As we navigate the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jmore has pulled together all of our coronavirus-related articles, including news, resources, spiritual guidance, features and more.
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News & Information
- Strategy for Change
- Chabad of Downtown Holds Socially Distanced Torah Welcoming Ceremony
- Creating a Safe and Secure Workspace
- University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Dr. Bruce E. Jarrell on Vaccines, Clinical Trials
- Baltimore Hebrew Congregation’s E.B. Hirsh Early Childhood Center Continues to Help Children Thrive Amid Pandemic
- Baltimore Hunger Project Continues to Nourish and Help Flourish
- Help for the 20,000 Jewish Professionals Rendered Jobless by Pandemic
- Brandeis University Study Examines Jewish Baltimore’s Response to Pandemic
- Area Health Care Experts Speak about Pandemic at Jmore’s Annual JBiz Panel Discussion
- Local Restaurateurs Discuss Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Innovations in Health Care 2020
- Dr. Jonathan Thierman Discusses Latest COVID-19 Updates, Impact
- Peace of Mind: Sheppard Pratt’s Virtual Walk-in Clinic Offers Accessible Mental Health Services
- Mobilizing the Troops: University of Maryland Research Teams Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Baltimore Arts amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Israeli Researchers Discover How Stress affects the Body’s Fight against COVID-19
- Hopkins Seeks Area Volunteers for Antibody Trials for COVID-19
- Federation of Jewish Women’s Organizations to Present Talk by Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski
- Volunteering during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Yearlong Virtual Series to Mark the 175th Anniversary of the Lloyd Street Synagogue
- Maryland/Israel Development Center Launches Program to Help Israeli Companies during Pandemic
- Associated President Marc B. Terrill on Impact of COVID-19 and More
- Kappa Guild Members Now See Fruits of their Labors Virtually
- Jewish Groups Get Creative to Feed the Hungry
- Coronavirus Survivor Stories
- Flower Project Benefits Ronald McDonald House Residents and Families
- Lindsay and Ryan Luterman-Sevel Refuse to let Pandemic Stop their Marriage Celebration
- Managing Anxiety and Stress during the Pandemic
- Virtual Program Offers Tips for Healthy High Holiday Season Eating
- Leading the Charge
- New COVID-19 Cases in Orthodox Community Elicit Concern
- Second Virtual Service to be Held for Community Members Lost during the Pandemic
- Day School Leaders Talk about Virtual and In-Person Learning during Pandemic
- Reopening Schools during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Community-Wide Virtual Program Offers High Holiday Preparation and Insights
- Rising Seniors Anticipate a Final Year of High School like No Other
- Rep. John Sarbanes Talks COVID-19 Pandemic and More
- Baltimore Tourism and Attractions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- City Council President Brandon M. Scott Appears on ‘The Upside’
- Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott Talks Baltimore and COVID-19 Pandemic
- Blessed Occasion was Worth the Journey
- Beth Tfiloh, Liberty Grace Students to Develop Walking Tour Mobile App
- Dating in the Time of COVID-19
- 4Front to Offer Expanded Options for Jewish Teens This Fall
- Barak Hermann Talks About Navigating JCC through COVID-19 Pandemic
- County Executive Johnny Olszewski Talks Baltimore County and COVID-19 Pandemic
- On the Front Lines: a Salute to Heroes in the Pandemic War
- Sports Amid the Pandemic
- Goldsmith Early Childhood Center Students Graduate in Style
- On the Front Lines: Stepping Up
- Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot Addresses Economic Impact of COVID-19
- Maryland Half Marathon & 5K Pivots to Virtual this Year
- On the Front Lines: A Veteran of the Virus Wars
- Families Find Alternatives to Camps this Summer
- On the Front Lines: ‘Fighting a War Every Shift’
- UMBC’s Dr. Freeman Hrabowski Addresses Pandemic’s Impact on Higher Education
- On the Front Lines: Taking Extra Precautions
- Parade Held for Pikesville High’s Class of 2020
- On the Front Lines: ‘A Level of Disbelief’
- Retail During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- On the Front Lines: Giving Comfort and Support
- Stork Delivers to Help Vulnerable Individuals and Others
- Real Estate Amid the Pandemic
- Dr. Eili Klein Answers Questions about COVID-19
- Area Synagogues and Groups to Jointly Host Virtual Classes on Shavuot
- Nursing Homes During the Pandemic
- Local Restaurateurs Discuss Restaurant Business Amid the Pandemic
- And the Crowd Goes Wild
- Ellicott City Native Views Pandemic from Vantage Point in China
- Pet Adoptions Increase at Baltimore Humane Society during Pandemic
- A Conversation with The Associated President Marc B. Terrill
- Gourmet Girls to Open in Pikesville in June or July
- Dr. Jonathan Thierman Answers Questions about COVID-19
- Bolton Street Synagogue Pivots to Virtual Spring Event
- JCC Furloughs More than 350 Employees Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- Couple Refused to Let Coronavirus Prevent their Wedding
- Religious Schools Go Virtual in the Time of COVID-19
- Parents Welcome First Child with Unexpected Delivery during Pandemic
- Former ZOA Baltimore Leader Isaiah Kuperstein Dies of COVID-19
- Temple Emanuel Cantor Emeritus Alvin Donald Dies of Coronavirus-Related Infection
- Pikesville Student Helps Provide 3D Printing Options for Medical Face Masks
- Local AmeriCorps Worker Comes out of Self-Quarantine Period
- Four Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reported at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital
- Hopkins Pulmonologist Speaks to Chizuk Amuno about COVID-19 Pandemic
- College Returnees Find Close Family Quarters during the Pandemic
- Israeli Doctor Predicts Pandemic will likely Last ‘A Few Months’
- Comparing the Responses of Trump and Netanyahu to the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Synagogues and Jewish Organizations Close due to Coronavirus Outbreak
- Yeshiva University Basketball Team’s Reservation Cancelled by Pikesville Hilton
- Coronavirus Casts a Pall over Purim Celebrations
Resources
- Virtual Volunteering: The New Frontier
- Mental Health Amid the Pandemic
- Jewish Volunteer Connection Presents ‘Casserole Challenge’ for Food Insecure Families
- Services for Seniors during COVID-19
- CHANA Offers Virtual Program to Address Domestic Violence during Pandemic
- Mobile Sukkah Tour Offers Holiday Celebrations During Pandemic Era
- Helping Victims of Domestic Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Beth El’s Cantor Thom King Participates in a Virtual Nationwide Holiday Service
- Jewish Volunteer Connection to Offer Month-long ‘Season of Service’
- A Guide to Virtual Job Interviewing
- How to Entertain Safely throughout the Summer
- Starting a New Job during a Pandemic
- Dr. Freeman Hrabowski Speaks about the Pandemic and Civil Rights
- Grieving During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Food Insecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Continuing Your Job Search during ‘Stay-at-Home’
- Website Offers Support to People with Health Concerns
- Practicing Mindfulness to Ease Pandemic Anxieties
- People with Addictions Struggle during the Pandemic
- OCD in the COVID-19 Era
- “The Upside” with JCS Executive Director Joan Grayson Cohen
- Baltimore Jewish Film Festival to go Virtual This Year
- Pearlstone Center Offers New Meal Delivery Service during Pandemic
- Virtual Mental Health Services Offered to help Cope with the Pandemic
- Webcasts Offer Insights from Hopkins Experts about COVID-19
- Grieving during these Unprecedented Times
- Stepping Up to Help Protect those on the Frontlines
- Find Healing through the Power of Deep and Mindful Breathing
- Functional Families in Dysfunctional Times
- Educational Platform Helps Parents Turn Kids into Better Students
- Rey’im Provides Techniques for Active Listening
- Domestic Abuse Victims Face Increased Risk during Pandemic
- Associated Agencies Step Up To Help Community during Pandemic
- ‘We Need to Shift,’ Advises Rey’im Virtual Workshop Leader
- Keep Kids Engaged and Emotionally Strong through Connectivity
- Zoom Rey’im Meeting Brings People Together
- This Crisis is an Opportunity for Us
- Jewish Online Program to Help Train ‘Spiritual Companions’ through Pandemic
- Krieger Schechter to Hold Programs on the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Local Synagogues and Jewish Organizations Offer Live-Stream Services and More
Spirituality During The Pandemic
- Public Health Experts Emphasize Social Distancing and Masks in Sukkahs
- Jerusalem’s Beit Avi Chai Creates High Holiday Programming for Pandemic Era
- Beth El Offers ‘Pathways to Teshuvah’ Series for High Holiday Season
- Rabbi Dana Saroken Explores Spiritual Growth during the Pandemic on ‘The Upside’
- Rabbi Dana Saroken Talks Spirituality and the High Holidays
- Finding Spiritual Nourishment for the New Year during a Pandemic
- High Holidays 2020: Tips for Virtual Gatherings
- Community-Wide Virtual Program Offers High Holiday Preparation and Insights
- Lessons from The G.O.A.T.
- Practical Tips for a Successful At-Home Shavuot this Year
- Sailing through a Potentially Rudderless Time
- Religion in the Time of Social Distancing
- Lag B’Omer Holiday Observed Virtually This Year
- Five Tips to Make Shabbat More Special during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The Sweet Sacrifice of Giving Thanks
- Confessions of a Tele-Rabbi
- The Loss of Ritual and an Endless Abyss of Time
- One Local Rabbi’s Spiritual Guide for COVID-19
- Social Distancing Severely Impacts the Shiva Process
- ‘Passing Up’ to the Next Generation of American Jews
- Rabbi with Coronavirus Writes Open Letter to his Congregation
Passover During The Pandemic
- In Praise of Virtual Passover Seders
- Passover Food for Thought
- Why this Seder is Different from all Others
- Passover Prep 101
- Cantor Thom King and Family to Host Beth El’s Second Night Virtual Seder
- Guides for Individuals Planning Solo Seders
- How to Cook for Passover During the Coronavirus Crisis
- Uncorking Virtual Options for a Sweet Pesach
- Why this Year’s Passover Promises to be Different from all Other Passovers
Opinion And Commentary
- Finding Meaning While Celebrating Thanksgiving Alone
- 7 Reasons Why Face Masks are Awesome!
- A Prayer for the Start of this Pandemic School Year
- Nostalgia in the Time of Coronavirus
- What Our Kids Need Right Now
- Pandemic Reinforces the Challenges of being a Mom
- Learning from the Quarantine
- What’s New Under the Sun
- Not in the Same Boat
- Reopening Society Brings More Mental Health Challenges
- Recovering from COVID-19 take Resilience, Patience and Focus, says Physical Therapist
- Yes, You Can be Grateful during a Pandemic
- Seven Suggestions to Help You Take Care of You
- Little Things Mean A Lot
- Open Letter to My Children: I’m Sorry
- College Counseling During COVID-19
- 11 Pearls of Wisdom from Holocaust Survivors about the Pandemic
- Post-Puppy Depression: It’s a Thing
- Avoid Self-Judgment and Stay Focused
- A Jewish Funeral in the Time of Coronavirus
- Don’t Be Too Hard on Yourself
- Living with Anxiety and COVID-19
- Understandable Anger, Questionable Aim
- Avoiding The Blame Game
- Invisible Capes, Silver Linings and Community Spirit
- Creating Something Positive Out of Uncertainty
- Give Biden and Trump Equal Air Time
- What I Love and Hate
- This, Too, Shall Pass
- A Time to Focus on Helping Each Other
- A Sense of Marginalization and Otherness
- Bob Dylan Once Again Captures the Spirit of our Changin’ Times
- A Portrait in True Leadership and Empathy
- Rising to the Occasion, Like Those Before Us
- Structure is Crucial to Social Distance Survival
- Cara’s Story: Diary of a Coronavirus Patient
- There is No Joy in Mudville
- Confessions of a Quarantined Working Mom
- An Emotional Detachment
- Navigating the New Normal during this Pandemic
- Empty Shelves, Worried Minds and Plenty of Anxious Folks
- With Pandemic, Fate of Pimlico and Preakness Hangs in the Balance
- Ending the (March) Madness
- 5 Tips on How to Get through the Pandemic
Food & Entertainment During The Pandemic
- 10 Recommendations for Great Chanukah Gifts
- Sukkot Plays a Role in Multiracial Jewish Dancer’s New Art Exhibition
- Restaurant News: Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point Goes All-Out for Oktoberfest
- Restaurant News: Outside the Box
- Baltimorean Julia Mann Helps Bring Tel Aviv-based Film Festival to the Masses
- The New Foodie Normal: Instead of Travel and Tours, One-on-One Chef Video Lessons
- 5 Jewish Cooking Classes You Can Take in Your Own Kitchen
- Restaurant News: Cool Dining Alternatives
- Could this Takeout Brand Named for an Arabic Israeli TV Show Be the Restaurant of the Future?
- 13 Jewish Reasons to Celebrate the Arrival of ‘Hamilton’ on Disney Plus
- The Food Enthusiast with Guest Chef George Batlas
- The Food Enthusiast with Guest Chef Catina Smith
- Flour Power!
- The Food Enthusiast with Guest Chef John Shields
- ‘All of Us Are Heroes Right Now’
- The Food Enthusiast with Guest Dan Rodricks
- Despite Pandemic, Hunt Valley Woman’s 65th Birthday Celebrated in Style
- Pikesville Farmers Market to Return on June 2nd
- The Food Enthusiast with Guest Chef Cathy Ferguson from The Classic Catering People
- Singers Salute Pandemic Frontline Workers and Others
- The Food Enthusiast with Guest Bonnie Benwick
- ‘Liberty Heights’ Captured Mid-20th Century American-Jewish Angst
- Gardening Tips from Pearlstone Center’s Joan Plisko
- The Food Enthusiast with Guest Heidi Hiller of Innovative Party Planners
- Baltimore Jewish Film Festival to go Virtual This Year
- The Food Enthusiast from Home — Cooking Tips, Julia Child and More
- Hebrew Orphan Asylum Building Remains Critical Part of West Baltimore
- Banana Face Masks Offer a Ripe and ‘A-Peeling’ Option during Pandemic
- Meet the Challah-Tinkering Yeast Scientist who’s Helping Pandemic Bread Bakers Get a Good Rise
- The Food Enthusiast from Home — Bagels, Matzoh and More
- Remote Dance Class Turns Out to be a Moving Experience during Pandemic
- The Food Enthusiast from Home — Passover Memories
- The Food Enthusiast from Home – Marinara Recipe and Online Resources
- These Celebrities Are Turning to Jewish Comfort Food During the Pandemic
- Netflix’s ‘Unorthodox’ Miniseries is Just What We All Need Right Now
- Arts Groups Offer Virtual Programming Options During Pandemic
- The Food Enthusiast from Home – Cooking Tips and Pantry Tour
- He’s All Mouth: Max Schwartz Bent Explores Sound and Storytelling with New Podcast
- Staying Sane by Kneading (and Needing) Challah
- The Food Enthusiast from Home – Ways to Support your Favorite Restaurants
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