Maryland
Jewish Democrat Jamie Raskin joins lawmakers backing bill to restrict arms transfers to Israel
Raskin’s backing of the Block the Bombs Act last week comes amid a marked decline in Democratic support for Israel, as the war in Gaza wages on for its 22nd month.
Neo-Nazi leader sentenced to 20 years for plot to sabotage Baltimore power grid
US Education Department investigating Baltimore schools on antisemitism allegations
Jewish and Muslim institutions heighten security amid Israel-Iran war
Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum
Clift A. Seferlis was arrested on June 17 and charged with mailing threatening communications, one of which made reference to “Kristallnacht,” a Nazi pogrom carried out in 1938.
Baltimore rabbi punched in face by masked attacker, ends assault by drawing gun - interview
Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz was in the parking lot at 11p.m. on Saturday night when a masked individual "sucker punched [him] in the face."
After 300 Years, Maryland's 1667 brick chapel reopens to the public
On April 12, Maryland’s Historic St. Mary's City will open the doors of its reconstructed Brick Chapel.
Police arrest Maryland man for stabbing rabbi with wooden stake in antisemitic attack
The investigation is ongoing, however, police are treating the attack on the rabbi as a hate crime.
Teacher at Baltimore Jewish school sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes
Steen will be imprisoned in Fort Dix, New Jersey. After his release, he will be under supervised release for the rest of his life.
U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules
A federal judge ruled the University of Maryland must allow a pro-Palestinian rally on the October 7 anniversary of Hamas attacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
