Sheila Katz (left) of the National Council of Jewish Women talks with Rabbi Dana Saroken at The Soul Center’s annual “Wit, Wine & Wisdom” event at Beth El Congregation. (Photo by David Stuck)

NCJW Leader Calls on Soul Center Supporters to Fight Antisemitism on Campuses and Elsewhere

At last week’s “Wit, Wine & Wisdom” event, Sheila Katz told attendees to stay strong in support of Israel and to fight bigotry.

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Claudia Chappel-Winelander: "People were coming over all the time the first couple of weeks. My doorbell was ringing so much it made my dogs very nervous,” (Provided photo)

Local Artist/Jeweler Claudia Chappel-Winelander Raises More than $21,000 for Israeli Soldiers

Since the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, Claudia Chappel-Winelander has sold more than $21,000 worth of bracelets, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.

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Soulful Serenaders: The band Acoustic Soul performs a selection of spiritual and inspirational tunes at the Gordon Center. (Left to right) Zevi Daniel, Eli Cohen, Moishe Abramson and Matt Schoenfeld. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Community Marks Three-Month Anniversary of Oct. 7th Terrorist Attacks with Havdalah Gathering

“The Braided Candle” featured spiritual music by the band Acoustic Soul and words of inspiration by Rabbis Andrew Busch and Shmuel Silber.

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Blood, Sweat & Tears: The final total of Beth El's "We Move for Israel" challenge was 8,313 miles reported by 178 participants from around the nation, resulting in a donation of $8,313 to The Associated's Israel Emergency Fund. (Photos provided by Beth El Congregation)

Beth El’s Fitness Challenge Supporting Israel Proves to be a Moving Experience

“We Move for Israel” raised more than $8,000 for The Associated’s Israel Emergency Fund.

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Ettie Berkovitch Goldstein: “So many people in this country want to do something [to help Israeli soldiers]. It makes them feel good to make something and to help. They feel part of it all, which they are.” (Provided photo)

Local Israeli-American Spearheads Campaign to Send Headwear to Israeli Soldiers in Gaza

Ettie Berkovitch Goldstein started Operation Kovah a month ago to help keep Israeli soldiers warm, and the response around the nation has been overwhelming.

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Jason Pressberg: “It’s very exciting to now be tasked with being the person to reach out to the Baltimore and Greater Washington Jewish communities and beyond, to educate them on the impact they can have on Israel.” (Provided photo)

Jason Pressberg Named Local Development Director of Americans for Ben-Gurion University

In his new role, Pressberg, a Silver Spring resident, hopes to develop partnerships between local Jewish groups and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

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Rabbi Shmuel Silber of Suburban Orthodox-Toras Chaim: "The perpetrators of these acts think they can scare us and weaken us. What's incredible is that it has the opposite effect. It galvanizes us. It reinforces our resolve." (Staff photo)

BHC, Suburban Orthodox Suffer Property Destruction Due to Support for Israel

Leaders of the neighboring Pikesville congregations remain steadfast in their right to express solidarity with the Jewish state and Israeli hostages in Gaza.

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