By Carolyn Conte
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n a new series, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, the Jewish Museum of Maryland and a variety of community members will put on informational and engaging events to explore the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of Jewish identity in “Jews of Color, Jewish Institutions, and Jewish Community in the Age of Black Lives Matter.” The multiprogram series consists of virtual events, from Oct. 18 to Feb. 28, on a variety of topics such as population studies,
Latino Jewish heritage and the tensions between Black Lives Matter and Zionism. While each of the events has an expansive theme to review, the organizers hope that by peeking into these issues they can broaden the community’s concept of Jewish identity. A comprehensive preview and registration information is available on JewishMuseumMd.org. The organizers, Tracie GuyDecker, deputy director of JMM; psychologist Harriette Wimms; and Chizuk Amuno
Michael F. Klein The officers, board, and staff of the American Technion Society (ATS) mourn the loss of Michael F. Klein. He was a member of the ATSBaltimore Leadership Council, former member of the national BOD, and honorary lifetime member of the Technion Board of Governors. He was a Technion Guardian, whose many gifts included the Michael F. Klein Architectural Studio Complex. He received a Technion Honorary Fellowship and took part in the 21st Century Leadership Development Program. We extend our condolences to his wife Jennifer and the entire Klein Family. American Technion Society Steve Berger, President Zahava Bar-Nir, Chair of the Board Michael Waxman-Lenz, CEO
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Harriette Wimms is an organizer of “Jews of Color, Jewish Institutions, and Jewish Community in the Age of Black Lives Matter.”
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New program analyzes diversity of Jewish identity
