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1 ברוכים הבאים לבלטימור

2 Where is Baltimore? Baltimore is located in Maryland, on the East Coast, about 3.5 hours from New York City Maryland has a total population of almost 6 million and a total size of 32,133 km² The Baltimore area (Baltimore City and its suburbs) has a total size of 939 km² - making it almost 20 times the size of Ashkelon! Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and is located about 1 hour from Washington D.C. (seen above in red)

3 Who Lives In Baltimore?! Baltimore city s population equals approximately 622,000! Baltimore city and suburbs has approximately 2.7 million people An aerial view of Baltimore city! Baltimore has one of the highest percentages of Jewish citizens. 7% of all households are Jewish.

4 Baltimore s history! Founded in 1729! Today, Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland Early drawing of Baltimore before major development! Port city, Baltimore was built around the Inner Harbor! Several major historical events occurred in or near Baltimore Baltimore s port early 1900 s

5 Our National Anthem s Inspiration! The Star Spangled Banner, America s National Anthem, was written by Francis Scott Key. He watched the bombs bursting in air over Fort McHenry in Baltimore during the War of 1812! He was inspired by this American flag

6 Early Jewish Immigration to Baltimore! In 1825 about 125 Jews in Baltimore! In 1826, Maryland passed the Jew Bill, allowing Jews to hold political office! The passing of this bill encouraged Jewish immigrants to move to this area! In ,000 Jews in Baltimore

7 Baltimore s Growing Jewish Population Baltimore & its Jewish population quickly grew. The earliest Jews to settle in Baltimore were primarily of German background. Later groups were mainly from eastern Europe. Baltimore Hebrew College, graduating class of 1927! ,000 Jews! ,000 Jews! 1920 s - 64,000 Jews

8 Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah! Parents moved from Hungary to Baltimore in 1859 when her father was asked to be the Rabbi of congregation Oheb Shalom! Born in Baltimore in 1860! Taught Hebrew, Jewish history, and Torah at Oheb Shalom! Opened a first of its kind English language night school for Russian Jewish immigrants.! First American Jewish woman to receive advanced Jewish education at the Jewish Theological Seminary, the Conservative Movement s College and Rabbinical school

9 Mendes Cohen! World traveler from Baltimore! First American tourist to visit the Land of Israel! Fought for the right of Jews to hold office

10 Baltimore Jewish Life Today! Baltimore has a vibrant Jewish life! Jews affiliate with synagogues, Jewish Community Centers, Jewish schools, Zionist organizations, youth groups, The Associated: The Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, and other community groups

11 The Jewish Community! Baltimore and its suburbs have a diverse Jewish population! There are Kosher stores of every variety even a few Kosher Dunkin Donuts locations! We have Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist and pluralistic Jewish Synagogues Many community programs are aimed at children & teens to encourage them to connect to their Jewish identities

12 Fun Facts About Baltimore Surgical gloves were invented in Baltimore! First ice cream factory opened in Baltimore Modern shopping centers originated in Baltimore

13 Baltimore Skyline From Fells Point Baltimore Skyline From Fells Point - Today

14 Sports In Charm City* Baltimore loves its teams: The Baltimore Ravens (football) The Orioles (baseball) *Baltimore s nickname is Charm City because in the 1970 s charms were to be given to tourists who visited Baltimore sites

15 Jewish Baltimore Today The Baltimore Jewish community is very proud of its philanthropic, recreational and educational institutions. Baltimore is home to:! The Jewish Museum of Maryland! A community Jewish day camp and retreat center! 2 Jewish Community Centers! 11 Jewish Religious Schools! 11 Jewish Day Schools! 14 Jewish Preschools The Jewish Museum of Maryland in downtown Baltimore! 1500 Senior Adult Living Units

16 Jewish Baltimore is proud of our history and community. We are especially proud to have Ashkelon as our sister city.