Making decisions with care and vigilance: Government liaison Rabbi Ariel Sadwin
How does one go from learning in kollel to becoming a government liaison for the region’s Jewish community? “That was a leap,” said Rabbi...
Some US Jewish groups are staying quiet on far-right extremists’ election success in Israel
Ron Kampeas | JTA
Few of the American Jewish groups who would not speak out about the prospect of extremists in government before Israel’s elections...
Associated board chair Barbara Levin Himmelrich, 91, stood at forefront of change
Talking about Barbara Levin Himmelrich and looking at her numerous accomplishments, it becomes immediately apparent that she was tenacious, a go-getter and a steadfast...
Harold Grinspoon Foundation provides $25 million for Jewish summer camps
Next summer will see improvements for Jewish overnight camps as JCamp 180 — a core program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation — has announced...
Romania’s ornate and sometimes crumbling synagogues get new access via virtual tours
Stepping inside Romania’s Fabric Synagogue in real life would be a dangerous proposition: Closed since 1986, the ornate 1899 structure in the heart of...
Baltimore publisher awards national literary prize to rabbi, who talks about ‘Headstone’
You’re never too old to start pursuing your passions — just ask Rabbi Mark Elber.
The Massachusetts rabbi recently won the Henry Morgenthau III Prize...
Baltimore Jewish entities get millions in federal grants to implement safety measures
Faygie Holt | Special to the JT
More than 30 Jewish synagogues, day schools and communal entities in the Baltimore region were awarded nonprofit security...
Howard County Federation creates reporting tool to track antisemitic incidents in area
Antisemitic incidents are on the rise throughout the United States. The Anti-Defamation League reported 2,717 antisemitic incidents over the course of 2021, which averages...
Early voting information in Maryland
Maryland residents can make use of early voting in the Nov. 8 midterm elections from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3. This includes individuals who...
On Veterans Day, herald those who fought for American lives
Veterans Day takes place on Nov. 11 every year in honor of the date when World War I ended in 1918. Originally known as...
