People in Our Neighborhood
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 […]
Meet Our School Partner Connectors
Over the past few years, The Network launched a partnership to bring connectors to Jewish preschools and day schools. Partner connectors, parents of students in Jewish preschools and day schools, serve as community builders, engaging with families and connecting them further to the school and larger organization they are part of whether a synagogue or […]
Meet Debbie Wolff
Meet Debbie Wolff, a passionate educator, mom of two, and community-builder in the Lutherville-Timonium area. Whether she’s teaching 3rd and 4th graders at Krieger Schechter Day School or staying active with her family, Debbie brings warmth, energy, and connection everywhere she goes. Now she’s channeling that same spirit into Snack & Serve—a welcoming VolunTeam focused […]
Meet Alyson Friedman
Alyson Friedman has spent more than two decades building connections and uplifting others through her volunteer leadership. From serving as Board President of CHANA to co-founding the Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation, she has dedicated her time and heart to causes that strengthen our community. Now, as a member of the newly formed Jewish Connection Board, […]
Three Years of Heart: Honoring Maian’s Shlichut Journey
Maian Rahvalschi, Baltimore’s first senior community Shlicha/emissary through the support of The Associated and in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel, will be returning to Israel in August after her 3-year service. Maian’s work has impacted so many people’s lives during such a difficult time in Jewish history. As an Israeli living in America […]
Meet Mendel Davis
Mendel Davis, our newest Single Parent Connector, is a trailblazer with a deep-rooted love for Jewish community, a powerhouse career in finance, and a passion for creating spaces of connection and support. A proud Baltimore native with Egyptian and African American heritage, Mendel brings his lived experience, soulful leadership, and deep empathy to his new […]
Meet Justin Fair
Justin Fair is a JPride Baltimore board member who’s passionate about building a more inclusive, vibrant Jewish community. In this conversation, they reflect on their path to leadership, what fuels their commitment to LGBTQ+ visibility, and how showing up—boldly and with intention—can create ripples of belonging for youth, families, and beyond. Talk a bit about […]
Meet Marissa Kahn
When Marissa Kahn moved to Baltimore, she set out to build community through connection, service, and shared Jewish values. As a social worker and mom of three, she founded Baltimore Mitzvah Moms to bring Jewish mothers together and give back in meaningful ways. In this interview, Marissa shares what inspired the group and how it’s […]