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Shown here dedicating the Owings Mills JCC's blood pressure kiosk in February of 2019 are (left to right) Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka, Barak Hermann, CEO of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, Tracy Brazelton, executive director of the American Heart Association Greater Maryland, Neil Meltzer, president and CEO of LifeBridge Health, Maury Garten, chairman of the JCC Board, and Dr. Yousuf Janjwal of the LifeBridge Health Cardiovascular Institute. (Photo by Nicole Munchel)

Blood Pressure Kiosk Dedicated at Owings Mills JCC

February 18, 2019 Staff Report

Nearly half of American adults have some type of cardiovascular disease, primarily high blood pressure, according to the AHA’s latest annual update of statistics released on Jan. 31.

Owings Mills residents Ida and Abraham Yaker hold their wedding cake topper from January of 1944. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

Owings Mills Couple Celebrates 75 Years of ‘Good Times’

February 7, 2019 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

“I was in a girl’s club at the [Young Women’s Hebrew Association] on Monument Street,” recalls Ida, now a bubbly 94-year-old with a stylish red bob. “We had dances and the boys used to come over to see the girls. That’s how I met Abe.”

The Love Issue: Melissa Gerr, Aliza Friedlander, Emma Snyder and Josh Rosenstein (clockwise from top left) (Photos by Justin Tsucalas)

The Love Issue: Getting to the Heart of Things

February 4, 2019 JMORE Staff

In the spirit of this widely observed season of love, Jmore asked four local scribes to offer their thoughts and feelings about where their passions lie.

Aliza Friedlander and her daughters, Brooklyn (center) and Lila. (Photo by Justin Tsucalas)

The Love Issue: A Love Transcending Words

February 4, 2019 Aliza Friedlander

On the surface, I was on cloud nine — blessed with two happy, healthy, beautiful baby girls. On a deeper level, I was terrified to be responsible for individuals I only knew in my imagination.

The courtship of Northwest Baltimore residents David Schimmel and Jill Rombro Marenberg began in December of 2017 when she messaged him on the Jewish dating application JSwipe. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

Looking for Love and Searching for Second Chances

February 4, 2019 Aliza Friedlander

“David knows what I am thinking and what I want before I have to say anything, sometimes even before I do. He just really gets me.”–Jill Rombro Marenberg

Adrienne Gold: “Jewish women have an energy that is extraordinary, and when you are engaged spiritually, I find you are a happier and more fulfilled as a human being.” (Provided Photo)

‘Women’s Night Out’ to Explore Wellness, Fun and Fellowship

January 29, 2019 Aliza Friedlander

The March 5 event aims to bring together Jewish women of all backgrounds for a night to discuss self-empowerment and wellness.

Lovely Day: In 2019, Harrison Fribush (far right) performs on drums with choir members of Krieger Schechter Day School and Cardinal Shehan School. (File photo by Steve Ruark)

KSDS and Cardinal Shehan School Come Together for Special Concert

January 18, 2019 Linda L. Esterson

“Music matters, and music education makes an impact on our lives,” said Harrison.

William and Asha (Handout photo)

Service Dogs Support Families During Difficult Times

December 28, 2018 Ron Snyder

When you have a child with special needs, you’re always looking for ways to help make his or her life a little easier.

CHANA Executive Director Lauren Shaivitz: "There is no shame that abuse occurs in our community, because it occurs in all communities." (Provided photo)

Lauren Shaivitz Named CHANA’s New Executive Director

December 18, 2018 Aliza Friedlander

Lauren Shaivitz succeeds Dr. Nancy Aiken as executive director of the community program offering support to victims of domestic violence and sexual and elder abuse.

Rick Rosenthal is a professional, year-round Santa who also attends Congregation Young Israel of Toco Hills in Atlanta. (Courtesy of Rosenthal)

This Santa Claus is an Orthodox Jew

December 10, 2018 Ben Sales, JTA

Santa Rick’s last name is Rosenthal, and he’s an Orthodox Jew who does not drive or handle money on Shabbat. But that doesn’t stop him from doing his job.

The Rev. Chris Tang, left, rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter, and Rabbi Geoff Basik, of Kol HaLev, embrace during a joint Sukkot celebration on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (Photo by Steve Ruark)

Lutherville Synagogue and Church Celebrate their Common Ground

December 6, 2018 Jonathan Shorr

The relationship between Kol HaLev and Church of the Holy Comforter exceeds that of landlord and renter.