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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...

Police release new information in Efraim Gordon case

Police are asking for help in identifying two people of interest in the murder of Efraim Gordon. Gordon, an Israeli, was visiting Baltimore to attend...
Alyson Friedman

Alyson Friedman receives lifetime achievement award at Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations convention

The list of organizations Alyson Friedman has been involved with is long: Beth El Congregation of Baltimore, CHANA, the Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation and...

Holiday drive-bys keep congregants connected

In the absence of in-person services or events to celebrate major Jewish holidays, Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation turned to its holiday drive-by program to...

Two Beth Tfiloh students see success in global competitions

Two Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School students recently made their mark in global competitions. Eighth grader Yisrael Kaplowitz won first place in a virtual Chidon-HaTanach...