THE VOICE 1 VOICE The Voice of Beth El Congregation • March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772 • Volume 59 • Number 2 WINNER OF THE 2009 USCJ INTERNATIONAL GOLD A WARD FOR BULLETINS &PUBLICATIONS 5 Israel Under Fire, NEW Class Series 6 Itʼs A Small World After All 16 Putting Pizazz Into Pesach IN THIS ISSUE: C A N T O R ’ S C O R N E R FESTIVALS OF OUR F AITH- P ASSOVER AND EASTER By Cantor Thom King O n a sunny March afternoon last year, my wife Shazy and I did what millions of people all over the world do on Sundays — we put on our best clothes, packed our kids into the car, and went to church. Although itʼs a perfectly normal activity for many families, for the Cantor of one of the largest synagogues in Maryland it was a somewhat unusual occurrence. But we had a very special reason for taking this unaccustomed step: we were participat- ing in a unique concert that celebrated the similarities — and differences — of two religious faiths. First, a little background. Over the past few years I have become friendly with Pastor Charles Sembly, the spiritual leader of Union Bethel AME Church in Randallstown. Through my participation in their annual interfaith commemoration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Representing the Jewish community at this event made me keenly aware of the need for more understanding and communica- tion between the African-American and Jewish communities, and that the only way to achieve this goal was through interaction. Of course, the mode of interaction that appealed most directly to me was music, and so Pastor Sembly and I agreed to arrange a joint concert for the following spring. The concert, involving the Beth El Adult & Childrenʼs Choirs (assisted by the incredibly talented Bruce Eicher) joining together with Union Bethelʼs magnificent musicians, was an enormous success. Everyone in attendance left with the feeling that they had not only learned some- thing about someone elseʼs faith, but a little bit about their own, as well. One of the most moving parts of the afternoon was how incredibly welcome we were made to feel by the entire Union Bethel community. They were the most gra- cious hosts imaginable, from the corsages and boutonnieres that were pinned on every one of us, to the delicious refreshments offered after the music was over, and the spirit of goodwill and mutual respect that filled the building (a former synagogue, by the way); a spirit that stayed with us all long after the concert was over. Now, itʼs time for us to return the compliment. On Sunday, March 25th, at 4:00 p.m., Beth El will be hosting Pastor Charles Sembly and the Union Bethel AME Church in “Festivals of Our Faith II: Easter and Passover.” Both of our religious institutions will be presenting music which expresses our own faith tradition, joyfully, respectfully, and unapologetically. Wouldnʼt it be a kiddush hashem — a sanctifica- tion of G-dʼs name — if all of Beth El and Bethel came together in the spirit of the psalmist who exclaimed: “Hinei ma tov umanayim shevet achim gam yachad — How good and how pleasant it is when brothers and sisters can live together in har- mony!” What a wonderful way to welcome this season of Godʼs promise of release, restoration and renewal! “THE MEGILLAH ACCORDING TO TV LAND!” Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. T he story of Purim will unfold set to music from all of your favorite TV shows and commercials from the past to the present. See how many themes you recognize! The Purim Spiel will feature the Beth El Adult and Junior Choirs all under the direction of Cantor Thom King. After the megillah spiel we will have a Purim celebration (seudah) around 8:15 p.m. Join us as we enter Vashtiʼs palace with music from our all-time favorite T.V. shows, hamentashen, nosh and of course Mordechaiʼs mudslides, Esther coladas and shushan sangrias to fulfill the mitzvah of increasing our happiness! Esther’s Banquet at the Palace Purim Celebration Wednesday, March 7 5:30 p.m. Offit Auditorium All are invited to a party fit for a King! All are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costume. The court entertainers will be out in regal fashion. They include exotic belly dancers, inspired face painters and magical balloon artists. There is even a rumor that a Continued on page 4
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VOICEThe Voice of Beth El Congregation • March 2012 • Adar/Nisan 5772 • Volume 59 • Number 2
WINNER OF THE 2009 USCJ INTERNATIONAL GOLD AWARD FOR BULLETINS & PUBLICATIONS
5 Israel Under Fire, NEW Class Series6 Itʼs A Small World After All16 Putting Pizazz Into Pesach
IN THIS ISSUE:
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FESTIVALS OF OUR FAITH-PASSOVER AND EASTER
By Cantor Thom King
On a sunny March afternoon last year, my wife Shazy and I did what millionsof people all over the world do on Sundays — we put on our best clothes,packed our kids into the car, and went to church.
Although itʼs a perfectly normal activity for many families, for the Cantor of oneof the largest synagogues in Maryland it was a somewhat unusual occurrence. Butwe had a very special reason for taking this unaccustomed step: we were participat-ing in a unique concert that celebrated the similarities — and differences — of tworeligious faiths.
First, a little background. Over the past few years I have become friendly withPastor Charles Sembly, the spiritual leader of Union Bethel AME Church inRandallstown. Through my participation in their annual interfaith commemoration ofthe birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Representing the Jewish community at thisevent made me keenly aware of the need for more understanding and communica-tion between the African-American and Jewish communities, and that the only wayto achieve this goal was through interaction. Of course, the mode of interaction thatappealed most directly to me was music, and so Pastor Sembly and I agreed toarrange a joint concert for the following spring. The concert, involving the Beth ElAdult & Childrenʼs Choirs (assisted by the incredibly talented Bruce Eicher) joiningtogether with Union Bethelʼs magnificent musicians, was an enormous success.Everyone in attendance left with the feeling that they had not only learned some-thing about someone elseʼs faith, but a little bit about their own, as well.
One of the most moving parts of the afternoon was how incredibly welcome wewere made to feel by the entire Union Bethel community. They were the most gra-cious hosts imaginable, from the corsages and boutonnieres that were pinned onevery one of us, to the delicious refreshments offered after the music was over, andthe spirit of goodwill and mutual respect that filled the building (a former synagogue,by the way); a spirit that stayed with us all long after the concert was over.
Now, itʼs time for us to return the compliment. On Sunday, March 25th, at 4:00p.m., Beth El will be hosting Pastor Charles Sembly and the Union Bethel AMEChurch in “Festivals of Our Faith II: Easter and Passover.” Both of our religiousinstitutions will be presenting music which expresses our own faith tradition, joyfully,respectfully, and unapologetically. Wouldnʼt it be a kiddush hashem — a sanctifica-tion of G-dʼs name — if all of Beth El and Bethel came together in the spirit of thepsalmist who exclaimed: “Hinei ma tov umanayim shevet achim gam yachad —How good and how pleasant it is when brothers and sisters can live together in har-mony!” What a wonderful way to welcome this season of Godʼs promise of release,restoration and renewal!
“THE MEGILLAHACCORDING TO TV LAND!”
Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.
The story of Purim will unfold set to music from all of yourfavorite TV shows and commercials from the past to thepresent. See how many themes you recognize! The Purim
Spiel will feature the Beth El Adult and Junior Choirs all under thedirection of Cantor Thom King.
After the megillah spiel we will have a Purim celebration(seudah) around 8:15 p.m. Join us as we enter Vashtiʼs palacewith music from our all-time favorite T.V. shows, hamentashen,nosh and of course Mordechaiʼs mudslides, Esther coladas andshushan sangrias to fulfill the mitzvah of increasing our happiness!
Esther’s Banquetat the PalacePurim Celebration
Wednesday, March 75:30 p.m. Offit Auditorium
All are invited to a party fit for a King! All areencouraged to come dressed in their favoritecostume. The court entertainers will be outin regal fashion. They include exotic bellydancers, inspired face painters and magicalballoon artists. There is even a rumor that a
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BAR MITZVAHEthan Matthew Greenberg, son of Micheleand Larry Greenberg will be called to theTorah as a Bar Mitzvah March 10, 2012.
BAR MITZVAHEli Matthew Snyder, son of Jill and MichaelSnyder will be called to the Torah as a BarMitzvah March 10, 2012.
BAT MITZVAHOlivia Anne Adelman, daughter of ScottAdelman and Susan Adelman will be calledto the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah March 17,2012.
BAT MITZVAHTaylor Morgan Saval, daughter of KaraKline and Stuart Saval will be called to theTorah as a Bat Mitzvah March 17, 2012.
BAR MITZVAHBritt Addison Cohen, son of Mark S.Cohen and Mindie S. Cohen will be called tothe Torah as a Bar Mitzvah March 24, 2012.
BAR MITZVAHRyan Philip Marder, son of Marla Marderand Scott Marder will be called to the Torahas a Bar Mitzvah March 24, 2012.
BAR MITZVAHAdam Matthew Elkin, son of Saralyn andJeff Elkin will be called to the Torah as a BarMitzvah March 31, 2012.
BAR MITZVAHJordan Daniel Yaffe, son of Wayne andLinda Yaffe will be called to the Torah as aBar Mitzvah March 31, 2012.
We mourn the passing of our membersand extend sincere condolences to their families.
Beth El is compiling a list of our members who would like to receiveemail notifications of congregational obituaries. If you wish to beadded to this list, please email Sandi Block at [email protected].
A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Marcia FriedlanderRobert (Bob) KontoffHarriet Schuster
Rita ShemerNathan Zaba
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIESMr. and Mrs. Herman Lowenthal on their 60thMr. and Mrs. Malcolm Berman on their 55thMr. and Mrs. Harold Balser on their 35thMr. and Mrs. Daniel Neuman on their 30thMr. and Mrs. Fred Cohen on their 25thMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Nesson on their 25thMr. and Mrs. David Mendelsohn on their 20thMs. Wendy Perlberg and Mr. Ira Stoyenko on their 20th
OUR HEARTIEST MAZEL TOV TO:Mr. Scott Adelman and Ms. Susan Adelman on the Bat Mitzvah of his
daughter, Olivia Adelman;Mr. and Mrs. Larry Caplan on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Alex Caplan;Mr. Mark Cohen and Ms. Mindie Cohen on the Bat Mitzvah of their
daughter, Britt Cohen;Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Cohen and Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lieberman on
the engagement of their children, Emily Cohen to Jordan Lieberman;Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Elkin on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Adam Elkin;
grandmother is Mrs. Barbara Lichter;Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Greenberg on the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Ethan Greenberg;Mrs. Miriam Levy on the birth of her grandson, Seth Micah Levy;Mr. Scott Marder and Ms. Marla Marder on the Bar Mitzvah of their son,
Ryan Marder;Mr. and Mrs. Donald Penn and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kalish on the
engagement of their son, Dr. Howard Kalish to Heather Sanders; grandmoth-er is Mrs. Blanche Reicher;
Mrs. Deborah Satisky and the late Alec Satisky on the engagement oftheir daughter, Diane to Jason Olszewski; grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.Werner Marx;
Mr. Stuart Saval and Mrs. Kara Kline on the Bat Mitzvah of their daugh-ter, Taylor Saval; grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Saval;
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Schultz on the birth of their daughter, Margo Ilana;grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris;
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Silverman on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, DavidNathan Silverman; grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caplan;
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Snyder on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, EliSnyder; grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Snyder;
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Yaffe on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jordan Yaffe.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:Mr. Sigmund Aiken on the loss of his beloved wife, Rita Aiken;Mr. Robert Barbash on the loss of his beloved wife, Eleanore Barbash;Mrs. Carol Bloom on the loss of her beloved husband, Dr. Jordan S.
Bloom;Mrs. Jo Cohen and Dr. Robb Cohen on the loss of their beloved hus-
band and father, Harold (Hal) Cohen;Mrs. Susan Cohen on the loss of her beloved father, Irving Keller;Mrs. Shirley Cohen on the loss of her beloved husband, Ehud (Jay)
Cohen;Mr. Marc Elover on the loss of his beloved mother, Ruth Elover;Mrs. Rita Feinberg, Mrs. Carol Hawtof and Mrs. Marlene Schwartz in
the loss of their beloved mother, Gertrude Hankin;Dr. Jay Feinglass and Mrs. Sandy Luray on the loss of their beloved
mother, Sylvia Feinglass Weinstein;Mrs. Joan Flaks on the loss of her beloved sister, Roslee Radish;Mrs. Elaine Goodman and Mrs. Rochelle Schuman on the loss of their
beloved husband and father, Bernard (Bernie) Goodman;Mrs. Bea Grossfeld and Mr. Michael Grossfeld on the loss of their
beloved husband and father, Myer (Mike) Grossfeld;Dr. Erwin Hecker on the loss of his beloved wife, Margery Hecker;Mrs. Rachel Hess on the loss of her beloved husband, Marc Hess;Mrs. Gene Klein on the loss of her beloved husband, Leonard Klein;Mrs. Sonya Lansman on the loss of her beloved husband, Irving
Lansman;Mrs. Edith Lowenstein on the death of her beloved brother, Melvin Anoff;The family of the late Joan Massing;Dr. Howard Moskowitz on the loss of his beloved mother, Judith
Moskowitz;Mrs. Eileen Offit, Mr. Maurice Offit, Mr. Theodore Offit, and Mrs. Carolyn
Roth on the loss of their beloved husband and father, Sylvan Offit;Dr. Edward Weiner on the loss of his beloved mother, Esther Weiner
Leviton;Mrs. Fran Richman and Mrs. Phyllis Kline on the loss of their beloved
son and brother, Burton David Richman;Mrs. Arlene Perloff on the loss of her beloved father, Irving Bogdonoff;Dr. Alan Rosenfeld on the loss of his beloved mother, Fay Rosenfeld;
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FRIDAY, MARCH 2MORNING SERVICE 8:00 p.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 5:41 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 –SHABBAT ZACHORParsha of the Week – TETZAVEH
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 p.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 –FAST OF ESTHER
MORNING SERVICE 8:00 p.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:30 p.m.PURIM CELEBRATION 7:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, MARCH 8 – PURIMMORNING SERVICE 7:45 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 –SHUSHAN PURIM
MORNING SERVICE 8:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 5:48 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 10Parsha of the Week – KI TISA
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16MORNING SERVICE 8:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 6:55 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17 –SHABBAT PARAHParsha of the Week – VAYAKHEL-PEKUDE
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23MORNING SERVICE 8:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 7:02 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24 –ROSH CHODESH NISAN –SHABBAT HACHODESHParsha of the Week – VAYIKRA
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30MORNING SERVICE 8:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 7:09 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31Parsha of the Week – TZAV
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6 –EREV PESACH -FAST OF THE FIRST BORN
MORNING SERVICE 7:45 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 7:16 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7 –PASSOVER – DAY 1
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:45 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8 –PASSOVER – DAY 2
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 5:30 p.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 9 – PASSOVER –FIRST INTERMEDIATE DAY
MORNING SERVICE 7:45 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 10 – PASSOVER –SECOND INTERMEDIATE DAY
MORNING SERVICE 7:45 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 – PASSOVER –THIRD INTERMEDIATE DAY
MORNING SERVICE 7:45 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12 – PASSOVER –FOURTH INTERMEDIATE DAY
MORNING SEVICE 7:45 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 7:22 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 13 –PASSOVER – DAY 7
MORNING SERICE 9:00 a.m.*EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m.CANDLE LIGHTING 7:23 p.m.
*Note: Time change for Morning Service forPassover Day 7.
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 –PASSOVER – DAY 8 – YISKOR
MORNING SERVICE 10:00 a.m.EVENING SERVICE 7:45 p.m.
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Beth El Baby
Please email jpeg images – along with the name of the infant andfamily members and the infantʼs birth date –
This past fall, our blood drive was again very successful. Almost 100people participated and we collected 79 pints of blood.
Those who came to donate, whether they were successful in doing soor not, did a HUGE Mitzvah! We also had more administrative staff andclergy donate than ever before.
Our volunteers, many of whom alsodonated blood, are the best! Withoutthem and our maintenance staff thingswould not have gone as smoothly as theydid. Also thanks to the kitchen staff forfeeding the volunteers and Red Crossstaff.
The next Beth El blood drive ison Wednesday, April 18. When the RedCross calls you just say you are giving atBeth El.
Again, to all who participated in the blood drive, in whatever way,Thank You! See you on April 18.
Jerry Goodman
SPONSOR A SHABBAT KIDDUSH
Sponsoring a Beth El Shabbat Kiddush is the perfect way to celebratea birthday, an upcoming wedding or any other simcha. Sponsors
names are mentioned from the bimah when the rabbi does the weeklyannouncements. Contact Diane Cole, Event Coordinator,
at 410-484-0411 or [email protected] she will help you plan your special Kiddush.
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TORAH MAINTENANCE FUND
A project of the Beth El Seniors is to support the maintenance andrepair of our synagogueʼs Torahs and Megillot. Contributing to aprocess that pays for caring for these sacred scrolls and preserv-ing them for future generations is a mitzvah.
Torah Maintenance Fund cards are available at the Beth ElOffice or call Dorothy Fineblum at 410-653-2631. Our all-pur-pose cards are still six for $10 or $2 each.
The card features a drawing by world famous artist Ira Moskowitz.Born in 1912 as the son and grandson of rabbis, he has infused hiswork with the customs and traditions of our religion.
DINNER MEETING ON SUNDAY, MARCH 11
The Beth El Seniors will hold its next dinner meeting onSunday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Offit Auditorium.Ted Zlatinʼs Traveling Heart and Art Show will entertain uswith a medley of golden oldies. Members of the bandinclude Tom Ghitz, drummer, Jamie Hopkins, bass gui-tarist, Otis Stroup, pianist and Bruce Thomas, vocalist.Please make all reservations by Thursday, March 1.Cost is $20 for members and $23 for guests. Please liston a separate sheet of paper those members with whom
you would like to sit and your preference, if any, for a diet dessert. For further information callEd Berkowitz at 410-296-8424.
Because of Passover, there will be no meeting in April.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
All people over 50 are welcome to join our group. Dues are only $15 per person. For moreinformation, contact Ed Berkowitz at 410-296-8424, Betty Zlotowitz at 410-484-9840, JerryFineblum at 410-653-2631, Shirley Lipman at 410-415-5588 or Pauline Auslander at 410-764-8011.
SHABBAT VOLUNTEERSNEEDED
The Religious Services Committee is looking forvolunteers to work as ushers for Shabbat and holiday
services. You would only have to commit to once a month.We are also looking for people to be greeters on Shabbat
mornings when there is a Bʼnai Mitzvah.
Training will be provided. If you are interested please contacteither Lee Snyder at 410-486-5591 or email
henna tattoo artist may attend to help make the guest presentable to theKing. There will also be activities worthy of all the little royal princesses andprinces attending the revelry. A noble banquet will be served buffet style inhonor of our Queen Esther.
After the party the fun continues with the Purim Spiel: The MegillahAccording to TV Land at 7:00 p.m.
The fun continues as we enter Vashtiʼs rooms for Late Nite at the Palacearound 8:15 p.m. Join us for music from our all-time favorite tv shows,hamantaschen, nosh and of course, Mordechaiʼs Mudslides, Esther Coladasand Shushan Sangrias to fulfill the mitzvah of increasing our happiness.
There is no charge for these royal festivities. However, we ask that youRSVP for Estherʼs Banquet at the Palace to Fran Davis [email protected], 410-484-4543 or Ilene Naides [email protected], 410-602-2245. Please email Jill Eisen,[email protected] with any questions.
Hag Purim Sameach!!!
PURCHASE YOUR HAGGADAH
IN TIME FOR PASSOVERPassover may be over a month away, but it is never too early to
purchase haggadot for you, your family and your friends.The Beth El Haggadah is now available for purchase at the mainoffice for $8 each for members and $10 each for non-members.
In addition, a music CD, featuring Cantor Thom King and the BethEl Junior Choir singing traditional Passover songs, is available for$8 each. You may stop by the main office anytime during normal
business hours to purchase a Haggadah or CD.
PETITE LUNCHEON& BOOK REVIEW
Wednesday, March 21
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 apetite luncheon and book review willbe held in the Myers Auditorium at
12:00 p.m. Following lunch, Rabbi StevenSchwartz will review the best seller In theGarden of Beasts by Erik Larson. The costis $10 for members of the congregation andsisterhood and $12 for guests. This reviewis open to both men and women. If youhave never attended a book review, weencourage you to join us for this one.
Checks should be made out to Beth ElSisterhood and sent with a memo contain-ing your name and phone number and thename (s) and phone number (s) of anyguests. Send your check and information toMarlene Siegel or Alice Levin c/o of Beth ElSisterhood , 8101 Park Heights Avenue,Baltimore, MD 21208. Payment must bemade by Tuesday, March 12, 2012.
If you have any questions, contactMarlene Siegel 410-484-1844 or AliceLevin 410-484-0934.
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IT IS RAELYTRUE
Submitted by:Marisa RubinBeth El Baltimore USYChapter President
Expanding focus oneducation …The Israeli cabinet adopted aplan by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu andFinance Minister Yuval Steinitzto expand free preschool edu-cation from the age of 3 andadd NIS 2.5 billion to educa-tion. Previously free education began at age 5.
Conveying a social message …In response to recent events against women inJerusalem, ~200 secular and religious female resi-dents of Beit Shemesh conveyed their own mes-sage by gathering in the city center and performinga flash mob dance to the sound of Queenʼs “DonʼtStop Me Now”.
Hoops anyone?Omri Casspi, an Israeli professional basketball play-er under contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, wasborn in Holon, Israel and is 6ʼ9”. He debuted withthe Sacramento Kings in 2009, at which time hebecame the first Israeli to play in an NBA game.
Brandeis CollegiateInstitute AcceptingApplications for theSummer 2012
Jewish young adults in Marylandand the District of Columbia
invited to applyBALTIMORE, MD – The Marilyn and Sigi ZieringBrandeis Collegiate Institute (BCI) is currentlyaccepting applications for its summer 2012 session.BCI is an intensive experience in Jewish learning,culture and community offered to young adults,ages 18 to 26 at their summer camp in SouthernCalifornia. It is a 26-day exploration of self andJudaism within a safe, pluralistic environment,bringing together young Jews, from all over theworld, with some of our peopleʼs most compelling,talented scholars and artists to experience the multi-faceted aspects of Jewish life, culture, nature andcommunity.
Apply by the early bird deadline of March 14,2012 and the cost is only $250 for domestic partici-pants ($100 for international) and BCI will reimburseyour airfare!
BCI 2012 will take place from June 19 to July15. For more information and to apply, please seethe BCI website, http://bci.ajula.edu.
BCI receives ongoing support through a grantfrom the Melinda Joy Siegel Memorial Fund, adonor-advised fund of THE ASSOCIATED: JewishCommunity Federation of Baltimore. The Fund wasestablished in 1986 by Marlene and Hillard Siegel tohonor the memory of their daughter, Melinda.
An Event Co-Sponsored by the Social Action Committee
Join us for 1, 2, or 3 stimulating Saturday afternoon programs after Shabbat Kiddush,
IT’S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL
Zeh Ha’Olam Katan M’odAugust 10 – August 15
JOIN US!Build community and friendship
with Beth El familiesFamilies with young children know that it is very difficult to plan a vacation,
and once the vacation begins it is even harder to find time to relax! Thissummer Rabbi Cantor, Dr. Bor, and a full staff from Beth El and Kayam
Farms will give you a family vacation to be remembered!5 Nights, 6 Days - all inclusive at the Pearlstone Resort Center
Family Programs for everyone!Kids ONLY Programs - age appropriate
Adult ONLY ProgramsActivities include:
SHABBAT IN NATURE! • HAVDALLAH UNDER THE STARS!IPPE STYLE SHABBAT SERVICES • CHALLAH BAKING!
MILK A GOAT & COLLECT FRESH EGGS • ISRAELI DANCINGMOVIE NIGHTS • BOARD GAMES • ART •BONFIRES AND SʼMORES
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Sample Schedule:
7:00 a.m.Early bird play group for the earlyrisers amongst us!Biking through nature8:00 a.m.Nature Walk – The Blessings we findoutdoorsA Visit To The Farm – Early morningfarm chores9:00 a.m.Gourmet Buffet Breakfast10:00 a.m.Family Activity (sports, arts, gamesetc)11:30 a.m.Snack and Music Workshop for thekidsParent Workshop – Why Do Jewish?12:30 p.m.Scrumptious Buffet Lunch1:15 p.m.Nap for all those who need it and wantit! (Staff coverage available near therooms)Story time/drama activity for non-napping kids
2:00 p.m.Ropes Course (kids and adults)3:00 p.m.Snack/ games4:00 p.m.Swimming and Water Activity6:00 p.m.Delicious Buffet Diner/Singing7:00 p.m.Family Movie Night/Family GameNight7:30 p.m.Staff covering the rooms for sleepingyoung ones!9:30 p.m.Kumzitz – Bonfire and SʼmoresWorkshop Topics Include:Exploring SpiritualityJewish ParentingMaking Judaism Relevant in My LifeWhere do Judaism and theEnvironment Intersect?Pray In Nature
Cost:$1050 - 2 adults & 2 children
Cost based on one room (2 Queen Size Beds)Payment plans will be available!
Register by Wednesday, March 15 with a $300 deposit andpay $100 per month after that.
Includes night time room coverage so adults can have fun lateinto the night!
Multi-generational camping is an option too!Please bring the grandparents!
For more information please contact Rabbi Faith Cantorat 410-484-0411 or email [email protected].
Cantor King and The Beth El Choir brought theirfamous Island Shabbat (Karaoke version) to the UnitedStates Naval Academy. They led services in the beauti-ful Commodore Uriah P. Levy Jewish Chapel. Adding tothe fun and ruach were Alana Fisher, Makenna Hakim,and Macie Hakim.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONEWHO IS LOOKING
TO JOIN A SYNAGOGUE?Whether he/she is new to town or anative Baltimorean, and whether they area family, a couple or single, Beth El hassomething to offer each and every one.Please invite them to events they mightfind of interest, and please contact theOutreach Office at 410-484-0411 so wecan invite them to Beth El.
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`xÅÉÜ|tÄ ctÜ~ghe Beth El Memorial Park has served the needs of the BethEl Congregation and the entire Baltimore Jewish Community formore than two generations. A “Makom Kodesh” (a “holy place”),it is a beautifully maintained cemetery of more than 15 acres,located at 9700 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD.
Many families choose to purchase lots well in advance oftheir time of need. This relieves families of an added burden dur-ing an emotionally stressful time. Individual or family plots maybe purchased with convenient payment plans. Please contactDebbie Caplan at 410-484-0411 or [email protected] formore information.
We are ready forPassover...are you?
Please come in and check out our fabulous selection ofPassover supplies:
Here is a sampling of ideas for the Seder Table!
1. Handpainted ceramic Seder Plate with Individual “Leaf” Dishes2. Ceramic, Floral Trimmed Seder Plate, Wood Tone and Silver
Seder Plate, No Tarnish Washing Cup3. Israeli artist, Lily Shohat, Glass Seder Plate and Matzah Plate4. Rectangular Ceramic Seder Plate with Miriamʼs Cup5. Saltwater and Horseradish Bowls, HOLIDAY SPECIAL!
Porcelain Cobalt Blue and Gold Matzah Plate…Regular Price $62, Special Price $48, and Miriamʼs Cups
6. Beames, US made, Hand Made, Glass Seder Plate andMatching Havdallah Set and Matzah Cover
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On Chanukah, we place chanukiahs in our windows as a pub-lic symbol of the miracles that G-d performed for the Jewishpeople in the time of the Greeks. In our Jewish enclave of
Baltimore, that idea seems a bit ridiculous since almost everyone isfamiliar with the holiday. It wasnʼt until this Chanukah that we reallyfelt pride in what the chanukiah represents.
On December 21, we left Baltimore and ventured to theGalapagos Islands on a dental mission with 27 others. Without priorexperience and unfamiliar with our travel companions, we really didnot know what to expect. As the sun set on our first night together,we pulled out our travel chanukiah, candles, and gelt. Still unfamiliarwith the members of our group, we figured that we would be theonly ones interested in celebrating Chanukah. As we began to lightthe match, Gabe, a surgeon currently working in southern Georgiawho happened to be on our trip, asked us to wait a second. Hewent to his room and returned with his Kippah and siddur. Sureenough, he was a Hungarian Jew who davens every morning.
For the next seven nights, he led us while we lit the candles,said the blessings, and sang Maoz Tzor. Watching the candles ofthe chanukiah burn in a place far away from Baltimore, or anywhereremotely Jewish, we really felt the effect those candles can have.Not only were we able to perform the mitzvah, but we also sharedthe miracle with the non-Jews on our trip and local Galapagonianswho had never seen a chanukiah before. They were mesmerized bythe sight of us lighting and singing and thanked us for includingthem in our holiday celebration.
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� Flexible Schedule Options for Children 2 - 5
� Part-time, full-time and extended day options available
� The children enjoy our music program and physical education “Active Kids” gym classes,Hebrew language classes, Torah Stories, pre-Shabbat celebrations, arts and crafts, science,
cooking, beginning reading and number skills, outside play on our playground and field,Kosher snacks, childrenʼs active games, library, field trips, and much more.
� Fall and spring MOMMY AND ME classes for 18-24 month olds and their parent, grand-parent, or caregiver.
Please call Preschool at 410-602-2245.
MARCH SCHOOL CALENDARFriday, March 2 M&M Shabbat, 5:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 4 Beth El 3-4 year old classWednesday, March 7 Estherʼs Banquet at the Palace and SpielFriday, March 9 Got Shabbat in Federal Hill, email
[email protected] for more detailsSaturday, March 10 M&Mʼs Plus with GAGA, 10:15 a.m.
Tot Shabbat, 11:15 a.m.Sunday, March 12 Parent Ed: Make Your Own Family
Monday, March 12 Confirmation and Rabbiʼs Schmooze,6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13 School Committee MeetingFriday, March 16 M&Ms Plus Shabbat Dinner and Services,
6:00 p.m.Saturday, March 17 Tot Shabbat, 11:15 a.m.Sunday, March 18 Dalet Family Program, 9:30 a.m.Friday, March 23 Bet Family Shabbat Service and Dinner,
6:00 p.m.Saturday, March 24 Tot Shabbat, 11:15 a.m. (Grandparentsʼ and
Special Friendsʼ Day)Sunday, March 25 Passover Extravaganza Family Program for
Gan, Mechina and AlephMonday, March 22 Confirmation, 6:00 p.m.Saturday, March 31 Tot Shabbat, 11:15 a.m.
Mitzvot that Made a DifferenceBy Jill Eisen
In December, The Berman-Lipavsky Religious School learned the meaningof Gemilut Hasidim and Mitzvah Hiddur. The students practiced by doingacts of loving kindness. They decorated 500 bags for Community Mitzvah
Day on December 25. The Jewish Volunteer Connection (JVC) filled the bagswith hand-made scarves and hats and distributed them to the homeless. Theschool was also invited to participate in Mitzvah Day and to take part inMoveable Feasts with the Beth El Social Action Committee.
Chavurah Chadasha A and B, Chavurah Howard County, Roland Park andFederal Hill also got into the spirit by making a point of thanking people whomatter to the community. Each group did a little something different. In theRoland Park Hebrew School, the students bought a gift for children participat-ing in the Marine Corp charity Toys for Tots. Each child made the gift personalby attaching a handwritten note. They also made rice krispy treats and deliv-ered the dessert to the Fire Company Engine 44 along with cards thanking themen and women. In the Federal Hill School, the students chose to thank theBaltimore City Police. Major Barillaro and Office Glazerman came to the class-room and received latkas, cookies and cards that compared our modern dayheroes with our biblical ones.
Chavurah A and B and the Howard County Chavurah baked cookies,muffins and brownies and prepared thank you cards for their local fire depart-ments. During the baking they had a session about Mitzvot and read a shortstory related to Mitzvot.
It was a really good experience for all. The firemen and policemen werewelcoming, kind, gracious and touched. The students felt good about them-selves and that they were appreciated for their good deed.
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This photo is of a new class that we offer for 4 year old chil-dren. This experience has welcomed 15 new students to ourprogram. Morah Lital is teaching Jewish stories, holidays,arts and crafts, and basic prayer. To my knowledge, there isno other program that offers this type of experience to suchyoung children. They will automatically be enrolled into ourkindergarten program for next fall. This outreach effort hasproven to be a successful and positive boost to our enroll-ment.
— B’shalom, Dr. Bor
THE SCOOPFROM THE SOCIAL ACTION
COMMITTEE!
Debbie Caplan and Jeanette Davis organized our annualChristmas Day Moveable Feast deliveries. Approximately80 Beth El volunteers delivered food and gifts in Baltimore
City and surrounding counties to people living with HIV/Aids andbreast cancer.
Ellen Budish arranged for members of the Social Action com-mittee to provide food, presents and gift cards for two familiesidentified through Baltimore County Social Services. The fooddrive was so successful that we were able to deliver the extra foodto the Reisterstown Crisis Center. We plan to adopt families for thePassover/Easter holiday and invite any other Beth El memberswho would like to participate in helping those in need to join us.
Mark Rome, Paul Sheitel and Barbara Foreman delivereddonuts and sodas to 19 police and fire stations in the Northwestcorridor. Thanks to the generosity of Beth Elʼs Michael Klein ofKleinʼs ShopRite Supermarket for donating the donuts and CocaCola Enterprises for the sodas. This year end tradition thanksthese public servants for important service to the community.Dinner was served at Hope Lodge on Christmas Day.
Eight people volunteer regularly at Woodholme Elementary.They volunteered well over 200 hours last year.
We are co-sponsoring an event with the American JewishCommittee, The Jewish Museum of Maryland, The Associated,Baltimore Jewish Council, and Shʼma called “A ContemporaryJewish Lens on Immigration Reform” a panel discussion withGideon Aronoff, Douglas Hauer, and Jonathon Herbst. It will be atBeth El Congregation on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. and itʼsfree.
We need your help as Social Action continues to provide theseand other worthy services to our community.
There is an immediate need for volunteers, on a one day aweek basis, to sort the clothing donated by our members. If youcan help, call Robert Slatkin at 410-935-5578 or e-mail [email protected].
BETH EL AUTHORS WIN
PUBLISHING HONORS
During the Summer of 2011, Dr. Eyal Bor and Morah Jill Eisen sub-mitted an article on where they see Hebrew School headed in thefuture. Morah Eisen also submitted an article about her philosophy
of Jewish education. The articles were among 8,000 submissions byJewish educators throughout the United States, Canada and Israel. Weare proud to report that their articles were two of twenty-four chosen for e-publishing in the Jewish Educator Volume 2. Dr. Bor and Morah Eisenalso presented their ideas at the NewCAJE Conference at AmericanHebrew Academy, Greensboro, NC last August. Their seminar was metwith enthusiasm and with requests for their information to be sent to theparticipants. Below is one of the two articles Dr. Bor and Morah Eisenwrote together. The April issue of the Voice will feature Morah Eisenʼs arti-cle that was published on Jewish Community and Meaning.
A CHANGING VISION LEADS TO BRIGHTER FUTURE
By Eyal Bor and Jill Eisen
The role of being an educator has changed. No longer is it just aboutwriting the finest curriculum, offering engaging lesson plans, and providinginspiring teacher development. Our focus is now diverted to reaching outto unaffiliated families and fundraising.
Throughout the country, we have seen a trend where families lost theneed, desire or ability to be a part of mainstream Judaism and have cho-sen not to affiliate with synagogues or religious schools.1 As a result, thefuture of our Hebrew schools is in peril. Funding for Jewish education isscarce, causing those in the profession to lose their jobs or reevaluatecareers where they do not see a future. Registration plummets afterBar/Bat Mitzvah as the desire to continue in Jewish education is no longera priority.2 Something must be done to reverse this disturbing trend andregain interest in Jewish education. The structure of religious school mustbecome flexible and convenient for families. The content must be tailoredto meet the personal needs of the students, whether the child is from aninterfaith family, has learning challenges or is advanced in Hebrew com-munication. We have made it our mission to make our religious schoolBaltimore, MD strong, interactive, and prosperous.
Being Jewish is not something that you can buy in a store. There areno waiting lists to become Jewish; rather it is a heritage; a religion; a wayof living your life filled with pride, honor and values. At Beth ElCongregation, faculty, school committee members, lay leaders, parents,and students put their heads together to figure out how to make Jewisheducation relevant in this complicated and fast paced society.
We started with the hypothesis that if families have positive experi-ences in their Judaism, in and out of the synagogue or classroom, theywill strengthen and enjoy their Jewish identity and their ties to the congre-gation. We took Jewish education beyond the Hebrew school and put itback in the family home and the neighborhood.
Over five years, our religious school has evolved to be flexible, con-venient, and personal to meet the needs of our families. We worked withthe Jemicy School in Baltimore to learn how to educate students withdyslexia and related language-based learning differences. The director ofthe Jemicy School led professional workshops to train our faculty and pro-vide them with tools that enable them to teach these students withoutfrustration or obstruction due to their learning challenges. As a bonus, allof our students benefited from this training in multi-sensory and hands-onmethods.
Next, we took an ancient concept and gave it a new twist. The pro-gram called Chavurah Chadasha (pioneers in group learning) deepensthe family understanding and appreciation of Judaism through intimate,intense, interactive learning. Families formed a traditional chavurah, butused an innovative format that led to full participation in learning how tolead a Jewish life. The goal was to eliminate the boredom of repetitionand recitation that often occurs in the classroom and to make the compo-nents of Judaism (Hebrew reading, praying, Holidays, mitzvot, etc.) excit-ing, refreshing, and relevant. Families took a journey that deepened their
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THE YAHRZEIT FUND
IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Loved Ones by Mrs. Hulane Zolet.Isadore Allex by Mrs. Lenora Talles.Deina Bank by Phyllis and Harvey Shankman.Anne Blank by Dr. Lee Joyce Richmond.Myrna Blumberg by Mr. Michael Blumberg.Mary Roberta Brand by Jackie and Alan Wilder.Benjamin Chamish by Rita and Sheldon Shemer.Kate Chamish by Rita and Sheldon Shemer.Esther Davis by Ms. Janet R. Davis.Irving Davis by Ms. Janet R. Davis.Harold “Buddy” Fine by Tami and Stuart Fine.Dr. Paul Gilden by Rita and Sheldon Shemer.Robert Glick by Sandra and Dr. Kenneth Glick.Ester Sarah Hackerman by Mr. Benjamin Hackerman.Susan N. Hackerman by Mr. Benjamin Hackerman.Ruth Highstein by Michele and Herbert Better.Irene Kolman by David, Lloyd and Steve Kolman.Lawrence H. Kolman by David, Lloyd and Steve
Kolman.Sarah Vein Kramer by Mrs. Alice Bloom.Marie Levins by Mrs. Claire Sue Cohen.Hilda Dina Lewis by Sandra and Dr. Kenneth Glick.Samuel Lichtenstein by Phyllis and Paul Lichtenstein.Kate Lowitz by Susan Silberman and Jack Sugarman.Rose Mervis by Eunice and Jeffrey Katz.Joseph Obstler by Sonia and Ed Obstler.Sarah Obstler by Sonia and Ed Obstler.Morris Pasarew by Mrs. Irene Pasarew.Rubin Pasarew by Mrs. Irene Pasarew.Sara Posner by Phyllis and Paul Lichtenstein.Edward Reicher by Mrs. Ilene Penn.Leonard Reisman by Mrs. Rica Reisman.Ethel “Pep” Schwartz by Mrs. Pearl Imber.Edythe Shemer by Rita and Sheldon Shemer.Earl Shuman by Jackie and Marvin Shuman.Oscar Simons by Dee and Harold Simons.Alvin Stark by Phyllis and Norman Gold.Tillie Sweren by Mr. Herbert Sweren.Philip Talles by Mrs. Lenora Talles.Tillie Thomas by The Escann Family.Raymond S. Weinberg by Dr. Larry Weiss.Harold Weisblatt by Denise and Jerrold Thrope.Bernard N. Weiss by Dr. Larry Weiss.Rosalie Ida Zwagil by Morris I. Zwagil
THE YOUTH EDUCATION FUND
IN MEMORY OF:Irma Albert by Cindy and Jon Hazman.Dr. Jordan Bloom by Mrs. Ruth Kronthal.Harold (Hal) Cohen by Sherry and Dr. Steve Berlin,
Dania, Ira, Ben, Sophie, Brooke and Isaac Garonzik.Jerry Fader by Mrs. Ann Kurlander.Myles Feldman by Lorraine and Dr. Howard Bronstein.Bernard Goodman by Joan and Donald Caplan, Sandy
and Mayer Kalichman.Myer (Mike) Grossfeld by Cheryl, Scott, Adam and
Justin Hayet, Marky and Bo Kirsch, Pearl and IrvingOlshaker, Gail Schwartz and Robb Cohen.
Marc Hess by Maxine and Bob Lowy.Lenny Klein by Dee Andrews.Irving Lansman by Mrs. Bea Grossfeld.Burton Richman by Melissa and Jeffrey Berman, and
Judy and Lee RosenbergLarry Silverman by Tammy and Jerry Schnydman and
Family.Sylvia Feinglass Weinstein by Mrs. Bea Grossfeld.
IN HONOR OF:The 45th wedding anniversary of Tammy and Jerry
Schnydman by Susan and Hal Hackerman.The appointment of Judge Stuart R. Berger to The
Court of Special Appeals by Lee and Alfred Whiteman.The Bar Mitzvah of Jared Simons, grandson of Gail
and Joel Shugarman by Judy and Ed Dworkin, Annetteand Bruce Ingerman.
IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Anna Fleishman by Marsha and Mark Levine.Julius Sucoff by Marsha and Mark Levine.
THE AL ZLOTOWITZ CHAPELMAINTENANCE FUND
IN HONOR OF:The Aliyah given to Mr. Bernard Strumwater at Yom
Kippur.The marriage of Jimmy, son of Eva and Robert Slatkin,
by Mrs. Betty Zlotowitz.
SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Mrs. Ailene Sher by Mrs. Betty Zlotowitz.
IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Kitty Kaye by Mr. Bernard Strumwater.Ruth Reinherz by Mr. Bernard Strumwater.Rose Volk by Mrs. Lillian Z. Strumwater.Al Zlotowitz, beloved father, grandfather and great-
grandfather by Linda and David Levine.Albert Zlotowitz by Mrs. Lillian Z. Strumwater.Al Zlotowitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather and
greatgrandfather by Mrs. Betty Zlotowitz.Isaac H. Zlotowitz by Mrs. Lillian Strumwater.Sol G. Zlotowitz by Mrs. Lillian Z. Strumwater.
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
IN MEMORY OF:Eleanore Barbash by Eve and Alan Rosenfeld to The
Youth Education Fund.Dr. Jordan Bloom by Gilda and Harold Resnick to The
Prayer Book Fund.Irving Bogdonoff by Ms. Josie Newhouse and Family to
The Youth Education Fund.Harold (Hal) Cohen by Mrs. Bea Grossfeld to The
Prayer Book Fund.Jacques ElKayam by Mr. Sheldon Langsam to The
Susan Fine Langsam Memorial Fund.Harriett Falk by Mr. Albert Saval to The Beth El Art
Fund.Harriet Glasser by Ann, Paul and Lori Kurlander to The
Ricky Siegel Memorial Scholarship Fund.Bernard Goodman by Ethel and Bill Braverman, Dr.
Lawrence Eden and Dr. Charles Young, Carole and BerylLerner, Cathy and Ian Radcliffe, Mr. Al Saval, VikingPartners-Equity Management Group, Inc., Mr. MauryWilkins, Ellen and Bob Yerman to The Youth EducationFund.
Bernard Goodman by Merle and Abe Eiss to TheMitzvah Fund.
Bernard Goodman by Ms. Patricia Lebowitz, Hillaineand Irwin Nepo to The Rabbi Agus Library Fund.
Bernard Goodman by Rona, Michael, Kevin & MelissaGreene, Sharon and Larry Rose to The Prayer Book Fund.
Myer (Mike) Grossfeld by Elaine and Richard Baer,Sharon and Dr. Elliott Berg, Janice, Jeffrey and JamieDansicker, Mary and Lou Fisher, Ms. Donna Goldberg,Donna and Mayer Handelman, Lisa, Mark, Jessica, Daniand Jillian Kirsch, Margaret and John Korona, Judith andDonn Kurjan, Lisa and Eric Kurjan & Family, Patricia andRichard Kurjan, Margaret and William McCardell, DeborahL. Potter, Flos and Al Shapiro, Shirley and HowardSheppard, Benita and Todd Stokes, Charlotte and LeonardWasserman, Ellen and Bob Yerman to The YouthEducation Fund.
Myer (Mike) Grossfeld by Mindelle and Homer Berlin toThe Hark Family Fund.
Myer (Mike) Grossfeld by Cecelia and Robert Gould toThe Ray S. and Nettye P. Gould Scholarship Fund.
Myer (Mike) Grossfeld by Frona and GordonGreenspun, Gilda and Harold Resnick, Benita and ToddStokes to The Prayer Book Fund.
Myer (Mike) Grossfeld by Barbara and MichaelSteinhardt to The Steinhardt-Balachow Family Youth Fund.
Marc Hess by Harriet and Alan Kanter, Faye and JoelSnyder to The Prayer Book Fund.
Marc Hess by Barbara and Michael Steinhardt to TheSteinhardt-Balachow Family Youth Fund.
Adam Kronthal by Toba and William Grant to The AdamKronthal Special Needs Fund.
Irving Lansman by Donna and Mayer Handelman,Madge Kolman to The Prayer Book Fund.
Seena Lubcher by Eunice and Sid Friedman, Roslynnand Barry Goldberg, Albert Saval to The Herman LubcherScholarship Fund.
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Seena Lubcher by Nancy and Dr. Marc Gertner to TheYouth Education Fund.
Seena Lubcher by Susie and Steve Weintraub to ThePrayer Book Fund.
Kurt Maier by Nan and Isaac Waranch to The YouthEducation Fund.
Sidney Morrison by The Franklin and Gold Families toThe Melvin & Anita Steinberg College Outreach ProgramFund.
Sylvan Offit by Gloria and Alvin Bernstein to The YouthEducation Fund.
Sylvan Offit by Nancy and Dr. Marc Gertner to TheMichael and Rhea Offit Scholarship Fund.
Sylvan Offit by Mr. Harold Rottman to The MitzvahFund.
Sylvan Offit by Rose and Richard Rubin to The RabbiSteven Schwartz Tribute Fund
Sylvan Offit by Mrs. Rita Silverman and Family to TheJoseph Lipavsky Scholarship Fund.
Burton Richman by Mrs. Miriam Lowenberg Black toThe M. Henry and Elizabeth Kuntz Memorial Fund.
Burton Richman by Denise and Keith Franz, Doris andJulian Kline to The Adult Choir Fund.
Burton Richman by Beth and Nathan Jaffe to TheRabbi Steven Schwartz Tribute Fund.
Burton Richman by Devra and Lee Simon to The RabbiMark G. Loeb Judaic Studies College Scholarship Fund.
Fay Rosenfeld by Ann, Paul and Lori Kurlander to TheYouth Education Fund.
Doris Rudolph by The Asher Family to The Al ZlotowitzChapel Maintenance Fund.
Myrtle Several, grandmother of Rabbi Dana Saroken,by Tammy and Jerry Schnydman & Family to The Nathanand Pauline Mash Pre-School Fund.
Larry Silverman by Mrs. Miriam Lowenberg Black toThe M. Henry and Elizabeth Kuntz Memorial Fund.
Larry Silverman by Ilene and Elliot Merenbloom to TheRabbi Mark G. Loeb Judaic Studies College ScholarshipFund.
Larry Silverman by Ms. Betty Samuels Seidel to ThePrayer Book Fund.
Sylvia Feinglass Weinstein by Mrs. Sybil Coblenzer,Phyllis and Dr. Charles Fine & Family, Mindy and RonFishkind, Honey and Jeff Litman to The Dr. Michael I.Feinglass Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Sylvia Feinglass Weinstein by Joan and Larry Cohen,Sally and Michael Cooperman, Ann and Ira Robinson,Susie and Steve Weintraub to The Prayer Book Fund.
Frieda Weitzman by Mr. Allan Weinstein to TheBenjamin D., Elaine G., Dr. Frederick, Gertrude Y. &Harold S. Weinstein Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Frieda Weitzman by Denise, Keith, Seth and KaraFranz to The Youth Education Fund.
IN HONOR OF:The Hanukkah Aliyah received by Dr. Joseph and
Linda Napora to The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Judaic StudiesCollege Scholarship Fund.
The 50th wedding anniversary of Frida and Dr. MoisesFraiman by Denise and Keith Franz, Ms. Diana Weitzmanto The Jacobo & Sara Fraiman Fund for Adult JewishEducation.
The 50th wedding anniversary of Marion and PeterHoch by Rachel, Dr. Daniel, Naomi, Sarah and Ellie Hochto The Youth Education Fund.
The 40th wedding anniversary of Joyce and ArnoldFruman by Milner-Fenwick, Inc., Stanley Scherr and BillMagruder to The Fruman Family Garden BeautificationEndowment Fund.
The 40th wedding anniversary of Joyce and ArnoldFruman by Hilary and Allan Greenberg to The PrayerBook Fund.
The 40th wedding anniversary of Debby and ArtGerson by Susan and Elliott Weisman to The Sonya andJerome Goodman Adult Hebrew Reading Fund.
The 30th wedding anniversary of Shari and LarryCooper by Janie and Dr. Sanford Siegel to The YouthEducation Fund.
The arrival of Benjamin, son of Jill and Scott Eisen, byThe Marder Family to The Youth Education Fund.
The Bar Mitzvah of Noah Michael, grandson of Mrs.Aileen Hammerman, by Denise and Keith Franz to The
Cantor Saul & Aileen Hammerman Music Fund.The Bar Mitzvah of Noah, grandson of Mrs. Aileen
Hammerman by Barbara and Michael Steinhardt to TheSteinhardt-Balachow Family Youth Fund.
The Bat Mitzvah of Merav Tova, daughter of Rabbi andMrs. Steven Schwartz, by Mindy and Ron Fishkind to TheYouth Education Fund.
The birth of Jack Gabriel Kirk by Mr. Harold Rottman toThe Mitzvah Fund.
The birth of a new granddaughter to Lee and AlfredWhiteman by Reba and Arnold G. Cohen to The MitzvahFund.
The special birthday of Mrs. Ruthie Block by Mrs. FranBaum to The Prayer Book Fund.
The special birthday of Dr. Ralph Epstein by Mrs. EllieSpind to The Morton Spind Confirmation ScholarshipFund.
The special birthday of Mr. Edward Obstler by BetteCohen and Sandy Wise to The Mitzvah Fund.
The special birthday of Mr. Ed Obstler by VeronicaKestenberg to The Prayer Book Fund.
The special birthday of Mr. Erv Sekulow by Peggy andJohn Heller to The Mitzvah Fund.
The 95th birthday of Mrs. Helen Silverberg by Debbie,Jimmy and Evelyn Effron to The Youth Education Fund.
The 95th special birthday of Mrs. Helen Silverberg bySharon and Stanley Zerden to The Prayer Book Fund.
The 88th special birthday of Mr. Al Auslander by Anitaand Mickey Steinberg to The Melvin & Anita SteinbergCollege Outreach Program Fund.
The 80th birthday of Mr. Ed Obstler by Suzanne andHank Horowitz to The Joseph Lipavsky Scholarship Fund.
The 80th birthday of Mr. Ed Obstler by Ms. JoanJacobs to The Adult Choir Fund.
The 70th birthday of Dr. Gary Lattin by Fran andSteven Baum & Family to The Prayer Book Fund.
The birthday of Ms. Lynn Abeshouse by Joan and JoeKlein to The Michael and Rhea Offit Scholarship Fund.
The engagement of Emily, daughter of Judy andRobert Cohen to Jordan Lieberman, son of Diane and Dr.Jeffrey Lieberman to The Rabbi Steven Schwartz TributeFund by Robin and Karl Mindel.
The beautiful Hanukkah Haftorah performed by RabbiDavid Wiesenberg by Dr. Joseph and Linda Napora toThe Adult Choir Fund.
The new home of Dr. Jerry Fine and Barbara Wolf-Fineby Dr. Joseph and Linda Napora to The Prayer BookFund.
The marriage of Joanna Goodwin and Mark Friedmanby The Goodwin Foundation to The Rabbi StevenSchwartz Tribute Fund.
The marriage of Charles, son of Marlene and SteveMorrison by Marlene and Allan Brull to The Morton SpindConfirmation Scholarship Fund.
The marriage of Neil Shochet, son of Mrs. CarolynShochet to Frani Kumar, by Betsy and Lou Narrow &Family to The Prayer Book Fund.
The retirement of Dr. Herbert Kronthal by Dody andTommy Brager to The Adam Kronthal Special NeedsFund.
The Levine –Cooperstein wedding by Cheryl R. Levineto The H. Allan Lipsitz Endowed Adult Education Fund.
Chanukah wishes for their granddaughters, Amanda,Ava and Juliet Guzman, by Ellen and Dr. Jay Feinglass toThe Dr. Michael I. Feinglass Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Mrs. Bobbie Lichter by Maria and Eddie Lichter to ThePrayer Book Fund.
The Torah honor given to Naomi and Howard Rovneron Sabbath, January 7, 2012.
SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Mr. Henry Ehrlich by Sandy and Don Lebowitz to The
Irving and Rose Lebowitz Memorial Sefer Torah Fund.Dr. Joe Eisenberg by Denise and Keith Franz to The
Youth Education Fund.Dr. Joe Eisenberg by Mr. Harold Rottman to The
Mitzvah Fund.Mrs. Ailene Sher by Florence and Robert Chertkof to
The Rabbi Steven Schwartz Tribute Fund.Mrs. Ailene Sher by Denise and Keith Franz to The
Sonya and Jerome Goodman Adult Hebrew ReadingFund.
Mrs. Ailene Sher by Eunice and Sid Friedman to TheYouth Education Fund.
Mrs. Ailene Sher by Carol Macht and Dr. Sheldon
Lerman to The H. Allan Lipsitz Endowed Adult EducationFund.
Mrs. Ailene Sher by Mrs. Lisi Nigrin to The Batya andHadas Nigrin Memorial Scholarship Fund.
IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Loved Ones by Susan and Hal Hackerman to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Loved Ones by Dr. and Mrs. Charles Mann to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Rose D. Abrams by Joy and Norman Shillman to The
Youth Education Fund.Norma Appelbaum by Dr. Howard Appelbaum to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Philmore Baron by Mrs. Naomi Baron and Family to
The Yahrzeit Fund.William S. Berger by Mrs. Jeanne Berger to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Annette Bloom by Mrs. Phyllis London to The Yahrzeit
Fund.Morris Bloom by Mrs. Belle Bloom, Children and
Grandchildren to The Yahrzeit Fund.Pearl G. Browdy by Ms. Donna Goldman to The Prayer
Book Fund.Daniel Cohan by Judith and Robert Cohan to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Harry C. Cohen by Mrs. Estelle G. Cohen to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Albert Cutler by Phyllis and Stuart Cutler to The Prayer
Book Fund.Celia Davis by Mr. Richard G. Davis to The Yahrzeit
Fund.Jack Diamond by Dr. Mark Diamond to The Yahrzeit
Fund.Leonard Friedman by Susan and Elliot Dackman to
The Yahrzeit Fund.Ella Frieman by The Frieman Family to The Yahrzeit
Fund.B. Lewis Garshman by Ms. Carole S. Gould to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Albert J. Glass by Mr. Marvin E. Glass to The Yahrzeit
Fund.Anne Garshman Goldberg by Mrs. Carole Gould to
The Yahrzeit Fund.Harry Goldberg by Mrs. Joy Hyman and Daughters and
Grandchildren to The Dr. Nathan Hyman MemorialScholarship Fund.
Frances Goldman by Ms. Phyllis Scalettar to TheMitzvah Fund.
Samuel Goldstein by Simone and Larry Rosenbloom toThe Yahrzeit Fund.
Sarah Goldstein by Simone and Larry Rosenbloom toThe Yahrzeit Fund.
Dr. Morris Morton Gottlieb by Dr. Ira Gottlieb to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Max Greenwald by Jill and Dr. Ronald Greenwald toThe Yahrzeit Fund.
Berner Gross by Linda and Howard Dreizen to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Anna Herman by Mrs. Delma Silver to The YahrzeitFund.
Romaine Holmes by Mrs. Jeanne Berger to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Dr. Nathan B. Hyman by C. Joy Hyman, Children andGrandchildren to The Dr. Nathan Hyman MemorialScholarship Fund.
Lawrence “Larry” Kolman by Mrs. Madge ReamerKolman & Family to The Yahrzeit Fund.
David L. Kopelman by Liz and Richard Caplan to TheDaniel W. Caplan Pre-School Media Resource Fund.
Elaine Joan Leon by Mr. Jamie Leon to The Berman-Lipavsky Scholarship Fund.
Freda Levy by Mr. Leon Levy to The Yahrzeit Fund.Harry Lichter by Maria and Eddie Lichter to The
Yahrzeit Fund.Samuel London by Mr. Fred London to The Yahrzeit
Fund.Martin Lurie by Sandy and Chuck Lurie to The Yahrzeit
Fund.Jeannette M. Matz by Herbert, Ron and Debbie Matz
to The Yahrzeit Fund.Sidney E. Miller by Phyllis and Harry Blum, Joan and
Richard Lessans to The Yahrzeit Fund.Earl Missler by Risa and Dr. Ira Gottlieb to The
Yahrzeit Fund.
Carl Morstein by Ellen and Jay Morstein to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Lillian Morstein by Ellen and Jay Morstein to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Daniel Moss by Janet and Steve Moss to The YahrzeitFund.
Freda Moss by Eileen and Harry Brafmann & WilliamMoss to The Prayer Book Fund.
Morton Nettler by Ms. Karen Nettler to The MorningMinyan Fund.
Morton L. Nettler by Mrs. Mae Nettler to The YahrzeitFund.
Dr. Sylvan Pleet by Mrs. Harriet Pleet to The PrayerBook Fund.
Edward Reicher by Mrs. Blanche C. Reicher to TheAgus Library Book Dedication Fund.
Samuel Rosen by Mrs. Mary Shofer to The YahrzeitFund.
Stanley Rosen by Jill and Dr. Ronald Greenwald to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Helen Rosenbloom by Simone and Larry Rosenbloomto The Yahrzeit Fund.
Jack Henry Rosenbloom by Simone and LarryRosenbloom to The Yahrzeit Fund.
Harry Sandler by Sonia and Nat Sandler to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Fannie Scherr by Mr. Stanley Scherr to The PrayerBook Fund.
Beatrice Schwartz by Ms. Linda Huddles & Ms. TobyFelcher to The Paul Huddles Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Blanche Fisher Schwartz by Ms. Judith M. Schwartz toThe Agus Library Book Dedication Fund.
Kate Schwartz by Alice and Dr. Mayer Schwartz to TheRabbi Steven Schwartz Tribute Fund.
Clara Shillman by Joy and Norman Shillman to TheYouth Education Fund.
Samson Shilmover by Dr. and Mrs. M.P. Siedband toThe Agus Library Book Dedication Fund.
Sylvia Silberg by Laura, Glenn, Adam, and Kayla Millerto The Agus Library Book Dedication Fund.
Bessie Silberstein by Dr. Charles Silberstein to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Libby Smulovitz by Mr. Stanley Scherr to The PrayerBook Fund.
Samuel A. Snyder by Mrs. Faye Adler to The YahrzeitFund.
Dr. Edward D. Spire by Bunny and Mike Roseman toThe Yahrzeit Fund.
Milton Uhlfelder by Joan and David Uhlfelder to TheHark Family Fund.
Ethel Weiss by Rosalie and Sidney Chernick to TheYahrzeit Fund.
Dr. Milton Wohl by Ruth Wohl & Children, Susan, Lindaand Barry & Grandchildren to The Yahrzeit Fund.
Bessie Wooden by Deborah and Stanley Holzman toThe Stanley L. Becker Mishpachah Scholarship Fund.
Herman Isaac Zlotowitz by Dina and Michael Volk toThe Al Zlotowitz Chapel Maintenance Fund.
IN APPRECIATION FOR:The guest entertainer Mr. Ed Hankin, at the Panther
Club brunch, by Mr. Jim Barrish to The Harry LichterChesed Fund.
The kindness shown to Mr. Stan Schneider by Dr.Joanne and Mr. Marshall Rief by Sylvia and StanSchneider to The Rabbi Steven Schwartz Tribute Fund.
The kindnesses and thoughtfulness of Rabbi DanaSaroken by Tammy and Jerry Schnydman & Family to TheMitzvah Fund.
The prayers and kindness shown by Rabbi StevenSchwartz for Izzy Morrison, by Evelyn and Izzy Morrison.
Cindy Hiller, a “wonderful teacher of Torah,” by Mr.Michael Stappler to The Youth Education Fund.
IN GRATITUDE FOR:The wise counsel of Rabbi Steven Schwartz by Mrs.
Judy Pachino to The Rabbi Steven Schwartz TributeFund.
The safety of Bobbie and Roman Ryterman by Mrs.Irene Snyder to The Prayer Book Fund.
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understanding and appreciation of Judaism and gave them Jewish learn-ing and experiences on a personal level and not just on a school level.Parents took an active role in their own religious growth and a participato-ry role in their childrenʼs Jewish education. Families participated in month-ly Shabbat dinners, Shabbat services, and Tikkun Olam projects.Chavurah Chadasha made our large institution intimate and easily man-ageable. It showed that Beth El, no matter how large (1750 families), hasroom for smaller groups, while, at the same time, offering members thebig programs they enjoy.
The Chavurah Chadasha program, now in its fifth year, has three dif-ferent groups, including the original families, and has laid the ground workfor additional programs. Families in neighborhoods nearly 30 miles fromour synagogue asked for an easier way to obtain a Jewish education fortheir children that did not involve a forty-five minutes commute in stand-still traffic. This led to the Hebrew School in Your Neighborhood program.In Howard County, we combined Chavurah Chadasha with a satelliteschool. Students, ages 5 – 13, meet in a home on Thursday afternoonsand come to the congregation on Sunday mornings to join the other
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INFANT & TODDLER CARE� Part Time Infant/Toddler care options now available
with quarterly contracts� Full Time and Part Time spots available
� Now enrolling for Two Year Old Classroom.Contact Dee Curtin, Program Coordinator, for more information or to
schedule a tour to see the Infant & Toddler wing at Beth El,410-580-2723 or [email protected].
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Philadelphia Museum – MagicGardens, Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, April 19(8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)
This trip offersa day of unique anddiversified experi-ences. Our first stopwill be thePhiladelphiaMuseum of Art toview the specialexhibit Van Gogh
Up Close. Vincent Van Gogh was an artist ofexceptional intensity not only in his use ofcolor and exuberant application of paint butalso in his personal life. Drawn powerfully tonature, his works, particularly those created inthe years just before he took his own life,engage the viewer with the strength of hisemotions. This exhibition focuses on thetumultuous feverish artistic experimentationsthat began when Van Gogh left Antwerp forParis in 1886 and continued until his death inAuvers in 1890.
After lunchon your own atthe Museum,our group willtake a shortride toPhiladelphiaʼsMagicGardens. Wewill have a docent led tour of mosaicist IsaiahZagarʼs remarkable Magic Gardens. TheGardens include a fully mosaic indoor galleryand a massive outdoor labyrinthine mosaicsculpture. Zagar began working on theGardens in 1994 and for the last 17 years hasdedicated his work to beautifying the SouthStreet neighborhood of his city.
Cost $77 per personIf you have any questions, contact MarleneSiegel at 410-484-1844 or Judy Frankle at410-486-2672.
Belmont Estate & Kenmore House,Fredericksburg, VA
Thursday, May 17(7:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.)
On this lovelyspring day, we willtravel to historicFredericksburg, VA.In the morning, ourgroup will visitBelmont, the home
and studio of American impressionist artistGari Milcher. The 18th century house containsan outstanding collection of European andAmerican antiques; English, Chinese, French,and Bavarian china; Oriental and Savonnerierugs; and paintings by Frans Snyder, BerthaMorisot and many others. The stone studiodisplays the works from Melcherʼs prolificcareer and the formal gardens contain largeperiod rose collections and walking paths.
Leaving Belmont, we drive to theKenmore Inn, con-structed in 1793,for lunch in itscharming diningroom. Followinglunch, we will tourthe historicKenmore House,the elegant plan-tation home of George Washingtonʼs sisterBetty and her husband Colonel FieldingLewis. This mansion is known for its ornateplasterwork ceilings and the Aesopʼs fabletheme in the dining room. To conclude ourvisit, you will have free time to explore charm-ing Old Town Fredericksburg and its shops.
Cost: $88 per person
If you have any questions, contactMarlene Siegel at 410-484-1844 or JudyFrankle at 410-486-2672.
Washington, DC
Tuesday, April 24Another trip has been added to the
Spring Cultural Trips. On Tuesday, April24, 2012, ourgroup willtravel toWashington,DC to seethe specialexhibit“Somethingof Splendor;
Decorative Arts from the White House”.This exhibit is in honor of the 50thanniversary of the Kennedy administra-tion. It is being presented by theRenwick Gallery — a building rescuedfrom the wrecking ball by Mrs.Jacqueline Kennedy — to showcasesome of the noteworthy furnishings fromthe White Houseʼs long history. Thereare 95 objects — furniture, ceramics,metals, glass and textiles-from the per-manent collection of the White House inthis exhibit. Many of these objects weremade by the most celebrated craftsmenof their time, and some have never beenseen outside of the White House. Theexhibit pairs furniture, settings, and orna-mental pieces with photos that show howthey were used by the first familiesthrough the years. This is truly an exhibitnot to be missed.
Leaving the Renwick Gallery, ourgroup will board the bus and travel to theNational Museum of Natural Historywhere you will have lunch on your own.After lunch, you will be free to visit, atyour pace, the permanent and specialexhibits of the museum.
The cost of the trip is $50 formembers of Beth El or Sisterhood and$55 for non-members. If you have anyquestions or need more informationabout this trip, contact Marlene Siegel at410-484-1844 or Judy Frankle at 410-486-2672.
SPRING 2012 CULTURAL TRIPS
Chavurah students. These families have younger children, so their needsare slightly different than families in the other chavurot. They enjoy bookclubs, play dates, Shabbat dinners, and holiday celebrations together.Downtown Baltimore families, the majority of whom are interfaith, request-ed a weekday-only Hebrew school. They meet in a museum, also onThursday afternoons. Students walk to the site. They appreciate the cre-ative, interactive, hands-on, and personalized attention the studentsreceive in class. In two years, the downtown satellite location has doubledin size. We plan to open a second location, as well as a three- and four-year-old class this Fall.
There are not enough families 30 miles north of our congregation toopen a satellite school or start a chavurah, so we created a unique pro-gram to fit their needs. These students attend religious school only onSunday mornings. They have had no prior Jewish education and do nothave Jewish friends. The first important element was to introduce them toa community of peers. The next step was to help them catch up to theirclassmates so they did not feel behind or out of place. Following the regu-lar class on Sunday, these students stayed 45 minutes longer to betutored in Hebrew reading and Judaics. We are glad to report these stu-dents flourished in their end of year program and were looking forward toattending next year.
The lessons we learned from our various education models is that wemust think out of the box, listen carefully to the needs of the families, andnot be afraid to do the unexpected. By developing these smaller Jewishcommunities, we are helping families maintain their Jewish identities andare empowering them to practice Judaism.
ENDNOTES:1. See Jack Wertheimerʼs article, “The High Cost of Jewish Living,” in the March 2010issue of Commentary Magazine. Also see his article, The American Synagogue:Recent Issues and Trends, in the The American Jewish Yearbook, 2005.2. See “Synagogues Try to Reverse Trend of the Post-Bar Mitzvah Dropout” by JoeBerkofsky, a May 24, 2011, Jewish Telegraphic Agency article.
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SISTERHOOD
BIBLIO
On Wednesday, March 14, at 12 noon in the newly deco-rated Kolker Room, Saralynn Glass will review THREE CUPSOF DECEIT: HOW GREGG MORTENSEN, HUMANITARIANHERO, LOST HIS WAY. The author, Jon Krakauer, revealsthe full story and the extent of the lies concerning Mortensonʼsnetwork of schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. We are left todecide whether Mortenson is a sinner or a man who deliber-ately set out to create a tale in which he is the self-proclaimedlarger-than-life hero.
This review was originally scheduled for January, but wasrescheduled to March.
Biblio welcomes all to our monthly reviews and discus-sions. Remember to bring a kosher brown bag lunch. Dessertand a beverage will provided by our hostess, Frida Fraiman.
For additional information, please phone: BarbaraBerkowitz at 410-484-8424 or Millie Keller at 410-484-3519.
SISTERHOOD MEMBERSHIPLASTEST HAPPENINGS
It is a New Year and we are excited!This past year was tremendous for Sisterhood.
We had 34 new members join and 29 courtesy members,as all new Beth El congregants receive a one year gratis mem-bership to Sisterhood. A special thanks to all the women whobrought a perspective member to the Membership Committee.
We welcome our New Members: Helene Blum, WilmaBlumenthal, Mary Cohen, Harriet Cohen, Linda Mandel,and Marcia Yumkas. Any of our new members that did notreceive a welcome gift bag or Sisterhood Directory please letus know.
We welcome all Beth El members whether you have beena member for many years or recently joined the congregation;please join us at our functions.
Several substantial contributions are given by Sisterhoodthroughout the year to support Beth El schools and theSynagogue. By paying dues and supporting Sisterhood activi-ties such as the General/Luncheon Meeting, Biblio Group,Book reviews, Cultural trips, Donor Luncheon, Unique Boutiqueand the Judaica Shop these contributions are made possible.
Please do not feel left out. Join us today and experiencethe warm community that is Sisterhood.
For more information, please call Susan Hackerman, PastPresident and Membership liaison at 410-486-2523.
JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-TORAH FUND
We are very excited to announce we nowhave 28 benefactors. The benefactorshave received their beautiful pins and areenjoying wearing them. Cards are in stockand ready for purchase for your specialoccasions.
For $18.00 you will receive 6 cards,individually they cost $4.00. All donationsare greatly appreciated as they help tosupport the education of our future clergy.
Please contact Jane Krosin at 410-484-4218 or HildaDopkin at 410-486-4453 for cards and for more information onbecoming a Torah Fund Benefactor.
Monday, April 23, 2012JOINT SISTERHOOD DINNER
I will attend the Joint Sisterhood DinnerName_________________________________________Telephone_____________________________________If possible I would like to sit with (Limited to 2 people)Name_________________________________________Telephone_____________________________________Name_________________________________________Telephone_____________________________________
My special needs are (Please check, if applicable)Vegetarian____ Diabetic_____ Allergies_____________
PLEASE NOTE: Checks will not be accepted at the door.To ensure your seat, please send a check made payableto Beth El Sisterhood by April 10 c/o Bunny Roseman.
Wednesday, May 9 Sisterhood MeetingOffit Auditorium at 11:30 a.m.
General Meeting/Luncheon
Name_______________________________________
Phone number__________________________________
Cell Phone_____________________________________
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Please complete this coupon along with a check for$15.00:Beth El Sisterhoodc/o Linda Mondell or Judy Schwartz8101 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, Maryland 21208
SISTERHOOD MEETINGS/LUNCHEONS
MONDAY, MARCH 5SISTERHOOD MEETING AT 11:30 a.m.
IN THE OFFIT AUDITORIUM
Monday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m. Sisterhoodʼs presenter is Dr.Roseann Catalano from the Institute of Christian and JewishStudies, a non-profit organization that concentrates its education-al expertise on the dual tasks of disarming religious bigotry andestablishing models of interfaith understanding.
Walk-ins are $17.00
PETITE LUNCHEON AND BOOK REVIEWWEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 a petite luncheon and bookreview will be held in the Myers Auditorium at 12:00 p.m.Following lunch, Rabbi Steven Schwartz will review the best sell-er In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. The cost is $10 formembers of the congregation and sisterhood and $12 for guests.This review is open to both men and women. If you have neverattended a book review, we encourage you to join us for thisone.
Checks should be made out to Beth El Sisterhood and sentwith a memo containing your name and phone number and thename (s) and phone number (s) of any guests. Send your checkand information to Marlene Siegel or Alice Levin c/o of Beth ElSisterhood , 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208.Payment must be made by Tuesday, March 12, 2012. See page4 for Book Review Form.
If you have any questions, contact Marlene Siegel 410-484-1844 or Alice Levin 410-484-0934.
CLOSING PROGRAMWEDNESDAY, MAY 9 at 11:30 a.m.
IN THE OFFIT AUDITORIUM
On Wednesday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. Sisterhoodʼs closing pro-gram will feature Dr. Eyal Bor, Director of Education andClarinetist; along with Bruce Casteel, Guitarist, and MichaelSinger, Bassist. The musical group will present an informal pro-gram featuring Israeli, jazz and classical selections.
Reservations must be made. Email or phone: Linda Mondellat [email protected] or 410-486-1542 or Judy Schwartzat [email protected] or 410-653-9253.
Walk-ins are $17.00.
JOINT SISTERHOOD JUMPS INTO SPRINGMONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012
Please join us for our annual JOINT SISTERHOOD DINNERHosted by Chizuk Amuno Sisterhood
8100 Stevenson Road, Baltimore, MD 21208Our Speaker is Susan Reimer, Sunpaper Columnist
Registration is 6:00 p.m. Cost: $25.00
SISTERHOOD MINCHA-MAARIV HAVDALLAH SERVICESATURDAY, MARCH 10
Join us to bring your Shabbat to a warm and beautiful close onSATURDAY, MARCH 10 at 6:15 p.m. Sisterhood will conduct theunique Mincha-Maariv Havdallah Service in the Gorn Chapel
All are invited to attend a reception following the service.
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THE FEDERATION OF JEWISH WOMEN’SORGANIZATIONS OF MARYLAND
THURSDAY, MARCH 15
On Thursday, March 15 there will be a dinner meeting at MosesMontefiore Anshe Emunah, 7000 Rockland Hills Drive from 6:30p.m. -8:45 p.m. The speaker is Ruth Guggenheim, Director ofDevelopment and Public Relations of Jews for Judaism. The topicis “Itʼs Not Your Bubbieʼs Missionary Anymore”. The cost of acatered dinner will be $18.00. (Dietary laws will be observed.)
Please leave your check made out to Beth El Sisterhood in anenvelope addressed to Honey Litman, in the Sisterhood mailbox inthe office. In that way, our checks will be sent together and tableswill be reserved for us. Please have your check at Beth El byMarch 5.
Social Action Project: Please bring toiletry items to be distrib-uted to CHANA.
For additional information, call Honey Litman 410-486-8116.
SISTERHOOD SLATE OF OFFICERS2012-2013
President Judy PachinoCo-President Judy FrankleVice Presidents Eunice Friedman
Ruth Denick Jane KrosinBeverly Epstein Barbara LewisSandy B. Gordon Ellen SametFrona Greenspun Gail ShugermanDale Kahn Ellen WiesenbergerPhyllis Kline Terri Zimlin
Submitted by the Nominating Committee-Majorie Rubin (Chairman),Yvonne Daniel, Dorothy Fineblum, Frida Fraiman, Dale Kahn, AliceKuryk, Marlene Siegel, and Terri Zimlin
New York artist, Fran Medoff, and our Torah reader and teacher, SandyWinters joined together for a wonderful program titled, “Art as Midrash.”Fran has created works of art that depict her unique interpretations ofBiblical women. Sandy shared Midrashic insights on these women.
JOIN US TO BRING YOUR SHABBAT TO A WARM AND
BEAUTIFUL CLOSE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10 AT 6:15 P.M.SISTERHOOD WILL CONDUCT THE UNIQUE
MINCHA-MAARIV-HAVDALLAH SERVICEIN THE GORN CHAPEL. ALL ARE INVITED TO A
RECEPTION FOLLOWING THE SERVICE.
Pictured left to right: Janet Penn and JudyPachino, Sisterhood Co-Presidents; IleneMerenbloom, Program Chair; Susan Hackerman,Sisterhood Past President with Antero Pietila,author and journalist who spoke at Sisterhood’srescheduled paid-up dues meeting held on Sunday,December 18th. Mr. Pietila is the author of “NotIn My Neighborhood.”
Attention Snow Birds –Make Sure We Have Your Winter Address!
As the weather gets colder, many of our con-gregants head south for the winter. It is impor-tant that our office receives your winteraddress, as well as the projected dates youwill be away, because the post office will NOTautomatically forward The Voice and otherBeth El mailings.
Please contact Dora at 410-484-0411 [email protected] with this informationbefore you leave Baltimore and bring back
some warmth and sunshine when you return!
GOGREEN!
1) Set your homeʼs thermostat lower, even simply a fewdegrees will help out. You will scarcely perceive a differ-ence, and this will nonetheless have a major effect onwhat you pay for electrical power each day.
2) Try the innovative “eco-friendly” light bulbs – theenergy you save can considerably reduce your carbonfootprint. Youʼll not simply use a reduced amount of power,but these bulbs are brighter and last longer.
3) Wrap your hot water tank inside a well-insulatedcover. It sounds comical, but you can genuinely diminishyour carbon footprint by reducing the quantity of electricityyou need to use to maintain your hot water tankʼs temper-ature.
4) Seek ecologically friendly cleaning supplies. Youʼdbe surprised at the conclusive impact on maintaining thepurity of our ecosystem that doing just a few easy, littlethings can have.
5) Recycling, even after all these years, is nonethelessone of the most important things you can achieve.
B E TH E LLEGACY SOCIETY
Beth El Legacy Society welcomes its newest members:
Ruth and Theodore Denick
Contact Ailene at 410-580-5159 or [email protected] torequest a Letter of Intent. All we need to know is that you have madeprovision for Beth El in your Estate Planning. Not only will you beensuring the future of our congregation, but you will be helping toensure Judaism for generations to come.
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Lynne Abeshouse & Irvin TarkRonald & Barbara AdlerMichael & Laurie AltmanDr. Howard & Marlene
AppelbaumDr. Richard & Elaine AxmanMichele AzwalinskyDr. Andrew Barnstein &
Marci GordonDr. Scott & Lori BaylinJosephine BeckerMilton & Molly BeresonDr. Scott & Lesley BerkowitzNeil & Alicia BerlinCraig & Michele BermanJason M. BermanAdam & Jana BlockRuth BlockAlice BloomBelle BloomJack & Sandra BloomNorman BloomSylvan & Annette BluesteinBruce & Maren BlumGregory Bowman &
Ilana NodelmanBarbara M. BraunRonald & Patricia BraveJanette BrennerShepard & Donna BrownAndrew & Jennifer BuergerAndrew & Cheryl ChernoffSybil R. CoblenzerGary A. & Amy CohenGeraldine H. CohenJonas & Renee CohenRobert & Kerri CohenUlrich & Lori CohnFrances CrystalJames & Hannelore CrystalHoward & Cindy CumminsHerbert & Bette DahneRene & Yvonne DanielJeffrey & Janice DansickerRobert & Janet DavidDr. Mark P. DiamondVictor & Rachel DidovicherStanley DormanDr. Daniel & Jephta
DrachmanBarry & Karen DrakeBarry & Marilyn DubinSondra E. EllisonDr. Martin & Dr. Laurie
EngelhardtJerry & Carol EngelmanSteven & Jayne EngornDavid & Denise EpsteinDr. Steven & Danielle EpsteinLauren EsakoffGermano Fabiani & Cyd WolfBarry & Sara FeintuchDr. Marvin FeldmanDr. Charles & Phyllis FineFrederic & Judith FinkelsteinRoy & Benita FinkelsteinMitchell & Yvonne FishbeinHelen FriedmanDr. Ira & Patti FriedmanDeborah B. Geller
Stanley & Eileen GinsburgMartha GlasnerDr. Steven & Lori GluboDonald & Marla GoldmanMarsha J. GolobDr. David & Valerie GoodmanRobert & Terrye GrosshandlerJoel & Claire HackLillian HackermanStuart HankinEdward & Carole HelmanStanley & Sara HerbstJoshua & Cindy HillerJohn & Evelyn HillmanDr. Daniel & Rachel HochGary HuddlesWilliam & Dr. Tamara IntnerMiriam JacobsonMark & Betty JontiffHoward & Lynne KahnTodd & Meredith KahnMorris & Rhoda KatzRichard & Sharon KatzStephen Kaufman &
Dr. Rona SteinHarry & Barbara KellmanGerald & Susan KesslerDr. Stanley & Rosalie KiatskyMicah & Davina KleidThomas & Andrea KleinHoward Kleinman &
Michael & Marissa MyersDr. Albert & Ilisa NigrinCraig & Andrea NusinovEdward & Sonia ObstlerMorris & Nancy OffitDavid & Linda OraveczDr. Stanley & Mary OrderMarshall & Sharon PaulWendy Perlberg &
Ira StoyenkoRichard & Joyce PlotkinFrances ReicherSteven & Zivah RingMorton & Shirley RodbellGail RosenDr. Norman B. RosenHerman & Roberta RosenthalHoward & Naomi RovnerJodean RubinDavid & Tracey SacksDr. Robert & Syndi SaltzmanLouis Sapolsky &
Donations from December 1, 2011 to February 9, 2012
PUTTING PIZAZZ INTO PESACH
Creating A Seder for All Generations
Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 p.m.Join Rabbi Cantor for a workshop on how to spice up your
Seder!
• See examples of different Haggadot;• Learn Pesach traditions from around the world;
• Take home new recipes;• Become a Pesach magician;
No longer does the Seder start on page one of the Maxwell HouseHagaddah, as you watch your guests count the minutes to dinner!
This workshop is for everyone! Whether you host a seder or are aguest, you will learn something great for this upcoming Pesach!
RSVP to Fran Davis ([email protected]) if you would like toorder Pizza for your Religious School student so you can attend thisworkshop. The kids will eat Pizza in the Schapiro, have time to fin-ish homework, and play organized games, while the workshop istaking place!
On Saturday, January 7 the Reisterstown American Legion Ridersand Post members went to Perry Point VA Medical Center for theiryearly Holiday party. We handed out hats, scarfs, walker bags, lap
blankets, afghans and blankets to all the Vets that were in attendance. Weincluded a gift of large print word search puzzle books, as well as, holidaycards the children in the Beth El Pre-School made by hand. The Vetswere emotional when they received the cards.
Project W.A.V.E. is always in need of items for the Vets when we visitPerry Point and Loch Raven VA Medical Centers. We try to make two vis-its a year to each facility. At this time I have an excessive amount of lapblankets, but am in desperate need of hats, scarfs, afghans and blankets.You can drop off your donations for Project W.A.V.E. at the front desk orcontact Dora Smith at [email protected].
I would like to extend a thank you to all of the people who have donat-ed items to Project W.A.V.E. with a special thank you to the Beth El PreSchool children and staff for the cards. We could not do this without yourgenerosity.
This past winter Beth El Congregation received theBronze Solomon Schechter Award in the Category ofCelebrations and Dedications for Rabbi Loeb’s FirstAnniversary Yahrzeit Program from the SoutheastSeaboard District of the United Synagogue ofConservative Judaism. It was presented at the USCJKALLAH in La Jolla, California. President SteveSilverman is pictured with Rabbi Steven Wernick, USCJCEO, and Richard Skolnik, USCJ InternationalPresident.
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&ADULT EDUCATION
CONGREGATIONAL PROGRAMMING
MONDAY A.M.
Title: Our Prayers - Where TheyCame From/ What They Mean9:30-10:30 a.m.Instructor: Sandy WintersDates: March 5, 12, 19, 26Room: Agus Library
MONDAY P.M.
Title: Agus Academy“What Does It Mean To Be AConservative Jew?”7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Session III: March 12, 19, 26Rabbis will be teaching.Room: Agus Library
Title: Jewish Short Stories7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Instructor: Gail LipsitzDates: March 5Room: Agus LibraryCosts: Material fee: $15 for BethEl members; $20 for friends andguests.
If these times are not convenient for you, contact Marlene Siegelat 410-484-1844 to make an appointment.
If you wish to donate books to the Agus Library, please contactMarlene Siegel at 410-484-1844. Because of the limited space,please do not bring books to Beth El until you have spoken toMarlene Siegel.
SCHUSTER LIBRARY HOURSSundays:
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays & Wednesdays:
4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
T’FILAH TEAM TAKES THESHOW ON THE ROAD!
By Becky Gordon
The Tʼfilah Team (TT) recently broke new ground. In addition toleading prayers at Beth El Shabbat services, serving as role mod-els for their fellow students and polishing their Hebrew reading
skills, theyʼve now made their mark on the greater Jewish community. OnDecember 18, they presented back-to-back performances for the resi-dents of the Woodholme Gardens and Tudor Heights Assisted LivingFacilities. They delighted the seniors with an eclectic mix of traditionaland contemporary Chanukah songs.
Tʼfilah Teamsters introduced each song, explaining the significanceand some of the Hebrew words. The audience sang along with familiartunes, such as Maoz Tzur, Sevivon and Chanukah and delighted to thehumorous lyrics of Debbie Friedmanʼs Latka Song and the Israeli classic,Banu Choschech, in which the children formed a “human Chanukiah!”Songs were augmented with choreography, rhythm instruments and excit-ing props. The children then introduced themselves to the audience, shar-ing their favorite pastimes.
A highlight of the evening came after the performances, when eachchild presented residents with cards made by Religious School studentsand wrapped Chanukah presents. The TT families were so generous intheir gift purchases, that each senior received multiple gifts.
The Tʼfilah Team performed a beautiful mitzvah and experienced thepower of selflessly giving to others, at a time when so many are primarilyfocused on receiving. The ever-quotable Robert Rosenberg summed it upnicely as he came to replenish his supply of gifts to hand out, when heexclaimed “I feel so good about this!” Kol ha kavod to the Tʼfilah Teamand to their families.
Singing Banu Choshech. Back row (Melanie, Jonah, Robert, Lexi, Brooke,Julianna, Elliot, Jillian, Shannon) Front row (Brenden, Jordan, Zoe,Carter)
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Senior Rabbi Steven P. SchwartzAssociate Rabbi Dana SarokenRabbi-Educator Faith CantorCantor Thom D. KingExecutive Director Gilbert Kleiner, F.S.A.Director of Education Eyal Bor, Ph.D.Director of Development Ailene SherEvent Coordinator Diane ColeCommunications Coordinator Amanda FreedDesigner Amy Wells
President Steven SilvermanSisterhood Presidents Judy Pachino and
Janet PennBeth El Seniors President Ed Berkowitz
Rabbi Jacob B. Agus (1911-1986) Founding Rabbi
Rabbi Mark G. Loeb (1944-2009) Emeritus
Cantor Saul Z. Hammerman (1926-2008) Emeritus
Beth El, a progressive and inclusivecongregation affiliated with the ConservativeMovement, fulfills the spiritual, educational,and social needs of its members by nurturingreligious practices and tradition, Jewish values
and Tikkun Olam.
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GEORGE MITCHELL
WITH HOWARD GARDNERTUESDAY, MARCH 13, 8:00 P.M.
George Mitchell was a key player inresolving the Northern Ireland conflict,was chairman of an international fact-finding committee on violence in theMiddle East and served as US SpecialEnvoy for Middle East Peace. As one ofthe most respected and influential lead-ers of our times, he discusses the manylessons of his extraordinary political anddiplomatic career. Mitchell entered theUS Senate in 1980 and served asSenate majority leader from 1989 to1995. Howard Gardner, whose notablelife and work have led to enormous influ-ence in education, psychology, businessand othersectors, asks: What can we learn fromwhat you have achieved? Gardner is theJohn H. and Elisabeth A. HobbsProfessor of Cognition and Education atthe Harvard Graduate School ofEducation. In 2001, he received thePrince of Asturias Award in SocialSciences.
Sponsored by Gershon, Willoughby,Getz, and Smith, LLC.
Endowed by Robert and FlorenceChertkof
WE COUNT, EACH & EVERYONE ONE OF USBy Rabbi Steven Schwartz
Of all the books of the Bible, I often feel that the one book that most relates to who we areJewishly is the book of Esther that we read on Purim. Of course Genesis tells us aboutthe first Jews, Abraham and Sarah, and the beginning of our tradition. And Exodus
reminds us of the central story of Judaism, the Exodus story. But it is the Book of Esther thatspeaks to us in terms of our contemporary Jewish lives like no other biblical book.
First of all, it teaches us something about where responsibility for Jewish continuity lies in adiaspora community — and the message of Esther is that it lies with the individual Jew. If youare in the diaspora, by definition you are in the minority, by definition the state is not a Jewishstate, and therefore the state will not play a role in Jewish continuity. In fact as we see in thestory of Esther the state may threaten or hinder transmission of the tradition from one generationto the next. And so it becomes the responsibility of the individual Jew, through the choicesmade in his or her life, to transmit the tradition.
Imagine, for example, if Mordecai had not stepped forward to talk to Esther about herresponsibility as a Jew, and then if Esther had not decided to try her best to fulfill that responsi-bility — it is possible that the entire Jewish community of ancient Persia would have been wipedout. Remember at first Esther was resistant to this idea. She said “Uncle Mordecai, I donʼt wantto get involved with this — it is not my problem.” But in the end she does what she needs todo. And the choice that she makes as an individual to engage in Jewish life and claim herJewish identity is what saves the Jewish people.
And that leads me to the other message for us from the book of Esther, which is this: therole that the secular Jewish community plays in preserving Judaism is as important and maybeeven more important than the role played by the traditional community. Esther is without ques-tion the most secular book of the Bible. First of all, it is the only book of the Bible where Godʼsname is never mentioned. It is clear that the Jews in Esther donʼt keep kosher — after all, Esthereats in the palace. Did you think there is a kosher kitchen there? And maybe most interesting —when Esther decides she is going to talk to the king, she asks Mordecai to tell the Jews ofShushan to fast for three days, and she says sheʼll fast for three days — but what about pray-ing? Wouldnʼt you think she would pray and ask the Jews in her community to pray for her. But itnever occurs to her, either because she doesnʼt know how to pray, like many of us, or shedoesnʼt feel comfortable doing it, or she doesnʼt think it will be effective.
The truth is Mordecai and Esther are totally secular Jews. Even their names, that we think ofthem as Jewish names, are names that only fully assimilated Jews would use. Scholars tell usthat Mordecaiʼs name comes from the Babylonian god Marduk, and Estherʼs name comes fromthe Babylonian goddess Ishtar! And so the message of Esther is that the secular Jews, theassimilated Jews — in other words the Jews like you and me — are the ones in the end whosave the Jewish community.
We are still doing it today. If not for the liberal Jewish community, Judaism would long agohave become an isolated faith tradition that is uninvolved with the greater world — with Godʼsgreater world. As we celebrate Purim this year, lets remember that we count, each and everyoneone of us, and that we all have a role to play in determining what the future of Jewish life will belike. Lets take that role seriously, and fulfill it to the very best of our ability. Hag Sameich!
ARRIVES IN THE SPRING!
Even though it is still winter, plans forUnique Boutique are in the works.We are planning for another Spring
Unique Boutique to be held on Sunday,May 6 and Monday, May 7. Make sure tomark your calendars!
As usual you may enjoy lunch at theBoutique Cafe before or after shopping.There will be vendors who sell womenʼsclothing and accessories, purses, belts,jewelry, gifts for the home, toys, crafts, chil-drenʼs clothing, food, and much more.
Many of your favorite vendors will bereturning to our show this Spring. Includedin these are:The Jewelry Lady Iris EssentialsJerusalem Products Princess and the PeaJust Me Music Kids StopDG Designs Glam GirlsSwirl Barbara BrodieThe Flower Farm Designs
We look forward to welcoming manymore new and exciting vendors. You canread about a more complete list of vendorsin the April issue of the Voice. ThinkSpring!
If you know of any new vendors orcraftsmen who would like to participate inthis event, please have them callSonia Obstler at 410-653-2381 or [email protected].
