10/11/2026
Recently, we welcomed a group of emerging Jewish leaders from The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, Towson University Hillel, and the BT alumni community to a special brunch and conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer - רון דרמר. Max Cardin ’11, BT’s Alumni Council Chair, introduced the Ambassador.
Ambassador Dermer spoke about the challenges facing Jewish young adults today and the unique position this generation of Jewish leaders finds itself in. When he graduated in 1993 and made Aliyah in 1996, he shared, antisemitism hadn’t shaped his experience in the same way it does for young Jews today, and standing up for Israel didn’t require the same kind of courage.
Today, he challenged young leaders to speak up, take a stand, and recognize that this is a moment when their voices matter, and that they have an opportunity to lead with courage.
The brunch kicked off a day of conversation and community, with Ambassador Dermer spending time with different groups throughout BT, including our high school students and alums, before the evening’s Unite. Lead. Fight. event.
