Jason Pressberg Named Local Development Director of Americans for Ben-Gurion University
In his new role, Pressberg, a Silver Spring resident, hopes to develop partnerships between local Jewish groups and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
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Jason Pressberg: “It’s very exciting to now be tasked with being the person to reach out to the Baltimore and Greater Washington Jewish communities and beyond, to educate them on the impact they can have on Israel.” (Provided photo)
In his new role, Pressberg, a Silver Spring resident, hopes to develop partnerships between local Jewish groups and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
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Check It Out: Gathering in Sinai Hospital's parking lot are (left to right) Noelle, a pediatric oncology patient, Becky Smith, executive vice president and chief revenue officer at SECU, Sarah Ryan, assistant vice president of community engagement at SECU, and Amy Shlossman, president and COO of Sinai Hospital. (Provided Photo)
This week, representatives of SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union, came out to the Northwest Baltimore hospital for “Kindness Month.”
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(Just Like) Starting Over: Much of the "Double Fantasy" album was reportedly composed on the "Lost Lennon Piano." (Provided by Alex Cooper Auctioneers)
The live auction of an iconic piano associated with John Lennon and Andy Warhol will take place on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, at Alex Cooper Auctioneers.
Read MoreThis rich and creamy noodle kugel is a classic favorite, simple to prepare, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Read MoreThe Romanian-born violinist was a veteran classical musician and teacher in the area for decades.
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Acme Paper & Supply recently donated backpacks of school supplies to West Baltimore's Billie Holiday Elementary School. Shown left to right are Joann Straughter, the school's secretary, Susan Guevarra, assistant principal, Acme's Co-CEO Ron Attman, David Attman, president of Acme Paper, principal James Dendinger and Kori Leach. (Provided Photo)
Among the beneficiaries are students at West Baltimore’s Billie Holiday Elementary School and Backpack Buddies in Richmond, Virginia.
Read MoreThe donation will aid the 30-year-old Baltimore nonprofit, founded by Dana Stein, in its mission to strengthen communities through education, communal service and skills development.
Read MoreKeynote speaker at this year’s event will be Dr. Elana Stein Hain, rosh beit midrash and a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America.
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Rabbi Rachel Safman: "I am so excited to be joining this community as it recommits to building a center for Jewish life in Owings Mills and positions itself for a new chapter of growth and exploration."
Rabbi Rachel Safman will serve as Beth Israel Congregation’s senior rabbi, succeeding Rabbi Jay R. Goldstein, who served as the Owings Mills synagogue’s senior rabbi for 26 years.
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The 20 bereaved Israeli children and their counselors during the FIDF Legacy Summer Camp program. (Photo Courtesy of FIDF)
Twenty young Israelis recently visited the Baltimore-Washington corridor as part of the FIDF Legacy Camp, which offers children and siblings of fallen Israeli soldiers a chance to spend time with others who have gone through similar losses, as well as to simply feel joy again.
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Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg: "As a Maryland resident of more than 40 years, I’ve witnessed TU’s remarkable rise in becoming not only one of the most respected institutions in our state but one of the best in the nation." (Courtesy of Towson University)
Ginsberg, who comes from George Mason University, begins his tenure on Oct. 30 as the 15th president in TU’s 157-year history.
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