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Holding a photo of her late son Evan, Shari Ungerleider is shown here with her husband Jeff and their children Justin, Leigh and Sydney. (Provided photo)

When Tay-Sachs Awareness Month is Personal

September 14, 2023September 6, 2023 Guest Contributor

Shari Ungerleider of the nonprofit JScreen writes about the importance of carrier screening with genetic counseling.

Richard Guerry, of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication, will speak at Jmore's "Parenting, Perils and Possibilities: Diving Into Digital" event on Sept. 12. (Provided photo)

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Digital Safety Expert Richard Guerry to Speak at Jmore Event

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 JMORE Staff

Richard Guerry, founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication, will speak at Jmore’s “Parenting, Perils and Possibilities: Diving Into Digital” event on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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Fighting Food Allergies Becomes a Ritual at Synagogues, Jewish Schools and Camps

June 13, 2023June 6, 2023 JTA

Synagogues and other Jewish organizations are seeing a rise in the number of children and teens who suffer from food allergies, and are adjusting to make sure that no one is endangered or feels left out.

AgeWell Baltimore presents: Look Into Your Future

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Documentary ‘Fast-Forward’ to be Presented at AgeWell Virtual Event

February 25, 2022February 23, 2022 Hanni R. Werner

On Tuesday, March 1, AgeWell Baltimore will host the virtual program “Look Into Your Future,” featuring a screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary “Fast-Forward.” Jmore spoke with director Michael Eric Hurtig about the film and upcoming panel discussion.

Stacy Deems, assistant director of J Camps for the JCC of Greater Baltimore, helps Liliana Persky, 6, participate in activities at a sensory sukkah. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

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J Camps Program Formalizes Relationship with Howard County’s Jewish Community

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Staff Report

A new partnership between the Jewish Federation of Howard County and the JCC of Greater Baltimore’s J Camps program will increase options for Jewish campers and their families.

Gil Abramson, right, high-fives his granddaughter during the Macks Center for Jewish Education's Saba-ba: Grandparents on the Go launch party at AMF Pikesville Lanes (Photo by Steve Ruark)

In 2020, Gil Abramson high-fives his granddaughter during a grandparenting event in Pikesville presented by the Macks Center for Jewish Education. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

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Helping Grandparents Connect Jewishly with their Grandchildren

December 21, 2021December 14, 2021 Guest Contributor

The Jewish Grandparents Network aspires to pass Jewish values and wisdom from generation to generation, writes David Raphael.

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New 4Front Program Offers Help for Parents of Teens and Tweens

November 9, 2021November 12, 2021 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Parenting, especially parenting teens and tweens, is no easy task. But 4Front’s new Parenting Unpacked series is here to help.

In 2020, Gil Abramson high-fives his granddaughter during a grandparenting event in Pikesville presented by the Macks Center for Jewish Education. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

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Center for Jewish Education Spearheads Keepsake Book Project for Grandparents and Grandchildren

April 6, 2021April 5, 2021 Aliza Friedlander

The Saba-Ba: Grandparents on the Go! program aims to help pass stories and traditions to the younger generations.

Ellicott City resident Joan Green, founder of the Together We Love virtual community, is shown here with her husband, Kevin. (Provided photo)

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Virtual Community Examines the Issues Surrounding Interracial Relationships and Families

April 2, 2021March 31, 2021 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Founded by Ellicott City resident Joan Green, Together We Love provides support and understanding for white women involved in long-term relationships with Black men.