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Manischewitz to Close Newark Plant, Lay off 169 Workers
(JTA) — The Manischewitz Co. said it will close its plant in Newark, New Jersey, cutting the jobs of 169 workers. The kosher food manufacturer’s announcement last week came in the form of a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN notice, that it would...
At Rally, Sen. Bernie Sanders Endorses Benjamin Jealous for Gov.
At a July 13 rally at the Silver Spring Civic Center, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) continued to stoke the “Feel the Bern” movement while endorsing Benjamin Jealous in his bid to be Maryland’s next governor. “We need now more than ever, at the statewide...
Baltimore Wrestler Wins Gold at International Games in Israel
Owings Mills native Jack Mutchnik won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling yesterday, July 10, at the 20th World Maccabiah Games in Israel. A red-shirt junior (third-year of varsity competition) at American University who wrestled at his alma mater, St. Paul’s...
4 Things to Know about Donald Trump Jr.’s Jewish Lawyer
NEW YORK (JTA) — There’s another Jewish lawyer representing the Trump family. Donald Trump Jr. has hired New York-based attorney Alan Futerfas to represent him in investigations about Russia-related contacts and election meddling, Reuters reported on Monday. The news...
Al Franken Learned About Justice from his Childhood Rabbi
(JTA) — In February 2015, Sen. Jim Inhofe carried a snowball on to the floor of the Senate to prove global warming did not exist. Everyone knows “it is very, very cold outside,” the Oklahoma Republican said. “Unseasonable.” That, said Al Franken, gave him an...
Former Anti-Semitism Envoys Call on Congress to Fund the Office
NEW YORK (JTA) — Two former officials who served as the State Department’s special envoy to combat anti-Semitism called on President Donald Trump to fill the position and said they expected Congress to fund the envoy’s office in the coming budget. The office of the...
Jewish Tech Millionaire Could be 1st Openly Gay Gov. of Colorado
(JTA) — Jared Polis is already on to the next thing. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who has looked at his resume. By the age of 25, he had founded three companies, which would shortly make him a multimillionaire. He then turned his focus to...
CHANA Program Spotlights Elder Abuse Epidemic
Today, June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the National Council on Aging, one in 10 Americans who are 60 and older experience some form of physical, emotional, psychological, sexual or financial abuse. It’s a serious problem that Dr. Leana S....
Following Assault, Montana Congressman Donates $50K to Protect Journalists
(JTA) — Republican congressman-elect Greg Gianforte of Montana has apologized for body slamming a Jewish reporter for The Guardian, a London-based newspaper, on the eve of a special election. Gianforte late on Wednesday also announced a $50,000 donation to the...Upcoming Events
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“REINVENTION: The Work of Chris Bathgate,” an exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Chris Bathgate of machined-metal objects, exploring how modern and traditional machine work can be harnessed to create unique artistic expressions. Featuring 28 works of[...]
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The benefits of meditation are vast. A regular practice can help you increase focus and concentration, sleep better, feel more alert, create healthier relationships, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, stress and find a deeper sense[...]
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