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Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah to Explore Hebrew Braille at Upcoming Lecture

Rabbi Lenny Sarko started losing his vision in 2016. While Sarko, who serves as the rabbi of Congregation Emanu-El Israel in Pennsylvania, had access to...

Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Director Discusses Blue Square Campaign

At a recent event at Howard Community College, Matthew Berger emphasized the importance of allyship in fighting antisemitism. Speaking to a crowd of 150 people...

Getting Creative With Sukkah Decorations

Kenneth Lasson is a professor emeritus of law at the University of Baltimore, but in his neighborhood, he’s known for the elaborate sukkah that...

Jewish Cemetery Vandalized With Antisemitic Graffiti

Baltimore County Police said that they are investigating the appearance of antisemitic vandalism at Lubawitz Nusach Ari/Ner Tamid Cemetery in Rosedale. On Wednesday, Sept. 20,...

Ner Tamid-Orthodox Union Event Tackles Orthodox Singles’ Issues

The shidduch crisis — a phenomenon of Orthodox singles having trouble finding a spouse through traditional matchmaking — has long been a pervasive issue...

Group Provides Support for Parents of Children Living in Israel

Embarking on aliyah to Israel is one of the most impactful decisions a person can make, often involving uprooting their life in their home...

Yom Kippur Ideas for Kids Too Young To Fast

Yom Kippur is one of the most important holidays on the Hebrew calendar. It’s a day of atoning for past sins, where many Jewish...

One Year After Move, Bet Chaverim Congregation Is Focusing on Community

On Sept. 18, 2022, Bet Chaverim Congregation dedicated its new building in a Columbia office park. The ceremony put an end to the synagogue’s...

Andrew Cushnir Selected as Associated President After Year-Long Search

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore has appointed a new president. Andrew Cushnir, who is currently the executive vice president and chief development officer of...

Leadership Symposium Tackles Ideological Divides Through Jewish Thought

As the world grows more politically divided, it can be difficult to find common ground with people across the aisle. In an environment that...