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Moving to a new area can certainly be exciting yet daunting, especially when your friends and family are miles away. And sometimes, as you transition to a new life stage, it can be challenging connecting to people with similar interests.  That’s why The Associated, often referred to […]

For example, Laurie Rosen, who heads a VolunTeam for moms with kids under 10, has over 600 members. She is anxious to set up packing parties for her group outside her house.  Who will receive the bags?  JVC is identifying partners from their extensive network who may have needs. Jewish Community Services, CHANA and Shalom […]

This knowledge is why I would like to enhance the existing relationship between the planning team and the development professionals, so that we are working hand-in-hand to effectively raise funds to address the current community challenges. I also believe that there is a large cadre of devoted lay leaders, who currently work on the planning side, that could be amazing advocates in light of their vast experience.  You […]

Kenny’s family has been in Baltimore since the 1890s. “My Zaidy was the president of Anshe Niesen on Exeter Street, my mom grew up in Park Circle and my dad in Pimlico.” After graduating from the Talmudical Academy, Kenny studied for two years in Israel. He […]

What is the BJC’s role during the High Holidays? This year, we met with local law enforcement to discuss best ways to ensure safety during the High Holidays. This includes bringing in foot patrols and helping with traffic, among other measures. I’m also always on […]

How would dinners be with just my husband? Would we really be able to travel more or would that be limited due to his demanding job? What would my day-to-day life look like? I had started volunteering when my children, Lindsey and Daniel, were young, […]

Chicken for Rosh Hashanah Courtesy of Loryn Lesser, Lion of Judah Endowment, Co-Chair Preheat oven to 350°FServes six adults as written Ingredients:Enough chicken pieces to serve six peopleSalt and pepper to tasteOlive oilHoney2 cups cider12 medium-sized carrots sliced or 6C baby carrots1 ½ whole acorn […]

Welcome back to Pull Up A Chair, our monthly podcast where we explore different themes and what it means to build and be a part of a strong Jewish community. In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we talk with Baltimore born and bred, […]

The rise in antisemitism over the past several months, and particularly in recent weeks, is alarming. More than 2,100 acts of assault, vandalism and harassment have been recorded in the US alone. This is the highest level of antisemitic incidents since tracking began in 1979. […]

Welcome back to Pull Up A Chair, our monthly podcast where we explore different themes and what it means to build and be a part of a strong Jewish community. In this episode, we meet Bean, Steve and Lauren — three generations of the Sibel […]