Mordehai ‘Mota’ Gur, Businessman, Philanthropist and Israel Supporter, Dies at 77
Gur was the co-owner and operator of Camden Body & Fender and a supporter of local Jewish causes.
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Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, Prominent Orthodox Voice, Dies at 43
A Ner Israel graduate, Rabbi Fink was known for his compassionate and progressive views.
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Tone of Love co-founder and Beth Tfiloh student Elan Bashyrov meets a resident of the North Oaks Senior Living community in Pikesville. (Provided photo)
Tone of Love Volunteers Perform at Local Retirement and Nursing Home Facilities
Conceived and created by a pair of Beth Tfiloh students, the nonprofit for teens aims to spread the joy of music and community.
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Billionaire, philanthropist and Orioles owner David M. Rubenstein greets grateful patrons of the Jewish Museum of Maryland. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Jewish Museum of Maryland Dedicates David M. Rubenstein Exhibition Arcade
To celebrate its new David M. Rubenstein Exhibition Arcade, the Jewish Museum of Maryland held a dedication ceremony on March 23.
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The 1970-1971 Baltimore Bullets team included such stars as Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Gus “Honeycomb” Johnson, Wes Unseld, Jack Marin and Kevin Loughery. (Official team photo)
Not to be Skipped Over
Michael Olesker remembers the late, great Henry “Skip” Feldman, former trainer of the old Baltimore Bullets, who passed away Mar. 11 at age 88.
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HeArtwares started as a booth at Baltimore’s Artscape festival and blossomed into a year-round program. (Provided photo)
HeARTwares Store and Program Helps Young Artists Acquire Job Skills
A program of the local nonprofit Art with a Heart, HeARTwares trains young people on how to operate successfully in the workforce.
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‘October 8’ Documentary Receives Thumbs-Up from Baltimore Jewish Council
The BJC is strongly encouraging the community to view local screenings of the film, which is executive produced by “Will & Grace” actress Debra Messing.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen: "I believe that one can be pro-Israel and oppose many of the policies of the Netanyahu government, just as one can be pro-America while opposing the policies of the Trump Administration." (Provided photo)
Jmore Talks to Sen. Chris Van Hollen about Israel, Trump and More
Maryland’s senior senator says he’s profoundly concerned about the state of the nation.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer: "Criticism of Israel and how it conducted the war is not antisemitic. But it begins to shade over." ((Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, via JTA)
9 Highlights from Sen. Chuck Schumer’s New York Times Interview
The Senate minority leader cancelled his Mar. 17 talk at the Enoch Pratt Free Library due to a planned protest by a local anti-Zionist Jewish group.
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Stuffed Animal/Care Package Initiative Aims to Support People with Special Needs
The project, for “Good Deeds Month,” honors the life and legacy of Noya Dan, a 12-year-old Israeli girl with special needs who loved stuffed bears.
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Israeli-American standup comedian and author Joel Chasnoff will perform at the Gordon Center on Wednesday night, Apr. 30.
JCC of Greater Baltimore Receives Israel Engagement Grant
As part of the grant, the Gordon Center this spring will host Israeli-American comedian Joel Chasnoff and feature an exhibition by the late Israeli artist Harar Goldin.
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