DOJ Seeks Death Penalty for Suspect in Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the suspect charged with killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., last May.
United States Attorney for...
Maryland Primary: Who Will Replace Rep. Steny Hoyer?
When Rep. Steny Hoyer announced his retirement in January, the open seat for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District sparked the interest of more than 30...
3 Persons of Interest Now Considered Suspects After Antisemitic Vandalism at Local School
Montgomery County authorities are searching for three suspects accused of vandalizing an elementary school with profanity and antisemitic graffiti earlier in May.
Local police said...
100 Years of Edlavitch DCJCC
The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center’s historic building opened on the corner of 16th and Q Streets NW in 1926, making this year its...
Washington Jewish Week Wins 8 MDDC Press Association Awards
Washington Jewish Week, which is published by Mid-Atlantic Media, had a strong showing at the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association’s annual editorial and design awards ceremony...
8 Interesting Events Coming Up in Jewish DMV: May 17-21
Explore these upcoming events in Jewish DMV, from Jewish Community Day at Nationals Park to cheesecake-fueled Shavuot celebrations.
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Harry Moatz, president...
GW Student Injured After ‘Stink Bombs’ Left Around Israel Fest
The George Washington University administration is investigating reports of individuals placing vials containing an “unknown substance” around last week’s Israel Fest celebration, “in an...
Antisemitic Vandalism Found at Brookeville School
Police and Montgomery County Public Schools officials are investigating after antisemitic vandalism was discovered May 2 at Greenwood Elementary School in Brookeville.
An expletive and...
Berman Student Lands 3rd Place in International Bible Quiz
With how much time Joshua Appelbaum dedicates to studying Tanakh every week — 25 hours — it could very well be his part-time job.
So...
Amid America 250, Capital Jewish Museum Marks Building’s 150th Birthday
There’s a lot of buzz about the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence this upcoming July 4. What D.C.-area residents may...