613 Seconds with Rabbi Elie Meyer, Torah Institute’s Director of Development
RISE & SHINE: Helping Every Child Succeed BJH: Before we talk about the campaign itself, what is SHINE? TI: SHINE is one of the most important programs at Torah Institute because it reflects a core belief of our school: every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. SHINE provides the resources, support, and expertise needed to […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Chaim Schwartz, Executive Director of the Jewish Caring Network & Tikva House
BJH: Rabbi Schwartz, congratulations on becoming the new Executive Director of the Jewish Caring Network and Tikva House. What drew you to this role? Rabbi Chaim Schwartz: What drew me in is deeply personal. My wife and I have experienced what it means to have children facing life-threatening illness. We spent long periods in out-of-town […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rooted In Purpose: 613 Seconds With Yisroel & Malka Weiser, New Directors At Shoresh
BJH: So, San Diego to Baltimore? What inspired this move? Can you introduce yourselves and how your journey with Shoresh began? Yisroel Weiser: In a word, it’s Shoresh. The meaning of the word, roots, reflects what drew us here, along with the incredible organization Rabbi Finkelstein built. I’m Yisroel, and together with my wife, Malka, […]
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. […]