WITS Starts Spring Semester With Enthusiasm
Launching the spring semester with enthusiasm, Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College (WITS) kicked off its annual Career Mentorship Program. This initiative aims to forge connections between students, alumnae, and community members, strengthening career success for students. The program provides networking opportunities, career readiness skills, and offers invaluable insights into various fields, particularly as […]
613 Seconds with Dr. Yury Malachevsky, DNP, CRNP, AGNP, PMHNP
BJH: Thank you for interviewing today. Yury Malachevsky: It is my privilege to speak with you. BJH: We understand that your medical experience is rooted in years of primary care. How did you make this transition to psychiatry? YM: After seeing so many patients struggling with mental health needs day after day with almost nowhere […]
613 Seconds with Elya Rothstein: The Trainer Behind MBL – A Mind Body Approach To Health
BJH: Tell us a little about yourself. Elya Rothstein: I grew up here in the Baltimore Jewish community, and being part of this community has always been important to me. After finishing school, I spent time in Israel where I served in the Israel Defense Forces as a medic. BJH: What was it like serving […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Shimon Hirsch Menahel of Torah Institute of Baltimore
BJH: Torah Institute has officially launched its capital campaign under the banner “Invest in Baltimore.” As Menahel, how do you frame this moment? Rabbi Shimon Hirsch: Achrayus. Baruch Hashem, our Cheder has experienced steady and meaningful growth over the past several years. Our rebbeim are inspiring, our talmidim are engaged, our limudei chol department is […]
613 Seconds with Rebbetzin Goldberger
BJH: Mazel tov Tiferes Yisroel, Rabbi Goldberger’s shul, on reaching 40 years! Your focus this year is on transformation. Can you tell us about that? Rebbetzin Goldberger: My pleasure! Transformation is inherent in the number forty. An embryo is considered viable on the 40thday. There are 40 days between Rosh Chodesh Elul and Yom Kippur. […]
Menucha Shabbaton
Shabbos Parshas Va’eira, Menucha hosted its annual Shabbos getaway, welcoming over 170 participants for an uplifting and rejuvenating Shabbos experience. Attendees included Menucha participants, their families, devoted staff members, and a remarkable group of dedicated volunteers. The event staff worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a seamless and exceptional Shabbos for all. Each Menucha […]
JES Educator Expo 2026 Brings Baltimore’s Jewish Educators Together For A Day Of Connection And Inspiration
By: BJLife Newsroom The JES Educator Expo 2026 brought together educators, families, and community partners for an afternoon that was warm, joyful, and deeply affirming. Close to 35 educators and vendors shared their work with approximately 75 attendees, creating a space that felt less like a conference and more like a celebration of teaching, creativity, […]
Sparkling Spirits And Beeswax: A Vibrant Afternoon At The JCS Memory Café
While the Chanukah menorahs may have been put away, the warmth of the candles was more vibrant than ever at the L’Chaim Adult Day Center during a lively post-Chanukah candle-making workshop hosted by the JCS Memory Café. This wasn’t just a therapeutic session; it was a joyful, high-energy afternoon filled with laughter and shared stories. […]
613 Seconds with Yona Openden, Board President of Shoresh
BJH: Would you introduce yourself, and tell us how you became involved with Shoresh and why? Yona Openden: My husband Yossi and I arrived in Baltimore 27 years ago, when I began law school at the University of Maryland and he was pursuing his MBA at Johns Hopkins. We’ve been fortunate to raise our four […]
Yeshivas Ner Yisroel’s 92nd Anniversary Dinner
Boruch Hashem this year’s Yeshivas Ner Yisroel 92nd Annual Dinner was a tremendous success, as together we celebrated the theme – נר מצוה ותורה אור “Igniting Greatness” – highlighting the ריתחא דאורייתא that happens in the Yeshiva on a daily basis. The day began with a Yarchei Kallah on the Yeshiva campus where alumni and […]