Chaverim Of Baltimore Hosts Annual Volunteer Appreciation Pre-Chanukah Celebration
By: BJLife Newsroom Chaverim of Baltimore held its annual volunteer appreciation pre-Chanukah celebration, honoring the dedicated members who serve the community day and night throughout the year. The uplifting event brought together volunteers and their families for an evening of gratitude, connection, and well-deserved celebration. The program featured family-friendly entertainment including a balloon artist and […]
Avos Ubonim At Yeshivas Toras Simcha
A hundred and fifty fathers, grandfathers and boys attended the first Toras Simcha Avos Ubonim. The boys learned with their father or grandfather for thirty minutes, enjoyed pizza and snacks, and made phone calls for the yeshiva’s annual campaign. After that, Rabbi Shai Scherer distributed many prizes and grand prizes. The boys also received a […]
Harav Malkiel Kotler Shlita Visits Torah Institute Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchak
Torah Institute Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchak had the Zechus this week of welcoming Harav Malkiel Kotler, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha. The Talmidim lined the hallways to greet the Rosh Yeshiva as he entered the building, creating an atmosphere of excitement and Kavod Hatorah. Harav Kotler addressed the boys with heartfelt words of Chizzuk, […]
Jewish Student-Athletes From Beth Tfiloh And Other Schools Visit Auburn In Celebration Of Cultural Exchange And Solidarity
By: BJLife Newsroom Athletes For Israel (“AFI”), a non-profit organization that is transforming the public conversation about Israel through the power of athletic influence, brought more than 100 Jewish student-athletes from across the country to Auburn University for a three-day immersive experience blending basketball, leadership, Jewish pride, and community engagement in late November. Students from […]
Harav Malkiel Kotler, Shlita, Visits TA, Inspiring Talmidim Across The Yeshiva
By: BJLife Newsroom HaRav Malkiel Kotler, shlita, Rosh HaYeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) in Lakewood, paid a special visit to TA today. Throughout his visit, the Rosh HaYeshiva met and greeted talmidim from across the yeshiva — from the elementary divisions through the yungeleit of TA’s new Kollel — offering warm divrei bracha and […]
Cheder Chabad Of Baltimore First Grade Talmidim Receive Their First Chumash
By: BJLife Newsroom Cheder Chabad of Baltimore celebrated a momentous milestone this week as its first-grade talmidim received their very first Chumash at the annual Chumash Party—a cherished event marking the formal beginning of Torah learning. The celebration opened with warm words of welcome from the school’s principal, Rabbi Ephraim Sorkin, who spoke about the […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir’s Daily Portion: Baltimore-Based Jewish Connection Network Helps Deafblind Delegation Experience Israel In A Profound Way
By: Sivan Rahav-Meir At the Kotel a few days ago, as I approached the stones to pray, I noticed a woman literally leaning her entire body against the wall, then relying on another woman to help her step back. Around her, I saw several others doing the same. One of the 12 Support Service Providers, […]
Honoring Baltimore City Police Officers On Thanksgiving: Gratitude For Providing Kosher Meals And Meaningful Support
By: BJLife Newsroom Baltimore Jewish Life received the following note from Chad Shugarman, Volunteer Baltimore City Police Chaplain, and we are pleased to share it with our readership. “Yesterday, we provided hot, full meals to all the shifts at the Central District for BPD officers who were on duty throughout Thanksgiving—serving our communities while […]
An Interview with Zahava List, Founder of Chazkeinu
BJH: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you came to Baltimore? Zahava List: Absolutely. I’m originally from St. Louis, Missouri. After getting married, living in Israel and St. Louis with our 4 boys, we were looking for a community where we could put down roots, raise our children, and grow. Baltimore […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Richard Altabe, former principal of Darchei Torah and HALB
Bringing Chinuch First Curriculum to Yeshiva Toras Simcha Baltimore BJH: Please tell us a little about yourself and your connection to Toras Simcha. Rabbi Richard Altabe: I recently completed my 37th year as Principal in Yeshivos throughout New York including Yeshiva Darchei Torah where I served as Dean of General studies and most recently the […]