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My Journey Through Cuba

When I was accepted onto the trip, I was ecstatic. I couldn’t wait to explore where my great-grandfather lived, see how The Associated’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), maintains its strong relationship with the 600-person Jewish community of Cuba, helping them […]

Legal Eagle. Piano Man. Proud Jew. Get to Know Avi Wolasky

Here are 10 things you should know about Avi Wolasky: 1. His involvement with The Associated began with a kind-of-sort-of date tag-along.“I actually first got involved with The Associated because a friend of mine asked me to come… he was dating somebody at the time […]

Baltimore Roots, Bold Ambitions: Meet Merav Levine

Merav knew she was ready to get involved with The Associated’s Young Leadership Council when she saw a few of her friends, including Chana Friedman and Chavi Abramson, had joined the program. She saw that applications were open and knew she had to apply.   “As […]

Recipe with a Memory

Download the Taste of Memories stories and cookbook. Recipe with a Memory (Matkon im Zikaron) is a unique initiative that commemorates those Israelis who sacrificed their lives defending our Jewish homeland or in a terrorist attack, sharing their favorite recipes and stories – All from […]

Justin Harvey and Jessica Gorsky | Fred Walpert Young Leadership Award Winners

Jessica Gorsky and Justin Harvey sit down with Yanky Schorr in our latest episode of Menshes in Cars, Getting Coffee!

Today’s Teens Speak Out | Around the Table with Beth Goldsmith

In our latest episode of Around the Table, Beth Goldsmith sits down with 4Front Baltimore teens about what it means to be Jewish today.

A Global Symphony: Kevin’s Journey of Music and Travel

From Classroom to Global Impact While he’s in the classroom for nine months of the year, summers take Kevin across the globe. As a Field Director for BBYO Passport, he leads high school students on immersive travel experiences. His journeys have taken him to Israel, […]

A Dazzling Evening at YAD’s Generosity Gala

On Saturday, February 1, over 200 Baltimore young adults packed into The Butterfly Room for a night of dancing to support a great cause at the YAD Generosity Gala.

From Towson to Tradition: How Jessica Brenner Made Shabbat Her Own

When Jessica moved to Towson she missed the Jewish community she’d called home in New Jersey. Thankfully, after joining the Young Adult Division, she quickly found her place and the joy of opening her home, and her heart, to others.

Dance and Dazzle at the Generosity Gala

Planning to attend the Generosity Gala on February 1? Take a peek at our brilliant playlist. It’s packed with upbeat tunes and timeless classics that will make you shimmer and shine on the dance floor. Get ready for an evening of refreshing cocktails, delectable hors […]