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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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The Greenebaum Cancer Center was named in honor of the late Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum, who three decades ago gave a transformative gift to the University of Maryland Medical System after Mrs. Greenebaum’s successful treatment for breast cancer. (File photo)
The donation will be directed to help foster research conducted by faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and to advance innovative treatments.
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Izabella Tabarovsky: "In certain circles today, if you’re a Zionist, you can be excluded and marginalized. It can destroy your reputation, prevent you from getting a job you want and from being successful in school." (Provided photo)
Scholar Izabella Tabarovsky will speak at the “Generations of Courage” program on Apr. 26 at The Associated’s Goldsmith campus.
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Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman:"This bill provides an opportunity to celebrate Maryland's Muslim and Jewish communities for their cultural contributions to our state and our nation." (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
House Bill 661 is the culmination of a collaborative effort led by Del. Sarah S. Wolek (D-16th), Del. Jared S. Solomon (D-18th) and Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman (D-11th).
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Founded in 1976, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum located at 101 South Independence Mall East in Center City Philadelphia. (Shoot from Within via JTA)
A Maryland man who sent more than 40 threatening letters to Jewish institutions, including the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Carter Spahn (left) and Madeleine Stern were among the more than 500 attendees of the Excelerate26 Summit in New York. (Photo by Dada studio! Ohad Kab, courtesy of Birthright Israel Excel)
The Excelerate26 gathering in Manhattan attracted young Jews from 18 countries.
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Medical specialties at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore include cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, rehabilitation and pediatrics. (Provided photo)
The Northwest Baltimore hospital was recognized for its initiative to strengthen safety, enhance care coordination and build a deeply engaged workforce.
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Longtime community leaders Michael and Annette Saxon were presented the JCC Bezalel Leadership Award at J Live. (Provided photo)
The annual gathering raises funds for financial assistance for individuals and families to participate in JCC programming.
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Randi and Harel Turkel will be honored by The League for People with Disabilities at its Mar. 28 gala. (Provided photo)
The Baltimore-based nonprofit will honor Harel and Randi Turkel and their company at its Mar. 28th “Tastes, Toasts, & Triumphs” gala.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin: "Trump and his team have done everything they can to make the public cynical about elections generally. We have to explain to people that that is an authoritarian tactic." (File Photo)
The Democratic lawmaker representing the 8th District feels the Trump administration continues to push an authoritarian agenda.
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