613 Seconds with Shlomo Rosenstein
BJH: Tell us about yourself and your journey to Baltimore. SR: My name is Shlomo Rosenstein, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I moved to Baltimore in 2017, when my wife, Sarah Leah (Wax), a Baltimore native, began her master’s degree in social work at the University of Maryland. Baltimore is a wonderful place to raise our […]
In The Thicket
Rabbi Zvi Teichman Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi taught that every day a bas kol, a heavenly voice, emanates from Mount Chorev bemoaning the disgrace of the Torah by those who neglect to uphold its honor. This ‘voice’ is an echo of the sound of the Shofar that resonated at the giving of the Torah, that […]
Mazel Tov TA 1st Graders!
Mazel tov to the 1st grade talmidim at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim-Talmudical Academy of Baltimore on their Haschalas Chumash!
TA Announces Updates To Their Vaad Hachinuch
The following was just sent to the TA parent body: Dear Parents, It is just a couple of months into the new school year and I am filled with hopes and dreams for each and every one of our precious talmidim. Together with our Menahelim, principals, rebbeim, moros, and teachers, I look forward to sharing […]
Standing Together for Israel in D.C.
Photos from the OU Top Left: OU Executive Vice President Rabbi Moshe Hauer with Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of JFNA (Jewish Federations of North America). Top Right: The Cohen family from Silver Spring, who are a part of the OU-JLIC Yavneh family, handing out cookies to security personnel at the rally. Bottom Left: OU […]
JCFL by “Your Kitchen Spot” excitement extends into Week 2 of the season
As expected, the 2024 JCFL season is already providing as much excitement and friendly competition as previous seasons. All 8 teams look as talented and committed as ever, which means that the 2024 Multicom Capital Trophy is truly any team’s for the taking! For a recap of the Week 2 games, read on: AMP Solutions […]
Veterans Day Kaddish Service Held at The Jewish Section Of Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, One Of The Only Such Ceremonies In The USA
by BJLife Newsroom The Jewish War Veterans of Maryland and the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad (JUSA) hosted a special Veterans Day Kaddish Service at the Jewish Section of Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, one of the only such ceremonies in the country. The meaningful service was attended by community members and local politicians, and […]
An Interview with Pin # 0098 one of the couples currently being helped by Bonei Olam Baltimore.
BJH: Thank you for agreeing to be interviewed, tell me a little about yourself? Pin # 0098: Hi, I agreed to this interview because I feel I can represent any Baltimore woman experiencing infertility. I want to say to the community, you know me, you’ve seen me, I’m one of you, but inside I have […]
The Jewish Community Football League (JCFL) by “Your Kitchen Spot” kicks off 2024 season
JCFL by “Your Kitchen Spot” kicked off its 13th season. Prior to the opening week, 80 players were divided between 8 different teams via a draft system, ensuring parity in competition. The teams are named for their individual team sponsors: All State – Yaakov Schmell, ActualEyes, AMP Solutions, Baltimore CTC, Bunny’s Home Care, Evergreen Benefits […]
Former Governor Larry Hogan Visits TA
TA was privileged to host former Governor Larry Hogan today, as an expression of hakaras hatov for his enduring support of our community and his instrumental role in creating the BOOST program, which has expanded educational opportunities for countless Maryland families. Governor Hogan engaged with students across various grades, from reading to preschoolers to attending […]