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Poetry reading merges themes of light and darkness

Members of Chevrei Tzedek Congregation in Baltimore were treated to a poetry reading last Shabbat — the day before the first night of Chanukah...

World briefs: Israelis think Facebook is most hateful social network and more

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Turkey arrests 44 people, claiming they are tied to Mossad Turkey arrested 44 people on Dec. 14 for what officials claimed was their involvement with...

Dressed in costume, an unorthodox way of giving back

For Jerry Chiat, donning the red Santa suit every December is not about religion. The 76-year-old resident of Owings Mills is not alone in his...

Students’ scooters light the way on the first night of Chanukah

Baltimore residents and visitors were treated to a festive sight on the first night of Chanukah as a group of 25 young men and...

Two shuls are better than one: Joint outdoor Chanukah event draws hundreds

On the second night of Chanukah, members of two congregations gathered to celebrate the holiday in grand style and with flare. Chizuk Amuno Congregation...

Jewish Community Services selected one of top places to work

The Baltimore Sun ranked Jewish Community Services (JCS) as one of the “Top Places to Work” in its 2022 survey. The rankings, announced on Dec....
Cyrille Cohen reacts on the French CNews program. (Screenshot from Twitter/Sivan Rahav Meir)

In viral clip, French TV host asks Jewish guest why he wears a kippah...

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By David I. Klein/JTA An Israeli professor was asked by the host of a French TV news show why he publicly identifies his religion by...

JDC to light darkness in Ukraine with increased humanitarian relief, Chanukah celebrations

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Special to the JT As Ukraine’s winter worsens amid ongoing devastation to energy infrastructure and housing, Ukrainian Jews are receiving increased seasonal support and opportunities...

Cantor Avi Albrecht to retire after nearly three decades of service

Cantor Avraham (“Avi”) Albrecht has been a familiar face at Beth Tfiloh Congregation in Pikesville for more than 26 years. At the end of...

World Briefs: Volodymyr Zelensky named ‘Time’ magazine’s ‘Person of Year’ and more

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the Jewish president of Ukraine, was named Time’s “Person of the Year” on Dec. 7 for galvanizing “the world in a way...