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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...
Andrew Cushnir

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...
Esther “Esti” Taragin with staff at the ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village in Israel

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...

A Lifetime of Leadership with Linda A. Hurwitz

Linda A. Hurwitz describes herself as a “past everything” and a “worker bee” because of all the leadership positions she has held over the...

Adam Kaufman Puts a Jewish Spin on a Snack Food Classic

When you think about Jewish-inspired cuisine, chances are that jerky is far from the first thing to come to mind. But Adam Kaufman, owner...

Janene Malamud Helps New Parents Relax

Janene Malamud helps new parents adjust to life with their babies as part of the JCC of Greater Baltimore’s Baby & Me department. But...

Supporting Jewish Veterans with Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum

Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum comes from a long line of rabbis. His father and grandfather were rabbis before him, and his family was always deeply...
Rabbi John Franken

Rabbi John Franken Says Goodbye to Baltimore and Hello to Israel

For Baltimore Rabbi John Franken, making aliyah is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. “I’ve been emotionally and intellectually in love with the state of...

Inbal ‘Innie’ Neun Builds Community for Seniors

Inbal “Innie” Neun is dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. As the director of the Edward A. Myerberg Center in Baltimore, she...