COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Assistant: Miriam Rosenberg
yachad.org/baltimore baltimoreyachad@ou.org
Charm City Tribe
Yachad holds weekly inclusive program-
ming for individuals with disabilities.
Baltimore Yachad has three divisions: JIT
or Juniors in training, ages 3-9; Juniors
ages 10-15, and Seniors ages 16-35+.
Yachad welcomes all abilities and all affilia-
tions. Volunteer opportunities available.
Charm City Tribe (CCT) is a dynamic,
growing group of 20- and 30- year-old
adults exploring Judaism in the diverse
backdrop of Baltimore City. We are
composed of young adults with all Jewish
affiliations, including interfaith couples,
Jews of color, LGBTQ folks, and beyond
to embrace Jewish culture and tradition
in meaningful and imaginative ways. By
fostering relationships individually and
building community collectively, we create
opportunities to come together according
to the rhythm of the Jewish holiday calendar.
■ YOUNG ADULTS
The Associated: Doing Good
is Good for Business
101 W. Mount Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-369-9259 associated.org/professionals
Assistant Vice-President, Campaign:
Jennifer Noparstak
jnoparstak@associated.org Professionals advance their networks and
leadership skills through philanthropic,
educational and networking events and
programs. Specific opportunities available
for women, lawyers and professionals in
financial services, real estate and technol-
ogy. Corporate sponsorship opportunities
are also available.
Baltimore Hebrew
Congregation’s Chai Life
7401 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-764-1587, ext. 248
baltimorehebrew.org Assistant Director of Education:
Lauren Offerman
loffermann@baltimorehebrew.org Chai Life is BHC’s dynamic and active
20s and 30s community. Chai Life
presents opportunities for social, religious,
social action and cultural connections.
Events include seasons of kickball and
trivia, Shabbat dinners, restaurant nights
and much more.
Community College of Baltimore
County (CCBC) Single Step*
800 S. Rolling Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21228
443-840-3262 ccbcmd.edu/ceed
Director: Melanie Hood-Wilson
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410-559-3618 jcc.org/charmcitytribe
Friends of the Israel
Defense Forces (FIDF)
Young Leadership Division
P.O. Box 395
Stevenson, MD 21153
410-753-3090 fidf.org
Contact: Rona Kassem
rona.kassem@fidf.org FIDF provides for the well-being, educa-
tional, spiritual and cultural needs of the
men and women serving in the IDF and
the families of fallen soldiers. It is the
official nonprofit fundraiser of the IDF.
IMPACT 410-369-9296
associated.org/20s30s Director: Penny Pazornick
ppazornick@associated.org IMPACT, the young adult division of
The Associated: Jewish Community Feder-
ation of Baltimore, seeks to inspire young
adults (ages 22 to 39) through fundraising,
volunteerism and leadership development
opportunities. Jewish Community Services
5750 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-466-9200 jcsbaltimore.org
info@jcsbaltimore.org JCS provides a range of services to meet
the needs of young adults, including career
and mental health services. IfIknew.org is a
health initiative for young adults that uses
a multi-media approach, including social
media and in person programs to address the
contemporary issues that impact the well-
being, self-image, careers and relationships
of people in their 20s and 30s. Through
ifIknew.org, JCS offers information and
resources about alcohol and other drugs,
HIV/AIDS use and risky behaviors and
helps to encourage healthy life decisions.
Jewish Volunteer Connection
5708 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7490 jvcbaltimore.org
Executive Director: Ashley Pressman
apressman@associated.org Jewish Volunteer Connection is your por-
tal to engage and connect with our diverse
community, lending a hand to those who
need it most and fulfilling the mitzvah of
tikkun olam. Volunteer for a day; volun-
teer every month; volunteer by yourself;
volunteer with a group … if you have the
desire to make a difference, we will find a
place for you!
Moishe House
moishehouse.org moishehousebaltimore@gmail.com
Moishe House Baltimore, in the heart
of Federal Hill, offers young adults ages
21 to 35 an opportunity to socialize
and hang out at events that include
barbeques, Shabbat dinners, movie
nights and more. Feel free to stop by the
house anytime. Find us on Facebook at
facebook.com/MoisheHouseBaltimore. oxyGEN, Jewish Federation
of Howard County
10630 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Ste. 400
Columbia, MD 21044
410-730-4976 jewishhowardcounty.org/young-adults
Associate Director: Meghann Schwartz
mschwartz@jewishhowardcounty.org oxyGEN, the Federation’s young adult
division, is for Jewish adults ages 22-45,
to connect with each other, the Howard
County Jewish community, and the Fed-
eration through volunteer, networking, so-
cial, education and philanthropic activities.
UMBC Hillel
The Interfaith Center
c/o Office of Student Life
1000 Hilltop Cir.
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-1329 *Denotes Paid Advertiser