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Adashek, Dr. Steven J.

1205 York Road
Suite 12
Baltimore, MD 21093
410-561-9812
410-561-2299
mohel18@comcast.net
Certified mohel and gynecologist/obstetrician. Serves mid-Atlantic region. Insurance reimbursement available.

Atrium Village *

4730 Atrium Court
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-363-0330
410-363-8795
www.atriumvillageseniorliving.com
Director of marketing: Cindy Wolf
Independent living and assisted living community. Provides services and amenities to ensure the well-being of residents. Offers banking services, bistro lounge, beauty salon, billiard room, meals in dining room, transportation, housekeeping, concierge and social activities.

Bais Din for Get

407 Yeshiva Lane
Apt. 2A
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-2058
yahud@juno.com
Rabbi Yirmiyihu Benyowitz
Rabbinical court for obtaining religious divorce. Recognized by all Jewish denominations and in Israel. Simple, non-adversarial procedure.

Baltimore Jewish Cemetery Database

c/o The Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-732-6400 ext. 24
info@jewishmuseummd.org
www.jewishmuseummd.org
Deborah Weiner, family history coordinator
The cemetery database contains the names of more than 23,000 individuals who are buried mostly at Baltimore's three major Jewish cemetery complexes: Rosedale, Herring Run (Bowley's Lane) and German Hill Road (Hebrew Mt. Carmel), as well as some individual cemeteries such as Southern Avenue and Hebrew Friendship. The database covers the 1850s to the current decade.

Barre Monument Co. *

1630 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-327-1344
410-327-1345
Owned by the Conley family. Since 1936, providing quality granite monuments, bronze markers, cemetery letter and Hebrew inscriptions throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

BAYITT (Beth Am’s Young Adult Initiative)

2501 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
410-523-2446
410-523-1729
eliza@bethambaltimore.org
Eliza Feller
Friendly group for singles and couples in their 20s& 30s, where you can meet other Jewish young adults in Baltimore.

Benyowitz, Rabbi Yirmiyahu

407 Yeshiva Lane
Apt. 2A
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-2058
yahud@juno.com
Friendly and professional. Covers Maryland, D.C. and Virginia.

Beth El Congregation Mikvah

8101 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-0411
Administrative assistant: Yvonne Pentove
Under auspices of Conservative congregation. Open to all by appointment.

BEYOM (Beth El Young Members)

410-484-0411
micah@bethelbalto.com
www.beyom.com
Micah Kleid
For all Jewish young adult members (ages 21-39) of the Baltimore and surrounding communities, including singles, couples and families. BEYOM serves to attract these members by creating a social outlet with new and innovative programming.

Chevra Ahavas Chesed Inc.

3708 Collier Road
Randallstown, MD 21133
410-922-3037
410-922-5591
Executive director: Harry Kul
Functions to relieve the distressed and to provide burial services for its members in the Orthodox Jewish tradition.

Club 2239

Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 590
www.jcc.org
Julie Karpa
Social gatherings and home-based dinners for Jewish young adults ages 22 to 39.

Doula Training Program

L'Chaim Childbirth
3002 W. Strathmore Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-0431
410-578-8889
soberstien@aol.com
Feigi Oberstein, Miriam Sperling
Annual training program for volunteer labor coaches, held at Sinai Hospital. Coaching services free to community.

Eating Together

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-542-4900, ext. 249
www.jcc.org
Older adults activity coordinator: Lisa Shifren

Weekday kosher lunch program.

Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center

3101 Fallstaff Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-358-6856
410-358-1816
htrope@myerbergseniorcenter.org
www.myerbergseniorcenter.org
Executive director: H. Linda Trope
Baltimore City multi-service senior center for active adults.

Frum-Phile

6207 Wallis Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-6068
410-358-4808
www.chupahelper.com
Executive director: Dr. Bert Miller
Matchmaking service for the Sabbath-observant community.

Future Care-Cherrywood *

12020 Reisterstown Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-833-3801
Marla Bosley
Quality-of-life of resident is the focus of staff's energies. Offers rehab services, hospice, nurse practitioner, respite services, patient advocate, short- and long-term care and Jewish culture.

GesherCity

Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 590
410-578-0102
jkarpa@jcc.org
www.geshercity.org
Julie Karpa
Creates connections between young adults (singles and couples) and all aspects of the Baltimore Jewish community.

Har Sinai House

3601 Fords Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-5581
410-764-2518
Manager: Sherry Bluefeldv
High-rise elevator building for seniors age 62 and up, and disabled.

Har Sinai West/Robert B. Balter House

3615 Fords Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-9393
410-764-2314
Manager: Lena Piflaks
Independent living for senior adults in subsidized apartment building.

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Hospice Program of JFS

Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7327
410-466-9200
410-466-6095
t.schur@jfs.org
www.jewishhospicemaryland.org
Coordinator: Rabbi Dr. Tsvi G. Schur
For people whose lives have been challenged by terminal illness, within framework of Jewish values. Rabbinic counseling, pastoral care, subsidized hospice home care, bereavement groups, full hospice services. Partnership of JFS, Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, Hospice of Baltimore, Seasons VNA Hospice, and the Associated.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Gardens at Bedford

1500 Bedford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-602-8200
410-602-3824
84 fully equipped one-bedroom apartments. Kosher meals.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg House

16 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-602-2405
410-602-8778
Linda Newburger
116-unit apartment building with dining room, living room, crafts/activities room, medical suite. Kosher meals.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Manhattan Park

5715 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-466-8080
410-466-8005
www.chaibaltimore.org
Manager: Margie Navarro
123-unit efficiencies and one-bedrooms, independent living facility.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Park

5833 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-664-0100
410-664-0667
36-unit affordable assisted living facility, strictly kosher.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Place

2500 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-542-4111
410-542-4712
Formerly Concord Apartments. 231-unit apartment building with central dining room. Kosher meals.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Terrace

1450 Bedford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-602-3950
410-602-3970
86 fully equipped one-bedroom apartments. Kosher meals.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Village

3420 Associated Way
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-581-7878
410-581-7879
www.chaibaltimore.org
Manager: Mary Merriman
Two buildings currently open, total 160 units, one- and two-bedroom independent living units. Third building of 100 units opens in 2007; fourth building, 100 units, opens 2008.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Woods

3211 Clarks Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-318-6625
72 one-bedroom apartments adjacent to Edward A. Myerberg Senior Center.

Hebrew Burial & Social Service Society of Maryland

5750 Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
2700 Quarry Lake Drive
Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-415-5800
410-415-5371
Dr. Edward Morris
Enables needy Jews to purchase medical equipment. Provides burial expenses and headstones for needy families, through Sol Levinson & Bros. funeral home. Agency of the Associated.

Heinemann, Rabbi Moshe

6109 Gist Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-8263
410-358-9838

Henesch, Rabbi Michael

6506 Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-653-3255
mhenesch@comcast.net
www.mysonsbris.com
Practicing privileges at hospitals in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.

House of Ruth Maryland

2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-889-0840
410-889-7884 (Hotline)
410-889-9347
info@hruth.org
www.hruth.org
24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, adult and children's counseling, legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Receives funding from the Associated.

JCC Senior Programming

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 315
adultteam@jcc.org
Sara Gibber, Reva Silber
For ages 55-plus. Day trips, art classes, movies, wellness programs.

JCC Warm Houses

Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-318-6600, ext. 17
Malka Zweig
Staff-run social gatherings in private homes and apartments in the Park Heights corridor.

JCC/J-Date Events

Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-5200, ext. 324
eberman@jcc.org
www.jcc.org
Eileen Berman
Social events for Jewish singles ages 35 to 50, co-hosted by the Jewish Community Center and JDate.com.

Jewish Cemetery Association of Greater Baltimore

The Associated
101 W. Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-369-9212
410-837-1309
kkarsh@associated.org
www.associated.org
Representative forum of local Jewish cemeteries providing joint services, coordinated response to common concerns and communal management of cemeteries as requested. Maintains list of all active Jewish cemeteries, including congregational.

Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

11820 Parklawn Drive
Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
301-255-4200
301-255-4215
301-231-9360
SeniorHelpline@jcagw.org
www.jcagw.org
Director, information services: Ellen Greenberg
Network of more than 40 services for Jews and others age 55 and up in Maryland, D.C. and northern Virginia.

Jewish Family & Community Services

McDonogh Crossroads
6 Park Center Court
Suite 211
Owings Mills, MD 21117
410-466-9200
410-356-0103
jfs@jfs.org
www.jfs.org
Intake office, JFS
Provides mental health services, including counseling, psychotherapy and Jewish Family Life programs for couples, families and groups. Houses community outreach services, Adoption Alliances and foster care programs of Jewish Family Services.

Jewish Family Services, Howard County

8950 Route 108
Suite 115
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-4976, ext. 25
410-730-9393
l.schoen@jfs.org
www.jfs.org
Coordinator: Liz Schoen
Counseling for adults, teens, couples, families. Services for older adults, families and caregivers. Support from Jewish Federation of Howard County.

Jewish Federation of Howard County Program

8950 Route 108
Suite 115
Columbia, MD 21045
410-730-4976, ext. 31
410-730-9393
snovinsky@jewishhowardcounty.org
www.jewishhowardcounty.org
Sophie Novinsky, Bonnie Hockstein
Active seniors program meets twice monthly from September to June. Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Howard County. Small fee involved.

Kermaier, Rabbi Dani

6513 Glenwick Court
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-402-0540
443-501-1066
mohel@bris.us
www.bris.us
Serves Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania.

L’Chaim Childbirth

3002 W. Strathmore Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
443-858-2849
410-358-0431
soberstien@aol.com
Feigi Oberstein, Miriam Sperling
Group and private childbirth preparation classes sensitive to Orthodox Jewish community. Five sessions, once a week; home visits for those on bedrest; lactation.

Lamazal Tov

Center for Jewish Education
5708 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-735-5000
410-735-5001
lamazaltov@cjebaltimore.org
www.cjebaltimore.org
Coordinator: Caron Blau Rothstein
Childbirth and parenting education in Jewish context. Includes six-week comprehensive childbirth education series.

Levindale Adult Day Services

2434 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-2360
410-601-2950
mmills@lifebridgehealth.org
www.lifebridgehealth.org
For dependent older adults. Nursing, recreation, daily transportation. At two sites: 2434 W. Belvedere Ave. and Pikesville at 133 Slade Ave.

Levindale and Jewish Convalescent Auxiliary

2434 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-2378
410-601-2569
levindaleaux@lifebridgehealth.org
www.lifebridgehealth.org
Administrative coordinator: Norine Hall
Provides activities and care for senior residents at Levindale, Jewish Convalescent and adult day care centers.

Liberty Senior Center

3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, MD 21133
410-887-0780
410-887-0615
jrosewag@co.ba.md.us
www.co.ba.md.us.com
Director: Joyce Rosewag
Baltimore County Department of Aging facility. Kosher and regular Eating Together lunches available. More than 55 classes and programs a week.

Loss Support Groups

Jewish Family Services
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-843-7420
www.jfs.org
Ruth Glick
Opportunity to talk freely with others who are grieving and gain greater understanding of grief. Groups for adults and children. Jewish Family Services also co-sponsors, with Sol Levinson & Bros., the Irvin B. Levinson Memorial Lecture Series on death, dying and bereavement.

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc.

515 S. Haven Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
410-558-0932, ext. 3009
866-558-0827
410-558-1321
info@mowcm.org
www.mealsonwheelsmd.org
Toni Gianforti
Prepares and delivers two meals per day, Mondays through Fridays, to the homebound. Kosher meals available on limited basis.

Mei Menachem Community Mikvah

Chabad Lubavitch of Baltimore
6701 Old Pimlico Road
Baltimore, MD 21209
410-415-5113
Rochel Kaplan
By appointment only; 24-hour advance notice requested.

Mikvah of Baltimore

3207 Clarks Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1448
Ladies auxiliary president: Rachel Tajerstein
Open daily. Arrangements can be made for special purposes.

Mosaic Outdoor Mountain Club of Maryland

PO Box 2241
Kensington, MD 20891
703-471-8921
e.s.friedman@att.net
www.mosaicoutdoor.org/maryland
President: Harry Felsher
Club for Jews of all ages.

North West Senior Shuttle

c/o Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
2434 W. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-601-2282
Shuttle service five days per week for ages 60 and up. Stops throughout northwest area.

Our Crowd

2 Pomona West
Apt. 8
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-484-3757
Vice president: Betty Silverman
Meets about six times a year for purpose of meeting new people, getting out after losing a loved one, and overcoming loneliness. Ages 62 and up.

Pikesville Senior Center

1301 Reisterstown Road
2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-887-1245
410-484-5285 (Travel office)
410-887-1273
pikesvillesc@co.ba.md.us
Director: Debra Shindle
Baltimore County Department of Aging facility, serves county seniors age 60 and up. Kosher lunch program.

Rabbi Taub’s Men’s Mikvah

6615 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-4340
6 a.m. Mondays through Fridays; 7 a.m. on Shabbat. On Fridays and yom tov, closes one hour before candelighting.

Rabbi Taub’s Women’s Mikvah

6615 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-1928 (Evenings)
Chairwoman: Ranessa Labovitz
Available for Shabbos and yom tov.

Rappaport, Rabbi Avraham

33522 Softwood Terrace
Olney, MD 20832
301-260-7590
443-790-6541
301-260-7590
rabbi@mdmohel.com
www.mdmohel.com
Serves Greater Maryland, D.C., Virginia and beyond.

Rappaport, Rabbi Moshe

3811 Labyrinth Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-358-6560
410-358-6560
rappaport.mohelsofer@juno.com
Certified mohel who serves Maryland, D.C., Virginia.

Reisterstown Senior Center

12035 Reisterstown Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
410-887-1143
410-887-1144
reisterstownsc@co.ba.md.us
www.co.ba.md.us.com
Director: Larry Fowler
Baltimore County Department of Aging facility. Recreational and social programs for anyone age 60 and older.

Running/Walking/Eating/Volunteering Club

Executive Plaza 4
11350 McCormick Road
Suite 200
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
410-773-8331
410-785-7655
mhrbrody@finsvcs.com
Leader and founder: Mark Brody
Club for Jewish young adults.

Schur, Rabbi Dr. Tsvi G.

3704 Menlo Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-585-1345
410-843-7327
t.schur@jfs.org
Certified mohel since 1969.

Senior Friendly Neighborhoods

3809 Clarks Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-318-6600
Comprehensive Housing Assistance Inc., Jewish Family Services, Jewish Community Center, LifeBridge Health and Associated program for seniors in specific Park Heights corridor apartment buildings.

Senior Helpers *

8601 LaSalle Road
Suite 208
Towson, MD 21286
410-453-6172
410-453-6175
www.senior-helpers.com
President: Tony Bunacuse
Specializes in providing dependable and affordable in-home personal and companion care for seniors. Flexible schedules from one to 24 hours per day. Employee-caregivers are licensed, insured, bonded and RN-supervised.

Senior Home Repair Program/CHAI

3809 Clarks Lane
Side Entrance
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-318-6600, ext. 10
Coordinator: Faye Brand
Assists low-income homeowners, seniors and people with disabilities with home repairs, maintenance and safety modifications.

Senior Resources

5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-664-6914
410-664-0551
seniors@jfs.org
www.seniorresources.jfs.org
Program coordinator: Janet Kurland
Jewish Family Services program. Professionally staffed telephone and walk-in service. Also offers Eldercare Family Consultation Service.

Shalom Baby

Center for Jewish Education
5708 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-735-5000
410-735-5001
lamazaltov@cjebaltimore.org
www.cjebaltimore.org
Free welcome packet for families with child age 1 and under. Gifts, coupons and information on Jewish organizations.

Shearith Israel Congregation Mikvah

5835 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-466-2095 (Women's appointments)
410-664-6070
For women: Dvorah Urszuy
Available for men and women. For women, Friday nights and yom tov nights use only.

Sol Levinson & Brothers Inc.

8900 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-653-8900
800-338-1701
410-653-1613
www.sollevinson.com
Jewish funeral home. Outreach center, library and after-care program. Pre-arrangement funerals available. Booklet listing area Jewish cemeteries available.

Springhouse Assisted Living *

8911 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-486-5500
410-486-9300
www.hrc-manorcare.com
Designed to accommodate seniors who may need extra support and assistance through wellness and personal care services. Offers residents control and independence in daily routine, but reassurance knowing that caring, knowledgeable staff available 24 hours a day.

Sterling Hospitality

7015 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-318-8999
410-336-7546 (cell)
410-358-6461
sterlingcare@msn.com
www.sterlingassistedliving.com
Steve Grossman
Kosher assisted living residence. 14 beds, family-style living.

The Baltimore Chevra

6659 Sanzo Rd
Baltimore, MD 21209
631-275-4523
Young adult Orthodox organization.

The Sterling Kosher Assisted Living

3510 Labyrinth Road
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-318-8999
410-336-7546
410-358-6461
sterlingcare@msn.com
www.sterlingassistedliving.com
Evelyn Shnier, R.N., Menachem Taragin
Home-like private and companion rooms.

Tudor Heights Senior Living

7218 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21208
410-318-8000
410-358-7024
Private, kosher assisted living facility.

Valove, Dr. Paul

4 Old Granary Court
Catonsville, MD 21228
410-869-7333
410-869-9838
bpvalove@comcast.net
Certified mohel, member National Organization of American Mohelim.

W.S. Tegeler Monument Co. *

5804 Windsor Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
410-944-0300
410-298-7908
President: Walter Tegeler
Five generations since 1897, providing monuments, markers, bronze markers, cemetery lettering. Will meet you at our office or your home.

Washington Jewish Singles 22-39

c/o Washington Hebrew Congregation
3935 Macomb Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
202-362-7100
Rabbi Joui Hessel
Activities for Jewish singles.

Young Couples & Singles Group

Etz Chaim Center
3702 Fords Lane
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-764-1553, ext. 206
Program coordinator: Rabbi Jason Gelber
Offers programs for couples and singles ages 22 to 39 and 40-plus.