Shkoyach, Reb Noach
Rabbi Avrohom Sebrow When someone does you a favor, a possible response is “Shkoyach.” “Can you please pass the gefilte fish?” “Sure.” “Shkoyach.” What does shkoyach mean? Although it is obviously not a real word, the closest actual definition based on spelling might be “forget it.” So a conversation might go something like this: “I […]
Membership Has Its Privileges
Allan Rolnick, CPA In 1958, American Express launched its first credit card. They worked to position it as a premium offering right out the gate, with a whopping $6 annual fee – a full $1 higher than Diners Club. Those first cards were purple cardboard with typed names and account numbers. But one year later, […]
Family Feuds and BPD
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Family feuds and estrangement are by their very nature extremely complicated. No two scenarios are alike and there are various factors that can precipitate such a situation. In this article, we will focus on one variable that can play a role and that is when one of the parents has borderline personality […]
The Jewish Community Softball League (JCSL) by “Shimz Cars” returns for 4th season
JCSL by Shimz Cars kicked off their fourth annual season at the Northwest Regional – by Fired Up Promotions fields. Prior to opening week, the league’s 108 players were divided between nine different teams via a draft system, ensuring parity in competition. The nine teams are each named for their individual team sponsors: AMF Creative, […]
I See the Light!
Rabbi Zvi Teichman What defines a human is the ability to communicate through words. There are two words used primarily to describe ‘talking’: וידבר and ויאמר. The power of speech can inspire as well as destroy. Moshe is summoned by G-d to instruct the Kohanim of their obligations, אמור — Say to the Kohanim… ואמרת […]
OCA’s Community Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration
In Partnership with Congregation Shomrei Emunah Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) is proud to have partnered with Congregation Shomrei Emunah and host over 700 members of the extended Baltimore community for a special Yom Ha’atzmaut event, celebrating Israel’s 74th birthday! The event started with a program and tekes which included Hatikvah and Misheberach led by Moishe […]
Baltimore’s Yeshivas Ner Yisroel Celebrates Hachnasas Sefer Torah
Photo Credits: Rabbi Eli Greengart On Sunday, May 1st Yeshivas Ner Yisroel held an Hachnosas Sefer Torah on its campus. The new sefer was written in memory and in honor of Rabbi Herman Naftoli Neuberger zt”l, the long time President of Ner Yisroel. The sefer was dedicated by the family of Dr. and Mrs. Zev […]
Jeff Pensak – Real Estate and Business Networking Golf Event May 15th
Tell us about yourself? I am from Baltimore and am one of five sons. My last name may sound familiar as I have 3 brothers in town involved in different businesses, as well as my mom who is a well-known writer. I have always been involved in business one way or another since a young […]
Bipolar Disorder and Personality
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depression, is a mental health disorder that is defined by periods of depressed mood and mania. When one is in a manic phase, it is common to experience high energy, decreased need for sleep, feelings of grandiosity, increased talkativeness, racing thoughts, increased risk taking, […]
Parshas Acharei Mos
Rabbi Berel Wein The death of the two sons of Aaron remains one of the great mysteries that the Torah presents to us. The Talmud and Midrash have advanced several ideas as to why such a tragedy occurred, and it may seem to a certain extent it was self-inflicted. The reasons for their failures are […]
