Elderly
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Mar 27, 2020 | Baltimore, Children, Community, Community Resources, Elderly, Family, Local, Maryland, News, Pikesville
Communities around the globe are confronting unprecedented challenges and highly painful circumstances in the coronavirus pandemic. But in particular, the toll of the virus is unimaginable for older adults, the medically fragile, the economically vulnerable and the... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Mar 20, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly, Family, Religion, Spirituality
It’s a cruel irony. At an unprecedented time and in an environment when many of us crave companionship and emotional support more than ever, the coronavirus pandemic demands that we practice social distancing and self-quarantining. That irony isn’t lost on Beth... read more
by Staff Report | Feb 25, 2020 | Community, Elderly, Family, Milestones, Obituaries
Owings Mills resident Abraham Yaker passed away Feb. 24 at the age of 97. A Baltimore native, he is survived by his wife, Ida Yaker (nee Girshin); his children, Martin (Karen) Yaker, Allan (Adrienne) Yaker, and Stanley (Sue Ann) Yaker; his brother, Marvin (Erna)... read more
by Staff Report | Jan 21, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly, Gallery ONLY, Parenting
Indeed, they made it a day on, not a day off. More than 400 members of the community came out on Sunday and Monday, Jan. 19-20, for Jewish Volunteer Connection’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Jmore was a co-sponsor of the daylong program. Among... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Jan 17, 2020 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly, Family, Parenting, Schools, Spirituality
Ask the majority of Americans what matters most to them in their lives and they’ll generally say their families. But most states and workplaces do not have paid family and medical leave policies, making it difficult — if not impossible — for many American... 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 JMORE Staff | May 3, 2019 | Community, Education, Elderly
More than 400 people attended the Jewish Federation of Howard County’s annual Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) service May 1 at Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia. The event was co-sponsored by the Howard County Board of Rabbis. Keynote speaker for the... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Apr 10, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Elderly, Family
Love was in the air as approximately 100 staff members of Jewish Community Services and community leaders gathered April 9 at the Park Heights Jewish Community Center to honor Janet B. Kurland. Kurland — who last November retired from her position as JCS senior... read more
by Lior Zaltzman, JTA | Mar 23, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly
This article originally appeared on Kveller. At first, it seems like John and Amy Israel Pregulman nailed the ideal “digital nomad” lifestyle. The very-much-in-love couple travels the country and the world side by side working for an organization they built together... read more
by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Jan 28, 2019 | Community, Elderly, Religion, Spirituality
Sniffling, coughing, fatigue, scratchy throat. No, this is not an ad for a flu relief medicine. Sadly, this is a reality for many of us as the winter season approaches with its insidious colds and flus. During this stretch, rabbis visit many sick congregants with the... read more
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