You Should Know … Isaac ‘Yitzy’ Schleifer
For the last eight years, Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer has represented Baltimore’s 5th District as a Baltimore City councilmember.
While growing up in the Fallstaff neighborhood,...
A Milestone in Social Work with Joan Grayson Cohen
Joan Grayson Cohen is celebrating an impressive milestone: She recently finished her 30th year working at Jewish Community Services.
Starting out as part of Jewish...
You Should Know … Leah Genth
After going through her own experiences with memorable doctors, Leah Genth chose to pursue medicine as a way to help others.
Now, Genth, 24, works...
Getting Book Smart With Marcy Kolodny
As the CEO of Dyslexia Tutoring Program, Marcy Kolodny is dedicated to offering aid to people who may need extra attention and specific accommodations.
Under...
Meet The Associated’s Incoming President Andrew Cushnir
Andrew Cushnir, incoming president and CEO of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, has been busy.
Since April 1, he’s been meeting with volunteer leaders,...
Bringing Congregations Together With Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi
Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit- Halachmi’s love of Jewish peoplehood has influenced her whole life.
From the many years she lived in Israel to her current...
You Should Know … Audrey Weiss
As a Latina Jew, Audrey Weiss was always encouraged by her parents to embrace both of her cultures.
After growing up in Denver, Weiss majored...
Esther ‘Esti’ Taragin Uses Her Physical Therapy Skills To Help out in Israel
Esther “Esti” Taragin of Mt. Washington is the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor and an Orthodox Jew who feels strongly about Israel and the...
You Should Know … Jacob Cohen
The Jewish community helped Jacob Cohen, 23, get a job in health care.
A graduate of Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Cohen received a degree...
You Should Know … Matthew Hudes
Matthew Hudes, 23, loves meeting new people.
While growing up in Owings Mills, Hudes attended The Park School of Baltimore. After graduating, he continued his...
