Alli Muser talks about her role as CJE’s new Camp Connector and the Jewish camping experience.
Posted by Mark Bridge on January 11, 2022
From a new fertility support initiative to a program to help older adults in our community – here are five ways we are working to support the community in 2022. To that end, we introduced AgeWell Baltimore. This Centennial initiative, supported by Irene and Robert […]
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Baltimore native Karen Oppenheimer spent the first half of her professional career providing mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. As a licensed clinical social worker with a second graduate degree in education, Karen later pursued her interests and […]
Posted by Jamie Conway on January 7, 2022
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 of Pull Up A Chair, we look at what connects us to community. For Baltimore […]
Posted by Mark Bridge on December 20, 2021
It was a year filled with challenges, but also a year filled with hope. Although it began with COVID-19 cases surging, January brought an unprecedented vaccine roll-out that solidified our belief that tomorrow would be brighter. Even though the pandemic continued to take center stage […]
Posted by Jamie Conway on December 2, 2021
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. This month, we are officially entering our second season! Thank you to everyone who has […]
Posted by Mark Bridge on November 17, 2021
Supporting The Associated is a family affair for Ronnie. She co-chaired a Lion of Judah event with her daughters, Leslie Schaller and Randi Settleman, and has introduced her five grandchildren to the concept of tikkun olam (repair the world) and tzedakah (righteousness). She was proud […]
Posted by Jamie Conway on November 3, 2021
Raising awareness about domestic abuse is paramount, not just during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but all year long. Learn more about those in our community CHANA, an Associated agency, has helped in its 25 years of service.
Posted by Mark Bridge on October 6, 2021
For example, Laurie Rosen, who heads a VolunTeam for moms with kids under 10, has over 600 members. She is anxious to set up packing parties for her group outside her house. Who will receive the bags? JVC is identifying partners from their extensive network who may have needs. Jewish Community Services, CHANA and Shalom […]
Posted by Jamie Conway on October 5, 2021
CHANA arranged safe housing in another city prior to her trial for a final protective order, as well as transportation and housing in Baltimore for the trial. “They said I could reach out any time. They also arranged for me to have trauma counseling. I’m […]