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Henry ‘Zadie’ Benesch Made Every Day Count
If you knew my grandfather-in-law, you loved him. And even if you didn’t know him, you probably loved hearing about him. Henry “Zadie” Benesch passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 11, just a few days shy of his 101st birthday. An Owings Mills resident, Henry...
The Magic of (Jewish) Meditation
For many of us, 2020 was one of the more stressful years in recent memory. Between social distancing, imminent threats to our health and well-being, overall fear of the unknown, and the political and social unrest around us, 2020 had its share of anxiety-inducing...
Rabbi Dr. Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi Shares Her Vision for Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation
After an extensive search, Pikesville’s Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation recently announced Rabbi Dr. Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi will become the Reform synagogue’s senior rabbi. Rabbi Sabath will be the first official senior rabbi to serve the congregation since...
Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt Speaks at Annual Soul Center Gala
For the past 10 months, many Jews have sought connection, hope and meaning, says Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt. “[But] in many ways, the Jewish community has become closer [during the pandemic],” she said. “What’s been so amazing to see is how much people are reaching out...
Jewish Volunteer Connection to Present Annual ‘MLK Jr. Days of Service’
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of local Jewish volunteers are expected to turn out this Sunday and Monday, Jan. 17-18, for Jewish Volunteer Connection’s annual “Martin...
Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Hires Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi as Inaugural Senior Rabbi
At a special congregational meeting on Jan. 11, Pikesville’s Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom voted to approve Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi as the Reform temple’s senior rabbi. The vote was preceded by the recommendation of the congregation’s board of...
On Jewish Dating Site, Moms Get to Play the Yenta
This article was sponsored by and produced in partnership with JustKibbitz.com, the only Jewish dating site that helps someone you love find someone they’ll love. This article was produced by JTA’s native content team. By Sara Ivry On a visit home to Fort...
Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines
Dr. Wilbur H. Chen, infectious disease specialist and chief of the Adult Clinical Studies section at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joined “The Upside” to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and...
Former Baltimoreans Lou and Edith Bluefeld Celebrate Major Life Milestones
And now for some desperately needed happy news. A Jewish couple originally from Charm City but now living in the Sunshine State is celebrating two hefty milestones together this year: 100 years of life, and 80 years of marriage. Baltimore natives Lou and Edith...Upcoming Events
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Join Jmore and The Associated every Tuesday at noon as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected experts in their fields to answer your questions about the things that matter most in your life.[...]
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The Abraham Peace Accords: A Cat...
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The Abraham Peace Accords: A Cat...
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Join the MIDC, Baker Donelson, OurCrowd and the international network of U.S. and Israeli Bi-National Chambers of Commerce to learn how the historic peace accords are opening up new business opportunities in Israel, the UAE,[...]
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The Food Enthusiast with Dara Bu...
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Join veteran food writer Dara Bunjon every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at facebook.com/jmoreliving for an engaging and interactive conversation with local chefs, cookbook authors and others from the culinary world.
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