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by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | 2 hours ago | Community, Obituaries
A beloved and influential figure in Frederick’s Jewish community for nearly six decades, Rebbetzin Carol Ruth Kosman (nee Weiss) passed away on Apr. 7. She was 89. A veteran Jewish educator, Rebbetzin Kosman, who grew up in Duquesne, Pa., was the wife of Rabbi Morris... read more
by Shalom Tikvah | 3 hours ago | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News And Resources
Even those of us with zero anxiety before the coronavirus pandemic are experiencing sleepless nights, tightness in our chests and racing thoughts. This is scary! How do we help our kids who suffered from anxiety before all of this began? The key is not to try to take... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor, and Aliza Friedlander | Apr 7, 2020 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources, Family
As the coronavirus pandemic goes on, many organizations, businesses and individuals are stepping up to meet the unique challenges of the crisis. The following are some of the generous and committed members of the local Jewish community who are coming to the aid of the... read more
by JMORE Staff | Apr 7, 2020 | Community, Passover During The Pandemic, Religion
Arguably this year more than ever, folks sitting around the Passover seder table have a need and opportunity to get creative with the Haggadah and the Exodus story. Here are some tips from Rabbi Dena Shaffer, executive director of 4Front, a local Jewish community teen... read more
by SPONSORED CONTENT | Apr 7, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, SPONSORED
Maryland residents have a wide variety of solar energy options available including purchase, and lease agreements as well as community solar offerings. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) provides expert information and grants to help expand clean, and renewable... read more
by Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg | Apr 6, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Passover During The Pandemic, Religion, Spirituality
As we in the Jewish community prepare to celebrate the holiday of Passover, the Festival of Freedom, starting on the evening of Apr. 8, we know quite well that this year is not like any other. In fact, the great distress and unease that many of us are feeling... read more
by JMORE Staff | Apr 6, 2020 | Community, Passover During The Pandemic, Religion
With the arrival of Passover on Wednesday evening, Apr. 8, Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro of Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah Hebrew Congregation in Greengate offers some tips about how to get ready for the eight-day holiday this year. Chag... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 6, 2020 | Community, Coronavirus News
Leaving an island paradise of jaw-dropping beauty to enter a cauldron of fire. That’s how Lutherville resident Amy Singer describes flying out of Saipan, the largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean, to return home two weeks ago due... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Apr 3, 2020 | Baltimore, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Local, Maryland, News, Passover During The Pandemic, Pikesville, Religion, Spirituality
At the conclusion of his second night seder this Passover season, Beth El’s Cantor Thom King plans to supplant the traditional closing phrase “Next year in Jerusalem!” with a triumphant exultation of “Next year in the Offit Auditorium!” He also jokes that he will... read more
by Gabe Friedman | Apr 3, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Passover During The Pandemic, Spirituality
Social distancing, escalating anxieties, rampant fear and a real-life plague — Passover amid the COVID-19 outbreak is shaping up to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Hopefully. As many Jews across the country and the world prepare to hold seders on their own,... read more
Read the latest views and thoughts from Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD 