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Ben Newman of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra: "We’ve been in existence for more than 40 years, but a lot of people don’t know about us. " (Provided photo)
The BCO, founded in 1984, will perform the works of Frank Zappa, Beethoven, Mason Bates and Karena Ingram.
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Tessa Veksler: "In my mind, you cannot separate anti-Zionism and antisemitism. They're intertwined, so it's important for schools to name that." (Provided photo)
A former college campus activist, Veksler will speak at Chizuk Amuno on June 8 at the Ruth and Jay Lenrow Visiting Scholar-in-Residence for Combating Antisemitism.
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In recent years, the annual Community Block Party at the Owings Mills JCC has attracted thousands of attendees. (Provided photo)
This year’s Community Block Party at the JCC of Greater Baltimore will feature classic cars, giant inflatables, games, a rock-climbing wall and roller skating rink, and strolling entertainers.
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At the recent screening of the documentary "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," Elisha Wiesel (left) speaks with Beth Tfiloh's Rabbi Chai Posner about his father's legacy. (Provided photo)
In a recent talk at Beth Tfiloh, Elisha Wiesel called on Jews to cultivate joyfulness in their faith and sense of community.
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Andy Miller, chair of JUFJ's Synagogue Social Justice Roundtable, speaks to attendees of “Beyond Welcoming the Stranger.” (Provided photo)
Presented by Jews United for Justice and a consortium of local synagogues, “Beyond Welcoming the Stranger” offered a Jewish approach to helping immigrants.
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John Singer: "I said, ‘I'd really like to do something to help people who are in my situation and can benefit from AFOs but can't pay for them.’” (Provided photo)
John Singer wants to help Marylanders of all economic backgrounds to afford ankle foot orthoses.
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Steve Hofstetter: "I am from Queens and I don't get my crime statistics from some terrified old white guy on Fox News.” (Photo by Taylor Reschka)
Steve Hofstetter, who will perform at Soundstage next week, recently made headlines for his social media post ridiculing some fans’ warnings about Charm City’s safety.
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin (left) is shown here in an undated photo with his parents, Rachel and Jon. (Courtesy Goldberg-Polin family, via JTA)
Israeli-Americans Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin talked about the pain of losing their 23-year-old son, who was kidnapped and later murdered in the Oct. 7th tragedy.
Read MoreNow celebrating its 25th season, the farmers market will be located on the grounds of the historic Pikesville Armory, at 640 Reisterstown Road.
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Visions of Johanna: “If you ask me about my identity, Jewish is the first thing that comes to mind. It’s just who I am,” says "Holes" director Johanna Gruenhut. (File photo)
Directed by Johanna Gruenhut, the production is based on of the 1998 novel and 2003 film of the same name.
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Potomac residents and sisters Jillian and Lindsay Wiener died in a rental unit fire in 2022 in Long Island, New York. (Facebook)
The Jillian and Lindsay Wiener Short-Term Rental Safety Act requires rental companies to conduct annual fire inspections in Baltimore City and every Maryland county.
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