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Rooted in Values, Driven by Purpose: Meet Elise Morris 

“My Jewish identity has always been very important to me,” she says. “My mother and grandparents were Holocaust survivors, and their experiences instilled in me a sense of responsibility — not only to remember, but also to act.”  That sense of responsibility led her to […]

From Pilates to Philanthropy: Meet JWGF Member Bonnie Ziegelstein

When Bonnie Ziegelstein moved from Massachusetts to Baltimore in the 1980s, it was on a whim. Decades later, Bonnie still calls Baltimore home.

Baltimore Roots, Bold Ambitions: Meet Merav Levine

Merav knew she was ready to get involved with The Associated’s Young Leadership Council when she saw a few of her friends, including Chana Friedman and Chavi Abramson, had joined the program. She saw that applications were open and knew she had to apply.   “As […]

Rooted in Tradition, Growing for the Future: A Conversation with Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin

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.

Recipe with a Memory

Download the Taste of Memories stories and cookbook. Recipe with a Memory (Matkon im Zikaron) is a unique initiative that commemorates those Israelis who sacrificed their lives defending our Jewish homeland or in a terrorist attack, sharing their favorite recipes and stories – All from […]

Stories of Survival | Holocaust Remembrance Day

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 […]

Justin Harvey and Jessica Gorsky | Fred Walpert Young Leadership Award Winners

Jessica Gorsky and Justin Harvey sit down with Yanky Schorr in our latest episode of Menshes in Cars, Getting Coffee!

Lisa Gallina: a Lifetime of Giving Back

Meet Lisa Gallina, a dedicated volunteer and project captain with the Jewish Connection Network whose lifelong dedication to community service stems from her deep Baltimore roots. Growing up in Lochearn before moving to Reisterstown at age 10, Lisa was raised with her two sisters to […]

Yael Turkel on Building Community Through Partners Baltimore

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 […]

Meet Leah Schottenstein Schulman

Baltimore’s Leah Schulman talks about The Associated’s Inspired Women’s Project, her trip to Israel and growing up near Columbus, Ohio.