Blogs & Opinion
What You’re Saying About the Women’s March
Both the National Women’s March and the unaffiliated Baltimore Women’s March take place on Jan. 19. There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the National Women’s March and allegations of anti-Semitism among the orgaqnizers. Organizer Linda...
Why I Plan to Attend the Baltimore Women’s March
At an historic time in our nation’s history, when women are running for political positions, being elected to office, advocating, speaking out and marching in the streets in record numbers, one of the most visible parts of this movement – the national...
Not So Fast on Larry Hogan and the White House in 2020
In its advance story on Larry Hogan’s inauguration ceremony on Jan. 16, The Sun offered front-page conjecture that the governor of Maryland might run for president in 2020. Uh-huh. Meanwhile, back on planet Earth … Let’s just appreciate the commencement of Hogan’s...
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...
Need to Know for Jan. 15
Cohen’s Clothiers, Michael Bloomberg, Carol Channing and more Cohen’s Clothiers closing On Jan. 12, Cohen’s Clothiers, the family-owned Cockeysville retailer announced on its website and Facebook page it will close its doors after 115 years in business. Longtime...
The White Stuff and the Spirit of American Entrepreneurialism
The two pipsqueaks arrived early Sunday morning to do the work of men. I call them pipsqueaks out of respect, for they are elementary school lads who awakened to see the streets covered with snow and, in the grand tradition of entrepreneurs everywhere, declared, “From...
Need to Know for Jan. 10
Jewish Book Awards, Michael Phelps, Billy Joel, Rod Rosenstein and more Baltimore Jewish History Book named award finalist Jewish Book Council announced the winners of the 2018 National Jewish Book Awards on Jan. 9. The winners include the Everett Family Foundation...
Recalling the Pain of Baltimore Sports Fans in ’69
Just in case you’re not sufficiently depressed over the Ravens’ playoff loss on Jan. 6, here’s another piece of Baltimore football history to lament – this weekend, Jan. 12, is precisely 50 years since Super Bowl III. Just imagine the legions of TV football analysts...
Why Veganism Conforms with Jewish Values
I am vegan. But probably like you, I grew up eating meat. As a child, when I became concerned about the animals that were killed to put food on my plate, I was told that the animals are here to be eaten and they don’t feel anything when they are killed. That...Upcoming Events
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