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Baltimore To Offer Several Inclusive Seders Ahead of Passover

Many people will be holding seders for their families to read the haggadah and enjoy classic holiday dishes. But not everyone is able to...

Baltimoreans Involved in New Organization To Boost Baseball’s Popularity in Israel

America’s favorite pastime has had a difficult time finding its footing in Israel. Despite the sport’s long history of Jewish involvement, efforts to establish...

Building Bridges: How Interfaith Work Creates Connections After Oct. 7

In the months following the events of Oct. 7, many Jewish community members have felt an increased sense of unity as Jewish people from...
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen

400+ Jewish Marylanders Sign Letter in Support of Sen. Van Hollen

A letter written and signed by hundreds of Maryland Jews in support of U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has been circulating since its...

Beth Shalom Congregation To Welcome Ugandan Rabbinic Intern for Weekend of Programming

Next month, Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia will be hosting a special guest who hails from a Jewish community most Baltimoreans might not be...
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4Front Begins 2025 Recruitment, Prepares To Welcome Ashkelon Fellows

4Front, the JCC of Greater Baltimore’s teen initiative, is set to kick off an eventful spring. The organization recently began recruiting for its annual...
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen

Maryland’s Junior Senator and Area Rabbis Clash Over Israel

Eighty rabbis have signed a letter to U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) denouncing his recent public comments regarding Israel, asking that he show...
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These Jewish Community Members Went From Attending Camp to Working at Camp

For some members of the Baltimore Jewish community, their Jewish camp experiences shaped their identities so profoundly that they came back to camp as...

Students Create ‘Peace-Building’ Collage To Process Feelings About Israel-Hamas War

A new art initiative led by a local fine artist and an elementary school teacher has set out to make something beautiful come from...

Sheer Joy at Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s Shir Shabbat Services

Through its Shir Shabbat services, Chizuk Amuno Congregation adds a celebratory musical component to the Jewish day of rest. Typically held once or twice a...