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Baltimore Roots, Bold Ambitions: Meet Merav Levine

Merav knew she was ready to get involved with The Associated’s Young Leadership Council when she saw a few of her friends, including Chana Friedman and Chavi Abramson, had joined the program. She saw that applications were open and knew she had to apply.   “As […]

Rooted in Tradition, Growing for the Future: A Conversation with Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin

Baltimore is more than just a city for Rabbi Cardin—it’s home, in every sense of the word. Having left for 25 years to pursue her education and career, Rabbi Cardin ultimately returned.

Recipe with a Memory

Download the Taste of Memories stories and cookbook. Recipe with a Memory (Matkon im Zikaron) is a unique initiative that commemorates those Israelis who sacrificed their lives defending our Jewish homeland or in a terrorist attack, sharing their favorite recipes and stories – All from […]

Stories of Survival | Holocaust Remembrance Day

Seventy-nine years ago, six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis, and ever since then, the world has said, “Never Forget. Never Again.” – That is why The Associated, through the Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC), offers a Speakers Bureau to schools and organizations where survivors […]

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!

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.