Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2024 - Chanukas Habayis of Derech Chaim (HaRav Pinchas Gross)
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 1, 2024 - As the month of Elul and the Yomim Noraim quickly approach, now is the perfect time to reevaluate. With internet devices and their distractions being ever-present in our lives, what better way to enhance our spiritual lives and reconnect with what’s important than to make a Kabolah, a pledge to limit our online interactions?
Small, measurable, and attainable goals can make a significant impact. Consider committing to one or more of the following through Yom Kippur:
Strengthening your filter settings
Removing an app you frequently use
Turning off your phone during dinner
Putting your phone aside during in-person interactions
Designating a specific room in your home for online activities
Leaving your...
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 5, 2024 - BJL has learned that this year’s participating schools have received funding for this year’s rebate and will begin processing the rebates to families next week. Furthermore, the BTI committee behind this innovative program has finalized the arrangements with The Associated to create the central fund through which donations for future year rebates can be made. The BTI committee has prepared a Q&A and a video explaining the BTI, which may be seen below.
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 5, 2024 - Read the current issue of Baltimore Jewish Home by clicking on the graphic below:
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 4, 2024 - The Baltimore community and Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah (Zidichov of Baltimore) is buzzing with excitement as a new Kollel opens its doors. The first Zman began today, Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Elul, and this new development promises to bring significant spiritual growth to the local community.
According to Rabbi Shaul Edelman, Executive Director of Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah, the opening of the Kollel has been in the works for several years, spearheaded by the Zidichover Rebbe of Baltimore, Harav Yissochor Dov Eichenstein, Shlit”a. “The Rebbe has been talking about opening a new Kollel for a long time,” said Rabbi Edelman. “The hardest part was finding the right Rosh Kollel. That breakthrough came this past winter when the ...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2024 - Chanukas Habayis: Derech Chaim’s HaRav Pinchas Gross Affixes the Shul’s Front Door Mezuza. Mazel Tov!
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 6, 2024 – In celebration of the Derech Chaim חנוכת הבית, Pimlico Road will be closed at 3:15PM between Farringdon & Smith Ave.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2024 - A home invasion occurred this morning on Winner Ave behind Cross Country Elementary.Three Hispanic men dressed as BGE employees knocked on the door of an elderly residents home, claiming to smell gas. They pushed their way inside and became violent towards the homeowner and ransacked the house. Baltimore Police are investigating the incident. Residents are urged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity to 911.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2024 – 2:16PM – Due to a major gas leak in the area Seen Mile Lane between Park Heights & Reisterstown Road is blocked off.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2024 - 1:38PM – Expect delays as traffic is down to one lane again on Old Valley Road (between Stevenson and Greenspring Valley) due to tree work.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2024 - Bais Yaakov School Year Opens With Excitement!
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 6, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Elan Sloan on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
American-Turkish human rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, succumbed to her wounds on Friday after being shot in the head by Israeli forces during a weekly protest against settlement expansions in the West Bank, according to Palestinian Authority-run news outlet Wafa.
During the weekly protest in Beita, south of Nablus in the West Bank, IDF soldiers opened fire at the protesters using live ammunition, the report noted. Eygi was subsequently critically wounded in the head. The 26 years old activist was evacuated to Rafida Hospital in Nablus, where she later died.
Fouad Nafaa, the head of the Rafidia Hospital, told Reuters that a woman arrived at the hospital in a very critical condition with a serious head injury.
"We tried to perform a resuscitation operation on ...
U.S. job growth picked up in August but missed economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate was little changed.
The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers added 142,000 jobs in August, compared to the 160,000 gain that was projected by LSEG economists.
The unemployment rate also dipped slightly to 4.2%, in line with expectations, after it had unexpectedly risen to 4.3% in July – which was the highest level for the jobless rate since October 2021.
The number of jobs added in the prior two months were both revised downward, with job creation in June revised down by 61,000 from a gain of 179,000 to 118,000 – while July was revised down by 25,000 from 114,000 to 89,000.
With the revision, July's job creation was the lowest nonfarm payrolls...
If a corpse will be found באדמה — on the land that G-d your Lord, gives you to possess it, נופל בשדה — fallen in the field, ולא נודע — it was not known who smote him. (דברים כא א)
The Torah goes on to detail the laws of the עגלה ערופה — the axed heifer that is brought by the city that is determined by the elders and judges to be in closest proximity to the corpse.
The crux of this ritual is to display the responsibility of the community for a stranger's death. They must declare they were not culpable for the death, having not ignored any guest in the town, providing them with food and escort. By taking the heifer — too young to propagate, to a harsh valley — too hard to work and produce fruit, and axing the bac...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 5, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of David Rosenbloom, z’l, brother of Alfred (Roselea) Rosenbloom and Gedaliah (Donna) Rosenbloom.
The levaya will be held in Florida
Shiva will be observed at 25 Lighttown Court, Baltimore, MD 21208 from Tuesday morning through Friday morning.
Minyanim:
Shacharis: 6:55am (Tuesday-Friday)
Mincha Maariv: 7:00pm (Tuesday-Thursday)
Visiting Times:
9:00am-12:00pm
2:00pm-6:00pm
7:30pm-9:00pm
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Napoleon Bonaparte (1768-1821) was the emperor of France from 1804-1814 and is regarded as one of history’s greatest military leaders. A unique aspect about Napoleon was that he was known to be relatively short in terms of physical stature. The story is told of Napoleon who was one time trying to grab something that was high up, however, it was beyond his reach. One of his servants standing nearby, said, “Don’t worry, I’m bigger than you, let me grab it for the king!”Napoleon responded to his servant, “You are taller than me, however, I am still bigger!”Physical stature is one thing. But it is certainly not the full picture. Qualitative largeness is much bigger than quantitative largeness! The Sefer Shemen Rosh, written by Rav Asher Anshil Katz, us...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 6, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mordechai & Tsivi (Feinstein) Yager on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandfather Louis Feinstein and grandmother Gail Feinstein
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
