TI Holds Special Edition Avos Ubanim

Photo Credits:  Mrs. Meira Portnoy On Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayigash, The 5th and 6th graders of Torah Institute along with their fathers, had a special Avos U’banim program at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion. The shul reverberated with the sounds of fathers and sons learning together.  What a joyous sight it was to see the shul […]

Beware of Crocodiles!

Rabbi Zvi Teichman Moshe and Aharon are told by G-d to confront Pharaoh once again, warning him to release the Children of Israel or face the consequences of the plagues.  In their first attempt to impress upon Pharaoh the power of their message, G-d instructs them that when Pharaoh will request of them to “provide […]

Yeshivas Toras Simcha Haschalas Gemora

Photo Credit: Dovid Kapenstein On Sunday December 31 the 5th grade students at Yeshivas Toras Simcha celebrated receiving their first Gemora Bava Metzia. Parents and grandparents enjoyed the opportunity to learn with their children. Rabbi Pinchas Gross, Rav of Congregation Derech Chaim, addressed the students and stressed the importance of learning Gemora. The talmidim’s simcha and excitement […]

JCFL – by Your Kitchen Spot completes another successful season

The 2023 Goldberg’s Bagels/Mama Leah’s Postseason began on the cold and rainy Sunday morning of December 10th. While the league hoped the weather would hold up, with only a few minutes remaining in the first half, the initial drizzle at the start of the game quickly became a torrential downpour. With the “Y & L […]

Baltimore Community Unites in Havdalah Program to Inspire Unity During Challenging Times

BJLife Newsroom The Associated, in collaboration with the JCC, hosted a Havdalah program with the aim of strengthening community bonds and fostering unity in these trying times. The event was marked by its meaningful and uplifting atmosphere, attracting attendees from all walks of our community.  The program commenced with welcoming remarks by Linda Hurwitz, Event […]

613 Seconds with Rabbi Meir Khaver

BJH:  I am here today with Rabbi Meir Khaver of Tashbar in Baltimore, a fantastic K-8 school in the heart of our community.  How are you today, Rabbi? Rabbi Khaver:  I’m doing great. Thanks for asking, and thanks for having me! BJH: Let’s get right to it, Rabbi.  Tell me about Tashbar – how did […]