‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is the Best Show You’re Not Watching
Social distancing and staying inside is hard. Thankfully, accessing good things to watch during this time is not.
Taika Waititi is one of the hottest...
Semyon Reznik’s Novel Battle Against Anti-Semitism
By Rachel F. Goldberg
On April 22, 1823, a 3-year-old boy named Fedor was found mutilated in a field outside the town of Velizh, in...
Are You Ready for Passover Bingo: Coronavirus Quarantine Edition?
By Beth Kanter
The question of “why is this night different than all others” takes on a whole other meaning this year as we get...
Mollee Kruger: Reflection of a 20th-Century Woman
Story and photo by Sonia Owchariw
Poet and essayist Mollee Kruger’s 91st birthday was March 28. Named after her Aunt Molly, Kruger is known at...
‘The Band’s Visit’ to Visit Baltimore: Israeli Musical Bridges Divides
This show has been postponed.
An Egyptian police band is on their way to perform at the Arab Cultural Center in Petah Tikvah. After a...
Tubman and Torah
Performance on the Egyptian bondage and American slavery comes to Owings Mills.
Jewish Jokers: Baltimore Comedians on Their Lives in Stand-Up
“This has been kind of a big week for me. I did recently have to buy a pregnancy test,” said Baltimore resident and comedian...
Visiting Musician Avi Avital Wants You to Fall in Love with the Mandolin
Israeli musician Avi Avital is a rock star on the mandolin, and he is on a personal mission to popularize an underrated instrument.
His next step...
‘Doctor Who’ Loves Its Nazi Storylines — But Where Are the Jews?
By failing to include Jewish characters in both their allegorical and historical episodes, “Doctor Who” simply continues telling stories about triumph against indiscriminate hate rather than strengthening the heart of any Nazi-fighting episode by seriously exploring what it would look like to face an enemy with such a very discriminate hatred.
1000 Friends Envision a Revitalized Pikesville
Two ol’ buddies are going to save Pikesville. At least they will, after they finish up a few hundred breakfast meetings.
One of those buddies...