Baltimore Jewish Council

06/19/2026

06/16/2026

ICYMI- photos from the BJC's Annual Meeting. Thank you to our outgoing president Robin Weiman for your service and Mazel Tov Emily Honick, our incoming president. Congratulations to our honoree Senator Chris West and thank you to the family and friends of Louise Geczy who joined us as we remembered her impact on Holocaust Education.

06/15/2026

Last Tuesday evening was the highlight of every Leadership Development Program year – the visit to WBAL to peek behind the scenes and see how the news is produced. In addition to watching the 6PM news from the studio and production room and touring the radio studios, we were joined by anchor Deborah Weiner and Radio news reporter/anchor Robert Lang who shared both personal and professional insights from their experiences working in the media. We’re grateful to the WBAL team who always make us feel so welcome.

06/09/2026

The BJC and the Herbert H. and Irma B. Risch Memorial Endowment Fund were proud to help sponsor the 2026 Baltimore Immigration Summit. Frank Risch, who created the fund in honor of his parents, offered powerful opening remarks about the contributions that immigrants have made to the United States throughout our country’s history.

06/09/2026

June 4th marked international Holocaust Survivor Day, a day in which we honor and celebrate the survivors who teach us lessons in strength, courage, and resilience. Thank you to Jewish Community Services for inviting the Baltimore Jewish Council to join in on this year’s celebration, featuring a beautiful luncheon and a fun, musical performance. We were honored to be able to celebrate these inspiring members of our community

06/03/2026

The BJC, in partnership with Word of Life Christian Community Church, delivered donations to the Sinai Hospital Child Life Program including no-sew blankets, and comfort item and hygiene kits for pediatric patients. The blankets and kits were made and put together in a joint interfaith effort between the BJC and WoL, generously supported by the Lyn Stacie Getz Foundation. We are thrilled to have made such an impact on patients at Sinai and their families!

06/02/2026

This year’s recipient of the Ponczak-Greenblatt Families Holocaust Endowment Fund, Glenwood Academy in Sykesville, invited us to visit the school to see the culmination of their World War II and Holocaust curriculum, an immersive exhibit “Through Their Eyes and Voices: Stories of Loss & Survival.” Students led guided tours throughout the exhibit, starting at Pearl Harbor and concluding with the experiences of those who were victims and survivors of Holocaust. Thank you, Glenwood Academy, for inviting us to witness such a powerful student led exhibit!

06/01/2026

Join us to honor retiring Senator Christopher West and remember Lousie Geczy our long-time partner. Go to our website to register!

05/28/2026

Our staff had a great time Tuesday night at Jewish Heritage Night with the O’s ⚾✨ So glad we got to come together, celebrate community, and cheer on a big Orioles win! 🧡🖤

05/27/2026

Yesterday we had two of our priority bills signed into law by Governor Wes Moore - SB140/HB216 Criminal Law-Benefits Exploitation sponsored by Senator Chris West and Aaron Kaufman and HB14 County Boards of Education - Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation - Information Collection and Reporting Requirements sponsored by Linda K. Foley with lots support by Senator Ben Brooks, Senator Shelly Hettleman , Jared Solomon and Delegate Eric Ebersole Thank you to all the elected officials and partners who helped get these bills passed.