Inside the “New” Shearith Israel
By: BJLife Newsroom Photos: B Ansbacher Photography We recently reported on the commencement of renovations at Shearith Israel Congregation (HaRav Yaakov Hopfer). The renovations, featuring brand new tables, chairs, and freshly installed carpeting, are now mostly complete, and thanks to B. Ansbacher Photography, we are excited to give you an “inside” look.
Agra d’Pirka Holds Legal Holiday Program
When Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul coincides with a legal holiday, as it did this year, it represented a tremendous opportunity for spiritual growth, and Agra d’Pirka was sure not to miss it. A stellar program of acclaimed maggidei shiur offered a wide variety of shiurim in multiple communities, each one a unique learning opportunity for […]
Baltimore’s Kehillas Derech Chaim Celebrates its Chanukas Habayis
The excitement was palpable this past Friday afternoon, as Kehillas Derech Chaim prepared to move into their brand-new building on Pimlico Road. Balloon pillars and a personal cake for each family to take home for Shabbos were neatly waiting at the entrance for the influx of eager men, women and children to come. Rabbi Pinchas […]
Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah – Elul Zman Begins With Exponential Growth
There are times of small steps and times of giant leaps. With the opening of Elul Zman 5784, Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah of Baltimore took a giant leap forward. With enrollment jumping to 59 Bochurim, coupled with 17 Kollel Yungerleit and the Hanhalas Hayeshiva, the sounds of learning coming from the Bais Medrash is immense! […]