Torah Institute Fifth Grade Celebrates A Well-Earned Siyum
Sfter weeks of focused effort and perseverance, the fifth grade classes at Torah Institute recently completed the challenging sugya of Yiush Shelo Midaas. Having worked diligently to truly gain a kinyan in the material, the talmidim reached a well-earned milestone in their learning.To mark the occasion, beautiful siyumim were held to celebrate this accomplishment. These […]
Bas Melech Gymnastics Team Wins First Place At Elevate Classic 2025
Fresh off a strong showing, Baltimore’s Bas Melech Gymnastics Team traveled to Morganville, NJ, to compete in the JGL Elevate Classic 2025 Competition, hosted by Team Apex. The JGL brings multiple Jewish gymnastics teams together several times a year, providing an appropriate competitive framework for Orthodox girls at USAG levels to compete while maintaining their […]
Yeshivas Toras Simcha Melava Malka
Yeshivas Toras Simcha Parents, staff and board members celebrated the third annual yeshiva melava malka last night at Ateres Elka. The overflowing crowd was entertained by the seventh graders who sang three songs, then mesmerized by the enthralling remarks of Rabbi Yechiel Spero and enjoyed a short video presentation which included an original song composed […]
Jewish War Veterans Post 167 Light Up Maryland
By: BJLife Newsroom From the National Menorah in Washington, D.C., to the halls of Baltimore City Hall and a record-breaking celebration in Pikesville, the Maryland Free State Post 167 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) spent this Chanukah season bringing a message of resilience, light, and community support to the region. The […]
STAR-K Hosts Or Haner Campers From Mexico And Panama
By: STAR-K/Margie Pensak The When I walked into the STAR-K conference room on Wednesday, December 24, it resembled more of a party than a shiur. An array of colorful cans of soda and candy was scattered on the conference table. The 45 girls from Mexico and Panama, who happily chatted in Spanish while awaiting their […]
Laniado Brings Hillel Fuld To Baltimore–Silver Spring
Laniado Hospital recently concluded a powerful three-event visit to the Baltimore–Washington area with renowned Israeli speaker and global Israel advocate Hillel Fuld, delivering a message that was both inspiring and urgent: even in times of war, protecting human life must remain paramount. The visit began Sunday evening, December 7, with a major community gathering at […]
Miriam’s Library Closes On Permanent Building On First Day Of Chanukah
Photo Credits: Frank Storch On the first day of Chanukah, Miriam’s Library officially closed on the purchase of its permanent building, marking a major milestone for the growing educational initiative. The $2.3 million property, located at 201 Milford Mill Road, will serve as the future home of Miriam’s Library, a center focused on education, after-school […]
Agra D’Pirka Baltimore Hosts Special December 25th Programming
By Margie Pensak Agra D’Pirka’s ner haTorah continues to burn brightly, this winter, warming the neshamos of its hundreds of participants around the country, including those who meet in Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek (KAYTT) under the leadership of HaRav Dovid Heber, shlita. On Thursday, December 25, at 10:30 a.m., HaRav Yaakov Akiva Sofer, Yeshivas […]
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 […]