Danielle (left) and Galeet Dardashti explore their family’s rich musical history in the new podcast “The Nightingale of Iran.” (Photo courtesy of Galeet and Danielle Dardashti)

Dardashti Sisters Remember their Grandfather, ‘the Nightingale of Iran’

Former Baltimoreans Danielle and Galeet Dardashti will explore the storied career of their late grandfather, Younes Dardashti, in a six-part podcast series.

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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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Founded in 1885, Goucher College is a private liberal arts college in Towson with 1,100 undergraduates and 900 graduate students. About 26 percent of the student body is Jewish, according to Hillel International. (Photo by Rob Coyle, via Flickr)

Jewish Leaders Express Concerns about Support for Jewish Student Life at Goucher

Regional and national Jewish leaders are calling on Goucher College to support Jewish students and curb anti-Israel activities on the Towson campus.

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(Left to right) Baltimore residents Barbara Greenwald, Marcia Wagner and Tova Taragin of ACHI, American Communities Helping Israel. (Provided photo)

ACHI Virtual Marketplace Enables Americans to Help Israeli Merchants and Artisans

Founded during the Second Intifada, the nonprofit American Communities Helping Israel operates a website to benefit businesses in the Jewish state.

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