Kappa Guild To Hold Kosher Chinese to Go Fundraiser
2025-01-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Kappa Guild Inc. will sponsor its “Kosher Chinese To Go” fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 5, at David Chu’s China Bistro, 7103 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Pick-up time will be from 1-2 p.m.
Choice of entree: Teriyaki Chicken, Beef with mixed vegetables, House Special Chow Mein or Vegetable Egg Foo Young. Choice of hot and sour soup or egg drop soup with wontons. All meals come with fried rice, 2 egg rolls, fried noodles, fortune cookies and a chocolate danish from Pariser’s Bakery.
Cost is $35. All orders must be received by Dec. 30, 2024. For information, contact Sheila Mentz 410-484-8215 or morahsheila@aol.com.
Proceeds support Kappa Guild’s mission of “helping children in need” for the purchase of equipment for pediatric and NICU units in hospitals and for camps and agencies for children with special needs.

Combating Burnout and Navigating Uncertainty in the Workplace
2025-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join Liz Fosslien, best-selling author and co-author of Big Feelings and No Hard Feelings, for an insightful session on Combating Burnout and Navigating Uncertainty in the Workplace, brought to you by the Ignite Career Center of Jewish Community Services.
Taking place on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm via Zoom, this session will offer science-based strategies to reduce stress, navigate burnout, and improve team dynamics.
Liz will guide participants through a live burnout assessment, resilience-building techniques, and ways to foster a positive work culture.

Grieving Together After The Loss Of A Spouse
2025-01-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Sol Levinson’s & Bros., 8900 Reisterstown Rd
You don’t have to grieve alone. Jewish Community Services offers an 8-week group for adults, Grieving Together After the Loss of a Spouse.
Connect with others who are grieving. Receive emotional support. Learn ways to care for yourself and adjust to life after loss. Group will meet weekly for 8 sessions on Thursdays from January 9 through February 27.
Free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration required.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Donna Kane, MA, CT at dkane@jcsbaltimore.org or 410-843-7394.

Joan Rivers, Can We Talk? - Jewish Images in American Film
2025-01-09 20:30 | Zoom
This Brooklyn native defied the odds to become one of the first successful stand-up comics. What inspired her dazzling career, and how did she rise above the tragedies of her private life? Listen as John Kenrick shares the story of this American comedian, actress, writer, producer and television host.This Brooklyn native conquered Broadway, Hollywood and television with his zany comic performances. Behind the laughs, there was a complicated private life. We recall the amazing life and career of a man whose performances still charm the world three decades after his passing. Sponsored by the Mazursky Family and donations made in loving memory of Shirley Mazursky.
Please register in advance. Zoom link will be shared a few days before each program.

ROOM SERVICE at Vagabond Players
2025-01-10 20:00 - 2025-02-02 20:00 | Vagabond Players, 806 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Vagabond Players continues its 109th season with a great American farce, ROOM SERVICE, written by John Murray and Allen Boretz, and directed by Steve Goldklang.
You’re invited to check into Suite 904 of the Empire Hotel, where penniless Broadway producer and gifted con man Gordon Miller is desperately trying to raise the cash needed to avoid having his cast and crew (in rehearsal for his next production) evicted and the entire show shut down. Armed with a nonstop load of double-talk, Gordon does battle with a bullying hotel executive, a pompous physician, a determined collection agency clerk and a paranoid attorney to ensure that the show must go on! The laughs don’t stop coming in this deliciously delirious and delectable show biz comedy that became an acclaimed Marx Brothers movie.
“Like most farces, the play relies on snappy dialogue, slapstick comedy, and a wickedly fast pace…the apparent chaos masks a tightly written play… absolutely as good as it gets.” – CURTAIN UP
“If you are in the mood for a fun frolic through the era that brought us Bogart and Bette Davis, Chaplin and Hepburn and Mae West, then you are really in for a treat! It’s a great story with more twists and turns than you can shake a stick at.” – NOHOARTSDISTRTICT.COM
ROOM SERVICE opens Friday, Jan. 10 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 2, with weekly performances Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. And check out a special “Thursdays on Broadway” performance Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. when all tickets are just $10.
For tickets, cast and show info visit www.vagabondplayers.org. Special discounts and group rates are available online.
Located at 806 S. Broadway, Vagabond Players is easily accessible to patrons.

Luca Stricagnoli at the Gordon Center
2025-01-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Owings Mills 21117
The world-renowned acoustic guitarist known for his innovative fingerstyle techniques and genre-blending musical arrangements returns to the Gordon Center for another mesmerizing solo performance.

Living with Parkinson’s Disease
2025-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Jewish Community Services offers a group for those Living with Parkinson’s Disease on the 2nd Tuesday each month.
This group provides support for coping with the physical, emotional, and social impact of the disease.
For more information, contact Michelle Goldberg, LCSW-C at mgoldberg@jcsbaltimore.org or 410-843-7355.

Solo Aging Together
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
A solo ager is an adult who may live alone and may not have children, close family members, or friends to rely on for support.
Jewish Community Services offers a new program for ages 55+ to connect with other solo agers to gain strategies and support and discover new opportunities to thrive at every stage.
This six-week series begins Tuesday, January 14th, and runs through February 18th via Zoom with the last meeting in-person.
Please commit to attending all sessions.
For questions, contact Rozi Rice at rrice@jcsbaltimore.org or 410-843-7325.

FREE Bagel and Cream Cheese on National Bagel Day (1/15/25)!
2025-01-15 06:00 - 16:00 | THB Bagelry & Deli
It’s almost here! National Bagel Day lands on Wednesday, January 15th this year, and THB Bagelry & Deli is celebrating the best way that we know how – with FREE BAGELS! That’s right, make sure you have the myTHB Rewards App and are enrolled BEFORE 1/15. In the early morning hours, we will add a FREE BAGEL with Cream Cheese Reward into your myTHB Rewards account!
In addition, the Cinna-Bagel, a fan favorite, will be available in limited quantities for one day only, so order (and arrive) early!
And if that’s not enough, THB will donate 50 cents for every bagel given away to seven Baltimore area nonprofits who do great work in our communities: Baltimore Community Rowing, Cornerstone Community Housing, Lori’s Hands, South Creek Community Development Corporation, Southwest Sports & Fitness Alliance, The Mental Health Emergency Fund, and Waverly Main Street!
Join us to celebrate 2025, our love of BAGELS, and GIVE BACK to Baltimore!!
Note:
The ‘Free Bagel and Cream Cheese’ offer is available at all seven THB locations: Canton, Charles Village, Columbia, Locust Point, Owings Mills, Towson, and Timonium when ordering on the myTHB Rewards App. Bagel fans must first download the myTHB App at least one day prior to January 15 to be eligible for this promotion. To redeem, guests should be logged into their Rewards account, add a free bagel and cream cheese to their order, select ‘Apply Rewards’ to apply the discount, and include a $2 min. purchase. Free bagels will not be available for orders placed in store or through third party delivery services.

Parenting Unpacked Series: Navigating the Transition: Launching Confident Teens
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Join Dr. Tammy Mintz in this 3-part series to explore launching your t(w)een in this complicated and ever-changing world. Together, we will dive into aligning values, the struggle between independence and safety, as well as navigating toxic achievement culture to raise your t(w)een with a sense of “mattering.”

Judy Blume Biographer to Speak at Baltimore Hebrew
2025-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Join the Jewish Library of Baltimore, in partnership with Associated Women, for a talk by author Rachelle Bergstein. She will discuss her new book ”The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us” (Atria/One Signal Publishers), an intimate and expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic (and controversial) young adult novels.
This event will take place at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Avenue.
Author Rachelle Bergstein

Rachelle Bergstein is a New York-based lifestyle writer, bestselling author and editor, focused on style, pop culture and families.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the evening of the event. Cost of the event will include a special community service project to benefit women in need. Dessert and beverages will be served.
For information, click here.

CTPC Presents: Newsies Jr
2025-01-16 19:00 - 2025-01-20 19:00 | Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Owings Mills 21117
Shows: Jan 16 & 20 – 7:00pm | Jan 19 – 1:30pm & 6:30pm
Seize the day with the JCC Children’s Theatre Production Company, as they courageously stand up for what’s right in Newsies Jr, inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City.
All tickets are $20. There is a $1 per ticket fee.

Winter Sidewalk Sale
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-19 | The Shops at Kenilworth, 800 Kenilworth Dr Towson, MD 21204
New year, new sales! Grab your shopping besties and visit The Shops at Kenilworth Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 19 to enjoy savings up to 70% off at participating stores during our Winter Sidewalk Sale!

Lyric Baltimore Volunteer Fair!
2025-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Lyric Baltimore, 140 W Mt Royal Ave
Become a Lyric Theater Volunteer
As a Lyric Baltimore volunteer, you must be a dedicated and committed individual who wants to enrich the lives of others in the community. Volunteers are asked to serve as ambassadors of the Lyric Foundation, supporting the Lyrics mission, objectives and operations of our beautiful historic theater as well as a support role in our educational efforts.
Interested In Volunteering?
Join us at The Lyric Baltimore on Friday, January 17, from 10 AM to 2 PM, to explore how you can contribute to our vibrant theater community! Meet our team, discover exciting roles, and learn how you can be part of the magic. We can’t wait to see you there!

Monster Jam at CFG Bank Arena
2025-01-17 19:00 - 2025-01-19 13:00 | CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St
Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at CFG Bank Arena on January 17-19, 2025. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Baltimore for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.
This isn’t just any event—it’s As Big As It Gets where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where every moment is unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable.
January 17 at 7:00pm, January 18 at 1:00pm, January 18 at 7:00pm, January 19 at 1:00pm
Tickets start at $20

Kol HaLev to Hold Intergenerational Program
2025-01-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Art With A Heart, 3000 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States
Kol HaLev in the Lutherville-Timonium area will collaborate with Art with a Heart for a new intergenerational program to be held on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. The congregation hopes to make this program a monthly series. The program will be held at Art with a Heart, at 3000 Falls Road, #1.
Kol HaLev holds services at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 130 W. Seminary Avenue. For information about the program, contact Kol HaLev’s Rabbi Emily Stern at rabbi@kolhalevmd.org or visit kolhalevmd.org/events/bulletin.

Ground and Sky: Free Community Dance Workshop
2025-01-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Owings Mills 21117
Join the artists of Full Circle Dance Company and Ballet Theatre of Maryland for a FREE workshop featuring music, movement, and exploration.
Experience the power of movement and the joy of creative collaboration. No experience needed.
Open to all ages and abilities. Registration required.

Shriver Hall Concert Series: Pablo Ferrández, cello and Julio Elizalde, piano
2025-01-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Shriver Hall, 3400 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States
Shriver Hall Concert Series presents Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández, one of music’s fastest
rising stars, hailed for his “superb technique and exhilarating musicality” (Los Angeles Times). Ferrández is joined by pianist Julio Elizalde, an artist of “compelling artistry and power” (Seattle Times). Expressive pieces inspired by the voice complement cello sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms: two major works with distinct styles yet a shared boldness and breadth of emotion.
Pablo Ferrández, cello
Julio Elizalde, piano
MAX BRUCH: Kol Nidrei, Op. 47
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 3 for Cello and Piano in A major, Op. 69
SERGEY RACHMANINOFF: Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14
JOHANNES BRAHMS: Sonata for Cello and Piano in E minor, Op. 38
$46 single tickets on sale in August; subscriptions available
Featuring a pre-concert talk at 4:30 PM

Gramp Camp
2025-01-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Calling all grandparents!
When preschools are closed, join the JCC of Greater Baltimore for a day of fun including a joyful Jewish song session, arts and crafts, STEM activities, nature, cooking, and more!

Sandra Seltzer Silberman HBI Conversations Series Featuring Kerry Wallach, author of Traces of a Jewish Artist: The Lost Life and Work of Rahel Szalit
2025-01-22 19:00 | Zoom
Sandra Seltzer Silberman HBI Conversations Series Featuring Kerry Wallach, author of Traces of a Jewish Artist: The Lost Life and Work of Rahel Szalit
January 22, 2025
7 pm EST | Online
HBI is honored to have supported Kerry Wallach’s research on this with a 2019 HBI Research Award.
Graphic artist, illustrator, painter, and cartoonist Rahel Szalit (1888–1942) was among the best-known Jewish women artists in Weimar Berlin. Highly regarded by art historians and critics of her day, she made a name for herself with soulful, sometimes humorous illustrations of Jewish and world literature by Sholem Aleichem, Heinrich Heine, Leo Tolstoy, Charles Dickens, and others. After she was arrested by the French police and then murdered by the Nazis at Auschwitz, she was all but lost to history, and most of her paintings have been destroyed or gone missing.
Wallach used primary and secondary sources including the “Szalit recovery team,” her colleagues and institutions in seven countries around the world, to give us a powerfully moving account of a feminist Jewish artist, illustrator, painter, and writer who had fallen through the cracks of historic memory. This biography recovers Szalit’s life and presents a stunning collection of her art.
Kerry Wallach is Professor and Chair of German Studies and an affiliate of the Jewish Studies Program at Gettysburg College.
Traces of a Jewish Artist: The Lost Life and Work of Rahel Szalit is available at Amazon, Bookshop, Penn State University Press (30% off with code NR24, and your local bookseller).
This event will be recorded and shared with registrants. It will also be available to view on HBI’s website.

LGT Young Soloists
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Owings Mills 21117
Fireworks & Famous Melodies: a thrilling FREE family concert where bright rising stars of the classical music world will captivate audiences with their stunning talent and vibrant energy.
This award-winning ensemble is made up of exceptionally gifted young musicians from around the globe.
FREE Admission / Registration Required

OrthoMaryland to Open Harford Location, Celebrates Centennial
2025-01-24 14:00 - 19:00
OrthoMaryland, the state’s oldest independent private Orthopedic practice, will open a walk-in care location in the Harford County community of Abingdon on Friday, Jan. 24. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 2 p.m., and an open house will be presented from 2 to 7 p.m.
The Abingdon location will be at 3401 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Suite 120.

Next year, OrthoMaryland — which was founded by Dr. Moses Gellman (1896-1960) in 1925 — will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Specialties across nearly every orthopedic discipline include joint replacement, arthritis care, foot & ankle, spine care, hand & upper extremity surgery, sports medicine, general orthopedics and interventional pain management.
OrthoMaryland also offers physical and occupational therapy service.
Other OrthoMaryland walk-in care centers are located at Quarry Lake, Owings Mills and Lutherville.
For information, visit orthomaryland.net/

Strutman Lane to Perform at The Atlantis
2025-01-25 20:00 - 23:30
Strutman Lane, a D.C.-based funk-pop group with band members who graduated from Rockville’s Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, will kick off their first East Coast tour with a hometown show at The Atlantis, at 2047 9th Street in Northwest Washington, on Saturday Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. The concert will coincide with the band’s EP release.
Strutman Lane consists of Adam Landa, Evan Williamson, Kennan Spencer, Chris Lawrence, Jack Gruber and Henry Godfrey. The Washington City Paper called Strutman Lane “a rising sensation in the local music ecosystem.”
For information about the Jan. 25th show, visit theatlantis.com/e/strutman-lane/.

For information about the band, visit linktr.ee/Strutman_Lane.

Azure Concert for Autistic Individuals and Their Families
2025-01-26 14:00 - 14:45 | Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Azure Family Concerts are designed specifically for people with autism and similar challenges.
Families can enjoy music in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Our motto is: “All Behaviors Welcome!”
The concert will feature beautiful and uplifting music performed by the marvelous Nightingale Trio.

Author Liza Wiemer to Speak at Local Schools for Holocaust Remembrance Day
2025-01-27 - 2025-01-28
In honor of the observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Library of Baltimore will present award-winning author and educator Liza Wiemer on Jan. 27-28 at four middle and high schools across the Baltimore area to discuss her 2020 novel, “The Assignment” (Delacorte Press).
Wiemer’s visit will take place at Pikesville High School, Gilman School, Maryvale Preparatory School and Ohr Chadash Academy. The initiative seeks to educate students about the Holocaust, antisemitism, and the importance of standing up against hatred and bigotry.
“The Assignment” is based on a real-life incident in 2017 when a high school teacher assigned students to argue for “The Final Solution.” The novel explores the moral courage of two students who speak out against this assignment, sparking intense conflict and resistance. Themes of antisemitism, discrimination, hate groups, and the role of media and institutions are at the heart of the book.
Wiemer, who lives in Milwaukee, will also return to the Baltimore area in April for Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) observances. Schools interested in hosting Wiemer for future visits can reach out to the Jewish Library of Baltimore at jewishlibraryph@jewishlibrarybaltimore.org.

Dover Quintet and Inon Barnatan to perform at Shriver Hall Concert Series
2025-01-28 08:00 - 17:00
The Shriver Hall Concert Series — Baltimore’s premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — welcomes back the Grammy Award-nominated Dover Quartet, joined by the celebrated American-Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan, on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 pm. at Shriver Hall, 3400 N. Charles Street.
Inon Barnatan
Pianist Michelle Cann was originally scheduled to perform with the Dover Quartet but withdrew due to a scheduling conflict, and Inon Barnatan graciously stepped in.
The Dover Quintet features violinists Joel Link and Bryan Lee, Julianne Lee on viola, and cellist Camden Shaw.
The Tel Aviv-born Barnatan, 45, was called “one of the most admired pianists of his generation,” by the New York Times.
Together, the Quartet and Barnatan present one of the pinnacles of the chamber music repertoire: Dvořák’s colorful, folk-inflected quintet, while expansive sounds from a diverse trio of American composers — Jessie Montgomery, Pura Fé, and Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate — open the program.
For information, visit shriverconcerts.org/dovercann#event_program

Workshop Designed to Equip Next Generation of Holocaust Speakers
2025-01-28 17:00 - 20:00
Baltimore resident Jamie Neumann of the Jewish Federation of North America’s Changemakers team will lead the “Passing the Torch: A 3G Holocaust Story Workshop,” designed to equip the third generation (3G) with the resources and tools to share the stories of Holocaust survivors. Also speaking will be experienced professionals from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Living Links and Teach the Shoah, organizations dedicated to preserving these important stories and empowering our generation to carry them forward.
Jamie Neumann (right) is shown here with her late grandmother, Holocaust survivor Johanna Neumann. (Provided photo)
To register for this virtual event, visit jewishfederations.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrcOyhrTwrH932PhzQ8Nz6YC0OHGdh35ag#/registration.

Howard County Holds Student Essay Writing Contest on the Holocaust
2025-01-29 - 2025-03-01
Middle and high school students in Howard County are invited to participate in a Holocaust Remembrance Student Response Contest. Submit an essay, poem or artwork in response to the words survival, liberation and renewal.
The contest provides students with an opportunity to reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust and how they continue to impact us today. The hope is this will highlight the importance of standing up against hateful actions.
There will be a first and second place prize for each of the two types of entry, written (essay or poem) or art, awarded at the middle school and high school levels. First prize winners will receive $100 each, and second prize winners will receive $50 each.
Entries should be submitted by Mar. 1, 2025, to YomHaShoahEssayContest@gmail.com. For details on how to to enter, click here.
Howard County’s annual Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) program will be held Wednesday, Apr. 23, at Temple Isaiah, 12200 Scaggsville Road in Fulton. For information, visit jewishhowardcounty.org/yomhashoah.

Utilizing Breathwork in Clinical Practice: Techniques and Ethical Considerations
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Discover the power of breath as a therapeutic tool in this engaging and practical workshop by JCS Institute for Professional Development.
Utilizing breath work in Clinical Practice introduces clinicians to evidence-based breath work techniques that support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and trauma recovery. Participants will explore the science behind breath work, including its impact on the nervous system, heart rate variability, and overall well-being.
Through hands-on demonstrations, participants will learn practical exercises that can be seamlessly integrated into clinical sessions to promote grounding, mindfulness, and resilience for diverse client populations. The workshop will also cover how to assess client readiness, address contraindications, and ensure ethical and effective implementation of breath work interventions.
Offers 1.5 Category 1 CEUs.

Sol Levinson & Bros. to Present Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
Join Sol Levinson & Bros. for an evening with Baltimore residents Jamie Neumann and Jessica Silverman to discuss “The 3G Legacy: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future.”
Pikesville resident Jessica Silverman (right) is shown with her late grandmother, Holocaust survivor Minnie Osher. (Provided photo)
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, this virtual event will feature powerful stories, including a teenager’s survival in Auschwitz, the lesser-known tale of a Muslim family saving Jews in Albania, and an update on the momentum of 3G, the third-generation descendants of Holocaust survivors in Baltimore.
To register visit cognitoforms.com/SolLevinson1/EmbraceTheJourneyJanuary292025
