Local Attorney and Educator Michael Freilich Dies at 80
For more than four decades, Freilich worked in real estate law while teaching in the community.
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Located on the eastern bank of the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., is the national cultural center of the United States.
Mirror Image of America
The generosity of spirit that is America is rapidly being chipped away the Trump-Musk administration, writes MIchael Olesker.
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Grants to UMBC and Other Universities Flagged by GOP Lawmaker as ‘Woke DEI’
Sen. Ted Cruz’s attack on the National Science Foundation included seven grants intended to boost U.S.-Israeli research partnerships.
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The national environmental organization Adamah is based at the Pearlstone campus in
Reisterstown. (File photo)
Jewish Philanthropists Launch Climate Initiative in U.S. and Israel
Among the recipients of the Jewish Climate Trust will be the Reisterstown-based environmental group Adamah
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Among this year's Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame inductees is Janet B. Kurland, who worked for more than four decades at Jewish Community Services. Kurland passed away last December at age 94. (File photo by David Stuck)
JCC Announces This Year’s Baltimore Jewish Hall of Fame Inductees
Among the inductees are former Associated President Marc B. Terrill, Old Bay creator Ralph Brunn, Chizuk Amuno’s Rabbi Joel H. Zaiman and gerontology specialist Janet B. Kurland.
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The late Erin Michele Levitas (left) is shown here with her cousin, Marissa Jachman, who is executive director of the Erin Levitas Foundation. (FIle photo courtesy of Marissa Jachman)
Erin Levitas Foundation Creates Portal to Help Combat Sexual Violence
The portal provides tools and resources to help users engage in open, healthy conversations and address sensitive topics.
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Shown (left to right) are Paula Bragg, director of philanthropy at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Shulamit Finkelstein, president of the Federation of Jewish Women's Organizations of Maryland; Rochelle Bohrer and Linda Roedel, social action co-chairs for the Federation; and Kappa Guild president Sheila Mentz. In the portrait behind them is Hortense Kahn Eliasberg (1899-1949), founder of the predecessor to Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital. (Provided photo)
Jewish Groups Donate Toys, Books and Supplies to Patients at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Kappa Guild and The Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland recently collected toys, books and art supplies for young patients at the medical center on W. Rogers Avenue.
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Got Glida: Founded in 2013 by local ice cream connoisseurs Laura and David Alima, The Charmery has several locations throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area. (Provided photo)
The Charmery Offers Limited Special Flavor to Help Raise Funds for Victims of California Wildfires
The Charmery is launching a special collaboration with Los Angeles-based Sweet Rose Creamery, offering a new limited-time flavor while raising funds to support those affected by the recent California wildfires.
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Princeton Sports to Close After Nearly 90 Years of Business
The Jewish family-owned business cited online retail and competition from suppliers as major reasons for the closure.
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Former City Chief Solicitor Leslie S. Winner Dies at 80
The Northwest Baltimore resident, who was 80, was remembered for her commitment to the city and its citizens.
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(Left to right) Eli Goldstein, Baltimore Hatzalah president; Dovid Heyman, Hatzalah executive director; Ira Gewanter, director of AFMDA’s Mid-Atlantic Region; and MDA Director of International Relations Yoni Yagodovsky. (Provided photo)
Baltimore Hatzalah and Magen David Adom Hold Gathering to Explore Joint Opportunities
Hatzalah of Baltimore recently held a joint gathering with American Friends of Magen David Adom to explore joint opportunities.
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