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 […]
613 Seconds with Mendel Mintz—Building Miriam’s Legacy
BJH: Mendel, thank you for joining us. Let’s begin at the beginning: where did you grow up, and what was your family like? Mendel Mintz: I grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in a typical Chabad family. I’m the second of eight siblings—lots of family all around the world, thank G-d. My parents run JLI, […]
Girls Chesed League Launches 7th Season With Inspiration And Action
The Girls Chesed League proudly launched its seventh season last week with palpable excitement and a renewed sense of purpose. On Monday, nine teams gathered at Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim to hear words of Torah and inspiration from Rabbi Silber and to learn more about the League’s structure and upcoming activities. Rabbi Silber shared […]
Ohr Chadash Academy Early Childhood Center Achieves Highest Maryland EXCELS Rating
Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) is proud to announce that its Early Childhood Center (ECC) has achieved Level 5 — the highest possible quality rating — in Maryland EXCELS (Excellence Counts in Early Learning and School-Age Care). Maryland EXCELS is the state’s Quality Rating and Improvement System for early learning programs, recognizing schools that demonstrate a […]
New Building Initiative Announced At Miriam Mintz Tribute
Hundreds Gather For Powerful Tribute Marking Miriam’s First Yahrzeit More than 400 people gathered Wednesday night at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Pikesville for an emotional tribute marking the first yahrzeit of Mrs. Miriam Mintz (née Fink), a beloved special educator at the Talmudical Academy of Baltimore. The evening served both as a heartfelt memorial […]
OCA Wraps Up Their 2025 School Year
Tehila High School Open House
In a momentous gathering, the Baltimore Jewish community came together to learn about the highly anticipated Tehila High School, a new girls’ high school set to open its doors in 2026. The informational evening, hosted by the school’s esteemed Board of Directors, offered a glimpse into the vision and mission that will shape the educational […]
The Soul Behind The Spotlight: Dr. Zipora Schorr’s Enduring Influence
By BJLife Newsroom Spotlight 2025 was more than a celebration… it was a tribute to nearly five decades of extraordinary vision, unwavering commitment, and transformative leadership from Dr. Zipora Schorr. Held in the Dahan Sanctuary on the Beth Tfiloh campus, the evening featured heartfelt remarks from Rabbi Chai Posner, Head Rabbi of Beth Tfiloh Congregation; […]
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 […]