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Owings Mills Couple Celebrates 75 Years of ‘Good Times’
When first casting their eyes upon each other eight decades ago, Ida and Abraham Yaker were far too young to even think about marriage. Both Baltimore natives, Ida and Abe were, respectively, 14 and 16 years of age. “I was in a girl’s club at the [Young Women’s Hebrew...
The Love Issue: Getting to the Heart of Things
Lenny Kravitz, that great Afro-Hebraic troubadour of the late 20th century, had it right when he proclaimed to the world, or at least to anyone who would listen, these three crucial words: “Let love rule.” But the boundaries of love transcend merely that of the...
The Love Issue: A Love Transcending Words
How love is shown and expressed differs for all individuals — mothers included. What is the same is the belief that a mother’s love is indescribable, unconditional and never-ending. I was 26 when I had my first daughter, Lila, and 28 when I had my second daughter,...
Looking for Love and Searching for Second Chances
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy of “Pride and Prejudice.” Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler of “Gone With the Wind.” Allie and Noah of “The Notebook.” People always fall hard for a great love story. Romance novels are among the best-selling literary genres of all time....
‘Women’s Night Out’ to Explore Wellness, Fun and Fellowship
Nisa Felps describes herself as a “spiritual entrepreneur” who enjoys bringing together Jewish women of all backgrounds for such gatherings as the Shabbat Project and the Pink Challah Bake. Now, Felps, a Northwest Baltimore resident, is working on a project of a...
KSDS and Cardinal Shehan School Come Together for Special Concert
Harrison Fribush has the music in him, and he wants to share that passion with other kids throughout the Baltimore area. A seventh grade student at Krieger Schechter Day School, Harrison has embarked on a bar mitzvah project unlike that of most of his peers. On Jan....
Service Dogs Support Families During Difficult Times
When you have a child with special needs, you’re always looking for ways to help make his or her life a little easier. That’s what my wife, Lori, and I have strived to do for much of the past 14 years. Our son, William, was just 15 months old when he was diagnosed...
Lauren Shaivitz Named CHANA’s New Executive Director
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...
This Santa Claus is an Orthodox Jew
(JTA) — Just like any other Santa Claus, Santa Rick will spend much of the next couple of weeks sitting children on his knee, asking whether they’ve been good and listening to their Christmas wishes. If it’s a Saturday, he may have slept overnight in the...Upcoming Events
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all-day American Craft Show @ Baltimore Convention Center
American Craft Show @ Baltimore Convention Center 
Feb 22 all-day
The American Craft Show, which is in its 45th year, is a three-day celebration of all things handmade. Shop crafts like you’ve never seen before from more than 650 of the country’s top contemporary jewelry,[...]
Feb
23
Sat
all-day American Craft Show @ Baltimore Convention Center
American Craft Show @ Baltimore Convention Center
Feb 23 all-day
The American Craft Show, which is in its 45th year, is a three-day celebration of all things handmade. Shop crafts like you’ve never seen before from more than 650 of the country’s top contemporary jewelry,[...]
Feb
24
Sun
all-day American Craft Show @ Baltimore Convention Center
American Craft Show @ Baltimore Convention Center
Feb 24 all-day
The American Craft Show, which is in its 45th year, is a three-day celebration of all things handmade. Shop crafts like you’ve never seen before from more than 650 of the country’s top contemporary jewelry,[...]
Publisher’s Notes
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