Tuesday, May 14 is Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s independence day. 2024 marks 76 years since the country was first established in 1948. But while last year’s holiday was particularly celebratory due to the fact that it was Israel’s 75th anniversary, this year’s festivities have more of a somber undertone to them — the events of Oct. […] The post Celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut in the Midst of War appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

The Baltimore County Public Library system is a frequent hub for events celebrating different cultures. And this May, to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, the BCPL is holding several Jewish-themed events at its locations throughout the county. These range from interactive demonstrations to concerts, directed at everyone from young children to adults. Here is a […] The post Baltimore County Public Library Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month With Special Programs appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

Mid-Atlantic Media and two of its weekly Jewish publications — Baltimore Jewish Times and Washington Jewish Week — had a strong showing at the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association’s annual editorial and design awards ceremony on May 3 in Annapolis, winning a combined 36 awards. The MDDC Press Association’s annual contest, which this year featured more than […] The post Baltimore Jewish Times Wins 12 Awards in Regional Journalism Competition appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

The Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations of Maryland will be holding its 108th annual convention on Thursday, May 16 at Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation. Under the theme of “A Woman Who Builds Bridges for a Better Community,” the country’s oldest Jewish women’s federation will be honoring notable women from its many component organizations, including CHANA, […] The post Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations Convention to Highlight Baltimore Women Leaders appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

On April 18, Rhoda Zucker Pine of Pikesville at 95. She is survived by children Daniel Pine (Judith Brazen) and Debbie Pine (Andrew Busch); grandchildren Jacob Pine, Abigail Pine (fiance Zachary Goldman), Ezra Pine, Johanna Busch (Jacob Goldman), Ben Busch and Ethan Busch; nieces and nephews and many close friends. She was predeceased by husband […] The post Rhoda Zucker Pine appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

On April 20, Steven Sharfstein of Marriottsville at 74. He is survived by wife Jamie Sharfstein (née Gould); children David (Daniela) Sharfstein, Daniel (Jessica) Sharfstein and Carly (Steve) Schaeffer; grandchildren Kaleb Sharfstein, Alana Sharfstein, Jacob Sharfstein, Zoey Sharfstein, Samantha Sharfstein and Eliot Schaeffer; and brother Dean Sharp. He was predeceased by parents Dorothy and Irving […] The post Steven Sharfstein appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

On April 19, Marcia Goodman Seif of Pikesville at 86. She is survived by daughters Marian (Ken) Roche, Margaret “Marnie” Seif (William Land) and Wallis (Eric) Fournier and grandchildren Lauren Roche, Alexa Roche, Sasha Land (Greg Fast), Zoe Land and Caitlin Fournier. She was predeceased by parents Bertha and Ernest Goodman and brother Ellis Goodman. […] The post Marcia Goodman Seif appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

On April 16, Gayle Welsh (née Buratt) of Owings Mills at 66. She is survived by children Jenna Bernstein and Michael Welsh; granddaughter Eva Bernstein; and sister and brother-in-law Marsha (Vic) Saltzman and Eric (Carol) Welsh. She was predeceased by husband Jeffrey Welsh; brother Joel Buratt; and parents Jeannette and Philip Buratt. Contributions may be […] The post Gayle Welsh appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

On April 14, Kyle Marisa Roth of Chestertown at 36. She is survived by parents Jacqueline C. Cohen Roth and Robert L. Roth (Wendy Sand Eckel); sisters Lindsay Anne Roth and Sage Elana Roth (Jeffrey M. Burke); niece Thalia Mae Roth-Burke; and her loyal Yorkie companion Hamilton (who is in good hands). She was predeceased […] The post Kyle Marisa Roth appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more

On April 25, Marilyn Dickman Silverstein (née Toor) of Baltimore at 87. She is survived by daughter Abby (Mitchell) Stevens; daughter-in-law Lynn Gordon; stepson Edward (Kathy) Dickman; grandchildren Eric (Lauren) Stevens, Alex Stevens, Alana Gordon and Yitzy Dickman; and niece Wendy (Marc) Smelkinson. She was predeceased by son Robert Gordon; stepson Yehuda Dickman; brother Gordon […] The post Marilyn Dickman Silverstein appeared first on Baltimore Jewish Times ..read more