Blogs

Remembering Yevgeny Yevtushenko

by Deborah Walike | Apr 7, 2017 | Blogs

When hearing the news that Yevgeny Yevtushenko died on Apr. 1, I was immediately transported back to June 22, 2000, and my profoundly visceral memory of one seemingly endless, twisting line of people throughout the lobby of Baltimore’s Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. ...

My Brilliant Career

by Amanda Krotki | Apr 7, 2017 | Blogs

The last time I worked with (for) Jmore editor-in-chief Alan Feiler was something like 20-odd years ago. Following an internship at a local magazine that parlayed into a position at a different Jewish community publication in town, Feiler essentially became my first...

OH! S.N.A.P. Spay. Neuter. Adopt. Protect.

by Deborah Stone | Apr 7, 2017 | Blogs, ONLINE ONLY

I hear it all the time. People no longer think of animals as just pets. They’re members of our families. So, what do you do when that family member needs medical care that you can’t afford? Veterinary care, particularly surgery, can run into the thousands of dollars....

‘Zookeeper’ Offers Powerful Message for Today’s World

by Michael Olesker | Apr 5, 2017 | Blogs

“The Zookeeper’s Wife,” now playing at area theaters, is a vital reminder that when most of the world turned its back on the Jews during Hitler’s Holocaust, a few remarkable souls did not. Many viewers will emerge from this movie wondering, how could such people as...

Predictions for this Year’s Orioles Season

by Michael Olesker | Apr 3, 2017 | Blogs

With the Orioles opening their 2017 baseball season this week, here are some things to anticipate over the course of the coming months: A ground ball will make its way through the Orioles infield, and old-time fans will inevitably remind youngsters, “Brooksie woulda...

Tips to Help Dogs Acclimate When an Infant Arrives

by Joy Freedman | Mar 31, 2017 | Blogs, Opinion

Q: Our dog Poncho has been our “baby” for four years. My wife and I are now expecting our first child this summer. We are concerned about how Poncho will adjust and the proper way to prepare him for his new “sibling.” – Sam and Patty Simpson, Jarrettsville The...