Baltimore native participates in IDF ‘Personal Errands Day’ for lone soldiers
Baltimore native Natalie Grossman took part in Nefesh B’Nefesh and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Yom Siddurim (“Personal Errands Day”) at Beit...
New Year’s Eve concert to bridge religious faiths, offer voices in song
Baltimore’s religious communities are once again coming together to celebrate their diverse faiths and to share thanks for the blessings of the past year...
‘Shine a Light’ campaign heightens awareness of antisemitism
As part of a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the Jewish Federations of North America, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore is working to educate...
Israeli and Palestinian pair advocate fostering peace between neighbors
Rami Elhanan, 72, and Bassam Aramin, 54, seem as different as two people can be. Elhanan is a graphic designer and a seventh-generation Israeli,...
World briefs: Philanthropists call on Jewish community to increase investment in Birthright and more
Philanthropists call on Jewish community to increase investment in Birthright
Following an announcement that budget cuts will cause Birthright Israel to cut up to one-third...
Students’ sensory Chanukah cards shine light on helping others with disabilities
For the fourth straight year, hundreds of students from Jewish day schools and Hebrew schools across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and...
‘Illumination Celebration: Firelight’ to kick off Chanukah
A live performance at the 2021 “Illumination Celebration.” (Courtesy)The JCC of Greater Baltimore will be celebrating Chanukah — the eight-day “Festival of Lights” —...
Chai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic Chanukah toy drive to brighten holiday for sick children
In advance of the upcoming Chanukah season, Chai Lifeline has announced the launch of its annual toy drive with hopes to distribute some 50,000...
Meet the bartender behind New York’s new Chanukah-themed cocktail bar
Julia Gergely | New York Jewish Week
During the so-called “winter holiday season,” Christmas cheer takes center stage, while Chanukah often gets relegated to hobbled-together...
Israel condemns Netflix movie about its 1948 War of Independence
By Andrew Lapin/JTA
Israel’s government has lashed out at Netflix over a new Jordanian movie that they say disparages the country’s military and their actions...