International Archives - Page 26 of 77

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)

Jason Pressberg Named Local Development Director of Americans for Ben-Gurion University

January 3, 2024 Staff Report

In his new role, Pressberg, a Silver Spring resident, hopes to develop partnerships between local Jewish groups and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Rabbi Shmuel Silber of Suburban Orthodox-Toras Chaim: "The perpetrators of these acts think they can scare us and weaken us. What's incredible is that it has the opposite effect. It galvanizes us. It reinforces our resolve." (Staff photo)

BHC, Suburban Orthodox Suffer Property Destruction Due to Support for Israel

December 29, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Leaders of the neighboring Pikesville congregations remain steadfast in their right to express solidarity with the Jewish state and Israeli hostages in Gaza.

(Provided photo)

Pro-Israel Signs at Baltimore Hebrew Defaced for Second Time

December 29, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

BHC and Baltimore Jewish Council leaders will discuss the recurrence of property destruction at a press conference this afternoon.

The BZD delegation recently met with Rami Davidian (center), an Israeli farmer who saved an estimated 750 lives at the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7 in Israel. (Provided photo)

‘Never Again’ Truly is Now!

December 29, 2023 Guest Contributor

A recent Baltimore Zionist District mission to Israel reminded Laurie Edelman Goodwin about always speaking out against injustice.

Students participating in a special wartime program run through Leket Israel with corporate partners in which students who spend at least 160 hours doing volunteer farmwork earn a yearlong academic scholarship. (Courtesy of Leket Israel via JTA)

Food Rescue Group Switches from Relying on Farmers’ Generosity to Helping Them Survive

December 26, 2023 JTA

After the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, the Israeli food rescue organization Leket Israel quickly pivoted its focus to address the labor crisis.

Beth Am's Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg and Rabbi Rachel Safman of Beth Israel

Beth Am's Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg (left) and Rabbi Rachel Safman of Beth Israel chanted Psalm 121 at a community solidarity gathering for Israel on Oct. 10. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Look for the Partners

December 21, 2023 Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg

Finding common ground is essential to Jews during troubling times, writes Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg of Beth Am Synagogue.

Baltimore Hebrew Congregation president Gary Aiken unveils the synagogue's new signs stating its support for Israel and the release of hostages abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7

Baltimore Hebrew Replaces Pro-Israel Signs Vandalized Last Weekend

December 14, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

A cross-section of civic and Jewish communal leaders were on hand at a ceremony to show support for BHC and denounce the destruction of property.

More than half of the Chanukah celebrants said they expected to spend more than $50 on the holiday, suggesting that retailers can expect hundreds of millions of dollars in Chanukah spending this year. (Photo provided by JTA)

Chanukah Merchandise Industry Continues to Explode in U.S. Big-Box Stores

December 6, 2023 JTA

The Chanukah merch market has exploded. But are Jews feeling more represented?

At the Friends of the IDF gala were (left to right) Mitch Gold, Reut Friedman, Stacey and Steve Verstandig , Michelle and Steve Wions. Dean Kremer, Steve Weil, Marty Taylor, Sherry Mauer and Josh Mauer. (Provided photo)

Friends of the IDF Maryland Chapter Raises More than $200,000 at Gala

December 3, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Funds raised at the Maryland Solidarity Dinner will go toward medical supplies and equipment for the Israel Defense Forces.

Shul Sisters -- Cantors Laurie Akers, Rachel Brook and Rachel Goldman -- will perform at the Rabbinical Assembly's "T'nuah B'yahad: To Build their Movement Together" shabbaton and conference.

Conservative Movement Leaders to Assemble in Baltimore This Weekend

December 1, 2023 JMORE Staff

Clergy, congregational leaders and others will meet through next Tuesday at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel to discuss the current state and future of the Conservative movement.

Singer Idina Menzel performed in New York on Nov. 20 at AMIT’s "Evening of Solidarity with the Children of Israel." (Abbie Sophia via JTA)

Jewish Educational Group AMIT Steps Up Support for Israel with Star-Studded Gala

November 30, 2023 JTA

Singer Idina Menzel performed in New York on Nov. 20 at AMIT’s “Evening of Solidarity with the Children of Israel.”