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SUMMARY:From Heroism to Hope: Building the Future Israel Education
DESCRIPTION:Join the JCC of Greater Baltimore for a discussion with Rabbi Dena Schaffer and author David Bryfman\, who will speak about his new book\, Heroism and Hope: Recharging Israel Education in a Post-October 7 World. The first 20 attendees will receive a free copy of the book with a $5 donation which supports the Jewish Peoplehood Fund at the JCC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are $5. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES OF GORDON CENTER TICKETS. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/from-heroism-to-hope-building-the-future-israel-education/
LOCATION:Gordon Center for Performing Arts\, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue\, Owings Mills\, MD\, 21117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Viewpoints With Yonah Jeremy Bob
DESCRIPTION:The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum welcomes author\, lecturer\, Jerusalem Post Senior Military Analyst and Baltimore native\, Yonah Jeremy Bob as the first speaker in the 2027 Viewpoints series. This timely presentation will include issues of diplomacy\, security\, Mossad\, war crimes\, BDS\, cyber warfare and politics. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/viewpoints-with-yonah-jeremy-bob/
LOCATION:The Associated
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SUMMARY:Where the Poppies Bloom: A Baltimore Community Commemoration of October 7
DESCRIPTION:Join Baltimore Israel Coalition\, The Associated\, and Art with a Heart for Baltimore’s October 7 community commemoration and the launch of a new memorial garden project. Through a brief ceremony and the making of ceramic poppies for the garden\, we will remember those who were killed\, honor lives forever changed\, and create a space for memory\, healing\, and hope. \nThere are three ways to participate in our October 7 commemoration. Please register separately for the activity you plan to attend: \n5PM: All-Age Ceramic Poppy Making Workshop \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you will learn about the symbolism of kalaniyot (poppies) in Israel and create a ceramic poppy that will become part of our memorial garden. Children are welcome and will be given a special coloring page to take home with them! \nRegistration required: Where the Poppies Bloom Family Workshop \n\n6PM: Community Commemoration \nGather with our community outside for a brief ceremony as we launch the creation of a garden of remembrance\, reflection\, and hope. Together we will honor those whose lives were taken and those whose lives are forever changed. \nRegistration recommended: Where the Poppies Bloom Commemoration Ceremony \n\n7PM: Ceramic Poppy Making Workshop \nAs we create ceramic poppies for the memorial garden\, we will consider how the kalanit’s symbolism of remembrance and resilience might reflect the experiences of American and Israeli Jews over the past three years. This workshop is best suited for adults only. \nRegistration required: Where the Poppies Bloom Workshop \n 
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/where-the-poppies-bloom-a-baltimore-community-commemoration-of-october-7/
LOCATION:The Associated
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T123000
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SUMMARY:OCTOBER 7: WE REMEMBER. WE STAND. WE WALK.
DESCRIPTION:Three years after October 7\, we will come together as a Baltimore community to remember those whose lives were forever changed\, stand in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people\, and walk together in a meaningful expression of remembrance\, resilience\, unity\, and hope. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional details will be announced as plans are finalized.
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/october-7-we-remember-we-stand-we-walk/
LOCATION:Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
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SUMMARY:The Women Behind Maryland’s Israeli Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation with influential women leaders whose companies are shaping the future of technology and business. Explore the impact of Israeli innovation on Maryland’s economy and learn how the MIDC facilitates meaningful business connections and growth opportunities in both markets. \n\nRegister here.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMODERATOR\nJanet Kaplan\, Business Development \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMIDC PRESENTERS\nKelly Schulz\, CEO\, Maryland Tech Council\nKeren Sharir\, Global President\, Nayax Orly\nBen-Eliyahu\, Co-Founder and COO\, Dynamic Infrastructure\nTamar Schapira\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Arca AI
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/the-women-behind-marylands-israeli-business-success/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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SUMMARY:Baltimore Voices\, Israeli Votes
DESCRIPTION:The story of Israel’s elections goes far beyond campaign ads and political debates. Join the Baltimore Jewish Council and three Baltimoreans living in Israel for an insider’s perspective on the issues that matter most\, the conversations happening on the ground\, and what is at stake for Israel’s future. \nRegister Here. \n  \nMODERATOR \nEmily Honick\, BJC Board President \n  \nPANELISTS \nJudi Rowland is an ordained rabbi and cantor\, and has a Masters in Jewish Educational Leadership from Hebrew Union College. She served Baltimore Hebrew Congregation with great joy for 12 years from 1996-2008\, before moving to New York City and then making Aliyah on October 20\, 2021\, exactly five years ago. In Israel she is a grandma\, a perpetual Hebrew student and an avid embracer of Tel Aviv life. \nZahava Klein served as Director of Israel and Jewish Advocacy at the Baltimore Jewish Council from 2017 to 2022\, where she worked to strengthen Jewish communal engagement and advocacy around Israel. During Operation Iron Swords\, she organized fundraising efforts to provide essential supplies and equipment for the units of her two brothers\, who were serving on the front lines in Gaza and Lebanon. \nZahava holds a bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies from Touro College and a master’s degree in Public Administration\, with a concentration in nonprofit management\, from the University of Baltimore. In 2025\, she made aliyah to Israel\, where she lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with her husband and four sons. \nHoward Goldstein is a retired 70 year old\, now living in Ashkelon\, and active in volunteer work. He was in Baltimore for 15 years\, completed aliyah 3 and a half years ago in Spring 2023\, just before Yom Haatzmaut\, and before October 7th. His wife made aliyah this January\, and his daughter in April. She will draft into the IDF in 2 more months. \nHis wife continues to work remotely\, and they both volunteer. His volunteer work includes home repairs for poor\, elderly\, and others after October 7th\, bringing food\, holiday items\, and good cheer and gratitude to soldiers on bases\, from near Gaza\, to the Lebanon and Syria borders and in between\, agricultural work\, helping local people with odds and ends\, teaching Ethiopian new arrivals\, and visiting people in an orphanage\, and senior citizen residential facility.
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/baltimore-voices-israeli-votes/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T120000
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SUMMARY:Meeting of the Minds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Meeting of the Minds\, bringing together leading experts and fresh perspectives from Israel and beyond. \nHear from experts at Hebrew University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev as they explore the groundbreaking field of neuroscience and how collaboration is advancing our understanding of the brain. \nThen\, turn your attention to another kind of forward thinking with charitable gift and tax-planning expert Neal Myerberg. Discover thoughtful strategies to generate income\, reduce taxes\, and create a meaningful charitable legacy that can make an impact for generations to come. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/meeting-of-the-minds/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000
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SUMMARY:The Future is Peace
DESCRIPTION:Palestinian and Israeli activists\, Abu Sarah and Inon have brought their urgent message to the United Nations\, the European Parliament\, the Pope\, and the TED mainstage. Their transformative events ask\, “How can we deal with conflict? What do we do when two histories and narratives collide?” They urge audiences to ask difficult questions\, to be honest but respectful\, and to strive for reconciliation over agreement. Please join us on November 12th to hear their stories. \nModerated by: Ben Sax\, Ph.D\, Head of Scholarship and Jewish Scholar at the Institute for Islamic\, Christian and Jewish Studies. \nA reception and book signing with the authors will follow the program. \nRegister here.  \n 
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/the-future-is-peace/
LOCATION:Baltimore Hebrew Institute
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T120000
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SUMMARY:Shuk to the Core: Israel Vendor Market
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome and provide much needed support to Israeli merchants who have been severely impacted by the lack of tourism in Israel’s north and south and who will again be including Baltimore in their tour of U.S. Jewish communities. \nBuy timed entry passes here. 
URL:https://baltimoreisraelcoalition.org/event/shuk-to-the-core-israel-vendor-market/
LOCATION:Beth Tfiloh Congregation
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