Pull Up A Chair

Inbal Neun: From Kibbutz to The Myerberg

"Pull Up a Chair" is a podcast by The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, which tells stories of building and being part of a strong Jewish community. In this e

Baltimore's Bagel Bunch

Howard and Ann Cornblatt both have fond memories of growing up in Baltimore, where family bonds and cultivating community were always a priority. They share their stori

Pam Solomon: Starting a Second Career as a Teacher

After 30 years in the retail industry, Pam Solomon takes on a second career as a lead pre-K teacher at the Stoler Early Learning Center at the Rosenblum Owings Mills JCC.

Mark Newton Knows the Meaning of Mishpacha (Family)

In this episode, did you ever have a job that changed your life? Recently retired after working 23 years at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC print shop, Mark Newton remember

Ben Snyder: Baltimore Educator Gets Lesson of a Lifetime in Israel

In this episode, a cultural exchange that starts in the classroom. Benjamin Snyder, a high school history teacher in Baltimore county, spent his summer teaching English t

Linda Miller and Karen Singer: Providing a Fresh Start for Those in Need

In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we sit down with Linda Miller and her daughter Karen Singer. Back in the seventies and eighties, Linda volunteered with HIAS - Hebrew

Sam and Deborah Barsky: Finding Love at the JCC

In this episode, finding true love at the J! Yes, it's possible. Sam and Deborah are proof, but it took a few laps at the JCC pool to get there. Hear how these two met. S

Michael Klein: Harford County Family Closes Holocaust Gap

Is it possible to teach empathy? The Klein family believes so. The Ralph and Shirley Klein Foundation has been supporting a special Holocaust program at The John Carroll

Jen Grossman: Mitzvah Maven

In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we look at what connects us to community. For Baltimore transplant Jen Grossman, connection comes through service. Jen has been deeply

For Ira Malis Charitable Giving is a Family Affair

In this episode, we talk with Ira Malis and Abigail Malischostak, father and daughter. Ira is the current chairman of the investment management committee at The Associate

Forever Friends: Alyson Friedman and Elise Rubenstein

In this episode of Season 2 of Pull Up A Chair, we examine what it means to be a best friend. Baltimore native, Alyson Friedman and New Jersey transplant, Elise Rubenst

From Learning Difficulties to Teacher: One Woman's Story

For this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we meet a kindergarten teacher who grew up with a learning disability, but thanks to SHEMESH, an agency of The Associated, she earned

Paul Lurie: Taking Maccabi Gold

For this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we meet Paul Lurie, chief operating officer for the Jewish Community Centers in Park Heights and Owings Mills. Paul rose to that posi

From Baltimore With Love

In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we talk with Baltimore born and bred, Linda Hurwitz, a very active member of The Associated family. Linda's energy, passion and comm

The Sibels - Three Generations of Family Giving

In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we meet Bean, Steve and Lauren — three generations of the Sibel family. They represent what is possible when we teach our children the

Sharing Nine Decades of Life in Jewish Baltimore

Rae Rossen was raised in East Baltimore, the youngest of five siblings. She graduated at the age of 16 in 1946 from Patterson Park Senior High School. In this episode of

Lessons of the Shoah (Holocaust)

For this episode, we commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day through a unique lens. You'll hear stories from two students and a faculty member at The John Carroll High Scho

BDS on Our College Campuses

The BDS Movement, first launched in 2005, has caused significant tensions at a number of colleges and universities over the years. In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we

Bookworms - Sharing the Gift of Reading

For this episode, we celebrate the power of reading ... and the magic that happens from delving into a book that expands your mind and your world. Bookworms, which is n

Building Bridges

"You'd be amazed what kind of barriers you can overcome, without sacrificing any part of you, by just having a conversation."   In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, co