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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Work Will be Carried on by Those Inspired by Her Legacy
When there are nine. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg famously responded that there would be “enough” women on the Supreme Court “when there are nine.” A statement that reflected her aspiration for a world where being a woman was no longer a rarity for decision-makers...
Leonard Schleider: Why Black Lives Matter isn’t Good for the Jews
In my humble opinion, these are troubling times for the Jewish community. And as someone who loves being Jewish and loves being part of Baltimore’s wonderful Jewish community, I must say that I am horribly concerned about our current state of affairs and the future of...
The Precious Price of ‘Almost’ Forgetting
In the political mud in which Donald Trump swims so happily, the presidential outrages come with such speed and ferocity that each brand new shame threatens to distract us from the old ones. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies, and we almost –- almost –- forget the crime...
Superb Wine Offerings and Other Recommendations for a Sweet New Year
Rosh Hashanah brings with it the hope for a sweet new year. Here at The Kosher Decanter, the Jewish New Year brings the chance to pair up all of the special Rosh Hashanah dishes with top-notch wines. Rosh Hashanah is also a holiday full of symbolic foods and blessings...
Civility is No Simple Matter in 2020
I’m not trying to pat myself on the back. But over the years, I’ve developed a capacity for something that my younger self, as a cub reporter, would never believe possible: I can listen to someone rant and rave about nearly anything, and still keep my big yap shut....
Transforming Sins into Merits — What a Radical Concept!
Shimon ben Lakish, better known as “Reish Lakish,” is one of the more fascinating personalities in the Talmud. He began his career as a gang leader, robbing and pillaging at will. At one point, he even worked as a gladiator. Later on in life, he became a great rabbi...
Tribute to a Golden Boy
On the evening after John F. Kennedy’s assassination, I got a telephone call from my friend Barry Director. Like everyone else in America on that nightmare weekend, he believed the United States was now going to hell. “What are we gonna do?” he asked. “What’s gonna...
Older Adults are doing their Part to Promote Racial Justice and Equality
In his recent video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” Fox Sports analyst and former NFL player Emmanuel Acho reads a letter from a white woman who grew up during the 1940s. She wrote that racism was part of her life growing up, but now...
Dean Kremer’s Debut Significant Outside of Baltimore, Too — PressBox
By Jim Henneman When the Orioles beat the Yankees, 5-1, Sept. 6 and Dean Kremer got his first win in his major league debut, the game was even bigger news in Tel Aviv than it was in Baltimore. Kremer, the first Israeli citizen to play in the major leagues, allowed...Upcoming Events
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