Spirituality During The Pandemic

Public Health Experts Emphasize Social Distancing and Masks in Sukkahs

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...

Jerusalem’s Beit Avi Chai Creates High Holiday Programming for Pandemic Era

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...

Beth El Offers ‘Pathways to Teshuvah’ Series for High Holiday Season

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,...

Rabbi Dana Saroken Explores Spiritual Growth during the Pandemic on ‘The Upside’

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...

Rabbi Dana Saroken Talks Spirituality and the High Holidays

by JMORE Staff | Sep 1, 2020 | Spirituality During The Pandemic

Rabbi Dana Saroken from The Soul Center at Beth El joined “The Upside” to talk about spirituality as we prepare for the High Holidays. Join Jmore and The Associated every week as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected experts in their fields...

Finding Spiritual Nourishment for the New Year during a Pandemic

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...

High Holidays 2020: Tips for Virtual Gatherings

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...

Community-Wide Virtual Program Offers High Holiday Preparation and Insights

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...

Lessons from The G.O.A.T.

by Rabbi Eli Yoggev | Jul 8, 2020 | Blogs, Blogs & Opinion, Spirituality During The Pandemic, The Balagan

The National Basketball Association’s G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) debate was rekindled earlier this summer as ESPN rolled out its riveting, 10-part documentary series titled “The Last Dance.” It came just in time for us basketball junkies who are desperate for any...

Practical Tips for a Successful At-Home Shavuot this Year

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...