“I have a great sense of Jewish pride,” says attorney Jay Bernstein. “And so much of that relates to the fact that we are blessed with the miracle of the State of Israel. But it’s a tenuous situation and we need to be constantly vigilant to make sure Israel continues to thrive and succeed.”

Bernstein’s pride and advocacy on behalf of Israel have not gone unnoticed locally. Next Thursday night, May 31, the Baltimore Zionist District will honor him with the 2012 Sobeloff Award at a reception and…