Caren Shalom Leven, executive director of the Baltimore Zionist District, is shown here at the Empty Shabbat Table installation last November on the front lawn of Pikesville's Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation. (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Baltimore Zionist District to Present ‘Echoes of October 7’ Virtual Event

Among the speakers during the March 19 gathering will be Sharon Alony-Cunio, whose husband continues to be held hostage in Gaza.

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Protesters call on local elected officials to demand the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Rally Held at City Hall for Sexual Violence Victims of Oct. 7th

Jewish feminists and other human rights activists assembled in front of Baltimore City Hall on March 8 to show their solidarity with victims of sexual violence committed by Hamas during the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks.

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Earlier this week, a United Nations report validated Israeli reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 and afterward, including instances of rape. (Photo by Jackie Hajdenberg, provided by JTA)

Rally to be Held Tomorrow Morning at City Hall for Oct. 7 Victims of Sexual Violence

Baltimore Area Jewish Feminists and other groups will hold the vigil at 8 a.m. in honor of International Women’s Day.

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Human rights attorney Jared Genser, who earned the nickname 'The Extractor' for his success liberating political prisoners, says the challenge of recovering Israel's hostages in Gaza is particularly difficult. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Concordia Summit, via JTA)

Human Rights Attorney Jared Genser Explains Why Israel’s Hostage Crisis is Uniquely Challenging

Hostage expert and human rights attorney Jared Genser explains why Israel’s hostage crisis is uniquely challenging.

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Rabbi Avraham Wolff, founder of the Mishpacha Children’s Home in Odessa, aims to nurture the children under his care so they can rise above their difficult circumstances and have a chance at normal, happy lives. (Photo courtesy of Mishpacha Chabad Odessa via JTA)

As War in Ukraine Rages On, Odessa Jewish Children’s Home Struggles with New Challenges

In Baltimore’s war-torn sister city in Ukraine, the Mishpacha Children’s Home strives to help youngsters overcome the challenges of their circumstances.

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Last December, Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali (far right) and other family members of Americans taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 spoke to the media outside the West Wing of the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, provided by JTA)

Relative of Former Child Hostage to Speak at ‘Braided Candle’ Event

At the Pikesville Hilton this Wednesday night, Elizabeth Hirsh Natfali will talk about the nightmarish saga of her great-niece Abigail Mor Edan since Oct. 7.

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