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Empowering Baltimore’s Jewish Teens

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.

CELEBRATING
10 Years of Teens on the Forefront!  

A lot has changed in our 10 years, but our commitment to teens stays the same!

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Teens

Teens

Connecting and engaging Baltimore’s Jewish teens through quality programing, service opportunities, and mentorship with a focus on leadership and social justice.
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Parents

Parents

Understand your teen in new ways by connecting with and learning alongside a community of teen parents. Ensure that you are up to date on the leading-edge approaches and practices for parenting today’s teens.
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Youth pros

Youth pros

Grow your skills and professional expertise in a connected network of Jewish youth professionals. Find a space of belonging as you strive to best serve our community’s Jewish teens.
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Hosted by: MSLC Middle School Leadership Council: Orientation Night
Open to 6-8 Graders

Middle School Leadership Council: Orientation Night

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Calendar Sep 29, 2026  | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location Owings Mills JCC
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Teens
Hosted by: Jewish Educational Services Educators Happy Hour with David Bryfman
Open to Educators

Educators Happy Hour with David Bryfman

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Calendar Oct 5, 2026  | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location Beth El Congregation | 8101 Park Heights Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208
FREE for Educators
Youth Pros
Hosted by: MSLC Middle School Hershey Park Trip
Open to 6-8 Graders

Middle School Hershey Park Trip

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Calendar Oct 11, 2026  | 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location Hershey Park
Ticket Price: $140
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Teens
Hosted by 4Front E3 CoP Kickoff: Julie Wohl Explores Creativity within Jewish Learning and Programming
Open to Youth Professionals

E3 CoP Kickoff: Julie Wohl Explores Creativity within Jewish Learning and Programming

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Calendar Oct 20, 2026  | 9:30 - 11:00 am
Location Meyerhoff Teen Commons
FREE
Youth Pros
Hosted by 4Front SAT, ACT & Test Optional: What do Colleges Really Want?
Open to Parents of High School Teens

SAT, ACT & Test Optional: What do Colleges Really Want?

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Calendar Nov 18, 2026  | 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location Owings Mills JCC
FREE
Parents
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Opportunities in the community

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.  

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Get to know 4Front’s Peer Mentors and Junior Counselors
Get to know 4Front’s Peer Mentors and Junior Counselors
At 4Front, we believe teen leadership doesn’t end when a program ends. It grows when teens are given new opportunities to put their experience, skills, and perspective into action. Our Peer Mentor and Junior Counselor roles were created as a next-level leadership pathway for some of our strongest teen leaders and alumni, giving them the opportunity to return to 4Front...
Elevating Teen Voices Across Baltimore’s Jewish Community: Meet the 2026-27 Gesher Teen Board Members
Elevating Teen Voices Across Baltimore’s Jewish Community: Meet the 2026-27 Gesher Teen Board Members
Meet Eliana Vizgan: 4Front’s Teen Engagement and Program Coordinator 
Meet Eliana Vizgan: 4Front’s Teen Engagement and Program Coordinator 
Dear 4Front… Love, Isabel
Dear 4Front… Love, Isabel
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Appreciation

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Eliana E.

“My experience in 4Front has helped me grow into a more confident and understanding person by giving me the chance to support others while staying true to who I am. It’s made me more responsible and connected to my identity, and taught me how to build real relationships and lead in a meaningful way.” -Eliana E.

Sizzle

“4Front has taught me that ‘it’s not what you know it’s who you know’. Baltimore is such a small place it’s crucial to make connections.” -Jonah G. (Sizzle)

Lauren S.

“I want to express my gratitude to you all for all you have done for the very fortunate teens whom are selected to participate in your leadership programs which foster incredible work ethic, life preparedness, leadership and strong connection to our Jewish faith while in the process. My son had the most wonderful experience. I am so grateful to [the staff] for being such an inspiration to him all throughout his participation in 4Front’s Social Innovation Fellowship.” – Lauren S, 4Front Parent

Dorie W.

“4front has helped me grow as a person by teaching me the importance of branching out to new people and building new connections.” -Dorie W.

Maddie K.

“My favorite part of being involved in 4front is meeting new friends from many different schools and parts of the community. I look forward to participating in other 4front programs and continuing to meet new people.” -Maddie K.

Jake W.

“I have learned so many things from 4front, but one of the most impactful things that have stuck with me is the power of the Jewish community. 4front has helped me expand my Jewish community and take action in projects and services to deepen my connection to my culture, and I have learned how powerful we can be when we come together.” -Jake W.

Molly H.

“4Front has made me more confident in my voice and a stronger leader by teaching me to speak up, work with others, listen to different perspectives, and understand that leadership is about supporting others and making a positive impact.” -Molly H.

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