With an assist from Towson University President Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg, local philanthropist Sandra R. Berman (center) cuts the ceremonial ribbon opening the Holocaust education center named in her honor. (Photo by Casey Bordick and provided by Towson University)

Sandra R. Berman Center for Humanity, Tolerance & Holocaust Education Dedicated at Towson University

The center’s mission is to promote education on humanity, tolerance and the Shoah to highlight the dangers of bigotry and intolerance.

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An Oct. 21 livestream of the Shema broadcast from the Western Wall on behalf of Israeli hostages in Gaza drew viewers from around the world. (Screenshot, via JTA)

Praying for the Hostages in Gaza and the ‘Whole House of Israel’

The Acheinu prayer reminds us that the deeper we go into the experience of those suffering, the more fervently we will pray for their speedy redemption, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

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Jewish thought leaders are facing down the uncomfortable implications of chapter nine of the Book of Esther at a time when the Jewish people are responding to the deadliest attack on them since the Holocaust. (Image by freepik on freepik.com)

How Should Jews Observe Purim in the Wake of Oct. 7th?

Some Jewish scholars and theologians are examining the parallels between Israel’s response to the Hamas attack and chapter nine of Megillat Esther.

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