Jewish Connection Network

09/04/2026

What makes a Connector so important?

Sometimes, feeling part of a community starts with one person who reaches out, makes an introduction, or helps you find an experience that feels right for you.

Hear from Max Cardin and Lisa Akchin about why The Network’s Connector program matters and how these personal connections can help turn a big community into one that feels a little smaller, warmer, and easier to navigate.

Meet all of our Connectors: https://www.thejewishnetwork.org/community-connectors/

09/03/2026

A new school year means new teachers, new routines, and new opportunities to find your people. 🍎💙

That’s where our School Partner Connectors come in! They’re fellow parents who help bring families together, build friendships, and make their school community feel like more than just a place for drop-off and pick-up.

Meet this year’s School Partner Connectors and get to know the friendly faces helping families feel more connected all year long.

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School | E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center | Goldsmith Early Childhood Center | Early Childhood at JCC Baltimore | Krieger Schechter Day School (KSDS)

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Originally published July 16, 2025. Updated August 25, 2026. Over the past few years, The Network launched a partnership to bring connectors to Jewish preschools and day schools. Partner connectors, parents of students in Jewish preschools and day schools, serve as community builders, engaging with....

09/02/2026

Worried your little one won’t sit still through High Holiday services? Good news: they don’t have to. 🍎

A meaningful High Holiday experience doesn’t have to be picture-perfect. Sometimes it’s hearing the shofar, singing one song, spotting a familiar face, or taking a much-needed wiggle break.

We asked three local early childhood education leaders for their best tips to help make services a positive experience for little ones and their grown-ups.

🔗 Read their 3 tips: thejewishnetwork.org/high-holiday-services-young-children

High Holiday services with young children can be meaningful and fun. Get three tips for helping little ones feel comfortable and connected.

09/01/2026

Bubbles + breakfast for dinner + Shabbat = a pretty great way to say goodbye to summer. 🫧🥞✨

We had so much fun gathering at the Oregon Ridge Lake Pavilion for our End of Summer BUBBLE Family Shabbat with our friends at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Baltimore!

We enjoyed breakfast favorites, welcomed Shabbat together, and were wowed by an incredible bubble show from Jon Jensen. The evening was filled with smiles, connection, and plenty of bubble magic.

A special shout-out to our Hunt Valley/Sparks Parent Connector, Staci Weber, who helped us create such a fun and welcoming evening for local families! Thanks to everyone who joined us and made this end-of-summer celebration one to remember.

📸 Swipe through for some of our favorite moments, beautifully captured by Nikki Weber.

09/01/2026

🥪 A quick Bunches of Lunches heads-up!

Due to the High Holidays, there will be just ONE Bunches of Lunches drop-off this month, and it’s on a Wednesday instead of our usual Monday.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
📍 Har Sinai - Oheb Shalom Congregation
⏰ 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Pack a lunch with a sandwich, fruit, snack, and bottled water to help combat food insecurity. Register today: thejewishnetwork.org/bunches-of-lunches/

08/31/2026

We’re kicking off the school year with some adorable first-day photos from a few of our Network friends. 🎒✏️🍎

Now it’s your turn! 📸 Share your back-to-school photo in the comments so we can celebrate all the students in our community.

Wishing everyone a school year filled with new friendships, new adventures, and lots of great memories!

08/28/2026

Creativity, family, and meaningful connections are at the heart of Betty Jontiff’s story. 💙

As one of The Network’s Grandparent Connectors, Betty helps grandparents across the Baltimore Jewish community meet new people, build friendships, and discover new ways to get involved.

From spending a year on a kibbutz in Israel to a career in graphic design, Betty has plenty of stories to share. Get to know Betty and what inspires her to keep building community.

🔗 https://www.thejewishnetwork.org/2026/07/meet-betty-jontiff/

08/27/2026

📚 There’s still time to join our next Network Book Club with the Jewish Library of Baltimore!

We’re reading "The Whisper Sister" by Jennifer S. Brown, a powerful historical novel about family, resilience, and the pursuit of the American dream in Prohibition-era New York.

And there’s an extra reason to join us: author Jennifer S. Brown will be stopping by via Zoom for part of our conversation!

Join us September 17 for a great book and even better conversation.

📖 Register: https://loom.ly/EkJgy4k

08/26/2026

Some of the best connections start by simply showing up. 💙

For Joshua Zommick, that might mean packing winter care packages, celebrating Shabbat under a sukkah, or meeting new people at a young adult experience.

Joshua shares what inspires him to volunteer, his favorite Jewish memories, and the bagel order that starts his Saturday just right. 🥯

🔗 Read his story: https://www.thejewishnetwork.org/2026/07/meet-joshua-zommick/

Joshua Zommick believes that some of the best connections begin by simply showing up. Whether he’s volunteering, celebrating Jewish holidays or attending young adult experiences, he loves finding opportunities to build relationships and create meaningful moments with others. Get to know Joshua and...

08/20/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate the High Holidays in Baltimore?

We’ve rounded up services, family-friendly celebrations, learning opportunities and community gatherings happening throughout the Baltimore Jewish community for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and more.

👉 Explore the 2026 High Holiday Round Up: thejewishnetwork.org/high-holiday-round-up/