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10 years into the job, Barak Hermann is just getting started

It’s rare these days to come across job longevity; it’s rarer still to discover those who not only relish a position but seek to...

Basketball star comes home for Unity Clinic, to share his court skills and camaraderie

Tamir Goodman, who started his illustrious basketball career at Talmudical Academy (TA) in Baltimore, returned to the city of his youth earlier this month...

It’s been 36 years that MAAD has battled drunk driving

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the organization that helped make “designated driver” a common term in America and role for people to fill...

Poetry reading merges themes of light and darkness

Members of Chevrei Tzedek Congregation in Baltimore were treated to a poetry reading last Shabbat — the day before the first night of Chanukah...

Dressed in costume, an unorthodox way of giving back

For Jerry Chiat, donning the red Santa suit every December is not about religion. The 76-year-old resident of Owings Mills is not alone in his...

Students’ scooters light the way on the first night of Chanukah

Baltimore residents and visitors were treated to a festive sight on the first night of Chanukah as a group of 25 young men and...

Two shuls are better than one: Joint outdoor Chanukah event draws hundreds

On the second night of Chanukah, members of two congregations gathered to celebrate the holiday in grand style and with flare. Chizuk Amuno Congregation...

Jewish Community Services selected one of top places to work

The Baltimore Sun ranked Jewish Community Services (JCS) as one of the “Top Places to Work” in its 2022 survey. The rankings, announced on Dec....

Cantor Avi Albrecht to retire after nearly three decades of service

Cantor Avraham (“Avi”) Albrecht has been a familiar face at Beth Tfiloh Congregation in Pikesville for more than 26 years. At the end of...

Baltimore native participates in IDF ‘Personal Errands Day’ for lone soldiers

Baltimore native Natalie Grossman took part in Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Yom Siddurim (“Personal Errands Day”) at Beit...