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Building Bridges Across Backgrounds: How Partners Baltimore Brought Two Friends Together

Yael and Leora share how Partners Baltimore sparked a friendship that continues to grow. 

How a Volunteer Trip to Israel Helped Two First-Time Visitors Find Belonging

Scott grew up in Carroll County and now works as an independent musician and drum instructor. Jillian grew up in California and moved to Baltimore in 2018 and works as a nurse. The two met through Jillian’s sister and later began building a Jewish life […]

Meet Esther Shapiro

Baltimore Roots, D.C. Wings Esther attended Krieger Schechter Day School from fourth to eighth grade and then switched to public school for high school. But her Jewish education didn’t stop when she started ninth grade at Towson High School.  Esther continued her learning through the […]

Seaside Community Center Opens in Ashkelon as Regional Hub for Healing and Support

“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.” […]

Odesa Update

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 […]

Sharan Kushner | Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee

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.

Overcoming Anxiety and Trauma

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’s Reflections on his Trip to Israel Post-Ceasefire

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.

Baltimore Teens Share the Impact of 4Front Teen Programming

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 […]

Spotlight on New Initiatives Supported by The Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership

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. […]