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by Staff Report | Oct 18, 2018 | Baltimore, Columns, Commentary, Elections, Israel, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News
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... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Oct 8, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville
In a letter emailed to a large group of supporters over the weekend, Rabbi Steven M. Fink, Temple Oheb Shalom’s spiritual leader for the past 19 years, called on members to vote against removing him from the pulpit at a special Oct. 21 congregational meeting.... read more
by Ethan McLeod | Oct 3, 2018 | Baltimore, Business, FROM OUR PARTNERS, Local, Maryland, News
The city has scrapped an old plan to redevelop the 236-year-old Lexington Market in favor of a new arrangement with building rehab specialists Seawall Development, which officials say would retain the market’s main building while saving as much $20 million in... read more
by Peter Arnold | Sep 27, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News
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... read more
by Peter Arnold | Sep 24, 2018 | Maryland, News, Politics
Since coming to office in January of 2015, Gov. Larry Hogan has proven to be a strong supporter and friend of the State of Israel. Besides participating in a landmark trade mission to the Jewish state in 2016, Hogan, a Republican who is seeking reelection, signed an... read more
by Peter Arnold | Sep 14, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Politics
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... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 31, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville
Temple Oheb Shalom’s board of directors voted unanimously on Aug. 22 to begin termination proceedings against the congregation’s spiritual leader of 19 years, Rabbi Steven M. Fink, due to allegations of sexual misconduct and ethical violations. In... read more
by JTA | Aug 30, 2018 | Maryland, National, News
NEW YORK (JTA) — Salmonella in Empire Kosher chicken has led to one death and 17 illnesses, the Centers for Disease Control said. Eight people have been hospitalized. The outbreak of the food-borne infection in the leading kosher chicken seller has shown up... read more
by Ben Sales, JTA | Aug 28, 2018 | Maryland, National, News
(JTA) — Four years after Rabbi Barry Freundel was arrested for secretly videotaping Jewish women as they used a ritual bath, his victims have reached a financial settlement with the rabbi’s Washington, D.C., synagogue. The terms of the agreement, reached... read more
by Chris Zang | Aug 28, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville, Sports
Considered one of the greatest defensemen in Johns Hopkins University lacrosse history, Mark Greenberg will come full circle at Martin’s West on Nov. 8 with his induction into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s a tight circle, he says. “My whole life has... read more
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