Bais Haknesses Ohr Hachaim finally gets finishing touches

Just in time for the Shavuos Holiday and also just before the Grand Chanukas Habayis Shul Dinner, Congregation Bais Haknesses Ohr Hachaim just placed the finishing touches on their brand new (1 year old) building on Clarks Lane. With a new building dedication to mark the occasion the new lettering and logo look really good on [...]

NWCP Fun Day – 2nd Annual Public Safety Fun Day & Softball Tournament – GUESS WHO WON?

The NWCP Fun Day, with the participation of the Baltimore City Police dept. and the Baltimore City Fire Dept. was a great success, with an amazing turnout. There was a large consistent crowd cheering on both teams as they were playing softball. Unfortunately the NWCP never had a chance against the very much in shape Baltimore [...]

Open letter to JCC Board of Directors from David Zager

Conversation: The JCC opening on Shabbat
Subject: The JCC opening on Shabbat
Dear Marc, Jimmy, and the Board of Directors of the Associated,
This past weekend I was visiting with my mother, Ellen Kahan Zager, who shared with me the debate surrounding the JCC and whether or not it should be open on Shabbat. Being my mother’s son, [...]

New Engagement! Mazel Tov! Menachem Weissman to Ilana Greengart

We would like to wish an extra hearty Mazel Tov to Menachem Weissman (Baltimore MD) and Ilana Greengart (Baltimore MD) on their engagement.
May they be Zoche to build a Ba’yis Ne’eman Bi’Yisroel!
Email  your  Simcha  or  Mazal  Tov  to  jewishbyte@gmail.com !!

Who Knows 5 A Capella – Concert Sunday May 31st @ 1pm

Who Knows 5 A Capella – Concert Sunday May 31st @ 1pm @ Shearith Israel

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NWCP Fun Day – 2nd Annual Public Safety Fun Day & Sofball Tournament

Check back for our updates on who won and live pictures!
The NWCP, together with the Mayor’s Office, Baltimore City Police & the Baltimore City Fire Department, proudly announce the Second Annual Public Safety Fun Day and Softball Tournament.
Date: May 31, 2009
Time: 1 – 5 PM (ball game at 2:30 PM)
Location: Public Safety Training Facility, corner [...]

New Engagement! Mazel Tov! Yechezkel Rosenbaum to Batsheva Jablon

We would like to wish Mazel Tov to Yechezkel Rosenbaum (New York NY) and Batsheva Jablon (Baltimore MD/Montreal Quebec) on their engagement.
May they be Zoche to build a Ba’yis Ne’eman Bi’Yisroel!
Email  your  Simcha  or  Mazal  Tov  to  jewishbyte@gmail.com !!

Open Letter from President & Chairman of the JCC of Greater Baltimore

Saturday Openings
at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
will begin on June 6, 2009

Dear Member,
As many of you are aware, the JCC Board of Directors recently voted to open the JCC on Saturdays and today THE ASSOCIATED Board of Directors has approved this measure.  
Our goal in opening the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC on Saturdays year-round [...]

Baltimore's Eruv is UP for Shavuot/Shabbat!

Baltimore’s Eruv is UP for Shavuot/Shabbat!, and Hopkins is down for Shavuot Shabbat!
Chag Sameach! From JewishByte.info
Candle Lighting for tonight is 8:05pm and tomorrow night 8:06pm Yom Tov & Shabbat end @ 9:37pm

Eruv Tavshillin Reminder!

Remember to make an ERUV TAVSHILIN in order that you are able to prepare for Shabbos on Yom Tov.
Have a Chag Sameach from everyone @ JewishByte.info

It's A Girl Mazel Tov!

We would like to wish a Mazel Tov on the  Birth of  Penina Sheina to Dovid & Charna Knopf . 
May the Newborn be a source of Nachas to her family and Klal Yisroel!
Email your Simcha or Mazel Tov to JewishByte@gmail.com!!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: HOPKINS AREA ERUV WILL BE DOWN FOR SHABBAT SHAVUOT!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: HOPKINS AREA ERUV WILL BE DOWN FOR SHABBAT SHAVUOT!
The Eruv is Currently down and will unfortunately not be usable for this coming Shabbos on Shavuos! It will not be permissible to carry within the hopkins area. At this time the Baltimore Eruv is still being checked please check back later for updated information.

UPDATED: Tikkun Leil Shavuos – Local Shul Lectures, Classes & Events

This is a list of all of the posted Shul Lectures, Classes and Events for Leil Shavuos. If you have an event which you would like to add or would like to see your Shul/Congregation added to the list, please contact us @ jewishbyte@gmail.com
Bais Haknesses Ohr Hachaim – Rabbi Weiss’s Shul
12:00-12:50am – Dr Paul Volosov [...]

Fire in Pikesville this morning burns out 4 storefronts on Reisterstown RD near Old Court Rd.

Shortly before 6 a.m., Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company and other Baltimore County, MD westside units were alerted to a reported building fire in Pikesville (Fire Box 2-13) in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road. There was heavy smoke showing from a 1-story building with four commercial occupancies and the officer requested a Working Fire Dispatch. The engine crew [...]

BREAKING NEWS!! The Associated Board VOTED overwhelmingly to Support opening of Owings Mills JCC on Shabbos

After the JCC executive board and board of directors both voted overwhelmingly to open the JCC, the Associated Federation of Baltimore voted overwhelmingly to support both the JCC executive board and board of directors, in opening the Owings Mills JCC on Shabbos. As of Saturday June 6th 1pm the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC will be [...]

New Engagement! Yitzy Zelman to Kayla Primak

We would like to wish Mazel Tov to Yitzy Zelman (New York NY) and Kayla Primak (Baltimore MD) on their engagement.
May they be Zoche to build a Ba’yis Ne’eman Bi’Yisroel!
Email  your  Simcha  or  Mazal  Tov  to  jewishbyte@gmail.com !!

Local Trapeze school leaving Inner Harbor for Washington DC

AP/Baltimore Sun Reports – A trapeze school that has operated by Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for five seasons is moving to Washington, D.C.
Trapeze School New York officials said their last class in Baltimore will be held Sunday. School officials wanted a site where they can operate year-round.
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It's A Girl!

We would like to wish a Mazel Tov on the  Birth of a baby girl to Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Krisman. 
May the Newborn be a source of Nachas to her family and Klal Yisroel!
Email your Simcha or Mazel Tov to JewishByte@gmail.com!!

Kashrus Alert – Cream-O-Land brand milk

CREAM-O-LAND brand milk bears an unauthorized Star-K.  Star-K does not certify any CREAM-O-LAND milk and the milk is not cholov Yisroel.  The milk is sold in the Tri-State area.  Corrective action is being taken and consumers will see “NOT STAR-K” printed on each bottle label. Signs to this effect are being posted in stores.
 
Star-K Certification
410-484-4110
www.star-k.org

Great turnout @ Baltimore's first ParnasaFest! Over 100 People!

Baltimore’s first ParnasaFest made its grand debut tonight, showcasing what some good old fashioned networking  can accomplish albeit with a new twist. Think of it like speed dating for business, picture 100 people in a room wearing nametags, everyone introduces themselves, then you zero in on the people you feel you have something in common with. It [...]

ParnasaFest Founder and Co-Chair Dave Weinberg opens up during an EXCLUSIVE interview with JewishByte.info

Welcome to ParnasaFest, a volunteer-run free program that has been meeting in major U.S. cities, as well as Toronto and Jerusalem, since February to provide a network for the unemployed, underemployed and employers seeking prospects. “Parnasa” is Hebrew for livelihood. “The first time we did this, in Washington Heights, 70 or 80 people showed up,” [...]

It's A Boy! Bris on Thursday

We would like to wish a Mazel Tov on the birth of a Baby Boy last Thursday to Rabbi Osher and Avivah Werner of Baltimore, MD
The Bris will take place @ Tiferes Yisroel – Rabbi Goldberger’s Shul on Thursday Morning May 28th 8:00AM
May the Newborn be a source of great Nachas to his parents and to all of Klal [...]