Why Tamir Goodman thinks basketball can change the world
Tamir Goodman’s latest partnership is bringing new attention to the potential of sports to bridge even the most seemingly insurmountable divides. But he’s been...
World Briefs: Citing Stolen Antiquities Scandal, Michael Steinhardt Resigns From NYU Board and more
Citing Stolen Antiquities Scandal, Michael Steinhardt Resigns From NYU Board
After 27 years in leadership roles at New York University, Michael Steinhardt, the Wall Street...
County reaches settlement with ARIEL and Rabbi Belinsky in religious land-use discrimination suit
Marking the end of an eight-year saga, Rabbi Velvel Belinsky and the ARIEL Jewish Community Center and Synagogue recently reached a settlement in their...
Israel launches ‘Operation Breaking Dawn’ against Islamic Jihad in Gaza
Via JNS
The Israel Defense forces on Friday launched Operation Breaking Dawn in the Gaza Strip, following days of tensions in the wake of the...
Jewish Youth Climate Movement Baltimore chapter confronts climate issues
Climate change has become a more prominent issue than ever in recent years. Sea levels are rising, the planet is becoming warmer and weather...
World Briefs: Lufthansa to create a position to fight antisemitism and more
Lufthansa to create a position to fight antisemitism
Lufthansa Airlines is creating a senior management role dedicated to preventing discrimination and antisemitism two months after...
Judge finds that Krawatsky’s defamation suit failed to prove malice
A judge has concluded that a defamation suit, filed by a Baltimore rabbi and his wife against New York Jewish Week and reporter Hannah...
Calendar: Aug. 7-Aug. 12
Sunday, August 7
MoHo Goes Berry Picking
“Strawberry fields forever” - the Beatles. Come pick your own berries with Moishe House Baltimore. We will set up...
100-year-old Jewish doctor is officially world’s oldest practicing physician
Kristen Mott | Cleveland Jewish News via JTA
The day after his 100th birthday on July 10, Dr. Howard Tucker headed downtown to throw out...
Chabad of South Baltimore explores the mitzvah of mikvah
What is the most foundational part of a Jewish community?
For some, the obvious answer might be a synagogue or a Torah. But according to...
