So, look I’m proud of the Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.
Here we are, watching the recession bring so much of organized Jewish life to its knees, that we have a well managed, caring organization that made the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Top 400.
There is so much that can be said about this. But the fact is, the Associated, under the leadership of Marc B. Terrill and a wonderful board of directors, keeps Jewish Baltimore safe.
Jewish Community Services, under the direction of Dr. Barbara Gradet is on the front line of all of the services provided and it is literally keeping people alive.
The Jewish Council with its leader Dr. Arthur Abramson is watching over us with security and is working with legislators to make sure that the community identifies and obtains funds that are available from federal and state sources.
CHAI, under Ken Gelula, is the standard bearer of housing and renovation and also deserves so much credit.
I can go on.
The fact of the matter is, is that you respond every year with gifts to the Associated. And the Associated makes it work here in Baltimore even during rough economic times.
So Associated, you get a Yasher Koach for sure. But for the people who need you and depend on you, the word Associated means so much more.