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Chaplain (Rev.) J. Joseph Hart, GBMC’s director of spiritual support services, enjoys a moment in the hospital’s new kosher pantry with Rev. Saundra Rector, a staff chaplain at GBMC. (Photo by Steve Ruark)
Members of the Jewish community now have access to GBMC’s 290-square-foot pantry for kosher refreshments, religious readings and personal contemplation while visiting their loved ones.
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Jacob L. Witlin, shown here at the recent "We Remember" ceremony at Baltimore National Cemetery: “To me, Scouting is learning about yourself and developing the skills to become a self-sufficient, intelligent and versatile person." (Photo courtesy of Witlin family)
To become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank or achievement attainable in Scouting, a scout must obtain 21 badges, including those for citizenship in the community, public speaking, camping, swimming and others.
Read MoreCome to the Owings Mills JCC next Thursday for a genetic screening event.
Read MoreJews are famously known as “People of the Book.” Perhaps that explains in part why so many of Baltimore’s leading institutions of higher learning have Jews at the helm.
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Kenneth R. Feinberg: "What The Associated does in this community and around the nation and world is a fabulous example of how we can exhibit the best in Jewish and secular values, and I salute all of you.” (Courtesy of The Associated)
Kenneth Feinberg served as keynote speaker at the June 20 annual meeting of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.
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Studies have shown that the risk of suicide declines sharply when people call the national suicide hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255). (Handout photo)
Suicide is a national epidemic that cuts across all ethnic, age, religious and socioeconomic lines. Suicide rates increased by 25 percent in the United States between 1999 and 2016, according to research published on June 7 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreTo celebrate the 70th anniversary of Israel’s founding, the Baltimore Israel Coalition recently asked local middle and high school students to write essays exploring what they consider to be Israel’s greatest contribution to the world over the past seven decades.
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While merger plans proceed between Har Sinai and Temple Oheb Shalom, the fate of Har Sinai's property at 2905 Walnut Ave. in Owings Mills remains murky. (Provided)
“It’s inspiring for me to be visiting this congregation,” says Rabbi Rick Jacobs. “Anyone who has studied Reform Judaism has studied Har Sinai. I’m excited to celebrate the past and see where the congregation is today.”
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Joey Perl, 18 months old, watches closely as BSO trombonist John Vance blows a few notes especially for him. (Photo by Ed Bunyan)
The half-hour presentation featured BSO violinist Holly Jenkins, oboist Michael Lisicky, viola player Delmar Stewart and trombonist John Vance, and was designed for ages 6 months to 5 years old.
Read MoreThe interactive projects represented 35 landmarks in Israel.
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