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Groups urge Maryland to freeze relations with Ben & Jerry’s

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By Jamie Anfenson-Comeau Following an announcement by Ben & Jerry’s that it would no longer sell product in the West Bank, Maryland Jewish organizations are...
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Beth Tfiloh Community Theatre stages performance of ‘42nd Street’

Beth Tfiloh Community Theatre’s final performance of “42nd Street” is taking place this evening at 7 p.m. at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School. This is...
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Jewish band Moshav to rock out at synagogue’s first indoor event

Can rock music help inspire someone to become a rabbi? For Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah Congregation Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro, the answer is “yes,” especially...
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Chai Lifeline regional director, board members depart organization

There has been a change in leadership at the mid-Atlantic region of Chai Lifeline, a health support network that provides assistance to children with...
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Interfaith institute embraces religious diversity

Melissa Ziev is Jewish, and she recognizes that the Torah and the sanctuary space are special and important to Jews, but she wants to...

Israeli restaurants are changing their kosher certifications

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By Linda Gradstein The Eucalyptus, a restaurant just outside the Old City in Jerusalem, draws in diners by offering “authentic biblical cuisine” — made from...
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Foundation honors memory of lone soldier

It was always Josh Rosen’s dream to join the Israel Defense Forces. He graduated Towson University one semester early then joined the IDF in...
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How Jewish community organizations are supporting mental health

Meditation. Journaling. Yoga. Self-care. Mindfulness. These tools can help improve mental health. They are all part of how organizations such as the Jewish Museum of...

American Jews more critical of Israel, new poll finds

Up to a quarter of Jewish American voters agree with the statement “Israel is an apartheid state,” according to a new poll commissioned by...

Former Baltimore City Council employee pleads guilty to perjury

A former employee of the office of the Baltimore City Council President has pleaded guilty to one count of perjury, according to the Office...