by Ben Sales, JTA | Oct 18, 2019 | Community, International, National, News
When arguing with her first grade teacher about the Arab-Israeli conflict, Ceen Gabbai didn’t realize she was taking a huge risk. It was around September of 2000, and the second Intifada, the outbreak of Palestinian violence in Israel, was underway. Gabbai was one of... read more
by Peter Arnold | Oct 17, 2019 | Community, Gallery ONLY, Religion
As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Laurie Goodwin says it was important to her that her sons, Samuel, 4, and Jacob, 2, celebrate the festival of Sukkot with members of their community. “It means the world to me to have this sukkah at my house,” said the... read more
by JMORE Staff | Oct 17, 2019 | Community, Education, Gallery ONLY
It might’ve been a wet and windy Wednesday night, but the folks at Beth El @ Federal Hill didn’t let that stop their Sukkot soiree. To celebrate the Festival of Booths, preschool students, parents, faculty members and others at Beth El @ Federal Hill gathered Oct. 16... read more
by Staff Report | Oct 17, 2019 | Baltimore, Community, Maryland, National Politics, News
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-7th) died Oct. 17 at the age of 68 from longstanding health issues. Throughout his long political career, Cummings, a Baltimore native, enjoyed a particularly close relationship with the Jewish community of Maryland. Cummings was the namesake... read more
by Staff Report | Oct 16, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Elderly, Family, Milestones, Parenting
The old Jewish saying goes, “May you live to be 120 years old.” The Levindale Auxiliary has done just that and will celebrate the special milestone on Sunday, Oct. 27, with a birthday gala. The celebration will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric... read more
by JTA | Oct 16, 2019 | Community, Education, Family, Schools
By Eric Berger When Martha Nadell and her partner decided to enroll their daughter, Georgie, at the Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Brooklyn, N.Y., they were excited about the school’s pedagogical approach and values. But Nadell, who is white and Ashkenazi, and... read more
by Deborah Walike | Oct 11, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Religion, Spirituality
The Holocaust is arguably the most documented event in human history. But most people don’t know that Jews and non-Jews in Europe frequently enjoyed good relations prior to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi regime. Daniel Mendelsohn wants to change that perception. On... read more
by Jeff Seidel | Oct 10, 2019 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Schools
A trio of Baltimore area lacrosse players – Maisie Burgunder, Molly Millman and Claire Simonds — recently enjoyed the chance to represent Israel while playing the sport they love. The youngsters played in different age groups for Team Israel while... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Oct 10, 2019 | Business, Community
At some point in our lives, most of us have tasted a Saval product. From corned beef to pastrami to spanakopita, Saval Foodservice is the largest independent wholesale food distributor in Baltimore, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Jmore recently sat down with Bryan... read more
by Peter Arnold | Oct 10, 2019 | Community, Local, News
Save your appetite! The Weinberg Park Heights Jewish Community Center has a new café vendor. Chef Dan’s Café at the J will hold its grand opening on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the JCC, 5700 Park Heights Ave. The restaurant, which will operate under the... read more
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