Family
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
by Aliza Friedlander | Jan 15, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Spirituality
Sarah Hurwitz, a former Obama administration speechwriter, spoke Jan. 16 at the Soul Center’s third annual “Women, Wine & Wisdom” event. More than 400 people attended the gala. The Soul Center is located at Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights... read more
by Peter Arnold | Jan 3, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Family
Deborah J. Schwartz has seen her share of issues crop up for members of what’s widely known as the “Sandwich Generation,” middle-age individuals juggling the needs of their aging parents while also tending to their own children. As a licensed clinical social worker... read more
by Staff Report | Dec 30, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Family
More than 1,000 local volunteers came out Dec. 24-25 for Jewish Volunteer Connection’s 14th annual Community Mitzvah Day. Volunteers made more than 2,000 winter care packages, hundreds of bagged lunches, fleece blankets and other items to be distributed to... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Dec 11, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Family
Pamela Rae Schuller says she can hardly imagine her childhood without Jewish summer camp. A New York-based standup comedian and disabilities activist, Schuller has Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes her to make involuntary movements and sounds.... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Dec 9, 2019 | Community, Family
Name any country in the world and it’s likely that Jessica, David, Lexi and Aidan Silverman have a family memory to share about it. The Silvermans are world travelers, taking in the sights and cultures from countries like Zimbabwe, Botswana, New Zealand, Australia,... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Dec 4, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Family, Spirituality
More than 350 casseroles were donated to eight partner organizations during Jewish Volunteer Connection’s “Casserole Challenge” on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to help people in need. The challenge was a “Live With Purpose” volunteer opportunity offered by JVC, a program of The... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Nov 27, 2019 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, Parenting, Schools, Spirituality
In keeping with the giving spirit of the holiday season, Jewish Volunteer Connection invites members of the community to participate in a “Casserole Challenge” to help people in need next Tuesday, Dec. 3. The challenge is a “Live With Purpose”... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Nov 14, 2019 | Community, Family, Obituaries
Elliot Rubin Weinstein, founder of Village Development Group, a leading developer of residential communities and commercial retail space in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, died Nov. 1 of complications from lung cancer. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and... read more
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