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Today’s Jewish teens are searching for spaces where they can come together, build friendships with peers and celebrate their Jewish identity in ways that are meaningful to them.  Through The Associated network, we support a number of opportunities for teens to pursue their interests while […]

Baltimore Jewish Council Social Justice Fellowship Teens Sunny Diamond and Elijah Cummings Youth Program’s Symera Hawkins Talk About Civil Rights Trip to South.

Explore The Associated’s mental health resources for teens, parents and educators, from therapy to school-based wellness programs.

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

1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year. Yet, 4 in 5 parents do not believe teen dating violence is an issue. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a great opportunity to educate young people […]

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). However, building an inclusive environment is a year-round priority at The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore and its network of agencies. Here are a few of the many success stories we have seen throughout our […]

Sigal Ariely, Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership Coordinator, shares a touching story about Shir, a teenager who found a home away from home in Baltimore during a time of need

In law school, Jon became involved with The Associated.  “A friend of mine was in The Associated’s Young Leadership Council (YLC) and told me this would be a great way to meet people outside of my current network. And, he added, ‘you’ll never know what […]

Local parents Mindy Silverman, Amy Uddeme and Ryan Lene share their perspectives on raising teens in a post-October 7 world, especially as we prepare them for college. 

Heading into colder months, Yanky sits down for hot cup of coffee (sans pumpkin spice) at Croustille Cafe in Pikesville with Chana Friedman and Jake Lieberman, community leaders within The Associated’s Young Adult Division and beyond. They also happen to be this year’s Zelda Miller Award Winners.