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So Much 'Funukkah': Chizuk Amuno's Cantor Joel Lichterman lights the menorah while (left to right) Rabbi Joshua Z. Gruenberg, Rabbi Rachel Safman, Cantor Thom King and Cantor Benjamin Matis watch closely. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Trio of Conservative Shuls Joins Forces for a Truly Illuminating Evening

December 11, 2023 JMORE Staff

Beth El, Beth Israel and Chizuk Amuno members came together last Sunday night for “Light Up The Night,” an indoor Chanukah illumination celebration.

Lynne B. Kahn , Baltimore Hunger Project

Lynne B. Kahn (center), founder and executive director of the Baltimore Hunger Project (File photo)

Baltimore Hunger Project Receives $10K Donation from Amazon

December 8, 2023 JMORE Staff

Founded by Lynne B. Kahn nine years ago, the Baltimore Hunger Project provides 1,500 meals weekly to area students who are at risk of food insecurity.

Being Neighborly: Woodholme Country Club's board of directors makes a $50,000 donation to Woodholme Elementary School's new playground. (Provided photo)

Woodholme Country Club Donates $50K to Elementary School Playground

December 7, 2023 JMORE Staff

The new playground at Woodholme Elementary will create opportunities for students to engage in healthy activities at school, enjoy the outdoors, and explore open and recreational spaces and activities.

Why not explore eight core Jewish values on each of the eight nights of Chanukah? (Marish)

This year, the Festival of Lights will be observed at nightfall this Thursday, Dec. 7, and through Friday evening, Dec. 15. (File image)

Joy of Chanukah to be Savored at Gatherings Throughout the Area

December 5, 2023 JMORE Staff

This year’s crop of Festival of Lights festivities range from an indoor illumination celebration to a gelt-drop from a helicopter.

From 1968 until 1975, Estelle A. Fishbein served as the special assistant attorney general for the State of Maryland and administered to the legal affairs of the University of Maryland. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)

Retired Hopkins University Vice President Estelle A. Fishbein Dies at 89

December 4, 2023 JMORE Staff

A former Lutherville resident, Fishbein retired from Hopkins in January of 2004 after serving as general counsel there since 1975 and vice president since 1991.

Jmore Restaurant Gift Card Giveaway VIII Official Rules

December 4, 2023 JMORE Staff

Each month, Jmore is giving away $50 gift cards to some of our favorite local restaurants. Here are the official rules.

Shul Sisters -- Cantors Laurie Akers, Rachel Brook and Rachel Goldman -- will perform at the Rabbinical Assembly's "T'nuah B'yahad: To Build their Movement Together" shabbaton and conference.

Conservative Movement Leaders to Assemble in Baltimore This Weekend

December 1, 2023 JMORE Staff

Clergy, congregational leaders and others will meet through next Tuesday at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel to discuss the current state and future of the Conservative movement.

The Food Enthusiast with Guest Sandra A. Gutierrez

November 30, 2023 JMORE Staff

Dara Bunjon talks with acclaimed food journalist, cookbook author, cooking instructor and recipe developer Sandra A. Gutierrez about her latest cookbook “Latinisimo” and more.

Howard Kaidanow: "The Nazis did all kinds of things to you. I went through it and I still can’t believe that people could do that to other people, no matter who the people are.” (File photo)

Local Holocaust Survivor and Resistance Fighter Howard Kaidanow Dies at 94

November 29, 2023 JMORE Staff

A Lutherville resident and retired businessman, Kaidanow spoke at various programs about his experiences fighting the Nazis.

Col. Erwin A. Burtnick is remembered as "a pillar of strength and a beacon of selflessness." (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)

Col. Erwin A. Burtnick, Longtime Advocate for Veterans, Dies at 80

November 27, 2023 JMORE Staff

A Pikesville resident, Burtnick was the commander of the Jewish War Veterans, Department of Maryland.

Every year for the Festival of Lights season, the Levine family sets up a large, holiday-themed display in front of their home in Columbia's River Hill village, (Facebook)

Overseers of ‘River Hill Hanukkah’ Call on Visitors to Support Israeli Troops

November 21, 2023 JMORE Staff

For her bat mitzvah project, Columbia resident Ali Levine is asking people to show their love and support for the Jewish state at this critical time.