Baltimore, MD – April 5, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Leonid Gitelman, z’l, father of Miriam Vurgaftman.
Shiva will be observed through Tuesday morning, April 8 at 6 Stablemere Court, Baltimore, MD, 21209
Visiting times: 12pm-3pm and 6-930pm.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
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Baltimore, MD - April 1, 2025 - Attention Completers of the O’Fishel’s Mitzvah Motivators Brachos-Out-Loud Program:
The All-The-Brachos-You-Can-Make buffet will take place at:
Mitzvah Motivator Headquarters 7000 Rockland Hills Drive Sunday, April 6, 2025 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Admission:
Free for all completers
Free for Sponsor Families
Other Guests: $50 minimum donation per person
Divrei Bracha from Mara D'Asra of Mitzvah Motivators, Rabbi Dovid Heber, at approximately 5:15 pm.
Plus: Catch a Wealcatch for your Yiddish-Kite! Successful completers of the MAYA program should bring along their four lists of 100 Brachos for their picture of Andrew Jackson.
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 2, 2025 - Originally from Boro Park, Rabbi Boruch Brull came to Baltimore in 1978 to teach at TA, where his journey in community service began. Noticing a critical need, he helped found Ahavas Yisrael with Rabbi Elozor Isbee, z”l, to provide discreet, meaningful support to struggling families.What started with food boxes and small checks has grown into a full-service chesed organization, offering help with food, rent, utilities, job placement, budgeting, and navigating government programs. At the heart of Ahavas Yisrael is dignity: “We ask, How can we better help you?—never making anyone feel uncomfortable.”Rabbi Brull reflects on Baltimore’s unique sense of achdus and chesed, where rabbis, organizations, and even politicians work hand in ...
Annapolis, MD - April 5, 2025 - With the clock ticking on their 90-day session, Maryland lawmakers are meeting Saturday and expected to approve a state budget and a series of tax and fee increases.
Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Chairman Guy Guzzone announced a deal on a $67 billion budget Friday. It would close a $3.3 billion deficit with more than $1.6 billion in taxes.
The package includes a 3% tax on information technology services, a sales tax on vending machine purchases and a $5 fee on new tires.
Last-minute budget decisions are tied to House and Senate negotiations on the governor’s education plan. The chambers are at odds over how much to cut from the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education funding formula.
The House and Senate...
April 5, 2025—Baltimore, MD—The City of Baltimore and a class of pedestrians with mobility disabilities have reached a milestone settlement to increase access to the City’s curb ramps and sidewalks. The settlement, in the form of a partial consent decree, is the first big step in resolving claims brought on behalf of a class of persons with mobility disabilities alleging that the vast majority of curb ramps and sidewalks in Baltimore are not accessible and therefore violate federal disability rights laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”).
Under the partial consent decree, the City has agreed, among other things, to devote a minimum of $44 million, and potentiall...
Baltimore, MD – April 5, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yaakov Klein (Baltimore) & Batya Ehrenberg (Five Towns) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Eli & Rikki Klein
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - April 2, 2025 - 10:37AM - BJL has learned that a Baltimore resident is detained in Switzerland on their way to Eretz Yisrael for Pesach due to not holding an ETA. Be sure to read below.###Jerusalem, Israel - March 24, 2025 - As the busy Pesach travel season approaches, Chaim V’Chessed urges all travelers—both those leaving Israel and visitors arriving for the holiday—to take note of several critical travel guidelines to avoid complications and ensure a smooth journey.
Traveler’s Insurance: A Must-Have
One of the most crucial travel precautions is securing proper traveler’s insurance. This applies to:
• Residents of Israel who are traveling abroad
• Visitors coming to Israel for Pesach
Each year, Chaim V’Chessed is calle...
Baltimore, MD - April 3, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to fly to the US to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday and discuss the new tariffs imposed on Israel, the nuclear crisis with Iran, the war in Gaza, and the hostages, four sources familiar with the matter told Walla.
A White House official later confirmed that Trump approved the visit.
In order for the visit to happen, Netanyahu will need to request a delay of the planned testimonies for his ongoing corruption trial this week.
If the visit does go ahead, the prime minister will not return to Israel from Budapest, where he has been staying since Wednesday night. Instead, he will fly directly to Washington on Sunday.
Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to meet with Trump since the president ann...
Baltimore, MD – April 5, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aaron Kraut & Maya Grove on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Daniel & Gayle Kraut and Dr. Daniel & Chana Grove
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - April 5, 2025 - With picket signs and music, federal workers are determined to make their voices heard.
Dozens of people outside Penn Station spoke out against recent mass layoffs Friday night.
The demonstration was organized by the Federal Unionists Network.
Lindsey Muniak with the network told WMAR-2 News that what President Donald Trump's administration has done so far left them with no choice but to act.
"They want to drive down our wages, they want to privatize our public services in the interest of building their own wealth, and I'm talking not just about the administration but also Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies," Muniak said.
Elon Musk and President Trump say the layoffs are intended to reduce the size of the federal government to increase efficiency....
Baltimore, MD - April 5, 2025 - Thousands in Baltimore gathered Saturday at City Hall in concert with the "Hands Off!" rallies that have swept the nation.
Opponents of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk protested the Trump administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.
According to Scripps News Group, more than 1,200 demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists.
The rally held in Baltimore was organized by the Free State Coalition, a Maryland-based grassroots group.
"In the past we've really focused on what we were fighting against, which is the actions of this administration, the executive orders, the repealing ...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 5, 2025 - The 14th International Jerusalem "Winner" Marathon was held on Friday morning, April 4, 2025.
More than 40,000 runners ran in six race categories: the Full Marathon (42.2 km), Half Marathon (21.1 km), 10 km, 5 km, Family Race (1.7 km), and a special 800-meter Community Race.
Runners came from over 50 countries, including Australia, South Africa, Kenya, South Sudan, and Morocco. As in past years, the shorter races, which continue to grow in popularity, attracted the largest crowds.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion emphasized the importance of the day: "In these challenging times, we choose life. We choose to run," he said. "Many runners participate to honor a cause, in solidarity with hostages and bereaved families."...
In most years Pesach falls out during the weeks we begin Chumash Vayikra, that introduces the עבודת הקרבנות —the details surrounding the various offerings that were brought by the Kohanim in the Mishkan and the Mikdash.
We refer to this service as עבודה, as we pray each day והשב את העבודה לדביר ביתך — to restore the service to the to the Holy of Holies of Your Temple.
But the translation as 'service' is not accurate.
The Ramban says that it connotes טורח — the difficulty and effort one exerts for another.
The proximity of this notion to the extraordinary hard work we invest in preparation for Pesach would seem to be intended.
In fact, the Shelah HaKadosh points out that there are only three area...
Baltimore, MD – April 4, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Zev and Ruty Weiss on the Birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – April 4, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Boruch and Hindy Rabinowitz on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Pinchos and Faigy Rabinowitz and Rabbi & Mrs. Duvid and Dini Sternhill
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Stocks tumbled for a second-straight day after China imposed a 34% tariff on U.S. imports, raising concerns of a global trade war and possible recession.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2,231.07 points, or 5.5%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 5.97% and 5.82%, respectively. The Nasdaq entered into bear market territory on Friday.
The new China tariffs against the U.S. will go into effect on April 10, according to The Wall Street Journal. The 34% tariffs announced against China on Wednesday come in addition to the 20% tariffs already imposed against the country by the Trump administration.
U.S. stocks tumbled on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced his latest plan for tariffs, sparking fears of a global trade war.
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 30, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Perel (Penina) Klein, a’h, (wife of Schaja Klein, z’l), mother of Isaac (Chavie, a’h) Klein, Heshie (Tanya) Klein, Rabbi Ushi (Rochie) Klein, and Malkie (Gedalia) Liebes.
The Kevurah will take place tomorrow, Monday 3/31, at 1:00 pm at Floral Park Cemetery 104 Deans Rhode Hall, Monmouth Junction, NJ, 08852
Shiva will observed through Sunday, April 6, beginning with Mincha/Maariv on Monday at 2812 West Strathmore Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209
Shacharis 7:30AM (Sunday:8:00AM)
Mincha/Maariv 7:15PM (Erev Shabos: 5:00PM)Maariv Motzaei Shabbos: 8:18PM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
