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Lisa Gallina: a Lifetime of Giving Back

Meet Lisa Gallina, a dedicated volunteer and project captain with the Jewish Connection Network whose lifelong dedication to community service stems from her deep Baltimore roots. Growing up in Lochearn before moving to Reisterstown at age 10, Lisa was raised with her two sisters to […]

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 […]

Meet Leah Schottenstein Schulman

Baltimore’s Leah Schulman talks about The Associated’s Inspired Women’s Project, her trip to Israel and growing up near Columbus, Ohio.

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.

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.

From Social Work to Social Impact: Meet Diane Israel

We sat down with Diane and talked about her love of women’s philanthropy, her progressive upbringing and her connection to clowns (yes, you read that correctly).

Navigating the Challenges of Antisemitism for Jewish Teens

Local parents Mindy Silverman, Amy Uddeme and Ryan Lene share their perspectives on raising teens in a post-October 7 world, especially as we prepare them for college. 

Chana Friedman and Jake Lieberman | The Associated’s Zelda Miller Award Winners

Heading into colder months, Yanky sits down for hot cup of coffee (sans pumpkin spice) at Croustille Cafe in Pikesville with Chana Friedman and Jake Lieberman, community leaders within The Associated’s Young Adult Division and beyond. They also happen to be this year’s Zelda Miller Award Winners.

Rebecca Fruman and Harel Turkel | The Associated’s Harry Greenstein Award Winners

Yanky joins Rebecca Fruman and Harel Turkel at Playa Bowls in Pikesville in the latest episode of Mensches in Cars, Getting Coffee.