Community - Family

Ultimate Kids Day (Photo courtesy Aberdeen IronBirds)

Aberdeen IronBirds Introduce Ultimate Kids Day

August 22, 2017 SPONSORED CONTENT

Ian Scher (Photo courtesy of AdinaLevitanphotography.com)

Gone but Not Forgotten

August 21, 2017 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Founded by Maryland native Casey Baynes in 2000, the Baltimore-based organization offers a range of programs for critically ill children and their families in the mid-Atlantic region.

Descendants of the residents of Yaazor recently reunited to discuss the old days at the farming colony.

Remembering Yaazor, Baltimore Jewry’s Lost Agricultural Colony

August 18, 2017 Carol Sorgen

The concept of Jewish farming may seem like an oxymoron to some people. But for a while in the early to mid 20th century, Jewish farming communities could be found from upstate New York to Northern California and, yes, even here in Baltimore.

Moms just wanna help out!

Moms Help Out Charm City’s Youngest

August 17, 2017 Staff Report

“We had a great time giving back to the community and this was an issue we could really relate to, since we all have young children,” said Laurie Rosen.

Loryn Doelle, Jamie Gill, Jen Schmerling, Melissa Charkatz and Vicki Hervitz show off their pottery creations.

Moms Hit Pottery Studio for Big Night Out

August 7, 2017 Staff Report

“It was fabulous to provide a fun activity to give area moms a break from their busy weeks,” said Laurie Rosen.

Samantha Sperber paints at a Repair the World activity. (Photo by Evan Cohen)

Street Smarts

July 31, 2017 JMORE Staff

Young Jews have been steadily streaming into such city neighborhoods as Canton, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Charles Village and Mount Vernon for about 20 years.

Yitzy Childress (Photo by Evan Cohen)

In The House!

July 31, 2017 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

“The purpose of Moishe House is to keep up a level of enthusiasm about Judaism among the young adult population without being heavy-handed.”

Art teacher Temi Kiwala, with her students, Matan Gimburg (left) and Quinn Haust (right). (Photo by Evan Cohen)

Playtime in the City

July 31, 2017 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Just 50 percent of the families who utilize the DBJCC identify as Jewish.

Grace Santandreu and Alexander Prog get their social justice on at a Repair the World Clean up event.

Repair and Relevance

July 31, 2017 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

With between 300 and 400 volunteers, the local RTW coordinates 25 to 30 community service projects annually throughout the metropolitan region.

Ilene Vogelstein, director of Beth El @ Federal Hill (Photo by Evan Cohen)

Urban Learnin’

July 31, 2017 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

In addition to learning about Jewish holidays and traditions, students at Beth El @ Federal Hill benefit from the neighborhood’s attractions.

School supplies (Photo courtesy Susan Larson, Flickr)

Most Wonderful Time of the Year?

July 31, 2017 Dana Hemelt

As a Type A kind of gal, I find a definite appeal to back-to-school time. I love a freshly sharpened pencil and a blank notebook, and as younger children, my son and daughter thought school supply shopping was fun.