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Ambassador Tina S. Kaidanow "was an extraordinary diplomat,” wrote former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)
The Baltimore-raised Kaidanow served as a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service for more than three decades.
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Dr. Melissa R. Klapper: "While historians do not like to apply contemporary standards to the past per se, there is no doubt that Emma was racist. She believed African Americans were inferior to white people and that slavery was a positive good." (Provided Photo)
“The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai” offers a glimpse into the mind of an unmarried Jewish woman living in Richmond during America’s bloodiest conflict.
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Among the state and local elected officials who came out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman, Baltimore County Council Chair Izzy Patoka and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski (far right, with sunglasses). (Provided photo)
Located at 300 Church Lane in the heart of Pikesville, the four-acre park features a network of walking paths and a footbridge.
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Check out the sandwiches, smoothies and toasts at The Main Squeeze in Pikesville. (Photo by Maya Washington)
While The Main Squeeze offers healthy choices in Pikesville, the Manor Tavern says si to Spanish wines. Randi Rom shares a roundup of local restaurant news and notes.
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A scene from the 2023 March for Israel rally in Washington, D.C. (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Held as part of the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly, the G.A. National Unity Event will be held on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. at Nationals Park in the nation’s capital.
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Marilyn Berman poses in front of the new mural that she designed on Beth El's campus. "I just hope it brings joy to everybody," she said. (Provided Photo)
The Berman-Weinstein Preschool Playground was renovated recently in honor of the memory of Susan and Elliot Weinstein.
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Nichole Baccala Ward: “We know that TBC’s future holds even greater promise built on a foundation of 50 years of excellence." (Provided photo)
While celebrating its 50th anniversary and new ownership, TBC bids farewell to one of its co-founders, Allan Charles.
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Yifaat and Ayala Asher, mother and sister of IDF soldier Liam Asher, sang the Acheinu prayer at the community's memorial program commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 tragedy. (Photo by David Stuck)
Among the speakers at the two-hour gathering at Pikesville’s Beth El Congregation were Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Ben Cardin.
Read MoreNorthwest Baltimore resident William “Zev” Steen, 46, pleaded guilty to the felony of sexual exploitation of a child.
Read MoreThe ruling states that the school violated the free speech rights of Students for Justice in Palestine by revoking its permit.
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Located nine miles north of Gaza and with a population of more than 130,000 residents, the Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon has been the target of rockets fired by Hamas for years. (Wikipedia)
From Oct. 7 through Oct. 27, the goal is to raise $1 million from Baltimore’s Jewish community to benefit Israelis in desperate need of mental health support.
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