BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Baltimore Jewish Council - ECPv6.18.3//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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231031T123000 DTSTAMP:20231024T164747Z CREATED:20231024T164502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T164747Z UID:12095-1698755400-1698755400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:ShinShare DESCRIPTION:The Baltimore Jewish Council invites you to meet Baltimore’s new Shinshinim and hear how the war between Israel and Hamas has affected them\, their families\, and their friends. Through personal stories and music\, they will share what these past weeks have been like and give us an insight into the work they are doing in our community at a time when the bond between Israel and the U.S. is more important than ever. \n  \nTo submit questions for the Q&A following their program\, please contact Kate McDonald: kmcdonald@baltjc.org. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/shinshare/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T170000 DTSTAMP:20231004T182359Z CREATED:20230818T171818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T182359Z UID:11333-1697374800-1697389200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:One Park Heights Fall Family Festival DESCRIPTION:Join families throughout Park Heights for a day of fun\, including face painting\, story time\, bouncy houses\, a resource fair\, a basketball tournament and more. \n\n\n  \n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/one-park-heights-fall-family-festival/ LOCATION:Associated\, Goldsmith Campus\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21215\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Mersky Miicke":MAILTO:smiicke@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T120000 DTSTAMP:20230827T235504Z CREATED:20230827T235504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T235504Z UID:11433-1694602800-1694606400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Shared Visions: Maryland and Israel’s Economic Horizons DESCRIPTION:Maryland: The newly established Maryland Economy Council will be the command center for analyzing and recommending economic policies to drive growth\, diversify the workforce\, and unite the state’s assets and burgeoning industries under the Moore-Miller Administration. What infrastructure will be needed to grow Maryland’s workforce and seek out new investments? \nIsrael: The Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel is one of Israel’s leading think tanks conducting research on the core socio-economic issues facing Israeli society. The focus of this apolitical presentation will be Israel’s new budget and implications\, Israel’s demographics impacting the workforce and more. \nFeaturing: Kevin A. Anderson\, Secretary\, Maryland Department of Commerce; Professor Avi Weiss\, President\, Taub Center for Social Policy Studies and Professor of Economics\, Bar Ilan University;  Nir Kaidar\, Director General\, Taub Center for Social Policy Studies; and Alvin Katz\, Moderator\, Founder and Partner\, KatzAbosch and immediate past Chair of the Board\, Maryland/Israel Development Center. \nRegister here. \n \nClick here to register for the program. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/shared-visions-maryland-and-israels-economic-horizons/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Boguslaw":MAILTO:nboguslaw@marylandisrael.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 DTSTAMP:20230827T234401Z CREATED:20230827T234401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T234401Z UID:11431-1694001600-1694005200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at the Knesset DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Jewish Council and Rachel Gur\, Vice President of Lobby 99\, the Public Lobby\, for a fascinating inside view of Israeli politics. \nOn Wednesday\, September 6 at noon on Zoom\, we’ll learn how decisions are really made\, what goes on Behind the Scenes at the Knesset\, and how ordinary Israelis can effectively lobby and influence government policy. \nWith the judicial reforms making the headlines\, Rachel will also help us understand what other issues might be of importance to the Israeli public when the Knesset resumes after the holidays. \nZoom link will be sent upon registration. For more information or to submit questions for the Q&A session following Rachel’s talk\, please contact Kate McDonald kmcdonald@baltjc.org. \nClick here to register for the Zoom program. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/behind-the-scenes-at-the-knesset/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T203000 DTSTAMP:20230807T144707Z CREATED:20230807T144707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T144707Z UID:11170-1693337400-1693341000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:How to Cope with Stress in a World Where Gun Violence Exists DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Jewish Council and Jewish Community Services as they partner to bring you this informational session on How to Cope with Stress in a World Where Gun Violence Exists.\nHear from: \n\nOfficer Carey Kus (Baltimore County Police) about ways to protect yourself during an event of gun violence;\nBrittni Barcase (Prevention and Wellness Education Manager\, Jewish Community Services) and Jennifer Rudo (Coordinator of Wellness Programming and Mentoring\, Jewish Community Services) about ways to handle the stress of the current outlook on gun violence in America; and\nMelissa Ladd (Maryland State Campaigns Leader\, Mom’s Demand Action) about what is being done at the state level to prevent these tragic incidents in Maryland.\n\nAn opportunity for Q&A will follow the presentations from our speakers. \nRegister Here\nPLEASE 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\, or during the event\, via email to asnyder@baltjc.org. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/how-to-cope-with-stress-in-a-world-where-gun-violence-exists/ LOCATION:Baltimore Hebrew Congregation\, 7401 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:20230828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T130000 DTSTAMP:20230815T153638Z CREATED:20230811T180904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T153638Z UID:11242-1693224000-1693227600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Catching Our Breath During the Knesset Recess: An Update on Israel DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Jewish Council and The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum for a conversation with Haviv Rettig Gur\, Senior Analyst for the Times of Israel. A month after PM Netanyahu’s coalition voted through the first stage of its proposed judicial reform\, where do things stand for the government\, the Supreme Court\, and the protest movement? Haviv will provide us with an update on the situation in Israel and a look ahead to what may be on the horizon when the Knesset resumes after the holidays. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nZoom link will be sent upon registration. For more information or to submit questions for the Q&A session following Haviv’s talk\, please contact Kate McDonald kmcdonald@baltjc.org or Sarah Jacobs sjacobs@associated.org. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/catching-our-breath-during-the-knesset-recess-an-update-on-israel/ LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, MD ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T180000 DTSTAMP:20230816T130547Z CREATED:20230816T130456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T130547Z UID:11297-1693137600-1693159200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:60th Anniversary of the Desegregation of Gwynn Oak Park DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Desegregation of Gwynn Oak Park \nSee the entire Gwynn Oak Mosaic\, The Ride to Equality\, in person at the Unity Festival on August 27th! Don’t miss our Special Guests at the Dedication Ceremony! \nGuests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the performances. \nSatellite parking will be available at the Woodlawn Library\, with a wheelchair accessible shuttle provided by LifeBridge Health throughout the event. A drop-off area will be available at the entrance to Gwynn Oak Park. \nLearn More URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/60th-anniversary-of-the-desegregation-of-gwynn-oak-park/ LOCATION:Gwynn Oak Park\, 6010 Gwynn Oak Avenue\, Gwynn Oak\, MD\, 21207\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T200000 DTSTAMP:20230727T183756Z CREATED:20230727T183756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T183756Z UID:10999-1691938800-1691956800@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Taste of Northwest DESCRIPTION:Join the Northwest Baltimore Partnership for a family-friendly\, outdoor festival celebrating Northwest Baltimore as a wonderful place to live\, work\, eat\, and play. \nFeaturing the Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra \, DJ Smally\, YBI African Apparel Fashion Show\, JCC Children’s Zone\, and the Citywide Goldstarz Marching Band \nPurchase delicious food from Delisha Peruvian Cuisine\, Juicing with Jazz\, Pimlico Market Cafe\, Taharka Brothers Ice Cream\, and the Plantation Park Heights Urban Farm \nRegister online for a chance to win a flat screen TV\, a $25 gift card\, and more at the event. (You must be present at the event to win.) \nThe event will take place rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. \nStreet parking is available on Park Heights Ave. \nFor more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities e-mail lschugam@chaibaltimore.org. \nClick here to register. \nTaste of NW flyer English FINALpdf URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/taste-of-northwest/ LOCATION:4801 Park Heights Avenue\, 4801 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21215\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T160000 DTSTAMP:20230626T174630Z CREATED:20230626T173730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T174630Z UID:10485-1691049600-1691078400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Summer Teachers Institute 2023: Dismantling Holocaust Denial in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Summer Teachers Institute 2023: Dismantling Holocaust Denial in the Classroom is a professional development workshop for teachers and education professionals. This year’s program will focus on tropes of Holocaust denial and distortion as well as the intersections of denial\, white supremacy\, and contemporary antisemitism. Additionally\, participants will practice concrete actions they can take to build resilient classroom communities\, teach media literacy skills\, and address denial and distortion in their own classrooms. \nThis year’s Summer Teachers Institute begins with two half-days of synchronous sessions delivered over Zoom. The final day will take place in-person at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington\, D.C. There will be additional asynchronous assignments due two weeks after the conclusion of the Institute. \nThe Summer Teachers Institute will take place on the following dates: \n\n         August 1 and 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. on Zoom\n         August 3 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. \n\nRegistration is first come\, first served\, and you will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete (please check your junk mail folder). After the maximum number of participants (45) have enrolled\, the option to join a wait list will be available. There is no registration fee for this program\, and transportation via coach bus to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will be provided. \nWhile materials at the Summer Teachers Institute are best suited for middle and high school Social Studies and English Language Arts classrooms\, our team welcomes all teachers and education professionals who wish to participate in this program. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Please contact Lily Herman\, Education Program Coordinator\, at lcherman@jewishmuseummd.org. \nThis program is possible due to the generous support of Judy and Jerry Macks and the Philip Levenson Endowment Fund for Holocaust Programming. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/summer-teachers-institute-2023-dismantling-holocaust-denial-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:US Holocaust Memorial Museum\, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T131500 DTSTAMP:20230626T174706Z CREATED:20230626T174141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T174706Z UID:10487-1690966800-1690982100@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Summer Teachers Institute 2023: Dismantling Holocaust Denial in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Summer Teachers Institute 2023: Dismantling Holocaust Denial in the Classroom is a professional development workshop for teachers and education professionals. This year’s program will focus on tropes of Holocaust denial and distortion as well as the intersections of denial\, white supremacy\, and contemporary antisemitism. Additionally\, participants will practice concrete actions they can take to build resilient classroom communities\, teach media literacy skills\, and address denial and distortion in their own classrooms. \nThis year’s Summer Teachers Institute begins with two half-days of synchronous sessions delivered over Zoom. The final day will take place in-person at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington\, D.C. There will be additional asynchronous assignments due two weeks after the conclusion of the Institute. \nThe Summer Teachers Institute will take place on the following dates: \n\n         August 1 and 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. on Zoom\n         August 3 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. \n\nRegistration is first come\, first served\, and you will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete (please check your junk mail folder). After the maximum number of participants (45) have enrolled\, the option to join a wait list will be available. There is no registration fee for this program\, and transportation via coach bus to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will be provided. \nWhile materials at the Summer Teachers Institute are best suited for middle and high school Social Studies and English Language Arts classrooms\, our team welcomes all teachers and education professionals who wish to participate in this program. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Please contact Lily Herman\, Education Program Coordinator\, at lcherman@jewishmuseummd.org. \nThis program is possible due to the generous support of Judy and Jerry Macks and the Philip Levenson Endowment Fund for Holocaust Programming. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/summer-teachers-institute-2023-dismantling-holocaust-denial-in-the-classroom-2/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T131500 DTSTAMP:20230626T174740Z CREATED:20230626T174740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T174740Z UID:10489-1690880400-1690895700@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Summer Teachers Institute 2023: Dismantling Holocaust Denial in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Summer Teachers Institute 2023: Dismantling Holocaust Denial in the Classroom is a professional development workshop for teachers and education professionals. This year’s program will focus on tropes of Holocaust denial and distortion as well as the intersections of denial\, white supremacy\, and contemporary antisemitism. Additionally\, participants will practice concrete actions they can take to build resilient classroom communities\, teach media literacy skills\, and address denial and distortion in their own classrooms. \nThis year’s Summer Teachers Institute begins with two half-days of synchronous sessions delivered over Zoom. The final day will take place in-person at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington\, D.C. There will be additional asynchronous assignments due two weeks after the conclusion of the Institute. \nThe Summer Teachers Institute will take place on the following dates: \n\n         August 1 and 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. on Zoom\n         August 3 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. \n\nRegistration is first come\, first served\, and you will receive a confirmation email once your registration is complete (please check your junk mail folder). After the maximum number of participants (45) have enrolled\, the option to join a wait list will be available. There is no registration fee for this program\, and transportation via coach bus to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will be provided. \nWhile materials at the Summer Teachers Institute are best suited for middle and high school Social Studies and English Language Arts classrooms\, our team welcomes all teachers and education professionals who wish to participate in this program. \nREGISTER HERE \nQuestions? Please contact Lily Herman\, Education Program Coordinator\, at lcherman@jewishmuseummd.org. \nThis program is possible due to the generous support of Judy and Jerry Macks and the Philip Levenson Endowment Fund for Holocaust Programming. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/summer-teachers-institute-2023-dismantling-holocaust-denial-in-the-classroom-3/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T190000 DTSTAMP:20230515T185434Z CREATED:20230515T185434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T185434Z UID:9935-1685984400-1685991600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Jewish Council Annual Meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Baltimore Jewish Council for our annual meeting Monday\, June 5\, as we review our work in 2022-23 and look ahead to 2023-24. \nHelp us honor and celebrate the work of Jeanette Parmigiani\, for her unwavering commitment to educate about the Holocaust\, assist our community’s Survivors\, and ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten. \nMonday\, June 5\, 2023\, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. \nBnai Jacob Shaarei Zion\, 6600 Park Heights Ave\, Baltimore\, MD 21215 \nHeavy hors d’oeuvres\, dietary laws observed. \nClick here to register for the meeting. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/baltimore-jewish-council-annual-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion\, 6600 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21215\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T200000 DTSTAMP:20230321T123250Z CREATED:20230321T123250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T123250Z UID:9285-1683828000-1683835200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Fighting Jew-hate with Jewish Pride DESCRIPTION:A program to identify\, combat and work to end acts of antisemitism in the community and on social media. \nThe program is co-sponsored by the BJC and the Baltimore Zionist District. \nWe will be in conversation with internationally renowed Jewish author and educator with an active social media presence\, Ben M. Freeman\, to discuss the importance of Jewish Pride as a way to counter Jew-hate faced by teens online and in the wider world.\nBen\, discussing his two books\, Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People and Reclaiming our Story: The Pursuit of Jewish Pride\, will explore the modern Jewish Pride movement and why tackling internalized anti-Jewishness is a vital way to fight modern Jew-hate. \nDate: May 11th at 6:00 PM includes Dinner (Pizza) \nLocation: Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School – Crane Auditorium\n3300 Old Court Rd\, Pikesville\, MD 21208 \nThe program is open to all\, with an emphasis on teens and their parents. \nRegistration Link: https://bzdisrael.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/f-a-c-e-antisemitism-student-symposium \nContact: Adi Ratzon adi@bzdisrael.org or 410-484-4510 or Emily Goodman egoodman@baltjc.org or 410-542-4850 URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/fighting-jew-hate-with-jewish-pride/ LOCATION:Beth Tfiloh Congregation\, 3300 Old Court Road\, Pikesville\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Goodman":MAILTO:egoodman@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T200000 DTSTAMP:20230322T160606Z CREATED:20230322T160606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T160606Z UID:9305-1683048600-1683057600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Celebrates Israel: Showcasing 75 Years of Technology and Innovations DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Jewish Council\, Maryland/Israel Development Center and The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore in a celebration featuring a showcase of Israeli companies and technologies in Maryland\, speeches by elected officials and community leaders\, video presentations highlighting Maryland’s partnerships with Israel\, and drawings for two roundtrip tickets from Dulles International Airport to Tel Aviv courtesy of United Airlines! (Must be present to win\, restrictions apply.) \nTuesday\, May 2\, at 5:30 p.m.\, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Tickets are $18 per person. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/baltimore-celebrates-israel-showcasing-75-years-of-technology-and-innovations/ LOCATION:Baltimore Museum of Industry\, 1415 Key Highway\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Boguslaw":MAILTO:nboguslaw@marylandisrael.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T160000 DTSTAMP:20230322T161632Z CREATED:20230322T161632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T161632Z UID:9307-1682857800-1682870400@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Community Celebration of Israel at 75 DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore community for the ultimate Israel celebration! Baltimore area Synagogues and organizations are excited to sponsor the Israel @75 community celebration. \nMake sure you arrive in all the blue & white you can find\, bring your Israeli flags\, be ready to dance the afternoon away\, win prizes\, and join our Hummus making contest. Kids will enjoy carnival-themed games\, Israeli-style games\, popcorn\, cotton candy\, face painting\, hair braiding\, and more. Adults will enjoy our drum circle\, table conversations\, Israeli dancing\, and more. Make sure to stop by the “Shuk” – And support our local vendors. They will be joining us with their great products and services. There is something for everyone. Admission is free\, and food will be available for purchase. \nClick here to register. \n \n  URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/community-celebration-of-israel-at-75/ LOCATION:Chizuk Amuno Congregation\, 8100 Stevenson Rd\, Baltimore\, MD\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T210000 DTSTAMP:20230411T094421Z CREATED:20230411T094421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T094421Z UID:9548-1682364600-1682370000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Yom HaZikaron Community Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Zionist District\, the BJC\, and many community partners for a moving ceremony to honor the memory and legacy of the many Israelis who have fallen in combat or acts of terror. We invite the entire Baltimore community to gather on behalf of the women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the freedom and security of our Jewish homeland.\n \nBeth Tfiloh Congregation | Mintzes Theater In the Rosen Arts Center\n**High School Entrance URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/yom-hazikaron-community-ceremony/ LOCATION:Beth Tfiloh Congregation\, 3300 Old Court Road\, Pikesville\, MD\, 21208\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T173000 DTSTAMP:20230227T181702Z CREATED:20230126T141506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T181702Z UID:8438-1681660800-1681666200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah Commemoration 2023 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, April 16 at Beth El Congregation at 4:00 p.m. for a day of commemoration and education as we honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. This year’s commemoration will highlight the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising that took place 80 years ago and feature a keynote address from author and historian\, Judy Batalion\, author of “The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos”. \n\n\nThis program will be offered both in-person and virtually. \nASL interpreting provided.  \nRegister here\n\n  URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/yom-hashoah-commemoration-2023/ LOCATION:Beth El Congregation\, 8101 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T130000 DTSTAMP:20230329T114927Z CREATED:20230329T114927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T114927Z UID:9404-1680264000-1680267600@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:The Current State of Affairs in Israel\, with a Baltimore Shinshin DESCRIPTION:Following weeks of escalating protests over the governing coalition’s proposed reforms to the judiciary\, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a pause to the legislation Monday.\nThis week\, we will be in discussion with Baltimore Shinshin Yali Shapira\, who will help us unpack all that has been happening in recent days and what might lie ahead.\nYali comes from Ganei Hadar\, a small moshav near Rehovot. He has always been passionate about politics and has recently become extraordinarily concerned\, as many Israeli citizens\, about the current social crisis in Israel.\nHosted by the Baltimore Jewish Council\, Jewish Educational Services\, The Associated\, and The Jewish Agency for Israel.\nRegister for the online conversation. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/the-current-state-of-affairs-in-israel-with-a-baltimore-shinshin/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Kate McDonald":MAILTO:kmcdonald@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T203000 DTSTAMP:20230103T005638Z CREATED:20230103T005638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T005638Z UID:8011-1679337000-1679344200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Threats to Houses of Worship: A Seminar on Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) and BeAware Situational Awareness DESCRIPTION:The BJC\, in partnership with The Associated\, the Jewish Federation of Howard County\, the JCRC of Howard County\, and the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center\, will host a pair of trainings in March titled\, Threats to Houses of Worship: A Seminar on Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) and BeAware Situational Awareness. \nThe training is aimed for faith leaders\, members of faith communities\, and faith-based schools\, and it will be presented by Stephanie Viegas\, Deputy National Security Advisor for the Secure Community Network and a former FBI Special Agent. \nThe in-person trainings will be presented in Howard County on Sunday\, March 19\, and at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC on Monday\, March 20\, with both programs starting at 6:30 p.m. \nTo register for the Howard County program on March 19th\, click here.\nTo register for the Park Heights program on March 20th\, click here. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/threats-to-houses-of-worship-a-seminar-on-countering-active-threat-training-catt-and-beaware-situational-awareness-2/ LOCATION:Associated\, Goldsmith Campus\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21215\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T203000 DTSTAMP:20230103T005405Z CREATED:20230103T005405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T005405Z UID:8005-1679250600-1679257800@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Threats to Houses of Worship: A Seminar on Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) and BeAware Situational Awareness DESCRIPTION:The BJC\, in partnership with The Associated\, the Jewish Federation of Howard County\, the JCRC of Howard County\, and the Oakland Mills Interfaith Center\, will host a pair of trainings in March titled\, Threats to Houses of Worship: A Seminar on Countering Active Threat Training (CATT) and BeAware Situational Awareness. \nThe training is aimed for faith leaders\, members of faith communities\, and faith-based schools\, and it will be presented by Stephanie Viegas\, Deputy National Security Advisor for the Secure Community Network and a former FBI Special Agent. \nThe in-person trainings will be presented in Howard County on Sunday\, March 19\, and at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC on Monday\, March 20\, with both programs starting at 6:30 p.m. \nTo register for the Howard County program on March 19th\, click here.\nTo register for the Park Heights program on March 20th\, click here. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/threats-to-houses-of-worship-a-seminar-on-countering-active-threat-training-catt-and-beaware-situational-awareness/ LOCATION:Oakland Mills Interfaith Center\, 5885 Robert Oliver Place\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Shauna Leavey":MAILTO:info@jewishhowardcounty.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000 DTSTAMP:20230313T003404Z CREATED:20230313T003404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T003404Z UID:9158-1678881600-1678885200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:How Did We Get Here? An Update on the Situation in Israel DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Jewish Council and Haviv Rettig Gur\, Senior Analyst for the Times of Israel\, for an update on what has been happening in Israel in recent weeks. Haviv will provide us with an overview of where things stand with the coalition’s proposed judicial reforms and the growing protests against them as well as an analysis of what has led us to this critical point in Israel’s history. \nPlease bring any questions for Haviv for the Q&A session following his talk. \nClick here to register for the Zoom program. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/how-did-we-get-here-an-update-on-the-situation-in-israel/ LOCATION:Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T093000 DTSTAMP:20230216T130826Z CREATED:20230216T130826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T130826Z UID:8840-1676622600-1676626200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Israeli Judicial Reform: The Future of Israeli Democracy DESCRIPTION:Please join The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum and David Makovsky\, Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and Director of the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations\, for a briefing and discussion about the proposed reforms to the Israeli judiciary system. \nMr. Makovsky will walk us through arguments on both sides of the current discussion in Israel and offer an analysis of what the outcome could mean for the American-Jewish relationship with Israel. \n**Please bring any questions for Mr. Makovsky for the Q&A segment of the briefing. \nClick here to register for the virtual program. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/israeli-judicial-reform-the-future-of-israeli-democracy/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T190000 DTSTAMP:20230127T165858Z CREATED:20230127T160013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T165858Z UID:8470-1675969200-1675969200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Maryland Jewish Advocacy Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore\, Washington\, and Howard County Jewish communities for a virtual Maryland Jewish Advocacy Day on Thursday\, February 9\, at 7 p.m.\nJoin members of the Jewish Community from across Maryland for the featured keynote Advocacy Day event. This virtual event will feature leaders from the community and keynote speakers Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Treasurer Dereck Davis. \nUnfortunately\, due to the major construction projects taking place around the State House\, the large meeting rooms that were available for our in-person events are not available this year\, so we are forced to continue our virtual option for 2023. \nClick here to register for the online program. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/maryland-jewish-advocacy-day/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Mersky Miicke":MAILTO:smiicke@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T190000 DTSTAMP:20221215T151104Z CREATED:20221213T170106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T151104Z UID:7691-1673976600-1673982000@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Winter Teachers Institute 2023 DESCRIPTION:WINTER TEACHERS INSTITUTE 2023: Teaching The U.S. and the Holocaust Documentary is a virtual professional development workshop for teachers and education professionals hosted by the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Jewish Museum of Maryland. This year’s program is centered on The U.S. and the Holocaust\, a film by Ken Burns\, Lynn Novick\, and Sarah Botstein. During this workshop\, participants will reflect on the knowledge\, fears\, and choices of the United States government during the Holocaust\, engage in meaningful conversations around responsible pedagogical approaches\, and learn about classroom-ready resources. Over the course of this virtual\, four-week workshop\, participants will watch the three-part documentary series\, contribute to our digital discussion boards\, and engage in four synchronous learning sessions. While materials provided at the Winter Teachers Institute are best suited for middle and high school Social Studies and English Language Arts classrooms\, our team welcomes all teachers and education professionals who wish to participate in the program. \n  \nThe Winter Teachers Institute will take place on the following dates: \nJanuary 17th\, 24th\, 31st\, and February 7th 5:30-7:00 PM\, on Zoom. \n  \nRegistration is first come\, first served\, and after the maximum number of participants have enrolled\, an option to join a wait list will be available. There is no registration fee for this program\, and access to the documentary is provided with registration. \nRegister Here \nQuestions? Please contact Lily Herman\, Education Program Coordinator at lcherman@jewishmuseummd.org. \nThis program is possible due to the generous support of Judy and Jerry Macks and the Philip Levenson Endowment Fund for Holocaust Programming. URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/winter-teachers-institute-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Goodman":MAILTO:egoodman@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T190000 DTSTAMP:20221214T184740Z CREATED:20221213T162747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T184740Z UID:7689-1673377200-1673377200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:The Mischlinge Expose DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 10 for an evening of powerful story through music as descendant of Holocaust survivors and pianist\, Carolyn Enger\, performs her project The Mischlinge Expose. \nDuring this performance Carolyn will share her family’s history during the Holocaust and discuss the Mischlinge designation – those who were considered half-Jews. Carolyn interlaces her family’s story with the music of many Jewish-German born composers. \nYou can register to join us either in-person or online here: https://events.idonate.com/mischlingeexpose URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/the-mischlinge-expose/ 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:20221212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221212T200000 DTSTAMP:20221026T190043Z CREATED:20221026T185610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T190043Z UID:6637-1670868000-1670875200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Environmental Forum - Climate Justice: A Roadmap for a Brighter Future DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Pearlstone Center for our annual Environmental Forum on December 12th at 6pm. \nThis event will be in-person at Chizuk Amuno Congregation\, and it will feature a broad range of climate experts including Del. Dana Stein\, Kristen Harbeson from Maryland League of Conservation Voters\, students from the Jewish Youth Climate Movement\, and more. \nWe hope to see you there! Register Here URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/environmental-forum-climate-justice-a-roadmap-for-a-brighter-future/ LOCATION:Chizuk Amuno Congregation\, 8100 Stevenson Rd\, Baltimore\, MD\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21208\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Snyder ":MAILTO:asnyder@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T203000 DTSTAMP:20221028T160318Z CREATED:20221027T020803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T160318Z UID:6645-1668538800-1668544200@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:What Happened and What’s Next for Israeli Politics? DESCRIPTION:Join Americans for Ben-Gurion University and the Baltimore Jewish Council as we welcome Professor Guy Ben-Porat of Ben-Gurion University for insights on the Israeli election. Who are the winners and losers? What will the next governing coalition look like? Will Israel finally achieve a government that lasts? What might we see domestically and internationally as a result of this election? Professor Guy Ben-Porat is immediate past chair of the Department of Politics and Government at Ben-Gurion University. \nBoth in-person and online options are available. \nTo register: https://events.idonate.com/israelelectionrecap \n  URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/what-happened-and-whats-next-for-israeli-politics/ LOCATION:Associated\, Goldsmith Campus\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21215\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Libit":MAILTO:hlibit@baltjc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T204500 DTSTAMP:20221027T091047Z CREATED:20221027T091047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T091047Z UID:6648-1668023100-1668026700@www.baltjc.org SUMMARY:Kristallnacht 2022 Commemoration DESCRIPTION:The Story of Survival and Starting New \nJoin us for an evening of commemoration and conversation with local Holocaust survivor Ralph Brunn about his experience of Kristallnacht in Germany\, and the story of how his family found their way to Baltimore and created Maryland’s local and beloved Old Bay seasoning. \nIn-person and online options available \nClick here to register URL:https://www.baltjc.org/event/kristallnacht-2022-commemoration/ LOCATION:Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah\, 7000 Rockland Hills Drive\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21209\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Goodman":MAILTO:egoodman@baltjc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR