Tips and Resources
Tips for Creating Inclusive Holiday Experiences
This Chanukah, as we gather with family and friends, let’s make sure everyone feels safe, welcome and celebrated. The Jewish community is becoming more diverse all the time. For many years, the predominant culture of American Jewry has been white and Ashkenazi. Our community is seeing a transformation. Through marriage with other faith traditions, more […]
8 Things to Do This Fall With Your Family
By Rachel Pototsky & Abbi Sacks Two of our staff members, Rachel Pototsky and Abbi Sacks, love finding fun things to do in our area. Especially things that are family friendly! With the weather getting a bit chillier, it can be harder to find exciting things to do together. Check out this list of both […]
You Can Survive Homework Time: Strategies for Making Homework Enjoyable for You and Your Children
Written by Shana Alter As a Special Education teacher and the owner of Alter Tutoring, I’m often asked how to make homework time more enjoyable for children and their families. As a parent, I completely understand the frustration that homework can bring. I know that having a successful homework routine is crucial for academic success […]
Favorite Beach Traditions
All summer, our team has had fun learning our families’ favorite activities and traditions on beach trips. As we enjoy the last few weeks of summer, we want to share these with all of you. Maybe they’re worth trying on an upcoming vacation, or maybe your family does some of these too! On the Beach […]
Tips for Preventing the Summer Slide
Written by Debbie Wolff Our Lutherville Parent Connector, Debbie Wolff, and her partner Chris have two sons, Brooks (4) and Griffin (1) and reside in Lutherville with their two dogs Lucy and Blitzen. Debbie teaches third grade and a fourth grade literacy class, as well as tutoring both virtually and in-person. As a parent and […]
Six Easy Ways to Volunteer this Summer
It’s that time of year again! The school year is ending, camps are starting, and all of our routines are changing. Maybe this is the perfect time to do some volunteering! It doesn’t have to be an overwhelming commitment. Here are six easy and meaningful ways to give back this summer in Baltimore—there’s something here […]
Pro Tips for Maximizing Your Camp Adventure
Summer is quickly approaching and it’s time to gear up for the ultimate camp experience. We asked former camp counselors from our staff and their friends to share nuggets of wisdom to help you make the most of your summer adventure. So, pack your bags, toss in the essentials and get ready for the summer […]
Grand Adventures: Top Picks for Fun with Grandkids in Baltimore
Written by: Jim Schwartz We caught up with local grandfather, Jim Schwartz to get insights into some of his favorite places to take his grandchildren in Baltimore. Jim, a resident of Pikesville, is a grandfather to 2 kids ranging in age from 10 – 13. He likes to discover places where both he and his […]
From My Family to Yours: Tips for a Successful Israel Adventure
My father had a way of speaking things into existence long before they would happen. When my father held his first grandchild, my nephew, he said casually, “maybe we should all go to Israel together for his bar mitzvah.” And so it wasn’t really a surprise when, more than a decade later, our extended family […]
Maryland’s Legislative Wins for Disability Rights
The 2024 Maryland General Assembly’s 2024 Legislative Session closed on April 8, having achieved a number of groundbreaking accomplishments that will benefit individuals with disabilities and their families. As the Portrait of Jewish Baltimore: 2020 Jewish Community documented, one in three families in our community are facing a significant health condition, special need or disability. […]