Opinion Archives

Hitting a Sour Notes Bradley Cooper portrays Leonard Bernstein in the new film "Maestro." (Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images, via JTA)

Sorry, ‘Maestro’ Misses the Mark

December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 Michael Olesker

Bradley Cooper’s new film treatment of the life of conductor/composer Leonard Bernstein drops the baton, writes Michael Olesker.

(Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Indianapolis Colts)

Michael Olesker Opinion Sports

A Love Affair in its Grandest Hour

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 Michael Olesker

Michael Olesker recalls the day 65 years ago when the Colts defeated the Giants and America’s sporting culture changed forever.

Beth Am's Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg and Rabbi Rachel Safman of Beth Israel

Beth Am's Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg (left) and Rabbi Rachel Safman of Beth Israel chanted Psalm 121 at a community solidarity gathering for Israel on Oct. 10. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Baltimore Justice Israel Opinion

Look for the Partners

December 21, 2023December 15, 2023 Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg

Finding common ground is essential to Jews during troubling times, writes Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg of Beth Am Synagogue.

An official portrait of Barbara Oberfeld "Bootsie" Mandel hangs in the Government House, the official residence of the governor of Maryland.

Michael Olesker Opinion

Hell Hath No Fury …

December 14, 2023 Michael Olesker

Michael Olesker remembers those surreal days when Maryland’s First Lady Bootsie Mandel was known as the most famous scorned woman alive.

Young attendees made their voices heard at the solidarity rally for Israel in front of Baltimore’s Penn Station on Oct. 29. (Photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Israel Opinion Publisher's Note

Dr. Scott Rifkin: Keep the Faith in Israel

December 14, 2023December 11, 2023 social account

We need to do more to teach our children about the history of Israel, writes Jmore Publisher Scott Rifkin M.D.

Michael Olesker Opinion Sports

Hometown Hero at the Plate?

December 10, 2023December 11, 2023 Michael Olesker

Word that Baltimore-born billionaire David Rubenstein might buy the Orioles has the hearts of local baseball fans pounding, writes Michael Olesker.

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Chanukah Opinion

Gelt, Glitter, Guilt and Grandparenting

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 Laura Black

During this holiday season, grandparents should remember there is no room for rivalry, writes Laura Black.

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Chanukah Opinion

A Jew-By-Choice’s Guide to Enjoying the Winter Holiday Jumble

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 JTA

For converts to Judaism, letting go of Christmas is no easy feat, writes Leah Grisham.

Opinion

Hate Has No Place in Baltimore City

December 7, 2023December 12, 2023 Guest Contributor

The Baltimore City Council’s rejection of a resolution to condemn the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks is a failure of civic leadership, writes a Northwest Baltimore resident.