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Dr. Karen Lee Swartz (left) serves as chair of the “A Woman’s Journey” faculty advisory committee, while Kelly Geer Ripken is the annual conference's national chair. (Provided photos)
Johns Hopkins Medicine is offering “A Woman’s Journey — Facts That Matter,” a four-part series of free webcasts addressing a variety of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pikesville High School junior Sam Suchin created 3D printed masks for doctors at Sinai Hospital. (Provided photo)
Pikesville High School junior Sam Suchin created 3D printed masks for doctors at Sinai Hospital, and this isn’t the first time he has used his skills and 3D printer for a good cause.
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The Sheckells’ 4,200 square- foot home is Pavilion-style or “an abstraction of a Maryland Colonial,” says architect Marta Hansen.
Baltimore County couple Fred and Jessie Sheckells built their dream house on a family farm with the help of architect Marta Hansen.
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During the third and final session of the Rey’im series, Beth Gansky provided tips on being an "active listener" with others. (Provided photo)
The third and final session of the virtual Rey’im training series provided tips on being an “active listener” with others, including remembering the acronym WAIT.
Read MoreAs the coronavirus pandemic escalates, domestic abuse victims are at an increased risk for violence. Jmore spoke with CHANA executive director Lauren Shaivitz to learn more about what CHANA is doing to help.
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The SNF Parkway Theatre is streaming “Bacurau,” a 2019 political farce directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and Juliano Dornelles that’s based in the Brazilian town of Bacurau.
Theater groups and arts councils get creative during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Jewish Volunteer Connection's "Casserole Challenge" will help people in need during the pandemic. (File photo)
Among the agencies offering assistance to the needy are Jewish Volunteer Connection, CHAI and Jewish Community Services.
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Meditation is among the activities in which people can immerse themselves, says Beth Gansky, co-founder of Rey'im. (file photo)
“The term ‘social distancing’ is a misnomer,” says Rey’im co-founder Beth Gansky. “I prefer the term ‘physical distancing.’ “
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Baltimore-based activist and author Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin: "We've seen this movie before." (File photo)
Jmore Associate Editor Simone Ellin shares what she learned from Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin during the first meeting of Rey’im, a three-day virtual program to train participants to become “companions” to others as we cope with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
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(Left to right) Joshua Spokes, Lily Paxton and Becca Weinstock are self-quarantining after returning from Spain. Toby and Isaac Spokes returned to Baltimore from their respective colleges due to the pandemic.
For college students home from school and study-abroad programs, the coronavirus can mean isolation or a lot of family time.
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Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin will co-pilot a free, three-week online program to train community members to “serve as spiritual companions who can ‘walk with’ friends as they navigate the normal hard times of life."
With the coronavirus outbreak, a new program by a pair of veteran Jewish professionals aims to fill in void caused by social distancing.
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