An Interview with Zahava List, Founder of Chazkeinu
BJH: Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you came to Baltimore? Zahava List: Absolutely. I’m originally from St. Louis, Missouri. After getting married, living in Israel and St. Louis with our 4 boys, we were looking for a community where we could put down roots, raise our children, and grow. Baltimore […]
Baltimore Doubles Down: Record Turnout For Weekly Hostage March Amid Rising Tensions
By BJLife Newsroom Photo Collage: Robyn Stevens Brody Photography Every Sunday morning for the past 18 months, Baltimoreans have marched in solidarity with the hostages held in Gaza, and with the hostages’ families. Following last week’s attack on a similar event in Boulder, the march that took place in Baltimore this past Sunday was not […]
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 […]