News

The Associated Outlines Progress, Plans for Future at Annual Meeting

At its annual meeting, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore showcased its progress over the past year and goals for 2024. Over the course of...

Emily Stern Makes Rabbinical Debut at Kol HaLev

Rabbi Emily Stern has a flair for the dramatic. And the theater student-turned-rabbinical student is now taking on her biggest role yet: becoming Kol...
Seth Krosin

Through Jewish Youth Pledge, Young Jews Make Commitment to Community

Seth Krosin, 18, of Pikesville made a written pledge to help future generations of Jewish teens experience the same opportunities that he had in...

Beth Am Shows Pride at Shabbat Program

Beth Am in Baltimore is teaming up with Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebl, Repair the World Baltimore and other local Jewish and LGBTQ organizations...
Memorial outside Tree of Life synagogue

Jury Finds Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Guilty on All Counts

The gunman who committed the worst antisemitic attack in U.S. history is guilty of all charges he faced, according to the verdict delivered by...
Books

Summer Reading Programs at Jewish Libraries and Day Schools Encourage Learning

School may be out for the summer, but that’s no excuse to fall behind on reading. This is an especially important habit to keep for...

Kappa Guild Celebrates ‘Platinum Jubilee’ 70th Anniversary

Wednesday, June 7, was a serendipitous occasion for the members of Kappa Guild, Inc. The nonprofit women’s organization, which raises money to purchase resources for...
Lou Ellison, owner of The Essen Room

Here Is Part 1 of the Results of the 2023 Best of Jewish Baltimore...

From the best Jewish deli to the best homecare service and everything in between, it’s time once again for the results of the Baltimore...
Onlookers wait at the finish line. (Heather M. Ross)

MatzohBall 5K Brings in Funds and Fun

The MatzohBall 5K and Fun Run, sponsored by Temple Isaiah, is more than just a race. It’s a community event that raises funds for Howard...

Columbia Jewish Congregation Green Team Builds a More Sustainable Synagogue

Columbia Jewish Congregation and its congregants believe in tikkun olam — repairing the world. And one example is their commitment to environmentalism and operating...