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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...

Beth Israel’s Valerie Thaler Takes Administrative Knowledge to New Position

After nearly four years, Valerie Thaler is moving on from her position as Congregation Beth Israel’s executive director. She first took the position of synagogue...

Antisemitic Flyers Make Reappearance in Baltimore County

North Baltimore County has seen a reappearance of flyers that the Baltimore County Police Department has called antisemitic. June 20 marked the most recent instance...