WITS (formerly Maalot) Alumnae Melava MalkaRekindling the Connection…
Alumnae often refer to their time at WITS/Maalot as their most formative year, a year where they gain tremendous inspiration, direction and chizuk from the strong environment. Students, surrounded by inspired, growth-oriented friends, are learning from prestigious Rabbanim and teachers, and their time in that environment fortifies them before entering the “real world”. WITS strives […]
It Makes ‘Scents’!
Rabbi Zvi Teichman A famous anomaly related to this week’s portion is the omission of Moshe’s name from the entire reading. We are taught that this is due to Moshe after hearing from G-d, subsequent to the sin of the Golden Calf, that He intended to eradicate the entire nation saving only Moshe from whom […]
A Drive-Thru Eiruv
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow Can you find the fallacy in the following story? The Katzenstein family follows all the stringencies of the Chazon Ish. Mr. Katzenstein asks his son Yossele, “Please go to the store and buy some bread; make sure it is pas Yisrael. We also need some chalav Yisrael milk. I just remembered we […]
Cash Flow & Budgeting Simplified: Ending the Endless Failure of New Year’s Resolutions! Part II
Elliot Pepper, CPA, CFP®, MST As a recent college graduate entering the workforce, married with two young children, and the proud new title of CPA after my name, I recall vividly exclaiming to my wife, “Don’t worry, you are married to an accountant, I am going to meticulously track our budget in a beautifully maintained […]
Parshas Mishpatim
Rabbi Berel Wein
613 Seconds With Rabbi Menachem Mayer Strum
Rabbi Menachem Strum, Mohel Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself. I was born in Yerushalayim and was raised here in Baltimore, where I have deep roots. In fact, I am a 6th generation Baltimorian! Some of your readers may know my grandparents, Rabbi George and Brenda Strum. My mother’s parents were Rav […]
The Risks of Parentification of a Child
By: Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Our lives can be like a roller coaster with many ups and downs. When we are going through a difficult time, we rely on our family and friends to be a listening ear and offer emotional support. However, there is one person who you should not look to for your emotional […]
Vulnerability Is Strength
Rabbi Zvi Teichman In the realm of healthy human interaction one of the most vital traits for survival is compassion. We must be sensitive towards other people’s needs and feelings. Especially when someone else is in pain or facing a challenging ordeal we must sympathize with their plight. But what is even more critical in […]
Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta Middle School Chavrusa Program
Each Tuesday evening more than seventy-five 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys from the community converge on the Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore for it’s popular chavrusa learning program. Now in its 19th year, the program pairs middle school students and Mesivta talmidim to learn together each week. Following the learning session, refreshments are […]
Viznitzer Rebbe of Montreal Visits Baltimore
This past week, the Viznitz Rebbe of Montreal spent Shabbos in Baltimore. The Rebbe visited many community Rabbonim as well as local Yeshivos and local day schools. Shabbos was spent in Ranchleigh where the Rebbe presided over Tefillos and Tishim that took place at Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah. Over 150 of his Chasidim joined him in […]
