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Awiderframe A broader view on Israel-related issues.  Benmfreeman: @Benmfreeman Informed perspectives on Israel and related issues.  Blakeflayton: @BlakeflaytonEngaging content and insights on Israel from Blake Flayton  BulletproofisraelA strong, resilient perspective on Israel  DrsheilanazarianInsights into Israel’s role in healthcare and global issue.  Dumisani6Another insightful non-Jewish voice contributing to […]

Host with Heart Consider the preferences and traditions of your adult children when planning your Jewish holiday gathering. Communicate openly about expectations and preferences. If your adult children have a strong connection to Chanukah traditions, plan activities that honor those customs, like lighting the menorah […]

Since the terrorist attacks in Israel on October 7, members of our community have stepped up in various ways to help with humanitarian needs in Israel and to address the new wave of antisemitism surging in our country. Although there are a number of amazing […]

The recent terrorist attacks in Israel and the resulting increase in antisemitism, particularly on college campuses, has left many American Jews stunned and nervous. We decided to reach out to several teens to see what they are seeing and hearing. 

While the holidays are rich in traditions around food and family, I think it’s also an ideal opportunity to incorporate giving back into our rituals and make the holidays even more meaningful. Now is the perfect time to consider talking to your children and grandchildren […]

Key Considerations for Year-End Tax Planning We also recommend that you monitor the legislative proposals below as they will be considered by Congress later this year. Should any significant legislation be approved, we will communicate those changes to you and provide suggestions for charitable giving. […]

So, why not infuse a ‘Jewish’ touch into Thanksgiving and show how we can weave Jewish values into every aspect of our lives? Thanksgiving is the one holiday I host at my house with many family members. As a Jewish educator and mom, I value […]

Beth H. Goldsmith visits Associated Hillels, Goucher and University of Maryland, to talk about what is happening on their college campuses.

Each of us — young and old — is struggling to understand why. Too often of late we have been confronted with the horror of antisemitism and other acts of violence that leave us wondering how people can harbor so much hatred as to feel […]

The Associated and the Baltimore Jewish Council are proud to stand with our synagogue partners in solidarity with the War in Israel.