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Better Late Than Never: Susan Landsman marks her transition to religious adulthood. (Provided photo)
Baltimore native Susan Landsman recently celebrated her rite of passage surrounded by family, friends, fellow residents and staff.
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Nick Stewart: "I bring real innovation to the table, a fresh set of solutions grounded in what I believe are unifying values. If we do this work right, we can change the course of the county." (Provided photo)
Stewart, a business attorney, believes trust and affordability are the county’s biggest obstacles.
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Izzy Patoka: "I go to community meetings every single night of the week, and not just during election years. I show up so I understand what’s going on from the perspective of people where they live." (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
The County Councilman from the 2nd District feels that transit-oriented developments can help meet pressing priorities.
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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.
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