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News

How Houston’s Synagogues are Handling the High Holidays After Harvey

21 hours ago | National

United Orthodox Synagogues, a Houston congregation, had up to six feet of flooding in some places and also lost most of its prayer books. Congregation Beth Israel had damage in its sanctuary, mechanical room and offices.

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Weinberg Place Celebrates 50th Anniversary

23 hours ago | Baltimore

"People come here from all walks of life who have adjusted through world wars, children, grandchildren, moves and income decreases. It’s a journey of living and growing because here we challenge them and open up avenues to learn new things."

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Israeli Govt. to Amend Adoption Law, Give Same-Sex Couples Equal Rights

Sep 18, 2017 | Israel

The government had initially told the court that given the “reality of Israeli society,” same-sex parents put an “additional burden” on their adopted children.

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Community

Getting an Early Jump on Rosh Hashanah

Sep 18, 2017

The event, held at the Gudelsky Center Howard County Conservancy in Woodstock, was for adults ages 20-40s and featured music, light hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and door prizes.

Some Doggone Fun at Baltimore Humane Society’s Dogfest 2017

Sep 18, 2017

Proceeds from “Dogfest 2017” go toward benefiting all of the animals at the BHS’s private, non-profit, no-kill shelter.

Arts & Entertainment

Chick and Ruth’s Under New Ownership — Baltimore Fishbowl

18 hours ago

“It has truly been living the American Dream running our family business and meeting all our friends over the years,” his post read. “We have enjoyed watching over 5 generations of families grow up.”