HBO’s ‘Succession’ delves into antisemitism
By Jarrad Saffren
I was born in 1991 and grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs. It was a safe and prosperous time and place for...
For this shmita year, Pearlstone is giving its land and staff a break
"Not a week in my life has gone by where I didn’t look forward to having Shabbat as a day of rest, and not...
When a customer collapsed at Market Maven, the general manager sprang into action
Eli Siegel, the general manager of Market Maven, was sitting outside of his store in a meeting at around 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday when...
Ahead of Chanukah, Chabad of Downtown to host doughnut-making event
Why go out for doughnuts if you can make your own?
Chabad of Downtown is holding an event the evening of Nov. 17 for young...
‘Tis the season of Chanukah misfires — and chastened retailers
By Shira Hanau
“Deck the halls with matzo balls”? Chanukah menorahs with 12 candles?
Products with misfired Chanukah messages have drawn gripes for years, but this...
Should a non-Jewish actor play a Jew?
Last month, Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman took to “The Sarah Silverman Podcast” to raise the issue of “Jewface” — the portrayal of Jewish characters...
Kosher açaí bowl shop comes to Baltimore
From the beaches of Belmar, N.J., comes a new kosher dining option for Baltimore’s Jewish community.
On Oct. 3, Playa Bowls, a franchise serving up...
Beth Tfiloh to unveil display documenting 100 years of history
Community members can take a stroll through 100 years of Beth Tfiloh Congregation’s history with the synagogue’s Centennial Timeline, which will be publicly unveiled...
JCC, LifeBridge Health open new wellness suite
Orthodox Jewish community members can now turn to a new facility at the Weinberg Park Heights JCC for their health and wellness needs.
While open...
Mandy Diamond creates a balanced work culture
By Lindsay VanAsdalan
Mandy Diamond challenges the idea of what it means to be productive in a fast-paced work culture.
Diamond, 41, is the founder and...