People in Our Neighborhood
Meet Lisa Greenberg
For Lisa Greenberg, kindness isn’t just something she believes in—it’s something she lives every day. A lifelong Baltimorean, educator, author and dedicated volunteer, Lisa brings heart, intention and deep care into everything she does. What began as a single connection through Dignity Grows has grown into a meaningful way for her to create space for […]
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 […]
Meet Sammi Darmon
Get to know Sammi Darmon, one of our Young Adult VolunTeam leaders! Originally from Michigan, she now works as a physician’s assistant at Baltimore’s Good Samaritan Hospital. Through The Network and the Knit & Nosh VolunTeam, Sammi has found meaningful friendships and helps create a welcoming space for young adults. How has The Network and […]
Meet Marina, our Russian Speaking Grandparent Connector
Meet Marina Vugaftman (second from the left), our Russian-Speaking Grandparents Connector, whose energy, warmth and love of bringing people together make our community feel a little smaller and a lot more connected. From trivia nights to holiday concerts, Marina creates spaces where people feel welcomed, valued and inspired to show up as their full selves. […]
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), […]