by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | 16 hours ago | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly, Family, Parenting, Schools, Spirituality
Ask the majority of Americans what matters most to them in their lives and they’ll generally say their families. But most states and workplaces do not have paid family and medical leave policies, making it difficult — if not impossible — for many American... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Jan 14, 2020 | Community
This article is part of a staff series on embarking upon new endeavors in honor of the new year and decade. Once upon a time, I was a cellist. I played first cello in my high school orchestra, and after graduation I was admitted to a prestigious music conservatory. I... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Dec 11, 2019 | Arts & Life, The Arts
Looking for some dazzling seasonal entertainment that’s not explicitly holiday-themed? Check out Everyman Theatre’s new production of “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” which will be presented through Jan. 11 at the Everyman, 315 W. Fayette Street. The... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Dec 11, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Family
Pamela Rae Schuller says she can hardly imagine her childhood without Jewish summer camp. A New York-based standup comedian and disabilities activist, Schuller has Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes her to make involuntary movements and sounds.... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Dec 10, 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
Read the latest views and thoughts from Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD 