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Standup comedian Pamela Rae Schuller : “Camp helped me to see that while Tourette’s was part of me, it wasn’t the only part of me.” (Provided photo) New York-based standup comedian and disabilities advocate Pamela Rae Schuller : “Camp helped me to see that while Tourette’s was part of me, it wasn’t the only part of me.” (Provided photo)

Jewish Camping Event Aims to Inform and Entertain Families

Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Standup comedian Pamela Rae Schuller will share her memories and amusing observations at “A Jewish Camp,” a community gathering on Sunday, Dec. 15 that aims to introduce families to the benefits of Jewish summer camp.

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Jewish Volunteer Connection Casserole Challenge Dr. Sally Ross Davis (left) and Dori Popkin Chait were among the volunteers who came out last December for Jewish Volunteer Connection's "Casserole Challenge." Another challenge will be held this Monday, Mar. 30. (File photo)

Jewish Volunteer Connection Collects More Than 350 Casseroles to Help Those in Need

Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

“Even though the donors and recipients may never meet, the love and care that went into the casseroles was so evident,” said JVC Executive Director Ashley Pressman.

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Richard Guerry Richard Guerry, of the Institute for Responsible Online and Cell-Phone Communication: “Before we give our children devices that can connect them to billions of people all over the world, we must be confident they understand that what they post can become public and permanent.” (Provided photo)

Technology Expert Speaks to Krieger Schechter Parents about Digital Safety

Aliza Friedlander

Jmore talks kids and digital safety with Richard Guerry, who recently spoke with parents at Pikesville’s Krieger Schechter Day School.

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Dr. William R. Stixrud, co-author of “Reaching for the Stars: Raising Motivated, Secure and Successful Children,” warns parents, “You can’t control your kid, and kids can make bad decisions.” (Provided photo) Dr. William R. Stixrud, co-author of “Reaching for the Stars: Raising Motivated, Secure and Successful Children,” warns parents, “You can’t control your kid, and kids can make bad decisions.” (Provided photo)

Be a Consultant to Your Kids, Advises Visiting Psychologist and Author

Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Before his Dec. 9 talk at the Park Heights Jewish Community Center, Dr. William R. Stixrud spoke with Jmore about handling stress and preparing your child for adulthood.

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Third-graders from the Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan check out a mural in East Harlem as part of a social studies unit on ethnic groups around New York. (Courtesy of Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan)

Shades of Diversity

JTA

In grappling with race issues, Jewish schools are rethinking their approaches to Jews of color.

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