YTS Chemdas Mishnayos Winners
Recently, Rabbi Shai Scherer and Yeshivas Toras Simcha, gave out Seforim for bochurim who went well over and beyond their Mishnayos Perakim quotas from last year’s Chemdas program. Pictured here is Akiva Krohn, who learned well over 150 Perakim of Mishnayos, along with Rabbi Shai Scherer, with his Grand Prize, an entire set of Mishna […]
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; […]
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 […]
TA Fifth Grade Presents Gadol Fair
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613 Seconds With The New Leadership And Board Of Directors Of Darchei Noam Montessori
BJH: I’ve heard the school is closing, it’s not closing, you have new leadership. Can you tell me what is going on? DNM Board: Yes, it’s been quite a dramatic few months. Thank you so much for asking and giving us the opportunity to set the record straight. First, Darchei Noam Montessori would like to […]
Pikesville Students Achieve Top Honors At International Jewq Torah Championship
The Sylvia Rosenblatt Hebrew Unschool at Moses Montefiore Synagogue proudly announces that two of its students, Avraham Isaac Jacobs (age 9) and Avraham Zhu (age 10), have earned the Gold and Silver medals, respectively, at the CKids International JewQ Torah Championship. Competing against over 2,000 students from 26 countries, including France, Australia, Argentina, and Canada, […]
BCL By Columbia Group Continues Its Season Into Week 3!
The Baltimore Chesed League’s boys took the spirit of Purim to a whole new level, spreading joy and kindness throughout the community. With a theme of giving, they delivered Mishloach Manos, bringing smiles to families across the city. Their impact extended beyond homes, as they visited assisted living facilities, uplifting residents with lively Purim songs […]
JEP Girls Of Maryland Hosts Annual Pre-Purim Carnival
Families from across the Jewish community gathered on Sunday for the much-anticipated annual JEP Purim Carnival. With over 200 attendees, the carnival attracted people of all ages in their Purim best with costumes ranging from the traditional Queen Esther to sports players and superheroes. Children eagerly dashed from one booth to the next and enjoyed […]
Grand Finale Of Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah’s Winter Avos Ubanim 5785
BJLife Newsroom Last Motzei Shabbos was the grand finale of the winter Avos Ubanim season at Mercaz Torah U’TEfillah. An amazing event took place with learning, a super story by R’ Yehuda Bromberg, delicious food, and a spectacular grand raffle. Mazel Tov to Moshe Caplan on winning the grand CASH prize! Thanks again to R’ […]
Association of Jewish Day Schools of Baltimore Hosts “Chizzuk for Chinuch” Event
The Association of Jewish Day Schools of Baltimore hosted an evening of “Chizzuk for Chinuch” this past Motzai Shabbos at the M. Leo Storch Bais Yaakov High School Auditorium. All educators in each local Orthodox day school joined to hear words of encouragement and enjoy a gala Melava Malka in their honor, beautifully catered by YEvents. The women heard words […]