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Meet Lauren and Lauren

Lauren George’s insights on dating someone Jewish. I met Lauren Sibel when I moved back to Baltimore in 2018 and started working at the University of Maryland Medical Center. I had previously trained there and already knew everyone in the office except this new girl […]

Meet Amy Burke Friedman

Did you ever attend a Jewish summer camp? I went to Camp Louise! The first time I went, at 11 or 12 years old, I was immediately hooked. Camp is where I really found and felt a connection to Judaism. I went for years, through […]

Slow-Roasted Short Rib with Fermented Schug

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 […]

Za’atar Roasted Chicken over Sumac Potatoes

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, […]

Meet Rob Goldstein 

Today, Sofia, now 21, is following her passion and working to pursue a career in either eldercare or childcare, while volunteering in the community through Jewish Community Services (JCS). And Rob continues to bring the passion and drive he gave to his daughter to making […]

Eggplant Dip

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. […]

Shakshuka

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 […]

Yemenite Soup

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 […]

Roz’s Brisket

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. […]

Lowell Glazer Shares the Importance of Giving as a Family

Philanthropy can be a powerful way for families to pass along their shared beliefs and values. In accepting his Lifetime Achievement award at a recent Associated Board meeting, long-time donor Lowell Glazer reflected on the value of enabling his grandchildren to be philanthropic from a […]