Religion
by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | May 26, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic
Generally speaking, the two-day festival of Shavuot tends to be a bit light on customs when compared to other Jewish holidays. Along with Passover and Sukkot, Shavuot — which will be observed this year from sundown on Thursday, May 28, to Saturday night, May 30... read more
by Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg | May 21, 2020 | Community, Milestones, Religion, Spirituality During The Pandemic
I remember standing at our daughter’s baby-naming ceremony 13 years ago and simply dreaming. I dreamt about her first day of school, her first day of summer camp, her bat mitzvah, her wedding day and any number of life-cycle events that we would be blessed to share as... read more
by JMORE Staff | May 19, 2020 | Community, Religion, Spirituality During The Pandemic
Rabbi Andrew Busch of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation joined “The Upside” for a conversation about religion in the time of social distancing. Join Jmore and The Associated twice a week as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected experts in their... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | May 19, 2020 | Community, Coronavirus News, Religion
In normal times, Shavuot is the holiday when Jews physically come together, usually in synagogue settings, and attempt to stay awake all night to study such Jewish texts as the Book of Ruth and commemorate the revelation at Sinai. This custom is called the Tikkun Leil... read more
by Staff Report | May 11, 2020 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Education, Religion, Schools
Coming off their well-received performance on “The View” on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Krieger Schechter student Harrison Fribush and his fellow choir members from the Pikesville day school and the Cardinal Shehan School wanted to do something special for... read more
by Staff Report | May 11, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic
Mention to someone that Monday, May 11, at sundown was the start of Lag B’Omer and they might respond with, “Um, Lag what?” While some might be unfamiliar with it, Lag B’Omer, which concluded Tuesday night, May 12, has been observed by Jews of... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | May 8, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News And Resources, Education, Religion, Schools, Spirituality, Uncategorized
When it comes to its core objective of educating and advocating for the environment from a Jewish perspective, the Pearlstone Center is certainly not kidding around. Since the coronavirus pandemic forced the Reisterstown-based farm and retreat center in March to halt... read more
by Staff Report | Apr 28, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News, Education, Religion, Schools
For their seventh annual Spring Event, members of Bolton Street Synagogue were looking forward to an evening of political merriment and revelry May 9 featuring the Capitol Steps. “No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, the Capitol Steps poke fun at... read more
by Staff Report | Apr 24, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News And Resources, Elderly, Family, Religion, Schools
For Jewish Volunteer Connection’s first community-wide “Bunches of Lunches Challenge” on Monday, Apr. 27, approximately 140 volunteers made 1,877 meals to help support the needy during the coronavirus pandemic. JVC, an agency of The Associated:... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Apr 22, 2020 | Community, Coronavirus News, Religion, Schools
In recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has forced congregational religious schools to move all of their classes online, thrusting teachers, students, families and administrators into somewhat unfamiliar territory. “It happened quickly,” says Jillian Manko, director... read more
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