Welcome to “The Upside,” a community-wide, online program presented by The Associated and Jmore.
Join us every Tuesday at noon as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected experts in their fields to answer your questions about the things that matter most in your life. We’ll cover everything from medical matters and financial challenges to home-schooling your children to COVID-19’s impact on your mental health and so much more.
Co-hosted by Beth H. Goldsmith, Chair of the Board for The Associated, and Dr. Scott Rifkin, Publisher of Jmore, “The Upside” can be found on Zoom, Facebook Live and YouTube.
Bring Your Questions … Become Informed … and Connect to Your Community.
Upcoming Schedule:
The Upside is on hiatus for the summer. Check back for a new season in September.
Send In Your Questions:
We want to know what’s on your mind. Submit your questions before the show to information@associated.org or chat with us online during the show.
Archives:
Can’t make a live show? Past shows are available below and on YouTube.
- Jewish Museum of Maryland’s Sol Davis Discusses his Vision for the Museum
- Local Arts Organizations Planning for Summer, Fall Openings and Performances
- Noam Trock and Ofir Yasu Share Experience of Shinshinim Program
- Talking Orioles with Stan “The Fan” Charles and Gary Stein
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen Discusses Federal COVID-19 Relief Efforts
- Rabbi Jeremy Fierstein Talks Passover, Zoom Seders and More
- The Kosher Decanter’s Passover Wine Recommendations
- Pets in the COVID-19 Era
- What Will Summer Camp Look Like in 2021?
- Responding To Anti-Semitism
- Israel, Anti-Semitism and Being a Jew on College Campuses
- Educating Students with Learning Differences during COVID-19 Pandemic
- Greater Baltimore Committee’s Don Fry Discusses Baltimore’s Central Business District and More
- Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines
- Rabbi Joshua Gruenberg Discusses Spirituality amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- Ilana Kaufman Discusses Issues Facing Jews of Color
- Chanukah Cooking with Chef Dan and Chef Cathy Ferguson
- Mental Health Amid the Pandemic
- Services for Seniors during COVID-19
- Lisa Abrams, Jeffrey Blavatt Discuss The Associated’s Insight Israel Forum
- Local Restaurateurs Discuss Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Dr. Jonathan Thierman Discusses Latest COVID-19 Updates, Impact
- Baltimore Arts amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Learn about the Baltimore Jewish Council’s ’18 Days Exploring Racial Justice’ Program
- Helping Victims of Domestic Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Volunteering during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Associated President Marc B. Terrill on Impact of COVID-19 and More
- Coronavirus Survivor Stories
- Rabbi Dana Saroken Explores Spiritual Growth during the Pandemic on ‘The Upside’
- Managing Anxiety and Stress during the Pandemic
- Reopening Schools during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Rep. John Sarbanes Talks COVID-19 Pandemic and More
- Baltimore Tourism and Attractions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott Talks Baltimore and COVID-19 Pandemic
- Dating in the Time of COVID-19
- Barak Hermann Talks About Navigating JCC through COVID-19 Pandemic
- County Executive Johnny Olszewski Talks Baltimore County and COVID-19 Pandemic
- Sports Amid the Pandemic
- UMBC’s Dr. Freeman Hrabowski Addresses Pandemic’s Impact on Higher Education
- Retail During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Grieving During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Real Estate Amid the Pandemic
- Dr. Eili Klein Answers Questions about COVID-19
- Religion in the Time of Social Distancing
- Nursing Homes During the Pandemic
- Local Restaurateurs Discuss Restaurant Business Amid the Pandemic
- Gardening Tips from Pearlstone Center’s Joan Plisko
- “The Upside” with JCS Executive Director Joan Grayson Cohen
- A Conversation with The Associated President Marc B. Terrill
- Dr. Jonathan Thierman Answers Questions about COVID-19
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