You Should Know … Alison Kowitz Kaplan
Alison Kowitz Kaplan sold insurance until she realized she could make a living from her own kitchen. Now known as Mom the Baker on...
You Should Know … Lindsay Gaister Montague
Lindsay Gaister Montague encourages people to celebrate Judaism in whatever way is meaningful for them. At Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation, she helps people of...
You Should Know … Dara Hoffman
One of Dara Hoffman’s favorite pieces of art to make is her “Different Not Less” piece. Using nails and strings, she creates a heart...
You Should Know … Julie Mazer
Julie Mazer knows a lot of people in the community. Whether from her days growing up at Temple Oheb Shalom and Har Sinai Congregation...
You Should Know … Allison Friedman
As a graduate of Krieger Schechter Day School who had her bat mitzvah at Chizuk Amuno Congregation, Allison Friedman is returning to her roots...
You Should Know … Jennifer Rotner
In August, Elite Creative made the list of Inc. magazine’s 5000 fastest-growing companies for the first time. It’s just the latest accomplishment for Jennifer...
You Should Know … Jeremy Costin
Jeremy Costin, 22, wants to make the world a better place.
That’s why he’s interested in global health economics, and why he’s pursuing a master’s...
You Should Know … Sarah Machlis
At IMPACT, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore’s young adult division, Sarah Machlis is involved in fundraising efforts and in programming for young professionals.
Machlis,...
You Should Know … Bekah Waltemeyer
Bekah Waltemeyer, 26, is the development associate at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore.
She grew up in the Baltimore area, mostly attending Beth Am. She...
You Should Know … Chana Kaplan
Chana Kaplan has only ever run a Chabad house during a pandemic.
She and her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Kaplan, opened the Chabad of South Baltimore...










