Spirituality During The Pandemic
Practical Tips for a Successful At-Home Shavuot this Year
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...
Sailing through a Potentially Rudderless Time
I remember standing at our daughter’s baby-naming ceremony 13 years ago and simply dreaming. I dreamt about her first day of school, her first day of summer camp, her bat mitzvah, her wedding day and any number of life-cycle events that we would be blessed to share as...
Religion in the Time of Social Distancing
Rabbi Andrew Busch of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation joined “The Upside” for a conversation about religion in the time of social distancing. Join Jmore and The Associated twice a week as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected experts in their...
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...
Five Tips to Make Shabbat More Special during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Feel like the walls of your home (and maybe your cranial cavity as well) are closing in on you during this pandemic? Even after more than a month of social distancing and self-separation, the process of Isolation isn’t easy. But for some, Shabbat itself can be a...
The Sweet Sacrifice of Giving Thanks
There are two directions that rabbis take when dealing with our new and difficult COVID-19 reality. Both are reflected in the different forms of korbanot, or sacrifices, mentioned in our Torah portion. The first is to think about which sins may have brought about...
Confessions of a Tele-Rabbi
C’mon, admit it, you watch those guys on Sunday mornings, too. And they’re all guys. Perfectly coiffed, without a note in sight, dapper in handsome suits, staring straight into the camera and preaching the word of God. I tune in for the preaching, I love to watch a...
The Loss of Ritual and an Endless Abyss of Time
Happy Birthday! One of my dear friends turned 50 recently, but she’s in self-isolation. Normally, we don’t make a big deal out of birthdays. But now that we can’t celebrate, we feel its loss. The whole world has all of a sudden realized the importance of ritual. When...
One Local Rabbi’s Spiritual Guide for COVID-19
It’s scary to watch the news and follow social media these days. It seems like every passing hour offers updates and new information that only bring things closer to us and strengthen our fears. Here are some positive affirmations to reduce anxiety, which you can...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[...]
5:30 pm
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[...]
7:00 pm
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[...]
Publisher’s Notes
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