Baltimore’s WITS Achieves Candidacy Status with Middle States Commission on Higher Education
BJLife Newsroom The Baltimore community is privileged to have WITS, a high-caliber seminary and college, providing women with the opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree within a Torah environment. This option has now become even better! Mazel Tov to the Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College (WITS) for achieving candidacy as a member of […]
Moshe Herzog, President, TAG Baltimore
On behalf of the TAG Baltimore Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that Mr. Mordechai Dixler has been appointed to the role of full time Coordinator of TAG Baltimore. Mr. Dixler has been a dedicated TAG volunteer for the past seven years. Utilizing his extensive experience as an IT professional, he has been […]
Over 150 Female Lay Leaders Convene at Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative Leadership Summit 2023
BJLife Newsroom Inspiration, Networking, Growth and Best Practices Focal Points of Event Over 150 experienced and emerging female lay leaders from 40 cities across the U.S. and Israel recently drew inspiration, exchanged ideas and fostered connections at the Orthodox Union’s Women’s Initiative Leadership Summit at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel in Eatontown, New Jersey. Geared for […]
Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland – Chabad Hosts Israeli Police Officers for Global Law Enforcement Unity Event
BJLife Newsroom The Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland – Chabad recently played host to a contingency of Israeli Police officers who came to the state as part of the Police Unity Tour and Police Week Celebrations. The annual event was aimed at fostering unity among law enforcement officers across the globe and strengthening their […]
Baltimore Chesed League – Girls Continues Their Season Strong!
One of the beautiful aspects of the Chesed League is how it brings an awareness of the multitude of organizations who are dedicated to providing for the Baltimore Jewish community, something most middle school students don’t know about! From Ahavas Yisrael to JCN, Jewish Assisted Living homes to organizations like Yachad and Menucha. We have […]
Rabbi Raphael Schochet
BJH: I’m here today with Rabbi Raphael Schochet of Torah Institute of Baltimore, or “TI” as we all know it. Rabbi Shochet, welcome to the interview! R’ Shochet: Great to be here! BJH: OK, let’s get right to it. I understand you moved to Baltimore recently, is that correct? R’ Shochet: Yes, I had the […]
The Jewish Community Softball League (JCSL) by “Shimz Cars” returns for 5th season
JCSL by Shimz Cars kicked off their fifth annual season at the Reisterstown Regional – by Web Interactive Technologies fields. Prior to opening week, the league’s 108 players were divided between nine different teams via a draft system, ensuring parity in competition. The nine teams are each named for their individual team sponsors: AMF Creative; […]
B’Karov Mamesh!
Rabbi Zvi Teichman At Mount Sinai the Torah describes how, Moshe brought forth the people from the camp toward G-d. Rashi says Hashem and the nation went out towards each other like a bridegroom greeting his bride. Rav Samson ben Zadok, the devoted disciple of the famed 13th century rabbinic figure and Tosafist, Rav Meir […]
The Dangers of Complacency
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Addiction is a disease that wreaks havoc on the lives of the addicts and their loved ones. After an addict has successfully reached sobriety, the question is often asked if that means that the addiction is cured. The short answer is… No. Addiction cannot be cured, but it can be managed. Imagine […]
