613 Seconds with Rabbi Elie Meyer, Torah Institute’s Director of Development
RISE & SHINE: Helping Every Child Succeed BJH: Before we talk about the campaign itself, what is SHINE? TI: SHINE is one of the most important programs at Torah Institute because it reflects a core belief of our school: every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. SHINE provides the resources, support, and expertise needed to […]
JES’s Mental Wellness Mini Grants in Action
By: BJLife Newsroom Over the past year, Mental Wellness Mini Grants from Jewish Educational Services (JES) have provided meaningful support to organizations working to strengthen the emotional wellbeing of children, parents, and families in our community. At a time when young people are facing increasing stress, anxiety, and social pressures, investing in mental wellness is […]
Darchei Noam’s Lag Baomer
Darchei Noam’s Lag Ba’Omer Field Day was bursting with ruach, simcha, and nonstop fun! The excitement was in the air as students enjoyed a day packed with activities, celebrating together with a bounce house was a huge hit, filled with smiling faces and laughter. The kids cooled off with refreshing ice pops, refueled with yummy […]
Rav Heinemann Visits Yehivas Toras Simcha
Photos by Dovid Kapenstein Rav Moshe Heinemann spoke to the talmidim at Yeshivas Toras Simcha today. Rav Heinemann stressed how fortunate our talmidim are to be able to learn in a yeshiva with menuchas hadaas and wonderful rebeeim. The Rav encouraged the talmidim to help with pesach preparations at home.
Baking Matzah At TA
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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 […]
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, […]
Teaching With Heart: JES Ignites The Spark For Early Childhood Educators
What does it take to step into a classroom of infants, toddlers, or preschoolers with confidence and joy on the very first day of school? For early childhood educators in our community, the answer begins with professional development and Jewish Educational Services (JES) is here to help them get ready. These dedicated teachers are sharpening […]
Mesivta Shaarei Chaim Shechts A Lamb
In a memorable and informative experience, bochurim at Mesivta Shaarei Chaim had the opportunity to witness a Shechita and Nikkur as part of the Mesivta’s summer program led by Rabbi Zecharya Michelsohn and Rabbi Naftali Skaist. Rabbi Shimshi Lebovitz, who had learned Hilchos Shechita with the 10th graders for the past several weeks, organized the […]