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Baltimore Jewish entities get millions in federal grants to implement safety measures

Faygie Holt | Special to the JT More than 30 Jewish synagogues, day schools and communal entities in the Baltimore region were awarded nonprofit security...

Howard County Federation creates reporting tool to track antisemitic incidents in area

Antisemitic incidents are on the rise throughout the United States. The Anti-Defamation League reported 2,717 antisemitic incidents over the course of 2021, which averages...

Early voting information in Maryland

Maryland residents can make use of early voting in the Nov. 8 midterm elections from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3. This includes individuals who...

On Veterans Day, herald those who fought for American lives

Veterans Day takes place on Nov. 11 every year in honor of the date when World War I ended in 1918. Originally known as...

‘Keepers of the quilt’ Woman spearheads project to keep memories of COVID victims alive

COVID-19 has taken a toll on everyone. Though self-quarantining is no longer the norm and it has been a while since people started going...

The trials and trauma of infertility: Two families share their stories

Ellen Braunstein | Special to the JT Ronna Flaks, 35, once retreated to the bathroom to cry at the sight of one too many swollen...

Columbia scores big in two national rankings on livable cities

Columbia, Md., has made headlines twice in just a few weeks — and for good reason. The fairly new locale in terms of American history...

New J Life program aims to foster direct, creative family interactions under arts umbrella

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is always looking for new ways to engage the Baltimore area’s Jewish population. With the launch of...

The ancient Jewish practice of ‘hakhel,’ an every-seven-years’ gathering, gets a 21st-century revival

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Jackie Hajdenberg | JTA Every seven years in ancient times, Jewish men, women and children would gather at the Temple on the first day of...

Israeli-American pitcher Dean Kremer on Orioles’ strong season, Team Israel in off-season

Howard Blas | Special to the JT Dean Kremer recently completed his best season ever with the Baltimore Orioles—and the Jewish star-wearing pitcher can tell...