Parshas Shoftim
Rabbi Berel Wein This week’s parsha emphasizes, albeit in an indirect fashion, the litigious nature of human society and the requirement for the appointment of judges to decide disputes and for police to enforce those decisions. A perfect world needs no judges or courts, police or bailiffs. Our very imperfect world cannot reasonably hope to […]
Do You Need a Koheinto Perform a Pidyon HaBen?
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow There is an oft repeated story involving Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l. Rav Moshe was attending a bris. There were two cartons of chalav Yisrael milk in front of him, from two competing brands with different hechsherim. Rav Moshe picked up one of the cartons, only to put it down and choose the […]
Goal!
Allan Rolnick, CPA Sports fans love when new stars join their teams. Sometimes it’s a promising rookie called up to the majors, like Elly de la Cruz lighting a fire under the moribund Cincinnati Reds. Sometimes it’s a mid-career trade, like Justin Verlander taking the Houston Astros to the World Series. And sometimes it’s a […]
Mercaz Daf Yomi’s Siyum on Meseches Gittin with a Moroccan Twist
BJLife Newsroom Mercaz Daf Yomi, the Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah Daf Yomi program, which features over 15 daily Shiurim and hundreds of daily participants, held their siyum on Meseches Gittin on Monday evening. The siyum program featured Divrei Hisorerus from the Rav, Harav Yissochor Dov Eichenstein, followed by a keynote speech from a Daf Yomi regular, […]
Simcha Without Borders presents: (NOT JUST) BOUNCE
On August 13, almost 1500 Baltimoreans had a blast at “(Not Just) Bounce,” a special family fun day out. This event was organized to benefit Chai Lifeline families with children from across the Mid- Atlantic region who are bravely battling illness, and for the community to experience a day of laughter and connection. With participation from Camp […]
10th Anniversary Men’s Biker Cholim Event: A Triumph of Unity, Generosity, and Fun
Bikur Cholim of Baltimore Anticipation hung in the air like a tangible force as 180+ enthusiastic cyclists embarked on a journey along Maryland’s breathtaking scenic routes, taking on the challenges of 50, 25, and 10-mile rides. The 10th Annual Biker Cholim Men’s Biker Cholim Bikeathon raised an astounding $255,000+, with donations still streaming in. Marking […]
Record Number of Bike4Chai Riders Unite to Support Chai Lifeline – Team Baltimore
BJLife Newsroom Photo: Chai Lifeline More than 675 cyclists with one goal in mind geared up for the largest Bike4Chai experience to date. The renowned, premier cycling event benefitting Chai Lifeline set out from Kalahari Resort in the Poconos to “The World’s Greatest Finish Line” at Camp Simcha in Glen Spey, NY. Riders celebrated their 165-mile […]
Pikesville Armory Foundation Moves Forward with $100MM+ Redevelopment of 14-Acre Site, Gaining Title Transfer and Selecting Seawall and Onyx as Development Team
The Pikesville Armory Foundation (PAF), in partnership with Seawall and Onyx Development, is pleased to announce a major redevelopment in northwest Baltimore County. The 14-acre Pikesville Armory campus is located on Reisterstown Road a half mile north of the Baltimore City line, and with a go-ahead vote from the Maryland Department of Public Works on […]
613 Seconds with Ateres Ella Gown Rental
BJL: Exciting times as we feature Ateres Elka Gown Rental! I’m thrilled to be sitting with the dynamic duo, Aliza Jessurun & Hindy Leeder. Welcome, ladies! So, tell us about your roles in this new undertaking! Ateres Elka: Well, we are the passionate volunteers and friendly faces of this project, going above and beyond to […]
Attachment Theory and the First Year of Marriage
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman When a young man and woman are engaged to be married, they each study with a mentor the relevant Halachos, Hashkafos, and practical knowledge that they will need in marriage. Securing an experienced and wise Chosson or Kallah teacher is imperative to avoid all kinds of problems that can emerge in the […]