Mercaz Daf Yomi Trip to Israel
Ever since Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah was established eleven years ago, the Rav, Harav Yissochor Dov Eichenstein Shlita, has been determined to create a center of Torah, Avoda, and Chesed for the greater Baltimore community. Mercaz provides minyanim around the clock, an array of Shiurim and Chaburos, various chesed initiatives, and its flagship Mercaz Daf Yomi […]
Parshas Vayikra
Rabbi Berel Wein One of the categories of sacrifices that are described in this week’s Torah reading describes the offerings that are meant to bring about forgiveness for sins that one committed inadvertently. The Torah details for us how the sacrifice was to be brought, and what its effects regarding forgiveness from Heaven would then […]
Yibum and Tzitzis
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow Daf Yomi recently began learning Masechta Yevamos. The Zohar in Parshas Ki Seitzei discusses the paucity of Torah that will exist in the times of Moshiach. The Zohar refers to someone who mastered Shas as an “ani,” a pauper. Ani is spelled “Ayin-Nun-Yud.” The Zohar explains that this word is an acronym […]
House of Mirrors
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Have you even been to a house of mirrors? You walk through a maze of mirrors with many of them distorted in ways that make you look very different, often in humorous or frightening ways. Many people have disorders that make them look at their bodies in distorted ways and as a […]
Nothing but The Truth!
Rabbi Zvi Teichman Nothing but The Truth! The reading this week of the second of the four parshiyos, Zachor, follows that of Shekalim, which was read two weeks ago. On Zachor we read a passage at the end of Ki Seitzei, where the Torah outlines the command to remember what Amalek did to us yet […]
Purim at The Maryland Zoo with imadi!
HAPPY PURIM! imadi celebrated Purim together at The Maryland Zoo with a build-a-bear station, leather stamping workshop, caricature artists, face painting, a comedy magician, and an awesome behind-the-scenes exclusive safari tour of the Africa Exhibit! Thank you to Dina Brookmyer for the wonderful pictures, Knish Shop for catering dinner, Pariser’s Bakery for the delicious desserts, […]
Shoresh Holds Successful Fundraiser at M&T Bank Stadium to Support Year-Round Programming for Children, Teens, Adults & Families
Shoresh’s VIP Night at the Ravens’ M&T Bank Stadium was a massive success and a beautiful night for the more than 300 donors, guests, and volunteers present. The event included three entertainers, headlined by famed mentalist Alan Nu. Everyone loved meeting and getting autographs from incredible sports players such as Orioles Hall of Famer Mike […]
WITS (formally Maalot): An Interview With Mr. Shlomo Spetner, Mindy Spetner and Rebbetzin Ettie Rosenbaum
Tell us about Dr. Aviva Weisbord’s history with WITS and her connection to its founding? Mr. Shlomo Spetner: Dr. Weisbord was a true visionary. She saw the need for a post-high school program for girls in our community. Not simply general studies in a Torah environment but having an environment where Torah learning continues and […]
No Good Deed
Allan Rolnick, CPA The ancient Greeks believed that sometimes life calls for sacrifice. In Greek mythology, King Minos of Crete forced the people of Athens to send him seven young men and seven maidens in retribution for the death of his son Androgeos. They couldn’t have been happy to board the boat, knowing they were […]
Mercaz Daf Yomi Trip to Israel: Days 1-2
The long awaited trip of Mercaz Daf Yomi, the Daf Yomi center of Mercaz Torah U’Tefilla, is underway! Over 50 Baalei Batim joined Rabbi Yissochor Dov Eichenstein where they’ll be celebrating a siyum on Seder Moed. After arriving on late Thursday, the group joined together for a Kumzitz to kick-off festivities. On Erev Shabbos there […]