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Seven Books You Should Read Now

As the weather turns cooler and the nights grow longer, there is nothing better than curling up with a good book. We asked local community members and several of our professionals what books they are recommending right now. From fiction to memoirs to a book that marries Jewish […]

Brian Litofsky and Ann Rubin Take on New Initiative to Welcome Baltimore Newcomers

Moving to a new area can certainly be exciting yet daunting, especially when your friends and family are miles away. And sometimes, as you transition to a new life stage, it can be challenging connecting to people with similar interests.  That’s why The Associated, often referred to […]

Melissa and Lee Brill

No strangers to the local Jewish community, Melissa and Lee Brill have a busy life filled with work, volunteerism and a new baby on the way! Read how these Couples Committee members stay so involved and what advice they can offer. What suggestions do you […]

From Learning Difficulties to Teacher: One Woman’s Story

Welcome back to Pull Up A Chair, our monthly podcast where we explore different themes and what it means to build and be a part of a strong Jewish community. In this episode, we meet Batsheva. Batsheva grew up with a learning disability, but thanks […]

Get to Know Harriette (with a tte) Wienner

Is there anything you’ve done differently during the pandemic, that you plan to continue I feel like our whole family is more in touch than usual. We were always doing a lot of family texts, but now since we’re spread out, we’re on Zoom and […]

Jeff and Alexa Find Belonging in Jewish Baltimore

Though the learning curve was a bit steep at the beginning, we eventually found The Associated through Jen and Jake Lieberman. After a several hour Zoom call with them, we knew that this organization would help us not only in cultivating new friendships in a […]

Paul Lurie Remembers 1995 Maccabi Game Win

Welcome back to Pull Up A Chair, our monthly podcast where we explore different themes and what it means to build and be a part of a strong Jewish community. In this episode, we meet Paul Lurie, chief operating officer for the Jewish Community Centers […]

COVID-19 Message from Baltimore Rabbis

In a recent video, Baltimore’s local Rabbanim, in a unified message, encouraged Baltimoreans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. With COVID-19 cases spiking in recent weeks, due in part to the surging Delta variant, Baltimore’s Rabbis stress the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine – a […]

Beautiful Days in Our Neighborhoods

For those of us who live in Charm City know that despite Baltimore’s real challenges, there is so much to celebrate here. A city of neighborhoods — each with its own unique history and distinct character — Baltimore is full of promise! And, The Associated: […]

Where I Hope the Baltimore Jewish Community will be in Five Years

I hope and pray our community will be safe and deeply connected and invested in the State of Israel. I hope we will find new ways to connect with each other, online and in person, while also deepening our understanding of the differences between us.  […]