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Israel | Around the Table with Beth H. Goldsmith

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 […]

From Strangers to Family: My Kesher Cohort Experience

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 Holiday Hacks with Loryn Lesser

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 […]

Embrace the New Year with Our Rosh Hashanah Book Picks

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 […]

From Baltimore to Center Stage: Meet Heidi Klotzman 

Tell me a little bit about yourself I was born in Baltimore County and raised in Hunt Valley. I attended Roland Park Country School and then Goucher College, majoring in psychology. During middle school, I attended Hebrew school at Chizuk Amuno and celebrated my Bat […]

Jewish Rituals: Unveiling the Mystery Behind Tradition

Have you ever found yourself pondering the meaning behind some Jewish rituals and customs? You’re not alone. I recently asked my friends (aka, I posted on Facebook) for a list of intriguing or perplexing Jewish practices. The responses varied from “I understand and cherish this […]

Sarah David | Harry Greenstein Award Winner

Summer is ending but Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee is back! Yanky is back on the road, meeting young leaders in Baltimore who make a big impact in our community. Our latest Mensch is Sarah R. David, co-recipient of the Harry Greenstein Award. She joins […]

Michele Wendell: Empowering Change through Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation

I had to step back for a bit in terms of volunteerism when my kids were young and my professional life was very busy, but as they got older and I began to have more autonomy with my career, I knew it made sense to […]

Grief Doesn’t Take A Holiday

The expression “grief work” conveys how difficult this is to do. It is even harder to determine how to embrace your loss and grief when the holidays are upon us. How do you cope with the empty place at the table?  It is possible, with some thought […]

Financial Wizard Leon Cooperman to speak at Fourth Annual Charles Baum Investment Symposium

Prior to his creation of Omega Advisors, Leon served as General Partner of Goldman, Sachs & Co. and as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs Asset Management. During his 25-year tenure, Leon was voted the number one portfolio strategist for nine consecutive years […]