Congregation Beth El of MoCo Welcomes New Board President
Many congregants who have chatted with Sam Boxerman one-on-one said the lay leader’s encouragement for them to get involved in the community “transformed their...
Israel Strikes Iran
Philissa Cramer
Israel announced that it has launched a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities and has warned Israelis to prepare for a potential counterattack.
“Following...
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MOUNT VERNON VIRTUOSI FAMILY CONCERT
Baltimore-based Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a chamber orchestra of young musicians who are in their transition from their...
Israel’s Population Tops 10 Million Ahead of 77th Independence Day
As Israel geared up to celebrate its 77th Independence Day, data released by the country’s Central Bureau of Statistics on Monday revealed that the...
Trump Lifts Sanctions on West Bank Settlers
Asaf Elia-Shalev
In one of his first actions as president, Donald Trump canceled sanctions targeting dozens of far-right Israeli individuals and settler organizations accused by the...
Local Leaders React to Cease-fire Deal Between Israel and Hamas
Local Jewish community leaders expressed hope and gratitude in response to the news of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The Jewish Federation of...
‘We Have a Deal for the Hostages’
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday.
“We have a deal for the...
Biden Lights Oct. 7 Yahrzeit Candle
By Ron Kampeas
In separate statements marking the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said...
Israel Says Iran has Launched Missile Attack
By Ron Kampeas
Sirens blared across much of Israel late Tuesday as the Israeli army announced that Iran has fired a barrage of missiles toward...
Israeli Opposition, Pro-democracy Protesters Press Unity in Face of Attacks from Hamas
Andrew Silow-Carroll
Hours after Saturday’s deadly surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, the Israeli protest group Achim le’Neshek (Brothers and Sisters in Arms) was helping...