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8 Things to Know About Jan Cardin

Learn more about Jan Cardin, who recently stepped into the role of board president at Jewish Community Services (JCS).

Meet Karen Singer 

She met her husband, John, a Pittsburgh native, in the law library at Piper & Marbury  “I was interning, and he was working full-time at the law firm. We began talking in the law library. I laugh that his pick-up line was, ‘Are you always […]

L’Dor V’Dor: The Miller Family’s Legacy of Jewish Joy and Giving

A Family Tradition of Giving For the Millers, giving back has always been more than an obligation; it has been a way of life. Howard Miller still recalls directing traffic as a teenager at the Fifth Regiment Armory on G-Day, watching his father his father […]

From Boca to Cabinet: Lessons in Jewish Leadership

Before leaving for retreat, I was asked to bring an item that represented my Jewish leadership journey. I settled on a mezuzah that my father’s first cousin and his wife recently sent me. I talked about my journey from what my family lovingly called “Boca Jews” […]

Meet Ron Attman

Here are eight things to know about Ron.  A childhood rooted in Jewish education  Many people may not know this, says Ron, but growing up, he attended the Talmudical Academy (TA) through eighth grade. He credits the school with providing him with a strong Jewish […]

Searle Mitnick | Mensches in Cars Getting Coffee

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.

Seven Ways to Stay Safe and Secure with The Baltimore Jewish Council

David Folderaur, Director of Security for The Associated and The Baltimore Jewish Council, shares seven tips you can use to keep your community safe and secure.

Meet Sharan Kushner 

Here are 10 things to know about this Baltimore native, mother of two daughters, Jenny and Jill, and grandmother of Madelyn and Jake Schloss.  A childhood rooted in tradition.  Growing up, her family was Orthodox and when she was young, they lived in Liberty Heights near […]

Meet Brad Hecht 

Brad credits his workplace, M&T Bank, and his friend, Randi Buergenthal, for his initial involvement with The Associated.  “It was around 2008. I knew I wanted to do something, and M&T Bank is very encouraging of community involvement. I thought about where I wanted to […]

Legal Eagle. Piano Man. Proud Jew. Get to Know Avi Wolasky

Here are 10 things you should know about Avi Wolasky: 1. His involvement with The Associated began with a kind-of-sort-of date tag-along.“I actually first got involved with The Associated because a friend of mine asked me to come… he was dating somebody at the time […]