613 Seconds with Rabbi Shaya Mintz, Executive Director Bikur Cholim
BJH: Let’s start with the purpose of this conversation. Why did you want this interview to appear now, and what are you hoping to accomplish? Rabbi Shaya Mintz: The goal is really twofold. Firstly, we want to alert the community to the new setup for our popular annual bike-a-thon. Secondly, we want to use that […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Shlomo Goldberger from The Shidduch Center of Baltimore
BJH: So, it has been a few years since we last spoke. How long have you been with The Shidduch Center now? Rabbi Shlomo Goldberger: Chasdei Hashem, it has now been 10 years in my role at The Shidduch Center. A pleasure and privilege from day one until today! BJH: Wow, a decade! Time sure […]
Building Lives, Destroying Bullying: 613 Seconds with the Directors of Reyus
BJH: Rabbi Beren and Rabbi Baldinger, please tell us a little about yourselves. Rabbi Beren: I attended Yeshiva of Greater Washington and later received semichah, a Master’s in Education, an MBA, and a law degree. I’m currently living in Baltimore with my wife and family. Rabbi Baldinger also received semichah from YGW and a Master’s […]
Nismach’s Indescribably Fun and Meaningful Labor Day Weekend Shabbaton
By: BJLife Newsroom Photos: Esky Cook When close to 70 almanas (widows) of all ages, stages, and backgrounds get together to share a weekend, you would think the mood would be sad or morose. On the contrary, this past Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 1, the atmosphere was uplifting, upbeat, and inspiring at the Third […]