BAYITT is a group of fun, progressive, smart, down-to-earth Jewish singles and couples in their 20’s and 30’s who want to create a friendly, urban Jewish community in Baltimore. We come together for Shabbat dinners, small learning circles, social justice activities, volunteer opportunities, and for educational programs – and of course to eat, drink, and talk. Events center in Baltimore’s Reservoir Hill neighborhood (home to Beth Am) and throughout the downtown area.
Past events have included movie nights, summertime chill and grill, Torah on Tap (in partnership with Moishe House) bike rides, holiday meals, group dinners, volunteer projects and more.
If you are 21–39, friendly, welcoming, and interested in meeting other Beth Am members or just shul shopping…. this is the group for you — we can’t wait to meet you!
For more information, or if you’d like to get involved with planning programs, contact Asella Medina-Smith at asella@bethambaltimore.org or Rabbi Tyler Dratch at ravtyler@bethambaltimore.org.
Friday, January 17th | 6 PM | BAYITT Shabbat
Join us for services led by Rav Tyler and a potluck dinner. We will be at the home of a BAYITT participant in the Downtown neighborhood and the address will be provided to those who RSVP. Please share what you plan to bring to the potluck here.
Thursday, February 6th | 7 PM | Balt Midrash | Union Craft Brewing
Spearheaded by pillar institutions within our city, Balt Midrash gives Jewish young adults (21-40 years old) the opportunity to gather for deep, meaningful learning across Baltimore. You will learn with Rabbi Tyler Dratch – Beth Am Synagogue (Conservative), Rabbi Etan Mintz – B’nai Israel (Orthodox), Rabbi Andy Gordon – Bolton Street Synagogue (Reform), and Rabbi Jessy Dressin – Third Space (non-denominational).
Balt Midrash was inspired by the century’s old foundation of Jewish learning, the Beit Midrash, where our community comes together in a boisterous and loving space to learn Torah. Meeting monthly at venues across Baltimore City, rabbis from each organization will facilitate meaningful text study on various topics, such as commandedness, halachah, and holiness. We will learn in chavrutah (pair learning) to allow all participants the chance to meet each other and build strong relationships.
Proudly funded in part by the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Fund for the Enrichment of Jewish Education.
Tuesday, February 11th | 6:30 PM | BAYITT & YAD Israeli Wine Tasting | Beth Am
Join BAYITT & YAD for an enchanting evening of Israeli wine tasting, featuring a handpicked selection of delicious kosher wines—perfect for newbies and wine connoisseurs alike. (This program is for young adults 21 – 40 years old).
