As the weather heats up, kick back, relax and check out these five activities around town hosted by The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its agencies.
Lounge, Swim and Get in Shape
Why not enjoy the long, lazy days of summer by the pool? The JCC has made it easy with its Red, White and Blue summer membership offer. Join now and get September free!
Check out the JCC’s four outdoor pools, playgrounds and tennis courts. And for those who want to get out of the sun, membership includes access to the JCC’s numerous classes and programs. Learn more at jcc.org.
Shabbat in the Park (or by the Pool)
Charm City Tribe is hosting several Shabbat Picnics in the Park for young adults. Bring your friends and a picnic lunch and enjoy a little Jewish learning, challah, grape juice and games at The Pagoda at Patterson Park.
Charm City provides the tents, chairs, water, challah, grape juice and Frisbees. You provide the rest. Picnics are held on July 22 and August 12 at noon. Email Ellie Brown at ehbrown@jcc.org for more information.
Read and Play
Thanks to the Macks Center for Jewish Education (CJE), you can enjoy the pleasure of reading and earn rewards with the Macks CJE’s summer reading program.
Pick up a Book Zone bookmark at the CJE library and read five Jewish-themed books. Bring the bookmark to Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Timonium to receive one free 30-minute jump session. For information, go to cjebaltimore.org.
Make a Difference
Before you know it, school will be right around the corner. Make a difference and start someone’s school year off with the tools they need to succeed. Join Jewish Volunteer Connection (JVC) on August 29 at 4:30 p.m. at the Woodholme Country Club to assemble backpacks, filled with school supplies for students at Cross Country Elementary Middle School. Visit associated.org/suppliesforsuccess or contact Erica
A Wedding for All Seasons
Stop by the Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) this summer for its newest exhibit, Just Married: Wedding Stories from Jewish Maryland. Running through September 17, Just Married! incorporates the JMM’s collections of wedding artifacts including dresses, tuxedos, invitations, albums, ketubahs (Jewish wedding contracts), photos and more to show how Jewish Marylanders navigated the demands of their particular religious and secular identities when planning and enjoying the wedding. Go to jewishmuseummd.org to learn more.
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