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Dana Bash Shares ‘Wine, Wit & Wisdom’ at Beth El Congregation’s Soul Center

The Soul Center at Beth El Congregation celebrated its seventh year of operation with its annual Wine, Wit & Wisdom event, this time featuring...

Baltimore Native Makes Forbes Israel 30 Under 30

A Baltimore native has achieved a high honor in the Israeli business world by being selected for Forbes Israel’s 30 Under 30 list. Justin Hayet,...

With Merger Complete, Pearlstone and Hazon Now Named Adamah

Having completed their merger, Pearlstone and Hazon have a new name: Adamah. CEO Jakir Manela announced the news in an email on March 2. The...

Local Officials Push for 2024 Election Date Change Due to Overlap With Passover

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski Jr., recently expressed concerns over the date set for the primary election...

Chabad of Ellicott City Honors Holocaust Survivor Grandma

Though her family calls her “Bubby,” Lilly Appelbaum Malnik is not an ordinary grandmother. She is a survivor of countless atrocities, having been deported...

Maryland General Assembly Considers Permanent Body to Tackle Hate Crimes

A bill passing through Maryland’s General Assembly aims to establish a permanent Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention at a time that antisemitism...

With AmiciMusic, Daniel Weiser Aims to Make Classical Music More Accessible

Daniel Weiser has an impressive background — a doctorate in piano and chamber music from the Peabody Conservatory, an undergraduate degree in American history...

How to celebrate Purim in Baltimore 2023

Excitement for Purim has been building all month long — and so has our list of places to experience the celebration as a community. Purim...

Rivkin family creates a spiritual home at Chabad of Towson and Goucher

The Rohr Chabad Jewish Center at Towson and Goucher has served the community in Towson since its Chabad emissaries, Rabbi Mendy Rivkin and his...

Gordon Center Lobby Receives New Renovations

The Gordon Center for Performing Arts recently completed a full renovation of its lobby, and will be dedicating the new space on Thursday, March...