Community Leader Sue ‘Suzy’ Liebman Dies at 88

January 4, 2026 Staff Report

(Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)

Sue “Suzy” Liebman, a longtime leader in the local Jewish community and a strong advocate for Israel, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4.

The Pikesville resident was 88.

A Baltimore native, Liebman was born Barbara Sue Glick and grew up in the Forest Park community.

In a 2019 interview with The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, Liebman said she first became involved in the Jewish community as a youngster during World War II.

“My parents sponsored our relatives’ immigration to the United States [from war-torn Europe] and worked hard to help settle them into a new life,” she said. “I was always more aware of the Holocaust than people from my own generation. This shaped my life as a Jew and deepened my connection to Israel. …

“From an early age, I understood the need to take care of each other,” she said. “I always wished I had the means to do more. This became my motivation — to grow up and become successful so I could continue to help others.”

Liebman became active in her synagogue’s educational projects, and her communal activism and philanthropy led her to working closely with The Associated, where her volunteer work largely focused on Israel. Her first trip to Israel was in 1966, before the Six Day War.

Prior to the pandemic, Liebman visited Israel on a yearly basis.

“My children live in Jerusalem, and when I walk into their house, they say, ‘Welcome Home,’ and that’s exactly how I feel,” she said. “There’s only one [Israel]. There should be peace and they should live a good, wholesome life. I’m so proud of Israel.”

On the website of Sol Levinson & Bros., former Associated Chair of the Board Debra S. “Debs” Weinberg wrote, “Suzy was a true lover of Israel! She was an amazing leader in our Baltimore Jewish community, someone who shared her wisdom and her joy of Jewish learning. She didn’t let anything hold her back or keep her down. She will be missed!”

Liebman served as chair of the American Friends of Melitz and president of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, as well as chaired partnership communities with Israel through her involvement with The Associated. She also served on the executive committee of the first Maccabi youth games in Baltimore.

Liebman and her husband, David, established the Glick Liebman Beit Midrash (study hall) at the Owings Mills Jewish Community Center. They were also honored by the American Friends of the Weitzman Institute.

In 2017, The Associated established the Sue Glick Liebman Visiting Israel Scholar program. The series features more than a dozen programs with a visiting scholar, reenforcing the connection between Baltimore and Israel.

In addition, Liebman established an endowment at The Associated to help shape Jewish life for future generations. “The Associated is dedicated to taking care of Jews here and around the world,” Liebman said. “I fully trust that as stewards of my donations, The Associated will continue to make Jewish life better for all long after I am gone.”

Liebman is survived by her husband, David; her children, Edward Baklor (Jeff Cannon), Lynn Baklor and Alan Baklor (Daniele); her grandchildren, Dylan Baklor (Erika), Seth Baklor (Natalie), Yael Baklor Kahn (Daniel), Michael Baklor (Daniella) and Yair Baklor (fiancé Moriah); and her six great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, Rose and Dave Glick; her brothers, Norman Glick and Stephen Glick; and her brother-in-law, Mayer Liebman.

Services was held on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. at Sol Levinson’s Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Interment at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Sue Glick Liebman Visiting Israel Scholar Fund, c/o The Associated, 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215; Beth Sholom-Rabbis Discretionary Fund, 1011 N. Market Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701; The Red Devils, P.O. Box 36291, Towson, Maryland 21286; or American Friends of Alyn Hospital, 122 E 42nd Street, Suite 1519 New York, New York 10168

The family will observe shiva at 12 Swanhill Drive in Pikesville. For shiva information, visit sollevinson.com/memorials/barbara-sue-liebman/4405943/#details.