Number 7 March 2009 5 Adar – 6 Nisan 5769 Rabbi Andrew Busch Cantor Robbie Solomon Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen Rabbi Paul D. Sidlofsky Cantor Ann G. Sacks Rabbi Emeritus Murray Saltzman Rabbi Emeritus Rex D. Perlmeter

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What Does God Require of You? Religious Response to Community Challenges

Monday, March 16 9:30 am – 2:15 pm Learn more about the challenges our city and suburbs face, such as gang activity, drugs, homelessness and other elements that perpetuate violence. Keynote Speaker Patricia Jessamy State’s Attorney for Baltimore City

Inside . . . Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . 2 From the Clergy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 From the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mitzvah Cards as Community . . . . . 4 The Wisdom of Jewish Mourning . . 4 Passover Second Seder . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Shabbat Honors Volunteers . . . . . . . 4 NEW! Check-off Form . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hoffberger Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Day School Doings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Etz Chaim: Chai Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Religious School Ruach . . . . . . . . . . 7 Youth & Young Adult News . . . . . . 8 Brotherhood News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sisterhood in Session . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 March Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

For Purim Happenings, see page 3.

Todah Rabbah

The Congregational Kiddush on March 7 is sponsored by Vicki and Stuart Rosenfield in honor of their son Will becoming a Bar Mitzvah. The Congregation congratulates the Rosenfield family on their joyous occasion.

Welcome New Members! We welcome the following Congregants

From The Clergy Something for Everyone

who have joined BHC since January: Bunny & Alan Bernstein, Jr. Sophie Faygenblat & Rich Cohen Iris Moskowitz

On the Cover Featured on this month’s Bulletin cover is Aaron Seldowitz dressed as King Ahasuerus, with his little sister Elyse peeking around behind him. They are the children of Steven and Amy Seldowitz.

Facility Rentals for Lifecycle Events For lifecycle events and special occasions, BHC has wonderful facilities to rent. Contact our Facility Coordinator, Francie Gill, 410-764-1587, ext. 226, and be sure to call one of our participating caterers listed below.

BHC Participating Caterers • Biddle Street Catering • The Classic Catering People • Innovative Gourmet • Charles Levine Caterers • Linwoods Catering • Simply Elegant Caterers • Zeffert and Gold Catering

Unplugged E-cycling Day Drop-off Old Appliances Inefficient appliances waste energy. Save hundreds of pounds of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars a year by replacing old appliances. Drop off “anything with a plug” on Sunday, March 8, 10 am – 2 pm at Temple Oheb Shalom, or visit www.bjen.org for details. Green Team Task Force

Disclaimer: All prices, events and times published in the Bulletin are current at the time of publication, but are subject to change.

Ahhh, March. First day of spring, warming temperatures, crocuses, and… Purim! Purim’s such a great time for the little ones, with its masks, silly songs and plays, carnivals, hamentaschen, and even opportunities to shout and stamp your feet during worship. But for those of you who feel that this is exclusively a children’s holiday, I’d like to suggest you reconsider. The themes of the Purim story contain powerful and subtle messages. For example, did you realize that God’s name doesn’t appear once in Megillat Esther? This fact has profound moral and spiritual implications for us as modern Jews. And besides, who doesn’t like to eat hamentaschen and watch four-year-olds prancing about in princess costumes? More importantly, who doesn’t get a charge out of watching the clergy make fools of themselves in the annual Purim Shpiel? If you haven’t attended a Purim celebration since your children (or YOU) were nine years old, I recommend you come and visit on Sunday March 8—see the full schedule of Purim activities on the next page. Sometimes I think we tend to pigeon-hole all the activities and services that go on at BHC. Purim, Chanukah and Simchat Torah are for the children and younger families; Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah, and most Shabbat services are not always kid-friendly. BHC’s clergy and staff would like to get the message out to all of you that ALL worship services are geared to all Congregants, young and old alike. If you feel like coming with your little ones on Friday night or Saturday morning (“Shabbat Shelanu” literally means “Our Shabbat”), bring a book or two for them, and instead of being fearful of glares, look for the smiles of neighboring worshipers. You might be surprised that your children like singing along with the Shema and are engaged during the ceremonial Torah service. If you have children in Religious or Day School, you can look on as they follow along in Hebrew, or recite newly-learned prayers. While it may seem like a chore to drag everyone out of the house after a long week of work, the warmth of community, the togetherness of family, and a moment, however brief, of quiet reflection can renew the spirit and recharge the soul. For those whose children have left the nest, the noise and chaos of holiday worship that we think of as being geared to children may not have initial appeal. I’ve already enumerated the merits of Purim. If you’ve avoided Chanukah, you have not had the pleasure of experiencing our Sanctuary brightened by tiny candles while the Cantor leads us in melody. If you haven’t gone to Simchat Torah services, you haven’t been able to take part in unrolling an entire Torah, feeling the sanctity of its parchment beneath your fingers or taking a stroll past the ancient text. March is a time of change and rebirth, of renewed energy as we move from the sleepy months of winter to invigorating spring. I’d like to invite all Congregants to take this opportunity to step outside their worship “comfort zones” and test the waters of worship and activities that they habitually think belong to some “other” faction of the Congregation. You might be surprised to find yourself very much at home.

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–Cantor Ann G. Sacks

Join us for Sisterhood’s 49th Annual Interfaith Institute

What Does God Require of You? Religious Response to Community Challenges Join us Monday, March 16: registration and refreshments begin at 9:30 am, the keynote address and panel response at 10 am, lunch and discussion sessions at Noon, followed by responses at 1 pm. The cost for the day’s program and lunch is $10. Childcare is available. Please indicate that you will need childcare when registering. Registration forms are available at the Temple Office or mail checks by March 9 made payable to BHC Sisterhood to: Ann Fishkin, 6501 Trotwood Court, Baltimore, 21209.

Worship Team

Yes, We Are Reform Jews

BHC’s Worship Team is looking for new participants. Greg Gann and Captain Heber Watts, Jr. have been appointed as the new co-chairs of BHC’s Worship Team. The purpose of the team is to study worship with clergy, more fully participate in worship together, and serve as a constructive sounding board to help facilitate the most meaningful worship experiences for our Congregation. Applicants who are interested in learning more about this opportunity contact Iris Powell, [email protected].

A Message from the President

Purim Celebrations!

Adult Reality Purim Saturday, March 7 7 pm – Till the Party Ends! For the third year in a row, BHC’s adults (if only in years) will make a complete and total mockery of the sacred holiday of Purim. For grownups only, this year’s Shpiel pokes fun at reality TV, Purim, and ourselves. BYOB (bottle) and BYOF (friends). Come in costume. . .if you dare. Cost is $5 at the door. RSVP to Becky Gutin, 410-764-1587, ext. 250, or [email protected].

Shpiel of Fortune Sunday, March 8 • 10:45 am The usually somber, but often silly, and always sartorially serious clergy and professional staff of BHC perform this Purim Shpiel for Religious School students and anyone who shows up wanting a chuckle. Students will go from the Shpiel to attend the Purim Carnival.

Purim Carnival Sunday, March 8 • 11:30 am – 2 pm Come one, come all for food, games, prizes and a fabulously good time! PLUS—a Book, Bag and Jewelry Sale! Tickets for the Carnival are 3/$1, 15/$5 or 30/$10. Sponsored by Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Parents’ Association, Religious School, and The Day School. Items are needed for the Book, Bag and Jewelry Sale. Proceeds help pay for the Purim Carnival. Drop off books, CDs, DVDs, jewelry, and pocketbooks (good condition) to the Sisterhood Office.

Did you know you can listen to Cantor Solomon’s music by visiting our music podcast at www.bhcong.org?

A significant number of our long-time Congregants, and not necessarily the older members, have commented on some of the changes at BHC over the past 30 years and have asked, “Are there any clear distinctions between us and Conservative congregations?” Besides the one day, instead of two days, observance of many holidays, Reform is definitely a distinct form of Judaism. One description I found states, “It seeks to preserve Jewish integrity wherever Jews live, to encourage integration without assimilation, to deal with modernity while preserving the Jewish experience, and to strive for equal rights and social justice.” That sounds like us. I always felt that being a member of BHC didn’t require a certain level of worship participation, but certainly proudly placed me as a member of an entity that stressed social justice and living the Ten Commandments. As a kid, I could fail Hebrew School and still demonstrate that I was a good Jew by participating in community action programs. I grew up with the impression that Reform Judaism was very liberal in the sense that there were a multitude of ways to show your commitment to your faith. Some of the questions about BHC originate from more people wearing yarmulkes and tallitot during worship, and the impression that there is more Hebrew in the services. Regarding yarmulkes and tallitot, have you noticed that many people now dress more casually when they come to Temple? There has been a trend toward liberalization of dress codes to let people do what is comfortable. If wearing ritual garb makes an experience more meaningful, go for it. In response to the claim of increased use of Hebrew during worship, I have somewhat scrutinized this. I know many older members were used to the Union Prayer Book, with a lot of responsive reading in English. Over the years, in order to shorten services, the amount of English responsive reading was decreased. I can’t think of any of the current prayers that we say in Hebrew that should be eliminated or changed to English. How can you say Kaddish, Aleinu, or the Shema in English only? And who wants to eliminate our fabulous music? There are some beautiful English songs that our cantors include in worship, but most of our old favorites are more impressive in Hebrew. The beauty of our worship, of which the music and Hebrew are a major part, is what makes the experience so wonderful. Our Worship Team works with the clergy to review and improve our services. (I strongly discouraged the rabbi from doing his sermons in Hebrew). We are BHC, we are liberal, and we are open to suggestions on how to best serve our members. Please feel free to share your ideas to help us achieve all of our goals as Reform Jews. Dr. Edward L. Perl BHC President Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 5 Adar–6 Nisan 5769 • March 2009

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Mitzvah Cards as Community Join us as part of the Mitzvah Cards as Community, a project of BHC’s B’nai Mitzvah students. For more information on any of the projects listed, contact Liora Hill, 410-654-6464, or [email protected]. Sunday, March 1 • After Religious School As one of our art themes, we’re going to Hot Pots! It’s a wonderful place where we can all make Jewish art and hang out together. And, of course, what’s a Jewish event without food? We’ll have lunch, too! RSVP required. Contact Chris Erd, 410581-9119, or [email protected]. Saturday, March 7, 10 am Shabbat Shelanu and Kiddush RSVP required. Contact Chris Erd, 410581-9119, or [email protected]. Saturday, March 28 • 6 pm Havdalah Service, Pot Luck Group Dinner and Name Exchange The name exchange requires a little preparation on the Bar/Bat Mitzvah student’s part: • Is s/he named for someone? If so, whom? If not, where did their name come from? • What traits did his/her parents (you) want for them when you picked their name? • There will be a gathering where the kids can share about themselves with others 1-on-1 or in a group. It’s a non-threatening way to be intimate and create relationships with friends new and old. Card worth to be determined. RSVP required. Contact John Shmerler, 410-337-5234, or john@radcliffejewelers. com. Saturday, April 11 • 10

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Shabbat Shelanu and Kiddush RSVP required. Contact Jill Petschek, 410-252-5143, or [email protected].

Open Your Heart and Home Learn more about becoming a Jewish foster parent at an informational meeting on Monday, March 2, 7 pm at Jewish Community Services, 5705 Park Heights Avenue. For details, call Joe Honsberger, 410-466-9200.

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Family Concerns is in need of volunteers. Contact Carol J. Caplan, 410-764-1587, ext. 270, or [email protected].

Reserve Now! Passover Second Seder Thursday, April 9 • 6 pm Reservations Required. Members and Family: Adults • $45 Children 13 and under • $27 Non-members: Adults • $55 Children 13 and under • $30 Deadline for reservations: Friday, March 27. Mail check made payable to BHC, attn: Francie Gill, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208

Be a Passover Host If you would like to be a host to area college students and young professionals at your Seder, contact Andy Wayne, Director of Youth and Young Adult Programs, 410-764-1587, ext. 246, or [email protected].

The Wisdom of Jewish Mourning Join us for Shabbat Shelanu on Saturday, March 7, 10 am. Immediately following worship, Rabbi Sachs-Kohen will present “The Wisdom of Jewish Mourning,” along with a brief explanation of BHC’s Bereavement program, and the opportunity for people to sign up as volunteer Bereavement Guides. Family Concerns has organized the Bereavement Guides program for volunteers to provide contact, friendly support and guidance to newly bereaved members of the Congregation. For more information, contact Dr. Sara Palmer, [email protected].

The Best of Two Worlds for Grades 2-6 Join us for BHC’s wonderful Junior Congregation program on Friday, March 13, 7 pm. Families with students in Grades 2–6 will share the beginning of Shabbat worship with the Congregation. However, shortly after the Shema, our young participants will continue in a separate location with a special informal, kid-focused Junior Congregation service with their own clergy and song-leader. They will rejoin the Congregation for an Oneg Shabbat. Our children are always welcome at worship, but this special service is partly student-led and all student-focused, and always a terrific time!

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Congratulations Corner The Jewish Times wrote an extensive article on assisting formerly homeless women and their families through the aid of Joann Levy, Executive Director of the Women’s Housing Coalition. For more information on the project visit www.womenshousing.org.

Passport to Odessa Join us on Friday, March 27 for special Shabbat worship with guest speaker Rabbi Gary Bretton-Granatoor, Vice President of Philanthropy for the World Union of Progressive Judaism. Greetings will be given by Julia Grishchenko, Leader of the Progressive Jewish Congregation of Odessa, Ukraine. A reception begins at 5:45 pm, worship at 6:15 pm, followed by a 7:30 pm dinner (dietary laws observed). Reservations required by March 23 for dinner. Adults $40, Children 13 and under $20. Mail checks made payable to BHC, Attn: Francie Gill.

Shabbat Honors Volunteers All of BHC’s wonderful volunteers will be honored at Shabbat Shelanu on Saturday, March 28, 10 am. Following worship, join us for a Congregational kiddush sponsored by the Family Concerns Committee.

Marcy K. Kolodny is Associated. Are You? Marcy Kolodny’s love affair with community service began in 1963 when she joined THE ASSOCIATED’s Young Women’s Leadership Council. She has since become the first women president of the Jewish Big Brother & Big Sister League, Campaign Chair of the Women’s Department in 1994, president of the Jewish Community Center, a founder of Jewish Addiction Services and is currently one of the vice-presidents of Jewish Community Services. “I’m proud to be Associated. It is a part of who I am,” she said.

Blood Drive A BHC-sponsored American Red Cross Drive will be held on Sunday, April 19, 9 am – 1 pm. Walk-ins welcome, or to schedule an appointment call Carlyn Lipman 410-653-4033, or Betty Fink, 410-484-4594.

Simcha TREE of LIFE For those interested in inscribing a leaf for any simcha, contact Sally Palmbaum, 410764-1587, ext. 225.

Mt. Olive and BHC Choirs rehearse for the Co-Celebration Weekend at BHC honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo Credit: Capt. Heber Watts, Jr.

PEP Celebration & Reunion

Grateful Recipients GEDCO Cares Food Pantry was the grateful recipient of 187 bags of non-perishable items during BHC’s Food Drive with First Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church during the Co-Celebration Weekend.

On Saturday, April 4, 10 am, join us for Shabbat Shelanu followed by a kiddush lunch and learn. An evening Havdalah and program will also be offered. Rabbi Aryeh Azriel, PEP’s very first educator, is returning for this special occasion. For details e-mail Ruth Spivak, [email protected].

BHC Comprehensive Check-Off Reservation Form

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We gratefully acknowledge the Leidy Foundation for their generous support of Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars 2 (2008). Watch for upcoming details on Rosh Hashanah Under the Stars 3, to be held on Friday, September 18, once again, at Oregon Ridge Park.

BHC Welcomes Volunteers If you have the time, energy, talent and skills, BHC is currently looking for volunteers to write grants and from time to time to assist in the Temple Office. Contact Jo Ann Windman, jwindman@ bhcong.org, or 410-764-1587, ext. 223.

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If possible, please seat me with Use a separate sheet of paper if necessary. Return this form with the appropriate check(s) marked with the event name, made payable to the person listed below. Mail to BHC, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208.

BHC RSVP Events Listings • Check Event(s) Brotherhood Breakfast • Sunday, March 15 Free to Brotherhood members, $5 guests Payable to BHC Brotherhood RSVP by March 13 Interfaith Institute• Monday, March 16, $10 pp, payable to BHC Sisterhood RSVP by March 9 Odessa Dinner • Friday, March 27 Adults $40 • Children (13 and under) $20 Payable to BHC • RSVP by March 19

Passover Second Seder • Thursday, April 9 Adults $45 • Children (13 and under) $27, Non-member Adults $55, Children, $30 Payable to BHC • RSVP by March 27 Women’s Seder • Thursday, April 2 $18 pp • Payable to BHC Sisterhood RSVP by March 27 A Taste of Tradition • Sunday, April 19 $30 pp, $40 per couple payable to BHC Sisterhood RSVP by April 17

Join us Sunday, March 22, 2-4 pm, for the opening reception of artist Bill Tamburrino. Bill studied painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art and has a Bachelor’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University. He has exhibited widely in the Baltimore/ Washington area and in selected national and international shows. His enduring interests include painting the landscape as well as figures in familiar settings. More recently he has been inspired by the multifigure compositions of both the Renaissance and the ancients, and by the similarities found between these historical works and the languages of contemporary painting. His works are responsive to the light and time of day, as well as to the changes of the seasons. Show runs through April 27.

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Day School Doings DS

• www.thedayschoolbh.org

The Power of Play

Purim encourages merriment, and gets us to let our hair down. In educational circles, we say it emphasizes “the wisdom of play.” According to Pat Bassett, President of the National Association of Independent Schools, play is one of the six aptitudes needed for the 21st century conceptual age. Unsupervised, unstructured play teaches creativity, negotiation, conflict resolution, and collaboration. Daily moments of joy through play help create happy, confident individuals. Play encourages the natural process of “flow,” which promotes peak performance. Play helps develop a sense of humor and empathy, both skills needed for problem-solving and working with others. At The Day School we promote unstructured play. Sharon Edlow, Director of The E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center, writes, “Play is the work of the young child.” Giving a young child the opportunity to be creative, to use his or her imagination, to explore the environment, fosters a love of learning that will benefit the child for a lifetime. He or she becomes more open to try a variety of activities and new challenges, mindful that there are many right answers. A child begins to understand his relationships to his family, friends, and the outside world by engaging in pretend play in the housekeeping center. A child learns math concepts as s/he builds with unit blocks and discovers that two square blocks will fit perfectly on one rectangular block. Each area or center of the early childhood classroom offers the child an age-appropriate adventure into the world of learning. In older grades, time is given for recess and creative play. Teachers also encourage more structured games, which give chances for students to learn strategies, and to come up with variations and creative changes. While we offer a full range of activities and art programs, we make sure to save time for the development that comes from the power of play. And on holidays, we take the opportunity to play our hearts out in the context of joyful Jewish living. On Tuesday, March 10, we will celebrate Purim at school. Join the celebration!

Gerri Chizeck, Head of School

Giant A+ Bonus Bucks

Annual Arts Festival and Silent Auction Thursday, April 30 The Day School requests donations of items and services for its fourth annual Arts Festival and Silent Auction on April 30. The festival and auction benefit the school’s Arts and Technology programs. Contact Sherri Bearman, [email protected], to contribute an item or service.

Jordan Layman and Marissa Ross dress up for “Crazy Hat Day.” Participants made contributions of canned food items to donate to Tova House and House of Hope, homes for Jewish adults who are recovering from chemical addictions.

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Gerri Chizeck Karie Falck Head of School Assistant to Head of School [email protected] [email protected]

Randy Day Director of Finance [email protected]

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Help The Day School earn free money simply by shopping at Giant. All you need to do is submit your Giant A+ Bonus Bucks number to Sherri Bearman, sherri. [email protected], or to The Day School office.

Children of all ages dance the hora with Morah Orna Shalev at our Inaugural Ball.

Stacy Simons Director of Admissions [email protected]

Sharon Edlow, Director E. B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center [email protected]

Allene Gutin Judaics Department Chair [email protected]

Religious School Ruach RS

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Chai Lights

As We Gear Up for Passover

Etz Chaim Sprouts New Leaves

Thank you to our parents and teachers who make the Religious School a wonderful environment for learning. We are blessed with thoughtful students, and it has been my honor to be a part of the Religious School this semester. We are having a terrific spring in the Religious School with many exciting highlights. In January, third graders from all of the local Reform congregations came together at BHC for a positive and informative puppet show about thoughtful choices related to risky behaviors. Afterwards, Rabbi Busch led a discussion with parents and students. In February, 7th graders engaged in a Mitzvah Round About, learning about Tzedakah throughout the city, and 2nd graders conducted their own Tu B’Shevat Seder. Our Purim celebration will be enjoyable, thanks to the many parent volunteers who are creating a festive and colorful atmosphere. Now, as we gear up for Passover, our thoughts turn to the Seder and the many educational moments that our tradition creates for ourselves and our children. I was walking down the hall with a group of third graders at BHC one Sunday morning, and I heard one student say to the other, “I’m a visual learner, what is your learning style?” Even our children today recognize and acknowledge that we all have different styles of learning. Current educational theory emphasizes that we have to engage students in multiple ways. Jewish tradition was way ahead of the times. The ancient rabbis created the beautiful tradition of the 4 sons, or four children, to stress that children learn differently by asking different types of question. The ancient rabbis assumed that children would respond to Judaism in many different ways. Children may be angry or hostile, quiet or simple, intelligent and thoughtful, or they simply may not seem to have any questions at all. The Seder teaches us that each child, each question has a place in our tradition. We welcome all questions, and different points of view. We answer questions with conviction and honesty. So much of the Seder is built upon children asking questions. When we are worrying about recipes, setting the table, and planning the service, we should not forget that the purpose of the Seder is to not only to teach our children, but to answer their many questions, some thoughtful, some annoying, some difficult to understand. The Seder teaches us that children respond to Judaism in different ways at different points in their lives. At our Seder tables, may we remember that our children are the center of our celebrations. May we have the patience and vision to answer their questions as our ancestors have done for centuries: with wisdom, with patience, with strength and with love.

Winter is underrated. I don’t say this because I’m Canadian. Just between you and me, I really don’t like snow or cold. I say it because what goes on in the winter is truly remarkable. Under the ground, invisible to the human eye, trees and plants are working hard in preparation for their springtime renewal. All of the truly miraculous things that occur in nature are not fully appreciated until the time when their results are evident. But with the coming of spring, what joy and awe we feel in the beauty before us! In our own small but meaningful way, here at BHC we parallel nature. Over the winter months, behind the scenes, we have worked hard to continue the development of our Etz Chaim lifelong Jewish learning project. Though not fully seen as yet, seeds are being planted and cultivated, in order that a large and beautiful array of opportunities will soon be visible to all. As in nature itself, such an effort takes dedication and it takes time. It is not something that can be done by a few people, but needs a team of committed workers. Nor is this something that can occur in a vacuum. Rather, it affects every member of our community. Recognizing this fact, we have enlisted the help of a consulting group, the Jewish Outreach Partnership (JOP) based in Philadelphia, with grant money received for our Etz Chaim project from the Legacy Heritage Foundation in New York. Leaders from the JOP have been in regular contact with us, including two meetings at BHC to date, involving professional and lay Congregational leadership. Our vision is to involve representatives from as many areas of Temple life as possible in creating a Congregational plan. We envision education not being solely in our schools or in individual adult classes, but in every part of our Congregational culture. What relation does Talmud Torah (Jewish learning) have with various aspects of life at BHC? What examples of it do we see? Where else could Talmud Torah occur, and what would it look like? How do we achieve this vision? These are among the questions we are examining and will continue to examine as we unite and expand our Etz Chaim project. May the coming of spring be a time of growth and renewal for us all!

Rabbi Paul Sidlofsky

Rabbi Debbie Pine Interim Religious School Principal

Robyn, Madeline, Sam and Lily engage in a hands-on Religious School activity.

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Youth & Young Adult News

A Full February Schedule What is home? Is it a place where you lay your head? Is it the location where all of your stuff is? Some would claim that home is where you have family. Some might go by the saying that home is where the heart is. For lots of BHC teens, home is called NFTYMAR, our regional youth group. This year, BHC has had record participation at NFTY-MAR regional events. While in past years we have had an average of five teens at each event, this year we have had an average of fifteen. Why is this so important? I would argue that it is more important that we have good numbers at local BHeCTY events. However, teens that attend regional events get a whole different Jewish experience. At regional events, Jews from Delaware all the way down to North Carolina surround our teens. It is a visual reminder that Jews are everywhere. When they go to a NFTY-MAR event and interact with hundreds of Jewish teens, they are reminded that the Jewish people are strong and vibrant. Moreover, they participate in programs and events that are created by their peers, not by adults. Most importantly, they create friendships with other Jewish teens that they only get to see at these special events. I am proud—and you should be too—that BHC has become so active in the region. When teens connect on this level, they often continue to seek these connections to other Jews later on in life. This month, during the weekend of March 20-22, our teens will attend NFTY-MAR’s “TheVent”, which BHC hosted two years ago. It is a crazy combination of wacky sub-regional competitions and meaningful social action. Last year, nearly thirty of our teens attended this event, and I expect even more this year. Our teens have truly found a home in NFTY-MAR. To view a sample of the exciting world they experience six times a year, check out the webpage at www.nfty.org/mar.

Andy Wayne Director of Youth and Young Adult Programs

• Youth & Young Adults What’s Happening • BHeCTY

8th–12th Graders Friday – Sunday, March 20-22 TheVent Saturday, March 28 8 – 10 pm • Bowling Night at the Pikesville AMF • $5

Chai Life • Ages 23 – 35 Saturday, March 14 • 7 Chai Society

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Thursday, March 19 7 – 8 pm Java Jews at Mt. Washington Starbucks

JYGE • 5th–7th Graders Sunday, March 15 • Noon Youth Lounge Championships

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Rabbi Busch and a crew of college kids at lunch over the holidays

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Sisterhood in Session A Taste of Tradition–Hot off the Presses We’re introducing Sisterhood’s new cookbook, A Taste of Tradition, with lots of zest and zing. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food and festivities, Sunday, April 19, 2 pm. You’ll have the chance to sample many foods from the cookbook and meet local chefs. Admission includes a copy of A Taste of Tradition. Cost: in advance, $30 per person or $40 per couple—includes one cookbook. At the door, $35 per person. To RSVP mail check made payable to BHC Sisterhood to: Janet Winegarden, 14 Timber Way Court, Reisterstown, MD 21136. For more information, call Linda Litofsky, 410-484-0080, or Janet Winegarden, 410-526-6536. Wednesday, March 4 • 7 pm • Lilith Salon Discuss issues presented in the winter issue of Lilith.It’s not necessary to subscribe to the magazine to come to the Salon. At the home of Helene Waranch 110 Old Crossing Drive RSVP 410-602-1210, or [email protected] Shabbat Honoring Sisterhood Friday, March 6 • 6:15 pm • Worship Esther: “A Role Model for Today’s Women” Speakers: Dr. Arlene Gerson & Maria Kannen Oneg Shabbat to follow 7:45 pm • Dinner • Mara Luna Latin Grille 1010 Reisterstown Road RSVP by February 28 to Rheta Schloss 410-653-1352 or [email protected] Thursday, March 12 • 9:45 am – Noon Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland Beth El Congregation “Increased Cancer Risk in Ashkenazi Jews” Guest Speaker: Dr. Mark Fraiman Chief of Hepatobiliary Surgery at St. Joseph’s Medical Center RSVP to Dorothy Fineblum, 410-653-2631

Save the Dates

Monday, March 16 • 9:30 am – 2:15 pm 49th Annual Interfaith Institute “What Does God Require of You: Religious Response to Community Challenges” Reserve Now! Details on page 3. Thursday, March 19 • 7 pm Interfaith Dialogue St. Charles Borromeo Church Sunday, March 29 • Noon Uniongram Luncheon With guest Julia Grishchenko Leader of the Progressive Jewish Congregation of Odessa, Ukraine Friday–Sunday, April 24-26 Mid-Atlantic District WRJ Convention Westin Hotel • Tysons Corner Room Rate • $99 Reservations 1-800-937-8461 Hosted by Washington Hebrew Congregation. All Sisterhood members are encouraged to attend.

A Celebration of Women

We treat ourselves to a free, delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bagels, lox, cream 2, orange juice, danish and coffee. Not to be missed is the lively question and answer period. Be sure to attend our next Breakfast on Sunday, March 15. Free to Brotherhood members, $5 for guests. All ages and genders welcome.

Did You Know? Brotherhood has over 70 active male volunteers on a regular basis—and they’re involved in many different ways. From Traffic Squad, keeping our kids safe on Sunday mornings via traffic control, to Chicken Flickers, preparing affordable and delicious meals for BHC’s programs, to our Usher Corps, providing assistance to Congregants and guests of BHC. When called upon to help in other areas, the men of Brotherhood are willing and ready to serve. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. For details on any of Brotherhood’s programs visit www.bhcong.org/brotherhood

For the Great Generation Super Thursday Afternoon Programs Resume

Women’s Seder To RSVP or for details on any of the following programs contact 410-764-1587, ext. 270, or Karan Engerman, 410-664-8244, or [email protected].

What Do Guys Do on Sunday Mornings between 10 and 11 am?

Thursday, April 2 • 6:30 pm Led by Rabbi Sachs-Kohen and Cantor Sacks • All are welcome– women, teens to seniors all faiths & backgrounds Mitzvah credit will be given to B’nai Mitzvah students

$18 • includes dinner

Reservations required. RSVP by March 26. r ’s S ede Women e Mail check made payable to BHC Sisterhood to: th p r o a Sh ahs fo e Judaic Hagadd th Lisa Hirsh, “Seder”, 7903 Ivy Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208. in le sa are for

For more information call 443-831-8938 or e-mail [email protected]

Super Thursday Afternoon Programs resume March 19, 1 pm, with guest speaker Evelyn Gorman, “Decorating Your Home on a Budget.” On March 5, 19 and 26, Rabbi Pine will continue the 10 am class with “God, Gender and Reform Judaism” and Rabbi Sidlofsky will begin “Listen to Your Mother(s): Exploring women in Genesis through the new Women’s Torah Commentary.” Questions? Contact Karan Engerman, 410-664-8244, or karansander@comcast. net.

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Offerings BHC

In Memoriam

We record with sorrow the passing of Norma Abrams

Marvin Fine

Alvin E. “Buddy” Levy

Jonathan Alsop

Dr. James Frenkil

Jie-hong Morrison

Edith Bernstein

Hannah Fried

Ruth Oppenheimer

Louis Brickell

Vashti Goldstein

Arnold Rudo

Joseph Burkom

Margie Herskovitz

Leah Sagal

Ruth Catzva

Loretta E. Huber

Alfred Strauss

Gerald Cooper

Melvin Karsh

May their memories be for a blessing.

Perpetual Memorials March 6-7 Max Samuel Ansell Stanley Behrend Eva S. Black Minnie Blumberg Joseph Emanuel Book Estelle F. Brown Edith Glass Caplan Edward L. Caplan William Howard Chapin Dr. Marvin Cohen Ruth Zelda Cohen Birdie W. Cohn Myra A. Copeland Edna M. DeBoskey Ada Fine Dowinsky Rebecca Ellis Lillian Epstein Elias Jacob Filtzer Herman Fishbein Louis N. Frank John D. Gaffen Joel Gebhart Jennie Glassman Mary Cluster Goldstein Peggy Goldstein Hermyne S. Goldstock Harry Gordon Norton Gould Anna L. Greenberg Fannie Haas Stanley H. Hartman Babette Hecht Jacob Himmelrich Gertrude Hoffberger Morris Kadish Samuel Kahn Meyer Kushnick Helen Schwartzman LaPides

Belle Skolnik Lerner Bernard Levin Sol A. Levy George Lichter Leonard Liepman Mary Frank Loewner George Jacob London Joel Mendels Adele G. Metzel Abraham Morris Mack Richard Moss Leopold Oettinger Ella Ottenheimer Lewis M. Ottenheimer Samuel Posner Sarah Annenberg Press Milton C. Pretzfelder Jesse A. Rose Minna H. Rosenberg Julia Rosenstock Dolores Sachs Ralph J. Sapero Sarah Schiffer Irving Morris Schlenoff Bessie Seidenman Helen W. Seidenman Dorothy Seidman Dr. Susan Lynn Shackman Sophie Shapiro Sophie Siegel Minna G. Silvers Aaron J. Simon Jesse L. Strauss Helen Strull William Louis Swogell Samuel Tralins Harold Moses Waxman

Stanley M. Waxman Betty C. Weinstein Louis Welfeld Bessie A. Wolff Alvin S. Wolpoff Helen Marx Zander

March 13-14 Sigmund M. Adler Nettie Behrend Joseph B. Bloch Samuel Blum Jennie H. Brill Harris N. Brodie Shelley Beth Brownstein Louis A. Carliner Jacob Carp Sarah Carp Margaret S. Cohen Rebecca Cohen Rena H. Cohen Sylvan G. Cohen Samuel G. Cornblatt Rose C. Distiller Leonora Edlow Edward Eliason Samson Edward Feikin Mollie Feingold Harry Feldenheimer Joseph Felsen Seymour Fensterwald Sigmund G. Frank Sidney R. Galler Gertrude Goff Simon Greenebaum Theodore Robert Gresser Harry Gruber Nettye Lesser Halpert Elizabeth D. Hamburger Abraham Harman

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Janet Diekmann Harris Emanuel Hettleman Edith Muskatt Hoffman Meyer Kadden Nathan H. Kaufman Lena Kind Sarah Kohen Jacob Levi Emanuel Levinson Raymond Lichter Nathan Litofsky Etta O. Loewner Louis Frank Loewner, Sr. Fanny Matz Etta Juhn Mehlinger Martha Meyer Lillian Naden Jay Reisenstein Newman Milton Newman Lester B. Ott Rebecca M. Ottenheimer Rhea K. Pass Sophia Lewyt Rose Isaac Rosenstein Harry Rosenstock Milton Rosenstock Alfred Rosenthal Walter Lyon Rosenthal Mollie Sandler Cecelia Sauber Jacob Schwartzman Lillian 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 Dr. Myer A. Weinberg

March 20-21 Lena Macks Abrams Robert Arzt Katie Benjamin Rose Cheslock Berman Anna Sarah Biron Harry Brass Eva Brown Mazie F. Burgunder Charles M. Cahn Harry N. Cohen Mary Cohen Nathan L. Cohen Jules Dresner Harry Dubrowsky Adolph Sylvan Farber Martin Feldman Jacob Fisher Blanche A. Fleischer

David Fox Jacob Fox Louis N. Frank Samuel Frank Sarah Frank Harry Gaffen Elizabeth Cohen Getzov Celia F. Glazer Milton Gluck Aaron H. Goldman Ray Goldman Dr. Alan F. Guttmacher Mary B. Hecht Maurice Herman Jane W. Herstein Helen Huchberger Zerlina N. Katz Sylvan Kaufman Harry Kessler Hilda Kirsch Naomi Hendler Legum Muriel E. Loeser Abraham B. Lowenstein Clara Manekin Rudolph May L. Joseph Meyer Dr. Norman L. Miller Florence Hamburger Morris Raymond Noel Morton Nusbaum Bruce Alan Ottenheimer Norma H. Paul Louis Pinerman Sara Buch Rehfeld Harry Reicher Clara Rice Henry Robinson Vivion Engel Robinson Irma E. Rosenberg Sara Rowland Irving Rubin Silvia Joan Rubin Albert L. Schlecter Frank Schwartz Sara Seidel Saul H. Shapiro Florence Solomon Leonard Steinberg Isaac Strauss Lillian C. Sugerman Dr. Frank V. Sutland Beverly Totz Julius J. Tralins Albert R. Weinstock Moses Wiesenfeld Lena (Chevia) Zetlin Louis Zinn

March 27-28 Goldie Fishman Alper Leroy S. Applefeld Herman L. Baron Gerald L. Behrend Louis David Berman Aaron G. Bloom Harold Ray Breslau

Fred Brooksaler Harry Brown Fannie Burt Dr. Sylvan Caplan Joseph L. Carmel Barry Leslie Carp Louis Cohen Mosella Eichengreen Abraham Ben Jacob Fasher Hilton Feinsod Esther M. Fenigsohn Mae L. Fischler Ruth N. Frank Mary Wolk Fried Ramon F. Getzov Aaron H. Goldman Lilian Lyon Goldman Anne Gordon Rose Greenberg Irving H. Gutharz Charles Allan Gutin Herbert Gutman Saul C. Herman Sylvia Rosen Jacobs Benjamin L. Katz Frank Katz Jacob Katz Louis Katz Berney B. Katzenberg Elizabeth Kaufman Fannie Klaw Bertha Kleineibst Abraham Kornspun William Layden Jacob Lewenberg Dr. Irving I. Mahler Leon H. Mayer Cecil J. Medwedeff Bessie G. Meyers Abraham P. Miller Martin B. Morrison Harry D. Oppenheimer Bessie J. Paymer Louis Paymer Solomon Morris Rosenberg Samuel H. Rosenstock Sody Salabes Solomon Salabes Joel David Schlecter Mary Sharogrodsky Bailey Michael Sher Esther Siegel Rosa Silverman Helen Sinsheimer Harry Skolnik Marie T. Spear Louise Straus Margaret Sussman Michael Todd Norma S. Weinberg Belle Salonic Weisman Sarah M. Wiesenfeld Sybilla Wolf

From Generation tov’Dor Generation L’Dor Special Birthdays Michael Miller, Hillel Schwartzman, Estelle Waxman, Susan Zeiger, Christopher Frallicciardi, Diane Monheit, Abby Richmond, Lisa Gorman, Tracy Lieberman, Leonard Shapiro, Jonathan Margolick, Mark Borinsky, Susan Cassin, Stanley Weiman, Jordan Rothberg, Ann Shofer, David Bacharach, Sandra Benzer, Dr. David I. Tossman, Beatrice Aronovitch, Joshua Civin, Phyllis Brotman, Randy Day, Virginia Adams, Brian Gambel, Gregory Robin, Susan Shapiro, Harvey Zelefsky, Betty Loeser, Marilyn Savage, Arnold Schunick, Marcia Snyder, Harriet Isaacs

Special Anniversaries 55th 45th 40th 20th 15th

Joy & Howard Nelson Lani & Sheldon Bolotin Gisela & Edwin Jules Ruth & Lester Cohen Karen & Ronald Schaftel Katherine (Kay) & David O. Feldmann Susan & Melvin Oberfeld

B’nai Mitzvah January 31 Ashley Kleeman, granddaughter of Judy and Stanley Rudo March 7 William Lawrence Rosenfield, son of Victoria & Stuart Rosenfield, grandson of Lois & Mark Rosenfield March 14 Jessica Lynne Blum, daughter of Rosanna Blum and Michael Blum Clifton Edward Buxbaum, son of Susan & Dr. Sanford Buxbaum, grandson of Elizabeth (Betty) & Robert Buxbaum March 21 Matthew Samuel Albom, son of Anita & Richard Wilson and Ron Albom Catherine Anne Caplan, daughter of Nancy & Leigh Caplan

Engagement

Dr. Richard L. Walters, grandson of Rosalie and Jerome Walters, to Laura E. Singer

Births Caroline Elizabeth Yeagle, daughter of Jennifer and Benjamin Yeagle, granddaughter of Pamela and Ronald Sheff, great-granddaughter of Mildred K. Sheff Emmanuel Beck Stern, son of Julie and Leo Stern, great-grandson of Sylvia Lisansky Martin Leo Burgunder, son of Lisa and Bradley Burgunder, grandson of Sydnee and Herbert Burgunder, Jr. Jamin Mandell Rogerson, son of Rachel Mandell and Mark Rogerson, grandson of Drs. Pat and Wallace Mandell

We gratefully acknowledge the following offerings: For the speedy recovery of

Jane Davis, by Carol J. Caplan Dr. Jeffrey Fink, by Lynda S. Weinstein Douglas Goodwin, by Loraine & Malcolm Bernstein • Simone & Ralph Brunn • Sonya Dillon • Lee Egerton • Patricia & Harvey Goldstock • Kol Rinnah • Lois & Michael Mannes • Joyce S. & Mose Ottenheimer, 2nd • Lois & Mark Rosenfield • Drs. Deborah & Louis Shpritz • Leslie & Robert Waldman Carol Hawtof, by Carol J. Caplan • Douglas & Hilda Perl Goodwin • Lisa S. & Allan T. Hirsh, III • Edith & Martin Horowitz • Ellen & Alvin Levi • Susan & Norman Lorch • Betty & Irwin Meyers • Irene & George Siegel • Betty Spear • Lynda S. & Jerry Weinstein • JoAnne & Eugene Zarling Richard M. Lederman, by Carol J. Caplan • Lynda S. & Jerry Weinstein • JoAnne Zarling Irving G. Sarnoff, by Carol J. Caplan Dr. Deborah Spritz, by Debbi & Alan Kleiman & the girls • Sonya Dillon Annette Silverstein, by Arnold Silverstein Leonard Sussman, by Marsha & Art Kalisch Ruth S. Taubman, by her husband Robert Taubman; her children Nechamah & Chaim Highkin, Patricia & Lawrence Taubman, Cathy & Ron Taubman, Maleah & Moshe Spinell; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren • Betty W. Cohen • Kay & David O. Feldmann Geoffrey Tobias, by the Kleiman Family Lauren Williams, by The E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center & The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew

In honor of

Susan & Philip Abraham upon the birth of their grandson Dana Benjamin Strauss, by Judy & Jerry Macks & Family Arlene & Harry Fox upon the marriage of their son Michael to Jennifer Tyrrell, by Ilene & Dr. John K. Brooks • Sharon & Dr. Donald Edlow • The E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center & The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew The marriage of Jennifer & Michael Fox, by Ilene & Dr. John K. Brooks The special birthday of Ellie Hart, by Mae & Louis Sinsheimer Daniel Kannen upon becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Susan & Philip Abraham The special birthday of Leah Kemper, by Carol J. Caplan • Douglas & Hilda Perl Goodwin • Marsha & Art Kalisch • Loraine Lobe • Nathalie & Arnold Schunick • Ruth F. & Dr. Harris Silverstone Sasha Korn upon her acceptance to Cornell Veterinary School, by her grandparents Lucy & Charles Samorodin Drs. Pat & Wallace Mandell upon the birth of their grandson Jamin Mandell Rogerson, by Carol Hawtof • Ruth F. & Dr. Harris Silverstone The special birthday of Wilbur Matz, by Carol & Phil Matz • Susan Milstein • Henny Pasarew

Betty & Irwin Meyers upon their grandson Noam Masud becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Irene & George Siegel The special birthday of Robert Odenheimer, by Morton Katzenberg & Steven Katzenberg • Betty & Barry Lavenstein Cantor Sacks, by the Shabbat Group at Roland Park Place Mr. & Mrs. Earl Schloss upon the birth of their great-granddaughter Eleana, by Avery & Steve Chandler Mildred K. Sheff upon the birth of her greatgranddaughter Caroline Elizabeth Yeagle, by Sylvia Beser • Carol J. Caplan Shirley & Irving Simon during Chanukah, by Barry J.A. Hond The birth of Emmanuel Beck Stern, by his great-grandmother Sylvia Lisansky Torah Talk, by Iris Moskowitz Rosalie & Jerome Walters upon the engagement of their grandson Dr. Richard Walters to Laura Singer, by Betty & Irwin Meyers • Phyllis & Bernard Rice Jo Ann & Harry Windman upon their nephew Noam Masud becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Irene & George Siegel Jo Ann & Harry Windman upon the engagement of their daughter Beth to Brian Landsman, by Claudia & Dr. Duke Cameron • Phyllis & Bernard Rice • Suzanne Strutt Jo Ann Windman for safe travels to and from Israel, by Mimi Cooper Jennifer & Benjamin Yeagle upon the birth of their daughter Elizabeth, by her greatgrandmother Mildred K. Sheff

In memory of

Lena Macks Abrams, by her family Lois Berk, by Catherine & Paul J. Weiner Edith Bernstein, by Mildred K. Sheff Marvin Blumberg, by Golda Abel • Joan & Lowell Abramson • Rose Adler • Iris & Robert Berenhaus • Sylvia Beser • Lois Schapiro & Martin Bloom • Ada & Sigmund Bloom • Carol J. Caplan • Margie Chapin • Pauline Z. Chapin • Esther & Benjamin Dubin • Lee Egerton • Karan Engerman • Marilyn Fisher • Paula & Stanley Frank • Peggy Frankel • Connie Getzov • Lisa S. & Allan T. Hirsh, III • Edith & Martin Horowitz • Marsha & Art Kalisch • Louise & Richard F. Kemper • Carlyn Lipman • Susan & Norman Lorch • Jeanne & Harry Macks • Lois & Michael Mannes • Fannie Marder • Doris Margulis • Betty & Irwin Meyers • Marlyn & Dr. Boris O’Mansky • PEP • Jean & Alan Platt • T. Rowe Price • Nathalie & Arnold Schunick • Betty Segal • Mildred K. Sheff • Betty Spear • James & Alice Dolle Trosch • Diane & Jay Weiss • Charlotte Wolff • JoAnne & Eugene Zarling Lou Brickell, by Ellen & Dr. Dennis Uhlfelder Fred Brooksaler, by Doris Cowl Barbara Brown & Leroy J. Brown, by Dr. Charles W. Brown Rose S. Brown, by Carol J. Caplan & Family Lucille S. Bulloch, by Carol J. Caplan & Family

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Joseph Burkom, by Ellen & Dr. Dennis Uhlfelder Ruth Catzva, by Beverly Pelton Dr. Sylvan Caplan, by Carol J. Caplan & Family Harry Cohen, by his daughter Rosalie Lichter & Family Jennie Cohen, by Bernice Burkett Birdie W. Cohn, by Eileen Cohn & The Family of Adolph D. Cohn Gerald Cooper, by Claudia & Dr. Duke Cameron • Carol J. Caplan • Rosalie & Aaron Friedman • Lisa S. & Allan T. Hirsh, III • Elaine & Ross Jandorf • Louise & Richard F. Kemper • Marlyn & Dr. Boris O’Mansky • Joyce S. & Mose Ottenheimer, 2nd • Ruth & Robert Taubman Doris S. Davison, by Carol Kaufmann Albert Diener, by Harriet & I. Howard Diener Sophie Dopkin, by Carolyn & Dr. James Frenkil William Eichengreen, by Stefan Leigh Howard Engel, by Sonia Blumberg, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren Ruth Engel, by Sonia Blumberg, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren Sylvia Federman, by Ruth F. & Dr. Harris Silverstone Belle Fensterwald, by Gene & Leonard Klein, Madge & Neal Fensterwald; grandchildren & great-granddaughter • Ada & Sigmund Bloom • Simone & Ralph Brunn • Margery & Martin Dannenberg • Becky & Larry Gutin & Family • Ellen Spear Jandorf • Elaine & Ross Jandorf • Susan & Norman Lorch • Mildred K. Sheff • Betty Spear • Carolyn Weis Gertrude Fensterwald, by Carol S. Fensterwald Julius Fensterwald, by Carol S. Fensterwald Morton B. Finifter, by Sylvia Finifter Krause Bert Finkelstein, by Elaine Finkelstein & Family Mae L. Fischler, by Loraine Lobe Lillian Frank, by Janie & Joel Smith Mark Goldfarb, by Evelyn Gorman & Jackie Greenberg Elaine Goldman, by Carol J. Caplan Pauline Goldman, by Ronnie & Benton Pumpian Vashti Goldstein, by Becky & Larry Gutin & Family Pauline Goodman, by Paul Goodman Anna Gorn, by Dailina & Alvin Gorn Stanley Hiken, by Allene Gutin Mildred G. Hoffberger, by LeRoy E. Hoffberger Loretta E. Huber, by Gloria & Robert Speert Bertha Jandorf, by Susan & Jerry Taylor Benjamin Kahn, by Linda K. Zuskin Melvin Karsh, by Ilene & Dr. John K. Brooks • The E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center & The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew • Sharon & Dr. Donald Edlow • Becky Gutin & Family Jennie B. Katten, by Marian Ripps & Family Alexander Katzenberg, Jr., by Morton Katzenberg & Steven Katzenberg Helen L. Kaufman, by Ruth Keyser Lipsetts Sylvia Klein, by Naomi Savar Jeannette C. Kolman, by Susan & Mark Kolman

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Bernice Kramer, by Irving Sherman William “Bill” Layden, by Elaine Layden; Edward Layden; Rosemary & Ross Engel & Danny & Justin Chinich Casey Lenovitz, by Jeanne & Harry Macks & Family Alvin E. “Buddy” Levy, by Dee Silberman Leib Lichter, by Rosalie Lichter & Family Sarah Macks, by her family H. William (Billy) Mandelberg, by Martin B. Mandelberg Dr. Arthur Mandy, by Dr. Sarah Kern J. Carl Marder, Fannie Marder Mike Maul, by Becky Gutin James Howard Nathanson, by Jamie & Steven Miller Ruth Oppenheimer, by Sherri & Dr. Sanford D. Minkin Edward Raskin, by Sandra Raskin & Family Steven Resnick, by Carol J. Caplan Ruth Butler Rosenbaum, by Michael Rosenbaum Henry Rosenberg, by Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Jennie Rosenberg, by Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Leah Sagal, by Shirley & Edwin Snyder Abe Schack, by his children Janet & Dr. Robert Fleishman Louis Schumann, by Harriet & I. Howard Diener Dr. Herbert Shapiro, by Betty W. Cohen • Drs. Cindy & Steven Miller & Family • Lynda S. & Jerry Weinstein Karen Shaughnessy, by Edith & Martin Horowitz Thomas Shaughnessy, by Edith & Martin Horowitz Elaine Shayt, by Martin Shayt Joseph A. Sheff upon the birth of his great granddaughter Caroline Elizabeth Yeagle, by Mildred K. Sheff Bailey Michael Sher, by his family Michael Spencer, by Lois Schapiro & Martin Bloom • Ada & Sigmund Bloom • Mary R. Crouse • Ann & Richard Fishkin • Marsha & Art Kalisch • Louise & Richard F. Kemper • Betty & Barry Lavenstein • Judy & Jerry Macks • Jean & Alan Platt • Susan Jackson Stein Hilda Stark, by Edith Blumenfeld Leonard Steinberg and Jean & Bernard Freedman on the occasion of their granddaughter and great-granddaughter Leigh Paige Steinberg becoming a Bat Mitzvah, by her grandmother Sondra Steinberg Dr. Murray Steinberg, by Patricia & Harvey Goldstock • Barbara Mandel & Allan T. Hirsh, Jr. Joan Stern, by Stanley Stern Lois Rita Taubenfeld, by Dr. Martin Taubenfeld A. Victor Taylor, by Susan & Jerry Taylor Hilda Weiss, by Diane & Jay Weiss Kimberly Wilderson, by Becky Gutin & Family Leonard Yarus, by Pam Russell & Family Irene & Sidney Zimmerman on the occasion of their great-grandson Mark Gertzman becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Pauline Z. Chapin Marvin Zimmerman on the occasion of his grandson Mark Gertzman becoming a Bar Mitzvah, by Pauline Z. Chapin

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In commemoration of the birthday anniversary of Adolph David Cohn, by Eileen Cohn and the Family of Adolph David Cohn Solomon S. Macks, by his children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren Sylvia Mandy, by Dr. Sarah Kern Shirley Massing, by Marcia & Ries Daniel Joseph Seidman, by Carole Seidman Miriam Shaughnessy, by Edith & Martin Horowitz

Acknowledgments

Appreciation is expressed for messages of good wishes and Books of Uniongrams received by Robert Buxbaum on his special birthday Martin Himeles, Sr. on his special birthday Leah Kemper on her special birthday Wilbur Matz on his special birthday Melanie Smith in memory of her father Melvin Karsh Suzanne Strutt on the birth of her grandson Dillon George Lassman

Prepaid Offering Envelopes may be purchased from the Temple Office – 10 for $100, a savings of $50.

Perpetual Memorials Pay tribute to those who blessed us in life and continue to bless us through memory. BHC makes it possible to establish a Perpetual Memorial for everlasting remembrance. A page in the special leather-bound books located in our Sanctuary may be dedicated as a memorial for your loved ones. Yahrzeit notification will be sent annually and your loved one’s name will be listed in the Temple Bulletin and the Shabbat Supplement. For information, contact Francie Gill, 410-764-1587, ext. 226, or [email protected].

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Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin • Number 7 • 5 Adar–6 Nisan 5769 • March 2009

March 2009 Events

Sunday, March 1 9 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 10 am 10:30 am 10:30 am

First Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church PEP Religious School Bereavement Committee Religious School 6th Grade CHANA Workshop Adult Trope Class

Monday, March 2 Noon 6 pm 7:30 pm

Yoga BEIT-RJ at Har Sinai Congregation Board of Electors

Tuesday, March 3 4:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Religious School Overeaters Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Food Addicts in Recovery

Thursday, March 5 10 am 1 pm

Super Thursdays Class Super Thursdays Program

Friday, March 6 6:15 pm 6:30 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm

Shabbat Worship honoring Sisterhood PJ Shabbat PJ Oneg Shabbat Oneg Shabbat

Saturday, March 7 9 am 10 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 11:30 am Noon 7 pm

Torah Talk Shabbat Shelanu Shabbat Worship with Bar Mitzvah Adult Beginner Hebrew B’nai Mitzvah Group Lunch Sisterhood/Brotherhood Kiddush with Bereavement Group “The Wisdom of Jewish Mourning” Congregational Kiddush Adult Purim Program

Sunday, March 8 9 am 9:30 am 10:45 am 11:30 am

First Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church Religious School Purim Megillah Reading and Shpiel Purim Carnival

Monday, March 9 10:30 am Noon 7 pm

Second Monday Series Yoga Day School Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 10 • Purim 10 am 4:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Purim Megillah Reading Religious School Overeaters Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Food Addicts in Recovery Kol Rinnah

Thursday, March 12 6 pm 7:30 pm

Sisterhood Dinner and Book Club Family Concerns

Friday, March 13 7 pm 8 pm

Shabbat Worship with Junior Congregation Oneg Shabbat

Saturday, March 14 9 am 10 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 7 pm

Torah Talk Shabbat Shelanu Shabbat Worship with B’nai Mitzvah Adult Beginner Hebrew Chai Society

Sunday, March 15 9 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 10 am 10:30 am Noon

First Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church PEP Religious School Religious School 7th Grade Trip to Cemetery Brotherhood Breakfast Adult Trope Class JYGE Youth Lounge Championships

Monday, March 23 9:30 am Noon 6 pm 7 pm

Tuesday, March 24 4:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Interfaith Institute Yoga BEIT-RJ at Har Sinai Congregation Brotherhood Board

Tuesday, March 17 4:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Religious School Overeaters Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Food Addicts in Recovery Kol Rinnah

Wednesday, March 18 9 am

E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center Coffee

Thursday, March 19 10 am 1 pm 7 pm 7 pm

Super Thursdays Class Super Thursdays Program Interfaith Dialogue at St. Charles Borromeo Church Java Jews

Friday, March 20 • BHCTY TheVent 6:15 pm 7:30 pm

Shabbat Worship Oneg Shabbat

10 am 1 pm

Torah Talk Shabbat Shelanu Shabbat Worship with B’nai Mitzvah

Sunday, March 22 • BHCTY TheVent 9 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 2 pm

First Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church PEP Religious School Religious School Etz Chaim 5th Grade Mock Wedding & Reception Adult Trope Class Hoffberger Gallery Reception

Super Thursdays Class Super Thursdays Program

Friday, March 27 • B’nai Mitzvah 2010 Retreat 9 am 5:45 pm 6:15 pm

7:30 pm

Odessa Committee Reception Shabbat Worship with Rabbi Gary Bretton-Granatoor, World Union for Progressive Judaism, and Julia Grischenko, Progressive Jewish Congregation of Odessa, Ukraine Congregational Dinner (Reservations required. See page 3).

Saturday, March 28 • B’nai Mitzvah 2010 Retreat 9 am 10 am 6 pm 8 pm

Torah Talk Shabbat Shelanu honoring Volunteers B’nai Mitzvah Group Dinner BHCTY Bowling Night, AMF

Sunday, March 29 9 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 11 am Noon

Saturday, March 21 • BHCTY TheVent 9 am 10 am 10:30 am

Religious School Overeaters Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Food Addicts in Recovery Kol Rinnah

Thursday, March 26

Monday, March 16 9:30 am Noon 6 pm 7:30 pm

Day School 3rd Grade Siddur Ceremony Yoga BEIT-RJ at Har Sinai Congregation Sisterhood Board Meeting

First Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church PEP Religious School Parents’ Association Board Religious School 4th Grade Etz Chaim Music Workshop Adult Trope Class Religious School Etz Chaim 1st Grade Family Education Program Sisterhood Uniongram Luncheon (Reservations required. See page 9).

Monday, March 30 Noon 6 pm

Yoga BEIT-RJ at Har Sinai Congregation

Tuesday, March 31 4:15 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Religious School Overeaters Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Food Addicts in Recovery

Babysitting is available for special Temple events upon request. For information call Sharon Edlow, 410-764-7281

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Officers Dr. Edward L. Perl President Dr. Steven Sharfstein 1st Vice President Aaron G. Bloom Vice President John Elias Vice President Lynda S. Weinstein Vice President Charles Klein Treasurer Aron Perlman Assistant Treasurer Martha Weiman Secretary Dr. Louis A. Shpritz Immediate Past President Carl S. Silverman, Esq. Counsel

Staff Jo Ann Windman Executive Director Shauna Leavey Religious School Principal David K. Weis Controller Andy Wayne Director of Youth and Young Adult Programs Jimmy Galdieri Music Director Victor V. Davis Facility Manager Linda Losey Bulletin Editor

The Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin, (USPS No. 040-840) is published monthly by Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21208-5490, phone 410-764-1587,fax 410-764-7948, e-mail [email protected]. Periodical Postage paid at Balt. MD POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Bulletin, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21208-5490

Worship Worship Saturday, March 14

Friday, March 27

6:15 pm • Shabbat Worship

Ki Tisa, Exodus 30:11-34:35

6:15 pm • Shabbat Worship

honoring Sisterhood

9 am • Torah Talk

with Guest Speaker

Rabbi Busch will speak.

10 am • Shabbat Shelanu

Rabbi Gary Bretton-Granatoor Vice President of Philanthropy for World Union of Progressive Judaism

Friday, March 6

6:30 pm • PJ Shabbat

Saturday, March 7 Tetzaveh, Exodus 27:20-30:10 9 am • Torah Talk 10 am • Shabbat Shelanu 10:30 am • Shabbat Worship Bar Mitzvah William Lawrence Rosenfield son of Vicki & Stuart Rosenfield

Friday, March 13 7 pm • Shabbat Worship with Jr. Congregation Rabbi Busch will speak. Kol Rinnah will sing.

10:30 am • Shabbat Worship B’nai Mitzvah

Jessica Lynne Blum daughter of Rosanna Blum and Michael Blum Clifton Edward Buxbaum son of Susan & Dr. Sanford Buxbaum

Friday, March 20 6:15 pm • Shabbat Worship Rabbi Busch will speak.

Saturday, March 21 Vayakhel/Pekude, Exodus 35:1-40:38

Greetings by Julia Grishchenko Leader of the Progressive Jewish Congregation of Odessa, Ukraine Kol Rinnah will sing.

Saturday, March 28 Vayikra, Leviticus 1:1-5:26 9 am • Torah Talk 10 am • Shabbat Shelanu honoring Volunteers

9 am • Torah Talk 10 am • Shabbat Shelanu

Bema-Home Connection is

10:30 am • Shabbat Worship

available in the Sanctuary and

B’nai Mitzvah

the Hoffberger Chapel.

Matthew Samuel Albom son of Anita & Richard Wilson and Ron Albom

A limited number of speaker phones

Catherine Anne Caplan daughter of Nancy & Leigh Caplan

Temple Office, 410-764-1587.

are available on loan by calling the