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Yael Turkel on Building Community Through Partners Baltimore

Building Community and Connection I first learned about Partners Baltimore at a community event when a friend mentioned how the program was bringing people together in a meaningful way. The idea of creating a stronger, more connected Jewish community inspired me, and I saw it […]

Strength, Solidarity and Sisterhood: Our Mission to Israel

An Emotional Arrival We arrived in Israel last month after a long overnight flight and while we were excited to arrive, it was an emotional departure from the plane to the baggage claim. Both sides of the walkway were lined with photographs of hostages with […]

Nicki Mann: Reflections of an Inspired Woman

Nicki Mann shares her story of involvement with The Associated’s Inspired Women’s Project and their recent, life-changing mission to Israel.

Maian Rahvalschi: The Baltimore and Israel Connection 

Last May, we were fortunate to host the Ashkelon teachers in Baltimore, and in late January, I visited them in Ashkelon. These delegations allow teachers to immerse themselves in their partner’s schools, engage with students, plan the year’s lesson plans, work on their final project, […]

The Power of Community

Shared Values and Partnerships The Associated’s 30+ years of strategic partnership with the Jewish community of Odesa, Ukraine, is built on shared values. This collaboration supports the local Jewish community, especially the elderly and impoverished, by providing emergency aid, social services, psychological support, and cultural […]

Answering the Call: Baltimore Teams Up with EVP

The Baltimore team is based at Ashkelon Station. Thanks to our volunteers, Ashkelonians can be elsewhere, whether serving with IDF units called for duty, spending time with their families, or helping other locations needing assistance. Each deployment lasts two weeks, during which volunteers give their […]

More than Partners | A Baltimore-Ashkelon Story

Sigal Ariely, Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership Coordinator, shares a touching story about Shir, a teenager who found a home away from home in Baltimore during a time of need

Meet Jon Yoffe

In law school, Jon became involved with The Associated.  “A friend of mine was in The Associated’s Young Leadership Council (YLC) and told me this would be a great way to meet people outside of my current network. And, he added, ‘you’ll never know what […]

From Towson to Tradition: How Jessica Brenner Made Shabbat Her Own

When Jessica moved to Towson she missed the Jewish community she’d called home in New Jersey. Thankfully, after joining the Young Adult Division, she quickly found her place and the joy of opening her home, and her heart, to others.

The Timeless Lessons of Judy Blume: Reflections Across Generations

Stacey Rendelman Thompson, Event Committee Member of The Jewish Library of Baltimore shares her history with Judy Blume and her excitement for an upcoming event with The Jewish Library of Baltimore.