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People visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus at the Cathedral of Seville. (Cristina Quicler/AFP via Getty Images via JTA)
Jmore Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler wonders why Jews love uncovering history’s secret Jews.
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Built in 1922, Reservoir Hill’s Beth Am Synagogue is the former home of Chizuk Amuno Congregation. (File photo)
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Beth Am will hold a series of gatherings over the next year, starting with a festive weekend of Shabbat services and musical performances Dec. 13-14.
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All Shuk Up: To be held Dec. 4 at Beth Tfiloh, "Shuk to the Core" will feature the offerings of 40 Israeli artisans, merchants and vendors. (Provided photo)
Approximately 40 Israeli merchants, vendors and artisans will make Pikesville’s Beth Tfiloh Synagogue their first stop on Dec. 4 during a three-week tour of American Jewish communities.
Read MoreJmore Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler writes about Philly’s National Museum of American Jewish History and its mission.
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A survivor of the Nova music festival, Shirel Golan committed suicide last Sunday, Oct. 20, on her 22nd birthday. (Facebook)
The recent suicide of an Israeli survivor of Oct. 7th demonstrates the importance of this community’s emergency campaign to raise funds for the Israel Trauma Coalition Resiliency Center in Ashkelon, writes Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler.
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Dr. Melissa R. Klapper: "While historians do not like to apply contemporary standards to the past per se, there is no doubt that Emma was racist. She believed African Americans were inferior to white people and that slavery was a positive good." (Provided Photo)
“The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai” offers a glimpse into the mind of an unmarried Jewish woman living in Richmond during America’s bloodiest conflict.
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Marilyn Berman poses in front of the new mural that she designed on Beth El's campus. "I just hope it brings joy to everybody," she said. (Provided Photo)
The Berman-Weinstein Preschool Playground was renovated recently in honor of the memory of Susan and Elliot Weinstein.
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Dr. David N. Maine: “Health care is hard, challenging work; it’s a 24/7 job, and sometimes you have a bad day. We all try to lift each other up by creating supportive environments.” (Photo by David Stuck)
Jmore recently spoke with Dr. David. N. Maine about his role as Mercy Medical Center’s first-ever Jewish president and CEO and the state of contemporary health care.
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Yifaat and Ayala Asher, mother and sister of IDF soldier Liam Asher, sang the Acheinu prayer at the community's memorial program commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 tragedy. (Photo by David Stuck)
Among the speakers at the two-hour gathering at Pikesville’s Beth El Congregation were Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Ben Cardin.
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Zibby Owens, the catalyst and editor of the anthology "On Being Jewish Now," shows off some of her fresh, homemade challah loaves. (Provided photo)
“On Being Jewish Now” explores matters of faith, community and heritage in the 21st century, written by some of the leading lights in the Jewish world.
Read MoreTo celebrate “National Drink a Beer Day,” a pair of Mr. Boh bobbleheads will be unveiled today by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame.
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