Posted on 02/20/26
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 20, 2026 – Baltimore’s women and girls came out Thursday, February 12, for an unforgettable night of achdus and growth at BGCubed’s Rise Together Challah Bake. Mothers and daughters, sisters, neighbors, and friends filled the room — some families spanning three generations.
Each woman and girl was greeted by BGCubed’s “Challah Doctors” — incredible high school girls who helped every person find their seats, handed out pastries, and took pictures by the Rise Together backdrop. On every chair was a Rise Together apron, along with a few thoughtful giveaways waiting for them.
The program opened with a moving video message from Mrs. Sova, followed by Tehillim led by Rebbetzin Hauer. A powerful video featuring Rebbetzin Hopfer, Rebbetzin Feldman, Rebbetzin Gross, and Rebbetzin Weiss brought depth and meaning to the mitzvah of challah, and each shared a heartfelt bracha for the 750 women and girls. Rebbetzin Hopfer and Rebbetzin Feldman both spoke about the special bracha that comes when Jewish women come together b’achdus.
After Mrs. Jackie Bitton encouraged everyone to truly “Rise Up,” gloves went on, challah was made, and the room was full of incredible energy. They then segued into a meaningful kumzitz.
And then came the bracha.
Seven hundred and fifty women and girls answered Amen together. Right after, the room became completely silent for one full minute while everyone davened quietly. The intensity of those few minutes was very real.
The night ended with braiding challahs, dancing, and a surprise giveaway of chulent and potato kugel!
As women left, you could hear it over and over: “We’re leaving on a high.”
Baruch Hashem, it was a night of achdus, of bracha, and of women and girls coming together in a meaningful way — a night where Baltimore’s women and girls truly got to “Rise Together.”
BGCubed programs like Together, We Rise give Baltimore’s girls consistent opportunities to connect, learn, and grow in meaningful ways. Please support BG Cubed and help keep the growth and momentum going by donating here.