Baltimore, MD - Dec. 3, 2024 - A powerful weather system is expected to impact Baltimore on Thursday, bringing strong winds, freezing temperatures, and the possibility of snow showers. Here’s what you need to know to prepare:
What to Expect in Baltimore:
High Winds:
Widespread wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected across the city and surrounding areas, with peak winds occurring between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Secure any outdoor holiday decorations to prevent them from blowing away.
Be cautious of falling branches or trees, as power outages are possible.
Cold Temperatures:
Daytime highs will hover in the 30s, but with the wind, it will feel much colder.
Wind chills are expected to drop into the teens to low 20s by early afternoon.
Thursday night temperatures will dip ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 3, 2024 - The Maryland State Department of Education released its 2024 Maryland School Report Card on Tuesday. The results show an improvement from last year for many school systems around the state. But some districts in the Baltimore region appear to be going in the wrong direction when it comes to high-performing schools.
The report card grades schools on a one-to-five-star scale, based on factors such as academic achievement, progress and graduation rates.
About 1,300 public schools across Maryland are rated.
This year, 91 schools throughout Maryland earned a five-star rating, the highest possible score. That’s up from 85 schools last year.
Baltimore County had the most five-star schools in the state with 20, up one from 2023.
Anne Arundel and Harf...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 3, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Eleanor L. Chernikoff, a’h, mother of Rochelle (David) Wenick, Allan (Peggy) Chernikoff, Larry Chernikoff (Kenneth Coleman), and Iris (Neil) Berman and sister of Roslyn Caplan, Gloria Cissell, and Sheila Saval.
The levayah will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at Levinson’s at 12 noon.
Kevurah will take place at Maryland Free State Post #167 Jewish War Veterans Cemetery, 6307 Hamilton Ave, Rosedale, MD, 21237.
Shiva wil be observed at 2 High Stepper Court #201, Pikesville, MD, 21208.
Details to follow
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 3, 2024 - December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The Tower of David Museum did not want to put accessibility on hold Eilat Lieber, Director, and Chief Curator of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum felt that despite Covid and the war, work was to continue. New walkways and elevators for mobility challenges, and accommodations for sight and hearing loss are available. The most recent innovation is the virtual reality applications.
Uniting with experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the globe to share case studies, explore solutions, and promote collaborations to enhance accessibility in heritage environments – in historic sites and cities has become a reality.
A Global Conference on Accessibility&...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 3, 2024 - 7:59AM – Once again, the right lane is closed on Greenspring Avenue near Green Summit, heading toward the Quarry.Please proceed with caution.
Multiple lanes of southbound Interstate 795 will close starting Wednesday for concrete pavement repairs.
– Check LIVE traffic map here
The Maryland State Highway Administration announced the lane closures will take effect between Reisterstown Road and the Beltway.
Schedule of I-795 lane closures
Weekdays – Dec. 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., single-lane closure of the left or right lane.
Weekends – Dec. 6-9, 13-16 and 20-23, as follows:
– 9 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday: Single- and double-lane closures (left or right side).
– Noon Saturday through 9 p.m. Saturday: Single-lane closure (left or right side).
– 9 p.m. Saturday through noon Sunday: Single- and double-lane closures (left or right side).
– Noon Sunday through 5 a....
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 3, 2024 - The fate of a former Baltimore County Public Schools employee accused of using artificial intelligence to frame his school’s principal will soon been decided.
The trial of former Pikesville High School Athletic Director Dazhon Darien has been set for late-January. But there are still many unanswered questions regarding how Darien got his job with the school system.
Remember this supposed recording?
“I seriously don’t understand why I have to put up with these dumb***** here every day,” the speaker says in the recording. “Between these ungrateful black kids who can’t test their way out of a paper bag.”
When it first went viral back in January, it was shocking – racist and antisemitic comments allegedly made b...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 2, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Nema & Sarah Rich on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 2, 2024 - Baltimore County Police said they will maintain a presence of additional officers in the area around Towson Town Center throughout the holiday season, especially after five teens were arrested following an attempted carjacking.
Police said the attempted carjacking happened in the 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road, in the Towson Town Center Parking Garage, around 8 p.m. Saturday. Police said the suspects were a 13-year-old male, two 15-year-old males, a 16-year-old male and a 17-year-old female.
Police said four of the five teens are also suspects in a reported assault that occurred in the area on the evening of November 29. Police said a female reported she was assaulted by a group of juveniles who attempted to steal her keys. A spokesperson continued to say...
It’s been one month since the start of the new juvenile justice laws and two months since the Department of Juvenile Services changed its ankle monitor policy. Here’s some data and questions that remain unanswered.
According to data from the Baltimore Police Department, there have been at least 70 arrests made of young people between Nov. 2 and Dec. 1. There were 21 arrests made for auto theft, 24 arrests made for robberies, and five arrests made for carjacking. The kids arrested ranged in age from 12 years old to 17 years old. The young people arrested were taken to Juvenile Booking for “review of secure detention,” according to BPD. Those totals do not include paper referrals, which can result in charges later.
Questions to DJS about how many kids...
Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 2, 2024 – The 10th annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize ceremony was held Monday evening, honoring 12 inspiring Anglo Olim who have made exceptional contributions to Israeli society. The ceremony was held at the Beit Ha’Am Cultural Center in Jerusalem, Israel, and recognized the outstanding 2023 recipients. The 2024 honorees were carefully selected for their extraordinary contributions throughout the Iron Swords War.
The ceremony drew over 500 attendees, including Minister of Aliyah and Integration, Ofir Sofer and Director General of the Ministry, Avichai Kahane; MK Oded Forer; Nefesh B’Nefesh Co-Founders, Tony Gelbart, and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, along with prize benefactor&nb...
Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel in Baltimore, MD as well as Magid Shiur at Congregation Shomrei Emunah. His refreshingly creative approach to learning as well as his captivating presentation style, have attracted a diverse and beloved following. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, as well as out of town and online. Rabbi Sklare received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. He can be reached at rabbisklare@gmail.com
President-elect Donald Trump took to his platform Truth Social on Monday afternoon following the IDF's confirmation that Hamas killed American-Israeli Omer Neutra on October 7 and has held his body hostage since.
Trump did not mention Neutra by name but wrote that "everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East - But it’s all talk and no action!"
Trump continued, saying, "Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL - - - - TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 2, 2024 - This past Thursday, (Thanksgiving), once again, [with great Siyata Dishmaya], Agra Dpirka hosted its amazing legal holiday program which was very well attended.
Over the past several months, Rabbi Zvi Holland has been delivering Shiurim as guest speaker at the regular shiur series, (10:30 Monday through Thursday) occurring throughout the year at KAYTT, (Rabbi Hebers Shul).
Rabbi Holland has been explaining and elaborating on the Halachos and sugya of Shchita, Nikur and Melicha during these shiurim. Once the regular attendees developed an appreciation for these Halachos, he returned for a final (live) demonstration on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.
Rabbi Yirmiyahu Benyowitz, (who also delivers Shiur...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 2, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Isaac & Jennifer Ouzana on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 2, 2024 BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ari Purec & Aliza Yudkowsky on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Reb Shea and Mrs. Esther Purec and Ovadiah & Chani YudkowskyMazel Tov grandparents Rabbi Reuven (Faige, A'H) Yudkowsky and Mrs. Esther (Yehoshua, Z'L) Liebes
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, Md - Dec. 2, 2024 - Maryland has been ranked as the state with the fourth-highest rate of car theft, at 118% above the U.S. average, according to new research by tire experts at Tires Easy that shows states most at risk from car theft.
The study analyzed FBI crime data regarding motor vehicle thefts by state during 2023, comparing it with the number of registered vehicles in the same year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It identified the states whose vehicles are the most susceptible to car theft.
Maryland ranks as the state where vehicles are fourth-most likely to be stolen. The state, which has over 5 million registered vehicles, saw 33,624 motor vehicle thefts in 2023. This is 664.51 thefts per 100,000 vehicles, the fourth-highest rate nat...
