US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Wednesday morning that its forces launched a series of powerful strikes against Iran.
The official statement was published minutes after Iran reported intense explosions in Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and the port city of Sirik.
CENTCOM said the purpose of the strikes was "to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway."
It added, "The US strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire."
The US strikes followed the Iranian attacks on three commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz earl...
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Baltimore, MD - July 2, 2026 - The Baltimore community recently marked the shloshim of Karen Cohn, יוכבד רבקה בת מאיר ע״ה - a milestone of grief and reflection for a woman whose impact radiated far beyond her immediate family. To the countless close friends who made up her massive, lifelong circle, she was a fiercely loyal confidante. To hundreds of young singles over the years, she became an “Aunt” - a surrogate mother, an advocate, and a living example of selfless devotion.
Her passing on the 9th of Sivan has left an unimaginable void. For over 51 years, Karen and her husband, Jeff, built a beautiful, vibrant life together. Their home was a place of endless warmth, laughter, and a beautiful legacy of children, grandchildren, and great-grandch...
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When I was born 80 years ago, my parents had three teenage children. All have now passed away, my sister at the age of 96½. This marks the end of that era.
Many of you know that we come from Montgomery, Alabama, the Heart of Dixie. I was fortunate to go away to yeshiva, but what was it like in those years—the 1940s, before I was born? In short, what type of Jewish environment did my big sister have growing up?
One year ago, my daughter Shani decided the two of us should go visit Elsie. She said, "Let's go while she is alert and able to appreciate our visit." She bought the tickets and made all the arrangements.
I want to share with you what my sister told me about growing up in the Oberstein home long ago.
First of all, the grandparents lived in t...
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dani Samet (Baltimore) and Gitty Schneider (Ramat Beit Shemesh) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Ronnie & Aliza Samet and Ari & Leba Schneider
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
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Baltimore, MD – July 2, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Lawrence Niemen, z"l, husband Dr. Linda Niemen, and father of Danielle Sarah (Frank) Storch and Aaron Niemen.
The Levayah will be held at Levinson's on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:30 PMKevurah will take palce at Beth Tfiloh cemetery.
Shiva will be observed at 3209 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 (Ari Fuld Building in rear of house)Parking available in the back of the houseMinyanim:Shacharis - N/AMincha/Maariv: 8:20PMMincha: Erev Shabbos: 4:30PMVisiting Times:Mon – Thurs: 10 am – 12:30 pm and 6-9:30 pmFriday: 10 am – 12:30 pm and 3-5 pm
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Baltimore, MD - July 7, 2026 - Bonnie Road is Closed Between Labyrinth and Szold
Baltimore, MD - July 7, 2026 - With the recent extreme heat subsiding, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will resume normal solid waste operations effective Tuesday, July 7. Residents should place their trash and recycling out according to their regular collection schedules.
In addition, Residential Recycling Drop-Off Centers, the Quarantine Road Landfill, and the Northwest Transfer Station have returned to their normal operating hours.
Solid Waste crews will continue to complete any remaining delayed collections as quickly as possible.
We appreciate residents' patience and understanding while crews worked safely during the period of excessive heat.
Summer Collection Hours Remain in Effect
DPW's summer sanitation collection schedule remains in effect. ...
Baltimore, MD – July 6, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Elsie Blum, a''h, sister of Rabbi Elchonon Oberstein.
The levaya and kevura will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Shiva will be observed at 3002 W. Strathmore Avenue, from Wednesday morning through Monday morning. Minyanim:
Shacharis: 8:30 am Mincha/Maariv: 6:50 pm The family respectfully requests no visitors from 12:30-1:30 pm, 5:30-6:30 pm and after 10:00 pm.
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Baltimore, MD – July 6, 2026 – (BGE) As of 9 a.m., more than 70,000 customers have had power restored following the first storm on July 4, with 14,451 customers remaining without service. Following the second storm on July 5, 14,000 customers have had power restored, with 10,500 customers still experiencing outages.
Baltimore, MD – July 6, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Roberta Shnier a"h, mother of R' Dovid Shnier.
The levaya will be tomorrow (Tuesday) in Toronto.
Shiva in Baltimore, through Monday morning, will begin with Mincha & Maariv on Wednesday at 3401 Olympia Avenue.
Minyanim:
Shachris (Th, Fri, Mo) - 6:40 a.m.
Shachris (Su) - 7:10 a.m.
Mincha & Maariv (We, Th, Su) - 8:20 p.m.
Mincha (Fr) - 3:00 p.m.
Maariv (Motzei Shabbos) - 9:20 p.m.
Visiting Hours:
After Shachris until 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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“Have people in Israel heard about Charlotte?” one of my readers in New York asked me this past week. She urged me to write about one of the most talked-about events to have shaken the local Jewish community in recent days.
Charlotte Herzberg, an eight-year-old girl from Monsey, New York, was riding her bicycle near her home when she was struck and killed by a car. The driver, who immediately accepted responsibility for the terrible accident, was the best friend of Charlotte’s father, Yudi.
“At that moment, my wife and I understood that we were facing an enormous challenge and test,” Yudi said in his eulogy for his daughter. “My best friend did not do this deliberately. It was a terrible accident, and we were not going to allow this tragedy to tear us ...
Baltimore, MD - July 5, 2026 - Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion will host a daily Plag Mincha/Maariv minyan Sunday through Thursday throughout the summer.Mincha will begin this week at 6:51PM.
Baltimore, MD – July 5, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Sidie Weiskopf, a’h, mother of Rabbi Mordechai Weiskopf. The Levayah took place today, Sunday July 5th, at 12:00 pm at 142 Grandview Avenue, Yeshiva of Spring Valley, Girls Building. Shiva details to follow.
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Baltimore, MD - July 5, 2026 - On June 21, more than 100 women from across the Baltimore Jewish community gathered for an inspiring evening of connection, chizuk, and growth. The event, organized by Elevate and hosted at the new Ohel Moshe hall with the support of A Single Impact, The Amida Army, Elite Rise, and Let’s Connect, drew a diverse crowd representing a broad spectrum of ages, backgrounds, and stages of life. The women in attendance reflected the unity and diversity that defines Baltimore’s Jewish community. Elevate, an organization dedicated to supporting young married women, fosters meaningful connection and Torah growth for women in the community. Through weekly chaburahs, Rosh Chodesh gatherings, shiurim, and special events, Elevate creates opportunities ...
Baltimore, MD – July42, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Uriel Schwartz and Chanie Meiselman on their engagement.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dr. Joseph H. Miller, z’l, husband of Ellen Miller, father of Ed (Iris) Miller and Leslie (Adam) Rosen.
The levaya will be held tomorrow morning at 9:00am at Levinson’s
The kevura will take place at the Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road, Woodlawn, MD 21207.
Shiva will be observed at 3503 Southvale Road, Baltimore, MD 21208.Please park at Pikesville Middle SchoolViisting: 8:00AM-Noon, 2:00-9:00PM Friday until after MinchaMinyanim:Shacharis:Thursday 7:00am Friday and Sunday 8:00am Monday & Tuesday 7:00amMincha/Maariv will be at Plag: 6:55pm - Mincha/Maariv: Thursday, Shiva Asar B'Tammuz: 8:15PMMincha Erev Shabbos: 3:00...
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Baltimore, MD - July 4, 2026 - Over 80,000 Marylanders are without electricity on Motzaei Shabbos after extreme heat hit the area and severe storms hit the state during the evening hours of the Fourth of July.
According to the BGE Outage map, over 80,000 people are affected by power outages statewide.
As of 9 p.m., over 33,900 people are without power in Harford County.
Over 19,000 people are without electricity in Baltimore County, and nearly 11,000 people are powerless in Anne Arundel County.
Over 6,100 customers are without power in Carroll County, and another 3,500 are being affected in Baltimore City.
3,000 people in Howard County are also without electricity.
It's unclear when power will be restored across these areas.
