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Video: Interview With Elie Klein, Baltimore Native Working at Rehabilitation Center in Southern Israel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR0lgieO0lA Elie Klein, a Baltimore native who works as a Jewish National Fund-USA liaison for ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran rehabilitation center, speaks to JT reporter Jillian...
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Photos: Community Gathers in Support of Israel at Beth Tfiloh

On Tuesday, members of the Baltimore Jewish community gathered at Beth Tfiloh Congregation for an event in support of Israel. The evening's program was...
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The Associated Starts Emergency Fund to Help Israel

In the wake of the attack on Israel, The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore has started an emergency fund to address the humanitarian needs...

Local Jewish Community Supports Israel Through Fundraising and Prayer Services

In response to the Saturday attack against Israel by the Hamas militant group, the Baltimore Jewish community immediately sprung into action to help Israel. “Our...

After 10 Years, a Torah of Their Own

A friendly exchange on Facebook became a watershed moment for Kol Nefesh Reform Congregation in Columbia, as it led to it acquiring a Torah...

At Myerberg Center, Local Officials Discuss Crime and Public Safety

By John Rydell As he returned home from an Orioles game one night, Baltimore City Councilmember Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer spotted a speeding car he suspected...

Beyond Meat Executive Discusses Intersection of Judaism, Ethical Food Production

The intersection of ethical, sustainable business practices and Judaism — both in business and in the home — was the topic du jour at...

CHANA “Voices” Hosts Event for Jewish Abuse Survivors and Advocates

CHANA, an agency of The Associated that supports Jewish abuse victims of all ages, hopes to give a voice to the voiceless with its...

JCS Support Group Helps Survivors of Suicide Loss Heal

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time when many organizations dedicated to promoting mental health awareness aim to educate about suicide, support survivors of...

Baltimore Jewish Cultural Chavurah to Explore Hebrew Braille at Upcoming Lecture

Rabbi Lenny Sarko started losing his vision in 2016. While Sarko, who serves as the rabbi of Congregation Emanu-El Israel in Pennsylvania, had access to...