Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame

Wanted: Future Nominees for the Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame

The JCC continues to identify potential nominees for the Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame from all categories including arts & culture, business, community service, education, medicine, science, politics/law, and sports. If you have a friend, relative, or colleague whom you believe fulfills the specific nominee criteria listed above, please feel free to complete the nomination form below, and we will review for consideration.

Deadline for applications is Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

How the Honorees are Selected

Nominations are collected from participants throughout the community and evaluated by the Selection Committee.

Specific Nominee Criteria:
– Is Jewish
– Should have made a difference to Baltimore and/or to the world
– Is someone who has left a “mark” in his/her field or profession
– May be living or deceased
– Is residing or has resided in the Baltimore metropolitan area

• Ralph Brunn
• Ralph Klein z”l and Shirley Klein z”l

• Marcy K. Kolodny
• Janet B. Kurland z”l

• Marc B. Terrill
• Marvin Schapiro z”l and Jane Schapiro z”l

• Rochelle “Rikki” Spector
• Leonard “Boogie” Weinglass
• Rabbi Joel H. Zaiman z”l

• The Early Female Jewish Members of the Maryland Bar 1920-29

Please check back in January to learn about our honorees for 2027 as well as available sponsorships, tribute ads, and donation opportunities.

The JCC is proud to be a part of The Associated Network which provides funding and promotional support services to our agency.

The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore

LifeBridge Health

Keter Shem Tov (a Crown of a Good Name) $50,000+
Boogie and Gail Weinglass

Shorashim (Roots) $25,000
Goldsmith Family Foundation

Etz (Tree) $18,000
The Klein Family—the Families of Andrew z”l, Michael and Howard z”l Klein
Mark and Lorraine Schapiro Foundation

Anafim (Branch) $10,000

Alim (Leaves) $7,500

Geshem (Rain) $5,000
Randi & Darrell Braman
First National Bank
Hospitality Staffing Solutions
Hilton Garden Inn Owings Mills
Beth & Jon Mayers
Larry Plant & Family
Laura & Jason Rubenstein

Peri (Fruit) $2,500
Acme Paper & Supply Co., Andy and Ron Attman
Blavatt Glazer Cogan Foundation
Myrna & Ben Cardin
Defender One Security
Rebecca & Joseph DeMattos
Barb & Neil Demchick
Alice & Maury Garten
Tammy & Fred Heyman
Barri & Eric Kass
Marcy & Buzz Kolodny
Catherine & David Max
Karen & PJ Pearlstone
Melissa & Rick Peters
BW Primary Care
Jennie & Keith Shapiro
Strategic Factory

Chaver (Friends) $1,800
Katie & Alex Applefeld
Cory & Barak Hermann
Vivian & Bob Manekin
Buffy & Will Minkin
Annette and Michael Saxon Fund
Laury & Lewis Scharff – A and J Garages LLC

Supporter (Tomach) $1,000
Rachel & Arthur Adler
Phyllis & Leonard Attman & Family
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Lois Rosenfield Caring Fund
Morgan Stanley, Boddiford-Koras Wealth Management Group
The Brunn Family
Randi & John Buergenthal
Megan & Jon Cardin
Chizuk Amuno Congregation
Diane & Scott Gensler
Barbara & Michael Hettleman
Joanie Young & Allen Hettleman
Caren & Bruce Hoffberger
Esther Greenberg & Jeff Rubin
Scheinker Legacy Wealth Advisors, Josh Scheinker
Rikki Spector and Family
Diana & Marc Terrill
Ilene & Burt Vogelstein
Robyn Kundin Schaffer & Chet Wyman

On annual basis, the JCC provides over $700,000 in financial assistance. Your gift helps ensure that children and families can access JCC programs from pre-school and camp to inclusion and membership—regardless of financial circumstances.

Please check back in January to learn about our honorees for 2027 and to purchase an honorary ad in our tribute journal or make a donation.

You can also make a donation to the JCC’s Scholarship Fund in recognition of an honoree or honoree’s family.

For additional information, contact Sara Shalva >

To learn more about Hall of Fame sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sara Shalva >