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So, why not infuse a ‘Jewish’ touch into Thanksgiving and show how we can weave Jewish values into every aspect of our lives? Thanksgiving is the one holiday I host at my house with many family members. As a Jewish educator and mom, I value […]

Beth H. Goldsmith visits Associated Hillels, Goucher and University of Maryland, to talk about what is happening on their college campuses.

Each of us — young and old — is struggling to understand why. Too often of late we have been confronted with the horror of antisemitism and other acts of violence that leave us wondering how people can harbor so much hatred as to feel […]

The Associated and the Baltimore Jewish Council are proud to stand with our synagogue partners in solidarity with the War in Israel.

Catch up on the latest episode of The Associated’s newest video series, Around the Table with Beth H. Goldsmith!

I grew up at Beth Israel, where I was named, had my bat mitzvah and eventually got married. However, when my kids started attending Beth Tfiloh (Dahan Community School) and wanted to join their friends at synagogue, we transitioned to Beth Tfiloh Congregation. But my […]

Welcome back to Around the Table with Beth Goldsmith. A series focused on discovering what is important to young adults in Jewish Baltimore. In our latest episode, Beth H. Goldsmith continues her conversation with Chavi Abramson, Jordan Halle and Matthew Rothstein. This time, they share […]

My Kesher experience exceeded my expectations in every way. Initially, we participated in sessions in Baltimore to get to know our local group, learn about Ashkelon and meet our Israeli counterparts via Zoom. From the beginning, our local group bonded in our shared love of […]

Rosh Hashanah revolves around cherishing moments with friends, family and loved ones. It embodies the warm embrace of a sweet new year and the creation of lasting memories. Recently, Loryn Lesser, Chair of Life & Legacy PLUS, invited us to her lovely home to share […]

As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, approaches, there’s no better way to embrace the spirit of renewal and reflection than through the pages of a good book. We encourage you to check out this curated selection of reads for all ages, recommended by Jessica […]