Calendar 2017-2018/5777-5778 SHOWCASING SOME OF THE AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE ASSOCIATED: JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN AT WORK o m Missionn The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by engaging and supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel and around the world. b Vision m The Associated will secure the resources necessary to address the evolving landscape of Jewish life, ensuring a vibrant mcommunity for future ngenerations. 2017/2018 We like to think that when it comes to the Jewish community, we are here for each other. Every hour of every day, thanks to the generosity of you, our trustedb donors and fellow community members, The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, its agencies and programs, are here to nurture and support Jewish life in Baltimore neighborhoods and around the world. We are in Federal Hill and in Pikesville. We are in Reisterstown and Towson. And we are in all the communities in between where there are individuals and families who need a helping hand or are searching for meaningful Jewish experiences. The stories that unfold on these pages represent the scope of The Associated system’s services and highlight the people and the neighborhoods where we are making a difference. We showcase stories of inspiration and hope as well as stories of how we build strong Jewish identity for our next generation. Whether it’s connecting Jewish families living downtown, providing a “Big Sister” to help a young girl gain her self-esteem or offering a wide array of opportunities for seniors to live productive and happy lives, we strengthen Jewish community each and every day. As you read these stories, know that we are able to be here, because of the commitment of individuals like you. We hope you and your family have a sweet New Year! Sincerely, Linda A. Hurwitz Marc B. Terrill Chair of the Board President Towson Towson Hillel offers a rich menu of creative Jewish programming so that Towson University students like Marisa Rubin can explore and celebrate their Jewish identity. For Marisa, who discovered Hillel during her first week at school, Hillel connected her with other Jewish friends and inspired her to become engaged in Jewish leadership programs. Read more at associated.org/ourstories. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1 10 Elul 2 11 Elul 2017 5777/5778 7:19 p.m. Ki Teitzei Wish a loved one a sweet and healthy New Year with The Associated’s High 3 12 Elul 4 13 Elul 5 14 Elul 6 15 Elul 7 16 Elul 8 17 Elul 9 18 Elul Holiday greeting card. 7:08 p.m. Go to associated.org/sendacard to learn more. Labor Day Ki Tavo 10 19 Elul 11 20 Elul 12 21 Elul 13 22 Elul 14 23 Elul 15 24 Elul 16 25 Elul JVC Day to Unite 6:57 p.m. Nitzavim-Vayelech 17 26 Elul 18 27 Elul 19 28 Elul 20 29 Elul 21 1 Tishrei 22 2 Tishrei 23 3 Tishrei 6:49 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Erev Ha’azinu Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Teshuva August 2017 October 2017 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 24 4 Tishrei 25 5 Tishrei 26 6 Tishrei 27 7 Tishrei 28 8 Tishrei 29 9 Tishrei 30 10 Tishrei 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PGRT and REIG: The Real 6:34 p.m. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Deal with Joe Weinberg 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 Fast of Gedaliah Erev of Yom Kippur Yom Kippur Note: Candle lighting times are calculated for the Greater Baltimore area. South Baltimore Tailgate With a Purpose was conceived when Jewish Volunteer Connection’s community service day bumped up against the Baltimore Ravens home opener at M&T Bank Stadium. Dori Chait decided to take advantage of the community’s passion for football, asking Baltimoreans to participate in volunteer projects to give back to the less fortunate, while they watched the Ravens game. Read more at associated.org/ourstories. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 1 11 Tishrei 2 12 Tishrei 3 13 Tishrei 4 14 Tishrei 5 15 Tishrei 6 16 Tishrei 7 17 Tishrei 2017 5778 6:26 p.m. 7:22 p.m. 6:23 p.m. Sukkot Erev Sukkot Sukkot Sukkot (Intermediate Days) Pearlstone Center’s newest program, Tiyul Outdoor Adventures, is a place for 8 18 Tishrei 9 19 Tishrei 10 20 Tishrei 11 21 Tishrei 12 22 Tishrei 13 23 Tishrei 14 24 Tishrei kids to practice wilderness skills while 6:15 p.m. 7:12 p.m 6:12 p.m. learning about their Jewish roots. Find out about upcoming programs at pearlstonecenter.org/programs/tiyul. Sukkot Sukkot (Intermediate Days) Sukkot (Intermediate Days) Columbus Day (Intermediate Days) Hoshana Rabbah Shemini Atzeret Simchat Torah Bereishit 15 25 Tishrei 16 26 Tishrei 17 27 Tishrei 18 28 Tishrei 19 29 Tishrei 20 30 Tishrei 21 1 Cheshvan Little Red Riding Hood Chamber Encounters 6:02 p.m. Gordon Center Gordon Center Discovery and Recovery: Preserving Iraqi Jewish Heritage JMM Noach Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh 22 2 Cheshvan 23 3 Cheshvan 24 4 Cheshvan 25 5 Cheshvan 26 6 Cheshvan 27 7 Cheshvan 28 8 Cheshvan 5:53 p.m. Lech-Lecha September 2017 November 2017 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 29 9 Cheshvan 30 10 Cheshvan 31 11 Cheshvan 1 2 1 2 3 4 Super Sunday 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Community Fundraiser 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 Note: Candle lighting times are calculated for the Greater Baltimore area. Downtown A growing number of young Jewish families are living in Downtown Baltimore and the Macks Center for Jewish Education is working with Community Connectors like Stacy Harvey to help engage them in Jewish life. Stacy reaches out to other young Jewish families, bringing them together for Shabbat and Jewish holidays, while building a community to support their efforts to raise Jewish children. Read more at associated.org/ourstories. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 12 Cheshvan 2 13 Cheshvan 3 14 Cheshvan 4 15 Cheshvan 2017 5778 5:45 p.m. Vayeira Be part of a global day of giving. Celebrate our Jewish community on #GivingTuesday, 5 16 Cheshvan 6 17 Cheshvan 7 18 Cheshvan 8 19 Cheshvan 9 20 Cheshvan 10 21 Cheshvan 11 22 Cheshvan Daylight Saving Time Bela Fleck & 4:38 p.m. November 29. Ends Abigail Washburn Gordon Center Donate at associated.org/givingtuesday. Mark Nizer 4D Gordon Center Chayei Sarah Veterans Day Bereishit 12 23 Cheshvan 13 24 Cheshvan 14 25 Cheshvan 15 26 Cheshvan 16 27 Cheshvan 17 28 Cheshvan 18 29 Cheshvan BSO Music: Farm Animals Maimonides Society Associated Women Fall 4:32 p.m. IMPACT’s Generosity Gala Gordon Center Fall Panel Event With Laura Schroff Toldot 19 1 Kislev 20 2 Kislev 21 3 Kislev 22 4 Kislev 23 5 Kislev 24 6 Kislev 25 7 Kislev 4:28 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Thanksgiving Vayeitzei October 2017 December 2017 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 26 8 Kislev 27 9 Kislev 28 10 Kislev 29 11 Kislev 30 12 Kislev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 Boston Brass #GivingTuesday 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gordon Center 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Note: Candle lighting times are calculated for the Greater Baltimore area. Historic Jonestown The Lloyd Street Synagogue, part of the Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM), sits in historic Jonestown, an East Baltimore neighborhood that was once the central address of Jewish Baltimore. As a docent at the JMM, Robyn Hughes shares her passion for local Jewish history and culture with visitors from all over the world. Read more at associated.org/ourstories. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 13 Kislev 2 14 Kislev 2017 5778 4:26 p.m. Vayishlach In celebration of International Volunteer Day, December 5, check out the many 3 15 Kislev 4 16 Kislev 5 17 Kislev 6 18 Kislev 7 19 Kislev 8 20 Kislev 9 21 Kislev International Chamber Encounters 4:25 p.m. David Broza/Peter Yarrow opportunities for volunteering throughout Volunteer Day Gordon Center Gordon Center our community. Go to jvcbaltimore/opportunities. Vayeishev 10 22 Kislev 11 23 Kislev 12 24 Kislev 13 25 Kislev 14 26 Kislev 15 27 Kislev 16 28 Kislev 4:26 p.m. Mikeitz Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah 17 29 Kislev 18 30 Kislev 19 1 Tevet 20 2 Tevet 21 3 Tevet 22 4 Tevet 23 5 Tevet 4:29 p.m. Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Chanukah Vayigash November 2017 January 2018 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 24 6 Tevet 25 7 Tevet 26 8 Tevet 27 9 Tevet 28 10 Tevet 29 11 Tevet 30 12 Tevet 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mitzvah Day 4:34 p.m.