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Q&A with Former Gourmet Again Owner Andy Hoffman
Andy Hoffman, owner of the now-defunct Gourmet Again in Pikesville, said he is heartbroken over the May 28 closing of the independent food specialty store. But in an exclusive interview with Jmore, Hoffman said he has been overwhelmed by the community’s response and...
Obama Speechwriter Speaks at JPW’s LeadHERship Event
Sarah Hurwitz is a wizard with words. As a top speechwriter for some of the most prominent political players of our era — including former President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton — Hurwitz understands the importance of strong and...
Olympian Aly Raisman Speaks at Baltimore Child Abuse Center Gala
Mandee Heinl describes chairing the Baltimore Child Abuse Center’s sixth annual “Be A Hero Gala,” featuring Olympic gold medalist gymnast Aly Raisman, as nothing less than transformational. “I had a really hard childhood and experienced abuse,” said Heinl, 28, who...
Going Against the Grain
An Israeli-born woodworker crafts his share of the American Dream with his custom-made furniture business. Standing in his tastefully decorated Fells Point furniture showroom and surrounded by his masterpieces, Shlomi Abukassis says he feels most blissful and at ease...Upcoming Events
Jun
27
Thu
6:30 pm Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
We hear about immigrants, refugees, and asylees all over the media – but rarely do we get to hear directly from those coming to America to make a new home. Join us as we welcome[...]
Jul
16
Tue
7:00 pm Besa: Albanian Promises Kept @ Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
Besa: Albanian Promises Kept @ Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Albania, a small Muslim-majority country, proved a surprising refuge for the Jewish community of central Europe during the Holocaust. Thanks to Besa, an Albanian concept sometimes translated as “pledge of honor,” and an oath sworn[...]
Jul
23
Tue
6:00 pm JBiz Meet-Up @ Ruth's Chris Steak House
JBiz Meet-Up @ Ruth's Chris Steak House 
Jul 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Jmore for an evening of meaningful networking with community, business and professional leaders on Ruth’s Chris Outdoor Patio in Pikesville. The featured speaker is Rod Bourne, Project Director at CCBC for Goldman Sachs’ 10,000[...]
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