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THE
A Century
ASSOCIATED
celebrates 100 years
giving back
to Baltimore
TOGETHER
5 POST-PANDEMIC TRENDS
BALTIMORE: A CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS COMMUNITIES
Authorized by Nancy Greene, Chairman
Legacies of
Cheers To Excellence
100 Years!
WE’D LIKE TO GIVE A WARM
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ASSOCIATED
ON THIS MONUMENTAL OCCASION. To look forward, one needs to understand
the past. To this day, the law firm of Miles &
Stockbridge continues to build on its well-earned
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Our lawyers from diverse backgrounds work hard
to provide representation that embodies “big firm”
sophistication delivered with the personal touch
of a “small firm” culture.
The firm is pleased to honor The Associated
on their own legacy over the last 100 years—
as the cornerstone of a dynamic community
that strengthens and nurtures Jewish life by
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Although the world may have changed, the mission of The Associated has stayed the same. For 100 years,
the organization has taken care of those who are struggling, while striving for a more just world.
Learn more about The Associated’s Centennial at associated.org/centennial.
1920 Now
A cup of coffee averaged $.05 A cup of coffee is $2.70 (plus tip), bread
($.68 today), a loaf of bread was averages $2.07 and The Associated’s
$.07 ($.96) and The Associated’s first Annual Campaign raises more than $30
Annual Campaign had a goal of $500,000 million to address the increasing needs of
(or $6.5 million in today’s dollars). the community.
1930 Now
During the Depression, coal Today’s homes and businesses
heated many homes and rely on gas and electricity, yet
buildings, and The Associated during COVID-19, many people
raised money so people couldn’t pay those bills. The
wouldn’t freeze. Associated provided assistance.
1934 Now
Local children attended the Jewish Children attend J Camp at the
Educational Alliance (JEA) Home Camp, Rosenbloom Owings Mills and
held at their building on Baltimore Weinberg Park Heights JCC,
Street. Here they enjoy the playground where they enjoy swimming,
on the roof of the JEA building. sports, arts and more.
1949 Now
During one of the major fundraising Today women play a vital role at
days known as G-day, over 1,200 The Associated. They are not only
women went door-to-door asking our dedicated volunteers, they lead
for donations. Many more wanted the charge. The past three Chairs
to volunteer, but their husbands of the Board have been women,
didn’t agree to drive them to the including the current Chair of the
meetup destination. Board Beth Goldsmith.
1972 Now
Hurricane Agnes devastated parts The Associated continues to
of Northwest Baltimore with some be there for the Baltimore
of the worst flooding ever seen in community when unexpected
Baltimore at that time. The Associated crises arise. This year, Associated
Jewish Charities and Welfare Fund professionals and volunteers
and the Jewish Family and Children’s provided meals for those
Service dispatched workers to disaster facing food insecurity from the
points to help families recover. COVID-19 pandemic.
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POST-PANDEMIC TRENDS
The World Will Go Greener
As climate change becomes one of the most pressing City. When operational this year, it will offset 50% of
concerns for our future, businesses are finding ways the electrical needs for the entire Associated system,
In many ways, COVID-19 changed us, and some of the effects may last for years. Other concerns like
to reduce their carbon footprint. Sustainability is at which includes its headquarters on Mt. Royal Avenue,
climate change will dominate our conversations as our society looks for solutions.
the forefront of many organizations’ missions, and two Jewish Community Centers (JCC) and other owned
Here are five trends that will define 2021 and beyond. The Associated made a conscious effort to go green buildings that house its many agencies.
more than a decade ago. The Associated also extended its sustainability efforts
That decision aligns with The Associated’s mission to the greater community. Its Green Loan Fund provides
which is deeply rooted in Jewish values of Tikkun up to $500,000 to other local nonprofits looking
Olam, repairing the world. It drives the organization’s to improve their energy efficiency. And Pearlstone,
Older Adults will Outnumber Children commitment to be good stewards of the environment. an Associated agency committed to sustainability,
The older adult population is growing, and a study released by the U.S. Census Bureau two years As part of these efforts, The Associated entered into is partnering with Neighborhood Sun to offer
ago found that by 2030, one in five residents will be at retirement age. By 2034, in fact, the older an agreement at the end of 2020 to have a solar farm homeowners the opportunity to invest in solar without
population will outnumber children under 18. constructed on a warehouse complex in Baltimore adding rooftop panels to their houses.
That means that the community must be committed to developing solutions for everything
from independent and assisted living options to additional technology support — in order to
make life easier for older adults.
As part of this effort, The Associated launched AgeWell Baltimore, a one-stop resource to help
older adults live safe, healthy and meaningful lives. A collaboration between The Associated and
its agencies, CHAI, CHANA and Jewish Community Services, AgeWell Baltimore will offer older
adults and their caregivers resources that support independence and promote healthy aging.
Funded by the Russel family, AgeWell Baltimore includes an easy-to-navigate website featuring
health and wellness resources and support services as well as volunteer and social opportunities.
An AgeWell Specialist will help older adults connect to whatever they need.
Mental Health Must Be Addressed
Since the start of COVID-19, the world has seen an must reduce barriers in accessing much-needed
increase in the number of people struggling with clinical treatment for mental health conditions.
their mental health. According to the Pew Research The Associated’s Jewish Community Services
Center, roughly three out of every 14 U.S. adults are (JCS) is responding to these trends by building
experiencing high levels of emotional distress since new prevention education and community
the pandemic, further demonstrated by increases programs. Topics include a focus on re-entry
in depression, substance abuse, post-traumatic anxiety and the challenges faced by individuals
stress disorder (PTSD) and re-entry anxiety. and families struggling with substance
With the demand for mental health services far use disorders.
exceeding the availability of providers, Similarly, by rapidly initiating telehealth to safely
the future depends on continued provide needed services without interruption,
access and flexibility in how care is JCS responded to the growing demand for access
delivered as well as the way society and flexibility in delivering mental health services.
approaches mental health as a whole. In tandem, JCS applied for a grant to provide
COVID-19 has illustrated that ensuring technology to clients who would benefit from
better health outcomes requires continuing telehealth post-pandemic and is
greater focus on mental wellness, monitoring telehealth regulations closely to inform
prevention, attention to environmental implementation. This hybrid model of telehealth
factors and health inequities and and in-person visits is designed to eliminate access
integration of mental and physical barriers in mental health care, delivering services
health care. In addition, communities via video or in-person, as per clients’ unique needs.
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Abuse Cases Will Continue to Surge “ON TIME AND ON BUDGET,
MERRITT DELIVERS ON
In the past year, cases of domestic abuse soared. CHANA,
an Associated agency that provides a Jewish response
to people experiencing abuse, saw a 131% increase in
client contacts.
At the same time, older adults who were abused, often by
THEIR PROMISES.”
family members, felt they had nowhere to turn. Dependent
on their abusers to take them to doctors’ appointments or to
make sure they had food and medicine, they kept quiet.
During the pandemic, CHANA’s advocates worked around
the clock to provide legal advice, counseling and safety Joe Mezzanotte, Partner | Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP
measures to help individuals leave their abusers.
As the pandemic lifts, CHANA anticipates a surge in cases
that will continue to be felt years to come.
With an eye to the future, CHANA introduced a live, online,
secure and confidential CHAT for victims of abuse who cannot
call for help or who are afraid that their calls are monitored.
Finally, they are expanding their prevention education
programming to make sure teens, young adults and older
individuals recognize the signs before they become involved
in an abusive relationship.
A Need for More Human Connection
After more than a year in quarantine, other families with similar interests.
many are feeling the need for connection Connectors, a program of the Macks
more than ever. As individuals begin Center for Jewish Education* (CJE), is
to venture out, they will reestablish designed to connect Jewish families in
community connections. and around Baltimore. Connectors hold
For some, this will be a slow transition. playdates, meetups, holiday celebrations
Yet, as time goes on, expect individuals to and more to create community for local
crave new opportunities as they strive to families — or even just parents — in
do more and meet new people. their neighborhoods.
Nothing builds community like Since 1854, the JCC* has been
volunteer work. Jewish Volunteer committed to forming connections
Connection* (JVC) and its volunteers between community members. During
have been working throughout the the pandemic, many JCC programs
pandemic to assist individuals inside and went virtual. While the JCC will continue
outside the Jewish community. As more enforcing strict health and safety
people become vaccinated and are policies, the staff are excited to welcome
able to gather in groups, they will once you back to its Park Heights and Owings
again look for new ways to help others Mills locations. When Whiteford, Taylor & Preston needed to expand their footprint
through hands-on service opportunities. in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, they turned to Merritt. Hear
* JVC, CJE and the JCC are Associated
At the same time, for those with agencies. how Merritt provided a turnkey build-out that focused on the firm’s
young children, there is a desire to meet
Learn about our work at associated.org. vision for the future at www.PartnerWithMerritt.com/WTP.
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BEAUTIFUL DAYS
NEIGHBORHOODS
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IN OUR
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For those of us who live in Charm City know that despite Baltimore’s real
challenges, there is so much to celebrate here.
A city of neighborhoods — each with its own unique history and distinct
character — Baltimore is full of promise! And, The Associated: Jewish
Historic Jonestown:
Federation of Baltimore is committed to its future.
A Bright Future
Jonestown is home to The Jewish When Davis’s predecessor Marvin resurgence and drawing visitors from
Museum of Maryland’s (JMM) Pinkert came to the JMM eight years ago, across the country.
campus, including Baltimore’s oldest there were plans for a museum expansion. Bob Gehman sits on the boards of
standing synagogues — the Lloyd Street But before the expansion, Pinkert felt it was Historic Jonestown, Inc. and the JMM. As
Synagogue built in 1845 and B’nai Israel, necessary to become better acquainted executive director of Jonestown’s Helping
which has had a continuous presence with the surrounding community. Up Mission, a faith-based addiction
in the neighborhood since it was built Pinkert attended meetings of the recovery agency, he sees the importance
in 1876. Baltimore’s first Hebrew school, Jonestown Planning Council and Historic of ensuring the health and growth of both
Talmud Torah, started in the Lloyd Street Jonestown, Inc. to get the lay of the land. organizations. “It’s in the interest of Helping
Synagogue’s basement and the Jewish He also recognized that it would be critical Up and the JMM that Jonestown is safe
Educational Alliance (JEA) on nearby to collaborate with other neighborhood and clean,” says Gehman.
Baltimore Street was the progenitor of stakeholders. He adds that men at Helping Up
what would later become the Jewish In 2015, the JMM helped raise money for Mission, who are all in “spiritual recovery”
Community Center (JCC). the Jonestown Vision Plan. As part of the from addiction, benefit from visiting the
“The deep Jewish communal roots of fundraising campaign, they interviewed museum. “We take regular tours to expose
Jews in Jonestown provide a meaningful residents, business and religious leaders and them to community life and to broaden
generational link that the JMM draws on cultural institutions, and prepared a plan for their perspectives. While we’re Christian and
its work within the neighborhood,” says future expansion. the museum is Jewish, we want them to be
Solomon Davis, executive director of the In recent years, Jonestown has seen thinking of how other people practice their
museum, an agency of The Associated: significant growth and development. religion and live their lives. The idea of being
Jewish Federation of Baltimore. “It’s not With the construction of the 60,000 good neighbors and appreciating different
only a connection to the past, it provides square-foot Ronald McDonald House, the faiths and cultures contributes to our work.
an opportunity to deepen Jewish National Aquarium’s new Animal Care We have every reason to be positive about
engagement and community relations and Rescue Center and the expansion Historic Jonestown.”
with residents, businesses and other of the Helping Up Mission in Jonestown,
community partners in the present.” the neighborhood is enjoying a major
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Park Heights and Pikesville:
Expanded Service Area
In the mid-20th century, many Jews housing development, Budlow says. “We
settled in Park Heights. The Associated partnered with PHR to open the Jean
founded CHAI in 1984, with the mission of Yarborough Renaissance Gardens in 2014,
providing safe and affordable housing for and we own and operate Weinberg Place
older adults; promoting home ownership, (formerly Concord House) across the
and strengthening the Northwest street from Sinai Hospital. Both buildings
Baltimore neighborhoods of Glen, Fallstaff, are affordable, HUD-funded housing for
Cross Country, Cheswolde and Mount seniors 62 and older.”
Washington. In addition, says Budlow, “We just CHAI set the example of what can be
“Over time, we’ve extended our work received an award from HUD to build accomplished when we align towards
into neighboring communities like Central a new senior housing project in Central shared goals.”
Park Heights and Pikesville,” says CHAI CEO Park Heights and a 63-unit multi-family Situated just north of Park Heights,
Lisa Budlow. housing project.” CHAI is also working on Pikesville also benefits from CHAI’s efforts.
In Central Park Heights, CHAI works a program to renovate vacant homes to “Pikesville’s needs are like Park Heights’
in partnership with Park Heights be sold for homeownership. — housing, additional recreational
Renaissance (PHR), a nonprofit community CHAI, LifeBridge Health and PHR are facilities, safety and green space,” says
development organization that represents all founding members of the Northwest Budlow. CHAI hired a dedicated staff
the area’s residents, businesses, schools Baltimore Partnership, an organization person to work with the community’s
Pimlico Redevelopment Project:
and social service agencies with the goal created to “implement housing-related schools and neighborhood associations
of making Central Park Heights a great strategies that positively impact residents,” and has brought its popular home repair
place to live and work. says Yolanda Jiggetts, executive director programs to Pikesville’s older adults.
A prime example is in the realm of of PHR. “Partnerships such as PHR and A Boon for All of Park Heights
In the fall of 2019, The Stronach Group purposes including, athletic fields, farmer’s
— which owns Pimlico and Laurel Park markets, concerts and festivals. It is
racetracks — struck a deal with the city estimated that the project will create as
of Baltimore. The Pimlico Redevelopment many as 1,500 new jobs.
Project would keep the Preakness Stakes CHAI and partners PHR and LifeBridge
in Baltimore, where it has been for 145 Health played an important role in
years. The act would also enable the convening neighborhood associations to
redevelopment of the racetrack and the support the legislation says Budlow. “There
surrounding area. has been this imaginary line between the
“What happens with Pimlico is so neighborhoods on either side of Northern
important for all of Northwest Baltimore,” Parkway. We’re trying to erase that line.
says Howard Libit, executive director of Support for the Pimlico Redevelopment
the Baltimore Jewish Council (BJC). This [Plan] has been one discussion.”
deal offers the opportunity to encourage Adds Libit: “What happens in any
development all around Park Heights and part of Park Heights impacts all of Park
makes it a draw for the community.” Heights. We’re working with CHAI to
The legislation turns over 50 acres get neighbors to dialogue and to break
of land to private developers for the down barriers.”
construction of residential and commercial
buildings in the Pimlico neighborhood. Learn about some of our neighborhood
Pimlico’s infield would be used for multiple work at chaibaltimore.org.
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Lessons in Hate: As time marches further
from World War II, this
Combatting Antisemitism
unfortunately, as we see antisemitism on work becomes even more Holocaust that couldn’t stand up,” she said.
E
the rise.” “Teachers can teach younger children how
crucial as awareness drops.
Goodman is working with to be upstanders in a developmentally
The Associated and other community Two-thirds of American appropriate way just the same as they can
organizations to develop a training millennials can’t identify high schoolers.”
Ellie Hollin, a senior at The John Carroll The program, which brings hundreds of antisemitic incidents in the United States curriculum for chief diversity officers at Louise Géczy, coordinator of external
School, knew a lot about the Holocaust students from all over Maryland to The John in 2019, the highest number on record all kinds of institutions — from schools to
Auschwitz, one of the most Holocaust programs at The John Carroll
from her social studies classes and a Carroll School, a Catholic school in Harford since the organization began tracking such government agencies to corporations — infamous Nazi concentration School, is one of the driving forces behind
class trip to the United States Holocaust County, and the school’s annual Holocaust incidents in 1979. to help them identify antisemitism and the school’s Lessons of the Shoah program
camps, according to a 2018
Memorial Museum. But nothing left an Remembrance Day, are just two of the These troubling incidents and statistics, respond to it. and annual Holocaust Remembrance Day.
impression on her quite like hearing numerous efforts of The Associated: Jewish combined with growing gaps in Americans’ These redoubled efforts build on years report from the Conference She worries about what will happen when
directly from survivors at her school’s Federation of Baltimore to spread Holocaust knowledge about the Holocaust, inspired of educational and advocacy work from on Jewish Material Claims there are no longer any survivors around
annual Lessons of the Shoah (Holocaust) awareness and combat antisemitism. the BJC and The Associated to convene The Associated and its agencies — from to tell their stories.
But on the heels of deadly shootings at a group of Jewish community leaders to
Against Germany. The same
program, held each year around Holocaust lobbying in Annapolis for stronger hate “I’ve been teaching since the late ’60s,
Remembrance Day. synagogues and prominent public displays form the Baltimore Jewish Community Task crime laws or more robust Holocaust report found that 22% of and there’s nothing I’ve ever taught that’s
The personal accounts from Holocaust of antisemitism and white supremacy, Force on Antisemitism. education requirements to programming millennials either hadn’t had a greater impact on students than the
survivors and their children made the from Charlottesville to this year’s attack The recommendations include training for teachers and students. Holocaust,” she says.
stories Ellie had heard come to life, and on the Capitol, the Baltimore Jewish for law enforcement, enhanced Holocaust Two such programs, which date back heard of the Holocaust or In 2019, the last time both programs
inspired her to be more empathetic. Council (BJC), an agency of The Associated, education in schools, interfaith community nearly 20 years, are the summer and winter were not sure if they had. were held in-person due to the COVID-19
“Sometimes the sheer number of is elevating the work of fighting activities and developing a system for local teachers’ institutes, co-sponsored by the pandemic, Géczy was able to bring 24
people dead or who escaped from events antisemitism. institutions and community members to Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) and survivors or children of survivors to the
like the Holocaust can be difficult to “There have been a number of national report antisemitic incidents. the BJC. The two-day programs allow visits to sites such as the Holocaust school for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
process, but when you put a face to the incidents that really focused our attention,” “We’re not saying we need to start Maryland teachers to learn best practices Museum in Washington, D.C., or the She recalls a survivor telling students
event, it becomes a lot more personal and says Howard Libit, executive director of fighting antisemitism now, we’ve always for teaching about the Holocaust and Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York. about hearing his mother being murdered
touching,” she says. “The program gave the BJC. “But in our day-to-day lives, I been trying to combat it,” says Emily genocide while increasing their own Ilene Dackman-Alon, education director and another showing students the
me personal knowledge and called for regularly hear reports of swastikas found Goodman, director of Holocaust and knowledge of the Holocaust. Past themes at the JMM, says it’s important for teachers number tattooed on her forearm
personal responsibility.” spray-painted on neighborhood signs, or countering antisemitism programming at include women and the Holocaust, to be armed with knowledge to be able from Auschwitz.
The day also reframed history for her comments made on social media against the BJC. “Now it’s becoming more pressing, propaganda, and rescue and resistance. to help their students connect with history. For Lessons of the Shoah, students
— she was shocked to learn that genocide Jewish leaders or Jewish journalists.” The institutes, which are usually “We need to teach kids how to stand up attended workshops where they discussed
was still occurring in parts of the world and The Anti-Defamation League, a leading attended by about 40 teachers, include — there were too many people during the topics such as the psychology of hatred
that it wasn’t a closed chapter of the past. anti-hate organization, recorded 2,107 and perpetrators of the Holocaust. The
mix of students from public and private
schools also get a chance to have lunch
with survivors and each other.
“The whole idea is to raise awareness,
not just about the Holocaust, but
about what happens when hatred and
divisiveness are allowed to drive people’s
actions, as opposed to finding ways to
come together,” she says. “The goal is
to convey to students that they can
be upstanders.”
Visit baltjc.org to learn more about the
programs.
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F rom the very beginning, The Associated:
Jewish Federation of Baltimore, formerly the
Associated Jewish Charities, has been intertwined
in the fabric of the community. Its story has been
the story of the last century — responding to its
tragedies and triumphs.
As the community grew, so did The Associated. As
the world changed, The Associated changed with it.
From the Great Depression to the Great Recession,
The Associated made sure that the community had
the resources they needed to succeed.
At the same time, it stood against discriminatory
practices at home and abroad. And through it all,
the organization recognized that its ability to do
good was intertwined in the success of the greater
Baltimore community — thriving only if the city
was flourishing as well.
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1920
The Federated Jewish Charities
and the United Hebrew Charities
merged to form the Associated
Jewish Charities (AJC).
1924
The AJC’s second fundraising
campaign, “You Give, They IN THE BEGINNING to the Jewish Social Service Bureau
Live,” had a goal of more than
In the early 20th century, East Baltimore had never asked for help before. The
$610,000, equivalent to more than
$7.8 million today. It would support served as the hub of Jewish life. Many organization provided shelter, clothing
19 organizations. newly-arrived immigrants and their and food as well as vocational advice and
families settled in the neighborhoods training. Meanwhile, the Hebrew Free Loan
1931 bordered by the Jones Falls River, Patterson Association (HFLA) offered interest-free
Baltimore was in the throes of the loans to help families pay their bills.
Park, Orleans Street and Eastern Avenue
Depression when AJC launched
“Justice Not Charity,” raising — part of a bustling community anchored
with small kosher grocery stores, markets DARK DAYS IN EUROPE
$627,000, or more than $8 million
in today’s dollars, in one week to and synagogues. The Depression wasn’t the only thing
The first fundraising campaign had
help those struggling. In 1920, The Associated Jewish Charities weighing on the minds of Jewish a goal of $500,000, or approximately
1937
was born, a merger of the German Jewish Baltimoreans during the 1930s. $6.5 million in today’s dollars.
Federated Jewish Charities and the Eastern Antisemitism was spreading in Europe, and
With the rise of antisemitism in
Europe, Jewish families fled. The European United Hebrew Charities. The many Baltimoreans had family and friends The money raised would provide
AJC helped them start over with new organization was charged with desperate to emigrate. a lifeline to Jewish Baltimore.
financial support, job placement providing for the entire Jewish community, The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
assistance and social services. with the ability to adapt quickly to new (HIAS), an Associated agency, worked 24/7
and pressing needs. to locate relatives, handle applications for
1949
The Women’s Division began On November 14, The Associated citizenship papers, interpret immigration
pools to quotas in medical schools. Park for swimming, ball games and picnics.
G-Day, an annual citywide, door- launched its first campaign with a dinner laws and bring over as many people as
In 1948, Israel gained its independence, Over the years, camp became a summer
to-door solicitation for the Annual at the Lyric and a fundraising goal of possible, despite the quotas.
Campaign. and many Holocaust survivors began tradition for generations of children.
$500,000, or approximately $6.5 million In 1939, as antisemitism spread in this
to emigrate to the new country.
in today’s dollars. This campaign, one country as well, the Baltimore Jewish
1951 Council (BJC) formed. Over the years,
Baltimoreans raised money to support the THE CHANGING ROLE
of the first of many, would enable the
The Jewish Educational Alliance hundreds of thousands of Jewish refugees OF WOMEN
(JEA), Camp Woodlands and the organization to serve as a lifeline to these this Associated agency would fight
relocating to Israel from the DP (displaced In 1949, 1,200 women fanned out across
YM & YWHA merged to form new immigrants, providing financial discriminatory practices, that ranged from
person) camps. Baltimore, driven by male volunteer
the JCC. assistance and employment skills, even banning Jews from public swimming
chauffeurs, to knock on doors and raise
English classes, to help the new Americans
1953 integrate into their new land.
BUILDING A COMMUNITY money for The Associated. In one day, they
Camp Milldale opened in Despite the hardships shaped by world succeeded in raising $45,000 for G-Day,
Stevenson at Stevenson and When the Great Depression hit
events, the community still found time to which would become an annual tradition.
Keyser Roads. Baltimore, unemployment soared and
relax. Friendships formed over basketball Yet, as Baltimore entered the ‘60s,
small business owners struggled to
1960 games games and love bloomed at dances the world was changing, and women
survive. In 1930 alone, it was estimated
The JCC opened a new building on held by the YM & YWHA (Young Men’s demanded more of a voice. As women’s
that 77 percent of the people who came
Park Heights Avenue. and Young Women’s Hebrew Association) roles in the workforce changed,
located on West Monument Street. Friends The Associated became a place where
The Jewish Historical Society of and neighbors flocked to the Jewish they could connect and network. The
Maryland was formed to buy and
restore Lloyd Street Synagogue, the
Educational Alliance (JEA) for sports, drama Young Matrons Committee gave way to
third oldest standing synagogue in and classes. The JEA later merged with the the Business and Professional Council,
the United States. YM & YWHA to become the JCC. which transitioned into the Young
To escape the summer heat, JEA Camp Women’s Leadership Council. Women’s
brought children by streetcar to Clifton voices were heard on community issues,
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1969
The AJC and the Jewish Welfare
Fund of Baltimore merged,
becoming The Associated:
Jewish Community Federation
of Baltimore.
Concord House, a 231-unit
residence for low-income seniors
opened, one of the first facilities
built for low-income seniors.
1978
The JCC opened in Owings Mills. with the Women’s Division establishing
CHANA, the only Baltimore Jewish
1980 organization to address domestic violence.
The Baltimore Jewish Council
dedicated the Holocaust Memorial
in downtown Baltimore. THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
“Let my people go” became the rallying
The Associated moved to its
current headquarters at 101 West cry for Soviet Jews from the 1970s to
Mt. Royal Avenue. early 1990s. As they faced increasing in 2008, Jewish Community Services
discrimination, The Associated advocated provided millions in financial assistance
1987 for their release. to help families meet basic needs and
On Sunday, December 6,
In 1971, between 1,200 and 1,500 prevent foreclosure.
250,000 gathered on the Mall in
Washington, D.C. to advocate for Baltimoreans marched from Mt. Vernon And, this past year, when the pandemic
the release of Soviet Jews. Place to Hopkins to protest the treatment forced business closures and brought
of Soviet Jews. This march would be hardship to many, The Associated quickly
1995 replicated in a big way on December pivoted to address the community’s
CHANA was established by the 6, 1987, when an estimated 250,000 financial and mental wellbeing. At the
Women’s Division as a Jewish
participants gathered on the National Mall same time, it continued its efforts to
response to domestic abuse.
in Washington, D.C. in solidarity of Soviet bridge the gap between ethnic, racial and
2008 Jews. The Associated provided funds so religious groups (see page 32) and build
The economic downtown thousands of Baltimoreans could attend. strong neighborhoods (see page 12).
from the Great Recession hit
the community hard. Jewish Learn more at associated.org.
A NEW CENTURY
Community Services disbursed
millions in financial assistance. As the world changed, The Associated
stayed true to its mission of helping others.
2018 In fact, following the stock market crash
The shooting at the Tree of Life For 100 years, in innumerable ways, The Associated has made a profound difference
Synagogue in Pittsburgh brought in the lives of people throughout our community. As a proud supporter of The Associated,
antisemitism in this country to the the Len Stoler Family congratulates you on reaching this milestone of extraordinary service.
forefront. The Associated held an
Antisemitism Summit and created
an Antisemitism Task Force to
address this issue.
2020
The Associated celebrated 100
years of helping the community.
In March, the pandemic hit and
The Associated and its agencies
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arbara Scott, a former federal employee quickly alerted members that discussions would
and business owner, has lived in initially be held via email, eventually moving
Baltimore most of her life. As past to Zoom. Online topics included inspirational
president of her neighborhood association women, the 2020 Presidential election, the
and board member for several other local Black Lives Matter movement, antisemitism and
organizations, Scott, 82, has always had an interest housing segregation.
in “knowing everyone” and embracing differences. “During some of our in-person sessions, we
So, when she was approached eight years ago have exchanged the injustices and hate acts
to participate in Diversity Dialogue, a program of toward African American and Jewish people,”
CHAI’s Northwest Neighbors Connecting village, says Scott. “We have learned that we are not very
she was eager to be a part of this diverse group. different after all. We have shared interests, values
CHAI, part of The Associated: Jewish Federation of and perspectives.”
Baltimore system, works to strengthen northwest Scott says that talking and learning from one
Baltimore neighborhoods. another is necessary in order to break down
“Prior to becoming a member of the Diversity cultural barriers and misconceptions.
Dialogue group, I was a co-worker and friend of Shoshana Harris couldn’t agree more. At age
many Jewish people. But it’s been through my 77, Harris has lived a full life heavily immersed in
participation in this program over the years that I the Baltimore Jewish community. She regularly
have learned more about the Jewish faith, Jewish attends services at her synagogue, sings in the
holidays and overall achievements by Jewish synagogue choir and participates in exercise
people,” Scott says. classes and other programs at the Edward A.
Each month, the group of largely Jewish and Myerberg Center.
Black women meets to discuss a wide range Harris readily admits that she has lived a
of topics that allow people to engage in open sheltered life within her own Jewish community,
and honest conversation. The outbreak of the so when the opportunity presented itself more
COVID-19 pandemic this past spring did not than six years ago to participate in the Diversity
deter this group from getting together. Dialogue program, she jumped at the chance to
When the CHAI building closed, the group expand her horizons.
Barbara Scott leaders, Rev. Arnold Howard and Susan Russell, “I thought it would be a great opportunity
32 associated.org | CENTENNIAL CENTENNIAL | associated.org 33to do some growing beyond my own
community,” Harris says. “That has definitely
happened…far from anything I could
have imagined. I attend the meetings as
a listener and learner. It’s been really great
and eye-opening to share experiences with
members of both the African American and
Jewish communities.”
Harris says that hearing first-hand from
group members about their experiences
of racism and segregation has “impelled
her to consider new ways to look at
community problems.” Connecting city students with their own histories,
“We cannot solve all of the problems that identity and the communities around them.
have been around for way too long,” she
adds. “But we can begin to take action by The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM), an agency of The Associated, has invested
listening, learning and sensitizing ourselves in Baltimore City youth through educational programming around immigration.
to some harsh realities.” One of those, Personal Stories: PROJECTED, looks to create memories and build
“Over the years, we have attended understanding between diverse communities.
theaters, museums, restaurants and even
birthday parties together. I appreciate my
In the past, the JMM has collaborated with city schools such as Morrell Park
and Graceland Park-O’Donnell Elementary/Middle School on this long-term film We Care About the Community
friendships with both the Jewish and African
American members,” Harris says.
project. Students learn the art of storytelling through personal interviews and film
production using their smartphones. The project also provides an opportunity for
Because it’s Our Community Too.
Sharing personal and cultural stories students to learn more about their own family history and historical immigration
helps build bridges between diverse groups to Baltimore.
and is the key to successfully growing and Amy Rosenkranz, a middle school social studies teacher at Graceland Park,
developing our city’s neighborhoods. worked with her seventh-graders on this project.
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“Every student decided how they were going to share their family history. Some
Learn about our work at associated.org. GBMC Foundation Central Maryland
told stories about coming to the United States, some interviewed family members American Cancer Society
and some used graphics such as cartoons to tell their story,” Rosenkranz explains. Hopewell Cancer Support Sinai Hospital
American Heart Association
The student-created short films were then screened at a red-carpet premiere
Jewish Community Center The Associated: Jewish
held at the museum for family and community members. Believe in Tomorrow Community Federation
Children’s Foundation of Greater Baltimore
“Working with the JMM helped to foster a greater sense of community among of Baltimore
my students. All of them come from very different backgrounds. Listening to each BuildingSTEPS Jewish Community Services
The Ulman Cancer Fund
other’s stories helped them empathize with one another and embrace the cultural Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Lifebridge Health for Young Adults
diversity in our own neighborhood,” Rosenkranz shares. “We learned a lot about the Fire Department Maiden Choice School
Jewish community and by listening to each other’s stories, discovered that we all Vehicles for Change
have challenges. We all can persevere.” Maryland SPCA
Plans to partner with Fallstaff Middle for the PROJECTED project this school year
were put on hold in the wake of the global pandemic.
“We quickly pivoted all of our educational programs to the digital age so that
we can meet teachers and students virtually in their classrooms,” says Ilene
Dackman-Alon, director of education at the JMM. “Through the help of PowerPoint
and Zoom, we are able to offer students an interactive and educational experience.”
Students learn about Baltimore’s role in historical immigration, specifically Jewish
immigration, in a relevant, personal manner and examine the three immigrant
communities who worshiped in the Lloyd Street Synagogue building.
“Partnering with the JMM is a great example of community building. These one-
to-one connections with each other are the very foundation needed for change,” MileOne.com
Rosenkranz says.
Shoshana Harris“Our Jewish community is one of the oldest in the United States and has
shown impressive leadership both among the Jewish people globally as
well as on behalf of all the people of Baltimore and Maryland.”
GOVERNOR LARRY HOGAN
according to the MIDC, including $221 which excited me, those missions gave
million in exports, $63 million in imports us the opportunity to develop and
and more than $185 million in economic strengthen educational and academic
impacts from Israeli companies operating relationships with Hebrew University, Tel us to investors, collaborators and future
in Maryland. Top exports include computer Aviv University, University of Haifa and early-adaptors.”
and electronic products, chemicals and Hadassah Hospital, which have mutually “While COVID-19 slowed down
transportation and equipment. Top enriched the education opportunities our plans, we are taking first steps of
imports include computer and electronic for students from each side,” he says. commercialization in the U.S.,” Harari says.
products, machinery and chemicals. “Baltimore and Maryland have benefited He has already established a team based
“The MIDC has been a great partner to from these exchanges.” in Maryland to help drive expansion in
the Maryland Department of Commerce in At UMB’s BioPark, three high-tech Israeli the U.S. and expects rapid growth in 2021,
promoting international trade with Israel,” companies were awarded one year of free especially as the cognitive and physical
Hogan says. “A key achievement of our 2016 office space to establish themselves here ramifications of COVID-19 on the elderly
trade mission was Elta’s announcement through the MIDC’s holistic recruitment, become apparent.
that they were going to expand their North training and business accelerator program, “We’re looking to engage with early
American headquarters in Maryland. Elta MarketReach America. Ten companies adaptors in the U.S. during 2020,” he says.
develops advanced radar systems.” went through the program in May 2019, “We will manage our engagements and
“Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford got back from with the three top companies offered obtain product feedback from the U.S.
Israel in February, where he spoke at the space in UMB’s BioPark for one year. office, possibly at the BioPark.”
Cybertech Conference,” Hogan adds. “Israel “Two out of the three companies are Harari sees the Baltimore-metro region
B
is one of the world leaders in cybersecurity moving pretty quickly and have hired as highly desirable for a company looking
arry Bogage had a crystal-clear idea of how pairing Israeli companies with U.S. business
technology, and Maryland is the cyber local business development executives in to establish its presence in the U.S.
to link Israeli and Maryland businesses when development entities. Today, the mission continues
capital of America. During my trip, I met Maryland and they’re going to house them “The ecosystem in and around Baltimore
he took the helm of the Baltimore-based mostly virtually through its BizRepUSA program,
with the leadership of Israel’s cybersecurity at the BioPark,” Bogage says. that includes universities, leading
Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) as until pandemic restrictions ease.
hub in Be’er Sheva. There’s a lot we can do The three companies are DermaDetect, hospitals, the Centers for Medicare &
executive director 29 years ago. “It’s entirely about trade and economic
together in cybersecurity.” a developer of digital-analysis technology Medicaid Services (CMS), the Food &
“Stay focused,” Bogage says about his strategy at development,” Bogage says of the MIDC’s focus. “It’s
Jay A. Perman, chancellor of the that helps patients get accurate online Drug Administration (FDA) and national
the organization that is known around Baltimore as who can you sign a deal with.”
University System of Maryland (USM) and skin-disorder diagnoses and GaitBetter organizations such as the National Council
the “economic matchmaker.” In recent years, the MIDC has worked with 30-50
former president of University of Maryland, with its fall-prevention technology. The on Aging (NCOA) makes it attractive for
The nonprofit, in partnership with the Maryland companies on average at any given time. Frequent
BARRY BOGAGE Baltimore (UMB), went on two trade third is TikTalk, a speech-language therapy start-ups in life sciences,” he adds.
Department of Commerce, The Associated: Jewish trade missions to Israel, such as those in 2016 with
missions with the MIDC and Govs. Larry technology using artificial intelligence. Hogan touted the MIDC as “one of
Federation of Baltimore and Israel’s Ministry of Gov. Larry Hogan and in January 2020 with Lt. Gov.
Hogan and Martin O’Malley. At GaitBetter, CEO Hilik Harari says the the oldest U.S.-Israel trade development
Economy and Trade, guides Israeli businesses in Boyd Rutherford, get Israeli businesses in front of
“Apart from start-ups and businesses MIDC’s accelerator program focusing on organizations in the country.”
putting down roots and growing and thriving in a Maryland delegation that includes Bogage and
“customer discovery” was crucial to their “They have an impressive network in
the region. In turn, it sparks economic development the MIDC staffers, state business agencies, business
understanding of the U.S. market and Israel and have greatly raised the profile
and jobs, while elevating the profile of the owners, public relations specialists, academics,
healthcare system. of Maryland among Israeli high-tech
Baltimore-metro area and beyond as an energetic researchers and others.
“The program pushed us into companies,” he says.
hub for high-tech, forward-leaning industries such “It’s very competitive,” Bogage says. “Israel has
interviewing all stakeholders related to our
as biotech, medtech, cybersecurity and more. become really famous for high-tech, and there are
product and offering,” he says from Israel. Visit marylandisrael.org to learn more.
This year has been a challenge, Bogage says, a lot of states going after them.”
“In addition to establishing and supporting
with travel and economies impacted by COVID-19. The economic impact of Maryland/Israel trade
the program, the MIDC did well to expose
Nevertheless, the MIDC continues its mission and investments totaled $469.6 million in 2017,
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In today’s lightning-fast world of the moment’ to capture a story from our
smartphone photography and social media, loved ones.”
news and entertainment, who is saving what But as an archivist and collections expert,
for future generations? When was the last Church is painfully aware of what happens
time you archived your smartphone photos when we don’t store our photos, writings
for posterity? and other savable items correctly. Although,
YEARS!
“The average computer or smartphone even for the amateur, it is possible to be
user often finds that she has neither the a future-looking archiver with the help of
time to separate important and valuable current tech.
photos from among the innumerable Yet, Church notes that “nothing can
pictures taken nor the patience to sort replace the photo albums for preservation out back.
emails and provisional versions of visual and of family memories and stories; having “They had the only phone in the area and
text files,” wrote Ivan Szekely in something to physically hold onto and pass his father let his neighbors use the phone
“Do Archives Have a Future in the Digital down through the generations.” in emergencies and also helped them get
Age?” (Journal of Contemporary Archival With help from The Associated, Debora to the doctors or hospitals when there were
Studies, 2017). Feinberg and her dad, Paul T. Reamer, emergencies,” Feinberg remembers.
As The Associated: Jewish Federation of decided to produce a video about his life The Associated advises families to keep
Baltimore celebrates its 100th anniversary, and family. an eye on family gatherings as a great way
there has been much mining of historical Feinberg and her dad, who died in 2018, to collect personal histories that should be
records, giving perspective on where the worked on the script together. “We met with preserved. Storytelling passes down family
organization has been and where it might The Associated and filmed the video at the traditions and values. Even more important,
be headed. JCC,” she says. “After recording the video, he according to research, children who know
But how do we preserve today, so was so excited to share the production with their family stories and are connected are
our artifacts can serve the community his daughters as the gift it was intended to more resilient.
tomorrow? A question made even be…his legacy, and something concrete However, there really is no time like the
more important by the history-making that they can then share with their children present. Available and easy-to-use video
coronavirus pandemic. and grandchildren.” chat technology are easy ways to get
together and share stories.
Howard Bank Congratulates
“From the first camera to the hand-held After her dad died, the family was able
camera, to our digital camera phones, the to show the video to family and friends As Kelly Newcom writes in Grandparenting
way we document our lives has evolved as a special tribute. Stories Feinberg in the Digital Age, (braveparenting.net)
with the latest technology. From typewriters
to computers, storytelling has also evolved,”
remembered fondly from the video
included her father talking about his father’s
having actual face-to-face time with
grandchildren is the best way to pass down
The Associated on their Centennial Year!
says Joanna Church, the Jewish Museum of general store, where outside pumps sold family knowledge.
Maryland director of collections. “With our gasoline for 15 cents a gallon and chicken
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Legacy isn’t just something we leave behind.
THE JMM’S JOANNA CHURCH SUGGESTS THE FOLLOWING FOR PRESERVING FAMILY MEMORIES. It’s what we do, every day. It’s how we honor the
past. It’s how we live in the present. And it’s how
we prepare our children for the future.
Ancestry
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