b'To Build A Just and Strong Baltimore This year was a difficult period in our history. As we faced a growing tide of antisemitism, we mapped out a comprehensive framework, focusing on education, advocacy and relationship building to counter hate and bigotry. We also partnered with the Anti-Defamation League to provide a safe space to report hate crimes. We held virtual Holocaust workshops for public and private school educators and offered Holocaust speakers and programming to Marylanders throughout the state. Once again, we made sure our voices were heard in the Maryland General Assembly as the Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC) successfully advocated for a hate crimes bill that was passed this spring. In addition, we continued to secure federal and state grants for our agencies, day schools, synagogues and other religious organizations. At the same time, guided by our principles of tikkun olam and tzedakah, we continued our commitment to building a thriving and just Baltimore. Small group conversations across racial and ethnic lines were held virtually, creating mutual respect across communities. Partnerships were formed with other nonprofits, and together we worked to develop strong, healthy neighborhoods in Central Park Heights, Jonestown and Reservoir Hill. Volunteers from Jewish Volunteer Connection (JVC) tackled critical needs in the broader communityneeds like food insecurity, social isolation and morepreparing tens of thousands of lunches, making calls to city residents and tutoring students in Baltimore schools. Finally, recognizing the changing makeup of Jewish Baltimore, we entered in dialogue to explore diversity, inclusion and equity, through programs like Changing the Conversation, a Centennial initiative supported by Suzanne F. Cohen of blessed memory, as we strive to become a more welcoming community.'