Baltimore, MD – Jan. 9, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Zach Goldstein and Shayna Rothstein on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Marc Rothstein
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Parshas Shemos begins the horrific enslavement and persecution of Klal Yisroel in Mitzraim. Indeed, enslavement was not enough, Parroh enacted a multitude of other decrees to insure there was no opportunity for them to gain freedom. Parroh’s astrologers had informed him that the savior of Bnei Yisroel would be born in the near term so he enacted a directive that the midwives should kill all baby boys as they were born (Shemos 1:16). The Torah goes on to tell us that Shifra and Poo’ah (identified as Yocheved and Miriam) refused to kill the boys because they feared Hashem (1:17). The Torah then tell us that “Because they feared G-d, He made them houses” (1:21). Houses? Maybe he should have blessed them with many children, perhaps with long life...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 9, 2026 - Maryland — A concerned community member recently contacted Misaskim of Maryland regarding an elderly Jewish man who had passed away with no known family or funeral arrangements in place. Upon investigation, Misaskim discovered that, due to the absence of next of kin, the niftar had been released to the state and was scheduled for cremation, R”L.
Recognizing the grave urgency of the situation and the sacred obligation of kavod hameis, Rabbi Ariel Sadwin of Agudah of Maryland utilized his extensive relationships with state and city officials to secure the necessary authorization for burial in accordance with halacha.
Following this approval, Misaskim of Maryland immediately coordinated the retrieval of the niftar and arranged for proper tahara and...
The daughter of Pharoah, elsewhere known by her name בִּתיה — Bisya, plays a pivotal role in the story of Moshe. Not only does she save him from the waters of the Nile, but she also confers upon him the name he is forever noted by, despite possessing many other names. She converts and goes on to raise Moshe as her own son, and is rewarded by G-d in turn by being called by G-d as בַּת י-ה — Daughter of G-d.
According to the Arizal, Basya was the reincarnation of Chava, the 'Mother of All Living', meriting to enter Gan Eden alive.
Was it merely her devotion to raising Moshe that warranted such great note and reward? Certainly, risking her life as well in defying her father Pharoah's edict to kill the newborns, amplified her merit. Clearly, she must ha...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 9, 2026 – 11:38AM - Due to roadwork Pinkney Road is inaccessible from southbound Park Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 9, 2026 - In this video, I share an encounter with a Baltimore Ravens fan who refused to ever put on a Pittsburgh Steelers hat. That moment showed me the importance of living for something and being passionate about the team you play for and root for..
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 8, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shalom Weinschneider and Sara Gitty Goldenberg on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Raphael & Dena Weinschneider and Avrohom & Fradah Goldenberg
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The New York City Council unanimously elected Councilwoman Julie Menin, a Democrat representing parts of the Upper East Side, as its new speaker on Wednesday, making her the first Jewish speaker in the council’s history, reported JNS.
Menin won the speakership with 51 votes and no opposition.
Menin, a moderate Democrat who has publicly supported Israel, is expected to serve as a potential check on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has become notorious for his anti-Israel stance.
Mamdani has repeatedly said he would have Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he entered the city.
He caused an uproar on his first day in office when he cancelled executive orders related to Israel, which were issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams.
In her accepta...
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Iranian protesters on Thursday escalated their challenge to the country’s leadership, launching the largest demonstrations yet in nearly two weeks of rallies.
According to a report in Iran International, tens of thousands of people were taking part in demonstrations in major cities across Iran, including the capital, Tehran.
The Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said that security forces had killed at least 45 protesters, including eight minors, since the demonstrations began.
According to the NGO, Wednesday was the bloodiest day so far, with 13 protesters confirmed killed.
A nationwide internet blackout was reported in Iran on Thursday as the anti-government protests continued, Reuters reported, citing online watchdog Netblock.
Netblock stated: “Live...
Annapolis, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 - Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday touted sharp declines in violent crime and announced major increases in state spending on public safety and education as he continued a statewide tour promoting his new budget proposal.
Speaking outside the Maryland State Police College Park Barracks, Moore said homicides have fallen 44% statewide over the past three years. Baltimore recorded a 58% drop during that period, while Prince George’s County saw a 39% decline, according to the governor.
Moore said his budget includes what he described as a record $124.1 million in public safety aid for local law enforcement agencies. The funding, he said, would support additional patrols and bolster special operations units.
Later in the day, Moore vi...
In this week’s parashah, the Torah tells us that Moshe Rabbeinu saw a Mitzri striking a Jew. The pasuk says, “Vayifen koh va-koh” — he looked to the right and to the left — and he saw that there was no person. Chazal explains that Moshe saw prophetically that no future Jewish neshamah would ever come from this Mitzri; there were no zechuyos and no spiritual continuation destined to descend from him. Moshe then killed the Mitzri through the Shem Hashem.This raises a powerful question: why did Moshe use the Shem Hashem at all? In the sefer of Rabbeinu Yehudah HaChassid, we find a remarkable story. A non-Jew once came to curse him. Rabbeinu Yehudah HaChassid responded by reciting the Shem Hashem. When the man heard the holy Name, he was so deeply shaken by its ke...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 Across the state, Marylanders are receiving letters stating they owe money for overpaid unemployment insurance benefits. However, some residents are responding, saying they are victims of fraud.
Cockeysville resident Gina Cross received one of the letters from the Maryland Department of Labor, stating she owed $254 in unemployment overpayments from a claim filed in 2021. However, she said she has never filed an unemployment claim, and has been employed the whole time.
"Please fix this," Cross said. "Obviously there's a disconnect between who you think owes money and fraudulent applications, but they need to take time and sit down and look at everything that's fraudulent."
She said years ago, her identity was stolen. While she has taken a number of ...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 7, 2026 - Fresh off a strong showing, Baltimore’s Bas Melech Gymnastics Team traveled to Morganville, NJ, to compete in the JGL Elevate Classic 2025 Competition, hosted by Team Apex.
The JGL brings multiple Jewish gymnastics teams together several times a year, providing an appropriate competitive framework for Orthodox girls at USAG levels to compete while maintaining their religious observances.
Competing in Levels 3 and 4, Bas Melech delivered another confident, composed performance, resulting in an outstanding team victory and leading us to first-place in Level 3 and 3rd-place in Level 4!
Although this is their first year competing, Bas Melech has firmly established itself as a formidable contender in the Jewish gymnastics competitive arena.
C...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 8, 2026 – 11:42AM - Due to roadwork Pinkney Road is inaccessible from Park Heights Ave southbound.
New York, NY - Jan. 8, 2026 - Agudath Israel of America welcomes the federal proposal instructing the Department of Justice to allocate a minimum of $5 million toward security for religious institutions in the proposed FY2026 budget package. If passed, this funding will be directed to state and local law enforcement agencies to provide security for religious institutions that face heightened threats.
This funding comes amid a sustained rise in antisemitism across the United States, with Jewish communities experiencing increased levels of harassment, vandalism, threats, and violence. Shuls, schools, and community institutions are now targets that need enhanced security and law enforcement to ensure that they can continue to operate safely.
“Security is ...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 - As Maryland's General Assembly prepares for their 2026 legislative session, a number of bills are already being proposed.
On Wednesday one local lawmaker put forth a bill that if passed would prohibit any ICE agents hired during the Trump Administration from applying to become a Maryland law enforcement officer in the future.
Delegate Adrian Boafo, a Democrat who represents District 23 in Prince George’s County, called ICE a “lawless paramilitary front that has inflicted catastrophic damage upon the people of Maryland."
Boafo's sponsored bill is called the ICE Breaker Act of 2026, and would only apply to sworn officers who joined ICE on or after President Trump's 2025 inauguration.
“These are a group of people who, under t...
