Tehila High School Open House
In a momentous gathering, the Baltimore Jewish community came together to learn about the highly anticipated Tehila High School, a new girls’ high school set to open its doors in 2026. The informational evening, hosted by the school’s esteemed Board of Directors, offered a glimpse into the vision and mission that will shape the educational […]
Charm City Ballers Sponsored By Advanced Security Week 3 Recap
Photos by Josh Finkelstein Charm City Ballers sponsored by Advanced Security rolls on with a hard fought week 3 featuring strong individual performances as well as a dramatic game tying 3 pointer leading to an overtime thriller! Fired Up Promotions 46 Orshan Legal Group 30 Fired Up Promotions held Orshan Legal Group scoreless for the […]
A Century Of Strength: Shearith Israel Marks 100 Years Of Torah, Leadership, And Legacy
By BJLife Newsroom Shearith Israel held its centennial celebration and honored its living past presidents. The Shul was founded in 1851, however, the branch at Park Heights and Glen Avenues was opened in 1925. The Shul also paid tribute to Rav Hopfer and the past Rabbanim of the shul, Rabbis Rice, Shaffer, Schwab, and Feldman. […]
The Soul Behind The Spotlight: Dr. Zipora Schorr’s Enduring Influence
By BJLife Newsroom Spotlight 2025 was more than a celebration… it was a tribute to nearly five decades of extraordinary vision, unwavering commitment, and transformative leadership from Dr. Zipora Schorr. Held in the Dahan Sanctuary on the Beth Tfiloh campus, the evening featured heartfelt remarks from Rabbi Chai Posner, Head Rabbi of Beth Tfiloh Congregation; […]
JCSL By MDSC – Week 5 Recap: Parity Reigns As Playoff Race Tightens
As the JCSL by MDSC 2025 season hits its midpoint, competitive balance remains the defining theme. With five weeks in the books, all nine teams remain in striking distance of a postseason berth. Week 5 delivered more upsets, standout performances, and thrilling finishes—further muddying the waters as teams vie for one of the four coveted […]
Baltimore Doubles Down: Record Turnout For Weekly Hostage March Amid Rising Tensions
By BJLife Newsroom Photo Collage: Robyn Stevens Brody Photography Every Sunday morning for the past 18 months, Baltimoreans have marched in solidarity with the hostages held in Gaza, and with the hostages’ families. Following last week’s attack on a similar event in Boulder, the march that took place in Baltimore this past Sunday was not […]
A Full Day Of Torah And Hisorerus At Ner Yisroel’s Yarchei Kallah
By BJLife Newsroom On Memorial Day, Ner Yisroel hosted its Annual Yarchei Kallah on campus. The day’s schedule was full of shiurim and divrei chizuk by various members of the hanhala and members of Kollel Avodas Levi. Those who attended in person or viewed the sessions via livestream enjoyed hearing from the Rosh Hayeshiva, Moreinu […]
JCSL By MDSC – Week 4 Recap: Balance Defines The 2025 Season
As the 2025 JCSL season approaches its midpoint, one theme continues to stand out: competitive balance. With every team still in contention, the league remains wide open—any single win or loss has the potential to dramatically shift the standings. As of this writing, the standings are: Team Wins Losses Ambush Law 2 1 Clothier 2 […]
Honoring Heroes: JUSA And JWV Host Powerful Memorial Day Kaddish Service
By BJLife Newsroom The Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland, in partnership with Jewish War Veterans of Maryland Post 167, held a Memorial Day Kaddish Service at the Jewish Section of Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery—one of the few such ceremonies nationwide. The powerful and heartfelt gathering drew veterans, elected officials, and community members, marking one […]
Honoring Jewish Veterans: Flags Placed And Unique Kaddish Service Held In Baltimore
By BJLife Newsroom Jewish veterans from Jewish War Veterans of the USA Post 167, along with Scouts from Pack and Troop 611, joined forces to place flags near veterans’ graves at Hebrew Young Men’s Cemetery in Gwynn Oak and at the grounds near the Maryland Free State Post 167 Cemetery in Rosedale. A special thank […]