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Baltimore Jewish Times Recognized by American Jewish Press Association

The Baltimore Jewish Times was recognized in this year's annual American Jewish Press Association's journalism contest, the 42nd Annual Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence...

Visiting Author Teaches Young Children Mindfulness Through Yoga

There’s nothing stopping even the youngest children from embracing mindfulness through yoga, said Lisa Schreiber. The author, yogi and former Baltimore resident put that theory...

In its Second Year, Harford Chabad Camp Provides Flexible and Intimate Setting

For two weeks during the summer, campers at Camp Gan Israel Harford get to spend their days making crafts, cooking, playing sports and going...
A protester holds a sign saying “Abortion bans are against my religion”

How Jewish Activists Are Campaigning for Reproductive Rights One Year After Dobbs

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By Jackie Hajdenberg Before sundown on June 23, as American Jews prepared to light their Shabbat candles, some also lit yahrzeit candles. The additional flames, which...
Suzie Levin and her dog, Mooshu, with a child

Mitzvah Mutts Program Helps Children Read

Eight-year-old Rosie Pollack refused to read out loud until she was introduced to some nonjudgmental listeners — furry friends at The Jewish Library of...

Baltimore and Detroit Jewish Organizations Come Together for ‘Executive Expedition’

For two days, Baltimore-area Jewish agencies met and collaborated with officials from Detroit’s Jewish organizations, who traveled to Maryland for an “Executive Expedition” trip. The...
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8 Dead as IDF Launches Extensive West Bank Raid

The Israel Defense Forces launched a large-scale raid on suspected terrorists in the northern West Bank city of Jenin on Monday, killing at least...
Kai Shappley speaks at the BBYO convention in Dallas

To Boycott or Not Boycott?

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Andrew Lapin | JTA.org Pride Month can be a busy time for Abby Stein, the trans Jewish author and activist. But she recently turned down...

Associated Awards Exceptional Leaders at Event

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore awarded eight of their staff members and advocates with 2023 leadership awards, signifying their notable contributions to the...

Beth Israel’s Valerie Thaler Takes Administrative Knowledge to New Position

After nearly four years, Valerie Thaler is moving on from her position as Congregation Beth Israel’s executive director. She first took the position of synagogue...