OCD in the COVID-19 Era
For individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, the emotional distress from the coronavirus pandemic can be merciless and relentless.
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Author: Simone Ellin, Associate Editor
Animal behavior counselor and trainer Marty Sitnick urges people to think carefully before they adopt a pet. Baltimore Humane Society staff are working in shifts to ensure animals are well taken care of and that staff is safe. (Provided photos)
Pet Adoptions Increase at Baltimore Humane Society during Pandemic
Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Baltimore Humane Society has seen more pet adoptions than intakes.
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Melissa Marcus: "When you use a designer, you are more likely to get a cohesive space in your home." (Photo by Steve Ruark)
Designing Woman: Melissa Marcus
Pikesville-based designer Melissa Marcus makes interior design dreams come true.
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Post-Puppy Depression: It’s a Thing
For Simone Ellin, adopting a new puppy during the pandemic has been a source of joy, but it’s also brought on some post-puppy depression.
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Barbara Collurafici (left) and Lisa Honick are the founders and proprietors of The Gourmet Girls market, cafe and catering service in Pikesville. (Provided photo)
Gourmet Girls to Open in Pikesville in June or July
The opening of Gourmet Girls, Pikesville has been postponed due to issues related to the pandemic, but co-owner Lisa Honick says they “are definitely still opening.”
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Barak Hermann, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore: "I'm as inspired and motivated as ever to lead our JCC." (File photo by Nicole Munchel)
JCC Furloughs More than 350 Employees Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the coronavirus and its devastating economic impact, the JCC has furloughed more than 350 part-time and full-time employees.
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Among the Pearlstone Kitchen specialties is chermoula eggplant with bulgar, yogurt, farm cilantro and pomegranate seeds. (Provided photo)
Pearlstone Center Offers New Meal Delivery Service during Pandemic
Pearlstone Kitchen offers kosher and organic meals delivered to your door during the pandemic.
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Virtual Observances and Programs Commemorate Earth Day 50
Celebrations may be virtual this year, but there are still many ways to observe Earth Day 50.
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Melissa Berman of Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s Rosenbloom Religious School: “We’re doing the best we can to maintain community.” (Provided photo)
Religious Schools Go Virtual in the Time of COVID-19
As they navigate the unfamiliar territory of online classes, local religious schools are doing what they can to create a virtual community for students and their families.
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Quick 5: Jordan Goodman, The Drum Whisperer
A professional musician and licensed psychotherapist, Owings Mills native Jordan Goodman has already fulfilled many of his dreams. Now, he wants to help others fulfill theirs.
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Howard Reznick of Jewish Community Services will receive the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Jewish Communal Service Award, which recognizes an individual who has worked in the local Jewish communal service field for more than two decades and demonstrates exemplary leadership and professional skills. (Provided photo)
Virtual Mental Health Services Offered to help Cope with the Pandemic
Jewish Community Services offers a host of virtual programming to help people deal with mental health issues during the pandemic.
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