As we approach the thirtieth year of Bolton Street Synagogue, there is much to be grateful for: vibrant congregation, dedicated staff, beautiful setting in a lovely part of the city, and fine learning, worship, and social activity. At the same time, it’s appropriate to begin asking, as

some already have, “What do we want to do differently and how, if at all, do we want to change?”

We have long stood out in Baltimore as the Jewish community that has been the most open and inclusive of interfaith couples, gays and lesbians, people of color, and people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and walks of life. A certain warmth, acceptance and appreciation for everyone has long been the lubricant that has greased our bearings.

And yet I am hearing (and saying) that as our community has matured, it is time to articulate more precisely what we stand for, what we believe in, and how we see our place in the world and in the Jewish people. A corollary of this asks if we still identify as a non-aligned community wishing to remain unaffiliated with a movement. It asks, “Do we wish to continue doing our own thing or do we wish to link up with sister communities and be part of something larger than ourselves?”

This past spring, in recognition of this development, I taught a seminar on liberal Judaism, its history, values and practices. The coming year will see a continuation of this exploration as we begin a communal conversation that ultimately will conclude in a decision by the Board about whether to affiliate and, if so, with whom.

Meanwhile I hope that we as a community will wade into the waters of our great but troubled city. As the convener of the clergy association of North Central Baltimore, I just had the pleasure of leading my colleagues on a walk through Sandtown with my friend Rev. Rodney Hudson of Ames Memorial United Methodist Church. Although I had been through (but not to!) Sandtown before, doing so with Brother Rodney was profoundly moving and unsettling. To be perfectly honest, I felt more secure and hopeful during

August/September 2015Elul 5775/Tishrei 5776

CHAVER IM

חבריםFrom the Rabbi

Dear Friends,

As convener of the Interfaith Association of Roland Park, Rabbi Franken recently organized a walking tour of Sandtown in our nascent efforts to determine how the faith community can best assist the downtrodden of our city. Picture here are Reverend Rodney Hudson of Ames Memorial United Methodist Church surrounded by two young disciples and some of our clergy from Roland Park and Guilford. Nearby are two snapshots representing Sandtown’s past and present.

my day in Soweto last July than I did in Sandtown just a few weeks ago. There is so much need in our city--and so many ways to make a difference!

In the coming year, I invite you to join the conversation about who we are and to join in sacred work of making our city one where all of its inhabitants enjoy the same degree of safety, dignity, opportunity, and hope that the rest of us do.

In the meantime, I hope to see you soon and wish you a wonderful remainder of the summer.

L’shalom,

Rabbi John A. Franken

Walking Tour of Sandtown

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From the President

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the congregation for the privilege of serving as President of Bolton Street Synagogue. It is indeed an honor and a challenge, and I enlist the help of the entire community in making the next two years

a resounding success.

First, a few words of appreciation. To the incoming Board, committee Chairs, and committee members, for their promise of service to Bolton Street. To the outgoing Board members, for their past service, with special thanks to Lissa Abrams for serving two terms as a devoted and effective Vice-President. To the last three presidents, Larry Wissow, Doug Carrey-Beaver, and Marc Hartstein, who have served as role models for me and BSS, exemplifying service, common sense, compassion and commitment to our community. We express our thanks and gratitude to the members of our staff who are leaving Bolton Street, Mickey Rubin and Debbie Barnes, as well as retiring teachers Rebecca Vail, Marni Greenspoon, Melissa Zieve, and Cathy Raab. Your efforts on behalf of BSS are appreciated, and you will be missed!

I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Director of Education Joyce Singer and our new administrative assistant, Martha Oster-Beal.

I have two major goals for the upcoming two years. First, to continue the efforts of my predecessors in securing the financial security of BSS. We all have reason for great optimism. Based in part on an analysis masterfully facilitated by Ken Karpay, the Board set the twin priorities of reducing costs and increasing revenues to eliminate our recent annual budget deficits. I am very pleased to report that under the leadership of Marc Hartstein, we have made great strides on both fronts, with the real prospect of reaching a balanced budget within 2 years, eliminating our mortgage, and retaining an endowment.

One important piece of this puzzle is the continuation of Rabbi Franken as our Rabbi, with a new two year contract. After careful consideration, Rabbi Franken and the Board agreed that he could meet the needs of our congregation on a 2/3 time basis, which will begin in the second year of the new contract, July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. We view this as an ideal compromise, allowing us to retain a senior and experienced Rabbi who has a moral vision of contemporary Judaism that resonates with our congregation, and who has indeed become part of our community, while at the same time responding to the fiscal needs of BSS.

Our job together now is to continue the work that will see this goal of financial stability through to completion. Special thanks here to Nancy Savage and her committee for tireless fundraising efforts, to Abe Wasserberger for ongoing negotiations to maximize the return on our property, to Harold Weisbaum for providing unending legal expertise touching upon every facet of BSS operations, to Ralph Raphael for his services as Treasurer in this effort, and to Rabbi Franken for his flexibility and understanding during this process, as well as for his practical advice.

The second goal of my presidency is to build on the spiritual strength of the congregation. Part of this goal was inspired by the stories of Jeanette Karpay and Harold Weisbaum at the recent Shabbat service honoring the founding members of BSS. The community working together built BSS into what it is today--teaching, building, cleaning, shoveling—whatever it took. This spirit continues at BSS, and it is one that together we can nurture and grow.

More specifically, and again directly growing out of the Board discussion of our future at the end of 2014, BSS is launching a year-long discussion of whether we should affiliate with one of the major Jewish movements. A committee will be appointed that will investigate options, share these with the congregation and receive feedback from the congregation, and ultimately report back to the Board so that the Board can make a decision by June 2016.

I view this discussion about affiliation as both a means and an ends. On the one hand, BSS will gain the necessary information to reach a decision with profound implications for our future. On the other hand, the process itself will allow our community to think deeply about how we see ourselves in relationship to Jewish tradition and values, the ties to Judaism and the Jewish community that we would like to establish for our children, and how we conceive of our connection to the Jewish world outside of our doors.

While the committee will sort out the details, every member of the congregation will have multiple opportunities to learn about the various options. I envision one-to-one (or family-to-family) meetings with committee members and the BSS leadership, small group discussions, and larger forums where experts from a given movement describe their philosophy and what they have to offer to us. Written material and links will be placed on our website. I will share more of my thoughts about the process, and about affiliation, as our process takes its final form.

BSS congregants have every reason to be proud of our past, and excited about our future. Shalom,

Russ Margolis

Torah and Haftarah Readers Needed for BSS High HolidaysAs in previous years, we will be relying on our members to read Torah and Haftorah at High Holidays. There are plenty of portions to be read over the High Holidays and we want to encourage as many congregants as possible to read. Like last year, we will have a wonderful tutor available, Steve Land, who did an excellent job last year helping us prepare our readers. If you are interested in reading this year, or have questions, please email Irving Reti at imreti@jhmi.edu.

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A man was visiting a small religious kibbutz in Israel. He saw a man standing on a roof night after night. At first he thought the man was a sentry, but then noticed that he had no gun. After several nights, he approached him and called up to him: “What are you doing up there?”

“My job,” the man on the roof replied.

“Well, what is your job?”

“It’s to wait for the Messiah and announce His arrival. “

“Do they pay you much for that?”

“Well, no, but it’s steady work.”

Oh, how much waiting we do! Waiting at the doctor’s office, and waiting in line at the grocery store…waiting for the right time or enough time…waiting for enough money and, then, more than enough money…waiting to fill our homes with children, and, then, waiting for them to leave the house. Granted, there are times when waiting is the best thing to do: waiting for the light to turn green before going through an intersection…waiting for the electrical storm of the century to end before going up on the roof to install a satellite dish. But, too often, waiting leads to missed opportunities followed by regrets.

When the Kotzker Rebbe lay on his deathbed, his students gathered around him and asked, “Rebbe, what was the most important moment of your life?” After thinking for a moment, he answered, “What I am doing this very minute.”

Every minute counts! When I was asked to apply for the Director of Education position six months ago, I knew I was ready to get back in the game. I listened carefully to what was asked of me in the interview. In the ensuing months, I listened to the teachers, knowing that most of them would not be returning. I listened to parents and students. I listened to the older congregational members at Shabbat services. What did I hear? I heard both spoken and unspoken wishes, dreams, desires, and needs. What did I do? I went home and worked on ideas for this coming school year that would bring educational, spiritual, and communal “important moments” to Bolton Street Synagogue through its religious school. Luckily, I have been welcomed into a congregation always ready to join in and whose members are capable of and willing to create “important moments.” We will not be waiting for the “right” time – the right time is now!

We have some incredibly talented and passionate teachers raring to go. Abe Novick will be returning to Kitah Zayin (7th grade) and the new teachers who will be joining our school are every bit as committed and knowledgeable as Abe. Claudette

Kessler, our new Kitah Bet (2nd grade) teacher comes to us with experience, energy, creativity, and a love of teaching. In Kitah Hey (5th grade), Alex Simone will dazzle and inspire with his knowledge and passion for Judaism and Israel. Avi Weiss, with his love of history, will lead our Kitah Vav (6th grade) students through American Jewish history, and genealogy. In addition to grade-specific core curricula, our students will learn Hebrew prayers and blessings, Jewish values, holidays, and songs. We still need a Kitah Dalet (4th grade) teacher, and a teen program co-facilitator to team teach with David Speer – yes, the son of Bolton Street’s very first principal! If you would like to teach, volunteer, or be a guest speaker, please let me know.

We will begin every Sunday with Tefillah: Prayer and Share, a learning service to augment classroom Hebrew, prayer and values. Parents and congregants are welcome – encouraged – to attend and to participate. If you would like to lead a prayer, deliver a d’var Torah, read a story, or lead a song – you’re on! The learning services will be presented in a PowerPoint format, and song and prayer sheets with Hebrew, transliteration, and English

translation will be available for those who do not read Hebrew. If you have children who love to sing or play a musical instrument and would like to join Makhalat Ha-Yeladim (The Children’s Choir), we will have practice sessions in August and throughout the school year.

BSS Moadon (BSS Clubhouse) will be launched this year. BSS Moadon, a weekday afternoon voluntary enrichment program, will include Hebrew games and videos, Israeli dancing, Jewish cooking, and more! There will be a small yearly fee to cover the cost of materials and snacks. Please fill out the questionnaire and return it to the school office by September 13. Would you like to get involved? Do you have a special talent that you would like to share? Drop me a line, or drop in to see me.

I will be cleaning out closets and cupboards, and sorting through materials and books over the next couple of months. I put out a wish list that includes arts and crafts supplies (we don’t need paintbrushes!), storage containers and bins, buckets and cleaning rags, eco-friendly cleaners, bookcases, magazines, material, and computers in good, working condition.

I am grateful for the opportunity and the ability to serve Bolton Street Synagogue, to lead a group of wonderful teachers, and to be with you and your children. Jacob’s wife Leah named her fourth child Yehudah (Judah) which means “I am grateful,” to show her gratitude to God for the gift of another child. We are called yehudim (Jews) from that name, so you can see there is a tie between Judaism and gratitude. My Hebrew name is Yehudit, the feminine version of the name Yehudah. It looks like some things are beshert (meant to be) and, for that, I am very grateful.B’shalom,

Joyce

From Our Director of Education and Engagement

I am grateful for the opportunity and the

ability to serve Bolton Street Synagogue,

to lead a group of wonderful teachers,

and to be with you and your children

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Rabbi’s Discretionary FundMichael and Rebecca Sandler in appreciation of Rabbi Franken

Melvin Cohen Social Action FundNancy Savage

Operating FundMarc Wernick in honor of Karen Brown

Ralph Raphael and Elaine Richman in honor of Karen Brown

Harold Weisbaum and Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum in honor of Karen Brown

Sartipy Family 2 LLC in honor of Marc Wernick

Vicki Cohen

Contributions

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AN ONEG! You can sponsor or co-sponsor an Oneg for a Shabbat evening service in honor

Ask the Bolton Street Synagogue MavenDear Bolton Street Maven:

Over the summer, I have had some time to think about my place in the BSS community. With the High Holidays around the corner, I’d like to step it up. What are your thoughts?

Signed, Want to Get More Involved

Dear WTGMI:

Fabulous idea! My Uncle David, a long-time and beloved leader at his synagogue on Long Island (where else?), basically breaks down synagogue involvement into the 3 D’s – daveners (those who attend synagogue to pray), doers, and donors. While the Maven would never win an argument with his uncle, those categories are not mutually exclusive. But, they are a good starting off point. So, let’s brainstorm for a second. As a davener, why not add one more Friday night service to your mix…so if you only come to services for the High Holidays, try coming one time before next Rosh Hashanah. If you come on a regular basis on Friday night (however you define “regular”), why not try “Taking Hold of Torah” on Saturday morning, our innovative answer to regular Saturday morning services. Expanding services into the realm of adult learning, why not attend one of Rabbi Franken’s classes during the fall semester?

It’s easy to be a doer at BSS as we have a long tradition of being a lay-driven congregation. An easy way to get your toe into the water is to attend one of the Board meetings. You will know what all the hot issues are at the synagogue and get an idea of where your talents can be utilized. Perhaps you want to take a look at the standing committees in the back of the directory and contact the chair to see how you can be of service. And, dear reader, a juicy secret: Never before in the history of the Jewish people has fun and committee been exploited like it has on the blue ribbon committee of Stoop Stories. Contact Nancy Savage (nandsav@gmail.com) to join her band of merry planners.

And now, on to money. There are small things and big things, short-term and long-term items that you can do to insure the financial

future of our community. An easy item is to sponsor an oneg. Just contact our new Administrative Assistant, Martha Oster-Beal, at the BSS office, 410-235-8050, or her new email address, mosterbeal@boltonstreet.org. Did a friend just celebrate a special milestone (birthday, anniversary or other mazel tov event)? Why not make a donation to the synagogue in their honor? It is as easy a clicking the donate button on our website. Bolton Street Synagogue also has a number of special initiatives, so if you are looking to make a meaningful donation, please speak with Nancy Savage to explore opportunities. The synagogue can work with you to address your personal interests and meet your philanthropic goals. Finally, it is regrettable that the Maven did not get a chance to chat with Miss Manners at the advice columnists’ convention; there is no tactful way to broach the notion of mentioning including Bolton Street Synagogue in your estate plan.

The Maven hopes this has given our dear inquirer as well as the valued readers of the column some ideas to deepen your involvement in the community. Talk amongst yourselves at the oneg, speak with the Board members, or email our dear Rabbi or our much loved President to extend your involvement in the upcoming year.

May 5776 be filled with meaning, purpose, health and good friends.

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And finally, please remember: Two Jews, three opinions. The opinions expressed in this column are those of the Maven and may not reflect that of the Leadership. Polite dissent and polished debate is always welcome. Please send your questions or comments to askthebssmaven@gmail.com.

EVENT SPACE AVAILABLE

BSS has a wonderful space available to congregants, their family and friends. Feel free

to spread the word to any organizations that you think may be interested.

For information, contact Martha Oster-Beal at 410-235-5354 or mosterbeal@boltonstreet.org.

of, or in memory of, any life event—birthday, anniversary, graduation, new baby, loved one’s accomplishments, or memorial . It is a wonderful way to acknowledge any special occasion, to acknowledge being part of Bolton Street Synagogue. Every family at BSS is welcome and encouraged to sponsor or co-sponsor one Oneg each year.Please sign-up in the Social Hall or contact Martha Oster-Beal at mosterbeal@boltonstreet.org or (410) 235-5354.

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Bolton Street Synagogue High Holy Days InformationHigh Holy Days ParkingParking will be available at Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 North Charles Street, between Cold Spring Lane and Northern Parkway. PLEASE use the lower parking lot and note that the top tier and the yellow number spaces are not available during the day. Loyola shuttle buses will leave every 15 minutes for the synagogue, with travel time of 5 minutes. A volunteer will be at the Cathedral lot to direct our members to the shuttle. Shuttles will be marked “Cathedral-Newman” and will drop off and pick up Bolton Street guests at Newman Towers, a very short walk from the synagogue. The Loyola Cathedral lot shuttles will be available from Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Monday, September 14 (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.), Erev Yom Kippur, Tuesday, September 22 (5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.), and Yom Kippur, Wednesday, September 23 (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.). Parking on the lot directly in front of the BSS is extremely limited and will be reserved for members needing assistance. Please contact Martha Oster-Beal at mosterbeal@boltonstreet.org or 410-235-5354 to reserve a spot. Parking is no longer available in the old Bank of America lot (on the east side of BSS) OR at the medical building lot, adjacent to the synagogue on the west side.

Please help us honor our pledge to the Evergreen and Keswick communities by not parking on side streets near the synagogue. For more information on parking, a detailed map of the Cathedral lot and the route to and from BSS, please visit www.boltonstreet.org, and click on the “parking” icon at the bottom right corner of the homepage.

Break-the-FastWe will be hosting the traditional Break-the-Fast at BSS after Yom Kippur services on September 23rd at approximately 6:45 p.m. BSS provides drinks, bagels, tuna and egg salads — the rest is provided by the congregation. Remember we keep a dairy kitchen, so no meat. In order to make sure we have enough food, please bring enough to feed 8 people according to the following list:

A-H green salads, vegetable salads I-P pasta salads, kugelsR-Z fruit salads, desserts

Please RSVP to the Break Fast by September 16th to Martha Oster-Beal at 410-235-5354 or mosterbeal@boltonstreet.org.

Developing the Leadership Development CommitteePaddling and Adding Perspective

On Sunday, July 19, Bolton Street Synagogue’s Leadership Development Committee (LDC) members celebrated the close of its 2014-2015 season with a kayaking outing and picnic at Gunpowder State Park where kayaks for renting and shaded tables for eating and schmoozing abound. The day was hot, the breezes were strong, and the friendship was delightfully warmhearted, reports LDC Committee Chair Elaine Richman who planned the paddling trip. See if from the photos you can pick out Marc and Chris Hartstein, Larry Wissow and Nancy Hutton, Rabbi John Franken, Ralph Raphael, Bruce Hermann, and Elaine. She and husband Ralph are in boats he built over two winters. Photos can be viewed at

https://goo.gl/photos/1TWnEGk6A9w5JaLZ9.

“We’re pleased to announce that Nancy Riess is joining LDC in the fall,” says Elaine. “Her perspective as a former BSS Board member and parent of young children in the religious school helps assure that our Board members and Committee Chairs represent every aspect of the Bolton Street Synagogue community. Hopefully Nancy and her family will join us next year for a paddle!”

Welcome new BSS Administrative Assistant Martha Oster-Beal

We are delighted to announce that Martha Oster-Beal has been hired as the new Bolton Street Administrative Assistant. Martha is a native of Denver, Colorado, where she was an active member of Temple Sinai, and a graduate of The College of Wooster, with experience in the non-profit world. As an added bonus, Martha has a deep commitment to Judaism, and will serve in an educational capacity in our school.

Martha has joined us on a part-time basis until mid-August and thereafter will work Tuesdays through Fridays and on Sunday mornings when Religious School is in session. Please feel free to contact Martha at the BSS office, 410-235-8050, or her email address, mosterbeal@boltonstreet.org, or even better, stop by and say hello.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Martha!

BSS extends thank you’s for the special contributions/gifts in-kind so generously donated. We are most grateful.

Purchase of new LCD projector: Cheryl and Marc Bolstad, and The Bat Mitzvah Class of 2008: Karen Brown, Debra Brown Felser,

Judy Gottlieb, Hya Heine, Alison Hartman, Miriam Lupien, Joy Mandel, Katie Riback and Bayla Weisbart

Gas Grill: Jay Steinmetz

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YahrzeitsAugust

1 Walter Brown, father of Debra Brown Felser 16 Av

1 Jacob B. Gilstein, father of Saul Gilstein 16 Av

7 Joyce Hartman, mother of Alison Hartman 22 Av

8 Helen Mason Rubin, mother of Amy Rubin 23 Av

8 Edward Heine, husband of Hya Heine 23 Av

8 Edward Heine, step-father of Lyn Watner 23 Av

16 Elsie Schwartzstein, mother of Sheila Thaler 1 Elul

18 Lennard J. Wissow, father of Larry Wissow 3 Elul

18 Lucie Bach, wife of M. David Bach 3 Elul

23 Carole Leah Hartstein, mother of Marc Hartstein 8 Elul

28 Isadore Schachter, grandfather of 13 Elul Alan Rubinstein

30 Herbert Hamburger, father of David Hamburger 15 Elul

30 Abraham Concool, grandfather of Shira Concool 15 Elul

September

4 Betty Carrey, mother of Nancy Carrey-Beaver 20 Elul

5 James Weisbart, husband of Bayla Weisbart 21 Elul

6 Elaine Wissow, mother of Larry Wissow 22 Elul

9 Hugo Dalsheimer, grandfather of Nancy Savage 25 Elul

12 Elliot Liebow, father of Elisabeth Liebow 28 Elul

13 Robert Rosewater, father of Amy Halushka 29 Elul

14 Celia Bach Weisman, sister of M. David Bach 1 Tishrei

19 Melody Ann King, sister of Justin King 6 Tishrei

22 Morris Wax, cousin of Ethel Zelenske 9 Tishrei

22 Patti Brennecke, mother of Peggy Brennecke 9 Tishrei

24 Ruth Gelber, aunt of Karen Brown 11 Tishrei

26 Lenora Green, mother of Mike Green 13 Tishrei

26 Roslyn Berns, mother of Peter Berns 13 Tishrei

28 Esther Rothman, grandmother of 15 Tishrei Aaron Schneiderman

28 Ceil Zukof, grandmother of Marc Hartstein 15 Tishrei

28 Peter Solomon, brother of Bayla Weisbart 15 Tishrei

October

1 Imre Rado, father of Agi Rado 18 Tishrei

6 Mildred Sisco, mother of Joyce Caplan 23 Tishrei

11 Bertha Liebow, mother of Elisabeth Liebow 28 Tishrei

August2 Jessica Preactor

3 Mona Decker

5 Maya Raynes

7 Nicholas Lutzky

8 Andy Levine & Sara Slaff, Marc & Amy Halushka,

11 Elayne Cohen

12 Jacob Stern

13 Hannah Lechtzin

17 Merritt Miller, Vicki Cohen

19 David Carrey

21 Joshua Liebow-Feeser, Carl Caplan

22 Ava Cohen

23 Joyce Moskovitz & Jeff Stern

26 Paul Rybczynski, Agi Rado, Alan and Karen Rubinstein

27 Jeannette & Ken Karpay

28 Jeannette Karpay, Damie and Diane Stillman

30 Chris & Marc Hartstein

31 Taylor Young

September 3 Hally Genth

4 Adam and Merritt Miller

7 Benjamin Cohn, Louise Baron

8 Susan & Donald Allen

9 Joan Dier

13 Seth Murphy, Calvin McCormack

14 Jeff Stern, Helene Breazeale

15 Gabriel Cohen

25 Donna Neuworth

29 Sarah Sette & Aaron Schneiderman

30 Madeline Menkes, Harrison Menkes, Elizabeth Liebow & Scott Feeser

Birthdays & Anniversaries

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Date Amount of Contribution ($18 minimum requested; please makes checks payable to Bolton Street Synagogue)

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Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!Pre-Shabbat Cookout and Pot Luck: Friday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Ever experience this on Friday: You think “Gee, I would love to go to services. I’d love to see my friends. I’d enjoy the Rabbi’s drash. And not a bad idea to pray.” But, you get home, have a cocktail, and then you are just too tired to get to synagogue? We have a solution for you! Come straight from work to Bolton Street Synagogue on Friday, August 7. Join us for an icy cold brew and other assorted (non-alcoholic beverages) and a cookout. We will support the lay leaders leading services since the Rabbi will be on vacation. It would not be a traditional BSS event if we did not have a pot luck element. $10 suggested donation covers the BBQ food and condiments and beer/beverages.

BSS Goes to the O’s: Saturday, August 22, 7:05 p.m.

Take me out to the ball game! Support the Orioles and BSS at the same time! Enjoy a great evening of baseball with a great community as the O’s take on the Twins on August 22 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $23/each plus processing fees, with BSS making $5/ticket! Our seats are Terrace Box Seats, Section 11. Only a limited number of tickets (25) have been reserved and can only be held until August 1. Please buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased at https://bssballgame.eventbrite.com

Thanks to the Membership, Marketing, & Engagement Committee for organizing these events!

Past-President Doug Carrey-Beaver notes why he loves BSS

BSS Presidents – Past, Current, and Future

May 29 Shabbat Services – BSS Member Appreciation Shabbat

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CALENDAR

7 5:30 p.m. Pre-Shabbat Service Barbeque

7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service led by Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum

11 7:00 p.m. Membership, Marketing & Engagement Committee

12 7:00 p.m. Religious Culture Committee

13 7:30 p.m. Executive Committee

14 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Unplugged Service

16 9:30 a.m. New Board Member Breakfast/Orientation (tent.)

16 10:00 a.m. Religious School Faculty Retreat (tent.)

19 7:00 p.m. Schmooza Palooza

20 7:30 p.m. Finance Committee

21 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service with Shir Chadash

22 7:05 p.m. Take Me Out to the Ball Game – Orioles Game

26 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting

27 6:00 p.m. Adult B’Nai Mitzvah class

7:00 p.m. Investment Committee

28 6:00 p.m. Got Shabbat? with Aaron Klaus and Pizza Dinner

7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service with Aaron Klaus

30 9:30 a.m. First Day of Religious School

August 2015

September 20152 6:00 p.m. High Holiday Read Through I

3 6:00 p.m. Adult B’nai Mitzvah class

7:30 p.m. Introduction to Judaism class – Week 1

4 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service

6 No Religious School

7 Labor Day

8 7:00 p.m. Membership, Marketing & Engagement Committee

9 6:00 p.m. High Holiday Read Through II

10 7:30 p.m. Executive Committee

7:30 p.m. Introduction to Judaism Class – Week 2

11 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service

12 9:30 a.m. Taking Hold of Torah with Rabbi Franken

8:15 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception

9:00 p.m. Service for Entering the High Holy Days

13 9:30 a.m. Religious School and Back to School Day

11:30 a.m. Religious School Rosh Hashanah Assembly

4:45 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Picnic in the Meadow (Bring your own dinner)

6:00 p.m. Musical Prelude

6:30 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service in the Meadow

14 9:00 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service

9:45 a.m. Torah Service

9:45 a.m. Children and Youth Service

12:00 p.m. Reception

12:30 p.m. Tashlich at Stony Run

15 9:00 a.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service

16 7:00 p.m. Schmooza Palooza

17 7:00 p.m. Finance Committee

18 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Services (Shabbat Shuva)

20 9:30 a.m. Religious School

10:00 a.m. Bolton Street Synagogue Open House (tent.)

11:30 a.m. Religious School Yom Kippur Assembly

22 6:45 p.m. Erev Yom Kippur Musical Prelude

7:15 p.m. Kol Nidre

23 9:00 a.m. Yom Kippur Morning Service

9:45 a.m. Torah Service

9:45 a.m. Children and Youth Service

12:15 p.m. Yizkor

12:45 p.m. Break

2:30 p.m. Study Session

4:00 p.m. Afternoon Service and Service of Healing and Wholeness

5:15 p.m. Neilah (Concluding Service)

6:30 p.m. Shofar and Havdalah

6:45 p.m. Community Break-the-Fast

24 5:30 p.m. Sukkah set-up

25-26 5:00 p.m. Zayin Class retreat at Pearlstone

25 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service

26 1:00 p.m. Roland Park Foundation re Stony Run

27 Erev Sukkot

27 9:30 a.m. Religious School and Sukkah Decorating

29 7:00 p.m. Leadership Development Committee

30 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting