BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Associated - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Associated X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://associated.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Associated REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260924T133444Z CREATED:20260924T133441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T133444Z UID:10010736-1790186400-1790193600@associated.org SUMMARY:Across Life-Worlds Art Talk with Curator Vlad Smolkin DESCRIPTION:Across Life-Worlds Art Talk with Curator Vlad Smolkin\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJoin the Jewish Museum of Maryland for a curator-led engagement exploring the art highlighted in Across Life-Worlds: A Family History of Soviet Jewish Emigration. Curated by Victoria Smolkin and Vlad Smolkin\, the exhibition places the stories of several Soviet Jewish families who came to Maryland in conversation with the global and national politics that enabled their emigration. Through presenting a selection of lived experiences\, the exhibition explores how American and Soviet Jews\, who began as distant strangers on opposite sides of the Cold War divide\, came to see each other as family. \n\n\n \nAt the event\, explore the gallery and gain insight into aspects of the exhibition that both directly and indirectly incorporate art and artists. Learn about the ways that art functions to support and integrate the history of Soviet Jewish emigration presented. Hear how the curator’s background in the arts has shaped some of the curatorial decisions. \n\n\n \nAbout Across-Life Worlds \n\n\n \nIn the late twentieth century\, more than a million Soviet Jews left the Soviet Union—the largest ethnic emigration from the USSR\, and the largest Jewish migration since the “Great Migration.” In the late 1980s and early 1990s Maryland became a major destination for this Soviet Jewish exodus. Across Life-Worlds follows the stories of these disparate branches of the Jewish family\, tracing their converging fates during the Cold War and coming to a focus on their reunification in the U.S. The exhibition curators\, themselves children of Soviet Jewish emigration\, capture family stories in interviews\, photos\, home videos\, and objects that reflect the years before their departure and after their arrival—a period that also marks the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. \n\n\n \nAbout the Featured Curator \n\n\n \nVlad Smolkin was born in Kyiv\, Ukraine\, and emigrated to the United States in 1989 with his parents and sister\, co-curator Victoria Smolkin. He is an artist\, curator\, and founding director of CPM Gallery in Baltimore\, where he presents an international roster of contemporary artists\, publishes limited edition prints\, and partners with a range of curators\, writers\, and scholars. Across his work\, he creates spaces for collaboration and critical reflection\, asking how individuals might see and act within the systems that organize their lives. Smolkin received his MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012 and has exhibited nationally and internationally. His artistic and curatorial work has been featured in Frieze\, Artforum\, Forbes\, The Washington Post\, Artnet\, Hyperallergic\, BmoreArt\, among others. He has served as a visiting artist\, critic\, and lecturer at institutions including Moore College of Art and Design\, Johns Hopkins University\, the Maryland Institute College of Art\, Massey University in New Zealand\, Art Institute of Boston\, and Wesleyan University\, and has taught in the graduate Art History Department at Georgetown University. \n\n\n \nComplimentary kosher non-alcoholic beverages will be served. \n\n\n \nPlease note that capacity for this program is very limited and advance registration is strongly encouraged. Program tickets are available on a sliding scale. \n\n\n \nAccessibility: The Museum building\, including the family and all-gender single-stall bathroom\, is wheelchair accessible. Masks are welcome but not required. Complimentary masks will be available for anyone who would like one. Noise-reducing headphones and earplugs are available upon request at the front desk. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available for the formal program elements. Please reach out to our team if you have additional accessibility needs. \n\n\n \nParking: Street-side parking is available\, including in the parking lot located directly across the street from the Museum building. Please be sure to check parking signs and parking spot markings. \n\n\n \nFor questions\, please contact info@jewishmuseummd.org or 410.732.6400. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Events\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partners Baltimore: Building Community One Partnership at a Time\n Looking to meet new people and strengthen connections across Baltimore’s Jewish community? Partners Baltimore matches you with someone from a different Jewish background for meaningful […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Associated’s Joshua Society Event\n This event is for Joshua Society Members\, donors who contribute $10\,000 or more to The Associated’s Annual Campaign. 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Over good food and drinks we will have a […] URL:https://associated.org/event/across-life-worlds-art-talk-with-curator-vlad-smolkin/ LOCATION:Jewish Museum of Maryland\, 15 Lloyd Street\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21202\, United States CATEGORIES:Jewish Identity,Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://associated.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jewish-Museum-of-Maryland.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Jewish Museum of Maryland":MAILTO:info@jewishmuseummd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260915T193639Z CREATED:20260915T193637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193639Z UID:10010665-1790361000-1790366400@associated.org SUMMARY:Pizza in the Hut DESCRIPTION:Pizza in the Hut\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJoin us following our Erev Sukkot Service for Bolton Street Synagogue’s annual Pizza Dinner in the Sukkah on Friday\, September 25. \n\n\n \nCelebrate the start of Sukkot with good food\, community\, and time together under the sukkah. This relaxed\, family-friendly gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends\, welcome new faces\, and enjoy the holiday’s spirit of hospitality and gratitude. \n\n\n \nAll are welcome to join us\, whether you are attending the service\, bringing the family\, or simply looking forward to sharing a festive meal with the community. \n\n\n \nDinner pricing:Adults and teens: $15Children: $10Children under 2: Free \n\n\n \nPlease register in advance so we can make sure there is plenty of pizza for everyone! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Events\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partners Baltimore: Building Community One Partnership at a Time\n Looking to meet new people and strengthen connections across Baltimore’s Jewish community? Partners Baltimore matches you with someone from a different Jewish background for meaningful […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Associated’s Joshua Society Event\n This event is for Joshua Society Members\, donors who contribute $10\,000 or more to The Associated’s Annual Campaign. There’s something special about being in a […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Israel Dialogue Across Perspectives: When It Divides Us – Session 1\n The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum welcomes Robbie Gringras of For the Sake of Argument for a three-part\, intergenerational Personal Opinion Dialogue Seminar (PODS): “Talking About […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner and Conversation with Gary Torgow Chair of Jewish Federations of North America\n Please join The Associated for an exclusive gathering with a select group of Orthodox community leaders. Over good food and drinks we will have a […] URL:https://associated.org/event/pizza-in-the-hut/ LOCATION:Bolton Street Synagogue\, 212 West Cold Spring Lane\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21210\, United States CATEGORIES:Jewish Identity,Families,Synagogues,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://associated.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-517154041_Banner.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260910T155712Z CREATED:20260910T155709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T155712Z UID:10010601-1790791200-1790798400@associated.org SUMMARY:Baltimore | LGBTQ+ Night in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Baltimore | LGBTQ+ Night in the Sukkah\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAn evening of socializing and dinner in the Sukkah with Eshel’s Baltimore branch. Get to know others in the community. Confidential space. Rain or shine! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Events\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partners Baltimore: Building Community One Partnership at a Time\n Looking to meet new people and strengthen connections across Baltimore’s Jewish community? Partners Baltimore matches you with someone from a different Jewish background for meaningful […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Associated’s Joshua Society Event\n This event is for Joshua Society Members\, donors who contribute $10\,000 or more to The Associated’s Annual Campaign. There’s something special about being in a […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Israel Dialogue Across Perspectives: When It Divides Us – Session 1\n The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum welcomes Robbie Gringras of For the Sake of Argument for a three-part\, intergenerational Personal Opinion Dialogue Seminar (PODS): “Talking About […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner and Conversation with Gary Torgow Chair of Jewish Federations of North America\n Please join The Associated for an exclusive gathering with a select group of Orthodox community leaders. Over good food and drinks we will have a […] URL:https://associated.org/event/baltimore-lgbtq-night-in-the-sukkah/ LOCATION:Address will be shared upon registration CATEGORIES:20s and 30s,Jewish Identity,Arts & Culture,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://associated.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GettyImages-517154041_Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T213000 DTSTAMP:20260916T154607Z CREATED:20260916T154421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T154607Z UID:10010673-1790791200-1790803800@associated.org SUMMARY:Sukkot Harvest Moon Happy Hour and Concert DESCRIPTION:Sukkot Harvest Moon Happy Hour and Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCelebrate Sukkot at Third Space with a food\, ritual\, and music pre-party and a concert in the sanctuary. Shake the lulav\, enjoy harvest treats\, and add decorations to the sukkah before we head upstairs for an evening of storytelling and song in the sanctuary with Kedmah\, an ensemble that celebrates Middle Eastern Jewish expression through liturgical poems and songs. \n\n\n \nThese ancient poems and songs have infused spirit and meaning into both sacred and ordinary moments of human experience for generations. Led by Rabbi Yosef Ya’ish Goldman and Yoni Avi Battat\, Kedmah interprets these Arab\, North African\, and Ottoman melodies with deep reverence for tradition and bold adaptations with an ear towards our modern musical world. \n\n\n \nThroughout the concert\, Yosef and Yoni share stories of their ancestries and musical journeys\, while inviting audiences to join their voices with the echoes of past generations. The six-piece band features vocalists Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer and Anat Halevy Hochberg\, alongside percussionist Fabio Pirozzolo and bassist James Heazlewood-Dale. Together with Goldman (lead vocalist) and Battat (violin\, oud\, and vocals) the ensemble turns sacred song into an evening of encounter — music that moves from quiet devotion to full-throated celebration\, holding memory\, longing\, and joy. \n\n\n \nKedmah preserves and reimagines Jewish piyyutim (devotional songs) from Syria\, Iraq\, Yemen\, Turkey\, Morocco\, Jerusalem\, and beyond. The ensemble is co-led by vocalist R’ Yosef Goldman and multi-instrumentalist Yoni Avi Battat\, and joined by vocalists R’ Jessica Kate Meyer and Anat Halevy Hochberg\, percussionist Fabio Pirozzolo\, and bassist James Heazlewood Dale. Incubated by Hadar’s Rising Song Institute\, and co-producer Joey Weisenberg\, Kedmah’s first album Simu Lev was released in April of 2024\, launching the ensemble into the American Jewish musical landscape. Since then\, they have performed across the country including venues such as the Kennedy Center\, The Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History\, the Philadelphia Jewish Music Festival\, and many more. With a strong commitment to education alongside performance\, Kedmah offers a range of workshops and classes as well as regional song circles in Boston\, Brooklyn\, and Philadelphia\, where participants join in the transmission of Mizrahi music to future generations. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Events\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partners Baltimore: Building Community One Partnership at a Time\n Looking to meet new people and strengthen connections across Baltimore’s Jewish community? Partners Baltimore matches you with someone from a different Jewish background for meaningful […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Associated’s Joshua Society Event\n This event is for Joshua Society Members\, donors who contribute $10\,000 or more to The Associated’s Annual Campaign. There’s something special about being in a […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Israel Dialogue Across Perspectives: When It Divides Us – Session 1\n The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum welcomes Robbie Gringras of For the Sake of Argument for a three-part\, intergenerational Personal Opinion Dialogue Seminar (PODS): “Talking About […] \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dinner and Conversation with Gary Torgow Chair of Jewish Federations of North America\n Please join The Associated for an exclusive gathering with a select group of Orthodox community leaders. Over good food and drinks we will have a […] URL:https://associated.org/event/sukkot-harvest-moon-happy-hour-and-concert/ LOCATION:Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh\, 2001 Liberty Heights Ave\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21217 CATEGORIES:Jewish Identity,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://associated.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sukkah-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh":MAILTO:info@thirdspacest.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR