Religion in the Time of Social Distancing
Rabbi Andrew Busch of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation joined “The Upside” for a conversation about religion in the time of social distancing.
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Religion
Area Synagogues and Groups to Jointly Host Virtual Classes on Shavuot
Because of the pandemic, 19 local synagogues, temples and Jewish organizations have come together to offer all-night virtual learning on Shavuot, which begins at sundown on Thursday, May 28.
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Krieger Schechter student Harrison Fribush (on drums): “It's so important to sincerely thank every educator around our country for always being there for us and helping us push through these tough times."
Krieger Schechter-Cardinal Shehan Choir Gives a Virtual Performance to Thank Educators
Students from Krieger Schechter Day School and the Cardinal Shehan School pay tribute to teachers with a video performance of “Lean On Me.”
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The minor festival of Lag B'Omer, which this year falls on Apr. 29-30, is traditionally observed with bonfires, music, communal picnics and dancing. (FIle photo)
Lag B’Omer Holiday Observed Virtually This Year
Local congregations hosted virtual observances for Lag B’Omer May 11 and May 12.
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Hay There: "Pearlstone’s Goat Talent!” offers a virtual visit with the Reisterstown-based farm and center’s goats and chickens. Not a ba-a-ad way to learn about animals and the environment. (Provided photo)
The Pearlstone Center Wants to Get Your Goat
Reisterstown’s Pearlstone Center offers virtual visits with its goats and chickens for educational, professional and recreational purposes during the pandemic. Quite a tail!
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Baltimore area klezmer and swing musician Seth Kibel will be among the performers at Bolton Street Synagogue's seventh annual spring event on May 9. (Provided photo)
Bolton Street Synagogue Pivots to Virtual Spring Event
Now a virtual event, Bolton Street Synagogue’s seventh annual spring gala will feature musical and comedic performances, as well as an online auction.
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Munchkins With Bunches: A pair of hard-working young volunteers are shown at a previous "Bunches of Lunches" event. (File Photo)
Jewish Volunteer Connection Holds ‘Bunches of Lunches Challenge’ to Help Needy
JVC and its partner organizations help provide more than 1,800 lunches for Baltimore’s needy.
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Melissa Berman of Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s Rosenbloom Religious School: “We’re doing the best we can to maintain community.” (Provided photo)
Religious Schools Go Virtual in the Time of COVID-19
As they navigate the unfamiliar territory of online classes, local religious schools are doing what they can to create a virtual community for students and their families.
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Howard Reznick of Jewish Community Services will receive the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Jewish Communal Service Award, which recognizes an individual who has worked in the local Jewish communal service field for more than two decades and demonstrates exemplary leadership and professional skills. (Provided photo)
Virtual Mental Health Services Offered to help Cope with the Pandemic
Jewish Community Services offers a host of virtual programming to help people deal with mental health issues during the pandemic.
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A photo of Andew Lemond Costas, 28, alongside a church in Wheaton that he is suspected of torching with his girlfriend,Rebecca Danielle Matathias. (Courtesy of Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service/Twitter, via JTA)
Alleged Satanist Accused of Rockville Synagogue Vandalism
Rockville resident Andrew Lemond Costa, 28, is accused by Montgomery County Police of planning to deface and damage 10 area churches and three synagogues.
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Passover Food for Thought
Rabbi Dena Shaffer offers some tips to get creative with your seder this year.
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