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; […]
End Of The Year Chemdas Trip For Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok Torah Institute
Over 350 Talmidim, across grades 3-8, from Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchok Torah Institute enjoyed a full day at Knoebels amusement park. The entire park was rented out for exclusive use for the Cheder, only possible with the generous help of the Torah Institute PTA. This was the treat given to each of the Talmidim for finishing being tested on […]
Two TA Teams Win First Place At CIJE Innovation Day
By BJLife Newsroom Talmudical Academy (TA) of Baltimore made a remarkable showing at this year’s CIJE Innovation Day, with two student teams taking home top honors in their respective categories at the national competition. The annual event, hosted by the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE), brings together hundreds of students from Jewish schools […]
Embracing Kindness And Inclusion: Fourth Grade Chesed In Action At Beth Tfiloh School
How do you teach children that kindness isn’t just something you talk about – it’s something you do? Our fourth graders recently had the chance to bring these values to life, welcoming guests from Jewish Community Services (JCS) and Chimes for a morning filled with laughter, teamwork, and meaningful moments. Partnering with Spirit Club – […]
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 […]
Yeshivas Toras Simcha Bakes Matzo
The preschool boys in Yeshivas Toras Simcha had a very exciting in school field trip. Rabbi Raices came to YTS to show the boys a matzo baking demonstration. The boys got to separate and grind the flour from the wheat stalk, helped to make the dough, roll out their own matzos, roll the matzos with holes […]
OCA Middle School Students Participate In Robotics Tournament
This year marked the launch of OCA’s Middle School Robotics Club, and what a fantastic debut it was! After months of building, programming, and testing their robots, our students had the opportunity to compete in a national robotics tournament in New York City. Hosted by The Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE), the competition […]
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 […]