Family
by Aliza Friedlander | Sep 17, 2018 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, High Holidays, Religion, Schools, Spirituality
When 9-year-old Ryan Bailey and his little brother, Caleb, 6 came to visit family in Baltimore last week for Rosh Hashanah, little did they know they would stay longer than anticipated. Because of Hurricane Florence, Ryan and Caleb — who live in Norfolk, Va.,... read more
by Billy Treger | Sep 5, 2018 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Parenting, Religion, Schools, Spirituality
As a Jewish educator, Nina Pachino considers herself a doer and a fixer. “Each moment is a learning experience, part of a learning conversation,” she says. “When our children feel loved, respected and understood, they will find profound meaning in the education we... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Aug 10, 2018 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Parenting, Spirituality
Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg recounted the story of a young woman whose mother took her own life. “Not long after, a rabbi and a psychologist came to her. They told the woman, ‘Tell people your mother died in an accident,'” he said. “But that response in no... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Jul 30, 2018 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Family, Parenting
A new parenting book offers advice for raising challenging children. Tearing your hair out because your kids won’t behave? The problem may lie in the fact that you’re relying on a parenting playbook that’s obsolete. In her new book “The Good News About Bad Behavior:... read more
by Jordan Loux | Jul 13, 2018 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Family
For Jacob L. Witlin, becoming an Eagle Scout meant much more than simply the prestige or honor of accomplishing such a lofty goal. “Becoming an Eagle Scout is taking advantage of everything that Scouting has to offer and exemplifying all of those positive things, and... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Jul 6, 2018 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family
Find out what’s in your genes. On July 12, from 5-8 p.m., the Atlanta-based organization JScreen will conduct a genetic screening event at the Owings Mills Jewish Community Center, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. The screening is for more than 200 genetic disorders – such as... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 21, 2018 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Elderly, Family, Religion, Schools, Spirituality
Kenneth R. Feinberg says people often ask him what he considers to be the toughest part of his job. A Washington, D.C.-based attorney and mediation specialist, Feinberg, 72, has worked on numerous high-profile compensation cases, including those involving 9/11... read more
by Cnaan Liphshiz | Jun 19, 2018 | Community, Elderly, Family, Milestones
AMSTERDAM (JTA) — More than 70 years have passed since Meijer van der Sluis first laid eyes on the love of his life. He was at a home for child survivors of the Holocaust, and he opened the door for her. He still remembers her short haircut and exactly what she... read more
by Staff Report | Jun 18, 2018 | Community, Community Resources, Family
Nearly 600 runners participated in the 18th annual Miles That Matter Pikesville 5K, which was held on June 17 at the Woodholme Center in Pikesville. The event, which was attended by 1,000-1,200 people, was hosted by the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce. Brady Marksamer,... read more
by Staff Report | Jun 4, 2018 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Family
Driving rain and stormy weather failed to dampen the spirits of community members who turned out for the fifth annual Community Block Party on June 3 at the Owings Mills Jewish Community Center. Approximately 3,000 people attended the five-hour event, according to JCC... read more
Read the latest views and thoughts from Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, MD 