For those whose lives are defined by having close interaction with their machatanim, having a choice of multiple yeshivos and shuls and ready access to a dozen varieties of kugel with chasideshe hashgacha, neither Baltimore or any other OOT destination will ever be satisfying. However, as many have noted, there are several areas outside of Baltimore City with thriving frum communities with a modest number of options for schools and davening. Some of these will bring you into common with yidden from somewhat different backgrounds but that is one of the great positives of leaving the silos of the NYC/Monsey/Lakewood areas. My biggest complaint about the Baltimore area, and not really a deterrent to relocation) is that the few restaurants with hashgacha don’t come close to the options in the Alte Heim (of NYC).
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