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Number 7 March 2014 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 Rabbi Andrew Busch Cantor Robbie Solomon Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen Cantor Ann G. Sacks Rabbi Emeritus Rex D. Perlmeter Bulletin Baltimore Hebrew Congregation www.bhcong.org IT’S PURIM TIME! March is jam packed with great events for the entire family! To learn about our Purim events, see pages 4 & 5. To learn about the 54th Interfaith Institute, see page 6. Take a Peek Inside . . . New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Todah Rabbah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 From the Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 BHC Faces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A Message from the President . . . . 3 Tickets: Night Of The Stars . . . . . . . 3 Upcoming at BHC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Program Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chai Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Enhancing Education . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Nominating Committee 2014 . . . . . 6 54th Interfaith Institute . . . . . . . . . 6 Passover 2nd Night Seder . . . . . . . . 7 Hoffberger Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Youth Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center . 8 Brotherhood News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sisterhood in Session . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 March Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Welcome New and Returning Members! We welcome the following congregants From The Clergy who have joined BHC since January: Harry Deitch Andrew Haines Journey To Israel, At Any Age Amanda Epstein & Matthew Mosgin Todah Rabbah The Oneg Shabbat on March 28 is sponsored by Paula Freedman and Helen & Edward Berkun in honor of their granddaughter, Sara Freedman, becoming a Bat Mitzvah and in memory of Sara’s grandfather, Michael Freedman. Special Note Rabbi Sachs-Kohen is on Sabbatical, returning to work on April 1. Yahrzeit Reminder To have a yahrzeit name read, call the Temple Office or fill out a card when coming to service. For more information call Iris, 410-764-1587, ext. 224. Lifecycle Events For lifecycle events and special occasions, BHC has wonderful facilities to rent, such as the Dalsheimer Auditorium, the Goodwin Center and Straus Social Hall. For information contact our Facility/Event Coordinator, Francie Gill, 410-764-1587, ext. 226. Big news has been announced for the 18-26 crowd: Now, you are eligible to participate in Birthright Israel, whether or not you travel on an organized peer-trip during high school. For the 13 plus years history of Birthright’s free 10-day trips for 18-26 year olds, participants could not have traveled to Israel on a peer-educational trip before. Now, if you traveled to Israel with NFTY IN ISRAEL, your camp or school, BZD, or other organized peer trips prior to turning 18, then you are still eligible for Birthright. This summer’s registration opened in February, but looking forward, lots of BHC 18-26 year olds may now have another opportunity to experience the fantastic experience that is Birthright. To plan ahead, connect with Reform Judaism’s URJ Kesher Israel trips (whether or not you are in college) or contact your college’s Hillel. There are lots of Birthright providers and we are happy to answer those questions that we can. Great news. Seize the opportunity. Speaking of opportunities, BHC loves helping our high school students travel to Israel. Again, whether it is Reform Judaism’s NFTY IN ISRAEL or another program, we are happy to give a small scholarship and to help you make a choice. Each year, there are BHC high school students in Israel over the summer. A summer high school trip to Israel is a great source for ideas and questions. And now, you can also go to Israel later. I was jealous in early 2014 hearing from several BHC families who traveled to Israel at the end of 2013. I am excited that some BHC members have shared with me upcoming trips to Israel. I am in the early stages of planning a BHC trip to Israel, led by me. The trip will be open to BHC members of any age and your friends and family. I have not set the time, so we are talking about some time in 2014 or 2015 even. If you are at all interested, it is not too early to talk with me. Give me a call, stop me in the hall, or email me, abusch@bhcong.org and let me know you are curious. A trip with your congregation has always left kids eligible for Birthright. A trip as a congregational community is a great way for us to get to know each other better and to share a really powerful experience together. Sitting here in Baltimore, may we learn about Israel. One way or another, let us journey to Israel. I am happy to discuss the possibilities for any age. – Rabbi Busch Our events are open to all caterers! • Please Let Us Know • Due to hospital policy, clergy and Family Concerns volunteers have no way of knowing you are in the hospital unless you or a family member inform us. (caterers must meet BHC requirements) BHC’s APP: iOS QR Code Disclaimers: All prices, events and times published in the Bulletin are current at the time of publication, but are subject to change. Publication of an advertisement in the Bulletin is neither an endorsement nor recommendation of any advertisers’ products or services by BHC. Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Android QR Code BHC Faces: Our Board and Staff BHCF Richard Gross Hails from: Born and raised in Buffalo, NY. Attended University of Rochester and then Washington University in St. Louis for law school. Moved to Baltimore in 1981. Board Role: Served on Board for 3 years and is helping lead the B’nai Mitzvah Revolution effort. Time at BHC: 24 years. Profession: Lawyer, working as a sole practitioner, primarily in commercial litigation. 3 Things to Know About Richard: (1) Richard enjoys all types of exercise, including platform tennis, which is played on a heated aluminum court for year-round games. He also enjoys biking and working out. (2) Richard loves traveling with his wife, Cathy, and they are currently exploring Eastern Europe. Last year they visited Berlin and Budapest and this year they travel to Saint Petersburg. (3) He is passionate about his work here at BHC, saying, “I have a strong belief in maintaining Jewish institutions. That’s why I do this.” David Weis Hails from: Baltimore, but also lived for twentyfive years in Israel Staff Role: Controller Time at BHC: David started at our Religious School when he was in First Grade. He began his adult membership when he started working at BHC in 1999. He is the first controller at BHC. 3 Things to Know About David: (1) David spent twenty-five years living on Kibbutz Gesher in northeastern Israel, near Jordan. One of his proudest achievements there was becoming the top chicken raiser in his area. Regarding this effort, he says, “I was vigilant, combining a deep understanding of biology with mechanical skills and business knowledge.” (2) David lives in the house that he was born in and now his family grows together in it. (3) He enjoys visiting his wife Laurence’s family on the French Riviera; they are originally from Tunisia. A Message from the President: Peggy K. Wolf Promote Understanding And Increase Acceptance On March 24, BHC’s Sisterhood presents the 54th Annual Interfaith Institute, “When There Is No Vision, Community Will Perish.” The history of interfaith dialogue is as ancient as the world’s religions. Promoting understanding and increasing acceptance has and surely will continue to require cooperation and interaction among individuals and institutions of different faiths and belief systems. “If we are to respect others’ religions as we would have them respect our own a friendly study of the world’s religions is a sacred duty.” Mohandas K. Ghandi As Jews, our history is resplendent with prejudice even as our commitment to acceptance and tolerance has endured. In his book, “On Common Ground,” Rabbi Morris S. Lazaron, then Rabbi Emeritus of BHC, shared the following story of the Jewish community of Lubeck, Germany. It was Sabbath morning, and the synagogue was filled with worshipers, when through the windows came the noise of marching men. Louder and louder and nearer and nearer it came until the door was burst open and a group of Brown Shirts entered. Their leader yelled: “You have weapons here! Where are they?” “We have no weapons.” “You have weapons here and we will find them!” They went into the rooms and the galleries and came back and walked up the aisle and said: “Where are the weapons?” “We have no weapons. This is a house of God. We are at prayer.” The leader saw the curtain before the shrine. “Here are the weapons!” He reached out his hand, tore back the curtain, revealing the Scrolls of the Pentateuch, sacred alike to Christian and Jew. The rabbi said, “These are our weapons.” My grandfather went on to write “...we have boundless capacity, and energy and will. But we need to cast out fear and revive our faith...Let vision and that renewal come from the age old shrines in church and synagogue!” Please consider attending this year’s Sisterhood Interfaith Institute. LIKE US ToInC KsEaTl eS a S TA N D- U P e v e n in g w it h R E S I E R L U A P m ed ia n an d st an d- up co r, te ri w r, to ac aw ar d- w in ni ng !! ! Spo nso rsh ip & Ad Opp ortu niti es Ann ette Sax on .org asax on@ bhc ong T h u r s d ay E v e n i n g MAY 8, 2014 Co ng re ga ti on B al ti m or e H ebw w.reb h w 0284 cong.org or 443-524w I n f o r m at i o n H o t l i n e : ol & Yout h Prog ram s. Cen ter, Reli giou s Scho Hirs h Earl y Chil dho od ity inclu ding the E.B. mun com h yout ’s BHC This even t ben efits nry Ros enb erg ...H on ori ng Do t & He on Facebook and receive notice of upcoming events and photos! FOLLOW @BHCongregation Did you know BHC is on Twitter? Follow us, tweet with us and get the latest updates about BHC. 3 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Upcoming at BHC UPC Chai Society Dinner at Brewer’s Art Saturday, March 1, 6:30 pm Chai Life heads to a local favorite as we check out the fare at Brewer’s Art. This subsidized dinner usually fills up two weeks out, but check with Andy Wayne, Director of Communications and Engagement, awayne@bhcong.org, for availability. Adult Beginner Hebrew Class Sundays, March 2, 9, 23 & 30, 9:15 am INFO: Becky Gutin, bgutin@bhcong.org or ext. 250. Family Concerns Program: Diet & Dementia Sunday, March 2, 9:30 am See page 6 for details. Adult Prayerbook Hebrew Class Sundays, March 2, 9, 23 & 30, 10:15 am INFO: Becky Gutin, bgutin@bhcong.org or ext. 250. Bereavement Group Sundays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30 am See page 6 for details. Jr. JYGE Sunday, March 2, Noon INFO: Brad Cohen, Director of Education, bcohen@bhcong.org or ext. 290. Hoffberger Gallery Artist Reception Sunday, March 2, 2 pm See page 8 for details. Triple Treat Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 See page 7 for details. PJ Shabbat Friday, March 7, 6:30 pm Bring your toddlers and young children for BHC’s pajama-clad services, the first Friday of every month. Shake It Up Shabbat Friday, March 7, 6:30 pm A fun, spirit-filled service for 1st and 2nd grade families. We will dance, sing, act out stories, pray, and enjoy Shabbat as a family. ABC’s of Prayer Sundays, March 9 & 23, 9 am Join Cantor Solomon as he resumes this course from the fall. Although it is a continuation from last year, all are welcome to join at any point and will be quickly caught up. The course is aimed to those who want to understand the hows and whys of services. RSVP: Becky Gutin, bgutin@bhcong.org or ext. 250. Second Monday Series Monday, March 10, 10:30 am Guest speaker Ray Villar, Director, Media Relations of Space Telescope Institute, Hubble Site, will discuss “Where Would We Be Without Funding for the Arts and Sciences?” Chai Life at Center Stage Saturday, March 15, 7 pm 4 The first twenty Chai Lifers who RSVP to this event will join us for the best Erev Purim they have ever had. Get ready for the Shakespearean comedy, “Twelfth Night,” packed full of laughs that will help you rejoice this Purim holiday. For more details, see page 5. Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Purim Shpiel and Carnival Sunday, March 16, 10:45 am See page 5 for details. BHC Pride Dinner Friday, March 21, 7:30 pm BHC Pride Dinners are held every 3rd Friday of the month at Noodles & Company, following the 6:15 pm Shabbat Service. PEP Sunday, March 23, 9 am PEP, Pursuing Educational Possibilities, with clergy-taught classes. INFO: Ruth Spivak, spivakcpa@verizon.net. Jewish Outdoor Education Sunday, March 23, 1 pm Join Family J.O.E. for stream hiking at Double Rock Park. For more information, contact Brad Cohen, Director of Education, bcohen@bhcong.org or ext. 290. Sisterhood Interfaith Institute Monday, March 24, 9 am See page 6 for details. Sisterhood Women’s Seder Tuesday, March 25, 6:15 pm See page 9 for details. Social Action Super Heroes Sunday, March 30, 11 am Up, Up, and Away: Our first and second graders will participate in a social action project to benefit a Baltimore area non-profit. JYGE Dodgeball Sunday, March 30, Noon See page 8 for details. Brotherhood Men’s Seder Sunday, March 30, 1 pm See page 9 for details. Second Monday Series Monday, March 31, 10:30 am Guest speaker Dr. Alison McCartney, Department of Political Science, Towson University, will discuss “U.S./Soviet Relations Cold War Predictions and Concerns.” May is Mitzvah Month at BHC! Why limit doing good things to just one day? For the second year, BHC will celebrate Mitzvah Month in May. Here are just some of last year’s Mitzvah Month accomplishments: • Fed nearly 2,000 hungry people • Knocked down 2,000 duckpins to raise funds for a Maryland suicide prevention non-profit • Provided welcome bags for people transitioning into a home • Planted trees and flowers at BHC and Weinberg Park • Organized the monthly birthday party at a shelter for women and children This year’s projects will be just as meaningful and effective. Mitzvah Month provides you with multiple opportunities to join your congregation to do good. We hope that you will be part of this important BHC project. More information coming in April. Program Highlights PH Enhancing Education EE “There Ain’t No Party Like A Purim Party” Register Today: More Flexible Camp Options “There ain’t no party like a Purim party, ‘cause a Purim party don’t stop!” These words from the Book of Esther echo through our brains every year in early spring as we get ready for a fun Jewish holiday. Okay, so maybe that’s not an exact quote from the text, but it seems like that’s a modern interpretation of our commandment to observe and celebrate Purim. It’s a time for rejoicing as we remember the Jews of Shushan who survived the plots of Haman. (Insert loud booing here.) This year, there are three exciting parts to BHC’s Purim celebrations. First, on Saturday, March 15, Erev Purim, Chai Life, our 20s & 30s group, is going to see “Twelfth Night” at Center Stage. The great Shakespearean comedy, with its cases of mistaken identity and confusion, will be a popular Purim happening. Then, Sunday morning at BHC, observe the commandment of hearing the story of Esther by watching a fun Purim Shpiel at 10:45 am. Last, don’t miss our fantastic Purim Carnival, beginning at 11:30 am. Come out for games, food and fun. And special for families with infants and toddlers, our “Little Shushan” features easy games and a puppet show led by Sharon Edlow and Renée Stadd. Be sure to fulfill the Purim mitzvah of “Matanot La-Evyonim,” or gifts to the poor. Bring bags of canned goods to BHC during Purim this year so we can continue to fight hunger with the GEDCO Cares Food Pantry. Share your Purim happiness with those in need. Andy Wayne Director of Communications and Engagement Camp BHC is an exciting one-week (June 16-20) opportunity to share in fun, spirit (ruach), and warmth. Campers will experience an out-of-this-world fun adventure, living Jewish values (middot), and experiencing the joy of community (kehillah). Sports, art, drama, field trips, social action projects, water play, computers, and interactive camp challenges, such as capture-the-flag and obstacle courses, are just a few of our activities. Dates and Rates: June 16-June 20 • BHC Member Rates: • 3 days (9 am-4 pm) $150 • 4 days (9 am-4 pm) $200 • 5 days (9 am-4 pm) $250 • BHC Non-member rates: • Add $100 to 3, 4, or 5 day rates • Early care 7-9 am $25 per camper • After care 4-6 pm $25 per camper • Bus Transportation from Towson $50 Programs for: • Entering Kindergarten-5 grade: Main camp • Entering 6-8 grades: Teen Assistants in Training Tell your friends! For more details, see the FAQ online, www. bhcong.org under the Education tab or contact Brad Cohen, Director of Education, bcohen@bhcong.org. Register today: https://bhcyoutheducation.wufoo.com/forms/ camp-bhc-registration/. Send your $100 per child deposit by April 1 to: Camp BHC, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208. L’Shalom (For Peace), Brad Cohen Director of Education Chai Life CL Looking Forward to Pot Lucks, Purim and Theater 2014 has been a great year for Chai Life. Our trivia teams have been doing very well, regularly finishing towards the top of the standings. We’ve had a great turnout every Tuesday night, despite cold weather. We also had a terrific turnout of about 30 people at Stoneleigh Lanes for duckpin bowling with a live band in January. In February, we had an excellent Shabbat dinner at the home of Sarah and Daniel Wechsler. We continued our new tradition of pot luck dinners, this time with a Mexican theme. On Saturday, March 15, we look forward to celebrating Purim by seeing Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at Center Stage. If you want to join us at the show, or learn more about Chai Life feel free to contact Ben, btgoldberg@gmail.com or Amy, amyleighgoldberg12@gmail.com. Amy & Ben Goldberg Chai Life Co-Chairs BHC Jewish Volunteer Connection Jewish Volunteer Connection’s leadership and volunteer programs provide teens of all ages with opportunities during the school year and summer to help others while connecting with their peers and learning about themselves and their community. The programs offered include: Baltimore Diller Teen Fellows, Teen Giving Initiative (TGI), Students Taking Action for Change (STAC), Teen Service Council, Jewish Teen Education & Experience Network (J.T.E.E.N.), and Teen Summer Service. For detailed information about the programs contact Julie Hollander, Senior Associate for Teen Programs, jhollander@associated.org, 410-843-7491, or visit www.associated.org/teens. Informational meetings are Sunday, March 2, Monday, March 10 and Tuesday, March 25. Applications are due April 10 with interviews occurring in April and May. Congregational Wish List If you have an iPad, flat panel computer monitor 19” or larger, PC desktop or laptop computer no more than four years old that you would like to donate to BHC, contact Becky Gutin, 410-764-1587, ext. 250 or bgutin@bhcong.org. Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 5 Nominating Committee 2014 The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of Officers and Board members to be installed at the Annual Meeting on Friday, May 2: President: Martha Weiman 1st Vice President: Steven Sharfstein Vice Presidents: Gary P. Aiken, Paula K. Himeles and Jay M. Kramer Secretary: Marc Plisko Treasurer: Robert D. Waldman Assistant Treasurer: Linda Nathan Board Members serving three year terms: David Block, Steven Cornblatt, Jill Feinberg, Richard Lebovitz, Alex Mareiniss, Pam Russell, Linda G. Speert and Amy Sponseller Board Members to fill unexpired term ending May 2015: Deborah Lieberman and Lindley Weinberg Committee: Philip Abraham, Chair; Jessica Cooper, Gerri Kobren, Rebecca Green, Janet Livingston, Will Minkin, Elise Morris, Joel Simon and Ted Williams Diet and Dementia On Sunday, March 2, 9:30 am, BHC’s Family Concerns Committee will host a program on “Diet and Dementia” presented by congregant Dr. Jason Brandt. Jason is Professor and Director of the Division of Medical Psychology in the School of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University. He is also Director of the Cortical Function Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Research Director at the Copper Ridge Institute. This is a free program, open to everyone. It will begin with a light breakfast. For more details and to register, contact Carol J. Caplan, Chair, carolcjca@comcast.net or 410-764-1587 ext. 270. On Monday, March 24, Sisterhood will hold it’s 54th Annual Interfaith Institute with its pertinent topic, “When There Is No Vision, Community Will Perish.” The cost is $15 including lunch. Mail checks to Ann Fishkin, 6501 Trotwood Court, Baltimore, MD 21209. CEU credits are available. For more information call 410-764-1587, ext. 270. Keynote Speaker, Reverend Andrew Foster Connors, Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church: Andrew Foster Connors has served as senior pastor of Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church since 2004. He currently serves as the clergy co-chair of BUILD, Baltimore’s largest citizen power organization, affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation. BUILD is responsible for the first living wage ordinance in the country, the College Bound Scholarship Program, the rehabilitation of the Sandtown and Oliver communities, as well as the largest after school program in Baltimore. He is married to the Rev. Kate Foster Connors. Together they have two children, two cats, one rabbit, and two fish. Responder, Dr. Agha S. Khan, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Dr. Khan is a highly respected neurosurgeon. Born in Pakistan, Dr. Khan completed his medical degree in 1978 from Punjab University in Multan, Pakistan. For each of the last ten years, Dr. Khan has organized and led a team of clinicians to Ghana, West Africa, to provide care to the needy and provide education to local physicians. This is one of many volunteer initiatives Dr. Khan has invested himself in, including trips to Pakistan and Haiti to provide care to earthquake victims and multiple travels to Guatemala City with Humanity First, caring for the under served of the country. Affordable Care Act: Rescheduled Responder, Sister Barbara Ann English, Julie Community Center: Barbara Ann English, known as Bobby, is a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and the former director of the Julie Community Center, a small non-profit organization in southeast Baltimore. She has a B.S. in Education from Trinity University in D.C. and an M.A. in Community Education from Goddard College in Vermont. Her experience includes 12 years as an elementary school teacher, 10 years of pastoral and community work with Ecclesiastical Base Communities in northeast Brazil, and 28 years of community education and development work in southeast Baltimore. During her tenure as director, the Julie Center’s work focused on advocacy, health promotion, adult education, youth work, and community development. Due to inclement weather, the program on Health Reform Initiatives in Maryland with speaker Sheila Mackertich, MPA, RD, LDN will be held on Thursday, March 6, 1 pm, as part of Triple Treat’s Afternoon Delight. Sheila joined Healthcare Access Maryland in 2011 to assist the organization in preparation for health reform. As the Vice President of Health Reform Initiatives, she is responsible for the development and implementation of the Connector Program in central Maryland, the focus of which is to provide outreach, education and enrollment services to vulnerable populations, underserved communities and anyone needing assistance in their efforts to understand the new health insurance landscape. Program sponsored by Family Concerns Committee. For more information, call 410-764-1587, ext. 270. Responder, Reverend Ojeda M. Hall-Philips, Lead Organizer, BUILD: Ojeda Hall currently serves as the Lead Organizer of Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD), an affiliate of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF), the country’s oldest and largest national organizing network. Before becoming a citizens’ power organizer with the IAF, she climbed the corporate ladder in investment banking both in New York and London, was a government appointee as Executive Director of the Office of Family and Community Engagement for the New York City Department of Education and served as Development Director for a non-profit organization in Brooklyn. Bereavement Support Group On Sunday, March 2, 10:30 am, BHC will start another bereavement group, “When You’ve Lost A Loved One,” a chance for congregants and family members to be supported by our community. Robert Cohen, PhD, PA, will be the facilitator. The group continues Sundays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6. There is no charge to attend. To register call Carol J. Caplan, Chair, Family Concerns, 410-764-1587, ext. 270. 6 54th Annual Interfaith Institute Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Triple Treat Thursdays Spring Shred Event MARCH 6 BHC Sisterhood’s spring Paper Shred Event is back! The event will be located on BHC’s parking lot, Sunday, April 6, 1-3 pm. No businesses, please. For more information, contact Kathy Keene, kkeene2011@gmail.com or 410-825-6199. 10 am 11 am Noon 1 pm Cantor Solomon Captain Heber Watts, Jr. Lunch at your own expense Sheila Mackertich, “Affordable Care Act,” Sponsored by Family Concerns Committee MARCH 13 10 am 11 am Noon 1 pm Cantor Solomon Captain Heber Watts, Jr. Lunch at your own expense Stan Weiman (vocalist) and Jimmy Galdieri (accompanist) will hold a musical concert. MARCH 20 10 am Brad Cohen, Director of Education 11 am Cantor Solomon, “Jewish Books for Young Children and Jewish Values in Secular Literature” Noon Lunch at your own expense 1 pm Karan Engerman, Past BHC Sisterhood President, Book Review MARCH 27 10 am Brad Cohen, Director of Education 11 am Cantor Solomon, “Jewish Books for Young Children and Jewish Values in Secular Literature” Noon Lunch at your own expense 1 pm Fun and Games PASSOVER SEDER Join Rabbi Sachs-Kohen and Cantor Solomon on the second night of Passover On Tuesday, April 15, 6 pm, all are welcome to share in the celebration with music and a multimedia presentation of the Haggadah. To RSVP, return the completed form with a check made payable to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Attn: Francie Gill, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208 by Monday, April 7. Catered by The Classic Catering People. Second Night Passover Seder Reservation Form Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone:E-mail: Members: ___ Adults @ $51 ___ Children* @ $37 Non-Members: ___ Adults @ $70 ___ Children* @ $45 *12 and under List names, including ages of children: If possible, seat me with: Dietary concerns or special needs: Total Enclosed: $ Coming in April: Hoffberger Scholar-in Residence, Reuven Firestone Have you always wanted to know more about Islam? The weekend of April 25-27 will provide a wonderful opportunity to gain greater understanding of this complex religion. Baltimore’s four Reform congregations welcome Reuven Firestone as this year’s Hoffberger Scholar-In-Residence. Firestone was ordained at Hebrew Union College and received his Ph.D. in Arabic and Islamic studies at New York University. He has authored many texts and articles, and his recent speaking engagements have covered Jewish-Muslim relations, religious territoriality and much more. The schedule for the weekend is as follows: Shabbat evening at BHC, Shabbat morning at Temple Emanuel, Havdalah at Temple Oheb Shalom and Sunday morning brunch at Har Sinai Congregation. We hope that you will come and learn with us during this last weekend of April. 28 Years Of Service: Honoring Betty Spear BHC will honor Betty Spear as a long-time congregant and for her many years as a dedicated employee during Shabbat on Friday, March 21. Betty became a member of BHC in 1957 and began working at BHC in 1986. She had been working as a science teacher for 20 years prior when the temp agency assigned her to a week-long position at BHC because she “liked working with machines.” Her first day consisted of preparing a large mailing with now Executive Director, Jo Ann Windman. After her week, BHC asked her to stay in this position, and she has been with us ever since. Betty has taken on many responsibilities while at BHC, from organizing holiday tickets, to running print jobs, to preparing mailings - she has dabbled in a bit of everything. Betty has many great memories from her days at BHC including the day they upgraded from a mimeograph machine to the Gestetner - no more cutting stencils! And even though new machines were a lot of fun, she most enjoyed working with the staff at BHC through the years, running the machines, and of course assigning her own creative name to each machine. Thanks for Your Help, Photo File, LLC BHC thanks congregants Amy & Steve Seldowitz, owners of Photo File, LLC for documenting our entire building. They did a fantastic job and we greatly appreciate their work. The Photo File concept is to be proactive and take detailed photographs of possessions before a claim ever happens. In the event of property loss, these photos provide proof to your insurance company of exactly what was stolen, damaged, or destroyed. After completing the picture session, the digital images are transferred on to a custom flash drive and given to you along with instructions on how to manage them for safekeeping. Most importantly, the pictures never leave your premises; the only copy is given to you immediately after the picture session is complete. Confidentiality is assured. 7 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Hoffberger Gallery HG “Viewshed” Work by Bridget Z. Sullivan Join us for the reception of the March/April Show: Sunday, March 2, 2 pm Bridget Z. Sullivan Sullivan was born in 1964 in Chicago, IL. She received her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1987 and her MFA from Towson University in 1996. She has participated in group and solo exhibitions since 1986. Sullivan was awarded a Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist’s Grant in 2004 in Photography and in 2002 in the New Genre category. Her work has been featured in Inklight/AfterImage, and URHere Journal of Creative Geography. She currently resides in Baltimore with her husband Richard and two daughters Maggie and Grace. Youth Engagement YE Have Fun and Give Back Check out these awesome events in March! E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center EB Do Not Sacrifice Our Children Our lifestyle, work demands, family activities and commitments today create an environment of high stress for many of us. Just a few generations ago our grandparents & great-grandparents worried primarily about the survival of their children due to illness, the dangers of life, having sufficient nutrition, and in cold climes, having enough wood to heat a home and avoiding freezing to death, also high stress issues but of a far more serious nature. We are instructed in Genesis 22:1-24, known as “the Akedah” (or the binding of Isaac), not to sacrifice our children. Our God does not demand this of us as the neighbors’ gods do of them. Today’s gods are not little idols carved from stone, they are sports, money and work. Successful baseball, football, and basketball players earn more money in several seasons than most of us earn in a lifetime. We register very young children for sports teams so that they will acquire very specific skills, yet their overall fitness and skill levels are unevenly developed because they are spending less time engaged in free play and running around the yard. As they get older they may miss school events but sports events and practices are ‘holy.’ The challenges of working families and the importance of financial security require us to juggle school, or nannies, neighbors, and family members to help us when a child is ill or school is closed for inclement weather. The burden to go to work regardless of child care availability is enough to send all of us into a downward spiral! As I write this in January, we are in the midst of a brutally cold winter, and no shortage of snow. I make inclement weather decisions that involve delayed openings, closings or openings that turn into closings in consultation with others and based on only one critical factor: the safety and welfare of our children and staff. These are difficult decisions and I am aware that some will understand and some will be irritated, yet, each time I know that my responsibility is to not sacrifice our children. Renée Stadd Director, E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center TheVent - Friday- Sunday, March 21-23 8th-12th graders are invited to spend a weekend away with other high schoolers from across the Mid Atlantic Region of NFTY at this regional event hosted by Temple Sinai in Washington DC. See http://www.nfty.org/mar/events/vent/ for details and registration. For scholarship information, contact Brad Cohen, Director of Education, bcohen@bhcong.org. 8 BHC Tzedakah Dodgeball Tournament - Sunday, March 30 5th-7th graders are invited to the JYGE Dodgeball Tournament in the BHC Multi Purpose Room from noon-2 pm. The 8th-12th grade league will play from 2-4 pm. This event will include food, prizes and lots of ducking, diving and dodging! All money raised by this event will be donated to tzedakah! Keep an eye out for fliers and contact Dan Kahn, dkahn@bhcong. org for more information and to RSVP. Dan Kahn Youth Group Advisor Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 It’s not too cold for us look at our snowman! www.EBHirshEarlyChildhoodCenter.org BH Brotherhood News SH Sisterhood in Session The Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland 5th Annual Men’s Seder “Jewish Men of Hollywood” Sunday, March 30, 1-3:30 pm, BHC What do Abraham Lincoln, Harry Potter and Walter Mitty have in common? They are all movie characters played by Jewish actors. Jewish men have had a huge role in Hollywood, from acting to producing, directing and more. Join us for a wonderful afternoon as we learn about the Jewish male impact on Hollywood and experience a unique interpretation of the seder. The afternoon will include a catered seder meal to share with comrades, discussions on the featured topic, and entertainment from the comedy juggling talent of Michael Rosman. Register as an early bird, www.bhcong. org/mensseder14 by Friday, March 21 for a cost of $25. After March 21 the cost will be $35. Contact Sid Bravmann with questions, 410-952-6352 or sidbrav@aol.com. Social Action Efforts: BHC Brotherhood Prepares and Serves Food at Manna House on Thanksgiving and Christmas Thursday, March 6, 6:30 pm Dinner will be served (dietary laws observed) Location: Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah, 7000 Rockland Hills Drive Topic: “Can You Hear Me Now? Effective Listening & Communication” Speaker: Heather Lapidario, Leadership Instructor, Gerstell Academy Social Action Project: Toiletry items for the Hackerman-Patz House are requested. Please bring these donations to the meeting. RSVP: Send a check of $18 mailed to Margaret Stern, 8407 Charlton Road, Randallstown, MD 21133, 410-655-2668. Sisterhood Non-Event Donor BHC Sisterhood celebrates a hundred plus years of Giving from the Heart. You should have or will receive an invitation for making “Our Garden Grow.” Your donation will support our many Congregational and community efforts. We extend our appreciation for your generosity. BHC Sisterhood Judaica Shop Hours: Sundays: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Tuesdays: 3 - 5 pm, 6:30 - 9 pm Thursdays: 11 am - 3 pm Or by appointment: Paula Cohen, 410-292-4439 Patti Minkin, 410-340-2058 Mark The Date: Women’s Seder On all other nights, women cook and serve; on this night, Brotherhood men will bring the food to us. Our Women’s Seder starts at 6:15 pm, Tuesday, March 25, with a new, participatory women’s Haggadah, traditional and modern music led by Cantor Sacks, and dinner. Fee: $25 per person. Mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and daughters and granddaughters (ages 10+) are welcome! Participate even more by coming early to help set tables and by bringing a Passover dessert to share with your fellow women. For information or questions, contact Lisa S. Hirsh, 443-831-8938. Women’s Seder Reservation Form Name: Phone:Email: # of reservations ___ Guest Names: Indicate entrée choice (per person): ___ Chicken ___ Vegetarian Please seat me with: (Every attempt will be made to honor seating requests.) Total Enclosed ($25 per person): $ Mail the completed form to Gerri Kobren, 6350 Red Cedar Place, Unit 101, Baltimore, MD 21209 with checks payable to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Sisterhood. 9 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Offerings BHC In Memoriam We record with sorrow the passing of Lucille Baldwin Bertram Berman Stephen L. Blum Judy Cloughen Margaret Cramer Tom Feldman Frona Myra Fried Sharon Friedlander Stanley Goldberger Dr. Bernard Groh James Arthur Hertzman Joan Kadish Richard Lansburgh Sarah Mazer Karl Millhauser Michael Nosanchuk Elaine Parnes Mayer Posner A.J. Rymland Rhonda Snape John Weber May their memories be for a blessing Perpetual Memorials March 7-8 10 Max Samuel Ansell Nettie Behrend Stanley Behrend Minnie Blumberg Estelle F. Brown Edward L. Caplan William Howard Chapin Dr. Marvin Cohen Ruth Zelda Cohen Birdie W. Cohn Myra A. Copeland Samuel G. Cornblatt Edna M. DeBoskey Rebecca Ellis Lillian Epstein Julius S. Fenigsohn Elias Jacob Filtzer Herman Fishbein Louis N. Frank John D. Gaffen Joel Gebhart Mary Cluster Goldstein Peggy Goldstein Hermyne S. Goldstock Harry Gordon Norton Gould Anna L. Greenberg Fannie Haas Elizabeth D. Hamburger Abraham Harman Stanley H. Hartman Muriel Schloss Hettleman Jacob Himmelrich Morris Kadish Samuel Kahn Meyer Kushnick Helen Schwartzman LaPides Belle Skolnik Lerner Bernard Levin Sol A. Levy George Lichter Leonard Liepman Mary Frank Loewner Geraldine Bernice Loran Joel Mendels Adele G. Metzel Abraham Morris Mack Richard Moss Leopold Oettinger Ella Ottenheimer Lewis M. Ottenheimer Sarah Annenberg Press Jesse A. Rose Isaac Rosenstein Julia Rosenstock Milton Rosenstock Lynne Sachs Ralph J. Sapero Sarah Schiffer Irving Morris Schlenoff Bessie Seidenman Dorothy Seidman Sophie Siegel Aaron J. Simon Helen Strull William Louis Swogell Harold Moses Waxman Stanley M. Waxman Dr. Myer A. Weinberg Betty C. Weinstein Louis Welfeld Bessie A. Wolff Alvin S. Wolpoff Helen Marx Zander March 14-15 Sigmund M. Adler Katie Benjamin Rose Cheslock Berman Joseph B. Bloch Samuel Blum Jennie H. Brill Harris N. Brodie Louis A. Carliner . Jacob Carp Sarah Carp Donald Howard Clifton Margaret S. Cohen Rebecca Cohen Sylvan G. Cohen Edward Eliason Samson Edward Feikin Mollie Feingold Harry Feldenheimer Martin Feldman Joseph Felsen Seymour Fensterwald Sigmund G. Frank Sidney R. Galler Milton Gluck Gertrude Goff Simon Greenebaum Harry Gruber Eleanor Gutmann Nettye Lesser Halpert Janet Diekmann Harris Emanuel Hettleman Meyer Kadden Zerlina N. Katz Nathan H. Kaufman Sarah Kohen Jacob Levi Stuart Charles Levine, M.D. Bruce Paul Levinson Emanuel Levinson Raymond Lichter Etta O. Loewner Louis Frank Loewner, Sr. Etta Juhn Mehlinger Martha Meyer Lillian Naden Jay Reisenstein Newman Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Milton Newman Lester B. Ott Rebecca M. Ottenheimer Rhea K. Pass Sophia Lewyt Rose Alfred Rosenthal Mollie Sandler Cecelia Sauber Albert L. Schlecter Jacob Schwartzman Dr. Susan Lynn Shackman Lillian Shapiro Sophie Shapiro Lillian Sherman Jean Shevitz Dorothy Rebecca Shpritz Aaron David Singer Birdie Solomon Meyer L. Straus Leonard Tossman Harry A. Veditz Rita G. Wagner Mary Weinberg March 21-22 Lena Macks Abrams Robert Arzt Ada Gitomer Bloom Harry Brass Harold Ray Breslau Eva Brown Mazie F. Burgunder Charles M. Cahn Dr. Sylvan Caplan Harry N. Cohen Mary Cohen Nathan L. Cohen Jules Dresner Adolph Sylvan Farber Abraham Ben Jacob Fasher Jacob Fisher Blanche A. Fleischer David Fox Jacob Fox Louis N. Frank Samuel Frank Sarah Frank Harry Gaffen Celia F. Glazer Ray Goldman Douglas S. Goodwin Dr. Alan F. Guttmacher Mary B. Hecht Saul C. Herman Jane W. Herstein Edith Muskatt Hoffman Helen Huchberger Frank Katz Sylvan Kaufman Harry Kessler Hilda Kirsch Naomi Hendler Legum Jacob Lewenberg Nathan Litofsky Muriel E. Loeser Abraham B. Lowenstein Rudolph May L. Joseph Meyer Irwin Meyers Florence Hamburger Morris Morton Nusbaum Harry D. Oppenheimer Bruce Alan Ottenheimer Norma H. Paul Louis Pinerman John D. Pryor Harry Reicher Clara Rice Henry Robinson Vivion Engel Robinson Irma E. Rosenberg Samuel H. Rosenstock Irving Rubin Silvia Joan Rubin Frank Schwartz Sara Seidel Saul H. Shapiro Florence Solomon Marie T. Spear Leonard Steinberg Isaac Strauss Lillian C. Sugerman Dr. Frank V. Sutland Michael Todd Beverly Totz Albert R. Weinstock Moses Wiesenfeld Lena (Chevia) Zetlin March 28-29 Leroy S. Applefeld Herman Barchenko Herman L. Baron Gerald L. Behrend Louis David Berman Aaron G. Bloom Fred Brooksaler Harry Brown Fannie Burt Joseph L. Carmel Barry Leslie Carp Louis Cohen Sylvia Diener Mosella Eichengreen Hilton Feinsod Mae L. Fischler Ruth N. Frank Mary Wolk Fried Ramon F. Getzov Aaron H. Goldman Lilian Lyon Goldman Morton A. Goldstein Anne Gordon Rose Greenberg Herbert Gutman Gertrude F. Hanline Sylvia Rosen Jacobs Benjamin L. Katz Jacob Katz Louis Katz Berney B. Katzenberg Elizabeth Kaufman Fay Kaufman Fannie Klaw Bertha Kleineibst Abraham Kornspun William Layden Anna R. Levy Dr. Irving I. Mahler Leon H. Mayer Cecil J. Medwedeff Abraham P. Miller Dr. Norman L. Miller Martin B. Morrison Bessie J. Paymer Louis Paymer Solomon Morris Rosenberg Sody Salabes Solomon Salabes Joel David Schlecter Mary Sharogrodsky Bailey Michael Sher Mary Phyllis Sherman Esther Siegel Rosa Silverman Helen Sinsheimer Louise Straus Margaret Sussman Norma S. Weinberg Belle Salonic Weisman Ida F. White Sarah M. Wiesenfeld From Generation to Generation L’Dor v’Dor Special Birthdays Brian Landsman, Michael Miller, Estelle Waxman, Susan Zeiger, Abby Richmond, Lisa Gorman, Josh Kades, Jonathan Margolick, Anne Miller, Charlotte Kessler, Margi Land, Matthew Lilienfeld, Marnie Plovan, Samantha Schwartz, Mark Borinsky, Steven Potter, Stanley Weiman, Jordan Rothberg, Ann Shofer, David Bacharach, Jennifer Simon, Dr. David I. Tossman, Joshua Civin, Aaron Smolarz, Randy Day, Virginia Adams, Gregory Robin, Harvey Zelefsky, Betty Loeser, Marilyn Savage, Marcia Snyder, Tiffany Tupper, Harriet Isaacs, Nancy Adler Special Anniversaries 60th Joy & Howard Nelson 50th Gisela & Edwin Jules 20th Susan & Melvin Oberfeld 10th Melissa & Richard Puritz B’nai Mitzvah March 22 Zakkai Vin Lepski Smith, son of Gigi Lepski & David Smith March 29 Sara Blanch Freedman, daughter of Lisa Berkun and Laurel & Matt Freedman Engagements Samantha Beekman to Scott Peddicord Karen Gal to Keith Moxley Emily Greenberg, daughter of Melanie and Howard Greenberg, granddaughter of Trudy Greenberg and Jeanne Rottenberg, to André Brasser Sara Lohmann, daughter of Shelly Lohmann, to Ben Mullen Ilene Windman, daughter of Jo Ann and Harry Windman, granddaughter of Betty Meyers, to Nicole Sambuco Marriages Brian Katzenberg, son of Carla and Alex Katzenberg III, grandson of Loraine Lobe, to Courtney Douglas Jayme Wolff, daughter of Shelley Wolff, to Ricardo Barron Adoption Adam Gordon Zinhe Dover, son of Dr. Laura and Jacob Dover Births Leila Neal Beninghove, daughter of Kelly and Jeffrey Beninghove, granddaughter of Martha and B. Lee Beninghove, great-granddaughter of Helene Feit James Bruce Blair, son of Jon and Dr. Lauren Rabin Blair Samuel Forest Crumpler, son of Jessie Stadd and Forest Crumpler, grandson of Renée and Barry Stadd Idan Epstein, son of Iris Fadlon and David Epstein Rachel Miri Gaffar, daughter of Jenni Kohan-Gaffar and Yousuf Gaffar Miriam Goldberg, daughter of Zipora and Shaul Goldberg, great-great granddaughter of Ruth and Robert M. Taubman We gratefully acknowledge the following offerings: For the speedy recovery of Naomi Benzil, by Sisterhood Aaron Garfinkel, by David Slotnick Carol Hawtof, by Ilene & Dr. John K. Brooks • Carol J. Caplan • Becky & Larry Gutin • Minna & Louis Katz • Betty Meyers • Carolyn Polowy & Carl S. Silverman • Sisterhood • Martha & Stan Weiman Marsha Kalisch, by Carol J. Caplan • Barbara Mandel & Allan T. Hirsh, Jr. Minna Katz, by Carol J. Caplan Shirley Lipman, by Phyllis & Bernard Rice Lauren Loran, by Carol J. Caplan Martin Pollinger, by Betty Fink Dr. Deborah Shpritz, by Sisterhood Jill Woltman, by Carol J. Caplan • Sisterhood In honor of The special birthday of Gary P. Aiken, by Ruth & James Coleman The engagement of Samantha Beekman to Scott Peddicord, by Marjorie Edlow & Sharon Edlow Kelly & Jeffrey Beninghove on the birth of their daughter Leila Neal Beninghove, by her grandparents Martha & B. Lee Beninghove BHC Clergy for their caring and support, by Barbara & George Dover The new home of Barbara Blue, by Carol J. Caplan Rabbis Pine & Busch on their son Ethan becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Linda Flame & John Elias The 70th wedding anniversary of Olga & Buddy Foreman, by their children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren • Jeannette Goldman • Betty & Barry Lavenstein • The Lessans Family • Beverly & Stuart Sagal Judy & Alan Gillis on the birth of their granddaughter Teagan Lilly Coughlin, by Ilene Brooks Melanie & Howard Greenberg on the engagement of their daughter Emily Greenberg to André Brasser, by Carol J. Caplan The birthday of David Aaron Kern, by Dr. Sarah & Frank Kern Rabbi Peter Kessler & David Herman on their daughter Peri Kessler becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Carol J. Caplan The special birthday of Harriet Legum, by Leslie & Robert D. Waldman Wendy & Adam Lippe on their daughter Sydney becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by Carol J. Caplan The special birthday of Loraine Lobe, by Mickey & Trudy Magarill The engagement of Sara Lohmann to Ben Mullen, by her mother Shelly Lohmann The special birthday of Cantor Ann G. Sacks, by Carol J. Caplan Irene & George Siegel on the engagement of their son Brian Snyder to Ruthie Schwartzman, by Betty Meyers The privilege of an aliyah in honor of our birthdays, by Shirley & Irving Simon Cantor Solomon for his kindness, by Marcy Hyatt & Kathy Keene Renée & Barry Stadd on the birth of their grandson Samuel Forest Crumpler, by Ilene & Dr. John K. Brooks • Carol J. Caplan • Sharon & Dr. Donald Edlow • Becky & Larry Gutin • Carol Hawtof The birth of Miriam Goldberg, by her great-great grandparents Ruth & Robert M. Taubman The birth of Samuel Nathan Ben-Aviv, by his grandparents Helene & Jeffrey Waranch Helene & Jeffrey Waranch on the birth of their grandson Samuel Nathan Ben-Aviv, by Susan & Philip Abraham • Carol J. Caplan • Carolyn Polowy & Carl S. Silverman Jo Ann & Harry Windman on the engagement of their daughter Ilene Windman to Nicole Sambuco, by Ilene & Dr. John K. Brooks • Carol J. Caplan • Becky & Larry Gutin • Barbi & Louis Hyman • Bobbi & Aron Perlman • Esther Saltzman • Sisterhood • James & Alice Dolle Trosch Shelley Wolff on the marriage of her daughter Jayme Wolff to Ricardo Barron, by Ilene Brooks • E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center In memory of Rabbi Michael Abraham, by Carol & Ed Gratz • Jeffrey Levi • Lynda S. & Jerry Weinstein • Sharon & Kenneth Ziv Lena Macks Abrams, by her family Lillie Baldwin, by Becky Gutin Bertram Berman, by Ilene Brooks & Renée Stadd • Carol J. Caplan • Becky & Larry Gutin Amy Blitzstein, by Lee Salawitch Fred Brooksaler, by Doris Cowl Rose S. Brown, by Carol J. Caplan & Family Lucille S. Bulloch, by Carol J. Caplan & Family Dr. Sylvan Caplan, by Carol J. Caplan & Family Judy Cloughen, by Becky & Larry Gutin Birdie Cohn, by Eileen W. Cohn & the Family of the late Adolph D. Cohn 11 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 12 Daniel R. Daniel, by Betty Spear Doris Sycle Davison, by Carol Kaufmann Herman Dolinka, by Susan & Philip Abraham • Ilene & Dr. John K. Brooks • Carol J. Caplan • Francine & Michael Gill • Becky & Larry Gutin & Family • Betty Meyers • Marlyn & Dr. Boris O’Mansky William Eichengreen, by Stefan Leigh Howard Engel, by Sonia Blumberg, children, grandchildren & greatgranddaughter Ruth Engel, by Sonia Blumberg, children, grandchildren & great-granddaughter Tom Feldman, by Benita Schwartzman Bert Finkelstein, by Elaine Finkelstein & Family Mae L. Fischler, by Loraine Lobe Hannah S. Fried, by Mark & Kevin Fried Sharon Friedlander, by Barbara Mandel & Allan T. Hirsh, Jr. Dr. Jerome Gavis, by his children & grandchildren Liz Gavis & Fred Hughson; Sarah & Sam Gavis-Hughson • Alex, Jane, Edwin & Owen Gavis • Ruth Gavis Elaine Goldman, by Carol J. Caplan Elsie E. Grail, by Francine & Michael Gill Allan Greenberg, by Melanie & Howard Greenberg; Trudy Greenberg Dr. Bernard Groh, by Dee Silberman James Arthur Hertzman, by Carol J. Caplan • Sharon & Dr. Donald Edlow • Becky & Larry Gutin • Louise & Richard F. Kemper • Gerri & Larry Kobren • Susan & Norman J. Lorch • Marlyn & Dr. Boris O’Mansky • James & Alice Dolle Trosch Burton S. Hoffman, by Minna & Louis Katz Jackie Hubberman, by Florence Paul Bertha Jandorf, by Linda & Michael Rosenberg Joan Kadish, by Betty Fink Dr. Clementine Kaufman, by Marjorie Ottenheimer Emanuel S. Kalus, by Beverly Kalus & Family Harry Koch, by Florence Paul Leslie Legum, by Harriet & Jeffrey Legum Casey Dylan Lenovitz, by Jeanne & Harry Macks Irv Lewis, by Phyllis & Bernard Rice Ann Newman Libov, by Shirley Friedlander • Helaine & Marc Witman Sarah Macks, by her family Manuel Matthews, by Cecelia Eisenberg Sarah Mazer, by Lynette & Larry Berman Karl Millhauser, by Ellen Spear Jandorf Raymond Noel, by Baila Noel Michael Nosanchuk, by Carol J. Caplan • Becky & Larry Gutin • James & Alice Dolle Trosch Morton William Peskin, Sr., by Phyllis Sarubin & Family Charles I. Petschek, by Jill Petschek, Joe Boccuzzi & Benjamin Mayer Posner, by Carole & Aaron Mall Abraham “Al” Rachelson, by Arnita Aiken Edward Raskin, by Sandy Raskin Margery Reed, by Linda Flame & John Elias Ruth B. Rosenbaum, by Michael Rosenbaum Mark Rosenfield, by Jeanette Parmigiani A. J. Rymland, by Carol J. Caplan • Lauren Redmond & Eric Hoel Flora Kovens Sarubin, by Phyllis Sarubin & Family Abe Schack, by his children Janet & Dr. Robert P. Fleishman Israel Morton Schindler, by Lynette & Larry Berman Gordon Allen Schwartz, by Lynette & Larry Berman Joseph Seidman, by Carole Seidman, children & grandchildren Jerry Sellman, by Dr. Nancy & Gary P. Aiken • Linda Flame & John Elias Miriam Selznick, by Dr. Jeffrey Selznick Sol Shavell, by Zalman A. Shaval Elaine Shayt, by her son Marty Shayt Peter Sindell, by Frema & Dr. Neil Solomon Theodore T. Sindell, by Frema & Dr. Neil Solomon Rhoda Snape, by Judy Rubenstein Joan Stern, by Stanley Stern A. Victor Taylor, by Susan & Jerry Taylor Julius Tralins, by David Tralins Irta Weiner, by Dianne Feldman • Faye Lehmann Joseph Weiner, by Dianne Feldman • Faye Lehmann In commemoration of the birthday anniversary of Adolph D. Cohn, by Eileen W. Cohen & the Family of the late Adolph D. Cohn Nathaniel Goldstein, by Sandy Raskin Solomon S. Macks, by his children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren Sylvia B. Mandy, by Dr. Sarah & Frank Kern Shirley Massing, by Marcia & Ries Daniel Acknowledgments Appreciation is expressed for messages of good wishes and Books of Uniongrams received by Francine & Michael Gill in memory of Herman Dolinka Harriet Kramer on her special birthday Sherri Minkin on her recovery Harriet Raskin on her recovery Donna Wasserman on her special birthday Prepaid Offering Envelopes may be purchased from the Temple Office – 10 for $100, a savings of $50. Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Everlasting Remembrance Packages: includes memorial book & seat plaque Pay tribute to those who blessed us in life and continue to bless us through memory. Yahrzeit literally means “year’s time” or anniversary. By the recitation of Kaddish at the time of Yahrzeit, we pay tribute to those who blessed us in life and continue to bless us through memory. Our Congregation makes it possible to establish, in this spirit, memorials for everlasting remembrance. A page in the Book of Memorial, or in combination with a Sanctuary Seat Plaque, may be dedicated as a memorial to your loved one. If you would like to participate, Francie Gill is available to discuss the options with you, fgill@bhcong.org or 410-764-1587, ext. 226. Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 29 Adar I – 29 Adar II 5774 • March 2014 March 2014 Events Saturday, March 1 Monday, March 10 9 am 10 am 11:30 am 6:30 pm 10:30 am 6 pm 7 pm Torah Talk Shabbat Shelanu Brotherhood/Sisterhood Kiddush Chai Society Dinner, Brewer’s Art Sunday, March 2 9 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 10:15 am 10:30 am Noon 2 pm Religious School Adult Beginner Hebrew Diet and Dementia, Family Concerns Program Prayerbook Hebrew Bereavement Group Jr. JYGE Hoffberger Gallery Art Reception Monday, March 3 6 pm 7 pm BEIT-RJ, Har Sinai Congregation BHC Board of Electors Tuesday, March 4 4:15 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Religious School Food Addicts in Recovery Religious School Advisory Committee Budget Committee Meeting Kol Rinnah Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Grey Sheet Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous Thursday, March 6 9:30 am 10 am 11 am 1 pm Sisterhood Federation Committee Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Program Friday, March 7 5:30 pmPJ Shabbat Potluck Dinner 6:15 pm Shabbat Service 6:30 pm PJ Shabbat 6:30 pm Shake It Up Shabbat 7:30 pm Oneg Shabbat Saturday, March 8 9 am Torah Talk 10 am Shabbat Shelanu Second Monday Series BEIT-RJ, Har Sinai Congregation Brotherhood Board Meeting Tuesday, March 11 4:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Religious School Food Addicts in Recovery E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center Parents’ Association Kol Rinnah Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Grey Sheet Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous Thursday, March 13 10 am 11 am 1 pm Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Program Friday, March 14 7 pm 8 pm Shabbat Service with Junior Congregation Oneg Shabbat Saturday, March 15 9 am Torah Talk 10 am Shabbat Shelanu 7 pm Chai Life at Center Stage 9 am 9 am 9 am 9:15 am 10 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 12:15 pm Religious School •Aleph All Stars • Gesher Family Program 7th Grade to Holocaust Museum ABC’s of Prayer Adult Beginner Hebrew Sisterhood Board Meeting Prayerbook Hebrew Bereavement Group Religious School Teachers Meeting 9 am 9 am 9 am 9:15 am 10:15 am 10:30 am 1 pm Religious School •Aleph All Stars ABC’s of Prayer PEP Adult Beginner Hebrew Prayerbook Hebrew Bereavement Group Jewish Outdoor Education Monday, March 24 9 am 6 pm 7 pm Sisterhood Interfaith Institute BEIT-RJ, Har Sinai Congregation E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 25 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 6:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Religious School E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center Parent Teacher Conferences Sisterhood Women’s Seder Food Addicts in Recovery Kol Rinnah Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Grey Sheet Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous Thursday, March 27 Sunday, March 16 9 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:30 am Religious School Bereavement Group Purim Megillah Reading Purim Carnival Monday, March 17 6 pm 7 pm BEIT-RJ, Har Sinai Congregation Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 18 4:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Religious School Food Addicts in Recovery Kol Rinnah Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Grey Sheet Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous Thursday, March 20 Sunday, March 9 • Daylight Savings Begins Sunday, March 23 10 am 11 am 1 pm Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Program Friday, March 21 6:15 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Shabbat Service BHC Pride Dinner, Noodles & Co. Oneg Shabbat Saturday, March 22 9 am Torah Talk 10 am Shabbat Shelanu 10:30 am Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah 9:30 am 10 am 11 am 1 pm Sisterhood Federation Committee Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Class Triple Treat Program Friday, March 28 6:15 pm 7:30 pm Shabbat Service Oneg Shabbat Saturday, March 29 9 am Torah Talk 10 am Shabbat Shelanu 10:30 am Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah Sunday, March 30 9 am Religious School 9:15 am Adult Beginner Hebrew 10:15 am Prayerbook Hebrew 10:30 am Bereavement Group 11 am Social Action Super Heroes NoonJYGE 1 pm Brotherhood Men’s Seder Monday, March 31 10:30 am Second Monday Series BHC BALTIMORE HEBREW CONGREGATION Progressive. Dynamic. Diverse. Periodicals Postage paid at Baltimore, Maryland Officers Peggy K. Wolf President Martha Weiman 1st Vice President Gary P. Aiken Vice President David Block Vice President Paula K. Himeles Vice President Jay M. Kramer Treasurer Robert D. Waldman Assistant Treasurer Edith R. Brotman Secretary Philip Abraham Immediate Past President Counsel Staff Jo Ann Windman Executive Director Brad Cohen Director of Education Annette Saxon Director of Development David K. Weis Controller Andy Wayne Director of Communications and Engagement Jimmy Galdieri Music Director Mark Hucks Facility Operations Coordinator Tracy Ringel Communications and Design Associate Carl S. Silverman, Esq. The Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin, (USPS No. 040-840) is published monthly by Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21208-5448, phone 410-764-1587, fax 410-764-7948, e-mail postmaster@bhcong.org. Periodical Postage paid at Balt. MD. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21208-5448 Services Saturday, March 1 Saturday, March 15 Saturday, March 29 Pekude, Exodus 38:21-40:38 Tzav, Leviticus 6:1-8:36 Tazria, Leviticus 12:1-13:59 9 10 am am • Torah Talk • Shabbat Shelanu Friday, March 7 6:15 pm • Shabbat Service Rabbi Busch will speak. 6:30 pm • PJ Shabbat for newborns-Pre-K with Cantor Sacks 6:30 pm • Shake It Up Shabbat for children in grades K-2nd with Dave Berenhaus Saturday, March 8 Vayikra, Leviticus 1:1-5:26 9 10 am am • Torah Talk • Shabbat Shelanu Friday, March 14 7 pm 9 • Shabbat Service Rabbi Busch will speak. Junior Congregation with Brad Cohen, Director of Education and Dan Kahn, Youth Group Advisor 10 am am • Torah Talk • Shabbat Shelanu Sunday, March 16 10:45 am • Purim Megillah Reading Friday, March 21 6:15 pm 9 10 am am • Torah Talk • Shabbat Shelanu • Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah Sara Freedman daughter of Lisa Berkun and Laurel & Matt Freedman 10:30 am • Shabbat Service honoring Betty Spear Rabbi Busch will speak. Kol RInnah will sing. Saturday, March 22 Shemini, Leviticus 9:1-11:47 9 10 am am • Torah Talk • Shabbat Shelanu • Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Zakkai Smith son of Gigi Lepski & David Smith 10:30 am Friday, March 28 6:15 pm • Shabbat Service Rabbi Busch will speak. Bema Home Connection is available in the Sanctuary, Goodwin Center and Hoffberger Chapel. To connect to the Bema Home connection, call the Temple Office, 410-764-1587. Videostreaming is available by visiting www.ustream.tv/channel/baltimorehebrew-congregation. Registration for videostreaming is not necessary. Hearing loops are available at the front desk. Simply turn on the T-coil. For more information contact David Weis, dweis@bhcong.org.
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