Family
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | 21 hours ago | 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 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Mar 27, 2020 | Baltimore, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Local, Maryland, National, News, Pikesville, Wellness
Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos admits he tends to be rather conservative when it comes to approaching health and medical matters. “But I’d rather be laughed at for being over-reactive than yelled at for being under-reactive,” he says. Dr. G. — as... 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 Ben Sales, JTA | Mar 17, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Family, International, National, News, Spirituality
Silver Spring acupuncturist Rena Munster was looking forward to hosting a Passover seder for the first time. In past years, her parents or another relative hosted the meal. But this year, Munster invited her parents, siblings and other extended family to her... 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 Aliza Friedlander | Feb 18, 2020 | Community, Family
Over the years, I’ve interviewed a lot of people but never have been told something’s off-the-record until sitting down with Jonathan, Jayne, Sidney and Ivy Havens. Sid, 7, was the first. His big secret? “Daddy always says Sidney Crosby can’t be my favorite [ice... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Feb 11, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Family, Gallery ONLY
Ask any grandparent and they’re bound to tell you that being a grandpa or grandma is the best job in the world. They get all of the benefits of a child’s love and adoration with none of the parental responsibilities. They’re able to say yes to almost... read more
by Cnaan Liphshiz | Feb 7, 2020 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Family, International, Israel, News, Uncategorized
Like many parents when their small children are under the weather, Ofer Dekel measures his boy’s temperature frequently. But in Dekel’s case, his concern for his son, Liam, is exacerbated by living at the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic: Wuhan, China. Dekel is a... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Jan 24, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Family, Parenting
With life comes loss, and with loss comes grief. Grief is an emotion that, regardless of your age, is challenging to cope with. That’s why Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Sol Levinson & Bros. funeral home., the Mitchell David Center for Hope and Healing, and... 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
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