The Human Rights Smoke Screen
Contrary to what you may have heard, the United Nations did not name Israel as the world’s top violator of human rights. Nonetheless, the world body and its commissions and councils remain...
View ArticleTrump Stands by His Man
When it comes to the historic candidacy of billionaire Donald Trump, the Republican firebrand whose march to the White House has caused us all to rethink this nation’s political order, there are clear...
View ArticleEpidemic? Not So
Unfortunately, Jon Sussman undermines his call for support from the Jewish community for police reform when he claims that “police violence targeting people of color has reached epidemic levels in this...
View ArticleEternal? Not True
Add another untruth to the Donald Trump litany of lies, as documented by Politico and other fact-checkers: He promised AIPAC that, as president, he would move the American Embassy in Israel from Tel...
View ArticleRenegotiate? Foolish Idea
The Iran nuclear agreement once again took center stage at the recent AIPAC meeting (“Sights Set Squarely on Iran,” March 25). That agreement could and should have been tougher on Iran but was probably...
View ArticleThe Joys of a Planted Passover
At first glance it might seem limiting to be a vegetarian or a vegan during Passover — a holiday that already includes several eating restrictions. But as it turns out, these groups have little...
View ArticleIsraeli Community Emissaries Reflect on Culture Swap
Israel is, and likely will continue to be, a hot-button issue in American politics, but trying to define an entire country by a few politicians who garner international attention can be a mistake....
View ArticleJewish Women’s Renaissance Project Expands Israel Trip to Mothers
More than 5,600 Jewish mothers from 26 countries will now have a chance to visit Israel over the next two years as a result of a new initiative of the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project and Israel’s...
View ArticleCOHEN
On April 7, 2016, ARNOLD DAVID, beloved husband of Barbara Ann Cohen (nee Kling); loving father of Pami Schevitz and the late Steven Eric Cohen; adored father-in-law of Harvey Schevitz and Amie Jo...
View ArticleGELIN
On April 7, 2016, GISELA (nee Gross), dear wife of the late Leon Gelin; loving mother of Edward (Debbie) Gelin and Dr. Fred Gelin and partner Wendy Schelew; dear sister of Lucia (Mietek) Raubvogel;...
View ArticleGREENBLATT
On April 7, 2016, LUBA (nee Antsis), beloved wife of the late Simon Monastirsky and the late Max Greenblatt; loving mother of Svetlana Shapiro and the late Edward Monastirsky; devoted sister of the...
View ArticleSUGAR
On April 7, 2016, HELENE (nee Karp), beloved wife of the late Morris Sugar; cherished mother of Barbara Ellen (Steven) Swartz and Larry Sugar. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900...
View ArticleWAXMAN
On April 6, 2016, MILDRED (nee Hament), beloved wife of the late Stanley Waxman; devoted mother of Harvey Waxman (Susan Feldman) and Betty Waxman (Harry Potter); dear sister of the late Leah Kemper;...
View ArticleYouthful Baltimorean Brings New Energy to Old Problem
Helping others is a value deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, and Stephanie Fishkin has taken it to heart through her community-service project for which she’ll gather backpacks, linens, clothing and...
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View ArticleBAER
On April 9, 2016, MILTON ISAAC, beloved husband of the late Marilyn Baer (nee Roll); devoted father of Eve (Carey) Franco, Janet Baer (Larry Polster) and Andrew (Lee) Baer; dear brother of the late...
View ArticleBIRNBAUM
On April 9, 2016, EDWARD, beloved husband of Anne Y. Birnbaum (nee Yarmark); devoted father of Ken (Kathleen) Birnbaum and Rochelle (Henry) Ellend; dear brother of Earl Birnbaum, Betty Schussler,...
View ArticleGELFAND
On April 8, 2016, YAKOV, beloved husband of the late Bella Gelfand (nee Katsnelson); cherished father of Lena (Michael) Bezman and Mark Gelfand; devoted son of the late Sofia Balgley and Joshua...
View ArticleLEVITON
On April 9, 2016, CECELIA (nee Haberman); beloved wife of Irwin B. Leviton; loving mother of Gary A. Leviton (Helene L. Fribush) and Jodi B. (Michael) Chadwick; dear sister of the late Harriet Leon;...
View ArticleLIFCOVICH
On April 8, 2016, MARK B., beloved husband of Audrey Lifcovich (nee Klein); devoted brother of Frederick Lifcovich, and the late Albert and Leonard Lifcovich; dear brother-in-law of Tobye and Joel...
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