Family
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | May 27, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Family, Food & Entertainment During The Pandemic, Milestones
As with so many other activities and rituals in our lives these days, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we celebrate birthdays. In addition to Zoom birthday parties, drive-by birthday gatherings are now a sign of the times. For Jill Petschek’s recent 65th... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | May 22, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Family, Food & Entertainment During The Pandemic
While restaurants and other food service establishments around the country have suffered major setbacks since the start of the pandemic, regional farmers’ markets have experienced a sharp rise in business. That’s largely due to operating outdoors, offering fresh... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Apr 27, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources, Family
Tired of cooking at home, but uncomfortable with ordering takeout in the midst of a pandemic? Pearlstone Kitchen at the Pearlstone Center in Reisterstown may be the answer to all of your prayers. “We’ve been asked for years [about] when we’re going to start selling... read more
by Staff Report | Apr 24, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News And Resources, Elderly, Family, Religion, Schools
For Jewish Volunteer Connection’s first community-wide “Bunches of Lunches Challenge” on Monday, Apr. 27, approximately 140 volunteers made 1,877 meals to help support the needy during the coronavirus pandemic. JVC, an agency of The Associated:... read more
by Staff Report | Apr 22, 2020 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Family, Parenting, Postcards from Camp
Although the coronavirus pandemic continues, families are generally safe sheltering at home, social distancing from others. And while the fate of returning to schools remains unclear, summer camps are hopeful this pandemic will be behind us come time to start the... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Apr 20, 2020 | Community, Coronavirus News, Family
Being a first-time mom is exhilarating and exhausting. Throw in the uncertainties of a pandemic and a husband working in COVID-19 intensive care units, and it’s easy to understand why Dr. Julie Schultz finds herself on an emotional rollercoaster. “Overall, we feel... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Apr 20, 2020 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources, Elderly, Family, Parenting, Religion
More than a month has passed since the coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted virtually every aspect of American life and culture. The closure of schools, workplaces, restaurants and entertainment venues – as well as the widespread practice of social... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Apr 10, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Family, Food & Entertainment During The Pandemic
Almost every morning these days, the first question I get from my 4-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, is, “Do we have the dance today?” She’s asking about Jennifer Cameron’s live dance class. A professional musical theater performer, Cameron wanted to provide a creative... 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 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
Read the latest views and thoughts from Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD 