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B A LT I M O R E J E W I S H H O M E . C O M
THE BALTIMORE JEWISH HOME
AUGUST 27, 2020
Baltimore Celebrates 2 Months Since The Opening Of The Bais Chaburah
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any Talmidim, returning to the States after spending a year learning in Eretz Yisroel at Yeshivos such as Ohr Samayach, Aish, Shappells, Machon Yaakov and Machon Shlomo, seek to settle in a Frum community. They are searching for opportunities for Shiurim, Chavrusa learning and likeminded Chaveirim. At the same time, they are seeking professional employment and even Shidduchim. It can be difficult to find them all in the same place. People can find it challenging when transitioning from Yeshiva into a new community, especially with the pressures of starting out on your own. Enter the Bais Chaburah The transition was made so much smoother - Talmidim were informed about our efforts on their behalf. A furnished apartment was rented and we were able to arrange daily Shiurim, Shabbos Seudos as well as Shidduch and Job Networking. This program, which was founded
by Rabbi Zvi Schwartz, is a new addition to his summer program of Jinternship. Due to COVID, this summer, the regular programming was changed. Phil Massey, a Jinternship Alumni and recent graduate from Penn State, took advantage of the opportunity to live at the Bais Chaburah and par-
ticipate in its many Shiurim. Phil is getting ready to go to Israel to spend a year at Ohr Samayach starting this Elul. Bezras Hashem the Chaburah is soon to finish Perek Ben Sorer U’Morer with Shiurim in Halacha, Chumash and Mishnah. The new approach is al-
ready achieving its goals with three of the participants having secured jobs. The Chaburah has generated much excitement and has provided a great opportunity for Talmidim returning from a year of growth at Yeshiva with the need to be engaged with experienced Rebbeim. The Shiurim are rooted in acquiring a Kinyan in Gemara and Hashkafa. Rabbi Schwartz says, “COVID has shined a light on the many Talmidim who are Moser Nefesh to learn a year at Yeshiva. When they return, they often have to live on their own without much support. In addition, it is a challenge to find the appropriate learning and social opportunities that are so vital. It’s incredible how the Bais Chaburah has turned this challenge around and created a Makom Torah that has attracted young men with so much talent and dedication. The Siyata Dishmaya and enthusiasm is very palpable. We look forward to continued growth”
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