In ‘Radically Amazed,’ contemporary Jewish artists share show at Bender JCC
What does it mean to be a Jewish artist in the 21st century? The current art show at the Bender Jewish Community Center of...
Lots of Purim Fun
Purim came in like a lion across the Washington area on March 6 — with a roar of boos for the evil Haman, dens...
Hilary Smith Kapner Keeps Her Commitment to Israel
For Hilary Smith Kapner, 61, Judaism is a commitment in both her private and public lives. She’s a member of Congregation Beth El of...
You Should Know… Arizona Ritchie
Arizona Ritchie, 23, has a foot in two worlds. She plays softball for both American college teams and the Israeli National Team, having received...
Washington Protesters Condemn Israel Bonds for Hosting Smotrich
Hundreds of Israeli and American Jewish protesters gathered Sunday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the District as a three-day Israel Bonds leadership conference...
Jewish star guard Abby Meyers leads University of Maryland into top-10 spot in the...
By Jacob Gurvis | JTA
Last July, Abby Meyers helped lead Team USA to a gold medal in women’s basketball at the Maccabiah Games, or...
You Should Know… Hikari Miller
When she was growing up, Hikari Miller knew she wanted to do something creative, so she went to the library and started reading books...
Thinking Globally With Liza Levy
Liza Levy is a community activist who has received numerous awards and recognitions for decades of volunteer service in the D.C. area Jewish community.
A...
Congregation Adat Reyim Introduces ‘New Format Fridays’
Congregation Adat Reyim, in Springfield, has changed its Friday night Shabbat services.
Once a month, congregants at the independent synagogue host their own, specially designed...