Baltimore, MD - Jan. 11, 2026 - Two senior state officials allegedly hatched a plan to maintain a high error rate on food stamp payments — rather than making every effort to correct the errors, as their department is supposed to do — to delay hundreds of millions of dollars in federal penalties, according to multiple whistleblowers.
Former employees at the Department of Human Services accused two of their superiors at DHS of crafting the plan to get the state off the hook for $240 million in new federal penalties. The penalties are tied to the state’s high food stamp payment error rate.
The plan was to “leave correctable errors uncorrected” to preserve or increase the error rate and secure a delay in penalties, according to a former employee who wa...
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Baltimore, MD – January 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Howard Frand, z’l, father of Avi (Shterna) Frand.
The levaya will be held Sunday, January 11th at 1:15pm at Young Israel of Bayswater.
Avi will be sitting shiva at 2919 Marnat Rd. Apt C, Baltimore, MD.
Monday-Thursday: Shacharit at 7:00 am, Mincha-Maariv at 4:55 pm.
Friday: Shacharit at 7:00am
Visiting hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:15am-10:30am; 5:00pm-7:00pm
Friday: 7:15am-10:30am
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Baltimore, MD - Jan. 11, 2026 - TA Wishes Mazel Tov to its 3rd Graders on their Haschalas Mishnayos this Morning!
Over the weekend, several security situation assessments were held in the IDF, led by the Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, amid the latest developments in Iran.
"We are monitoring developments in Iran," the IDF stated, emphasizing that "the protests are an internal Iranian matter." However, it was further stated that "the IDF is prepared for defense and continuously improving its capabilities and operational readiness."
"We will know how to respond with strength if necessary. The IDF will do everything required to protect the citizens of the State of Israel," the IDF's statement read.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the ongoing protests in Iran during a cabinet meeting and said: "We are supporting the brave and courageous citizens of Iran - and...
Baltimore, MD – January 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. David Solomon, z’l, father of Danny Solomon.
Levaya and Shiva details to follow
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US President Donald Trump has in recent days been briefed on new military strike options against Iran, as he weighs whether to follow through on his threat to respond to the regime’s violent crackdown on protesters, The New York Times reported on Saturday, citing multiple US officials familiar with the discussions.
Officials said the President has not made a final decision but is seriously considering authorizing a strike in response to Iran’s suppression of demonstrations sparked by widespread economic grievances. He has been presented with a range of possibilities, including potential strikes on nonmilitary sites in Tehran, the officials told The Times, speaking on condition of anonymity.
When asked about preparations for possible strikes, the White House poi...
Informed sources told Iran International on Saturday night that Iranian security forces are using lethal force against protesters across the country, with early estimates pointing to mass casualties as a sweeping crackdown intensifies under a near-total internet shutdown.
Footage sent from Kahrizak, south of Tehran, shows several dead bodies in body bags. Eyewitnesses who provided the videos said dozens of bodies can be seen at the site, with additional bodies reportedly placed in another nearby industrial shed.
Earlier videos from Fardis, Karaj, and from Alghadir Hospital in eastern Tehran showed similar scenes of bodies on the ground, indicating what appears to be a mass killing unfolding in multiple locations, not limited to a few cities.
The internet blackout, which began ...
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...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
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...
