College artists invited to compete
By Isabella Lefkowitz-Rao
The Maryland Student Jewish Art Competition is open to Jewish college students to submit their works of fine art relating to Jewish...
Baltimore Jewish Film Festival brings the world to the screen
By Bob Jacobson
The annual Baltimore Jewish Film Festival returns this year, from April 11 to May 13, with a roster of 10 films —...
Local grandmother, inspired by grandson’s first word, writes ‘Challah!’
Inspired by her young grandson’s love of challah, Ellen Kahan Zager was spurred to write, illustrate and self-publish her children’s book, “Challah!” that could...
Fitness is key to healthy aging
By Jonell Mertens
As the saying goes, “Aging isn’t for the faint of heart,” but what can we do to make sure that our heart,...
You Should Know … Liz Smith
Liz Smith moved to Baltimore in December of 2019 because she felt it was time for a change in her life and because she...
Congregants at Beth Shalom raise money by keeping their voices down
By Isabella Lefkowitz-Rao
Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia recently raised $4,000 thanks to congregants who like to sing but aren’t necessarily good at it.
The Conservative...
What you (maybe) didn’t know about Passover
By My Jewish Learning
Passover celebrates the ancient Exodus of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt. Here are some facts you might not have known...
These new Haggadah options will spice up your Passover seder
The pandemic has altered the experience of the Passover seder, but one thing hasn’t changed: It’s a golden age for creative Haggadahs. Here are...
The JVC way: Ashley Pressman
By Harry Lichtman
Ashley Pressman is the executive director of Jewish Volunteer Connection, the hands-on volunteer connector for the Baltimore Jewish community.
“The mission of the...
You Should Know … Tzvi Haber
In 2010, Tzvi Haber spent his summer as a counselor at Camp Simcha, a program for children with cancer and other illnesses, where each...
