Torah Institute Third Grade Haschalas Mishnayos!
B’ezras Hashem, The Cheder’s wonderful third graders began to learn Mishnayos this past Sunday. S’gan Menahel Rav Nosson Adlin addressed all four classes, and discussed the Zechus of starting Torah She’bal Peh. Afterwards, he handed out a personalized Mishanayos Berachos to each boy, who then received a delicious donut from his Rebbe to celebrate this momentous […]
A Silver Celebration: Hachnasas Sefer Torah in Ranchleigh
By: BJLife Newsroom This past Sunday, the greater Ranchleigh community gathered for a beautiful and uplifting Hachnasas Sefer Torah. The new Torah, commissioned by Dr. & Mrs. Moshe Silver in honor of their family and to mark Dr. Silver’s second siyum of Shas, was donated to Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah. A lively procession accompanied the Torah […]
Agra D’Pirka: A Learning Program For All Seasons
By: Margie Pensak Photos: Rabbi Eli Sofer In 2009, when the founders of Agra D’Pirka founded the learning program for balabatim in the Flatbush community – l’ilui neshmas Pesi Rochel Klein, a”h (whose initials spell out “Pirka”) – little did they realize that it would blossom into a nationwide program. Today, Agra D’Pirka provides thousands […]
613 Seconds with Kol Torah of Baltimore
Q: What is happening at Kol Torah of Baltimore this week?A: We are thrilled to launch our Annual Campaign: “Shaping the Future,” running for just 48 hours, July 14–16, 2025. This is a crucial time for our kehilla as we raise the funds needed to support and sustain our shul. More than just a fundraiser, […]
YTS Chemdas Mishnayos Winners
Recently, Rabbi Shai Scherer and Yeshivas Toras Simcha, gave out Seforim for bochurim who went well over and beyond their Mishnayos Perakim quotas from last year’s Chemdas program. Pictured here is Akiva Krohn, who learned well over 150 Perakim of Mishnayos, along with Rabbi Shai Scherer, with his Grand Prize, an entire set of Mishna […]
Baltimore Torah Weekend Overflowing With Kedusha
Baltimore was alive with extra Torah and kedusha, hosting a series of extraordinary events that highlighted its status as a chashuva makom Torah recognized around the world. The city welcomed Harav Dovid Cohen, shlita, Posek Hador Harav Yitzchak Yosef, shlita, Harav Uren Reich, shlita, and Roshei Yeshiva from Mir Yerushalayim—each event bringing tremendous inspiration and […]
OCA Wraps Up Their 2025 School Year
Tehila High School Open House
In a momentous gathering, the Baltimore Jewish community came together to learn about the highly anticipated Tehila High School, a new girls’ high school set to open its doors in 2026. The informational evening, hosted by the school’s esteemed Board of Directors, offered a glimpse into the vision and mission that will shape the educational […]
A Century Of Strength: Shearith Israel Marks 100 Years Of Torah, Leadership, And Legacy
By BJLife Newsroom Shearith Israel held its centennial celebration and honored its living past presidents. The Shul was founded in 1851, however, the branch at Park Heights and Glen Avenues was opened in 1925. The Shul also paid tribute to Rav Hopfer and the past Rabbanim of the shul, Rabbis Rice, Shaffer, Schwab, and Feldman. […]
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; […]