The Associated’s Joshua Society Event
An Evening with Jonah Platt
October 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This event is for Joshua Society Members, donors who contribute $10,000 or more to The Associated’s Annual Campaign.
There’s something special about being in a room filled with our community’s most generous donors. That’s the power of Joshua Society.
Join fellow community champions and supporters for an evening of connection, conversation and inspiration as we celebrate the community we are building together.
We’re excited to welcome multi-talented Jonah Platt to Baltimore for an evening of thoughtful conversation and fresh perspectives, inspired in part by his award-winning podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt.
Dinner and cocktails will be served.
Dietary laws observed.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 21.
The Associated is committed to making our events accessible to everyone.
If you require accommodations to participate, or have additional questions, please contact Stephanie Kohler at skohler@associated.org or call 410-369-9293, so we can make the appropriate arrangements.
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: Jonah Platt
Jonah Platt is an actor, singer, host and dynamic voice on modern Jewish life and current events. He is host of the award-winning podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt, where he engages in honest, thoughtful conversations with notable Jewish figures and allies, including Mayim Bialik, Howie Mandel, Cindy Crawford, Van Jones and Jason Alexander, to name a few.
Through his podcast, writing and social media platforms, Jonah explores issues affecting the Jewish community with positivity, nuance and compassion. His work has been featured in outlets including Variety, The Forward, USA Today, Forbes and Times of Israel, and he has appeared as a Jewish community expert on CNN and other national and international media.
Beyond his work in entertainment and media, Jonah is deeply involved in Jewish communal life. He has partnered with organizations including StandWithUs, American Jewish Committee, Birthright Israel and Jewish Federations and JCCs across North America, and he also serves on the boards of several Jewish and community organizations. Jonah has been recognized for his advocacy and leadership, including the 2025 American Friends of ELEM LifeSaver Award.
Associated Leadership
Event Leadership:
Rebecca & Neal Fruman
Tracee & Kevin Fruman
Event Co-Chairs
Event Committee:
Jamie & Marc Cohen
Eve & Mark Gheiler
Katelyn & Matt Levinson
Buffy & Will Minkin
Susan & Steven (Bubba) Manekin
Shoshana & Jason Reitberger
Beth & Peter Rosenwald
Development Leadership:
Amy F. Pollokoff
Chair, Annual Campaign
Karen M. Singer
Chair, Women’s Engagement & Philanthropy
Pammy Franklin
Chair, Young Adult Division Campaign
Morris L. Garten
Chair, Planned Giving & Endowment
Philip E. Sachs
Chair of the Board
Andrew Cushnir
President & CEO
Thank You to our Corporate Partners
VISIONARY PARTNERS
LifeBridge Health • Wells Fargo • The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
The Berg Corporation • BGE • Brown Advisory • CFG Bank • Curio Wellness | Far & Dotter • Hoffman & Co. Catering • Len Stoler Automotive • M&T Bank • MileOne Automotive • PNC Bank • RS&F • Trius Lending Partners
CHANGEMAKING PARTNERS
Alliance Material Handling, Inc. • BDO • Cole Roofing Co., Inc. | Gordian Energy Systems, LLC • FlexTG • Fulton Bank • Furman Honick Law • Goedeke Contracting • Goodman-Gable-Gould / Adjusters International • Gordon Feinblatt LLC • Greenberg Gibbons • Hilb Group • Jason F. Rubenstein, Realtor • Kramon & Graham, P.A. • MCB Real Estate • McCormick Auto Body • Merritt Properties • MiCasa Title Group, LLC • MOI • Neptune’s Plumbing & Heating • Residential Title & Escrow Company • Saul Ewing LLP • Schoenfeld Insurance Associates • SECU • Venable LLP • WesBanco • ZLF Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley
FOUNDATIONAL PARTNERS
APG Federal Credit Union • Bolton • CFG Bank Arena • CliftonLarsonAllen • David Ross Orthodontics • Defender One Security • D.S. Thaler & Associates, LLC • East Coast Turf, LLC • First National Bank • The Garber Wealth Management Team • Harford Refrigeration Co., Inc. • Haymaker Technologies, Inc. • Israel Bonds • The Legacy Group, Inc • Midfield Real Estate • MidPoint Technology Group, LLC • Miles & Stockbridge • MIPA Security • Paul Davis Restoration • Pinnacle Financial Partners • SOS Technology Group • Strategic Factory • T. Rowe Price • Truist • William Blair
IN-KIND & NONPROFIT PARTNERS
Klein’s ShopRite • National Aquarium, Inc.
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