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Marra B. Gad: “I wrote this book because I wanted to have control over my own story and tell it so it was true.” (Provided photo)
Jmore spoke with Baltimore Hebrew University graduate Marra B. Gad about her debut memoir, “The Color of Love: A Story of a Mixed-Race Jewish Girl.”
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When talking to children about death and dying, “it’s important to be honest within the developmental limits of the person,” says Jewish Community Services clinician and grief counselor Donna Kane. (Photo by Evan Cohen)
Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Sol Levinson & Bros. funeral home., the Mitchell David Center for Hope and Healing, and Jewish Community Services are teaming up for a special program to help parents learn how to talk to their children about grief and loss.
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Sarah Hurwitz: "I want to urge Jews to reclaim our tradition because I so strongly believe we still have something to say to the world." (File photo)
The former Obama speechwriter and author served as the keynote speaker at the Soul Center gala on Jan. 16
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Andre McDonnell, founder of It’s From The Sole, met up with Beth Tfiloh students at the recent Weiner Basketball Tournament. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
Thanks to a partnership between Beth Tfiloh and national nonprofit It’s From The Sole, more than 400 underprivileged area residents are no longer walking around barefoot.
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(Left to right) Ariel Lewis and her dad Scott Cooper and Aliza Friedlander and her dad Elliot King recently visited the now defunct Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
Ariel Lewis and her dad Scott Cooper and Aliza Friedlander and her dad Elliot King recently visited the now defunct Hammer & Nails Grooming for Guys.
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Members of the book club celebrate 20 years of reading the classics and other books of interest. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
When she first suggested creating a book club, Iris Pressman wanted to give herself and six of her friends a new hobby since some of their children had just gone off to college. Two decades later, the book club is still going strong.
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Adam Teitelman of Bridge to Health conducts outreach at an elementary school in the Uganda town of Kable.
Founded in 2012 by Dr. William Cherniak and five other medical and dental professionals, Bridge to Health brings comprehensive, sustainable health care to rural and underserviced areas.
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Since its inception, the Baltimore Hunger Project has distributed more than 41,000 weekend food bags to youngsters in need. (Photo by Kate Grewal)
Every Friday, more than 600 Baltimore City and County students start their weekends a little less worried about where they’ll get their next meal thanks to the nonprofit Baltimore Hunger Project.
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Dr. Nicole Glick (left) and Jennifer Grossman are the founders of Shalom Tikvah. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
Founded by Dr. Nicole Glick and Jennifer Grossman, Shalom Tikvah removes the barriers of mental health care services for families in need.
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The Silvermans — Jessica, David, Lexi and Aidan — have visited such countries as Zimbabwe, Botswana, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Greece, Belize, Guatemala, Israel and Poland. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
The Silvermans — Jessica, David, Lexi and Aidan — travel the world to create memories and keep a positive perspective.
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Richard Guerry, of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication: “Before we give our children devices that can connect them to billions of people all over the world, we must be confident they understand that what they post can become public and permanent.” (Provided photo)
Jmore talks kids and digital safety with Richard Guerry, who recently spoke with parents at Pikesville’s Krieger Schechter Day School.
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