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Summer Reading Programs at Jewish Libraries and Day Schools Encourage Learning

School may be out for the summer, but that’s no excuse to fall behind on reading. This is an especially important habit to keep for...

Kappa Guild Celebrates ‘Platinum Jubilee’ 70th Anniversary

Wednesday, June 7, was a serendipitous occasion for the members of Kappa Guild, Inc. The nonprofit women’s organization, which raises money to purchase resources for...
Lou Ellison, owner of The Essen Room

Here Is Part 1 of the Results of the 2023 Best of Jewish Baltimore...

From the best Jewish deli to the best homecare service and everything in between, it’s time once again for the results of the Baltimore...
Onlookers wait at the finish line. (Heather M. Ross)

MatzohBall 5K Brings in Funds and Fun

The MatzohBall 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Temple Isaiah, is more than just a race. It’s a community event that raises funds for Howard...

Columbia Jewish Congregation Green Team Builds a More Sustainable Synagogue

Columbia Jewish Congregation and its congregants believe in tikkun olam — repairing the world. And one example is their commitment to environmentalism and operating...
Judy Gartner and Susan Oberfeld with the Stolpersteine

Baltimoreans Travel to Germany to Commemorate Grandparents Who Died in Holocaust

Tens of thousands of Holocaust victims and survivors have been honored throughout Europe, with special stones and plaques placed at the sites of their...

On Its 5th Anniversary, Na’aleh Looks Forward and Back

Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning celebrated their five-year anniversary on June 6 at their annual event, Na’aleh Celebrates V, at Beth El Congregation. The...

Chizuk Amuno Congregation Offers Summer Fun with New Camp

Chizuk Amuno Congregation will be kicking off its first-ever summer camp session starting June 26, giving local children a way to stay active, make...

Sinai Hospital Breaks Ground on Cancer Building Named for Jewish Baltimore Couple

Mandy and Dennis Weinman have been patrons of LifeBridge Health and its associated hospitals for many years. With a recent generous donation, they have...

Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland Awards ‘Women Who Lead’

On May 18, the Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations held its 107th annual convention at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, which awarded women representing its 25...