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Nesheema is the heart of Mountain View, the new frum community by Shefa Living going up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Picture a mikvah, a spa, a gym, daycare, a café, shared workspace, all in one place, built around kedushah and built around you. Somewhere to daven, to work, to breathe, to sit with another woman over coffee and actually be seen. It's connection to Hashem and connection to community, wrapped into one building.
Mountain View is already 358 acres of kehilla, the shul is built, the mikvah and yeshiva are underway, and the first families are moving in this summer. This isn't a dream on paper. It's happening.
Nesheema stands at the heart of it all, a place where women can find rhythm, belonging, and a true sense of home.
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Baltimore, MD - August 21, 2026 Rabbi Yakov Majeski, General Studies Principal at TA, has announced that he will be leaving the school after 15 years to pursue a new professional opportunity.
Rabbi Majeski will remain at TA through the end of November, allowing the school year to begin with continuity and providing time for a smooth transition before he begins his new venture in December.In a letter to Middle School Rebbeim, staff and parents, Rabbi Majeski expressed deep gratitude to TA’s students, families, faculty and administration, describing his years at the school as “nothing short of extraordinary.” He noted that while his professional role is changing, he hopes to remain connected to TA in meaningful ways moving forward.Rabbi Kraft will remain in his current rol...
Baltimore, MD – August 10, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Binyamin Zedner on the birth of a son.
!יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן
Baltimore, MD - August 12, 2026 - Today erev Rosh Chodesh Elul is Yom Kippur Koton, a special opportunity to daven on behalf of Achainu B'nei Yisroel in Eretz Yisroel and worldwide.
Please note the following Yom Kippur Koton/Mincha Minyanim in town: (If you know of any others, please let us know so we may add them to this list.)
Khal Ahavas Yisrael Tzemach Tzedek (KAYTT) Rabbi Dovid Heber –1:50 PMThe Ezras Noshim will be open for women. ArtScroll Yom Kippur Koton booklets will be available.
Community Kollel - 2:45PMAgudah of Park Heights - Rabbi Moshe Heinemann – 1:50 PM & 7:10 PM (Upstairs 3rd floor)
Bais HaKnesses Ohr HaChaim - Rabbi Zvi Weiss – 7:10 PM (Please text 410-458-9522 if you will be fasting)Bais Nosson - R...
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Sinai Hospital Expands Resources for Sabbath-Observant Jewish Patients and Families
New Sabbath emergency department route and educational guide reinforce Sinai's longstanding commitment to serving Baltimore's Jewish community
Baltimore - For more than 150 years, Sinai Hospital has proudly served Baltimore's Jewish community while providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to patients of all faiths. As part of that ongoing commitment, Sinai Hospital has outlined a new walking path and process for observant Jewish patients seeking emergency care on the Sabbath.
Led by Sinai Hospital Chaplain Rabbi Jeffrey Orkin in collaboration with Dr. Jerald Insel and local rabbinic leaders, the initiative includes new si...
Baltimore, MD – August 11, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Howard "Heshy" Schoenfeld, Tzvi Meir Ben Moshe haLevi, z'l, husband of Sandy Schoenfeld, father of Menachem (Susie) Schoenfeld, Karen (Alan) Tuvin, and Merrick Schoenfeld, brother of Bernard (Judy) Schoenfeld and Marilyn Rosenblatt. The levaya will take place on Thursday, August 13 at 3:00 p.m. at Sol Levinson. The kevura will be at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207. Shiva will be observed at the home of Menachem & Susie Schoenfeld, 3514 Bonfield Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. Minyan and visiting details to follow. בלע המות לנצח
Baltimore, MD - August 11, 2026 - With only one week of the JCNSL regular season remaining, the Tripping Kosher playoff picture is beginning to come into focus..
At this stage, every inning matters as teams jockey for postseason position and the opportunity to ultimately hoist the coveted Premier Financial Trophy. Some teams used Week 3 to officially punch their postseason tickets, others strengthened their position, and a few are suddenly fighting for their playoff lives.
Meanwhile, perhaps the biggest story of the week was the resurgence of YL Waitering. After beginning the season with four consecutive losses, the perennial contender suddenly found its footing—and its offense—in a big way.
With the finish line rapidly approaching, Week 3 provided plenty of drama.
YL Waite...
Baltimore, MD – August 11, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yitzy Hauptman and Kayla Feder on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to the parents Rabbi Azriel and Elisheva Hauptman and Rabbi Avi and Sara Chana Feder.
!יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן
Baltimore, MD – August 10, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aron Hillel Kohn and Shiffy Lerner on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to the parents Mr. and Mrs. Shaya Lerner. !יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן
Baltimore, MD – August 10, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Meir Kraines on the birth of a son.
!יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן
The Torah prohibits the unnecessary destruction of resources. This principle is known as bal tashchit, the ban against needless waste. Of course, what constitutes waste depends upon context. Behavior that is wasteful in one era or circumstance may not be considered wasteful in another. In a modern world where, thank God, food is abundant, discarding leftover food may not carry the same implications that it did in generations marked by scarcity.
What is striking is the setting in which this prohibition appears. The Torah introduces bal tashchit in the midst of warfare, rather than in the more predictable setting of agriculture or everyday life. Ancient wars were fought by laying siege to cities, requiring enormous quantities of timber. Wood was needed for military camps, battering rams, ...
We're proud to present 8th Note Fanfare, an original composition arranged by Menachem Manevich, reflecting the heart of who we are as musicians.It's a taste of the creativity, originality, and musical excellence you'll come to expect from 8th Note Band, and the kind of experience we're committed to bringing to every simcha.We hope you enjoy.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZVZchf5BODsWatch on 24Six: https://24six.app/app/video/content/450385Credits:Music by: 8th Note BandArrangements & Band Leader: Menachem ManevichDrummer: Moshe BaalhanessBassist: Shawn SimonGuitarist: Eli CohenRecorded by: Yosef Purec (Puretech Audio)Mix: Vlad (V-Gold Beat production)Filmed & Edited by: Avi Dear VisualsArtwork & Branding: Avi Dear Visuals & AMF CreativeSpecial Thanks t...
Har Hamoriya, Har Habayis, Makom Hamikdash, the point from which the Earth was formed, this special place on our planet has a recorded history dating back thousands of years with such important events as Akeidas Yitzchak, Yaakov’s dream and the ultimate building of the Beis Hamikdash. In this week’s Parsha, Hashem chose to only allude to its existence. “El Hamakom asher yivchar Hashem Elokeichem” (Re’ei 12:5), “to the place which Hashem will choose” is all Bnei Yisroel is told about this Holiest of places. Several Mephorshim explain Hashem’s decision not to identify this most prestigious place at this point in time, in order to avoid the lands inhabitants from fortifying the area and trying to prevent B’nei Yisroel from conquering it. I...
I’d like to share with you a story about me and my belt. You see, I have a belt. In fact, I have two belts. Well actually, I have three. One for shabbos, one for weekdays, and one old one that I don’t currently use. I just keep it for sentimental purposes.
I recall one morning where I couldn’t find my belt. I looked in all the places that it should be. Yes, I even tried to think about the last place I had it. (You know those people? You are desperately looking for something that’s missing, and the wise guy comes up with this big idea: Did you check the last place you had it? Like what does that even mean?! If I cannot find it, I clearly don’t remember where that last place was, right?! That’s precisely why I’m still looking for it!)
I made a big ...
Baltimore, MD - August 7, 2026: It was an exciting experience for me to travel to Annapolis this past Monday (August 3) and take part in a rally outside the Maryland State House. Over the past few months, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) of Maryland has announced major funding cuts and policy changes that will severely impact our special needs community. This rally, targeting the Maryland General Assembly during their special legislative session, was part of a larger attempt to let our lawmakers know just how much these cuts and procedure changes will adversely affect those who rely on the DDA funding. Menucha has been receiving significant funding from the DDA in the past, and that funding is now in jeopardy.
Mrs. Rochel Schnur has been strongly and tirelessly advo...
