Pikesville
Community Leader and Real Estate Developer Samuel K. Himmelrich Sr. Dies at 89
“He was a mensch in every sense of the word.” That’s how Marc B. Terrill, president and CEO of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, sums up the life and character of Samuel K. Himmelrich Sr. A prominent commercial real estate developer,...
Beth El’s Cantor Thom King Participates in a Virtual Nationwide Holiday Service
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...
Community-Wide Virtual Program Offers High Holiday Preparation and Insights
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...
Chizuk Amuno Places Banners on its Campus Supporting Black Lives Matter
Chizuk Amuno, one of the Baltimore metropolitan area’s oldest and most prominent Jewish congregations, recently placed banners on its Pikesville campus reading “Black Lives Matter” and “If Not Now, When?” to demonstrate solidarity with the new civil rights movement....
Offensive Sign Won’t Silence Black Lives Matter Supporter
When he woke up last Thursday morning to discover that someone placed a vulgar, racist sign next to the Black Lives Matter lawn sign in his yard, Pikesville resident Andrew Walen says his initial reaction was simply “rage.” “This was very concerning in our...
Legislators Show Support for Constituent Victimized by Racist Sign
Legislators representing the 11th District recently took a unified stand to show their support for tolerance and social justice issues while condemning racism and hate. It all started last Thursday, June 18, when Del. Jon S. Cardin (D-11th) received an email from...
Parade Held for Pikesville High’s Class of 2020
Pandemic or no pandemic, Pikesville was ready to party. Pikesville High School’s Parent, Teacher & Student Association organized a joyous mini-parade for the school’s graduating class of 2020 on the evening of June 11. Led by fire trucks from the Pikesville...
Virtual Service to be held for Those Who Died since Pandemic’s Start
“Comfort ye, comfort ye my people.” (Isaiah 40:1) For many local Jews, one of the most heartbreaking and agonizing aspects of the coronavirus pandemic has been the inability to hold a proper communal funeral service and observe a traditional shiva period...
Gourmet Girls to Open in Pikesville in June or July
Now that no one is dining out (except for carryout) and most of us are limiting our trips to the supermarket, what’s the future for restaurants and specialty grocers in our neighborhoods? While no one knows for certain, Barbara Collurafici and Lisa Honick, co-owners...Upcoming Events
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Join Jmore and The Associated every Tuesday at noon as we bring together some of Maryland’s most respected experts in their fields to answer your questions about the things that matter most in your life.[...]
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Planning Today for an Uncertain ...
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Planning Today for an Uncertain ...
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Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This online program is offered twice: October 22 at 1:00 pm or October 27 at 7:00 pm • Understand the importance of planning for financial, medical and end-of-life matters • Create a comprehensive document for[...]
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