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Carol Oppenheim and "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings

After Years of Trying, Beth Tfiloh Member Makes it on ‘Jeopardy!’

Be persistent. And keep watching. That’s the advice Carol Oppenheim, 72, gives to anyone who aspires to be on “Jeopardy!” like she was. The Owings Mills...

With Warmer Weather, Synagogues Take Services Outside

Some Baltimoreans are taking every opportunity they can get to spend time outside this summer — including during Shabbat services. Synagogues across the Baltimore area...
Jennifer Rudo

Parents Meet to Learn How to Protect Teens Online

The rush as likes and favorites pour in, the crushing low of an ignored post and the shame felt when comparing themselves to the...
Lindsay Kushner with a camper

Camp Counselors Develop Friendships and Leadership Skills

At local Jewish camps, many of the counselors started as campers themselves. They credit their strong Jewish identity, leadership skills and lifelong friendships to their...

Baltimore Jewish Times Recognized by American Jewish Press Association

The Baltimore Jewish Times was recognized in this year's annual American Jewish Press Association's journalism contest, the 42nd Annual Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence...

Visiting Author Teaches Young Children Mindfulness Through Yoga

There’s nothing stopping even the youngest children from embracing mindfulness through yoga, said Lisa Schreiber. The author, yogi and former Baltimore resident put that theory...

In its Second Year, Harford Chabad Camp Provides Flexible and Intimate Setting

For two weeks during the summer, campers at Camp Gan Israel Harford get to spend their days making crafts, cooking, playing sports and going...
Suzie Levin and her dog, Mooshu, with a child

Mitzvah Mutts Program Helps Children Read

Eight-year-old Rosie Pollack refused to read out loud until she was introduced to some nonjudgmental listeners — furry friends at The Jewish Library of...

Baltimore and Detroit Jewish Organizations Come Together for ‘Executive Expedition’

For two days, Baltimore-area Jewish agencies met and collaborated with officials from Detroit’s Jewish organizations, who traveled to Maryland for an “Executive Expedition” trip. The...

Associated Awards Exceptional Leaders at Event

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore awarded eight of their staff members and advocates with 2023 leadership awards, signifying their notable contributions to the...