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Well-Known in Jewish Camping Circles, Michael Schneider Now Heads Beth Tfiloh Camps
Stephen J. Thompson turns 57 next month. Still, Thompson, a pediatric neurologist with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, fondly remembers his youthful summer days spent at Camp Airy, including a particular counselor from Bunk 21. That counselor, Michael...
Easy Targets
People with disabilities and their families are frequently ‘groomed’ by sexual predators. The #MeToo movement has given voice to millions of survivors of sexual harassment, abuse and assault. It’s created an atmosphere of safety enabling them to share their stories...
Author Advocates Stronger, Healthier Physician-Patient Relationships
Ever felt rushed, slighted or brushed off by a physician? Or that a medical diagnosis was delivered without the proper degree of compassion, concern or respect? If so, then Dr. Jonathan Weinkle’s new book, “Healing People, Not Patients: Creating Authentic...
African Jewish Communities Get Some Mainstream Recognition After Years on the Margins
NEW YORK (JTA) — At a conference here on Jewish life in Africa, Magda Haroun spoke of being only one of a handful of Jews left in Egypt, a country that was once home to a Jewish community of 80,000. Abere Endeshaw Kerehu shared the struggles faced by the approximately...
Kabbalah Finds a Home in Judaism Between the Mystics and Madonna
NEW YORK (JTA) — When Jews recite a core hymn welcoming the Sabbath on Friday night, they’re also singing about the holiness of sex. That was part of the message delivered by Reuven Kimelman, a Jewish studies professor, at a conference Jan. 27 on Kabbalah, the Jewish...
‘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...
The Three M’s of Visiting the Sick
Sniffling, coughing, fatigue, scratchy throat. No, this is not an ad for a flu relief medicine. Sadly, this is a reality for many of us as the winter season approaches with its insidious colds and flus. During this stretch, rabbis visit many sick congregants with the...
Author, Son of Liberator to Speak at Jewish Museum
For its annual Sadie B. Feldman Family Lecture on Jan. 30, the Jewish Museum of Maryland will present a talk by award-winning author Jack Sacco on his book, “Where the Birds Never Sing: The True Story of the 92nd Signal Battalion and the Liberation of Dachau”...
Welcome to Wawa — and Shabbat Shalom!
PHILADELPHIA (JTA) — There’s something uniquely American about an event that combines secular ritual with actual religion. In six states and the District of Columbia, but especially in Pennsylvania, shopping at Wawa is very much a ritual. It’s the convenience store...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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