Holocaust Survivor Liliane Dresner Dies at 93
A longtime Northwest Baltimore resident, Dresner worked in the administrative office of Fort Garrison Elementary School for more than two decades.
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Journalism Professor and Author Steve M. Barkin Dies at 80
For more than three decades, Barkin taught journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
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Digital Architect David Warren Drager Dies at 64
A Beth Am congregant, Drager was known for his love for poetry and commitment to civic involvement.
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Tova Kaplan, a student at Harvard University, testifies before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights briefing on antisemitism on college and university campuses. (Screenshot via YouTube, via JTA)
Jewish Students Warn Against Politicizing Antisemitism
The hearing last week before the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights was the first in an independent government investigation into college campus antisemitism.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin: "Trump and his team have done everything they can to make the public cynical about elections generally. We have to explain to people that that is an authoritarian tactic." (File Photo)
Jmore Catches Up with Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin
The Democratic lawmaker representing the 8th District feels the Trump administration continues to push an authoritarian agenda.
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The Pikesville branch of the Baltimore County Public Library is located at 1301 Reisterstown Road. (File photo)
Pikesville Library to Host Celebration of Yiddish Culture
“Between Two Worlds” will offer seven programs in March and April that explore Jewish identity, life and literature.
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Jacob Hellman, Drama Professor and Actor, Dies at 38
A Baltimore native, Hellman taught at several universities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
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Eternal Flame: Billy Steinberg (second from right) is shown here in an undated photo with The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs (center) and other musicians and music industry professionals.
Jewish Songwriter Billy Steinberg Dies at 75
Among the California native’s biggest hits were “Eternal Flame” by The Bangles and Whitney Houston’s “So Emotional.”
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Family Dentist Dr. Stanley L. Becker Dies at 89
A Baltimore native, Becker practiced dentistry in the area for decades.
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Members of Covenant Guild have been supporting community members in need for 79 years. (Provided photo)
Unbroken Covenant
Covenant Guild celebrates nearly eight decades of contributing to the community.
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Lindsay Grossman credits the educators at the Stoler Early Learning Center (ELC) at the JCC, part of The Associated network, for providing a warm, safe and loving environment that allows Benji to thrive. (Provided photo)
The Associated: Supporting Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Supporting individuals with disabilities is a year-round priority for The Associated network.
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