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Jewish day schools have increasingly diverse student bodies, including at the Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy in Beverly Hills, California. (Courtesy of Prizmah via JTA)
In the wake of racially divisive incidents, Jewish day schools seek new ways to address contemporary issues.
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Guy Taylor, of Boy Scout Troop 97, stands by his outdoor classroom at Beth Tfiloh's high school. (Provided photo)
A second-generation Beth Tfiloh student and a third-generation Boy Scout, eighth grader Guy Taylor recently designed an outdoor classroom for the school as his Eagle Scout service project.
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In 2020, Gil Abramson high-fives his granddaughter during a grandparenting event in Pikesville presented by the Macks Center for Jewish Education. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
The Saba-Ba: Grandparents on the Go! program aims to help pass stories and traditions to the younger generations.
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Ellicott City resident Joan Green, founder of the Together We Love virtual community, is shown here with her husband, Kevin. (Provided photo)
Founded by Ellicott City resident Joan Green, Together We Love provides support and understanding for white women involved in long-term relationships with Black men.
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At a previous Yom HaShoah event, a Howard County resident and Holocaust survivor (center) lights a memorial candle with his grandson (left) and Rabbi Hillel Baron of Lubavitch Center of Howard County. (FIle photo)
For its annual Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration, Howard County’s Jewish community will host a virtual gathering with Dr. Steven Luckert, senior program curator at the Levine institute for Holocaust Education at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Toddlers at the E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center navigate the wildly popular train table. (Provided Photo)
The unique collaboration begins July 1 and could serve as a national role model in the Jewish community.
Read MoreOne of the creators of the series, “Jews of Color, Jewish Institutions and Jewish Community in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter,” Abram Kronsberg talked with Jmore about why he felt it was important to become more active in the racial justice movement.
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Last September, April Baskin (left) and Tracie Guy-Decker started their podcast, “Jews Talk Racial Justice with April and Tracie." (Provided photos)
“Jews Talk Racial Justice with April and Tracie” explores issues ranging from Jewish holidays and books about race and racism to white supremacy, politics and finding joy in social justice work.
Read MoreMichael Olesker offers his thoughts on teaching during these challenging times.
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Founded in 1830, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation is the oldest Jewish congregation in Maryland. (File photo by Solomon Swerling)
“Wisdom Around the World” presents clergy and experts in various fields of study leading discussions about everything from Judaism and Torah to history and arts and culture.
Read MoreJews and Blacks need to work together closely to stem the tide of white supremacy, says Yosef Webb-Cohen.
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