The Buzz at Beth El: May 14, 2019

The Buzz at Beth El

Beth El Welcomes

Our New Members!

Matthew & Brooke Rothstein

and their children Ari and Micah.

Mazal Tov!

To Evelyn Morrison on the birth

of her great-grandson,

Carter Isaac Lewis.

This Weekend

Friday, May 17

Morning Services: 8:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Shabbat Service Led by Kitah Gimel: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Evening Service: 6:00 p.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Shir Joy - A Soul Center Shabbat Experience: 7:00 p.m., Community Room

Saturday, May 18

Torah Study Class: 9:00 a.m., Agus Library

Morning Service - Bar Mitzvah of Jack Millman : 10:00 a.m., Berman-Rubin Sanctuary

Tot Shabbat - Honoring Pre-K: 11:15 a.m., Kreitzer Memorial Room

Shabbat Kiddush Speaker Series - Israeli Film: 12:45 p.m., Agus Library

Evening Services: 8:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, May 19

Morning Services: 9:15 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Torah & Yoga: 9:30 a.m., The Soul Center

Beth El 71st Congregational Annual Meeting: 10:00 a.m., Offit Auditorium

Zentangle Drop In: 3:00 p.m., The Soul Center

Evening Service: 5:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Unable to attend Shabbat services? Live stream available here .

Beth El 71st Annual Meeting

Featuring Machaya Klezmer Band

Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m., Offit Auditorium

Don’t miss this important meeting:

• Complimentary Congregational Breakfast

• Annual Hazkarah (Memorial) Service

• Elections of Officers and New Board Members

This meeting is for Congregation members only .

RSVP to: frontdesk@bethelbalto.com or 410-484-0411.

Save the Date!

Come celebrate the revelation of the Torah

with a night of learning, prayer, and song!

Saturday, June 8 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

More information coming on next week's Buzz!

In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

Tuesday, May 14 - Monday, May 20

Click here

Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Shabbat Kiddush Speaker Series: Israeli Film

Saturday, May 18 at 12:45 p.m., Agus Library

From third-rate melodramas to international awards. With speaker Uta Larkey, Associate Professor at Goucher College.

JWV Annual Memorial Flag Project

Sunday, May 19, 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Volunteers needed! Each year we go out to a number of Jewish cemeteries and place American flags on the graves of our deceased Jewish Veterans. It is a very worthwhile project to assist the aging JWV members who are in their late 80s and 90s and who can no longer carry on this century old tradition themselves. We will meet at Beth El's rear parking lot (outside the school building). Please RSVP to Barry Steelman at 410-4846-0023 or Mike Blumenfeld at

410-740-2555.

Beth El Sisterhood Closing Luncheon and Installation of Officers

Monday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m., Offit Auditorium

Following the installation and lunch, we will be entertained by pianist Todd Twining, Music Faculty at The Bryn Mawr School and Director of Bryn Mawr Music School lessons program. Todd will be joined by Beth El’s Director of Education, Dr. Eyal Bor, on the clarinet. Click here for further information and registration form.

Biblio

Wednesday, May 29 at 12:00 p.m., Myers Auditorium

Speaker Sheila Derman will review the book The Woman's Hour by Elaine Weis. Bring a dairy lunch and enjoy eating and talking with friends. No charge. For more information, contact: Barbara Berkowitz 410-296-8424, Carol Cummins 410-486-1504, Joan Flaks 410-486-6246 or Frida Fraiman 410-363-6464.

The Rabbi Mark G. Loeb Center for Lifelong Learning

Wednesday Night @ The Movies

Beginning Wednesday, May 15

This series of 4 films is guaranteed to delight you! Join us in the

Offit Auditorium on Wednesday, May 15, 22, 29, and June 5,

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $36 for all 4 films in advance or $10 at the door.

May 15: Women’s Balcony - facilitator, Dr. Hana Bor, BHI, Towson University

May 22: Aftermath - facilitator, Neil Rubin, Ph.D., Beth Tfiloh Dahan High School

May 29: Inside Hana’s Suitcase - facilitator, Sivan Chaban, FIDF

June 5: Dough - facilitator, Ben Kreshtool, Beth El Ritual Director

Click here for a detailed description of each movie and further information.

NEW! The Best of Hamilton - Presented by Ellen Katz

Two Part Class - Tuesdays, May 21 and 28 at 7:00 p.m., Kolker Room

Experience America’s Groundbreaking Musical! If you are planning on seeing the musical Hamilton, wish that you could, or have already seen it, this event is for you! Click here for more information.

New Classes Coming Up:

* Mah Jongg or Beginners: Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Myers Auditorium. Join Geri Willen and the group and learn this strategic game.Fee: $45 for Beth El Congregation members and $55 for non-members.

* Canasta for Beginners: Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Myers Auditorium. Learn to play this popular card game with Geri Willen. Come and make new friends or bring your friends and make your own group of 4! Fee: $45 for Beth El Congregation members and $55 for non-members .

The 2018-2019 Program Brochure is available here

To register for ALL classes, regardless of fee,

contact Ellen Marks at ellenm@bethelbalto.com or 410-580-5166

The Family Corner

Tot Shabbat - Pre-K Honored

Saturday, May 18 at 11:15 a.m., Kreitzer Memorial Room

Click here for more information.

2022 B’nai Mitzvah Date Requests

If your child was born in 2009 and will be having a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Beth El, you are welcome to submit requested dates for the year 2022. These B’nai Mitzvah dates will be assigned early this summer, and we try to honor your requests. Please know that we will do our best, but cannot guarantee a single Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Submit your 2022 B’nai Mitzvah dates to ellenm@bethelbalto.com and indicate if you are requesting a Shabbat morning or Havdallah service.

The 2019-2020 Berman-Lipavsky Religious School Registration is OPEN

To register your kids to the Religious School at Beth El, click here .

To register your kids to our Hebrew School in Your Neighborhood, click here . For further information, contact Fran Davis at fran@bethelbalto.com

The Soul Center

LitLunch

Wednesday, May 15, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Join us for LIT erature based deep-dive into the memoirs of author

Dani Shapiro. Every 2 weeks we’ll get together for lunch in the Soul Center. There will be designated facilitators (chosen for their wit and wisdom) and lots for the group to delve into. Come at noon to grab lunch and a seat, our discussion will begin at 12:30 p.m. $20/person per session.

Click here to for further information and full schedule.

Shir Joy: A Soul Center Friday Night Experience

Friday, May 17 at 6:45 p.m.

J oin us for an immersive, elevated, spiritual excursion into prayer and song with Rabbi Dana Saroken, Elie Greenberg and the Shir Joy Band. You’ve got an option to join us at 6:00 p.m. in the Soul Center for delicious food and beverages to fill your belly and warm your soul. Dinner cost: $18/per person (Family max $72). Register here .