by Staff Report | Apr 24, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion, Spirituality During The Pandemic
Feel like the walls of your home (and maybe your cranial cavity as well) are closing in on you during this pandemic? Even after more than a month of social distancing and self-separation, the process of Isolation isn’t easy. But for some, Shabbat itself can be a... read more
by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Apr 1, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion, Spirituality During The Pandemic
There are two directions that rabbis take when dealing with our new and difficult COVID-19 reality. Both are reflected in the different forms of korbanot, or sacrifices, mentioned in our Torah portion. The first is to think about which sins may have brought about... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 1, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion
With the walls that sometimes feel like they’re closing in during this pandemic, my wife and I decided the other day to get out and take a good, long walk. After careful deliberations, we agreed to stroll around Fells Point, one of our favorite haunts in town. Passing... read more
by Rabbi Debi Wechsler | Mar 31, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion, Spirituality During The Pandemic
C’mon, admit it, you watch those guys on Sunday mornings, too. And they’re all guys. Perfectly coiffed, without a note in sight, dapper in handsome suits, staring straight into the camera and preaching the word of God. I tune in for the preaching, I love to watch a... read more
by Cara J. Yerman | Mar 25, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Coronavirus Opinion & Commentary, Opinion
Never did I think I would write a blog post/article/whatever-you-want-to-call-it. But on Mar. 18, 2020, I found out I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m not sure where to begin or why I’m even writing this. But I definitely want to bring awareness to the... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Mar 24, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Coronavirus Opinion & Commentary, Opinion
Less than a year ago, I went back to work. I gave up my role as a full-time, stay-at-home mom to continue pursuing my passion for journalism at Jmore, a place that understands the work/life balance. With my job as senior writer, I can be both a professional and a... read more
by Stan "The Fan" Charles | Jan 31, 2020 | Football, News, Opinion, Ravens, Sports
At this point, I’m sure most Ravens fans have unloaded their deep disappointment over the team’s 28-12 playoff loss on Jan. 11 to their one-time rival, the Tennessee Titans. That’s what sports fans do when a season ends — they put aside that season and begin to assess... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 1, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion, The Balagan
Some memories just stick with you, no matter how much you try to shake ’em off. And more often than not, these recalled events happened while you were eating, perhaps at a posh restaurant, a friendly neighborhood noshery, in a relative’s dining room or your own... read more
by Shelly L. Hettleman | Oct 17, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion
“I have only just a minute, Only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, can’t refuse it. Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it. But it’s up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it. Give account if I abuse it. Just a tiny little minute, but eternity is in it.”... read more
by Emanuel Perlman | Sep 16, 2019 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Opinion
The Hebrew month of Elul provides us with ample time to prepare for the High Holidays. One service in particular is designated as the public launching pad for the season, both musically and liturgically, to get us into the religious mood. The month of Elul reflects... read more
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