Amanda Krotki
Laying Down the Laws
Fifth installment in an ongoing series. Rules were made to be broken – except those of the Biblical and Rabbinic variety. But more on that later. The Jan. 14 class of “Judaism for Beginners” at Beth Tfiloh was meant to serve as an introduction to Jewish...
Like a Prayer
Fourth installment in an ongoing series. “Just like a prayer/you know I’ll take you there”—Madonna, who studies Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism I don’t pray. I’ve never prayed. I have no plans to start praying now. As a matter of fact, when my Mormon...
Pet Peeved
OK, here’s the thing. I’m a self-admitted neat freak. I like my environments to be good smelling and my belongings to be unscathed. For these reasons (primarily), I don’t like your pet. Chances are it slobbers/sheds/scratches/sniffs/stinks. It also likely barks...
Check in to ‘The Last Resort’
Miami Beach began to thrive as a vacation destination after World War II. It had everything one would want: air conditioning, beaches and Las Vegas-caliber entertainment. Working-class New Yorkers came for the climate and atmosphere. Jackie Gleason filmed his variety...Upcoming Events
Jan
17
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7:00 pm Women, Wine and Wisdom @ Soul Center
Women, Wine and Wisdom @ Soul Center
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm
Connect with friends and make new ones at this community builder. Rabbi Naomi Levy joins Rabbi Dana Saroken for an intimate conversation around soulful living and spiritual journeys. Enjoy wine and warm beverages. This event[...]
8:30 pm BSO Pulse @ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
BSO Pulse @ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Jan 17 @ 8:30 pm
BSO Pulse returns for a fourth season of bringing together classical music and indie artists for a unique musical experience. Each collaboration crosses genres. Nicholas Hersh conducts. The shows kick off with a pre-concert party[...]
Jan
20
Sun
1:00 pm A Fantastical Farewell to Houdini @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
A Fantastical Farewell to Houdini @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Jan 20 @ 1:00 pm
Magician Brian Curry is as sharp as the tack he put on your chair. Part Magician, part mentalist and part con man, Brian will leave you baffled. Like Houdini himself, Brian blurs the line between[...]
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