TA Announces Updates To Their Vaad Hachinuch
The following was just sent to the TA parent body: Dear Parents, It is just a couple of months into the new school year and I am filled with hopes and dreams for each and every one of our precious talmidim. Together with our Menahelim, principals, rebbeim, moros, and teachers, I look forward to sharing […]
Former Governor Larry Hogan Visits TA
TA was privileged to host former Governor Larry Hogan today, as an expression of hakaras hatov for his enduring support of our community and his instrumental role in creating the BOOST program, which has expanded educational opportunities for countless Maryland families. Governor Hogan engaged with students across various grades, from reading to preschoolers to attending […]
YTS Nursery Celebrates Alef/Beis Party
The nursery class at Yeshivas Toras Simcha celebrated a special milestone. The class had a haschalos Alef/Beis party. The boys came dressed for the occasion, got a special Mazel Tov treat, and were enthralled by Rabbi Shepard’s words of excitement about beginning this learning journey. The party was followed by the class learning their first […]
Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah – Elul Zman Begins With Exponential Growth
There are times of small steps and times of giant leaps. With the opening of Elul Zman 5784, Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah of Baltimore took a giant leap forward. With enrollment jumping to 59 Bochurim, coupled with 17 Kollel Yungerleit and the Hanhalas Hayeshiva, the sounds of learning coming from the Bais Medrash is immense! […]
Baltimore’s Cheder Chabad Welcomes the New School Year with Growth and Enthusiasm
By: BJLife Newsroom As the sun rose on 29 Av, the hallways of Cheder Chabad of Baltimore came alive with excitement, marking the beginning of a promising new school year. This year, the excitement was even greater as the Cheder welcomed a 10% increase in its student body compared to the previous year—a clear testament […]
Ohr Chadash Academy Celebrates Their 8th Grade Graduates 2024
Congratulations to the 8th-grade graduating class of Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA)! The graduation ceremony began with inspiring remarks from Head of School, Dr. Rapoport, Middle School Principal, Rabbi Bennett, and Board President, Mr. David Reidy. Two student speakers eloquently represented their peers, and a touching video showcased each student reflecting on their journey at OCA. […]
TA 8th Grade Mishmar Basketball League Championship: A Slam Dunk and Chulent Feast
The TA 8th Grade Mishmar Basketball League had their Championship Game this afternoon, and this year’s winners were the “Yellow Team,” sponsored by DC Dental. The 8th-grade boys came to Yeshiva each Thursday night from 7:00-9:00 PM and created a “real Mishmar Matziv”! The evening included 45 minutes of learning, followed by Maariv, then an […]
OCA Hosts Big Truck Day with New Baltimore Police Dept. Helicopter Showcase
OCA had an epic Big Truck Day today, with representatives from most city agencies participating and the BPD helicopter landing on the soccer field. Thanks to Councilman Schleifer, who, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, led the effort to acquire a brand-new, state-of-the-art helicopter for the BPD.
Yeshivas Toras Simcha Siddur Mesiba
Pre 1A students at Yeshivas Toras Simcha received their first siddur Sunday morning. The boys sang several songs and recited pesukim about the importance of Torah study. Rabbi Hillel Shepard, menahel, addressed the parents and students emphasizing the importance of tefillah and the prayers of the parents and teachers that all of the boys grow […]
Yeshivas Toras Simcha Pirchei Weekly Learning
Pictured here is Rabbi Shai Scherer, Program Director at Yeshivas Toras Simcha, Rabbi Hillel Shepard, Menahel of YTS, Naftali Kraines 5th Grade and Daniel Herman 7th grade, both who won a Gorgeous set of Mikraos Gedolos from Pirchei National contest for learning Shnayim Mikra Vi-Echad Targum Contest weekly.