Volume 24 Issue 22 Nisan/Iyar 5773 April 2013

Next Year in Jerusalem: Bolton Street Israel Trip Set for June 2014

Dear Friends:If you just concluded your seder with the traditional bless-

ing, “Next Year in Jerusalem!” now is your chance to make that wish a reality by registering for Bolton Street Syna-

gogue’s fi rst congregational trip to Israel in June 2014.

In all of my observations as a rabbi, no experience is more mean-ingful, more fun, or more transfor-mational to my congregants than the journeys we have taken to-gether to Israel. Whether they are teenagers, young adults, families, empty nesters or retirees, I always hear the same refrain in describing the journey: “amazing,” “spiritual,”

“indescribable,” or something akin to, “Never have I felt so connected to Judaism or the Jewish people.”

Coinciding with school vacation, our trip will take us to Tel Aviv, the Galilee, the Judean Desert, Ashkelon, and Jerusalem. We will explore some of Israel’s natural wonders as well as its most historic and sanctifi ed ones. Nor will ours only be about places. We will interact with ordinary Israelis as well, such as when we spend a Shabbat evening in Modiin and visit our sister city of Ashkelon on the last day of our tour.

Th e trip will take place June 22 to July 3, 2014. Th e $2679 cost, based on 30 participants, includes four-star accommo-dations, 10 days of touring in a deluxe motor coach with a distinguished Israeli guide, entrance fees, and many meals.

Registration is taking place on a fi rst come-fi rst served

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basis before it closes several months from now. To register, please contact Ayelet Tours, Ltd. at (800)237-1517 or ayelet@ayelet.com. In my experience with numerous operators, there’s no better provider in the business. I feel confi dent that our partner-ship will produce the most moving and memorable trip that anyone can imagine. Join us. Reserve your place now on what I promise will be the journey of a lifetime.

With blessings of love and shalom, and in anticipation of our next year in Jerusalem,

Rabbi John Franken

P.S. More details on the trip can be found inside on pages 7-10.

100 Blessings a Day

Torah Readers Needed for High Holy Days

Th e Religious Culture Committee is looking for inter-ested congregants to read Torah for the high holy days. For those interested, we will have a study group with a tu-tor, to help prepare you. Th e plan is to begin in March and develop a group of committed learners. If you are interest-ed please contact Steve Snyder at stevesnyderz@netscape.net or Debbie Barnes at dbarnes@boltonstreet.org.

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Bolton Street Happeningsn From the President

A month ago, Rabbi Franken, Abe Wasserberger, Marc Hartstein and I attended an enlightening lecture at Towson University by Dr. Ron Wolfson. Dr.

Wolfson is a professor of education at American Jew-ish University in Los Angeles and is cofounder of Synagogue 3000, which is an institute that works with scholars, clergy, and communal leaders to promote greater understanding of Jewish congregational life and to increase the value and stature of synagogue studies as a key field for academic research and seminary education. Dr. Wolfson was at Towson to speak about his new book, Relational Judaism. Its subheading, “Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community,” quite succinctly sums up the thesis of his book.

When membership numbers fall in a synagogue, says Dr. Wolfson, the default synagogue response is to seek better programming rather than developing and nurturing relation-ships with members, finding out what’s really important in their lives, and being responsive to their needs. What Dr. Wolfson, as well as others, call relational Judaism challenges a common notion that the gravitational pull of programs will bring people to synagogues and other centers of Jewish living, worship and learning. Instead, they believe, people come and stay because common bonds are developed, ce-mented and maintained throughout a community based on sharing experiences and building relationships. Dr. Wolfson writes, “It’s not about programs. It’s not about marketing. It’s not about branding, labels, logos, clever titles, websites, or smartphone apps. It’s not even about institutions. It’s about relationships.”

In his book, Dr. Wolfson postulates nine levels of relation-ship, each of which he terms a bayn (Hebrew for “between”): the relationship between you and yourself, you and your family, you and your friends, you and Jewish living and learning, you and your sacred as well as secular community, you and Jewish peoplehood, you and the State of Israel, you

and the whole world, and you and G-d. He compares these nine levels to the nine-branched menorah that holds the candles celebrating Hanukkah, with G-d at the center as the

shamash of relational Judaism. He then outlines prin-ciples of relational engagement — among them, per-

sonal encounters, telling stories (at the lecture, Dr. Wolfson had each of us tell our story, in three

minutes, to our neighbor), learning together/doing together, connecting, experiences, volunteerism, points of transition, and re-engagement — that Jewish organizations and institutions can employ to attract new members and deepen relationship with those already in the ranks.

Dr. Wolfson concludes that greet-ers at the door and name tags represent only

the first steps in beginning a transformative process that “moves an institution from an ostensibly busy place with a calendar full of programs to an organization deeply commit-ted to becoming a community of relationships. What really matters is that we care about the people we seek to engage. When we genuinely care about people, we will not only wel-come them; we will listen to their stories, we will share ours, and we will join together to build a Jewish community that enriches our lives.”

Several weeks ago, I announced a series of informal gatherings that are to be held in several members’ homes where you can ask questions, tell stories, engage or reengage each other, and share any concerns you may have about our synagogue or anything else you wish to discuss. You should have received an e-mail from me inviting you to one of the following four gatherings: brunch at Lissa Abrams’ and Abe Wasserberger’s home on April 7th beginning at 10:30 am; lunch at Sharon Krevor-Weisbam’s and Harold Weisbaum’s home on April 13th at noon; lunch at Joy Mandel’s and Tim Nehl’s home on April 20th noon; early brunch at Lissa Abrams’ and Abe Wasserberger’s home on May 5th; and din-ner at Amy and Marc Halushka’s home on May 18th at 6 pm. If you did not receive an-email invitation, please let Debbie Barnes know.

Please join us as we practice what Dr. Wolson preaches. Come and eat, drink, share your stories and get to know Rabbi Franken, and each other, a little better.

Doug Carrey-Beaver

Shalom!A warm welcome to BSS’ newest mem-

bers, Daniel, Dori their son, Liam Henry and Marc Wernick and David Gerson!

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“There’s a song from long ago composed of joy and tears.

It calls me to a place I know, the hope of two thousand years.

I’ll see the dream that blooms in sand, And bathe in streams of stories of our

promised land.”

Please come to the May 24th Friday evening service to hear these beauti-ful words written and set to music

by American Jews Doug Cotler, Jeff Marx and Stephen Cotler. This song will complement other selections to be shared taken from a new collection of Israeli vo-cal music to reflect what Karen and I felt on our recent trip to Israel.

Where does the inspiration come from that has created such beautiful Israeli songs based on people, history, land and culture? Song settings such as Zemer Atik, Dodi Li and Shalom Al Yisrael are based on sacred texts, historical writings and modern original lyrics. The songs are a portal to the essence of Israel’s soul and purpose. As one part of the cultural foot print, we can trace the feelings and yearnings of the Jewish people by listen-ing carefully to the unity of modern day Israeli melody and lyric.

The Jewish music world has embraced the Israeli sentiment and geographically influenced sound. During the trip, I drifted to sleep each night listening to the radio stations that could be received in the areas we were staying. Much of the music is influenced by the Middle Eastern cul-tures that surround Israel. Given the large Arab and non-Jewish Middle Eastern populations that are served by radio, most of the stations reflect these audiences’ preferences. The styles and presentation of music styles from these cultures have great influence on the Israeli style of com-position, arrangement and presentation.

All Israeli music genres, styles and manner of performance run the risk of familiarity and sameness to the cultures that share the same audience markets.

It is sometimes hard to distinguish the difference between Israeli music from what is defined as Jewish music in North America. Is Israeli music defined by the one who composes, performs or writes the lyrics? For example, Oseh Shalom from our Kaddish Shaleim has many settings written by Israeli and North American Jews. There are situations where the North American Jewish composer writes the melody in a very Israeli style and the Israeli Jewish composer writes melodies that could easily be identified with any rock or folk music style that we hear in our own culture.

The performing and fine arts of Israel are rich with choices that span the entire cultural landscape. It is amazing that for Israel’s small size (close to the size of New Jersey) and small population (approxi-mately 8 million) that there are so many venues and cultural forms from which one can choose. It helps to know the population characteristics of Israel that have changed over the years that in turn influence how the culture is expressed. These changes reflect the higher number of people in families of Jews who origi-nally immigrated from Middle Eastern and Northern African countries com-pared to the lower number of people in families that are descendents from many who immigrated from Europe, Russia and North America. There are of course exceptions to these generalizations. The population statistic influences the cultural identity of Israel. For example, given the significant recent Russian immigration to Israel, there are radio stations in the larger population areas devoted solely to Russian language and Russian popular

music. Another example is that the grow-ing Jewish ultra orthodox communities have impact on where, what and how the Israeli culture is presented, especially in the Jerusalem area where their numbers are higher. I was pleased to find at least one station devoted to classical music in the Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem metro-politan areas.

The best way to taste the beauty and variety of Israeli music is to listen and judge for yourself. The internet provides many opportunities to listen to many genres of Jewish music and specifically Israeli music. One of the best (and free) websites is: http://faujsa.fau.edu/ originat-ing out of Florida Atlantic University.

In conclusion, summarizing this four part reflection of my recent three-and-a-half week visit to Israel: see it for yourself as a first or return trip. The visit will help shape your Jewish journey. The people, history, land and culture all blend into a kaleidoscope of beauty and curiosity that challenge us to further define our Jewish identity in a meaningful way. Like any blessing, a trip to Israel and the search for personally meaningful Jewish life will elicit from us the response ‘Amen.’ This reflects the beautiful words set to music by the great Israeli music/lyric team Datz and Ben Zev to be also shared on May 24th:

“Let our prayers rise- AmenAll souls will praise you- Amen

Guard our homes and grant us peace- Amen

Give us blessing in all that we do- Amen”

Now that Pesach is almost over, let’s not forget to add: “Next Year in Jerusa-lem”. Amen!

Cantor Alan

This Year In Jerusalem Part Four; The Love of Music & Culture: Eretz Yisrael

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Bolton Street Synagogue is hosting four Torah Tot classes

January 27 Tu B’shevat

February 10Shabbat

March 3 Purim

April 14Israel Sundays10 am to noon

Calling All 4 and 5 Year Olds

www.boltonstreet.org 410-235-5354dbarnes@boltonstreet.org212 West Cold Spring Lane Baltimore

A gentle introduction to the Jewish holidays and our synagogue.

Parents meet other families for coffee and bagels. Children

come to learn and play: arts and crafts, cooking, singing, and

dancing. Taught by Gan Alef teacher Randi Reiss-McCormack.

Free and open to the public

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Got Shabbat?Experience an enriching family-friendly Shabbat celebration at a different synagogue each month. The evening includes Tot Shabbat, a full catered Shabbat dinner and activities for young children. Enjoy the opportunity to meet and connect with other families and the Jewish community. Families new to the area, interfaith families, and families new to Shabbat observance are all welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!

Prefer a smaller or more intimate setting? An in home Got Shabbat experience is available each month. Invite other families with young children to your home and we will provide the food, activities, ritual items and paper goods. It couldn’t be easier!

Shabbat celebrations for families with young children at a location near you!

Got Shabbat?For details:

cneuman@jcc.org or 410.559.3582

All events start at 5:45pm Fee: $20 per family

Got Shabbat Schedule October 5, 2012 • Baltimore Hebrew Congregation7401 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore 21208

November 2, 2012 • Temple Emanuel909 Berrymans Lane, Reisterstown 21136

December 7, 2012 • Beth El Congregation8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore 21208

February 1, 2013 • Chevrei Tzedek3101 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore 21209

March 1, 2013 • Adat Chaim (Carroll County locationTBA)

March 8, 2013 • Har Sinai2905 Walnut Avenue, Owings Mills 21117

April 5, 2013 • Beth Am2501 Eutaw Place, Baltimore 21217

April 26, 2013 • Bolton Street Synaogue212 West Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore 21210

May 31, 2013 • Beth Israel3706 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills 21117

For additional downtown locations contact: kjacobsohn@jcc.org

Register online: www.jcc.org/GotShabbatRegistration

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Join Rabbi John Franken & Bolton Street Synagogue

on a memorable adventure to

ISRAEL June 22 - July 3, 2014

$2,679.00 Land only, per person

based on 30 participants, double occupancy

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

TEL AVIV Visit Independence Hall

“Join up” with Israeli paramilitary forces at the Palmach Museum

Evening walking tour of Old Jaffa

THE NORTH View the ancient Roman ruins at Caesarea

See the Bahai Temple and Persian Gardens in Haifa Explore Akko

Enjoy a Jeep tour of the Golan Heights Explore mystical Safed

Kayaking along the Jordan River

JERUSALEM Enjoy a walking tour of the Old City

Visit Yad Vashem See the Mt. Herzl Museum and cemetery Walk through Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel

Special B’nai Mitzvah ceremony

THE SOUTH Ascend Masada

Hike to the waterfalls at Ein Gedi Float in the Dead Sea

ASHKELON

Visit with residents of our sister city

...AND SO MUCH MORE!

19 Aviation Rd. * Albany, NY 12205 * www.ayelet.com (800) 237-1517 * Fax (518) 783-6003 * ayelet@ayelet.com

TOUR INCLUDES

2 nights at Herod’s Hotel in Tel Aviv 2 night at Kfar Giladi in The Galilee

6 nights at Prima Royal Hotel in Jerusalem All touring and sightseeing per itinerary in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking guide

Breakfast daily Welcome dinner at Maganda

2 Kibbutz dinners Shabbat dinner at Modi’in

Lunch at Beit Shmuel Lunch and swim at Dead Sea

Farewell dinner Jeeps in the North

Dekarina Chocolate Factory Kayaks on the Jordan River

Tower of David Sound and Light show Archeological dig

Group transfers and airport assistance upon arrival and departure

Entrance fees and activities as per itinerary Porterage

Western Wall

Ein Gedi Waterfall

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ITINERARY Day 1, Sunday, June 22, 2014: BEGIN OUR JOURNEY Depart the United States on our overnight flight to Israel. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 2, Monday, June 23, 2014: ARRIVAL IN ISRAEL Arrival in Israel… Greeting and assistance by an Ayelet representative…Transfer to our hotel in Tel Aviv for check-in…Welcome dinner this evening…Overnight Tel-Aviv. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 3, Tuesday, June 24, 2014: EXPLORING TEL AVIV Breakfast…Start the day with a visit to Independence Hall where the establishment of the state of Israel was de-clared…Pass by Rabin Square on our way to the Palmach Museum, where we “join up” with the paramilitary forces…Spend the afternoon at leisure among the artists and entertainers filling the streets at Nachalat Binyamin…Evening walking tour through the ancient port of Old Jaffa…Overnight Tel Aviv. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 4, Wednesday, June 25, 2014: THE COASTAL VIEWS Breakfast…Drive north to Caesarea, once the Roman capital of the region…See the excavations of the crusaders' city, the aqueduct and the amphitheater that has been restored as a concert venue…Continue north to Haifa for a panoramic view from Mt. Carmel, including the Bahai Temple and Persian Gardens…Travel to Akko, where we explore the Crusader-era fortifications and British Prison as we learn about this historically important port…Continue to the Galilee for dinner…Overnight at our Kibbutz in the Galilee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 5, Thursday, June 26, 2014: MYSTICISM AND THE GOLAN Early morning walk at the Hula Valley Nature Reserve…Breakfast at our Kibbutz… Morning jeep tour of the Golan Heights, passing by old Syrian bunkers along the way… Take in the views stretching far into Syria from atop Har Bental…Try your hand at chocolate making and learn from the experts in a delicious and fun experience at the Dekarina Chocolate Factory…Next visit the mystical city of Safed, where we view the beautiful ancient synagogues and walk through the Artists Quarter…This afternoon we enjoy a kayaking adventure along the Jordan River…Dinner and overnight at our kibbutz in the Galilee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 6, Friday, June 27, 2014: NATURE AND SPIRITUALITY Breakfast…Drive south on our way to Jerusalem, stopping in Beit Shean and Beit Alpha to view the ancient ruins and intricate mosaics…Upon arrival in Jerusalem, we stop atop Mt. Scopus to recite a special “Sh’hekiyanu!” blessing overlooking the City of Gold…After checking in to our hotel, we will greet Shabbat with the people of Modi’in at Congregation Yozma…Shabbat Dinner at Modi’in this evening…Overnight Jerusalem --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 7, Saturday, June 28, 2014: SHABBAT SHALOM! Breakfast…Morning Shabbat services…Lunch at Beit Shmuel with Rabbi Paul Liptz (pending availability)…Walking tour of the Old City including the David Citadel Museum, Cardo, Jewish Quarter, Christian Quarter and Arab Quarter…Tonight, dinner (on own) on Ben Yehuda Street or enjoy the café culture that springs to life along Emek Refaim…Overnight Jerusalem. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 8, Sunday, June 29, 2014: THE NEW CITY Breakfast…This morning we visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust, where we view the many moving exhibitions, including the Hall of Names and the Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations (younger children have the option to visit the biblical zoo)…At Mt. Herzl we visit the gravesites of Theodore Herzl, Golda Meir and Yitzhak Rabin…Continue to the Mt. Herzl Museum, where we learn about the life and work of the great Zionist visionary…This afternoon we have the opportunity to plant a tree in a nearby JNF Forest (cost per tree)…This evening we enjoy the Sound and Light show at David Citadel Museum…Overnight Jerusalem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Tour does not include: Roundtrip airfare, departure taxes and fuel surcharges, any border taxes or visas, tips to guides, driver and dining room waiters ($15.00 per person, per day, pre-collected), travel insurance (highly recommended), or items of a personal nature. The single supplement is $759.00 per person. For participants sharing in a triple room (must have one child under 18 in the room) please subtract $150.00 per person from the cost of the tour. Full payment is due 61 days prior to departure. CANCELLATION POLICY: $100.00 per person charge if cancelled once booked plus any applicable airline penalties. $250.00 per person plus any additional airline penalties charged if cancelled 60-31 days before departure. 100% penalties apply if cancelled 30 days or less before departure. Please note that this price reflects a cash discount and is only for payment by cash or check. If you wish to pay by credit card, the land only price is $2,759.00 and the single supplement is $782.00.

Disclaimer: Ayelet Tours, Ltd., Rabbi John Franken and Bolton Street Synagogue act only as agents for the tour members in making arrangements for hotels, transportation, touring, restaurants or any other services in connection with the itinerary. We will exercise reasonable care in making such arrangements. However, we do not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, acci-dent, delay or irregularity to person and property because of an act of default of any hotel, airline carrier, restaurant, company, or person rendering any of the services included in the tour. The right is reserved to cancel or change itineraries, accommodations, speakers or scholars, operation staff or to substitute comparable service without notice. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any tour passengers should such person's health or general deportment impede the operation of the tour to the detriment of the other tour passengers.

Yes! I want to join Rabbi John Franken & Bolton Street Synagogue on this tour to Israel in June 2014! I am sending this form with a $500 per person deposit, payable to Ayelet Tours.

*One form per person. Please include passport copy with registration. Passport must be valid for 6 months PAST return travel date

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Sharing with another registrant (registering separately)? Please note name here:_______________________________ Ayelet Tours, Ltd. * 19 Aviation Road * Albany, NY 12205

(800) 237-1517 * www.ayelet.com * Fax (518) 783-6003 * e-mail: ayelet@ayelet.com ST 35237

Day 9, Monday, June 30, 2014: MAZEL TOV! Breakfast… This morning we celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah of our children on the rooftop of Hebrew Union College fol-lowed by a buffet lunch overlooking the Old City…We continue with a trip to the Ir David Excavations just outside the Old City walls, where we wander through the carefully preserved archaeological excavations dating back to the time of King David…Next we will have the opportunity to walk through Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel (bring water friendly shoes!)…Overnight Jerusalem. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 10, Tuesday, July 1, 2014: DIGGING INTO HISTORY Breakfast…We begin with a visit to the Ayalon Institute where we discover the underground ammunition factory that played a pivotal role in Israel’s fight for independence…This afternoon we travel to Beit Guvrin, where we participate in a “hands on” archaeological dig, allowing us the opportunity to unearth remnants from Israel’s ancient past…Overnight Jerusalem ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 11, Wednesday, July 2, 2014: MASADA Breakfast…Early morning departure to King Herod's fortresses and castle atop Masada, ascending by cable car or snake path…Visit the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, and the bathhouses, learning about the Jewish Zealots last stand against the Roman forces…Descend by cable car…Take a short hike to the hidden waterfalls in the desert oasis of Ein Gedi… Next we enjoy lunch at a Dead Sea Spa and an unsinkable swim in the healing salty waters of the Dead Sea…Return to Jerusalem passing by the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered…Overnight Jerusalem. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 12, Thursday, July 3, 2014: DEPARTURE Breakfast…Morning at leisure…Departure to Ashkelon, our sister city…meet the people…see the school…visit our pro-jects…Farewell Dinner...Transfer to the airport for our flight back home --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 13, Friday, July 4, 2014: ARRIVAL We arrive home

THE MEMORIES LIVE FOREVER! *itinerary subject to change

Land & Air Land Only

Price will increase if there are less than 30 paying participants

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SHABBAT UNPLUGGED and

COMMUNITY POTLUCK DINNER Friday, April 5, 2013

Potluck Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Shabbat evening Service at 7:30 p.m. co-led by Rabbi Franken and Rabbi Jessy Gross with special guest musicians Dessert, music and Israeli Dancing

Invite your Friends and Family!

Bring the following for 10 according to last name:

A-H: Main Dish J-P: Dessert

R-Z: Side Dish or Salad

Please remember that all food must be dairy or parve.

RSVP by March 29 to dbarnes@boltonstreet.org or 410-235-5354

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Bolton Street Synagogue Uncommon Voices Series

In partnership with Maryland Science Center

PRESENTS

Nobel Prize winner

Exploding Stars, an Expanding Universe, and Mysterious Dark Energy

Sunday, April 14th, 3:00pm

212 West Cold Spring Lane Baltimore MD 21210 This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to Debbie Barnes at 410.235.5354 or via emaildbarnes@boltonstreet.org On-street parking and in nearby lots.

ADAM RIESSfor a discussion on the accelerating expansion of our universe and what it all means.

www.boltonstreet.org

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CHAVERIM THE BULLETIN OFBOLTON STREETSYNAGOGUE

212 W. Cold Spring LaneBaltimore, MD 21210Phone: 410-235-5354Fax: 410-235-8050http://www.boltonstreet.org

Call 410-235-5354 to schedule an appointment

John A. Franken, Interim Rabbi410-235-5354, jfranken@boltonstreet.org

Alan Rubinstein, Cantor410-964-3155, cantor@boltonstreet.org

Doug Carrey-Beaver, President410-542-0409, solarbeaver@comcast.net, president@boltonstreet.org. Melissa Zieve, Vice President410-542-7445, melissa.zieve@verizon.net

Jeff Stern, Treasurer chicubf@comcast.net

Ralph Raphael, Secretary410-825-0042, rdr@ralphraphael.com

Michael Green, Religious School Principal410-821-7373, mbgterp@aol.com

Debbie Barnes, Administrator410-235-5354, dbarnes@boltonstreet.org

APRIL 2013 CALENDAR

2 7:30 a.m. Festival Yizkor Service2 Admin Office closed5 6:30 p.m. Community Potluck 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Unplugged Services6 9:30 a.m. Taking Hold of Torah with Rabbi

Franken7 9:30 a.m. Religious School 10:30 a.m. Yom Hashoah Program with Dr.

Steven Salzberg10 12:00 p.m. Rabbi’s Roundtable with Rabbi

Franken 7:00 p.m. Religious Culture Committee12 7:30 p.m. Shabbat evening Services 13 9:30 a.m. Taking Hold of Torah with Rabbi

Franken 5:00 pm. Bat Mitzvah of Lucy Kaufman14 9:30 a.m. Religious School - Israel Indepen-

dence Day 10:30 a.m. Confirmation Class 3:00 p.m. Uncommon Voices & MD Sci-

ence Center present Nobel Prize winner, Adam Riess

19 7:30 p.m. Shabbat evening Services w/Shir Chadash

20 10:00 a.m. Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Brody21 9:30 a.m. Religious School22 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting26 6:30 p.m. Got Shabbat Dinner 7:30 p.m. Shabbat evening Services with

Alef and Bet classes28 9:30 a.m. Religious School - Lag B’Omer 10:30 a.m. Confirmation Class