Jewish Student-Athletes From Beth Tfiloh And Other Schools Visit Auburn In Celebration Of Cultural Exchange And Solidarity
By: BJLife Newsroom Athletes For Israel (“AFI”), a non-profit organization that is transforming the public conversation about Israel through the power of athletic influence, brought more than 100 Jewish student-athletes from across the country to Auburn University for a three-day immersive experience blending basketball, leadership, Jewish pride, and community engagement in late November. Students from […]
Harav Malkiel Kotler, Shlita, Visits TA, Inspiring Talmidim Across The Yeshiva
By: BJLife Newsroom HaRav Malkiel Kotler, shlita, Rosh HaYeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) in Lakewood, paid a special visit to TA today. Throughout his visit, the Rosh HaYeshiva met and greeted talmidim from across the yeshiva — from the elementary divisions through the yungeleit of TA’s new Kollel — offering warm divrei bracha and […]
Cheder Chabad Of Baltimore First Grade Talmidim Receive Their First Chumash
By: BJLife Newsroom Cheder Chabad of Baltimore celebrated a momentous milestone this week as its first-grade talmidim received their very first Chumash at the annual Chumash Party—a cherished event marking the formal beginning of Torah learning. The celebration opened with warm words of welcome from the school’s principal, Rabbi Ephraim Sorkin, who spoke about the […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir’s Daily Portion: Baltimore-Based Jewish Connection Network Helps Deafblind Delegation Experience Israel In A Profound Way
By: Sivan Rahav-Meir At the Kotel a few days ago, as I approached the stones to pray, I noticed a woman literally leaning her entire body against the wall, then relying on another woman to help her step back. Around her, I saw several others doing the same. One of the 12 Support Service Providers, […]
Honoring Baltimore City Police Officers On Thanksgiving: Gratitude For Providing Kosher Meals And Meaningful Support
By: BJLife Newsroom Baltimore Jewish Life received the following note from Chad Shugarman, Volunteer Baltimore City Police Chaplain, and we are pleased to share it with our readership. “Yesterday, we provided hot, full meals to all the shifts at the Central District for BPD officers who were on duty throughout Thanksgiving—serving our communities while […]
Camp Shpitz Reunion Ignites The Winter With Summer Spirit!
By: BJLife Newsroom Camp Shpitz brought the summer warmth and ruach back to life this past Motzei Shabbos with the annual Camp Shpitz Reunion! The boys enjoyed looking back to the amazing summer they had, participating in camp activities, enjoying delicious pizza and soda, and walked away with their very own CAMP SHPITZ custom merch! Some […]
Historic Support as Miriam’s Library Campaign Surpasses 3,000 Donors
As this week’s paper went to print, the community witnessed a milestone unlike anything seen here in recent memory. The Charidy campaign for Miriam’s Library officially crossed 3,000 donors, raising over $2.3 million and marking one of the largest fundraising efforts in Baltimore in years. What began quietly — a vision to establish a library and after-school learning center in […]
JCFL by King David Nursing and Rehab Playoffs Bring the Drama—Final Two Teams Advance to the TYH Roofing Bowl!
If you thought the regular season had excitement, drama, and more lead changes than a Shabbos afternoon game of “Rummikub,” the JCFL Playoffs said, “Hold my OU certified beer.” Two thrillers. Four teams leaving everything they had on the field. And now, just one game remains—the TYH Roofing Bowl, this Sunday (11/23) on the Turf […]
YTS Chumash Mesiba
Yeshivas Toras Simcha first-grade students celebrated receiving their first Chumash this morning. Under the direction of their rebbe, Rabbi Tuvia Tessler, and assistant Dovid Berendt, the boys entertained their parents and grandparents with songs and dancing in honor of the occasion. The boys also started learning Parshas Breishis and provided much nachas to their families.
Torah Institute Annual BYOM Event
The Cheder hosted an inspiring BYOM (Bring Your Own Mishnah) event, marking the exciting launch of the school’s Chemdas Program, run by S’gan Menahel Rabbi Mendy Reischer. Students in grades 3–8 came together for an incredible morning of Torah learning, collectively completing hundreds of Perakim of Mishnayos! The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm, and a […]