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SUMMARY:The Book of Ruth with Nora Hamerman
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by a 2020 exhibition at the Morgan Library in New York\, this virtual talk will take attendees through European manuscripts and paintings from the 12th century onward\, juxtaposed with an amazing contemporary manuscript created by New York artist Barbara Wolf in 2015-17 which features the complete Biblical text of the Book of Ruth written in Hebrew on one side with colored illustrations\, and English on the other side with black and white illustrations. \n 
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/the-book-of-ruth-with-nora-hamerman/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:A Rosenberg by Any Other Name: Jewish Name Changing in the 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:Our images of name changing are frequently clichés: movie stars who adopted new names or Ellis Island officials who changed immigrants’ names. \nKirsten Fermaglich\, Professor of History and Jewish Studies at Michigan State University\, upends these clichés by examining previously unexplored name change petitions. \nIn twentieth-century New York City\, thousands of ordinary Jews legally changed their names to respond to institutionalized antisemitism. While name changing allowed Jewish families to achieve middle-class status\, the practice also became a source of family pain and community stigma.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/a-rosenberg-by-any-other-name-jewish-name-changing-in-the-20th-century/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show
DESCRIPTION:Join the murder mystery experience that puts YOU in the spotlight. This comedic dinner theater show is the killer game everyone’s dying to play. Don’t let this unforgettable event pass you by! \nAt this event like no other\, you’ll play along as a detective or play a part as a suspect in the crime. Work with other guests to crack the case over a mouthwatering three-course meal\, and discover whodunnit before the killer gets away! Mingle and connect with other teams and intriguing suspects\, discover clues\, uncover shocking secrets\, and unleash your inner child’s imagination during this interactive comedic experience. But watch out! The killer could be anyone… even YOU! \nParticipate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster\,” each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop\, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance\,” or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year.” Whether it’s a billionaire’s masquerade\, a 1980s bash\, or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit\, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun. Each month brings a fresh adventure. \nCall the Box Office to avoid fees and get $9 off! 888-659-2952
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/the-murder-mystery-cos-dinner-theater-show-3/
LOCATION:The Olive Grove\, 705 North Hammonds Ferry Rd Linthicum Heights\, MD 21090
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Family Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 1st for a fun-filled evening at Foundry Row! Bring your family and friends to enjoy an exciting movie night. Grab your lawn chairs and get cozy while watching Zootopia 2! \nPurchase tickets here. All ticket proceeds go towards the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Company. Registration is required–only one ticket is needed per family. \nCheck-in will begin at 7:30pm. The movie will begin at 8:00pm. \nYour ticket also gets you access to Balloon Art and a Swag Bag! *One swag bag per family. More details will be sent to those who register. \nEventbrite Fees are non-refundable. Cancellations by attendee or organizer after Wednesday\, April 29 at 2pm are non-refundable. \nFriday\, May 1 | 10100 Reisterstown Rd Owings Mills\, MD 21117
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/outdoor-family-movie-night-5/
LOCATION:Foundry Row\, 10100 Reisterstown Rd\, Owings Mills\, MD 21117
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:'Charm Pass' Reveals the Tapestry of Baltimore
DESCRIPTION:After a yearlong process rooted in workshops\, storytelling sessions and dialogue\, Baltimore Center Stage\, Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh and Oh to Dream present “Charm Pass\,” a production created for and by the people of Baltimore. \nFinal performances will be held on Saturday\, May 2\, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.at Baltimore Center Stage\, 700 N. Calvert Street\, and on Sunday\, May 3\, at 3 p.m. at Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh\, 2001 Liberty Heights Avenue. Tickets for all performances are available on a pay-what-you-can basis. \nThe collaborative journey to the final production was made possible by the Inheritance Theater Project\, a national nonprofit that uses theater to bridge divides and strengthen community connections. More than 700 participants\, 33 partner organizations and 47 public events contributed to the process\, with residents from across neighborhoods\, professions and generations sharing their stories\, perspectives and lived experiences. \nLed locally by process director Rain Pryor — actress and episodic screenwriting instructor at the Baltimore School for the Arts — alongside with community weavers Antoinette Duren and Mia Smith\, as well as and producers Bridgette Burton and Evan Hall of Oh to Dream\, the production guides audiences through Baltimore as both a place and a collection of experiences. Along the way\, the city reveals itself not as a singular identity\, but as a tapestry of many voices and stories. \nThroughout the remainder of April\, open rehearsals will take place at locations across the city\, offering community members the opportunity to observe\, engage and help shape the final production. \nFor information\, including a full schedule of open rehearsals\, visit inheritancetheater.org/baltimore. \n  \n 
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/charm-pass-reveals-the-tapestry-of-baltimore/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
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SUMMARY:Inner Glow: A Mini Meditation Retreat with Susan Weis-Bohlen
DESCRIPTION:Hod is an auspicious time to spend a few hours deep in meditation practices. The fifth week of Omer focuses on humility\, gratitude\, surrender\, and splendor. \nThrough guided meditation\, breathwork\, yoga nidra\, and mindful movement\, we will actively support and balance our energy to align with the week’s theme. According to the texts\, this is the perfect time to break through barriers and overcome inner conflicts. This will help us both in the outer world and within ourselves. \nNo meditation experience is necessary; just a desire to spend time in community\, fostering peace and compassion for ourselves and others.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/inner-glow-a-mini-meditation-retreat-with-susan-weis-bohlen/
LOCATION:The Soul Center\, 8101 Park Heights Ave\, Pikesville\, MD 21208
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
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SUMMARY:Bloom and Create – A Mother’s Day Experience
DESCRIPTION:For anyone looking for that special gift for mom\, Art with a Heart (AWAH) has the solution! The nonprofit will host a hands-on workshop where beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts can honor their moms through art. \nParticipants will decorate a custom keepsake mosaic vase with found objects and ceramics\, and fill it with a bouquet of fresh\, locally grown flowers from Brookfield Blooms. Each finished vase is intended to be elegant\, enduring and worthy of display. This unique keepsake can be refilled and enjoyed long after Mother’s Day 2026. \nAttendees will receive a floral bouquet and all supplies needed to create a keepsake vase\, along with guidance\, encouragement and design inspiration from the AWAH staff. Space is limited\, so reserve your spot today! \nFounded in 2000\, Art with a Heart uses visual art for positive civic and economic change in its community programming\, workforce development\, community art\, service learning and leadership development initiatives. Since its inception\, AWAH has provided access to high-quality\, hands-on art programming across Baltimore City and beyond. In 2025 alone\, the nonprofit facilitated more than 13\,000 art classes\, collaborated with 95 community partners and engaged over 6\,000 volunteers in service to its mission. For more information\, visit www.artwithaheart.net or follow on social media: @AWAHBaltimore on Facebook and @artwithaheart_ on X & Instagram.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/bloom-and-create-a-mothers-day-experience/
LOCATION:HeARTwares by Art with a Heart\, 1104 W. 36th St. Baltimore\, MD 21211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
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SUMMARY:Let's Play Mah Jongg
DESCRIPTION:Come play Mah Jongg with Columbia Jewish Congregation! \nWhether you’re new or an experienced player\, join CJC for an afternoon of Mah Jongg and socializing.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/lets-play-mah-jongg-10/
LOCATION:The Meeting House\, 5885 Robert Oliver Pl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:Inheritance Theater Project: The Baltimore Place Project — Community-Made Play
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Baltimore Center Stage and Oh to Dream \nInheritance Theater Project (ITP) is a nonprofit that builds relationships across siloes through collaborative playmaking around the country. Third Space and Baltimore Center Stage saw the potential of a community-wide art project in Baltimore\, and invited ITP to town in September 2025. Led locally by Rain Pryor (Process Director)\, Antoinette Duren (Community Weaver)\, and Oh to Dream leaders Bridgette Burton and Evan Hall (Producers)\, the project has grown to include partnerships with organizations such as Dance and Bmore\, Good Trouble Church\, Beth Am Synagogue\, the Greater Mondawmin Coordinating Council\, the Bawdamore Preservation Society\, and the Baltimore School for the Arts. \nThis spring\, ITP invites community members to continue exploring what brings Baltimoreans together and what keeps us apart through the process of creating art together. \nPerformance of the Community-Made Play — May 3: This is the culmination of a year of generative work and relationships! \nNote: timing is subject to change.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/inheritance-theater-project-the-baltimore-place-project-community-made-play/
LOCATION:Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh\, 2001 Liberty Heights Avenue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:Cool Grandparents School: Shavuot Edition
DESCRIPTION:Up your Shavuot memory-making game at this active learning session designed for grandparents only\, including an ice-cream tasting demo you can try at home with your grandkids and a Rabbi’s tips for hands-on Shavuot activities that make learning fun. \nREGISTRATION LIMITED TO 25.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/cool-grandparents-school-shavuot-edition/
LOCATION:Jewish Museum of Maryland\, 15 Lloyd Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
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SUMMARY:BJC to Screen Film on Jews in the Shanghai Ghetto During WW2
DESCRIPTION:The Baltimore Jewish Council will present “A Jewish Girl in Shanghai: Film Screening and Panel Discussion” on Sunday\, May 3\, from 3-5 p.m. at The Associated’s Goldsmith Campus\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue. \n“A Jewish Girl in Shanghai” is set primarily in the Shanghai Ghetto during the Japanese occupation in World War II. The film follows Rina\, a young Jewish girl\, and her younger brother Mishalli\, who have fled Europe in search of safety but are separated from their parents. They encounter a Chinese orphan boy who helps them navigate the challenges of their new life in Shanghai. Together\, they form a strong bond and face the dangers posed by the occupying forces\, including the Japanese army and their Nazi allies. \nThis film is the first animated Chinese film to address the Holocaust\, marking an important step in fostering Jewish-Chinese relations.  \nAfter the screening\, attendees will hear from a panel including current Holocaust Remembrance Committee member Lisa Sparks\, whose mother\, Yvonne Daniel\, was born in the Shanghai Ghetto to parents who  fled Nazi-occupied Europe. Yvonne’s story was a part of the Jewish Museum of Maryland’s exhibit on the Jews of Shanghai. Sparks will join in facilitated conversation with Beth Israel Congregation’s Rabbi Rachel Safman. \nFor tickets\, visit baltjc.org/event/a-jewish-girl-in-shanghai-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/bjc-to-screen-film-on-jews-in-the-shanghai-ghetto-during-ww2/
LOCATION:The Associated’s Goldsmith Campus\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
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SUMMARY:End Zone Eats: Weekend Backpacks’ Tailgate Honoring the Ravens Foundation and 30 Years of the Baltimore Ravens
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Backpacks Baltimore\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing childhood food insecurity in Baltimore City\, will host End Zone Eats: Weekend Backpacks’ Tailgate Honoring the Ravens Foundation and 30 years of the Baltimore Ravens\, on May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Martin’s Valley Mansion in Cockeysville. The football season may be in the rearview mirror\, but hunger doesn’t take the weekend off. This game day style tailgate will raise critical funds for the nonprofit that supports nearly 2\,000 students and their families every week while honoring the Ravens Foundation and celebrating 30 years of the Baltimore Ravens. \nGuests will huddle up with Poe\, the Ravens Cheerleaders and special guests for an evening packed with tailgate themed appetizers from local restaurants. Attendees will celebrate like they’re in the end zone\, enjoying camaraderie\, cheering on Weekend Backpacks’ mission\, and acknowledging more than a decade of partnership that has helped deliver thousands of weekend food bags to Baltimore students in need. \nWhether you’re in your favorite Ravens jersey or tailgate apparel\, come ready to “move the chains” and support a cause that helps ensure children are nourished and ready to learn. The event is for guests 21 and older. \nFor more information or to purchase tickets for End Zone Eats: Weekend Backpacks’ Tailgate Honoring the Ravens Foundation and 30 years of the Baltimore Ravens\, visit weekendbackpacks.org/annual-gala/ or call 410-231-3134. \nCOST: \nEARLY BIRD PRICING — Ends March 31\, 2026\, at 11:59 p.m. — $125 \nGENERAL REGISTRATION — Ends May 4\, 2026 — $150
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/end-zone-eats-weekend-backpacks-tailgate-honoring-the-ravens-foundation-and-30-years-of-the-baltimore-ravens/
LOCATION:Martin’s Valley Mansion\, 594 Cranbrook Road\, Cockeysville\, MD 21030
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Backpacks to Host Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Weekend Backpacks Baltimore\, the nonprofit dedicated to fighting childhood hunger for local schoolchildren\, will host its annual fundraiser\, this year tailgate-themed in honor of the Ravens Foundation and celebrating 30 years of Baltimore Ravens football. \nThe evening — at Martin’s Valley Mansion: 594 Cranbrook Road in Cockeysville — will spotlight tailgate-themed food\, community and Baltimore pride\, as everyone huddles up together\, sharing laughs\, bites and Baltimore spirit\, all while raising vital funds to help bridge the weekend gap of food insecurity and ensure every child has access to food. \nAmong the attendees will be Ravens legends Qadry Ismail and Femi Ayanbadejo\, Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders\, Baltimore Ravens mascot (Poe) and vendors. \nVisit WeekendBackpacks.org for more information. \n 
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/weekend-backpacks-to-host-annual-fundraiser/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000
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SUMMARY:Lag Ba'Omer with the Shinshinim
DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Shinshinim for an Israeli-style bonfire celebration packed with action\, teamwork\, and delicious treats! \nStep into the world of the Bar Kochba fighters as you take on a series of exciting surprise missions inspired by ancient courage and cooperation. \nEnjoy Bonfire VIBES\, Games\, Face Painting\, Roasted Potatoes\, Hot Dogs & S’mores. \nCost: $7 per person/$22 per family
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/lag-baomer-with-the-shinshinim/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000
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SUMMARY:BZD to Present Virtual Program on the Story Behind 'Schindler's List'
DESCRIPTION:Join the Baltimore Zionist District for the virtual program\, “Beyond the Film: Discovering the Real Stories Behind Schindler’s List.” The program — which is free and open to the community — will be led by expert guide Olga Bokhonovskaya. This moving journey goes beyond the screen to explore the real events\, people and places behind one of the most powerful stories of the 20th century. \nOlga Bokhonovskaya\nMore than just a film\, “Schindler’s List” is rooted in true stories of courage\, moral complexity and survival. This program offers a unique opportunity to look beyond the Hollywood portrayal and engage more deeply with the history that inspired it. Through powerful stories of survival and resilience\, this program brings to life the individuals who inspired the film while examining how Hollywood interpretation shaped the narrative. \nFor information\, visit us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JfKPkRyuRSeWQIblyWm5xQ#/registration
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/bzd-to-present-virtual-program-on-the-story-behind-schindlers-list/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
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SUMMARY:Sleeping Well Program at Gordon Center
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Gordon Center for Performing Arts\, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue in Owings Mills\, for “Dream Big: How Sleep Impacts Our Health and Well Being.” \n(Photo courtesy iStock)\nDuring this session\, attendees will learn how sleep affects the heart\, brain and immune system; the real risks of chronic sleep deprivation; and simple\, practical ways to improve one’s sleep. \nKeynote speaker will be Dr. Alpen A. Patel\, a board-certified otolaryngologist at LifeBridge Health\, who is also certified in sleep medicine. \nThe program is part of Living Well at the J\, a partnership between LifeBridge Health and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore \nTo register\, visit https://form.jotform.com/222997081174059.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/sleeping-well-program-at-gordon-center/
LOCATION:Gordon Center for Performing Arts\, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. Owings Mills 21117
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T210000
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SUMMARY:Inseparable and Not the Same: Judaism\, Zionism\, and the Modern Jewish Condition
DESCRIPTION:In today’s polarized landscape\, Judaism and Zionism are often treated as either identical or entirely opposed. This class explores what is lost in both extremes\, when allegiance to Israel becomes the measure of Jewishness and when rejection of Zionism erases a core strand of Judaism. We will grapple with the reality that anti-Zionism often expresses deep antisemitic sentiments\, even as it also has a long and complex history within Jewish thought and debate. Together we will ask how a more nuanced engagement with Zionism might deepen\, rather than divide\, contemporary Jewish life. \nRabbi Dr. Joshua Ladon is the Vice President\, West Coast and Senior Faculty at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America\, where he guides the program and development strategy on the West Coast. An award-winning educator\, Joshua was previously the Director of Education for the Institute in North America\, guiding the content and curriculum of national and regional programs. Prior to Hartman he served as the Dean of Student and Jewish Life at the Jewish Community High School of the Bay. \nA part of the series Wrestling with Complexity: Israel in Our Time
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/inseparable-and-not-the-same-judaism-zionism-and-the-modern-jewish-condition/
LOCATION:Third Space at Shaarei Tfiloh\, 2001 Liberty Heights Avenue
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SUMMARY:Sandra Seltzer Silberman HBI Conversations Series Featuring Goldie Morgentaler\, Editor\, "Letters from the Afterlife: The Post-Holocaust Correspondence of Chava Rosenfarb and Zenia Larsson"
DESCRIPTION:Edited by Goldie Morgentaler\, PhD \nTranslated by Krzysztof Majer and Sylvia Söderlind \nLetters from the Afterlife chronicles the experiences of two Holocaust survivors as they adjusted to life in their adopted countries of Canada and Sweden. Chava Rosenfarb (1923 – 2011)\, Goldie Morgentaler’s mother\, and Zenia Larsson (1922 – 2007) were childhood friends in Poland\, lived through the Lodz Ghetto and the death camps together\, and parted soon after their liberation from Bergen-Belsen. For the next fifty years\, they continued their friendship through letters written in Polish. Despite their continuing traumas and insecurities\, Rosenfarb and Larsson went on to become distinguished novelists in their respective languages\, Yiddish and Swedish. \nAfter Chava Rosenfarb’s death\, Morgentaler found a stash of Chava’s letters to Zenia from 1945 to 1971. By bringing Chava’s letters together with Zenia’s side of the correspondence\, taken from the book Zenia published in Swedish in 1972\, Morgentaler has created a testament to an emotional attachment between two women writers who had suffered through some of the most horrific events of the twentieth century and emerged with their humanity and ability to love intact. \nGoldie Morgentaler is Professor Emerita at the University of Lethbridge\, where she taught 19th-century British and American literature and modern Jewish literature. She is the translator from Yiddish to English of much of Chava Rosenfarb’s work\, including Rosenfarb’s epic Holocaust trilogy\, The Tree of Life: A Trilogy of Life in the Lodz Ghetto. \nAbout the Sandra Seltzer Silberman HBI Conversations Series: \nThe Sandra Seltzer Silberman HBI Conversations Series is sponsored by Debs Weinberg to honor her mother Sandy’s love of books and learning about Jewish women’s lives. \nVisit https://bit.ly/HBIConversations for more information.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/sandra-seltzer-silberman-hbi-conversations-series-featuring-goldie-morgentaler-editor-letters-from-the-afterlife-the-post-holocaust-correspondence-of-chava-rosenfarb-and-zenia-larsson/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T133000
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SUMMARY:The Food Enthusiast with Dara Bunjon
DESCRIPTION:Join veteran food writer Dara Bunjon every Thursday at 1 p.m. at facebook.com/jmoreliving for an engaging and interactive conversation with local chefs\, cookbook authors and others from the culinary world.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/the-food-enthusiast-with-dara-bunjon-63/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20260413T193321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T141149Z
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SUMMARY:Veteran Israeli Diplomat to Speak at JNF Event
DESCRIPTION:Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff\nVeteran Israeli diplomat\, writer\, educator and consultant Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff will be the keynote speaker at the Jewish National Fund’s “Sweet Taste of Resilience” program on Thursday\, May 7\, from 7:30-9 p.m. \nAs Israel’s longest-serving consul-general in New York and founder of the Brand Israel Program\, the Tel Aviv-born Aronoff brings insight into how nations shape their global narratives. Discover how his efforts are supporting Jewish National Fund-USA’s commitment to the land and people of Israel. \nThis event will be held in the Pikesville area. For security purposes\, the address will be provided a week prior to the gathering. \nFor information\, visit events.jnf.org/e/resiliencebal
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/veteran-israeli-diplomat-to-speak-at-jnf-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20251113T162636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T162636Z
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SUMMARY:Travel With Us: Jewish Uraguay
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the history of Jews in the Kurdistan Region through the lens of lived experience\, personal stories\, and cultural preservation. \nFrom ancient communities to modern erasure\, we will trace how Jewish life in Kurdistan both shaped and was shaped by its surrounding cultures. The program blends historical context with firsthand insight\, offering a grounded and human-centered view of a little-known chapter of global Jewish life.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/travel-with-us-jewish-uraguay/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20260325T173529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173558Z
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SUMMARY:Raise A Glass for Richcroft
DESCRIPTION:Raise a Glass with Richcroft is the organization’s signature fundraising event and features local wine tastings paired with gourmet cuisine by Lib’s Catering and entertainment by singing sensation and Voice Season 3 contestant Nelly’s Echo. \nGuests will have an opportunity to learn more about the programs and services provided by Richcroft to support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nFriends\, families and supporters of Richcroft are invited!
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/raise-a-glass-for-richcroft/
LOCATION:Boordy Vineyards\, 12820 Long Green Pike\, Hydes\, Maryland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20250604T181928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T181928Z
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SUMMARY:World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a LIVE Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet – with a LIVE Orchestra! \nWorld Ballet Company’s Swan Lake is a breathtaking production featuring 50 professional dancers\, over 150 hand-crafted costumes\, and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score\, performed LIVE by an incredible orchestra. From moonlit lakes to glittering palace halls\, this spellbindng ballet captures the power of love\, the pull of destiny\, and the beauty of classical dance in its most captivating form. \n“One of the most transcendent cultural experiences I have had in a long time.” – Times Advocate\n“… stunning costumes\, hand-painted sets and stirring music …” – LA Magazine \nDuration: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 20-minute intermission)\nAudience: For ages 5 & over
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/world-ballet-company-swan-lake-with-a-live-orchestra/
LOCATION:Lyric Baltimore\, 140 W Mt Royal Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20260305T151702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T151728Z
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SUMMARY:Washington National Opera Presents West Side Story
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Leonard Bernstein\, Stephen Sondheim\, Arthur Laurents\, and Jerome Robbins classic on a grand scale. \nLove divided by a turf war… chemistry that sizzles… tragedy that looms. When four of the greatest American icons of the 20th century took on Shakespeare’s story of star-crossed lovers\, it became a Broadway blockbuster. Now\, the story and spectacle of West Side Story meets the scale and power of opera for a retelling you won’t forget! \nArtistic Director Francesca Zambello’s “expansive” (Chicago Tribune) production follows young lovers Maria and Tony as tensions rise between the Sharks and the Jets. Your favorite musical moments are here—from the tender “Tonight” to the enduring “Somewhere”—performed by a world-class cast and the Washington National Opera Orchestra. \nWith dazzling original Jerome Robbins choreography set on the streets of New York and “thrilling injections of dynamism and adrenaline” (Chicago Sun-Times)\, this West Side Story gets the starry treatment that only Washington National Opera can offer. West Side Story is a co-production of Houston Grand Opera\, Glimmerglass Festival\, and Lyric Opera of Chicago. \nThe performances\, a centerpiece of WNO’s landmark 70th Anniversary season\, will feature accompaniment by the Washington National Opera Orchestra conducted by internationally renowned Marin Alsop\, Music Director Laureate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (May 8-9)\, and Grammy Award®-nominated James Lowe (May 10)\, with the original choreography of Jerome Robbins. \nIn English with Projected English Titles. \nPerformances 5/8/2026 at 7:30 PM\, 5/9/2026 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM\, 5/10/2026 at 2:00 PM
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/washington-national-opera-presents-west-side-story/
LOCATION:Lyric Baltimore\, 140 W Mt Royal Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20260421T195200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T195200Z
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SUMMARY:Janice M. Crum at Gallery 1448 (Opening Reception)
DESCRIPTION:Join Gallery 1448 at the opening for Janice M. Crum: Floralia. These new paintings and collage are inspired by the ancient Roman spring festival to honor Floralia\, Goddess of Flowers. Crum is a multidisciplinary artist\, spiritualist\, and single mother. \nThere will be a complimentary brunch at the opening reception\, in honor of Mother’s Day. The exhibition runs through May 24. There will be a closing reception on Sunday\, May 24\, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free. Gallery hours are and 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday\, May 16\, Sunday\, May 17\, Saturday\, May 23 and by appointment. \nContact Janice M. Crum at (443) 326-8461 / janice.crum@gmail.com.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/janice-m-crum-at-gallery-1448-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Gallery 1448\, 1448 East Baltimore Street\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21231
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20260421T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T194548Z
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Books in Bloom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power of storytelling at the 10th annual Books in Bloom festival on Saturday\, May 9 at Color Burst Park. Hosted by The Downtown Columbia Partnership and Howard Hughes Communities and sponsored by the Columbia Association\, this free\, family-friendly event brings the community together for a day of books\, creativity and culture\, with a special focus on local authors and emerging teen voices. \nAttendees can browse a vibrant Local Author Village\, shop an outdoor bookstore hosted by Busboys & Poets\, and pick up Navigating the Margins – a collection of short stories written by Howard County Public School Students. \nEnjoy a full lineup of activities for all ages\, including: \nCaptivating readings\, engaging discussions and interactive activities \nGeneration Verse\, featuring readings and spoken word from high school and middle school authors \nA pop-up flower shop hosted by Calluna Flower truck \nCommunity Book Swap: Bring a pre-loved book to swap \nReading Garden with crafts\, face painting and glitter tattoos \nFuture is in Bloom DIY author covers \nCreator Labs to discover storytelling through podcasting\, vlogging and illustration \nWine and cocktail bars hosted by Cured\, 18th & 21st and GameOn \nThe first 100 guests will receive a special anniversary giveaway. Book clubs can also register for a VIP meet-up at 11 a.m. featuring complimentary refreshments and exclusive giveaways. \nAdmission is free. RSVP here.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/10th-annual-books-in-bloom-festival/
LOCATION:Color Burst Park\, Merriweather District.\, 6221 Mango Tree Rd\, Columbia\, MD 21044
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
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SUMMARY:Students of Raoul: That '70s Show
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of work by 18 artists who were students of Raoul Middleman at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in the 1970s\, the show will feature paintings from student days as well as contemporary pieces. A color catalog of the exhibition\, including reminiscences of Middleman’s painting philosophy and teaching methods\, will also be available at the Museum. \nThe exhibition was curated by former Middleman students Craig Hankin and Sam Robinson and features the work and commentary of Stuart Abarbanel\, John Ebersberger\, Camilla Fallon\, Kevin Fitzgerald\, Jane Irish\, Sooz Laugen\, Christina Lego\, Théa Osato\, Jeffrey Reed\, Jim Rehak\, Neil Riley\, Tony Serio\, Diane Sipple\, Scotty Stevenson\, Keith Weaver and Patrick Webb. \n“Students of Raoul: That ‘70s Show” is dedicated to the memory of our classmate\, friend and colleague\, Théa Osato\, who died unexpectedly on March 4\, 2026. \nThe Raoul Middleman Studio Museum is located at 943 N. Calvert Street\, Baltimore\, MD 21202. It is open by appointment\, 443-798-1167 or ruthcm222@gmail.com. Admission is free and open to the public.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/students-of-raoul-that-70s-show/
LOCATION:Raoul Middleman Studio Museum\, 943 N. Calvert Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
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SUMMARY:Life Review: The Hospice Musical
DESCRIPTION:A musical comedy about love\, loss\, and the lives of hospice patients. One night only. Live musicians. Live album recording. \nWhat is Life Review? \n“Life Review: The Hospice Musical” is a new American musical about life and death in a hospice facility — and it’s a comedy. Created by Benjamin Kintisch\, a Cantor and hospice chaplain from Columbia\, MD\, it follows a young rabbi navigating his first year as the new chaplain at a residential hospice. \nAudiences have laughed\, cried\, and called it life-changing. \nFans have described it as “funny and poignant\,” “Broadway-worthy\,” and “the most human show I’ve ever seen.” It has performed at the Asheville Fringe Festival\, the Charm City Fringe\, and virtually from London — and it is a 2025 Maryland State Arts Council Creativity Grant recipient. \nWhy May 9 is special \nThis is not just a performance — it’s a live album recording. For the first time\, the full 16-song musical will be performed by a complete ensemble featuring five conservatory musicians from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University\, under the direction of Music Director and Orchestrator Kieran Casey. \nEvery song. Every character. One unforgettable night. \nWhat to expect \nAn intimate 90-minute evening of original songs\, humor\, and genuine heart. Characters drawn from real hospice patients and the people who cared for them. A Broadway-caliber performance in a 140-seat theater. A room full of people who will leave thinking differently about life\, legacy\, and what we want to be remembered for. \nFollowing the performance\, there will be a dessert reception. For those who want to discuss the work\, there will be optional small group discussions related to topics highlighted in the show. \nGroup choices include the following: \n1) “Spoiler alert!” – Dark humor and our shared mortality. \n2) “Send Me a Sign!” – Theological Issues at End-of-Life. \n3) “With These Hands” – the blessings and challenges of the body through aging and illness \n4) “Life Review” – an interactive story telling workshop. \nTestimonials: \n“It was beautiful\, your singing was touching and moving along with your acting. It was spot on! I cried. We all loved it!” — Audience member \n“I feel grateful to have experienced Life Review. The lessons taught through song I will carry with me for the rest of my life.” — Cassandra Geisel\, Lifting the Lid Festival\, London \n“Ben Kintisch masterfully captures the nuance and humor of one of humanity’s greatest blind spots — end of life care. Through brilliant musicianship\, authenticity and pure talent\, explore in this delightful production the mysteries and magic of life in a hospice.” — Tiana N. \nWho should come \nAnyone who has ever loved someone. Healthcare workers\, hospice professionals\, chaplains\, and clergy. Families navigating grief or aging. Musical theater lovers. People who appreciate art that matters. \nGroup tickets available — Contact for special discounted group tickets: lifereviewmusicalnews@gmail.com \nDiscounts will be available for hospice and eldercare organizations and residences\, faith organizations\, doctor and nursing training programs.
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/life-review-the-hospice-musical/
LOCATION:Arellano Theater at Johns Hopkins University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20260331T155811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155934Z
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SUMMARY:JES Educator Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join Jewish Educational Services for an inspiring and celebratory evening as the Baltimore community comes together to honor the outstanding educators who make a lasting impact in our Jewish schools. \nThe evening will include entertainment and a dessert course. \nRegistration preferred: https://bit.ly/CelebratingEducation2026
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/jes-educator-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore\, 5700 Park Heights Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T202642
CREATED:20260413T184509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184528Z
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SUMMARY:Death\, Taxes & the American Dream: A Film Screening and Conversation with the Filmmaker and Author at Parkway Theatre
DESCRIPTION:What do we owe each other? Join the The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University for an evening with filmmaker Justin Schein and SNF Agora Institute Professor of Sociology Ruth Braunstein in conversation about wealth\, inequality\, and the American dream. \nDeath & Taxes\, directed by Johns Hopkins University alum Justin Schein\, is a feature documentary examining the estate tax through the deeply personal story of a father and son divided over the kind of inheritance we leave our children and our country. After the film\, Professor Braunstein\, author of the 2025 book My Tax Dollars\, will join the filmmaker for a discussion of the film and how it intersects with her research into our deepest disagreements about citizenship\, community\, and the American Dream — and why taxes\, of all things\, sit at the center of them. \n6:30 PM — Doors Open\n7:00 PM — Film Screening\, followed by discussion \nFree popcorn for the first 50 attendees! \n 
URL:https://jmoreliving.com/event/death-taxes-the-american-dream-a-film-screening-and-conversation-with-the-filmmaker-and-author-at-parkway-theatre/
LOCATION:Parkway Theatre\, 5 W North Ave Baltimore\, MD 21201
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