BJH Spotlight with Dr. Cheryl Frenkel Moss, DDS
BJH: Let’s begin by getting to know you a bit better. Can you share with us some background on where you grew up and what led you to where you are today? Dr. Cheryl Frenkel Moss, DDS: Absolutely. I grew up in Brooklyn, specifically in Flatbush (Midwood), and I never envisioned leaving New York. However, […]
Believe & Achieve Sports Basketball League sponsored by BJL and BJH, Week Five Post-Game Wrap up and Awards.
What an amazing group of kids. We have gotten over 30 awesome clips of trick shots competition sponsored by Holy Smokes BBQ. Full court shot, backwards off the wall, and anything you can think of. The winner will be announced next week. A little bit about our sponsor. Holy Smokes BBQ is a Texas style […]
Zaslow Appointed by Governor Wes Moore to Baltimore City Circuit Court
BJLife Newsroom Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Magistrate Hope Tipton and Levi Stuart Zaslow to the Baltimore City Circuit Court. “Hope Tipton and Levi Stuart Zaslow define what it means to serve the public and follow the law. They will each bring humility, excellence, wisdom, and fairness to the bench,” said Gov. Moore. “I thank them both […]
Skulener Rebbe Visits Yeshivas Toras Simcha
Rabbi Hillel Shepard, menahel, addresses the Toras Simcha talmidim before the Skulener Rebbe delivers divei chizuk.
Skulener Rebbe Visits TA
Rebbeim and talmidim at TA were zoche to a visit from the Skulener Rebbe. The Rebbe gave the Rebbeim a special bracha to continue their avodas hakodesh. Each talmidim received a warm handshake and bracha. The Rebbe spoke to the boys about the importance of learning Torah and following the ways of Hashem.
Harav Hagaon R’ Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Shlit”a, Visits TA
Harav Hagaon R’ Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka in Eretz Yisrael, recently paid a visit to TA. Talmidim in 4th thru 12th grades had the zechus of greeting the Rosh Yeshiva and hearing Divrei chizuk. Rav Hirsch addressed the boys saying if we show respect to each other, we are showing Hakadosh Baruch Hu […]
613 seconds interview with: Rabbi Jungreis
BJH: Today we have the honor of interviewing Rabbi Amrom Jungreis, Rov and Rosh Kollel of Mosdos Kehal Chassidim. Rabbi Jungreis: Thanks for having me! BJH: Please tell us a little about yourself. RJ: I was born and raised in London, England! After I married my Rebbetzin, we moved to Boro Park where we have […]
A Brief History of Antidepressants
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Since ancient times, people have looked to substances to alleviate their depression. One needs to look no further than the book of Mishlei (31, 6) that states, “Give strong drink to the hapless, and wine to the embittered.” The Chovos Halevuvos also writes, “Your drinking should be only water, unless your intent […]
Thinking Inside the Box
Rabbi Zvi Teichman The eight vestments of the Kohen Gadol, we are taught, had the power to atone for various sins. The כתונת תשבץ — the Tunic of a box-like knit, atones for the sin of bloodshed. Although the brothers originally intended to murder Yosef, when they deferred to Yehuda’s suggestion to sell him instead, […]