The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at Beth El Congregation

Learning and Cultural Opportunities2019-2020 5779-5780

Dedicated to Rabbi Mark G. Loeb’s 10th Yahrzeit Anniversary

Perpetuating the legacy and passion for knowledge and learning

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Dear Adult Learners, In my many years of serving Beth El as the Director of Education, there are three major projects of which I am extremely proud: the opening of satellite locations for our Hebrew School and Preschool, the opening of an Infant and Toddler department at our Beth El site, and the naming and expansion of learning opportunities in memory of Rabbi Mark G. Loeb. This year, we commemorate the 10th year anniversary of Rabbi Loeb’s passing. He had a vivid mind and vast interests with a deep appreciation for text, art, music, and history. It is deeply important to me to incorporate Rabbi Loeb’s lifelong love of learning into the core of this program. The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center has become a hub for Jews and non-Jews alike who benefit from programs that are engaging, interesting, and educational. I am so proud when I visit classes with 60 or 70 participants, assist getting more chairs for our popular 1st Wednesday @ Beth El programs, and see 400 people come to a screening of a movie on a Sunday evening. Recently, a Beth El member explained that she joined our Congregation because she felt a strong sense of community due to her participation in a variety of classes. Adult Ed participants from other synagogues tell me they wish they had such classes and events in their shul. This too makes me so proud of what we have been able to accomplish. I know the value these opportunities of learning offer the Beth El community and the community at large. What brings people together is good programming and a yearning for interacting and socializing. The variety of programs being offered as you can witness from this adult education brochure is growing rapidly. Today, attendance and membership in synagogues and churches throughout the country are declining. Thus, to offset this phenomenon, we need to offer a variety of intellectual and social programming that will reach out to people and bring back synagogue participation as a center of their lives.

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Beth El prides itself in allowing creative thinking to thrive. This is seen through the brilliance of Rabbi Dana Saroken in creating The Alvin & Lois Lapidus Center for Healing & Spirituality. The Soul Center attracts many young people into a variety of Jewish activities and programs. I believe that in the future both Adult Education and the Soul Center will be important avenues of growth for membership and participation at Beth El Congregation. This is how we will continue to flourish as a synagogue. Look through this brochure and find experiences that will help you grow. Some new programming will be presented by Barry Smith, Phil Jacobs, Ted Merwin, Fred Silber, Steve Rosenbach, Rafi Rone, Rabbi Sam Wach and Dr. Uta Larky. Continue to enjoy 1st Wednesdays @Beth El with new artists and groups such as pianist Michael Angelucci, Chamber Encounters, and Legendary Ladies of Jazz. In addition, the screening of the documentary, Voices of Baltimore, is dedicated to the 10th yartzeit of Rabbi Loeb. I invite all of you to join us for this special evening. We ask you to assist us in bringing these facilitators and artists to Beth El. We have planned over 50 classes and events with more than 50 instructors and presenters throughout the year. Please consider sponsoring or dedicating any of our programs and events. You can honor the memory of a loved one, give thanks for a special birthday/anniversary/event, celebrate a new family member or just acknowledge your appreciation to the Rabbi Loeb Center for fine programming. Your support is always appreciated. Even though we have a limited budget this year, we will continue to bring the best presenters, performers, and scholars to you. Thank you to our dedicated co-chairs, Janet Penn and Judy Pachino, our hardworking adult education committee, our terrific Clergy and the Beth El staff for making this program successful. Please share this brochure of classes and programs with others. If you need additional copies, please let us know. Be sure to tell your friends and family about The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center so that we can continue learning together.

Eyal Bor, PhD Director, Beth El Schools and The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at Beth El Congregation, Baltimore, Maryland

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Dear Adult Learners, In my many years of serving Beth El as the Director of Education, there are three major projects of which I am extremely proud: the opening of satellite locations for our Hebrew School and Preschool, the opening of an Infant and Toddler department at our Beth El site, and the naming and expansion of learning opportunities in memory of Rabbi Mark G. Loeb. This year, we commemorate the 10th year anniversary of Rabbi Loeb’s passing. He had a vivid mind and vast interests with a deep appreciation for text, art, music, and history. It is deeply important to me to incorporate Rabbi Loeb’s lifelong love of learning into the core of this program. The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center has become a hub for Jews and non-Jews alike who benefit from programs that are engaging, interesting, and educational. I am so proud when I visit classes with 60 or 70 participants, assist getting more chairs for our popular 1st Wednesday @ Beth El programs, and see 400 people come to a screening of a movie on a Sunday evening. Recently, a Beth El member explained that she joined our Congregation because she felt a strong sense of community due to her participation in a variety of classes. Adult Ed participants from other synagogues tell me they wish they had such classes and events in their shul. This too makes me so proud of what we have been able to accomplish. I know the value these opportunities of learning offer the Beth El community and the community at large. What brings people together is good programming and a yearning for interacting and socializing. The variety of programs being offered as you can witness from this adult education brochure is growing rapidly. Today, attendance and membership in synagogues and churches throughout the country are declining. Thus, to offset this phenomenon, we need to offer a variety of intellectual and social programming that will reach out to people and bring back synagogue participation as a center of their lives.

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Beth El prides itself in allowing creative thinking to thrive. This is seen through the brilliance of Rabbi Dana Saroken in creating The Alvin & Lois Lapidus Center for Healing & Spirituality. The Soul Center attracts many young people into a variety of Jewish activities and programs. I believe that in the future both Adult Education and the Soul Center will be important avenues of growth for membership and participation at Beth El Congregation. This is how we will continue to flourish as a synagogue. Look through this brochure and find experiences that will help you grow. Some new programming will be presented by Barry Smith, Phil Jacobs, Ted Merwin, Fred Silber, Steve Rosenbach, Rafi Rone, Rabbi Sam Wach and Dr. Uta Larky. Continue to enjoy 1st Wednesdays @Beth El with new artists and groups such as pianist Michael Angelucci, Chamber Encounters, and Legendary Ladies of Jazz. In addition, the screening of the documentary, Voices of Baltimore, is dedicated to the 10th yartzeit of Rabbi Loeb. I invite all of you to join us for this special evening. We ask you to assist us in bringing these facilitators and artists to Beth El. We have planned over 50 classes and events with more than 50 instructors and presenters throughout the year. Please consider sponsoring or dedicating any of our programs and events. You can honor the memory of a loved one, give thanks for a special birthday/anniversary/event, celebrate a new family member or just acknowledge your appreciation to the Rabbi Loeb Center for fine programming. Your support is always appreciated. Even though we have a limited budget this year, we will continue to bring the best presenters, performers, and scholars to you. Thank you to our dedicated co-chairs, Janet Penn and Judy Pachino, our hardworking adult education committee, our terrific Clergy and the Beth El staff for making this program successful. Please share this brochure of classes and programs with others. If you need additional copies, please let us know. Be sure to tell your friends and family about The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center so that we can continue learning together.

Eyal Bor, PhD Director, Beth El Schools and The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at Beth El Congregation, Baltimore, Maryland

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2019-2020 Adult Lifelong Learning Registration Form

Please register for all programs you plan to attend, even those with no charge. Numbers of participants will determine whether programs will take place. If a class for which you are registered is cancelled, you will be notified and all fees, if applicable, will be refunded. Please complete the required information in the appropriate spaces. Also complete the program sponsorship form at the front of this booklet. You can also indicate your sponsorship(s) below as you register. A check made payable to Beth El, if applicable, should accompany this Registration and Program Sponsorship forms. Name:________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number ____________________________________________________

Email_________________________________________________________________________ ________Yes, I am a Beth El Congregation member ________No, I am not a Beth El Congregation member Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54 __________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54____________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________

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Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54 __________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54__________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54 __________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________

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2019-2020 Adult Lifelong Learning Registration Form

Please register for all programs you plan to attend, even those with no charge. Numbers of participants will determine whether programs will take place. If a class for which you are registered is cancelled, you will be notified and all fees, if applicable, will be refunded. Please complete the required information in the appropriate spaces. Also complete the program sponsorship form at the front of this booklet. You can also indicate your sponsorship(s) below as you register. A check made payable to Beth El, if applicable, should accompany this Registration and Program Sponsorship forms. Name:________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number ____________________________________________________

Email_________________________________________________________________________ ________Yes, I am a Beth El Congregation member ________No, I am not a Beth El Congregation member Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54 __________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54____________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________

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Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54 __________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54__________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54 __________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________

Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54 __________ Program___________________________________________ Day_______Time_______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________ Program____________________________________________ Day_______Time______ Fee, if any__________ Yes, I will sponsor this program for $54___________

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Security Steps to Follow When Entering Beth El Congregation

1. Have your photo ID available.

2. Stop to see the security guard to show your ID, have it scanned, and receive a badge.

3. Carry your badge with you each time you visit Beth El.

4. If you are entering the building at the Hubert Wing, your ID badge needs to be shown. Enter the building, take the elevator to the second floor, hold your badge up to the security camera to gain entrance.

Inclement Weather Policy In case of inclement weather, please call the

Congregation Weather Hotline at 410-580-5080 for all information and updates. You can also

check the Beth El website at www.bethelbalto.com. Inclement weather

information will also be on Facebook for your convenience.

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Show your support for Adult Education at Beth El by becoming a Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center sponsor.

Sponsoring one or more programs or events from the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center is a generous and supportive way to assist in bringing the best and highest quality facilitators, speakers, and performers to our Beth El community. It is a thoughtful way to acknowledge a yahrzeit, an offer of congratulations, anniversary, birthday, or gratitude for an act of kindness. Each sponsor’s name will be announced at the selected program. Contact Ellen Marks at ellenm@bethelbalto.com or call 410-580-5166 for more information. You can also complete the form below. Thank you for your support.

Each sponsorship is just $54.00.

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

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Security Steps to Follow When Entering Beth El Congregation

1. Have your photo ID available.

2. Stop to see the security guard to show your ID, have it scanned, and receive a badge.

3. Carry your badge with you each time you visit Beth El.

4. If you are entering the building at the Hubert Wing, your ID badge needs to be shown. Enter the building, take the elevator to the second floor, hold your badge up to the security camera to gain entrance.

Inclement Weather Policy In case of inclement weather, please call the

Congregation Weather Hotline at 410-580-5080 for all information and updates. You can also

check the Beth El website at www.bethelbalto.com. Inclement weather

information will also be on Facebook for your convenience.

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Show your support for Adult Education at Beth El by becoming a Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center sponsor.

Sponsoring one or more programs or events from the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center is a generous and supportive way to assist in bringing the best and highest quality facilitators, speakers, and performers to our Beth El community. It is a thoughtful way to acknowledge a yahrzeit, an offer of congratulations, anniversary, birthday, or gratitude for an act of kindness. Each sponsor’s name will be announced at the selected program. Contact Ellen Marks at ellenm@bethelbalto.com or call 410-580-5166 for more information. You can also complete the form below. Thank you for your support.

Each sponsorship is just $54.00.

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

Class/event/program sponsoring_______________________________ $54

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The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at

Beth El Congregation

Alphabetical Directory of Programs Page

• 1st Wednesdays @Beth El 36

• A Month for Men Only 34

• A Rabbi and a Theologian Walk Into A Bar… 33

• A Time for All Things: A Study of the Five Megillot 32

• Agus Academy, Hartman Institute 12

• American Judaism in the 21st Century: An Exploration 44

• Anti-Semitism: A Scourge that Never Really Ends 40

• Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan Hebrew Classes 35

• Canasta for Beginners 33

• Current Trends in Israeli Films 28

• Debbie Friedman and Shlomo Carlebach: Jewish Music Legacies 52

• Exploring Abraham Joshua Heschel’s, The Prophets 47

• Fathers and Daughters in Jewish Film and Literature 24

• Fly on the Wall: Exploration of the Creative Spirit 62

• From Darkness to Light 31

• From Slavery to Freedom 32

• How IBM Organized the Holocaust : Edwin Black 45

• How the Israeli Media Covers Breaking News 17

• Improve Your Hebrew Reading Skills 15

• Introduction to Painting 51

• JJewish Short Stories 21

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• Living Your Life with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit 50

• Mah Jongg for Beginners 29

• Manias, Panics, Crashes & Black Swans: Financial Crises 27

• Molding a Country: Shabbat Kiddush Series 63

• Money, Markets, and Madness 27

• Opera and the Bible: An Unholy Duet? 61

• Our Presidential Election: Jewish Point of View? 60

• Perfidy: The Kastner Affair 43

• Prayer Workshop: Shabbat and Holiday Prayers 58

• Really Good Stories: How to Tell a Jewish Story 25

• Relax and Enjoy Art Making 20

• Soul of the Song: Part 2 11

• Talking to Your Children and Grandchildren About… 10

• The African American/Jewish Component of the Civil Rights Movement 53, 54, 55

• The Art of Seeing: Photography 58

• The Genius of Pablo Picasso 26

• The Great Escape: Activities of HaBricha Immigration Network, 1945-1949 16

• The History of Advertising 18

• The History of Marriage 19

• The History of Women’s Fashion: Part 2 30

• The Meanings of Modern Art 23

• The Saga of the Two Roosevelt Presidents 40

• To Kill a Mockingbird: Whose Story Is It? 57

• Understanding and Preparing a Jewish Ethical Will 22

• Voices of Baltimore: Life Under Segregation 56

• Wednesday Night @ The Movies 48

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The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at

Beth El Congregation

Alphabetical Directory of Programs Page

• 1st Wednesdays @Beth El 36

• A Month for Men Only 34

• A Rabbi and a Theologian Walk Into A Bar… 33

• A Time for All Things: A Study of the Five Megillot 32

• Agus Academy, Hartman Institute 12

• American Judaism in the 21st Century: An Exploration 44

• Anti-Semitism: A Scourge that Never Really Ends 40

• Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan Hebrew Classes 35

• Canasta for Beginners 33

• Current Trends in Israeli Films 28

• Debbie Friedman and Shlomo Carlebach: Jewish Music Legacies 52

• Exploring Abraham Joshua Heschel’s, The Prophets 47

• Fathers and Daughters in Jewish Film and Literature 24

• Fly on the Wall: Exploration of the Creative Spirit 62

• From Darkness to Light 31

• From Slavery to Freedom 32

• How IBM Organized the Holocaust : Edwin Black 45

• How the Israeli Media Covers Breaking News 17

• Improve Your Hebrew Reading Skills 15

• Introduction to Painting 51

• JJewish Short Stories 21

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• Living Your Life with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit 50

• Mah Jongg for Beginners 29

• Manias, Panics, Crashes & Black Swans: Financial Crises 27

• Molding a Country: Shabbat Kiddush Series 63

• Money, Markets, and Madness 27

• Opera and the Bible: An Unholy Duet? 61

• Our Presidential Election: Jewish Point of View? 60

• Perfidy: The Kastner Affair 43

• Prayer Workshop: Shabbat and Holiday Prayers 58

• Really Good Stories: How to Tell a Jewish Story 25

• Relax and Enjoy Art Making 20

• Soul of the Song: Part 2 11

• Talking to Your Children and Grandchildren About… 10

• The African American/Jewish Component of the Civil Rights Movement 53, 54, 55

• The Art of Seeing: Photography 58

• The Genius of Pablo Picasso 26

• The Great Escape: Activities of HaBricha Immigration Network, 1945-1949 16

• The History of Advertising 18

• The History of Marriage 19

• The History of Women’s Fashion: Part 2 30

• The Meanings of Modern Art 23

• The Saga of the Two Roosevelt Presidents 40

• To Kill a Mockingbird: Whose Story Is It? 57

• Understanding and Preparing a Jewish Ethical Will 22

• Voices of Baltimore: Life Under Segregation 56

• Wednesday Night @ The Movies 48

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SUNDAY MORNING

Talking to Your Children and Grandchildren About… Facilitator: Dana Saroken, Beth El Congregation Rabbi, Spiritual Director and Founder of The Alvin and Lois Lapidus Center for Healing and Spirituality at Beth El Congregation. Dates: Sunday, November 24, December 15, January 26, March 1 Time: 9:45-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Rabbi Saroken will present a four part workshop of stand alone sessions to help attendees find concrete ways to speak to their children and grandchildren about challenging topics and to bring faith, traditions, and Jewish values into their homes and lives. Session 1, November 24: Talking about God and helping them develop a relationship with God. Session 2, December 15: Infusing Jewish values into your family’s lives. Session 3, January 26: Bringing Shabbat into your home. Session 4, March 1: Death and Dying Fee: There is no fee for this workshop. Registration is required for all participants.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at Beth El Congregation

sincerely thanks the leadership and members of the Beth El Sisterhood for

their continued support of Adult Education programming and the Beth El Schools.

Wishing Gloria Luchinsky and Cherie Stewart a successful year.

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SUNDAY MORNING

Talking to Your Children and Grandchildren About… Facilitator: Dana Saroken, Beth El Congregation Rabbi, Spiritual Director and Founder of The Alvin and Lois Lapidus Center for Healing and Spirituality at Beth El Congregation. Dates: Sunday, November 24, December 15, January 26, March 1 Time: 9:45-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Rabbi Saroken will present a four part workshop of stand alone sessions to help attendees find concrete ways to speak to their children and grandchildren about challenging topics and to bring faith, traditions, and Jewish values into their homes and lives. Session 1, November 24: Talking about God and helping them develop a relationship with God. Session 2, December 15: Infusing Jewish values into your family’s lives. Session 3, January 26: Bringing Shabbat into your home. Session 4, March 1: Death and Dying Fee: There is no fee for this workshop. Registration is required for all participants.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at Beth El Congregation

sincerely thanks the leadership and members of the Beth El Sisterhood for

their continued support of Adult Education programming and the Beth El Schools.

Wishing Gloria Luchinsky and Cherie Stewart a successful year.

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MONDAY MORNING

Soul of the Song: Part 2 Facilitator: Josh Bender, Beth El Executive Director, returns with his popular class from last season. Josh has been involved in Jewish communal leadership for almost 20 years. He has a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education from Baltimore Hebrew University and is a graduate of the Day School Leadership Training Institute at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Josh has served in various leadership roles within the Jewish community and plays the guitar. He has been leading songs for many years in schools, camps and synagogues. Dates: Monday, April 20, 27, 4, 11 Time: 11:00 a.m.-12 noon Location: Kolker Room Description: Jewish identity has been informed and influenced greatly by songs, their melodies, and meanings. Join Josh for an exploration of four key Jewish songs that have shaped modern Jewish identity and values. You will analyze the lyrics of each song and how these lyrics have helped shape Jewish thinking, belief, and culture. Enjoy singing and niggunim (wordless melodies) with guitar. Bring your voices and an open heart. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members, $40 fee for non-members Registration is required by all participants.

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MONDAY EVENING Agus Academy: iEngage: Foundations for a New Relationship This is a series of nine central-themed DVD lectures and conversations with Hartman Institute scholars led by Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman. These discussions respond to growing feelings of disenchantment and disinterest toward Israel among an ever-increasing number of Jews worldwide. This creates a new narrative regarding the significance of Israel for Jewish life. Facilitators: Rabbi Steven Schwartz, Rabbi Dana Saroken, and Dr. Eyal Bor Dates: Monday, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. Unit 1: From Crisis to Covenant: Monday, October 28 with Rabbi Dana Saroken What are the foundations of the current relationship between Israel and world Jewry? What makes the Jewish community so committed to maintaining it? What directions should a new narrative about Israel take if Israel and world Jewry are to come to terms with the new realities that define their relationship and that question the significance of Israel and even its legitimacy?

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MONDAY MORNING

Soul of the Song: Part 2 Facilitator: Josh Bender, Beth El Executive Director, returns with his popular class from last season. Josh has been involved in Jewish communal leadership for almost 20 years. He has a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education from Baltimore Hebrew University and is a graduate of the Day School Leadership Training Institute at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Josh has served in various leadership roles within the Jewish community and plays the guitar. He has been leading songs for many years in schools, camps and synagogues. Dates: Monday, April 20, 27, 4, 11 Time: 11:00 a.m.-12 noon Location: Kolker Room Description: Jewish identity has been informed and influenced greatly by songs, their melodies, and meanings. Join Josh for an exploration of four key Jewish songs that have shaped modern Jewish identity and values. You will analyze the lyrics of each song and how these lyrics have helped shape Jewish thinking, belief, and culture. Enjoy singing and niggunim (wordless melodies) with guitar. Bring your voices and an open heart. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members, $40 fee for non-members Registration is required by all participants.

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MONDAY EVENING Agus Academy: iEngage: Foundations for a New Relationship This is a series of nine central-themed DVD lectures and conversations with Hartman Institute scholars led by Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman. These discussions respond to growing feelings of disenchantment and disinterest toward Israel among an ever-increasing number of Jews worldwide. This creates a new narrative regarding the significance of Israel for Jewish life. Facilitators: Rabbi Steven Schwartz, Rabbi Dana Saroken, and Dr. Eyal Bor Dates: Monday, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. Unit 1: From Crisis to Covenant: Monday, October 28 with Rabbi Dana Saroken What are the foundations of the current relationship between Israel and world Jewry? What makes the Jewish community so committed to maintaining it? What directions should a new narrative about Israel take if Israel and world Jewry are to come to terms with the new realities that define their relationship and that question the significance of Israel and even its legitimacy?

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Unit 2: Religion and Peoplehood: Monday, November 4 with Rabbi Dana Saroken Israel as the sovereign expression of Jewish peoplehood has significance only to the extent that peoplehood is significant and viewed as an essential aspect of Jewish life. In a world of intense individualism, can Judaism be redefined as a primarily internal, personal experience? How does a sense of belonging to a Jewish collective contribute to the meaning and purpose of contemporary Jewish life? Unit 3: Sovereignty and Identity: Monday, November 11 with Rabbi Dana Saroken The establishment of the State of Israel represents the decision of the Jewish people to grant their collective identity as a sovereign form. Is Israel's sovereignty significant only for Israelis, or does Jewish sovereignty contribute to the self-identity of Jews living around the world? Unit 4: Power and Powerlessness: Monday, November 18 with Rabbi Steven Schwartz Israel, like most other sovereign nation-states, uses military power-or its ability to exercise this power-as the foundation of its independence and a means of safe-guarding it. In today’s world, however, a critical sensibility that views power as a necessary evil, a force that often corrupts more than it contributes, is becoming more popular. How does Judaism perceive the moral foundations of power and the responsibilities and challenges that it engenders? Unit 5: War and Occupation: Monday, November 25 with Rabbi Steven Schwartz All democratic countries struggle with the moral challenges of exercising power in a complex world. How can Israel respond to these challenges and use its power in a way that is consistent with the highest standard of morality and Jewish values? How should Israel balance its legitimate right of self-defense with the values of peace and

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the rights of others? How does one determine what constitutes a just war and the moral obligations and consequences of occupation? Unit 6: Morality on the Battlefield: Monday, December 2 with Rabbi Steven Schwartz Once a government decides to embark on a war, the integrity of one's moral compass shifts to the battlefield. What Jewish values do Israeli soldiers carry with them when going to war? What happens when complex moral responsibilities and issues meet the horror of war and the morally ambiguous reality of asymmetric conflict and terrorist tactics? Unit 7: Jewish and Democratic State: Monday, December 9 with Dr. Eyal Bor Democracy is the decided form of government for the Jewish nation-state. What does a Jewish state entail? Is it compatible with the principles of democracy? What does democracy require? How can Israel's aspirations to be both Jewish and democratic work themselves out in the principles governing its policies? Unit 8: Religious Pluralism and Human Rights: Monday, December 16 with Dr. Eyal Bor As a democracy, Israel is committed to being religiously pluralistic and to providing equal rights to all its citizens, Jews and non-Jews alike. Does the Jewish dimension of Israel serve or hinder these commitments? What are the principles and ideas that ought to govern Israel’s policies on these issues? Unit 9: Values Nation: Monday, December 23 with Dr. Eyal Bor Israel is the project of the Jewish people in which Jewish values and ideals meet the challenges of governance and everyday life. What resources within the Jewish tradition can contribute to the shaping of Israel as a paragon of moral and democratic values and help fulfill the aspiration of Israel to be a nation of values?

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Unit 2: Religion and Peoplehood: Monday, November 4 with Rabbi Dana Saroken Israel as the sovereign expression of Jewish peoplehood has significance only to the extent that peoplehood is significant and viewed as an essential aspect of Jewish life. In a world of intense individualism, can Judaism be redefined as a primarily internal, personal experience? How does a sense of belonging to a Jewish collective contribute to the meaning and purpose of contemporary Jewish life? Unit 3: Sovereignty and Identity: Monday, November 11 with Rabbi Dana Saroken The establishment of the State of Israel represents the decision of the Jewish people to grant their collective identity as a sovereign form. Is Israel's sovereignty significant only for Israelis, or does Jewish sovereignty contribute to the self-identity of Jews living around the world? Unit 4: Power and Powerlessness: Monday, November 18 with Rabbi Steven Schwartz Israel, like most other sovereign nation-states, uses military power-or its ability to exercise this power-as the foundation of its independence and a means of safe-guarding it. In today’s world, however, a critical sensibility that views power as a necessary evil, a force that often corrupts more than it contributes, is becoming more popular. How does Judaism perceive the moral foundations of power and the responsibilities and challenges that it engenders? Unit 5: War and Occupation: Monday, November 25 with Rabbi Steven Schwartz All democratic countries struggle with the moral challenges of exercising power in a complex world. How can Israel respond to these challenges and use its power in a way that is consistent with the highest standard of morality and Jewish values? How should Israel balance its legitimate right of self-defense with the values of peace and

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the rights of others? How does one determine what constitutes a just war and the moral obligations and consequences of occupation? Unit 6: Morality on the Battlefield: Monday, December 2 with Rabbi Steven Schwartz Once a government decides to embark on a war, the integrity of one's moral compass shifts to the battlefield. What Jewish values do Israeli soldiers carry with them when going to war? What happens when complex moral responsibilities and issues meet the horror of war and the morally ambiguous reality of asymmetric conflict and terrorist tactics? Unit 7: Jewish and Democratic State: Monday, December 9 with Dr. Eyal Bor Democracy is the decided form of government for the Jewish nation-state. What does a Jewish state entail? Is it compatible with the principles of democracy? What does democracy require? How can Israel's aspirations to be both Jewish and democratic work themselves out in the principles governing its policies? Unit 8: Religious Pluralism and Human Rights: Monday, December 16 with Dr. Eyal Bor As a democracy, Israel is committed to being religiously pluralistic and to providing equal rights to all its citizens, Jews and non-Jews alike. Does the Jewish dimension of Israel serve or hinder these commitments? What are the principles and ideas that ought to govern Israel’s policies on these issues? Unit 9: Values Nation: Monday, December 23 with Dr. Eyal Bor Israel is the project of the Jewish people in which Jewish values and ideals meet the challenges of governance and everyday life. What resources within the Jewish tradition can contribute to the shaping of Israel as a paragon of moral and democratic values and help fulfill the aspiration of Israel to be a nation of values?

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Improve Your Hebrew Reading Skills Facilitator: Rabbi Sam Wach has been involved in Jewish education most of his life. He received his rabbinical ordination from Pirchei Shoshanim. Rabbi Sam has been a youth leader for over 30 years and has been on staff at the Beth El Berman- Lipavsky Religious School for 15 years. He is an IT professional at the Social Security Administration. Dates: Monday, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: This series of eight classes will enrich your Hebrew reading skills. You will be using the siddur as your reading text resource and be able to follow the text as each participant reads. This is great practice for improving reading, Hebrew fluency as well as learning prayer. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The Great Escape: Activities of the HaBrichah(the escape) Immigration Network (1945-1949) Facilitator: Uta Larkey has been a Professor at Goucher College for many years. She has taught a variety of courses in Holocaust Studies, in German language, culture and film as well as Israeli cinema. She is the co-author of the book, Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust: A Jewish Family's Untold Story and is author of several articles, including one on multilingualism in Israeli film. Dates: Monday, April 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: This course will focus on the clandestine immigration of Jewish displaced persons from post-WWII Europe to Eretz Israel with the help of the Brichah (“Escape”) network. The Brichah activists (members of Zionist youth organizations, members of the Haganah and the Jewish brigade) had quickly established escape routes throughout Europe after the war. About 250,000 Jews embarked on the risky endeavor of escaping Europe by crossing borders without proper papers, often in the middle of the night, by hiking through mountains in the heat or in the snow and then boarding ships that crossed the Mediterranean without authorization. Our class discussions will be enhanced with film excerpts. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Improve Your Hebrew Reading Skills Facilitator: Rabbi Sam Wach has been involved in Jewish education most of his life. He received his rabbinical ordination from Pirchei Shoshanim. Rabbi Sam has been a youth leader for over 30 years and has been on staff at the Beth El Berman- Lipavsky Religious School for 15 years. He is an IT professional at the Social Security Administration. Dates: Monday, October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: This series of eight classes will enrich your Hebrew reading skills. You will be using the siddur as your reading text resource and be able to follow the text as each participant reads. This is great practice for improving reading, Hebrew fluency as well as learning prayer. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The Great Escape: Activities of the HaBrichah(the escape) Immigration Network (1945-1949) Facilitator: Uta Larkey has been a Professor at Goucher College for many years. She has taught a variety of courses in Holocaust Studies, in German language, culture and film as well as Israeli cinema. She is the co-author of the book, Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust: A Jewish Family's Untold Story and is author of several articles, including one on multilingualism in Israeli film. Dates: Monday, April 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: This course will focus on the clandestine immigration of Jewish displaced persons from post-WWII Europe to Eretz Israel with the help of the Brichah (“Escape”) network. The Brichah activists (members of Zionist youth organizations, members of the Haganah and the Jewish brigade) had quickly established escape routes throughout Europe after the war. About 250,000 Jews embarked on the risky endeavor of escaping Europe by crossing borders without proper papers, often in the middle of the night, by hiking through mountains in the heat or in the snow and then boarding ships that crossed the Mediterranean without authorization. Our class discussions will be enhanced with film excerpts. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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How the Israeli Media Covers Breaking News Facilitator: Phil Jacobs was an award-winning investigative reporter for over 28 years and served as an Assistant Editor, Managing Editor, Editor and Executive Editor for Alter Communications. He is currently the Associate Editor of the New Jersey Jewish Link. Phil teaches Jewish History and Current Events at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School. He also teaches adult education in the Mercaz curriculum at Beth Tfiloh. Mr. Jacobs, a scholar of Jewish and American history, is studying to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg. Dates: Monday, May 4, 11, 18 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: How does the Israeli media process news? This course covers the history of Israeli press dating back to the British Mandate of Palestine. See how the Israeli press evolved into left, centrist, and right wing media companies beginning with Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, and Yedioth Ahronoth. We will examine columns and editorials on media ranging from the left Haaretz to the right Israel Hayom. We will discuss how Israel’s media has gone after readership through digital platforms and recent start-up media companies. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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TUESDAY MORNING The History of Advertising: Facilitator: Barbara Blumberg graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She taught in Baltimore City Schools, Beth Tfiloh Community Day School, CCBC, Meyerberg Center, Renaissance Academy, Osher, “Food For Thought,” Friends of the Pikesville Library, North Oaks Community, The Lecture Group, and various charitable organizations. Dates: Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 Time: 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon Location: Agus Library Description: This course will start with what was considered the very first kind of advertising. We will look at 15 ads through the centuries that changed our daily living habits including what we do in the privacy of our bathrooms, how we buy an engagement ring, and what we wear on our feet. Advertising has been influencing us for a very long time about what we need to buy to have a better life. Learn how we evolved from posters to newspapers, to magazines, radio, tv, and now the internet. Who were the brilliant people behind the most clever ads? How were we seduced by them? You will be shocked by vintage ads that were overtly racist and by more modern day ads that are more misogynistic according to today’s standards. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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How the Israeli Media Covers Breaking News Facilitator: Phil Jacobs was an award-winning investigative reporter for over 28 years and served as an Assistant Editor, Managing Editor, Editor and Executive Editor for Alter Communications. He is currently the Associate Editor of the New Jersey Jewish Link. Phil teaches Jewish History and Current Events at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School. He also teaches adult education in the Mercaz curriculum at Beth Tfiloh. Mr. Jacobs, a scholar of Jewish and American history, is studying to become a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Gettysburg. Dates: Monday, May 4, 11, 18 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: How does the Israeli media process news? This course covers the history of Israeli press dating back to the British Mandate of Palestine. See how the Israeli press evolved into left, centrist, and right wing media companies beginning with Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, and Yedioth Ahronoth. We will examine columns and editorials on media ranging from the left Haaretz to the right Israel Hayom. We will discuss how Israel’s media has gone after readership through digital platforms and recent start-up media companies. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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TUESDAY MORNING The History of Advertising: Facilitator: Barbara Blumberg graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She taught in Baltimore City Schools, Beth Tfiloh Community Day School, CCBC, Meyerberg Center, Renaissance Academy, Osher, “Food For Thought,” Friends of the Pikesville Library, North Oaks Community, The Lecture Group, and various charitable organizations. Dates: Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3 Time: 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon Location: Agus Library Description: This course will start with what was considered the very first kind of advertising. We will look at 15 ads through the centuries that changed our daily living habits including what we do in the privacy of our bathrooms, how we buy an engagement ring, and what we wear on our feet. Advertising has been influencing us for a very long time about what we need to buy to have a better life. Learn how we evolved from posters to newspapers, to magazines, radio, tv, and now the internet. Who were the brilliant people behind the most clever ads? How were we seduced by them? You will be shocked by vintage ads that were overtly racist and by more modern day ads that are more misogynistic according to today’s standards. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The History of Marriage Facilitator: Barbara Blumberg graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She taught in Baltimore City Schools, Beth Tfiloh Community Day School, CCBC, Meyerberg Center, Renaissance Academy, Osher, “Food For Thought,” Friends of the Pikesville Library, North Oaks Community, The Lecture Group, and various charitable organizations. Barbara has facilitated many classes for The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center at Beth El. Dates: Tuesday, March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon Location: Agus Library Description: In ancient times, most societies needed a secure environment to perpetuate their species. They needed a way to handle property rights and to protect blood lines. When did it all start? Which came first, polygamy or monogamy? What role, if any, did religion play in marriage? What was the significance of the vibrator, invented in the Victorian era? Learn the answers to these and other questions. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Relax and Enjoy Art Making Facilitator: John Viles received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, studying under Lester Goldman, and his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, studying under George Ortman. He has 25 years of experience teaching Painting, Drawing and Design at the college level as well as serving as an Artist- In-Residence in 19 public schools. His work has been included in over 50 exhibitions in the U.S. as well as abroad. His paintings are focused on rich color, provocative pattern with communication to the viewer being the strong point. Acrylics, oils, pencil and pen are his medium for creating paintings that convey poetic, archeological and psychological themes. His paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Ethniki Pinakothiki Museum, Piraeus, Greece, UMUC, and in private collections. Dates: Tuesday, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 Time: 10:00-12 noon Location: Art Studio in Room 207, Berman-Lipavsky Religious School Description: Art is meaningful and therapeutic to people in many ways. This class offers instruction in basic hands-on art projects for the learner. Explore a variety of materials in a comfortable atmosphere. We will focus on the elements of art: line, shape, color, form and space. The class will encourage students to try first time experiences and self expression. Enjoy the process of art making and taking time for yourself. Fee: $50 for Beth El Congregation members $60 for non-members Registration is required by all participants.

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The History of Marriage Facilitator: Barbara Blumberg graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She taught in Baltimore City Schools, Beth Tfiloh Community Day School, CCBC, Meyerberg Center, Renaissance Academy, Osher, “Food For Thought,” Friends of the Pikesville Library, North Oaks Community, The Lecture Group, and various charitable organizations. Barbara has facilitated many classes for The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center at Beth El. Dates: Tuesday, March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 Time: 10:30 a.m.– 12 noon Location: Agus Library Description: In ancient times, most societies needed a secure environment to perpetuate their species. They needed a way to handle property rights and to protect blood lines. When did it all start? Which came first, polygamy or monogamy? What role, if any, did religion play in marriage? What was the significance of the vibrator, invented in the Victorian era? Learn the answers to these and other questions. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Relax and Enjoy Art Making Facilitator: John Viles received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, studying under Lester Goldman, and his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, studying under George Ortman. He has 25 years of experience teaching Painting, Drawing and Design at the college level as well as serving as an Artist- In-Residence in 19 public schools. His work has been included in over 50 exhibitions in the U.S. as well as abroad. His paintings are focused on rich color, provocative pattern with communication to the viewer being the strong point. Acrylics, oils, pencil and pen are his medium for creating paintings that convey poetic, archeological and psychological themes. His paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Ethniki Pinakothiki Museum, Piraeus, Greece, UMUC, and in private collections. Dates: Tuesday, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 Time: 10:00-12 noon Location: Art Studio in Room 207, Berman-Lipavsky Religious School Description: Art is meaningful and therapeutic to people in many ways. This class offers instruction in basic hands-on art projects for the learner. Explore a variety of materials in a comfortable atmosphere. We will focus on the elements of art: line, shape, color, form and space. The class will encourage students to try first time experiences and self expression. Enjoy the process of art making and taking time for yourself. Fee: $50 for Beth El Congregation members $60 for non-members Registration is required by all participants.

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TUESDAY EVENING Jewish Short Stories Facilitator: Gail Lipsitz teaches literature classes for adults at Beth El, Kol Halev Congregation, and the Myerberg Center. She has an MA in Teaching English from Yale University and taught high school and college students. For 27 years she was the coordinator of marketing and community relations at Jewish Community Services. Dates: Tuesday, September 3, December 3, January 7, February 4, May 5, June 2 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Enjoy reading short fiction by outstanding Jewish writers and share your reactions and insights in lively group discussions. Copies of the stories will be distributed several weeks before each class. Fee: $55 for Beth El Congregation members $65 for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Understanding and Preparing a Jewish Ethical Will Facilitator: Barry Smith is a lawyer and Jewish Educator who has assisted adults in creating their personal Jewish Ethical Will. Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 17 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Creating a Jewish Ethical Will is a part of our rich Jewish heritage. Usually we envision a will as leaving property to our relatives and special people. The Jewish Ethical Will is leaving future generations what you have learned about life and what values and ideas you want to convey to them. Participants in this two part course will explore the roots of the Jewish Ethical Will. We will study a variety of models for an ethical will. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own ethical will. Fee: $30 fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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TUESDAY EVENING Jewish Short Stories Facilitator: Gail Lipsitz teaches literature classes for adults at Beth El, Kol Halev Congregation, and the Myerberg Center. She has an MA in Teaching English from Yale University and taught high school and college students. For 27 years she was the coordinator of marketing and community relations at Jewish Community Services. Dates: Tuesday, September 3, December 3, January 7, February 4, May 5, June 2 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Enjoy reading short fiction by outstanding Jewish writers and share your reactions and insights in lively group discussions. Copies of the stories will be distributed several weeks before each class. Fee: $55 for Beth El Congregation members $65 for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Understanding and Preparing a Jewish Ethical Will Facilitator: Barry Smith is a lawyer and Jewish Educator who has assisted adults in creating their personal Jewish Ethical Will. Dates: Tuesday, September 10, 17 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Creating a Jewish Ethical Will is a part of our rich Jewish heritage. Usually we envision a will as leaving property to our relatives and special people. The Jewish Ethical Will is leaving future generations what you have learned about life and what values and ideas you want to convey to them. Participants in this two part course will explore the roots of the Jewish Ethical Will. We will study a variety of models for an ethical will. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own ethical will. Fee: $30 fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

Would you like another brochure for

family and friends? Call 410-580-5166, email ellenm@bethelbalto.com, or pick

one up at the Beth El office.

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The Meanings of Modern Art Facilitator: Joseph Cassar, PhD is a professor of Art and Graphic Communications at the UMUC. He has designed online art courses for the university and the New York Times Knowledge Network. He lectures at numerous facilities and universities in Maryland and D.C. He is the author of several art books specializing on Maltese Modern Artists and has won prizes for academic excellence. Dates: Tuesday, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium Description: The modern period is well over 100 years old. It starts with the year of revolutions in 1848 when progress was taking place in terms of flight, the photographic camera, and the steam engine among other things. The art of the period reflects all these changes starting with Impressionism and ending with theories about color with Neo- Impressionism and Seurat. This course covers major movements like Post Impressionism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and Abstraction. Cezanne, Manet, Renoir, Sisley, Picasso, Braque, Derain, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Warhol, and others will be discussed. The course is in the form of a Power Point presentation rich in images that invite discussion and questions. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El for Congregation members $65 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Fathers and Daughters in American Jewish Literature and Film Facilitator: Ted Merwin, PhD is the author of “In Their Own Image: New York Jews in Jazz Age Popular Culture” and “Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli.” He taught Judaic studies for 16 years at Dickinson College. He has also taught at Howard Community College, UMBC, and Baltimore Hebrew University. He now serves as AIPAC’s Director of the Synagogue Initiative for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Dates: Tuesday, December 10, 17, 24 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Novels, short stories, poems, plays, essays and movies especially those written by women, often depict the father-daughter relationship in fascinating ways. We will look at a selection of works from the early twentieth century to the present that show how father-daughter relationships in Jewish families have been transformed. Women, often led by Jewish feminists, have won greater opportunities and moved closer to equal status with men. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The Meanings of Modern Art Facilitator: Joseph Cassar, PhD is a professor of Art and Graphic Communications at the UMUC. He has designed online art courses for the university and the New York Times Knowledge Network. He lectures at numerous facilities and universities in Maryland and D.C. He is the author of several art books specializing on Maltese Modern Artists and has won prizes for academic excellence. Dates: Tuesday, October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium Description: The modern period is well over 100 years old. It starts with the year of revolutions in 1848 when progress was taking place in terms of flight, the photographic camera, and the steam engine among other things. The art of the period reflects all these changes starting with Impressionism and ending with theories about color with Neo- Impressionism and Seurat. This course covers major movements like Post Impressionism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and Abstraction. Cezanne, Manet, Renoir, Sisley, Picasso, Braque, Derain, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Warhol, and others will be discussed. The course is in the form of a Power Point presentation rich in images that invite discussion and questions. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El for Congregation members $65 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Fathers and Daughters in American Jewish Literature and Film Facilitator: Ted Merwin, PhD is the author of “In Their Own Image: New York Jews in Jazz Age Popular Culture” and “Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli.” He taught Judaic studies for 16 years at Dickinson College. He has also taught at Howard Community College, UMBC, and Baltimore Hebrew University. He now serves as AIPAC’s Director of the Synagogue Initiative for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Dates: Tuesday, December 10, 17, 24 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Novels, short stories, poems, plays, essays and movies especially those written by women, often depict the father-daughter relationship in fascinating ways. We will look at a selection of works from the early twentieth century to the present that show how father-daughter relationships in Jewish families have been transformed. Women, often led by Jewish feminists, have won greater opportunities and moved closer to equal status with men. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Really Good Stories: How to Tell a Jewish Story Facilitator: Rabbi Sam Wach has been involved in Jewish education most of his life. Growing up in the small Catskills town of Liberty, NY, his family were shul regulars, including weekly Junior Congregation. He attended the Rabbinical Seminary of America and Ner Israel, and received his rabbinical ordination from Pirchei Shoshanim. Rabbi Sam has been a youth leader for over 30 years, sharing stories at NCSY, JEP, and as youth director of Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue. Rabbi Sam has been on staff at Beth El Berman-Lipavsky Religious School for 15 years and teaches Kitah Dalet. He leads the Shevet Achim school twinning program with the Arlozerov School in Ashkelon. Rabbi Sam is an IT professional at Social Security Administration. Dates: Tuesday, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Everyone has a storyteller inside; everyone has a story to tell. This class will explore different styles of storytelling with a mixture of contemporary and age-old tales. The stories will include fiction, non-fiction and somewhere in-between. Students of all ages are invited to enjoy the storytelling experience and to sharpen their own skills. James Joyce once said he never met an uninteresting person; we all have the ability to share compelling tales. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El Congregation members $65 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The Genius of Pablo Picasso Facilitator: Joseph Cassar, PhD is a professor of Art and Graphic Communications at the UMUC. He has designed online art courses for the university and the New York Times Knowledge Network. He lectures at Osher, Renaissance Institute, Notre Dame of MD University, Smithsonian Associates in D.C., CCBC, and has guided several onsite lectures at the BMA, Walters Museum, The National Gallery of Art and Hirschhorn Museum. He is the author of several art books specializing on Maltese Modern Artists and has won prizes for academic excellence. Dates: Tuesday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium Description: This five week course begins with the early works of Pablo Picasso who by age 14 could paint like his father and the old Spanish masters. By age 20, he moved to Paris where all the modern spirit of art was taking place. He saw the art of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Degas among others. Then came the Blue Period, followed by the Rose Period, Cubism and the return to a classical phase. This course discusses the genius of Picasso as a master in drawing, painting, sculpture, prints and ceramics. The course shows how Picasso had the ability not only to be very prolific but also to constantly reinvent himself. The Power Point presentation is rich in images that invite discussion and questions in a relaxed manner. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El Congregation members $65 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Really Good Stories: How to Tell a Jewish Story Facilitator: Rabbi Sam Wach has been involved in Jewish education most of his life. Growing up in the small Catskills town of Liberty, NY, his family were shul regulars, including weekly Junior Congregation. He attended the Rabbinical Seminary of America and Ner Israel, and received his rabbinical ordination from Pirchei Shoshanim. Rabbi Sam has been a youth leader for over 30 years, sharing stories at NCSY, JEP, and as youth director of Ner Tamid Greenspring Valley Synagogue. Rabbi Sam has been on staff at Beth El Berman-Lipavsky Religious School for 15 years and teaches Kitah Dalet. He leads the Shevet Achim school twinning program with the Arlozerov School in Ashkelon. Rabbi Sam is an IT professional at Social Security Administration. Dates: Tuesday, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Everyone has a storyteller inside; everyone has a story to tell. This class will explore different styles of storytelling with a mixture of contemporary and age-old tales. The stories will include fiction, non-fiction and somewhere in-between. Students of all ages are invited to enjoy the storytelling experience and to sharpen their own skills. James Joyce once said he never met an uninteresting person; we all have the ability to share compelling tales. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El Congregation members $65 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The Genius of Pablo Picasso Facilitator: Joseph Cassar, PhD is a professor of Art and Graphic Communications at the UMUC. He has designed online art courses for the university and the New York Times Knowledge Network. He lectures at Osher, Renaissance Institute, Notre Dame of MD University, Smithsonian Associates in D.C., CCBC, and has guided several onsite lectures at the BMA, Walters Museum, The National Gallery of Art and Hirschhorn Museum. He is the author of several art books specializing on Maltese Modern Artists and has won prizes for academic excellence. Dates: Tuesday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium Description: This five week course begins with the early works of Pablo Picasso who by age 14 could paint like his father and the old Spanish masters. By age 20, he moved to Paris where all the modern spirit of art was taking place. He saw the art of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Degas among others. Then came the Blue Period, followed by the Rose Period, Cubism and the return to a classical phase. This course discusses the genius of Picasso as a master in drawing, painting, sculpture, prints and ceramics. The course shows how Picasso had the ability not only to be very prolific but also to constantly reinvent himself. The Power Point presentation is rich in images that invite discussion and questions in a relaxed manner. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El Congregation members $65 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Money, Markets, and Madness: Why Money Makes Us Crazy and What to Do About It Facilitator: Jon Parks, AIF®, CRPS®, is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors. His expertise includes financial planning with business owners and executives with an emphasis on tax reduction strategies and retirement planning. There will be no solicitation. Date: Tuesday, April 7 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: This seminar will focus on simple strategies to grow your wealth and increase your happiness with wisdom based on concepts popularized from the best-selling book, The Behavior Gap. We will also discuss introductory topics of behavior finance, including why we really ARE smarter than our in-laws about money. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. Manias, Panics, Crashes & Black Swans: A Brief History of Financial Crises & What To Do About Them Facilitator: Jon Parks is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors. There will be no solicitation during this seminar. Date: Tuesday, May 19 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: “This is different” has been heard through the ages. We will discuss the hard choices faced when attempting to avoid asset bubbles and speculative markets in personal financial planning. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING Current Trends in Israeli Films Facilitator: Uta Larkey has been a Professor at Goucher College for many years. She has taught a variety of courses in Holocaust Studies, in German language, culture and film as well as Israeli cinema. She is the co-author of the book, Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust: A Jewish Family's Untold Story and is author of several articles, including Multilingualism in Israeli film. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10:30–11:45 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Why have Israeli documentary and feature films become international success stories in recent years? This course looks at the Israeli film production, film aesthetics, and human interactions in the vibrant, multicultural, and continually changing Israeli society. We will approach each film from different perspectives and examine the multiple ways in which Israeli cinema contributes to narrating the nation. We will discuss topics such as Memory and Trauma, National Identities, Kibbutzim, Gender, and Religion in Israeli Film. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Money, Markets, and Madness: Why Money Makes Us Crazy and What to Do About It Facilitator: Jon Parks, AIF®, CRPS®, is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors. His expertise includes financial planning with business owners and executives with an emphasis on tax reduction strategies and retirement planning. There will be no solicitation. Date: Tuesday, April 7 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: This seminar will focus on simple strategies to grow your wealth and increase your happiness with wisdom based on concepts popularized from the best-selling book, The Behavior Gap. We will also discuss introductory topics of behavior finance, including why we really ARE smarter than our in-laws about money. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. Manias, Panics, Crashes & Black Swans: A Brief History of Financial Crises & What To Do About Them Facilitator: Jon Parks is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors. There will be no solicitation during this seminar. Date: Tuesday, May 19 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: “This is different” has been heard through the ages. We will discuss the hard choices faced when attempting to avoid asset bubbles and speculative markets in personal financial planning. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING Current Trends in Israeli Films Facilitator: Uta Larkey has been a Professor at Goucher College for many years. She has taught a variety of courses in Holocaust Studies, in German language, culture and film as well as Israeli cinema. She is the co-author of the book, Life and Loss in the Shadow of the Holocaust: A Jewish Family's Untold Story and is author of several articles, including Multilingualism in Israeli film. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10:30–11:45 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Why have Israeli documentary and feature films become international success stories in recent years? This course looks at the Israeli film production, film aesthetics, and human interactions in the vibrant, multicultural, and continually changing Israeli society. We will approach each film from different perspectives and examine the multiple ways in which Israeli cinema contributes to narrating the nation. We will discuss topics such as Memory and Trauma, National Identities, Kibbutzim, Gender, and Religion in Israeli Film. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Mah Jongg For Beginners Facilitator: Geri Willen graduated from Goucher College with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters of Science Degree from Loyola University. She taught in the Psychology Department for 30 years at Towson University until her recent retirement. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 16, 23, 30, November 6 November 13, 20, 27, December 4 January 8, 15, 22, 29 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 22, 29, May 6, 13 May 20, 27, June 3, 10 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Meyers Auditorium Description: Mah Jongg For Beginners will now be offered monthly. Check the dates to see which session is best for you. Participants are welcome to register for this class as many times as desired and pay for each four week session chosen. Each class will take place with a minimum of four players. In the event the class doesn’t take place, registrants are welcome to join a class another month upon availability of space. This class is designed for beginners. Geri will teach you everything you need to know to play and enjoy the game. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The History of Women’s Fashion: Part 2 Facilitator: Barbara Blumberg graduated from Towson University with a BS degree. She taught in Baltimore City Schools, Beth Tfiloh Community Day School, CCBC, Meyerberg Center, Renaissance Academy, Osher, “Food For Thought,” Friends of the Pikesville Library, North Oaks Community, and The Lecture Group. Dates: Wednesday, October 2, 16, 23 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Location: Agus Library Description: Enjoy The History of Women’s Fashion Part 2 even if you did not attend Part 1. We will review the wearing of jeans, the white shirt, and pearls as the fashion statements they have become. We will learn the history of the wedding gown and its evolution. What is the complicated history of maternity wear, quintessential trench coat, and fur coats that were so popular for centuries. How did diamond rings become engagement rings? How did politics play an important part in the world of fashion after WWII? Fashion hasn’t happened in a vacuum. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

Lovely ladies in jeans, white shirts, and pearls at the end of Barbara Blumberg’s, The History of Women’s Fashion: Part 1. Looking good!

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Mah Jongg For Beginners Facilitator: Geri Willen graduated from Goucher College with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters of Science Degree from Loyola University. She taught in the Psychology Department for 30 years at Towson University until her recent retirement. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 16, 23, 30, November 6 November 13, 20, 27, December 4 January 8, 15, 22, 29 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 22, 29, May 6, 13 May 20, 27, June 3, 10 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Meyers Auditorium Description: Mah Jongg For Beginners will now be offered monthly. Check the dates to see which session is best for you. Participants are welcome to register for this class as many times as desired and pay for each four week session chosen. Each class will take place with a minimum of four players. In the event the class doesn’t take place, registrants are welcome to join a class another month upon availability of space. This class is designed for beginners. Geri will teach you everything you need to know to play and enjoy the game. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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The History of Women’s Fashion: Part 2 Facilitator: Barbara Blumberg graduated from Towson University with a BS degree. She taught in Baltimore City Schools, Beth Tfiloh Community Day School, CCBC, Meyerberg Center, Renaissance Academy, Osher, “Food For Thought,” Friends of the Pikesville Library, North Oaks Community, and The Lecture Group. Dates: Wednesday, October 2, 16, 23 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Location: Agus Library Description: Enjoy The History of Women’s Fashion Part 2 even if you did not attend Part 1. We will review the wearing of jeans, the white shirt, and pearls as the fashion statements they have become. We will learn the history of the wedding gown and its evolution. What is the complicated history of maternity wear, quintessential trench coat, and fur coats that were so popular for centuries. How did diamond rings become engagement rings? How did politics play an important part in the world of fashion after WWII? Fashion hasn’t happened in a vacuum. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

Lovely ladies in jeans, white shirts, and pearls at the end of Barbara Blumberg’s, The History of Women’s Fashion: Part 1. Looking good!

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From Darkness to Light Facilitators: Steven P. Schwartz, Beth El Congregation Senior Rabbi, and Rosann M. Catalano, PhD. Dr. Catalano is an independent scholar and teacher. From 1994 to 2017 she was associated with the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies where she held the position of Scholar of Roman Catholic Christianity. She currently teaches at Beth El, Chizuk Amuno, the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, and the Catholic Community at Relay. A systematic theologian, Dr. Catalano holds a Doctorate in Philosophy in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto. Her ongoing research continues to focus on the complex relationship between prayer and suffering and on the dynamic interplay of emerging Christianity and rabbinic Judaism in the first centuries of the Common Era. Dates: Wednesday, October 30, November 6, 13, 20 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: “Darkness to Light” is one of the primal themes that shape and sustain both the identity and religious imaginations of Jews and Christians alike. This course will examine the rituals and practices, structure of the liturgies, prayers, and scriptural texts associated with Hanukkah and the liturgical seasons of Advent and Christmas. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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From Slavery to Freedom Facilitators: Steven P. Schwartz, Beth El Congregation Senior Rabbi, and Rosann M. Catalano, PhD Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: This series is another of the primal themes that shape and sustain both the identity and religious imaginations of Jews and Christians alike. We will examine rituals and practices, structure of the liturgies, prayers, and scriptural texts associated with Passover, Counting of the Omer, and Shavuot, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants A Time For All Things: A Study of the Five Megillot Facilitator: Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Congregation Ritual Director Dates: Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Join Ben Kreshtool as we explore texts and classical Rabbinic commentaries relating to the Books of Esther, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Ruth, and Lamentations. We will look at the text itself and see what the Rabbis have to say about how these books should fit into our lives. We will also see how these books match up with their respective holidays and look at how they fit into the Hebrew Bible, and their influence on later traditions. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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From Darkness to Light Facilitators: Steven P. Schwartz, Beth El Congregation Senior Rabbi, and Rosann M. Catalano, PhD. Dr. Catalano is an independent scholar and teacher. From 1994 to 2017 she was associated with the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies where she held the position of Scholar of Roman Catholic Christianity. She currently teaches at Beth El, Chizuk Amuno, the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, and the Catholic Community at Relay. A systematic theologian, Dr. Catalano holds a Doctorate in Philosophy in Systematic Theology from the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto. Her ongoing research continues to focus on the complex relationship between prayer and suffering and on the dynamic interplay of emerging Christianity and rabbinic Judaism in the first centuries of the Common Era. Dates: Wednesday, October 30, November 6, 13, 20 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: “Darkness to Light” is one of the primal themes that shape and sustain both the identity and religious imaginations of Jews and Christians alike. This course will examine the rituals and practices, structure of the liturgies, prayers, and scriptural texts associated with Hanukkah and the liturgical seasons of Advent and Christmas. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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From Slavery to Freedom Facilitators: Steven P. Schwartz, Beth El Congregation Senior Rabbi, and Rosann M. Catalano, PhD Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: This series is another of the primal themes that shape and sustain both the identity and religious imaginations of Jews and Christians alike. We will examine rituals and practices, structure of the liturgies, prayers, and scriptural texts associated with Passover, Counting of the Omer, and Shavuot, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants A Time For All Things: A Study of the Five Megillot Facilitator: Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Congregation Ritual Director Dates: Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10:30 –11:30 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Join Ben Kreshtool as we explore texts and classical Rabbinic commentaries relating to the Books of Esther, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Ruth, and Lamentations. We will look at the text itself and see what the Rabbis have to say about how these books should fit into our lives. We will also see how these books match up with their respective holidays and look at how they fit into the Hebrew Bible, and their influence on later traditions. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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A Rabbi and a Theologian Walk into a Bar... Facilitators: Steven P. Schwartz, Beth El Congregation Senior Rabbi, and Rosann M. Catalano, PhD Dates: Wednesday, April 29, May 6, 13, 20 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: 2019-2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Wednesday morning study with Rabbi Schwartz and Dr. Catalano. This course will celebrate our ten years together with readings and discussion of some of our favorite writings-biblical, fiction, non-fiction, and poetic. Please join us for a whole new level of fun! Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Canasta for Beginners Facilitator: Geri Willen graduated with a BS degree from Goucher College and a MS degree from Loyola University. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 16, 23, 30, November 6 November 13, 20, 27, December 4 January 8, 15, 22, 29 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 22, 29, May 6, 13 May 20, 27, Jun 3, 10 Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium Description: Canasta is offered monthly. Select the desired session. Participants can register for as many Canasta classes as desired and pay for each group of four classes. Classes will take place with a minimum of four players.

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Join Geri Willen as she shares her love of the game with you. Fee: $50 Beth El Congregation members, $60 non-members Registration is required for all participants.

A Month For Men Only Facilitator: Lee J. Richmond, PhD is a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland and Professor Emeritus of Loyola University. She has been a human resources consultant and leadership development trainer. Some of her books include of Connections Between Spirit and Work and Soulwork: How to Find the Work You Love: How to Love the Work You Have. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 4:30-6:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: This group offers an experience for men who wish to harvest their life experiences and approach their later years with expanded consciousness, wisdom, and vitality. Rooted in the Jewish spirituality movement, this four-week journey jettisons men toward an exploration of their relationships with self and others. We will utilize centuries of wisdom, literature from Jewish and other religious sources, coupled with the best of present-day psychology and sociology of aging, A Month For Men Only offers the tools with which to seed the future into a period of growth and joy. Topics: Our Bodies, Our Selves (Rabbi Schwartz) Present and Past Relationships Forgiveness of Self and Others Cultivating Spiritual Qualities For Growth Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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A Rabbi and a Theologian Walk into a Bar... Facilitators: Steven P. Schwartz, Beth El Congregation Senior Rabbi, and Rosann M. Catalano, PhD Dates: Wednesday, April 29, May 6, 13, 20 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Agus Library Description: 2019-2020 marks the 10th anniversary of Wednesday morning study with Rabbi Schwartz and Dr. Catalano. This course will celebrate our ten years together with readings and discussion of some of our favorite writings-biblical, fiction, non-fiction, and poetic. Please join us for a whole new level of fun! Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Canasta for Beginners Facilitator: Geri Willen graduated with a BS degree from Goucher College and a MS degree from Loyola University. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 16, 23, 30, November 6 November 13, 20, 27, December 4 January 8, 15, 22, 29 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 22, 29, May 6, 13 May 20, 27, Jun 3, 10 Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium Description: Canasta is offered monthly. Select the desired session. Participants can register for as many Canasta classes as desired and pay for each group of four classes. Classes will take place with a minimum of four players.

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Join Geri Willen as she shares her love of the game with you. Fee: $50 Beth El Congregation members, $60 non-members Registration is required for all participants.

A Month For Men Only Facilitator: Lee J. Richmond, PhD is a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland and Professor Emeritus of Loyola University. She has been a human resources consultant and leadership development trainer. Some of her books include of Connections Between Spirit and Work and Soulwork: How to Find the Work You Love: How to Love the Work You Have. Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 4:30-6:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: This group offers an experience for men who wish to harvest their life experiences and approach their later years with expanded consciousness, wisdom, and vitality. Rooted in the Jewish spirituality movement, this four-week journey jettisons men toward an exploration of their relationships with self and others. We will utilize centuries of wisdom, literature from Jewish and other religious sources, coupled with the best of present-day psychology and sociology of aging, A Month For Men Only offers the tools with which to seed the future into a period of growth and joy. Topics: Our Bodies, Our Selves (Rabbi Schwartz) Present and Past Relationships Forgiveness of Self and Others Cultivating Spiritual Qualities For Growth Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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WEDNESDAY EVENING Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan Hebrew Classes Baltimore Hebrew Institute offers Modern Hebrew classes at Beth El. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned Hebrew speaker, our professional educators work with you to read, write, and speak the language. Advanced levels engage in dynamic conversations about movies, literature, and current events. This is a non-credit adult education program designed for you to progress in your abilities with the language. Facilitators: Baltimore Hebrew Institute and Beth El staff Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Rooms 201, 203, 204, 205 are located in The Berman-Lipavsky Religious School classrooms Dates: Fall 2019–10 classes September 18, 25 October 2, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11 Spring 2020-10 classes February 26 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 22, 29 May 6, 13 Fee: $200 per fall and spring, 10 classes each. Submit your payment for each session directly to BHI with your registration form. Online registration is available at www.towson.edu/bhievents. Beth El Congregation members receive a 10% discount. There are no refunds for missed classes. Contact Jill Max at 410-704-7120 or jmax@towson.edu for more information.

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The 1st Wednesday of the month brings you an evening of music, entertainment, and learning in the Offit Auditorium. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes a delicious dessert. There is no fee for these programs and no registration is required. To show your support for the learning opportunities provided for you by the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center and the First Wednesdays and Cultural Programs Fund, please consider making a contribution to this Fund. Contact Lisa Silverstein at 410-484-0411 or at lisa@bethelbalto.com. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available in the front of this brochure. Please consider sending a sponsorship along with your registration for classes. September 4: Meet Baltimore Chamber Encounters

The Baltimore Chamber Encounters is an innovative chamber concert initiative bringing classical music vividly alive and redefining the concert experience. It uses various media to explain the musical compositions and use of other art forms. A variety of performers gear the concerts to the interests of diverse audiences.

November 6: Legendary Ladies of Jazz with Veronica The Legendary Ladies of Jazz is a tribute to pioneer women in jazz music history. These ladies lived, loved and bared their souls to us through lyrics and melody. With live singing and video images as the backdrop, take a journey through time and relive the music that became the soundtrack of an era of class and elegance. Listen and enjoy.

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WEDNESDAY EVENING Baltimore Hebrew Institute Ulpan Hebrew Classes Baltimore Hebrew Institute offers Modern Hebrew classes at Beth El. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned Hebrew speaker, our professional educators work with you to read, write, and speak the language. Advanced levels engage in dynamic conversations about movies, literature, and current events. This is a non-credit adult education program designed for you to progress in your abilities with the language. Facilitators: Baltimore Hebrew Institute and Beth El staff Time: Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Rooms 201, 203, 204, 205 are located in The Berman-Lipavsky Religious School classrooms Dates: Fall 2019–10 classes September 18, 25 October 2, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11 Spring 2020-10 classes February 26 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 22, 29 May 6, 13 Fee: $200 per fall and spring, 10 classes each. Submit your payment for each session directly to BHI with your registration form. Online registration is available at www.towson.edu/bhievents. Beth El Congregation members receive a 10% discount. There are no refunds for missed classes. Contact Jill Max at 410-704-7120 or jmax@towson.edu for more information.

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The 1st Wednesday of the month brings you an evening of music, entertainment, and learning in the Offit Auditorium. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes a delicious dessert. There is no fee for these programs and no registration is required. To show your support for the learning opportunities provided for you by the Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center and the First Wednesdays and Cultural Programs Fund, please consider making a contribution to this Fund. Contact Lisa Silverstein at 410-484-0411 or at lisa@bethelbalto.com. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available in the front of this brochure. Please consider sending a sponsorship along with your registration for classes. September 4: Meet Baltimore Chamber Encounters

The Baltimore Chamber Encounters is an innovative chamber concert initiative bringing classical music vividly alive and redefining the concert experience. It uses various media to explain the musical compositions and use of other art forms. A variety of performers gear the concerts to the interests of diverse audiences.

November 6: Legendary Ladies of Jazz with Veronica The Legendary Ladies of Jazz is a tribute to pioneer women in jazz music history. These ladies lived, loved and bared their souls to us through lyrics and melody. With live singing and video images as the backdrop, take a journey through time and relive the music that became the soundtrack of an era of class and elegance. Listen and enjoy.

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December 4: Baltimore Musicales Baltimore Musicales is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving the art of the song recital. Our professional singers and instrumentalists perform repertoire ranging from operatic arias and ensembles to art songs and musical theater. We break the traditional boundaries between concert-goers and performers. Singers share meanings behind poetry and librettos, information about the composers, and historical and literary contexts, allowing listeners to form deeper and more personal connections to the music. We introduce audiences to the power and beauty of the unamplified voice. January 8: Meet Pianist, Michael Angelucci Hailed as “a great artistic talent” by the A&B Foundation, pianist Michael Angelucci holds First Place awards in the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition and the American Prize National Competition. His compelling craft has brought him to exciting venues such as Carnegie-Weill Hall and the historic Bemberg Foundation in France. Recent highlights include a two week tour as soloist with the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra, and a residency with the ARTIST Academy of Music in Maryland. A prolific clinician, Dr. Angelucci maintains an active profile of private students, master classes, adjudications, and festival appearances across the mid-Atlantic. Michael earned the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland. He makes his home in Baltimore, surrounded by an over abundance of scores, an overworked Boston grand, and a frequently rotten but lovable miniature labradoodle named Gus.

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February 5: Women Cantors Concert Four strong, powerful, and inspiring cantors will bring their voices together to raise up and bring light to a variety of compositions written by and for women. Cantors Melanie Blatt, Kim Komrad, Hinda Eisen Labovitz, and Jennifer Rolnick, all work in the Baltimore/Washington area and bring their unique talents to our 1st Wednesday stage. This concert will include familiar classics, forgotten gems, and original compositions.

March 4: Hotel Paradise Orchestra We welcome back this diverse orchestra, a 12-piece big band specializing in early jazz and sweet dance tunes from 1920 to 1935. Some of the orchestra’s songs go back as far as 1910. The sound is what one would hear in Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies, plus Roaring Twenties-flavored jazz as played by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, or Guy Lombardo. Many of the arrangements are the same ones first played and recorded 90 years ago by Fats Waller, W. C. Handy, Jelly Roll Morton, Glen Gray, Fletcher Henderson, Irving Berlin, or George Gershwin. The style and look of the Hotel Paradise Orchestra is unique to Baltimore big bands and authentic to the period, thanks to the inclusion of a tuba, banjo and a violin section. The music is bright, sweet, jazzy, fun, old-fashioned, and danceable.

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December 4: Baltimore Musicales Baltimore Musicales is a not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving the art of the song recital. Our professional singers and instrumentalists perform repertoire ranging from operatic arias and ensembles to art songs and musical theater. We break the traditional boundaries between concert-goers and performers. Singers share meanings behind poetry and librettos, information about the composers, and historical and literary contexts, allowing listeners to form deeper and more personal connections to the music. We introduce audiences to the power and beauty of the unamplified voice. January 8: Meet Pianist, Michael Angelucci Hailed as “a great artistic talent” by the A&B Foundation, pianist Michael Angelucci holds First Place awards in the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition and the American Prize National Competition. His compelling craft has brought him to exciting venues such as Carnegie-Weill Hall and the historic Bemberg Foundation in France. Recent highlights include a two week tour as soloist with the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra, and a residency with the ARTIST Academy of Music in Maryland. A prolific clinician, Dr. Angelucci maintains an active profile of private students, master classes, adjudications, and festival appearances across the mid-Atlantic. Michael earned the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland. He makes his home in Baltimore, surrounded by an over abundance of scores, an overworked Boston grand, and a frequently rotten but lovable miniature labradoodle named Gus.

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February 5: Women Cantors Concert Four strong, powerful, and inspiring cantors will bring their voices together to raise up and bring light to a variety of compositions written by and for women. Cantors Melanie Blatt, Kim Komrad, Hinda Eisen Labovitz, and Jennifer Rolnick, all work in the Baltimore/Washington area and bring their unique talents to our 1st Wednesday stage. This concert will include familiar classics, forgotten gems, and original compositions.

March 4: Hotel Paradise Orchestra We welcome back this diverse orchestra, a 12-piece big band specializing in early jazz and sweet dance tunes from 1920 to 1935. Some of the orchestra’s songs go back as far as 1910. The sound is what one would hear in Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies, plus Roaring Twenties-flavored jazz as played by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, or Guy Lombardo. Many of the arrangements are the same ones first played and recorded 90 years ago by Fats Waller, W. C. Handy, Jelly Roll Morton, Glen Gray, Fletcher Henderson, Irving Berlin, or George Gershwin. The style and look of the Hotel Paradise Orchestra is unique to Baltimore big bands and authentic to the period, thanks to the inclusion of a tuba, banjo and a violin section. The music is bright, sweet, jazzy, fun, old-fashioned, and danceable.

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April 1 Jumpstreet Quartet Jumpstreet is a multifaceted group of musicians whose signature is derived from the wide range of music styles that comprise their repertoire. The Baltimore-based quartet has been together over 25 years and has established a popular following in both public and private venues. The members of Jumpstreet are Brad Collins (sax and vocals), Lamont “Terry” Battle (bass/leader), Jeff Wilson (keyboards), and James Taylor, Jr. (drums). The band smoothly blends R&B, Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Blues, Traditional Jazz and Swing standards, Latin, and Dance/Pop into a collage of rhythm and melodic colors. Jumpstreet is called “The Band with an 8 Lane Groove.”

May 6 Kol Sasson Come join us for a night of a cappella music ranging from English classics to Israeli pop, traditional Jewish melodies, and more. Founded in 1997 as the University of Maryland’s premier Jewish a cappella group, Kol Sasson has been serving the national Jewish community with song for over 20 years. Kol Sasson is comprised of students from all backgrounds, studies, and cities, and has made multiple appearances at the White House for Former President George W. Bush and Former President Barack Obama.

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The Saga of the Two Roosevelt Presidents Facilitator: Jerry Schnitzer is an adjunct history professor at CCBC. He is a Winston Churchill Scholar, commentator on 19th and 20th century history, and guest lecturer at St. George’s Society and St. Alban’s Society. He is a graduate of the Universityof Maryland. Dates: Wednesday, October 16, 23, 30 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: President Teddy Roosevelt was a progressive Republican who ushered America into the 20th century. President Franklin Roosevelt was a progressive Democrat who led the United States to become one of the world’s super powers. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. Anti-Semitism: A Scourge That Never Really Ends Facilitator: Barry Smith is a lawyer and a Jewish educator. Dates: Wednesday, November 13, 20 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Anti- Semitism is a mind-set of people long gone. If you believe this statement, we have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. We will explore the ugly history of Anti-Semitism and how it is attacking our Jewish communities. We will review the definitions of Anti-Semitism, explore its history, and capture how it is being recycled into our world. Fee: $30 fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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April 1 Jumpstreet Quartet Jumpstreet is a multifaceted group of musicians whose signature is derived from the wide range of music styles that comprise their repertoire. The Baltimore-based quartet has been together over 25 years and has established a popular following in both public and private venues. The members of Jumpstreet are Brad Collins (sax and vocals), Lamont “Terry” Battle (bass/leader), Jeff Wilson (keyboards), and James Taylor, Jr. (drums). The band smoothly blends R&B, Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Blues, Traditional Jazz and Swing standards, Latin, and Dance/Pop into a collage of rhythm and melodic colors. Jumpstreet is called “The Band with an 8 Lane Groove.”

May 6 Kol Sasson Come join us for a night of a cappella music ranging from English classics to Israeli pop, traditional Jewish melodies, and more. Founded in 1997 as the University of Maryland’s premier Jewish a cappella group, Kol Sasson has been serving the national Jewish community with song for over 20 years. Kol Sasson is comprised of students from all backgrounds, studies, and cities, and has made multiple appearances at the White House for Former President George W. Bush and Former President Barack Obama.

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The Saga of the Two Roosevelt Presidents Facilitator: Jerry Schnitzer is an adjunct history professor at CCBC. He is a Winston Churchill Scholar, commentator on 19th and 20th century history, and guest lecturer at St. George’s Society and St. Alban’s Society. He is a graduate of the Universityof Maryland. Dates: Wednesday, October 16, 23, 30 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: President Teddy Roosevelt was a progressive Republican who ushered America into the 20th century. President Franklin Roosevelt was a progressive Democrat who led the United States to become one of the world’s super powers. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. Anti-Semitism: A Scourge That Never Really Ends Facilitator: Barry Smith is a lawyer and a Jewish educator. Dates: Wednesday, November 13, 20 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Anti- Semitism is a mind-set of people long gone. If you believe this statement, we have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. We will explore the ugly history of Anti-Semitism and how it is attacking our Jewish communities. We will review the definitions of Anti-Semitism, explore its history, and capture how it is being recycled into our world. Fee: $30 fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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A Taste of Our Busy Adult Education Year @ Beth El

Joseph Cassar

Shades of Blue

Dr. Rosann Catalano & Rabbi Steve Schwartz

John Viles & the Painting Studio

Dr. Neil Rubin

Cantor Melanie

Blatt

Dr. Hana BorWednesday @ the Movies

Idan ZrihenWednesday

@ the Movies

Hotel Paradise Orchestra

Voices of BaltimoreMovie Screening

Boaz Dvir

Prodigy Naomi Farkas & Dr. Eyal Bor

Rabbi Etan Mintz & Rev. Bernard Keels

Dr. Nurit Wilkins, Dr. Hana Bor & Shira Bor

Dr. Daniel Weiser & Evan Drachman

Center Stage “Indecent”

Willinger Brothers Dr. Yulia Lipmanovich

Sarah Baumgarten

Becky Mossing & Cantor Thom King

Dr. Robert O. Freedman

Dancing to the beat of Hotel Paradise Orchestra

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El

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A Taste of Our Busy Adult Education Year @ Beth El

Joseph Cassar

Shades of Blue

Dr. Rosann Catalano & Rabbi Steve Schwartz

John Viles & the Painting Studio

Dr. Neil Rubin

Cantor Melanie

Blatt

Dr. Hana BorWednesday @ the Movies

Idan ZrihenWednesday

@ the Movies

Hotel Paradise Orchestra

Voices of BaltimoreMovie Screening

Boaz Dvir

Prodigy Naomi Farkas & Dr. Eyal Bor

Rabbi Etan Mintz & Rev. Bernard Keels

Dr. Nurit Wilkins, Dr. Hana Bor & Shira Bor

Dr. Daniel Weiser & Evan Drachman

Center Stage “Indecent”

Willinger Brothers Dr. Yulia Lipmanovich

Sarah Baumgarten

Becky Mossing & Cantor Thom King

Dr. Robert O. Freedman

Dancing to the beat of Hotel Paradise Orchestra

1st Wednesdays @ Beth El

Agus Academy

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Perfidy: The Kastner Affair Facilitator: Jerry Schnitzer has shared his extensive knowledge with our Rabbi Loeb Center learners. We are happy to welcome him back this season. Dates: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: The Kastner Affair was a major scandal in Israel in the early 1950’s that almost brought down the Ben Gurion government. Based on the book banned in Israel, Perfidy, by Ben Hecht, the Kastner trial led to the fall of the Labor Government in 1955 and started the rise of Likud in Israel. Fee: $10 fee for Beth El Congregation members $20 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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American Judaism in the 21st Century: An Exploration Facilitator: Rafi Rone has a Master’s of Public Administration from Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs. His B.A. is in history and politics from Brandeis University. Rafi serves as a Program Director for The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. In his role, he is responsible for grantmaking in Israel and the Jewish community at-large in the United States. Mr. Rone directs the grantmaking for the Foundation in Israel, which includes Older Adults, Jobs, and Women At-Risk. Domestically, he oversees the Foundation’s Jewish community services initiatives. Dates: Wednesday, January 15, 22, 29 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: These are the topics that will be discussed in this three week class: Session 1, January 15: Not Your Bubbe’s Yids: A Bird’s Eye View of How our Community Looks Today Session 2, January 22: Israel as the Flashpoint: What Used to Unite Us, Now Divides Us Session 3, January 29: So, Now You’re a Prophet? What American Judaism Might Look Like in 20 Years Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Perfidy: The Kastner Affair Facilitator: Jerry Schnitzer has shared his extensive knowledge with our Rabbi Loeb Center learners. We are happy to welcome him back this season. Dates: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: The Kastner Affair was a major scandal in Israel in the early 1950’s that almost brought down the Ben Gurion government. Based on the book banned in Israel, Perfidy, by Ben Hecht, the Kastner trial led to the fall of the Labor Government in 1955 and started the rise of Likud in Israel. Fee: $10 fee for Beth El Congregation members $20 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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American Judaism in the 21st Century: An Exploration Facilitator: Rafi Rone has a Master’s of Public Administration from Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs. His B.A. is in history and politics from Brandeis University. Rafi serves as a Program Director for The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. In his role, he is responsible for grantmaking in Israel and the Jewish community at-large in the United States. Mr. Rone directs the grantmaking for the Foundation in Israel, which includes Older Adults, Jobs, and Women At-Risk. Domestically, he oversees the Foundation’s Jewish community services initiatives. Dates: Wednesday, January 15, 22, 29 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: These are the topics that will be discussed in this three week class: Session 1, January 15: Not Your Bubbe’s Yids: A Bird’s Eye View of How our Community Looks Today Session 2, January 22: Israel as the Flashpoint: What Used to Unite Us, Now Divides Us Session 3, January 29: So, Now You’re a Prophet? What American Judaism Might Look Like in 20 Years Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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In honor of my mother, my truest friend, Holocaust survivor

Helen Aisenberg February 2, 1922- November 22, 2019

Thank you for all that you have done, Your show of love, support, and caring.

So many hardships you have endured in your life, You chose strength, determination, and kindness.

Your wise words of wisdom, Yiddishkeit, and commitment to Israel,

Are just a sample of memories on my part, I will forever carry in my heart.

I was blessed to have you as my mother, You were an amazing, beautiful, caring, devoted, energetic

friend. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

Your loving daughter, Flora Aisenberg

How IBM Organized the Holocaust

With

Edwin BlackNew York Times bestselling author of IBM and the Holocaust

International Human Rights Award, Moral Compass Award, Justice for All Award, Moral Courage Award, Drum Major for Justice Award, DLA

Human Rights Awards, a Michigan State Legislative Human Rights Tribute, and the Chicago Public Library’s Carl Sandburg Award.

Explosive And Stunning NewsweekBeyond Dispute Washington Post

Undeniable Harvard International ReviewAn Ugly Story, Hidden For Years Miami Herald

Demonic Hadassah

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.Offit Auditorium

This program is dedicated to the memory of Helen Aisenberg by her daughter, Flora Aisenberg.

Supported: American Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, StandWithUs, Suzanna Cohen Legacy Foundation, EMET, and Scholars of Peace in the Middle East.

Edwin Black

8101 Park Heights Ave • Baltimore, MD 21208 • 410-484-0411 • bethelbalto.com

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In honor of my mother, my truest friend, Holocaust survivor

Helen Aisenberg February 2, 1922- November 22, 2019

Thank you for all that you have done, Your show of love, support, and caring.

So many hardships you have endured in your life, You chose strength, determination, and kindness.

Your wise words of wisdom, Yiddishkeit, and commitment to Israel,

Are just a sample of memories on my part, I will forever carry in my heart.

I was blessed to have you as my mother, You were an amazing, beautiful, caring, devoted, energetic

friend. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

Your loving daughter, Flora Aisenberg

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Exploring Abraham Joshua Heschel’s, The Prophets Facilitator: Barry Smith is a lawyer and Jewish Educator who has assisted adults in exploring the subject matter and creating their personal Jewish Ethical Will Dates: Wednesday, May 13, 20 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Discription: The class will explore the relevancy of the Jewish Prophets through Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book, The Prophets, as a text study. The class will explore the role of the Prophets in ancient Jewish history, including insights into the Prophets as seen by Rabbi Heschel. There will be a candid discussion of the relevancy of the Jewish Prophets in our modern world. Fee: $30 fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Wednesday Night @ The Movies Join us for these 5 evenings of film, discussion, and snacks as we screen another series of compelling, thrilling, and enjoyable movies. Bring your family and friends...everyone is welcome. Dates: Wednesday, May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium-you may park at the bottom of the parking lot, enter the Hubert Wing doors, and access the elevator. Be sure to show your security badge on the monitor located at the doors on the second floor. If you do not have a security badge, enter at the top of the parking lot and see the security guard. Fee: $10 at the door for each film. May 27: Fanny’s Journey: 96 minutes, in French with English subtitles Facilitator: Howard Libit, Executive Director, Baltimore Jewish Council Description: Based on a true story, Fanny’s Journey is an incredible tale of bravery, strength, and survival. Fanny is a daring young girl who stops at nothing and fears no one. Fanny and her sisters are sent from their home in France to an Italian foster home for Jewish children. As the Nazis move into Italy, caretakers desperately organize the children’s departure. Fanny and her sisters are suddenly left on their own to search for freedom. June 3: Regina Jonas: A Documentary by Diana Groos: 64 minutes, in English Facilitator: Dr. Hana Bor, BHI, Towson University Description: Diana Groos’s poetic documentary tells the story of Regina Jonas (1902-1944), a strong woman who made history by becoming the first ordained woman rabbi in the world. The daughter of an Orthodox Jewish peddler, Jonas grew up in Berlin’s Scheunenviertel, studied at the liberal College for the Scientific Study of Judaism beginning in 1924, and was ordained in 1935.

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Exploring Abraham Joshua Heschel’s, The Prophets Facilitator: Barry Smith is a lawyer and Jewish Educator who has assisted adults in exploring the subject matter and creating their personal Jewish Ethical Will Dates: Wednesday, May 13, 20 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Discription: The class will explore the relevancy of the Jewish Prophets through Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s book, The Prophets, as a text study. The class will explore the role of the Prophets in ancient Jewish history, including insights into the Prophets as seen by Rabbi Heschel. There will be a candid discussion of the relevancy of the Jewish Prophets in our modern world. Fee: $30 fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Wednesday Night @ The Movies Join us for these 5 evenings of film, discussion, and snacks as we screen another series of compelling, thrilling, and enjoyable movies. Bring your family and friends...everyone is welcome. Dates: Wednesday, May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. Location: Myers Auditorium-you may park at the bottom of the parking lot, enter the Hubert Wing doors, and access the elevator. Be sure to show your security badge on the monitor located at the doors on the second floor. If you do not have a security badge, enter at the top of the parking lot and see the security guard. Fee: $10 at the door for each film. May 27: Fanny’s Journey: 96 minutes, in French with English subtitles Facilitator: Howard Libit, Executive Director, Baltimore Jewish Council Description: Based on a true story, Fanny’s Journey is an incredible tale of bravery, strength, and survival. Fanny is a daring young girl who stops at nothing and fears no one. Fanny and her sisters are sent from their home in France to an Italian foster home for Jewish children. As the Nazis move into Italy, caretakers desperately organize the children’s departure. Fanny and her sisters are suddenly left on their own to search for freedom. June 3: Regina Jonas: A Documentary by Diana Groos: 64 minutes, in English Facilitator: Dr. Hana Bor, BHI, Towson University Description: Diana Groos’s poetic documentary tells the story of Regina Jonas (1902-1944), a strong woman who made history by becoming the first ordained woman rabbi in the world. The daughter of an Orthodox Jewish peddler, Jonas grew up in Berlin’s Scheunenviertel, studied at the liberal College for the Scientific Study of Judaism beginning in 1924, and was ordained in 1935.

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During the Nazi era and the war, her sermons and her unparalleled dedication brought encouragement to the persecuted German Jews. Regina Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944. The only surviving photo of Jonas serves as a leitmotif for the film, showing a determined young woman gazing at the camera with self-confidence.

June 10: The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, 100 minutes, in French with English subtitles Facilitator: Cantor Thom King, Hazzan, Beth El Congregation Description: This French-Italian comedy tracks the adventures of a bigoted, racist, rude, bad-tempered French businessman who is mistaken for the beloved Rabbi Jacob from New York while fleeing with an Arab revolutionary leader.

June 17: 24 Days, 110 minutes, in French with English subtitles Facilitator: Barak Hermann, Executive Director, JCC Description: A tense and timely thriller, 24 Days tells the heart- breaking true story of the 2006 kidnapping of 23 year old Ilan Halimi from his Paris suburb by a group calling themselves “The Gang of Barbarians.” Follow the massive police manhunt and the Halimi family’s nightmarish ordeal as they race against the clock to find Ilan and his abductors. This film deals with racial tension and anti-Semitism that continues to make headlines in France today. June 24: Run Boy Run, 107 minutes, in Polish with English subtitles Facilitator: Amalia Phillips, CJE Director, Israel and Overseas Education Description: A superlative saga of courage and compassion, Run Boy Run tells the extraordinary true story of a Polish boy who seeks the kindness of others in his solitary struggle to outlast the Nazi occupation and keep alive his Jewish faith.

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THURSDAY MORNING Living Your Life with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit Facilitator: Lee J. Richmond, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland and Professor Emeritus of Loyola University. She has been a human resources consultant and leadership development trainer for national and international organizations including the United States Postal Service and Recruit Ltd. Japan. Lee is co-editor and co-author of many books based on topics such as spiritual essence, connections, and relationships. She is a trained facilitator by Institute for Jewish Studies Wise Aging faculty. Dates: Thursday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Location: Kolker Room Description: We will explore the concept of Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit. This Wise Aging program features a facilitated peer group meeting. Lee Richmond will guide you through this meaningful experience designed for you to live your best life now. Each group session centers on a different topic, such as Exploring This Stage of Life, I Am My Body, I Am Not My Body, Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Cultivating Spiritual Qualities for Wellbeing, Living with Loss and Finding Light: Conscious Dying; Legacy and Stewardship, and Cultivating Nourishing Relationships. We will use the contemplative practices of the Wise Aging Program to explore and deepen the inner and outer journeys of participants. Fee: $65 fee for Beth El Congregation members $75 fee for non-members, Fee includes the book, Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal. Registration is required for all participants.

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During the Nazi era and the war, her sermons and her unparalleled dedication brought encouragement to the persecuted German Jews. Regina Jonas was murdered in Auschwitz in 1944. The only surviving photo of Jonas serves as a leitmotif for the film, showing a determined young woman gazing at the camera with self-confidence.

June 10: The Adventures of Rabbi Jacob, 100 minutes, in French with English subtitles Facilitator: Cantor Thom King, Hazzan, Beth El Congregation Description: This French-Italian comedy tracks the adventures of a bigoted, racist, rude, bad-tempered French businessman who is mistaken for the beloved Rabbi Jacob from New York while fleeing with an Arab revolutionary leader.

June 17: 24 Days, 110 minutes, in French with English subtitles Facilitator: Barak Hermann, Executive Director, JCC Description: A tense and timely thriller, 24 Days tells the heart- breaking true story of the 2006 kidnapping of 23 year old Ilan Halimi from his Paris suburb by a group calling themselves “The Gang of Barbarians.” Follow the massive police manhunt and the Halimi family’s nightmarish ordeal as they race against the clock to find Ilan and his abductors. This film deals with racial tension and anti-Semitism that continues to make headlines in France today. June 24: Run Boy Run, 107 minutes, in Polish with English subtitles Facilitator: Amalia Phillips, CJE Director, Israel and Overseas Education Description: A superlative saga of courage and compassion, Run Boy Run tells the extraordinary true story of a Polish boy who seeks the kindness of others in his solitary struggle to outlast the Nazi occupation and keep alive his Jewish faith.

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THURSDAY MORNING Living Your Life with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit Facilitator: Lee J. Richmond, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland and Professor Emeritus of Loyola University. She has been a human resources consultant and leadership development trainer for national and international organizations including the United States Postal Service and Recruit Ltd. Japan. Lee is co-editor and co-author of many books based on topics such as spiritual essence, connections, and relationships. She is a trained facilitator by Institute for Jewish Studies Wise Aging faculty. Dates: Thursday, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Location: Kolker Room Description: We will explore the concept of Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit. This Wise Aging program features a facilitated peer group meeting. Lee Richmond will guide you through this meaningful experience designed for you to live your best life now. Each group session centers on a different topic, such as Exploring This Stage of Life, I Am My Body, I Am Not My Body, Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Cultivating Spiritual Qualities for Wellbeing, Living with Loss and Finding Light: Conscious Dying; Legacy and Stewardship, and Cultivating Nourishing Relationships. We will use the contemplative practices of the Wise Aging Program to explore and deepen the inner and outer journeys of participants. Fee: $65 fee for Beth El Congregation members $75 fee for non-members, Fee includes the book, Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal. Registration is required for all participants.

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Introduction to Painting Facilitator: John Viles received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, studying under Lester Goldman, and his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, studying under George Ortman. He has 25 years of experience teaching Painting, Drawing and Design at the college level as well as serving as an Artist In Residence in 19 public schools. His work has been included in over 50 exhibitions in the U.S. as well as abroad. His paintings are focused on rich color, provocative pattern with communication to the viewer being the strong point. Acrylics, oils, pencil and pen are his medium for creating paintings that convey poetic, archeological and psychological themes. His paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Ethniki Pinakothiki Museum, Piraeus, Greece, UMUC, and in private collections. Dates: Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, 26, January 2 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Location: Room 207, Berman-Lipavsky Religious School Description: Explore creativity and self-expression through the art of Painting. Class members will begin with learning fundamental drawing skills. The exciting world of color is introduced with mixing paint and color theory. Composition will be focused through examples in art history, demonstrations, and practice. At the beginning of each class, students will receive constructive feedback. If you are trying painting for the first time or have experience, you are welcome to join this class. Fee: $150 fee for Beth El Congregation members $175 fee for non-members. Fee includes materials. Registration is required for all participants.

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Debbie Friedman and Shlomo Carlebach: Jewish Music Legacies Facilitator: Cantor Melanie Blatt recently was ordained by Hebrew College and is excited to continue to serve the Beth El Community in her new role as Cantor Educator and Director of Community Engagement. Cantor Blatt has a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from University of Maryland College Park with a Scholars Citation of the Arts. She has also earned a Master's Degree in Jewish Education, Leadership, and Communal Service from Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University and a Master’s Degree in Jewish Studies from Hebrew College. Cantor Blatt has performed for audiences all over the country including President Obama at the White House. Dates: Thursday, March 12, 19, 26 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Come and learn about the lives, spiritual journeys, and musical legacies of Debbie Friedman and Shlomo Carlebach. Together we will explore some of their popular repertoire while learning about how they influenced American Judaism. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Introduction to Painting Facilitator: John Viles received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, studying under Lester Goldman, and his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, studying under George Ortman. He has 25 years of experience teaching Painting, Drawing and Design at the college level as well as serving as an Artist In Residence in 19 public schools. His work has been included in over 50 exhibitions in the U.S. as well as abroad. His paintings are focused on rich color, provocative pattern with communication to the viewer being the strong point. Acrylics, oils, pencil and pen are his medium for creating paintings that convey poetic, archeological and psychological themes. His paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Ethniki Pinakothiki Museum, Piraeus, Greece, UMUC, and in private collections. Dates: Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, 26, January 2 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12 noon Location: Room 207, Berman-Lipavsky Religious School Description: Explore creativity and self-expression through the art of Painting. Class members will begin with learning fundamental drawing skills. The exciting world of color is introduced with mixing paint and color theory. Composition will be focused through examples in art history, demonstrations, and practice. At the beginning of each class, students will receive constructive feedback. If you are trying painting for the first time or have experience, you are welcome to join this class. Fee: $150 fee for Beth El Congregation members $175 fee for non-members. Fee includes materials. Registration is required for all participants.

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Debbie Friedman and Shlomo Carlebach: Jewish Music Legacies Facilitator: Cantor Melanie Blatt recently was ordained by Hebrew College and is excited to continue to serve the Beth El Community in her new role as Cantor Educator and Director of Community Engagement. Cantor Blatt has a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from University of Maryland College Park with a Scholars Citation of the Arts. She has also earned a Master's Degree in Jewish Education, Leadership, and Communal Service from Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University and a Master’s Degree in Jewish Studies from Hebrew College. Cantor Blatt has performed for audiences all over the country including President Obama at the White House. Dates: Thursday, March 12, 19, 26 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Come and learn about the lives, spiritual journeys, and musical legacies of Debbie Friedman and Shlomo Carlebach. Together we will explore some of their popular repertoire while learning about how they influenced American Judaism. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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THURSDAY EVENING The African-American/Jewish Component of the Civil Rights Movement in 3 Sessions: September 5, 12, 19 These three classes will culminate with the screening of Voices of Baltimore: Life Under Segregation on September 26. There will be no fee for this screening. Details follow the class descriptions. Facilitators: Dr. Wali Gill, Dr. Warren C. Hayman, and Imam Earl S. El-Amin Dates: Thursday, September 5, 12, 19 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members for three sessions $60 fee for non-members for three sessions Registration is required for all participants. Session 1 : Mid 1950’s to Mid 1960’s Facilitator: Dr. Wali Gill was the first African-American to graduate from Baltimore City College before earning degrees from Morgan State College and Syracuse University. He has taught at four universities and excelled in teaching art to delinquent children and youth. Dr. Gill is an adjunct at Towson University where he initiated an annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program. Description: The African-American/Jewish component of the Civil Rights Movement from the mid-1950's to the mid-1960's will be discussed. Topics will include successful efforts in Baltimore during the early stages of the Movement, various leaders and events in the Movement, the desegregation of Gwynn Oak Park, The March on Washington, and the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. Registration is required for all participants.

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Session 2: The Help and the Helper. Black and Jewish Relationships, 1940’s -1950’s Facilitator: Dr. Warren C. Hayman, Coordinator Doctoral Program in Urban Educational Leadership, Morgan State University Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Dr. Warren C. Hayman will discuss the relationship that developed between members of the Jewish community and African-Americans in the Sandtown-Winchester community during the late 1940’s and the 1950’s. The discussion will be based oh his personal experiences and those shared with him by family and friends. Registration is required for all participants. Session 3: Mid 1970’s to 1990’s Facilitator: Imam Earl S. El-Amin was raised and educated in the Baltimore metropolitan area and is a graduate of Morgan State University and Sojourner Douglass College. For well over 30 years he has served in various capacities of leadership in the Muslim community as well as the community at large. He has conducted numerous workshops, forums and trainings throughout the United States and abroad to educators, theologians, social workers and human service practitioners. Imam El-Amin was a

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THURSDAY EVENING The African-American/Jewish Component of the Civil Rights Movement in 3 Sessions: September 5, 12, 19 These three classes will culminate with the screening of Voices of Baltimore: Life Under Segregation on September 26. There will be no fee for this screening. Details follow the class descriptions. Facilitators: Dr. Wali Gill, Dr. Warren C. Hayman, and Imam Earl S. El-Amin Dates: Thursday, September 5, 12, 19 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members for three sessions $60 fee for non-members for three sessions Registration is required for all participants. Session 1 : Mid 1950’s to Mid 1960’s Facilitator: Dr. Wali Gill was the first African-American to graduate from Baltimore City College before earning degrees from Morgan State College and Syracuse University. He has taught at four universities and excelled in teaching art to delinquent children and youth. Dr. Gill is an adjunct at Towson University where he initiated an annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program. Description: The African-American/Jewish component of the Civil Rights Movement from the mid-1950's to the mid-1960's will be discussed. Topics will include successful efforts in Baltimore during the early stages of the Movement, various leaders and events in the Movement, the desegregation of Gwynn Oak Park, The March on Washington, and the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. Registration is required for all participants.

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Session 2: The Help and the Helper. Black and Jewish Relationships, 1940’s -1950’s Facilitator: Dr. Warren C. Hayman, Coordinator Doctoral Program in Urban Educational Leadership, Morgan State University Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Dr. Warren C. Hayman will discuss the relationship that developed between members of the Jewish community and African-Americans in the Sandtown-Winchester community during the late 1940’s and the 1950’s. The discussion will be based oh his personal experiences and those shared with him by family and friends. Registration is required for all participants. Session 3: Mid 1970’s to 1990’s Facilitator: Imam Earl S. El-Amin was raised and educated in the Baltimore metropolitan area and is a graduate of Morgan State University and Sojourner Douglass College. For well over 30 years he has served in various capacities of leadership in the Muslim community as well as the community at large. He has conducted numerous workshops, forums and trainings throughout the United States and abroad to educators, theologians, social workers and human service practitioners. Imam El-Amin was a

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This program is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Mark G. Loeb for his 10th Yahrzeit Anniversary

Voices of BaltimoreLife Under Segregation

Thursday, September 26 at 6:45 p.m.in the Offit Auditorium

The film captures and preserves the rich oral histories of seven African-Americans who grew

up in the Mason/Dixon border area of Baltimore, Maryland during the Jim Crow Era.

The screening event will include a discussion facilitated by Dr. Hana Bor and Dr. Patricia Welch.

Dr. Bor is The Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone Professor and Director, MA Leadership in Jewish Education and Communal Service at Towson

University. Dr. Welch is the former Dean of Education of Morgan State University.

Dr. Hana Bor

Film participants

Dr. Patricia Welch

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member of several distinguished delegations accompanying Imam Wallace D. Mohamed abroad, representing Muslim American interests; he was a participant in the first historic dialogue between Imams and Rabbis in North America, and also was present at President Barack Obama’s presentation to Muslim leadership in Baltimore. Imam El-Amin is the Resident Imam at the Muslim Community Cultural Center of Baltimore and also serves as Vice-President of Program Development at the National Centers on Institutions and Alternatives which is a human services organization that is comprised of over 600 employees. His objectives for the Muslim community in Baltimore includes the establishment of model neighborhoods, improving the overall image of Islam, interfaith initiatives and the development of Muslims in business, education, politics and culture. Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: This session will focus of the pertinent relationships that evolved in the African American and Jewish communities between the mid-1970's and 1990's. This will be a participatory session designed to engage the audience. Registration is required for all participants.

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This program is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Mark G. Loeb for his 10th Yahrzeit Anniversary

Voices of BaltimoreLife Under Segregation

Thursday, September 26 at 6:45 p.m.in the Offit Auditorium

The film captures and preserves the rich oral histories of seven African-Americans who grew

up in the Mason/Dixon border area of Baltimore, Maryland during the Jim Crow Era.

The screening event will include a discussion facilitated by Dr. Hana Bor and Dr. Patricia Welch.

Dr. Bor is The Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone Professor and Director, MA Leadership in Jewish Education and Communal Service at Towson

University. Dr. Welch is the former Dean of Education of Morgan State University.

Dr. Hana Bor

Film participants

Dr. Patricia Welch

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member of several distinguished delegations accompanying Imam Wallace D. Mohamed abroad, representing Muslim American interests; he was a participant in the first historic dialogue between Imams and Rabbis in North America, and also was present at President Barack Obama’s presentation to Muslim leadership in Baltimore. Imam El-Amin is the Resident Imam at the Muslim Community Cultural Center of Baltimore and also serves as Vice-President of Program Development at the National Centers on Institutions and Alternatives which is a human services organization that is comprised of over 600 employees. His objectives for the Muslim community in Baltimore includes the establishment of model neighborhoods, improving the overall image of Islam, interfaith initiatives and the development of Muslims in business, education, politics and culture. Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: This session will focus of the pertinent relationships that evolved in the African American and Jewish communities between the mid-1970's and 1990's. This will be a participatory session designed to engage the audience. Registration is required for all participants.

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To Kill a Mockingbird: Whose Story Is It? Facititator: Jon Aaron has taught English, History, and Performing Arts at McDonogh School for 43 years. He has a BA from Boston University and MLA from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Aaron has become passionate about creating conversations around universal themes that deepen appreciation of how literature, art, film, and history complement one another and provide insight into our lives and our world. Dates: Thursday, October 3,10,17,24, 31, November 7,14 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: To Kill a Mockingbird has remained beloved and relevant since its publication in 1960. Reflecting on the novel’s first draft in 2015, Go Set a Watchman and Harper Lee’s death early in 2016, we will celebrate the author’s gift to the American literary tradition. Participants will read both books before the opening class to explore deeply the core question of the course, “Whose Story Is It?” We will discuss historical ideas at the heart of the novels, thematically related Harlem Renaissance poetry, various film and video experts, a James Baldwin essay, the art of Aaron Douglas and Norman Rockwell, and related essays from Hadassah Magazine. Participants will be encouraged to share insights and make connections within and between the novels to the world around them and to their personal experiences. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El Congregation members $65 fee for non-members. This fee includes a copy of both To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. Registration is required for all participants.

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Prayer Workshop: Shabbat and Holiday Prayers Facilitator: Rabbi Etan Mintz is honored and excited to be spearheading the revitalizing of Baltimore’s oldest and continually active synagogue, B’nai Israel: The Downtown Synagogue. It is a vibrant and historic congregation near Baltimore's Inner Harbor and is warm, open, inclusive, diverse and eclectic. Rabbi Mintz lectures throughout the Baltimore community. He received rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. He also holds a Masters Degree in Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism from the Bernard Revel Graduate School, and an M.P.A. from the Kennedy School at Harvard University. Dates: Thursday, October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19 Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Deepen your prayer experience! Make it more meaningful! Discover the origins, meanings and purposes for some of the most significant Shabbat and holiday prayers such as Lecha Dodi, Yizkor, and the Shabbat Amidah. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. The Art of Seeing Facilitators: Fred Silber and Steve Rosenbach are co-leaders of the Cityscape-Photo Baltimore Meetup group. Fred Silber has been a professional photographer for over 45 years. He studied photography at the University of Maryland and started Silber Photography with his wife Linda after graduation. He now focuses on real estate and architectural photography, products, and fine art.

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To Kill a Mockingbird: Whose Story Is It? Facititator: Jon Aaron has taught English, History, and Performing Arts at McDonogh School for 43 years. He has a BA from Boston University and MLA from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Aaron has become passionate about creating conversations around universal themes that deepen appreciation of how literature, art, film, and history complement one another and provide insight into our lives and our world. Dates: Thursday, October 3,10,17,24, 31, November 7,14 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: To Kill a Mockingbird has remained beloved and relevant since its publication in 1960. Reflecting on the novel’s first draft in 2015, Go Set a Watchman and Harper Lee’s death early in 2016, we will celebrate the author’s gift to the American literary tradition. Participants will read both books before the opening class to explore deeply the core question of the course, “Whose Story Is It?” We will discuss historical ideas at the heart of the novels, thematically related Harlem Renaissance poetry, various film and video experts, a James Baldwin essay, the art of Aaron Douglas and Norman Rockwell, and related essays from Hadassah Magazine. Participants will be encouraged to share insights and make connections within and between the novels to the world around them and to their personal experiences. Fee: $55 fee for Beth El Congregation members $65 fee for non-members. This fee includes a copy of both To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. Registration is required for all participants.

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Prayer Workshop: Shabbat and Holiday Prayers Facilitator: Rabbi Etan Mintz is honored and excited to be spearheading the revitalizing of Baltimore’s oldest and continually active synagogue, B’nai Israel: The Downtown Synagogue. It is a vibrant and historic congregation near Baltimore's Inner Harbor and is warm, open, inclusive, diverse and eclectic. Rabbi Mintz lectures throughout the Baltimore community. He received rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. He also holds a Masters Degree in Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism from the Bernard Revel Graduate School, and an M.P.A. from the Kennedy School at Harvard University. Dates: Thursday, October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19 Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: Deepen your prayer experience! Make it more meaningful! Discover the origins, meanings and purposes for some of the most significant Shabbat and holiday prayers such as Lecha Dodi, Yizkor, and the Shabbat Amidah. Fee: No fee for Beth El Congregation members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants. The Art of Seeing Facilitators: Fred Silber and Steve Rosenbach are co-leaders of the Cityscape-Photo Baltimore Meetup group. Fred Silber has been a professional photographer for over 45 years. He studied photography at the University of Maryland and started Silber Photography with his wife Linda after graduation. He now focuses on real estate and architectural photography, products, and fine art.

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Steve Rosenbach became a photographer after completing high school. He used black and white and slide film and now uses digital. He designs and conducts photo safaris and workshops. Steve has taught at AACC and now teaches individuals and small groups privately. Dates: Thursday, December 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: The camera is a creative tool that is only as good as the person behind it. This hands-on course is designed for photographers at any level. You will benefit from our decades of knowledge and experience and will become better and more creative photographers. Learn not only to look through the viewfinder but to see things differently and to think as an artist. Camera fundamentals serve as a base for the classes. Terminology and functions will be discussed and demonstrated. Group participation and questions are encouraged. Many examples will be used throughout each session. Session 1: Fundamentals and Foundations Session 2: Lighting and Composition Session 3: Field trip to practice techniques Session 4: Post Production-images are brought into the lightroom and produced for printing. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Our Presidential Election: What is the Jewish Point of View?Facilitator: Phil Jacobs was an award-winning investigative reporter for over 28 years and served as an Assistant Editor, Managing Editor, Editor and Executive Editor for Alter Communications. He is currently the Associate Editor of the New Jersey Jewish Link. Phil teaches Jewish History and Current Events at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School. Dates: Thursday, January 23,30, February 6, 13 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: We are running into a huge media glut with the upcoming presidential primaries and conventions leading into arguably the most important national election of our lifetimes. We will discuss the Jewish point of view when it comes to the various candidates and the importance of Israel in their messaging. Are the two major parties dividing us as Jews? How does Israel see the U.S. elections and its candidates? Each class will also give us an opportunity to vent about the news which will be hot and ongoing during our class. Examples of media coverage, profiles of Jews supporting each candidate and platforms will be discussed in depth. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Steve Rosenbach became a photographer after completing high school. He used black and white and slide film and now uses digital. He designs and conducts photo safaris and workshops. Steve has taught at AACC and now teaches individuals and small groups privately. Dates: Thursday, December 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: The camera is a creative tool that is only as good as the person behind it. This hands-on course is designed for photographers at any level. You will benefit from our decades of knowledge and experience and will become better and more creative photographers. Learn not only to look through the viewfinder but to see things differently and to think as an artist. Camera fundamentals serve as a base for the classes. Terminology and functions will be discussed and demonstrated. Group participation and questions are encouraged. Many examples will be used throughout each session. Session 1: Fundamentals and Foundations Session 2: Lighting and Composition Session 3: Field trip to practice techniques Session 4: Post Production-images are brought into the lightroom and produced for printing. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Our Presidential Election: What is the Jewish Point of View?Facilitator: Phil Jacobs was an award-winning investigative reporter for over 28 years and served as an Assistant Editor, Managing Editor, Editor and Executive Editor for Alter Communications. He is currently the Associate Editor of the New Jersey Jewish Link. Phil teaches Jewish History and Current Events at the Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community High School. Dates: Thursday, January 23,30, February 6, 13 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Agus Library Description: We are running into a huge media glut with the upcoming presidential primaries and conventions leading into arguably the most important national election of our lifetimes. We will discuss the Jewish point of view when it comes to the various candidates and the importance of Israel in their messaging. Are the two major parties dividing us as Jews? How does Israel see the U.S. elections and its candidates? Each class will also give us an opportunity to vent about the news which will be hot and ongoing during our class. Examples of media coverage, profiles of Jews supporting each candidate and platforms will be discussed in depth. Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Opera and the Bible: An Unholy Duet? Facilitator: Thom King, Beth El Congregation Hazzan Dates: Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 Time: 7-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Biblical epics were a part of Western culture long before Cecil B. DeMille pitted Charlton Heston’s Moses against the Pharaoh of Yul Brynner. In this three-part series, Cantor Thom King will utilize video and audio clips to present excerpts from biblically themed operas by great composers, featuring Verdi’s Nabucco, Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Sae ns, and Schoenberg’s Moses und Aron. How accurately are the stories from our tradition depicted, and how many liberties did the authors take to turn the Bible into entertainment? Fee: No fee for Beth El members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning Eyal Bor, Ph.D., Director

Ellen Marks, Coordinator Janet Penn and Judy Pachino, Co-Chairs Dr. Edward Mishner, Beth El President

Beth El Congregation 8101 Park Heights Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21208 For information, contact ellenm@bethelbalto.com,

or call 410-580-5166 www.bethelbalto.com

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Fly on the Wall: Exploration of the Creative Spirit Facilitator: Jon Aaron has a BA from Boston University and MLA from Johns Hopkins University. He had taught English, History, an Performing Arts at McDonogh School for 43 years. Dates: Thursday, March 26, April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 14 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Over the last 43 years, I have shared with students my sense that every author, poet, filmmaker, and artist whose works we discuss would love to be a fly on the wall of our classroom. Those 8th grade students shoot a quizzical glance at me, and I respond, “So that they could hear what we think and feel-hear how we are making meaning within the context of our lives.” I urge the kids to discuss as if Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, Aaron Douglas, Norman Rockwell, Dorothea Lange, or Steven Spielberg were in the room. Now I invite you to do the same. Come explore with me short stories, poems, film clips, paintings, visual art, and political cartoons as we discuss what we see, what we think, and how these provocative, creative pieces allow us to distill meaning that enriches our intellectual and spiritual lives.

This is not a lecture series. In our six meetings, we will have the choice from among the ten topics below. Participants should expect to connect their thoughts, memories, beliefs, and values to the work being discussed so that we can enjoy making meaning. Since we are considering short works, the series does not take on the scope of a book club. Preparation for any meeting will be manageable. Jump in...these flies don’t bite! Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Opera and the Bible: An Unholy Duet? Facilitator: Thom King, Beth El Congregation Hazzan Dates: Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 Time: 7-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Biblical epics were a part of Western culture long before Cecil B. DeMille pitted Charlton Heston’s Moses against the Pharaoh of Yul Brynner. In this three-part series, Cantor Thom King will utilize video and audio clips to present excerpts from biblically themed operas by great composers, featuring Verdi’s Nabucco, Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Sae ns, and Schoenberg’s Moses und Aron. How accurately are the stories from our tradition depicted, and how many liberties did the authors take to turn the Bible into entertainment? Fee: No fee for Beth El members $40 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning Eyal Bor, Ph.D., Director

Ellen Marks, Coordinator Janet Penn and Judy Pachino, Co-Chairs Dr. Edward Mishner, Beth El President

Beth El Congregation 8101 Park Heights Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21208 For information, contact ellenm@bethelbalto.com,

or call 410-580-5166 www.bethelbalto.com

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Fly on the Wall: Exploration of the Creative Spirit Facilitator: Jon Aaron has a BA from Boston University and MLA from Johns Hopkins University. He had taught English, History, an Performing Arts at McDonogh School for 43 years. Dates: Thursday, March 26, April 2, 23, 30, May 7, 14 Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. Location: Kolker Room Description: Over the last 43 years, I have shared with students my sense that every author, poet, filmmaker, and artist whose works we discuss would love to be a fly on the wall of our classroom. Those 8th grade students shoot a quizzical glance at me, and I respond, “So that they could hear what we think and feel-hear how we are making meaning within the context of our lives.” I urge the kids to discuss as if Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, Aaron Douglas, Norman Rockwell, Dorothea Lange, or Steven Spielberg were in the room. Now I invite you to do the same. Come explore with me short stories, poems, film clips, paintings, visual art, and political cartoons as we discuss what we see, what we think, and how these provocative, creative pieces allow us to distill meaning that enriches our intellectual and spiritual lives.

This is not a lecture series. In our six meetings, we will have the choice from among the ten topics below. Participants should expect to connect their thoughts, memories, beliefs, and values to the work being discussed so that we can enjoy making meaning. Since we are considering short works, the series does not take on the scope of a book club. Preparation for any meeting will be manageable. Jump in...these flies don’t bite! Fee: $50 fee for Beth El Congregation members $60 fee for non-members Registration is required for all participants.

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Molding a Country Israel’s Prime Ministers

2020 Shabbat Kiddush Speaker Series

Saturdayגגגגגגגגגגגגגגגגs at 12:45 p.m.גגגin the Gorn Chapel

Our next anticipated series will examine the lives and legacies of seven iconic Israeli Prime Ministers. What qualities does it take to create a democratic

state for a disparate people in a barren land surrounded by hostile neighbors?

March 21, 2020

David Ben Gurion - A passionate visionary who created a blueprint for a modern state.

Golda Meir - The third female PM in the world, who ruled with a bubby’s compassion and an iron fist.

Speaker: Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Ritual Director

This lecture will be repeated on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Agus Library.

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May 16, 2020Ariel Sharon - He fought on the battlefield and in the political arena, often disobeying orders. Earned the moniker, “The Lion of Judah”. Career blighted by the massacre in Sabra and Shatila refugee camps.

Benjamin Netanyahu - Pros and cons of his US ties and style of governance. Expertise in counter-terrorism and questionable ethics.

Speaker: Rafi Rone, Program Director for The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation

This program is sponsored by Beth El Israel Affairs Committee and the Adult Education Committee

April 18, 2020Yitzhak Rabin - A military hero who searched for a peace deal. His assassination serves as a warning to Israeli and American Jews about the need for greater tolerance in our divided societies.

Menachem Begin - Follow his journey from the Irgun to Camp David. His election as PM ended thirty years of Labor party rule.

Shimon Peres - Man of peace or man of war? Does his legacy refute his vision of a kinder, gentler Middle East?

Speaker: Dr. Neil Rubin, Chair, Department of Jewish History at Beth Tfiloh Dahan HS

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