Jewish Identity

With a stark rise in antisemitism in recent years, it is more important than ever to make sure every person in Jewish Baltimore can feel proud and safe to live Jewish.

The Associated’s Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate, in conjunction with our network partners, is committed to providing numerous opportunities for individuals to participate in programs that explore Jewish culture and heritage. By feeling proud of their Jewish identity, they can stand up with confidence in who they are.

The Teen Perspective | Around the Table with Beth H. Goldsmith

4Front Baltimore teens — Julia Levin, Ryan Gensler and Tyler Zukerberg — talk about what it means to be Jewish at this moment in time and how programs like the 4Front Teen Initiative helps them find the Jewish community they need.

Community Programming

During the year, we offer community-wide programming, like Partners Baltimore, that brings together members from across our diverse Jewish community to explore their Jewish identity, strengthen connections to Jewish values and discover the power of shared experiences.

Learn about Partners Baltimore

Conversations around Israel

Through the Insight Israel Forum, we provide opportunities for Jewish Baltimore to enhance its knowledge, understanding and relationship to Israel. Participants grapple with evolving ideas of Israel and how it factors into their Jewish identity, social activism and current events.

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Exploring Judaism Your Own Way

Through the Macks Jewish Connection Network, we engage Community Connectors who bring together Jewish individuals with similar interests and stages of life, for holiday gatherings, family outings and social opportunities, creating Jewish experiences for families and individuals.

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Jewish Books for Children

We provide free Jewish children’s books to families with children aged birth to 9 years old through PJ Library – books that celebrate Jewish values, traditions and culture.

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Teen Programming

We offer numerous teen programs, service opportunities and mentorship with a focus on leadership and social justice, all with a Jewish lens. Many of these programs are through 4Front Baltimore, managed by the JCC.

Learn About 4Front

Trips to Israel

We offer a number of opportunities for teens, young adults and community members to travel to Israel to get a better understand of our Jewish homeland, including building relationships with the Israeli people.

Maryland Hillels

The Associated’s five Maryland campus Hillels welcome everyone – whether you’re Jewish, just Jewish or Jewish-ish, Hillel is your home away from home. But Hillel is also a place for you to engage in your Jewish identity – immersing yourself in Jewish campus life while meeting new friends and forming Jewish connections.

A Day in the Life of a Hopkins Hillel Student

An accomplished Johns Hopkins University student, Cameron holds multiple leadership roles and is actively involved across campus. But it’s her involvement with Hopkins Hillel she cherishes most dearly.

Stay Up to Date

Sign up for The Associated’s Newsletters to stay up to date on the important work the Center for Countering Antisemitism and Hate is doing and learn how you can help make a difference.

Building Jewish Community for Dads

Jacob Wolf, Community Connector has been working with the Macks Jewish Connection Network since 2023 to create a space for Jewish men and dads to share.

Connecting through Community with Sam Kahan Strakes

Focusing on engaging families in the Reisterstown and FInksburg Era, Sam Kahan Strakes, mother of two, uses her abilities as a Community Connector to share meaningful Jewish experiences with her community.

Connecting through Grief with Corinne Janet

Corinne Janet started working as a Community Connector in 2022, after experiencing the loss of her husband a few years prior. In her role, Corinne creates a safe space for Jewish widows in the Baltimore area.

Teens Talk About The Value of Jewish Programming

Two 4Front teens share their thoughts on antisemitism, Israel and their Jewish identity.

My children love Israel mostly because of their early childhood education at Beth El and through PJ Library books.

— PJ Library Parent

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