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David M. Rubenstein was recently named a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient by President Biden. (Facebook)
The Orioles owner was among 19 luminaries awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor at a White House ceremony last week.
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Innovation and discovery have been at the forefront of the Hebrew University's mission for nearly a century. (AFHU via JTA)
American Friends of the Hebrew University will also celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, marking a century of partnering in growth.
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Odelia Mazal: “I’m doing the best that I can, spreading the love, feeling the love as it comes, letting it go through me and back into the world." (Provided photo)
The Baltimore native, who is studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, appeared at Ottobar with her band for a special performance.
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Ari Steven Blitz is shown here with his wife Isabelle and daughter, Emilia. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)
Among the music stars that the Baltimore native worked with were Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Janet Jackson.
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Founded in 1830, Baltimore Hebrew Congregation is the oldest Jewish congregation in Maryland. (File photo by Solomon Swerling)
More than 40 local rabbis and Jewish communal professionals speak out against vitriolic attacks aimed at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation related to its Dec. 12th program on Israel.
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Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger will retire next month after serving the 2nd District in the House of Representatives since 2003.
(File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Throughout his long political career, Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger has remained the same hardworking, self-effacing guy, writes Michael Olesker.
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Former Sen. Ben Cardin: "When the president does things that are unacceptable, you’ve got to speak out, you can’t be silent about things you believe are wrong. Make sure you put the record straight." (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
With the era of bombast returning to Washington, Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin leaves behind a legacy of commitment and decency.
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A scene from the 2023 March for Israel rally in Washington, D.C. (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
The Baltimore Zionist District’s executive director and Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s leadership address a controversial program held at BHC last week.
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Peter Lovenheim: “I don’t think gratitude comes naturally to human beings. It has to be learned and reinforced often.” (Provided photo)
With his new book, “Gift Shop of Gratitude,” author Peter Lovenheim calls on readers to forge a new attitude about gratitude.
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Amy Bach: "I have always cared deeply about making sure people are treated fairly, which is a cornerstone of Judaism."
(John Schlia via JTA)
Amy Bach, author of the book “Ordinary Injustice: How America Holds Court,” runs an organization that develops data tools to help communities reshape the criminal justice system.
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Celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz (right), President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is shown here in 2022 with David Friedman, former U.S. ambassador to Israel. (Photo by Ron Kampeas, photo courtesy of JTA)
Michael Olesker wonders how the late local TV reporter Jim Mustard would’ve reacted to Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations.
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