Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s take a moment to reflect on the year that was. In 2018, we lost several notable personalities, overcame tragedy and even encountered a few happy surprises. Here’s a look at the year in review and a few things to look forward to in 2019.
A Look Back
Jmore’s 2018 Covers — In 2018, Jmore featured everything from Jewish Baltimoreans’ immigration stories to a mid-term election guide on its covers.
Jmore’s Most-Read Stories of 2018 — In 2018, Baltimore’s Jewish community read about the mid-term election, area synagogue news and several high-profile losses.
Jmore’s Most Clicked Recipes of 2018 — Of the dozens of recipes we posted in 2018, the ones that really seemed to catch your attention were either old-timey desserts, modern spins on Jewish classics or nostalgic dishes that took you back to your childhoods.
City’s Audit Reveals the Bleakness of Baltimore in 2018 — According to a biennial audit released two weeks ago by Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and the city’s Board of Estimates, the Baltimore Police Department spent $940 million over the past two years as part of their ongoing failing effort to curb street violence.
The Best New Jewish Restaurants of 2018 — Here’s a list of some of the most exciting Jewish restaurants that opened in 2018.
7 of the Most Heartwarming Jewish Stories of 2018 — As 2018 comes to a close, JTA looks back at some of the heartwarming stories they reported on this year, from a group of German volunteers who are fixing Holocaust survivors’ houses to an Iranian refugee who raised money for Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue.
The Top 11 Jewish Stories of 2018 — From the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, the past 12 months brought surprises and shocks, and in ways that often divided Jewish opinion.
18 Inspiring Jews We Lost in 2018 — The end of every year brings the grim task of rounding up the prominent Jews who passed away over the previous 12 months. But in doing so, we are able to pay tribute to their incredible lives and accomplishments, and revel once again in the talents and resilience of the Jewish community.
The 50 Best Jewish Pop Culture Moments of 2018 — In 2018, Jewish celebrities permeated the zeitgeist.
A Fond Farewell to Joe Flacco — Barring a remarkable turn of events in the first 34 days of 2019, Joe Flacco will be in the Ravens’ rearview mirror come this March.
A Look Ahead
The Jewish Food Trends You’ll be Seeing in 2019 — What a year — delis opened, delis closed, we talked about rainbow bagels, and reviewed the history of pickles in America. And now it’s time to look ahead to what will be happening in Jewish food for the coming year.
5 Unique Kosher Foods You’ll be Eating Soon — JTA has rounded up some of the more unusual products at the 2018 Kosherfest, from plantain croutons to dessert ravioli and a menorah-shaped ice cream cake.
In the Kitchen: New Year, New Menu — Start 2019 off right, by serving these luscious seasonal recipes brought to you by the chefs at Santoni’s Marketplace & Catering.
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PressBox: 2018 Cover Stories — Take a look back at PressBox’s 2018 cover stories, from Ozzie Newsome’s last draft as Ravens GM to Trey Mancini’s sophomore season and UMBC’s historic upset.
Glenn Clark Radio: Highlights From 2018 — With so many interviews and sports conversations during the course of the year, it’s always hard to pick the highlights.
Baltimore Fishbowl’s 18 top stories from 2018 — It’s been a long year, Baltimore. There were travesties, from the mass shooting at a newsroom in Annapolis to the frighteningly familiar tally of 300-plus people murdered in the city limits, to the death of Baltimore County’s top official.
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