45 years, eh?
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DECEMBER 2019KISLEV-TEVET 5780
CONTENTS:
MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI 1
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 3
SHABBAT HANUKKAH HONORING POTTS LEGACY SOCIETY 5
THE OPEN DOORS ANNUAL FUND 7
TEEN AND YOUTH PROGRAMS 15
CONTRIBUTIONS 18
FORMS 20
@BethAmBaltimore
45 YEARS, EH?Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg
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Hey Beth Am, Mazel Tov! You’re turning 45 this month. That’s just two years older than your rabbi (which is good for him because he will always appear youthful by comparison). In celebration of your birthday, I thought I could find a good gematria, a numerical equivalent, to honor your reaching middle age. 45 in Hebrew is mem-heh, which you might think is “meh,” and truth be told, the Hebrew word kacha (which means “so-so”) is also 45 in gematria. But have no fear! 45 is also the reverse, heh-mem, which means “them,” and that’s you: House of “them,” the people!
But hem doesn’t feel sufficiently celebratory for this big moment. Any other gematrias we can find to describe you at 45? How about zachal? That means “larva.” Ok, maybe not. Or halva? That’s a little better: a delicious Israeli dessert. Unless you don’t like halva. Which I don’t. It tastes like powdered chocolate, infused with sesame and formed into a brick. I prefer my powdered chocolate in hot milk.
How about me’od or b’gadol which mean “very” or “much” and “in large part” respectively. Now we’re getting somewhere. Both words imply something substantive, lasting and impactful. But neither works entirely on its own. Gadol is “big” or “great” a strong choice, but that’s 43 (which is in fact the age of your rabbi), but that’s without the bet (which counts for an extra 2). And me’od? In Bibical Hebrew you can sort of use me’od on its own, as in “the Hebrews [in Egypt] multiplied me’od me’od (very very).” The Biblical Hebrew dictionary Brown-Driver-Briggs translates me’od as “muchness.” But in modern Hebrew it doesn’t quite work. You can be tov me’od, “very good,” but me’od is just “very.” Very what?
Which leaves us with what? Exactly. What? No, what’s not on second base.
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RABBI Daniel Cotzin Burg
OFFICERSPresident Jonathan M. Fishman1st Vice President Adina Amith2nd Vice President Sally ScottSecretary Bonnie GuralnickTreasurer Bob Wittenstein
TRUSTEES THROUGH 2020 James Jacobs Karen G. Sugar Arthur Shulman Brian Whippo TRUSTEES THROUGH 2021Carol Berkower Jodi SegalAdam Kutcher Ariel Winter
TRUSTEES THROUGH 2022Heather Ashbury Anne Moss Steve Koenigsberg Ben Kelley
PAST PRESIDENTS AND LIFE MEMBERSPast President Lisa AkchinPast President Julie Gottlieb Past President Scott ZegerPast President Cy SmithHonorary Life Member Lainy LeBow-Sachs
STANDING COMMITTEESContinuing Ed Chair Aaron Zelinsky Continuing Ed Co-Chair Robert LiebermanFinance Chair Bob WittensteinFinance Co-Chair Phil SymondsKiddush Chair Desireé RobinsonMembership Chair Karen SugarReligious Services Chair Jodi SegalSocial Action Chair Evan SerpickSocial Action Co-Chair Natalie SpicynYouth Education Co-Chairs Brenda Serpick Ariel S. Winter AD HOC COMMITTEESAnnual Fund Chair Becky Eisen Annual Fund Co-Chair Lisa AkchinBalto. Jewish Council Rep. Joanne GoldBuilding Task Force Chair Ed HordBuilding Task Force Co-Chair Jonathan M. FishmanCongregant to Congregant Joyce KeatingDevelopment Chair Lainy LeBow-SachsDevelopment Co-Chair Cy SmithIn, For and Of, Inc. Chair Cindy Paradies Res. Hill Improvement Council Don AkchinUSY Representative Isabel Lunken
RABBI DANIEL COTZIN BURG 410.826.6589 (direct office number) 443.202.0912 (cell, urgent matters only)office ext. 1114 [email protected]
RABBI KELLEY GLUDT Director of Congregational Learning 520.248.9541 (cell)office ext. 1115 [email protected]
DAVID I. ROTHENBERG Executive Director office ext. 1121 [email protected]
ABBY WOLOFF Ba’alat Tefilah (prayer leader)
BECKY ROBERG Executive Assistant to Rabbi Burg 443.334.8854 [email protected]
OFFICE STAFF EXTENSIONS: DEVORA COHEN, Administrative Staff, ext. 1111 RACHEL WEITZNER, Annual Fund andCapital Campaign Coordinator, ext. 1120NORM WEINSTEIN, Accounting, ext. 1117 DANA LIVINGSTON SNYDER, Marketing Communications Coordinator, ext. 1116JAMIE AARON, Program Coordinator, ext. 1130
NEED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE? Contact Joyce Keating at [email protected] or 410.358.5477
BETH AM OFFICE AND STAFF OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday — Thursday 9am - 4pm; Friday 9am - 3pmPHONE: 410.523.2446 Fax 410.624.7124 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.bethambaltimore.org
BETH AM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President’s MessageJonathan FishmanPresident
The first two weeks of November for me this year have been challenging, deeply moving and inspiring. The month began with a trip to Israel to participate in the Israel Ride from Jerusalem to Eilat. I rode with “Team Beth Am”: six Beth Am members (including Rabbi Burg who, among his many other talents, is an excellent cyclist) plus four friends of the synagogue. While this was probably my tenth trip to Israel, riding through the landscape on a bicycle was an entirely new experience. I always though of Israel as being such a small country – yet on our days riding through the Negev it seemed incredibly vast.
Our five day, 300 mile ride (plus a rest day on Shabbat in Mitzpe Ramon) from Jerusalem to Eilat was amazing. We experienced the different climatic regions of the State of Israel, from the hills and forests around Jerusalem to the hyper-arid desert of the lower Negev. We spent an evening at Kibbutz Keturah in the Arava learning about the incredible work at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies. We had the opportunity to meet with groups of current students - my group included an Israeli and a young man from Gaza. It was amazing to hear his story of learning about the AIES and the personal risk he is taking by studying in Israel. Most importantly, these young people find the common human bonds that bind them, exclusive of politics and the conflict. These friendships last well beyond their time together at the AIES.
We returned from Israel in time for the memorable Hanukkat HaBayit re-dedication weekend at Beth Am. Three days of learning, music and worship gave us an opportunity to really show off the capabilities and flexibility of our renovated building. The bima extension forms a terrific stage for the Klei Kodesh service (and our rock star rabbi) and ample space for the large groups to come up for an aliyah. Everyone was mesmerized and intellectually challenged by the visiting scholar, Rabbi Shai Held. Friends, neighbors and representatives from the larger Jewish community in Baltimore joined us for the re-dedication on Sunday, culminating in the mezuzah placement by Mark and Patricia Joseph. Our renewed commitment to the City and investment in Reservoir Hill was featured in a front page article in the Sun the next day and another article in the Washington Post a day later!
Beth Am is on a roll. Along with our renewed building we have renewed energy and enthusiasm. While the broadly supported capital campaign has made this transformation possible, it is our Open Doors Annual Fund that enables us to realize the potential our improved space and welcome all who want to join our community in worship, learning, celebration, and tikkun olam.
Beth Am relies on the Open Doors Annual Fund to provide about one-third of the Synagogue’s operating budget. These resources support the Beth Am
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54Light the seventh Hanukkah candle in the evening
Please join us for Shabbat Hanukkah as we honor The Potts Legacy Society with participation by Potts family members
D’var Torah by Rabbi JoHanna PottsHaftarah chanted by Kate Scher
8:45 am Torah Study led by Sandy Winters9:30 am Sanctuary Services led by Rabbi Kelley
Whatever your practice might be at home, we would love for you to share your culinary creativity!
Guidelines:• Each main dish should serve about 20 people (12 x 18 pan or larger)• The items must be brought to the synagogue in new, disposable, foil pans• All ingredients must be dairy or pareve (containing no animal products)• NO peanut or peanut related ingredients; pine nuts and walnuts are OK• Served room temperature preferred; if your dish needs to be heated, please
bring to Beth Am by 10:30 amPlease email Desiree Robinson to let her know what you are bringing [email protected]
We need YOUR participation to make it a success!
Mark your calendars and plan ahead! Jan 4 | Feb 1 | Mar 7 | Apr 4 | May 2
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G R A N D PA R E N TS, AU N TS, U N C L E S, S P E C I A L F R I E N D S, A N D G R O W N - U P S W E LCO M E!
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Believe it or not, Beth Am turns 45 this month. (We don’t look a day over 30, right?) We have cleared out and spruced up, revitalizing our historic space, and feel truly blessed to be back home as we celebrate this milestone year. Now it is time to ensure that our always outstanding religious, social and educational programming can really thrive in our new digs with a timely donation to the Open Doors Annual Fund.
Have you ever sang along with Uncle Ira’s Washboard Ensemble at Klei Kodesh services? Did the Scholar-in-Residence pique your spiritual and intellectual curiosity? Remember the last time you enjoyed Kiddish lunch with friends and fellow congregants following services? You have the Open Doors Annual Fund to thank for all of these special experiences. The Open Doors Annual Fund makes up a third of our operating budget, so nearly every Beth Am event you attend is funded by this campaign. This year’s fundraising goal was set to take advantage of the exciting potential our renovated building offers to further engage families, friends and neighbors.
This Shabbat Hanukkah, as Beth Am marks four-and-a- -half decades, break out the balloons, sign the card, and send in your gift—there is no better way to join the celebration!
Online donations available at our website bethambaltimore.org/donate
This year’s topic is Great Jewish Stories!
Tuesday, December 17 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
at Beth Am Synagogue 2501 Eutaw Place
Bring a dairy or parve lunch
Rabbis Daniel and Kelley will alternate as facilitators
Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Mar 17 April 21 | May 19
Are you interested in visiting Israel?
Please join us for Havdallah, dinner, and an informational meeting.
2021 FAMILY ISRAEL TRIP INFO MEETING
Rabbi Kelley [email protected]
410-523-2446 x1115
Saturday, December 145:30 pm – 7:00 pmBeth Am Synagogue
Beth Am Synagogue | 2501 Eutaw PlaceThursday, December 19 | 7:00 pm
• Rabbi Charles Feinberg – Executive Director Interfaith Action for Human Rights
• Kimberly Haven – Legislative Liaison Interfaith Action for Human Rights
• Munib Lohrasbi – Decriminalization and Human Rights Attorney Disability Rights Maryland
• Warren Rhymes – Voice of the Experienced• Tyrone Walker – Voice of the Experienced & Policy Associate
Justice Policy Institute• Special invited guest (tba)
Contact: Evan Serpick [email protected]
The case against solitary confinement in prison
Donate: https://www.interfaithactionhr.org/donations To support the IAHR “Legislative Lunch & Learn” to educate and inform elected legislators in the Maryland General Assembly in support of the IAHR 2020 Legislative Agenda
Co-sponsored by JUFJ
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experience we all enjoy, from our haimish Shabbat services and Kiddush lunch to unusually robust educational and social programming for a congregation of our size. In keeping with our deepest traditions, your generous donations also keep the synagogue’s doors open to all regardless of means and allow us to welcome use of Beth Am facilities by neighborhood partners. You will be receiving communications about contributing to the 5780 Open Doors Annual Fund. Please help us keep our doors open wide!
Rabbi’s Message, continued from page 1
Remember those two letters that stand for 45, mem-heh? Guess what? It’s not “meh.” It’s mah! Mah, of course, is “what.” And what better way to celebrate Beth Am than to ask a big question. What? What do we stand for? What will we learn this year? What are the next 45 years going to be like?
So, happy birthday to you Beth Am! May we continue to ask questions and may our curiosity about the things that matter inspire more good questions! But be patient. We don’t get to lamah (“why”) for another 30 years!
President’s Message, continued from page 3
Dec. 13 | Jan. 10 | Feb. 7 Mar. 13 Apr. 17 | May 8 | June 5
November 15 – 17, 2019
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We look forward to another year of gathering together to assemble and deliver holiday packages for 36 of our Reservoir Hill neighbors in need. Each package will include a full holiday dinner with chicken, sides & fixings, cookies and homemade pumpkin bread.
In collaboration with Mazon, a Jewish Response to Hunger, participants will also have the opportunity learn about food scarcity and discuss how we can build relationships with our neighbors to advocate to reduce hunger and food scarcity in Baltimore City.
To register for this project, please visit: https://jvcbaltimore.org/event/mitzvah-day-at-beth-am/
For more information, please contact Social Action Committee Chair, Evan Serpick at [email protected].
What are your plans for December 25th?Beth Am’s Mitzvah Day with JVC!
2501 Eutaw Place10:00 am to 12 noon
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Alexander Design Studio8212 Main Street, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 | 410.465.82071" = 10'-0"
BETH AM SYNAGOGUELOWER LEVEL PLAN6/19/19
A unique venue for:
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Receptions• Wedding Receptions• Baby Namings• Shabbat Dinners • Corporate Social Events• Meetings
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact David Rothenberg, [email protected] or 410-523-2446 x1121
Future Dates: Feb 23 | Mar 22 | Apr 19 A MONTHLY GATHERING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO IDENTIFY AS FEMALE AND JEWISH
Rosh Hodesh is the name for the first day of every month in the Hebrew calendar, marked by the birth of a new moon.
Considered a minor holiday, It has long been viewed a special holiday for women, a time to gather for a wide variety of activities, from sharing a meal, to working for social change.
RSVP/Questions: RabbiKelley@bethambaltimoreorg
January 267:oo pm
About the IFO Book Club:• The book club is a forum for Beth Am members to explore concepts of race,
racism, and privilege, challenging ourselves through personal examination (t’shuva) and learning from the experience and insights of others.
• The book club aims to foster a better understanding of the purpose of IFO’s work and enable participants to be better community members and allies.
Interested? Please contact Ilana, [email protected] for a link to a video.Future dates and details coming soon
B O O K C L U B
The IFO Book Club welcomes any and all Beth Am members to join, regardless of background on the topic.
NO commitment required, you can attend any sessions you choose!
Kicks off Sunday, December 1510:30 am to 12:30 pm | Beth Am Synagogue
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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9:30 am Lab10:00 am BBM11:00 am 7th & 8th grade Advocacy Club1:30 pm Beth Am Teen Connection, 8th-12th grades (location tbd)
9:30 am Lab
10:00 am BBM
10:30 am IFO Book Club
4:15 pm Lab
4:15 pm Lab: Last Day of Lab 2019
4:15 pm Lab
Abby Woloff leads davening8:45 am Torah Study led by Rabbi Burg9:30 am Sanctuary Services11:00 am Youth Services11:30 am Teen Torah Talks12:30 pm Potluck Kiddush
Abby Woloff leads davening
8:45 am Torah Study led by Rabbi Kelley9:30 am Kesher Shabbat 11:00 am Youth Services5:30 pm Family Israel Trip info session & Havdallah
8:45 am Torah Study led by Sandy Winters9:30 am Shabbat Hanukkah, Sanctuary Services, honoring Potts Legacy Society
Christmas DayBeth Am Office Closed
6:30 pm Kadima/USY Hanukkah Battle
12:00 pm Lunch & Learn at 2501 Eutaw Place
5:45 pm Shabbat is Awesome! followed by dinner, (RSVP required for dinner, see page 4)
6:00 pm Klei Kodesh followed by dinner, (RSVP required for dinner, see page 8)
NO Lab
Erev Hanukkah1 candle in evening
Hanukkah Day 12 candles in evening
Hanukkah Day 23 candles in evening
Hanukkah Day 34 candles in evening
Hanukkah Day 45 candles in evening
Hanukkah Day 56 candles before Shabbat
Hanukkah Day 67 candles after Shabbat
Hanukkah Day 78 candles in evening
Hanukkah Day 8
10:00 am Social Action: Mitzvah Day with JVC at 2501 Eutaw Place
7:00 pm Social Action Speaker Panel: “Destroying the Soul,” Solitary Confinement at 2501 Eutaw Place
8:45 am Torah Study led by Rabbi Burg
9:30 am Kesher Shabbat
11:00 am Youth Services
New Year’s Eve
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ON THE HORIZON: JANUARY 2020 1/1: New Years Day - Office Closed 1/3: Shabbat is Awesome! 1/4: Potluck Kiddush 1/10: Klei Kodesh 1/26: Women’s Rosh Hodesh Group
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January 12: Paint Your Own Pottery
February 9: Indoor Drive-In Movie
April 26: SpringFest
May 17: Family Fun Day at Coven Farm
December 15 : Hanukkah Battle
January 19: Snow Tubing
February 9: Indoor Drive-In Movie
February 14 - 16: Winter Kadima Kallah
March 7: Havdallah Sleepover
April 19: Chocolate Seder
May 17: Family Day at Coven Farm
PRE-KADIMAFor Beth Am’ers in 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
KADIMAFor Beth Am’ers in 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
Kadima (‘forward” in Hebrew) is for middle-schoolers with programming closely tied to USY, including recreational activities, holiday celebrations, leadership development, weekend retreats, community service projects and more.
Info/questions: Please contact Jamie, [email protected]
Info/questions: Please contact Jamie, [email protected]
@disco.lab.beth.am
bethambaltimore.org/learning/youth
Rabbi Kelley GludtDirector of Congregational Learning
410-523-2446 x1115 [email protected]
Be a Dorothy I Height Elementary School BOOKWORM!
Join our loyal group of Beth Am’er BOOKWORMS and volunteer to read to Dorothy I Height kindergartners once a month, beginning Wednesday October 30. We meet at 9:45 am and read from 10:00 am to approx. 11:00 am. Interested? Please contact Joyce Keating, 410-358-5477 or [email protected].
Dec 18 | Jan 29
Feb 26 | Mar 25 Apr 22 | May 27
Future dates:
in partnership with JVC
YA S H E R KO A C H !
You Should Know…Justin Orlando Fair
Beth Am’s own Justin Orlando Fair was featured in the November 20, 2019 Jewish Times for his dedication to the Jewish young adult community in Baltimore.Justin is the chair for BAYiTT (Beth Am’s Young Adult Initiative for 20s & 30s) and coordinates religious, social, volunteer, and educational programs.
Want to learn more about BAYiTT? Contact Jamie, [email protected]
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!Make checks payable to:
BETH AM P.O. BOX 418
MONTVALE, NJ 07645Please indicate on the memo line of your check to what your payment or contribution should be applied or include a note.
If your contact info has changed (address, email or phone number) please let us know so we can update our records.
Questions? Call the Front Office at (410) 523.2446 or email [email protected]
MAZAL TOV
BETH AM MOURNS
70+ BIRTHDAYS
50+ ANNIVERSARIES
DECEMBER 2019
26 - Richard & Nancy Bloom
26 - Joan Laurie & Arnold Glassner
29 - Myron & Linda Weisfeldt
DECEMBER 2019
Jackie Glassgold, mother of Jill Levin, Nov. 18, 2019
Donald Robert Brown, father of Thomas Brown, on Nov. 5, 2019
Stanley Loeb, father of Eric Loeb, on Oct. 28, 2019
BETH AM CELEBRATES
4 - JoAnn Fruchtman
5 - Norma Galinn
10 - Sara Fishman
12 - Jack Fruchtman, Jr.
15 - David Levine
16 - Helene Goldberg
17 Barbara Blumberg
17 - Judith Langenthal
19 - Violet Goldman
20 - Mary Azrael
24 - Alan Jonas
26 - Solomon Snyder
28 - Constance Caplan
29 - Charles Bernstein
30 - Lorraine Schapiro
30 - M. Sigmund Shapiro
31 - Ilene Salcman
The Daily Record’s Icon Honors awards recognize Maryland business leaders over the age of 60 for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership both within and outside of their chosen field.
MAZAL TOV TO THE BETH AM MEMBER HONOREES!
Sandy Hillman Sandy Hillman Communications
Ed HordHord Coplan Macht
Ronald M. ShapiroShapiro Sher
The custom of sponsoring a Kiddush is a wonderful way to share your joy and at the same time support Beth Am.
You can honor a person, remember a loved one, or celebrate a simcha. Your sponsorship will appear in the Shabbat Program that week and in the following month’s Bulletin.
As a community we delight in each other’s simchas, and would be honored if you share yours with us.
For more info, Please contact David Rothenberg, 410-523-2446 x1121 or [email protected]
Thank You to our recent sponsors:
Lisa Porcari and David Rocah, in honor of their daughter, Elena Luisa Rocah becoming a Bat Mitzvah, and Elena’s grandmother, Marie Porcari.
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FLORAL FUND
Ann & David SaundersIn memory of Theresa and David Schwartzman;in memory of Dr. Andrew P. Weinfeld;In memory of Joe W. Saunders and Linda Feldman;In memory of Bessie, Abraham, and Frank Slonka.
Sara W. FishmanIn memory of her husband, Nelson Fishman;In memory of her mother, Fannie B. Wolfe.
Rheda Becker In memory of Leah and Isadore Greenberg In memory of Larry Greenberg
Dovey KahnIn memory of her husband, William “Billy” Kahn;In memory of her parents, Ethel and Moe Levy;In memory of Billy’s parents, Mamie and Isadore Kahn.
Natalie Spicyn & Joe MagarIn memory of her grandparents, Elizabeth and Jakub Citererand Malka and John Spicyn;In memory of his grandmother, Glennis Lautzenhiser
Bonnie & Stuart Stainman & Rebecca & Elliott
In memory of their son and their brother, Benjamin David Stainman
Jackie & Mark DonowitzIn memory of his parents, Frances and Saul Donowitz;In memory of her parents, Ruth Einstein Marx and Walter Marx.
Richard & Doreen RosenthalIn memory of M. Samuel Rosenthal.
Marcia & Robert KargonIn memory of her parents, Anna Miriam and Samuel Meyer Rose;In memory of his parents, Inez and Ira Kargon.
Herschel & Judith LangenthalIn memory of Mollie Myers.
Lainy LeBow-SachsIn memory of her husband, Leonard Sachs.
GENERAL FUND
Marsha Golub, and Sonia Gelblum Obstler In honor of Sandy Winters 80th Birthday.
Judith HozoreIn memory of Ethel Hozore.
Sharon Achinstein & David NorbrookIn memory of Asher Achinstein;In honor of Aaron Volf Moss for Bar Mitzvah.
Judy Honig In memory of Gloria Lapidus.
Marcia & Robert Kargon In memory of Samuel Meyer Rose.
Jonathan & Gail Fishman In memory of Stanley Loeb.
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
Jerry & Carol Doctrow In honor of Sharon & Joe Nathanson’s 50th Anniversary.
Stanford & Lynne Lamberg In memory of Vernon Futterman.
Dovera Kahn, Robert Hillman, & Sandra Schwartz Hillman In memory of Xavier Usanga.
Roslyn & Nelson Hyman In memory of Jane K. Schapiro.
KIDDUSH FUND
Neal & Winifred Borden In memory of Morris Marshall Cohn.
Sara Fishman In memory of Manuel Wyron.
Samuel Novey In honor of Sam Novey & Becky Hersher’s Aufruf.
Josef & Sharon Nathanson In honor of their anniversary.
YOUTH/TEEN SUPPORT FUND
Jason & Robin Katcoff In memory of Xavier Usanga.
Constance Caplan In memory of Ms. Esther Rose.
Jacqueline & Andrew Kreinik In memory of Carey Burt Friedman.
KAPLAN FUND
Glenn & Kaye Bushel In memory of Marian Bushel.
David & Eleanor Goldstein In memory of Eleanor’s father, Morris Shenker.
BUILDING/RITUAL ENHANCE FUND
Jerry & Carol Doctrow In memory of Gloria Lapidus.
Marcia & Robert Kargon In memory of Ira Kargon.
EDUCATORS DISCRETIONARY FUND
David Demsky & Emily Gaines Demsky In memory of Norma Gaines.
Eva S. Bazant In memory of Xavier Usanga.
ACCESSIBILITY FUND
Suzanne Lapides your beloved Dad, Grandfather of Eddie Seidel and Shana Kroiz Seidel and family.
Ann & Roland Frazier In memory of Victoria Dorf.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND
Justin Fair & Olanrele Oni In memory of Marcia G Fair.
ADULT EDUCATION FUND
Michael Pearlman & Paula Singer In memory of Manuel Wyron.
PRAYERBOOK FUND
Benjamin & Diana Rosenberg In memory of Toba Rosenberg.
RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND
Jennifer Wingrat In memory of David Klein.
Kenneth Gross & Ann Starer In memory of Harriet Starer.
Warren Naselsky & Rachel Usnik In memory of Pearly Girly.
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_________________________________________________________________________________ FUND DESCRIPTIONS ACCESSIBILITY FUND - Used to make the facility accessible to those with impaired physical abilities ADULT EDUCATION FUND - Supports educational programs for all adults BUILDING PRESERVATION AND RITUAL ENHANCEMENT FUND - Supports the preservation and renovation of the building and the ritual items. CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND - Allows the Cantor to support special programs and individuals in need EDUCATOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND - Allows the Educator to support special programs and individuals in need ETTA & LOUIS L. KAPLAN EDUCATION FUND - Supports the purchase of furniture, equipment and capital improvements for the Jewish Discovery Lab FLORAL FUND - Beautifies the Bimah on Shabbat GARDEN FUND - Beautifies grounds GENERAL FUND - Applied to the operating budget of the congregation I. WILLIAM SCHIMMEL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Assists students in their educational pursuits KIDDUSH FUND - Used for luncheons following Shabbat and holiday services PRAYER BOOK FUND - Supports the purchase of prayer books RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND - Allows the Rabbi to do good works in and for the community SOCIAL ACTION FUND - Supports social action activities in the Reservoir Hill area and the general community YOUTH & TEEN EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND - Supports educational programs for all of Beth Am’s youth
From time to time Beth Am members ask for help in the following ways:
• Rides to shul and events• Rides to doctor’s appointments• One-dish meals for those who are ill• Occasional errands
Beth Am’s Congregant to Congregant (C2C) committee wants to provide these services for our members.
Please indicate your interest to Joyce Keating [email protected] or 410.358.5477
PRE-PLANNING Beth Am has made special arrangements with two area synagogues for the use of their cemeteries.
Arlington Cemetery of Chizuk Amuno We have a limited number of available graves in the Beth Am section at Arlington Cemetery. Should you wish to purchase these graves, you will be charged the Chizuk Amuno member price.
CONTACT: Marsha Yoffe, Cemetery DirectorChizuk Amuno Congregation410.486.6400 Ext. [email protected]
Oheb Shalom- Berryman’s Lane Plaques are available at ground level. Jewish and non-Jewish individuals (spouses or relatives of a member) can be buried in this cemetery.
CONTACT: Debra Mogul at 410.358.0105
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