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Israeli baseball team’s physical therapist laments Olympics results
Article on Yoni Rosenblatt’s travels with the Israeli baseball team. Was featured in the Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Photo by David Stuck
WRECK Room Destructotherapy Welcomes You to Rage Against the (Literal) Machine
Article on a unique form of stress relief found in Baltimore. This article won first prize in Arts/Entertainment reporting from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association
Photo by David Stuck
Drops of Jewpiter: Jewish Museum of Maryland launches outer space exhibit
Portfolio of Articles
Article on a space-themed exhibit at a Jewish museum. This article won second place in Arts/Entertainment reporting from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association
Martin Schmidt
Ida’s story: A Holocaust survivor’s childhood home becomes a memorial
Ida Schmidt-Chait discusses her flight from Warsaw before Nazi Germany established its ghetto, and her return to her home city over 70 years later. There, she learned of a time capsule, detailing Nazi atrocities, that had been buried beneath her childhood apartment.
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The secret history of Jews and Chinese food
A detailed investigation on the historical origins of American Jews’ obsession with Chinese food.
Courtesy of Lou and Edith Bluefeld
After 80 years of marriage, a couple reflects on a lifetime together
Lou Bluefeld and Edith Seidel discuss the trials and triumphs of their 80 years of marriage, from being separated by WWII to catering for the Nixon and Carter administrations.
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When a customer collapsed at Market Maven, the general manager sprang into action
Article on grocery store manager Eli Siegel, and how his quick thinking saved a customer’s life. This article won second place in second place in Breaking News from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association.
Photo by David Stuck
People of the Land: Exploring Judaism’s Rural Roots
Article on the efforts of Baltimore locals to return to the agrarian roots of ancient Judaism. This article won second place in environmental reporting from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association.
Courtesy of Carol Stern
Mule-heart: The life, death and legacy of Gary Stern
Article on the late Baltimore-resident Gary Stern, and the effects of a botched surgery that resulted in the loss of most of his small intestine.
The monsters of Jewish lore
Halloween-time article on the fictional monsters of Jewish culture and lore.
Depictions of Jews in Western Media Paint Complex Picture
Article on how Jews have been depicted in the media, and how they have depicted themselves, through history.
Here come the brides: Weddings surge in 2022
Article on the post-pandemic wedding surge of 2022.
Judy Meltzer
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Kate Fine Art Photography
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A 2,000-year history of Chanukah
A closer look at the long history of the holiday of Chanukah, from its earliest days to modern traditions.
Courtesy of The Group. of Northrop Realty
Economic recovery brings challenges, opportunities
Article on the state of the economy in 2021, including views of the job and real estate markets.
David Stuck
Shari and Jerry Caplan ready for return of a family Passover tradition
One Baltimore couple discusses their unique tradition of throwing themed-Passover seders.
Eko House brings West Africa home to Rockville
The owners of Eko House, a Rockville, Md. restaurant featuring Nigerian and pan-African cuisine, discuss the unique dining experience their establishment offers.
Meeting mask to mask: For teens, BBYO conference was a chance to meet in person
First-hand account of an international convention by BBYO, a Jewish youth organization, which provided young Jews from around the world with an opportunity to meet after years of social distancing.
Abby Meyers brings home the gold
Potomac. Md. basketball player Abby Meyers discusses her team’s gold medal win after competing in the 2022 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
Jesse Berman
Jesse Berman
Photo courtesy of Abby Meyers