613 Seconds with Rabbi Elie Meyer, Torah Institute’s Director of Development
RISE & SHINE: Helping Every Child Succeed BJH: Before we talk about the campaign itself, what is SHINE? TI: SHINE is one of the most important programs at Torah Institute because it reflects a core belief of our school: every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. SHINE provides the resources, support, and expertise needed to […]
Mazel Tov to the Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) Class of 2026!
By: BJLife Newsroom Mazel Tov to the Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) Class of 2026! As part of the graduation ceremony, OCA Middle School teachers write heartfelt letters to their students, reflecting on the growth, talents, and qualities that make each graduate unique. A special excerpt from each letter is shared aloud, creating a meaningful and […]
Darchei Noam Celebrates Its Graduating Class
Darchei Noam gathered at the Towers Clubhouse to celebrate the graduation of their eighth graders, Avital Agrich and Ayala Insel. The morning began with an inspiring address from the Ziditchover Rebbe and Rabbi of Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah, HaRav Yissachar Dov Eichenstein, who shared meaningful Divrei Bracha with the graduates, their families, and guests. His words […]
Darchei Noam’s Lag Baomer
Darchei Noam’s Lag Ba’Omer Field Day was bursting with ruach, simcha, and nonstop fun! The excitement was in the air as students enjoyed a day packed with activities, celebrating together with a bounce house was a huge hit, filled with smiling faces and laughter. The kids cooled off with refreshing ice pops, refueled with yummy […]
Beth Tfiloh Students Qualify For Chidon Hatanach Nationals, Bringing Tremendous Nachas To The Community
By: BJLife Newsroom Sixteen students from Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School have qualified for the National Finals of the Chidon HaTanach – the Dr. Shimshon Isseroff US National Bible Contest for Jewish Youth – which will take place in New York on May 17. The Chidon challenges students to develop deep knowledge of Tanach, and […]
Over 1,000 Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut At Ohr Chadash Academy Baltimore Community Event
By: BJLife Newsroom Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) once again hosted their annual community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, welcoming over 1,000 members of the Baltimore community for a truly special day. Following a beautiful tekes, this year’s carnival-style program focused on Israel’s rebuilding, with participants enjoying hands-on activities like decorating suncatchers, writing letters to volunteers rebuilding the […]
TA Hosts Rav Ahron Lopiansky, Shlita, For Timely Presentation On Parenting In The World Of AI
By: BJLife Newsroom TA was zoche to host Rav Ahron Lopiansky, shlita, Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington – Tiferes Gedaliah, for a powerful and timely presentation on Parenting in the World of AI. The rosh Yeshiva addressed a packed room of parents and staff, sharing real-world, practical insights on how to approach […]
Rooted In Purpose: 613 Seconds With Yisroel & Malka Weiser, New Directors At Shoresh
BJH: So, San Diego to Baltimore? What inspired this move? Can you introduce yourselves and how your journey with Shoresh began? Yisroel Weiser: In a word, it’s Shoresh. The meaning of the word, roots, reflects what drew us here, along with the incredible organization Rabbi Finkelstein built. I’m Yisroel, and together with my wife, Malka, […]
Rav Heinemann Visits Yehivas Toras Simcha
Photos by Dovid Kapenstein Rav Moshe Heinemann spoke to the talmidim at Yeshivas Toras Simcha today. Rav Heinemann stressed how fortunate our talmidim are to be able to learn in a yeshiva with menuchas hadaas and wonderful rebeeim. The Rav encouraged the talmidim to help with pesach preparations at home.
Kashering For Pesach At TA
Rabbi Shalom Tendler from the Star-K taught Rabbi Ciment’s shiur how to kasher a kitchen for Pesach!