Maryland
At Rally, Sen. Bernie Sanders Endorses Benjamin Jealous for Gov.
At a July 13 rally at the Silver Spring Civic Center, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) continued to stoke the “Feel the Bern” movement while endorsing Benjamin Jealous in his bid to be Maryland’s next governor. “We need now more than ever, at the statewide...
Alan Gross, After 5 Years in Cuban Prison, Starting Over in Israel
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Alan Gross contacted me a couple of months ago over Facebook Messenger. There was something he thought I should know. I was pleasantly surprised. I’d only exchanged pleasantries with Gross in the several times I’d seen him since...
Baltimore Wrestler Wins Gold at International Games in Israel
Owings Mills native Jack Mutchnik won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling yesterday, July 10, at the 20th World Maccabiah Games in Israel. A red-shirt junior (third-year of varsity competition) at American University who wrestled at his alma mater, St. Paul’s...
Stevenson Celebrates Purchase of Rosewood Property
At a press conference on July 6, elected officials and representatives of Stevenson University hailed the school’s recent acquisition of the state-owned Rosewood Center property in Owings Mills. Among those delivering remarks at the gathering, in the Manning Academic...
Basketball ‘Junkie’ Heading to Israel for International Competition
Over the years, Eric R. Abel has endured quite a few tough injuries while playing basketball, a game he truly loves. The Owings Mills resident has torn the ACL in both of his knees and dealt with a torn Achilles tendon in his right foot. But Abel, who turns 49 on July...
Freshmen Politicians Discuss the State of the City
They call it Charm City. But Baltimore’s violent crime rate is up 23 percent so far this year, as compared to 2016. Meanwhile, the city now has 110,000 fewer residents than in 1993. What is being done to address these and other major issues confronting...
New Maryland Laws Go Into Effect on July 1
On July 1, a number of new laws go into effect in Maryland that will have a profound impact on the state. Jmore selected four new laws in particular and recently discussed them with political and health care leaders in the Jewish community. Planned Parenthood The...
Mayor Pugh Speaks at Associated’s Annual Meeting
“An extraordinary year.” That’s how John Shmerler describes the 2017 annual campaign of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. At The Associated’s annual meeting last night, June 21, at Pikesville’s Beth Tfiloh Congregation, Shmerler, chair of the...
New ‘Old-School’ Deli to Open In Pikesville
Neil Parish loves food. In fact, the Randallstown native has served food – particularly that of the corned beef and knish varieties — for the better part of his 52 years. In late August, Parish plans to open The Kibitz Room, an old-school, New York-style deli at...Upcoming Events
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Reinvention: The Work of Chris B...
@ Baltimore Museum of Industry
Reinvention: The Work of Chris B...
@ Baltimore Museum of Industry
Mar 24 2017 @ 10:00 am – Mar 11 2018 @ 4:00 pm
“REINVENTION: The Work of Chris Bathgate,” an exhibition by Baltimore-based artist Chris Bathgate of machined-metal objects, exploring how modern and traditional machine work can be harnessed to create unique artistic expressions. Featuring 28 works of[...]
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Just Married! Wedding Stories fr...
@ Jewish Museum of Maryland Herbert Bearman Campus
Just Married! Wedding Stories fr...
@ Jewish Museum of Maryland Herbert Bearman Campus
Jun 18 – Sep 17 all-day
Be our guest as we marry the drama and excitement of a wedding day with the extraordinary collections of artifacts, photos and documents assembled by The Jewish Museum of Maryland. We promise nostalgia, surprise, humor,[...]
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10:30 am
SPICE Series: Jewish Meditation
@ Har Sinai Congregation
SPICE Series: Jewish Meditation
@ Har Sinai Congregation
Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – Jul 27 @ 11:30 am
The benefits of meditation are vast. A regular practice can help you increase focus and concentration, sleep better, feel more alert, create healthier relationships, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, stress and find a deeper sense[...]
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