May 22
‘Awakening From the Dream’ with Jonathan Eig
Join Rabbi Daniel Burg along and Bishop Donte Hickman Sr. from Southern Baptist Church for a conversation with author Jonathan Eig about his forthcoming biography, “King: A Life.” The biography is about civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. and is the first major biography of MLK to include recently declassified FBI files. The conversation will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Beth Am Synagogue at 2501 Eutaw Place in Baltimore. Register to attend this free event.
Register: bethambaltimore.org/learn/continuing-education/awakening-from-the-dream-a-conversation-with-jonathan-eig
May 23
LOL – Comedy Night
Enjoy an evening of laughter while supporting Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s education programs. Modi Rosenfeld, who has been featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC Comedy Central, Entertainment and more, will be performing from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at 7401 Park Heights Ave. in Baltimore.
Price: $50
Register: givebutter.com/BHCLaughs
May 24
Geeking Out: Integrating Geek Culture in Play Therapy
Explore geek culture and genres and learn about their relevance in the current play therapy landscape through this Jewish Community Services training. Play therapy uses children’s natural medium of expression to help them express their feelings, develop coping strategies and expand their skills for creative thinking and problem-solving, among other benefits. This training will take place online.
Price: $0-$50
Register: jcsbalt.org/about-jcs/professional-development
May 24
Spotlight 2023
Celebrate scholarship and support scholarships for Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School students through their annual gala. Participants can expect to enjoy cover songs of Journey hits covered by Voyage. The event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at 3300 Old Court Road in Pikesville. Sponsorships are available.
Price: $125
Tickets: btspotlight.com
May 24
Telephone Friends for 60+
Join a series of free telephone get-togethers organized by Jewish Community Services for adults who are 60 and older. Participants don’t need a computer, smartphone or Wi-Fi to participate. The first call will take place May 24, and again every Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. To receive the call-in number, contact Rozi Rice at 410-843-7325.
Register: jcsbalt.org/party-line
May 31
IEP Bingo
Learn more about the different components of the IEP program and how it can be customized to meet your child’s unique needs through a personalized Bingo card based on your child’s IEP. Prizes will be offered for the winners. To participate, attendees should bring their child’s IEP and a notepad to the meeting. This event is part of Specialized Solutions, a series of The Macks Center for Jewish Connections. The free meeting will take place online via Zoom from 8 to 9 p.m.
Register: associated.org/event/specialized-solutions-iep-bingo
May 31
The Power of Sports to Make Peace in Israel
Discover how sports programming, peace education and leadership development can empower young people to build peaceful and equitable societies. This event will feature Brendan Tuohey, the co-founder and president of PeacePlayers. Dinner will also be served, and dietary laws observed. This free event will start at 6 p.m. and will be hosted by Leslie and Joseph Schaller. For more attendance information, register online.
Register: associated.org/event/the-power-of-sports-to-make-peace
June 1
Sorting Through the Noise: The Future of the American Jewish Relationship with Israel
Join Beth El Congregation for a panel conversation looking at the future of the American Jewish relationship with Israel. At this event, expert panelists from across the Jewish world will explore what’s at stake for the future of Israel’s democracy and what that means for American Jews. The free event will take place at 7 p.m. at 8101 Park Heights Ave. in Pikesville.
Register: associated.org/event/sorting-through-the-noise
