Opinion Archives

The author (right) is shown here on Apr. 15 with her sister, Adriana, in a clementine orchard in the Israeli town of Gedera. (Provided photo)

Eyewitness to a Miraculous Happening

April 25, 2024April 26, 2024 Guest Contributor

Pikesville resident Jamie Neumann offers a firsthand account of being in Israel during the recent Iranian attack against the Jewish state.

(Photo by Colin Murphy/PressBox)

Michael Olesker Opinion Sports

A Sterling Reputation

April 22, 2024April 24, 2024 Michael Olesker

While the Yankees celebrate the career of their longtime radio play-by-play announcer John Sterling, Michael Olesker recalls the retiring sportscaster’s early years in Baltimore.

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Opinion Passover Religion

Passover Seder Reminds Us of How Brokenness Can Lead to Redemption

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

Only when we see the bigger picture do we understand that God has a bigger plan, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles at rockets streaming in from Lebanon. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90 via JTA)

International Israel Local Maryland Opinion

Never Let Your Enemies Steal Your Joy

April 15, 2024April 16, 2024 Guest Contributor

Former Baltimorean Mindy Sager Dickler, who made aliyah in 2021, writes about the experience of living in Israel over the past week.

(File photo by Joel Nadler)

Local Maryland Michael Olesker News Opinion

Going in the Right Direction?

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 Michael Olesker

The city’s not a winner when little girls can’t walk through a shopping mall with their mothers without getting shot, writes Michael Olesker.

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Opinion Workplace

‘Why Did You Leave Your Last Job’ (and Other Much Dreaded Interview Questions)

April 12, 2024April 4, 2024 JCS Career Center

When interviewing for a job, focus on everything you have to offer a prospective employer, advises Karen Hammer of the Ignite Career Center.

The Beth Tfiloh solidarity mission delegation recently stopped by the village of Givat Harel to visit Yoni Rose (holding Ravens banner), BT’s interim chazzan who has been serving in the Israel Defense Forces for the past two-and-a-half months.

Community International Israel Opinion Religion

Oh, What A Beautiful Sight to See

April 9, 2024April 4, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev writes about leading Beth Tfiloh’s recent mission to Israel and the resilience of the Jewish people during the most challenging of times.

Despite the ubiquitous nature of danger, we can never let ourselves be intimidated by life’s unanticipated moments and hide in our rooms, writes Michael Olesker. (File photo)

Community Local Maryland Michael Olesker National Opinion

Earthquakes, Bridge Collapses and the Constant Threat of Disaster

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 Michael Olesker

The fragility of life reminds us to always savor every day and appreciate the ones we love, writes Michael Olesker.

After their family's synagogue was the target of antisemitic graffiti, Erin Beser took her children on a hike. (Synagogue picture courtesy Jada Eldrich; picture at right courtesy Erin Beser)

Opinion

What I Told My Kids When Our Shul was Defaced with a Swastika

April 4, 2024April 2, 2024 JTA

“This is the complicated, real truth of what it means to be Jewish in America right now,” writes Baltimore native Erin Beser, a mother and rabbi’s wife who now lives in suburban Philadelphia.