Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief, Author at JMORE

Ben Dubin: “You’ve got to get up and find your niche.” (Photo by David Stuck)

Aging Gratefully: Ben Dubin

December 15, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

“You can’t stay down for too long,” says Ben Dubin, a longtime member of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation. “You’ve got to get up and find your niche.”

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation president Gary Aiken unveils the synagogue's new signs stating its support for Israel and the release of hostages abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7

Baltimore Hebrew Replaces Pro-Israel Signs Vandalized Last Weekend

December 14, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

A cross-section of civic and Jewish communal leaders were on hand at a ceremony to show support for BHC and denounce the destruction of property.

As First Lady of Maryland, Barbara "Bootsie" Mandel particularly took an active interest in the restoration of Government House, the historic 54-room official residence of the governor in downtown Annapolis. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)

Former Maryland First Lady Barbara Oberfeld Mandel Dies at 103

December 13, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Mrs. Mandel, known as “Bootsie,” was remembered by her family for her “kindness, courage, integrity and unrelenting optimism.”

Jewish Parents Concerned about Antisemitic Graffiti at Pikesville Middle School

December 11, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

A rabbi representing Jewish parents of students claims the school has been hit with antisemitic symbols and phrases on at least two occasions.

An attendee of a pro-Israel rally in the nation's capital offers his views on Hamas. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Maryland Hate Crimes Commission Member Suspended for Anti-Israel Posts

November 21, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

On social media, Zainab Chaudry of the Council on American-Islamic Relations compared Israel to Nazi Germany and characterized reports of Israeli babies massacred by Hamas as “fake.”

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Local Businessman Displays Lawn Signs to Keep Focus on Israeli Hostages

November 16, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Azi Rosenblum decided to put up the 240 signs after spending three weeks volunteering in Israel after the Oct. 7th attacks.

Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman: “Having a Maryland Jewish Legislative Caucus will enable members of the General Assembly to advocate for policies important to the Jewish communities of Maryland." (File photo)

Jewish Lawmakers Condemn CASA de Maryland’s Posts about Israel-Hamas War

November 14, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

The Silver Spring-based immigrant advocacy and assistance organization recently criticized the “utilization of U.S. tax dollars to promote the ongoing violence” in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

At the age of 17, Gili Adar came to the U.S. as a representative for the Israeli Scouts program. "She was a real ray of light," Aaron Hadley, who worked with the young Israeli as counselors at Camp Ben Frankel in Belleville, Illinois, told Chicago's ABC-TV affiliate. (Photo courtesy of the Adar family)

A Light Extinguished Far Too Soon

November 10, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Alan Feiler writes about Gili Adar, the daughter of an old Israeli friend, who was among the more than 260 people murdered by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 at the Supernova music festival.

UMBC’s Jewish Community Concerned about Faculty Member’s Anti-Israel Letter

November 7, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

The open letter, sent to UMBC President Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby and the campus community, calls on the university to discontinue its relationship with such companies as Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman because of their relationships with Israel.

In Search of the Secret Chord: The seven-part series “Spirit & Song" will explore Jewish music from liturgical to African to contemporary sounds. (Photo by cottonbro studio on pexels.com)

Chizuk Amuno Congregation to Present ‘Spirit & Song’ Weekends from November to June

November 6, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

The seven-part series on Jewish spirituality and music will kick off with Rabbi Josh Warshawsky on Nov. 10-12.

Rockville resident Yolit Kachlon spoke at the Empty Shabbat Table installation about her friends and family at Nahal Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

‘Empty Shabbat Table’ Vigil Brings Together More than 300 Baltimoreans to Advocate Release of Israeli Hostages

November 5, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Among the speakers at Friday afternoon’s gathering were relatives and friends of individuals abducted by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack.