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Recap: Hillel Virtual Town Hall

The Associated hosted a virtual town hall with its five local area Hillels to discuss the current state of Jewish life on college campuses.

Meet Mark Smolarz 

Here are nine things to know about Mark.  Pen Pals – What started it all  Mark’s father was a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States in 1949 after spending four years in a displaced persons camp. He arrived in Springfield, Mass, where his […]

Taking Care of Our Environment

“That decision,” says Ben Gershowitz, vice president of facilities at The Associated, “is part of our corporate mission and values, which is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jewish culture. It drives our commitment to be good stewards of the environment.”   The Associated recognizes […]

Partners in Life and Charity: Dina and Jordan Brookmyer 

Balancing Family and Philanthropy  Jordan highlights how they support each other’s passions and juggle their many responsibilities with being devoted parents: “If one of us is at a meeting, the other is at home with the kids. We like to do a lot together but […]

Fighting Antisemitism and KeepingOur Jewish Community Safe

Safety To keep Jewish Baltimore safe, The Associated has increased its financial investment in security measures. That includes state-of-the-art technology and surveillance systems at Associated buildings such as the JCCs and Myerberg Center. It also means working closely with all Jewish organizations, including our synagogues […]

Rebecca Fruman and Harel Turkel | The Associated’s Harry Greenstein Award Winners

Yanky joins Rebecca Fruman and Harel Turkel at Playa Bowls in Pikesville in the latest episode of Mensches in Cars, Getting Coffee.

Mark Greenberg’s Journey From Championship Titles to Community Ties

This local lacrosse legend never sits on the sidelines—his passions for family, Judaism, Israel and the game keep him deeply connected to his roots and community. A regular attendee at The Associated’s Partners Baltimore events, Mark sat down with us to share the lessons he’s learned and the values that guide him.

Way Too Young For This – Corinne Janet

Meet Corinne Janet, Community Connector for The Macks Jewish Connection Network, who runs the group “Way Too Young For This,” a group for those experiencing grief to connect and form a community.

Meet Joy and Steven Sibel

Meet Joy and Steven Sibel, this year’s chairs for The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore’s Keynote event.

Reflecting on an Evening of Remembrance, Unity and Hope

As the sun began to set one year after the October 7 attacks, people from around Baltimore filed into Beth El Congregation in Pikesville for a community-wide commemoration of that horrific day. Outside, posters of the many hostages taken by Hamas served as a stark […]