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Alexis’s Path From Newsrooms to Classrooms
Alexis Gorenstein, current member of The Associated’s Young Leadership Council and serving as an Observer on our Board of Directors, is a passionate communicator with a unique background in journalism, documentary filmmaking, and special education. She is committed to creating inclusive, engaging spaces in the Jewish community and giving back. Get to know Alexis as […]
7 Ways to Express the Jewish Value of Gratitude
Did you know that gratitude is a deeply rooted Jewish value? In Hebrew, it is called Hakarat haTov, or naming the good. From saying traditional blessings to thank you notes, here are seven ways to express gratitude. 1. Say a Bracha (Blessing) Each Jewish blessing begins with the phrase “Baruch ata, Ad-nai…”, which translates […]
Meet Nomi Adams
Nomi Adams is The Network’s Pearlstone Partner Connector and Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s Teen & Family Engagement Specialist. Originally from Philadelphia and now living in Maryland, Nomi combines her passion for family engagement, experiential learning and even crochet! Tell us about yourself and your background. My parents are from New York, but I was born […]