Andrew Buerger

Andrew Buerger

From the desk of the Jewish Times publisher

Every once in a while, it’s nice to get a nod to know you’re doing the right thing. I mean, our mission is to strengthen the community that we serve. But it’s a difficult thing to measure. Today, we…

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Phil Jacobs

Phil Jacobs

Executive editor - issues and opinions

Over 20 years ago, on a cold Christmas eve, I covered an incredible volunteer effort in some pretty bleak areas of Baltimore. A Jewish woman named Linda Greenberg was spending a great deal of her own money, renting trucks…

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Neil Rubin

Neil Rubin

Editor - exploring modern Jewry

In the geopolitical world of realpolitik, there are actions a government can take – and has every right to take – that it should not take. This week’s announcement that the State of Israel will build 900 new homes…

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Alan Feiler

Feiler's Files

Contemporary issues and random thoughts.

In a feature article on CNN’s Web site this week, Jessica Ravitz writes about “the New Jews” out there, blazing a new, glorious trail in the latest chapter of the American Jewish experience. “When Moses came down from Mount…

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Edward Leventhal

Men's Health Matters

Baltimore's Dr. Edward Leventhal gives you advice on how men can live healthier lives.

Prostate seed implantation is a highly successful treatment option for localized prostate cancer. Over the last twelve years, it has become one of my preferred methods of treating prostate cancer. During that time I have personally performed almost three…

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Jenny Isenman

Jenny Isenman

Freelance writer, mom, and wife who finds the humor in everyday life.

This video could be such an important tool.  It does more than talk numbers, it shows repercussions. Yesterday I was asked to write an article in response to the PSA after it was discussed on the Today Show.  Today…

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Organ Philosophy A penetrating style and unique perspective which emanates from the baby boomer DNA, allowing you to contemplate your past, present, and future with intelligence.

I am declaring that from now on, political correctness is hereby forever kyboshed on the Organ. No more Mister Nice Guy and wussy writing in these weekly diatribes. After deep thought and with an intense look at myself, I’ve…

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Nina Cardin

Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin

The essence of your Jewish path in life

I just finished looking through a book called The Redemptive Self: stories Americans live by, by Dan McAdams. It is an effort to understand a bit of Americana, what makes us tick, through the stories we tell ourselves. McAdams…

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Richie Frieman

Richie Frieman

Music commentator from penseyeview.com - special to the Jewish Times

It’s in no way easy to pull off “cool” in the music business, especially as a young artist. Granted yes, some new artists are cool for a few months… only to then check out to the musty waters of…

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Jessica Krznarick

You're Beautiful!

Online Beauty Editor Jessica Krznaric gives the latest and hottest tips from Baltimore and beyond.

Ready. Set. Blast. Brand new for January 2010, CoverGirl’s LashBlast has expanded to an entire collection of mascaras, shadows and shines. The next best thing since LashBlast’s Volumizing Mascara, LB’s Length Mascara builds extreme, notice-me lashes all day long…

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Donna Kane

Parent Talk

Information and advice from Donna Kane, M.A, Jewish Community Services

Last night I wrote up my grocery list for Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving dinner, at my house, is a family tradition.  Another tradition we have is to go around the table and say one thing that we are thankful for.  It…

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Jewish Community Services
Looking for solutions to life's challenges? Baltimore's JCS offers helpful guidance and support.

Is November a hard time of year for you, as it is for me?  With the changeover to Daylight Savings Time, it’s already getting dark when most of us leave work.  There’s no time for walking outdoors to unwind…

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