Maryland
Jewish and Muslim institutions heighten security amid Israel-Iran war
Following warnings from the Department of Homeland Security, local religious leaders in Maryland are ramping up safety measures, focusing on preventing attacks on Jewish and Muslim communities.
Maryland man arrested for threats to Philadelphia Jewish museum
Baltimore rabbi punched in face by masked attacker, ends assault by drawing gun - interview
After 300 Years, Maryland's 1667 brick chapel reopens to the public
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.
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.
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.
