Maryland

University of Maryland reverses decision to allow anti-Israel protest on October 7

University of Maryland Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace had been set to hold their October 7 vigil for Gazans killed in the Israel-Hamas War at a campus hall.

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Angela Alsobrooks beats AIPAC-aligned opponent in Maryland Democratic primary

In one of the costliest Senate primary races in US history, Trone spent at least $62 million of his own money and did not accept money from political action committees.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
15/05/2024

This Jewish Gen-Z-er wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel congressman

Joe Vogel, a Jewish candidate, campaigns for Maryland's 6th District, blending his faith with progressive values, local issues, and support for Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
15/05/2024
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In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue

A campaign finance group linked to AIPAC, the United Democracy Project, injects $4.2 million into Maryland's Democratic primary, backing state Sen. Sarah Elfreth.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
14/05/2024

Former employee used AI to frame Baltimore school principal as antisemitic and racist, police say

“From the beginning of this incident, the recording seemed odd and suspicious,” Howard Libit, executive director of the Baltimore Jewish Council, said on Thursday.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
26/04/2024

Leslie Windman: A Maryland chiropractor making adjustments in Israel

During the war, Leslie Windman has been using this skill – honed over 30 years of practice in Maryland – as a volunteer, easing aches and pains for soldiers serving across Israel.

Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after complaint

The US Department of Education has launched a Title VI investigation into a populous and diverse suburban Maryland district.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
28/02/2024

Maryland Imam: October 7 was a victory, Muslims will achieve demographic dominance

Jerusalem will be ours, declared Maryland Imam, Mahmoud Abdel-Hady, in a recently resurfaced video.

04/11/2023

Joel Rubin, veteran of a number of Jewish organizations, to run for Congress in Maryland

The race in Maryland’s competitive 6th District is uncharted waters for Rubin, a Jewish progressive.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
26/07/2023

No, Reform US Jews aren’t abandoning Israel - opinion

It is no secret that most American Jews mostly align to the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party is in no way anti-Israel.

By CHARLOTTE KRAUSZ
25/06/2023
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