Tova Taragin brings Israeli business to Baltimore
The pandemic may have complicated travel plans to Israel, but those wanting a piece of the Jewish state brought to them can turn to...
Laura Rubenstein has an eye on the mission
The JCC of Greater Baltimore has been a part of Laura Rubenstein’s life for a long time. It’s where she spent her summers growing...
Smadar Livne is ready to be in person in 5782
By Adam Reinherz
After nearly a year and a half of being surrounded primarily by canvas and paint, Smadar Livne is excited to be back...
Eddie Applefeld is a voice for Baltimore
By Harry Lichtman
Eddie Applefeld is the promotions director for WCBM and Q1370 Radio in Baltimore, and he has been working in local media since...
Steve Wasserman is a newly minted Pikesville author
When Steve Wasserman, 69, began writing his first book, “Barriers: A Novel” 10 years ago, the Pikesville-based author was not planning to publish it....
Matthew Lipsky expands Towson Hillel
As the current chairman of the board of Towson University Hillel, Matthew Lipsky understands the role the organization can play in the life of...
Lynne Kahn feeds a community
Food insecure children who rely on free breakfast and lunch at school may view the weekend as a time when there’s not enough food...
Louise Parker Kelley returns to the age of AIDS
Four decades ago, Louise Parker Kelley feared that all her friends were going to die. It was the dawn of the AIDS epidemic, and...
Rabbi Dana Saroken was called to a job in Judaism
When she started college, Rabbi Dana Saroken thought she would be a doctor. However, as she navigated through college and beyond, she found out...
Jillian Bar-av practices herbal medicine
Growing up, Jillian Bar-av didn’t know being an herbalist could be a profession. That was something she learned in her late 20s. Now 48,...
