Dear friends,
Join us on October 20th for Irene Shaland’s virtual presentation,
“Face-to-Face with Africa: Through the Eyes of a Jewish Explorer.”
Hosted by: BZD – Baltimore Zionist District
Date & Time: October 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Format: Virtual event on Zoom
Registration: https://bzdisrael.org/face-to-face-with-africa-through-the-eyes-of-a-jewish-explorer/
About the Program
Travel across Africa through the lens of Jewish history, culture, and discovery. Author, historian, and educator Irene Shaland invites you on a captivating journey to South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar, revealing breathtaking landscapes, remarkable wildlife, diverse cultures, and surprising Jewish connections.
Through Irene’s storytelling—and photographs by her husband, travel writer and photographer Alex Shaland—you’ll:
- Meet Africa’s legendary Big Five
- Witness the Great Migration across Kenya and Tanzania
- Visit a Masai village and explore its Old Testament-like legends
- Discover the dramatic Great Rift Valley
- Step inside the Nairobi Synagogue and learn about Kenya’s vibrant Jewish community
Experience Africa’s beauty and wonder through a unique blend of travel, history, culture, photography, and Jewish heritage.
About the Speaker
Irene Shaland is an internationally published author, Jewish historian, educator, and lecturer known for her work on global Jewish communities and cultural heritage. She presents widely at universities, museums, and cultural institutions. Irene combines scholarly research with personal travel experience to illuminate Jewish life across continents and centuries.
Learn about Irene Shaland’s books on the subject: https://amzn.to/3DM6rDk
Register here: https://bzdisrael.org/face-to-face-with-africa-through-the-eyes-of-a-jewish-explorer/
Questions? Email: office@bzdisrael.org Phone: 410‑484‑4510