Yeshivas Toras Simcha Interim Menahel Rabbi Hillel Mandel Welcomes Incoming Menahel Rabbi Hillel Shepard at Parent Melave Malka
This past motzei Shabbos, current and incoming Yeshivas Toras Simcha parents were delighted to welcome Rabbi Hillel Shepard to the YTS family. Both Rabbi Mandel and Rabbi Shepard shared inspiring words of chizuk, both quoting their namesake, Hillel Hazaken. Among many other things, Rabbi Shepard explained from both Hillel Hazaken and Parshas Teruma that our […]
A Tribute to Habochur Chaim Moshe Hakohen Cohen Z’L
Rabbi Zvi Schwartz I spoke to Chaim Moshe the night of his sudden and shocking Petira. While I was giving a shiur to a few boys at the Monday Night Chaburah he asked me if I needed any help bringing up the boxes of hot food to the third floor. I had become so absorbed with […]
Gemara
By Mrs. Judy Landman I attended my sons Hascholas Gemorah program at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim Talmudical Academy on Sunday, February 19. It was a was a very special event and one that left an impression on the talmidim embarking on this journey as well as their proud parents and grandparents, and great-grandparents. Participants and guests […]
Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore Chanukas Bais Hamedrash and Siyum HaShas lz”n Harav Zvi Dov Slanger zt”l at the Yeshiva Campus
Laniado Hospital Gives Back to Baltimore & Beyond
Israeli organizations rely heavily on support from their partners. This necessitates fundraising from various communities throughout the US, Canada, Europe and beyond. While Laniado Hospital of Netanya, Israel also looks to their partners for support, the hospital is happy to be able to give back to communities through lectures and programming. Lydia Lanxner, Laniado’s […]
Baltimore Chesed League by “Columbia Group” kicks off its sixth season!
The sixth season of the Baltimore Chesed League for boys is now underway! Teams of boys between 5th and 8th grade can be seen all over the community, helping with chesed projects of all types. The boys are easily recognizable around town in their BCL sweatshirts, generously sponsored by Orshan Legal Group and Rosenbloom Pest […]
Mrs. Rus Malka Ifrah MSN, FNP-C.
The BJH sat down with Mrs. Rus Malka Ifrah MSN, FNP-C, to find out more about her new medical weight loss and wellness program. What is Shalva Health? Shalva Health is a new medical weight loss and wellness clinic serving the Baltimore community. Our mission is to decrease barriers to optimal health, and we pride […]
Rabbi Yona Yaakov Lapidus
BJH: Rabbi Lapidus, you are young to be such a successful Menahel of a new, vibrant, growing Mesivta. I have been told that you possess the unique qualities of exuding stern authority, and yet, at the same time, you are exceptionally warm and approachable. A Shaarei Chaim parent said that the students revere, yet adore […]
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman PTA conferences have always been perplexing for Shimon’s parents. All of the Rebbeim and teachers deliver the same report: “Your son is an angel and I wish that all of the boys were as respectful, cordial, and well-behaved as your son.” Indeed, whenever Shimon goes to a friend’s house to play, his […]
Knowing You Inside Out
Rabbi Zvi Teichman If you ask the average ‘man on the street’ what their goal in life is, you’re more than likely to hear them respond; ‘finding happiness’. We all want to be happy, the question is how to achieve it. There is only one instance in the entire Torah where someone is described as […]