by Rafael Alvarez | May 23, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
I like sharing meals with people, typically of a golden age, who habitually eat the same things they’ve enjoyed since childhood with the glee and remembrance that only taste can bring. One dear friend, who recently celebrated her 97th birthday, sits down at lunchtime... read more
by Josefin Dolsten, JTA | May 3, 2018 | Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
(JTA) — The use of certain positive key words and phrases on Facebook activates quick animations. “Best wishes,” for instance, triggers a stream of colorful shapes. “You can do this” activates a trail of thumbs up emojis. Now Facebook users who want to wish someone... read more
by Jmore Intern | May 1, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
The event that really puts Baltimore on the map — The Preakness Stakes — takes place this month. But, around these parts, May is also festival month. We’ve got film festivals, neighborhood festivals, street fairs, sculpture races, and, yes, even that... read more
by Rafael Alvarez | Apr 30, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
It was as much a part of the daily newspaper as the sports page. Used to be and ain’t no more. First, the grill went cold and then — by the time the morning paper wasn’t much thicker than a supermarket circular — the whole block came down. The diner was... read more
by JMORE Staff | Apr 11, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
This year, Yom Ha’atzmaut, or Israel’s independence day, starts on the evening of April 18 and ends the following night. Special celebrations will be held in the Jewish state, around the world, across the United States and right here in Baltimore. Here are some... read more
by Gabe Friedman, JTA | Apr 4, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
(JTA) — Carey Purcell seems to be done dating Jewish men, as she explained in a Washington Post essay that earned her a deluge of attention — and none of it the good kind. In an opinion piece titled “I am tired of being a Jewish man’s rebellion,” Purcell —... read more
by JMORE Staff | Apr 1, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
Spring has finally sprung and we’re ready to get out to enjoy all the seasonal festivals and quirky events the region has to offer. Here are some of our top event picks for April, 2018. Readings with Ralphie — Jmore‘s own Rafael Alvarez is joined by... read more
by Rafael Alvarez | Mar 26, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
“Memory is a very Jewish concept …” — Rabbi Etan Mintz, B’nai Israel Synagogue We are taught to remember what came before us, not just out of respect but to maintain our bearings about where — and more importantly who — we are. “My memory is a powerful machine that... read more
by JMORE Staff | Mar 23, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
Abby Stein joined Jmore on Weekend Agenda at facebook.com/jmoreliving on March 23. During the show, she discussed dealing with sexism (“Nothing could have prepared me for that.”), her Soul Center appearance (“I loved the amount of engagement from the... read more
by JMORE Staff | Mar 21, 2018 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, The Balagan
Matzoh, Manischewitz and Meaning This year, Passover begins on March 30 and ends on April 7. In this Passover primer, we’ve got everything you need to prepare for your seder, tidbits on the history behind the holiday and ways to observe the festival. Kosher for... read more
Read the latest views and thoughts from Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD 