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Baltimore is more than just a city for Rabbi Cardin—it’s home, in every sense of the word. Having left for 25 years to pursue her education and career, Rabbi Cardin ultimately returned.

Seventy-nine years ago, six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis, and ever since then, the world has said, “Never Forget. Never Again.” – That is why The Associated, through the Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC), offers a Speakers Bureau to schools and organizations where survivors […]

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

Building Community and Connection I first learned about Partners Baltimore at a community event when a friend mentioned how the program was bringing people together in a meaningful way. The idea of creating a stronger, more connected Jewish community inspired me, and I saw it […]

An Emotional Arrival We arrived in Israel last month after a long overnight flight and while we were excited to arrive, it was an emotional departure from the plane to the baggage claim. Both sides of the walkway were lined with photographs of hostages with […]

Nicki Mann shares her story of involvement with The Associated’s Inspired Women’s Project and their recent, life-changing mission to Israel.

Last May, we were fortunate to host the Ashkelon teachers in Baltimore, and in late January, I visited them in Ashkelon. These delegations allow teachers to immerse themselves in their partner’s schools, engage with students, plan the year’s lesson plans, work on their final project, […]

Shared Values and Partnerships The Associated’s 30+ years of strategic partnership with the Jewish community of Odesa, Ukraine, is built on shared values. This collaboration supports the local Jewish community, especially the elderly and impoverished, by providing emergency aid, social services, psychological support, and cultural […]

The Baltimore team is based at Ashkelon Station. Thanks to our volunteers, Ashkelonians can be elsewhere, whether serving with IDF units called for duty, spending time with their families, or helping other locations needing assistance. Each deployment lasts two weeks, during which volunteers give their […]

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