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JCC Maccabi Sips & Sundaes in the Sukkah
2024-10-20 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Come out to the Owings Mills JCC Sukkah for a JCC Maccabi reunion.
Fall themed drinks, snacks and ice cream will be provided. Free swag item for anyone who brings an interested friend!
This event is in partnership with 4Front Baltimore and is open to any age eligible teen interested in learning more about the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games.
Eligible teens must identify as Jewish and be between the ages of 13-17 (age as of July 28-August 8, 2025)

BSO Music Presents: Alsop Conducts Chopin & Prokofiev
2024-10-20 15:00 | Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Marin Alsop, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
JAMES LEE III Chuphshah! Harriet’s Drive to Canaan
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 2
PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 4
Music Director Laureate Marin Alsop leads a larger-than-life program inspired by real heroes and mythical archetypes. As one of his staunch champions, Maestra Alsop brings back James Lee III’s BSO-commissioned tribute to Harriet Tubman, praised by The Washington Post for its “bursts of tonal color.” Prokofiev’s lithe and lively Fourth Symphony, initially a ballet depicting the parable of The Prodigal Son, traces a hero’s foray into the outside world with vibrant, dance-infused drama. Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino, semifinalist and crowd favorite at the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, joins the BSO in a thrilling concerto by Chopin, whose ebullient, finger-twisting compositions broke all pianistic conventions.

Israeli Pianist Einav Yarden to Perform at Concert Series
2024-10-20 15:30 - 17:30
Acclaimed Israeli pianist Einav Yarden will perform on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 20, at the Community Concerts at Second series at the Second Presbyterian Church, 4200 St. Paul Street in Baltimore.
The Tel Aviv-born, Berlin-based Yarden — who studied under the late Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore — was hailed as a “probing, incisive pianist with a beautiful sound and an impressively transparent touch” by the Washington Post.
For information, visit cc2nd.org/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawEpph9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRLvhhXDpkMADfUi5zIan3qA81AxfJroDvS7ZI3VuOoVp9YieQR9KK2b8A_aem_5_8gAuLirGl1SG9bnUMO0w.

Harvest Fest
2024-10-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
FREE EVENT! Featuring live music with the Sagamore Band, refreshments, games and activities for all ages!
Celebrate together outdoors in the Autumn air. Sip Sukkot Sangria and (non alcoholic) harvest cider, enjoy live music with the Sagamore Band and play games with the whole family.
Nature art, Bubbles, balloons, glitter tattoos and more. Deepen your experience with traditional sukkot rituals like shaking the lulav and etrog and indulging in the fruits of the season.

This event is free and open to the community

Hampden Restaurant to Hold Next Event Fighting Colon Cancer
2024-10-23 19:00 - 22:00
The Avenue Kitchen & Bar, at 911 W. 36th Street in Hampden, will hold the next event in its fundraiser series for colon cancer research, the “Neighbors and Friends Cancer Collaboration Dinner,” on Monday, Oct. 23, from 7-10 p.m. This special evening will bring together some of Baltimore’s most beloved local restaurants to support the Kimmel Cancer Center and raise awareness and funds for colon cancer research.
Participating restaurants include Ekiben, City Limits Sports Bar, Little Havana, and October Bar. Guests will enjoy an evening of culinary delights, with each restaurant showcasing signature dishes. Tickets are $80 and include a featured cocktail, beer, and wine, providing attendees with the opportunity to sample the best of Baltimore’s vibrant food and drink scene.
The Cancer Collaboration Dinner is part of an ongoing series organized by The Avenue Kitchen & Bar to honor co-owner Patrick Dahlgren, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and is currently undergoing treatment at Hopkins. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kimmel Cancer Center, supporting their cutting-edge research and patient care programs.
For information or to get involved, please visit https://avenuekitchenbar.com

Columbia Shul to Hold Memorial Service for Victims of Oct. 7th
2024-10-24 17:30 - 20:30
Howard County’s Jewish community and others will gather at Chabad Lubavitch of Howard County, 770 Howes Lane in Columbia, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Hamas terror attacks of Oct. 7, 2023. The gathering will feature a memorial ceremony for the more than 1,200 victims of Oct. 7, as well as a program celebrating the holiday of Simchat Torah.
Local civic and interfaith leaders expected to attend include Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball, members of the Howard County Council, and representatives from the Maryland legislature and U.S. Congress. In coordination with the Howard County Police Department, additional security measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all attendees. Private security will also be on site for the duration of the event.
The ceremony will begin with the recitation of the Yizkor memorial prayer, followed by an intergenerational candle-lighting ceremony. A full-course kosher dinner, served with vegan options, will be served. There will also be a special children’s program with food, flags, kid’s meal and Simchat Torah celebration.
5:45 pm Yizkor Memorial Service | Oct 7 Memorial | Child Care
6:15 pm Evening Prayer Service | Children’s Program
6:56 pm Candle Lighting Ceremony
7:15 pm Community Dinner & Simchat Torah Program
For information, contact Rabbi Yanky Baron at (443) 676-3837 or rabbi@chabadellicottcity.com.

Kid's Night Out: STEM Spooktacular!
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Discovery Center at Water’s Edge, 4505 Pulaski Hwy., Belcamp, MD 21017
Drop the kids off for a ghoulishly good me at the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge on Friday, October 25th, from 6-9 PM!
They’ll enjoy hands-on STEM activities with a spooky twist—slime lab, eerie experiments, & spooky STEM challenges! Plus, pizza dinner is included to fuel the fun.
Want to attend for FREE? It’s easy! Help support our Apple Fundraiser to raise funds for new robots and tablets for our STEM programs. Just sell 5 bags of apples at https://newfruitmarkets.com/dcwe/, and your child’s night of fun is on us! Track your sales by having your name in the referral field for all applicable orders.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 25th
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Includes: STEM activities, pizza dinner, and spooky fun!
Cost: $48 per child (Includes Little Caesars pizza dinner) OR sell 5 bags of apples for FREE admission!
The more apples sold, the closer we get to new robots and tablets.
Let’s make this fall fundraiser a success while giving your child a memorable night of STEM fun!
Reserve your spot today—space is limited.

BSO Music Presents: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
2024-10-25 19:30 | The Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD, 20852, United States
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will present Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert, featuring a screening of Disney’s timeless holiday classic. The film follows the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to take over the Christmas holiday. The BSO performs Danny Elfman’s GRAMMY®-winning musical score performed live while the film is played on the big screen.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved.

BSO Music Presents: Play Me a Ghost Story
2024-10-26 11:00 | Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Do you like spooky tales? How about spine-tingling music? Then gather ’round the bonfire?for a thrilling morning of symphonic ghost stories?inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, Frankenstein, and other eerie apparitions. Featuring the music of Gustav Mahler, Lou Reed, and?Jim Stephenson.?
Family concerts are the perfect introduction to classical music for children ages four and up and their families. These fun and educational 50-minute concerts will captivate a child’s imagination with a blend of classical and popular music.

Halloween Face Painting
2024-10-26 12:00 - 14:00 | The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr Towson, MD 21204
Enjoy complimentary spooky face painting at The Shops at Kenilworth!
Saturday, October 26 | 12pm – 2pm*
*While supplies last & time permits.

Charm City Cultural Cultivation to Hold HQ Opening Night
2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:00
The Charm City Cultural Cultivation nonprofit will hold an opening night celebration at its new headquarters in Waverly with the dedication of its inaugural exhibition “The Daily Hustle: Work, Joy, & Community in Baltimore,” highlighting the works of Baltimore photojournalist I. Henry Phillips Sr.
Phillips, who died in 1993 at the age of 73, was a photographer for the Baltimore Afro-American and The Sun. The exhibition features his portraits of labor, commerce and entrepreneurship in the African American community in the middle of the 20th century.
The new headquarters, at 3100 Greenmount Avenue, will serve as a home base for CCCC’s three programs: The Last Resort Artist Retreat, Zora’s Den, and the Black Baltimore Digital Database.
For information, visit charmccc.org.

BSO Music Presents: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
2024-10-26 19:30, 2024-10-27 15:00 | Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States

Project Heroes Commemoration Concert at Gordon Center
2024-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Owings Mills 21117
An illuminating and unifying experience dedicated to honoring the heroic acts of Oct. 7th, this event honors those who lost their lives while saving others, each exemplifying a unique aspect of Jewish heroism.
This multi-media stage experience seamlessly blends live music, songs and videos with touching documentary scenes, complemented by state-of-the-art video artwork, effects, and lighting. The Oct. 7th commemoration concert is part of the greater Heroes project, dedicated to redefining the Jewish people as the exceptional heroes they truly are. The mission is to shift the narrative from victimhood to heroism. More at project-heroes.co.il/en/
For information, visit gordoncenter.com/event/project-heroes-commemoration-concert/.

Shriver Hall Concert Series: Escher Quartet and Jordan Bak, viola
2024-10-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Shriver Hall, 3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Haydn himself praised Mozart’s bright “Prussian” Quartet, which opens this Shriver Hall Concert Series recital by the Escher String Quartet –an Avery Fisher Career Grant winner known for its “eloquent, full-blooded playing…a beautiful blend of individuality and accord” (BBC Music Magazine). The prodigious violist Jordan Bak, a “powerhouse musician” (The Whole Note) noted for his “lyrical grace” (Gramophone) joins the group to explore the warmth and expressivity of cherished quintets by Dvo?ák and Brahms.
Escher Quartet
Jordan Bak, viola
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: String Quartet in D major, K. 575
ANTONÍN DVO?ÁK: String Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 97, “American”
JOHANNES BRAHMS: String Quintet in G major, Op. 111
$46 single tickets available in August; subscriptions available
Featuring a pre-concert talk at 4:30 PM

FIDF to Hold Night of Solidarity Gala
2024-10-28 18:00 - 22:00
Join the Maryland chapter of Friends of the Israel Defense Force on Monday, October 28th, for a powerful, empowering and inspiration experience. This year, the chapter will honor Baltimore-based businessman and philanthropist David S. Cordish for his longtime support for the Jewish community in Maryland and the people of Israel.
Registration and a strolling dinner reception will begin at 6 p.m.; the program starts at 7:30. Due to security, the event’s location in Anne Arundel Council will be revealed closer to the event. Cocktail attire is recommended; dietary laws will be observed.
For information, visit fidf.org/events/maryland-chapter-gala/.

Mastering Your Emotions: Ballots & Harmony
2024-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
As the election draws near, many of us feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of social media posts and conflicting opinions from family and friends.
Join JCS via Zoom to learn ways to manage your emotional stress and de-escalate difficult conversations with confidence and calm.
Attendance is free and open to the community.

Mindful Art With A Purpose-Fall Series
2024-10-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Jewish Community Services, 5750 Park Heights Ave
Jewish Community Services (JCS) Mindful Art workshops provide a supportive environment for exploring your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences using different art mediums. Connect with others, reduce stress, and nurture your mental well-being through creative self-expression. No artistic talent needed.
This is a three-part series held on Tuesdays October 29, November 5 and 12. Please commit to attend all sessions.
Space is limited. Registration required. Participation and craft supplies are free.

Finding the Joys in the Oys of Grandparenting in partnership with JCS
2024-10-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Experiencing challenges in your role as a grandparent?
You are not alone, and we are here to support you! Find comfort in processing your experiences and learn practical tools to cope.
Facilitated by a Jewish Community Services (JCS) professional.
Cost: $12 ($10 for members)

Cultural Humility
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Cultural humility is an approach to intercultural interactions that emphasizes ongoing self-reflection and self-critique in understanding and engaging with cultural differences.
Unlike cultural competence, which often focuses on acquiring specific knowledge about other cultures, this approach prioritizes an attitude of openness, lifelong learning, and empathy. It fosters respect to build effective relationships that value individual experiences and perspectives.
Offers 1.5 Category 1 CEUs.

School’s Out with J Camps: Colors Day
2024-11-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Campers will enjoy a colorful day of camp activities and tie-dye!
When school is out, join J Camps for gaga, athletics, arts and crafts, science and more – all while meeting new friends!
Extended Care options available from 7:30am-6:00pm.

Kappa Guild to Hold Dinner Pick-Up Fundraiser
2024-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Beth Tfiloh Synagogue, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, Maryland, 21208, United States
Kappa Guild Inc. will hold its “Shabbat To Go Dinner Pick Up” on Friday, Nov. 1. Pick-up will be at Pikesville’s Beth Tfiloh Congregation 3300 Old Court Road, from noon until 1 p.m.
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Menu is choice of entree: Chicken Marsala, Stuffed Chicken Breast Florentine or Brisket. All entrees come with Chicken Matzah Ball Soup, Sweet Noodle Kugel, Glazed Carrots, Mixed Potato Medley, Challah Roll and Miniature Apple Danish.
Cost is $32 for Chicken Marsala or Stuffed Chicken Breast Florentine Dinners, and $36 for Brisket Dinner. Catering By Shula. Dietary laws observed.
Proceeds go to support Kappa Guild’s mission of helping children in need. Please RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 27
For information, contact Sheila Mentz at 410-484-8215 or email at morahsheila@aol.com.

Stars, Stripes and Chow Chili Cookoff
2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:30 | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, 333 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201
The event features a chili competition between teams from across Maryland. This year’s competitors are M&T Bank, Fuchs NA, MartinFederal, Lori & Myles Team, Baltimore Gas and Electric, WPG Financial Group, Donald Carswell, Linwood Family, Element Fleet and Society of American Military Engineers. The family-friendly event will feature a kid’s zone with engaging activities to keep kids busy, in addition to live music, food, beverages, raffles, a silent auction and more.
Guests will cast their vote for “People’s Choice” and “Best Theme,” and an esteemed panel of judges representing each military branch will crown the “Judge’s Choice” champion. All proceeds will benefit The Baltimore Station, an organization supporting individuals, primarily veterans, dealing with homelessness and substance use disorder by providing residential therapy and workforce development programs.
In celebration of the fundraiser’s 10th anniversary, tickets will be priced as they were in 2014, the first year of the event. Ticket prices are $40 for adults, $35 for veterans, active duty, and first responders, $20 for young adults ages 11-20, and free for children 10 and under. Special 10th-anniversary pricing will last until October 25th.

Charm City Jazz Presents: Luther Re-Lives
2024-11-02 19:00 | Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Owings Mills 21117
We know you see many tribute bands that say they are the best but let me introduce you to one that can back up the claim. Luther Re-Lives featuring William “Smooth” Wardlaw.
Everyone has a favorite Luther song. What’s yours? Few artists capture not only the audience but also their heart. Luther Vandross was one of those. So it is out of love, respect and honor that we designed this tribute to Luther Vandross. William “SMOOTH” Wardlaw embodies the sound and style of Luther and wraps it up with his own flavor.
Smooth is a great singer and fantastic entertainer that is burning up the country to sold out audiences. He has a striking resemblance to the late, great Luther Vandross. He looks like, talks like, laughs likes and YES, SINGS LIKE LUTHER!.

Stoler ELC Bagels on the Biblical Open House
2024-11-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Join the Stoler ELC team for a mitzvah morning!
With bagels, shmear, mitzvot, and cheer, your family is invited to play, participate in mitzvah projects, and enjoy breakfast together with our ELC community.
See what we are all about at our open house!

Columbia Jewish Congregation 'Visits' Jewish Ethiopia
2024-11-03 13:00 | The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Pl
No passport is required!
For its Sunday travel series, Columbia Jewish Congregation will stream a presentation about Jewish Ethiopia at The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Place. Refreshments will be served.
Join CJC for this virtual tour of Jewish Ethiopia with Naftali Aklum.
Naftali Aklum
Aklum serves as CEO of Yerus, an educational workshop and touring company focusing on the unique narrative and cultural gifts of the Ethiopian community of Israel. Naftali was born in Ethiopia in 1979, the youngest of 12 siblings, and reached Israel with his family in 1980, when he was just an infant.
Please register in advance at columbiajewish.org/

Myerberg Center to Hold Fall Craft Fair
2024-11-04 08:00 - 17:00
The Edward A. Myerberg Center will hold a Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair, which is free, will feature unique, handmade items from local artisans, live music, food trucks and more.
The center is located at 3101 Fallstaff Road in Northwest Baltimore. For information, visit myerberg.org/upcoming-events/myerbergs-fall-craft-fair/.

Forum at BHC to Address Israel's Concerns about U.S. Elections
2024-11-04 08:30 - 10:30
Join The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore and the Baltimore Jewish Council for a forum on how Israelis perceive the upcoming American elections and their potential impact on U.S.-Israel relations.
Melissa Weiss, executive editor of Jewish Insider
The free event at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Avenue, will feature Linda Gradstein, an award-winning journalist and NPR correspondent with extensive experience reporting from the region. and Israel-based journalist, author and analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob.
The conversation — which is part of The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum — will be moderated by Melissa Weiss, executive editor of the news media source Jewish Insider.
Following the discussion, there will be an opportunity for audience questions for the panelists.
Breakfast will be served. To register, visit associated.org/event/the-us-election-through-an-israeli-lens-insights-and-potential-impact/

Preschool’s Out Gramp Camp
2024-11-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Calling all grandparents! Looking for something exciting to do while some preschools are closed?
Join JGN for a Gramp Camp day of fun including a song filled circle time, play time, arts and crafts, music, nature, cooking, Jewish culture, and more!

School’s Out with J Camps: National Donut Day
2024-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Join us for a day of sweet fun!
When school is out, join J Camps for gaga, athletics, arts and crafts, science and more – all while meeting new friends!
Extended Care options available from 7:30am-6:00pm.
