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Meet Ronnie Footlick, Chair of the Women’s Emeritus Board Image

Meet Ronnie Footlick, Chair of the Women’s Emeritus Board

During Women’s History Month, Ronnie Footlick, chair of the Women’s Emeritus Board, reflects on how far women’s philanthropy has come.

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Meet Jon Kolker 

Working with five Associated executive directors, Jon served as president of a local Jewish agency, The Associated and JDC, the legendary American Jewish organization that provides relief, rescue and renewal services to Jews in need across the world.  A Baltimore native  Born to Irving Mason Kolker, a Baltimore native, and Rosa Kolker, from Virginia, who was hired by Harry Greenstein to be […]

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Women Leading the Way in Jewish Philanthropy

For generations, women have helped shape Jewish Baltimore through philanthropy, often quietly, always intentionally. Today, their influence is anything but quiet. According to the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, research shows that women give more frequently than men across income levels and are more likely to take […]

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The Associated Releases Baltimore Jewish Community Pulse Survey 

The Associated invested in this survey to ensure all community organizations and leaders have the data they need to make effective decisions in strengthening Jewish Baltimore. Over the coming months, the organization will review the survey results and use this information to identify priorities and determine where […]

Building Bridges Across Backgrounds: How Partners Baltimore Brought Two Friends Together Image

Building Bridges Across Backgrounds: How Partners Baltimore Brought Two Friends Together

Could you introduce yourselves?  Yael: I’m the Community Shlicha from Israel. I’ve been in Baltimore since August—almost six months now. I came to Partners just to get to know the community better and feel part of it. It was actually the first program I attended as a participant. I fell in love with it immediately and […]

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Meet Gali Wealcatch 

We recently spoke with Gali about what’s important to her.  I’ll start with the three areas that shaped you as a child. First, your parents.  I was raised in a family with a philosophy that if you see something that needs to be done, you jump right in, […]

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Meet Jordana and Andrew Hurwitz

Tell us about yourselves. How did you two meet? Where do you live now? Where do you work and what activities do you enjoy doing as a family outside of work? Jordana & Andrew: We met back in 9th grade at Beth Tfiloh and have […]

From Cold Days to Full Calendars: Spring Events Ahead  Image

From Cold Days to Full Calendars: Spring Events Ahead 

Cold days won’t last forever. While winter lingers outside, we’re already looking ahead to warmer days and a spring lineup full of events you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s ahead and join us this season.  Grand Opening Celebration for the Goldsmith CampusApril 19, 12:00 p.m.   Join The Associated for an all-ages celebration […]