Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake

10/26/2026

ISRAEL IS A DEMOCRACY AND TOMORROW ISRAELIS GO TO THE POLLS. THEIR ELECTION SYSTEM IS VERY DIFFERENT THAN OURS AND THEY WILL NEED A COALITION GOVERNMENT. CHECK IT OUT!

After four years of government stability despite protests, upheaval, tragedy and war, voters will once again have their say at the ballot box. From frontrunners Yashar and Likud to the one-man Shema and the perennial also-ran Pirates, these are the factions vying for the Knesset's 120 seats on Octob...

10/25/2026

Jewish Federations across North America are strengthening our communities’ response to rising antisemitism by adding 100 new professional positions to our frontline advocacy and community relations teams. Focused on local and state advocacy, K-12 and higher education, and interfaith and intergroup...

10/25/2026

Three years have passed since October 7, 2023. In that time Israel has absorbed the attacks of that morning and everything that followed — three years of rocket fire from Hezbollah in the north, missiles and drones arriving without warning, and two rounds of direct conflict with Iran. Jewish Feder...

10/23/2026

We are grateful to the police. Violence has no place in politics.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz said a constituent had been arrested in Boca Raton for making a death threat directed at the Florida congressman, the second such arrest since 2024.

“A constituent of mine has just been arrested in Boca Raton, just a few miles from my house, for threatening my life,” Moskowitz said. “He is currently in the Palm Beach County Jail. I’m grateful to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and local law enforcement for acting quickly to keep my family and me safe.”

Full story: https://ji.news/5pk2d

10/22/2026

EARLY VOTING IS OPEN! IF YOU LIVE IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, CHECK OUT OUR NONPARTISAN VOTER GUIDE NOW!
Temple Beth Shalom of Annapolis/Arnold, Md Congregation Kol Shalom in Annapolis, MD Congregation Kneseth Israel - Annapolis Jewish War Veteran Post 380 Temple Solel

The Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to strengthening civic engagement and providing voters with accurate, helpful information. While our Federation serves several counties and addresses many community issues, as a new organization ou...

10/22/2026

YOU ARE INVITED BY THE PARENTS OF SARAH MILGRIM WHO WAS MURDERED ALONG WITH HER BOYFRIEND FOR BEING JEWISH:
We invite you to join us in remembering Sarah by hosting or attending a Shabbat dinner on Sarah's Shabbat, November 6th.

Make Your Shabbat a Sarah's Shabbat

We are grateful to Jewish Women International for planting the seed for this event last year. The seed grew and blossomed into many Shabbat dinners across the country and the world. It is a way for us to be together spiritually - to honor and remember Sarah for her Jewish values and the peace and love she carried in her heart.
In Peace and Gratitude,
Nancy and Bob Milgrim

10/21/2026

Check out the full schedule and join us!

10/21/2026

Join Jewish War Veteran Post 380 and Congregation Kneseth Israel - Annapolis as they host a breakfast on November 15th to honor veterans and JWV Post 380. They will show the PBS documentary "GI Jews". Reservation can be made by calling 410-263-3924 x1.

10/21/2026

We hope you will join us! It's the premier gathering of Jewish leadership, philanthropy, and policy. November 8 to 10 in Washington, DC. Register today. Note - when you sign up it will ask what community you are from. Click on "Network" and then type in Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake

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