JCSL By MDSC – Week 5 Recap: Parity Reigns As Playoff Race Tightens
As the JCSL by MDSC 2025 season hits its midpoint, competitive balance remains the defining theme. With five weeks in the books, all nine teams remain in striking distance of a postseason berth. Week 5 delivered more upsets, standout performances, and thrilling finishes—further muddying the waters as teams vie for one of the four coveted […]
Baltimore Doubles Down: Record Turnout For Weekly Hostage March Amid Rising Tensions
By BJLife Newsroom Photo Collage: Robyn Stevens Brody Photography Every Sunday morning for the past 18 months, Baltimoreans have marched in solidarity with the hostages held in Gaza, and with the hostages’ families. Following last week’s attack on a similar event in Boulder, the march that took place in Baltimore this past Sunday was not […]
A Full Day Of Torah And Hisorerus At Ner Yisroel’s Yarchei Kallah
By BJLife Newsroom On Memorial Day, Ner Yisroel hosted its Annual Yarchei Kallah on campus. The day’s schedule was full of shiurim and divrei chizuk by various members of the hanhala and members of Kollel Avodas Levi. Those who attended in person or viewed the sessions via livestream enjoyed hearing from the Rosh Hayeshiva, Moreinu […]
JCSL By MDSC – Week 4 Recap: Balance Defines The 2025 Season
As the 2025 JCSL season approaches its midpoint, one theme continues to stand out: competitive balance. With every team still in contention, the league remains wide open—any single win or loss has the potential to dramatically shift the standings. As of this writing, the standings are: Team Wins Losses Ambush Law 2 1 Clothier 2 […]
Honoring Heroes: JUSA And JWV Host Powerful Memorial Day Kaddish Service
By BJLife Newsroom The Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland, in partnership with Jewish War Veterans of Maryland Post 167, held a Memorial Day Kaddish Service at the Jewish Section of Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery—one of the few such ceremonies nationwide. The powerful and heartfelt gathering drew veterans, elected officials, and community members, marking one […]
Honoring Jewish Veterans: Flags Placed And Unique Kaddish Service Held In Baltimore
By BJLife Newsroom Jewish veterans from Jewish War Veterans of the USA Post 167, along with Scouts from Pack and Troop 611, joined forces to place flags near veterans’ graves at Hebrew Young Men’s Cemetery in Gwynn Oak and at the grounds near the Maryland Free State Post 167 Cemetery in Rosedale. A special thank […]
End Of The Year Chemdas Trip For Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok Torah Institute
Over 350 Talmidim, across grades 3-8, from Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok Torah Institute enjoyed a full day at Knoebels amusement park. The entire park was rented out for exclusive use for the Cheder, only possible with the generous help of the Torah Institute PTA. This was the treat given to each of the Talmidim for finishing being tested on […]
Two TA Teams Win First Place At CIJE Innovation Day
By BJLife Newsroom Talmudical Academy (TA) of Baltimore made a remarkable showing at this year’s CIJE Innovation Day, with two student teams taking home top honors in their respective categories at the national competition. The annual event, hosted by the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE), brings together hundreds of students from Jewish schools […]
Embracing Kindness And Inclusion: Fourth Grade Chesed In Action At Beth Tfiloh School
How do you teach children that kindness isn’t just something you talk about – it’s something you do? Our fourth graders recently had the chance to bring these values to life, welcoming guests from Jewish Community Services (JCS) and Chimes for a morning filled with laughter, teamwork, and meaningful moments. Partnering with Spirit Club – […]
A Red Carpet Tribute To Educators: JES Celebrates The Heart Of Jewish Education In Baltimore
By JES Staff | Photo Credit: Steve Ruark They walked the red carpet with cameras flashing and cheers ringing through the air — a well-deserved moment in the spotlight for Baltimore’s educators. On Monday, May 12, Jewish Educational Services (JES), a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, hosted the Educator Awards Celebration, an […]