October 2025 - JMORE
Susan R. Levy: "I’ve got a book that took three years to write, and I enjoy meeting people to discuss it. What I hope people will say is, ‘This book was really interesting.'" (Provided photo) | JMORE
Susan R. Levy: "I’ve got a book that took three years to write, and I enjoy meeting people to discuss it. What I hope people will say is, ‘This book was really interesting.'" (Provided photo) | JMORE
Jmore recently caught up with Owings Mills resident Susan R. Levy to talk about her new book, “Galleon Investments: Investments and Murder.”| JMORE
Rebecca Brown and Norman Cohen share some practical steps with a touch of seasonal ritual for "putting the garden to bed." The post Gardening Tips: Putting the Garden to Bed appeared first on JMORE.| JMORE
The Associated spotlights three individuals whose lives have been touched this past year, thanks to the work of The Associated network.| JMORE
Rabbi Moshe Hauer, who served as senior rabbi of Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation in Park Heights for 26 years, died suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday, Oct. 14.| JMORE
Hundreds came to Pikesville's Suburban Club on Oct. 14 for a communal celebration of Simchat Torah and recent events in the Middle East.| JMORE
Jmore spoke with author Dara Horn about her upcoming Jerome S. Cardin Memorial Lecture and her views on the contemporary Jewish community. The post Author Dara Horn to Speak about Antisemitism at Loyola College appeared first on JMORE.| JMORE
Sixty-two years ago, we thought assassination was an aberration, writes Michael Olesker. Now, we take it as part of the routine American narrative. The post Struggling for Composure appeared first on JMORE.| JMORE
A longtime member of the local Jewish community and supporter of The Associated, Rosalie Rosenzwog passed away on Oct. 14.| JMORE
Dara Bunjon talks with Chanya Punyakumpol, co-founder of TAAN THAI, a cooking kit company helping people create Thai meals at home with ease.| JMORE
With the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli and Palestinian owners of Kanaan are optimistic about the survival of their restaurant.| JMORE
If you’re looking for some simple yet delicious menu staples look no further than this recipe from Elite Jakob.| JMORE
For more than seven decades, Zabar led his family’s famed Jewish market, beloved for its bagels, smoked fish, and classic Ashkenazi fare.| JMORE
Shirley Glass Ashman Gershman is shown here celebrating her 99th birthday. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.) | JMORE
The Nosher's Joanna O'Leary looks back at the origins and Jewish history of the popular Green goddess dressing.| JMORE
The University of Maryland Student Government Association passed a boycott, divestment and sanctions resolution on Yom Kippur, drawing widespread condemnation from campus Jewish leaders who said its scheduling was “exclusionary.”| JMORE
Richard A. Swirnow, a real estate developer, philanthropist and chairman of the Harborview Properties Development Co., passed away on Oct. 1.| JMORE
Emma Snyder, owner of The Ivy Bookshop, offers recommendations for must-read titles for adults and children.| JMORE
On the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks against Israel, Lynne Kahn writes about how the tragedy changed her as a person and as a Jew.| JMORE
The Puerto Rican rapper's scheduled appearance at the Super Bowl brings out the Trump administration's bullying streak, writes Michael Olesker.| JMORE
In the wake of the deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester, British Jewry must remain united and vigilant, writes Rabbi Miriam Lorie.| JMORE
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Dara Bunjon talks with True Chesapeake's Chef Zack Mills, the Restaurant Association of Maryland's 2025 Chef of the Year.| JMORE
These honey cookies from Elite Jakob use olive oil instead of butter and come together with just a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.| JMORE
A local rabbi whose grandparents were murdered after denied asylum in the U.S. describes witnessing painful immigration hearings.| JMORE
Fall in Maryland is more than just leaf-peeping season. Now is the time to dig in and give your garden a head start for spring.| JMORE
The latest seasonal children's books echo the themes of the High Holidays and span the globe from Uganda to Hong Kong to a Sephardic home.| JMORE
Michael Olesker pays tribute to the great Jewish satirist Tom Lehrer, who died this summer at the age of 97.| JMORE
This easy, cheesy egg casserole bakes like a souffle, creating a pillowy texture to complement the crusty bits of challah at the top.| JMORE
Support for the New York mayoral candidate by Maryland elected officials is a dangerous development, writes Caren Leven of the Baltimore Zionist District.| JMORE
With the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, Donald Trump's "Tour of Retribution" marches on, writes Michael Olesker.| JMORE
The Trondheim Synagogue in Norway, one of the northernmost synagogues in the world, marks its 100-year anniversary in October of 2025.| JMORE
A Q&A with Mark Levine, the veteran Manhattan politician who grew up in Howard County and is running to be New York City's next comptroller.| JMORE
Jewish day schools are facing an unprecedented shortage of leaders, a challenge the Jewish School Leadership Enterprise is looking to address.| JMORE
The Jewish Museum of Maryland's "Modernisms" exhibition will be on display in the Cohen-Weinberg Gallery through Feb. 15, 2026.| JMORE
Dr. Harold Lewis Levy, a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, passed away on Sept. 25.| JMORE
Jeffrey Legum, a former area automobile dealership entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist, passed away on Sept. 25.| JMORE
Maryland native Gianmarco Soresi has seen his online popularity explode in recent years, drawing on his mixed Jewish background.| JMORE
Young people cannot simply look away from Israel's military conduct in Gaza, writes Daniel Rifkin.| JMORE
Coaches can prepare you to answer tough interview questions, help you craft a stand-out resume, build a professional LinkedIn profile that widens your appeal, and more.| JMORE
The Trump administration's determination to destroy free speech is no laughing matter, writes Michael Olesker.| JMORE
The High Holidays demand an accounting of who we are, not what we own, writes Baltimore native Erin Beser, who now lives outside Philadelphia.| JMORE
This Rosh Hashanah, learn how some of Israel's brightest minds have been working to help the world's threatened bee population thrive.| JMORE
Jmore talked with Noah Himmelstein about Everyman Theatre's upcoming production of Yasmina Reza's award-winning comedy, "Art."| JMORE
Pamela Ehrenberg's latest offering is "The See-You-Soon Spice Box," about a youngster named Silas and his great-grandmother, Faye.| JMORE
A Jewish University of Maryland alumnus was recently charged with threatening Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor.| JMORE
A preeminent medical malpractice attorney, community activist and philanthropist, Howard Alan Janet passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18.| JMORE
After nearly a decade of dreaming and planning, Pearlstone will unveil its new amphitheater at the Harvest Music Festival on Oct. 19.| JMORE
Suzanne Lynn Sirota Waller, a longtime member, leader and activist in Columbia’s Jewish community, passed away Sept. 12. She was 85.| JMORE
Israelis and other tourists are finding a warm welcome in Albania, which ranks among the world’s fastest-growing tourist destinations.| JMORE
Baltimore Zionist District community Israel emissary Ido Mizrah hopes to forge strong connections between local teens and the Jewish state.| JMORE
American Jews are helping the effort to rebuild and rehabilitate Israeli communities near Gaza through a program initiated by UJA-Federation of New York.| JMORE
In a statement, Bono wrote that the Netanyahu government “deserves a categorical and unequivocal condemnation.”| JMORE
Founded in 1981, Ohr Hamizrach Congregation Sephardic Synagogue is located in the Park Heights community. (File photo by Joel Nadler) | JMORE
A Baltimore native and seasoned Jewish educator, Rabbi Moss was recently named regional director of NCSY’s Baltimore-based Atlantic Seaboard chapter.| JMORE
The Baltimore Jewish Council called on community leaders to fight rising antisemitism and all forms of hate and discrimination.| JMORE
Malcolm Berman, a Baltimore-based real estate developer, former chairman of Fairfax Savings & Loan, and philanthropist, passed away Sept. 7.| JMORE
Michael Olesker pays tribute to the former Colts safety and BBQ entrepreneur who was one of the last remaining players from the '58 team.| JMORE
Jmore offers its annual preview of the fall arts season with an array of arts and cultural events around town.| JMORE
The chicken and rice cook together in one skillet, so there's only one pan to clean. Bonus points if you have one you can serve with, too.| JMORE
Dara Bunjon talks with Andrew Little, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Goldholly organic American superteas.| JMORE
Many right-wing Jews venerated Charlie Kirk, who considered himself a defender of Jews and Israel.| JMORE
In her new book "As a Jew," Sara Hurwitz describes her own personal Jewish renaissance and why American Jewry needs to search its soul.| JMORE
The true memorial to 9/11 will not be in stone or steel, but in the bridges we choose to build, writes Rabbi Erez Sherman.| JMORE
Israeli and pro-Israel American Jewish community leaders called for an end to politcal violence after Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who founded Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday, Sept. 10, during an appearance in Utah.| JMORE
Enjoy some live music this fall, with a range of performances from country legends to classic tribute bands, and more.| JMORE
For many in Baltimore and across the nation, these are anxious days. Here are a few of the ways The Associated is working to make sure the Jewish community stays strong, is safe and has the resources to succeed.| JMORE
Jmore spoke with Ethan Marcus of the Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood of America ahead of the Baltimore Jewish Council's upcoming Ladino seminar.| JMORE
JCC CEO Barak Hermann (right) receives a proclamation of honor from Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka. (Provided photo) | JMORE
Dr. Lenny Berger, a health care entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former owner of the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau died on Aug. 27.| JMORE
Jmore spoke with Beth Tfiloh's new head of school Bracha Rutner about her experience as a Jewish educator, the future for BT, and more.| JMORE
Jmore recently spoke with former Social Security commissioner, Maryland governor and mayor of Baltimore Martin O'Malley.| JMORE
These almond pistachio cookies from Elite Jakob are flourless and take just a few minutes to make. They are also great to freeze.| JMORE
Barak Hermann, chief executive officer of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore since November of 2012, was recently appointed incoming president and CEO of the JCC Association of North America.| JMORE
More than 400 people were on hand to celebrate the renovated lobby at the Gordon Center at the fifth annual "J Live" event.| JMORE
Newlyweds Paul and Stacy Lurie met in 2009 when Stacy, who’d just joined the JCC staff, was getting a tour of the Owings Mills facility.| JMORE
The Pikesville Armory Foundation recently marked a major milestone in its “Transform Pikesville Armory” project with the grand opening of the renovated Noncommissioned Officers Club building.| JMORE
Rabbi I. Ari Flamm, former executive director of the Bais Yaakov School for Girls of Baltimore, passed away April 19. The Northwest Baltimore resident was 83.| JMORE
Pikesville native Jon Rottenberg and his family use only locally sourced products at their ice creamery in downtown Frederick.| JMORE
Inspired by cardamom coffee, this ice cream blends dark roast, grapefruit zest and cardamom-laced white chocolate stracciatella.| JMORE
Jmore recently caught up with Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen to talk about why he's optimistic about Charm City's future.| JMORE
The JCC of Greater Baltimore announced Aug. 14, the appointment of Paul Lurie as the organization’s incoming chief executive officer| JMORE
On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Michael Olesker remembers Jacob Beser, the Baltimorean who made history during that time.| JMORE
The Orioles picked a horrific time to announce a price hike on their ticket plan options, writes Michael Olesker.| JMORE
Jmore talked with Arlington, Virginia, resident Jonathan Perlman, the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, about his new Chutzpah Coffee Co.| JMORE
Mount Washington's Kitchen Design by Idan was once again defaced because of its display of Israeli and American flags.| JMORE
A Baltimore native and 1979 graduate of Milford Mill High, Halpren was remembered as "Mr. Tailgate" and "an old soul."| JMORE
Jmore talked with Rabbi Emily Stern of Kol HaLev Congregation about her new book, "The Altar at Home: Five Seders for the Jewish Year."| JMORE
Boris Z. Gorbis has spent decades scouring garage sales, thrift shops and eBay for discarded vintage Zionist souvenirs. Now, he’s determined to secure their future.| JMORE
The JCC of Greater Baltimore is now displaying a new mural titled “Wings of Hope” in the health & fitness wing of its Owings Mills facility.| JMORE
The key to balancing remote work and parenting through the summer lies in smart self-care, boundaries and tapping into great community resources, writes Kim Ureno of the Ignite Career Center.| JMORE
After the death of her mother in 2020, Mount Washington filmmaker Jill Yesko decided to learn about where Sally Yesko disappeared for a year.| JMORE
This chicken shawarma recipe from Elite Jakob is great in a pita with tahini or hummus, salad, coleslaw, pickles and anything else you like.| JMORE
For Susan Barocas, granola still brings her back to the summer of 1971, when she was a vegetarian hippie working as a camp counselor.| JMORE
To combat the surge of anti-Jewish activity around the nation, The Associated recently created the Center to Counter Antisemitism and Hate.| JMORE
Antisemitic conspiracy theories about the onetime Trump friend are proliferating and entering the mainstream.| JMORE
Jerry Flombaum, a rising junior at Pikesville's Beth Tfiloh Community Day School, took part in the prestigious Abarbanel Summer Seminar program in The Netherlands last month.| JMORE
Media outlets need to do a better job in reporting about community growth and development, writes Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg.| JMORE
What can account for the massive car wreck known as the Orioles' 2025 season, wonders Michael Olesker.| JMORE
