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World Zionist Congress Holds Virtual Conference, With Increased U.S. Participation
This article was sponsored by and produced in partnership with the American Zionist Movement, which works across a broad ideological, political and religious spectrum linking the American Jewish community together in support of Israel, Zionism and the Jewish people....
Owings Mills Resident Jennie Faber Schwartz Wins FIDF Virtual Poker Tournament
As an OB/GYN in town for nearly a quarter-century, Dr. Jennie Faber Schwartz is best known for delivering babies, not for being dealt royal flushes, straights or full houses. But Schwartz, 53, recently became the first place winner of the first-ever Virtual...
Sudan to Normalize Ties with Israel in U.S.-Brokered Deal
Sudan will become the third Arab nation over the past two months to normalize ties with Israel. The Sudan-Israel accord continues the trend among Arab countries to advance ties with the Jewish state, even without a peace agreement with the Palestinians. President...
Maryland/Israel Development Center Launches Program to Help Israeli Companies during Pandemic
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, business — particularly global commerce — has been far from usual. With international travel largely halted, companies are mostly relegated to conducting meetings via Zoom or WhatsApp. But those technological...
From Ashkelon, With Love
In an act of solidarity and friendship, the southern coastal Israeli city of Ashkelon has sent 2,000 reusable face masks to Baltimore’s Jewish community. The masks were recently delivered to The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore and its constituent agencies,...
Israel, United Arab Emirates Establish Normalization of Relations
In what appears to be a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and the United Arab Emirates are normalizing ties. As part of a historic peace deal brokered by President Donald Trump, Israel will pause its plans to annex areas of the West Bank, according to a joint...
Joe Biden Selects Kamala Harris as Running Mate
It’s now official: Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) is presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s choice for vice president. “I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked Kamala Harris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the...
Israel Offers Lebanon Assistance After Massive, Deadly Explosion in Beirut
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israel has offered Lebanon humanitarian assistance after a massive explosion at Beirut’s waterfront killed at least 30 people and injured thousands. Israel’s defense minister Benny Gantz announced the offer on Twitter. Prime Minister Benjamin...
Celebrities Participate in Virtual Israel Birthday Celebration
“Yom huledet sameach!” exclaimed American actor Joshua Malina, wishing the state of Israel a happy birthday in Hebrew. “Seventy-two — eze yofi [how great]! If you ask me, you don’t look a day over 70.” Malina joined fellow actors Shira Haas and Ben Platt, as...Upcoming Events
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