2nd OCA Mesibat Chumash
Mazal Tov to our 2nd graders on receiving their very own Chumash! The students sang beautifully, danced, and each shared their love and excitement about learning Chumash. They then had the opportunity to learn the first pasuk of Lech Lecha with their families and decorate their Chumash cover. We are so proud of our 2nd […]
Worthy Insurance wins 2022 JCFL by Shimz Cars Championship
Any casual follower of the Jewish Community Football League by “Shimz Cars” could’ve predicted before the season that Worthy Insurance and Tripping Kosher would meet in the JCFL Championship Game presented by “Chef Dan’s Cafe.” In the last 9 seasons, it was a guarantee you would see either Captain Chaim Finkelstein (Worthy) or Captain Shulie Hochman […]
Menucha Family Shabbaton
For the families of Menucha, Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach began with warm smiles and anticipation. By the time Motzei Shabbos arrived, the connection, inspiration, and laughter broke all barriers, and as the entire Menucha family danced, hand in hand, they truly felt like one big Family. Menucha, a Baltimore-based organization that services children and adults with […]
Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah Inaugural Ma’amad Hadlaka
Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah held its inaugural “Ma’amad Hadlaka” on the 1st night of Chanukah. Simply put, the “Ma’amadHadlaka” is where the Kehilla came to participate in the personal Hadlakas Ner Chanukah of the Rav, Harav Yissochor Dov Eichenstein Shlit”a. The goal of this event was to give the Rav the opportunity to impart the Ruach and feeling of what an ideal fulfillment of […]
Grandparents and Special Friends Day at Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA)
We were thrilled to welcome close to 350 Grandparents and Special Friends to OCA to see our school in action, spend time in classrooms with interactive Chanukah projects and songs, hear student performances and Divrei Torah while enjoying a delicious breakfast, and get a glimpse of all that our students learn and experience each day. […]
Bais Yaakov Auction Leaves an ‘Impression’
Mrs. Judy (Margaretten) Landman, Bais Yaakov Class of 1992 Bais Yaakov Impressions Auction 2022 did just what it sought to do; leave an impression. For the more than 600 women attending this gala event, the impression was that of a stunning evening, with delicious gourmet food with a twist (grilled fruit in caramel sauce!) prepared […]
“Our Councilman, Our Leader”
BJLife/Isaac Draiman Photo credit: Mike Diamond The Annual Reception in honor of Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer was jam packed with political star power. The brightest star in the room however, was Maryland’s biggest political star, Governor-Elect Wes Moore. Not only was it impressive for the Governor-Elect to choose Councilman Schleifer’s event as his very first […]
Pirchei Hasmada Banquet 5783/2022 a Huge Success
BJLife Newsroom Pirchei Agudas Yisrael of Baltimore hosted its annual post Succos banquet on Sunday, November 13th at Greengate (Liberty) Jewish Center. Boys, grades 1-5, who learned the required minimum of Torah study over the Succos vacation were invited to attend this enjoyable event. Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz, Pirchei’s director welcomed the record crowd of over […]
Jewish Community Football League by “Shimz Cars” begins “Chef Dan” Postseason
The 2022 Postseason by Chef Dan began on Sunday, December 4th with the top 4 teams battling out. The playoffs featured Dr Auto vs Tripping Kosher on the “ActualEyes Turf Field” at Pikesville High, as well as Dougies vs Worth Insurance on the “ActualEyes Turf Field” at New Town High School. Read on for the […]
2 Members of the Baltimore Jewish Community Appointed Baltimore City Police Chaplains
It is with great pride that Eliezer Skaist and Shloime Rabinowitz were each appointed as Chaplains of the Baltimore City Police Dept. The ceremony took place at the Baltimore City Police Training Center. In attendance among many others were Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Police Commissioner Michael Harrison shown here with the 2 new graduates of the […]