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Cue the Throwbacks: The (Almost) Summer Soiree Playlist Image

Cue the Throwbacks: The (Almost) Summer Soiree Playlist

Text your group chats. Save your spots. We’ll see you there!   Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Head over to our calendar for more information about the event or contact Jacob Rivers at jrivers@associated.org with any questions.    This event is hosted by YAD, The Associated’s Young Adult Division. YAD connects young adults between the ages of […]

Meet Two of the Artists Behind the Myerberg’s Upcoming Art Show Image

Meet Two of the Artists Behind the Myerberg’s Upcoming Art Show

At the Edward A. Myerberg Center, part of The Associated Network, creativity doesn’t just fill the room, it provides purpose, sparks joy and creates long-lasting friendships. For Baltimore native Sandra Sapp, art became a new chapter for her after a lifetime of caring for others. […]

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Jessica and David Lunken’s Kesher Journey

Jessica grew up in a small university town in Northern California. With few Jewish families in the area, her father, a biochemist by profession, also served as the synagogue’s cantor for most holidays and life cycle events. For Jessica, Jewish identity wasn’t just something you […]

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Diller Turns 20!

For 20 years, the Baltimore Diller Teen Fellows program has been shaping the next generation of Jewish leaders, bringing together high school students from Baltimore and Israel for a year of leadership development, community service and deep, meaningful connection. Diller empowers teens to explore their […]

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The Maryland/Israel Economic Impact Study Findings: A Model Collaboration 

What does all this mean?  As a premier center for global commerce, offering world class medical, education systems and more, Maryland is a great place for Israeli businesses to prosper and grow. Bordering Washington, D.C. and home to many federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health, the Food and […]

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Reflections of our Mission to Israel During Time of War

We also tasted whiskey and star gazed (more of the former than the latter) inside of the Mitzpe Ramon “maktesh” (translated as crater, but it was created by erosion). Another amazing evening included a cooking class dinner in the Ha Carmel market in Tel Aviv […]

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A Fresh Look at Charitable Planning: Spring Strategies for Advisors

Shifting the Conversation to Year-Round Strategy For many clients, charitable giving is still approached reactively. Advisors are uniquely positioned to reframe it as a proactive, values-driven component of a comprehensive financial plan. Spring is an effective time to initiate or revisit these discussions: Revisiting Required […]

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Spring Cleaning Your Philanthropy: A Smarter Approach to Giving in 2026

Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) For those aged 73 and older, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) continue to play an important role in financial and charitable planning. These mandatory withdrawals from retirement accounts can significantly impact your tax situation, but they also present an opportunity. With […]