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

Sydney Attman: "I feel that we’re just trying to defend ourselves." (Provided photo)

With Homemade Bracelets, Potomac Teenager Sydney Attman Raises $5,000 for Israeli Soldiers

November 2, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Eighth-grader Sydney Attman said she was inspired to start the fund-raising campaign after hearing about the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.

“The Empty Shabbat Table: A Gathering of Hope” will be held this Friday afternoon, Nov. 3, from 3:30-5 at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation, 7310 Park Heights Avenue in Pikesville. (Image by Freepik.com)

Empty Shabbat Table Display for Hostages to be Installed at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom

November 1, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

To be held this Friday afternoon, “The Empty Shabbat Table: A Gathering of Hope” will be spearheaded by the Baltimore Zionist District.

An Israel supporter (right) at Sunday's Penn Station rally for Israel holds up a sign with a photo of Ariel Bibas, a four-year-old Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas terrorists with his nine-month-old brother, Kfir. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Now is the Time to Care, Act and Speak Up

October 30, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Yesterday’s rally at Baltimore’s Penn Station demonstrated the need for American Jews to voice their support for Israel now more than ever, writes Jmore Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler.

In the shadow of the "Male/Female" sculpture outside of Penn Station, Israel supporters gathered to voice their outrage about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and call for the elimination of the terrorist group, while demanding the release of all hostages. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Hundreds Turn Out at Penn Station for Solidarity Rally for Israel

October 29, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

More than 750 people attended the two-hour rally, at which 28 local organizations represented a wide cross-section of American Jewry.

Located across from Druid Hill Park, Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue, designed by prominent architect Stanislaus Russell, has been a landmark of Jewish Baltimore since 1921. (File photo)

Sunset on ‘The Shul in the Park’

October 24, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler remembers the life and times of Shaarei Tfiloh Synagogue, which recently officially closed after more than a century in existence.

Joe Buchanan: "Choosing to be Jewish brought me back into my life. I love it because it feels like family. I never feel like a stranger in the Jewish community.” (Provided photo)

Country Singer Joe Buchanan to Bring ‘Sunsets & Serenades’ to Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation

October 20, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Jmore talked with Joe Buchanan about his faith and his music ahead of his weekend as artist-in-residence at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Nov. 3-5.

Idan Tzameret: "They don’t have the right to do that to my property or my flag. There’s no room for hate, there’s no room for antisemitism.” (Provided photo)

Israeli-Born Pikesville Resident Runs with Flag to Raise Awareness about his Homeland

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

Idan Tzameret, owner of Kitchen Design by Idan, has raised approximately $20,000 for his old Israeli army unit.

Sigal Ariely: director of The Associated's Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership: "I can’t describe the level of stress here." (Screen shot)

Associated’s Virtual Community Briefing Offers Insights into Israel’s War with Hamas

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

Among the speakers at The Associated’s Israel at War community briefing were Sen. Ben Cardin and Sigal Ariely, director of the Baltimore-Ashkelon Partnership.

Beth Am's Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg and Rabbi Rachel Safman of Beth Israel

Beth Am's Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg (left) and Rabbi Rachel Safman of Beth Israel chanted Psalm 121 at a community solidarity gathering for Israel on Oct. 10. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Baltimore Jewry Comes Out in Full Force at Community Gathering for Israel

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

More than 2,000 members of the community came to Pikesville’s Beth Tfiloh Congregation on Oct. 10 to express their solidarity with Israel during this crisis.

Yossi and Amian Kelemer, who live in Northwest Baltimore, and their family are currently in Jerusalem. "This is a country that when everyone else is running away, people here are running towards to make a difference." (Screen shot)

Baltimoreans Yossi and Amian Kelemer Talk to Jmore about Being in Israel Right Now

October 9, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

The Kelemers, who were in Jerusalem for the holiday of Sukkot, say they’re inspired by the determination and resilience of the Israeli people.

Rabbi David J. Wolpe was among the speakers on JFNA's webinar updating the crisis in Israel. (Courtesy Sinai Temple, via JTA)

Jewish Federations of North America Webinar Provides Updates to War in Israel

October 8, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Leaders of the American Jewish community call for steadfast support for Israel in the difficult months ahead.