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Applications for 2026-2027 Signature Programs are OPEN now through April 26: 4frontbaltimore.org/apply


Through virtual programs and events, Parenting Unpacked Will bring parents together in a safe and and trusted space to learn from experts, connect and share with other parents, and gain valuable tools to help support your child through their teens.


Through the E3 network, you’ll gain access to an incredible community of local professionals in your field, with opportunities to come together and learn, share, network and collaborate.


WHO WILL YOU BECOME?
A leader. A changemaker. A proud Jewish teen.
High School is about more than what you do. It’s about who you’re becoming.
From immersive, year-long cohorts to one day adventures, 4Front provides engaging opportunities for Jewish teens and the adults who care about them to connect, grow, and create change together.
Applications are now open for 4Front’s 2026-2027 Signature Programs! Applications close April 26, 2026
Who will you become next year?
Programs Include:
Join an upcoming info session to learn more!
Featuring HaZamir chapters from Baltimore and Ashkelon, with special guests Kol Rinah and KSDS Middle School Choirs, conducted by Erika Schon and guest HaZamir conductors Joshua Gonzalez and Elliot Roman.
About HaZamir
Conducted by Erika Schon and comprised of diverse teens from nine different high schools, HaZamir Baltimore is one of 38 chapters in the U.S. and Israel of HaZamir: The International Jewish Teen Choir. Through weekly rehearsals of high-level Jewish choral music, HaZamir creates a pluralistic peer community, and builds Jewish identity, leadership skills, and a strong connection to Israel. Learn more at hazamir.org
Tickets: $18 in advance; $20 day of show. There is a $2 per ticket fee. Senior and JCC member discount applys.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES OF GORDON CENTER TICKETS.
Join the 4Front team and teen alumni to learn about 4Front’s 2026-2027 Signature Programs opportunities. 4Front signature programs offer Jewish teens grades 9-12 opportunities to connect, grow, and create positive change through immersive, dynamic experiences. These programs focus on topics including Jewish identity, leadership, Israel, peer engagement, social entrepreneurship, and more!
Virtual info session will include information on each program, Q&A with staff, and a panel of 4Front alumni and participants reflecting on the impact of their 4Front experiences!
Programs Include:
Join the 4Front team and teen alumni to learn about 4Front’s 2026-2027 Signature Programs opportunities. 4Front signature programs offer Jewish teens grades 9-12 opportunities to connect, grow, and create positive change through immersive, dynamic experiences. These programs focus on topics including Jewish identity, leadership, Israel, peer engagement, social entrepreneurship, and more!
Virtual info session will include information on each program, Q&A with staff, and a panel of 4Front alumni and participants reflecting on the impact of their 4Front experiences!
Programs Include:
The Johns Hopkins Jewish Student Athlete Association (JSAA) is excited to host a Community Field Day at Homewood Field on April 19 from 3:30–5:30 PM for middle school students ages 11–14. This event is designed to bring together athletics, community, and faith, creating a welcoming space where young athletes can connect through sports while also learning about the values of teamwork, leadership, and inclusion that are central to both athletics and Jewish tradition. While the event is organized by JSAA and highlights Jewish community values, it is open to students of all backgrounds and faiths who are interested in a fun afternoon of games, activities, and mentorship from Johns Hopkins student-athletes. Our goal is to help bridge the gap between athletics and faith, showing how sports can be a powerful way to build community, character, and connection.
Join the 4Front team and teen alumni to learn about 4Front’s 2026-2027 Signature Programs opportunities. 4Front signature programs offer Jewish teens grades 9-12 opportunities to connect, grow, and create positive change through immersive, dynamic experiences. These programs focus on topics including Jewish identity, leadership, Israel, peer engagement, social entrepreneurship, and more!
Virtual info session will include information on each program, Q&A with staff, and a panel of 4Front alumni and participants reflecting on the impact of their 4Front experiences!
Programs Include:
*FOR HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS, PARENTS & GRANDS! ALL WELCOME!*
First 25 to register receive free books!
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RAFFLE for great door prizes!
Apple Earbuds, JBL mini speaker, etc!
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TREATS! Dietary laws observed.
What does it mean to refuse antizionist erasure — to remain Jewish, Zionist, visible, and
connected to our story — when the pressure to conform keeps rising?
Join us for an inspiring conversation about Jewish courage, defiance, and resilience. Author Izabella
Tabarovsky brings the insights of her acclaimed book Be a Refusenik to Baltimore. Drawing on
the moral clarity of the refusenik movement, the book offers a powerful, practical framework for
navigating today’s climate of anti-Jewish ideological coercion.
Joined by former refusenik Aleksander Smukler and one of this generation’s leading Jewish voices,
Eyal Yakoby the conversation explores what it takes to stand firm, refuse to bend under pressure,
and affirm the full spectrum of Jewish identity in our time.
And moderated by Rabbi (Rabbi Moshe) Schwartz who has served as head of school of Krieger
Schechter Day School since 2015.
There’s no shortage of ways to get involved. From local learning opportunities to international travel excursions, there’s opportunities for everyone to dive in, give back, and connect.
I was interested in joining PLF to be able to connect with other Jewish teens, since there aren’t a lot at my school. My participation has taught me that reaching out to people I don’t necessarily know that well or are friends with doesn’t have to be something bad or nerve racking. In fact most people are extremely willing to help and it brought a sense of community that made me really happy.
-Hannah P.
The Social Innovation Fellowship was an overall great experience. I learned many new skills that I will use later in life. I also made new friends and was able to connect with the community and my Judaism through the program.
-Jakub L.
I’m happy to say I’m learning and growing as a parent of two teens, with 4Front’s support. Thank you for offering this pertinent network during this critical time in all of our lives.
– Nancy S.
My experience in the Social Innovation Fellowship was amazing. I learned so many new skills about entrepreneurship and life that I can use in the future.
-Owen B