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Adult education teacher is on her way to becoming a rabbi

The typical rabbinical student is younger than 86. But not much is typical about Lee Joyce Richmond, professor emerita of Loyola University Maryland and...
Sigal Ariely

Israel briefing provides personal and political perspectives

After the 11-day conflict between Israel and Hamas ended with a ceasefire, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore’s Insight Israel Forum held a briefing...
The Shluff Inn

Shluff Inn houses out-of-town guests you can’t bear being too far from

Picture this: Your out-of-town family are coming to town for a wedding. Where should they stay? Your house is already full of kids. There’s...
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National Shabbaton for Jews of color held last weekend

For the past five months, Harriette Wimms has worked late into the night, connecting with organizations from all over and having dozens of conversations...

Former Beth Tfiloh shaliach leads talk on Israel conflict

Beth Tfiloh Congregation was supposed to host a virtual talk with Israeli journalist Sivan Rahav Meir on May 12. But because of the conflict...

Baltimore Jews express support for Israel as conflict continues

Nearly 300 demonstrators, holding handmade signs and with Israeli flags flying in the breeze or draped over their shoulders, fanned out across both sides...

What does a growing number of ‘Jews of no religion’ mean for the...

Though the results from Pew Research Center’s new study on Jewish identity were not surprising to Jewish professionals, some feel they highlight the importance...

At Chizuk Amuno, demonstrators show up to support Israel

Nearly 300 demonstrators came out to attend a rally outside of Chizuk Amuno Congregation Thursday afternoon to show their support for Israel. Baltimore Zionist District...

JT takes home awards in regional journalism competition

The Baltimore Jewish Times received several awards from the MDDC Press Association for work done in 2020. The JT won first place and Best of...

CJC’s rabbinic intern made full rabbi

Columbia Jewish Congregation announced on Facebook that its rabbinic intern, Rabbi Mikey Hess Webber, will become a rabbi at CJC. Webber will begin the role...