What To Do This Week In Baltimore

Check out these great events for the whole family sponsored by The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore or Associated agencies.

Sunday, March 30
12:00 p.m.
Project Mah Jongg

Join the Jewish Museum of Maryland for the Grand Opening of its latest exhibit Project Mah Jongg, developed by Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in New York. Play a game of mah jongg while exploring the traditions, history and meaning of the game in Jewish-American culture. Curator Melissa Martens Yaverbaum will trace the evolution of the mysterious Chinese game that became an American sensation in the 1920s and today remains a beloved institution in Jewish communal, personal, and cultural life in a special presentation at 12:30 p.m. Go to jewishmuseummd.org.

Sunday, March 30
7:30 p.m.
Comedy Night with Modi

Laugh with the highly-rated comedian Modi at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue in Owings Mills. Voted one of the “Top 10 Comedians” in New York City by Hollywood Reporter and BackStage, Modi is one of the comedy circuit’s hottest young comedians. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door. Go to jcc.org/gordon-center/gordon-center/ for more information.

Monday, March 31
7:00 p.m.
GPS for the In-Law Relationship

“In-law” relationships have unique rewards and challenges. Join us at Jewish Community Services at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC to explore the best way to smoothly navigate your way through issues like boundaries, child rearing, communication and more. Learn more at jcsbaltimore.org/parenting/parenting-series/ .

Tuesday, April 1
7:00 p.m.
Journeys of Professional Jewish Women

CHANA’s second annual three-part speaker series will conclude with Dr. Leigh Vinocur, certified emergency physician and national spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians, who will discuss her professional journey. Vinocur, who has been seen on Dr. Oz, Nancy Grace and CNN, will speak at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Avenue. Event is $36 and all proceeds directly benefit CHANA clients. Register now.

Tuesday, April 1
7:30 p.m.
William and Irene Weinberg Family’s 26th Annual Baltimore Jewish Film Festival: Under The Same Sun

Set in the near future, this film looks back on how peace was made in 2013 between Israel and Palestine. The story centers around two businessmen - one Palestinian and one Israeli – who struggle to set up a solar energy company. How they overcome hostility from within their own families and from the people around them provides the backdrop for this intriguing drama. The film will be shown at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue. Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door. Learn more at jcc.org/gordon-center/baltimore-jewish-film-festival/.

Wednesday, April 2
12:00 p.m.
The Associated’s Business and Professionals Spring Event featuring Seth Goldman, President and TeaEO of Honest Tea

Seth Goldman co-founded Honest Tea out of his home in 1998 with Barry Nalebuff of the Yale School of Management. In 2011, the company was acquired by The Coca-Cola Company and today, Honest Tea is the nation’s top selling organic bottled tea. Meet Seth Goldman as he shares his insights on building and running a mission-driven business.
The program will be held at The Modell Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Avenue. Lunch will be provided. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Register at associated.org/bpspringevent

Thusday, April 3
5:30 p.m.
2014 Maryland/Israel Business Leadership Award Ceremony and Reception

Join the Maryland/Israel Development Center at Woodholme Country Club, 300 Woodholme Avenue to honor Abba David Poliakoff, Esq. with the 2014 Hanan Y. Sibel Maryland/Israel Business Leadership Award. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. 2014 MIDC Members, $100; Non-Members, $150. Register now.

For more events in April, go to jewishbaltimore.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/what-to-do-in-baltimore-this-week-4/