Religion
by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Sep 18, 2020 | High Holidays, Religion
Our Father, Our King, Avinu Malkeinu. When I was a student at Bar Ilan University in Israel, I attended a lecture titled, “Is portraying God as King helpful today?” The professor answered in the negative, asking how many kings actually still rule today. He then went... read more
by JTA | Sep 16, 2020 | Community, High Holidays, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic, SPONSORED
This article was sponsored by and produced in partnership with Beit Avi Chai, a center for the creation, development, and expression of Jewish and Israeli culture and education aimed at the full spectrum of the Jewish people in Israel and around the world. This... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Sep 11, 2020 | Community, High Holidays, Religion
Cantor Randy Herman never expected to start his new role at Pikesville’s Chizuk Amuno Congregation outside of the synagogue. But that’s the reality as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “It’s tricky getting to know a community virtually, but that’s what I’m doing,”... read more
by Aliza Friedlander | Sep 3, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Education, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic
There’s no denying that this year’s High Holiday season will look vastly different from past years. But different isn’t necessarily a negative, says Rabbi Steven Schwartz of Pikesville’s Beth El Congregation. “It’s interesting, as we have gone into this online world,... read more
by Rabbi Sari Laufer | Sep 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Opinion & Commentary, Education, Religion
This article originally appeared in Kveller. Scrolling through all of the open Safari windows on my phone is like a virtual tour through the months of this pandemic. It starts in the early spring with online gardening tips, funny memes about the shift to virtual... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Sep 1, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic
In anticipation of this High Holiday season, Beth El Congregation’s Rabbi Dana Saroken recommends that people make three lists for themselves to guarantee personal and spiritual growth. “Right now, people are anxious and scared to simply walk outside their door or go... read more
by Rabbi Andy Gordon | Sep 1, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic
In late June, a group of Bolton Street Synagogue congregants gathered on a Zoom call for a conversation about the High Holy Days. At the time, we still didn’t know if our services would be held entirely online or socially distant in-person. In any case, our community... read more
by SPONSORED CONTENT | Aug 27, 2020 | Community, Religion, Spirituality During The Pandemic, SPONSORED
With the High Holidays approaching, we must ask ourselves – can we safely proceed with traditions we’ve upheld our entire lives, or must we find ways to creatively “gather” that won’t put our friends and family members in harm’s way? Even if we cannot safely... read more
by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 24, 2020 | Community, Religion
Throughout her life, Rabbi Shira Stutman admits she’s always been somewhat of “a Jewish community nerd.” That’s why serving as the keynote speaker at the second annual Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Symposium is so meaningful to her. “It is such an honor to speak at... read more
by Staff Report | Aug 18, 2020 | Baltimore, Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus News, Coronavirus News And Resources, Education, Local, Maryland, Pikesville, Religion, Spirituality, Spirituality During The Pandemic
Looking to get spiritually connected and mentally prepared for the High Holiday season, while maintaining the social distancing requirements of this pandemic era? A new, free, community-wide virtual program might be just what you’re looking for. Starting this... read more