Beth Israel Congregation Welcomes New Rabbi and Cantor
Rabbi Murray Ezring and Cantor Benjamin Matis come to the Owings Mills synagogue with decades of experience in Jewish pastoral life.
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Religion
A portrait of the Old City of Jerusalem, circa 1856-1857, by Italian-British photographer Felice Beato. (Felice Beato/Gift of Joyce F. Menschel, 2013, via JTA)
Why We Mourn Jerusalem’s Destruction on Tisha B’Av
Jewish remembrance isn’t only about recalling the past but also building the future, writes Rabbi Adina Lewittes. Tisha B’Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, will be observed this weekend, Aug. 6-7.
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In August, Rabbi Michelle Dardashti will join the historic Kane Street Synagogue, the oldest continuously operating Jewish congregation in Brooklyn, New York. Her Iranian-born father, Hazzan Farid Dardashti, served as Chizuk Amuno Congregation's cantor from 1986 to 1997. (Photo courtesy Michelle Dardashti, via JTA and the New York Jewish Week)
Baltimore-Bred Rabbi to Assume Leadership at Historic Brooklyn Synagogue
Kane Street Synagogue’s new spiritual leader is Rabbi Michelle Dardashti, who grew up in the Pikesville area.
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Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation's Cantor Alexandra Fox Marcus will be among the performers at "We Sing for Israel." (Provided photo)
Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom to Install Cantor Alexandra S. Fox on June 17
At Shabbat services this Friday evening, June 17, Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation will officially install Cantor Alexandra S. Fox.
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The minor festival of Lag B'Omer is traditionally observed with bonfires, music, communal picnics and dancing. (Photo by David Mark/Pixabay, courtesy of JTA)
Lag B’Omer Festival to be Celebrated Around Baltimore Area
The festival of Lag B’Omer, which begins at sundown May 18 and concludes the evening of May 19, will be celebrated at a number of local events.
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Cantor Caitlin McLaughlin: "When I think of praying, that concept is where I experience a connection to God and divinity." (Provided photo)
New Cantor At Laurel’s Oseh Shalom Wants to Help Congregants Feel ‘Something Transcendent’
Cantor Caitlin McLaughlin, who recently joined the clergy staff at Oseh Shalom, believes liturgical music is at the heart of the Jewish congregational life.
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Jmore Live with Guest Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove
Jmore Managing Partner Jonathan Oleisky talks with Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City about the war in Ukraine, synagogue innovation, the role Israel should play in our lives, and more.
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Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev: "If you are open and interested in spiritual growth, I believe my book will speak to you and your life." (File photo)
Beth Tfiloh Rabbi’s New Book Focuses on Finding Inspiration During Times of Adversity
Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev wrote his first book, “Ethics of the Soul,” in the wake of the pandemic.
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Burning Love
Rabbi Abraham Isaac HaKohen Kook’s universalistic vision encourages us to think broadly about humanity, writes Rabbi Dr. Eli Yoggev of Beth Tfiloh Congregation.
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Randi Alper Pupkin, founder and outgoing executive director of Art with a Heart: "We just took this leap of faith and opened a store.” (Provided photo)
New Virtual Conversation Series to Explore Developing Stronger Character Traits
The Rina L. Janet Leadership Middot Conversations will explore the virtues of compassion, curiosity, humility, courage, gratitude, integrity and wisdom, with insights from local community leaders.
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Creating a Sense of Belonging for All
The words that we use in our worship services matter, writes Rabbi Andy Gordon of Bolton Street Synagogue in Roland Park.
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