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Pro-Israel and anti-Israel protesters clashed in front of Northwest Baltimore's Congregation Shomrei Emunah last April. (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Today’s protests seem to be an invitation for anti-Israel factions and antisemites to rally in partnership under the banner of social justice, writes Robyn Stevens Brody.
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In April of 2022, Beth Tfiloh Community High School students sign the "No Place for Hate" pledge. (Provided by Beth Tfiloh)
When it comes to recognizing hate, Jews could learn a lot from the Black community, writes community activist Iola Koshrewzewski.
Read MoreDr. Jay Himmelstein writes of his family’s history as a microcosm of Jewish rebirth and resilience.
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The Jewish-American poet Emma Lazarus wrote the sonnet "The New Colossus" inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty. (Wikipedia; JTA illustration)
Hearing others’ stories helps us build empathy and recognize our common humanity, writes Judith Rosenbaum of the Jewish Women’s Archive.
Read MoreThe family-owned delicatessen, which opened in East Baltimore in 1915, will operate a stand near Section 53.
Read MoreRobyn Stevens Brody writes about a close encounter she and her dog Willow experienced with a group of Orthodox young men in the forest.
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Tone of Love co-founder and Beth Tfiloh student Elan Bashyrov meets a resident of the North Oaks Senior Living community in Pikesville. (Provided photo)
Conceived and created by a pair of Beth Tfiloh students, the nonprofit for teens aims to spread the joy of music and community.
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HeArtwares started as a booth at Baltimore’s Artscape festival and blossomed into a year-round program. (Provided photo)
A program of the local nonprofit Art with a Heart, HeARTwares trains young people on how to operate successfully in the workforce.
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Danny Wolf is shown here during the men’s Big Ten tournament on Mar. 16 in Indianapolis. (Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, via JTA)
Among the great Jewish hopefuls is Israeli-American Danny Wolf of the University of Michigan Wolverines.
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Sami Savage: “Singing the stories makes them more meaningful. People can sing along and be a part of it.” (Provided photo)
A Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom congregant, Sami Savage was recently the sole Baltimore area participant at the Songleader Boot Camp in St. Louis, which provides Jewish communal leadership training.
Read MoreEveryone should be able to follow their dreams and live with access to basic needs like housing and education, writes Lisa Barkan.
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