613 Seconds With The New Leadership And Board Of Directors Of Darchei Noam Montessori
BJH: I’ve heard the school is closing, it’s not closing, you have new leadership. Can you tell me what is going on? DNM Board: Yes, it’s been quite a dramatic few months. Thank you so much for asking and giving us the opportunity to set the record straight. First, Darchei Noam Montessori would like to […]
Baltimore’s Own “Snippers” Capture RCCS Hockey Classic Championship In Last-Minute Thriller
By: BJLife Newsroom The RCCS Hockey Classic came to a dramatic close as The Snippers — a team made up almost entirely of Baltimore players — clinched the championship title with a heart-stopping 3-2 win in the final minute of play. With the game tied and tension at a fever pitch, Shmuel Ellis buried the […]
Hebrew Friendship Jewish Cemetery Association Cleanup: Chesed Shel Emes In Action Despite The Rain
By: BJLife Newsroom One of the most meaningful mitzvahs is Chesed Shel Emes as these kind acts cannot be repaid. Despite yesterday’s rainy weather, more than 25 volunteers gathered at the historic Hebrew Friendship Cemetery located at 3600 E. Baltimore Street in Baltimore City to help care for our dearly departed. The JCA has managed […]
Siyum On Makkos At Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah
By: BJLife Newsroom A large crowd gathered this evening at Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah to celebrate the completion of another masechta, as a siyum was made on Maseches Makkos. The event also featured a Zichru bechina, administered by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar, giving participants the opportunity to review and test their mastery of the Daf Yomi using […]
613 Seconds with TAG Baltimore
BJH: TAG Baltimore has become a true vital resource in our community. For those who may not know, can you share what TAG is all about and how your team is making a difference? TAG Baltimore: Absolutely. TAG stands for Technology Awareness Group. TAG is dedicated to assisting people in navigating the complex digital landscape. […]
JCSL By MDSC Kicks Off 2025 Season With Thrilling Opening Day Action
The 2025 season of the Jewish Community Softball League (JCSL) by MDSC officially got underway on Sunday morning, April 27, at the beautifully maintained AMP Solutions Fields in Reisterstown. Despite some rain the prior afternoon raising concerns about field conditions, the KD Gold & Coin Exchange Grounds Crew expertly prepared the playing surface, ensuring a […]
Pikesville Students Achieve Top Honors At International Jewq Torah Championship
The Sylvia Rosenblatt Hebrew Unschool at Moses Montefiore Synagogue proudly announces that two of its students, Avraham Isaac Jacobs (age 9) and Avraham Zhu (age 10), have earned the Gold and Silver medals, respectively, at the CKids International JewQ Torah Championship. Competing against over 2,000 students from 26 countries, including France, Australia, Argentina, and Canada, […]
613 Seconds with Yonatan Grinberg
BJH: Yonatan, tell us about your musical journey. How did you first become interested in the violin? Yonatan Grinberg: It’s an interesting story. When I was four, a lady came to my kindergarten and demonstrated different instruments. I heard the violin and immediately told my mother, “I need to play violin!” But it took her […]
“A Blessing Like No Other”: imadi Shatters A Status Quo
imadi is a Maryland-based organization dedicated to supporting children facing a life-changing medical diagnoses – and just as importantly, their entire family unit. Through concierge case management, community building, social-emotional support, and pediatric patient advocacy, imadi stands as a North Star for their families, creating a magical space where even in their darkest moments, there […]
The O’Fishel’s Mitzvah Motivators Brachos Out Loud Program Was A Smashing Success!
After collecting Pride of the Farm ice cream, stretchy, stress-relieving bananas, Lasdun-sponsored custom pen and flashlight sets, Tov Pizza memorabilia, yummy Candy Store offerings, Award-Winning O’Fishel To-Ah-Meh-Ha cholent, O’Fishel burger/hotdog boxes, and soup cups, 500 Bracha Out-Louders between ages 2–119 descended on Mitzvah Mo Worldwide Headquarters to celebrate and make more Brachos at the 20-something-or-other […]