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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 15, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Rabbi Shlomo Porter, z'l, husband of Mrs. Shoshana Porter, and father of Esther Porter, Elky (Rabbi Chaim) Brener, Rabbi Yisroel (Chaya) Porter, Rabbi Nosson (Esther) Porter, Rabbi Mayer (Miriam) Porter, and brother of Dr. Jack Porter.
The Levaya will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 12:30pm at Bnos Yisroel 6300 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 (Entrance from W. Strathmore Ave)There will be a speaker system set up in the Bnos Yisroel parking lot for Kohanim.Click here for livestream Dial-in: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 885 9157 7754 Passcode: 661133The Kevura will take place at the Agudah Cemetery 6500 Hamilton Ave., Rosedale, MD 21237Shiva will be observed at...
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 14, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Dr. Arthur G. Shapiro, z”l, husband of Rivka Shapiro, and father of Sylvie Shapiro, Iris (Ed) Miller, Miquelle (Jake) Serure, and Ilanit (Stuart) Samuels.
The levayah will be held on Sunday November 16 at 9:15am at St. Forts Funeral Home, 16480 NE 19th Avenue, North Miami Beach 33162Click here for ZOOM Livestream
Kevurah will take place 10AM Monday Morning, Nov. 17 at Cedar Park and Beth El Cemeteries 735 Forest Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652
Shiva Will Begin In on Tuesday at 3141 Royal Palm Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33140Visiting:Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pmFriday: 10:00am-2:00pmMotzaei Shabbos: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Shiva meal coordinator: Susa...
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 11, 2025 - For 70 years, Ner Tamid has been a center for Jewish life in Baltimore; home to its very popular preschool, the birthplace of Etz Chaim, Rabbi Slanger's, z'l, Yeshiva, Rabbi Gross’s shul (Derech Chaim), Yeshivat Rambam, and more. Today, Ner Tamid, under the leadership of Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, serves the entire Baltimore community as a place where every Jew is welcome, a place of authentic growth, and a source of inspiring Torah classes and leadership. On November 16th, Ner Tamid will launch a Causematch campaign. Please consider participating to support this vital cornerstone of the Baltimore community.On November 23rd, all donors are invited to attend an inspiring and celebratory evening featuring a special talk on “The...
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For over three decades, One Israel Fund has served as the premier organization in North America supporting Israel’s Biblical Heartland, funding hundreds of essential projects each year, from medical and recreation to education, community impact and preventative security. Every initiative represents a lifeline, strengthening communities and protecting families who live with courage and conviction on the frontlines of Jewish history.
The evening promises an extraordinary program that combines meaning, inspiration, and uplifting entertainment. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a steadfast voice for Israel in the U.S. Congress, will headline the event with a powerful address. The program will also feature Nathaniel “@NateBuzz” Buzolic, bel...
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 25, 2025 - Thanks to the leadership and financial backing of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, the Weinberg Park Heights JCC proudly celebrates the opening of its reimagined Sports & Wellness Center. With fresh spaces, modern amenities, and a renewed focus on connection, wellness, and inclusion, the JCC stands ready to serve Baltimore’s Jewish community with warmth, sensitivity, and pride.
Built with Purpose and Partnership
Driven by a commitment to community, the Weinberg JCC project was designed to serve the neighborhood’s predominantly Orthodox population while remaining open and inclusive to all.
“The Associated’s support and vision have been integral to every step of this journey,” said Paul...
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 29, 2025: Dear Friends,
Rabbi Avinoam Yaakov Schleifer tragically passed away this week. He left behind a grieving wife and children who must now face the daunting challenge of continuing their lives without him. In the wake of this tragedy, we, as a community, must come together and provide crucial support during their time of need. This campaign is crucial to supporting the Schleifer family as they grapple with this challenge. All funds raised via this platform will be carefully and responsibly overseen, both now and in perpetuity, by a small committee of professionals with strong backgrounds in legal and financial planning/budgeting, alongside oversight by community Rabbanim and Ahavas YisraelPlease give generously during these tragic moments to ensu...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 15, 2025 - As winter approaches, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is taking proactive measures to ensure road safety.
Charlie Gishler from the State Highway Administration explained the agency's efforts to maintain state-numbered non-toll highways, including major routes like Maryland 45, Maryland 139, and interstates such as I-695 and I-83.
"Our role is to make sure we continue to make sure the pavement is safe and passable," Gishler said, emphasizing the importance of keeping roads clear for first responders and essential travelers.
Before a storm, the administration collaborates with a contractor meteorologist to track weather patterns.
"We have a pre-storm meeting with all the decision makers, all the mainten...
Brooklyn, NY - Nov. 16, 2025 - Antisemitic graffiti was found scrawled on a sidewalk in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn over the weekend.
New York City Council member Lincoln Restler shared footage of the graffiti on social media, noting NYC Sanitation promptly cleaned the sidewalk.
“Antisemitic incidents are a majority of the hate crimes in NYC. All NYers - including Jewish NYers - must feel safe,” wrote Restler.
The incident was condemned by local leaders, including Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who is known for his anti-Israel stance and whose election has prompted concerns of a rise in antisemitism in the city.
“Another horrific act of antisemitism on our streets. We cannot stand for this,” Mamdani wrote on X.
Also condemning th...
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to reach an agreement with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that would allow Saudi Arabia to purchase F-35 fighter jets.
The deal is worth tens of billions of dollars and could change the balance of power in the Middle East.
"They wanna buy a lot of jets," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One."I'm looking at that. They've asked me to look at it. They want to buy a lot of '35' - but they want to buy actually more than that, fighter jets. We have the best planes, the best missiles; you saw it when we destroyed Iran's nuclear capability," he added.
Israel was the first country outside the United States to receive the F-35, and the aircraft entered operational use in the Israeli Air Force in December 2017 under the ...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 14, 2025 - Honoring the memory of his wife, Miriam (Fink) Mintz, a'h, Mendel Mintz shares how her spirit and devotion inspired the founding of Miriam’s Library, bringing hope and educational opportunities to Baltimore’s Jewish community.
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 14, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Eunice Freedman, a’h, mother of Shelly Freedman, Larry (Margot) Feedman, Paul (Lana) Freedman, and Shlomo Dovid (Chana) Freedman.
The levaya will take place at noon on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Toronto.
Shiva will be observed through Friday afternoon beginning in Baltimore on Tuesday morning Nov 18th at 5816 Clover Rd., Baltimore, MD 21215
Shacharis: 7:10AM
Mincha/Maariv: 4:30PM (Fri: TBD)
.בלע המוות לנצח
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 14, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shlomo and Gitti Salb on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimoire, MD - Nov. 14, 2025 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is under fire after a video surfaced from Sunday's Commanders game, where the governor took a jab at President Donald Trump.
During the game, Moore recorded a video in the governor's suite, saying, "I just wanna remind people, welcome to Maryland and I'm proud to be the commander in chief of the Maryland National Guard."
This comment drew criticism from some, including Del. Ryan Nawrocki, who said, "He's been a failed leader of the National Guard. Under his leadership, we are now the only state in the country without an Air Guard unit."
Nawrocki accused Moore of losing the unit due to "silly fights with Donald Trump."
The controversy was further fueled by Russell Ellis, known as 'Jolly Good Ginger,&...
US President Donald Trump urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to move toward normalization with Israel during a phone call last month, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two senior US officials. The conversation, which had not been previously disclosed, took place following the Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
According to a US official with direct knowledge of the call, Trump told MBS he had succeeded in ending the war in Gaza and now expected Saudi Arabia to take steps toward normalization. MBS reportedly responded that he was willing to work on the matter with the Trump administration.
The Saudi embassy in Washington declined to comment.
According to Axios, US officials are hoping for progress on the issue ahead of next week’s Trump-MBS meeting&nbs...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Baruch Cenker (Atlanta) and Neshama Lebowitz (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Michael & Betsy Cenker and Dr. Michael & Rachel Lebowitz
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
The G-d of heaven—who took me from my father’s house and from my native land, who promised me on oath, saying, ‘I will assign this land to your offspring’—He will send you His angel before you, and you will get a wife for my son from there. (בראשית כד ז)
Avraham Avinu entrusts his loyal servant/disciple, Eliezer, to select a suitable wife for his beloved son, Yitzchok, from his native land, his birthplace. He makes Eliezer take an oath that he will be loyal to his objective and deviate an iota.
Avraham seems to be assuring him with certainty that he will succeed. How could he have been so confident?
Chizkuni suggests that Avraham received a prophecy to this effect and was thus counting on its fulfillment. He supports this idea from a later verse th...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Pini and Adrienne Zimmerman on the birth of a daughter.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
