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Jewish Men's/Women's Organizations

Jewish War Veterans of the USA

Department of Maryland
c/o Col. Erwin A. Burtnick
1 Ivory Crest Court
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-653-5577
burtnick@erols.com
www.jwv-md.us
Commander, Department of Maryland: Col. Erwin Burtnick

Oldest active national veterans service organization in America. Promotes legislation, assists veterans, sponsors programs on Jewish communal concerns, supports Israel, advocates for Soviet Jewry, combats anti-Semitism.

Jewish War Veterans, Annapolis Post 360

320 Forelands Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-573-9123
Post commander: Donna Kahn

Jewish War Veterans, Paul Kavanaugh/Shaarei Zion Post 888

3407 B Taney Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-1432
leshugarman@juno.com
Post commander: Larry Shugarman

Only post in the country named after a synagogue. First post to have elected a female commander.

Jewish Women International

2000 M Street N.W., Ste 720
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-857-1300
800-343-2823
jwi@jwi.org
www.jwi.org

Global community of women celebrating leadership and economic security. Taking a leading role in the movement to end abuse in Jewish homes.

Kappa Guild Inc.

6300 Red Cedar Place
No. 110
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-9990
Treasurer: Marjorie Surell

Women's group devoted to raising money to help children in need.

Maryland Jewish Alliance

Baltimore Jewish Council
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
191 Main Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-542-4850 (Baltimore)
410-269-1672 (Annapolis)
410-542-4834
mmcentee@baltjc.org
Director of government relations: Melody McCoy McEntee

Legislative coalition of the Associated, Baltimore Jewish Council and Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington. Represents federations, their agencies and Jewish community at large. Maintains office in Annapolis.

Miriam Lodge KSB

7310 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-1453
savta5@verizon.net
Co-president: Eileen Caplan, Norma Samson

Oldest Jewish women's organization in Maryland, now celebrating 136 years of service to the community, to the nation and the world. Nonprofit group provides aid for worthy causes.

NA’AMAT USA

Baltimore Council
6503 Park Heights Avenue
Suite L-A
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-3337
naamatbaltimore@juno.com
www.naamat.org
Dorothy Margolis, Rebecca Prigal

Organized in U.S. by Golda (Myerson) Meir, supports the largest women's organization in Israel with child day care centers, teen and adult vocational training, legal and social services and advocacy for women and children's rights in Israel and the U.S.

National Council of Jewish Women, Annapolis Section

c/o 315 Halsey Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-974-9011
ncjwshirley@yahoo.com
Shirley Aronson

Volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values.

National Council of Jewish Women, Baltimore Section

7241 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-358-0707
ncjwbalto@aol.com

Volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values; at the forefront of social change for more than a century. Works through program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve quality of life for women, children and families and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms.

National Council of Jewish Women, Howard County

c/o 6166 Shady Wood Road, No 307
Elkridge, MD 21075
443-796-1833
President: Lynne Warshaw

Volunteer organization inspired by Jewish values. Works through program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve quality of life for women, children and families, and strives to ensure individual rights and freedom for all.