Opinion Archives

Marc B. Terrill, president and CEO of The Associated, speaks during the organization's Centennial Campaign kickoff. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

Marc B. Terrill has served as president of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore since 2003. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

Opinion Publisher's Note

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Marc Terrill — A Tribute to a True Leader

May 16, 2024May 6, 2024 Scott Rifkin, MD

Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin, M.D., pays tribute to Marc Terrill and his 20-plus years leading The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.

Rap superstars Drake (left) and Kendrick Lamar have been trading insults in a series of songs that have aroused commentary far beyond the music world. (Prince Williams/Wireimage; Erika Goldring/FilmMagic; via Getty Images via JTA)

‘Great Rap War’ Inspires Questions of Race, Identity — and Jewishness

May 16, 2024May 15, 2024 JTA

The battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar reflects a deeper fissure in the rap industry, writes scholar Jonathan Branfman.

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Opinion Workplace

Engaged Employees: Is Hybrid the Answer?

May 14, 2024May 2, 2024 JCS Career Center

The bottom line is that people working in hybrid environments feel the most engaged at work, writes Candice White of the Ignite Career Center.

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Israel Opinion Religion

Why the Israeli Flag Matters — Now More than Ever

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 Rabbi Eli Yoggev

On Israel Independence Day, which this year falls on May 13-14, we need to recommit ourselves to the Israeli flag and what it stands for, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev.

Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein is shown here speaking at a 2018 Associated event at Pikesville's Suburban Club. (File photo)

Michael Olesker Opinion Sports

David Rubenstein for Mayor!

May 12, 2024May 13, 2024 Michael Olesker

The best mayoral candidate for Baltimore isn’t even running for the office, contends Michael Olesker.

Baltimore City Hall

Michael Olesker Opinion

Mayoral Memories

May 9, 2024May 6, 2024 Michael Olesker

As Baltimoreans head to the polls this month to start selecting the city’s next mayor, Michael Olesker remembers when he first started covering these campaigns and when William Donald Schaefer was preparing to make municipal history.

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Health Care Opinion

My Breast Cancer Journey, and Why Knowledge is Power

May 9, 2024May 7, 2024 Guest Contributor

In honor of the observation of Mother’s Day this Sunday and May’s designation as Women’s Health Awareness Month, Ronnie Powers tells her story of surviving breast cancer and why genetic testing is so crucial.

Editor's Note Opinion

Hollywood, The Last Frontier and ‘One Love’

May 8, 2024May 7, 2024 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Rewatching “Northern Exposure” has Jmore Editor-in-Chief Alan Feiler wondering what Dr. Joel Fleischman would think of today’s turmoil in the Middle East.