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From Boca to Cabinet: Lessons in Jewish Leadership

Before leaving for retreat, I was asked to bring an item that represented my Jewish leadership journey. I settled on a mezuzah that my father’s first cousin and his wife recently sent me. I talked about my journey from what my family lovingly called “Boca Jews” […]

Meet Ron Attman

A childhood rooted in Jewish education  Many people may not know this, says Ron, but growing up, he attended the Talmudical Academy (TA) through eighth grade. He credits the school with providing him with a strong Jewish foundation. He left for high school at Milford […]

Searle Mitnick | Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee

Yanky Schorr wraps up this latest season of Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee with a dear friend and the 2024 Carole Sibel Outstanding Fundraising Achievement Award Winner, Searle Mitnick.

Seven Ways to Stay Safe and Secure with The Baltimore Jewish Council

David Folderaur, Director of Security for The Associated and The Baltimore Jewish Council, shares seven tips you can use to keep your community safe and secure.

Meet Sharan Kushner 

Here are 10 things to know about this Baltimore native, mother of two daughters, Jenny and Jill, and grandmother of Madelyn and Jake Schloss.  A childhood rooted in tradition.  Growing up, her family was Orthodox and when she was young, they lived in Liberty Heights near […]

Meet Brad Hecht 

Brad credits his workplace, M&T Bank, and his friend, Randi Buergenthal, for his initial involvement with The Associated.  “It was around 2008. I knew I wanted to do something, and M&T Bank is very encouraging of community involvement. I thought about where I wanted to […]

Legal Eagle. Piano Man. Proud Jew. Get to Know Avi Wolasky

Here are 10 things you should know about Avi Wolasky: 1. His involvement with The Associated began with a kind-of-sort-of date tag-along.“I actually first got involved with The Associated because a friend of mine asked me to come… he was dating somebody at the time […]

Justin Harvey and Jessica Gorsky | Fred Walpert Young Leadership Award Winners

Jessica Gorsky and Justin Harvey sit down with Yanky Schorr in our latest episode of Menshes in Cars, Getting Coffee!

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.

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 […]