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Rediscovering Israel as a Family: An Interview with Lindsay Klatsky 

Lindsay, who graduated from Pikesville High and the University of Maryland, College Park, talks about the Family Mission and her love of travel, including the one rule her family has in place when they travel domestically.  How did you meet your husband?  I met my […]

Get to Know Addie Lewis Klein, Aaron Levitt and Jessica Fink: Changing Jewish Engagement in Baltimore 

An educator, a librarian and a Jewish communal professional. What do they have in common? All three recently took up the reins of The Associated’s three newest agencies, with a goal of boosting Jewish engagement.  Now that they’ve had a year under their belt, we […]

Make the Most of Your Summer

The weather is warming up, the school year is winding down. It’s time for summer vacations, outdoor barbecues and evenings filled with concerts, friends and fun. Here are six great ideas from The Associated and its agencies on how to make the most of your […]

Get to Know Corporate Sponsor Josh Shein

We recently sat down with Josh to discuss his philanthropic journey and how Trius’ sponsorship of The Associated is a great fit for doing good while growing his business!   What is your Associated story? The Associated and the work they do is powerful and all-encompassing. […]

Baltimore Rooftop Solar Farm to Offset Energy Consumption

In collaboration with Luminace, a leading fully integrated decarbonization-as-a-service provider in North America, sponsoring accessible, reliable, and renewable energy infrastructure to empower the zero-emissions future, MDEA identified an opportunity to produce more than an estimated 4 million kWh in the first year alone, across two […]

Savor the Legacy of Israel’s Fallen Heroes

Looking for an impactful way to commemorate Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers? Learn about the life of a fallen soldier from Ashkelon and experience some of their favorite family recipes. Feel free to cook on your own or with a group. Learn […]

Lessons from the Holocaust with the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Jewish Museum of Maryland | Beth Goldsmith

Beth H. Goldsmith, sat down with The Baltimore Jewish Council and The Jewish Museum of Maryland to shine a spotlight on Associated efforts to combat antisemitism.

What’s on the Mind of Today’s Teenagers

What keeps today’s teenagers up at night? We asked David Netzer, Sophia Klaff and Sarah Merwin from JCC’s 4Front to share their unique perspectives on the future and how they plan to change it. 4Front, the Baltimore Jewish community’s comprehensive teen initiative, is managed by the […]

From Caregiver to Co-Chair: How David Harrison is Making a Difference with AgeWell Baltimore

Here are 10 things to know about David. 1. David is married to Elise (Greenspun) Harrison, also from Baltimore, and they have two kids – Emma (25) and Ethan (23). 2. David is participating in The Associated’s Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership’s Kesher program for adults ages 45+ […]

Exploring the Jewish Revival in Budapest and the Rich History of Riga

Another thing I found surprising was how many institutions turned off their heat due to the cost from the energy crisis. We were shivering in the synagogue attached to the Holocaust Museum because they could not afford the heating bills. Those visits were in contrast […]