Jewish Educational Services Cohort Helps New Teachers Succeed
Your heart is pounding, and your palms are sweaty. You know the danger ahead and you’ve prepared as best as you can. You grab your bag, straighten your back, take a deep breath, and enter. You’re a brand-new teacher and it’s your first day of school. You’re feeling anxious and unsure of what’s to come. […]
Girls Chesed League Baltimore
With the culmination of another successful year of GCL, let’s take a look at some stats from this year’s season: 70 girls. 20 Mom coaches 11 team sponsors 1 league sponsor 4 community schools 4 assisted living/rehab facility visits. 6 community organizations. 1 gmach. multiple shuls. Immeasurable impact. From the environmental activities like cleaning up […]
Ohr Chadash Academy Celebrates Their 8th Grade Graduates 2024
Congratulations to the 8th-grade graduating class of Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA)! The graduation ceremony began with inspiring remarks from Head of School, Dr. Rapoport, Middle School Principal, Rabbi Bennett, and Board President, Mr. David Reidy. Two student speakers eloquently represented their peers, and a touching video showcased each student reflecting on their journey at OCA. […]
Over 100 Kosher Brands Shine at Second JFood Trade Show
Photo Credits: ShanaB Photo Over a hundred kosher brands were represented at the second JFood trade show that took place at the NJ Expo center. In the morning hours, buyers from supermarkets, institutions, and restaurants from far and near to see what new kosher products and ingredients are coming to market soon. From Cholov Yisroel Amish dairy […]
Yeshivas Ner Yisroel National Yarchei Kallah 5784
Ner Yisroel hosted its annual national Yarchei Kallah on campus. The sugya d’kalla was Geirus. Those who attended in person or viewed the sessions via livestream enjoyed hearing from Moreinu Rosh Hayeshiva Harav Aharon Feldman, Menahel Ruchani Harav Beryl Weisbord, Menahel Harav Boruch Neuberger, Harav Dovid Rosenbaum as well as Rabbi Duvi Rubin. Talmidim returned […]
TA 8th Grade Mishmar Basketball League Championship: A Slam Dunk and Chulent Feast
The TA 8th Grade Mishmar Basketball League had their Championship Game this afternoon, and this year’s winners were the “Yellow Team,” sponsored by DC Dental. The 8th-grade boys came to Yeshiva each Thursday night from 7:00-9:00 PM and created a “real Mishmar Matziv”! The evening included 45 minutes of learning, followed by Maariv, then an […]
OCA Hosts Big Truck Day with New Baltimore Police Dept. Helicopter Showcase
OCA had an epic Big Truck Day today, with representatives from most city agencies participating and the BPD helicopter landing on the soccer field. Thanks to Councilman Schleifer, who, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, led the effort to acquire a brand-new, state-of-the-art helicopter for the BPD.
Jewish Educational Services Pays Tribute to Educators in Jewish Community
Photo credit- David Stuck What an amazing night! Over 200 educators, family members and school administrators joined Jewish Educational Services, a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, last week for the 2024 JES Educator Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting, to pay tribute not only to 10 amazing awardees, but to the more than […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Chaim Schwartz
BJH: Tell Us About YourselfRabbi Chaim Schwartz: I am the son of a congregational rabbi whose positions took our family to different communities growing up. I learned at Yeshivas Ner Israel and settled in our home on Strathmore in the Cheswolde neighborhood with my wife Dvora and our children. BJH: What is the history of […]
The Jewish Community Softball League (JCSL) by “Your Kitchen Spot” returns for 6th Season
JCSL by Your Kitchen Spot kicked off their 6th annual season on Sunday, May 26th, with four exciting games played at the Reisterstown Regional – by Web Interactive Solutions fields. Prior to the opening week, the league’s 108 players were divided between nine different teams via a draft system, ensuring parity in competition. The nine […]