This year, Mindy and Jeff Rosen are chairing the 4th annual Generosity Gala for IMPACT, the young adult division of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. The Gala will be held Saturday, November 18 at the Columbus Center.
Are you originally from Baltimore?
Jeff: I am a native Baltimorean who grew up in Pikesville with my parents and two brothers.
Mindy: I’m from Wyomissing, Pa, a suburb of Reading, Pa. My parents and brother still live there.
Kids?
Jeff and Mindy: We have been married for 15 years and have two children, Evan, 10, and Lexi, 7. We are an active family – the kids have constant activities (although not too many) and we’re constantly on the move as a family. Evan is a typical boy, with an interest in various sports, while Lexi is also involved with sports as well as dance and cooking. A favorite pastime for our kids is family game night – Evan and Lexi’s favorites include Rummikub (Israel’s #1 exported game!), Qwirkle and Ticket to Ride. We are blessed that Evan and Lexi have a unique relationship. They get along famously and truly enjoy each other’s company.
Are you involved in the community?
Jeff: I am currently president of CHAI’s Board of Directors and have been involved with numerous committees at CHAI for about 15 years. I’ve also served on various committees within The Associated and am on the Board of Visitors for Towson University and Board of Governors for Woodholme Country Club.
Mindy: I am on the Rabbinic Transition and Search Committee at Chizuk Amuno Congregation and I enjoy volunteering through Jewish Volunteer Connection (JVC).
You’re chairing the Generosity Gala this year!
Jeff and Mindy: We were honored to be asked to chair this year’s Gala and nobody had to twist our arms. When asked to serve the community and take on leadership opportunities, it’s simply what we do. We were particularly excited by the opportunity to expand the reach of the Gala and build on its momentum as an already successful event. The Gala is a special opportunity to engage Jewish people in a social forum with a Jewish twist. It’s important to foster and celebrate giving when people are accelerating their careers, growing their families and developing their personal passions.
What are your hopes for the Gala?
Jeff and Mindy: We hope the Gala will be successful in terms of number of attendees, but also serve to inspire people to get involved or more involved with the Jewish community as donors and volunteers. At the event, we hope that attendees feel the energy and passion that exists within Jewish Baltimore.
Join us for a celebration of generosity, dancing and live entertainment from New York-based improv comedy group, North Coast. Go to associated.org/generositygala to learn more.
Top photo: Mindy and Jeff Rosen (Courtesy photo)
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