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Biden chooses Beth Tfiloh alum Chanan Weissman as White House liaison to the Jewish...

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By Ron Kampeas and Selah Maya Zighelboim After months of speculation, President Joe Biden has chosen Chanan Weissman as White House liaison to the Jewish...
Beth Hecht facilitates a support group for caregivers of those with Parkinson’s disease

Virtual group provides support for Parkinson’s caregivers

A virtual group is providing support for caregivers of loved ones with Parkinson’s disease. Jewish Community Services, the Maryland Association for Parkinson Support, LifeBridge Health...
From left: Kappa Guild members Wilma Samuelson, Sheila Mentz and Miriam Stern

Kappa Guild is built on lasting friendships

While social distancing has tested many relationships, the members of Kappa Guild have had many occasions to build and maintain their friendships while staying...
Ben & Jerry's ice cream

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...
Moshav members

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...
Tzvi Haber

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...
Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies

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...
Picture of soldier in uniform.

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...