Gush Etzion, Israel - Nov. 18, 2025  -  -An Israeli man in his 30s was murdered on Tuesday afternoon at the Gush Etzion Junction when two terrorists drove their vehicle into pedestrians at the intersection. The terrorists then exited their car, armed with knives, and attempted to stab additional victims. The terrorists were neutralized at the scene. Magen David Adom medics and paramedics, together with an IDF medical team, pronounced the death of a man around 30 who was wounded in the stabbing. Three additional wounded were evacuated to hospitals in Jerusalem: a woman around 40 in serious condition, a man around 30, and a 15-year-old boy, both in moderate condition with penetrating injuries. MDA Paramedic Uriel Lavi said: “When we arrived at the scene, we understood it ...
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 15, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Rabbi Shlomo Porter, z'l, husband of Mrs. Shoshana Porter, and father of Esther Porter, Elky (Rabbi Chaim) Brener, Rabbi Yisroel (Chaya) Porter, Rabbi Nosson (Esther) Porter, Rabbi Mayer (Miriam) Porter, and brother of Dr. Jack Porter.Shiva will be observed at 6105 Western Run Dr., Baltimore, MD 21209Minyanim:Shacharis: 7:30amMincha: 4:30pmMaariv: 9:45pmThe family respectfully requests no visitors 1:00pm-2:30PM  and 6:00-7:00PM or after 10:00pm The women will begin sitting each morning at 10:00AM Please send tributes, pictures, and memories to rabbiportermemories@gmail.com   בלע המוות לנצח
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 14, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Dr. Arthur G. Shapiro, z”l, husband of Rivka Shapiro, and father of Sylvie Shapiro (Steve Grossman), Iris (Ed) Miller, Miquelle (Jake) Serure, and Ilanit (Stuart) Samuels.Shiva Will Begin In  on Tuesday  at 3141 Royal Palm Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33140Visiting:Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pmFriday: 10:00am-2:00pmMotzaei Shabbos: 7:00pm-10:00pm Shiva meal coordinator: Susan Kenigsberg 954.529.5261  .בלע המוות לנצח
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For over three decades, One Israel Fund has served as the premier organization in North America supporting Israel’s Biblical Heartland, funding hundreds of essential projects each year, from medical and recreation to education, community impact and preventative security. Every initiative represents a lifeline, strengthening communities and protecting families who live with courage and conviction on the frontlines of Jewish history. The evening promises an extraordinary program that combines meaning, inspiration, and uplifting entertainment. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a steadfast voice for Israel in the U.S. Congress, will headline the event with a powerful address. The program will also feature Nathaniel “@NateBuzz” Buzolic, bel...
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 14, 2025 - Honoring the memory of his wife, Miriam (Fink) Mintz, a'h, Mendel Mintz shares how her spirit and devotion inspired the founding of Miriam’s Library, bringing hope and educational opportunities to Baltimore’s Jewish community.                                                                                     Watch/Listen: You Tube   Spotify    Apple       Listen here  If you’re part of an organization or business with a story to share, contact us at Media@baltimo...
San Francisco, CA – Nov. 18, 2025  - Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare was hit by an outage on Tuesday, knocking several major websites offline for global users. E-commerce platform Shopify, job search engine Indeed, Anthropic’s Claude chatbot, President Donald Trump’s Truth Social and Elon Musk’s social media platform X appear to have been affected by the Cloudflare issues, according to Downdetector, which itself could not be accessed for some users. NJ Transit reported issues with some of its digital services “due to a vendor.” OpenAI’s status page also indicated its ChatGPT and Sora short-form video app were having issues due to “an issue with one of our third-party service providers....
The UN Security Council on Monday approved the US-backed resolution to establish an international force in Gaza. 13 countries voted in favor. Russia and China abstained. The proposal is based on US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for the Gaza Strip. Its main elements include establishing an international force to stabilize the region, disarming Hamas, and creating a “pathway to the establishment of a Palestinian state.” Presenting the resolution before the Council, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said that the resolution is “a bold, pragmatic blueprint born from President Trump's 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, forged in the fires of diplomacy with Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, [Jordan], Turkey, Pakistan, and Indo...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 11, 2025  - For 70 years, Ner Tamid has been a center for Jewish life in Baltimore; home to its very popular preschool, the birthplace of Etz Chaim, Rabbi Slanger's, z'l, Yeshiva, Rabbi Gross’s shul (Derech Chaim), Yeshivat Rambam, and more. Today, Ner Tamid, under the leadership of Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, serves the entire Baltimore community as a place where every Jew is welcome, a place of authentic growth, and a source of inspiring Torah classes and leadership. On November 16th, Ner Tamid will launch a Causematch campaign. Please consider participating to support this vital cornerstone of the Baltimore community.On November 23rd, all donors are invited to attend an inspiring and celebratory evening featuring a special talk on “The...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 17, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Leshnoff on the birth of a son. ‎יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
US President Donald Trump confirmed today (Monday) that the US would sell advanced F-35 stealth fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia. Israel has opposed the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Outgoing Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer visited Washington last week, where he met with senior Trump administration officials and delivered Israel’s message on the matter. According to Kan News, Dermer reportedly made it clear that Israel fears such a sale could lead to the leak of sensitive security information to Russia and China, Saudi Arabia’s strategic partners, and could also undermine Israel’s qualitative aerial edge in the Middle East-a cornerstone of the country’s national security and regional deterrence. Trump is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Tu...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 17, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Yehudis Raizel Friedman, a’h, mother of Mr. Shlomo Dovid Friedman  Shiva will be observed at 5816 Clover Rd. starting this afternoon until Friday morning. Minyanim: Shacharis 7:10 Mincha 4:30,  Maariv 5:00,  .בלע המוות לנצח
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 17, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Meir and Tziri Preis on the birth of a daughter. Mazel Tov grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchak and Rivka Preis and Rabbi & Mrs. Donny and Shevi Frank. Mazel Tov great-grandparents Mrs. Anita Preis Benoliel, Rabbi & Mrs. Chaim and Hali Gottesman, Mrs. Rachel Frankand Mrs. Naomi Berger יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 17, 2025 – 12:47PM  (BJL) Please be aware that the traffic lights at the intersection of Park Heights & Seven Mile Lane are showing green in both directions. 
Dear All Torah friends, Rabbi Hauer, ztv”l's shloshim was this past Shabbos, and we continue to reflect on the profound impact of his leadership and his boundless care for Klal Yisrael. Rabbi Hauer, ztv”l, was known for the depth of his Torah knowledge, the dignity with which he carried himself, and the quiet, steady strength that inspired so many. Today, at 1:00 PM EST, the OU will be hosting an event in his memory. The program will feature a shiur from Rabbi Hauer’s son, Rabbi Yissachar Hauer, as well as remarks from Moishe Bane, President Emeritus of the OU. The event will conclude with a Siyum Mishnayos in Rabbi Hauer ztv”l’s memory, with thanks to all who learned and participated. Click here to watch the livestream through the All Daf platform.&nb...
In the photo (below) with me is Ayala Shkuri. Visible in the photo behind us are her daughter, police officer Mor Shkuri, who was murdered at the Sderot police station on October 7th, and Ayala’s husband, policeman Roni Shkuri, who was murdered in a terror attack less than a year later. Ayala, both a bereaved mother and a widow, was one of the participants in the special trip to the United States organized by Menucha V’Yeshuah and led by Mendy Kenig. Fifty-three bereaved families from Israel received deep warmth, comfort, and tremendous appreciation from the US Jewish community. On Shabbat, Ayala addressed the audience: “People ask me how I am. How I’m doing. They ask how I managed to return to living alone in our home in Sderot. And I answer: ‘I’m no...
Otzma Yehudit chairman and Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir addressed at the start of his party’s faction meeting the UN Security Council initiative that includes wording outlining a “path to a Palestinian state.” “In recent days, we’ve witnessed the return of discussions about establishing a so-called ‘Palestinian state,’” Ben-Gvir said. “This initiative resurfaces every time in a different form, and today it may receive another push, in a proposal brought before the UN Security Council that includes the phrase ‘a path to a Palestinian state.’” Ben-Gvir asserted that those advancing diplomatic initiatives are the same people who sponsor terrorism: “A so-called ‘Palestinian state’ for a...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 16, 2025 - On Sunday, November 9, Pirchei Agudath Israel of Baltimore held its annual Hasmada banquet as a reward for participating in a learning program over the recent Succos vacation.The attendees were boys, grades 1–5, attending local yeshivos and their fathers. To qualify, one had to learn a certain amount of Torah over the recent Succos vacation. The event took place at Greengate Jewish Center with approximately 600 people in attendance. The students were encouraged and charged to become great by Rabbi Moshe Heinemann, shlit’a, and served a yummy, kid-friendly supper by O’Fishel’s Catering. Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz, Pirchei’s director, welcomed the boys, directed the event, and ran the raffle. The audience was thoroughly engag...
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