Meet Our Young Adult Connectors: Building Jewish Community with Baltimore’s Young Adults
September 15, 2025 | People in Our Neighborhood
By Erica Bloom
The Network is thrilled to introduce our Community Connectors—dynamic young adults who are sparking meaningful connections across the Baltimore area. These Connectors are more than just friendly faces; they’re passionate community builders who are helping their peers find friendship, belonging, and deeper engagement with Jewish life. Whether you’re new to town, looking to expand your circle, or curious about Jewish opportunities, our Connectors are here to help you plug into a vibrant and welcoming community.
Young Adult Connectors
Dante Uriel Barboy (he/him)
Baltimore City Young Adults (20s & 30s) Connector
- Born in Buenos Aires Argentina, grew up in Pikesville, MD since age 6, now lives in South Baltimore as of 2021.
- Graduated from Towson University
- Works at the MD Dept of Labor, Unemployment Insurance Division
- Recently returned from a Volunteering Trip in Israel with Taglit.
- Dante is the vice-president of the DC representation of his Argentinean Boca Jrs soccer fan club, an 80-member group that meets frequently to socialize, watch the games and root for the team.
FUN FACT: Holds American, Argentinian and Israeli citizenship.
Email dantebarboy@gmail.com
Megan Brantley (she/her)
LGBTQ+ Adult Connector
- Grew up in Baltimore County
- Currently lives in Reisterstown with her cat and 2 dogs
- Director of Community Relations at Baltimore Jewish Council
- Teaches in The Atid Teen Program at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation
- In her free time, loves hiking with her dogs and playing guitar
FUN FACT: Megan was a Drag King in college
Email mbrantley611@gmail.com
Lindsay Fundakowski Feldman (she/her)
Shalom Social Club Connector (for 20s-40s in Baltimore City)
- Proud Marylander, matrilineal Jew and Jew-By-Choice
- Lives and works in Baltimore City where she teaches health and art
- Spends time outside watching her chickens, growing food, and whitewater kayaking
- Speaks Spanish at roughly a 3rd grade level
FUN FACT: Lindsay has hiked over 2,000 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
Email shalomsocialclub@gmail.com
Stephanie Helfman (she/her)
Suburban Singles 30+ Connector
- Born and raised in Pikesville
- Currently lives in Reisterstown (first time home owner!) with her two cats, Cheddar & Mozzarella
- Supervises case managers who provide in-home services to those on Medicaid
FUN FACT: Stephanie loves building stuff – furniture, Legos, model wood kits, anything and everything!
Email stephietheconnectie@gmail.com or join her network’s group here, Connect on Facebook.
Danielle Kasoff (she/her)
Young Adult 20-40s Connector
- Born and raised in Howard County, Maryland and made Baltimore her home in 2016.
- You can find her hosting many Jewish events at her apartment in Federal Hill, including her largely-attended Shabbats.
- A Registered Nurse with most of her years spent in the Emergency Department. She is currently a nurse manager of a Primary Care Practice.
FUN FACT: Loves playing board games and owns over 40 and counting
Email danielle.kasoff@gmail.com