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Meet Justin Fair
Meet 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 your work […]
Spark Joy This Lag B’Omer: Family-Friendly Ideas to Celebrate Together
By Gabrielle Burger & Laura Wilson Lag B’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, is a joyful break during the solemn period between Passover and Shavuot. This year Lag B’Omer begins at sundown on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and ends at nightfall on Friday, May 16, 2025. It commemorates the end of a plague that […]
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 […]