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Over the next 40 plus years, he worked in seven different communities. His career spanned from Youth director to Camp director to Campaign director (St. Louis) to Capital Campaign Director (Dallas) to Executive Director for multiple federations. His last posting was in Washington, D.C. as […]

This year, as we gather around the Passover table with family and friends, we encourage you to include some personal touches in your Seder. Incorporate questions that integrate the Passover themes with your Jewish values. Check out some new Haggadahs. Or make your Passover table […]

Looking for something new to spice up your Passover holiday? We asked our community members for some of their favorite recipes for the holiday, and here are some delicious sides and desserts they shared.  Desserts  Jordan Halle’s Chocolate Toffee Matzah Crack  Ingredients: Instructions: *For a […]

Jake and I both grew up in Jewish households, which really impacted our Jewish identities. We grew up going to Hebrew school, spending summers at Jewish overnight camps, becoming a bar/bat mitzvah and celebrating every Jewish holiday with our loved ones. We also both went […]

The Seder is full of symbols and songs, there to provoke questions and wonder. The Haggadah, Seder Plate, Matzah, Marror, and four cups of wine are tools to connect our past and to ensure that this legacy is passed on for generations to come. As […]

And a lot of that carried with me as I grew up.   So, when I began looking for schools to start at in high school, I guess that value was so ingrained in me – so fundamental that it slipped my mind. And so, perhaps […]

Beth H. Goldsmith continues her conversation with Jake, Alexis and Leah about the future of Judaism.

She is especially enjoying is participating in the Jewish Grandparents Network-Baltimore, where she sits on the Advisory Committee and attends programs with her granddaughter. A national organization, headed by Lee Hendler, the Jewish Grandparent’s Network was created to recognize the role of grandparents in supporting […]

Navigating the intersection of her Jewish identity and her professional career, Stacy Harvey created a space where she and her colleagues could express their culture in a safe and welcoming space. We sat down with her to talk about her professional journey and what motivated […]

Just as spring represents a time of growth and renewal in nature, it also serves as a reminder for individuals to reflect on their actions and strive towards positive change. Through the simple act of planting, Jews engage in a profound connection to their faith, […]