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Engaged Employees: Is Hybrid the Answer?

May 14, 2024May 2, 2024 JCS Career Center

The bottom line is that people working in hybrid environments feel the most engaged at work, writes Candice White of the Ignite Career Center.

Among the many recent controversies in the literary world was a protest against the free-speech group PEN America for inviting Mayim Bialik, a pro-Israel actor, to participate in an event. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images, via JTA)

New Initiative Targets Antisemitism in Literary World

May 6, 2024May 1, 2024 JTA

A new initiative targets antisemitism in the literary world since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

Arts & Life The Arts

Jewish-Themed Musical ‘Falsettos’ Presented by Maryland Theatre Collective

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

“It’s one of those shows that’s really fun,” The Maryland Theatre Collective executive director Rachel Sandler says of “Falsettos,” which runs through May 5 at the Chesapeake Arts Center.

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Book Smarts: Spring 2024

May 3, 2024April 24, 2024 Emma Snyder

Emma Snyder, owner of The Ivy Bookshop, offers recommendations for must-read titles for adults and children.

Director Noah Himmelstein (Provided photo)

Arts & Life The Arts

Noah Himmelstein Offers his Vision for Everyman Theatre’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

May 2, 2024April 11, 2024 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Jmore talked with associate artistic director Noah Himmelstein about Everyman Theatre’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and his unique spin on the Shakespearian classic.

David Bergman: “While I wouldn’t wish Parkinson’s on anyone, for me it has been a fascinating experience and taught me so much about my body and mind.” (Provided photo)

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Poet David Bergman Explores the Aging Process and Life’s Challenges

April 29, 2024April 25, 2024 Jonathan Shorr

David Bergman’s latest volume of poetry deals with the aging process and triumphing against adversity in life.

On TikTok, Kyle Marisa Roth had an account of more than 202,000 followers while her videos received more than 5 million “likes” in total. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)

Arts & Life Community Local Maryland Obituaries The Arts

Maryland-Based Social Media Personality and Influencer Kyle Marisa Roth Passes Away at 36

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 JMORE Staff

A Chestertown resident who grew up in Anne Arundel County, Kyle Marisa Roth was a popular producer of celebrity gossip on TikTok and other platforms.

The Israeli film "Seven Blessings" stars Reymonde Amsallem (center), who co-wrote the award-winning film with co-star Eleanor Sela. (Provided photo)

Arts & Life The Arts

Gordon Center to Host 36th Annual Baltimore Jewish Film Festival

April 26, 2024April 10, 2024 JMORE Staff

Among this year’s offerings will be “Seven Blessings,” a 2023 Israeli comedy-drama and winner of 10 Ophir Awards.

Books Food & Drink

Joan Nathan, Pioneering Jewish Food Maven, Dishes All in New Autobiography

April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 JTA

In her new memoir, cookbook author Joan Nathan looks back on a life of using food to “break down barriers and bring people together.”

Jeremy Schaftel: "I feel like Baltimore, much like my company, is best in small doses." (Provided photo)

Arts & Life Community The Arts

Hometown Funnyman Jeremy Schaftel to Emcee BHC’s Annual ‘LOL Comedy Night’

April 25, 2024April 15, 2024 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

The gala will be a homecoming for the Pikesville native, who became a bar mitzvah at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation.

Rona Kobell, John Wesley United Methodist Church

Rona Kobell: “The film is about these two communities on Deal Island trying to hold on to their history, culture, heritage and extended families. It’s about how they do that and what their hopes are for the future.” (Right) The John Wesley United Methodist Church on Deal Island. (Provided photos)

Arts & Life Community The Arts

Local Journalist Explores Environmental and Social Conditions of Eastern Shore’s Deal Island

April 17, 2024May 6, 2024 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

With her documentary, local journalist Rona Kobell explores the environmental and social conditions of the Eastern Shore’s Deal Island.

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