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Rabbi Emily Stern: "A seder isn’t just a commemoration of the past; it also responds to the moment -- the people at the table, the atmosphere and the issues of the time." (Provided photo)
Who says Jews should only hold a seder for Pesach, writes Kol HaLev’s spiritual leader.
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Julie Wohl: "I like creating spaces for people to explore Jewish tradition and ideas through creative experiences." (Provided photo)
The Pikesville synagogue’s art studio provides a vehicle for budding artists to bring creativity into their spiritual lives.
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Rabbi Elissa Sachs-Kohen: “Even though I know leaving is the right decision for me professionally, it’s still a moment with deep sadness." (File photo)
The rabbi, known for her counseling and social justice work, will become a certified life counselor.
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Jo Ann Windman: “It’s really important to me to be that friendly face at the door greeting and welcoming people, connecting with members and guests."
After nearly four decades at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, Windman says she’s ready for a well-deserved break.
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Flag of our Father: One of Melvin S. Kabik's most cherished possessions was a flag he took from the Japanese battleship Nagato, says his daughter Terry Reamer. (Provided photo)
The family of the late Melvin S. Kabik decided to gift the item to the New Orleans museum as a fitting tribute to the former Marine and Pikesville resident.
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Eric K. Reisman, shown here with his father Bernard in 2001: “Until this book I’d never thought of myself as a writer.” (Provided photo)
Pikesville author Eric K. Reisman writes about his dad and his lifelong friends from New York.
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Seventeen Arab and Jewish high school seniors from northern Israel participated in the Galilee Dreamers program this year. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)
Seventeen participants visited the area and other U.S. cities to pursue peaceful dialogue.
Read MoreMount Washington-based writer Arthur J. Magida has developed somewhat of a niche writing about little-known World War II stories. Jmore recently spoke with Magida about his latest book, “Two Wheels to Freedom,” and what led him to Cioma Schönhaus’s story.
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David Bergman: “While I wouldn’t wish Parkinson’s on anyone, for me it has been a fascinating experience and taught me so much about my body and mind.” (Provided photo)
David Bergman’s latest volume of poetry deals with the aging process and triumphing against adversity in life.
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Artist Helen Glazer: "Art makes the world more real to people, the beauty, the change over time." (Provided photo)
Owings Mills-based artist Helen Glazer has spent time in Antarctica and Greenland to document how climate is changing the planet.
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This needlepoint tapestry covering the doors of Baltimore Hebrew's Torah ark was sewn by almost 50 women from the congregation. (Provided photo)
Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s building was conceived as an artwork unto itself.
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