by Nancy and Kenneth Niman THE STANLEY L. BECKER Lea Faraone by The Fruman Family and Employees of Nation Hannah Laipson by Nancy and Kenneth Niman Lumber Company MISHPACHAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND RABBI MARK G. LOEB MEMORIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Walter Straus by The Fruman Family IN MEMORY OF: Harry Lipsitz by Susan and Ron Maytin Leon Levine by Annette and Bruce Ingerman Harold Peremel by Stan and Sara Herbst Irene Jacobs by Carole Becker and Family THE SONYA & JEROME GOODMAN THE BERLIN-NORWITZ ADULT HEBREW READING FUND THE NATHAN & PAULINE MASH CHILDREN’S CHOIR FUND IN MEMORY OF: PRE-SCHOOL FUND IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Steven Shemer by Sonya and Jerry Goodman Laura Ehrlich by Jill Davis, Allison Franklin and Malca Friedman The 65th birthday of Dr. Frank Blatt by Robin and Rory Edward Dragon by Sonya and Jerry Goodman Catherine Christy by Joyce, Myron, David and Jeff Sturm Dechowitz THE GREEN FAMILY IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: THE SANDRA & MALCOLM BERMAN RELIGIOUS SERVICES FUND Evelyn Greenberg by Fred Greenberg FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF: THE MORNING MINYAN FUND IN MEMORY OF: The special birthday of Merle Intner by Barbara and Benjy Green Irvin Fulton by Rona Gerskov, Norma and Edward Orman The special birthday of Allan Hirsh III by Barbara and Benjy Green IN APPRECIATION OF: Roy Imber by Sandy and Malcolm Berman IN MEMORY OF: Michael Dopkin for his assistance and support up to and through Dorothy Weinstein by Barbara and Benjy Green Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah by Michael Blumenfeld and Carol Binzen Alvin Pomerantz by Barbara and Benjy Green Beth El by Flora Aisenberg

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IN MEMORY OF: Janice Budish by Eunice and Sidney Friedman, Myra and Steve Katz THE DR. MICHAEL WEINTRAUB Jonas Schlein by Shirley Rodbell and Jerry Brickman Dr. Barry Lever by Josephine Becker and Family MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Janice Budish by Ray and Dale Kahn IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Arnold Reamer and Natalie Silver by Rhona Reamer Karl Pick by Steve and Susie Weintraub Nathan Shuman by Marcia Gellis Benjamin Susserman by Suzanne and Samuel Grant IN MEMORY OF: Mark Lifcovich by Audrey Lifcovich Ruth Gerson by Arthur and Deborah Gerson Lorraine Friner by Steve and Susie Weintraub Carol Friedman by Donald Friedman THE PRAYER BOOK FUND THE DAVID & ETTA WOOLF IN HONOR OF: THE AILENE SHER SOUL CENTER FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Frank Blatt on his Haftorah reading by Paula and Robert Jandorf IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: th A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Our 50 wedding anniversary by Eileen and Donald Himelfarb The retirement and graciousness of Dr. Barry and Ruthie Kramer Dr. Karl Pick by Gail and Michael Brooks and Susan and Gary Talles The engagement of our daughter Allison to Ben Levine, son of by Annafaye Joffe IN MEMORY OF: Cheri and Ed Levin by Margie and Bobby Daniels Marvin W. Kellman by Sandy M. Gordon and Jerry Berenholtz The engagement of Jared Dechowitz, son of Rory and Robin THE YAHRZEIT FUND Bernice Hankin by Michael and Dr. Karen Norman Dechowitz, to Sarah Moore by Faye and Marc Sherman IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Shirley Cohen by Yael and Shlomo Turkel IN APPRECIATION OF: Gladys Hurwitz by Marvin and Barbara Hurwitz Dorothy Weinstein by Linda Brand Rabbi Dana Saroken by The Wilner Stack Family Dorothy Wolfson by Bernice Wolfson Howard Mekiliesky by Dr. Jack Feldman A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Irvin Friedman by Flora Friedman Jonas Schlein by Marcia A. Friedlander Karl Pick by Eileen and Allan Levine, Patsy and Bobby Schulman Helen Louis Surosky by Maxine Levin Janice Budish by Marilyn and Jim Dickman IN MEMORY OF: Sylvan Askin by Sanford Askin Leatrice Kaufman by Paula and Robert Jandorf Sima Blue by The Levine Family Kent B. Williams by Carolyn Williams and Family IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Dorothy Weinstein by Ilene and Elliot Merenbloom Reba Glass and Joan Carpman by Sandy Glass Irving Liner by Bonnie Levy Sam Landsman by Heidi and Kevin Stander Gitta Jekel by Solomon Jekel Barton Peter Needle by Anita and Harvey Schein Barry Stephen Stein by Sandy Morrell Gordon Irene Bressler by Mildred B. Dorf Jonas Schlein by Audrey and Greg Sperr, Helene and Randy Gilbert Howard Seelig by Rona Seelig THE EDDY SCHUSTER Lutz, Judy and Ed Dworkin Jean B. Meyers by Arlene Jacobson and family MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND Leatrice Kaufman by Audrey and Greg Sperr Michael David Pintzuk by Lisa Pintzuk IN MEMORY OF: Janice Budish by Diane and Edward Steinberg, Robert and Eva Rosalie Ida Zwagil, Sarah Zwagil and Samuel Zwagil by Morris Zwagil Evelyn Stoller by Robert and Jackie Gordon Slatkin, Dr. Charles and Susan Mann Naomi Boltansky by Susie and Dr. Charles Mann Mollye Pollekoff, Alice Gamerman and Louis Gamerman by THE RABBI STEVEN SCHWARTZ THE RICKY SIEGEL Lois and Ted Gamerman TRIBUTE FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Roland Walker by Vada Walker IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: Max Holcomb by Marsye and Gary Kaplan th The 65 birthday of Dr. Frank Blatt by Marshall and Dr. Joanne Rief The Bar Mitzvah of Reid Kaplan, grandson of Susan and Morty Sylvia Fribush by Dr. Sheldon and Suzanne Diskin The Bar Mitzvah of Noah, grandson of Froma and Jules Willen Mindell by Audrey and Leslie Polt Elsie Sucoff by Marhsa Levine by Eileen and Donald Himelfarb A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Joel Richard Zaientz by Joan Zaientz The Bat Mitzvah of the granddaughter of Ellen and Jay Feinglass Dr. Bruce Rabin by Paul and Sherri Weinblatt Oscar Becker by Josephine Becker by Eileen and Donald Himelfarb Bessie Willen by Jules and Froma Willen th IN MEMORY OF: The 50 wedding anniversary of Donald and Eileen Himelfarb Marilyn Siegel by Lola Hahn Charles Myers by Dorothy and Chet Wilson by Wendy Branoff Dr. Philip M. Aronson by Rita Lehr IN APPRECIATION OF: THE SISTERHOOD PAST PRESIDENTS Sally Lessans by Jerry and Terry Zimlin Rabbi Steven Schwartz for his assistance and support up to and MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Sara Briskman Lebowitz by Edwin and Donna Lebowitz through Zachary’s Bar Mitzvah by Michael Blumenfeld and A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Carol Binzen Gloria Luchinsky by Dale and Ray Kahn, Hulane Zolet, Linda THE YOUTH EDUCATION FUND Rabbi Steven Schwartz for his kindness and help in Harold and Jerry Mondell IN HONOR OF: Peremel’s funeral by Esta and Marvin Schein IN MEMORY OF: The birth of Harvey Robert Usher, grandson of Keith and Dr. Ed and Ann Mishner for their hospitality and graciousness Dorothy Weinstein by Dale and Ray Kahn Denise Franz by Robin and John Denick, Fran Crystal hosting the Beth El Florida residents for such a lovely event The birth of Aaron Douglas Janet, grandson of Howard Janet by Sheila and Ivan Goldberg THE MELVIN & ANITA STEINBERG by Denise and Keith Franz A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: COLLEGE OUTREACH PROGRAM FUND IN MEMORY OF: Judy Schwartz by Jerry and Linda Mondell, Eunice and IN MEMORY OF: Jonas Schlein by Denise and Keith Franz Sidney Friedman Dorothy Weinstein by Anita and Mickey Steinberg Janice Budish by Denise and Keith Franz IN MEMORY OF: Jonas Schlein by Anita and Mickey Steinberg Leon Levine by Patsy and Bobby Schulman Dr. Barry Lever by Denise and Keith Franz Ruth Eisenberg by Keith and Denise Franz, Toby and Randy Goodman THE DENNIS & RONA WEINER Harold Peremel by Aaron and Rosalie Friedman and Family, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: SOCIAL WELFARE FUND Reuben Epstein by Ann Kurlander Helene Penn Dorf, Ann Kurlander IN MEMORY OF: Leon H. Levine by Carol and Larry Gilbert, Ava and Marc Lenet, Sheldon Wollman by Rona Weiner THE BETTY & AL ZLOTOWITZ Toby and Randy Goodman, Susan and Steve Bond Janice Budish by Marcia Gellis CHAPEL MAINTENANCE FUND Stephen Shemer by Shelley and Bobby Shemer Edward Dragon by Dr. Stanley Klatsky and Helen Penn Dorf THE ELLIOT & SUSAN WEINSTEIN A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Carol Bereston by Ava and Marc Lenet SCHOLARSHIP FUND Audrey Lifcovich by Phyllis Isaacson Jonas Schlein by Burt and Renee King, Sonia Obstler, Marcia IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN HONOR OF: Jene A. Hurwitz by Phyllis Isaacson Gellis, Lynn and Ira Bloom, Bev and Bob Lipsky, Arlene and The birth of Oliver Declan Weinstein, grandson of Steve Chet Kleinman Weinstein and Julie Bernstein by Hulane Zolet LEAF ON THE TREE OF LIFE Sheldon Wollman by Denise, Keith, Linda and Scott Franz The birth of Oliver Declan Weinstein, great-grandson of Elliot In honor of Catherine Levy, a woman of valor, whose love and Leatrice Kaufman by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From and Susan Weinstein by Rita Rosenfeld support gives me comfort. With love, Larry Levy PASSOVER FOOD DRIVE Social Action Passover is right around the corner and the moms at CHANA need our assistance in providing kosher Passover food for the holiday. Barbara Green is our leader in this endeavor, and she is making your job very easy this year! Committee She will be collecting gift cards to either Seven Mile Market or your favorite supermarket and she will do the shopping. You can leave the gift cards at the front desk with her name on them. If you would like more information, please contact Barbara at [email protected]. 14 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 February 1, 2019 and February 28, 2019. YOUR SUPPORT ALLOWS BETH EL TO THRIVE! The Annual Appeal: • Reaches our community members who are homebound • Ensures every child receives a Jewish education by or unable to join us in-person for services by offering dozens of families in need of scholarships for implementing technology like live streaming. Hebrew school and preschool. • Eliminates stress for community members facing • Nurtures our community’s well-being by providing extraordinary financial hardship by offering confidential free counseling through our in-house social reduced membership. worker and pastoral support from clergy. Thank you to our generous donors for your support! Arnold Fruman and Robert Slatkin, Co-chairs 2018-2019 Annual Appeal Amanda Beitman, Director of Development

SUPPORTERS CONTRIBUTORS GUARANTORS August and Susan Treff Joseph Hsu and Maria Spiegel $1,000 TO $1,999 $300 TO $499 $150 TO $299 Harvey and Shirley Weisman Martin Katz Thomas Kohn Shirley Bond Seymour Baida Howard Weiss Elaine Kronsberg Mark and Susan Levy Gerald and Arlyn Cohen Leonard and Beverly Baylin James and Juli Wolf Ina Kronthal Dr. Edward and Deborah Weiner B. Robert and Rita Fellerman Ed and Judy Dworkin Anthony and Nancy Mikula Drs. Barry and Barbara Zirkin Dr. Bruce and Andrea Hyatt David Epstein and Denise Abosch ASSOCIATES Dr. Ivan and Rhona Rosengarden Howard and Lynne Kahn Roy and Benita Finkelstein UP TO $149 Marian Scurnick SPONSORS Alice Levin Beth Gansky Jason Abosch and Erica Fried Paula Sherr $500 TO $999 Michael and Ellen Levin Jordan and Dr. Melissa Levine Marilyn Abrahams Jay and Rosa Shuster May Frieman Elliott and Cathy Packer Michael and Marissa Myers Bruce Abramson and Arlene Small Jonathan and Debra Waranch Donald and Eileen Himelfarb Seth and Sara Schwartzman Sheryl Rief Jonas Yousem Thelma Weiner Dr. Stephen and Linda Levin Fred and H. Wendy Shapiro Michael and Melissa Roth Milton and Molly Bereson Morton and Susan Mindell Dr. Robert and Shelley Shemer Temma Rubin Kenneth and Barbara Berman Lawrence and Nancy Rosenberg Robert and Patricia Schulman Dr. Sheldon and Phyllis Bloom Lewis and Laury Scharff Doris Schwartz Emanuel and Roberta Eisner Dr. Hirsch and Lillian Seidman Keith and Jennifer Shapiro Dorothy Fineblum Michael and Jill Snyder Adam and Barbara Shpritz Susan Fribush Dr. Phillip and Susan Weiner Alan and Amie Smith Marcia Friedlander Erik and Lisa Sparks Dr. Steven and Lori Glubo

If you would like to make a gift to the Annual Appeal or have questions about different ways to give to Beth El, please contact Amanda Beitman at 410-484-0411 x1115 or [email protected].

THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS, co-chaired by Beth El member Michael POST 888, NEED OUR HELP! Blumenfeld. Sunday, May 19 from 12:00-2:00 PM The cemeteries Meet at Beth El in the rear parking lot are located along Each year new flags are placed on the graves of our Jewish Windsor Mill Road, War Veterans for Memorial Day. Rogers Avenue, and Liberty Road. The American JWV, founded in 1896 by 63 Civil War Jewish This is a wonderful Vets, is the oldest of any American Veterans organization opportunity for in the United States. We need to keep their legacy and families to participate memories alive and rewarded for their sacrifices for all of in a mitzvah project together; L’Dor V’Dor. us. This Project is especially rewarding for families to come with their children. I am hoping each of you can help us If you wish to volunteer or for more information, again this year. contact Barry Steelman at 410-486-0023 or cell 443-831-7384 or [email protected]. You can also Barry Steelman, Beth El congregant and Jewish War contact Michael Blumenfeld at 410 740-2555 or Veteran (Viet Nam) has requested our help to assist [email protected]. placing flags again this year. This year’s project will be

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