Religion
by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Jan 19, 2021 | Religion, Spirituality
For many of us, 2020 was one of the more stressful years in recent memory. Between social distancing, imminent threats to our health and well-being, overall fear of the unknown, and the political and social unrest around us, 2020 had its share of anxiety-inducing... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Jan 15, 2021 | Community, Religion, Spirituality
For the past 10 months, many Jews have sought connection, hope and meaning, says Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt. “[But] in many ways, the Jewish community has become closer [during the pandemic],” she said. “What’s been so amazing to see is how much people are reaching out... read more
by Staff Report | Jan 11, 2021 | Community, Religion
That old Yiddish proverb “Man plans, God laughs” has been invoked countless times ad nauseum since the beginning of this pandemic. But one group that knows that adage all too well is East Baltimore’s historic B’nai Israel Synagogue, which was planning a “Roots &... read more
by JMORE Staff | Jan 5, 2021 | Community, Coronavirus Resources, Religion, Spirituality
Rabbi Joshua Gruenberg of Chizuk Amuno Congregation joined “The Upside” to talk about finding spirituality at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, how to connect with God over Zoom and other spiritual approaches one can use. Join Jmore and The Associated... read more
by JTA | Dec 17, 2020 | Community, Religion
By Rishe Groner This piece originally appeared in Alma. When it comes to celebrating Chanukah, you probably think about lighting the menorah, playing dreidel (or maybe not, does anyone actually play dreidel?) and eating so many latkes that your stomach burns in sweet... read more
by Staff Report | Dec 7, 2020 | Baltimore, Community, Coronavirus News, Gallery ONLY, Local, News, Religion, Spirituality
Not even the likes of a cruel and unrelenting pandemic can diminish the eternal wisdom of the Torah. That’s why Chabad of Downtown pressed on despite Covid-19 and recently held a small, socially distanced ritual ceremony to celebrate the arrival of its first-ever... read more
by Gillian Blum | Nov 9, 2020 | Columbia, Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News And Resources, Ellicott City, Family, Howard County, Local, Maryland, Religion
“There will be days when we feel fully risen and expansive and up to facing life’s most difficult challenges, and we will gaze at our lovely fat challahs with pride.” –Author Rochie Pinson, “Rising: The Book of Challah” For many... read more
by JTA | Oct 2, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Family, High Holidays, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic
By Shira Hanau Sukkot, the harvest festival observed this year from Oct. 2-9, would seem to be designed for the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, the holiday is typically observed outdoors in temporary structures, allowing for more of the fresh air that is considered one... read more
by Gillian Blum | Sep 25, 2020 | Community, Coronavirus Resources, High Holidays, Pikesville, Religion, Spirituality
It’s been a couple of weeks, but Beth El Congregation’s Cantor Thom King is still walking on air from the experience. A Pikesville resident, Cantor King was part of an effort to help create a memorable Selichot program for a nationwide audience through an original and... read more
by JTA | Sep 25, 2020 | Community, High Holidays, Religion
By Mayim Bialik Yom Kippur. The Day of Atonement. After a year unlike any we could have ever anticipated, I have been waiting for this day, not for atonement so much as a reset. Jewish tradition teaches us that our fate for the year ahead is sealed on Yom Kippur, and... read more