An Evening Exclusively for Lion of Judah Society Members
October 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Invitation Only
Join award-winning author and physician Beth Ricanati, MD, for an evening of inspiration, connection and hands-on challah making. Discover how simple rituals can bring more joy and balance to your life.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Dietary laws observed.
Each registrant will receive a signed copy of Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs.
Questions? Contact Daniela Levine at 410-369-9317.
Lion of Judah Society recognizes women who give $6,000 or more to The Associated’s Annual Campaign individually or as part of a household.
For the security of all, The Associated reserves the right to search all bags prior to entry.
By attending this event you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.
Featured Speaker
Dr. Beth Ricanati, a board-certified internist, has spent her career focused on improving the well-being of her patient’s lives, in traditional medical clinics, wellness programs and now as an author/speaker.
She is the author of Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs, finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, among many other awards. She has worked at the NY Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center and the Cleveland Clinic and now volunteers at the Venice Family Clinic in Los Angeles, one of the largest clinics in the country for the underserved.
Dr. Ricanati’s second book will be published by She Writes Press in September, 2026.
Leadership
Lauren Ades
Chair, Lion of Judah
Ronald Attman
Chair, Annual Campaign
Karen M. Singer
Chair, Women’s Engagement & Philanthropy
Jessica Halle
Chair, Young Adult Division Campaign
Morris L. Garten
Chair, Planned Giving & Endowment
Robert G. Pollokoff
Chair, Funds & Foundations
Bruce S. Hoffberger
Chair of the Board
Andrew Cushnir
President & CEO
Thank You to our Corporate Partners
VISIONARY PARTNERS
LifeBridge Health
LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
BGE • CFG Bank • Len Stoler Automotive • MileOne Autogroup • M&T Bank • Trius Lending Partners
CHANGEMAKING PARTNERS
BDO • Brown Advisory • Hoffman & Co. Catering • MOI • PNC Bank • PSA Insurance & Financial Services • Schoenfeld Insurance Associates • Truist • Wells Fargo
FOUNDATIONAL PARTNERS
Advance Business Systems • Alliance Material Handling, Inc. • Atlas Restaurant Group • CliftonLarsonAllen • D.S. Thaler & Associates, LLC • First National Bank • Gordon Feinblatt LLC • Israel Bonds • Kramon & Graham, P.A. • The Legacy Group, Inc. • Merritt Properties • Miles & Stockbridge • Pinnacle Financial Partners • Residential Title & Escrow Company • RS&F • Strategic Factory • SOS Technology Group • T. Rowe Price • Venable LLP • WesBanco • William Blair
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