Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning, an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore will present four prestigious Jewish communal awards at its annual event, Na’aleh Celebrates: Lay and Professional Partnerships, on Tuesday, June 4 at Har Sinai – Oheb Shalom Congregation.
Mark Smolarz, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of The Associated received the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Jewish Communal Service Award. This annual award recognizes an individual who has worked in the field of Jewish communal service for at least 20 years, serves the greater Baltimore community and demonstrates leadership and exemplary professional skills.
Jennifer Rudo, Coordinator of Wellness Programming and Mentoring at Jewish Community Services (JCS) received the Outstanding Jewish Communal Professional award for demonstrating exceptional promise and a commitment to a career in Jewish communal service.
Martha Goodman, Coordinator, Disability Resources at the Louise D. and Morton J. Macks Jewish Connection Network received the Neely Tal Snyder Community Impact Award. This award honors the memory of Neely Tal Snyder z”l by recognizing a professional with a strong commitment and passion for Jewish community. The winner of this award has helped to build immersive and hands-on experiences/programs that have community impact and demonstrate creativity, openness and inclusion.
Ann Friedman,Clergy Administrative Assistant at Beth Israel Congregation received the Unsung H.E.R.O. Award. This award recognizes an “unsung” employee who goes above and beyond their typical daily job, to care about the overall functioning of the organization and the people that surround them, and supports their organization with “Heart, Excellence, Reliability and Optimism.”
In addition to the award presentations, Na’aleh Celebrates: Lay and Professional Partnerships will recognize all the outstanding professionals and lay leaders serving our Jewish community, honor our Israeli Shlichim, and celebrate our achievements together.
