Michael Bresler: JCC Board Member Builds Community in the City He Loves
Michael Bresler said that some of his coworkers have a joking and common refrain about him.
They liken him to Haley Joel Osment’s character in...
Rabbi Nina Cardin: Baltimore Board of Rabbis President Continues Tradition of Conservatism
For Rabbi Nina Cardin, there has always been something attractive about being a rabbi outside of the structure of a congregation.
“It’s a rabbinate without...
Rabbi Emily Stern: Leads Kol HaLev and Deepens Her Love of Judaism
For Rabbi Emily Stern of Kol HaLev, it’s a bit more nuanced than simply saying she “always” wanted to be a rabbi.
“There are always...
Chaim Blum: Living the Dream Homesteading in Baltimore
Chaim Blum owns 16 Peking ducks, four blue runner ducks, one brown Chinese goose, around 1,000 honey bees, a dog and a barn cat....
Jamie Neumann: Pikesville Resident Turns Jewish Values into Action
After Oct. 7, Jews around the world were reeling. Jamie Neumann was one of them. Her sadness wasn’t unique, but she quickly channeled that...
Noah Saposnik: Pikesville Fundraiser Works to Help Organizations That Need it Most
While Noah Saposnik’s day job is working as the senior campaign director for Montgomery College, directing all sorts of fundraising efforts and campaigns, that...
Rabbi Zev Pomeranz, Etz Chaim Director Helps Jews Find Their Way
Rabbi Zev Pomeranz, director of Etz Chaim Baltimore, says the turning point that made him want to be more connected to his Judaism was...
Lindsay Feldman: Shalom Social Club Founder is Proud of Her Work in Baltimore
When Lindsay Feldman looked around at Jewish Baltimore, she saw a lot of social and programming options for older adults. She also knew of...
Ethel Zelenske Finds Her Way Back To Judaism At Bolton Street Synagogue
Ethel Zelenske, the daughter of two Holocaust survivors and the immediate past president of Bolton Street Synagogue, said her parents met in a displaced...
Rabbi Joshua Gruenberg: Chizuk Amuno Rabbi Has Left His Mark on Baltimore — And...
Rabbi Joshua Gruenberg may not be from Baltimore, but he loves the Jewish community here as much as anyone who grew up in the...
