Home Page

Out-of-the-box High Holiday Gift Ideas

Are Rosh Hashanah presents a thing? Maybe they’re not quite as ubiquitous as Chanukah presents, but a nice gift for the brave soul hosting...

JCC Baltimore honors and remembers former president Louis ‘Buddy’ Sapolsky

Louis Sapolsky, known to most as “Buddy”, passed away on Sept. 3 at the age of 77. His impact on the Baltimore Jewish community...

Synagogues, police focus on security for high holidays

Synagogues in the Baltimore area are working with the Baltimore County Police Department and community organizations to ensure that congregants and visitors stay safe...

In a tale of two synagogues, the story of a city

Susan C. Ingram | Special to JT “On this one little small street in Baltimore, you have two of the oldest synagogue buildings still standing...

The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl Hinenu prepares to start new inclusive education programs

For the first time in its five-year history, Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl will be offering a year-long educational program aimed at its younger...

Israeli team rides hard, places high in Maryland Cycling Classic

More than 100 cyclists from around the world competed in the inaugural Maryland Cycling Classic on Sunday, but it was a member of Israel’s...

He captured rare images of Jewish life in Iran. Then he fled, fearing for...

0
Story by Lauren Hakimi | JTA Photos by Hassan Sarbakhsian Jewish prayer in a mosque. Hookah smoke in a kosher kitchen. Hebrew school study under portraits...

Meet the new cantor and ‘transition’ rabbi at Beth Israel

Congregation Beth Israel in Owings Mills recently welcomed two new senior clergy members: Rabbi Murray Ezring and Cantor Benjamin Matis. Ezring’s hiring followed the retirement...

Trauma-sensitive approach for aiding Holocaust survivors transforms how care is delivered

0
Larry Luxner | JTA Picture this scenario: An 89-year-old Holocaust survivor lies on his back while a white-coated dentist with pliers approaches, preparing to pull...

JUSA Center welcomes Torah scroll in memory of Jewish WWII vet

A keyboardist played lively Jewish tunes as the parade of military veterans, their families, and other members of the Jewish community made their way...