613 Seconds with Karson Kamenetz, Candidate for Baltimore County Council
BJH: Let’s be real here. Why are you running for Baltimore County Council, and why did you want to speak directly to BJH readership? Karson Kamenetz: I’m running because the next Councilmember in this district is going to make decisions that directly affect whether observant families can continue to build their lives here. People often […]
Darchei Noam’s Lag Baomer
Darchei Noam’s Lag Ba’Omer Field Day was bursting with ruach, simcha, and nonstop fun! The excitement was in the air as students enjoyed a day packed with activities, celebrating together with a bounce house was a huge hit, filled with smiling faces and laughter. The kids cooled off with refreshing ice pops, refueled with yummy […]
JCSL Week 2: Walks, Home Runs, And A Little Friendly Chaos
Week 2 of the 2026 JCSL by MDSC season served up plenty of action, excitement, and yes—some colder than expected weather. With 8 teams back on the Friendship Circle fields following two weeks of rainouts, players were itching for some fun and competitive softball. Once again, the beautiful jerseys sponsored by Stutman Chiropractic made the […]
Let’s Connect Spring Circles Create Meaningful Connections Across The Community
This spring, something quietly powerful has been bringing women together across the Baltimore community. Through Let’s Connect, more than 100 women have been gathering in small Circles, meeting regularly around shared interests, conversation, and Torah. Let’s Connect’s mission is to create meaningful, Torah-oriented connections among women ages 50 and older. It is a simple idea […]
613 Seconds with Shmuel Leshnoff, Owner of Conkretely
BJH: For those who may not know you, tell us a little about yourself. Shmuel Leshnoff: I’m Shmuel Leshnoff, born and raised right here in Baltimore, and I really feel deeply connected to this community. I’m a TA alumnus, an active Hatzalah responder, and for a number of years I served as Program Director at […]
Beth Tfiloh Students Qualify For Chidon Hatanach Nationals, Bringing Tremendous Nachas To The Community
By: BJLife Newsroom Sixteen students from Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School have qualified for the National Finals of the Chidon HaTanach – the Dr. Shimshon Isseroff US National Bible Contest for Jewish Youth – which will take place in New York on May 17. The Chidon challenges students to develop deep knowledge of Tanach, and […]
An Evening Of Emunah And Community At Beth Tfiloh With Jon And Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Parents Of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Z’L, H’YD
By: BT/Michon Zysman Beth Tfiloh Congregation hosted Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin as the featured speakers for its annual Dahan Lecture, sponsored by the Haron Dahan Foundation. The synagogue’s 1,600-seat sanctuary was filled with people from across the Baltimore Jewish community, representing many congregations and backgrounds, who had come to hear their story and to show […]
Over 1,000 Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut At Ohr Chadash Academy Baltimore Community Event
By: BJLife Newsroom Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) once again hosted their annual community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, welcoming over 1,000 members of the Baltimore community for a truly special day. Following a beautiful tekes, this year’s carnival-style program focused on Israel’s rebuilding, with participants enjoying hands-on activities like decorating suncatchers, writing letters to volunteers rebuilding the […]
TA Hosts Rav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita, For Timely Presentation On Parenting In The World Of AI
By: BJLife Newsroom TA was zoche to host Rav Ahron Lopiansky, shlita, Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington – Tiferes Gedaliah, for a powerful and timely presentation on Parenting in the World of AI. The rosh Yeshiva addressed a packed room of parents and staff, sharing real-world, practical insights on how to approach […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Shaya Mintz, Executive Director Bikur Cholim
BJH: Let’s start with the purpose of this conversation. Why did you want this interview to appear now, and what are you hoping to accomplish? Rabbi Shaya Mintz: The goal is really twofold. Firstly, we want to alert the community to the new setup for our popular annual bike-a-thon. Secondly, we want to use that […]