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New Year’s Eve concert to bridge religious faiths, offer voices in song

Baltimore’s religious communities are once again coming together to celebrate their diverse faiths and to share thanks for the blessings of the past year...

‘Shine a Light’ campaign heightens awareness of antisemitism

As part of a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the Jewish Federations of North America, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore is working to educate...

Israeli and Palestinian pair advocate fostering peace between neighbors

Rami Elhanan, 72, and Bassam Aramin, 54, seem as different as two people can be. Elhanan is a graphic designer and a seventh-generation Israeli,...

Students’ sensory Chanukah cards shine light on helping others with disabilities

For the fourth straight year, hundreds of students from Jewish day schools and Hebrew schools across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and...

‘Illumination Celebration: Firelight’ to kick off Chanukah

A live performance at the 2021 “Illumination Celebration.” (Courtesy)The JCC of Greater Baltimore will be celebrating Chanukah — the eight-day “Festival of Lights” —...

Chai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic Chanukah toy drive to brighten holiday for sick children

In advance of the upcoming Chanukah season, Chai Lifeline has announced the launch of its annual toy drive with hopes to distribute some 50,000...

Baltimore City resident Katie Fink receives Zelda Miller Award

Katie Fink, 32, received the Zelda Miller Award from The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, this past September. The award honors young adult leaders...

Toys for Tots: ‘It’s a joy to do every year,’ says Marine sergeant in...

With the holidays come Toys for Tots donation drives, and this year the ubiquitous charity is celebrating its 75th year of operation. The U.S....

Recipient of educational award Pam Solomon has finally found her place

Pam Solomon only started working as a teacher at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Baltimore three years ago, but she’s already made...

They have arrived: Torah-study group reaches last page (and starts to turn another)

Molly Zatman | Intern A Torah-study group led by Rabbi Jonah Layman of Shaare Tefila just finished the Five Books of Moses after nearly three...