Coronavirus Resources
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 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Jan 4, 2021 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources, Education
Most Americans are certainly not sorry to bid farewell to 2020. The pandemic has claimed more than 350,000 American lives so far, thrown the economy into a recession, left millions of adults unemployed and millions of schoolchildren without in-person education. In... read more
by The Associated | Dec 21, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources, SPONSORED, The Associated
Life during the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all of us. But for those who were struggling before the crisis, the effects have been dire, says Ashley Pressman, executive director of Jewish Volunteer Connection, an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation... read more
by JMORE Staff | Dec 1, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources
Jewish Community Services Executive Director Joan Grayson Cohen joined “The Upside” to talk about mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and what to expect as we enter this long winter. Join Jmore and The Associated every week as we bring together some... read more
by Staff Report | Nov 23, 2020 | Baltimore, Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources, Local, Maryland, Pikesville
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday season, Jewish Volunteer Connection is inviting the community to participate in this month’s “Live With Purpose” volunteer opportunity. The “Casserole Challenge” on Tuesday, Dec. 1, aims to help feed... read more
by JMORE Staff | Nov 17, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources
Tiffany Nicolette, vice president of housing and services at CHAI, and Stephanie Archer-Smith, executive director of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, joined “The Upside” to discuss services for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Jmore and The... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Oct 12, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources
The coronavirus pandemic has created what Lauren Shaivitz, executive director of CHANA, calls a “crisis within a crisis” for survivors of domestic abuse. “Since the pandemic started, we’ve seen a terrible uptick in domestic violence situations,” she says. To raise... read more
by Staff Report | Oct 2, 2020 | Children, Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources, Education, Family, High Holidays, Schools, Spirituality
Looking for a festive yet socially distant way to celebrate Sukkot, the Festival of Booths that will be observed this year from Friday night, Oct. 2, to Friday evening, Oct. 9? The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore has got you well covered (pun intended!).... read more
by JMORE Staff | Sep 29, 2020 | Community, Community Resources, Coronavirus Resources
Lauren Shaivitz, Executive Director of CHANA, joined “The Upside” to talk about domestic abuse, safe relationships and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Join Jmore and The Associated every week as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected... 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