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May 2018 | Iyar-Sivan 5778 | Volume 65 Number 3

The Book of Joseph Comes to Baltimore

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Rich Hollander is, quite literally, watching his life unfold before his eyes. From a seat in the Everyman Theater, he watches as actors portraying him, his father and their extended family members rehearse their lines and prepare for the opening night of The Book of Joseph, an original play based on the improbable story of his family.

The play is at once the story of Joseph — who emigrated to the United States from Poland in 1939, leaving behind his mother and several aunts — and the story of Rich himself, who discovered this history as a fluke, and faced a journey of his own coming to terms with it.

On October 22, 1986, Rich was living a fantastically ordinary life: he was in his mid-30s, a television reporter for WBAL-TV in Baltimore, living in the Homeland section of Baltimore with his wife Ellen and their three children. A proud member of the Beth El family, Rich would later serve as president and his children would celebrate their mitzvot and weddings at Beth El.

But when the phone rang that day, it brought a new reality. It was the police in Westchester County, New York, calling to inform him that earlier that day, both his parents were in a car accident and had been killed. As life-changing as that was, it was also a prelude to discovering his father’s immediate family’s history in Poland prior to World War II.

Months after the accident, Rich went to New York to empty the house and found a box that contained approximately 200 letters that had been sent from Europe to the US, stamped all over with the Nazi insignia.

His father had never discussed his family’s history in Poland, the Holocaust, or these letters. And Rich, too, would put the box away, both physically and emotionally, not opening or delving into its contents for more than a dozen years.

But when he did, partly at the urging of his own son, having them translated and examined by scholars, he learned that not only do they tell the personal story of his grandmother and his aunts living in Poland, and then Jewish ghettos (they would later perish in the war), but they form a historically significant first-hand telling of that period. A truly rare find.

Rich worked with historians and writers to produce “Every Day Lasts A Year: A Jewish Family's Correspondence from Poland,” a book that that tells the story of the letters’ discovery and the contents in their entirety.

After the book was published in 2007 by Cambridge University Press, the story of Rich’s and his father’s journeys were adapted into play by acclaimed playwright Karen Hartman, titled “The Book of Joseph.”

The play premiered at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in January 2017. It begins a run at the Everyman Theater in Baltimore May 9-June 10.

Everyman Theatre Resident Company Member Bruce Randolph Nelson (playing Richard Hollander in The Book of Joseph) photographed with the real Richard Hollander

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EVERYMAN THEATRE Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 PMTickets are $56 or $65. See the show and attend a question and answer session after the show with Rich Hollander, a Past President of Beth El Congregation.

For ticket sales or questions please contact Rene Daniel at [email protected] or Elliot Merenbloom at [email protected].

The play is a poignant, emotional roller coaster with topics that are remarkably relevant today: family secrets, US immigration policy, a psychological journey of a parent and child, a father confronting his fears, strong women, survival and renewal through love.

“The Book of Joseph is an extraordinary play; an epic experience that bridges time, space and community past and present,” said director Noah Himmelstein. “It’s the kind of transformational storytelling that can only happen in the theatre.”

Rich’s artifacts are also currently on display at the Jewish Museum of Maryland.

After waiting so long for the letters to be discovered and shared by both Rich and his father, Rich says he knows that the letters had been preserved for a reason: to share this story with future generations.

To Joseph from his mother, Berta:

“So my sweet son my thoughts are always with you. Please be entirely reassured and do not think about me, everything will be fine. I close with affectionate kisses for you as well as for my dear daughter in law... I would like to write to you all day long, I believe I am talking with you. I don’t know what words I can say to you. I wish much happiness and health.”

“Through the play, whether it is produced next in New York, or a community playhouse in Peoria, I know that my family members — whose lives had been cut so terribly short — will live to tell their stories forever,” Rich said.

The Book of Joseph director Noah Himmelstein and playwright Karen Hartman photographed with Richard Hollander

ClubMen’s


Kenneth Baum on the loss of his beloved sister, Mildred Temkin.

Julie Bernstein on the loss of her beloved father, Paul Bernstein.

Neil Goldberg on the loss of his beloved mother-in-law, Florence J. Cohen.

Cyrile Goren and Howard Goren on the loss of their beloved son and brother, Neil A. Goren.

Stephen Handelman on the loss of his beloved mother, Donna Handelman.

Marilyn Levin on the loss of her beloved mother, June Miller.

James Meckley on the loss of his beloved sister, Cynthia Swan.

Mark Nusinov on the loss of his beloved father, Sam Nusinov.

Evelyn Oidick on the loss of her beloved sister, Betty I. Eisenberg.

Elise Rubenstein on the loss of her beloved mother, Sandra Hochstadt.

Bobbie and Roman Ryterman on the loss of their beloved grandson, Jacob Taccardi.

Anita Schein on the loss of her beloved mother, Edna Jacobi.

Karen Seaman on the loss of her beloved father, Dr. Theodore Wolff.

Herbert Sweren on the loss of his beloved wife, Sheila Sweren.

Harriet Weiner and Jay Weiner on the loss of their beloved husband and father, Alan Weiner.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

Aleksandra and Aleksandr Kovalerchik on their 10th

Amy and Brian Woolf on their 10th

Meredith and Adam Borden on their 15th

Melissa and Eric West on their 15th

Suzanne and Alberto Halphen on their 20th

Jill and John Kinney, III on their 20th

Dori and Robert Blitzstein on their 25th

Donna and Shepard Brown on their 25th

Dr. Diane and Eric Orlinsky on their 25th

Margery and Robert Daniels on their 30th

Alice and Lloyd Koman on their 30th

Marcella and Dr. Samuel Miller on their 30th

Ivy and Stephen Sandbank on their 30th

Laury and Lewis Scharff on their 30th

Drs. Christine and Jeffrey Lafferman on their 35th

Norma and Ira Schnitzer on their 35th

Louise and Jay Weinberg on their 40th

Phyllis and Dr. Jeffrey Cramer on their 45th

Arlene and Mark Radom on their 45th

Marjorie and Roy Deutschman on their 50th

We mourn the passing of our members and extend

sincere condolences to their families.

Alan WeinerSheila Sweren

In Memoriam OUR HEARTIEST MAZEL TOV TO

Michele and Herb Better on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Matthew Habas.

Elissa and Marshall Davidson on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Noah Adam Davidson. Grandparents are Starr, Robert and Patrick Davidson and Lois and Scott Karp.

Michelle and Marshall Davis on the birth of their daughter, Carly Rebecca Davis. Grandparents are Marsha and Morris Saks.

Deborah Thompson and Neil Eisenberg on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Morgan Josephine Eisenberg. Grandparents are Joan and Michael Eisenberg and Helen and Burl Thompson.

Sara and Joel Fidler on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Samuel Elijah Fidler. Grandparents are Charlene and Dr. Gary Cohen and Frances and Ronald Fidler.

Sonya and Jerry Goodman on the birth of their great-granddaughter, Tatum Jolie Henriquez.

Heather and Brian Hoppenstein on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Meredith Elise Hoppenstein.

Cantor and Mrs. Thom King on the engagement of their daughter, Tovah Gittel King to David Sharaby.

Gloria and Ira Luchinsky on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Benjamin Hayden Sachs.

Steven Weinstein and Julie Bernstein on the birth of their grandson, Jaxsen Hunter Weinstein. Great-Grandparents are Susan and Elliot Weinstein.

Bar & Bat Mitzvah

MORGAN EISENBERG, daughter of Deborah Thompson and Neil Eisenberg, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on May 5, 2018.

The Beth El Family

SAMUEL ELIJAH FIDLER, son of Sara and Joel Fidler, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on May 12, 2018.

MEREDITH HOPPENSTEIN, daughter of Heather and Brian Hoppenstein, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on May 19, 2018.

NOAH DAVIDSON, son of Elissa and Marshall Davidson, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on May 19, 2018.

BETH EL SENIOR STAFF Senior Rabbi Steven P. SchwartzAssociate Rabbi Dana SarokenCantor Thom D. KingExecutive

Director Joshua BenderDirector of

Education Eyal Bor, Ph.D.Ritual Director Ben Kreshtool


L’DOR VA’DORBy Rabbi Steven SchwartzThis month’s issue of the Beth El Voice conveys a powerful sense of what we often call 'l’dor va’dor.' Literally translated the phrase means ‘from generation to generation,’ but the nuance of it carries a deeper sense. Large scale, it has to do with Jewish continuity, the question of how the Jewish people can maintain its identity as the generations come and go. Small scale, the phrase speaks to us of familial connection, the ties that bind grandparents to parents to children to grandchildren. How can we ensure that our children and grandchildren are Jewishly educated and connected? How do we make sure that our family histories are remembered and celebrated, that we pass on the knowledge of who we are and from where we’ve come?

One traditional answer to the large scale question of Jewish continuity is the holiday of Shavuot. Of all of our holidays, I’ve always felt Shavuot gets the shortest shrift. It comes around each year just as the Hebrew school calendar is winding down, right about the time people are finalizing vacation plans, packing children up for camp, and looking forward to some summer down time. It is a holiday that often and easily gets lost in the shuffle of our daily lives.

But more than any other holiday Shavuot is concerned with the transmission of the tradition from one generation to the next. It marks the moment of the giving of the Torah, the sacred text that is still the core of Jewish life and practice. And the point is that Torah cannot exist in a vacuum. Without the Jews to carry the Torah, literally and metaphorically, it would cease to exist. Shavuot is the annual communal reaffirmation of our commitment to be Torah-carriers. By celebrating the holiday, we are reminding ourselves of the responsibility we have to teach Torah to the generations that come after us. When we do this, we enrich our own lives and the lives of our children and grandchildren, but we also create a space in this world for God’s great gift, the Torah, to reside.

I hope you will join us this year for our Tikkun Leil Shavuot, a night of Torah study and reflection on Saturday night May 19, and also for Shavuot services on Sunday and Monday, May 20 and 21.

If Shavuot is a national answer to the age old question of Jewish continuity, this month’s Voice also contains a more personal and intimate answer to the question.

Many of you may already know Rich Hollandar, a past president of the congregation. Some years ago Rich began a journey of exploration and investigation into his own family’s history. Along the way he uncovered an astonishing story of love and loss that winds its way through the events of the Holocaust, immigration to the United States, and a tragic accident. The research became a book, and the book has been turned into a moving play, The Book of Joseph, which will be in residence at Baltimore’s very own Everyman Theatre from May 9th to June 10th.

The play’s narrative is filled with historical information and references, but it is at its core a story of family, of the relationships between parents and children, of the expectations we have of one another, and how important it is to us to give our children some sense of who we are that they can carry forward into their own futures.

L’dor va’dor indeed!

Rabbi's Reflection

Follow Rabbi Schwartz's blog called "Human Side of the Coin" at https://sceezo.wordpress.com.


The Officers and the Board of Trustees of Beth El Congregation cordially request your presence at the

70th Annual Congregational MeetingWednesday, May 16, at 6:00 PM

DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT MEETING:• Vote on By-laws revisions• Complimentary Congregational Dinner

• Annual Hazkarah (memorial) Service• Elections of Officers and new Board Members

KEYNOTE:Soul Center: 2 years of Healing, Rejuvenation and Mindfulness

presented by Rabbi Dana Saroken and Rachel Siegal

This meeting is for members of the Congregation. RSVP is required by Monday, May 7 to Lori Downing at [email protected] or 410-484-0411.

BETH EL CONGREGATION NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT 2018-2020OFFICERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President ......................................... Denise F. Franz1st Vice President ................Edward Mishner, M.D.2nd Vice President ........................Bruce Friedman

Secretary.......................................Jennifer MillmanTreasurer ...................................Edward GoldmeierComptroller .................................... Hal Hackerman

BOARD MEMBERS TERM EXPIRING IN 2019Herbert BetterEllen BudishMargery DanielsMarci Elkin

Rebecca FrumanAndrew GrossmanJoseph KoffSusan Kolker

Regan LaTestaHoward MoffetKenneth NimanLeslie Papel

Ronald RubinBruce SupovitzSteven Weinstein

BOARD MEMBERS TERM EXPIRING IN 2020Ben AbramsJill BaldingerKevin Fruman

Ken GoldbergDeborah GreenbergDavid HarrisonMyra Katz

Robin KleimanJen KriegerJeff KreshtoolJoanne Rief

Josh SheinDebbie ShoreJill SuffelMichael Uhlfelder

PAST PRESIDENTS*Reuben H. Levenson*Melvin H. Chernoff*Samuel J. Keiser*Dr. William Raffel*Julius Offit*Milton Roseman*Milton Snyder*Ira Askin

Robert N. SmelkinsonCharles Yumkas*Klaus BuchdahlMildred MillerSidney Friedman*Max MendelsohnLouis GlickElliot Merenbloom

David YumkasAlbert M. KatzAlan S. DorenfeldJohn P. AboschMargot Gilbert GilisonDr. Robert D. KeehnBeverly S. PennRichard S. Hollander

Michael D. SteinhardtRaphael KahnSteven D. SilvermanJerome D. SchnydmanMichael S. Rubenstein

*Deceased

THE BETH EL BY-LAWS AND MEMBERSHIP FOR INTERFAITH FAMILIES On March 1, 2017, the General Assembly of Kehillot of the United Synagogues of Conservative Judaism (USCJ,) the umbrella organization to which Beth El and the other Conservative synagogues belong, began to allow synagogues to expand membership to include non-Jews. In addition, USCJ is allowing each synagogue to interpret that ruling in a way that is appropriate for their particular congregation. Beth El has always welcomed families with one non-Jewish spouse (or partner) to our community. Now we have an opportunity to update our by-laws officially to include the non-Jewish spouse as an official member of the congregation. A small committee was assembled to determine how the by-laws revision should be written. The new verbiage was then presented to the executive committee, and was approved by the Board of Trustees in March. The language for the revision to the by-laws can be read in full on the Beth El website at bethelbalto.com/interfaithfamilies. Come to the annual meeting on May 16 and vote for this important and symbolic change.


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April showers bring May flowers! Come to the Beth El Sisterhood Judaica Shop for all your Graduation and Mother’s Day Gifts! Our hours are:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 AM-3 PM

Tuesday: 11 AM-6 PM

Friday: 11 AM-2 PM

Sunday: 9:30 AM-12 PM

We are open every day but Shabbat. To shop by appointment, call Beverly Penn at 410-746-3150. Our gift item of the month:

Remember there is no sales tax and you are helping to support Beth El Schools and Congregation.

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SISTERHOOD’S CLOSING MEETING AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERSWednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:30 AM

Alumni of the Peabody Institute, The Titan Trio bring together three virtuoso musicians who deliver unforgettable concerts for listeners of all ages. Their masterful technique, lively presentations, and interactive performances bring delight to audiences across the Baltimore-Washington Region.

RSVP for this event by Monday, May 14, 2018.

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If you are NOT a subscription holder, send a $20 check made out to:

Beth El Sisterhood - Luncheons | Attn: Marcia Boonshaft or Myra Coonin | 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208

We regret that we are unable to seat walk-ins for the luncheon; however, all are welcome to attend the program which begins at 12:45 PM. Subscription holders who will not attend should notify: Marcia Boonshaft at [email protected] or 410-484-3112 or Myra Coonin at [email protected] or 410-653-9435.

SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019Beth El Sisterhood officers for 2018-2019 will be formally installed along with the new Board members at the closing general meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

Co-Presidents: Dale Kahn and Gloria Luchinsky

Vice Presidents: Roz Kurman, Cherie Stewart & Harriet Weiner

Recording Secretary: Tammy Schnydman

Financial Secretaries: Alice Kuryk, Helen Friedman & Myra Coonin

Corresponding Secretary: Risa Gottlieb

Treasurer: Robin Kleiman

Comptroller: Bette Dahne

Budget Coordinator: Glenda Chernoff

Parliamentarian: Frida Fraiman

ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO A WEDDING?This book is a gift to children and grandchildren of Beth El Congregation and Sisterhood members who will be celebrating a wedding. Living a Jewish Life describes Judaism as not just a contemplative or abstract system of thought, but as a blueprint for living fully and honorably. The book addresses changes in the modern Jewish community and serves as a resource and guide for Jews and non–Jews.

To have a copy of Living a Jewish Life sent to your family member, contact Marta Braverman at 419-358-6509 or [email protected].


102ND ANNUAL CONVENTION

PASSION FOR ACTION: BUILDING FOR TOMORROW

Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation

Builder for Tomorrow Award: Beth El Sisterhood’s nominee for 2018 is Susan Hackerman.

Congratulations Susan! Cost: $40. RSVP by May 10. Make check payable to Beth El Sisterhood, write Federation Convention on the memo line and mail to: Beth El Sisterhood, Attn: Judy Rosenberg, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Pikesville, MD 21208. If you need more information, contact Judy Rosenberg at 410-486-8359.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MARINE CORPS & THE SMITHSONIAN UDVAR-HAZY AIR AND SPACE CENTERTuesday, May 8, 2018 from 7:45 AM-7:00 PMWe will travel to Quantico, Virginia for a docent-led tour at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The exhibits trace the Marines from the Revolutionary War to today in Afghanistan. Following our tour, we will have a boxed lunch at the museum. After lunch, we will travel to Chantilly, Virginia, to tour the Smithsonian Udar-Hazy Air and Space Center.

Cost: $95 for Sisterhood and Beth El members; $110 for non-Beth El members. Forms are available on the Beth El website (bethelbalto.com) and at the reception desk at Beth El.

If you have any questions, contact Linda Mondell at 410-486-1542 or [email protected] or Ellen Wiesenberger at 410-484-6411 or [email protected].

GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE IN HAMILTON, NJ Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 8:00 AM-7:00 PM (rain or shine)Join us as we travel to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Following a docent-led tour, you will have lunch in the Peacock Café.

Cost: $130 for Sisterhood Beth El members and $140 for non-Beth El Members. Wait list only.

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

SAVE THE DATE: TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.Thursday, September 27, 2018See website and flyer for details.

BIBLIOYou are cordially invited to join BIBLIO participants on Wednesday, May 30, at noon in the Myers Auditorium to hear Sonia Obstler review Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Bring a dairy lunch. Our congregation generously supplies coffee and tea.

We look forward to this year’s closing luncheon, when Pikesville librarian Paula Gallagher will review contemporary favorites and apprise us of forthcoming novels on Wednesday, June 13, at noon. Bring your friends for a memorable afternoon. Look for details in next month's Voice.

Barbara Levenson will open BIBLIO's 2018-2019 season in September with her analysis of Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly.

Sisterhood continued

Have you "liked" the Beth El Facebook page? Find us at facebook.com/bethelbalto.

JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY/TORAH FUNDWe have had a very successful year supporting the Jewish Theological Seminary where future rabbis are educated. Our dream team, Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rabbi Dana Saroken, were ordained at JTS. On June 6, a petite luncheon will be held at Beth El to honor benefactors who have contributed $180 or more. Rabbi Dana Saroken will be the guest speaker. For more information on how you can be a benefactor, please contact Jane Krosin at 410-484-4218, Hilda Dopkin at 410-486-4453 or Gail Shugarman at 410-486-1661. Contributions of $18.00 or more receive 6 beautiful cards to send for various occasions.


The Beth El Seniors will be travelling down the road on June 3 to enjoy an evening with the Beth Israel Seniors. We will be entertained by Sandy Livingston with a musical performance.

The cost for this event is $22. Reservations and payments are due no later than May 18, 2018. Reservations received after May 18, will not be accepted. Mail reservations to: Beth El Seniors, Attention: Ruthye, 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208.

For further information, call Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 or Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499.

Save the following dates as you won’t want to miss out on our upcoming events:

July 7, 2018 Senior Shabbat

July 8, 2018 Our Senior dinner will be presenting Peter Wood, A Magic Show.

MEMBERSHIPJoin the Seniors now and your membership won’t expire until July 2019. The Beth El Seniors are always welcoming new members 50 years of age and older to join our active organization. Dues are only $18 per person/$36 for a couple each year. Our dinners include sharing an evening with friends, tasty food and enjoyable entertainment each month. Where else can you go for such a great deal?

Call Sonya Goodman at 410-602-8766 for a membership application.

TORAH MAINTENANCE FUNDThe Seniors are pleased to provide financial support for the repairs of our Torahs and Megillahs. 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 contact Dorothy Fineblum at 410-653-2631. These all-purpose cards are six for $10 or $2 each.

Wishing all a Happy Mother’s Day from the Beth El Seniors

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We would like to acknowledge the hard work of Barbara Green for the Pesach Drive. Over $1400 was collected; we had generous donations from congregants, Sisterhood, and the Social Action Committee. We were able to supply six Beth El families with gift cards to Seasons and Seven Mile Market, and with some food. Thank you to all who helped Barbara and the Social Action Committee continue this wonderful work.

The Social Action Committee volunteered at Moveable Feasts on Tuesday April 17. It was a wonderful day. Also thanks to all who were able to attend and to Joanne Michaelson for helping to organize this worthwhile event.

Sonya and Jerry Goodman continue to provide meals for families staying at Hope Lodge. The last one for the year will be in May. If you would like to help with some of the food prep, please contact Sonya Goodman at 410-602-8766.

We have been approached by The Pearlstone Center regarding the possibility of Beth El becoming a host site for the One Straw Farm CSA. A CSA is a Community Supported Agriculture program, in which people invest upfront to receive organically grown produce through-out the growing season. There are different shares available, and you would pick up your food once a week at Beth El, a time to be decided. If anyone is interested in this, please let us know as soon as possible. It is a wonderful way to get fresh produce, to help our local farmers, and to cut down on emissions associated with transporting food from long distances. This CSA would start the first week of June, and continue through mid-November. The Social Action Committee will provide funds to purchase from the CSA and the food will be donated to families in need.

Contact Myra Katz at [email protected] or Marci Elkin at [email protected].

CommitteeSocial Action

Are you or someone you love experiencing a life challenge or transition? Do you want some guidance and support?Sarah Shapiro, LCSW-C, our In-House Social Worker, is available to provide short-term counseling free of charge to congregants, school families and Soul Center participants, in person or over the phone. She is usually at Beth El on Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00 PM and on Thursdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.

Sarah can be reached via phone at 410-484-0411 ext. 1111 or email at [email protected].

KNITZVAH PROJECTWe knit and crochet Afghans in individual squares and then join them together into an Afghan of Love for people who are home bound or in a facility. We meet each Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Schuster Library. If you are interested in joining us to spread the warmth or want to learn how to knit or crochet, contact Susan Himmel at 410-484-7521 or [email protected].


Calendar MaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Unique Boutique10:30 AM Influential Women in the

20th Century10:30 AM Knitzvah Project6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM To Kill A Mockingbird7:00 PM Jewish Short Stories

8:00 AM Morning Services4:00 PM Learn to Play Canasta for Beginners5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes7:30 PM 1st Wednesdays: Cojot, a Documentary by Boaz Dvir

Lag BaOmer8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Intermediate Bridge Class2:00 PM Caregiver Café2:00 PM Jewish Great Books

Discussion Group6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services5:30 AM Kittah Gimmel Kabbalat

Shabbat Service6:00 PM Evening Services

9:00 AM Torah Study Class9:45 AM Learning Minyan Class10:00 AM Morning ServicesBat Mitzvah of Morgan Eisenberg10:15 AM Or Shabbat11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 8:00 PM Evening Services

9:15 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Torah & Yoga5:30 PM Evening Services6:30 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner

8:00 AM Morning Services6:00 PM Intermediate/Advanced

Siddur Reading6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Tuesday at the Movies10:30 AM Knitzvah Project6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM The Page with Barbara

Bradley Hagerty

8:00 AM Morning Services9:15 AM Healing Service5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes

8:00 AM Morning Services6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services4:30 PM The Braid – Challah Bake6:00 PM Shabbat Unplugged Family

Service6:00 PM Evening Services

9:00 AM Torah Study Class10:00 AM Morning ServicesBar Mitzvah of Sam Fidler11:15 AM Shabbat Morning Family

Services8:00 PM Evening Services

Mother’s Day9:15 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Torah & Yoga5:30 PM Evening Services



7:45 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Tuesdays at the Movies10:30 AM Knitzvah Project6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services12:00 PM Sisterhood Closing Board Luncheon5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:00 PM Beth El Annual Meeting6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class

8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Intermediate Bridge Class2:00 PM Caregiver Café2:00 PM Jewish Great Books



Erev Shavuot9:00 AM Torah Study Class10:00 AM Morning ServicesBat Mitzvah of Meredith Hoppenstein11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 8:00 PM Evening Services

Shavuot10:00 AM Morning Services6:00 PM Evening Services

Shavuot Yom TovYizkor10:00 AM Morning Services6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Tuesdays at the Movies6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services11:30 AM Sisterhood Closing Luncheon5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Wednesday Night @ The Movies

8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Intermediate Bridge Class2:00 PM Caregiver Café6:45 PM Evening Services


9:00 AM Torah Study Class10:00 AM Morning Services8:15 PM Evening Services

9:15 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Torah & Yoga5:30 PM Evening Services

Memorial Day9:15 AM Morning Services5:30 PM Evening Services


8:00 AM Morning Services12:00 PM Biblio5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Wednesday Night @ The Movies

8:00 AM Morning Services2:00 PM Jewish Great Books


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Shabbat Servicesfor Children

SHABBAT UNPLUGGED FAMILY SERVICE in the Kolker Room

Ages 3rd grade and above. Relax and experience the joy of Shabbat at a musical Kabbalat Shabbat service led by Cantor Melanie Blatt, Rabbi Dana Saroken and Josh Bender. Families with children in 3rd grade and above (and siblings!) are invited to join us for this fun and spirited service. Appetizers will be served in the Religious School lobby at 5:45 PM. May 11.

SHABBAT MORNING FAMILY SERVICE in the Gorn ChapelFamilies with children of all ages are invited to join us for songs, stories and a wonderful family Shabbat experience led by Student Cantor Melanie Blatt. Each month, one grade from the Religious School will be honored. May 12-Honoring Gan.


Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Unique Boutique10:30 AM Influential Women in the

20th Century10:30 AM Knitzvah Project6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM To Kill A Mockingbird7:00 PM Jewish Short Stories

8:00 AM Morning Services4:00 PM Learn to Play Canasta for Beginners5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes7:30 PM 1st Wednesdays: Cojot, a Documentary by Boaz Dvir

Lag BaOmer8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Intermediate Bridge Class2:00 PM Caregiver Café2:00 PM Jewish Great Books


8:00 AM Morning Services5:30 AM Kittah Gimmel Kabbalat

Shabbat Service6:00 PM Evening Services

9:00 AM Torah Study Class9:45 AM Learning Minyan Class10:00 AM Morning ServicesBat Mitzvah of Morgan Eisenberg10:15 AM Or Shabbat11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 8:00 PM Evening Services

9:15 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Torah & Yoga5:30 PM Evening Services6:30 PM Beth El Seniors Dinner



8:00 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Tuesday at the Movies10:30 AM Knitzvah Project6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM The Page with Barbara

Bradley Hagerty

8:00 AM Morning Services9:15 AM Healing Service5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Classes


8:00 AM Morning Services4:30 PM The Braid – Challah Bake6:00 PM Shabbat Unplugged Family

Service6:00 PM Evening Services

9:00 AM Torah Study Class10:00 AM Morning ServicesBar Mitzvah of Sam Fidler11:15 AM Shabbat Morning Family

Services8:00 PM Evening Services

Mother’s Day9:15 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Torah & Yoga5:30 PM Evening Services



7:45 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Tuesdays at the Movies10:30 AM Knitzvah Project6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services12:00 PM Sisterhood Closing Board Luncheon5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:00 PM Beth El Annual Meeting6:00 PM Siddur Reading for Absolute Beginners6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Ulpan Hebrew Class

8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Intermediate Bridge Class2:00 PM Caregiver Café2:00 PM Jewish Great Books



Erev Shavuot9:00 AM Torah Study Class10:00 AM Morning ServicesBat Mitzvah of Meredith Hoppenstein11:15 AM Tot Shabbat 8:00 PM Evening Services

Shavuot10:00 AM Morning Services6:00 PM Evening Services

Shavuot Yom TovYizkor10:00 AM Morning Services6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Tuesdays at the Movies6:45 PM Evening Services

8:00 AM Morning Services11:30 AM Sisterhood Closing Luncheon5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Wednesday Night @ The Movies

8:00 AM Morning Services10:00 AM Intermediate Bridge Class2:00 PM Caregiver Café6:45 PM Evening Services


9:00 AM Torah Study Class10:00 AM Morning Services8:15 PM Evening Services

9:15 AM Morning Services9:30 AM Torah & Yoga5:30 PM Evening Services

Memorial Day9:15 AM Morning Services5:30 PM Evening Services


8:00 AM Morning Services12:00 PM Biblio5:45 PM Meditation Sits6:45 PM Evening Services7:00 PM Wednesday Night @ The Movies

8:00 AM Morning Services2:00 PM Jewish Great Books


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SHABBAT MORNING FAMILY SERVICE in the Gorn ChapelFamilies with children of all ages are invited to join us for songs, stories and a wonderful family Shabbat experience led by Student Cantor Melanie Blatt. Each month, one grade from the Religious School will be honored. May 12-Honoring Gan.

TOT SHABBATin the Kreitzer Memorial Room

Ages 0-5. Join Morah Becky for an interactive service filled with song, prayer, puppets and Torah stories. May 5, May 19.

OR SHABBATin the Schuster Library

All ages. Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for songs, stories and a wonderful family Shabbat experience. Or Shabbat is led by Morah Becky, the T’filah Team and Mitzvah Monsters. May 5.


Cantor Thom King and the Beth El Choir present:

THE MUSIC OF BERNSTEIN AND GERSHWIN!

Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 4:30 PM in the Offit AuditoriumCelebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday and George Gershwin’s 120th

with an afternoon of songs, stories, and surprises!

Beth El Memorial ParkOPEN HOUSE

Sunday, June 3, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM 9700 Liberty Road, Randallstown, 21133

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 generations.

Come take a tour of our beautiful cemetery and view lots (Jewish and Interfaith) available for purchase. Our newly opened sections and family estates are now being sold.

A representative from Sol Levinson & Bros. will be there to answer your questions about a Jewish funeral and the benefits of pre-planning.

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

$18/person. For tickets and information, please contact Yvonne Epstein at [email protected] or 410-484-0411.

Photo Credit: Judi Snyder


YOGAHIKES AT PEARLSTONESunday, May 6 at 10:00 AMThe Soul Center has partnered with YOGAhikes to provide 90 minutes of off-the-mat yoga, vigorous hiking, and mindful Jewish inspiration. Like yoga, mindfully soaking up a forest’s sensory stimuli - the aroma of damp wood, the sound of crunching leaves, the feeling of plush moss, the gurgling of a stream - has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and blood pressure. $25/pp, limited space.

Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/yogahikes

LIFE REIMAGINEDwith Barbara Bradley Hagerty Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 PMDiscussing her new book, Life Reimagined: The Science, Art and Opportunity of Midlife, Hagerty redraws the map for people in midlife and plots a new course forward in understanding our health, our relationships, even our futures. She inspires us to engage in the things that matter with intention and gusto. $10/person. Book available for purchase at the event.

Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/lifereimagined

HEALING SERVICE with Rabbi SarokenWednesday, May 9 at 9:15 AMWith so many people in our community in need of healing, Rabbi Saroken will be leading an hour long prayer circle/healing service. Anyone in need of healing or praying for your loved ones is welcome. We look forward to seeing you on these Wednesday mornings.

THE BRAIDFriday, May 11 at 4:30 PMThe perfect “do together” activity for moms and their teens, best friends, and more. Flavored with a pinch of Shabbat learning, unwind from the past week and reconnect as you braid freshly prepared challah dough into two take-home loaves ready to freeze or rise, bake and serve. $20 (includes 2 challot). Limited space.

Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/thebraid

MEDITATION SITSWednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 5:45-6:15 PMThese 30-minute transformational gatherings will allow you to step out of the busyness of your life and experience the benefits of being present in the moment and free of self-judgment. Generously sponsored by Robert and Florence Chertkof

FRIDAY EVENING MEDITATION SITS Fridays from 5:20-5:50 PM; Schuster Library Drop-in and join us as we ease our way into Shabbat with guided meditation form our expert facilitators. If you choose, we welcome you to stay for Shabbat services at 6:00 PM.

TORAH AND YOGASundays, May 13 & 27 at 9:30 AMThis yoga class will include 10 minutes of inspirational Torah at the beginning, and then a full hour-long yoga class. The yoga class will accommodate all levels of ability. $10/person. Class begins in the Soul Center, yoga is held in the Community Room.

Register at www.soulcenterbaltimore.org/yoga

CAREGIVER CAFEThursday, May 17 at 2:00 PMTake a breath, enjoy a snack, chat with fellow caregivers and meet health and human service professionals to learn about valuable resources that can help you take care of yourself and the ones you love.

FISHING TRIPSunday, June 3Calming water, casting, being with other great guys. The Zen of Fishing. Join Jeff Elkin on a private rockfish fishing trip off of Kent Island. Boat departs at 6 AM. $150/person. Space is limited.

For information, please contact Julie Hettleman at [email protected].

For all events at the Alvin and Lois Lapidus Center for Healing & Spirituality, visit soulcenterbaltimore.org for more information. The Soul Center


BETH EL CONGREGATION APPOINTS AMANDA MAX BEITMAN AS NEXT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Beth El Congregation of Baltimore announced that its Search Committee, led by First Vice-President Ed Mishner, has appointed Amanda Max Beitman as Director of Development, following a six-month search that included dozens of applications and six official interviews. “Beth El is in debt to our dynamic search committee who dedicated their time and expertise to this important process,” said Ed Mishner.

The Director of Development is responsible for coordinating the entire organization’s fundraising and marketing activities. Amanda will start her new position on May 1, 2018.

"We are so excited to bring on a Director of Development with the creativity and energy that Amanda brings to this position,” said Josh Bender, Executive Director. “Her skills and experience in development, working with volunteers, planning events, and building lasting and authentic relationships in the Baltimore Jewish Community will make her an asset to our team and the Beth El family. Amanda will inherit a strong development program and legacy thanks to our beloved Ailene Sher, of blessed memory. She will also be surrounded by incredibly committed lay leaders who have shaped Beth El and made it what it is today.”

Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge from the Jewish communal sector to Beth El Congregation of Baltimore. In her previous role as Director of Affinities for The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Amanda created and executed strategic fundraising plans, including the management of the Maimonides Society, a group of healthcare professionals, and organized missions to Israel.

She brings with her a prior love and connection to Beth El. “A couple of years ago I sat in High Holiday services at Beth El for the first time,” said Mrs. Max-Beitman. “I didn’t know what to expect, and I did not know how inspired and moved I would be by the service. It was the first time in years that I had been spiritually moved in that way. With Beth El as a pillar Jewish institution that is continually innovating and evolving, I am overwhelmed with excitement to become part of the team and to work with the clergy, staff, and incredible lay leaders that Beth El is known for in the community.”

Amanda holds a Masters of Jewish Communal Services from Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University. As an Orton-Gillingham certified tutor in the Dyslexia Tutoring Program, Amanda volunteers to help struggling students learn to read. Amanda lives in downtown Baltimore with her husband, Peter.

THE JEWISH WAR VETERANS, POST 888, NEEDS OUR HELP!Sunday, May 20, 2018, from 12-2:00 PMEach year flags are placed on the graves of our Jewish War Veterans for Memorial Day. The American JWV, founded in 1896 by 63 Jewish Civil War Vets, is the oldest of any American Veterans organization in the United States. We need to keep these veterans' legacies and memories alive and remember their sacrifices.

Barry Steelman, Beth El congregant and Jewish War Veteran (Vietnam), has requested our help in placing flags again this year. The cemeteries are located along Windsor Mill Road, Rogers Avenue, and Liberty Road. We will meet at Beth El in the rear School Parking lot. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to participate in a mitzvah project together; L’Dor Va’Dor.

If you wish to volunteer or for more information, contact Barry Steelman at 410-486-0023 or [email protected].

HOLOCAUST MEMORIALBeth El offers a unique opportunity and a place of remembrance and reflection for family and friends who perished during the Shoah. Renowned Israeli Artist Yaacov Heller developed a one-of-a-kind sculpture which was donated by Brenda Weil Mandel and Louis Frock in memory of their family members who perished in Auschwitz and Buchenwald and to honor those who survived. The sculpture is located at Beth El Memorial Park at 9700 Liberty Road in Randallstown.

Plaques are available for purchase for $500.

If you are interested in purchasing a plaque, contact the Beth El office at 410-484-0411.


LET’S CELEBRATE ISRAEL’S 70TH BIRTHDAYWednesdays, May 23, 30 & June 6 at 7:00 PM Share four Israeli films as we celebrate Israel’s milestone 70th birthday. Each film will represent a different story in the history of the growing State of Israel. There will be two speakers: one with an American perspective and one with an Israeli perspective presented at each screening. Held in the Offit Auditorium.

FEE: $36 for all 4 films or $10 per film at the door.

MAY 23: JERUSALEM CUTS (2008) with Rabbi Steven Schwartz and Rafi Rone, Weinberg Foundation. Jerusalem Cuts looks at the very beginning of the State of Israel, set in the Old City of Jerusalem. One war, ten days, three stories: the Old City of Jerusalem, at the dawn of a new Middle East. For the Brits, it’s the shameful end of 30 years Mandate. For the Jews, it’s the birthday of their State. And for the Palestinians, it’s a catastrophe. Only now, 60 years later, images can be shown from three opposing points of view, telling a whole new story.

MAY 30: THE WOMEN PIONEERS (2013) with Rabbi Dana Saroken and Idan Zrihren, BZD. One hundred years ago, women pioneers came from Europe to Palestine to realize the dream of creating a new woman in a new world; a woman who would be as independent as a man. This film uncovers their passionate battles and painful disappointments.

JUNE 6: SALLAH SHABATI (1965) with Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Ritual Director and Sivan Chaban, BZD. This sharp, often hilarious satire that became the most successful film in Israeli history is about new immigrants Sallah and his family, who are left in a shack near their promised apartment and are abandoned for months. A Yemenite Jewish family that was flown to Israel during “Operation Magic Carpet” in 1949, is forced to move to a government settlement camp. Sallah, the patriarch of the family , tries to make money and get better housing in a country that can barely provide for its own and is in the midst of absorbing hundreds of thousands of Jewish refugees from Arab countries.

JUNE 13: DIMONA TWIST (2016) with Hana Bor, Ph.D., Baltimore Hebrew Institute, Towson University and Neil Rubin, Ph.D., Beth Tfiloh Dahan High School. Seven women arrive in Israel by ship from North Africa and Poland in the 1950's and 1960's and are sent straight to Dimona, a town recently established in the desert. They talk about the pain of leaving their homes behind, poverty, the difficulties of adjusting in their new homeland, and their determined attempts to create rich and meaningful lives. They recount the struggles they took part in and the insights they gained, with humor, sorrow and dignity.

Please contact Ellen Marks at [email protected] or 410-580-5166 to RSVP for all Adult Education classes,

whether or not there is a fee.

MEET BOAZ DVIRWednesday, May 2 at 7:30 PM in the Offit AuditoriumWe invite you to join us as we welcome back award-winning filmmaker, Boaz Dvir. In his newest film, COJOT, Mr. Dvir tells the virtually unknown story of Michel Cojot, a French Holocaust survivor who risked his life to hunt down Gestapo commander Klaus Barbie and plays a pivotal role in one of history’s most daring hostage-rescue operations. This documentary is brought to Beth El by The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning and the Center For Jewish Education. There is no charge for this evening and the community is welcome.

TUESDAYS AT THE MOVIESwith Dr. Rosann CatalanoTuesdays, May 8, 15, & 22, from 9:30-11:30 AM in the Agus LibraryFEE: $40 for Beth El members and $50 for non-members.

MAY 8: DOWNFALL (2004) charts the last 10 days of Hitler’s life, from April 20, 1945 to his suicide April 30. Follow Hitler’s descent into madness and the chaos of a country coming apart at the seams.

MAY 15: DENIAL (2016) is an historical drama that focuses on the legal battle for historical truth. Deborah Lipstadt is an American professor of Holocaust studies. David Irving, a scholar of Nazi Germany, dramatically claims that she and other “Holocaust scholars” are perpetuating a horrible lie. Irving accuses Lipstadt of libel, so she and her legal team must prove that the Holocaust actually occurred.

MAY 22: THE GOOD LIE (2014) tells the story of four Sudanese children orphaned after their village is massacred in the Second Sudanese Civil War. Fifteen years later, they are among the 3,600 “lost boys and girls” who resettle in America.

NEW!

There will be someone, in most classes held in the Agus Library, who can help you checkout or return a book. In order to expand library hours, more volunteers are needed. If you are interested in becoming a library volunteer, please contact Marlene Siegel at 410-484-1844. Current hours are:

Monday: 9:00-10:00 AM 12:00-1:00 PM

Tuesday: 1:00-2:00 PM

Wednesday: 3:00-4:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00-11:00 AM

The Agus Library will be closing for summer on May 31, 2018.

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BETH EL @ FEDERAL HILL Beth El @ Federal Hill has had a very busy month full of many fun and exciting activities including getting ready for Passover! Our 3’s/4’s class has been discussing bridges and how they are made. With the help of their teachers they have been practicing building bridges using different materials including popsicle sticks and blocks! They have been also getting ready for Passover by reading books, singing songs, and discussing the story of Passover and what happens at a sedar. They had a chocolate sedar where they tried different types of food with chocolate, including matzah! They also read the story of Passover and reenacted different parts of the story! Our 2’s class has also been discussing Passover and participating in a variety of activities including, hiding the matzah and trying to find it throughout the classroom. Our friends also practiced painting matzah and then creating their own matzah mural! They also explored the texture and taste of matzah including, trying different toppings with matzah, such as cheese, chocolate, jelly and peanut butter.

VEHICLE DAYWednesday, May 9, beginning at 9:00 AMHave a special, unique vehicle? Love seeing children smile? If so, please join us for Vehicle Day in the Beth El parking lot. If interested in participating, please contact Mandy Barish at [email protected] or 410-602-2245.

School News SHEVAT ACHIMDr. Eyal Bor recently visited Ashkelon, Israel with other administrators, principals and teachers from Baltimore as part of the Shevet Achim project that Beth El Religious School participates in. Shevet Achim builds relationships between schools in Baltimore and Ashkelon in which the students and teachers get to know each other and their lifestyles.

To read Dr. Bor’s entire blog about his experience, visit: https://bethelbalto.com/blog/reflections

KINDERGARTEN HEBREW SCHOOL OPEN HOUSESunday, May 6, from 9:30-11:30 AMJoin us to learn more about the Gan Kindergarten class at Beth El’s Religious School. Students who will be entering kindergarten in the 2018-2019 school year are welcome to join the Gan class for the day to learn with Morah Rachel and Morah Emily, enjoy music with Morah Becky and get to know each other.

Parents, please join Dr. Bor and Amy Goldberg in the Preschool Conference Room to learn about the religious school curriculum and ask questions.

RSVP to Fran Davis in the school office at [email protected].

MITZVAH MONSTERS ARE COLLECTING MARKERSPlease help the Mitzvah Monsters with their current tikun olam project by sending in dried up markers (all kinds, including art, dry-erase, and highlighters.)A collection box is located outside the religious school office. Please remember to check at home, at the kids' schools, and at work. Ask friends, neighbors, and relatives if they have used markers to donate to the cause. With your help, the monsters will reach their goal of 1,200 markers. Thanks in advance for your support.


Gabby GrabushThe Dr. Eyal Bor Leadership Award

Gabby is currently in our Lapid program and is in 7th grade at McDonogh. She also participated in both the Tefilah Team and Cantor King’s Junior Choir through her academic years. Gabby's response when asked who her favorite teacher was, she responded that Morah Patti (Jeffery Hobbs) was her best of all because "she engaged us through incentives and captured our interest in a way that we always loved being in her class." Gabby’s Lapid teacher, Andy Shankman, only had words of praise for Gabby, “Gabby is one of the most well-rounded students I have ever had the pleasure of teaching. She has an outstanding personality that is both practical and logical. When she speaks in class her peers respect her and listen because her thoughts are always insightful. She has all the hallmarks of a natural leader and it has been a real delight to witness first hand.”

Dr. Bor added. “I am so proud to have met Gabby and her parents and I am delighted that she will receive the award in my name. Mazal Tov!”

Daisy OberfeldThe Morton Offit Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement & for Continued Participation in Jewish Education

Daisy participates in ACHSHAV, our joint leadership program with Chizuk Amuno, where she has been an active member for three years. She dives into every opportunity, always eager to explore, learn, and grow. Daisy was so affected by her December 2017 trip to Israel; she described the experience as a “life changer.” Daisy has a strong passion for Jewish history, Jewish holidays and a great love for the State of Israel. “Praying at the wall was a very moving experience for me… it felt different than praying elsewhere. I was crying touching the wall!”

Judaism and being Jewish has directed many of the choices in her life. She went to Camp Louise, a Jewish sleep away camp for 10 summers, she is part of Students Take Action for Change (STAC) at the Owings Mills JCC where they advocate for different bills that are of interest to the Baltimore Jewish community, she is a member of her school’s Jewish Student Union and a member of the Ben Cardin Program.

Daisy is a brilliant example of how our teens are interested and active in the community around them and participate in causes that benefit their Jewish community. We can't wait to see what future successes await her! Mazal Tov!

AWARD WINNERSJill DavisJoan & Morton Baylin Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching

Jill Davis is an asset to both our religious school and preschool. Her creativity, relationship building skills and engagement with the children are something to be admired. Anyone visiting her room or walking by can sense the connection between Jill and her students. Jill goes above and beyond to help the preschool, religious school and even family services and events.

From the moment Jill became a staff member at Beth El, it was clear that she would be an asset to the congregation. She instantly became part of the Beth El family. It’s an honor to work with Jill daily. Thank you, Jill, for be an outstanding teacher, being a good role model to your colleagues and for being so wonderful with all our children! Mazal Tov!

Rachel LurieJoan & Morton Baylin Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching

Rachel is a warm and an upbeat teacher who in addition to teaching full time in the preschool also works mid-week at two of our Neighborhood sites; Roland Park and Federal Hill as well as on Sundays at our Religious School. Rachel with her soft tone but authoritative personality is a gifted teacher. To see her students attentive to her instruction is magic. Rachel is the kind of a teacher who raises the bar high and challenges her students to really perform well. They learn early the power of achievement, the strength of knowledge and the confidence of knowing that you know! How proud we are to see the different projects and lessons she brings to her preschool students and the reception she receives. Her devotion and dedication are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Rachel, for all you do for our children and for being a caring, loving and a multi-faceted teacher! Mazal Tov!

Jack MillmanThe Joseph Lipavsky Academic Achievement Award for 2018

Jack is a mature young man of 12 years old who expresses himself in a most eloquent way. He is bright, confident and has a strong self-esteem. When asked, “What do you like about Hebrew school?” he said, I like the Shinshinim (Israeli educators from Ashkelon). They bring a different flavor to Hebrew School. They engage us in a way that makes us want to participate in the hands-on activities they provide for us.”

Morah Rachel Dressin describes Jack as being a fun, energetic, friendly and confident student who always has something to add to the conversations and discussions in class. His classmates look up to him and he encourages others to be excited about Judaism. Jack has a bright future ahead! Mazal Tov!

PLEASE JOIN US ON MAY 13 to share in 2017-2018 Religious School closing event, including the presentation of our prestigious awards.


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THE ADLER-LEV SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN HONOR OF:The special birthday of Judy Schlossberg by Audrey Rothschild

THE ADULT CHOIR FUNDIN HONOR OF:The 70th Birthday of Morris Saks by Sonia ObstlerThe birth of Noam Yonaton, grandson of Linda BoteachThe engagement of Tovah Gittel King, daughter of Cantor Thom and Shazy King, to David Sharaby by Steve and Myra Katz, The Beth El Adult Choir, Sonia ObstlerIN APPRECIATION OF:Cantor Thom and Shazy King by Steve and Myra Katz

THE RABBI JACOB & MIRIAM AGUS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Dr. Harry Freidman by Jerry and Lynn Schnitzer

THE SUSAN & SPENCER ALLEN TEEN TRAVEL TO ISRAEL FUND

IN APPRECIATION OF:Susan and Spencer Allen for their kindness by Evelyn MorrisonIN MEMORY OF:Michael Pintzuk by Marvin and Esta Schein

THE MICHELLE & BARTON AZWALINSKY HEALING SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUNDIN HONOR OF:The birth of Hannah Olivia, granddaughter of Stephen and Lynne Richmond by Barton and Michelle AzwalinskyThe birth of Grant Michael, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Shaffer by Barton and Michelle AzwalinskyA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Sharon Dorenfeld by Barton and Michelle Azwalinsky

THE STANLEY L. BECKER MISHPACHAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Dr. Mel Kushner by Carole BeckerIN MEMORY OF:Herbie Rosen by Ronald and Susan MaytinBryan Berg by Ronald and Susan MaytinMichael Pintzuk by Carole Becker, Marc and Judy Lipchin

THE BERLIN-NORWITZ CHILDREN’S CHOIR FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Teddy Moss by Dr. Steven and Sherry Berlin and Emily Rauch

THE SANDRA & MALCOLM BERMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Sandy Berman by Fred and Phyllis London, Burt and Renee King, Sandy Miller, John and Robin Denick, Norman and Elaine Tucker, Phillip Snyder and Evelyn Held, Joe and Annette Cooper

THE DR. EYAL BOR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF: Mooney Kabik by Estelle Greenberg Kabik and Robert Kabik

THE JACK B. COONIN MEMORIAL FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Teddy Moss by The Turkel FamilyElaine Finkelstein by Myra Coonin

THE LOUIS & ESTHER DOPKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Harriet Read by Michael DopkinPaul Bernstein by Michael DopkinJacob Taccardi by Michael DopkinMildred Temkin by Michael DopkinCynthia Swan by Michael DopkinIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Beverly D. Dopkin by Albert and Roslyn KatzSarah Z. Katz by Albert and Roslyn Katz

THE DR. MICHAEL I. FEINGLASS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Michael Pintzuk by Leslie and Judy Hunovice

THE JACOBO & SARA FRAIMAN FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH

IN HONOR OF:The Bar Mitzvah of the grandson of Eddie and Judy Dworkin by Dr. Moises and Frida FraimanA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Gail Shugarman by Dr. Moises and Frida FraimanIN MEMORY OF:David Finkelstain by Dr. Terry and Ellen Himelfarb

THE LEONARD & FRONA FRIEDMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Frona Friedman by Elliot and Susan Dackman

THE FRUMAN FAMILY GARDEN BEAUTIFICATION ENDOWMENT FUND

IN HONOR OF:The special wedding anniversary of Sidney and Adrienne Millman by Dr. Alan and Jeanette DavisIN MEMORY OF:Mark Eisenberg by Arnold and Joyce FrumanMichael Pintzuk by Arnold and Joyce FrumanIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Gitta Jekel by Jeanette Davis and Dr. Solomon JekelKatherine Davis Fruman by Dr. Alan DavisGloria Yousem by Jonas Yousem

THE JOEL ANDREW GELLAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Mathilde Mackubin by Sharon BlumbergDr. Lawrence Blumberg by Sharon Blumberg

THE SONYA & JEROME GOODMAN ADULT HEBREW READING FUND

A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Hulane Zolet by Jerry and Sonya Goodman and Heather GoodmanIN MEMORY OF:Harriet Read by Jerry and Sonya Goodman

THE GREEN FAMILY RELIGIOUS SERVICES FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Esther Friedlander by Barbara and Benjy GreenTeddy Moss by Sibyl Raksin Gordon, Meryl and Stan Raksin and Jay RaksinIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Bernard Green by Benjy and Barbara Green

THE ARTHUR E. KLAFF MEMORIAL FUNDIN HONOR OF:The Special Birthday of Dr. Robert Keehn by Charles and Beverly FreelandA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Hulane Zolet by Barbara LevensonIN MEMORY OF:Harriet Read by Barbara Levenson and Family, Gerry and Linda MondellIrene Abarbanel by Gerry and Linda MondellMichael Pintzuk by Gerry and Linda Mondell

THE MINNIE AND MAX KRIEGER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Jacob Taccardi by Marcia Friedlander, Irene Snyder and Family

THE ADAM KRONTHAL SPECIAL NEEDS FUND

IN HONOR OF:The Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Habas, grandson of Herb and Michele Better by Dr. Beryl and Frona Rosenstein

THE IRVING & ROSE LEBOWITZ MEMORIAL SEFER TORAH FUND

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

THE HARRY LICHTER CHESED FUNDA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Lois Milliman by Jeff and Saralyn ElkinIN MEMORY OF:Diane Schnitzer by Jeff and Saralyn Elkin, Stuart and Sheryl Title

THE JOSEPH LIPAVSKY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Herbert Dahne by Barbara SmelkinsonIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Miriam Sommer by Dr. Vera PinterMatthew Schechter by Jack and Amy Lebowitz

THE H. ALLAN LIPSITZ ENDOWED ADULT EDUCATION FUND

IN HONOR OF:The 60th Wedding Anniversary of Adrienne and Sidney Millman by Gordon and Frona GreenspunIN MEMORY OF:Irene Abarbanel by Gordon and Frona GreenspunHerb Dahne by Judy Schwartz

RABBI MARK G. LOEB MEMORIAL FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Jacob Taccardi by Judy Hyatt

THE NATHAN & PAULINE MASH PRE-SCHOOL FUND

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Eva Blumberg by Michael Blumberg

THE MITZVAH FUNDIN HONOR OF:The special birthday of Susie Weintraub by Steven and Kathy WeinbergIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Tillie Schmall by Leon and Shirley Cohen

THE MORNING MINYAN FUNDIN HONOR OF:The 67th Wedding Anniversary of Jerry and Arlyn Cohen by Rene and Yvonne DanielIN APPRECIATION OF:Burton and Renee King for their kindness by Evelyn MorrisonA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Hulane Zolet by Sonia Obstler, Rita Pasarew Rosenfeld, Irene Snyder, Steve and Aliza Gottesman, Evelyn MorrisonIN MEMORY OF:Harriet Read by Burt and Renee King, Marcia GellisMarjorie Lampey by Rita SilvermanPaul Bernstein by Rene and Yvonne DanielMildred Temkin by Irene Snyder, Marcia Gellis, Sonia Obstler, Dr. Alfred and Marilyn RosensteinIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Mark Lifcovich by Audrey LifcovichSamuel Ben Zion Ginsberg by Jack and Susan SugarmanLorraine Smith by Marcia Gellis

THE BATYA & HADAS NIGRIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Lori Schildwachter by Dr. Albert and Lisi Nigrin

THE MORTON OFFIT ENDOWED MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Bobbie Kahn by Shirley Offit

THE PRAYER BOOK FUNDIN HONOR OF:The 60th Wedding Anniversary of Sidney and Adrienne Millman by Judy Pachino and FamilyThe Retirement of Dr. Mark Meyers by Sharon R. Krieger and Paul DayThe 67th Wedding Anniversary of Jerry and Arlyn Cohen by Elaine Goodman and Family, Robert and Harriet RosoffThe Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Hayden Sachs, grandson of Gloria and Ira Luchinsky by Elliot and Ilene Merenbloom

Contributions & Endowments


IN APPRECIATION OF:Ben Kreshtool by Harold CohenDr. Marc and Nancy Gertner and Family by Dr. Eric and Linda CohenA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Marilyn Abrahams by Arlyn, Harriet and CaroleHulane Zolet by Elliot and Ilene MerenbloomIN MEMORY OF:Diane Schnitzer by Dr. Howard and Lorraine BronsteinEsther Harris by Elliot and Ilene MerenbloomMarjorie Lampey by A. Ronald and Marjorie Rubin, Eileen OffitIrene Abarbanel by Sheldon and Suzanne DagurtFlorence Cohen by Elliot and Ilene MerenbloomMichael Pintzuk by Buddy and Carolyn HubbermanJodi Finglass Smith by Sharon R. Krieger and Julie CaldarazzoNathan Goldberg by Rhona Beitler and Shea BeitlerJacob Taccardi by Irene Snyder and FamilyCynthia Swan by Elliot and Ilene MerenbloomNina Altman by Buddy and Carolyn HubbermanIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Barton Peter Needle by Harvey and Anita ScheinSylvia Altman by Michael and Lisa PintzukJack Altman by Michael and Lisa PintzukHilda Jochnowitz by Martha SiegelCharles Siegel by Martha SiegelMorris M. Caplan by Millie K. Caplan and Shelly Ruben

THE SCHAPIRO YERUSHALAYIM PROGRAM FUND

IN HONOR OF:The marriage of William and Ivona Schapiro by Dr. Michael and Judy Baylin

THE RABBI STEVEN SCHWARTZ TRIBUTE FUND

IN HONOR OF:Beth El by Howard GoldmanThe 60th Wedding Anniversary of Adrienne and Sidney Millman by Sidney and Eunice FriedmanThe engagement of Erika Rief to Jon Hornstein, daughter of Marshall and Dr. Joanne Rief by Michael Rubenstein and Hedy FromThe special birthday of Barbara Mandel by Marlene MossIN APPRECIATION OF:Rabbi Steven Schwartz by Linda HimmelrichRabbi Saroken and the Beth El Congregation for opening their hearts and the temple to us for the High Holidays by Michael and Alicia GottschalkWarren and Kathy Epstein for their love and support by Paul and Susan HaransA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Paul Brody by Fred and Phyllis LondonSidney Friedman by Sidney and Adrienne MIllmanSandy Berman by Lee and Miriam GreensponIN MEMORY OF:Milton Schwartz by Alan and Nancy Abramson, Rory and Robin DechowitzSandy Moffet by Fred and Phyllis LondonIrene Abarbanel by John and Robin Denick, Keith and Denise FranzMichael Pintzuk by Fred and Phyllis London, Marshall and Dr. Joanne RiefHarriet Read by Marta BravermanDonna Handelman by Marc and Faye ShermanTeddy Moss by Mike and Patty Blivess and Steven BlivessMildred Temkin by Sidney and Eunice FriedmanJune Miller by Aaron and Rosalie Friedmann and FamilyIN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Clara S. Levin by Samuel and Suzanne Grant

THE SELTZER GOLD PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF:The new home of Dr. Jeff and Jodi Brodie by Dr. Michael and Judy Baylin

THE AILENE SHER SOUL CENTER FUNDIN HONOR OF:Gideon Rone on his outstanding performance in “Annie” by Hulane ZoletThe Bar Mitzvah of my grandson, Jonathan by Esther LaytonIN APPRECIATION OF:Rabbi Saroken for her support and many kindnesses extended to our family during the recent passing of my brother, Michael Pintzuk by Carol and David BuchoffThe studying of Mussar with Rabbi Saroken by Maggi GainesRabbi Saroken for the marvelous Mussar classes by Renee KingThe Social Action Committee and the kindness they have always shown towards me by Evelyn MorrisonRabbi Dana Saroken by Dr. Richard and Judith SchlossbergA SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Hulane Zolet by Dr. Marc and Nancy Gertner, Ilene GoldbloomIN MEMORY OF:Geraldine Cohen by Dr. Michael and Judy BaylinMichael Pintzuk by Gerald and Selma Rozga LeanJacob Taccardi by Marcia FriedlanderSteve Kasin by Miriam Levy

THE RICKY SIEGEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Diane Schnitzer by Paul and Sherri Weinblatt and Family

THE MELVIN & ANITA STEINBERG COLLEGE OUTREACH PROGRAM FUND

IN HONOR OF:The 60th Wedding Anniversary of Adrienne and Sidney Millman by Mickey and Anita SteinbergThe 60th Wedding Anniversary of Melvin and Anita Steinberg by Sidney and Adrienne MillmanIN MEMORY OF:Esther Friedlander by Mickey and Anita SteinbergMildred Temkin by Mickey and Anita Steinberg

THE DENNIS & RONA WEINER SOCIAL WELFARE FUND

IN HONOR OF:The Bat Mitzvah of Maya, granddaughter of Dr. William and Ina Leboe by Rona WeinerIN MEMORY OF:Mark Eisenberg by Rona Weiner and Family

THE ELLIOT & SUSAN WEINSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Sandy Berman by Elliot and Susan WeinsteinIN MEMORY OF:Stella and Paul Bernstein by Stuart and Phyllis Cutler

THE DR. MICHAEL WEINTRAUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF:Mark Eisenberg by Steve and Susie WeintraubJacquelyn Pearlman by Steve and Susie Weintraub

THE YAHRZEIT FUNDIN HONOR OF:Louis Frieman by May FriemanIN MEMORY OF:Cantor Hillel Lipsicas by Harold LipsicasLeah Aaron by Jon and Cheryl Aaron

IN OBSERVANCE OF THE YAHRZEIT OF:Max L. Epstein by Thelma WeinerIrene Bressler by Stanley and Mildred DorfDavid Miller by Dr. Sidney and Rebecca SeidmanBessie Marks by Marvin and Dee MarksMollie Talles by Lenora TallesMax Kaplan by Alan and Marsha KaplanRonald Lessing by Gloria LessingKenneth Chodak by Mark Chodak and Carole GouldGloria Drapkin by Dr. Neil and Eleanor SchefflerDr. Girsas Gorn by Marcia MarkowitzIsadore E. Singer by Arthur and Joan JanofskyGitta Jekel by Solomon JekelJoseph Stark by Norman and Phyllis GoldIsaac Highstein by Herb and Michele BetterPhilip M. Aronson by Richard and Rita LehrHarry Bradus by Robert and Cynthia BradusAbraham Feldman by Robert and Cynthia BradusBernard Caplan by Erma CaplanGertrude Goldfarb by Hank and Suzanne HorowitzBessie Willen by Jules and Froma WillenMorris and Sophia Samorodin by Estelle CohenFiola Blum by Harry and Phyllis BlumMatilda Seidman by Bunny SeidmanLois W. Miller by Susan Miller and Jim WilliamsGoldie Nelson by Harold and Temma RubinIrv Medin by Marc and Nancy MedinIda Zigman by Esther BerelowitzMaurice Fader by Esther BerelowitzArnold Goldberger by Daniel and Suanne GoldbergerArthur Tucker by Jules and Froma WillenRosalie Leace by Dr. Howard and Marlene AppelbaumMelba Fishman by Stuart and Ellen WiesenbergerJoel Frankle by Keith and Wendie BerensonIrene K. and Philip L. Merenbloom by Elliot and Ilene MerenbloomJoAnne S. Weiner by Andrew and Nancy SchnydmanIrene Laks by Gregory and Donna EisenstadtSophia Sinsky by Ellwood and Thelma SinskyStanley Kaufman by Leatrice KaufmanAaron Jacobs by Saul JacobsSharon Escann by Robert and Ilise FriedmanNathan Berlin by James and Ellen MarmerDella Kandel by James and Ellen MarmerSamuel Halpert by Burton and Linda HalpertMary Kleinman by Alan, Marcia, Allison and Lauren PasarewSadye Cheslock by Gilbert and Patricia CohenAaron L. Fine by Sidney and Eunice FriedmanEmanuel Richmond by Michael and Vicki RichmondJoey Smith by James and Donna SmithDorothy Lattin Rosenthal by Louis RosenthalLouis Wolf Baum by Martin and Sharon BassSamson Jacob Berman by Martin and Sharon Bass

THE YOUTH EDUCATION FUNDIN HONOR OF:Robert Weltchek being named this year’s “Champion of Children” by The Casey Cares FoundationIN MEMORY OF:Paul Bernstein by Keith and Denise FranzRina Janet by Allan and Carolyn DavidJacob Taccardi by Keith and Denise Franz

THE AL ZLOTOWITZ CHAPEL MAINTENANCE FUND

A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO:Phyllis Isaacson by Evelyn MorrisonIN MEMORY OF:Diane Schnitzer by Myron and Ellen AsherHarriet Read by Keith and Denise FranzMark Eisenberg by Myron and Ellen Asher

SUSTAINERS $4,000 TO $9,999Herman and Seena Lubcher Foundation

SUPPORTERS $1,000 TO $1,999Dr. David and Valerie Goodman Theodore and Risa Offit

CONTRIBUTORS $300 TO $499Laraine Satisky

GUARANTORS $150 TO $299Dr. Herbert and Harriet BlumenfeldDr. Richard and Judith Schlossberg

ASSOCIATES $1 TO $149Cynthia MonfriedPhyllis PosnerBeth PozanekBetty PrinceSally Ring Shelley RothsteinAmy SacksMarlene SaltzmanJonas Yousem

STAFF AND CLERGYLori Satisky DowningEric Kahl and Lisa SilversteinSarah Rohan

Beth El Annual Appeal ContributionsThis gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. These contributions were made between March 1, 2018 and March 31, 2018.

Owings Mills, MD

PERMIT 259

8101 Park Heights AvenueBaltimore, Maryland 21208

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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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Beth El Pikesville at 8101 Park Heights Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208

Summer Programs at Beth ElJune 18th through August 17th

z Lots of fun activities, water play, sports, arts and crafts, music, nature, cooking and more

z Great for 2-5 yearsz Part-time options and flexible schedule

z Celebrating Pre Shabbat (Kabbalat Shabbat) on Fridayz Air conditioned facility

For more information, contact Mandy Barish [email protected] or 410-602-2245.

Federal Hill location offering 8 week programsFederal Hill: [email protected] or 410 528 6001

Documents

A Journey - ShulCloud€¦ · policy, a psychological journey of a parent and child, a father confronting his fears, strong women, survival and renewal through love. “The Book of