Six Ways To Make Your Summer Special

July is here, and with it, the lazy, hot days of summer. In between lounging by the pool, enjoying barbecues with friends and leaving town or a week-long getaway with family, check out these six ways to make this summer the best one yet.

1. Discover 1960s Counterculture When it Meets Jewish Pop Art

Escape the heat and spend an afternoon at the newly re-imagined Jewish Museum of Maryland. While there, check out its newest exhibit, Psychedelicatessen. New York City artist, Steve Marcus, infuses Jewish pop art with underground comic, the psychedelic hippie culture of the 1960s and Jewish spirituality.

2. Enjoy Date Night

Get ready to rock! Turn up the summer fun with an all-star tribute to the legendary Paul McCartney at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts. Then keep the good vibes going with their lineup of summer concerts—featuring everything from smooth jazz to other crowd-pleasing tribute bands.

3. Get Reading

Check out these opportunities for great reading and conversation.

For Adults
Join the Macks Jewish Connection Network and Jewish Library of Baltimore’s Book Club and read Goyhood by Reuven Fenton. Stop by July 24, for light snacks, conversation and a virtual visit with the author.

On August 11, meet Sarah Birnbach, author of A Daughter’s Kaddish, a memoir recounting her year of saying Kaddish for her father. Sarah joins Rabbi Dana Saroken of Beth El Congregation to talk about her personal journey and discuss and the experiences of women saying Kadish. The event is being held in partnership with Jewish Community Services and Sol Levinson and Brothers.

For Children
Get ready to meet real-life heroes. Join the Jewish Library of Baltimore for its Community Helper Book Series and hear a fire lieutenant and veterinarian share what it’s like to save lives. Enjoy a read-aloud story and learn how they make a difference in our community.

4. Family Fun

Welcome Shabbat with song, blessing and community at a special musical celebration in the park for families with young children. Enjoy the sounds of Kol HaLev Synagogue’s Shabbat Unplugged band, listen to PJ Library stories and meet new friends. Bing the whole mishpacha (family) – from grandparents to cousins. Learn more.

5. Go to Camp

Relive your favorite camp memories and make brand-new ones at Family Camp! Hike on an edible nature walk, conquer the high ropes course, gather around the campfire and enjoy a special Shabbat celebration. It’s a weekend of unplugged fun, fresh air and family connection. Learn more.