Aliza Friedlander, Author at JMORE

Sami Densky, 11, Starts Mask Chain Business to Help Nonprofits during Pandemic

by Aliza Friedlander | Jan 6, 2021 | Community, Coronavirus News

As the days get shorter, the weather more frigid and the pandemic worsens, Sami Densky, 11, finds herself wondering how to stay occupied during the long winter months. While many of her peers will spend countless hours on FaceTime, TikTok and other social media, Sami,...

Strategy for Change

by Aliza Friedlander | Dec 14, 2020 | Community, Coronavirus News

Samuel E. Moskowitz often cites the following quote when discussing our current health care system: “It’s not the strongest of species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It’s the one that’s most adaptable to change.” “Change is what’s needed...

Johns Hopkins Tobacco Treatment Clinic Offers Breath of Fresh Air

by Aliza Friedlander | Dec 10, 2020 | Community, Community Resources

It’s no secret that smoking is an addiction that plagues many Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 34.2 million individuals over the age of 18 smoke cigarettes on a regular basis. “Nicotine is one of the most highly...

Baltimore Hunger Project Continues to Nourish and Help Flourish

by Aliza Friedlander | Nov 20, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News

Every Friday morning, Owings Mills resident Lynne B. Kahn spends hours distributing meals to families who are food insecure at one of five Baltimore County sites. “The need for food has steadily increased since March,” says Kahn, founder and executive director of the...

Claudia’s Courage

by Aliza Friedlander | Oct 9, 2020 | Community

The loss of a child is an unimaginable and unbearable thought, but for Claudia Chappel it’s her reality. Now, 14 years after the sudden death of her son, Benjamin Nathan Chappel, she wants to be a support to those living the same nightmare. An artist who lives in...