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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...