The Federation of Jewish Women's Organization of Maryland

SPEAKERS BUREAU
Our Federation leaders are often asked to present a speaker for our constituent organizations.  We are pleased to offer a new selection of speakers.

If you are interested in requesting a speaker for your organization, please fill out our request form.
Speaker Request Form

If you are interested in becoming a speaker, please fill out speaker expertise form.
Speaker Expertise Form

 

USEFUL LINKS

Acharai Leadership Training
ACHARAI is an independent, community-wide leadership development program created to cultivate and nurture the highest caliber of our community's volunteer leadership. The two-year program combines contemporary leadership training with exploration of rich Jewish resources about leadership.

ASSOCIATED
THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore works to enhance Jewish life. It addresses charitable, educational, religious, humanitarian, health, cultural and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, in Israel and throughout the world.

Baltimore Jewish Council
The Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC) is the designated political and
community relations arm of THE ASSOCIATED.

Baltimore Jewish Times
The Baltimore Jewish Times is a preeminent publication in North
America, covering regional community issues and news with quality
award-winning journalism.

Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU)
A private nonprofit organization committed to developing civic leaders.
Find categorized services, volunteer information and news.

Center for Jewish Education
Disability and Inclusion Services - The Macks Center for Jewish Education is committed to strengthening the connections between Jewish individuals with special needs and their communities.

CHANA - Domestic Violence
It is the mission of CHANA: Counseling, Helpline & Aid Network for
Abused Women to aid individuals in the Jewish community who are victims
of domestic violence by providing support, counseling and assistance—empowering women to create a safe environment for themselves and their families.

Cancer Help
More than one million people in the United States get cancer each year. Whether you have cancer or are close to someone who does, understanding what to expect can help you cope. Learn basic information about cancer and what causes it, as well as in-depth information about specific types of cancer, their risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

DFI -The Darrell D. Friedman Institute for Professional Development at the Weinberg Center
DFI's mission is to provide training and leadership development opportunities to the full spectrum of current and potential Jewish communal professionals and lay leaders serving the Jewish community in Baltimore and the surrounding areas. DFI enables all individuals who strive to grow and be successful in a wide range of disciplines and settings in the community to expand their leadership skills and Judaic competencies.

GEDCO
In partnership with faith communities, Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) provides affordable housing with supportive services.This includes housing adults with mental disabilities in the
Ascension Homes, nurturing women and men who were homeless at
Harford House and Micah House, and enabling seniors to age with
dignity  at Epiphany House, the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Senior Housing at the Gallagher Mansion, and Stadium Place.

Jewish Community Services
Through the programs and services of Jewish Community Services, families and individuals will be supported in meeting basic needs for economic sufficiency; in living independently; in achieving mental health and competence; and in feeling supported by and connected to the Jewish community in ways that are meaningful to them.

Jewish Museum of Maryland
The Jewish Museum of Maryland is America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and resource for the Maryland community.

Jewish Recovery House
The mission of Jewish Recovery Houses (JRH) is to help Jewish men and women in the early stages of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.

Maryland Women's Heritage Center
The Maryland Women's Heritage Center (MWHC), a 501(c) (3) non-profit, non-partisan organization, was established to preserve the past, understand the present, and shape the future by recognizing, respecting, and transmitting the experiences and contributions of Maryland women of diverse backgrounds and from all regions of the state. The Center is an outgrowth of the Maryland Women's History Project that began in 1980 as a collaborative venture between the Maryland Commission for Women and the Maryland State Department of Education.

National Women's Law Center
Since 1972, the Center has expanded the possibilities for women and girls in this country. We have succeeded in getting new laws on the books and enforced; litigating ground-breaking cases all the way to the Supreme Court, and educating the public about ways to make laws and public policies work for women and their families. Today, an experienced staff of nearly 60 continues to advance the issues that cut to the core of women's lives in education, employment, family and economic security, and health and reproductive rights—with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.