Avos Ubonim At Yeshivas Toras Simcha
A hundred and fifty fathers, grandfathers and boys attended the first Toras Simcha Avos Ubonim. The boys learned with their father or grandfather for thirty minutes, enjoyed pizza and snacks, and made phone calls for the yeshiva’s annual campaign. After that, Rabbi Shai Scherer distributed many prizes and grand prizes. The boys also received a […]
Harav Malkiel Kotler Shlita Visits Torah Institute Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchak
Torah Institute Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchak had the Zechus this week of welcoming Harav Malkiel Kotler, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha. The Talmidim lined the hallways to greet the Rosh Yeshiva as he entered the building, creating an atmosphere of excitement and Kavod Hatorah. Harav Kotler addressed the boys with heartfelt words of Chizzuk, […]
Harav Malkiel Kotler, Shlita, Visits TA, Inspiring Talmidim Across The Yeshiva
By: BJLife Newsroom HaRav Malkiel Kotler, shlita, Rosh HaYeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) in Lakewood, paid a special visit to TA today. Throughout his visit, the Rosh HaYeshiva met and greeted talmidim from across the yeshiva — from the elementary divisions through the yungeleit of TA’s new Kollel — offering warm divrei bracha and […]
Cheder Chabad Of Baltimore First Grade Talmidim Receive Their First Chumash
By: BJLife Newsroom Cheder Chabad of Baltimore celebrated a momentous milestone this week as its first-grade talmidim received their very first Chumash at the annual Chumash Party—a cherished event marking the formal beginning of Torah learning. The celebration opened with warm words of welcome from the school’s principal, Rabbi Ephraim Sorkin, who spoke about the […]
613 Seconds with Rabbi Richard Altabe, former principal of Darchei Torah and HALB
Bringing Chinuch First Curriculum to Yeshiva Toras Simcha Baltimore BJH: Please tell us a little about yourself and your connection to Toras Simcha. Rabbi Richard Altabe: I recently completed my 37th year as Principal in Yeshivos throughout New York including Yeshiva Darchei Torah where I served as Dean of General studies and most recently the […]
Camp Shpitz Reunion Ignites The Winter With Summer Spirit!
By: BJLife Newsroom Camp Shpitz brought the summer warmth and ruach back to life this past Motzei Shabbos with the annual Camp Shpitz Reunion! The boys enjoyed looking back to the amazing summer they had, participating in camp activities, enjoying delicious pizza and soda, and walked away with their very own CAMP SHPITZ custom merch! Some […]
A Conversation with Ateres of Baltimore
BJH: Please share with us how Ateres came to be AB: Baltimore is, Baruch Hashem, blessed with a burgeoning Jewish population. The rabbonim identified a growing need for another girls school to keep up with the existing and expanding demand. Dedicated askonim were tasked with staffing, funding, and providing the necessary infrastructure to start a […]
Interview With Mrs. Mindi MintzMenaheles at Bais Yaakov of Baltimore, High School
Judy Landman nee Margaretten contributed to this piece.Bais Yaakov Class of 1992. Judy Landman: As an alumna, it was fun walking down memory lane of “old Baltimore” and exciting to hear Mrs. Mintz’s vision for Bais Yaakov, along with her ability to bridge the past and the present for the future. JL: What is your […]
YTS Chumash Mesiba
Yeshivas Toras Simcha first-grade students celebrated receiving their first Chumash this morning. Under the direction of their rebbe, Rabbi Tuvia Tessler, and assistant Dovid Berendt, the boys entertained their parents and grandparents with songs and dancing in honor of the occasion. The boys also started learning Parshas Breishis and provided much nachas to their families.
Torah Institute Annual BYOM Event
The Cheder hosted an inspiring BYOM (Bring Your Own Mishnah) event, marking the exciting launch of the school’s Chemdas Program, run by S’gan Menahel Rabbi Mendy Reischer. Students in grades 3–8 came together for an incredible morning of Torah learning, collectively completing hundreds of Perakim of Mishnayos! The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm, and a […]