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 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 […]
Yachad Joins Yitzy Schleifer For Visit At Aventura at The Heights Assisted Living
Before Pesach, we had Yitzy Schleifer, our Baltimore County councilman, speak at Aventura at The Heights Assisted Living. We had Yachad JUF participants join us. He talked about chametz burning (how for the first time in many years it is not in the same place it used to be by the Pimlico Race Course, he […]
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 […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Yaakov Wealcatch
BJH: Tell us about your role at Menucha. What brought you into this work? Rabbi Yaakov Wealcatch: When our son Eli began attending Menucha, we saw the invaluable impact the organization had on him and our family. That inspired me to get involved. I initially joined the board and currently have the privilege of serving […]
613 Seconds with Mendel Mintz—Building Miriam’s Legacy
BJH: Mendel, thank you for joining us. Let’s begin at the beginning: where did you grow up, and what was your family like? Mendel Mintz: I grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in a typical Chabad family. I’m the second of eight siblings—lots of family all around the world, thank G-d. My parents run JLI, […]
613 Seconds with Jerry Wolasky
BJH: Tell us about your roots. Jerry Wolasky: I was born and raised in the Bronx, specifically in the Riverdale section. My wife is also a New Yorker, from New Rochelle. We met while attending the State University at Albany and started our married life in New York before moving through several cities and ultimately […]
Girls Chesed League Launches 7th Season With Inspiration And Action
The Girls Chesed League proudly launched its seventh season last week with palpable excitement and a renewed sense of purpose. On Monday, nine teams gathered at Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim to hear words of Torah and inspiration from Rabbi Silber and to learn more about the League’s structure and upcoming activities. Rabbi Silber shared […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Schlomo Bochner, Founder of Bonei Olam
BJH: Please tell us a little bit about yourself? Rabbi Schlomo Bochner: I am a Bobover Chassid who lives in Boro Park with my wife Chani. I have worked in the garment industry for decades as both a designer as well as a buyer. In 1979 my wife and I got married, with the same […]
Wheels Of Joy: Mitzvah Riders Give Camp Simcha Kids The Ride Of A Lifetime
By: BJLife Newsroom This morning was nothing short of extraordinary! Our kids had the thrill of a lifetime riding with the incredible Mitzvah Riders, whose energy and generosity made the experience truly unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to David and Wendy Hefter of the Chanukah House of Pikesville for coordinating this special event and making […]