Pikesville
Baltimore Jewry Gathers to Mourn the Pittsburgh Massacre
As she made her way into Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s sanctuary on Oct. 28, a somber Tammy Routman Heyman greeted friends and acquaintances at the community memorial service for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting massacre that left 11 worshipers dead the previous...
Oheb Shalom Congregants Vote to Terminate Rabbi Steven Fink
By a vote of 515 to 91, Temple Oheb Shalom’s congregation decided at an Oct. 21 meeting to terminate its spiritual leader of 19 years, Rabbi Steven M. Fink. On Aug. 22 and Sept. 26, the 165-year-old Pikesville temple’s board of trustees voted unanimously...
Rabbi Steven Fink Appeals to Oheb Shalom Members to Save his Job
In a letter emailed to a large group of supporters over the weekend, Rabbi Steven M. Fink, Temple Oheb Shalom’s spiritual leader for the past 19 years, called on members to vote against removing him from the pulpit at a special Oct. 21 congregational meeting.... Rabbi Steven Fink Plans to Challenge Termination Process at Oheb Shalom
Temple Oheb Shalom’s board of directors voted unanimously on Aug. 22 to begin termination proceedings against the congregation’s spiritual leader of 19 years, Rabbi Steven M. Fink, due to allegations of sexual misconduct and ethical violations. In...
Evan Flaks Brings Gold Home from Two Jewish Athletic Competitions
This summer, Evan Flaks truly earned his frequent flyer miles. In late July and early August, Evan, 15, successfully mixed basketball and global travel over a short period of time. He journeyed to both Israel and California, and came home with a pair of gold medals...
Ex-Lacrosse Star Mark Greenberg to be Inducted into Md. Athletic Hall of Fame
Considered one of the greatest defensemen in Johns Hopkins University lacrosse history, Mark Greenberg will come full circle at Martin’s West on Nov. 8 with his induction into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s a tight circle, he says. “My whole life has...
Catching Up with Candidates for Baltimore County Executive
In Baltimore County, registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1. But Alfred W. Redmer Jr., the Republican nominee for county executive, is hopeful that he can connect with voters of all parties and backgrounds, and follow the lead of his GOP ally, Gov. Larry...
Plans Underway for Pikesville Armory Revitalization Project
About three-and-a-half years ago, Melvin G. Mintz and Howard J. Needle conceived and started the 1000 Friends of Pikesville community organization. They had a number of ideas in mind that they felt would help revitalize the Northwest Baltimore suburb in myriad ways,...
Jewish Community Leader Shoshana S. Cardin Dies at 91
Shoshana Shoubin Cardin, an iconic figure in global, national and local Jewish organizational and philanthropic circles, died on May 18. Mrs. Cardin, who was in failing health for the past couple of years, was 91. Funeral services will be held at Chizuk Amuno...Upcoming Events
Dec
22
Sat
8:00 pm Charm City Klezmer Holiday Dance... @ Creative Alliance
Charm City Klezmer Holiday Dance... @ Creative Alliance
Dec 22 @ 8:00 pm
Burn off those latkes by dancing up a storm at this party. You can learn Yiddish social dances and get down with Charm City Klezmer, featuring Judith Geller and Michael Raitzyk.
Dec
25
Tue
10:00 am A Magical Mitzvah @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
A Magical Mitzvah @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Dec 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fill backpacks with school supplies and create homemade stress balls for the students at Esperanza Center, a Baltimore-based organization whose mission is to welcome immigrants. Activities are suitable for all ages and no artistic talent[...]
Jan
17
Thu
8:30 pm BSO Pulse @ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
BSO Pulse @ Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Jan 17 @ 8:30 pm
BSO Pulse returns for a fourth season of bringing together classical music and indie artists for a unique musical experience. Each collaboration crosses genres. Nicholas Hersh conducts. The shows kick off with a pre-concert party[...]
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