Elderly
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
by Staff Report | Dec 28, 2018 | Community, Education, Elderly
Leona S. Morris, a well-respected educator, committed community activist and popular TV personality, passed away on Dec. 23. The Virginia native and Northwest Baltimore resident was 104. Over the years, Morris was considered a groundbreaking pioneer for professional... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Dec 18, 2018 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly, Family, Parenting
For nearly three decades, Lauren Shaivitz has advocated for the rights of victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. So becoming the new executive director of CHANA — the Jewish communal program that provides crisis intervention, education and consultation... read more
by JMORE Staff | Dec 10, 2018 | Community, Elderly
Celebrated as the “Waving Man” or the “Park Heights Gnome” because of his bushy beard and rather impish appearance, longtime Owings Mills resident David Neil Alt Sr. was quite a welcome sight to many weary motorists in the Northwest area. With his trademark friendly... read more
by Peter Arnold | Dec 6, 2018 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly, Family
Lisa K. Budlow was recently named the chief executive officer of CHAI, or Comprehensive Housing Assistance Inc. An agency of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, CHAI operates with the mission of strengthening neighborhoods “with a significant... read more
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