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April 26 is the 75th Yom Ha’Atzmaut, or Israel’s Independence Day. Our Jewish homeland is full of innovation, deep history and rich culture. Over the years, Jewish Baltimore has forged a powerful connection to Israel, resulting in life-changing programming, experiences and relationships that bring our […]

Well, to say the least, it was quite sobering. I met with a family living in a run-down, 5th floor walk-up apartment provided to them by JDC.  Thankfully, they were safe and out of harm’s way – but they were scared and fearful of what […]

SCHUG For the short rib:1. Mix salt and Hawaj spices together and generously rub over the meat. Cure meat in refrigerator overnight, unwrapped.2. Roast in a 275 Degree oven for 5-6 hours, or until fork tender.3. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Remove meat from […]

Prepare the Chicken and Potatoes: 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Cut each potato into six wedges. In a 9 x 13-inch metal or glass baking dish, toss the potatoes and shallots with one tablespoon of olive oil and the sumac, salt, […]

Instructions: 1. Roast 3-4 large eggplants in the oven until the peel is burned. Scoop the inside of the eggplants and put them in a food processor or blender. 2. Turn on the food processor and blender and slowly add a half cup of oil. […]

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate the special women in our lives than by treating them to a delicious and hearty meal? Shakshuka, is the perfect recipe to impress and delight your mom this Mother’s Day. Made with […]

Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Clean and place chicken parts in big soup pot 2. Fill with tap water 4/5 to the top 3. Bring to a boil and skim any fat from the top of the soup 4. Lower flame to simmer 5. Add vegetables and […]

Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place brisket in a roasting pan, fat side down and cook, uncovered for one hour. 3. Drain the fat from the pan. 4. Combine all ingredients and pour over brisket – fat side up. 5. […]

We had the opportunity to speak with 15-year-old Isaac Raboy from La Serena, Chile. Here’s what he had to say about this once-in-a-lifetime experience. In La Serena, there are only two Jewish families. There are no Jewish schools, shuls or rabbis. Therefore, it is very […]

2022 was a year filled with hope, recovery and challenges. However, no one could have predicted that COVID-19 cases would continue to soar, mental health concerns would grow, we’d be combating antisemitism in our own community and Russia would invade Ukraine. Through our collective network […]