Welcome back to Pull Up A Chair, the Associated’s monthly podcast where we explore different themes and what it means to build and be a part of a strong Jewish community.

In today’s episode, how do you know when something is just bashert? When something is truly meant to be? Pam Solomon knew.

The Long Island Born and New Jersey bred teen knew she wanted to get out of town for college, but she had no idea that desire was the beginning of a trajectory that, decades later, would lead her to the career she was meant for — teaching at the Jewish Community Center of Baltimore (JCC).

So sit back, relax and Pull Up A Chair to hear more of Pam’s story.