Baltimore Hebrew Congregation president Gary Aiken unveils the synagogue's new signs stating its support for Israel and the release of hostages abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7

Baltimore Hebrew Replaces Pro-Israel Signs Vandalized Last Weekend

A cross-section of civic and Jewish communal leaders were on hand at a ceremony to show support for BHC and denounce the destruction of property.

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As First Lady of Maryland, Barbara "Bootsie" Mandel particularly took an active interest in the restoration of Government House, the historic 54-room official residence of the governor in downtown Annapolis. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)

Former Maryland First Lady Barbara Oberfeld Mandel Dies at 103

Mrs. Mandel, known as “Bootsie,” was remembered by her family for her “kindness, courage, integrity and unrelenting optimism.”

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An attendee of a recent pro-Israel rally in the nation's capital offers his views on Hamas. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Maryland Hate Crimes Commission Member Suspended for Anti-Israel Posts

On social media, Zainab Chaudry of the Council on American-Islamic Relations compared Israel to Nazi Germany and characterized reports of Israeli babies massacred by Hamas as “fake.”

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Among the signs on the lawn of Azi Rosenblum's Pikesville property is one for Uriel Baruch, a construction worker who was abducted by Hamas terrorists Oct. 7 from the Supernova music festival in southern Israel.

Local Businessman Displays Lawn Signs to Keep Focus on Israeli Hostages

Azi Rosenblum decided to put up the 240 signs after spending three weeks volunteering in Israel after the Oct. 7th attacks.

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Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman: “Having a Maryland Jewish Legislative Caucus will enable members of the General Assembly to advocate for policies important to the Jewish communities of Maryland." (File photo)

Jewish Lawmakers Condemn CASA de Maryland’s Posts about Israel-Hamas War

The Silver Spring-based immigrant advocacy and assistance organization recently criticized the “utilization of U.S. tax dollars to promote the ongoing violence” in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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At the age of 17, Gili Adar came to the U.S. as a representative for the Israeli Scouts program. "She was a real ray of light," Aaron Hadley, who worked with the young Israeli as counselors at Camp Ben Frankel in Belleville, Illinois, told Chicago's ABC-TV affiliate. (Photo courtesy of the Adar family)

A Light Extinguished Far Too Soon

Alan Feiler writes about Gili Adar, the daughter of an old Israeli friend, who was among the more than 260 people murdered by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 at the Supernova music festival.

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Rockville resident Yolit Kachlon spoke at the Empty Shabbat Table installation about her friends and family at Nahal Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

‘Empty Shabbat Table’ Vigil Brings Together More than 300 Baltimoreans to Advocate Release of Israeli Hostages

Among the speakers at Friday afternoon’s gathering were relatives and friends of individuals abducted by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack.

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