Mazel Tov to Sonny Blashka and Sarala Lefkowitz on Their Engagement
Baltimore, MD – October 15, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Sonny Blashka and Sarala Lefkowitz on their engagement. Mazel Tov to the parents, Joe & Elizabeth Lefkowitz and Dovid and Raizy Blashka. !יה”ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן
Israeli Forces Strike Two Terrorists Linked to Weapons Smuggling in Southern Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated two terrorists in a strike in southern Gaza who were involved in smuggling weapons and military equipment into the Strip. The strike took place Wednesday in the Khan Yunis area, targeting Basel Nabil Abd al-Rahman Kashta and Ahmad Raja al-Shaer. According to the IDF, the two were responsible for […]
Mazel Tov to Shlomo and Etti Pollock On The Birth Of A Baby Girl
Baltimore, MD – October 15, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shlomo and Etti Pollock on the birth of a baby girl. Mazel Tov to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Eli Pollock and Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Meir Rubin.Mazel Tov to Great Grandparents Dr. and Mrs. Mordechai Bodenheimer. !יה”ר שיזכו לגדלה לתורה לחופה ולמעשים […]
Basement Apartments, Converted Garages, and Backyard Cottages Just Got Easier to Build Under New Maryland Law
Maryland homeowners may soon have more flexibility to build small secondary homes on their properties, creating opportunities for rental income and additional living space for family members. The units, known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), can include basement apartments, converted garages or separate backyard cottages. Under the new law, local governments must allow ADUs on […]
BDE: Mrs. Helen Silver, a”h
Baltimore, MD – October 15, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Helen Silver, a”h, mother of Rabbi Zev Silver and Avi Silver.Shiva InformationShiva will be at 674 Ogden Avenue, Teaneck, NJ.
Deep Dive into Flydubai Flight FZ1073: “How We Survived the FlyDubai Hijacking” – Interview with Daniel Schlichter (Video)
Obama Says Israel Has “Ceded Moral Ground” in Belfast Remarks on Palestinians
Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized Israel’s treatment of Palestinians during a conversation in Belfast, Northern Ireland, saying Israel had “took land off people and they were excessive,” according to The Jerusalem Post. Obama made the remarks Tuesday while visiting Queen’s University Belfast to receive an honorary doctorate. Speaking with journalist Susan McKay, he discussed […]
Watch: Rabbi Labish Becker – Noach 5787: “Towers of Doom” (Video)
Cheder Chabad of Baltimore Purchases Mount Washington Campus to Meet Growing Enrollment
BALTIMORE, Oct. 15, 2026 — Cheder Chabad of Baltimore has closed on the purchase of a new campus at 5800 Smith Avenue and 1701 Regent Road in Mount Washington, a major step for a school that has grown every year and is now at capacity in its Park Heights Avenue building. Founded in 2007 by […]
Watch Rabbi Yonah Sklare – Parshas Noach: Should We Embrace Technological Advancement? A Stimulating Discussion at the Shabbos Table (Video)
