People in Our Neighborhood

Meet Leia Neft

Meet Leia Neft, a dedicated speech-language pathologist, mother of two, and active member of The Network community. Originally from Orlando, she has called Baltimore home since 2008, building connections and supporting families along the way. Passionate about helping children find their voice, she specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), giving nonverbal kids the tools […]

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Meet the Marcell Family

As part of our going work and in recognition of  Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), we had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Arik and Allegra Marcell.  The Marcells have two sons who attend Baltimore County schools and are active in the Jewish community.  Arik is an adolescent medicine specialist at Johns […]

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Meet Megan Brantley

As a Queer young adult from a multi-faith family, Megan Brantley has a unique perspective on her work as a Community Connector. She seeks to find a place for people to embody their identities a both Queer and Jewish.  From drag performances to her personal artwork, Megan has so much to share! How did you […]

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Meet Amy and Jenna Resnik

Amy and Jenna Resnik are proof that giving back can be a meaningful—and fun—tradition. They’ve been involved with Mitzvah Day since Jenna was in preschool! When the pandemic hit, they jumped into the “Bunches of Lunches” program, combining their love for helping others with Amy’s passion for reducing food insecurity. This year, they’re bringing that […]

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Meet Lorraine Steinberg

You moved to Baltimore 5 years ago from Memphis! What prompted this big move? My move from Germantown TN to Pikesville, MD was prompted by needing a change in my life and wanting to still be near my family.   You are a returning member of our Mitzvah Month committee. How did you get involved […]

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Meet Julie Levi

Julie Levi shares insights into her family life in Lutherville, where she, her husband Eric, and son Benjamin. As a board member of The Jewish Connection Network, Julie is dedicated to fostering inclusivity for interfaith families in the Baltimore Jewish community.   Can you share a little about your family. I live in Lutherville with […]

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Baked Ziti and Big Hearts: A Casserole Challenge Tradition

Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (Giving Tuesday), volunteers in the Baltimore area donate hundreds of homemade casseroles to our annual Casserole Challenge, which helps provide much needed meals to individuals and families in need. But some volunteers truly go above and beyond. For the last several years, Stacy Harvey, alongside co-host Amy Goldberg, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Meet Corinne Janet

Meet Corinne, a young widow who turned her personal journey of loss into a mission to help others. After losing her husband Adam to cancer at just 30 years old and while raising their 9-month-old daughter, Corinne discovered the power of community among other young widow(er)s. This experience inspired her to create the “Way Too […]

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