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11 Things you need to know about Morgan Hurwitz

2. What inspired you to want to be a leader within the Associated system? My mother-in-law is very involved within the Associated and has expressed to all of her children the importance of giving back to our community in any way that you can. She […]

Meet Lauren and Lauren

Lauren George’s insights on dating someone Jewish. I met Lauren Sibel when I moved back to Baltimore in 2018 and started working at the University of Maryland Medical Center. I had previously trained there and already knew everyone in the office except this new girl […]

Slow-Roasted Short Rib with Fermented Schug

SCHUG For the short rib:1. Mix salt and Hawaj spices together and generously rub over the meat. Cure meat in refrigerator overnight, unwrapped.2. Roast in a 275 Degree oven for 5-6 hours, or until fork tender.3. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Remove meat from […]

Eggplant Dip

Instructions: 1. Roast 3-4 large eggplants in the oven until the peel is burned. Scoop the inside of the eggplants and put them in a food processor or blender. 2. Turn on the food processor and blender and slowly add a half cup of oil. […]

Shakshuka

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate the special women in our lives than by treating them to a delicious and hearty meal? Shakshuka, is the perfect recipe to impress and delight your mom this Mother’s Day. Made with […]

Seven Great Reads for Black History Month 

February is Black History Month. Here are some terrific reads that celebrate America’s Black cultural icons and historical figures — and a few inspiring stories about friendship. Created by Jessica Fink, executive director of the Jewish Library of Baltimore, these books all share a Black/Jewish […]

Eugene Poverni, The Associated’s Fred Walpert Award Winner

Happy New Year and welcome back to another Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee, a special series where we feature young leader who make a big impact in our community. In our first Mensches episode of 2023, Yanky Schorr is joined by Eugene Poverni, The Associated’s […]

10 Things to Know About Jessica Gorsky

2. Interestingly enough, as a young child, Jessica says she wanted to be a lawyer or “businesswoman” when she grew up. “I was obsessed with briefcases.” #girlboss 3. She is a first generation American, her family on both sides immigrated to Baltimore from Ukraine in […]

10 Facts about chairman of the Young Adult Division, Jesse Elkin

2. What is your signature dance move? You have to sign up for the Generosity Gala to find out! 3. Do you have a go to drink of choice? Bourbon on the rocks. 4. What’s one of the things you look forward to most about […]

Year in Review 2022

2022 was a year filled with hope, recovery and challenges. However, no one could have predicted that COVID-19 cases would continue to soar, mental health concerns would grow, we’d be combating antisemitism in our own community and Russia would invade Ukraine. Through our collective network […]