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Del. Joe Vogel, a Jewish gay Latino Democrat, campaigns with State Sen. Cheryl Kagan in Gaithersburg. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images, via JTA)

Jewish Gen-Zer Loses Election But Still Viewed as Rising Star

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 Ron Kampeas, JTA

In the Democratic primary for the 6th District congressional seat, Joe Vogel, 27, finished second behind April McClain Delaney.

Known to generations of Baltimore Jews as “The Shul in the Park,” Shaarei Tfiloh operated as an Orthodox congregation from 1921 until last September. (Provided photo)

Community Education Local Maryland News

Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Launch Ceremony on June 4th

May 15, 2024May 13, 2024 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

The repurposed historic synagogue will serve as a center of Jewish learning and community engagement.

State Sen. Sarah K. Elfreth (D-30th): “I feel very confident that this General Assembly has a very keen eye on making progress on the environment.” (Photo provided)

State Sen. Sarah Elfreth is a Democrat and the youngest woman to ever serve in the Maryland State Senate. This week, she defeated former U.S. Capitol police officer Harry Dunn in a crowded congressional Democratic primary. (File photo)

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AIPAC-Affiliated Group Poured $4.2 Million into 3rd District’s Congressional Primary

May 13, 2024May 15, 2024 Ron Kampeas, JTA

A campaign finance group affiliated with AIPAC helped to fund the victorious campaign of State Sen. Sarah Elfreth.

Team gold medals for Baltimore competitors were won in junior boys’ soccer and junior boys’ baseball home run derby. (Photo courtesy of JCC of Greater Baltimore)

Community Local Maryland Sports

Local Young Athletes Score Big at the Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 Staff Report

More than 100 young local Jewish athletes participated in the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games in Wilmington, Delaware last Sunday, May 5.

Marc B. Terrill: “My love for this community will never end.” (Photo by David Stuck)

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Leaving His Marc: Q&A with The Associated’s Marc Terrill

May 10, 2024May 6, 2024 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Jmore spoke with Marc Terrill about his tenure and legacy at The Associated and his future plans.

Over the years, Judy Oppenheimer's writing for the Village Voice, Washingtonian, the Washington Post Magazine, Salon, The Forward, Moment and other publications earned numerous awards. (Provided photo)

Community Local Maryland National Obituaries

Veteran Journalist, Author Judith Oppenheimer Dies at Age 82

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Guest Contributor

A former local Jewish journalist with a long history as a writer and editor, Oppenheimer was the author of a pair of acclaimed books.

Idan Tzameret: "They don’t have the right to do that to my property or my flag. There’s no room for hate, there’s no room for antisemitism.” (Provided photo)

Community Israel Local Maryland News

Israeli Flag of Falls Road Business Desecrated by Vandals

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

An Israeli flag posted outside of the Mount Washington business Kitchen Design by Idan was spraypainted last weekend.

Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin: "We celebrate the success of our freedom, the need to protect oneself and do what is necessary to preserve one’s existence and dignity and culture." (File photo)

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Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin to be Honored by Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations

May 8, 2024May 16, 2024 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

On May 16, the Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland will honor Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin with the E.B. Hirsh Lifetime Achievement Award. Jmore spoke with Rabbi Cardin about the award, her new leadership positions, and more.

Zoie Verstanding: "No one deserves to feel hated, no matter what religion or race they are." (Provided photo)

Community Education International Israel Local Maryland

Fifth-Grade Student Zoie Verstandig Writes Special Poem for Holocaust Remembrance Day

May 1, 2024April 29, 2024 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

A Chizuk Amuno congregant and fourth-generation Holocaust survivor, Zoie read the poem at Roland Park Country School’s annual Holocaust remembrance gathering.

Joel Wyman, owner of Celestial Dreams in Owings Mills, hands out car fresheners at his booth at the Pikesville Farmers Market. (File photo by David Stuck)

Community Food & Drink Local Maryland

Pikesville Farmers Market to Return to Pomona Square on May 7

April 30, 2024April 25, 2024 JMORE Staff

A community staple, the market will be held every Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain or shine) in the parking lot of Pomona Square shopping center.

David Bergman: “While I wouldn’t wish Parkinson’s on anyone, for me it has been a fascinating experience and taught me so much about my body and mind.” (Provided photo)

Arts & Life Books Community

Poet David Bergman Explores the Aging Process and Life’s Challenges

April 29, 2024April 25, 2024 Jonathan Shorr

David Bergman’s latest volume of poetry deals with the aging process and triumphing against adversity in life.

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