Kashering For Pesach At TA
Rabbi Shalom Tendler from the Star-K taught Rabbi Ciment’s shiur how to kasher a kitchen for Pesach!
Locals Shine At National Orienteering Championships
By: BJLife Newsroom Several members of the Baltimore Jewish community competed this past Friday, March 20, at the Orienteering USA National Championships, held at the University of Maryland, College Park. Among the standout performers, Yechiel Cynamon (M10-) earned a silver medal in his age category, demonstrating exceptional skill, focus, and determination. CY Berkovitz (M12-) also […]
A Global Bridge of Achdus: Budapest Meets Baltimore at L’Chaim Adult Day Center
The walls of the L’Chaim Adult Day Center were filled with a spirit of achdus this past Thursday as a unique delegation of students arrived for a morning of connection and inspiration. The visit brought together local students from Beth Tfiloh High School alongside visiting peers from Budapest, Hungary, as part of the SOS International […]
When Teachers Get To Play
At this year’s Jewish Educational Services’ Early Childhood Conference on March 9th, the auditorium buzzed with the sounds of teachers diving into the same sensory activities they usually set up for children. Cornstarch goo, soap shavings, and simple science experiments quickly became lively moments of discovery. It reminded everyone how much learning happens when we […]
WITS Starts Spring Semester With Enthusiasm
Launching the spring semester with enthusiasm, Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College (WITS) kicked off its annual Career Mentorship Program. This initiative aims to forge connections between students, alumnae, and community members, strengthening career success for students. The program provides networking opportunities, career readiness skills, and offers invaluable insights into various fields, particularly as […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Shimon Hirsch Menahel of Torah Institute of Baltimore
BJH: Torah Institute has officially launched its capital campaign under the banner “Invest in Baltimore.” As Menahel, how do you frame this moment? Rabbi Shimon Hirsch: Achrayus. Baruch Hashem, our Cheder has experienced steady and meaningful growth over the past several years. Our rebbeim are inspiring, our talmidim are engaged, our limudei chol department is […]
JES Educator Expo 2026 Brings Baltimore’s Jewish Educators Together For A Day Of Connection And Inspiration
By: BJLife Newsroom The JES Educator Expo 2026 brought together educators, families, and community partners for an afternoon that was warm, joyful, and deeply affirming. Close to 35 educators and vendors shared their work with approximately 75 attendees, creating a space that felt less like a conference and more like a celebration of teaching, creativity, […]
Yeshivas Ner Yisroel’s 92nd Anniversary Dinner
Boruch Hashem this year’s Yeshivas Ner Yisroel 92nd Annual Dinner was a tremendous success, as together we celebrated the theme – נר מצוה ותורה אור “Igniting Greatness” – highlighting the ריתחא דאורייתא that happens in the Yeshiva on a daily basis. The day began with a Yarchei Kallah on the Yeshiva campus where alumni and […]
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 […]