Baltimore, MD – Apr. 23, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira Mrs. Messody Benhamou, a’h, mother of Mrs. Annie Attar.
The graveside levaya will take place today, April 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm, at Rosedale Agudah Cemetery 6326 Hamilton Ave, Rosedale, MD 21237 Shiva will be observed at 3408 Hatton Road, Baltimore, Md 21208Minyanim:Mincha/Arvit: 7:30PMShacharit: 8:00AM
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 19, 2026 - Safe Green Transit (SGT), a local nonprofit organization focused on reducing traffic congestion and increasing roadway safety through practical transportation initiatives, announced today that it is seeking additional community support as operations continue to grow.One of SGT’s primary initiatives is the expansion of reliable yellow school bus transportation designed to reduce the number of individual vehicles traveling to and from schools, improve traffic flow, and enhance overall roadway safety.SGT currently operates nine daily routes, with two additional routes already confirmed for next year and another four routes presently in the planning stages.SGT would like to thank Senators Dalya Attar and Shelly Hettleman for once again securing $250,...
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has ordered the US Navy to eliminate any boat caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
"I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be, that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. There is to be no hesitation." The President wrote on Truth Social.
In parenthisis, Trump mockingly explained why the boats laying mines are small: "Their naval ships are ALL, 159 of them, at the bottom of the sea!"
He also noted that US minesweepers "are clearing the Strait right now. and that he is "hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled-up level!"
President Herzog: “My dream is to get into a car and drive straight to Beirut, to visit that beautiful city, to befriend the good people of Lebanon.” Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 23, 2026 - On April 22, 2026, President Isaac Herzog hosted a reception for ambassadors, diplomats, military attachés, and faith leaders in honor of Israel’s 78th Independence Day at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, Israel.
The event was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, who spoke of warming relations and peace in the region. Ambassadors and military attaches from around the world posted in Israel enjoyed wine and dairy delicacies from food businesses from the north and south of Israel affected by the war.
In a moving moment, former hos...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 23, 2026 - The vacancy rate is rising at the Towson Town Center, as Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill is the next business to file for closure.
The restaurant is set to close on June 26th, according to the Maryland Department of Labor's website.
This closure comes as Capitol Luggage & Leather prepares to leave the mall this month after 15 years.
Nearly two weeks ago, the Apple store announced it would be closing in June due to the “departure of several retailers and declining conditions," according to a company statement.
In the past two years, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell have closed.
The Towson Town Center currently has a 26% storefront vacancy rate, according to the Towson Chamber of Commerce.
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Baltimore, MD — April 23, 2026 - 7:03AM - (BJL) A confirmed gas leak has caused the complete closure of a critical intersection in Pikesville this morning, paralyzing northbound traffic and triggering significant delays throughout the region.
Emergency Utility Closure: As of approximately 7:00 AM, Baltimore County emergency crews and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) responded to the intersection of Reisterstown Road (MD 140) and Hooks Lane for a report of a utility emergency.
BGE officials later confirmed the cause to be a significant natural gas leak requiring immediate repair.
Traffic Impact: Northbound Reisterstown Road is heavily restricted and effectively closed at the Hooks Lane intersection. This closure is creating a severe bottleneck for commuters traveling from the Balt...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 22, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mark Leslie Edelman, z’l, brother of Dr. Robert (Marge) Edelman.
The Levaya will be graveside at Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery, 9780 Liberty Road, Randallstown, Maryland 21133, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
Shiva will be observed at Park Towers West (corner building) 7121 Park Heights Ave #409 Baltimore, MD 21215.
Details to follow
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 22, 2026 - The third-grade class at Yeshivas Toras Simcha had a special visitor. Ryan Pinson, SVP & Senior Commercial Banker and Team Lead at WesBanco Bank, Inc., joined for a lively session on financial literacy. He spoke with the students about the importance of saving and introduced the idea of delayed gratification - why it can be worth waiting and planning instead of spending right away. Through engaging examples and discussion, the students began to see how thoughtful money choices can make a big difference over time.
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dr. Laszlo Leb, z’l, father of Mrs. Ilana Benz.The levayah took place in Providence, RI, on, April 21, 2026.Shiva will continue in Baltimore beginning Thursday evening at 2727 Woodcourt Road, Baltimore, MD 21209.Visiting times:Thursday evening from 7-10pmFriday: 10am- 5pmMotzaei Shabbos: 9:30-10:30pmSunday: 9:30am-12:30pm, 2:00pm-6:00pm and 7:00-10pmMrs. Ilana Benz can be reached by phone at: 508-615-5677
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 22, 2026 - On Monday and Tuesday morning of last week, Safe Green Transit drivers arrived at their dispatch location to find that two buses had been vandalized. One sustained significant damage to the rear windows, costing thousands of dollars to repair.Police were called and a report was filed.As a local community nonprofit organization, Safe Green Transit reached out to Shomrim to request assistance. Shomrim verified with the local police precinct that there would be regular patrols in the area and deployed a camera trailer for surveillance at the site.
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 21, 2026 – 7:16PM (BJL) A major accident at the intersection of Willow Glen & Greenspring is blocking all access down Willow Glen towards Pimlico
Washington, D.C. - Apr. 21, 2026 - US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the ceasefire in Iran would be extended until the Iranian leadership submits a proposal for a deal.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump made clear that the US naval blockade will remain in place until an Iranian proposal is submitted.
"Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump wrote.
“I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, a...
Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 21, 2026 - As I sit here in the Gush Etzion cemetery, beside the graves of Ari Fuld, Lucy Dee, and 17 newly fallen soldiers from this war—along with so many other victims of terror—I’m trying to put into words what feels almost impossible to express.Hundreds of people are around us, swaying in song and prayer. The emotion here isn’t abstract. It’s heavy. It’s alive.I grew up in Baltimore, where Yom Hazikaron was something distant—“a sad day in Israel.” I tried to connect to it, but the truth is, unless you’re here, you can’t fully understand it.The closest way to describe it is this: it’s a national shiva. ...
