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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. InAnger 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.

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