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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 […]

Jamie Aaron is the Assistant Director of Towson Hillel. She is also a 3G, the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor. For Jamie Aaron, the experiences of her grandfather and his escape of the Holocaust over 80 years ago through the Kindertransport, still affect her to […]

Over the next 40 plus years, he worked in seven different communities. His career spanned from Youth director to Camp director to Campaign director (St. Louis) to Capital Campaign Director (Dallas) to Executive Director for multiple federations. His last posting was in Washington, D.C. as […]

How and why did you become involved with The Associated’s Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership? Why is it important for The Associated to have this partnership? Gail: Because of BAP, I have made lifelong friends in Ashkelon. Through those connections I am better able to understand the feelings […]

Beth H. Goldsmith continues her conversation with Jake, Alexis and Leah about the future of Judaism.

Humor is defined as the ability to be amused by something seen, heard or thought about, sometimes causing you to smile or laugh. Humor also comes in many different forms. I’ll be focusing on the two forms I believe are at the base of the […]

Whether it is her love of Israel, a famous relative or a surprising athletic feat, Katie Applefeld has a lot to share. Here are 10 things to know about this Pikesville native and long-time volunteer, who currently sits on The Associated’s Board of Governors and […]

On Saturday October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, infiltrating by land, air, and sea while also firing thousands of rockets from Gaza into Israel. The Hamas terrorists brutally murdered hundreds of people, injured thousands and brought over one hundred hostages […]

Felicia Graber was born in Poland in 1940 when the country was already under Nazi occupation. She shares with us her family’s story, the tragedies they overcame and why she tells her story today.

Beth H. Goldsmith continues her conversation with Jake, Alexis and Leah about the rise in antisemitism, their firsthand experiences and their thoughts about what we can do as a community moving forward.