Religion
Lag B’Omer Holiday Observed Virtually This Year
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...
The Pearlstone Center Wants to Get Your Goat
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...
Bolton Street Synagogue Pivots to Virtual Spring Event
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...
Jewish Volunteer Connection Holds ‘Bunches of Lunches Challenge’ to Help Needy
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:...
Religious Schools Go Virtual in the Time of COVID-19
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...
Virtual Mental Health Services Offered to help Cope with the Pandemic
More than a month has passed since the coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted virtually every aspect of American life and culture. The closure of schools, workplaces, restaurants and entertainment venues – as well as the widespread practice of social...
Alleged Satanist Accused of Rockville Synagogue Vandalism
An alleged Rockville satanist accused of painting a swastika on a synagogue in the Montgomery County seat also firebombed a nearby church as part of his plan to target multiple congregations of different faiths, according to Montgomery County Police. Andrew Lemond...
Passover Food for Thought
Arguably this year more than ever, folks sitting around the Passover seder table have a need and opportunity to get creative with the Haggadah and the Exodus story. Here are some tips from Rabbi Dena Shaffer, executive director of 4Front, a local Jewish community teen...
Why this Seder is Different from all Others
As we in the Jewish community prepare to celebrate the holiday of Passover, the Festival of Freedom, starting on the evening of Apr. 8, we know quite well that this year is not like any other. In fact, the great distress and unease that many of us are feeling...Upcoming Events
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Jewish Museums Across the Seas: ...
@ Jewish Museum of Maryland Online
Jewish Museums Across the Seas: ...
@ Jewish Museum of Maryland Online
Aug 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
This presentation with Gavin Morris, Director of the South African Jewish Museum, will provide a brief history of South African Jewry – a uniquely homogenous community within the Diaspora. From its Litvak roots, through the[...]
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Kosher BBQ Food Truck Drive up –...
@ Beth Shalom Congregation
Kosher BBQ Food Truck Drive up –...
@ Beth Shalom Congregation
Aug 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join Beth Shalom Congregation and Char Bar DC for Kosher BBQ Drive Up! Order dinner for Sunday night, or food for the next day. Kosher BBQ Drive up is on Sunday, August 16. Food can[...]
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BZD’s Interactive Israeli Cookin...
@ Virtual
BZD’s Interactive Israeli Cookin...
@ Virtual
Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join Baltimore Zionist District as we cook with Huppit Bartov Miller to bring you Israeli summer-inspired dishes. Huppit Bartov Miller is a cook, a food blogger, a food instructor, and the founder of Afooda. She[...]
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