Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia Installs Rabbi Jenni Greenspan
After nearly a year of working at Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia, Rabbi Jenni Greenspan was formally installed as its rabbi on Sunday, May...
Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership Supports Israeli City After Rocket Strikes
Ashkelon, Baltimore’s partner city in Israel, has been a recent target of rocket strikes from Gaza.
The attacks on the city have been a response...
Jewish Museum of Maryland to Close for Year-Long Renovations
The Jewish Museum of Maryland will be temporarily closing its doors on June 12 as the building undergoes renovations.
These changes will help make way...
Yvonne Epstein on 50 Years Working at Beth El Congregation
It takes a great deal of dedication to stick with a job for 50 years.
That dedication, and a love of the community, is what...
What Are Confirmation Ceremonies? A Reform Tradition Explained
Around Shavuot, which occurs later this month, some younger members of the Jewish community will be undergoing the meaningful ritual of a confirmation ceremony.
Compared...
Queer Jewish Arts Festival Returns With Theme of Inclusion
The Queer Jewish Arts Festival is returning to Baltimore for the third year this June.
This year’s festival will include a storytelling series, a performance...
Baltimore to Celebrate Shavuot With Learning, Ice Cream and More
Shavuot begins the evening of May 25, ending the counting of the Omer for the year and welcoming the start of summer in a...
JT Wins Awards at MDDC Regional Journalism Competition
The Baltimore Jewish Times won three awards at the MDDC Press Association journalism contest. The contest awards news media organizations in Maryland, Delaware and...
Md. Legislative Session Includes Numerous Bills Relevant to Jewish Community
Hate crimes. Holocaust education. Elder abuse.
These are just a few of the issues addressed by state lawmakers during this legislative session — and that...
Inside Temple Beth Shalom’s Sisterhood Judaica Shop
While their children are off learning at Hebrew school on Sundays, congregants at Temple Beth Shalom in Arnold may find themselves at a loss...
