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Savoring Thanksgiving Mindfully: A Nutritionist’s Guide to a Healthier Holiday

1. Bring a Healthy Dish to ShareIf you’re a guest, consider bringing a nutritious side dish. This ensures a healthy option on the table, like a fresh vegetable dish, for you and others to enjoy. 2. Don’t Arrive HungryIt may sound counterintuitive but eating a […]

Jewish Book Month: Celebrating Jewish Voices, Page by Page

So grab a warm drink, find your favorite reading spot and get ready to immerse yourself in these enriching reads. Marry Me Midnight by Felicia Grossman Interested in joining a book club? The Associated’s Young Adult Division (YAD)* is hosting its first-ever book club! Register […]

Reflecting on an Evening of Remembrance, Unity and Hope

As the sun began to set one year after the October 7 attacks, people from around Baltimore filed into Beth El Congregation in Pikesville for a community-wide commemoration of that horrific day. Outside, posters of the many hostages taken by Hamas served as a stark […]

An Evening of Remembrance, Unity and Hope

As we mark the first year since the horrible massacre on October 7, we mourn those who list their lives and invite you to join us in prayer.

College Trip Brings Jewish and Non-Jewish Students to Israel 

Hear from Betania Acre, a non-Jewish student and Cameron Fields, a Jewish student, and on what the experience meant to them.  Betania Acre  As a devout Christian, the significance of Israel as the land of G-d’s chosen people and the home of Jesus resonates deeply […]

YAD Summer Soiree 2024 Recap

The Soiree wasn’t just about having fun — it also helped us reach significant fundraising goals. Thanks to the generosity of our donors that night (with donations still rolling in!), we made strides towards fighting antisemitism and making our community a safer and more welcoming […]

Reconnecting with Israel: Ethan Harrison’s Story

My most recent connection to Israel was through my parents, who participated in Kesher 2.0. Kesher is a program supported by The Associated’s Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership, designed for adults ages 45+ interested in establishing meaningful relationships and a greater understanding of their sense of Jewish peoplehood by […]

Yanky Schorr | 2023 Julius Rosenberg Memorial Award Winner

Welcome back to the final episode of this season of Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee. Before we kick off a new season with our 2024 Award Winners we have one last person to meet — Yanky Schorr, the recipient of the 2023 Julius Rosenberg Memorial […]

Adrian Maydanich, Enriching Jewish Identity through 4Front

Adrian Maydanich is proud of his Jewish identity. He comes from a Reform household. He attends a local Modern Orthodox school. And the blending of the two gives him a unique Jewish upbringing, one that he is glad to have. All of this culminates in […]

Meet Asella Medina-Smith, YAD Camp Nai Ambassador

Meet Asella Medina-Smith, active volunteer with The Associated’s Young Adult Division, YAD, and this year’s Camp Nai Ambassador.