Kiddush for Seniors: A Call to Action
By Howard Elling “Al Tashlichainu l’ais ziknah”, “do not cast us aside in our old age” (Selichos [ital]). Our Baltimore community is blessed with a number of assisted living, as well as nursing home facilities to service the needs of our local elderly & infirm. In addition to attending to their medical requisites, these facilities […]
The Jewish Community Football League (JCFL) by “ShimzCars” kicks off 2022 season
On a beautiful Sunday morning in mid-September, “JCFL by Shimz Cars” began its 11th season. Prior to the opening week, 80 players were divided between 8 different teams via a draft system, ensuring parity in competition. The teams are named for their individual team sponsors: All State – Yaakov Schmell, Autumn Lake Healthcare, Doctor Auto, […]
Meet and Greet With Dan Cox – Gubernatorial Candidate
By Ariel Levy On October 20th, Dan Cox, Republican Nominee for Maryland Governor was invited to Goldberg’s Bagels in Pikesville to meet Baltimore City and County residents. The room was filled with Baltimoreans from all walks of life. It was a packed house. Dan Cox addressed a diverse array of important issues: rampant inflation, crime, […]
Sukka at Aberdeen Proving Ground!
For the 5th year, thanks to the efforts of Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad, a Sukka was built at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Sukka is located in the courtyard of the main Chapel, and is available for use by the Jewish members of APG throughout the days of […]
ASK (Advanced Seminars in Kashrus) OU Summer Kashrus Training Program Provides Education for Future Kosher Certifiers
When a woman from Rabbi Mosheh Aziz’s congregation in Great Neck contacted him to ask why canned vegetables need a hechsher, he was able to provide an in-depth response, thanks to his participation in a three-week seminar hosted by OU Kosher. Without certification, he explained, such vegetables may have been cooked and packed on the […]
Kehilas Tiferes Yisroel Hachnosas Sefer Torah Celebration, in Honor of Rabbi & Rebbetzin Goldberger’s 36 Years of Service
Kehilas Tiferes Yisroel Sep 18 – Kehilas Tiferes Yisroel, fondly known as Rabbi Goldberger’s shul, was zocheh to celebrate the dedication of a new Sefer Torah, as we approach the Yommim Noraaim. The Sefer Torah, sponsored by the shul and the community at large, was dedicated in honor of Rabbi Menachem and Rebbitzen Bracha Goldberger’s 36 years […]
RAJE Concludes a Full Year of Programming for Russian Jews
As 5782 ends, RAJE concludes another great year of dynamic programming, designed to connect first and second Russian American Jews to each other, their heritage, and the greater Jewish community. Some highlights of the year included a weekly Talmud class, a monthly discussion on Jewish meditation and wellness at Playa Bowls in the Quarry, business […]
Baltimore’s Kedushas Yisroel (Park Heights) Celebrates a Shabbos Hachnasas Sefer Torah
BJLife/Isaac Draiman A beautiful and unique Hachnuseas Sefer Torah took place this Chodesh Elul in the Chassidish Shul Kedushas Yisroel on Park Heights Avenue. The Torah was written by one of the Choshive yungerleit of the Kollel Kehal chasidim, who has saved up over the last years specifically to be able to be mekayem this special Mitzvah. […]
Jewish Day Camp wins “Mailman Law, LLC Trophy” & Championship title of 2022 “JCNSL by Tripping Kosher” season
With a final score of 7-6, Jewish Day Camp (JDC) defeated Shimz Cars in highly dramatic fashion to claim the 2022 Mailman Law, LLC Championship Title. On the final play of the game, it took a perfect throw from JDC outfielder Avi Friedman to nail the would-have-been, tying run, enabling JDC to close out the […]
Mid-Atlantic Director Baltimore’s Racheli Daniel Joins Others for Chai Lifeline Global Conference
BJLife Newsroom Chai Lifeline directors from across the United States and around the world gathered in Eatontown, NJ, September 13-14 for Chai Lifeline’s Annual Regional Directors Conference. The two-day program convened directors from New York, New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, and West Coast, as well as Toronto, Montreal, Israel, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Chai […]