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June 2015 Sivan-Tammuz 5775

Volume 62 • Number 5

In This Issue: Page 7: Israel Affairs Page 7: Empty Nesters & Baby Boomers Page 7: Summer Oneg

Beth El Memorial Park Open House

Monday, June 14:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Beth El Memorial Park is having an open house at the Memorial Park Weil Mandel Chapel (9700 Liberty Rd., south of Marriottsville Rd.).

Take a tour of our beautiful cemetery. Lots are available for purchase.

A “Makom Kodesh (holy place)”, the Beth El Memorial Park has served the needs of the Beth El Congregation and the entire Baltimore Jewish Community for more than two generations.

Please contact Andy Katz at [email protected] or 410-484-0411 for more information.

Kabbalat Shabbat DinnerFriday, June 5

6:00 p.m. ServiceProgram and dinner to follow.

Join Beth El for a Kabbalat Shabbat service in the Gorn Chapel followed by a traditional Shabbat Dinner. Baltimore Historian Gilbert Sandler will share stories about Jewish Baltimore and Musician Melanie Blatt will perform during the program. We will also honor our student and teacher award winners.

Cost: $25/adults; $10/children under 12.

Attention to Parents of Children Born in 2005:2018 B’nai Mitzvah dates will be assigned to your child soon. If you have special requests for dates, send them by Monday, June 15, 2015, to Ellen Marks at [email protected] or 410-580-5166. Please make sure to look at the 2018 Jewish calendar to make sure these dates do not fall on the holidays.

2 The Voice of Beth El Congregation

The Beth El Family

Our Deepest Sympathy to:Alan Bloom on the loss of his

beloved mother, Belle Bloom.Edward Epstein on the loss of his

beloved sister, Linda V. Mandel.Alice Bloom and Gilbert Kramer on

the loss of their beloved brother, Dr. Edward Kramer.

Ilise Friedman and Angie Charlow on the loss of their beloved father, Stephen Miles Berman.

Roy Finkelstein on the loss of his beloved mother, June Hilda Finkelstein.

The Family of Rhoda Katz.Amy Lebowitz on the loss of her

beloved brother, Jay Schechter.Linda Robbins Levin on the loss of

her beloved brother, William Leon Kirk.

Bruce Shapiro on the loss of his beloved father, Howard Shapiro.

Marci Turer on the loss of her beloved mother, Esther Eisen Segal.

Our Heartiest Mazel Tov to:Shelley and Neal Cierler on the birth

of their granddaughter, Madelyn Harlow Greenberg.

Shari and Larry Cooper and Beth and Peter Kallman on the birth of their granddaughter, Arden Rose Cooper; great-grandparents are Annette and Joe Cooper.

Elissa and Marshall Davidson on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Zoe Isabelle Davidson.

Robin and Rory Dechowitz on the birth of their grandson, Dylan Chase Dechowitz.

Rachel and Brian Dressin on the birth of their son, Kaleb Jordan Dressin; great-grandparents are Genia and Rudy Cohen and great-grandmother is Dorothy Fineblum.

Milestone Anniversaries:Syeira and Jason Anthony on their 5th

Carole and Banny Nusbaum on their 5th

Lynn Abeshouse and Irvin Tark on their 10th

Danielle and Steven Epstein on their 10th

Ilene Robinson-Leon and Jamie Leon on their 10th

Rebecca and Neal Fruman on their 10th

Jill and Joel Alperstein on their 15th

Lori and Scott Baylin on their 15th

Ilene and Jonathan Rosenberg on their 15th

Franni and Charles Kaplan on their 20th

Monica and Richard Levine on their 20th

Liz and Richard Caplan on their 25th

Cheryl and Andrew Chernoff on their 25th

Betsy and Kenneth Goldstein on their 25th

Rona Stein and Stephen Kaufman on their 25th

Rita and Richard Lehr on their 25th

Jackie and Gary Lessing on their 25th

Valerie and David Goodman on their 30th

Elizabeth and Charles Jacobs on their 30th

Ellen and James Marmer on their 30th

Janet and Howard Blum on their 35th

Nancy and Melvyn Highstein on their 35th

Bonnie and Melvin Levy on their 35th

Bar & Bat MitzvahBat Mitzvah Zoe Isabelle Davidson, daughter of Elissa and Marshall Davidson, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 13, 2015.

Bat Mitzvah Chloe Faye Schnydman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schnydman, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 20, 2015.

Bat Mitzvah Melanie Lauren Heller, daughter of Debra and Michael Heller, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on June 27, 2015.

Belle BloomRhoda Katz

We mourn the passing of our members and extend sincere condolences

to their families.

In Memoriam Sheryl and David Reicher on their 35th

Ellen and Myron Asher on their 40th

Barbara and Michael Feldman on their 40th

Marti and Arthur Kovens on their 40th

Ann and Edward Mishner on their 40th

Bonnie and Charles Hatton on their 45th

Bobbie and Robert Kodeck on their 45th

Sandy and Myron Kreitzer on their 45th

Nancy and Kenneth Niman on their 45th

Harryette and Gerald David on their 50th

Glenda and David Goldberg on their 50th

Sharon and Felix Kaufman on their 50th

Renee and Jonas Cohen on their 55th

Phyllis and Bernard Isaacson on their 55th

Rosalie and Stanley Klatsky on their 55thJudy and Melvin Kopilnick on their 55th

Marcia and Harvey Lipman on their 55th

Nancy and Lloyd Mailman on their 55th

Joyce and Richard Plotkin on their 55th

Rona and Larry Snyder on their 55th

Ettadean and Irwin Epstein on their 60th

Joan and Art Janofsky on their 60th

Helene and David Levi on their 60th

Charlotte and Melvin Gordon on their 65th

Molly and Sidney Levin on their 65th

Carol Engelman on the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson, Douglas Samuel Cantor; Douglas is the grandson of the late Jerry Engelman.

Emily and Howard Goren on the engagement of their son, Jason, to Rebecca Tanenbaum; grandmother is Cyrile Goren.

Debra and Michael Heller on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Melanie Lauren Heller.

Carol and Gil Kleiner on the birth of their granddaughter, Muna Aviv Scher.

Janet and Darryl London on the marriage of their son, Brian London to Cyprienne Crawley.

Nancy and Andrew Schnydman on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Chloe Faye Schnydman; grandparents are Tammy and Jerome Schnydman.

3The Voice of Beth El Congregation

MorningMonday – Friday 8:00 a.m.Rosh Chodesh 7:45 a.m.Shabbat 10:00 a.m.Sunday &Legal Holidays 9:15 a.m.

EveningMonday – Thursday 7:30 p.m.Friday 6:00 p.m.Saturday Sundown*Sunday &Legal Holidays 5:30 p.m.

*Check website or call 410-580-2727

Daily Schedule of Services

Schedule of ServicesFriday, June 5Morning Service 8:00 a.m.Evening Service 6:00 p.m.Candle lighting 8:10 p.m.

Saturday, June 6Parsha of the Week – Beha’alotechaMorning Service 10:00 a.m.Evening Service 8:15 p.m.

Friday, June 12Morning Service 8:00 a.m.Evening Service 6:00 p.m.Candle lighting 8:13 p.m.

Saturday, June 13Parsha of the Week – ShelachMorning Service 10:00 a.m.Evening Service 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17Rosh Chodesh Tammuz Day 1Morning Service 7:45 a.m.Evening Service 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 18Rosh Chodesh Tammuz Day 2Morning Service 7:45 a.m.Evening Service 7:30 p.m.


Saturday, June 20Parsha of the Week – KorachMorning Service 10:00 a.m.Evening Service 8:30 p.m.


Saturday, June 27Parsha of the Week – ChukatMorning Service 10:00 a.m.Evening Service 8:30 p.m.

92 Pints Collected at Beth El’s Blood Drive!By: Jerry Goodman

WOW! It was that kind of day for the Blood Drive—a WOW day! Our Blood Drive was on April 22. Volunteers had been calling people and setting up appointments for weeks. In addition, the in-house staff was helping to publicize the event. As a result of their efforts, over 100 people showed up to donate blood. We cannot thank everyone who came enough. You are the real heroes!

The Red Cross provided a great staff, but due to the wind, Beth El lost half of its electrical power. The computers stopped and the drive could not proceed without them. Michael Ray came to the rescue! He located four working outlets in the Offit Auditorium and we were able to get the computers back up and running.

It was Beth El at its best. We ended up collecting 92 pints of blood—our best drive ever! This puts us in the league with the top generators in the Chesapeake Potomac Area. Sonya and I want to thank everyone involved—consider yourselves “hugged.”

Our next drive is on Wednesday October 21, from 8:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you have given previously at Beth El, you will get a call from our volunteers. If you have not, you will find out about the drive in The Voice and can call us at 410-602-8766 or e-mail us at [email protected] for an appointment. Let’s all show up and hit the 100 pint mark!

CommitteeSocial Action

A Plea to the Beth El FamilyBy: Dr. Paul Sheitel

Aging is a part of life that we all must face. For many of our older congregants and guests, the loss of their ability to drive is a major blow to their sense of independence.

As a member of the Social Action Committee, I have had the pleasure of helping our members maintain their sense of inclusion as part of our Beth El family by giving some time to transport them to important appointments, services and various other places their families may not be able to drive them to. Giving to others in need is our obligation as Jews, as well as our sustaining gift.

Please contact me at [email protected].


A text version of comments from Passover’s Yizkor Introduction.

Each year when I sit down to seder with my family, I feel that my bubbie and zayde are there at the table with me. Not physically. At this point they’ve been gone for many years. My zayde died in 1976, and my bubbie just after we came to Baltimore in 1999. But there is a powerful sense of their presence, the product of so many shared seders over the years, of particular memories from those nights in Baltimore, my father’s extended family all gathered around, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents and grandparents. My bubbie was relatively quiet at those seders of my youth, involved with the cooking and cleaning, making her famous mundle bread, always eaten right after the fruit and chocolate-covered nuts and just before the afikoman, and truth be told sometimes even after. She was a strong willed woman, never one to mince words, who in her own very particular and unmistakable way challenged the generations of her family – her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – with the importance of living a meaningful Jewish life.

My zayde was a very different person. Soft spoken and gentle of spirit, he was a kind-hearted soul from the old country. I remember him always in a white button-down shirt, slightly rumpled, with pressed trousers, and often a straw hat perched on his head, thick glasses slightly obscuring his eyes. He was not the fighter my bubbie was, more accepting of modern life, and yet proud of his Judaism and the family he watched grow around him over the years. I have a distinct memory to this day of the very first time I chanted the four questions. My father is the youngest of four brothers, I was the youngest of the children ready to tackle the task. I had practiced in Hebrew school, and when the time came I was called to the head of the table where my bubbie and zayde sat together. My zayde had the haggadah open in front of him, and with one hand he pointed to the text on the page, while with the other he put his arm around my shoulders as I began the Mah Nishtana.

These are the family memories the seder table evokes. Where a grandparent sat, what a cousin always said, how an uncle said the kiddish every year, the chocolate cake recipe of an aunt that no one can make in quite exactly the same way. Of course

it isn’t just Passover that brings these memories to our minds. There are Rosh Hashanah dinners, and Yom Kippur break-fasts, recollections of playing with the fringes of someone’s tallit, of sitting in particular seats each year, of how someone sang a part of the service with gusto. The sense in the tradition is that the holidays are moments of sanctified time, but over the years, part of their sacred quality comes from the time that has been spent on those days with the people most important to us in our lives, with whom we have most intimately shared the journey of our own years. On the other days of the year they are in our minds, always a part of our day-to-day lives. But during the holidays we feel as if we are sharing time with them again, as if in some way this world and the world to come touch, and we can reach from one to the other.

I suspect that is why we are asked to say Yizkor precisely at the moments when the holidays are coming to an end. Here it is, the very last day of Pesach – thank goodness! – and we gather for Yizkor. But it is the same for every Yizkor service. On Yom Kippur, the day that concludes the 10 days of repentance. On Shemini Atzeret, that last day of the Sukkot festival cycle. Not the first day, but the second and last day of Shavuot. Cynics might say this was done because these would be days of light shul attendance, and so the Yizkor service was put in on these days to bring Jews to the synagogue. As Rabbi Loeb used to say, the dead bring out the living. But the custom of reciting Yizkor prayers is now almost a thousand years old, and back in those days my guess is most folks went to services. So there must be another reason why the end of each holiday period was chosen for Yizkor.

And I believe that reason is so that we can say goodbye, once again. When the holidays end we go back to our regular lives, to the secular world with its concerns and worries, its distractions and the sense it contains of time passing so quickly. We lose the sense of timelessness that the holidays give us, of connection to things past, great events that shaped our people, but also the parents and grandparents, the brothers and sisters, the sons and daughters, the aunts, uncles, and friends who have shaped our lives, and helped to form our characters. May they rest in peace. And may we honor their memories by the way we live our own lives.

Again, Goodbye

Rabbi’s ReflectionBy: Rabbi Steven Schwartz


We are proud to report that over $8 million has been raised in the Generations Campaign toward our goal of $10 million!

To volunteer, all you need to do is call Ailene Sher and sign on. She can be reached at 410-580-5159 or [email protected].

Saralyn and Jeff Elkin eagerly supported the Beth El Generations Campaign, just as they supported Mitzvah 613, and dedicated sections of a Megillah to Beth El in honor of their sons’ B’nai Mitzvah. “The plain fact is that the building is aging. We need to keep it current for future generations,” Saralyn said.

Saralyn and Jeff Elkin are exuberant about their many years as members of Beth El. Growing up, Saralyn’s family belonged to an orthodox synagogue, and Jeff’s to a reform congregation. Jeff and Saralyn decided to select a congregation “in the middle.” Saralyn says, “At Beth El, we felt the warmth.” The Elkins knew Beth El was the place for them. They are proud to be part of Beth El’s inclusive philosophy and its liberal, diverse perspective.

Saralyn was bursting with enthusiasm when she described the couple’s feelings for Beth El. “We love the clergy; we love the Beth El community; we love the membership. The people who work here are THE BEST.” Jeff added that despite its size, Beth El feels small. “Everyone has many one-on-one relationships,” he said. When Saralyn’s father died, she was overwhelmed by the kindness of the Beth El community—most notably the clergy and those who regularly attend the morning minyan.

As one of their Beth El experiences, the Elkins and their three sons had the opportunity to participate in the Beth El Chavurah, initiated several years ago as a pilot program through a grant. In lieu of the traditional Hebrew School education schedule, nine families shared monthly services, Shabbat dinners, Hebrew classes in each other’s homes, and overnight retreats. The chemistry created among the families and the amazing educational experience made the Chavurah unique. Jeff says, “It was huge,” and he credits his sons’ active participation in Jewish causes today to the Chavurah experience.

Both Saralyn and Jeff have long been involved in Jewish community service. Jeff says that as he looks to the generations ahead, someone has got to pick up the mantel to preserve Jewish community and spiritual life. “If not our generation,” he said, “then who? We want to inspire others to preserve Judaism. If Jews don’t support Jewish causes, then no one will.”

Saralyn & Jeff Elkin“The plain fact is that the building is aging. We need to keep it current for future generations.” —Saralyn

Both Pauline and Al Auslander ardently declare that Beth El saved them during tough times. Pauline, suffering the illnesses and then loss of beloved family members, and Al returning to Baltimore in 2007 following the death of his wife after living 55 years in Orange County, California. For Al, it was starting all over again to create a new life. He looked at several synagogues. Beth El met all his needs. Pauline fondly recalls how Rabbi Loeb often came to see her late husband, David Gilden, in the hospital. She said, “...but I really needed a shul when my kids were dying.” Both Al and Pauline received much needed solace from regularly attending the Beth El Morning Minyan, especially when Pauline’s son Robbie was sick.

Pauline’s friend and fellow bridge player introduced Pauline and Al. Al declared he loved Pauline from the minute she walked through the door. They were soon married in the Gorn Chapel. Why there? It was because Beth El had become so important in their lives. They feel great affection for all the clergy: Rabbi Schwartz, Rabbi Saroken and Rabbi Cantor and Cantor King, who walked into the room while we were talking and proceeded to have a jovial conversation with the Auslanders. The couple attends Shabbat services just about every week and enjoys lunch following services because “it’s like being with family.”

During the years she was married to David Gilden, Pauline joined him in presenting musical and stage entertainment at the JCC and other locations. Loving to socialize and being an entertainer at heart, it was a natural progression for Pauline to later become active in the Beth El Seniors, serving as president and a long-time member of the Entertainment Committee, arranging to this day, programs for the Seniors monthly dinners. Al had an extensive Jewish education, is a Hebrew High School graduate, and is still fluent in Hebrew.

Their individual perspectives influenced their personal reasons for embracing the Generations Campaign. Al said that despite obligations to their three families and other commitments, he and Pauline were determined to participate. Al reveres the values and practice of Judaism. He believes that strong synagogue life is the key to preserving Judaism.

Pauline & Al Auslander “The Generations Campaign will enable Beth El to continue its wonderful programs, services and activities.” —Pauline

Generations Campaign


US Navy Band Country CurrentApril 8, 2015

Dr. Robert O. Freedman “Moscow and Jerusalem: The Odd Couple”April 22, 2015

Adult Education Year In Review ReportThis was a very exciting, successful year of adult learning for The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning at Beth El. Attendance increased in all on-going programs such as Agus Academy, 1st Wednesdays @ Beth El, and Yours, Mine, and Ours. Special programs with Dr. Bert Vogelstein, 92Y Live webcasts, and Dr. Robert O. Freedman provided our adult learners with stimulating, thought-provoking evenings in addition to our well attended Shabbat dinner/entertainment events. There were many more opportunities for learning with our clergy this year such as Mindfulness Walks before Rosh Hashanah, Sangria and Study, Lunch and Learn, and 50 Shades of Torah. We have already begun to plan events, programs, and classes for next year and know that our programming will once again be over the top!

Adult Education

Josh NelsonMay 6, 2015


Healing Service Saturday, June 13, at 9:00 a.m.

Kreitzer Memorial Room

Every month, Rabbi Saroken will lead a healing service for people who are looking for a safe and supportive place and a group of people with whom to pray, sing out to God and reflect on life.

Using Jewish wisdom, conversation and compassion, participants will find themselves strengthened through the encounter.

Saturday, June 13 Wine Tasting, Appetizers, & Dessert PartyImmediately after Havdallah Services at Beth El

Betsy and Lou Narrow’s home (26 Woodholme Village Court, 21208) BYOB, appetizer or dessert.

Contact Betsy Narrow with the subject line “Wine Tasting, Appetizers & Dessert Party” at [email protected] for more information.

Baby Boomers*Empty Nesters &

Group

Wednesday, June 107:30 p.m., Beth El Congregation

(8101 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore, 21208)

Followin� the �lm, Dr. Mitchell Bard, Executive Director of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise and Chair of the Task Force

on Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, will discuss,“No Free Pass for Anti-Semitism on Campus.”

is event is free and open to the community.

Please RSVP to Jane Zweig by June 8 to [email protected].

A new documentary that reveals the rise of anti-Israel activity and anti-semitic rhetoric on campus.

Sponsored by e Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learningand the Israel Affairs Committee.

Crossing the Line 2: The New Face of Anti-Semitism on Campus

A new documentary that reveals the rise of anti-Israel activity and anti-Semitic rhetoric on campus.

Sponsored by The Mark. G Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning and the Israel Affairs Committee

Wednesday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m. Beth El Congregation 8101 Park Heights Ave. Baltimore, MD 21208Following the film, Dr. Mitchell Bard, Executive Director of the American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise and Chair of the Task Force on Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, will discuss, “No Free Pass for Anti-Semitism on Campus.” This event is free and open to the community.

RSVP to Jane Zweig by June 8 at [email protected].

Summer OnegsFridays, June 19, July 17, August 14

Immediately following evening servicesPlease join us for our summer onegs! Friday evening after services, we will have a lovely oneg outside under the evening sky. Come enjoy chilled wines, an array of delicious appetizers, and most importantly, time to foster relationships within the Beth El community.

Sponsored cost is $18 per evening or $54 for all three. Please contact Yvonne at [email protected] for more information.

Upcoming Events


Affiliates

Sisterhood Says Thank You! The members of Sisterhood would like to extend a sincere thanks to the following chairwomen who helped to make our year so successful:

Agus Library Barbara Berkowitz

Archives Ilene Merenbloom & Rae Shalowitz

Biblio Barbara Berkowitz & Rita Silverman

Bride’s Book Michelle Azwalinsky & Marta Braverman

Budget & Finance Glenda Chernoff & Bette Dahne

Caring Committee Helene Levi & Eunice Friedman

Cultural Trips Linda Mondell, Ellen Wiesenberger & Judy Pachino

Decorations Barbara Mendelsohn, Betsy Rosenthal & Judy Frankle

Decorative Arts Rhona Sober & Sandy Bloom

Donor Bette Dahne & Phyllis Cutler

Dreidel Shop Tammy Schnydman, Sandy G. Gordon & Anita Sherman

D’var Torah Yvonne Daniel & Gail Lipsitz

Federation Honey Litman & Judy Rosenberg

Fundraising Suzanne Horowitz, Ruth Hurwitz & Eunice Friedman

Game Day Suzanne Horowitz & Ruth Hurwitz

Goals & Planning Dale Kahn & Marlene Morrison

Jewish/Israel Affairs Carolyn Shochet, Anita Potemken & Rita Silverman

Joint Sisterhood Sharon Dorenfeld & Betsy Narrow

JTS Torah Fund Jane Krosin, Hilda Dopkin & Gail Shugarman

Judaica Shop Beverly Penn, Anita Steinberg, Barbara Green & Bette Dahne

Landscaping Brenda Weil Mandel

Luncheon Reservations Marcia Boonshaft, Esther Harris, Karen Lent & Janet Penn

Membership Susan Hackerman, Dee Simons & Terry Zimlin

Nominating Judy Pachino, Janet Penn & Susan Hackerman

Programs Ilene Merenbloom & Norma Axel

Publicity Helen Bronstein, Alice Levin & Judi Snyder

Rabbis’ Book Reviews Alice Levin & Sandy Silberman

School Liaisons Saralynn Glass & Tammy Schnydman

Seaboard Phyllis Kline, Leslie Papel & Susan Hackerman

Sisterhood Shabbat Frida Fraiman, Merle Intner, Judy Pachino, Jane Krosin, Nancy Medin, Judie Davis

Social Action Robin Kleiman, Nancy Medin & Ruth Hurwitz

Subscription Lunches June Sacks

Telephone Tree Judy Rosenberg, Sheila Rosenfeld & Hulane Zolet

Unique Boutique Helen Bronstein & Sonia Obstler

Unique Boutique Raffle Sandy G. Gordon, Anita Sherman & Norma Axel

As this year draws to a close, we can all look back on a most successful year. Through the efforts of our board and general membership, Sisterhood was able to present the synagogue and schools with generous checks. We are looking forward to the upcoming year. The following officers and new members of the board were installed at our closing luncheon held on Monday, May 11, 2015. With their leadership and the efforts of our members, we intend to continue being a strong supporter of our congregation and its schools.

Co-PresidentsBobbie Krosin SelnickBarbara Levenson

Vice PresidentsLinda MondellDale KahnPhyllis Kline

TreasurerAlice Kuryk

ComptrollerBette Dahne

Budget Coordinator Glenda Chernoff

Financial SecretariesSusan Himmel Nancy MedinEllie Spind

Recording SecretaryHarriet Weiner

Corresponding SecretaryNanci Seff

ParliamentarianJudy Schwartz

Board Members 2015-2018Michelle AzwalinskyAnnyce BaylinEdy BondroffSandy G. GordonSandy M. GordonRisa GottliebBarbara GreenEsta ScheinCherie StewartGeri Willen

SisterhoodBeth El


Unique Boutique—Another Successful Show!Thank you to the many people who helped to make Unique Boutique 2015 such a huge success. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but here at Beth El we know it takes everyone in our congregation to have such a successful Unique Boutique. The cooperative spirit and enthusiasm of our volunteers was contagious and evident throughout the three days and translated to our vendors and shoppers.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!Alyssa Geller – PublicityLori Downing – Event PlanningSarah Rohan – ReceptionistIlene Merenbloom – VolunteersPhyllis Cutler and Honey Litman – FoodAnita Sherman, Sandy G. Gordon and Norma Axel – Raffles and Silent AuctionBette Dahne – FinancesVendors – Without whom we could not have this eventGil Kleiner and Andy Katz – Continued SupportMichael Ray and Maintenance Staff

Jory Schunick – SignageJon Krieger – SecurityLindsay Addison and the Kitchen StaffMarlene Siegel and Bobbie Selnick – Co-Presidents’ Supportive LeadershipBrenda Weil Mandel and Barbara Mendelsohn – FlowersDr. Eyal Bor and School Staff – Continued SupportRabbi Schwartz, Rabbi Saroken, Cantor King and Rabbi CantorSteven Obstler – Behind the scenes support, signage, labels etc.Sonia Obstler and Helen Bronstein – Co-Chairs

A special thank you to all Sisterhood volunteers!

Sisterhood continued

Save the Date! Membership Paid Up Brunch and Opening Meeting

Sunday, August 30, 11:00 a.m. The bill for membership dues will be sent to Sisterhood members over the summer. Once payment is received, members will be able to attend the Paid-Up brunch and opening meeting.

You must make a reservation for this event.

Affiliates


Affiliates Sisterhood continued

BiblioBiblio’s closing luncheon on Wednesday, June 10, at 12:00 p.m. will be held at David Chu’s Kosher Chinese Bistro. Paula Gallagher, our favorite Pikesville librarian, will inform us of the latest and best reads and upcoming fall publications. Space dictates no “walk ins” after lunch this year. If you would like to attend, send a $20 check made out to Beth El Sisterhood to 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208. Be sure your envelope is addressed Beth El Sisterhood- Biblio. Reservations must be in by June 2.

If you have any questions, contact Carol Cummins at 410-486-1504 or Frida Fraiman at 410-363-6464.

Pikesville Librarian Paula Gallagher

Judaica ShopBeth El

Sale in Judaica Gift Shop and Summer HoursIt’s time for a little spring cleaning and in order to make room for our new inventory, everything in the Sisterhood Judaica Shop is on SALE.

June is the month for weddings and every new family will eventually need the items we use to celebrate our Jewish rituals. Shabbat candlesticks, Challah boards and knives, and a variety of Kiddush cups and beautiful menorahs are available for your selection.

The shop will be open during the summer on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Philadelphia TripTuesday, September 18:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us as we travel to Philadelphia for a day that you will find to be memorable. Our first stop will be the famous Philadelphia Museum of Art where you will tour the acclaimed exhibition Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel and the New Painting, which is making its only U.S. stop in Philadelphia. The exhibition opened first in Paris to wide acclaim before traveling to London in March.

After viewing the exhibit, we will have lunch on our own. Our group will leave the museum and take a short ride to the Eastern Penitentiary, a National Landmark. There we will have a docent-led tour which will include a restored synagogue and an exhibit on Jewish life.

Cost: $100 per person.

Registration forms are available on line and at the receptionist desk at Beth El.

If you have any questions, contact Robin Kleiman at [email protected] or 410-653-0113 or Marlene Siegel at [email protected] or 410-484-1844.

Jewish Theological SeminaryRabbi Steven Schwartz spoke at a beautiful tea on April 30 to recognize the 45 benefactors who supported the Jewish Theological Seminary by donating $180 or more to JTS. Sisterhood has fulfilled its goal with generous contributions from our members to support the seminary — the institution that educates our clergy.


July MeetingBeth El Seniors will be holding their July meeting on Sunday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Offit Auditorium. The cost for this dinner is $21.00 for members and $24.00 for guests. Entertainment for the evening will be a Peabody Roads Scholar Program starring Vocalist Laura Whittenberger and Pianist Ellie Whittenberger. Reservations and payments are due no later than Tuesday, June 30. Please advise us if you would like a sugar-free dessert, and with whom you’d like to be seated. The seating committee will do its best to accommodate your seating wishes. Mark the envelope Ruthye. Join us and bring your friends for an entertaining, inexpensive evening: dinner, entertainment and friendly company. Who could ask for anything more?!? Remember, a stranger is only a friend you’ve yet to meet. For further information, call Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 or Maxine Kontoff at 410-486-1653.

MembershipBeth El Seniors is always welcoming new members 50 years of age or older to join our active organization. Dues are still only $15.00 per person per year, plus monthly dinner and enjoyable entertainment at the ridiculously low cost of only $21.00 per member. Where else can you go for such a great deal? Call Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 for a membership application.

REMINDER: Senior Shabbat is on Saturday, July 11. The entire service will be led by members of Beth El Seniors. Please join us at 10:00 a.m. for this special day and support our group. There will be a special kiddush following services.

Torah Maintenance CardsA project of The Beth El Seniors is to support the maintenance and repair of our synagogue’s Torahs and Megillot. A kosher, usable Torah must be written by hand with a pen and special ink by a learned scribe. Every letter must be perfectly formed and each word must be correctly spelled. The ink cannot be chipped off even a little bit. The parchment on which the Torah is written must be flawless. The slightest tear or smudge will render the Torah unfit for use. The Beth El Torahs are regularly inspected and repaired. This is a costly process. It is a mitzvah to contribute to a process that keeps our sacred scrolls preserved for future generations. Torah Maintenance Cards may be purchased at The Beth El front office or call Dorothy Fineblum at 410-653-2631. These all-purpose cards are six for $10.00 or $2.00 each.

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Men’s ClubBeth El

Men’s Club BrunchSunday, June 7, at 9:30 a.m.Corporal Tim McCreer of the Baltimore County Police Department and Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Unit will speak about “Emergency Preparedness.”

We will continue with our healthy brunches, including a yogurt bar, oatmeal bar, bagels, lox and light cream cheese, eggs, fruit and similar items. The cost of the brunch is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

ElectionsMen’s Club elections will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2015, immediately following the final Men’s Club Brunch of this season. We will develop a slate of officers from those persons who express an interest in positions. Positions are: President, Vice President of Programming, Vice President of Membership, Secretary and Treasurer.

Beth El at the YardBaltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red SoxTuesday, June 9 at 7:05 p.m.Join Beth El for a night at the yard! Our very own Cantor Thom King will be opening the game with the National Anthem. This will be an extremely fun evening you don’t want to miss!

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!

$10/ticket. Tickets are in sections 340 and 342.

To purchase tickets please contact Gil Kleiner at 410-484-0411 or email [email protected].

Sponsored by the Beth El Men’s Club.


Downtown Preschool Preparing to OpenBeth El is getting ready to open the Federal Hill Early Childhood Center this summer. Registrations are now being accepted for summer and fall enrollment. Please contact Ilene Vogelstein at [email protected].

Summer at Beth ElThis summer Beth El Early Childhood Center is again partnering with Coppermine to have an amazing summer program. Camp begins June 15 and runs until August 7. Enjoy sports, water play, art, music and much more. Choose one week or all eight. Full day and half day options are available. For more information and registration, please contact Mandy Barish at [email protected].

M&M Shabbat 5:15 p.m. in the Gorn Chapel

June 5

Tot Shabbat 11:15 a.m. in the

Kreitzer Memorial Room June 13, July 11

Shabbat Servicesfor Children

Pre-K STEAMThe Pre-K STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) class got a head start on the garden. Together with a nature specialist from Pearlstone, the class prepared the bed for planting the first vegetables – peas.

Vehicle DayMay 6, 2015The Preschool learned about and saw all different types of vehicles that visited Beth El. Thank you to Sarah Rohan for coordinating the event.


These students and teachers will be honored at the Shabbat program on June 5, 2015.Morton & Joan Baylin Award WinnersRachel Dressin:Jewish education has always played a large role in Rachel Dressin’s life. She attended Jewish Day School, Camp Ramah in the Poconos, and eventually became a Religious School teacher while she was in college. Growing up, Rachel saw how fun Judaism could be and wanted to teach children the joy she experienced when she was their age. She came to Beth El eleven years after teaching at Beth Israel and now teaches 6th grade. Rachel’s students love her. Every week, with enthusiasm, they complete projects, play games and discuss ways to incorporate Jewish values such as tikkun olam into their everyday lives.

Rabbi Cantor and her class have worked with Rachel on numerous occasions and the experience has been nothing but positive.

‘”I love team-teaching with Rachel,” she said. “She is passionate and expects high-level thinking from her students. They respond to her expectations and exceed them.”

Rachel has made an impact among her students, making her the perfect choice to receive one of the two Baylin Awards that are given to teachers who have made a difference at Beth El.

“Her students adore and respect her immensely,” Director of Education Dr. Eyal Bor said. “Parents and students love her because she teaches them the joys of being Jewish.”

Sharon Hankoff:Sharon Hankoff has been a part of our Beth El community for a long time. All four of her children attended and graduated from the preschool. Sharon substituted on and off for years and finally joined our Beth El staff three years ago. She immediately impressed us. She is a caring and devoted teacher. She goes above and beyond her teacher responsibilities and is always willing to help others. She takes extra care when speaking with parents and has built lasting relationships with many of the families in her class.

But that is not all. As soon as Sharon came to Beth El, she wanted to implement a curriculum beyond the four walls of the classroom. Her love of gardening, nature, animals, and the environment inspired us to expand our outdoor education, nature experiences and cooking. We also created a STEAM program (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) that she co-teaches. Sharon loves to learn and goes to nature and garden conferences, bringing back creative and fresh ideas for the teachers.

Sharon has a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland. She is always smiling and makes the day a little

brighter for everyone. Sharon frequently offers to drop off donations to Hannah More on behalf of our school. Sharon is the embodiment of the Baylin Award for Excellence, making significant improvements in our program and always encouraging us to make changes for the better.

Dr. Eyal Bor Award WinnerEli Drachman:When choosing a recipient of the Dr. Eyal Bor Award, Dr. Bor looked for someone who possessed three specific qualities. First, the winner should be a good role model. Second, he or she must show creativity. Finally, he or she must demonstrate a thorough connection to Beth El, the school and the State of Israel. For Dr. Bor and his staff, one name came to mind—Eli Drachman. Eli, a 7th grade student, has become the epitome of the student you want to have in your class. He always enters a room with a smile on his face and is not just ready to learn, but eager to participate and contribute to classroom conversations. Eli’s dedication to Jewish learning went above and beyond the expectations of our 7th grade students.

“Eli has a kind and warm personality,” Dr. Bor said. “He always projects a confidence in what he does. Eli is a great influence on his classmates.” Dr. Bor also stated that Eli is always the first to raise his hand in class and has always been supportive of our school and congregation. Eli intends to continue his Jewish learning in Achshav next year.

Mr. Joseph Lipavsky Award WinnerJessica Lobell: Jessica Lobell is extremely dedicated to her Jewish learning. She is both insightful and a leader amongst her peers. As she delved into complex subjects in Jewish history such as the Holocaust and creation of the State of Israel, Jessica was able to discuss the difficult topics with maturity.

Jill Eisen, one of Jessica’s teachers says, “Jessica perceives the world through a unique combination of creativity and reality. Her huge heart shines through in her tzedakah projects and her art. She sees the human side to every story.”

Dr. Eyal Bor agrees. “Jessica is so thoughtful and is filled with insight. She is always willing to share her thoughts with her classmates.” Jessica told us that she has “greatly enjoyed studying about the Holocaust, and it influences the way she understands her own Judaism.” Jessica has rarely missed a class and encourages others to do the same. Her commitment to learning and leadership skills have made her the perfect candidate for the Mr. Joseph Lipavsky Award.

School News


Beth El on the RoadBy: Jill D. Eisen

Public Space Judaism has become the new way to outreach and in-reach families to get them involved in Jewish life. According to the Jewish Outreach Institute and Big Tent Judaism, “Much of what is considered “Jewish outreach” takes place within the confines of institutions like synagogues or community centers for its members. The fact is, less than half of all Jews—intermarried or otherwise—are actually participating in Jewish institutions. In order to bridge the growing divide between the minority of Jews engaged with the organized community and the majority who are not, JOI advocates the creation of programs and events where the two can meet on neutral ground. Instead of asking people to cross our threshold we must go out and meet them first, to welcome them in.”

Beth El on the Road is the perfect example of Public Space Judaism. Last year, Rabbi Cantor, Ben Kreshtool and I had great success in engaging our school families and meeting new families where they live, play, pray, and shop. Last summer we held eight playdates at local parks in Baltimore City and County called Watermelon Wednesdays. The families enjoyed the refreshing watermelon, meeting each other and learning about programs at Beth El. Because they enjoyed the program

and hearing positive feedback about Beth El, some of our attendees became members of Beth El. By the end of the summer, we had a wonderful following of both members and non-members. When the Fall Jewish holidays kicked-off, we saw our new friends again—this time in the congregation. They joined us for the Preschool Sunday Picnic in August, M&M Shabbat, and the Family High Holiday Services.

Beth El on the Road continued throughout the year at the JCC Community Fair, Jewish Heritage Fair at the Quarry, the Maryland State Fair, Rodgers Farm for Sukkot on the Farm, 5th Grade at the Pearlstone Farm, Got Shabbat Downtown, Purim Carnival in Howard County, and Open Houses in our new downtown Preschool location.

Beth El on the Road kicks off this year with Watermelon Wednesdays in Riverside Park across the street from our brand new Downtown Preschool location, 301 E. Randall Street, Baltimore, 21230, from 4–6:30 p.m. The calendar can be found at www.bethelbalto.com. Keep checking the calendar as dates will be added all the time! Contact Jill Eisen for more information at 410-484-4543 or [email protected].

Summer 2015 TourJune 3 Watermelon Wednesday: Riverside Park

301 E. Randall Street, Baltimore, 21230 4–6:30 p.m.

June 7 The American Jewish Festival: Quarry Lake at Greenspring 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

June 10 Watermelon Wednesday: Meadowood Regional Park 10650 Falls Road, Lutherville-Timonium, 21093 4–6:30 p.m.

June 17 Watermelon Wednesday: Riverside Park 4–6:30 p.m.

June 24 Watermelon Wednesday: Meadowood Regional Park 4–6:30 p.m.

July 1 Watermelon Wednesday: Riverside Park 4–6:30 p.m.

July 8 Watermelon Wednesday: Meadowood Regional Park 4–6:30 p.m.

July 15 Watermelon Wednesday: Howard County Centennial Park (TBD)

July 22 Watermelon Wednesday: Riverside Park 4–6:30 p.m.

July 29 Watermelon Wednesday: Meadowood Regional Park 4–6:30 p.m.

August 5 Watermelon Wednesday: Riverside Park 4–6:30 p.m.

August 12 Watermelon Wednesday: Meadowood Regional Park 4–6:30 p.m.

August 19 Watermelon Wednesday: Riverside Park 4–6:30 p.m.

August 26 Watermelon Wednesday: Meadowood Regional Park 4–6:30 p.m.

Save the Date!Family Fun Nights

These free evenings are open to all families. This is the perfect time to see old friends, meet new ones, and just relax. Please contact Mandy Barish at 410-602-2245 or [email protected], or Jill Eisen at 410-484-4543 or [email protected] for information.

Thursday, June 25, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Beth El Waterpark

Thursday, August 6, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Luau at Beth El

School News


THE ADLER-LEV SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Sally Berger by Dr. Richard and Judy SchlossbergMyra Askin by Dr. Richard and Judy Schlossberg

THE ADULT CHOIR FUNDIN HONOR OF:The marriage of Susan and Hal Hackerman’s daughter, Kara, to Mark Diamond, by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From, Sonia and Ed Obstler, the Adult Choir, Barbara Hettleman and your neighborhood association board friends, Janice Gold and Miriam MarguliesThe engagement of Harris Glaser by the Adult ChoirA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Carl Baylin by Steve and Freddye Silverman

THE RABBI JACOB & MIRIAM AGUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Edward Gordon by John and Natalie SpectorIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Samuel Handleman by Gerald and Linda Mondell

THE BETH EL ART FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Mary Kleinman by Ranny Smullian

THE STANLEY L. BECKER MISHPACHAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF:The birth of Maxwell Levy, grandson of Sheryl and David Reicher, by Judy and Marc Lipchin

THE BERLIN-NORWITZ CHILDRENS CHOIR FUND

IN APPRECIATION TO:Cantor Thom and Shazy King for their commitment and dedication for nurturing our children in the choir by Dr. Roger and Amanda McIntosh

ADULT LIBRARY BOOK FUNDIN APPRECIATION OF:Rabbi Dana Saroken by Joan and Richard Lessans

THE EYAL BOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Mosey Greenberg by Robert and Estelle KabikA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:David Rosenberg by Bill and Ina Leboe

THE MELVIN & NAOMI CHERNOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Nathan Chernoff by the Law Office of Timothy Daschill

THE LOUIS AND ESTHER DOPKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Mary Shofer by Albert and Roslyn Katz

THE DR. MICHAEL I. FEINGLASS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF:The Beth El Clergy and teachers who prepared Aidan Silverman for his Bar Mitzvah by his grandparents, Robert and Eileen Caplan, with special gratitude to Rabbi Dana Saroken and Cantor Michael Lesley

THE FRANCUS ENDOWMENT FUNDIN HONOR OF:The engagement of Kara Franz to Jason Usher by Ailene and Michael Sher

THE FRUMAN FAMILY GARDEN BEAUTIFICATION ENDOWMENT

FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Vicki Margolis by Bob and Lisa Jolson

THE SHELDON AND SARALYNN GLASS ENDOWED SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN HONOR OF:Jerry Schnydman’s induction into the Jewish Hall of Fame and for all he has done for Beth El by Sheldon and Saralynn Glass

THE SONYA AND JEROME GOODMAN ADULT HEBREW READING FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Rhoda Katz by Steve Silber

THE RAY S. AND NETTYE P. GOULD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Nettye B. Gould by David GouldSylvia Gould by Robert and Cecelia GouldLouis H. Gould by Robert and Cecelia Gould

THE HARK – UHLFELDER FAMILY FUND

IN HONOR OF:The marriage of Samantha Uhlfelder, daughter of Amy and Scott Garfield, to Eugene Feldman by David and Joan UhlfelderIN MEMORY OF:Janet Lustgarten by David and Joan Uhlfelder

THE ARTHUR E. KLAFF MEMORIAL FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Marvin M. Levenson by Barbara Levenson and Children

THE MINNIE & MAX KRIEGER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Henry Ryterman by Roman and Bobbie RytermanBella Schaer by Roman and Bobbie Ryterman

THE ADAM KRONTHAL SPECIAL NEEDS FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Adam Kronthal by Dr. Alan and Jennifer KronthalJohn Heller by Dr. Howard and Lorraine Bronstein

THE M. HENRY AND ELIZABETH KUNTZ MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Rona Simon by Miriam Lowenberg Black

THE IRVING AND ROSE LEBOWITZ MEMORIAL SEFER TORAH FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Steven Gary Lebowitz by Sandy Lebowitz

THE HARRY LICHTER CHESED FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Rose Cohen by Bobbie LichterJoel Fedder by Bobbie LichterIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Rosalie Lazarus by Joy Lichter and Robert Lazarus

THE H. ALLAN LIPSITZ ENDOWED ADULT EDUCATION FUND

IN HONOR OF:Judy Rosenberg for being chosen by Sinai Hospital Auxiliary to be honored by the Federation of Jewish Women by Sonia and Ed ObstlerIlene Merenbloom for being chosen by Beth El Sisterhood to be honored by the Federation of Jewish Women by Sonia and Ed ObstlerIN MEMORY OF:Honey Biberman by Alvin and Rosalie Book

THE RABBI MARK G. LOEB JUDAIC STUDIES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Gerald Richman by Hilda and Howard LevinMorris Mishner by Hilda and Howard LevinIN HONOR OF:The marriage of Dr. Frona Brown and Dr. Beryl Rosenstein by Frank and Susan SchusterIN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Beatrice Crystal Siegel by Fran Crystal and Family

RABBI MARK G. LOEB MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Selma Pressman by Joan and Ken DunnBurton Levinson by Hilda and Howard Levin

& Contributions Endowments


Contributions & EndowmentsTHE HERMAN LUBCHER

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN HONOR OF:The marriage of Lightning, the son of Molly Peter and Jeffrey Jay, to Sarah by Dr. Ken and Judy Margolis

THE MORNING MINYAN FUNDIN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Melba Meister by Jessica, Josh and Andrew MeisterIN MEMORY OF:Honey Biberman by Pearl Imber, Jerry and Arlene Perloff, Lee and Judy Rosenberg, Shirley Polakoff, Dr. Joseph and Linda Napora

THE MITZVAH FUNDIN HONOR OF:The special anniversary of Howard and Sheila Saval by Bob and Terry KaplanIN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Sara Roth by Drs. Gabriel and Vera PinterBerit Helgesen Pinter by Drs. Gabriel and Vera PinterOscar Holzman by Marilyn and David Holzman

THE JULIUS OFFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Morton Macks by Shirley Offit

THE PRAYER BOOK FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Mary Shofer by Dr. Joseph and Linda Napora, Rhona and Shea BeitlerLeonard Smith by Dr. Dan and Marlene KesslerErna Leiser by Bob and Judy CohenIN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Sylvia Blum by Phyllis and Stuart CutlerIrving Medin by Marc and Nancy MedinBessie Yankellow by Stanley and Lynn YankellowDr. Morris Seltzer by Harvey and Stella GoldBarbara Schrum by Norman SchrumBernie Imber by Pearl ImberA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Irene Bacharach by Donald and Joan Caplan

THE RABBI STEVEN SCHWARTZ TRIBUTE FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Mary Shofer by Ram and Tzippy Ronen, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Weintraub, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Siegel, Rosalind Ehrlich, Pearl Imber, Phyllis and Stuart Cutler, Sherman and Rochelle Lubman, Irv and Marlene Schwartz, Ellen and Stuart Wiesenberger, Wilma Blumenfeld, Allen and Rita Feinberg, Toby and Ken Savell, Judy Pachino, Hulane ZoletPaul Derman by Phyllis and Stuart Cutler, Michael Rubenstein and Hedy FromMyra Askin by Laura Schwartz, Lindsay Myers and Nick, Selma and Gerry LeanEsther Zerden by Andrew MeisterMary Kleinman by Selma and Gerry Lean, Irene Pasarew, Scott and Eileen Wiesenberger, Dr. Joel and Marlene SereboffThe sister of Mr. and Mrs. James Goodman by Susan and Stephen CohenHoney Biberman by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy FromJanet Lustgarten by Michael and Laurie AltmanEsther Zerden by Michael and Laurie AltmanLewis Penn by Allen and Rita FeinbergRona Simon by Bea GrossfeldRhoda Katz by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy From, Dr. Marc and Nancy GertnerStanley Charles Safferman by Dr. Ed and Ann Mishner

IN HONOR OF:The marriage of Dr. Frona Brown and Dr. Beryl Rosenstein by Dr. Marvin and Dr. Lois SchusterThe special birthday of Dr. Arnold Feldman by Aaron and Rosalie FriedmannThe birth of Muna Aviv Sher, granddaughter of Gil and Carol Kleiner, by Eunice and Sidney FriedmanThe birth of Hudson Miles Rabine, grandson of Gil and Carol Kleiner by Eunice and Sidney FriedmanThe marriage of Samantha Uhlfelder to Eugene Feldman by Bea Grossfeld, Michael Rubenstein and Hedy FromThe birth of Muna Aviv Sher and Hudson Miles Rabine, grandchildren of Gil and Carol Kleiner by Ellen and Jay Marks, Hedy From and Michael RubensteinThe marriage of the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Amernick by Dr. Ed and Ann MishnerThe engagement of Brooke Shemer to Ethan Zweig by Dr. Joseph and Linda NaporaJerry Schnydman on being chosen for the JCC Hall of Fame by Ed and Sonia ObstlerSue and Joe Eisenberg’s new granddaughter, Lilah, by Hedy From and Michael RubensteinRabbi Steven Schwartz for conducting the study group by Miller FriedmanIN APPRECIATION OF:Moving the Omer calendar by Richard and Sharon CaplanRabbi Steven Schwartz by Richard and Nancy Hudes, Richard Katz and Sharon Caplan

THE RICKY SIEGEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF:The special anniversary of Steven and Laurie Simon by Sherri, Paul, Victor, Tyler and Erin Weinblatt

THE SISTERHOOD PAST PRESIDENTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Mary Shofer by Judy Schwartz

THE MORTON SPIND CONFIRMATION SCHOLARSHIP

FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Stephen Miles Berman by Ellie SpindA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Dr. Arlene Bearman by Ellie Spind

THE MELVIN AND ANITA STEINBERG COLLEGE OUTREACH

PROGRAM FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Betty Egber by Mickey and Anita Steinberg

THE DENNIS AND RONA WEINER SOCIAL WELFARE FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Leonard Glassman by Rona and Dennis WeinerA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Carl Baylin by Dennis and Rona WeinerIN HONOR OF:The Bat Mitzvah of Gabrielle Sklar by Dennis and Rona Weiner

THE DR. MICHAEL WEINTRAUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF:The engagement of Jason Weintraub by Fran Crystal

THE YAHRZEIT FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Natalie Lapidus by Alfred and Lee WhitemanIrving Pritzker by Martha Pritzker and FamilyHarry Leon Davis by Gail and Mark SilbermanMooney Greenberg by Robert and Estelle KabikLeon Zerolnick by Lawrence and Barbara ZerolnickMorris Bass by Rita LehrRichard M. Cole by Diane Cole and FamilyAnna and Eli Berkenfeld by Seymour and Marilyn BaidaMichael Foreman by Sheila SwerenGary Shaivitz by Jules and Selma ShaivitzTheodore Marks by Marvin and Donna MarksHyman Carpman by Marvin and Sandy GlassAudrey Leonard Rotkovitz by Royce I. MinkoveDaniel Horowitz by Henry and Suzanne HorowitzNed and Esther Reich by Fred and Barbara WellingtonEarl Rottman by Harold RottmanSharon Lee Escann by Robert and Ilise FriedmanIda Marks by Marvin MarksIrving Caplan by Bernard and Erma CaplanNathan Bloom by Phyllis and Fred LondonMordecai Gottesman by Stephen and Aliza GottesmanAlexander and Rita Kimmelman by David KimmelmanReba Kurtz by G. Phillip and Marlene FeldmanNathan Cohen by Maurice FriedBen Berelowitz by Esther BerelowitzRalph Rosenfield by Burton and Linda HalpertShelley Schunick by Dr. Howard SchunickJane Berlin by James and Ellen MarmerMelvin Berger by Mindy Berger and Michael Danels, Tara, Reid and SethClara S. Levin by Samuel and Suzanne Grant, Leslie Montgomery and Ian SandlerBeatrice Schaffer by Mark and Marlene Nusinov

THE YOUTH EDUCATION FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Tillye Sisgold by Ann KurlanderRona Simon by Denise and Keith FranzJoel Fedder by Risa GottliebMiriam Rosenthal by Shelley and Neil RothsteinLouis Omansky by John and Robin DenickJay Schechter by Keith and Denise FranzIN HONOR OF:The engagement of Kara Franz to Jason Usher by Hedy From and Michael RubensteinIN APPRECIATION OF:Rabbi Dana Saroken by Laura Denick

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONSIN MEMORY OF:Mary Shofer by the Naden/Lean FamilyBurton Levinson by Thacker Caskets, Inc.IN OBSERVANCE OF YAHRZEIT OF:Harvey Aaron Garonzik by Dr. Ira and Daina GaronzikDr. Charles J. Mailman by Lloyd and Nancy MailmanHarvey B. Cummins by Carol CumminsIN GRATITUDE TO:Beth El Congregation by Joan and Richard Lessans


This gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Contributions made between March 18 and April 23, 2015.

PROVIDERSMark and Saralee GreenbergDr. Michael and Joan SchultzSUPPORTERSCraig and Lauren ColtonKarl and Marilyn Pick Stuart and Elise Rubenstein

SPONSORSBurt and Myra GoldRichard and Merle IntnerMarshall and Sharon PaulRobert and Ellen SametCONTRIBUTORSBruce and Annette IngermanDennis and Rona WeinerGUARANTORSHarry and Faye AdlerDr. Maurice and Karen AikenDavid and Stephanie BaronAnita BercovitzMilton and Molly BeresonDawn and Andrew BerkowitzDr. Seymour BernsteinSteve and Edy BondroffRonnie BuergerAndrew and Cheryl ChernoffRobin CohenHanne and Jim CrystalSondra EllisonDr. Steven and Danielle Epstein

Stacy and Keith FormanDr. Robert FriemanDebbie GellerAlan and Shari GrabushJon and Jennifer KriegerPaul and Gloria LevinMarlene MorrisonRandy and Shelley MossJulie OkunDilip and Tracey PaliathDr. Richard and Judy RingelIvan and Rhona RosengardenJodean RubinLois and Steve SchapiroStan and Sylvia SchneiderDaniel Segal Judith ShorMaxine SissermanAlan and Amie SmithElliot and Jocelyn Steelman

ASSOCIATESDavid and Wendy BermanScott and Amy Garfield Richard and Jennifer KurykPatty LevinEd and Harriette MerwitzTed and Ilene MeyersSidney and Adrienne MillmanIsrael and Evelyn Morrison Brian and Michele NeedelJohn O’HaraJon and Robyn ParksRyan and Lauren PerlinLois PlotkinEdith QueridoFrances ReicherLaura RettmanShirley RodbellRita RosenfeldClaire RossmanMiriam SmelkinsonCarolyn SmithSevelyn WasselHelen Zeitzoff

Beth El Annual Appeal Contributions

Contributions & Endowments

Sisterhood Closing LuncheonMay 11, 2015


Joint Sisterhood DinnerApril 13, 2015

Beth El Service Project

April 19, 2015Beth El member Barry Steelman led the Beth El Service Project of putting flags on the gravestones of Jewish Veterans.

Past Event Photos

Shredding DayMay 3, 2015


Sweeten your New Year with a KUGELSupport Beth El and enjoy

delicious varieties of Kugel!

Available Kugels are:Sweet Kugel $19.00Raisin Kugel $23.00

Apple Kugel (sweet bread pudding) $29.00Peach Kugel $23.00

All of the above come in a 9x13 pan, are pareve and will serve 24 small pieces.

Fill out the form below and submit it to the congregation office with payment by Tuesday, September 2.

All orders must be picked up on Friday, September 11, between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. All kugels must be paid for when ordering.

Your check is your confirmation and receipt.

For more information, contact Lori Downing, Event Coordinator, at 410-484-0411.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________

Kugel: Sweet ___ ($19.00) Raisin ___ ($23.00) Apple (sweet bread pudding) ____ ($29.00) Peach ____ ($23.00)

Total Enclosed : $_________

They can also be frozen for break-fast.

For more information, contact Lori Downing, Event Coordinator, at 410-484-0411.

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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.Ritual Director .................................................Ben KreshtoolDirector of Development ..................................Ailene SherAssistant Administrator ...................................Andrew KatzEvent Coordinator ............................................Lori DowningCommunications Coordinator ........................Alyssa GellerPresident ...........................................................Michael RubensteinSisterhood Presidents .......................................Bobbie Selnick and Barbara LevensonBeth El Seniors Presidents ...............................Dorothy Fineblum and Maxine KontoffMen’s Club President ........................................Harry Siegel

Beth El, a progressive and inclusive congregation affiliated with the Conservative Movement, fulfills the spiritual, educational, and social needs of its members by nurturing religious practices and tradition, Jewish

values and Tikkun Olam.

Phone: 410-484-0411 • School Phone: 410-484-4543 • www.bethelbalto.com

Rabbi Jacob B. Agus, z”l (1911–1986) Founding Rabbi

Rabbi Mark G. Loeb, z”l (1944–2009)

Cantor Saul Z. Hammerman, z”l (1926–2008)

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The High Holidays are Just Around the Corner!Now is the chance to purchase or change your High Holiday seats at Beth El.

Whether you are a member looking to purchase or change seats this year, or a non-member looking to joing the Beth El family, please email your request to Executive Director Gil Kleiner, FSA at [email protected].

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