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The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

410-727-4828 | information@associated.org

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How Do Teens Connect Jewishly?

Today’s Jewish teens are searching for spaces where they can come together, build friendships with peers and celebrate their Jewish identity in ways that are meaningful to them. Through The Associated network, we support a number of opportunities for teens to pursue their interests while […]

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 […]

The Impact of Going Global

Families receiving aid know they are not alone. They are part of a larger global Jewish network that cares deeply about their well-being. This initiative also strengthens ties between JDC and local Jewish organizations, helping ensure a more coordinated response to community needs. Thanks to […]

Legal Eagle. Piano Man. Proud Jew. Get to Know Avi Wolasky

Here are 10 things you should know about Avi Wolasky: 1. His involvement with The Associated began with a kind-of-sort-of date tag-along.“I actually first got involved with The Associated because a friend of mine asked me to come… he was dating somebody at the time […]

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.

Passover Traditions: Honoring the Old and Embracing the New

Sephardic and Ashkenazi Traditions By Gabrielle Burger Traditionally for Ashkenazi families, there are certain foods called legumes, or kitnyot in Hebrew, (peas, corn, beans, rice, etc.) that are not eaten during Passover, whereas Sephardic families have the custom of eating them. This is a big difference, […]

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.

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