The Associated’s 2024-2025 Kesher Program

Welcome to The Associated’s Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership Kesher (Connections) program.

Get ready to make some new friends and gain a greater understanding of Jewish peoplehood by building a living bridge between Baltimore and Ashkelon, Israel.

Program Requirements

Attend in-person and virtual sessions between September 2024 and Summer 2025. Dates and times TBD. Make a $500 minimum contribution to The Associated’s Annual Campaign.

Program Cost
$1,800, includes program expenses, speakers, meals and transportation during both missions. Airfare not included.

Contact: Aviva Schwartz, avschwartz@associated.org, for more information.

Session 1       
Monday, November 18
Baltimore Kickoff with Sigal Ariely, Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership Director

Session 2     
Sunday, December 15
Virtual meet with Ashkelon

Session 3
Wednesday, January 15

Session 4
Sunday, February 2
Virtual meet with Ashkelon
Ashkelon Delegation to Baltimore: March 9 – 16 (dates on the ground in Baltimore)

Session 5
Thursday, April 24

Session 6
Thursday, May 22
Baltimore Delegation to Israel: July 8 – 15 (dates on the ground in Israel)

The Associated’s Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership has connected our communities for over 20 years through collaborative projects that build long-lasting and meaningful relationships and foster a greater love for Israel and the Jewish people.

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.