Local Politics
Rep. John Sarbanes: ‘Democrats are Going to Follow Through’
When meeting with Jmore’s editorial board on Sept. 24, Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) repeatedly expressed concerns about the potential for an autocracy in the United States if Republicans won both the House of Representatives and Senate in the midterm elections on Nov....
Maryland Election 2018 Results
Here are the early unofficial results from the Maryland Board of Elections for the major races of interest to the local Jewish community: Governor/Lt. Governor Larry Hogan and Boyd K. Rutherford Comptroller Peter Franchot Attorney General Brian E. Frosh U.S. Senator...
Here are the Election Results in Races That Matter to Jews
(JTA) — Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in the midterm elections held Nov. 6, with Jewish Congress members poised to take key leadership roles. Republicans looked to increase their majority in the Senate. Five Jewish Democrats are set to chair...
Baltimore Interfaith Service Honors Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Victims
For Marc B. Terrill, president of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, the massacre of 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27 was deeply personal. Speaking to approximately 200 Jewish communal leaders, elected...
Midterm Election Guide 2018
This Election Day, Marylanders will be voting for Governor, U.S. Senator and eight seats in the House of Representative, along with several other key races. Gear up for the Nov. 6 election and get out and vote with Jmore’s political coverage. Maryland Politics...
Ben Jealous Releases Statement on Israel and the BDS Movement
In the October issue of Jmore, Gov. Larry Hogan and his Democratic gubernatorial challenger, Benjamin Jealous, were asked to discuss their views on Maryland’s strong ties with Israel as well as the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. In...
Jewish Candidates in the 2018 Congressional Elections: The Senate
WASHINGTON (JTA) — There are 56 candidates for Congress who identify as Jewish. Among them are 41 Democrats: five are running for the Senate — three incumbents and two challengers. Among the 36 in the U.S. House of Representatives, 18 are incumbents and 18... Rep. John Sarbanes: ‘Give Us the Gavel’
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) says he has an urgent message: it can happen here. Although calling himself an optimist by nature, Sarbanes sees the potential for a move toward a totalitarian system in the United States. Sarbanes, 56, who is running for reelection in the...
Q&A with Green Party Candidate Drew Pate
A child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Drew A. Pate is running as a Green Party candidate for state delegate representing the 41st District. A graduate of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Pate completed his general residency at...Upcoming Events
Dec
22
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8:00 pm Charm City Klezmer Holiday Dance... @ Creative Alliance
Charm City Klezmer Holiday Dance... @ Creative Alliance
Dec 22 @ 8:00 pm
Burn off those latkes by dancing up a storm at this party. You can learn Yiddish social dances and get down with Charm City Klezmer, featuring Judith Geller and Michael Raitzyk.
Dec
25
Tue
10:00 am A Magical Mitzvah @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
A Magical Mitzvah @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Dec 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fill backpacks with school supplies and create homemade stress balls for the students at Esperanza Center, a Baltimore-based organization whose mission is to welcome immigrants. Activities are suitable for all ages and no artistic talent[...]
Jan
17
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8:30 pm BSO Pulse @ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
BSO Pulse @ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Jan 17 @ 8:30 pm
BSO Pulse returns for a fourth season of bringing together classical music and indie artists for a unique musical experience. Each collaboration crosses genres. Nicholas Hersh conducts. The shows kick off with a pre-concert party[...]
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