Baltimore, MD – Jan. 25, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Ruth Givner, a'h, mother of Melanie (Milton) Gertner.
The levayah will be held on Thursday, January 29 at 12:00pm at Levinson's.
Shiva will be observed at 3211 Midfield Road, BAltimore, MD 21208. Details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – January 16, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Yehuda Spatz, z’l, husband of Leah Spatz, and father of Yaakov (Esther) Spatz, Rochel (Yanky) Schnur, Miriam (Eliave) Sobol, Shira (Yitsy) Friedman, and Moshe (Malky) Spatz.
The levaya will be held at noon today, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 at Levinson's.Shiva will observed at 3 Farringdon Court, Baltimore, MD 21209
PLEASE NOTE: Yaakov Spatz and Moshe Spatz conclude Shiva after Shacharis on Sun., Jan 25 - the others conclude on Erev Shabbos at 1:30PM Shacharis: 7:30AM (Sunday, Jan. 25 - 8:00AM)Mincha: 4:50 PM (Erev Shabbos: Jan. 23 - 1:00PM)Maariv: 8:30PM (Motzaei Shabbos Jan. 24: 5:58pm)Visiting times -Sunday - Thursday9:00AM-NoonAM1:30PM-5:30PM7:00PM-9:30P...
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Baltimore, MD – January 20, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Yudi Goldberg, z’l, father of Mrs. Leah (Avrohom) Margolis.
The kevurah will take place at Eretz HaChaim Cemetery in Beit Shemesh tomorrow (Wednesday) evening.
Weather permitting, Mrs. Margolis is expected to return to Baltimore and sit shiva at 2534 Farringdon Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, beginning either Monday evening or Tuesday morning and continuing through Wednesday morning, with updates to follow.בלע המות לנצח
Jerusalem, Israel - Jan. 25, 2026 - Today (Sunday, 25 January 2026), President Isaac Herzog participated in an event marking 2,000 kidney transplants carried out in Israel. This unprecedented number has been recognized as a Guinness World Record. The event was organized by the Gift of Life (“Matanat Chaim”) organization, which works to encourage voluntary kidney donations in order to save lives.President Herzog:“Here and now, nearly 2,000 voluntary kidney donors are gathered together in one place from every different walk of Israeli life. Thank you, Matanat Chaim—truly a gift of life.“This is absolutely a world record. A world record for humanity. A world record for solidarity.And a world record for the deep and full commitment to one another,the selflessness,...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 25, 2026 – (BJL) While the powerful snowstorm kept most residents safely indoors, an anonymous local driver was out navigating treacherous roads to help those who had no other option — transporting families to visit sick relatives, ferrying healthcare workers, and responding to urgent community needs.Mrs. Rochel Massre joined the vehicle to document what conditions were really like on Baltimore’s streets, offering a firsthand look at both the extraordinary acts of chesed taking place and the serious dangers drivers faced. Her goal was simple: to show the reality on the ground and urge people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.From checking on homebound patients to delivering essential assistance, the driver’s quiet dedicatio...
Baltimore County, MD - Jan. 25, 2026 - Baltimore County government will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26 due to ongoing inclement weather.
There will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, and all drop-off centers will be closed. Collection will move to a slide schedule. Additionally, Towson Loop and CountyRide service will not operate and all branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed. Baltimore County Recreation and Parks facilities will be closed to the public and programs canceled. Senior Centers will also be closed.
County freezing weather shelters will be operational and due to the expected sustained low temperatures will remain open throughout the day on Monday. Residents are encouraged to stay up to date on new information and announcements...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 25, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi Meister (Baltimore) and Hudis Rosenbloom (Brooklyn) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Aryeh & Racheli Meister and Avrohom Meir & Shalvy Rosenblom
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 25, 2026:
Closings:
Shabsi's Judaica is currently closed
Postponements:
The AIM Event - Rescheduled for Feb. 8
Shaarei Chaim Chanukas HaBayis - New date to be announced
Baltimore L'Chayim Shidduch meeting for second-time singles rescheduled for Feb. 1, at noon
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 25, 2026 - Seven Mile Market Will be Closing this morning @ 9:45
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 25, 2026 - The following events have been postponed due to the impending storm:
The AIM Event - Rescheduled for Feb. 8
Shaarei Chaim Chanukas HaBayis - New date to be announced
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 25, 2026 – Baltimore City has declared a Snow Emergency as a major winter storm impacts the region, bringing heavy snow, possible ice, and dangerously cold temperatures.
City officials are urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel so emergency crews and snowplows can operate safely.
During the snow emergency, vehicles operating on Baltimore City streets must be equipped with snow tires, all-weather radial tires, or chains. As conditions worsen, only authorized emergency and essential vehicles — including snowplows, BGE crews, medical transport, and first responders — are permitted on city streets.
Residents can view official Snow Emergency Routes and city updates at:http://snow.baltimorecity.gov
For neighborhood-specific upd...
Balimore, MD - Jan. 24, 2026 - Snow is expected to move into Baltimore City and surrounding counties late Motzaei Shabbos, with heavy precipitation continuing through most of Sunday as a powerful winter storm impacts the region.
Overnight into Sunday morning will bring steady snowfall, quickly coating roads and sidewalks. Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly, making travel increasingly difficult.
By Sunday afternoon, slightly warmer air may push into parts of the Baltimore metro area, causing snow to briefly mix with sleet or freezing rain. Later Sunday evening, colder air is forecast to return, allowing precipitation to change back to snow.
Forecasters say this will be primarily a heavy snow event, though periods of ice are possible.
For Baltimore City and central Balt...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 24, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Sammy Penn (Teaneck) and Ariella Kovacs (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Steven & Ora Penn and Shalom & Aviva Kovacs
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Some 4,399 days ago (12 years!) I was sitting in the Bais Midrash of Yeshivas Mercaz HaTorah, when my friend, Ben, approached me and asked if I had a Dvar Torah that I wanted to submit in that week’s Parsha printout. It was a Thursday, Rosh Chodesh Shevat, and the Parsha that week was none other than Bo!
The truth is, I didn’t have a Dvar Torah on my mind but I wanted to submit something anyway, so in the moment I said to Ben, “Sure! I have something for you!” Right next to me (it was actually to my left, but whatever!) was an Artscroll Tanach. I picked it up and opened it to a random page, pointing to a random pasuk. It was the pasuk of “ועשית משבצות זהב” found in Parshas Tetzaveh (28:13). I read the English translation aloud to Ben: &ldq...
The Lord said to Moshe: "Come to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, in order that I may place, אותותי אלה — these signs of Mine in his midst." (שמות י א)
In stark contrast with all the other plagues, G-d is not reported as having first described the nature of the ensuing plague of ארבה — Locusts. He simply states 'these signs' without details.
The emphasis on אלה — 'these' non-descriptive signs, seems superfluous. It could have just as well stated, "that I may place signs of mine in his midst."
The Yalkut Reuveini on this verse records a mystical teaching.
Pharoah knew the Name of G-d, מי, as Pharoah retorted to Moshe's requesting of him in the name of G-d to free his people," מי &m...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 23, 2026:
Seven Mile Market plans to open on time Sunday morning (7:30), weather permitting. We do plan to close early, exact time to be determined as the weather event progresses throughout the day.
Our Bakery, Deli, Appetizing, Meat and Chicken departments will be closed for full service, but pre-packaged items will be available. The Sushi Department will be open.
We received deliveries of Milk and eggs on Friday morning so we should be well stocked on Sunday.
Please continue to follow BJL throughout the day for further updates.
Stay Safe!
Seven Mile Market Management
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 23, 2026 - 10:10AM - (BJL) A major winter storm is expected to impact Baltimore and the surrounding area starting late Motzaei Shabbos and lasting through early Monday morning.
What to expect in Baltimore:
Heavy snow, with totals potentially reaching 8 to 14 inches
Sleet and some ice, which could make roads especially dangerous
Periods of very low visibility
Bitter cold, with wind chills dropping into the teens or single digits, and possibly below zero at times
Timing:
Snow is expected to begin Motzaei Shabbos
Conditions will worsen Motzaei Shabbos into Sunday
The storm is expected to taper off by early Monday morning
