Torah Institute Fifth Graders Celebrate Haschalas Gemara with Over 300 Parents and Grandparents

Baltimore, MD – October 21, 2026 – This past Sunday, Torah Institute/Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchak celebrated a special milestone as its four fifth-grade classes marked the exciting occasion of Haschalas Gemara. More than 300 parents and grandparents joined the talmidim for this meaningful step in their journey toward becoming shtarke Bnei Torah. The boys, together with […]
Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avi Ray on the birth of a baby boy!

Baltimore, MD – October 21, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avi Ray and their family on the birth of a baby boy. יה״ר שיזכו לגדלו לתורה, לחופה ולמעשים טובים. אמן.
National Geographic Names Baltimore a Top Destination for 2027

Baltimore, MD – October 21, 2026 – Baltimore has been named one of 25 destinations on National Geographic’s “Best of the World 2027” list, which highlights places around the globe worth visiting in the coming year. A major reason for the recognition is Baltimore’s role in American railroad history. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, chartered […]
Mazel Tov to Zari Segal and Feige Hoffman on their Engagement

Baltimore, MD – October 21, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Feige Hoffman on her engagement to Zari Segal. Mazel Tov to the parents Dovid and Hadara Segal and Mordechai and Leah Hoffman. יה״ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן.
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Bring Your Shabbos Table Alive with Your Own Copy of ‘TableTalk’: Lech Lecha 5787/2026

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Rav Sholom Kamenetsky, shlita, Inspires Educators with Foundational Message for Today’s Classroom

Over 165 administrators, principals, rabbeim, moros, and educators representing almost every Jewish day school in the Baltimore community gathered on Monday evening for Inspired Education, featuring Rav Sholom Kamenetsky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Philadelphia. Presented by JES in partnership with the Association of Jewish Day Schools, the event presented an opportunity for educators and school […]