by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 6, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion
Virtually everyone in Baltimore’s Jewish community — well, everyone over a certain age — knows that Cass Elliot, the late singer from The Mamas and The Papas, grew up as Ellen Naomi Cohen in the Forest Park neighborhood. Folks here also generally know that such... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 5, 2019 | Community, Community Resources
The Giving Issue: Digging Deep To Help Those In Need Giving comes in all forms, shapes and manners. It can be as random as reaching into one’s pocket when approached by a homeless individual on a street or being part of an organization that strives to make the planet... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 4, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Family, Spirituality
More than 350 casseroles were donated to eight partner organizations during Jewish Volunteer Connection’s “Casserole Challenge” on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to help people in need. The challenge was a “Live With Purpose” volunteer opportunity offered by JVC, a program of The... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 3, 2019 | Baltimore, Community, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Pikesville
A veteran of state politics and the local Jewish community, Sen. Robert A. “Bobby” Zirkin (D-11th) announced he will resign from office next month. The highest-ranking Jewish member of the State Senate, Zirkin, who has served as chairman of the high-profile Senate... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 27, 2019 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Parenting, Schools, Spirituality
In keeping with the giving spirit of the holiday season, Jewish Volunteer Connection invites members of the community to participate in a “Casserole Challenge” to help people in need next Tuesday, Dec. 3. The challenge is a “Live With Purpose”... read more
Read the latest views and thoughts from Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD 