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Education is at the heart of their giving, both in time and dollars. “The next generation of Jewish leaders will emerge only if we invest in their education,” Aaron says. “Everything from day school to summer camps to youth programs like NCSY and CTeen has […]

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 […]

Inspired by the experience, she began incorporating curriculum into her classroom and taking students to Lessons of the Shoah, co-sponsored by the BJC and the Klein Family Foundation.  Held at the John Carroll High School in Bel Air, this annual event brings together high schoolers […]

Rob looks back on his journey, everything he does and how belonging to a community, especially the Jewish community, played a critical part. And community is just what got him involved with The Associated a couple of years ago. Joining The Associated’s Real-Estate Industry Group […]

We sat down with Cameron Fields, a Hopkins Hillel student, to learn how much Hillel defined her Hopkins experience and what a day in the life is for this busy college senior.

For my family and nearly one million other Jews born in the Middle East or North Africa (MENA), they were most certainly both. Growing up, this dichotomy was stark. In response to the question, “Where are you from?” I developed some standard language to ensure […]

“We’ve each worn many hats within The Associated,” Harriette says, “but this one feels different and more urgent than any before.” We sat down with Harriette and Jason to learn more about the Center’s mission, its priorities for the year ahead and what gives her […]

Could you introduce yourselves? Sandy: I am the CEO of Bais Yaakov School, rounding out 21 years in that position. Prior, I was a healthcare executive and worked at several Baltimore-area hospitals. I’ve been in Baltimore since high school. I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania […]

“Key findings from the research indicate that young Jews overwhelmingly engage or aspire to engage in Jewish life, and perhaps in different ways than previous generations. Family and friends, nostalgia and guilt, the importance of spirituality over religion, and geographic distance all play a role […]

Meet Jacob Wolf, a Community Connector with the Macks Jewish Connection Network. As a Jewish Dads Connector, Jacob is building a Jewish community for Dads in Baltimore. Below, he shares his jewish dad journey of connection, community and creating meaningful spaces for fathers. My journey […]