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Author: Scott Rifkin, MD

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Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Thanks for the Feedback

February 6, 2025February 5, 2025 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D., welcomes feedback from readers, both positive and negative, in a way that fosters a real debate.

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Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Jmore to Expand Its Mission

December 5, 2024December 4, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore is expanding its mission and forming a non-profit that will continue to serve Baltimore’s Jewish community in print and online while also creating educational opportunities for students who wish to pursue journalism from a Jewish perspective.

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Kamala Harris, Donald Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via JTA) and former President Donald Trump (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images via JTA)
National Opinion Politics Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Hard Choices

November 1, 2024October 29, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

This year’s presidential election represents a clear challenge for American democracy and the American Dream, writes Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D.

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Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Time to Move Forward

October 10, 2024October 9, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

For Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D., who recently voted by absentee ballot, the election comes down to following actions, not words.

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Josh Shapiro
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (Mark Makela/Getty Images via JTA)
Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Josh Shapiro’s Moment

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro sent a clear message at the Democratic National Convention that we as Jews are safe with Dems, writes Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D.

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Marc B. Terrill, president and CEO of The Associated, speaks during the organization's Centennial Campaign kickoff. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
Marc B. Terrill has served as president of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore since 2003. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Marc Terrill — A Tribute to a True Leader

May 16, 2024May 6, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D., pays tribute to Marc Terrill and his 20-plus years leading The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.

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Joe Biden
President Joe Biden speaks at the White House, March 17, 2024. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images via JTA)
Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: The Dilemma for Jews

March 28, 2024March 22, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

When it comes to concern that President Biden’s support for Israel is wavering, look at actions not words, writes Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin M.D.

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Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Wrong Community, Wrong Time

February 8, 2024February 6, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

In purchasing The Baltimore Sun, Sinclair has picked the wrong community at the wrong time, writes Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin M.D.

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Rally for Israel
Young attendees made their voices heard at the solidarity rally for Israel in front of Baltimore’s Penn Station on Oct. 29. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Israel Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Keep the Faith in Israel

December 14, 2023August 6, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

We need to do more to teach our children about the history of Israel, writes Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin M.D.

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JCRC's Stand With Israel Rally
At the Oct. 13 "Stand for Israel" rally af Freedom Park in Northwest Washington, D.C., attendees wave Israeli flags during a speaker's call for support for the Jewish state. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Israel Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: To Not Fight a War Solves Nothing

October 24, 2023December 9, 2023 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD, urges American Jews of all political stripes to stand united with Israel in its war against Hamas.

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Opinion Publisher's Note 

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Moment of Greatness and Challenges

October 6, 2023August 6, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

We live in a time of medical miracles and medical failures, writes Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin M.D.

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