Netanyahu back as Israeli prime minister, swears in new government
Benjamin Netanyahu completed his stunning return to power by beginning an unprecedented sixth stint as Israeli prime minister on Dec. 29.
The day also saw...
10 years into the job, Barak Hermann is just getting started
It’s rare these days to come across job longevity; it’s rarer still to discover those who not only relish a position but seek to...
Basketball star comes home for Unity Clinic, to share his court skills and camaraderie
Tamir Goodman, who started his illustrious basketball career at Talmudical Academy (TA) in Baltimore, returned to the city of his youth earlier this month...
It’s been 36 years that MAAD has battled drunk driving
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the organization that helped make “designated driver” a common term in America and role for people to fill...
Wild pitch: How an Israeli kibbutznik became a coach for the Cincinnati Reds
Elli Wohlgelernter | JTA
KIBBUTZ GEZER, Israel — Bill James, the influential baseball writer, historian and statistician, once described the great Yankees first baseman Don...
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
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...
