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Voices from Our Community

A letter from Duke Zimmerman, Member of The Associated’s Jewish Life Managing Council to his grandchildren. The mostly solemn rally was held, symbolically we believe, on the steps of a famous 300-year-old church (that happened to include some famous Chagall windows). Many flags, both Israeli and […]

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 […]

Baltimore Teens Speak Out About Antisemitism

With antisemitism on the rise, we wondered how local teens were dealing with it. Have they encountered antisemitism in their own lives? Are they worried about the upsurge on college campuses, as they begin their college search?  We posed these questions to four teens who […]

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 […]

The Heartwarming Influence of Jewish Education: A Parent’s Perspective

Sending my children to a Jewish school brings me immense joy. Yet, the most significant benefit is that we, as parents, are learning alongside them. Witnessing their excitement when they come home each day with new discoveries is truly heartwarming. My children’s school projects and […]

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 […]