Baltimore Chesed League By Columbia Group Final Banquet – A Night Of Reflection, Inspiration, And Celebration

The Baltimore Chesed League (BCL) held its annual final banquet at Suburban Orthodox, bringing together boys and coaches from all 23 teams for a night of celebration, inspiration, and recognition. The evening was filled with gratitude, reflection on the season, and a shared commitment to the core values of chesed that define the league. A […]
BCL By Columbia Group Wraps Up The Season With A Week Of Lasting Impact!

The Baltimore Chesed League wrapped up its season with a remarkable week of giving, as volunteers engaged in a variety of impactful activities across the community. From delivering matzah to families in need and assembling Pesach care packages to visiting senior residents and organizing community resources, each act strengthened the bonds of kindness and unity. […]
Women In The Workplace

WITS held its 13th annual Women in the Workplace seminar on March 20th. Focusing on the opportunities and challenges students may face in their professional journeys, this seminar offered essential chizuk and hadracha to those preparing for graduation, entering graduate school, or beginning their careers. Alumna, Mrs. Meira Simanowitz served as the event’s emcee, guiding […]
OCA Chidon Hatanach National Finals

Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) is proudly to announces that two students from their Chidon HaTanach classes have qualified for the national finals of the Chidon HaTanach competition in New York on May 4. Mazel Tov to Gavi Erez (‘27) and Eitan Lane (‘25) who qualified from the Middle School National Division. The Chidon HaTanach is […]
BCL By Columbia Group Continues Its Season Into Week 5!

Week 5 of the Baltimore Chesed League was all about strength—not just physical strength, but the inner strength to step up and help others. Volunteers put their muscles to work, hauling heavy boxes of Pesach packages, organizing books, and moving loads of shaimos for proper burial. But just as important was the strength of heart […]
Jewish Educational Services Nurtures Mental Wellness In The Community

Photo credit: David Stuck. Jewish Educational Services, a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, recently hosted two significant events focused on supporting the mental wellness of children. These gatherings highlighted JES’ dedication to fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and the ability to navigate challenges in today’s world. The first event, the Family First lecture, […]
A Day Of Inspiration And Growth For Early Childhood Educators

Photo: JES Staff Nearly 300 early childhood educators from eleven different programs and schools came together for an unforgettable day of learning, connection, and inspiration at Chizuk Amuno. Planned and hosted by Jewish Educational Services, a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, the conference, themed “Touching Hearts, Teaching Minds,” was designed to nurture […]
13 Seconds with Andrew Cushnir, President & CEO of The Associated

BJH: You’re new to Baltimore, and our audience is eager to learn more about you. Can you share a bit about your background? Andrew Cushnir: I moved to Baltimore a year ago, the day after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Before coming here, I spent my entire life in Los Angeles. My professional journey […]
TI Robotics Competition

Torah Institute hosted the annual Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) interschool robotics competition for middle school students. Talmidim from boys’ schools across Baltimore, Silver Spring, and even as far as Cherry Hill and Passaic came together to compete in a series of challenges that showcased the skills they had developed in building and […]
YMC Mega Mishmar, First-Ever Fundraising Campaign And Ski Trip

BJLife Newsroom What an incredible month for the talmidim, rebbeim, and parents of Yeshivas Mekor Chaim (YMC)! Earlier this month, YMC participated in its first-ever Crowdsource fundraising campaign. With a goal of $120,000, the boys created individual and grade-level teams to help their school raise funds in its first-ever, exhilarating campaign. The level of commitment […]