Maryland

4 Maryland schools vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti

4 public schools in heavily Jewish areas hit with anti-Israel graffiti on the same morning in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Antisemitic graffiti discovered on Maryland synagogue

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington reports that antisemitic graffiti was discovered on a “We Support Israel” sign at Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County in Bethesda.

Baltimore police arrest suspect in arson at Jewish museum

Baltimore Police officers arrest 66-year-old man in connection with an arson attack outside the Jewish Museum of Maryland earlier this month.

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J Street-backed Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic primary

In costly Maryland Democratic Senate primary, candidate endorsed by J Street beats AIPAC-aligned opponent.

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School district facing Title VI investigation

Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after a conservative activist’s complaint.

Maryland hate crime task force member compares Israel to Nazis

Zainab Chaudry, a member of the Maryland special task force against hate crimes, has repeatedly posted against Israel on X.

American pilot spells 'Bring Them Home' over Maryland

A small recreational aircraft wrote a message for the immediate release of the hostages in the skies of Maryland.

Maryland: Jewish Democrat announces run for Congress

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

Maryland schools report nine antisemitic acts in 5-day period

Montgomery County dealing with outbreak of antisemitism at multiple schools, with council president calling for anti-hate task force.

Baltimore:

Woman charged for plotting with Neo-Nazi to attack power grid

Foiled plan involved 'sniper attacks' against five electrical substations to disable city's electricity.

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Teen charged for threats to Jewish center during Hanukkah

17-year-old faces harassment charges after series of antisemitic phone calls to Jewish outreach center in Montgomery County.

Swastikas found on desks at three schools in Maryland

Three antisemitic incidents occur in the same week at schools in Montgomery, Maryland.

Maryland HS students stage walkout to protest antisemitism

Jewish student group leading protest says that school district not doing enough after shocking antisemitic graffiti incident at school.

'Stomach churning' antisemitic graffiti discovered in Maryland

Trail in Bethesda vandalized with antisemitic graffiti only weeks after local council votes to combat antisemitism, adopt IHRA definition.

Man charged for swastikas directed at Maryland gov candidate

Trump endorsed Maryland gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox targeted with swastikas on mailbox.

Hitler's watch sells for $1.1 million at US auction

Watch said to have belonged to Nazi leader sells in auction Maryland despite condemnation by Jewish leaders.

Auction house defends sale of Hitler's belongings

Maryland auction house defends sale of Hitler items and Eva Braun’s swastika-studded dog collar. 'What we sell is criminal evidence.'

Donna Edwards loses Maryland primary to Glenn Ivey

Donna Edwards loses Maryland primary following $6M pro-Israel spending bonanza.

Massive fire rips through Maryland Jewish camp

Fire destroys dining hall of Maryland Jewish summer camp for boys, causing $2 million in damage.

Multiple people shot at plant in Maryland

Multiple victims shot at Columbia Machine manufacturing plant in Smithsburg. Initial reports indicate three dead.

Maryland Democrat resigns after warning against Black candidates

Longtime Jewish Maryland Democratic leader resigns after questioning viability of Black candidates.

Ex-U of Maryland prof alleges she was fired for being Jewish

Lawsuit against U of Maryland accuses school of firing professor for openly practicing Judaism and speaking out against antisemitism.

Maryland town condemns 'appalling' anti-Semitic leaflets

Montgomery, Maryland county council speaks out in solidarity with Jewish residents after anti-Semitic flyers were thrown out of a car.

Maryland to determine whether Ben & Jerry’s violated state law

'State of Maryland values our decades-long relationship with Israel,' official letter says.

Pro-Israel signs at two Maryland synagogues vandalized

Signs had been up for years before being defaced. Both synagogues plan on putting up new pro-Israel signs.

Maryland Governor hopes Trump will 'do the right thing'

Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan says he hopes Trump's campaign team will concede the election to Joe Biden.

Judge throws out lawsuit against Maryland's anti-BDS bill

Federal judge throws out CAIR's lawsuit seeking to block Maryland from enforcing its ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.

Jewish day school principal donates bone marrow to 2-year-old

Rabbi Yossi Kastan, principal of a Jewish day school in Maryland, donates bone marrow to save two-year-old girl.

4 Jewish teens robbed at Baltimore mall targeted as Jews

Jewish teens reportedly targeted for robbery because of their religion, with suspect calling them 'dirty Jews' and stealing kippah.

Pearlstone retreat center to reduce workforce by 75%

Conference and retreat center lays off full-time staff after months of managing to avoid the move.

Local man arrested in vandalism of Maryland synagogue

Suspect in Maryland synagogue vandalism is arrested, released on bond.

Maryland Governor orders nursing homes to fight coronavirus

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issues executive order directing nursing homes to adopt procedures to fight spread of coronavirus.

Vandalism of Maryland synagogue captured on camera

Maryland synagogue spray-painted with swastikas and hate messages.

Muslim student charged with anti-Semitic harassment

University of Maryland student arrested for sending anti-Semitic text messages to fellow student.

'The fight against BDS is bipartisan'

Delegate Sandy Rosenberg from Maryland visits Samaria, meets head of the Shomron Regional Council, Yossi Dagan.

Maryland increases Holocaust education requirements

Maryland will strengthen requirements for Holocaust education in schools, state officials say.

Anti-Israel Jew cleared to appear on Maryland's 2020 ballot

Jewish socialist philosopher who met with Hamas is running for president.

Maryland suburb of DC to screen anti-Israel film

Jewish community slams 'discriminatory' decision to use taxpayer funds to present 'one-sided, highly biased' anti-Israel film.

Maryland man charged in van attack plot near capital

Maryland man charged with stealing a rental truck that he planned to use to kill pedestrians in Nice-style attack.

Anti-Semitic, violent messages found in Maryland middle school

Maryland middle school bathroom vandalized with anti-Jewish and violent messages.

US Muslim group sues over Maryland's anti-BDS law

Council on American-Islamic Relations files federal lawsuit against Maryland's ban on contracting with businesses that boycott Israel.

Chabad house in Maryland facing demolition files federal lawsuit

Chabad of Towson, Maryland accuses Baltimore County of religious discrimination, defamation in lawsuit amid impending demolition.

Suspicious package causes illnesses at Maryland Jewish school

HAZMAT team called into Beth El school in Pikesville, Maryland after package causes several people to fall ill.

Maryland Chabad house fighting for its life ahead of demolition

Newly built million-dollar Chabad house in Maryland faces court-ordered demolition - for building too close to the curb.

Man who yelled Heil Hitler during Fiddler on the Roof apologizes

Man who shouted 'Heil Hitler' at performance of Fiddler on the Roof apologizes, says outburst was prompted by his hatred of Trump.

3 killed in 'horrific' mass shooting in Maryland

At least 3 dead, several people injured in shooting inside Maryland pharmacy. Gunman in critical condition.

Annapolis shooter came 'to kill as many people as he could'

Police reveal details about the lethal shooting attack at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis.

Trump: Journalists should not be violently attacked

Trump condemns shooting at Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, says journalists should not have to face grave danger.

Annapolis newspaper mourns employees killed in shooting attack

Day after deadly shooting attack, Annapolis newspaper prints Friday edition, identifying employees killed in shooting.

White House: Annapolis shooting is 'senseless violence'

White House press secretary condemns shooting attack on newspaper in Annapolis.

Maryland shooter identified

Man suspected of killing five in Annapolis identified as 38-year-old Jarrod W. Ramos.

Five dead in Maryland shooting

At least five people killed in shooting outside office of Maryland newspaper.

Man yells 'Heil Hitler' at Jewish Maryland legislator

Maryland state legislator Shelly Hettleman says a man yelled "Heil Hitler" and expletives at her and while she was campaigning.

Gunman dead in Maryland school shooting, 1 in critical condition

Shooter dead, two students wounded in Great Mills High School shooting.

'No fatalities'

Two wounded in Maryland High School shooting

Authorities investigating shooting at Great Mills High School in Maryland. 'Situation contained.'

Several injured in shooting near NSA headquarters

Up to 3 reportedly injured as unauthorized vehicle tries to enter NSA headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland. Investigation ongoing.

Soldier who leaked info to WikiLeaks to run for Senate

Chelsea Manning, formerly known as Bradley Manning, to challenge Ben Cardin for seat in Maryland Senate.

Jewish leaders welcome latest anti-BDS laws

Leaders of Conference of Presidents commend Wisconsin and Maryland Governors for signing executive orders targeting BDS.

Maryland governor signs anti-BDS order

Maryland governor Larry Hogan signs an executive order barring the state from doing business with companies that boycott Israel.

Second judge freezes Trump travel ban

Maryland federal judge says Trump's newest travel ban violates the Constitution.