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Chabad of Downtown Rabbi Levi Druk trained volunteers to blow the shofar. From left: Scott Stofenberg, Carter Wise and Druk. (Courtesy of Chabad of Downtown)

Eyal Bor, Beth El director of education, participated in Beth El’s shofar-making event. (Amy Goldberg)

Dave Berenhaus blew a shofar at the Green Chrysalis. (Jillian Manko of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation)

Families celebrated the holidays at Fall Holiday Journey, a drive-through event at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, which featured different activities at pit stops. (Bryson Neverdon)

As part of their Sukkot celebration, Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School hosted a circus performer. (Beth Tfiloh staff)
Despite social distancing measures, the Jewish community in Baltimore found ways to make the High Holidays meaningful. Instead of traditional services and meals with extended family, many participated in other activities, like outdoor shofar blowings, sukkah building and more.