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“This center is more than a building,” said Jason Horowitz, assistant vice president of Israel and global initiatives at The Associated during the recent dedication. “It’s the result of the decades-long partnership between The Associated, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the Ashkelon Municipality.” […]

 2. Education and service run in her family Working with people isn’t just a career choice for Yael but it’s how she was raised. “My parents were both educators. My brother is a social worker. My sister is a special education teacher,” she explains. “We’re […]

Nearly four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Odesa, the country’s largest port city, has come under some of its heaviest attacks yet. In recent weeks, our partner city of Odesa has faced an intensified wave of drone and missile attacks, damaging homes, ports […]

Yanky Schorr wraps up this latest season of Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee with the 2025 Carole Sibel Outstanding Fundraising Achievement Award Winner, Sharan Kushner.

The day after October 7, the family left for a friend’s home near Eilat. “I began having outbursts at my kids for no reason. I was depressed. I knew I had to do something.” While Elana had struggled with postpartum symptoms for some time, she […]

Andrew Cushnir reflects on his trip to Israel just weeks after the living hostages returned home – what he saw firsthand and how Israelis were healing and moving forward.

Two Baltimore teens, Kayla Hertzberg and Eli Friedman, share their powerful insights on being Jewish and how 4Front Baltimore’s Teen Programming helped them build strong Jewish connections, changed how they approached college searches and provided them with the tools to navigate the challenges of a […]

New Initiatives Strengthening the Baltimore-Ashkelon Connection This year’s newly funded programs reflect a shared commitment to innovation, inclusion and resilience. From environmental sustainability to mental health and youth empowerment, these initiatives are designed to meet evolving needs while deepening the bond between our two communities. […]

After attending a mission to Paris, Karen M. Singer gives us a look inside Jewish Life in France – it’s beauties, challenges and the global impact of The Associated’s support.

Yanky Schorr wraps up this latest season of Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee with a dear friend and the 2024 Carole Sibel Outstanding Fundraising Achievement Award Winner, Searle Mitnick.