b'YEAR IN REVIEWCombatting AntisemitismI n a year marked by increased antisemitic incidents worldwide, Baltimore wasnot immune. Several Jewish cemeteries were vandalized, their gravestonesspray-painted with antisemitic graffiti. Our Jewish Cemetery Association responded immediately, removing all evidence of hate. At the same time, public officialsas well as community and faith-based leaders and organizationsjoined us in a rally against antisemitism that also promoted unity.We are incredibly fortunate to have built this diverse coalition of organizations and individuals who stand with us against hate. It is a cornerstone of our work, as we focus on collaboration and education. As part of these efforts, the Jewish Museum ofThe Baltimore Jewish Council provided Maryland (JMM) and the Baltimore Jewish Councilnearly200 security consultations (BJC) continued to convene Holocaust workshopswith synagogues, schools and other for Marylands public and private school educators.Jewish organizations across the state. And the BJC, along with our five area HillelsGoucher College, Johns Hopkins University, Towson University, UMBC and the University of Maryland, College Parkmet with campus administrators to include antisemitism into conversations on diversity and racism. Finally, we remained committed to the safety of our community, securing more than $4 million in federal grants for Jewish institutions in the Greater Baltimore area and $7 million in state grants for religious institutions, schools and childcare centers at risk of hate crimes.'