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When Tragedy Strikes at Our Hearts

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 […]

Books and Resources for Support During the War in Israel

Discover a curated list of insightful books and resources at the Jewish Library of Baltimore, designed to foster empathy, understanding, and dialogue in the face of challenging times.

On the Ground in Israel

Live video from Bruce P. Sholk, current Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee of The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and Eric D. Fingerhut, President and CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). ”There are so many stories that are tragic but […]

Stand with Us for Peace in Israel: Community Prayer Services

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

Shock and Solidarity: My Experience During the Recent Attacks in Israel

The helplessness and fear I feel being far away from my home is extremely paralyzing. I know at times like these all seems lost, but the people of Israel are stronger than anyone can even imagine. And though the reality of this war is only […]

Around the Table with Beth H. Goldsmith

Catch up on the latest episode of The Associated’s newest video series, Around the Table with Beth H. Goldsmith!

Israel | Around the Table with Beth H. Goldsmith

Welcome back to Around the Table with Beth Goldsmith. A series focused on discovering what is important to young adults in Jewish Baltimore. In our latest episode, Beth H. Goldsmith continues her conversation with Chavi Abramson, Jordan Halle and Matthew Rothstein. This time, they share […]

Leading the Way: A Conversation with The Associated’s Israel and Global Managing Council Co-Chairs

Meet Atara Frankel and Harel Turkel, the dynamic co-chairs of The Associated’s Israel and Global Managing Council. Harel, a native Baltimorean and Atara, who grew up in Montreal, speak candidly about their new roles – their priorities, potential challenges and unwavering support for Jewish communities […]

Changing Lives Together: Spotlight on New Initiatives Supported by The Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership

The Associated’s Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership has connected our communities for 20 years through collaborative projects that build long-lasting and meaningful relationships and a great love for Israel and the Jewish people. Through the careful stewardship of The Associated’s Community Planning & Allocations Israel and Global committees and support […]

From Strangers to Family: My Kesher Cohort Experience

My Kesher experience exceeded my expectations in every way. Initially, we participated in sessions in Baltimore to get to know our local group, learn about Ashkelon and meet our Israeli counterparts via Zoom. From the beginning, our local group bonded in our shared love of […]