October 18 – November 1
October 20
FIDF Annual Gala: Night of Solidarity for Israel’s Soldiers
Come support the American Friends of the IDF for a night of fundraising and solidarity with Israel’s bravest citizens. While peace may be coming to the Middle East, this is no time to cease support of Israel’s military! The event starts at 6 p.m.
Register: associated.org
October 21
Narrative Wars: Truth, Media and the Middle East
The Associated’s Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation is coming together for a compelling conversation with Syrian-born journalist Hayvi Bouzo, who will discuss extremism, peace, media narratives and more within the context of the Middle East. The event runs from 9 to 11 a.m.
Price: Free
Register: associated.org
October 21
Viewpoints: The New Middle East
This special presentation of the Forum’s fall Viewpoints series will feature Syrian-born journalist Hayvi Bouzo and will be held right after the Narrative Wars talk. From noon to 1:30 p.m., join Bouzo to learn about the future of the Middle East and where things go from here now that peace in Gaza may finally have arrived.
Price: Free
Register: associated.org
October 21
Queer Jewish Movie Night
Come to Third Space at Shaarai Tfiloh for a screening of “Shiva Baby,” a wonderfully Jewish and queer movie. Afterwards, there will be a conversation. This is the first such event, and hopefully there will be more! The fun starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 9.
Price: Free
Register: thirdspacest.org
October 23
The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Causes, Consequences and Cures
Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh is holding a lecture and discussion on the Arab-Israeli conflict with Dr. Steven R. David. The event will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Register: thirdspacest.org
October 28
Shinshinim Story Hour
The Associated will present Shinshinim, Israeli high school graduates serving as cultural ambassadors, reading stories to children at the Jewish Library of Baltimore. The story is written in Hebrew with an English translation, and after the reading, there will be an activty for kids to get an experience of Israeli culture. The event will run from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Price: Free
Register: associated.org
October 28
YidLife Crisis Film, Music and Comedy
Two well-traveled Jews are showing their new documentary and accompanying live show, “Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm,” at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Check this show out for a good time with plenty of laughs!
Price: $30
Register: yidlifecrisis.com
October 29
The Broken Neck Calf: A Three-Part Learning Series on Communal Leadership and Responsibility
Learn how an ancient Torah ritual can teach us about modern societal ills with this second of a three-session class at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh. From noon to 1:30 p.m., you can join a group that will take a close look at ancient Jewish teachings in the context of today.
Price: Free
Register: thirdspace.org
October 31
The Briefing Room: Inside the Middle East
Former Israeli intelligence official and senior advisor on Arab affairs Avi Melamed will be discussing current events in Israel and the Middle East starting at 8:30 a.m. Presented by the Insight Israel Forum, this event will help you understand what is going on in one of the most volatile and important regions in the world.
Price: Free
Register: associated.org
