Jewish band Moshav to rock out at synagogue’s first indoor event
Can rock music help inspire someone to become a rabbi? For Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah Congregation Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro, the answer is “yes,” especially...
Chai Lifeline regional director, board members depart organization
There has been a change in leadership at the mid-Atlantic region of Chai Lifeline, a health support network that provides assistance to children with...
Interfaith institute embraces religious diversity
Melissa Ziev is Jewish, and she recognizes that the Torah and the sanctuary space are special and important to Jews, but she wants to...
Foundation honors memory of lone soldier
It was always Josh Rosen’s dream to join the Israel Defense Forces. He graduated Towson University one semester early then joined the IDF in...
How Jewish community organizations are supporting mental health
Meditation. Journaling. Yoga. Self-care. Mindfulness.
These tools can help improve mental health. They are all part of how organizations such as the Jewish Museum of...
American Jews more critical of Israel, new poll finds
Up to a quarter of Jewish American voters agree with the statement “Israel is an apartheid state,” according to a new poll commissioned by...
Former Baltimore City Council employee pleads guilty to perjury
A former employee of the office of the Baltimore City Council President has pleaded guilty to one count of perjury, according to the Office...
A visionary tenure: American Visionary Art Museum founder announces retirement
With sculptures of primates made up of dozens of different shades of green, and hand-embroidered collages that tell a Holocaust survivor’s story, the American...
As universities reopen, Hillels navigate the transition
Hillels miss having in-person events, services and learning. Organic moments between students and staff in the hallway or in an office are the hardest...
A permanent home for Chabad of Ellicott City
Just a few years ago, many of the Jewish residents of Ellicott City believed themselves the only Jews in town, until Rabbi Yanky Baron...
