People in Our Neighborhood
Meet Dante Barboy
My name is Dante Barboy, and I recently became one of the new Baltimore City Jewish Young Adults 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 in the US leading […]
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 […]
Meet Our Young Adult Connectors: Building Jewish Community with Baltimore’s Young Adults
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 […]
Meet Linda Plotkin
Meet Linda Plotkin, our dedicated Bookworms VolunTeam leader at Bedford Elementary and a philanthropic community member. Learn more about Linda’s journey as a relationship builder, world traveler, and how she expresses her Jewish identity through cooking. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Linda Plotkin. I was married for 46 years until my […]
Life as an Empty Nester
For many of us, much of life is spent as a parent, raising children and building a home. But what happens when the kids leave and begin their own lives? Beth Feinstein and her husband, David, recently became empty nesters, and she shares how their family is navigating this new chapter. Tell Us About Your […]