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5 Ways to Help Israel From Baltimore

The war in Israel and the continued fighting has left many Jewish community members reeling – locally, nationally and globally. In dire times like...

B’nai Israel Marks 150 Years of History

B’nai Israel: The Downtown Synagogue boasts one of the longest histories of any synagogue in the Baltimore area, having been founded shortly after the...

25 Years of Collaboration and Community at Hillels of Baltimore

Hillels of Baltimore, a group of five Hillel chapters located on Baltimore-area campuses that are supported by The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, is...

Beth Tfiloh Student Leads Discussions With Local Jewish Women Leaders

High school students at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School are learning from some of Baltimore’s best. Through the student-run Women Who Launched discussion series, the...
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Video: Interview With Elie Klein, Baltimore Native Working at Rehabilitation Center in Southern Israel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR0lgieO0lA Elie Klein, a Baltimore native who works as a Jewish National Fund-USA liaison for ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran rehabilitation center, speaks to JT reporter Jillian...
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Photos: Community Gathers in Support of Israel at Beth Tfiloh

On Tuesday, members of the Baltimore Jewish community gathered at Beth Tfiloh Congregation for an event in support of Israel. The evening's program was...
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The Associated Starts Emergency Fund to Help Israel

In the wake of the attack on Israel, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore has started an emergency fund to address the humanitarian needs...

Local Jewish Community Supports Israel Through Fundraising and Prayer Services

In response to the Saturday attack against Israel by the Hamas militant group, the Baltimore Jewish community immediately sprung into action to help Israel. “Our...

After 10 Years, a Torah of Their Own

A friendly exchange on Facebook became a watershed moment for Kol Nefesh Reform Congregation in Columbia, as it led to it acquiring a Torah...

At Myerberg Center, Local Officials Discuss Crime and Public Safety

By John Rydell As he returned home from an Orioles game one night, Baltimore City Councilmember Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer spotted a speeding car he suspected...