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Jewish Life in Azerbaijan: Mountain Jews and Modern Miracles

Azerbaijan (population ~10M) is a country with colorful and at times pugilistic neighbors. Russia to the north, Iran to the south and Turkey to the west (just past Armenia and Georgia). To Azerbaijan’s east is the Caspian Sea, inside which you will find caviar-producing sturgeon […]

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Summer Conversations that Nurture Family Values

Start with a Story When you’re together with your family this summer, take a few moments to share a story about when you first learned the importance of giving. Perhaps you remember your family dropping coins in a tzedakah box on Friday nights, or maybe […]

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Endow Your Gift and Inspire What Comes Next

Think of the schools, camps, and community spaces that shaped your life. They didn’t just appear. Someone—years ago—made the choice to give not only for their time, but for ours. Now it’s Our Turn. For over a century, The Associated has been a trusted steward […]

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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 […]

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Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation: Seven Grants, One Mission

The Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation awards seven grants this year that advance the lives of women and girls – both locally and globally.

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Nourish Your Well-being During Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a chance every year to change the conversation around mental health! Here are simple strategies to nourish our well-being from experts at our agencies in The Associated network. If you or a loved one need assistance, please contact Jewish […]

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Reading Our Roots: Books for Jewish American Heritage Month

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, board members and staff of The Jewish Library of Baltimore are sharing some of their favorite reads. These selections highlight Jewish stories, values and voices, offering a meaningful way to connect with Jewish American heritage through literature. The […]

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Lisa Greenberg’s Impact Through Dignity Grows and Beyond

Her own children, Hannah, now 26 and living in Brooklyn, and Brady, 23, who resides in Canton, are her number one sources of joy. Lisa has always made it a priority to instill the value of giving back to them. “I tell my kids, ‘We’re […]