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Drs. Bernd Wollschlaeger and Edward Mishner

Beth El event tells story of one German man’s journey to Judaism

During this era of virulent social and political polarization, it’s easy to believe that the hate and vitriol we witness everyday will continue to...
Jill Balk with another counselor and campers

Here’s why counselors can’t get enough of camp

By Alex Krutchik Jill Balk used to count the days until school ended, so she could do what she loved most in the whole world:...

Women’s cancer foundation welcomes men as members

Though historically a women’s organization, the Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation has now begun allowing men to join as members. The new male members bring a...

A new building for Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim

Almost 60 years since its formal dedication at 7504 Seven Mile Lane, Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim isn’t just getting a facelift — it’s...
Holocaust survivor Alfred Munzer lights a candle at Holocaust commemoration event

How is Holocaust commemoration changing?

Thursday marked the 77th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, commemorated by the United Nations since 2005 as International Holocaust Remembrance...
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Following in her footsteps

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Rabbi Sally Priesand’s graduation from the Hebrew Union College-Institute of Religion’s rabbinical school. Today, an ordinary achievement,...
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After Colleyville, community renews focus on security

Jews around the world are still reeling from the horrors of the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. In Baltimore, the...

Baltimore firm is architect of Jewish memorial center

By Alex Krutchik Levin/Brown & Associates of Baltimore is the architect of a new memorial center and chapel at the Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park. Located...
Baltimore Jewish Council with Gov. Larry Hogan

Groups push aid for the disadvantaged during Md. legislative session

By Leenika Belfield-Martin Maryland lawmakers have headed back to the statehouse for the 2022 session, and local advocacy groups are right behind them, making sure...
Campers at J Camps

Camp programs respond to emerging mental and emotional health needs of campers

While the COVID-19 pandemic has given summer camps ample opportunity to practice keeping campers safe from illness and looking after their physical health, are...