People in Our Neighborhood
Meet Alyson, Purim Party Co-Chair
Alyson Friedman is our Purim Party co-chair who brings heart, creativity and a true love of community to the table. She is deeply passionate about creating spaces where people can come together, feel connected and celebrate Jewish joy. We’re excited to spotlight her and share a little more about what inspires her and why this […]
Meet the Rosenberg Family: PJ Library’s Mishpacha of the Month!
Meet Gabriella and Evan Rosenberg, and their children, Luna, age 8, and Scarlett, age 4. Gabby and Evan both grew up in Jewish households- Gabby was born in Pikesville and moved to Cockeysville with her parents when she was in Lower School, and Evan was born and raised in Silver Spring. Both attended Jewish day […]
Meet Yael Hamburger
Born and raised in Baltimore and now calling Canton home, Yael Hamburger is all about building community through movement, meaning and connection. Whether she’s running along the waterfront, planning gatherings with The Network or balancing nursing school at Johns Hopkins, Yael brings heart, energy and openness to everything she does. Her story is a beautiful […]
Meet Dante Barboy
My name is Dante Barboy, and I recently became one of the new Baltimore City Jewish Young Adults (20s & 30s) Connectors. I was originally born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and came to the Baltimore region at age 6 with my family. I attended Jewish day school in Buenos Aires, and Hebrew School once here […]
Meet Rachel Plotkin
For moms of teens who are finding a little more breathing room and a lot more curiosity about what’s next, Sip and Stitch offers a cozy place to land. Led by Rachel Plotkin, local Jewish communal professional, this gathering brings together moms of teens (age 14+) to connect over coffee or drinks while knitting and […]
Meet Yoella and Cameron
Meet Yoella Diamant-Cohen and Cameron Morgan, a joyfully married multifaith couple living in Northeast Baltimore. Yoella and Cameron are participating in Reset & Refresh, a program for multifaith young couples to explore Jewish life through the rhythm of Shabbat. Our Reset & Refresh cohort, facilitated by The Network and The Associated’s Young Adult Division (YAD), […]
Meet Our Next Chapter Connectors
Building Jewish Community with Baltimore’s Adults Did you know The Network supports a team of incredible Community Connectors? These part-time, paid peer-engagers are sparking meaningful connections all over Baltimore. Each Connector focuses on a different life stage, identity or neighborhood—and together, they’re creating spaces where everyone can find friendship, belonging and purpose. Our Next Chapter […]
Meet Lindsay, Our New Senior Associate of Family Experiences
When you meet Lindsay Gaister Montague, you can instantly feel her warmth, creativity and love for Jewish community. As The Network’s new Senior Associate for Family Engagement, she’s excited to bring families together through joyful experiences that celebrate tradition, connection and belonging. From leading Tot Shabbat to helping parents and kids make Jewish life their […]
Meet Staci Weber
Meet Staci Weber, The Network’s Hunt Valley/Sparks Parent Connector and one of the warmest community builders you’ll ever meet. A natural host who loves bringing people together, Staci blends her creativity, humor and genuine care into everything she does—whether she’s planning a neighborhood Shabbat, organizing a story time in the park or welcoming new friends […]
Meet our Young Adult VolunTeam Leaders
Young adult VolunTeam leaders Sammi, Elana, Alexis and Sarah are creating opportunities for their peers to connect, give back and make a difference — all while shaping what meaningful service looks like in our community. A VolunTeam is a group of volunteers who meet on an ongoing basis to make friends and do good. This […]