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INSPIRINGJEWISH COMMUNITY

A GUIDE TO THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MAKE JEWISH BALTIMORE A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY.

THERE’S MORE TO EXPLORE ONLINE AT ASSOCIATED.ORG. 3 Table of Contents 4 Uniting Jewish Baltimore 20 Jewish Learning & Connections 37 Women 6 20s & 30s 23 Professionals 39 Ways to Give WELCOME TO INSPIRING JEWISH BALTIMORE, YOUR GUIDE TO INVOLVEMENT 10 Advocacy & Community Building 25 Seniors (55+) 40 Spend Your Weekend in AND RESOURCES IN THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE Jewish Baltimore 12 Families with Young Children 28 Special Needs ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE. 42 Agencies & Programs 15 Hands-on Volunteering 31 Support Services Throughout this publication, you’ll find the programs and services that make up Jewish 18 Israel & Overseas 34 Teens Baltimore as well as stories of community members just like you – illustrating different paths to involvement and windows of opportunity to participate in Jewish life.

What’s in store for you this year? Do you want to mix and mingle with other Jewish families or singles? Do you want to enrich your understanding of Jewish tradition? Are you interested in helping other community members? Or are you looking for ways to deepen family bonds?

Lead a life connected to our community. Network with other professionals in your industry at happy hours across town. Build relationships with people overseas and discover the bonds that hold us together. You can do all of that – and more! – right here. Inspiring Jewish Baltimore is here to guide you on that journey.

WE HOPE THAT YOU FIND A WAY TO BECOME (OR STAY) INVOLVED IN JEWISH LIFE, HERE IN BALTIMORE AND BEYOND. If you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to help! Give us a call at 410-727-4828 or email us at [email protected].

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WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU DO? Uniting Jewish Baltimore That’s a common question at The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. The short answer is: we do quite a lot.

We are 25 agencies and programs that make up our community in Baltimore as well as communities in Israel and around the world. We create community in Baltimore. We feed the hungry. We shelter the homeless. We educate our children for a lasting future. We protect the defenseless – so they know that Take Jewish Baltimore on the go. they are not alone. We create positive Jewish identities – from baby to bubbe. Together, with you, we do all of this – and so much more. LIKE, TWEET, SHARE AND POST. Connect with us on social media to gain access to all things #JewishBaltimore – with just the push of a button or the swipe of a finger. The Associated is Jewish philanthropy in Baltimore. We function as the fundraising arm for most of the Jewish organizations that serve our community, both locally and abroad. We identify the needs of our community – all to build a strong tomorrow for future generations. FACEBOOK.COM/THEASSOCIATED @THEASSOCIATED

Our Annual Campaign brings together the community to accomplish this very important mission. Each year, with the help of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of generous donors, we raise more than $30 million. By building community, developing leaders and planning for the next generation, we strive to do the most good – not only for right here in Jewish Baltimore, but also for Jews around the world.

Whether you are looking for long-term involvement, occasional opportunities or a one-time experience, there is something for everyone. Join us and get connected to Jewish Baltimore! YOUTUBE.COM/JEWISHBALTIMORE

ASSOCIATED.ORG OUR MISSION OUR VISION THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of The Associated will secure the resources @JEWISHBALTIMORE Baltimore strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by necessary to address the evolving landscape engaging and supporting community partners in of Jewish life, ensuring a vibrant community for Greater Baltimore, Israel and around the world. future generations. 6 Get events for young adults sent right to your inbox. Sign up at: associated.org/stayintouch 7

YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL BALTIMORE ONWARD affairs. Jewish individuals of different TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT (YLC) ISRAEL backgrounds, ages and interests are ISRAEL encouraged to apply. LDP is a one-year THE ASSOCIATED THE ASSOCIATED THE ASSOCIATED commitment with monthly sessions. 20s & 30s associated.org/20s30s/ylc associated.org/ associated.org/ YLC is a two-year leadership development experienceisrael experienceisrael program that engages young adults, ages 22 to Immerse yourself in Birthright Israel 39, who aspire to hold key positions within The Israeli culture while MASA ISRAEL provides the gift Associated and the Baltimore Jewish community. developing your THE ASSOCIATED of a free 10-day Through educational and fundraising programs, professional future. associated.org/experienceisrael trip to Israel for community service projects and agency board Onward Israel is a personalized eight- Masa Israel offers a Jewish young observation experiences, participants gain week summer internship program variety of long-term adults from across the world, ages 18 an array of leadership skills and develop an subsidized by The Associated’s Israel immersive Israel to 26, to travel with peers and explore understanding of The Associated, Baltimore’s Engagement Center. Join a select cohort experiences for remarkable sites of historic, cultural and Jewish community and the importance of of college students and recent graduates young adults, ages religious significance. philanthropy. YLC is offered every other year; from Baltimore to live like a local in 18 to 30. Whether recruitment will begin in the spring of 2017. Tel Aviv while receiving a high-level you are looking to internship experience. take a gap year, study abroad, volunteer, intern or teach English post-college, there CHARM CITY TRIBE are more than 200 programs to meet your personal needs. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) CONVERSATIONS jcc.org/charmcitytribe HAPPENING AROUND New to town or ready to tap in to Jewish TOWN (CHAT) PLANNED GIVING ROUND Baltimore? Charm City Tribe seeks to build THE ASSOCIATED community among young adults in their 20s and associated.org/20s30s/chat TABLE (PGRT) FOR YOUNG 30s, living in downtown Baltimore, who want to Explore the Baltimore Jewish community, PROFESSIONALS discover Jewish culture in creative ways. They contemporary issues and your Jewish THE ASSOCIATED provide an entry point to meet other young identity in small neighborhood groups. associated.org/pgrtyoungprofessionals adults interested in being part of a diverse and Hosted in a home of your peers, PGRT for Young Professionals involves open Jewish community. this multi-session program offers intimate study groups which provide Make an opportunities for you to make an impact professionals with both the technical within Jewish Baltimore and beyond. planned giving tools and the skills IMPACT JDC ENTWINE necessary to start a conversation around THE ASSOCIATED THE ASSOCIATED values with clients. associated.org/globaltravel IFIKNEW IMPACT, the young adult division of The Associated, inspires Jewish Explore Jewish communities around the world JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) adults, ages 22 to 39, through with JDC Entwine, a one-of-a-kind travel ifIknew.org POLITICALLY CONNECT fundraising, volunteering and experience for young professionals seeking to ifIknew is a program for young adults that BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) leadership development programs. make a meaningful impact on global Jewish baltjc.org/politically-connect uses a multi-media approach, including Men and women from many The place for you to grow your career – or to make needs and international humanitarian issues. Politically Connect offers exciting social media and in-person programs, to backgrounds, with diverse interests Partner of the Associated, The American Joint opportunities for adults ages 22 to 45 to an impact – is right here in Jewish Baltimore. address the contemporary issues that can and talents, explore their Jewish Distribution Committee (JDC) is the world’s impact the well-being, self-image, careers meet and mingle with prominent elected journeys in Baltimore together leading Jewish humanitarian organization and relationships of people in their 20s officials and national political experts through IMPACT. Programs range Hang out at a social gathering, meet new people impacting people in more than 70 countries. and 30s. to learn about and participate in the from fundraising to leadership political process. Politically Connect has development to social and beyond, at a networking event or discover something evening or early morning programs two where you can meet and mingle in a YOUNG PROS LEADERSHIP to four times per year. welcoming environment. new through a life-changing trip to Israel. No COUNTERING BDS DEVELOPMENT THE ASSOCIATED AND BALTIMORE JEWISH ASSOCIATED.ORG/20s30s matter the life stage, you can join other young COUNCIL (BJC) PROGRAM (LDP) REPAIR THE WORLD BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) associated.org/experienceisrael JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) baltjc.org Young Pros Countering BDS is a multi-session jvcbaltimore.org/jvc-programs Baltimoreans who are traveling on their Jewish Participants meet with government series of workshops and speakers for young Take action and make change through officials and community leaders adults to learn techniques to combat the Boycott, meaningful, hands-on volunteer service. journeys together. who address local, national and Divestment and Sanctions movement and If you have a passion for social justice and international issues, in order to develop become better-informed, stronger advocates for an interest in meeting your peers with associated.org/20s30s an understanding of all aspects of Israel and the Jewish people. similar interests, join today! 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You just graduated college. The road ahead has never been more uncertain, but one thing you’re sure Begin your Jewish Baltimore of is your need for a connection. You’re ready for a change of pace career-wise. You know that you’ll stand out among a pool of applicants if you make professional connections. You have a new baby. Being a parent is the most rewarding job you could have, but you’re looking for another couple, or journey with IMPACT parent, who is experiencing the same joys and challenges of raising a child.

Whatever the life stage you’re in, you have a place in Jewish Baltimore with IMPACT, the young adult division (ages 22 to 39) of The Associated. We host social happy hours, volunteer days to give back, professional networking events, philanthropic opportunities, young family programming and so much more.

Baltimoreans are the backbone for our strong and cohesive community. Here are a few faces of IMPACT, the people who give back, love Israel, enjoy the camaraderie in our neighborhoods and take our TAYLOR GONZALEZ: EDUCATION ADVOCATE AND community to greater heights. BALTIMORE NEWBIE ON HER FAVORITE THING ABOUT ISRAEL: “Aside from the falafel and Bamba snacks? I love the culture, our history, being home. There’s an ambiance when you step off the plane and you’re welcomed home – it’s hard to put this feeling into words. My abuelo (grandfather) boarded the Altalena at 17 to fight in the Independence War of ’48, and he felt this intrinsic feeling and yearning for Israel. I don’t think I can choose just one favorite tangible thing – but being home is my absolute favorite thing about Israel.”

JULIE BLUMENFELD: DENTIST AND DEVOTED MOM ON WHY SHE GIVES BACK: JEFF SADRI: LAWYER DOV HOFFMAN: “The importance of taking an active AND FACULTY MEMBER MARKETER AND role in my community was ingrained AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VOLUNTEER in me from a very young age. Growing BALTIMORE ON EFFECTING CHANGE: up in Savannah, GA, my friends and I “My most meaningful Young Leadership ON LONG-LASTING FRIENDSHIPS: JON YOFFE: LAWYER AND HELENE KAHN: COMMUNITY would participate in [the Savannah] “Although Birthright Israel only Council (YLC) experience to date NEW DAD ADVOCATE AND BALTIMORE Federation’s ‘Trading Places’ program. lasted 10 days, the friendships I have has been my observation of Towson ON THE BEST PART ABOUT IMPACT: The program paired up volunteers with AFICIONADO developed with people on the trip will Hillel. As an alumna of the university, “Whether you’re Reform, Orthodox or somewhere organizations needing help on the ON WHY SHE LOVES OUR COMMUNITY: be everlasting; those of us who live it is rewarding to help establish and in between, IMPACT is about promoting and holiday so that non-Jewish employees “We’re very lucky in Baltimore. It’s easy to take the Jewish in the Mid-Atlantic region have been develop a strategy for the Jewish supporting our community. There are many and regular volunteers could spend the community for granted, especially if you grew up here... regularly getting together! The bond Tigers Alumni Alliance (JTAA), a Jewish young people in the organization who are not that day with their families … I truly believe In smaller towns, you need to make more of an effort. between us is unique and I am truly alumni alliance collaborating with observant, but still feel a strong connection to this in the importance of empowering The Associated offers so many opportunities, whether fortunate to have had the opportunity the university. I'm thankful that YLC community and their roots. [My wife Marni and I] love other young adults to get involved. you care about helping the vulnerable or providing social to embark on an unforgettable journey.” has provided me the opportunity to how IMPACT and The Associated strive to be inclusive services. You get to feel the impact you are having. It’s I want to help the young adult cultivate a strong Jewish alumni of all the various sects of our Jewish community. It also a great place to be part of a networked community, population realize the importance of network in the area and beyond, makes us stronger as a whole.” professionally and socially.” philanthropy and leadership and how while building a foundation for future vital they are to ensuring our future.” Jewish graduates of the university.”

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Community HAШ BALTIMORE NEW FALLSTAFF THE ASSOCIATED MULTICULTURAL & associated.org/rsjbaltimore NEIGHBORHOOD Advocacy Building Connect with your Jewish roots and the Baltimore and global Jewish community. Haш Baltimore is a ORGANIZING PROJECT CHAI: Russian-speaking Jewish Baltimore initiative that COMPREHENSIVE gives voice to members of the Russian-speaking HOUSING We build ASSISTANCE, INC. Jewish community through volunteerism, 410-500-5300 leadership development and philanthropy. CHAI, in partnership community by with Casa de Maryland, celebrates NEW COMMUNITY the multicultural make-up of the Fallstaff creating partners. ENGAGEMENT neighborhood, by offering community CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INC. conversation round tables, multi-cultural The Associated, together with its community partners such as chaibaltimore.org/communityorganizing social gatherings and more. All materials Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC), CHAI: Comprehensive Housing CHAI helps Baltimore’s northwest neighborhoods are available in both English and Spanish to Assistance, Inc., CHANA and many more, work tirelessly to ensure the foster community organization by working closely ensure neighborhood inclusion. safety and cohesion of our thriving community. with residents and neighborhood associations, offering help with leadership development, HERE’S A SAMPLE OF WHAT WE ACCOMPLISH: member recruitment and community projects INTERETHNIC AND like block beautification projects, neighborhood gatherings and community events. INTERFAITH DIALOGUES BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY baltjc.org/ INITIATIVE interethnic-and- PEARLSTONE CENTER interfaith-dialogues pearlstonecenter.org/sustainability BJC’s interethnic and interfaith dialogues Pearlstone’s Community Sustainability were formed to maintain positive OUR CHILDREN READ AND department empowers local Jewish organizations, relationships between the Baltimore Jewish LEARN TOGETHER. individuals and families to practice sustainability community and others in the region. 3,000 Jewish children's books are delivered each month – through energy efficiency, water conservation Through dialogue, BJC focuses on working for free! – to families in the Greater Baltimore area. and more. Pearlstone offers Green Loans for against anti-Semitism and prejudice in sustainable projects and assistance in making partnership with those who reside in the schools and other insitutions green. community in which we live. With the dialogues, you can share your thoughts and OUR OLDER ADULTS CAN AGE IN PLACE build relationships with your neighbors. WITH DIGNITY. Each year, we provide more than 690 rides – to the grocery store, Your voice holds power – know when and how doctors’ appointments and more – to seniors who can’t drive. Plus, we make housing affordable to more than 1,600 seniors. to use it. Start a conversation with your neighbors PIKESVILLE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING about supporting one another, speak to elected ASSISTANCE, INC. OUR ABUSED AND DEFENSELESS HAVE chaibaltimore.org A VOICE. officials about your social concerns or learn The Pikesville Schools Initiative strengthens On average, we advocate with and on behalf of 150 survivors public schools in Pikesville in order to of interpersonal violence each year. about the issues that affect the quality of life provide excellent educational options for neighborhood residents. Through here in Baltimore. marketing, parent/teacher organizations, increased educational and enrichment OUR VULNERABLE GET THE HELP THAT associated.org/getinvolved programming and fundraising support, the THEY REQUIRE. schools are better equipped to provide their Each year, we assist those who are struggling financially by students with a stellar education. Volunteers distributing funds to more than 1,450 individuals. and parents are needed to tutor, read to students and get involved in advocacy to support our schools. 12 Want upcoming family programs sent right to your inbox? Sign up: associated.org/stayintouch 13

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The Jewish Big CJEBALTIMORE.ORG/PJ Brother Big Sister program matches adult associated.org/families volunteers with Jewish children who need mentoring, including those from single-parent families or families where a member is ill. 14 15 Families with Young Children Hands-on J TOWN MACKS CENTER FOR TOWSON UNIVERSITY START OR JOIN A VOLUNTEAM MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION JEWISH EDUCATION COMMUNITY JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) (CJE) & JEWISH jvcbaltimore.org/volunteams COMMUNITY LIBRARY DANCE AT Want to make a difference in the community CENTER (JCC) MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION Volunteering THE J jcc.org/jtown (CJE) but not sure where to start or how much time JEWISH COMMUNITY There is cjebaltimore.org/library CENTER (JCC) you can commit? 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ANNUAL DAYS OF SERVICE: GIVE BACK JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) jvcbaltimore.org/annual-events Baby & Me at the JCC Infuse the volunteer spirit throughout your year. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) We can all repair the world (tikkun olam) – one Assemble care packages; participate in mitzvah Share, socialize and gain new skills at the J – for babies and parents alike! The JCC offers moms and moms-to-be a projects; beautify the community; and serve in chance to connect, stay fit and interact with their little ones. Engage your kids with sensory, cognitive and gross motor volunteer opportunity at a time. Put your Jewish soup kitchens, homeless shelters, senior facilities development. Classes and workshops include: values to work, create a sense of purpose and turn and more. You can choose to volunteer and help HELLO BABY – for all new parents and their newborns; MOTHER’S CIRCLE – for women of other religious others – putting into practice the simple idea backgrounds who are raising Jewish children; that every single person can do something good. HAPPIEST BABY ON THE BLOCK – how to soothe a community concerns into action. Four annual events are coordinated each year: crying newborn; MUSIKGARTEN – bringing the joy of music and Day to Unite with Governor’s Day to Serve (mid- movement to children; associated.org/volunteers September); Mitzvah Day (December 25); MLK SOCCER SHOTS – teaching children soccer skills and Day of Service (mid-January); and Good Deeds how to use their feet; PRESCHOOL PREP – for the transition from toddler to Day (early April). preschooler; and more!

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ADOPT-A-NEIGHBOR outdoors and a willingness to get dirty. THE REMIDA PROJECT SCHOOL TUTORS CHAI: In addition to individual volunteers, MACKS CENTER JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) COMPREHENSIVE Pearlstone offers high school and college FOR JEWISH jvcbaltimore.org/school-volunteer- HOUSING EDUCATION (CJE) internship opportunities that combine opportunities ASSISTANCE, INC. cjebaltimore.org/ farm work with a more specialized area chaibaltimore.org/ remida Help teachers and students in the of focus. Volunteer opportunities for volunteer The REmida Project classroom. Volunteers commit to at least families, B’nai Mitzvah groups, corporate Volunteers of all is a volunteer-run one hour per week for the length of the groups and service groups are available ages and skill creative reuse school year and are matched with one as well. levels are needed center, offering teachers and parents a student, a small group or one classroom two to four times during the year to central source for repurposed materials teacher. help the community’s most vulnerable that fosters learning and creativity. The Why Volunteer? older adults through winterization of JEWISH MUSEUM OF REmida Project relies on donations We can all work to repair the world. The Jewish windows and yard maintenance. The MARYLAND VOLUNTEERS of overruns, remnants, rejects and SHARE YOUR TIME & Volunteer Connection (JVC) coordinates hundreds greatest benefit of Adopt-a-Neighbor JEWISH MUSEUM OF obsolete supplies of such items as clean TALENT is companionship – establishing an MARYLAND AT THE of thousands of hours of service — an immeasurably HERBERT BEARMAN mechanical and electronic parts, unused JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) important gift to the members of our community. ongoing connection with a neighbor. CAMPUS (JMM) plastics, textiles, wire, tubing, hardware, jvcbaltimore.org jewishmuseummd.org/ piping and much more. JVC plays matchmaker for potential A FEW OF OUR STELLAR VOLUNTEERS EXPLAIN volunteering volunteers, serves as a resource to WHY THEY GIVE BACK: BOOKWORMS The JMM seeks the Baltimore Jewish community and JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) volunteer docents, RUSSIAN-SPEAKING promotes a culture of volunteerism. JVC jvcbaltimore.org/bookworms gift shop salespeople, TRANSLATORS professionals meet one-on-one with The Bookworms program provides an receptionists and special events potential volunteers and place them in JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) opportunity to volunteer once a month assistants. These positions engage jcsbaltimore.org/volunteer/assist-new- opportunities that meet their interests, in area elementary schools. Volunteers volunteers in the Jewish art, culture and americans talents and time constraints. read to children and provide new or history of Maryland. JCS needs volunteers to accompany gently-used books for classroom libraries. Russian-speaking clients to medical and other necessary appointments to provide SHOPPERS PARTY WITH A PURPOSE translation and help in completing JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) GORDON VOLUNTEER JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) paperwork. Hours are flexible; mileage jcsbaltimore.org/volunteer/support-older- jvcbaltimore.org/partywithapurpose USHERS reimbursement is available. adults Add some hands-on service to your JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) JCS needs volunteers to help older “It is important to me and my husband, “[On Mitzvah Day,] I helped specifically next party, life cycle event or business gordoncenter.com/volunteer adult clients shop at supermarkets Matt, that our children realize that they to organize the winter care packages so gathering, and make it an experience Volunteers at the Gordon Center SCHOOL COMMUNITY and other stores so that they can remain are fortunate in that they have a nice they can be delivered to the different your guests will never forget. Have fun for Performing Arts will assist house self-sufficient. home, warm clothes and food on the organizations … If we fill 1,500 winter while making a difference for community PARTNERSHIP management with collecting tickets, table, and that not everyone in the world care packages, I know for a fact that I am members in need. Volunteer projects can CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING showing audience members to their ASSISTANCE, INC. is as lucky.” touching at least 750 of these; therefore, be created to fit certain themes and areas seats, selling concessions and, most chaibaltimore.org/community-resources/ SPECIAL CONNECTIONS 750 packages are going to these people of interest. Examples of projects include – LINDSAY KLATSKY, PARTY WITH A importantly, creating a pleasant and schools JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) PURPOSE ORGANIZER who need help, and I am touching 750 making toys and treats for animals at a welcoming environment for the Gordon’s CHAI’s School and Community jcsbaltimore.org/volunteer/be-a-friendly- people. By doing so, I am contributing to patrons. As reward, volunteer ushers are shelter, decorating magic wizard wands Partnership Program supports the visitor “Helping others gives one such a feeling a larger number.” able to watch the performance during to brighten the spirits of pediatric public schools in the Glen and Families can volunteer to socialize and of usefulness – a reason that we have – JIM SCHWARTZ, CHAIR OF MITZVAH DAY their shift. hospital patients and making blankets for Fallstaff neighborhoods of northwest interact with adults with special needs been put here not for ourselves alone.” homeless residents of Baltimore. Baltimore City, Fallstaff and Cross as either a one-on-one friend or in a “When I volunteer with Bookworms, Country Elementary Middle Schools, group setting. – GERT LEVITAN, MITZVAH DAY PARTICIPANT I get to share my love of reading. I get HANDS-ON AT by increasing access to financial and smiles, laughs and even hugs from the PEARLSTONE PRO-BONO SERVICES community resources to improve school JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) “The experience [with Diller Teen Fellows] kindergartners. A 2003 study showed that PEARLSTONE CENTER infrastructure and academic outcomes, TRANSPORTATION AND jcsbaltimore.org/volunteer has taught me how easy it is to make children from high-income families are pearlstonecenter.org/volunteer and deepens ties between the schools COMPANIONSHIP JCS needs community dentists to provide a change within my community and exposed to 30 million more words than Pearlstone Center welcomes individuals and their surrounding communities. CHAI JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) how effective one voice, no matter children from families on welfare. In just interested in a unique and experiential pro-bono dental care in their offices for works closely with principals, teachers, jcsbaltimore.org/volunteer/support-older- what the age, can be in impacting a one hour per month, I get to expose the hands-on volunteer opportunity. low-income clients who are experiencing parents and community residents to adults group of people.” children I read with to more books, more Volunteers typically assist in the animal dental emergencies. In addition, lawyers assess school and student needs and to JCS seeks volunteers to drive and escort words and a wider world.” pasture, on the farm and in the retreat are needed to volunteer their time advocate for public funds, secure private elderly and disabled clients to medical – LAUREN OFFERMANN, PAST BALTIMORE DILLER TEEN FELLOW center. Volunteers require no previous providing pro-bono legal consultation at funds, establish program partnerships and other important appointments and – OCTAVIA SHULMAN, BOOKWORMS VOLUNTEER experience in agriculture, but rather a monthly drop-in clinic for people with and implement programs to address to visit homebound individuals. an enthusiastic attitude, a love for the low income. those needs. 18 Sign up for Israel & Overseas programming at: associated.org/stayintouch 19

Israel & BALTIMORE-ASHKELON COMMUNITY SHEVET ACHIM BOOK CLUB FUND FOR MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) ISRAEL cjebaltimore.org/shevet-achim Overseas cjebaltimore.org/baltimore-ashkelon-book-club EXPERIENCES In collaboration with the Jewish Agency "Onward Israel seemed The Baltimore-Ashkelon Book Club connects MACKS CENTER FOR for Israel (JAFI), Shevet Achim pairs like an amazing readers in both Baltimore and Ashkelon through JEWISH EDUCATION teachers and students at five Jewish opportunity to the reading and discussion of books related to (CJE) schools in Baltimore and five Jewish experience Israel like Israel, the Middle East and Jewish life. Open to cjebaltimore.org/cfie schools in Ashkelon by providing a all, the Book Club creates social and educational The Community Fund for Israel I’d never experienced supportive structure and educational opportunities through informal settings that Experiences provides need-based it before." benchmarks that guide collaborative deepen the Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership. scholarships to Baltimore City/County high school and first-year post-high learning. The purpose of the program is to develop person-to-person ALEXANDRA school students traveling to Israel on an KADISH relationships over a period of three years, BALTIMORE-ASHKELON educationally-valid program. Baltimore Onward as teachers guide students to deepen Israel participant, PARTNERSHIP their connections to Israel, Judaism and College Graduate THE ASSOCIATED ISRAEL ADVOCACY AND the Jewish people. associated.org/baltimoreashkelon AWARENESS PROGRAMS When I learned Let the Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership about The Associated’s Baltimore BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) help you find your connection to Israel. Onward Israel program, an baltjc.org/advocacy-and-awareness SHINSHINIM Established in 2003, the Partnership has made internship and immersive Israel BJC educates, informs and raises MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION meaningful and personal connections between (CJE) experience, I was intrigued. I fell in the two cities a top priority. The Partnership is awareness in the Jewish and general cjebaltimore.org/cjeshinshinim love with Israel on previous trips, based on mutual values and vision and connects community about Israel. Through BJC, The Shinshinim are two Israeli young and the program seemed like an people in Baltimore to Israelis living in its sister you can learn more about Israel and adults who serve as informal educators amazing opportunity to experience city, Ashkelon. related global concerns, take action on infusing a special Israeli spirit (ruach life in Tel Aviv, as a local. behalf of a safe and secure Israel and get Yisralit) into our community. Through I was placed at the Jaffa Institute, an involved in the pursuit of lasting peace in programs and events, they ensure that the region. organization that helps underserved BALTIMORE ISRAEL COALITION Baltimore’s youth and families benefit children in Tel Aviv/Yafo and beyond. BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) from a powerful exposure to Israel, Jewish I assisted with grant writing, baltimoreisraelcoalition.org identity and Ashkelon. donor research and outreach. The The Baltimore Israel Coalition is a consortium THE MARLENE AND internship offered a great deal of of local organizations working to support Israel STEWART GREENEBAUM independence and I was encouraged through education, advocacy and community- VOLUNTEER CENTER TRAVEL WITH to take on my own projects. I met building. Programs include educational and IN ASHKELON THE ASSOCIATED fantastic people, was able to live in the most beautiful and resilient advocacy trainings, missions to Capitol Hill and THE ASSOCIATED & JEWISH VOLUNTEER THE ASSOCIATED country in the world. various other collaborative programs. CONNECTION (JVC) associated.org/travel associated.org/baltimoreashkelon/volunteer See Israel and other FOR YOUNG ADULT TRAVEL Founded in 2011, the Marlene and overseas Jewish OPPORTUNITIES, Each year, thousands from Baltimore travel to Stewart Greenebaum Volunteer Center BALTIMORE-ODESSA communities with VISIT PAGE 6 PARTNERSHIP in Ashkelon is the central address for The Associated. Israel to share meals, adventures and meaningful volunteerism in Ashkelon, working with THE ASSOCIATED Whether you individuals, families and groups, including associated.org/odessapartnership are interested in a group experience experiences. And it’s not just Israel. We’re visitors from Baltimore. Volunteer on The Baltimore-Odessa Partnership offers unique or personal trip, The Associated can hands-on, engaging projects alongside opportunities for people-to-people connections enhance your travel plans. Join a family committed to Klal Yisrael (the link between Jewish Ashkelon residents to foster community between residents of Baltimore and its sister trip, explore Israel’s business culture with and mutual support. city, Odessa, through arts and culture, leadership one of the professional network trips, people in Baltimore, Israel and around the world) development and Jewish identity, as well as connect with local Jews abroad on a educational programming. women’s or young adults' visit or plan a – our collaborative initiatives build bridges and VIP experience for your own clan. create a global community. associated.org/globalcommunity 20 Sign up for Jewish learning programming at: associated.org/stayintouch 21

Jewish Learning & JEWISH MUSEUM OF BALTIMORE HEBREW FIELD TRIPS, COMMUNITY HOLOCAUST MARYLAND LEARNING INSTITUTE AT TOWSON EDUCATION, REMEMBRANCE Connections OPPORTUNITIES UNIVERSITY (BHI) EXPERIENTIAL COMMISSION (HRC) JEWISH MUSEUM OF towson.edu/bhi WORKSHOPS AND BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) MARYLAND AT THE baltjc.org/holocaust-remembrance HERBERT BEARMAN Towson University offers graduate OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS BJC’s HRC honors the memory of the CAMPUS (JMM) programs in Jewish Studies and PEARLSTONE CENTER jewishmuseummd.org/ Leadership in Jewish Education and pearlstonecenter.org/community-education millions who perished during the Nazi era education Communal Service, as well as special Bring your class, congregation, staff or through commemoration and education. Visit the JMM and tour programs and networking opportunities. youth group on a field trip to Pearlstone Not only does the HRC serve as a liaison two historic synagogues BHI supports scholarships for TU’s Center for a day or overnight program to various resources in our community and three exhibition galleries. Immerse yourself Judaic Studies graduate students such of experiential learning on Pearlstone’s regarding Holocaust matters, but it also in Jewish heritage and culture. Research your as fellowships for Jewish communal Jewish educational farm. Programs offers a wide range of program and family’s genealogy in the family history center. professionals. They also offer adult engage all ages and backgrounds in resources, including first-hand Holocaust Or, attend one of the museum’s various programs education opportunities, including experiential education focused on survivor testimony. Attend a program and special events. Adults, families, students an extensive Hebrew language program, sustainability, agriculture, health, justice and deepen your understanding of and teachers can enjoy a variety of fun and Tzion course, scholarly lectures, museum and Judaism. In addition, the ropes the Holocaust. educational programs. trips and film events. BHI hosts a Judaic course offers both high and low elements library of more than 70,000 volumes as catalysts for team building, group at the Towson University Albert S. bonding and meaningful challenges for JEWISH PESACH AT PEARLSTONE Cook Library. both the individual and the group. NEW PEARLSTONE CENTER TEACHER pearlstonecenter.org/pesach PROJECT Pesach at Pearlstone, a 10-day, nine-night BEIT MIDRASH RETREAT HAKEREM Passover vacation experience, allows participants (JNTP) PEARLSTONE CENTER MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION to feel comfortable, cared for and entertained MACKS CENTER pearlstonecenter.org (CJE) FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) – without having the cooking, cleaning or Join Pearlstone cjebaltimore.org/hakerem cjebaltimore.org/day-schools preparations that can make Passover feel for an immersive HaKerem is an educational resource JNTP provides one-on-one mentoring overwhelming. Pearlstone offers an exciting weekend store that provides Jewish-themed toys, to new day school teachers and training selection of lectures, day camp for kids, fun exploration of games, stickers, flashcards and other for seasoned teachers to become those social activities, game tournaments, on-site Jewish texts through items that can be purchased for use in mentors. JNTP is a subsidiary of the New entertainment and Chol HaMoed day trips. a contemporary lens. the classroom or in the home. Plus, check Teacher Center, a national nonprofit Contemplate, discuss and grapple with out the 10,000 volume library and a dedicated to improving student learning ancient sources with timeless messages. recycled arts center. by accelerating the effectiveness of new MODERN HEBREW COURSES Learn with and from leading teachers and teachers and school leaders. BALTIMORE HEBREW INSTITUTE AT TOWSON rabbis in order to recall and reclaim land- UNIVERSITY (BHI) HILLEL: THE FOUNDATION towson.edu/bhi based traditions. BHI offers absolute beginner through advanced- FOR JEWISH CAMPUS MARIPOSA Experience art, music, volunteerism, sustainability level modern Hebrew courses in the Pikesville LIFE MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) area. Study with experienced professional CHESAPEAKE TEVA Goucher College | goucher.edu/hillel cjebaltimore.org/day-schools Israeli Hebrew educators. This non-credit adult PEARLSTONE CENTER Johns Hopkins University | hopkinshillel.org and more, all with a Jewish lens. By adding a Through the generosity of the Charles education program teaches students to read, pearlstonecenter.org Towson University | towsonhillel.org Crane Family Foundation, Mariposa Child Jewish connection to our lives, we can create a write and speak Hebrew. This four-day overnight program is UMBC | umbchillel.org offered to regional Jewish schools with College Park | marylandhillel.org Success programs train adults to help thriving Jewish community. Here, we can come students in grades four through seven. Hillel enriches the lives of Jewish children succeed while accelerating the Chesapeake TEVA provides students an students so that they may enrich the development of the social and emotional MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH competencies that children need to be together and learn from each other. EDUCATION (CJE) opportunity to explore their responsibility Jewish people and the world. The Hillels as stewards of the Earth through a Jewish in Maryland welcome students of all successful in life. cjebaltimore.org view. Whether learning about biodiversity backgrounds and foster an enduring associated.org/getinvolved CJE promotes and facilitates lifelong learning that from a rotting log, taking a fire-building commitment to Jewish life, learning nurtures Jewish identity and strengthens Jewish elective or dramatizing the origins of their and Israel. By participating in life- community. The CJE offers creative, innovative lunch before Birkat Hamazon, students changing trips and campus initiatives, and engaging Jewish learning experiences to are engrossed in a community that lives students learn to make a meaningful nurture the mind and develop connections — what it teaches. impact on the future of the Jewish regardless of age, background or affiliation. people while they grow intellectually, socially and spiritually. 22 23 Jewish Learning

MELTON ADULT SUKKAHPALOOZA – TZION CAREER CENTER EDUCATION SUKKOT RETREAT BALTIMORE JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) HEBREW jcsbaltimore.org/job-seeking MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION PEARLSTONE CENTER INSTITUTE (CJE) pearlstonecenter.org AT TOWSON Professionals The JCS Career Center is dedicated to UNIVERSITY (BHI) cjebaltimore.org/adults Be Pearlstone's Ushpizzin, honored helping all individuals, including teens and towson.edu/bhi The Florence Melton School of Adult Sukkot guests, and soak in Sukkot, the persons with special needs, find and maintain TZION is an adult Jewish Learning provides lifelong Jewish Harvest Festival, as it's truly meant to be employment. Write an eye-catching cover letter, education course that explores the learning experiences for adults. The experienced. Feast on delicious, healthy, format the perfect resume, network like a pro and history of Zionism and the state of Israel. program offers a pluralistic, diverse and kosher food in the big communal sukkah. ace that interview! JCS helps people find jobs in a The course, taught by Neil Rubin, Ph.D. socially interactive environment in a Sleep under the stars in the sukkah or variety of industries and at all levels – entry level on Wednesday evenings, is attentive variety of locations throughout Baltimore in Pearlstone’s beautiful rustic cabins, to executive. both to historical context and the and Harford County. Courses include while building community through song, content of ideas. Israel, mysticism, Jewish history, Bible prayer and fun on the farm! Come for a studies, ethics and life cycle events. meal, a day, a night or the full retreat. MARYLAND/ISRAEL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (MIDC) SIFRIYAT PIJAMA marylandisrael.org MIDC is a nonprofit organization that promotes B’AMERICA (SP-BA) bi-lateral trade and investment between Maryland MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) and Israel. It is a "public-private partnership" cjebaltimore.org/sifriyat-pijama-bamerica between Maryland's Department of Business SP-BA is a Hebrew and Jewish family and Economic Development, Israel's Ministry of engagement literacy program Economy and The Associated. Volunteers can implemented throughout the United join one of several committees including: the States. Families with children ages two Baltimore-Ashkelon Economic Development through eight receive free books and Committee, the Information Technology and music in Hebrew on a monthly basis Cyber Security Committee, the Life Sciences and are invited to participate in Hebrew Committee, the Membership Committee and the language storytimes and events. Montgomery County Committee.

PLANNED GIVING ROUND TABLE (PGRT) THE ASSOCIATED Learning happens at any age associated.org/pgrt

PGRT brings together It doesn’t matter if you’ve been out of school for two months or 25 years – you can enrich your Jewish education professionals from a whenever! SO, WHAT DO OUR AVERAGE JEWISH LEARNERS LOOK LIKE IN OUR COMMUNITY? variety of disciplines THEY ARE YOUNG AND INQUISITIVE. THEY LOOK FOR EXPERIENCES. Whether your goal is to grow your business, who may be involved More than 300 young children enrolled in The Jewish Museum of Maryland served more in some aspect of a one of our JCC’s educational programs. than 4,300 students and teachers through on- planned gift to charity. site field trips and outreach activities. turn your care for the Jewish community into Participants have the opportunity to network, hear from nationally-recognized planned giving THEY HAVE PRIDE IN ISRAEL. THEY TAKE CARE. action or connect with industry leaders, do More than 2,400 people went to In one calendar year, Pearlstone Center saw and financial experts and enhance their skills by programs run by our shinshinim more than 6,000 people make the trek to their it by networking through The Associated. We incorporating charitable planning techniques in (young Israeli emissaries). farm to participate in their environmental clients’ tax, financial and estate planning. education programs. bring together professionals of all backgrounds THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL. More than 380 professionals attended one of the Darrell D. Friedman Institute for For a listing of day schools, please visit and interests who share your passion for Jewish Professional Development's 950 educational associated.org/communityresources/schools sessions that focused on improving the community and philanthropy. quality of our community’s programs and services. associated.org/professionals 24 25

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THE DARRELL D. and Baltimore County. MSDE-approved FUNDING FOR NORTHWEST NEIGHBORS FRIEDMAN INSTITUTE workshops focus on a wide variety of EDUCATORS CONNECTING (NNC) topics, including child development, MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL special needs, Jewish values and (CJE) Seniors (55+) chaibaltimore.org/nnc DEVELOPMENT AT THE practice, creative approaches, emergent cjebaltimore.org NNC is a mutual support network, or “village,” curriculum and more. WEINBERG CENTER (DFI) CJE administers a wide variety of grant dedicated to helping seniors and people of thedfi.org funds that provide financial assistance all ages live well in their neighborhoods. For professionals working in Jewish for educators and school programs, Everybody has something to give and everybody organizations, DFI provides opportunities EMPLOYER including the Congregational School has something to gain. NNC members not for expanding leadership and AND Professional Development Grant, the only receive services but they can also assist management skills while building Jewish BUSINESS Crane Full-Time Teacher Benefit and the other members. knowledge that impacts the unique SERVICES Crane Professional Development Grants. work we do in the Jewish community. JEWISH Participation in workshops offers a COMMUNITY SAFE: STOP ABUSE OF ELDERS SERVICES (JCS) path to stronger Jewish organizations, INSTITUTE FOR CHANA, JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) enhanced work with our lay partners and jcsbaltimore.org/employers PROFESSIONAL AND LEVINDALE excellence in the workplace. JCS assists employers with recruiting and DEVELOPMENT chanabaltimore.org/elderabuse finding qualified employees who meet SAFE is a comprehensive approach to address the specific needs of their business, at no JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) jcsbaltimore.org/professional-development the needs of seniors facing abuse at the hands of cost to the employer. When employers EARLY CHILDHOOD The Institute for Professional an intimate partner, family member or caretaker. list their open positions with JCS, their Development of JCS offers professional Services include educational and awareness EDUCATORS account representatives work tirelessly development workshops for social workshops for seniors, their loved ones and PROFESSIONAL to find the right match among the workers and other human service caretakers as well as organizations that serve DEVELOPMENT Career Center clients. JCS also provides providers. JCS is approved by the State our older population. Coordinated advocacy, MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION employers with professional out- Board of Social Work Examiners to offer counseling, legal services and appropriate shelter (CJE) placement services for displaced workers cjebaltimore.org Category I Continuing Education Credits is also available. at competitive market rates. The CJE offers ongoing professional for social workers and psychologists. JCS development opportunities for early also provides CPR and First Aid training childhood educators in Jewish preschools for individuals or groups. and child care settings in Baltimore City EDWARD A. MYERBERG CENTER CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INC. myerberg.org Since 1976, the Edward A. Myerberg Center has Network with The Associated been helping active adults 55+ in Baltimore stay active, engaged, Advance your networks and leadership skills through The Associated's philanthropic, educational and networking The opportunity to lead a rich, vibrant life exists healthy and connected. The Myerberg Center is events and programs. a true community center, not only for the 1,200 here in Jewish Baltimore. Whether you need health members, but for the entire northwest Baltimore REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY GROUP MAIMONIDES SOCIETY: Learn with JEWISH PROFESSIONAL WOMEN (JPW): community. Members enjoy more than 125 (REIG): Network at Baltimore's most other Jewish healthcare professionals. Amazing energy and connections. New care, housing or other community resources, an classes each year – in art, literature, current events, innovative development projects with The Associated’s Maimonides Society perspectives on work, life and personal popular culture, technology, health and fitness, REIG. Often held on-site at real estate hosts industry-related programs, through growth. JPW provides opportunities for enhanced quality of life awaits each and every foreign language and religion. The center also projects in various stages of development, a Jewish lens, that are open to all career-minded women to network, socialize provides vital social services needed by many these networking and educational healthcare professionals. and learn together. older adult. You can age with grace, dignity, members of our community, including access to opportunities bring together professionals interested in deepening their relationships resources, counseling and support groups. with one another and the Baltimore purpose and joy. Jewish community. ASSOCIATED.ORG/PROFESSIONALS associated.org/seniors 26 27 Seniors

ARTS AND CULTURE EATING NORTHWEST SENIOR SUPPORTIVE EVENTS AND CLASSES TOGETHER SHUTTLE (NWSS) COMMUNITY NETWORK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) CHAI: CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING (SCN) COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE, INC. jcc.org/arts-culture CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING HOUSING 410-889-1148 Older adults can become a part of the ASSISTANCE, INC. ASSISTANCE, INC. JCC's creative community! Whether you Myerberg Center: The NWSS provides affordable and chaibaltimore.org/scn have untapped artistic ambitions or are 410-358-6856 reliable transportation for residents The Supportive Community Network is just an art enthusiast, bring out your Weinberg Senior Living Buildings: of the Weinberg Senior Living buildings a resource for communities throughout inner artist at the J. Try an art class with weinbergseniorliving.com in Pikesville and Park Heights, as Jewish Baltimore that want to start a talented instructors from Baltimore’s Adults ages 60 and older can enjoy a well as members of Northwest “village” that supports its residents to age best arts organizations, take part in nutritious, kosher meal with each other. Neighbors Connecting. NWSS offers well in the community. SCN provides intelligent discussions about current Engaging conversation can be found daily shuttle service to grocery stores, consultation, project management at The Myerberg Center and many local shopping centers, libraries, senior From events or the latest read, catch a flick at support, partnership development, the Baltimore Jewish Film Festival and see Weinberg Senior Living buildings. centers and special excursions. Make a program development and much more. performances in the beautiful 550-seat Lunch and dinner times vary. reservation today! Gordon Center for Performing Arts. Abroad to WARM HOUSES ELDER CARE SENIOR DROP IN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) BALTIMORE HOLOCAUST MANAGEMENT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) 410-484-0399 Baltimore SURVIVORS AND JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) 410-484-0399 Groups gather weekly in their homes to jcsbaltimore.org/care-management Make the Weinberg Park Heights JCC participate in conversations, activities and DESCENDANTS GROUP Elder Care Management supports your home away from home on Tuesday education. Participants meet monthly Growing up in the Ukraine, Miriam Fromberg only knew (BHSD) individuals in their desire to continue afternoons. Participate in conversations, for large-scale special programs with a two Jewish holidays: Chanukah and Passover. BALTIMORE living in their own homes or in other as well as educational, social and featured presenter and an opportunity to Her grandmother used to give Chanukah gelt to family JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) settings with maximum independence recreational activities. Each week is interact in a larger group setting. members and smuggle matzah during Passover. baltjc.org/ and dignity while providing their family unique and includes lunch; membership services-for- and caregivers with peace of mind. The not required. holocaust-survivors JCS Care Management team provides a WEINBERG PARK BJC’s BHSD comprehensive individual assessment ASSISTED LIVING commemorates and creates a personalized plan of care. SENIOR HOME REPAIR & CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING “My grandmother would disappear for the night, and I used and honors the memory of the They also coordinate services, advocate BENEFITS PROGRAM ASSISTANCE, INC. to ask my parents, ‘Where is grandmother?’ They told me, Holocaust, educates the community with health care professionals and CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING weinbergpark.com ‘She will be back. She will be back,’ but they wouldn’t tell me about this event in human history, provide ongoing communication with ASSISTANCE, INC. Weinberg Park Assisted Living provides where she went. preserves and passes our Jewish heritage the family. chaibaltimore.org/shr assisted living services to up to 36 to the younger generation, encourages CHAI ensures that each year 200 low- residents with kosher meals, social Very early in the morning – when it was still dark – she would the descendants not to let the Holocaust income senior and disabled persons’ opportunities and help with activities of come back with a filled pillowcase. We didn’t know what was in be forgotten and combats anti-Semitism MILLBROOK FRIENDLY households in Northwest Baltimore daily living. the pillowcase. and Holocaust deniers. receive necessary home safety repairs, NEIGHBORHOOD (MFN) modifications, assistive devices and Turns out, it was matzah – big, round matzah. Handmade. CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE access to other related services. WEINBERG SENIOR That’s how we knew it was a Jewish holiday.” CAREGIVING AND AGING HOUSING LIVING ASSISTANCE, INC. Today, Miriam has five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) 410-500-5300 CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INC. – whom she calls her greatest achievement. jcsbaltimore.org/aging-caregiving MFN serves SERVICES FOR weinbergseniorliving.com JCS helps older adults age in place with residents in HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS Weinberg Senior Living offers quality, maximum independence and dignity. the Millbrook JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) affordable apartments for seniors Specialists in gerontology offer older Park Apartments of Baltimore County. jcsbaltimore.org/services-for-holocaust- and older adults with disabilities in adults, their families and caregivers up- Residents have access to critical case survivors 15 buildings throughout northwest to-date information and resources, expert management and services in both JCS offers a number of social services, Baltimore. All residents can take advice and senior-focused services that English and Russian. In addition, CHAI supports and resources for Holocaust DO YOU HAVE AN INSPIRING, ASSOCIATED advantage of numerous services and support healthy living, promote safety brings residents together to discuss survivors, including financial assistance, STORY TO SHARE? LET US KNOW ONLINE AT activities, including Eating Together meal and improve quality of life. happenings in the community and home care subsidies, counseling and ASSOCIATED.ORG/TELLUSYOURSTORY programs and shuttle bus transportation. strengthen neighborhood relationships. service coordination. In addition, JCS hosts the Holocaust Survivors Social Club Volunteers are needed to assist in where participants have the opportunity providing attentive and beneficial care to to get together monthly for social our residents. gatherings, cultural activities, musical programs, guest speakers and luncheons. 28 29

SHEMESH AFTER SCHOOL CHAVERIM CLUB GESHER LATORAH shemeshbaltimore.org INCLUSION AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION SHEMESH provides the educational support jcc.org/specialneeds (CJE) KIDS CENTER cjebaltimore.org/gesherlatorah Special Needs necessary for Jewish children with learning This program, for adults who have JEWISH Gesher LaTorah is a community-based differences to reach their full potential in a COMMUNITY mild to more severe developmental religious school for students with Jewish setting. A team of professionals offers CENTER (JCC) and/or physical disabilities, consists of jcc.org/ significant special needs. Meeting services to the Jewish day schools, including recreational and leisure-time activities specialneeds every Sunday, students age four to early intervention, social skills training, reading including arts and crafts, games and Children with 21 enjoy enriching programs rooted intervention, executive function coaching, holiday celebrations that encourage the varying disabilities in Jewish values and learn about professional development and supporting adults to have positive interactions and participate Jewish concepts such as community, inclusion, co-teaching and specialized instruction experiences with their peers. alongside their typically-developing Torah, Hebrew, prayer, customs and in the learning centers. peers in the Kids Center and TNTU holidays. Personalized bar/bat mitzvah after-school programs with support and COMMUNITY-BASED consultation is available to help families resources from qualified staff. Participants create a meaningful lifecycle event. J CAMPS INCLUSION experience dynamic activities while SERVICES PROGRAM paired with one-on-one counselors to JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) help them with the inclusion process. jcsbaltimore.org/living-with-special-needs GETTING TOGETHER jcc.org/camps/owings-mills/special-needs JCS provides counseling, advocacy and The J Camps Inclusion case management services to children, CLUB Program serves children adults and families of individuals with JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) ARTS WITH YACHAD jcc.org/specialneeds ages five to 13 with special needs. Other services include JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) assistance with independent living This weekly social group offers activities mild to severe learning, jcc.org/specialneeds skills, tutoring and obtaining special for adults who want to improve their developmental, social, Adults with developmental disabilities equipment. JCS helps families obtain social life, life skills and emotional well- emotional and physical make fun craft and ceramic projects. resources, services and funding being at the JCC and in the community. disabilities. Children are Everyone has a work of art to take home! included in camp bunks with their non-disabled through the Developmental Disability peers and participate in exciting general camp Administration (DDA) and other sources. JEWISH ADVOCATES FOR activities paired with a one-on-one counselor CENTER FOR JEWISH who assists with the inclusion process. DEAF EDUCATION (JADE) EDUCATION’S JILL FOX EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION MEMORIAL FUND FOR PEOPLE WITH (CJE) MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION cjebaltimore.org/jade BALTIMORE JEWISH ABILITIES (CJE) SPECIAL NEEDS JADE promotes inclusion and access ALLIANCE (BJAA) cjebaltimore.org/jill-fox-fund JEWISH for individuals who are deaf and hard of JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) COMMUNITY The Jill Fox Memorial Fund, Inc. SERVICES (JCS) hearing, and offers funding and support jewishabilities.org partners with the Macks Center for jcsbaltimore.org/ for Oral and Sign Language interpreters at The BJAA is an outreach effort designed to Jewish Education to provide grants to job-seeking Jewish community events. JADE provides support and connect individuals with different individuals with unmet medical and The JCS Career Jewish learning workshops and activities Live your best life – regardless of ability. Whether needs and their families through all stages of healthcare needs – related to the areas of Center is for the Jewish campers at the Deafblind life. The BJAA connects people through many autism, childhood obesity or childhood certified by Camp of Maryland. you're looking for inclusion programs at school or different venues, such as workshops, programs mental illness – that are not paid for by Maryland’s Developmental and community events. The website acts as a other sources (e.g. medical insurance, Disabilities Administration, Division guide for supporting your loved ones from early government agencies, etc). of Rehabilitation Services and KARMA DOGS camp, Jewish Baltimore is here every step of the childhood to adulthood, as well as access to more Behavioral Health Administration to MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION than 400 community resources and way – from infancy to adulthood. provide specialized services that help (CJE) related events. CHADD SUPPORT individuals with disabilities find and cjebaltimore.org/karma-dogs GROUP FOR PARENTS maintain employment. Tailored to Shy or reluctant readers can join the CJE associated.org/specialneeds each client’s unique needs and goals, monthly to read with Karma Dogs from OF CHILDREN WITH H.E.A.R.T.S. (Help Encourage All Readers ATTENTION DISORDERS career assessments, employment readiness training, job search assistance, to Succeed). These dogs are friendly, non- SHEMESH job development and placement, judgmental and good listeners. For five shemeshbaltimore.org/shemesh-calendar job coaching, long-term supported to12 year olds; adult supervision If your child has trouble staying on task employment, benefits counseling, is required. or focusing, SHEMESH and CHADD of case management and advocacy are Greater Baltimore invite you to join provided by JCS’ specially-trained and its support group that meets the first experienced staff. Wednesday of every month. 30 31 Special Needs

KEEP LIVING AND SUNDAY FUNDAY TAG Support CAREER CENTER LEARNING (KLAL) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) (CJE) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) jcc.org/specialneeds jcsbaltimore.org/job-seeking cjebaltimore.org/tag jcc.org/specialneeds Sunday Funday is an afternoon of Services The JCS Career Center is dedicated to helping all TAG – Torah, Avodah and Gmilut This self-contained camp program is recreational and social activities for individuals, including teens and persons Chasadim, meaning Bible study, prayer/ for young adults ages 16 to 25 with children ages five to 15, including games, with special needs, find and maintain work and acts of kindness and goodwill learning, developmental, social, arts and crafts, music, drama, cooking and employment. Write an eye-catching cover letter, – is a program for adults over the age of emotional and physical disabilities. physical activities that respond to their format the perfect resumé, network like a pro and 17 with special needs. Meeting weekly Participants will engage in vocational needs. This is a great venue for children ace that interview! JCS helps people find jobs in a to connect their Jewish heritage and training, life skill building, community to develop appropriate social skills and variety of industries and at all levels – entry level community in an age-appropriate setting, service projects, trips and therapies. The friendships, enhance coordination, to executive. TAG students also learn self-advocacy. program will also feature a camper-run increase self-esteem and create a feeling café for family members and JCC staff. of acceptance in the community. KLAL extends beyond camp with KLAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES for Every Season, a place for teens and CHANA young adults with a wide range of special chanabaltimore.org needs to develop appropriate social skills CHANA is the Baltimore Jewish community’s and friendships, increase self-esteem and response to interpersonal violence, including develop a feeling of connection to the domestic violence, sexual abuse and Jewish community. mistreatment of older adults. A wide range of services are offered including crisis intervention, counseling referrals, legal advocacy, kosher MARYLAND SPECIAL safe house and safety planning for victims, NEEDS ADVOCACY survivors and their families. Workshops on healthy relationships, dating abuse, stalking and PROJECT (MDSNAP) cyberbullying are available for students of all ages MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) and their parents. Consultation, education and cjebaltimore.org/mdsnap training on effective responses are available for MDSNAP provides access to testing and schools, synagogues and other institutions. services for families of children with a wide range of learning differences, special needs and diagnosed disabilities. The HOME RETENTION project offers free educational advocacy CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, INC. to families with children from birth to age chaibaltimore.org/housing-services-loans 21. The project serves as a repository of CHAI provides foreclosure prevention counseling information and can help families find the to mortgage-stressed homeowners. CHAI works support and resources they need. with homeowners to reach a mutually sustainable resolution with their mortgage servicers to assist We all need a little help sometimes – help getting families in preventing foreclosure. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TJ and Ethan FOR ADULTS by when times are tough, help applying for a JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) His blog, Dad Enough, started as a writing space, says T.J. Casser, a place where he CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES jcsbaltimore.org/living-with-special-needs could share the roller-coaster of raising a child with autism. “Too few dads talk about it loan, help overcoming an addiction. Whatever AND SERVICES and many dads and families do not know about available resources.” JCS residences enable adults with JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) developmental disabilities to live as your need is, Jewish Baltimore will extend a jcsbaltimore.org One of the family’s main resources became the JCC, a welcome ally as T.J. and his independently as possible and JCS offers programs, services and resources that wife Jocelyn organized activities for Ethan, now 8. Diagnosed as a preschooler, Ethan can meet the diverse needs of individuals and participate fully in community life. JCS thrived first at the JCC’s preschool camp, Noah’s Ark, and is now an active camper in helping hand. provides residential services in nine the inclusion program at J Camp. He attends a local school for children with special families throughout the Greater Baltimore area. professionally-staffed homes – Alternative needs and the J’s School’s Out program during winter and spring breaks. Ethan also associated.org/gethelp From information about social services and local Living Units (ALUs) – in Northwest enjoys Sunday Funday, an activity program for children with special needs, including support groups to where to find the closest Baltimore City/Baltimore County swimming, Ethan’s hands-down favorite activity. kosher market and everything in between, trust communities, each home to three adults JCS to connect you to the community resources with developmental disabilities. “We love how welcoming everyone is and how they look out for him,” says T.J. “We feel you need. like part of a large family. Everything is so much better than we thought it could be.” 32 33 Support Services

ADDICTION SERVICES challenges and to maintain a healthy the process alone. CHAI provides a PREVENTION EDUCATION JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) perspective on life. variety of no-interest loans and assists JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) jcsbaltimore.org/addiction-services with access to incentives through jcsbaltimore.org/prevention JCS addresses the challenges of Baltimore City, Healthy Neighborhoods, JCS provides educational programs that substance use, abuse and addiction ENERGY SAVINGS LOANS Inc. and other incentive programs. In increase knowledge and awareness through recovery-focused individual, CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING addition, CHAI provides assistance with about substance use, abuse, addiction, ASSISTANCE, INC. family and group counseling treatment managing to home renovations as well the spread of HIV/AIDS, bullying and Building 410-500-5327 and referral services. JCS also offers age as information on local, state and lender other risky behaviors that can impact CHAI provides appropriate prevention education and financial incentive programs. well-being. These programs provide interest-free loans outreach to children, teens and adults. information to help children, teens Healthy of up to $10,000 and adults make healthy decisions for for homeowners HOPED themselves and those important to them. to invest in home ASSISTANCE FOR NON- CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING renovations that ASSISTANCE, INC. Relationships ENGLISH-SPEAKING will save energy, lower utility bills and chaibaltimore.org AMERICANS keep housing affordable. CHAI’s HOPED Program is a housing PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION For more than 20 years, CHANA has offered a Jewish JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) program that serves people with mental community response to the needs of persons who experience jcsbaltimore.org/services illness by providing quality, affordable PROGRAM (PRP) abuse and other forms of interpersonal trauma. Knowing JCS provides service coordination that FALLSTAFF APARTMENTS housing. In addition, CHAI is prepared to JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) that 50 to 80 percent of teens report knowing someone helps non-English-speaking Americans jcsbaltimore.org/psychiatry-services CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING support the residents so that they can in an abusive relationship, CHANA provides customized connect to community services and ASSISTANCE, INC. The JCS PRP helps people with chronic live successfully – all moved in, living workshops that help teens understand what is healthy and resources. JCS also has volunteers who chaibaltimore.org mental illness maintain or improve actively and integrated in the community. unhealthy in a relationship. can translate nonmedical terminology Fallstaff Apartments, CHAI’s first their independence, social living skills at medical and other important Affordable Family Housing project, and functioning at home and in the appointments and tutors who can help provides 16 units of affordable family LEGAL CONSULTATION community. One-on-one and group housing, two of which are fully accessible, clients gain English language skills JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) support is provided to help each How can you tell what’s healthy or unhealthy? needed for employment applications to families in the northwest Baltimore jcsbaltimore.org/jls individual maximize independence and and interviews. City Neighborhood of Fallstaff. The Jewish Legal Services offers a to prevent relapse or re-hospitalization. project primarily serves residents with free, monthly, walk-in clinic for low- A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP incomes at or below 60 percent of area income individuals. Community lawyers MEANS YOU CAN: MEANS YOU ARE: ECONOMIC SUPPORT median income. volunteer their time, offering brief THE SHOFAR COALITION SERVICES pro-bono consultations on a variety CHANA q Hang out with friends q Isolated from your friends JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) of legal issues, including consumer/ chanabaltimore.org/sexualtrauma and family and family jcsbaltimore.org/achieving-financial-stability HEBREW FREE LOAN bankruptcy, landlord-tenant, family and The Shofar Coalition is the community’s q q Service Coordinators at JCS work with ASSOCIATION (HFLA) immigration questions. All consultation is collaborative response to adult, Feel respected Made fun of in front of others and appreciated individuals and families experiencing hebrewfreeloan.org confidential and protected by attorney- adolescent or childhood trauma. q Told what to do and what financial setbacks, helping them to assess For more than 100 years, the Hebrew Free client privilege. Services include professional trauma q Be yourself to wear their situation and develop strategies Loan Association has provided interest- therapy for women, men and children; q Walk away q Scared to end the relationship for regaining self-sufficiency. This may free loans. When it was founded in 1898, professionally facilitated healing groups include providing benefit eligibility HFLA may have helped a peddler start a NEW HOMEBUYER for adults; community and synagogue- q Talk openly and freely q Afraid to say the wrong thing screening and application assistance, business by lending him money to buy based healing services; and training and EDUCATION & q Put your phone down q Expected to always answer a facilitating connections to resources educational forums for teachers, parents a horse and a cart. Today, a would-be COUNSELING call or text and services and enhancing money and organizational professionals and entrepreneur is more likely to need a CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING lay leaders. management skills. computer than a horse, but the principle ASSISTANCE, INC. Remember, friends make sure friends are safe – chaibaltimore.org/ is the same. Whether you have a family you can make a difference in one person’s life. emergency or a bar mitzvah to plan, housing-services-loans EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING doctors’ bills or a home in need of repair, CHAI is a HUD JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) Hebrew Free Loan can help. approved housing counseling jcsbaltimore.org/emotional-well-being IF YOU NEED HELP OR YOU’D LIKE TO When you need help getting over a agency that SCHEDULE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, rough spot or through a hard time, you provides potential HOMEBUYER LOANS CALL CHANA AT 410-234-0030 OR VISIT can turn to JCS’s highly-trained and homebuyers interested in living in the CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING CHANABALTIMORE.ORG/TEENS experienced licensed clinical social ASSISTANCE, INC. northern Park Heights neighborhoods workers, counselors, psychologists and chaibaltimore.org/housing-services-loans with information on homes for sale, psychiatrists. JCS professionals work with Potential homebuyers interested in referrals to housing professionals, families, children, adolescents, couples living in the northern Park Heights homebuyer education and individual pre- and adults to develop solutions for life’s neighborhoods don’t have to go through purchase counseling. 34 Get the latest teen programming straight to your inbox. Sign up now: associated.org/stayintouch 35

BALTIMORE DILLER AMERICAN RED CROSS HAZAMIR BALTIMORE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEEN FELLOWS BABYSITTING JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) CHOIR JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) Teens associated.org/teens/teenleadership/diller jcc.org/aquatics/certifications jcc.org/teens/leadership JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) Baltimore Diller Teen Fellows is a 15-month Be the best babysitter you can be when jcc.org/high-school The Middle School Leadership Council teen leadership program based on four you’re American Red Cross certified. Teens HaZamir Baltimore, one of 30 chapters is a group of teen leaders who work pillars: leadership, Israel, Judaism and tikkun ages 11 to 14 receive American Red Cross of HaZamir: The International Jewish together to create programs for their olam (repairing the world). Diller Fellows instruction in basic infant care, first aid for High School Choir, provides teens the peers while gaining leadership and team create and implement hands-on community burns, bleeding, choking, head injuries, opportunity to gather together, sing building skills. service initiatives, participate in Shabbatonim poison prevention and treatment and Jewish choral music, build community (weekend retreats), monthly workshops and safety precautions. and connect to teens in the U.S. and two mifgashim (encounters) with their Ashkelon Israel. The program fosters a lifelong TEEN VOLUNTEER teen counterparts, including a three-week Israel commitment to Jewish culture and music OPPORTUNITIES FOR experience. The selection process for this highly CENTER FOR TEEN in young people and builds a strong GRADES 6-8 competitive program begins in the spring of the ENGAGEMENT foundation for future Jewish involvement JEWISH VOLUNTEER 10th grade year and includes an application JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) among its participants. CONNECTION (JVC) and interview. [email protected] jvcbaltimore.org/teens The Center for Teen Engagement is a new JVC connects middle community-wide ISRAEL HIGH school students ELIJAH CUMMINGS YOUTH initiative directed MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION to volunteer PROGRAM IN ISRAEL (ECYP) by the JCC of (CJE) opportunities cjebaltimore.org/israel-high BALTIMORE JEWISH COUNCIL (BJC) Greater Baltimore through one-time ecyp.org with support from Through this program, the CJE prepares and ongoing projects at service sites ECYP builds bridges between Baltimore’s diverse The Associated high school students in anticipation like the Baltimore Humane Society, communities. ECYP provides selected high and the Jim of any anti-Semitism or anti-Israel Weinberg Village and Pearlstone school students with the tools and real-world Joseph Foundation. The Center for Teen sentiments that they may encounter on Center. Projects meet needs within the opportunities they need to become future Engagement is designed to engage college campuses. By drawing on the community and fulfill B’nai Mitzvah and leaders. This is accomplished through mentoring, Baltimore Jewish teens in enriching and most effective international organizations, school service requirements. a trip to Israel and participation in the Jerold C. meaningful Jewish experiences that will CJE ensures that students have a strong Hoffberger Leadership Enhancement Program. spark their desire to learn and sustain an sense of Jewish identity and the tools to ongoing connection to Jewish life. feel confident and proud. TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR JCC MACCABI EXPERIENCE JOIN GRADES 9-12 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) FRESHMAN VOLUNTEER JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) jcc.org/maccabi NETWORK jvcbaltimore.org/teens joinbalt.org The JCC Maccabi Games JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) High school teens volunteer throughout JOIN offers teens ages 11 to 18 a variety are open to Jewish associated.org/teens/teenleadership/fvn the community on projects organized of programming that addresses the teens ages 13 to 17. Freshman Volunteer Network (FVN) and run by their peers. A long-term Leadership training, becoming a camp counselor, real issues they face in today’s complex Each year our Baltimore fellows learn about vital community commitment is not required. Examples of world. JOIN’s professionally-trained delegation sends needs and work together to create a past projects include after-school sports, joining Maccabi and more. Connect with Teen Outreach Staff can be found in hundreds of athletes to hands-on service project and make a arts and academic programs in Baltimore the community meeting teens where the various host cities for difference in a nonprofit organization City, current event conversations with they are – at a local coffee shop, pizza other teens through after school and weekend competition in sports including soccer, basketball, in the community. The teens will be seniors, cooking and serving meals place, synagogue, teen center, as well as volleyball, bowling, baseball, table tennis, tennis, responsible for leading all aspects of at homeless shelters and interactive on social media – providing programs, programming. Where else can you make a swimming, softball, dance and track and field. JCC the volunteer projects including activities with children. promoting healthy decision-making or Maccabi ArtsFest is an arts experience for Jewish Jewish service learning, programming lending an ear. Staff also helps teens or difference and have fun all at the same time? teens, taking place annually during the summer in at the site and a post-service reflection. their families connect to community selected communities throughout North America. Each teen will earn 15 community service resources, services, programs and associated.org/teens The program strengthens bonds to Jewish hours if they participate in all of the community service opportunities. heritage, community and Israel. service projects.

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STUDENTS TAKING TEEN SUMMER SERVICE TOP NOTCH TEENS (TNT): ASSOCIATED WOMEN AND ACTION FOR CHANGE JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) TEEN CAMP OUR COMMUNITY (STAC) associated.org/teens/teenleadership JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) associated.org/women Teen Summer Service provides many jcc.org/teens Women Whether you give a gift in your own name, JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) "A big part of Judaism options for teens in grades six through associated.org/teens/teenleadership/stac Teensis communityentering seventh – and and eighth at attend a community-wide event or participate 12 who want a meaningful summer STAC is a nine-month program that gradethe who JCC, have you an interest are part in working of in a smaller, personalized volunteer experience, experience helping others. The options with children will get the opportunity focuses on social justice and advocacy, that community." Associated Women creates memorable, exciting and includes an opening retreat, include connecting teens with service to earn community service hours while ways to make a difference in Jewish Baltimore. Advocacy Day in Annapolis, a one- opportunities based on their interests, gaining leadership and communication Previous activities have included creation of day experience in DC, late nights assisting teens in creating a VolunTeam skills.JORDAN Afternoons a public art project, tree planting and food service project for themselves and their offerKING ANDelectives and monthly seminars. STAC fellows JACOB preparation for donation to a local shelter. work with one another to develop peers and connecting teens with existing includingLAPIDUS fitness advocacy initiatives in the community. volunteer and leadership programs in classes,Best friends sports, The selection process for this highly the community. leadershipand college CHANA students, JCC competitive program begins in the spring seminars, drama chanabaltimore.org basketball of 9th or 10th grade. and arts classes. CHANA provides support, counseling and teammates assistance to Jewish victims of domestic violence and empowers them to obtain safe TEEN GIVING INITIATIVE KIDSOur mothers CENTER tell us we PLUS: met when environments for themselves and their families. (TGI) AFTERwe were SCHOOLtwo – in the JCC’s Mommy Confidential services include a telephone JEWISH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMand Me class – although FOR MIDDLE we have to helpline, individual counseling, legal services and CONNECTION (JVC) admit we can’t remember that far community education. associated.org/teens/ SCHOOLERSback. What we do know is that the teenleadership/tgi JEWISHJ has beenCOMMUNITY a part of ourCENTER lives ever(JCC) TGI focuses jcc.org/teenssince– and one of the reasons we’re CHAPTER TWO on leadership, Teensstill inbest grades friends. six through eight can ASSOCIATED WOMEN fill up their afternoons with swimming, fundraising and grant associated.org/chapter2 sports,When drama, we decided volunteer to go projects to different and making skills. Fellows develop their own Chapter Two, a 10-month educational and fundraising initiatives and select focus more.high Bus schools, transportation it would have provided been easy to grow apart. Yet, thanks to engagement program geared toward women areas to allocate their funds. This nine- from Franklin Middle School to the JCC. the J, we continued to keep in touch, who are empty nesters, recruits those who are month program includes an opening Transportation is also provided from Beth getting together to play basketball at a stage in their lives when they are looking to Israel’s Community Learning Lab for an retreat, agency site visits, a late night and and becoming teammates on the grow as Jewish women. Participants learn about additional fee. monthly seminars. The selection process Maccabi basketball team. We now themselves, are educated about The Associated for this highly competitive program had scheduled time to hang out, and its agencies, take part in experiential learning begins in the spring of the ninth or 10th while doing what we loved. The J and hands-on social action and capture their grade year. YADwas our– YOUNG community…where ARTIST’S we felt passion and turn it into action. DIVISIONat home. JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) You feel it — the draw to make the world a better TEEN SERVICE COUNCIL jcc.org/high-schoolREAD MORE AT DOR TIKVAH JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTION (JVC) CreativeASSOCIATED.ORG/ teens, ages 13 to 18, gather ASSOCIATED WOMEN associated.org/teens/teenleadership/tsc monthly forOURSTORIES workshops with local Jewish place, the need to serve with purpose and meaning. associated.org/dortikvah The Teen Service Council is an eight- artists or field trips to Baltimore arts Dor Tikvah, a two- month program open to teens in grades venues. This leadership development Through volunteer programs, community year leadership 10 to 12 who want to make a difference program culminates in a capstone development program, in the Baltimore community. Teens project, designed by the participants, that leadership roles and philanthropic opportunities, caters to women meet three times during the year to brings together the experience over the primarily between ages 30 to 45 who aspire to learn about vital community needs and course of the year. every woman matters here. Come as you are, give hold key positions within The Associated and gain skills as they plan and implement the Baltimore Jewish community. Dor Tikvah individual service projects. JVC staff as you can, grow as you do. draws inspiration from the Jewish traditions of match participants’ volunteer interests tzedakah (social justice) and tikkun olam (repairing with community service agencies. associated.org/women the world). Through leadership development, educational programs, community service and agency experiences, participants learn about the Jewish community, as well as the importance of women’s philanthropy. 38 39

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Why do we give? We give because we must, JEWISH WOMEN’S because we can and because we have received. GIVING Ways to Give We give our money, our talent and our time. FOUNDATION We give because we value Jewish experiences OF BALTIMORE (JWGF) and have hope for tomorrow. ASSOCIATED WOMEN associated.org/jwgf JWGF provides women with an opportunity to create social change for women and girls through a collaborative grant making process. JWGF members LEAVE A LEGACY ASSOCIATED pool their resources to make grants in FUNDRAISING associated.org/philanthropicplanning the Jewish and secular community, both You give generously now to help make this community a wonderful VOLUNTEERS locally and overseas, while learning about Networking with place to live. Leaving a legacy ensures your grandchildren and 410-727-4828 our community’s most pressing needs succeeding generations will live in a community supported by your The Associated is looking for volunteers and discovering their power as leaders in enduring gift that reflects your values. There are many ways to leave a who are passionate about doing good women’s philanthropy. Jewish Professional legacy. You can: make a bequest in your will; name The Associated as in the community to help raise funds the beneficiary of your IRA or retirement plan; establish a charitable for its Annual Campaign. Join a team income plan; make an outright gift of cash, stock or other property; or of dedicated men and women who JUMP START FOR WOMEN use life insurance. care about the well-being of the Jewish JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES (JCS) Women (JPW) community, locally and globally. jcsbaltimore.org/jump-start-women Women who are entering or reentering Amazing energy and connections. New perspectives the workforce can face unique challenges on work, life and personal growth. Jewish and barriers, especially if they have Professional Women provides opportunities for limited experience. The JCS Career career-minded women to network, socialize and DONATE CORPORATE SPONSORS PROGRAM Center offers Jump Start for Women, a learn together. associated.org/give associated.org/corporatepartners job readiness program that combines a A FEW OF OUR JPW WOMEN GIVE US SOME Do you care about the well-being of Through The Associated’s Corporate Sponsors Program, your customized curriculum-based classroom INSIGHTS ON LEADING A SUCCESSFUL our Jewish community? If so, consider company can reach one of the most affluent and influential component with one-on-one career PROFESSIONAL LIFE: making a gift to The Associated. Your one consumer markets in Baltimore, while providing for the social service, coaching and job placement assistance. gift —large or small— touches far more health and welfare needs of thousands of people in Baltimore. lives, far more profoundly than you might With a corporate partnership investment, your business will realize significant exposure, imagine. Maximize your donation by recognition and publicity through multimedia marketing awareness-raising campaigns and SERVICES ADDRESSING On advice to her younger self: asking about your company’s matching receive benefits such as opportunities to attend special events and VIP receptions. Whether WOMEN’S ISSUES "Know that everyone in your industry gifts program. your company is interested in reaching a community-wide audience, a specific market or JEWISH COMMUNITY started out at the beginning. Those supporting a particular community issue, The Associated’s Corporate Sponsors Program SERVICES (JCS) offers a variety of partnership packages that can be tailored to meet your company’s needs. jcsbaltimore.org you look up to the most were just like On career challenges: JCS offers an array of you at one point and time. Try to learn "My greatest challenge thus far was programs and services from those who came before you and learning how to be a great manager. I that address challenges recognize that you cannot be an expert went to seminars and took feedback from and issues faced by on day one." UNITED WAY my superiors ... I learned being an active women today including caregiving, – LAURIE WASSERMAN listener is key." associated.org/professionals parenting, postpartum depression, career – HINDY LEEDER Clocking out of the office and tuning into the needs of our advancement, work-life balance, body community. Elevating your everyday work into a mission. In On work/life balance: image and more. the office and out, you’re an important part of the picture. "My tip is to put down your device Do your part to help The Associated provide a healthy, (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) and do vibrant and strong Jewish community in Baltimore. If your something fun." company runs a United Way Workplace Campaign, designate – ELISSA KOHEL your United Way gift to The Associated. 40 41

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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR PROJECT MACKS CENTER FOR JEWISH EDUCATION (CJE) SHALOM BALTIMORE cjebaltimore.org/cjeconnectors JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) The Community Connector Project shalombaltimore.org services those in the community Shalom Baltimore welcomes individuals searching for meaningful, relevant who are new to Baltimore’s Jewish programming in their neighborhood. community. Newcomers are matched The community connectors will take with a volunteer who meets them in you out for coffee, schmooze and person and delivers a welcome basket discuss what you are looking for as a with gifts and community information. Jewish person and/or family and will connect you to those interests.

THE GORDON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS gordoncenter.com The Gordon Center is a professional, JEWISH MUSEUM OF state-of-the-art entertainment venue MARYLAND AT THE that showcases amazing and eclectic performances. Located on the campus Jessica launched the Fantasy Football Jewish Mom League with a HERBERT BEARMAN of the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, The Connectors draft party. During the season, the lively group grew to 18 women CAMPUS (JMM) the Gordon is the premier performing who met weekly to cheer on the players while learning about DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE “We create a place of belonging,” says Carly Greenberg, a Jewish Baltimore. While they came for football, they left with jewishmuseummd.org arts center in Baltimore County. The Community Connector through the Louise D. and Morton J. Macks firsthand knowledge about PJ Library, CJE, Associated agencies and season features local, national and JEWISH COMMUNITY The Jewish Museum of Maryland, Center for Jewish Education (CJE). For young families building volunteering in the community, says Jessica. international touring artists in music, CENTER (DBJCC) located blocks from the Inner Harbor, their Jewish future, that means learning with others at the same JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) offers visitors a chance to uncover dance, comedy, lectures, family shows stage – a key goal of the CJE Connector program. With a phone call, To meet the needs of uptown and downtown families and work dbjcc.com Jewish history. Tour the Lloyd Street and films. conversation or activity, people connect to people and learn about schedules, Jessica and Carly vary event locations and times. Mothers DBJCC helps families with young Synagogue, the nation’s third oldest Jewish Baltimore along the way. painted hamsahs during a Mom’s Night Out at a Mt. Washington children enjoy life downtown. There is surviving synagogue, visit “Voices studio. Similarly, a downtown Challah Bake sold out. “Our goal is to a drop-in play space for kids to enjoy of Lombard Street,” which explores Enter creative, family-friendly fun – with a dash or more bring new people in, connect Jewish families and let people know as well as a downtown version of the Baltimore’s rich immigrant history in of Jewish. During Family Winter Fun Days in December, Carly and what’s available at every age,” says Jessica. popular Tot Shabbat and a variety of East Baltimore, enjoy traveling exhibits Jessica Fink organized a tumble of activities: a singer, puppet Baby and Me classes. Programs are show, story time and a craft. “We worked with Jewish Volunteer Connectors benefit, too. Born just two years ago, the CJE Connector that explore the Jewish American open to Jewish and non-Jewish families Connection (JVC) to teach children how to make noisemakers program features an 11-month course that gives would-be experience and participate in a wide with focus on early child development, and then create kits for children in area hospitals,” said Carly. connectors opportunities to meet others, grow leadership skills range of cultural and academic events parent education, neighborhood That teachable moment introduced the concept of tzedekah to and dive deeply into Jewish Baltimore. “Our connectors are also for children, adults and families. taking that Jewish journey and asking themselves, ‘What kind of networking and more. Downtown little ones. Jewish life do I want for my family?’” says Lisa Bodziner, director, CJE families can also gather at the DBJCC to educational engagement. welcome Shabbat with light appetizers, drinks, challah and Shabbat blessings. 42 43

Our service agencies and programs, whose opportunities fill these pages, make our community Agencies & Programs tick – handling everything from housing assistance to professional development, from special needs programming to senior living, from recreational activities to educational enrichment. We wouldn't be the robust, uplifting community that we are without their tireless efforts.

BALTIMORE HEBREW HILLEL–JOHNS HOPKINS JEWISH MUSEUM OF NATIONAL AND INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY MARYLAND AT THE INTERNATIONAL AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY 410.516.0333 HERBERT BEARMAN PARTNERS 410.704.7117 CAMPUS hopkinshillel.org towson.edu/bhi 410.732.6400 American Jewish Joint jewishmuseummd.org HILLEL–TOWSON Distribution Committee BALTIMORE JEWISH UNIVERSITY COUNCIL JEWISH VOLUNTEER jdc.org 410.704.4671 410.542.4850 CONNECTION towson.hillel.org baltjc.org 410.843.7490 JEWISH AGENCY FOR jvcbaltimore.org ISRAEL HILLEL–UNIVERSITY OF jewishagency.org CHAI: COMPREHENSIVE MARYLAND HOUSING BALTIMORE COUNTY LEVINDALE HEBREW ASSISTANCE, INC. GERIATRIC CENTER JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF 410.455.1329 410.500.5300 AND HOSPITAL* NORTH AMERICA umbchillel.org chaibaltimore.org 410.601.2400 212.284.6500 levindale.com jewishfederations.org HILLEL–UNIVERSITY OF CHANA MARYLAND 410.234.0030 COLLEGE PARK THE LOUISE D. & MORTON J. MACKS WORLD ORT chanabaltimore.org 301.422.6200 CENTER FOR JEWISH 212.519.9839 hillelmd.org EDUCATION ort.org COUNCIL ON JEWISH DAY 410.735.5000 SCHOOL EDUCATION JEWISH CEMETERY cjebaltimore.org 410.735.5000 ASSOCIATION 410.486.8666 MARYLAND/ISRAEL THE DARRELL D. FRIEDMAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH COMMUNITY 410.767.0681 PROFESSIONAL CENTER OF GREATER DEVELOPMENT AT THE BALTIMORE marylandisrael.org WEINBERG CENTER 410.843.7560 DOWNTOWN JCC PEARLSTONE CENTER thedfi.org 410.559.3618 410.429.4400 dbjcc.org pearlstonecenter.org EDWARD A. MYERBERG CENTER ROSENBLOOM SHEMESH OWINGS MILLS 410.358.6856 410.843.7524 410.356.5200 myerberg.org shemeshbaltimore.org jcc.org HEBREW BURIAL AND SINAI HOSPITAL OF SOCIAL SERVICES SOCIETY WEINBERG PARK HEIGHTS BALTIMORE* 410.653.8900 410.542.4900 410.601.9000 lifebridgehealth.org HEBREW FREE LOAN jcc.org ASSOCIATION 410.843.7536 JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES * Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and hebrewfreeloan.org 410.466.9200 Sinai Hospital are constituent partner agencies that do not receive an allocation from The Associated Annual HILLEL–GOUCHER jcsbaltimore.org COLLEGE Campaign; however, they do receive funding from 410.337.6545 endowments managed by The Associated. goucher.edu/hillel The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore 101 W. Mount Royal Avenue \\ Baltimore, Maryland 21201

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