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

Through the careful stewardship of The Associated’s Community Planning & Allocations Israel and Global committees and support of the Jewish Life Lead Team, Associated Annual Campaign funds are allocated to care for those in need around the world and to foster personal connections to Israel and the global Jewish community.

This year, 17 programs are being funded through The Associated’s Annual Campaign. 

Each year, the Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership committees focus on the changing needs of each community by focusing on thematic areas. Two thematic areas for new programs this year focus on accessibility and support to Holocaust survivors.

Here are some of the new programs being funded:  

Shef-IL (Latet – Israeli Humanitarian Aid) 

The average age of Holocaust Survivors is 85–many of whom suffer from high medical expenses and low pensions. SHEF-IL was created to raise awareness of this silent crisis. SHEF-IL maximizes resources and leverages partnerships to reach increased number of Survivors and address their urgent needs as quickly as possible. This project coordinates with the municipality, social workers, and other organizations to understand and support the needs of the Holocaust survivors in Ashkelon. It is the only program in Israel that aids Holocaust survivors by providing holistic care, such as a monthly food box, in-house emergency and medical care, home repairs and volunteers to relieve loneliness. 

The Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership is an essential part of The Associated’s Israel and Global efforts to connect our Jewish community to those in Israel and around the world. 

To learn more about these programs and other programs funded by the Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership, please click here.