BETH EL Hannukah Lights up the Sky

November 2018 | Cheshvan-Kislev 5779 | Volume 65 Number 8

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TWO INTERFAITH FAMILIES SHARE THEIR JOURNEYS AT BETH EL Hannukah Lights Up The Sky. See page 7 for more details. BETH EL SENIOR STAFF AND BOARD Senior Staff Embracin Senior Rabbi Steven P. Schwartz THE DUAL FAITH Rabbi Dana Saroken Cantor Thom D. King Cantor Educator Melanie Blatt Executive Director Joshua Bender Director of Education Eyal Bor, Ph.D. Ritual Director Ben Kreshtool When Robert Hiken’s mother-in-law picks up the Director of Development Amanda Beitman grandchildren — Seth, Gabriella and Parker — from the Berman-Lipavsky Religious school and the Pauline Beth El Offi cers Mash School for Early Child Education, she consistently President Denise F. Franz notices the warm, welcoming feelings that are extended 1st Vice President Edward Mishner, M.D. 2nd Vice President Bruce Friedman to her. Secretary Jennifer Millman If that is at all noteworthy, it is because Robert’s wife, Treasurer Edward Goldmeier Elizabeth and her family are Catholic. Comptroller Hal Hackerman “Our children have been attending infant/toddler and Board Members the preschool since they were 12 weeks old. The school Benjamin Abrams Jeffrey Kreshtool community has always been welcoming to both my Jill Baldinger Jennifer Krieger Jewish family and my wife's Catholic family. Elizabeth’s Herbert Better Regan La Testa mother, a practicing Catholic and retired kindergarten Ellen Budish Howard Moffet teacher, does almost all of our Margery Daniels Kenneth Niman Marci Elkin Leslie Papel pickups and drop-offs as well as Kevin Fruman Joanne Rief parent and grandparent days. Rebecca Fruman A. Ronald Rubin The community at Beth El has Kenneth Goldberg Joshua Shein been amazing, to the point where David Harrison Debra Shore she has commented about how Eden Himelfarb Jill Suffel good the teachers and staff are at Myra Katz Bruce Supovitz explaining the Jewish customs to Robin Kleiman Michael Uhlfelder those who do not practice.” Joseph Koff Steven Weinstein Susan Kolker Hiken joined the congregation after a positive experience Past Presidents with the schools. And now, as *Reuben H. Levenson Elliot Merenbloom the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah *Melvin H. Chernoff David Yumkas and Christmas holidays approach this year, Robert and *Samuel J. Keiser Albert M. Katz Elizabeth can feel even more secure in the knowledge *Dr. William Raffel Alan S. Dorenfeld * J u l i u s O f fi t John P. Abosch that Elizabeth is a full-fl edged member at Beth El. *Milton Roseman Margot Gilbert Gilison “Growing up my whole family would celebrate Shabbat *Milton Snyder Dr. Robert D. Keehn dinner together at my grandparents' house. We would all *Ira Askin Beverly S. Penn get together (and still do) for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Robert N. Smelkinson Richard S. Hollander and Pesach. My family has integrated Elizabeth and her Charles Yumkas Michael D. Steinhardt family into our special occasions. At the same time, my *Klaus Buchdahl Raphael Kahn family is still able to celebrate Elizabeth's heritage with *Mildred Miller Steven D. Silverman her family at Christmas, Easter, and other Christian Holy Sidney Friedman Jerome D. Schnydman *Max Mendelsohn Michael S. Rubenstein Days. Our family has always been very open to including Louis Glick *Deceased people of different backgrounds and it means a lot to me that our synagogue offi cially now does the same.”

2 The Voice of Beth El Congregation In May, Beth El took a bold step by voting unanimously as “I have been listening to the concerns of a community to update its bylaws, recognizing that non- congregants for many Jewish members of interfaith families can become full- years, mostly when fl edged members of the congregation. It was a change, their own children said Beth El Senior Rabbi Steven Schwartz, that allows intermarry, and Beth El to practice what it preaches. I have been “Beth El has always been a leader in terms of a frustrated by progressive approach to Conservative Jewish life,” the limitations that Rabbi Schwartz said. “For many years now we have been the Conservative pushing the envelope in terms of integrating interfaith movement had placed families at Beth El, particularly in the way people who are on synagogues. When I not Jewish are able to participate in our services. The read that the General Assembly idea has always been to make people feel as welcome as of Kehillot of the United Synagogues possible, and to understand that the non-Jewish member of Conservative Judaism (USCJ), the in a family plays an important role in raising Jewish umbrella organization to which Beth El and children.” other Conservative synagogues belong, began to allow synagogues to expand membership to Gail Willoughby is a perfect example of the confluence include non-Jews, we as a board were eager to of the history of Beth El and the move to recognize make it happen.” interfaith families. “The process was extremely respectful and the Gail’s grandparents, Benjamin and Betty Smelkinson were support was overwhelming,” she said. “Beth El among the congregation’s founders in 1948. “I grew up members continue to think progressively and to at Beth El,” she said. “I can’t remember a time in my life act as ‘mensches,’ welcoming both spouses in a when I wasn’t at Beth El.” dual faith marriage.” Thirty-seven years ago, Gail married Wayne Willoughby, While Franz said that questions remain who is Lutheran. The couple has two children, Matthew regarding how to incorporate non-Jewish family and Dana, who celebrated their B’nai Mitzvot at Beth members in particular circumstances, everyone El, continue to attend services and remain active. Dana agrees that this was a benefi cial and important now helps prepare Beth El children for their Bar and Bat fi rst step. And families with children currently Mitzvah ceremonies. being educated at Beth El feel newly welcomed. Over the years Wayne Willoughby has served on Beth El “It encourages us greatly to know that we are committees, regularly attended services and contributed part of a progressive synagogue that recognizes to the Beth El community in ways large and small. But our family dynamic,” Robert Hiken said. “I feel until that vote in May, he could not be considered a a larger sense of community and welcoming member of the congregation. atmosphere knowing that my WHOLE family is For congregation President Denise Franz, amending the included. Beth El has been nothing but the best bylaws became a personal goal for her term. for our family.”

THROUGH THE GRANDPARENTS’ EYES AND HEARTS Navigating the Holiday Season as an Interfaith Family Sunday, December 9, 6:00-8:00 PM in the Kolker Room Now that we are in the midst of the Holiday Season, there are many difﬁ cult questions, compromises and concerns that effect Interfaith families in our community. Please join us for an open and judgment free discussion led by Rabbi Steven Schwartz. Parents, grandparents, and not-yet grandparents of all faiths are invited to join us. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP and send questions or concerns to Gail Willoughby at [email protected].

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

OUR HEARTIEST MAZEL TOV TO We mourn the passing of our members and extend sincere Bar & Bat Mitzvah Dawn and Andrew Berkowitz on the condolences to their families. Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ely Benjamin Lawrence Barrash HOLDEN Berkowitz. Grandparents are Karen Richard J. Gordon MOSTOFSKY, son of and Alan Berkowitz and Ellen and Stuart Wiesenberger. Joy Lichter Lori Mostofsky and Harlene Lois Simons Stewart Mostofsky, will Sharon and Alan Dorenfeld on the Bat be called to the Torah Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Emily as a Bar Mitzvah on Brynn. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO November 3, 2018. Sydny and Jeffrey Gaber on the birth Karen Barber on the loss of her of their grandson, Eli. beloved mother, Rose Jakulsky. ELY BENJAMIN BERKOWITZ, son of Seth Gusman and Stefanie Lachter- Evelyn Barrash on the loss of her Dawn and Andrew Gusman on the Bat Mitzvah of beloved husband, Lawrence Barrash. Berkowitz, will be called their daughter, Samantha Danielle Carole Buckner on the loss of her to the Torah as a Bar Gusman. Grandparents are Shoshana beloved mother, Lillian Goldberg. Mitzvah on November and George Lachter and Barbara and 10, 2018. Brian Gusman. Robert Cohan on the loss of his beloved brother, Stanford Henry Meryl and Gil Hutzler on the Bar Cohan. JACOB LOUIS Mitzvah of their son, Jacob Louis HUTZLER, son of Meryl Hutzler. Grandparents are Karen Gloria Gordon on the loss of her and Gil Hutzler, will and Alan Berkowitz and Sandy and beloved husband, Richard J. Gordon. be called to the Torah Jiggs Hutzler. Great-grandmother is The family of the late Joy Lichter. as a Bar Mitzvah on Bernice Hutzler Stein. November 10, 2018. Joyce Plotkin on the loss of her Robin Kleiman on the birth of her beloved sister, Phyllis Cohen. granddaughter, Elizabeth Stephanie Michael Simons and Stevan Simons Hardt. MAYA NICOLE on the loss of their beloved wife and SCHREIBER, daughter Fraeda and Elliot Lewis on the mother, Harlene Lois Simons. of Dr. Jeffrey and Cindy engagement of their son, Mark to Schreiber, will be called Katie Sullivan. MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES to the Torah as a Bat Karl and Robin Mindel on the Marci Gordon and Dr. Andrew Mitzvah on November marriage of their daughter, Jamie Barnstein on their 15th 10, 2018 during Mindel to Drew Bowers. Havdalah services. Laurie and Larry Weiss on their 15th Lori Mostofsky and Stewart th Mostofsky on the Bar Mitzvah of Patricia and Gilbert Cohen on their 20 SAMANTHA DANIELLE their son, Holden Mostofsky. Lisa and Erik Sparks on their 25th GUSMAN, daughter of Seth Gusman and Dr. Jeffrey and Cindy Schreiber on Roz and Dr. Michael Blum on their 30th Stefanie Lachter- the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Jasmine and Ira Geller on their 30th Gusman, will be called Maya Nicole Schreiber. Grandparents th to the Torah as a Bat are Dr. Barry and Eileen Grosshandler Nancy and Buz Hiken on their 30 Mitzvah on November and Dr. David and Sharon Agee. Dr. Joanne and Marshall Rief on 17, 2018 during Larry and Debbie Shore on the their 30th Havdalah services. marriage of their son, Randy to Joanne and David Michaelson on Stephanie Moser. their 30th ALEXA MORGAN Donald and Beverly Wilson on the th ZUKERBERG, daughter Sandy and Peter Engelman on their 40 Bar Mitzvah of their granddaughter, of Laurie and Jay Lauren Siegel. Shelley and Joseph Lichtfuss on Zukerberg, will be called their 40th to the Torah as a Laurie and Jay Zukerberg on the Bat Victoria and Yury Polikov on their 40th Mitzvah on November Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Alexa 24, 2018 during Morgan Zukerberg. Grandparents are Gilda and Harold Resnick on their 65th Havdalah services. Martin Fink and the late Susan Fink and Beverly Zukerberg. SPEEDY RECOVERY Sidney Friedman 4 The Voice of Beth El Congregation AUTHOR DARA HORN TO SPEAK Rabbi's Reflection ON "ETERNAL LIFE" THE INFINITESIMAL Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 PM GRAND CANYON By Gail Lipsitz The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb By Rabbi Steven Center for Lifelong Learning Schwartz at Beth El is honored to host The phrase “Grand "On the Same Page," Canyon moment“ is a program featuring Dara often used to refer Horn, presented by the to the experience Baltimore Festival of Jewish of seeing a breath Literature and the Center taking natural vista for Jewish Education (CJE). and sensing, in that The brilliant, award-winning vision, God’s presence. author and engaging speaker The experience is will discuss her newest novel, in large part (pun Eternal Life. The Festival is intended) about scope – the humbling vastness co-sponsored by JMORE of great mountains and endless oceans, things Magazine and the Ivy of unimaginable size that somehow exist in Bookshop. This event is our world. In their vastness, we feel small, yet free and open to the connected, fi lled with awe but at the very same entire community. time knowing that we are intricately intertwined Eternal Life takes the reader on a journey with God’s universe. through 2,000 years of Jewish history as Rachel, But God is also in the details. The human body who makes a spiritual bargain to live forever in with its thousands of working parts and the order to save the life of her son, outlives her human brain and its 100 trillion synapses. The husbands and children for centuries. The story geometric shape of a snowfl ake. The precise explores "what if" questions about eternal life chemistry required to make life possible. These and eternal love that make us think about human things are small, many of them invisible. But in mortality and immortality. their own way they are no less breath taking Dara Horn's Eternal Life was chosen as the than the Alps, or the Atlantic in a storm, or the Baltimore Festival of Jewish Literature's great chasm at the heart of the Grand Canyon. Community Read for this year, designed to When Elijah the prophet seeks God during a generate lively and thoughtful conversations. moment of crisis in I Kings 19, he experiences Bring your friends and book group members to a series of powerful events. First a thunderous hear Dara Horn. Q & A and a book signing will wind comes, so strong it splits mountains and follow her talk. Reading the book in advance is shatters rock. Then an earthquake shakes the not required in order to attend the talk. very ground Elijah is standing on. Finally, a Please register at cjebaltimore.org/dara/horn. consuming fi re. In each case, the Bible tells us that God was not there. But then Elijah For more information, call Zina Segal at CJE sensed God’s presence in a soft, almost at 410-735-5021. indistinguishable sound – the “still, small, voice.“ We often say that some people are “big picture,“ while others are detail oriented. Evidently, God is both.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 5 Lights of Beth El DID YOU KNOW… There is an idea that when the Temple was deﬁ led by the Seleucid troops, it was right before the Festival of Sukkot, and so the people were not able to celebrate that holiday. When the revolt succeeded and the Maccabees rededicated the Temple, they did so and had Sukkot late. From II Maccabees 10: 6-8 “They kept eight festival days with rejoicing, in the manner of the feast of Tabernacles, remembering how, not long before at the time of the fest of Tabernacles, they had been living in the mountains and caverns like wild beasts. Then, carrying branches, leafy boughs and palms (lulav), they offered hymns to Him who had brought the cleansing of His own Holy Place to a happy outcome. They also decreed by public edict, ratiﬁ ed by vote, that the whole Jewish nation should celebrate those same days every year.” Indeed, Sukkot and Hanukkah are both 8 days long, and we recite a full hallel on both Sukkot and Hanukkah. So, when you celebrate Hanukkah this year, if you want to put a lulav or an etrog next to your hanukkiah, it would not be such a weird thing do to. -Ben Kreshtool, Ritual Director

HOW TO LIGHT THE HANUKKIAH There is a debate in the Talmud between the houses of Hillel & Shammai about how one should kindle the Hanukkah lights. Beit Shammai argues that one should start lighting 8 lights and decrease by one each night as that is how the sacriﬁ ces were offered on Sukkot (see above), while Beit Hillel argues that you should increase with a new light each night because we increase in holiness. The halacha (Jewish law) goes according to Hillel and we light a new candle each night of Hanukkah. So how do you do this? Place your hanukkiah on the table in front of a window and stand facing the hanukkiah with your back to the window. Place the candles from right to left and when it’s time to light the candles, light the shamash ﬁ rst and recite the blessings below. Once the blessings have been recited use the shamash to light the other candles from left to right, always starting with the newest candle.

בָּ רוּ� אַתָּ ה יְיָ אֱ �הֵֽ ינוּ מֶֽ לֶ� הָ עוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁ ר קִדְּ שָֽׁ נוּ בְּמִצְ וֹתָ יו, וְצִ וָּֽ נוּ לְהַדְ לִיק נֵר (שֶׁ ל) חֲ נֻכָּה. Baruch ata ADONAI, Eloheinu Melech HaOlam asher kiddishanu b’mitzvotav, v’tzivanu, le-hadlik ner shel Chanukah Blessed are You, Lord our God, Sovereign of the universe, Who has sanctiﬁ ed us through mitzvot and commanded us to kindle these Hanukkah lights. בָּ רוּ� אַתָּ ה יְיָ אֱ �הֵֽ ינוּ מֶֽ לֶ� הָ עוֹלָם, שֶׁ עָשָׂ ה נִסִּ ים לַאֲ בוֹתֵֽ ינוּ בַּ יָּמִ ים הָהֵ ם בַּזְּמַ ן הַזֶּה. Baruch ata ADONAI, Eloheinu Melech HaOlam, she’asah nissim l’avoteinu, baYamim ha-hem, ba’zman ha-zeh. Blessed are You, Lord our God, Sovereign of the universe, Who performed miracles for our ancestors in those days at that time. בָּ רוּ� אַתָּ ה יְיָ אֱ �הֵֽ ינוּ מֶֽ לֶ� הָ עוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱ יָֽנוּ וְקִ יְּמָֽ נוּ וְהִ גִּיעָֽ נוּ לַזְּמַ ן הַזֶּה. On the ﬁ rst night only Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'olam, shehekheyanu, v’kiyamanu vehegianu lazman hazeh. Blessed are You, O Lord Our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who has kept us alive, sustained us and brought us to this season.

WE LIGHT THE FIRST HANUKKAH CANDLE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2.

6 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Lights of Beth El TASTES OF HANUKKAH Zucchini Latkes with Garlic Lime Dip Sweet Potato Latkes From the kitchen of Sonya Goodman From the kitchen of Sonya Goodman Serving Size: 16 Serving Size: 18 INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 1 cup zucchini, grated 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 lbs. sweet potato, peeled 1/4 teaspoon salt and packed down all pepper, to taste and grated 1/4 teaspoon white pepper water removed (a ricer 1/4 cup carrots grated 1 medium onion grated works well) 1/3 cup ﬂ our Garlic Lime Dip 5 large egg whites 1 large egg 1 cup light 1/4 cup shredded mayonnaise DIRECTIONS Parmesan cheese 1. Grate the potatoes and onions using a food processor then 1/2 cup light sour transfer to a bowl 1/2 medium onion cream grated 2. Beat the egg white slightly with the salt and pepper and 1 clove garlic minced then add the grated mixture. Mix well and then add the 1/4 cup shredded 1 whole lime zest and ﬂ our and mix again reduced fat Cheddar juice cheese 3. Form into patties and fry, using spray, on a medium heat 1 pinch salt about 2 min. each side. 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 4. Drain on a paper towel and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment. Bake in a 450° oven for about 10 min. Turn DIRECTIONS and bake another 5 min. 1. Grate the zucchini into a clean dish towel Per Serving 54 Calories; trace Fat (2.4% calories from fat); 2g Protein; and wring out all of the water. Repeat until 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 50mg Sodium. you have 1 cup packed down tight (there will be a lot of water) Beth El and Chizuk Amuno Congregations 2. Place the zucchini in a bowl and add all the join together for other ingredients. Spray a cookie sheet or line with .3 בָּ רוּ� אַתָּ ה יְיָ אֱ �הֵֽ ינוּ מֶֽ לֶ� הָ עוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁ ר קִדְּ שָֽׁ נוּ בְּמִצְ וֹתָ יו, וְצִ וָּֽ נוּ לְהַדְ לִיק נֵר (שֶׁ ל) חֲ נֻכָּה. parchment paper 4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture into Hanukkah your hand and roll into a small oval and Lights Up the Sky place on cookie sheet בָּ רוּ� אַתָּ ה יְיָ אֱ �הֵֽ ינוּ מֶֽ לֶ� הָ עוֹלָם, שֶׁ עָשָׂ ה נִסִּ ים לַאֲ בוֹתֵֽ ינוּ בַּ יָּמִ ים הָהֵ ם בַּזְּמַ ן הַזֶּה. 5. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini mixture Monday, December 3 6. Bake in 400° oven for 15 min. turnover at 5:45 p.m. and bake another 10-15-min. Cook until • Festival Style Dinner .golden בָּ רוּ� אַתָּ ה יְיָ אֱ �הֵֽ ינוּ מֶֽ לֶ� הָ עוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱ יָֽנוּ וְקִ יְּמָֽ נוּ וְהִ גִּיעָֽ נוּ לַזְּמַ ן הַזֶּה. • Candle Lighting with Ketzev, 7. Serve with Garlic Lime Dip. Johns Hopkins University’s Jewish a cappella group To make dip combine all the dip ingredients and • Fireworks

mix well. Dinner Cost In advance: $5/person or $18/family; At the door: $6/person or $20/family Note: Dip can be refrigerated in an airtight *Registration due by November 26* To register, go to www.bethelbalto.com/hanukkah-2018 container for up to 1 week or send a check to Beth El Congregation, Attn: Lori Downing

Per Serving 26 Calories; 1g Fat (31.0% calories from Beth el congregation fat); 2g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary 8101 Park heights ave • Baltimore, mD 21208 410-484-0411 • www.BethelBalto.com Fiber; 15mg Cholesterol; 127mg Sodium.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 7 BIBLIO 2018-2019 Beth El BIBLIO, Beth El Sisterhood’s book review and literary discussion group, is open to the community. We meet monthly on Wednesdays at noon in the Myers Auditorium. Bring a dairy lunch; Sisterhood Beth El provides coffee and tea, and our hostess of the month brings a delicious dessert. The range of books is extensive: GENERAL MEETING, the latest novels, selections from the classics and controversial LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM writings. The selection is always exciting and stimulating. Monday, November 5 at 11:30 AM in the NOVEMBER 28 Gail Lipsitz "If All the Seas Were Ink: A Memoir" by Ilana Kurshan Offi t Auditorium DECEMBER 19 Susan Hackerman "The Girl Who Wrote In Silk" Our guest speaker, Dr. Redonda by Kelli Estes Miller, is the eleventh and fi rst woman president of the 127-year-old JANUARY 16 Ben Kreshtool "By Fire, By Water" by Johns Hopkins Hospital. Mitchell James Kaplan Her topic will be Reinventing Health Care for the 21st Century. BOOK REVIEW Dr. Miller obtained her medical by Rabbi Steven Schwartz degree from the Johns Hopkins Wednesday, November 14 at 12:00 PM in University School of Medicine the Myers Auditorium and completed her internship and residency at the Osler Medical Service of Hopkins Rabbi Steven Schwartz will review "Letters to becoming chief resident in 1996. My Palestinian Neighbor" by Yossi Klein Halevi following a petite luncheon. Dr. Miller has been named twice as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record and was voted "Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor" is an one of Baltimore’s Best Doctors and Baltimore’s attempt to reach beyond the wall that separates Israelis and Best Doctors for Women by Baltimore Magazine. Palestinians. In a series of letters, Halevi explains what motivated Additionally, she was honored as one of “100 Hospital him to leave his native New York in his twenties and move to Israel and Health System CMOs to Know.” to participate in the renewal of a Jewish homeland, which he is committed to see succeed as a morally responsible, democratic state in the Middle East. GENERAL MEETING, The cost for the luncheon is $12. Send your check for $12 to: LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM Beth El Congregation, Attn: Frida Fraiman, 8101 Park Heights Monday, December 3 at 11:30 AM in the Avenue, 21208. Reservations are due by November 1. Offi t Auditorium Our guest speaker, Fred Bronstein, SISTERHOOD CULTURAL TRIPS Dean of the Peabody Institute, is an accomplished pianist, dedicated Trip to Arena Stage music educator, and successful Sunday, November 11 chief executive of American from 10:30 AM-6:30 PM symphony orchestras. He will Join us for our trip to Washington, discuss how the Peabody Institute D.C. to see Cole Porter’s st is leading in creating 21 century entertaining musical Anything Goes. musicians and dancers capable of adapting to changes in the This toe-tapping show is hilarious, American and international cultural so expect to have an enjoyable day. landscape and strengthening the Lunch will be on your own. A list of eating establishments will be future of the arts. provided for your convenience. If you are NOT a subscription holder, please send a Cost: $130 for members; $140 for non-members. check in the amount of $20 payable to: Registration forms are available on the Beth El Beth El Sisterhood (Luncheons), attn: Marcia Boonshaft website (bethelbalto.com) and at the reception desk. If you have or Myra Coonin, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, 21208. questions, contact Ellen Wiesenberger at 410-484-6411 or [email protected] or Linda Mondell at 410-486-1542 or RSVP by Wednesday, November 21, 2018 to Marcia [email protected]. Boonshaft at [email protected] or 410-484-3112, or Myra Coonin at [email protected] or 410-653-9435.

8 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Beth El Men's Seniors Club Beth El members and non-members are cordially invited ITALIAN DINNER to join us in especially welcoming fellowship. We meet monthly on Sundays in the evenings at 6:00 PM for dinner featuring Jeff Goldman and entertainment. During the winter months, some of our Thursday, November 8 at 6:15 PM events will be in the afternoon. Jeff Scott Goldman is an Emmy award On December 16, the Seniors will gather in the Offi t winning Producer and Reporter for Auditorium at 3:00 PM for a fun time playing BINGO and CBS News and the PBS NewsHour. of course, there will be prizes awarded to winners! Once Until recently, Jeff worked at the White Bingo is completed, we will have a POST-HANUKKAH House covering six Presidents over the DINNER and a delicious dessert. The cost for this event is past 34 years. $21 for members and $24 for guests. Reservations and 7:00 PM Presentation payments are due no later than December 3, 2018. Mark envelope “Ruthye.” For further information, contact 7:45 PM Q&A with Jeff Goldman either Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 or Ellen Budish Cost: $28/members and wives; $33/guests. at 443-857-7499. For further information, contact Elliot Merenbloom at 410-486-6822 or Rene Daniel at 410-356-6219. TRANSPORTATION We realize that some of our Seniors are unable to attend our events because they either don’t drive or don’t drive at night. If you need transportation, please let either CALLING ALL SNOW BIRDS Ruthye at 410-655-8242 or Ellen at 443-857-7499 know Stay connected! Please contact Josh and we will TRY to assist you. Powell at [email protected] or 410-484-0411 with the dates you will MEMBERSHIP be leaving for Florida and returning to Join the seniors now and your membership won’t expire Baltimore this year as well as your Florida until July 2019. The Beth El Seniors are always welcoming address. Information coming soon for new members 50 years of age and older to join our active Beth El’s Florida Brunch 2019! organization. Dues are only $18 per person or $36 for a couple each year. Our dinners include sharing an evening with friends, tasty food and enjoyable entertainment each month. Where else can you go for such a great deal? Call Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499 for a membership application. GREAT JEWISH BOOKS TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND Thursday, November 8 from 2:00-3:00 PM The Beth El Seniors are pleased to provide fi nancial support in the Agus Library for the maintenance and repair of our synagogue’s Torahs This is a discussion group based on the text "Jews, God and and megillot. It is a mitzvah to contribute to a process that History" by Max Dimont. keeps our sacred scrolls preserved for future generations. Torah Maintenance Fund cards may be purchased from We have a history of nearly 4,000 years either the Beth El front offi ce or Ellen Davis at and have been enslaved, repressed or 410-602-4444. These all-purpose cards are six for $10 degraded by the Egyptians, Babylonians, or $2 each. Please make checks payable to Beth El Persians, Greeks, Romans, during the Torah Maintenance Fund. Dark and Middle Ages and the Holocaust. Dimont likens our people to corks that bob to the surface while our oppressors fade into the pages of history. Our gifts Agus to the world--Monotheism, Torah and Talmud are inspirational to many peoples. Monday 10:00-11:00 AM Tuesday 1:00-2:00 PM The coordinators are Ben Kreshtool and Rita Silverman. Library Wednesday 2:00-4:00 PM There is no fee and this class is open to members of Beth El and the community. To enroll or for additional Most classes will have someone who can check books in and information, please phone Ben at 410-484-0411 or Rita at out. If these times are not convenient for you, contact 410-484-1731. This group meets on alternate Thursdays Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844 to make an appointment. from October 11 to April 25.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 9 Calendar November

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OR SHABBAT TOT SHABBAT SHABBAT MORNING FAMILY in the Schuster Library in the Kreitzer Memorial Room SERVICE in the Gorn Chapel 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Morning Service Families with children of all ages are Shabbat Services All ages. Families with children of all ages Ages 0-5. Join Morah Becky for 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 8:30 AM Mussar Mornings with Rabbi Bar Mitzvah of Holden Mostofsky are invited to join us for songs, stories and an interactive service fi lled with invited to join us for songs, stories and a a wonderful family Shabbat experience. Or song, prayer, puppets and Torah wonderful family Shabbat experience led 4:00 PM Intermediate Canasta Saroken 6:00 PM Evening Service Shabbat is led by Morah Becky, the T ’ fi l a h stories. November 10 & 17 by Student Cantor Melanie Blatt. Each 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:00 PM Evening Service for Children month, one grade from the Religious 7:00 PM Contemporary Jewish Dilemmas Team and Mitzvah Monsters. November 10 School will be honored. November 10 7:00 PM The Braid 4 26 Cheshvan 5 27 Cheshvan 6 28 Cheshvan 7 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 8:45 AM Mitzvah Monsters 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 AM Introduction to Painting 9:30 AM Our Role in Caring for Creation 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 8:30 AM Mussar Mornings 10:00 AM Morning Service 9:15 AM Morning Service 11:30 AM Sisterhood Luncheon & Program 10:30 AM Creative and Innovative Jews of 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners 2:00 PM Jewish Great Books 6:00 PM Evening Service B’nai Mitzvah of Ely Berkowitz 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 the 20th Century 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:00 PM Men’s Club Dinner & Jacob Hutzler 3:00 PM Drop-In Zentangling 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service with Speaker Jeff Goldman 10:15 AM Or Shabbat 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 7:00 PM Embracing Imperfection 6:45 PM Evening Service 11:15 AM Shabbat Service (Kitah Vav) Israel’s Milestones 7:00 PM Jewish Short Stories 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan 7:00 PM Baltimore Festival of Jewish 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 7:30 PM 1st Wednesdays Presenting Hotel Literature with Deborah Tannen (Infant/Toddler Honored) Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra 4:45 PM Evening Service Bat Mitzvah of Maya Schreiber 11 3 Kislev 12 4 Kislev 13 5 Kislev 14 8:30 AM Power Yoga 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 Shabbat Morning Meditation 8:45 AM Mitzvah Monsters 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 AM Introduction to Painting 9:15 AM Healing Service 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service with Rabbi Ben Shalva 9:15 AM Morning Service 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 6:45 PM Evening Service 9:30 AM Our Role in Caring for Creation 2:00 PM Caregiver Café 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 10:00 AM Yoga Hikes 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 12:00 PM Sisterhood Book Review & Petite 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM My Grown Up and Me 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: Luncheon with Rabbi Schwartz 7:00 PM Contemporary Jewish Dilemmas 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 3:00 PM Drop-In Zentangling Israel’s Milestones 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners 7:00 PM The Braid 4:45 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:45 PM Meditation Sits Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Gusman 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Embracing Imperfection 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan 7:00 PM The Seven Baby Steps You Must Follow to Be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise 18 10 Kislev 19 11 Kislev 20 12 Kislev 21 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 PM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service THANKSGIVING 8:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 9:00 AM B’nai Mitzvah Orientation 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 PM Introduction to Painting 3:00 PM Offi ces, Preschool and Infant/Toddler 9:15 AM Morning Service 6:00 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 9:15 AM Morning Service 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 6:45 PM Evening Service Close 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:00 PM Evening Service 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners Bat Mitzvah of Alexa Zukerberg 3:00 PM Drop-In Zentangling 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 4:00 PM B&N Book Fair Kickoff Israel’s Milestones 6:45 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan 6:00 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner 25 17 Kislev 26 18 Kislev 27 19 Kislev 28 8:30 AM Power Yoga 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 9:15 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 AM Introduction to Painting 9:30 AM Same Text, Different Interpretation 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 6:45 PM Evening Service 12:00 PM Biblio 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners 7:00 PM Contemporary Jewish Dilemmas 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 7:00 PM The Braid Israel’s Milestones 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan

10 The Voice of Beth El Congregation 2018 Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SHABBAT MORNING FAMILY 1 23 Cheshvan 2 24 Cheshvan 3 25 Cheshvan SERVICE in the Gorn Chapel 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Morning Service Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for songs, stories and a 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 8:30 AM Mussar Mornings with Rabbi Bar Mitzvah of Holden Mostofsky wonderful family Shabbat experience led 4:00 PM Intermediate Canasta Saroken 6:00 PM Evening Service by Student Cantor Melanie Blatt. Each 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:00 PM Evening Service month, one grade from the Religious 7:00 PM Contemporary Jewish Dilemmas School will be honored. November 10 7:00 PM The Braid 29 Cheshvan 8 30 Cheshvan 9 1 Kislev 10 2 Kislev 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 7:45 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 8:45 AM Mitzvah Monsters 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 AM Introduction to Painting 9:30 AM Our Role in Caring for Creation 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 8:30 AM Mussar Mornings 10:00 AM Morning Service 9:15 AM Morning Service 11:30 AM Sisterhood Luncheon & Program 10:30 AM Creative and Innovative Jews of 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners 2:00 PM Jewish Great Books 6:00 PM Evening Service B’nai Mitzvah of Ely Berkowitz 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 the 20th Century 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 6:00 PM Men’s Club Dinner & Jacob Hutzler 3:00 PM Drop-In Zentangling 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service with Speaker Jeff Goldman 10:15 AM Or Shabbat 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 7:00 PM Embracing Imperfection 6:45 PM Evening Service 11:15 AM Shabbat Service (Kitah Vav) Israel’s Milestones 7:00 PM Jewish Short Stories 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan 7:00 PM Baltimore Festival of Jewish 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 7:30 PM 1st Wednesdays Presenting Hotel Literature with Deborah Tannen (Infant/Toddler Honored) Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra 4:45 PM Evening Service Bat Mitzvah of Maya Schreiber 6 Kislev 15 7 Kislev 16 8 Kislev 17 9 Kislev 8:30 AM Power Yoga 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 Shabbat Morning Meditation 8:45 AM Mitzvah Monsters 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 AM Introduction to Painting 9:15 AM Healing Service 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service with Rabbi Ben Shalva 9:15 AM Morning Service 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 6:45 PM Evening Service 9:30 AM Our Role in Caring for Creation 2:00 PM Caregiver Café 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 10:00 AM Yoga Hikes 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 12:00 PM Sisterhood Book Review & Petite 6:45 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM My Grown Up and Me 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: Luncheon with Rabbi Schwartz 7:00 PM Contemporary Jewish Dilemmas 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 3:00 PM Drop-In Zentangling Israel’s Milestones 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners 7:00 PM The Braid 4:45 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:45 PM Meditation Sits Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Gusman 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Embracing Imperfection 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan 7:00 PM The Seven Baby Steps You Must Follow to Be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise 13 Kislev 22 14 Kislev 23 15 Kislev 24 16 Kislev 8:30 AM Power Yoga 8:00 AM Morning Service 8:00 PM Morning Service 8:00 AM Morning Service THANKSGIVING 8:00 AM Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Study Class 9:00 AM B’nai Mitzvah Orientation 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 PM Introduction to Painting 3:00 PM Ofﬁ ces, Preschool and Infant/Toddler 9:15 AM Morning Service 6:00 PM Evening Service 10:00 AM Morning Service 9:15 AM Morning Service 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 6:45 PM Evening Service Close 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:00 PM Evening Service 9:30 AM Torah & Yoga 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners Bat Mitzvah of Alexa Zukerberg 3:00 PM Drop-In Zentangling 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 4:00 PM B&N Book Fair Kickoff Israel’s Milestones 6:45 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan 6:00 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner 20 Kislev 29 21 Kislev 30 22 Kislev 8:30 AM Power Yoga 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 9:15 AM Morning Service 10:00 AM Rabbis of the Talmud 10:00 AM Introduction to Painting 9:30 AM Same Text, Different Interpretation 11:00 AM Chair Yoga 6:00 PM Evening Service 5:30 PM Evening Service 5:00 PM Prayer and Siddur Workshop #1 6:45 PM Evening Service 12:00 PM Biblio 6:45 PM Evening Service 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Monet, Impressionism & Giverny 4:00 PM Canasta for Beginners 7:00 PM Contemporary Jewish Dilemmas 7:00 PM Hartman Curriculum: 5:45 PM Meditation Sits 7:00 PM The Braid Israel’s Milestones 6:45 PM Evening Service 7:00 PM Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 11 THE SEVEN BABY STEPS Adult Education You Must Follow To Be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise AGUS ACADEMY: IENGAGE Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 PM in the Agus Library Israel’s Milestones and Their Meet Jon Parks for a primer on topics taught during Dave Meanings, The Legacy of the Past and Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a fi nancial course taken by the Challenge of the Future over fi ve-million people. Mondays, starting November 5 at 7:00 PM in the FEE: Free for members, $36 for non-members. Agus Library Registration is required. At this moment in time, Israel and Jewish communities around the world will be celebrating and refl ecting on POINTS OF DEPARTURE: both the 50 years since the Six Day War and 70 years Same Text, Different Interpretation since Israel’s establishment. Join Rabbi Schwartz, Wednesdays, November 28, December 5, 12 & 19 from Rabbi Saroken, and Dr. Bor as we refl ect on these 9:30-11:00 AM in the Agus Library anniversaries. Three key events stand out—the Balfour Declaration, the UN Partition Plan, and the Six Day Join Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rosann Catalano to examine a War—each, in their own way, unleashed ideas and number of well-known narratives whose differing interpretations emotions which infl uenced the different paths Israel shape the ways in which Christians and Jews understand some took in forming its identity and its impact on Jewish key religious categories, among them, sin and suffering. people globally. FEE: $45 for members, $55 for non-members. FEE: Free for members, $36 for non-members. Registration is required. Registration required. BETH EL RETURNS TO RABBIS OF THE TALMUD EASTERN EUROPE Mondays, November 5, 12, 19 & 26, December 3, June 23-July 4, 2019 & 10 from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Agus Library Ever dreamed of visiting the jewels of This text-based survey course will cover selected Eastern Europe like Berlin, Prague, and Rabbis of the Talmud. Join Ben Kreshtool and Rabbi Warsaw with your closest friends? Then Saroken as they look at Rabbis from the fi rst to the don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your Jewish history and heritage. seventh generation of Amoraim (those who speak) whose views and comments on the Mishna grew to Join Rabbi Steven Schwartz, Cantor Thom King and Dr. Eyal Bor become the Talmud. We will learn about Rav, Rabbi on Beth El’s Eastern Europe Jewish Heritage Tour. For itinerary, Yochanan, Rav Sheshet and others: who were they, pricing and any questions, please contact Dr. Eyal Bor at when did they live, what did they want us to learn? Our [email protected] or 410-484-4543. Sages transmitted great wisdom through the words of the Talmud. At the end of each session, Rabbi Saroken will teach text relevant to the Rabbis. Join us as we learn together. CHESED SINGERS FEE: Free for members, $36 for non-members. INTEREST GROUP Registration required. Music is a source of comfort and connection for all. It has the power to soothe people in distress, whether that be emotional, HOTEL PARADISE ORCHESTRA physical, spiritual, or all of the above. Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30 PM in the For thousands of years, people have sat Offi t Auditorium alongside their sick family and friends, The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for and often music is brought into the space, Lifelong Learning welcomes the Hotel offering peace and an opportunity to connect to each other Paradise Orchestra. This diverse orchestra is and to G-d. In an effort to extend an open hand to those a 12-piece big band specializing in early jazz and sweet members in need of support, Cantor Melanie is assembling dance tunes from 1920 to 1935. The music is bright, a group of volunteers who are interested in participating in sweet, jazzy, fun, old-fashioned and danceable. Enjoy this holy work. Come explore the power of music and learn the music and the delicious dessert. how you can become a part of our Chesed outreach efforts at Beth El. There is no audition process; just the desire to bring FEE: Free and open to the community. joy and comfort to our most vulnerable congregants. For more information, contact Cantor Blatt at [email protected].

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

BALTIMORE FESTIVAL OF HEALING SERVICE with Rabbi Saroken JEWISH LITERATURE Wednesday, November 14 at 9:15 AM Opening Night Featuring Deborah Tannen With so many people in our community in need of Thursday, November 8 at 7:00 PM healing, Rabbi Saroken will be leading a prayer circle/ healing service. Anyone in need of healing or praying for Deborah Tannen will be speaking about her book, your loved ones is welcome. "You’re the Only One I Can Tell: Inside the Language of Women’s Friendships." Through research into the unique ways women talk to one another, this warm and CAREGIVER CAFÉ wise exploration of female friendship will help women Thursday, November 15 at 2:00 PM lean into the comfort these powerful relationships offer and avoid the hurt feelings that come from common Caregiving is a crucial and oftentimes exhausting and miscommunications. The main event is free. Continue the difﬁ cult role. In order to support and honor those who are conversation at the After Party in The Soul Center; $25 giving care to loved ones, we offer our monthly caregiver includes dessert and a signed copy of the book. café. The ﬁ rst half-hour of each gathering we have a different visiting “expert” who will address some aspect Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/deborah-tannen of caregiving and well-being. After this, our support group meets with the facilitation of a social worker and doctor, to THE BRAID share and to support one another as caregivers. Thursdays, November 1 & 15 from 7:00-8:00 PM Whether you’re a regular challah baker or haven’t ever YOGAHIKES tried, bring your teenager, your neighbor, your friend or Sunday, November 11 from 10:00-11:30 AM come by yourself. Feel yourself unwind from the week and connect with your community as you braid pre-made at Roland Lake challah dough or make dough from scratch to take home Like yoga, mindfully soaking up a forest’s sensory stimuli and we’ll provide some Shabbat conversations as well. Fill has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and blood your home with delicious smells and feel full both literally pressure. Let’s combine a vigorous hike and off-the-mat and spiritually! (Adults and kids 10+) yoga to create 90 minutes of well-being for mind, body Cost is $20. (Includes 2 challot.) and soul. Cost is $25/person. Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/thebraid Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/yogahikes

TORAH AND YOGA MUSSAR MORNINGS Sundays, November 4 & 18 Fridays, November 2 & 9 at 8:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM Power Yoga with Edie Raphael Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that gives concrete 9:30-9:45 AM The Jewish Twist instructions on how to live a meaningful and ethical life. 9:45-10:45 AM Beginner Yoga with Erin Tschantret Grab a cup of coffee or tea, join with others and allow Rabbi Saroken to guide us through an exploration of Whether you end or begin your practice with the Jewish these inner virtues. twist, start your Sunday feeling recharged and refreshed for the week ahead. Power Yoga is a faster-paced, ﬂ ow-based workout and the 9:45 AM yoga class easily accommodates all levels of ability, including those new ZENTANGLING to yoga. Cost is $10. Just bring a mat and a water bottle Sundays, November 4, 11 & 18 at 3:00 PM and you’re set! Both classes will begin in the Soul Center, Think of Zentangling as meditation for those who yoga is held in the Community Room. struggle to sit still in silence. By following step-by-step instructions, you’ll ﬁ nd yourself relaxing and enjoying the creative process as your “guided doodling” transforms SHABBASANA into an elegant work of art. Each session will begin with Saturday, November 17 from 9:00-9:45 AM a piece of Jewish wisdom. Once a month there will be a Starting in November, the Soul Center will offer a monthly special opportunity with Rabbi Ben Shalva to "dig a little pop-up Shabbat morning meditation experience. Gentle deeper." These sessions will end at 4:30 PM. movement may be incorporated. Program will conclude in time for participants to attend weekly Shabbat services. This kickoff session will be led by Rabbi Ben Shalva.

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 13 Social Action Hebrew Committee School The Social Action Committee would love to recruit more During the fi rst full week of members for this coming year. We have lots of activities Hebrew School, students had planned and the more individuals we can get involved, the honor of participating in two the more we can do for Beth El and our community. special programs. On Tuesday, October 9, JEWISH RAPPER ARI LESSER performed for TRANSPORTATION the 3rd-6th graders. He led an The Social Action Committee is, once again, asking interactive performance of songs for any available congregants to help with our including parasha raps to the Garden of Eden and Noah. He asked transportation efforts. We have members who need for students to name animals and he rapped about 30 different rides to and from medical appointments. Waiting for animals. Ari stayed to lead a performance for the opening of the the congregant is not necessary; one volunteer can Achshav high school program at Chizuk Amuno. drop off and another can do the pick-up. On October 10, two actors from Please contact Paul Sheitel if you are willing to STORY PIRATES led a workshop help. His contact information is 443-604-3178 or with the 3rd-6th graders who [email protected]. attend mid-week Hebrew school on Wednesday. The students HOPE LODGE DINNER acted out scenarios and then Hope Lodge is a facility for anyone over the age of 16 came up with their own story, receiving treatment for cancer. Social Action, hosted with the guidance of the actors. by Sonya and Jerry Goodman, provides full-course The story will be performed on Sunday, November 11 at the dinners and desserts approximately six times a year. Gordon Center. Be on the lookout for more information. The volunteers who attend bring the food, set up a buffet table, help serve and sit with the residents FAMILY SERVICES during dinner. led by Cantor Melanie and students Contact Sonya Goodman for more information at 11:15 AM in the Schapiro Auditorium 410-602-8766. Join Cantor Melanie Blatt and students from the Berman-Lipavsky Religious School for family- SHABBAT HONORING oriented Shabbat services. We invite families with children of all ages to come for this musical, VETERANS interactive Shabbat service. After the service we will join the Saturday, November 10 congregation for a delicious kiddush. Inviting All Veterans! We will be honoring all Veterans NOVEMBER 10: Led by Kitah Vav at a special Shabbat Service in which all our veterans DECEMBER 1: Led by Kitah Hay will be recognized with an Aliyah. Please plan on attending the service to show your support for our brave men and women who are now protecting or KOL ECHAD: INCLUSIVE SHABBAT have protected America. 11:00-11:45 AM at various locations Join us for an interactive Shabbat, featuring music and movement. GIVE A HANUKKAH PRESENT This event is sensory-friendly and all abilities are welcome. If you Hanukkah is right around the corner. Social Action need any accommodations to participate, please contact us on will, once again, be helping those in need to celebrate facebook @ShabbatInclusion. by providing toys to CHANA. If you are interested, NOVEMBER 10: Beth Israel Congregation you can bring a NEW toy to Beth El and label it for DECEMBER 8: Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Ellen Budish, Social Action. If you would like more information, please call Ellen at 443-857-7499. JANUARY 19: Beth El Congregation In next month’s Voice, there will be specifi c information FEBRUARY 9: Chizuk Amuno Congregation about our HOLIDAY ADOPTION PROJECT with Sinai’s MARCH 9: Beth Tfi loh Congregation Women and Children’s Coalition. APRIL 6: Beth Am Congregation Sincerely, Myra Katz and Marci Elkin, Co-Chairs MAY 11: Beth El Congregation To register or for more information, contact: Rachel Turniansky at [email protected] or 410-735-5022.

14 The Voice of Beth El Congregation HEAD OF THE CLASS Dr. Eyal Bor to Receive National Recognition with Milestone Award By: Brandon Chiat, Digital Media Manager Often, the work of a Jewish educator goes their tireless work,” said Dr. unsung. That is no longer the case for Dr. Eyal Bor, Bor. “Beth El’s educational Beth El Congregation’s Director of Education and programs are now Lifelong Learning. nationally recognized.” On November 12, at an Academic Convocation in The driving force behind New York City, Dr. Bor will receive the degree of Dr. Bor’s work transcends Doctor of Pedagogy, conferred by the Chancellor of denominational boundaries. the Jewish Theological Seminary in partnership with “In recent years, Jews the Jewish Educators Assembly. have turned away from “The honorary doctorate is the highest honor one religious practice,” can achieve in the fi eld of Jewish education in the said Dr. Bor. “Whether Conservative movement,” said Dr. Edward Edelstein, Orthodox, Conservative, Executive Director of the Jewish Educators Assembly. Reconstructionist, or Reform, all congregations must In reviewing candidates for this prestigious honor, Dr. join forces to come up with a new formula to make Edelstein said he and his committee looked at the Judaism relevant, engaging, and meaningful.” excellence of the individual's work, contributions to Dr. Bor’s vision aligns with the Jewish Educators the broader fi eld of Jewish education, and leadership Assembly. “Jewish faith enriches lives,” said Dr. roles within their respective communities. Edelstein. “Jewish education helps Jews connect with Most importantly, recipients must demonstrate a their tradition as well as build for the future.” commitment to innovation and the ability to inspire Bridging the gap between Jewish tradition and people beyond the walls of their own institution, said education has been the guiding philosophy of Dr. Dr. Edelstein. Bor’s work. “Dr. Bor is one of the most talented and creative “He understands intuitively that synagogue life, and Jewish educators working in the fi eld of synagogue Hebrew education must change with the times to education today,” said Rabbi Steven Schwartz. “His remain relevant and meaningful in people’s lives,” vision, willingness to take chances, and insistence on said Rabbi Schwartz. thinking out-of-the-box set him apart.” “The most important thing we can do as Jewish Receiving such recognition from the Jewish Educators educators is to reach Jewish families and bring them Assembly, the standard-bearer for Jewish education, back to our tradition,” said Dr. Bor. “If we don’t do it not only validates Dr. Bor’s work, but also Beth El’s now, we’re going to lose them forever.” commitment to enriching the lives of its members. Known around Beth El and Baltimore for his “Dr. Bor has taken the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for boundless energy, Dr. Bor’s many gifts, including his Lifelong Learning and transformed it into one of the fl air for woodwind instruments, are receiving well- best programs in the country for synagogue adult deserved recognition. education,” said Rabbi Schwartz. “He’s kept Jewish education fresh by incorporating Although it is a personal honor, Dr. Bor said the award a broader spectrum of talents including music, refl ects the achievements of Beth El’s educational staff. which he uses for community engagement,” said “The credit goes to the clergy and lay leadership Dr. Edelstein. “The honorary doctorate is a major for being open to new ideas and to our staff for milestone in his career.”

The Voice of Beth El Congregation 15 Contributions & Endowments

These contributions were made between September 1, 2018 and October 3, 2018. THE ADULT CHOIR FUND THE DR. LARRY D. EPSTEIN THE M. HENRY AND ELIZABETH KUNTZ IN HONOR OF: SCHOLARSHIP FUND MEMORIAL FUND The 90th birthday of Kenny Baum and his wonderful Haftarah IN HONOR OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: chanting by Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline Larry Rosenbloom for leading services for the unveiling of our Dr. Shari Rosenbaum by Hugo and Elaine Kuntz Sylvia Schneider and the New Year by Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline Irv Epstein, which was done with such love and compassion for IN MEMORY OF: The birth of Ricki Leora Janet, granddaughter of Howard Janet which we thank him by Ettadean Epstein and Family Arlene Wolfe by Alan and Bev Gersh by Dr. Richard and Phyllis Kline IN APPRECIATION OF: THE DR. MICHAEL I. FEINGLASS THE HARRY LICHTER CHESED FUND Cantor Thom King by Mike and Carol Blumenfeld MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF: IN MEMORY OF: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: The special birthday of Saralyn Elkin by Sheryl and Stuart Title Carolyn Shochet by Carol Cummins Ethel Kaplan by Rona Schultz The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rabbi Dana Saroken and Rafi Rone by Sheryl and Stuart Title THE JACOBO & SARA FRAIMAN THE MICHELLE & BARTON AZWALINSKY IN MEMORY OF: HEALING SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH EDUCATION Arlene Wolfe by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Stuart Braunstein by Sharron Rosenbaum The special birthday of Judith Pachino by Bobby and Maddie Levine THE JOSEPH LIPAVSKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE FRUMAN FAMILY GARDEN THE REBECCA C. BAER IN HONOR OF: ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM FUND BEAUTIFICATION ENDOWMENT FUND The Bat Mitzvah of our granddaughter Lauren Siegel, daughter IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: of Hilary and Jason Siegel by Donald and Beverly Wilson Mildred Miller by Alexander Baer The Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Jolson, son of Kim and Ryan Jolson The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rabbi Dana by The Silberman Family Saroken and Rafi Rone by Stanley and Carolyn Silverman THE STANLEY L. BECKER IN MEMORY OF: IN APPRECIATION OF: MISHPACHAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Harlene Simons by Bruce and Annette Ingerman The Aliyah received during Kol Nidre by Donald and Beverly Wilson IN HONOR OF: The marriage of Andrew Kleiman, son of Robin Kleiman by THE SONYA & JEROME GOODMAN THE H. ALLAN LIPSITZ Sheryl Reicher ADULT HEBREW READING FUND ENDOWED ADULT EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: Melvin Gordon by Marc and Judy Lipchin The special birthday of Manny Steinberg by Sonya and Jerome The honor bestowed by Beth El upon Judy Pachino by Gail Lipsitz IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Goodman The honor bestowed by Beth El upon Janet Penn by Gail Lipsitz Sidney Reicher by Dr. David and Sheryl Reicher and Family, The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rabbi Dana IN APPRECIATION OF: Carole Becker and Family Saroken and Rafi Rone by Sonya and Jerome Goodman The Aliyah received by Herb during Rosh Hashanah by Herb Betty Reicher by Carole Becker and Family The honor bestowed by Beth El upon Judy Pachino by Sonya and Michele Better and Jerry Goodman A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: THE SANDRA & MALCOLM BERMAN IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Judy Pachino by Sonia Obstler FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND David Glick by Deborah Ford IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: THE GREEN FAMILY Gordon Greenspun by Marky and Bo Kirsch The marriage of Ryan Berman, son of Richard and Jennifer Allan Lipsitz by Marshall and Rita Plaut Berman, to Brooke Leigh Rubin by John and Robin Denick RELIGIOUS SERVICES FUND A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: THE DR. EYAL BOR Scott Yurow by Benjy and Barbara Green Frances Mensh Lipsitz by Gail Lipsitz EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND IN MEMORY OF: THE RABBI MARK G. LOEB JUDAIC IN HONOR OF: Bart Goldenberg by Benjy and Barbara Green STUDIES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND The birth of Benjamin, grandson of Drs. Eyal and Hana Bor by IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN HONOR OF: Shelley Mazer and Eric Buckner Stanley Schwartzman by Benjy and Barbara Green The special birthday of Judith Pachino by Dovey Kahn THE DANIEL W. CAPLAN THE CANTOR SAUL & AILEEN IN MEMORY OF: & NORMA F. CAPLAN HAMMERMAN MUSIC FUND Buzz Berg by John and Natalie Spector PRE-SCHOOL MEDIA RESOURCE FUND IN HONOR OF: Robert Kaplan by John and Natalie Spector IN MEMORY OF: The wedding of Samantha Kramer, daughter of Stewart and Harlene Simons by John and Natalie Spector Sidnee Berger by Drs. Sheldon and Arlene Bearman Marcy Kramer by Aileen Hammerman Richard Gordon by John and Natalie Spector IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN APPRECIATION OF: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Harold A. Lipson and Helen Lipson by Howard and Alice Moffet Cantor Melanie Blatt and her assisting Gabby during her Rabbi Mark G. Loeb by Judith Kaplan Aliyah at Rosh Hashanah by Alan and Shari Grabush and Family THE NATHAN & PAULINE MASH THE MELVIN & NAOMI CHERNOFF IN MEMORY OF: MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND PRE-SCHOOL FUND Buzz Berg by Aileen Hammerman IN HONOR OF: IN HONOR OF: Estelle Feldman by Aileen Hammerman Josh Perloff blowing the shofar by Jerry and Arlene Perloff The birth of Rikki Lenora Janet, granddaughter of Howard THE HARK – UHLFELDER FAMILY FUND Janet by Dr. Jeffrey and Phyllis Cramer THE ABRA CYLUS ISRAEL EDUCATION IN HONOR OF: The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rabbi Dana MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Bat Mitzvah of Margaret Hayes, daughter of Matthew and Saroken and Rafi Rone by Jason and Diane Olszewski IN MEMORY OF: Courtney Gotlin by David and Joan Uhlfelder Sidnee Berger by Stanley and Hedy Gleiman THE MARK STEVEN MILLER AV CENTER IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Morton Goldman by Sharon and Lewis Cylus, Hedy and Stanley Al Mosgin by David Uhlfelder Gleiman, Joan and Grant Cylus and Cheryl and Kirk Cylus Mildred Miller by Adam and Stephanie Fink THE ARTHUR E. KLAFF THE MITZVAH FUND THE LOUIS & ESTHER DOPKIN MEMORIAL FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Mara Naomi Blank by Shelly Lurie-Akman IN HONOR OF: Ira Himmel by Charles and Beverly Freeland The special Aliyah received by Michael Dopkin during IN MEMORY OF: THE MORNING MINYAN FUND Shacharit by Hilda Dopkin Buzz Berg by Gerald and Linda Mondell IN HONOR OF: The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rabbi Dana Steve Sakin by Gerald and Linda Mondell The 90th birthday of Kenny Baum by Sidney and Adrienne Saroken and Rafi Rone by Michael Dopkin Millman, Sonia Obstler, Dr. Alfred and Marilyn Rosenstein THE ADAM KRONTHAL The special birthday of Judith Pachino by Sidney and Adrienne THE SYLVAN DORENFELD SPECIAL NEEDS FUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Millman IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Adam Kronthal, Herbert Kronthal, Ethel and Moris Kelman and Alan Dorenfeld by Susan Simon Judith Pachino by Sidney and Adrienne Millman Ida Mazy by Randi Kronthal-Sacco and Family Shirley Cohen by Sonia Obstler 16 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Contributions & Endowments

IN MEMORY OF: Barnstein, Burt and Renee King, Ron and Bea Shapiro, Henry and THE MELVIN & ANITA STEINBERG Esther Harris by Carol Cummins Sue Holzman, Jay and Harriet Kramer, Michael and Tsipi Renbaum COLLEGE OUTREACH PROGRAM FUND IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mildred Miller by Jody Lish and Ellen Epstein, Alan and IN HONOR OF: Andie Shuman by Marcia Gellis Marcia Pasarew The birth of a great-grandson to Melvin and Anita Steinberg by Harlene Simons by Drs. Sheldon and Arlene Bearman, Joe and THE SADIE & SYLVAN NUSBAUM Julian and Rhona Sober, Natalie Gorelick Annette Cooper The special birthday of Mickey Steinberg by Phyllis Gold, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Florence Sandler by David Schwaber, Beverly Blibaum Natalie Gorelick IN APPRECIATION OF: IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: The Yom Kippur Aliyah received by Harvey Nusbaum and Sarah John Sumner Hillman by Evelyn, Lorena and Karen Hillman Judy Pachino by Mickey and Anita Steinberg Himelfarb by their families Edward Margolis by Steve and Myra Katz IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: THE ISAAC & FANNIE PEVER HEBREW Nathan Racusin by Ellwood and Thelma Bensky Marvin B. Steinberg by Melvin and Anita Steinberg EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE AILENE SHER SOUL CENTER FUND THE ELLIOT & SUSAN WEINSTEIN IN APPRECIATION OF: IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Family – L’Shana Tova by Gloria and SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rafi Rone IN HONOR OF: Richard* Gordon and Rabbi Dana Saroken by Mike and Carol Blumenfeld, Anita th Rabbi Dana Saroken and Family – L’Shana Tova by Gloria and The 85 birthday of Elliot Weinstein by Dr. Allan and Cynthia Siegal, Jeff and Saralyn Elkin, Marc and Faye Sherman, Herb Monfried Richard* Gordon Berkow and Martha Siegel, David and Joan Uhlfelder, Hank IN MEMORY OF: and Suzanne Horowitz, Jim and Marilyn Dickman, Shelley THE DR. MICHAEL WEINTRAUB Richard Gordon by Dan and Amy Duquette, Michael Scheffres, Mazer and Eric Buckner, Dr. Steven and Sherry Berlin, Rory MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Stanley and Janice Green and Robin Dechowitz, Jimmy and Harriet Berg, Sonia Obstler, IN HONOR OF: THE PRAYER BOOK FUND Shirley Rodbell and Jerry Brickman, Marcia Friedlander, Dr. The special birthday of Norma Fedder by Steve and Susie Weintraub Ed and Ann Mishner, Julya Hoffman, Howard and Sheila IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Saval, Jack and Amy Lebowitz, Debbie Satisky and Stephen The 50th wedding anniversary of Honey and Jeffrey Litman by Buzz Berg by Steve and Susie Weintraub Handelman, Dr. Irv and Barbara Donick, Emelie Schwab and Harold Cooper by Steve and Susie Weintraub Joan and Saul Gurney Family, Robert and Ellen Rosen, Harold and Jackie Youra, The 90th birthday of Kenny Baum by Howard and Gilda Resnick THE DAVID AND ETTA WOOLF th Ronnie Glaser, Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From, Susan The 95 birthday of Lawrence Barrash* by Phyllis Schuchman Isaacson, Carol Bloom, Lee and Judy Rosenberg, Michael MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The special birthday of Judith Pachino by Ray and Dale Kahn Danels and Mindy Berger, The Orlinsky Family, Alice Garten, IN APPRECIATION OF: The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rabbi Dana Jonathan and Meredith Jacobs, Dr. Patti and Ira Friedman, The warmth and hospitality during Rosh Hashanah of Howard Saroken and Rafi Rone by Jane Krosin and Ray Katzen, Bea Stephen and Sharon Frieman, Herb and Michele Better, Ben and Barbara Woolf and Amy and Brian Woolf by Annafaye Joffe Yoffe, Jack and Marcia Boonshaft, Arnold and Joyce Fruman and Marlene Kuntz, Steve and Susie Weintraub and Family and Family The birth of Rikki Lenora Janet, granddaughter of Howard IN APPRECIATION OF: Janet by Joe and Annette Cooper THE YAHRZEIT FUND Dr. Ralph and Beverly Epstein – Happy and Healthy New Year The upcoming marriage of Jamie Mindel, daughter of Karl and IN MEMORY OF: by Dr. Eric and Linda Cohen Robin Mindel, to Drew Bowers by Bob and Judy Cohen Cynthia Weisbrot by Alan and Marcia Pasarew, Michael and IN MEMORY OF: The special birthday of Judy Pachino by The Maj Jongg Gang – Laurie Taylor Harold Cooper by Phyllis Isaacson Sandee Lever, Sandy Kasoff, Lois Glasser and Nannette lay IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Cynthia Weisbrot by Jeffrey and Janice Dansicker Steve and Aliza Gottesman for their hospitality and generosity Hinda Pottash by Dr. Edward and Norma Orman Mildred Miller by Sidney and Eunice Friedman to those in need of help by Burt and Renee King Ruth Ruben by Sheldon Ruben William Moss by Harry and Eileen Brafmann IN APPRECIATION OF: Solomon J. Klein by Rita Shemer Florence Sandler by David Schwaber Rabbi Dana Saroken by Gail Gordon and Karen and Howard Ruth Pavsner by Dr. Louis and Elyse Gordon Robert Kaplan by Dr. Ronald and Jill Greenwald and Family Wilner and Families Kurt Zion by Jayne Klein Philip Jonathan Sugarman by Susan Silberman Sugarman IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: IN MEMORY OF: Hyman Alpert by Marvin and Barbara Hurwitz Janet Barrash by Lorraine B. Baumel and Family Estelle Feldman by Elliot and Ilene Merenbloom Gloria Weinstein by Diane Weinstein Fred Kleiman by Dr. Jerry and Jackie Fleishman THE RABBI STEVEN SCHWARTZ Lily Arenson by Dr. Sidney and Rebecca Seidman Melvin Gordon by Marilyn Goldstein, Dr. Sanford and Jane TRIBUTE FUND Samuel Tim Himmelfarb by Carol Cummins Siegel, Steven and Fran Baum, Mark and Geri Willen IN HONOR OF: Louis Schuster by Stephanie Weinstein th Cynthia Weisbrot by Sherry Henricks, Elliot and Ilene The 90 birthday of Kenny Baum by Gerry and Susan Kessler, Isadore Alvin Pasarew by Rita Pasarew Rosenfeld Merenbloom, John and Kris Meyer, Daniel and Sherry Billig Steve and Aliza Gottesman, Burt and Renee King Jerome Polansky by Barry Polansky th Harold Cooper by David and Sandy Gordon The 75 birthday of Dr. Jack Feldman by Bettie Jo Lipnick Lena Shuman and Ruth Kimmelman by Marvin and Jackie Shuman Gloria Koteen by The Finifter Family The birth of Rikki Lenora Janet, granddaughter of Howard Dr. Gabriel Pinter by Dr. Vera Pinter Doris Kahn by Esther Layton Janet by Keith and Denise Franz Walter and Ruth Lichtenauer by Faye Sherman The special birthday of Judith Pachino by Anita Kay THE RICKY SIEGEL Bernard Hurwitz by Marvin and Barbara Hurwitz The marriage of Andy Kleiman, son of Robin Kleiman, to MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Irene Zimmerman by Joan Oberman Allison Cohen by Shelley Mazer and Eric Buckner IN HONOR OF: Florence Weinberg by Jay and Janet Salkin The birth of Elizabeth Stephanie Hardt, granddaughter of The 80th birthday of Marilyn Siegel by Paul, Sherri, Victor, Erin, Stanford Franklin and Marian Oletsky by Phyllis Franklin Robin Kleiman by Shelley Mazer and Eric Buckner Joseph Benjamin Weinstein by Stuart and Phyllis Cutler th Greg and Tyler Weinblatt, Sandy Love, The Ginsburg Family, The 40 wedding anniversary of Dr. Sanford and Jane Siegel The Simon Family, Ilene Silberg, Rachael, Barry and Hannah Florence Tucker Vinnick by Jules and Froma Willen by Shelley Mazer and Eric Buckner Weiner, Ed and Lenore Tocker, Stanley and Eileen Ginsburg, Dr. Fulop Sommer by Dr. Vera Pinter The marriage of Jamie Mindel, daughter of Karl and Robin Albert, Lisi, Jesse, Cory and Ethan Nigrin, Ira and Zari Ginsburg Marjorie Schwartzman Dunle by Marshall and Carol Asher Mindel, to Drew Bowers by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From Ruth Astrachan by Temma Rubin th and Family, Burt and Renee King, Rachael, Eric and Freddie The 50 wedding anniversary of Gary and Susan Talles by Marc Tabb, Dr. Ken and Ilene Oken and Family Herbert Lessans by Gene and Marsha Modell and Ava Lenet The birth of a grandson, Eli, to Dr. Jeffrey and Syndy Gaber by Meyer Cohen and Mildred Cohen by Carol Rosenfeld IN APPRECIATION OF: Paul and Sherri Weinblatt H. Leonard Seidman by Bernice Seidman Dr. Charles and Phyllis Fine for their kindness and hospitality IN MEMORY OF: David Glick by Irving Glick by Dave and Rhonda Cohen Goldie Hutt by Todd and Marni Hyatt Philip Goldberg and Sophie Goldberg by Elliott and Eileen Singer The Aliyah received at Yom Kippur by Steve and Myra Katz Fred Kleiman by Paul and Sherri Weinblatt Chanting the Haftorah at Rosh Hashanah by Sharon Freiman THE YOUTH EDUCATION FUND THE SISTERHOOD PAST PRESIDENTS IN HONOR OF: A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: th Judy Pachino by Gayle Levy, Lee and Judy Rosenberg, Jim and MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The 95 birthday of Dr. Seymour Siegel by Dr. Irv and Barbara Marilyn Dickman A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO: Donick IN MEMORY OF: Ira Himmel by Shirley Littman The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rafi Rone and Rabbi Dana Saroken by Jennifer Ashton Estelle Feldman by Judy Pachino th Buzz Berg by Sidney and Eunice Friedman, Fred and Phyllis The 50 wedding anniversary of Dr. Alan and Stephany London, Marvin and Esta Schein, Dr. Marc and Nancy Gertner Steinberg by Dr. Ed and Ann Mishner Bonnie Decker by Fred and Phyllis London The special birthday of Ruth Denick by Ellen, Rob, Bunny, Mike, Harold Cooper by Jules and Froma Willen, Lee and Joyce Marcia, Richard and Families

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IN APPRECIATION OF: THE BETTY & AL ZLOTOWITZ IN MEMORY OF: Josh Bender by Ben Rosenbaum and Amanda Berman CHAPEL MAINTENANCE FUND Buzz Berg by The Asher Family IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Harold Cooper by The Asher Family Cynthia Weisbrot by Sylvia Kukerberg, Lauren Stone and The special birthday of Phyllis Isaacson by Ellen Feldman and Melvin Gordon by The Asher Family Family, Michael Baum and Family Debby Nadaner, Evelyn Morrison, Sandy Levin Doris Kahn by Phyllis Isaacson Robert Kaplan by Ann Kurlander The Bat Mitzvah of Noa Adena Rone, daughter of Rabbi Dana LEAF ON THE TREE OF LIFE Saroken and Raﬁ Rone by Phyllis Isaacson In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of our granddaughter Emily Brynn IN APPRECIATION OF: Dorenfeld by Sharon and Alan Dorenfeld The Aliyah received during Rosh Hashanah by Herb Berkow and Martha Siegel

Beth El Annual Appeal Contributions This gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. These contributions were made between June 6, 2018 and October 3, 2018. This gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

YOUR SUPPORT ALLOWS BETH EL TO THRIVE! The Annual Appeal: • Reaches our community members who are homebound or unable to join us in-person for services by implementing technology like live streaming. • Eliminates stress for community members facing extraordinary ﬁ nancial hardship by offering reduced membership. • Ensures every child receives a Jewish education by offering dozens of families in need scholarships for Hebrew school and preschool. • Nurtures our community’s wellbeing by providing conﬁ dential free counseling through our in-house social 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

PATRONS Robert and Eva Slatkin Michael and Clara Klein Dr. Charles and Dara Schnee Fred and Joan Cohen $10,000 TO $15,999 Michael and Barbara Steinhardt Frederick and Wendy Kobb Jerome and Tamara Schnydman Michael and Michele Cohen The Donald E. Gordon Charitable Joseph and Debra Weinberg Joseph and Lynne Koff Robb Cohen and Dr. Gail Schwartz Myra Coonin Foundation, Inc. Steven and Susan Weintraub Jonathan Kolker Dr. Sidney and Rebecca Seidman Larry and Shari Cooper Morry and Lisa Zolet Dr. Jeffrey and Phyllis Kramer Dr. Paul and Fern Sheitel Stuart and Phyllis Cutler SUSTAINERS Myron and Sandra Kreitzer Marshall and Carol Sher Elliot and Susan Dackman $4,000 TO $9,999 SUPPORTERS Howard and Roslyn Kurman Steve and Freddye Silverman Robert and Margery Daniels Victor Cohen $1,000 TO $1,999 Esther Layton Joel and Linda Smeyne Dr. Alan and Jeanette Davis Dr. Richard and Deborah Edlow James and Dr. Lisa Abrams Frederick and Jill Leiner James and Donna Smith James and Marilyn Dickman Jeff and Saralyn Elkin Dr. Michael and Judith Baylin Dr. Roger and Janet Levin Lee and Gloryann Snyder Michael Dopkin Dr. Stanley and Gail Friedler Michael and Gail Brooks Ira and Debra Levinson Ronald and Robin Soffer Claudia Eagle Arnold and Joyce Fruman Dr. Beryl Rosenstein and Dr. Frona Myles and Cheryl Lichtenberg Michael and Jodi Stappler Dr. Joseph Eisenberg and Susan Edward and Jennifer Goldmeier Brown Jeffrey and Honey Litman Melvin and Anita Steinberg Kahn-Eisenberg Harold and Susan Hackerman Dr. Gary Cassel and Dr. Lois Ratner- Ira and Gloria Luchinsky Herbert Sweren Neil Eisenberg and Deborah Charles and Elizabeth Jacobs Cassel Randy and Helene Lutz David and Beth Swirnow Thompson Michael and Dr. Karen Norman Robert and Florence Chertkof Lloyd and Nancy Mailman Gary and Susan Talles Asher and Cheryl Elkayam Robert and Judy Cohen Dr. Charles and Susan Mann Lonny and Jane Tiedeman Dr. Joel and Michele Epstein PROVIDERS Bernard and Judith Davis Marjorie Massing Arnold and Renee Wagenheim Dr. Ralph and Beverly Epstein $2,000 TO $3,999 Alan and Sharon Dorenfeld David and Catherine Max Steven Weinstein and Julie Bernstein Dr. Arnold and Beverly Feldman Jeffrey and Sima Abarbanel Jim Edwards and Debbie Strong- Bernard and Sandra Meizlish Jules and Froma Willen Dr. Jerome Fine and Barbara Wolf- Barton and Michelle Azwalinsky Edwards Elliot and Ilene Merenbloom Wayne and Gail Willoughby Fine Steven and Robin Bass Dr. Charles and Phyllis Fine Dr. Edward and Ann Mishner David and Marcia Yumkas Stephen and Sharon Freiman Dr. Jeffrey and Jodi Brodie Ronald and Mindy Fishkind Sidney and Jill Molofsky Barry and Barbara Fried Keith and Denise Franz Charles and Beverly Freeland Dr. Joseph and Linda Napora SPONSORS Bruce and Lori Friedman Ira and Yasmin Geller Ronnie Glaser Ira and Nancy Oring $500 TO $999 Mark and Joanna Friedman Dr. Marc and Nancy Gertner Stella Gold Eric and Dr. Diane Orlinsky John and Susan Abosch Kevin and Tracee Fruman Robert and Paula Jandorf Alan and Shari Grabush David and Marla Oros Dr. Samuel and Lisa Akman Neal and Rebecca Fruman Raphael and Dale Kahn Henry and Lana Greenberg Alan and Marcia Pasarew Dr. Wayne and Karen Barber Marvin and Sandy Glass Dr. Robert and Carol Keehn Dr. Howard and Patricia Hauptman Dr. Karl and Marilyn Pick Dr. Bruce and Toni Berger Edward and Ellen Gold Dr. Sheldon Lerman and Carol Macht Elliot and Jeri Hirshman Dr. David and Sheryl Reicher Herbert Berkow Dr. Neil Goldberg and Robin Kleiman Joel and Carol Matz Harry and Marcia Hochman Dr. Lee Richmond Alan and Karen Berkowitz Daniel and Suanne Goldberger Dr. Albert and Ilisa Nigrin Howard Janet Marshall and Dr. Joanne Rief Dr. Steven and Sherry Berlin Elaine Goodman David and Marla Oros Dr. Leon and Gail Katz Lee and Judy Rosenberg Herbert and Michele Better Howard and Emily Goren Drs. Ira and Leslie Papel Marc and Leslie Katz Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From Samuel and Beverly Blibaum Benjy and Barbara Green Beverly Penn G. Arnold and Linda Kaufman A. Ronald and Marjorie Rubin Harry and Eileen Brafmann Lawrence and Michele Greenberg Kenneth and Ilene Schwartz Dr. Dan and Marlene Kessler Jeffrey and Cindy Saval Glenda Chernoff Frona Greenspun 18 The Voice of Beth El Congregation Contributions & Endowments

Henry and Irene Haendler Kenneth Goldberg and Robin Silver- Erma Caplan Barry and Stacey Levin Manny and Ruthye Steinberg Bruce and Caren Hoffberger Goldberg Scott and Cynthia Cherry Patricia Levin Marc and Dr. Diana Terrill Dr. Barry and Ruth Hurwitz Matthew and Courtney Gotlin Dr. B. Stanley and Margery Cohen Drs. Phil and Marilyn Levin Sidney and Ronnye Weiman Todd and Marni Hyatt Richard and Susan Grilli Estelle Cohen Steven and Michelle Levin Cheryl Weinstein Dr. Jeffrey and Orlee Kahn Stuart and Judith Haman Gilbert and Patricia Cohen Dr. Dennis Levinson Stephen and Deborah Weiss Sheldon and Catherine Kalish Edwin and Linda Hankin Mark Cohen Leon Levy Alfred and Lee Whiteman Steven and Myra Katz Gail and Ned Hiller Robert and Kerri Cohen Elliot and Fraeda Lewis Shirley Whitman Burton and Renee King Adam and Eden Himelfarb Zachary Cohen Herbert and Barbara Lewis Donald and Beverly Wilson Dr. Stanley Klatsky Sheila Leiss Dr. Grant Cylus and Dr. Joan Ordman- Gerald and Debra Lichter Jeffrey and Ann Wohl Dr. Richard and Susan Kolker Richard and Joan Lessans Cylus Audrey Lifcovich Bernice Wolfson Jon and Jennifer Krieger Gary and Jacqueline Lessing Rory and Robin Dechowitz Marcia Markowitz Dr. Lawrence and Barbara Zerolnick Jane Krosin Dr. Richard and Monica Levine John and Robin Denick James and Ellen Marmer Alan and Susan Ziman Gerald and Selma Lean Allan and Joanna Levy Sheila Derman Arnold and Janet Mazor Richard and Sharon Ziman Steven Levin and Dr. Jill Baldinger Marc and Nancy Medin Dr. Sheldon and Suzanne Diskin Dr. Harold and Ellen Mendelson Brian and Jennifer Zlotnick Marc and Judith Lipchin Royce Minkove Dr. Irvin and Barbara Donick M. John and Kris Meyer Matthew and Eileen Margolies Howard and Alice Moffet Dr. Bernard and Sondra Eisenberg Theodore and Ilene Meyers ASSOCIATES Howard and Amy Mazer Robert Moss Gregory and Donna Eisenstadt Glenn Miller $1 TO $149 Barbara Mendelsohn Daniel and Cindy Neuman Dr. David and Susan Eisner Richard and Leslie Monfred Anonymous x2 Thomas and Ellen Mendelsohn Mark and Marlene Nusinov Abraham and Merle Eiss Jay and Ellen Morstein Stanley Axel and Norma Mund-Axel Danny and Dr. Cynthia Mendelson Gerald and Arlene Perloff Peter and Bonnie Engel Randy and Michelle Moss Allan and Marlene Brull Keith and Melinda Michel Helen Saltzman Drs. Martin and Laurie Engelhardt Stephen and Janet Moss Rosalie Buchsbaum Karl and Robin Mindel Marvin and Esta Schein Warren and Kathy Epstein Banny and Carole Nusbaum Lee and Stacy Caplan Gerald and Linda Mondell Emelie Schwab Dr. Michael and Ronie Exler Harvey and Harriett Nusbaum Roslyn Caplan Kenneth and Nancy Niman Dr. Beth Schwartz Dr. Andrew and Amy Feinberg Joseph and Lori O'Donnell Sidney and Rosalie Chernick Sonia Obstler Drs. David and Sandra Seff Dr. Stephen Feit Saul and Ann Ofﬁ t Leon and Shirley Cohen Janet Penn Rae Shalowitz Michael and Barbara Feldman David and Linda Oravecz David and Beth Dafner Stephen and Lynne Richmond Lawrence and Debra Shore Arthur and Shirley Fergenson Morton Owrutsky Adele Derby Dr. Stanley Sack Lee and Ruth Shpritz Robert and Jayne Fero Donald and Ilene Penn Edith Dorenfeld Dr. Robert and Syndi Saltzman Marlene Siegel Guy and Raina Filippelli Mitchel and Sheri Penn Carol Engelman Irwin and Marlene Schwartz Dr. Martha Siegel Dr. Jeffrey and Wanda Fink Arnold and Dorothy Potler Ettadean Epstein Dr. Frank and Merle Setren Joseph and Jan Silhavy Douglas and Ray Fisher Dr. Sharon Proper Stefan Falk Ronald and Beatrice Shapiro Susan Simon Sheldon and Beverly Forchheimer Harold and Gilda Resnick Daniel and Faye Friedman Dr. Douglas and Kathleen Shepard Elliott and Eileen Singer Dr. Moises and Frida Fraiman Ira and Ann Robinson Ed and Linda Friedman Marilyn Siegel Gregory and Audrey Sperr Edward and Ellen Frank Richard Hanauer and Marcia Barry and Pearl Gendason Dr. Mark and Gail Silberman Barry and Betty Steller Maurice Fried Roseman Martha Glasner Sandra Silberman David and Jill Suffel Ellen Friedenberg Janet Rosenbaum Donna Goldman Harold and Arlyn Simons Lenora Talles Flora Friedman Jonathan and Ilene Rosenberg David and Rebekah Handshu Perry and Susan Snyder Charles Tamres and Charlotte Robert and Ilise Friedman Sanford and Simone Rosenbloom Saul Jacobs Dennis and Paula Sober Forman Dr. Ira and Daina Garonzik Dr. Alfred and Marilyn Rosenstein Judith Kalish Barry and Sheila Steelman Jeanne Wachter Clifford and Kathy Gelb Marc and Jill Rosenstein Sybil Kolodny Paul and Lisa Steinhardt Irving and Leslie Walker Deborah Geller Robert and Harriet Rosoff Robert and Maxine Kontoff Dr. Kerry and Cherie Stewart Jay and Louis Weinberg Irwin and Carole Glick Harold Rottman Rita Lehr Jack and Susan Sugarman Harriet Weiner Louis and Ruth Glick Dr. Allan and Jill Rubin David and Helene Levi Bruce and Lisa Supovitz Charles and Gail Yumkas Scott and Barbara Goldstein Jane Sacks Barry and Stacey Levin Frank and Maura Tworecke Hulane Zolet Arlene Gordon June Sacks Marsha Levine David and Joan Uhlfelder Jason and Allyson Gordon Dr. Arnold and Joyce Sapperstein Randi Lifson Michael and Jayme Uhlfelder GUARANTORS Nancy Gordon Deborah Satisky Rochelle Lipavsky Bryan and Jill Wachs $150 TO $299 Adelaide Habel Jay and Carolyn Schapiro Dr. Gerald and Marcia Maggid Gary Wais Alice Adler Albert and Amy Harris Lois Schapiro Michael and Cecelia Mahr Steve and Cindy Wasserman Harry and Faye Adler David and Elise Harrison Gilbert and Carole Schechter Doris Malin Drs. Harold and Debbie Weaver Alvin and Marion Akman Dr. Barbara Heller Drs. Ronald and Phyllis Schuster Evelyn Morrison Elliot and Susan Weinstein Sanford Askin Rachel Hess Dr. Lyndell and Suzanne Schwartz Adam and Marci Oberfeld Stuart and Ellen Wiesenberger Lois Balser Melvyn and Nancy Highstein Robert and Deborah Schwartzman Dr. Vera Pinter Mark and Geri Willen Lee and Joyce Barnstein Lawrence and Tacey Himelfarb Michael and Diane Schwarz Rhona Reamer Gerald and Terry Zimlin Martin and Sharon Bass Henry and Suzanne Horowitz Joseph Marzouk and Nanci Seff Harold and Susan Schreier Dr. Scott and Lori Baylin Arnold and Iris Hubert Dr. Joel and Marlene Sereboff Sheldon and Elaine Shugarman CONTRIBUTORS Carole Becker Marvin and Barbara Hurwitz Albert Shapiro Jackie and Marvin Shuman $300 TO $499 Joesphine Becker Pearl Imber Michael Sher Stanley Sugarman Anonymous (x2) Norman and Sondra Benney Bruce and Annette Ingerman Marc and Faye Sherman Stuart and Sheryl Title R. Spencer and Susan Allen Neil and Alicia Berlin Phyllis Isaacson Neil and Lisa Shochet Stephanie Weinstein Joel and Jill Alperstein Gary and Deborah Bernstein Susan Isaacson Robert and Phyllis Shocket Joel and Elaine Ziman Dr. Andrew Barnstein and Marci Ellen Blake Bertha James Hon. Charles and Lisa Shubow Morris and Aileen Zwagil Gordon Marc and Gloria Blake Brian and Ellensue Jeffers Harry and Gayle Siegel STAFF AND CLERGY Keith and Wendie Berenson Alan and Lynn Bloom Alan and Marsha Kaplan Ben and Susan Silverman Stephen Bierer and Rhoda Cohen Edith and Louis Bluefeld Peter and Amanda Beitman Robin Kaplan Rita Silverman Joshua and Julie Bender Michael Blumenfeld and Carol Harry Blum II and Phyllis Blum Marcia Katz Marsha Sindler Binzen Dr. Michael and Roz Blum Cantor Melanie Blatt Stephen and Terry Katz Maxine Sisserman Drs. Eyal and Hana Bor Jack and Marcia Boonshaft Lloyd Blumenfeld and Sharon Gross Michah and Davina Kleid Barbara Smelkinson Andrew and Cheryl Chernoff Joyce Bondroff Lori Downing Marc and Nancy Kraus Irene Snyder Edward and Yvonne Epstein Alan and Jill Cohen Steve and Edyth Bondroff Jeffrey and Shannon Kreshtool David Solow Larry and Joan Cohen David and Robbin Bord Cantor Thom and Shazy King Dr. Richard and Odalis Kuntz Jay and Marilyn Spertus Benjamin Kreshtool Theodore and Ruth Denick Robert and Cynthia Bradus Dr. Lloyd and Rachel Lachow Joseph and Danielle Spina Alan and Marci Elkin Dr. Jeffrey Brown and Dr. Jill Ratain Raﬁ Rone and Rabbi Dana Saroken Dr. Gary and Sheila Lattin Barbara Steinberg Rabbi Steven and Rebecca Schwartz Marcia Gellis Martin and Carolyn Buckman David and Rebecca Leibowitz Janet Steinberg 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].

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