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Local Prep, Global Presence: How a Packing Party Prepared Me for Israel
By Dean Weiss Where It Started The first time I packed a winter care package at The Network, it felt like a modest way to help in our own community. This past January, I had the chance to volunteer in Israel, and for two weeks I listened to the stories of the people we supported […]
Holding Grief and Joy Together: Reflecting on Israel’s National Days
By Yael, Senior Community Shlicha for The Associated When I am asked what feels most Israeli to me, the answer is obvious: the transition from Memorial Day to Independence Day. The concept behind marking these emotionally charged days—beginning with Holocaust Remembrance Day and continuing exactly one week later with Israel’s Memorial Day followed immediately by […]
Meet the Birenbaum Family: PJ Library’s Mishpacha of the Month!
The Birenbaum family — Michele and Dan, along with their daughters Emily (7) and Isabelle (5) — fill their Reisterstown home with warmth, tradition, and an unmistakable love for Judaism, Israel, and Jewish learning. Their home is lively not only with two young daughters, but also with three beloved dogs: Honey, Goldie, and Maple. Michele grew […]