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 […]
Agra D’Pirka Baltimore Hosts Special December 25th Programming
By Margie Pensak Agra D’Pirka’s ner haTorah continues to burn brightly, this winter, warming the neshamos of its hundreds of participants around the country, including those who meet in Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek (KAYTT) under the leadership of HaRav Dovid Heber, shlita. On Thursday, December 25, at 10:30 a.m., HaRav Yaakov Akiva Sofer, Yeshivas […]
Avos Ubonim At Yeshivas Toras Simcha
A hundred and fifty fathers, grandfathers and boys attended the first Toras Simcha Avos Ubonim. The boys learned with their father or grandfather for thirty minutes, enjoyed pizza and snacks, and made phone calls for the yeshiva’s annual campaign. After that, Rabbi Shai Scherer distributed many prizes and grand prizes. The boys also received a […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Richard Altabe, former principal of Darchei Torah and HALB
Bringing Chinuch First Curriculum to Yeshiva Toras Simcha Baltimore BJH: Please tell us a little about yourself and your connection to Toras Simcha. Rabbi Richard Altabe: I recently completed my 37th year as Principal in Yeshivos throughout New York including Yeshiva Darchei Torah where I served as Dean of General studies and most recently the […]
Camp Shpitz Reunion Ignites The Winter With Summer Spirit!
By: BJLife Newsroom Camp Shpitz brought the summer warmth and ruach back to life this past Motzei Shabbos with the annual Camp Shpitz Reunion! The boys enjoyed looking back to the amazing summer they had, participating in camp activities, enjoying delicious pizza and soda, and walked away with their very own CAMP SHPITZ custom merch! Some […]
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 […]
Agra D’Pirka: A Learning Program For All Seasons
By: Margie Pensak Photos: Rabbi Eli Sofer In 2009, when the founders of Agra D’Pirka founded the learning program for balabatim in the Flatbush community – l’ilui neshmas Pesi Rochel Klein, a”h (whose initials spell out “Pirka”) – little did they realize that it would blossom into a nationwide program. Today, Agra D’Pirka provides thousands […]
613 Seconds with Kol Torah of Baltimore
Q: What is happening at Kol Torah of Baltimore this week?A: We are thrilled to launch our Annual Campaign: “Shaping the Future,” running for just 48 hours, July 14–16, 2025. This is a crucial time for our kehilla as we raise the funds needed to support and sustain our shul. More than just a fundraiser, […]