BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baltimore Jewish Council - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.baltjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Baltimore Jewish Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000 DTSTAMP:20241101T151102Z CREATED:20241023T162742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T151102Z UID:17353-1733248800-1733254200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Annual Environmental Forum: Powering the Way to a Sustainable Future DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Jewish Council and Adamah to learn about environmental advocacy efforts for the upcoming 2025 Legislative Session. \n\nOur keynote presentation will feature leaders of the new Upgrade Maryland campaign\, highlighting their work to protect residents from unnecessary energy rate hikes and jumpstart an equitable transition to clean heat.\n \nWe hope you’ll leave feeling inspired to take action.\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/annual-environmental-forum2024/ LOCATION:Edward A. Myerberg Center\, 3101 Fallstaff Rd\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21209\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Snyder ":MAILTO:asnyder@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T203000 DTSTAMP:20241022T102756Z CREATED:20241022T102756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T102756Z UID:17338-1731006000-1731011400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Kristallnacht 2024 Commemoration: The Story of Laying Stolperstein (Stumbling Stones) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of commemorating the Night of Broken Glass as we learn about the Stolpersteine\, otherwise known as Stumbling Stones\, and the miraculous effort to mark the last addresses of choice of the victims of the Nazi party. Judy Gartner will share her moving experience of laying stones in Germany at the last known home of her grandparents before being taken by the Nazis. The Stolpersteine\, started in 1992\, now has placed over 100\,000 stones in 26 countries. Join us to learn more about this program and the impact of remembrance across the globe.\nThursday\, November 7th\, 2024\, at 7 p.m.\, at Beth El Congregation.\nClick here to register. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/kristallnacht-2024-commemoration-the-story-of-laying-stolperstein-stumbling-stones/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Goodman":MAILTO:egoodman@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T100000 DTSTAMP:20241014T165117Z CREATED:20241014T165026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T165117Z UID:17251-1730709000-1730714400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum Presents: The U.S. Election Through an Israeli Lens: Insights and Potential Impact DESCRIPTION:The Baltimore Jewish Council is proud to partner with The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum on this timely program. \n \n Join us for an insightful dialogue on how Israelis perceive the upcoming U.S. election and its potential influence on U.S.-Israel relations. \nThis event will feature Yonah Jeremy Bob\, a distinguished expert on intelligence\, terrorism\, and legal issues\, alongside Linda Gradstein\, an award-winning journalist and NPR correspondent with extensive experience reporting from the region. The conversation will be moderated by Melissa Weiss\, Executive Editor of Jewish Insider. \nTogether\, they will deliberate Israeli viewpoints on the key issues shaping the U.S. election\, how the outcome could affect Israeli policy\, and the broader geopolitical impact. Following the discussion\, there will be opportunity for question and answer with the panelists. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/the-associateds-insight-israel-forum-presents-the-u-s-election-through-an-israeli-lens-insights-and-potential-impact/ LOCATION:Baltimore Hebrew Congregation\, 7401 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T180000 DTSTAMP:20241007T141602Z CREATED:20240911T144202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T141602Z UID:16894-1728324000-1728324000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:An Evening of Remembrance\, Unity and Hope DESCRIPTION:THE BALTIMORE ISRAEL COALITION\, IN PARTNERSHIP\nWITH THE ASSOCIATED AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS PRESENT \nAn Evening of Remembrance\, Unity and Hope\nMonday\, October 7\nDoors open at 6:00 p.m. | Program begins at 7:00 p.m.\nBeth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue \nLet us join together on the one-year anniversary of the attacks in Israel on October 7\, as we remember the lives lost\, honor survivors and heroes\, affirm our solidarity and hope for the future of the Jewish people. Am Yisrael Chai. \nNote: This event has reached full capacity. We will not accept walk-ins at the door.\nWe invite you to join us through our live stream of the program on Monday\, October 7 at 7:00 p.m.\nFacebook\nYouTube \nLearn more\nA sign language interpreter will be provided.\nTo reserve your seat\, contact Kate McDonald at\nkmcdonald@baltjc.org or 410-215-7268. \nFor the security of all\, The Associated reserves the right to search all bags before entry. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/an-evening-of-remembrance-unity-and-hope/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T173000 DTSTAMP:20240823T171417Z CREATED:20240813T132055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T171417Z UID:16540-1727602200-1727631000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST | A VIEW FROM THE REGION DESCRIPTION:EDUCATE • EQUIP • EMPOWER\n\n\n\n\nVOICES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST. \nEDUCATION\nproviding clarity amidst chaos.\nEQUIPPING YOU\nto understand regional events.\nEMPOWERING YOU\nwith the tools to educate others. \nBecome an ambassador of informed dialogue!\nBridge Divides through the power of knowledge.\nCreate a community of authentic understanding. \nMaia Hoffman & Avi Melamed have curated a selection of experts from the Arab world\,\nvoices absent from Western discourse. \nENGAGE\, INTERACT\, LEARN FROM AVI MELAMED & THESE EXPERTS ON:\n?Israeli-Palestinian Conflict  ?Iran’s Regional Strategy  ?Battling Misinformation\n?Inner-Arab Discourse  ?Radical Islam  ?Israel at War\n?The Road Ahead  ?And more… \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/inside-the-middle-east-a-view-from-the-region-2/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000 DTSTAMP:20240823T170539Z CREATED:20240813T132010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T170539Z UID:16538-1727528400-1727539200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST | A VIEW FROM THE REGION DESCRIPTION:EDUCATE • EQUIP • EMPOWER\n\n\n\n\nVOICES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST. \nEDUCATION\nproviding clarity amidst chaos.\nEQUIPPING YOU\nto understand regional events.\nEMPOWERING YOU\nwith the tools to educate others. \nBecome an ambassador of informed dialogue!\nBridge Divides through the power of knowledge.\nCreate a community of authentic understanding. \nMaia Hoffman & Avi Melamed have curated a selection of experts from the Arab world\,\nvoices absent from Western discourse. \nENGAGE\, INTERACT\, LEARN FROM AVI MELAMED & THESE EXPERTS ON:\n?Israeli-Palestinian Conflict  ?Iran’s Regional Strategy  ?Battling Misinformation\n?Inner-Arab Discourse  ?Radical Islam  ?Israel at War\n?The Road Ahead  ?And more… \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/inside-the-middle-east-a-view-from-the-region/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000 DTSTAMP:20240821T165832Z CREATED:20240821T165428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T165832Z UID:16617-1727373600-1727377200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Ballot Measure Webinar DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\nDon’t walk into the voting booth this fall without understanding the important state and local ballot measures. Join the Baltimore Jewish Council for an information session on the questions being put to voters. \n\n\nLearn about the state and local questions. The virtual program will include breakout rooms for City and County residents to explore the local ballot measures. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/ballot-measure-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, MD ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Brantley":MAILTO:mbrantley@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240922T120000 DTSTAMP:20240910T012034Z CREATED:20240910T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T012034Z UID:16873-1726999200-1727006400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:The Maryland Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment -- Why Does It Matter to the Jewish Community? DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/the-maryland-right-to-reproductive-freedom-amendment-why-does-it-matter-to-the-jewish-community/ LOCATION:Chizuk Amuno Congregation\, 8100 Stevenson Rd\, Baltimore\, MD\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Miller":MAILTO:ajmiller04@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 DTSTAMP:20240614T145315Z CREATED:20240418T141909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T145315Z UID:15355-1726416000-1726686000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Civil Rights Journey DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful trip\, September 15-18\, 2024\, exploring significant sites and locations of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Travelers will visit locations like the Edmund Pettus Bridge\, King Center\, Rosa Parks Museum\, and the Lynching Memorial. Participants will travel to Atlanta\, Selma\, Montgomery\, and Birmingham to gain an understanding of the most powerful events in the (continued) fight for Racial Justice and equality\, learn about the Jewish American involvement in this fight\, as well as hear a series of lectures to contextualize each site.\n\nLearn all about the trip HERE\nRegister here\nFor more information\, contact Megan Brantley at mbrantley@baltjc.org URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/civil-rights-journey/ LOCATION:Atlanta\, GA\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Brantley":MAILTO:mbrantley@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T183000 DTSTAMP:20240823T211516Z CREATED:20240814T125831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T211516Z UID:16546-1725813000-1725820200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Screams Before Silence - movie screening & panel discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, September 8\n4:30 – 6:30 p.m.\nat Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScreams Before Silence\, a powerful new documentary led by Sheryl Sandberg\, captures first-person testimony from survivors\, first responders\, eyewitnesses\, released hostages\, forensic experts\, and advocates. Their harrowing accounts reveal the uncompromising truth: that Hamas used rape\, assault\, and mutilation in a brutal rampage of gender-based violence. The world needs to know. We must bear witness\, and we must learn how to take action to prevent these heinous acts from happening again. \nJoin us for a screening of this important piece. A panel discussion will follow the film. \n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Screams Before Silence contains accounts of sexual violence against women. We encourage you to take care of your mental and emotional health; a mental health professional will be on-site\, and attendees will be welcome to exit the room at any time. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/screams-before-silence-movie-screening-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation\, 7310 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000 DTSTAMP:20240823T212129Z CREATED:20240823T212129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T212129Z UID:16645-1725552000-1725555600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Navigating the New College Year: Addressing Antisemitism on Campus DESCRIPTION:As the new academic year approaches\, we understand the concerns many Jewish parents and community members have regarding the safety and well-being of our students on college campuses. With incidents of antisemitism on the rise\, it’s crucial that we come together to equip ourselves and our students with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate these challenges. We are proud to offer this webinar\, “Navigating the New College Year: Addressing Antisemitism on Campus” for parents and community members at-large! \nJoin us Thursday\, September 5 at 4:00 p.m. for an insightful discussion with expert speakers featuring a Security Director about campus safety\, a Federation professional on the intersection between campus issues and the wider Jewish community\, and a representative from Hillel on the support and advocacy efforts available to students on campus. This session will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of antisemitism on campuses\, practical advice on how to respond to incidents as community members\, and ways to build stronger support networks for our students. \nThis is an essential opportunity to learn about the ways the Federation system is supporting and empowering students as they embark on their college journey. We encourage you to join us and take an active role in addressing these critical issues. Please register at your earliest convenience to secure your spot. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to the safety and well-being of our community. \nClick here to register for this webinar. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/navigating-the-new-college-year-addressing-antisemitism-on-campus/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, MD ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T190000 DTSTAMP:20240724T160040Z CREATED:20240724T160040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T160040Z UID:16346-1723993200-1724007600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Taste of Northwest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join BJC and the Northwest Baltimore Partnership on Sunday August 18 at the Pikesville Armory for a family-friendly\, outdoor festival celebrating Northwest Baltimore as a wonderful place to live\, work\, eat\, and play! Kosher food will be available. \n \nRegister here. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/taste-of-northwest-2024/ LOCATION:Pikesville Armory\, 610 Reisterstown Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Brantley":MAILTO:mbrantley@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTSTAMP:20240517T133235Z CREATED:20240517T131605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T133235Z UID:15653-1722816000-1723075199@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Holocaust Educators' Institute DESCRIPTION:Teaching the Holocaust Through Literature\nAugust 5 – 7\, 2024\n8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\nTowson University\, College of Liberal Arts\nProfessional Development credit opportunity \nFeatured presenters:\nDr. Christina Chavarria\, USHMM\nDr. Amy McDonalds\, Alabama Holocaust Center \nTowson Faculty and Librarians:\nDr. Hana Bor\, Dr. Zosha Stucky\, Dr. Jamie Silverman\, Dr. Laura Jacobs\, Dr. Ashley Todd-Diaz and Elaine Mael \n  \nSchedule \nAugust 5:\n• Teaching Holocaust Literature using USHMM resources\n• Discovering the Holocaust through writing\n• Using physical evidence to tell stories \nAugust 6:\n• Bus trip to USHMM \nAugust 7:\n• Teaching survivors’ stories through memoirs\n• Exploring social emotional & analytical methods to teach the Holocaust to adolescents through Young Adult literature \nRegistration fee: $25 \nClick here to register\nQuestions or more information contact: Michele Mulligan 410-704-7118 URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/holocaust-educators-institute/ LOCATION:Towson University ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Mulligan":MAILTO:mmulligan@towson.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T120000 DTSTAMP:20240713T111551Z CREATED:20240705T130203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T111551Z UID:16170-1720951200-1720958400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Peacemakers In Conversation DESCRIPTION:Register for the Program Here \nWatch their TED Talk Here URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/peacemakers-in-conversation/ LOCATION:Baltimore Hebrew Congregation\, 7401 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T200000 DTSTAMP:20240521T134442Z CREATED:20240520T143923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T134442Z UID:15683-1718906400-1718913600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:ONE PARK HEIGHTS Oral History Project DESCRIPTION:Join One Park Heights for a screening of the newest Oral History Project which features \nCreative City students interviewing long time community members. \nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion with those interviewed in the film and a robust small group discussion. \nDinner will be served. Kosher dietary laws observed. \n  \n  \nJune 20\, 6:00-8:00p.m.\nSinai Hospital’s Zamoiski Auditorium\n2401 West Belvedere Ave\, Baltimore \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/one-park-heights-oral-history-project/ LOCATION:MD ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Brantley":MAILTO:mbrantley@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T190000 DTSTAMP:20240528T135306Z CREATED:20240510T113910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T135306Z UID:15569-1717520400-1717527600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:BJC Annual Meeting 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join the BJC for our annual meeting as we celebrate the work of our outgoing president\, Elizabeth Green; welcome our president\, Robin Weiman; and install our new Board of Governors and Board of Directors. We will also honor the memory of Keith Tiedemann\, review the past year’s accomplishments\, and prepare for the challenges of 2024-25\, with a special panel on the surge of antisemitism on campuses. \nSee the list of board nominees here \nClick here to register for the meeting. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/bjc-annual-meeting-2024/ LOCATION:Baltimore Hebrew Congregation\, 7401 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20240510T114520Z CREATED:20240510T114520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T114520Z UID:15571-1717002000-1717009200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Blessing Bags DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, May 29\, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer for an interfaith opportunity to pack Blessing Bags for individuals in Baltimore experiencing homelessness. \nParticipants will pack bags with supplies for unhoused individuals and hear from speakers at the National Coalition for the Homeless on what people in this situation need and how to fight homelessness. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/blessing-bags/ LOCATION:Church of the Redeemer\, 5603 N. Charles Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21210\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Brantley":MAILTO:mbrantley@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T183000 DTSTAMP:20240429T132000Z CREATED:20240429T132000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T132000Z UID:15470-1715884200-1715884200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:College Admission for the Jewish Soul DESCRIPTION:As we watch the turmoil on college campuses across the nation\, join the BJC\, 4Front and the JCC for a session to help Jewish students and families approach the college search\, selection\, and application process. \nMandee Heller Adler\, founder and CEO of International College Counselors\, will lead the discussion on Thursday\, May 16\, at 6:30 p.m.\, at Chizuk Amuno  Congregation. \n\nClick here to register URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/college-admission-for-the-jewish-soul/ LOCATION:Chizuk Amuno Congregation\, 8100 Stevenson Rd\, Baltimore\, MD\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T200000 DTSTAMP:20240313T184637Z CREATED:20240313T184637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T184637Z UID:14965-1715191200-1715198400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Fireside Chat featuring Amy Albertson DESCRIPTION:May 8\n6:00 -8:00 p.m.\nBeth El Congregation\nMyers Auditorium \nRegister HERE\nIn honor of both Jewish American and Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage months\, hear Amy Albertson speak on her experiences as a Chinese-American Jewish woman. \nAmy Albertson is a Jewish advocate and educator. Using her presence online\, through workshops and other educational avenues\, Amy empowers young Jews to be proud of their identities both online and off. \nAmy catalogued her experience living in Israel for 6 years as the “Asian Israeli\,” where she explored the intersections of her identity as a Chinese-American-Jewish woman living in Israel. \nToday\, Amy is a Tel Aviv Institute Associate\, Consultant for At The Well\, and a Board Member of B’Chol Lashon. \nFor additional information\, contact Megan Brantley at mbrantley@baltjc.org \n  URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/fireside-chat-featuring-amy-albertson/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.baltjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FiresideChat-1.3a-page-001.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Brantley":MAILTO:mbrantley@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T150000 DTSTAMP:20240329T154232Z CREATED:20240325T141739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T154232Z UID:15101-1714921200-1714921200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah 2024: Honoring the Legacies of Survivors Through Their Descendants DESCRIPTION:Please join the BJC on Sunday\, May 5\, at 3:00 p.m.\, for the community’s annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration at Har Sinai – Oheb Shalom Congregation. \nThis year we will pay honor to the victims and survivors of the Shoah by recognizing the courage and responsibility of their descendants who carry on their stories and legacies for future generations to ensure that the lessons of the Shoah are never forgotten. \nBoth in-person and virtual options are available. ASL interpretation provided. \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/yom-hashoah-2024/ LOCATION:Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation\, 7310 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Snyder ":MAILTO:asnyder@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T090000 DTSTAMP:20240411T144448Z CREATED:20240411T143301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T144448Z UID:15272-1714122000-1714122000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Ma Nishtana? Pesach\, politics\, and prospects for peace in Israel DESCRIPTION:How is this Passover in Israel different? How have the Israeli people changed? What is the mood after more than 6 months of war? And what might next year in Jerusalem look like? \nThe Baltimore Jewish Council invites you to a breakfast conversation with Bar Ilan University professor and Promised Podcast host Noah Efron who will share his insights on the response to the Haredi draft\, the growing protests\, the U.S.-Israel relationship\, and other topics of incomparable importance to Israelis in this moment. \n*Dietary laws observed \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Contact Kate McDonald: kmcdonald@baltjc.org URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/ma-nishtana/ LOCATION:Associated\, Goldsmith Campus\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21215\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T193000 DTSTAMP:20240212T155354Z CREATED:20240205T163533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T155354Z UID:14493-1709661600-1709667000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:A Land of Milk and Mufletta: At the Crossroads of Israel’s Cuisine and Culture DESCRIPTION:Join BJC as we learn from Joel Haber\, food historian\, Tuesday\, March 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Beth El Congregation. \n \nIsraeli chefs have recently conquered the culinary world\, but what about all those foods they left behind at home? What do these dishes say about Israel itself? From falafel to petitim\, meorav Yerushalmi to mufletta\, food historian Joel Haber will reveal the culture behind the distinctive foods that make Israel so deliciously… Israeli. \nJoin the Baltimore Jewish Council for an evening celebrating – and tasting! – Israeli culinary culture. (Dietary laws observed) \nQuestions: Kate McDonald or Megan Brantley \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/a-land-of-milk-and-mufletta/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T200000 DTSTAMP:20231226T142925Z CREATED:20231226T141834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T142925Z UID:13965-1708531200-1708545600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Maryland Jewish Advocacy Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:On Feb. 21\, 2024\, the BJC will join with our partners at The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore\, the JCRC of Greater Washington\, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington\, the Jewish Federation of Howard County\, and the JCRC of Howard County to host lawmakers and members of the community for Maryland Jewish Advocacy Day. \nWe will meet in the late afternoon at the Graduate Hotel for registration\, followed by lobbying visits to legislators and then a reception back at the Graduate Hotel. \nRegister Here\nWEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 21 – 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. \n\nRegistration begins: 4:15 p.m.\nMeet with legislators: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nReception: 6:15 – 8:00 p.m.\n\nTHE GRADUATE HOTEL | 126 WEST STREET | ANNAPOLIS\, MD 21401 URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/maryland-jewish-advocacy-day-2024/ LOCATION:The Graduate Hotel\, 126 WEST STREET\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Mersky Miicke":MAILTO:smiicke@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T113000 DTSTAMP:20240109T151945Z CREATED:20240109T151922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T151945Z UID:14122-1705577400-1705577400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Is Reasonableness Still Relevant: Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Ruling with Haviv Rettig Gur DESCRIPTION:A year ago\, the debate between Israel’s government and its judiciary over the nature of its democracy began\, leading to months of division and mass public protests. Following the horrors of October 7\, those issues receded into the background as the country united behind the shared goals of defeating Hamas\, rescuing the hostages held in Gaza\, and preventing a multi-front war.  Yet 2024 began with Israel’s Supreme Court justices\, in a narrow 8 to 7 decision ruling that the reasonableness law passed by the Knesset over the summer undermines Israel’s democratic character and asserting 13 to 2 the court’s right in principle to strike down Basic Laws. \n\nWhat is the significance of these rulings?\nAs the war with Hamas continues\, how much attention have they received?\nHow likely is it that the debates over Israel’s judiciary will resume and the divisions reemerge?\nOr has Israel simply moved on?\n\nJoin the Baltimore Jewish Council as we welcome Haviv Rettig Gur\, Senior Analyst at the Times of Israel\, for a conversation about all this and more on Thursday\, January 18 at 11:30 a.m. \nREGISTER HERE\nQuestions? Contact Kate McDonald kmcdonald@baltjc.org URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/is-reasonableness-still-relevant/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T180000 DTSTAMP:20231107T170319Z CREATED:20231107T170230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T170319Z UID:13358-1703008800-1703008800@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:BJC & Pearlstone's Annual Environmental Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 19 at 6:00 p.m. as we partner with Pearlstone for our Annual Environmental Forum highlighting key environmental advocacy bills for the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session.\n \nBills highlighted will include: \n\n\nMaryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Act \n\n\nEmPOWER Maryland Reform Bill \n\n\nOur keynote speaker for the evening will be Adam Lindquist\, Vice President of Healthy Harbor Initiative\, which has implemented the “Mr. Trash Wheel” caravan across Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. He will discuss the impact this program has made on promoting a more sustainable future for downtown Baltimore. \nTo learn more about the trash wheels\, visit their websites:  waterfrontpartnership.org • mrtrashwheel.com \nLight\, kosher refreshments will be provided by the Pearlstone Kitchen. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/environmental-forum/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Snyder ":MAILTO:asnyder@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T200000 DTSTAMP:20231127T155921Z CREATED:20231127T155804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T155921Z UID:13604-1702321200-1702324800@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:EMPOWERING UPSTANDERS: A TEEN TALK WITH LIZA WIEMER DESCRIPTION:EMPOWERING UPSTANDERS: A TEEN TALK WITH LIZA WIEMER \nMonday\, December 11 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nThe Jewish Library of Baltimore\n5708 Park Heights Ave.\, 2nd Floor of the JCC \nCalling all teens to join us for an inspirational evening with author Liza Wiemer.\nWiemer’s book\, The Assignment\, is based on a real incident which occurred in Oswego in 2017. A high school teacher instructs students to argue for the Final Solution\, a euphemism used to describe the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people. Two upstanders in the class speak out against this assignment and are met with conflict and struggle. The book discusses themes of antisemitism\, discrimination\, the rise of hate groups\, as well as the role of media and institutions. \nModerated by a 4Front teen board member of the Jewish Library of Baltimore\, Wiemer joins us to speak about themes of allyship\, upstanders\, and helping students speak up against injustice and hate. The event will begin with a teen-led Chanukkah candle lighting and will include delicious Chanukkah treats. We’ll have delicious sufganiyot (donuts) and latkes for all teens. \nTeens do not need to have read The Assignment to attend this event.\nWe welcome participants of all abilities. If you need any special accommodations\, please contact jfink@jewishlibrarybaltimore.org. \nREGISTER NOW\nIn Partnership With:\nThe Jewish Library of Baltimore\, 4Front\, BBYO\, NCSY URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/empowering-upstanders-a-teen-talk-with-liza-wiemer/ LOCATION:Associated\, Goldsmith Campus\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21215\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Goodman":MAILTO:egoodman@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T200000 DTSTAMP:20231116T142129Z CREATED:20231116T140324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T142129Z UID:13468-1701885600-1701892800@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:One Park Heights presents Advocacy 101 Training for Community Members DESCRIPTION:Join One Park Heights for Advocacy 101: focus on hunger and financial education.\n\nThis is an advocacy training for members of the Park Heights community with the One Park Heights Committee. \n\n\nThis event will be focused on learning how to advocate to legislators about issues facing the Park Heights community. The focuses will be on Hunger and Financial education. A light kosher dinner will be served. The training will be held on the upper floor of the C.C. Jackson Recreation Center on Park Heights Avenue. There is a parking lot and plenty of street parking available. \n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n  \nONE PARK HEIGHTS is a campaign of unity promoted by a coalition of nonprofit and faith-based organizations\, and community leaders\, working through the Northwest Baltimore Partnership. The One Park Heights initiative builds understanding between members of the diverse community that comprises greater Park Heights. We collaborate with community leaders to build their capacity as they collectively strengthen all neighborhoods in Park Heights. \n  \nOne Park Heights is thankful for funding from: The Samuel I. “Sandy” Rosenberg Fund URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/one-park-heights-advocacy101/ LOCATION:C.C. Jackson Recreation Center\, 4910 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, 21215\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Mersky Miicke":MAILTO:smiicke@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T203000 DTSTAMP:20231020T155308Z CREATED:20230907T210751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T155308Z UID:11557-1699902000-1699907400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Dialogue of Civilizations DESCRIPTION:Due to the war between Israel and Hamas\, the speakers have postponed their visit to the United States. We look forward to rescheduling on their next U.S. tour. \nJoin the Baltimore Jewish Council and Baltimore Zionist District for The Dialogue of Civilizations: A Fireside Chat\, with His Excellency\, Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori\, and Dr. Avi Abraham Benlolo. \nThrough an open and honest discussion\, we will cover a wide range of topics including Israel-Arab relations; advancing The Abraham Accords; Countering Antisemitism in Arab societies and promoting Holocaust education in the Middle East. The Dialogue of Civilizations will present an optimistic vantage point while at the same time exploring the dynamics of powers across the complicated multiple horizontal and vertical levels in the Middle East and how it may impact global foreign policies. \nSpeakers: \nH.E. Ahmed Obaid Almansoori is a former member of the United Arab Emirates Federal National Council. He founded the first Holocaust museum in the Gulf\, Crossroads of Civilizations Museum. Since then\, he has been building peace between the UAE and Israel and building bridges between Jews and Arabs. \nDr Avi Abraham Benlolo is the Founding Chairman and CEO of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative\, a prominent pro-Israel human rights organization. He received an honourary doctorate from Haifa university for his work combating Antisemitism\, promoting Holocaust education and defending Israel. \nMonday\, November 13\, 2023 \nBeth El Congregation \n7:00pm – 7:30pm: Meet & Greet \n7:30pm – 8:30pm: Program \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/dialogue-of-civilizations/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T200000 DTSTAMP:20230927T173104Z CREATED:20230927T005057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T173104Z UID:11795-1699556400-1699560000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Kristallnacht 2023: The Book Burnings of 1933 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual community wide Kristallnacht Commemoration. \nIn 1933 Germany\, under the Nazi regime\, thousands of books deemed ‘un-German’ were burned in an act of national censorship. This event served as a precursor to Kristallnacht just five years later. \nJoin Dr. Ann Millin\, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Holocaust Studies at Richard Stockton University\, and former Historian of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\, for a conversation about the history of the book burnings that took place 90 years ago\, and the connection to modern day book bans in schools today. \nA Q&A session will follow Dr. Millin’s talk. \nClick here to register. \n PLEASE NOTE: Though we encourage you to attend this engaging evening in person\, there is an option to view this event through livestream. Be sure to indicate that you will be “attending virtually” when RSVPing to ensure that you will receive the link. Any questions you may have for our speakers can be submitted prior to\, the event\, via email to egoodman@baltjc.org. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/kristallnacht-2023-the-book-burnings-of-1933/ LOCATION:Baltimore Hebrew Congregation\, 7401 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Goodman":MAILTO:egoodman@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T170000 DTSTAMP:20231102T133508Z CREATED:20231102T133508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T133508Z UID:12227-1699025400-1699030800@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Hosts the Empty Table Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Join the BJC along with many other partners at Har Sinai Oheb-Shalom Congregation as we call for the release of the hostages\, pray for their safety and welcome Shabbat as one in their absence. \n  \n  URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/baltimore-hosts-the-empty-table-shabbat/ LOCATION:Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Congregation\, 7310 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR