by Carol Sorgen | Jan 21, 2021 | Community
A former state delegate for the 11th District, Dr. Dan K. Morhaim may have retired from political life. But he’s hardly leading a retiring lifestyle. An emergency room physician, Dr. Morhaim has been consulting with a health technology company, primarily about a... read more
by Randi Benesch | Jan 19, 2021 | Community, Obituaries
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... read more
by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Jan 19, 2021 | Religion, Spirituality
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... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Jan 18, 2021 | Baltimore, Community, Community Resources, Local, Pikesville
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... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Jan 15, 2021 | Community, Religion, Spirituality
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... read more
by Staff Report | Jan 14, 2021 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News And Resources
“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... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 13, 2021 | Baltimore, Community, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville
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... read more
by JTA | Jan 13, 2021 | Community, SPONSORED
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... read more
by JMORE Staff | Jan 12, 2021 | Community, Coronavirus News
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... read more
by Gabe Friedman | Jan 12, 2021 | Baltimore, Community, Local
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... read more