Reverse Tashlich in Baltimore

Each year on Rosh Hashanah, many Jews participate in Tashlich, a ritual in which we symbolically cast away our mistakes into a body of water as we begin a new year. Reverse Tashlich transforms that tradition into action by caring for the waterways around us. Rather than throwing something into the water, we gather to remove litter and pollution, helping protect the environment and preserve our shared natural resources.

Join the Baltimore Environmental Sustainability Network (BESN) for a morning of environmental action at beautiful Middle Branch Park. Together, we’ll help remove litter from the shoreline of the Patapsco River, an important waterway that flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

No experience is necessary. Volunteers will receive instructions, cleanup materials and support throughout the event. The park is largely flat and accessible, with paved pathways and nearby parking.

In addition to the cleanup, participants will have the opportunity to advocate for cleaner waterways by writing postcards to local representatives about environmental issues affecting our community. A water refill station will be available. Please bring a reusable bottle.

In partnership with Tikkun HaYam – Repair the Sea.

BESN is an initiative of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, in partnership with Adamah.