Mesivta Kesser Torah Bridges Generations
Mesivta Kesser Torah recently hosted two profoundly impactful events that highlighted the importance of Mesorah for its bochurim, reinforcing the deep-rooted Mesorah of Limmud Ha’Torah that has been passed down through the doros. These gatherings brought fathers, grandfathers, and sons together through Limmud Ha’Torah, underscoring the vital role of intergenerational connections. The first event, שאל […]
Association of Jewish Day Schools of Baltimore Hosts “Chizzuk for Chinuch” Event
The Association of Jewish Day Schools of Baltimore hosted an evening of “Chizzuk for Chinuch” this past Motzai Shabbos at the M. Leo Storch Bais Yaakov High School Auditorium. All educators in each local Orthodox day school joined to hear words of encouragement and enjoy a gala Melava Malka in their honor, beautifully catered by YEvents. The women heard words […]
HaRav Shaul Alter Visits Ner Yisroel
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BCL By Columbia Group Kicks Off In 2025 Season In Grand Fashion!
The Baltimore Chesed League kicked off its 2025 season on Sunday (2/23) in the new social hall at Suburban Orthodox Toras Chaim. The young men were provided with their league sweatshirts, expertly designed by Fired Up Promotions, and then enjoyed a delicious lunch of poppers and hot dogs, generously donated by the Knish Shop. (Special […]
Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok Torah Institute Of Baltimore Hosts Grand Siyum Hadoros
Photo Credits: Creative1080 Torah Institute of Baltimore’s Siyum Hadoros on Sunday, February 23rd, was a magnificent celebration of Kavod HaTorah, drawing over 1,500 participants to the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor for an unforgettable evening. The Siyum event featured close to 500 3rd-8th grade Talmidim learning Mishnayos alongside their fathers, grandfathers and even some great-grandfathers. It was truly […]
Chance Encounter Becomes A Kiddush Hashem: How A Rabbi And Tow Truck Driver Formed A Close Bond
A simple roadside rescue turned into a remarkable friendship and a beautiful Kiddush Hashem, as Rabbi Avi Sharfman of Baltimore and AAA technician Jerome Belton found an unexpected connection on a snowy day in Maryland. In January, Rabbi Sharfman, a chaplain for LifeBridge Health, was on his way to provide spiritual care for a dying […]
613 Seconds with Faige Katz, Career360
BJH: Please give us some background about yourself. Faige Katz: I grew up in Toronto and moved to Baltimore after getting married. Baltimore is a great place to live and raise a family, offering both a friendly, out-of-town vibe and a strong Jewish infrastructure. I’m grateful to be part of this vibrant, Torah-true community with […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Asher Stein of Shoresh
Tell us a little about yourself and your background. I have been employed as a rebbe in the middle school at the Beth Tfiloh Community Day School for the past 25 years. My wife and I have raised five children, and thank God have a number of grandchildren. I have also worked at Camp Shoresh […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Fuchs of JEWELS
BJH: Rabbi Fuchs, please tell us about JEWELS School and what’s new since we last spoke. Rabbi Fuchs: Thank you for the opportunity. JEWELS School is an incredible place. It’s the only Jewish school in Maryland for children with special needs. These children receive expert special education, therapy, and lots of love! BJH: That sounds […]
613 Seconds with Yehuda Tenenbaum
BJH: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? Yehuda Tenenbaum: I was born and raised here in Baltimore. I grew up on Strathmore and davened at Rabbi Goldberger’s shul. I attended TA through high school and returned to Baltimore after five years away in Yeshiva. I was lucky enough to meet my wife, who […]