The Buzz at Beth El: July 9, 2019

The Buzz at Beth El

Beth El Welcomes

Our New Members

* Jonathan and Carmela Neuman

* Carol Madow

* Ellen and Steven Deckelbaum

* Gregory Friedman

and Erin Weinblatt

* Dr. Jerold and Mrs. Jackie Fleishman

Birth Announcements

Mazal Tov!

* To Randy Zenitz and Billy Shapiro on the birth of their grandson, Myles Asher Zenitz.

* To Dr. Robert and Shelley Shemer on the birth of their granddaughter, Piper Sloane Zweig.

* To Michelle and Barton Azwalinsky on the birth of their grandson, Meyer James Siegel.

* To Lois Balser on the birth of her

great-grandson.

Hope Is Not Yet Lost: Rabbi Schwartz's Reflections From Eastern Europe

The following is a text version of Rabbi Schwartz's remarks from Shabbat services on July 6th, 2019

As most of you know, a group from Beth El has recently returned from its trip to Eastern European. Over ten days, we visited four cities in three countries: Warsaw, Krakow, Prague, and Berlin.

A trip to Eastern Europe that focuses on Jewish history is not ‘fun’ – it is not a vacation that you return from feeling refreshed or recharged. Continue reading

This Weekend

Friday, July 12

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

Evening Service: 6:00 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Saturday, July 13

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

Morning Service - Seniors Shabbat : 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Evening Service: 8:30 p.m., Gorn Chapel

Sunday, July 14

The Path: 8:30 a.m., Loch Raven Reservoir

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

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

Beth El Seniors Dinner & Entertainment with Cantor Thom King: 6:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

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In Loving Memory - Weekly Yahrzeit List

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Affiliates, Committees and Other Happenings

Beth El Seniors Shabbat

Saturday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m., Gorn Chapel

Join us on Saturday for a special Senior Shabbat during the regular Shabbat Morning service, followed by a kiddush.

Beth El Seniors Dinner & Entertainment with Cantor Thom King

Sunday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m., Offit Auditorium

Join us on for a dinner and entertainment with Beth El's own, Cantor Thom King. For more information, contact Ruthye Steinberg at 410-655-8242 or Ellen Budish at 443-857-7499.

The Family Corner

Prayground Shabbat *Ages 2-5

Saturday, July 20 at 11:15 a.m., Beth El's Playground

All are welcome to celebrate Shabbat in the Summer with Cantor Blatt on July 20 and August 10. Come join our musical Tot Shabbat service as we sing and play together in our beautiful Generations Park! Kiddush to follow. RSVP to Cantor Melanie Blatt at melanie@bethelbalto.com

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

Host a Shinshin!

Don't know what a Shinshin is? click here .

The CJE is looking for host families for our Shinshinim this coming school year. If you're interested in making your home a living bridge to Israel, this is the opportunity for you! Click here for information.