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Savoring Thanksgiving Mindfully: A Nutritionist’s Guide to a Healthier Holiday

1. Bring a Healthy Dish to ShareIf you’re a guest, consider bringing a nutritious side dish. This ensures a healthy option on the table, like a fresh vegetable dish, for you and others to enjoy. 2. Don’t Arrive HungryIt may sound counterintuitive but eating a […]

Navigating the Journey of a Loved One with Dementia

By Amy Steinberg, program coordinator of Community Engagement & Partnerships at Jewish Community Services and  Michelle Goldberg, senior manager for Community Engagement & Partnership at Jewish Community Services Dementia isn’t a single disease but a broad term describing symptoms, including memory loss, language difficulties and challenges with […]

Meet Searle Mitnick

He grew up in Forest Park.  Like many native Baltimoreans, Searle grew up in the predominately Jewish neighborhood of Forest Park. Jewish life was at the center of his identity.  As kids, all his neighborhood friends went to Hebrew School – he attended Beth Tfiloh […]

Meet Joy and Steven Sibel

Meet Joy and Steven Sibel, this year’s chairs for The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore’s Keynote event.

Reflecting on an Evening of Remembrance, Unity and Hope

As the sun began to set one year after the October 7 attacks, people from around Baltimore filed into Beth El Congregation in Pikesville for a community-wide commemoration of that horrific day. Outside, posters of the many hostages taken by Hamas served as a stark […]

2024 Year-End Tax Planning

As we approach the end of the year it is helpful to reflect on steps that can be taken to reduce taxes that otherwise would be due.

An Evening of Remembrance, Unity and Hope

As we mark the first year since the horrible massacre on October 7, we mourn those who list their lives and invite you to join us in prayer.

How to Use Holiday Gatherings to Evaluate Your Parents’ Well-being

While we’re caught up in the laughter and nostalgia, it’s important to pay attention to subtle changes that might otherwise go unnoticed, ensuring that our loved ones are receiving the care and support they need. Physical and Cognitive Signs to Watch For According to Jasmine […]

Paws and Purpose: Meet Jenny and Lucy

We sat down with Jenny, a preschool teacher at Beth Tfiloh, a devoted mother to two children and a passionate volunteer for Mittzvah Mutts at The Jewish Library of Baltimore.

Experience of a Lifetime – March of the Living 

As time has moved on and our Holocaust survivors are reaching milestone ages, at some point in the near future, they will not be able to partake in this important experience. This fact propelled me to believe “if not now, when.”   When Marley and I […]