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Baltimore Reform Congregations To Host Vanderbilt Sociology Professor

Baltimore’s Reform congregations are teaming up to entertain a special guest the weekend of March 15. Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and Bolton...
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Associated Announces Plans To Redevelop Park Heights Campus, Move Headquarters

On Monday, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore announced that it would be redeveloping its Park Heights campus, which will complete the organization’s strategic...

Making Melodies With Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation’s Musical Groups

Managing one musical group is difficult enough. Now, imagine juggling three. Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation’s cantor, Cantor Alexandra Marcus, is responsible for organizing and maintaining...
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Baltimorean Mobilizes 200 People To Knit for IDF Soldiers

Ettie Berkovitch Goldstein has become a powerhouse knitting hats and neck warmers for soldiers in Israel. And she is not alone. More than 200 volunteers...

Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition Releases Climate Plans on Tu B’Shevat

Tu B’Shevat, commonly known as Jewish Arbor Day, is often an important occasion for Jewish climate activists to promote environmental stewardship and environmentally friendly...

Approaching Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion, Baltimore-Odesa Partnership Continues Aiding Ukrainian Jews

It has been nearly two years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, escalating the conflict between the two countries...

Rabbis Embark on Missions to Israel With Various Organizations

As Israel’s efforts against Hamas have raged on for over 100 days, people from around the world have been coming to Israel to provide...
Martha Weiman

Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Survivors Reflect on Oct. 7 and Rising Antisemitism

Baltimore Holocaust survivors Felicia Graber and Martha Weiman faced a familiar horror when Hamas attacked, tortured, killed and kidnapped Israelis on Oct. 7. The two...
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Maryland State Lawmakers Launch Jewish Legislative Caucus

By Suzanne Pollak The brand-new Maryland Jewish Legislative Caucus kicked off on Jan. 18 with a poignant presentation featuring family members of Israelis still being...

Hadassah Prepares for Reproductive Rights-Focused Shabbat Celebration

Hadassah of Greater Baltimore is holding a special Shabbat celebration to promote advocacy for reproductive rights in the Jewish community on Feb. 10. The...