Kehillas Ohr Yisrael Celebrates a Hachnasas Sefer Torah

Kehillas Ohr Yisrael, a vibrant community under dynamic Torah leadership, led by the young & energetic Rabbi Duvi Rubin, welcomed their first new Sefer Torah given by Moshe & Shoshi Meystel, in memory of their grandparents, with heartfelt & joyous singing and dancing. Hundreds of people escorted the Torah down Lightfoot Drive from the Meystel […]

The Magic of TA Grandparents Day

Photo Credit: Esky Cook On the morning of Friday, May 20th, there was magic in the air at TA, as over 850 grandparents, great-grandparents, and special friends came to TA for an unforgettable experience.  This was TA’s 5th Grandparents’ Day in recent years, and it proved to be an incredible experience to all those who […]

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, […]

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 […]

Kesser Torah Bochurim Warmed by the Fire of Torah During Winter Zman

While Kesser Torah of Baltimore (KT) may only be five years old, it has already entrenched itself within the Baltimore community as a yeshiva that sets its bochurim on a path to learn with a brehn and create a cheishek for Torah for a lifetime. This past Winter Zman has allowed the talmidei ha’yeshiva, who […]

OCA Students Qualify for National Finals of Chidon HaTanach

Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) is proud to announce that 8th Graders Alina Rosen and Racheli Schwarzenberger recently qualified to participate in the national finals of the Chidon HaTanach competition in New York on May 1. The Chidon HaTanach is sponsored by the Jewish Agency and is open to students in grades 6-11. OCA is registered […]