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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 12, 2026 – Members of the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle collision that occurred near Old Court Road and Harden Lane (21208).
At approximately 7:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a crash involving multiple vehicles. Investigators determined that a 2016 Nissan Rogue traveling westbound on Old Court Road crossed the center lane and collided with a 2018 Audi Q5 traveling in the opposite direction.
The driver and a juvenile passenger in the Nissan were transported to an area hospital. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Sydney Jones, was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Audi was also taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 12, 2026 – 4:32PM (BJL) A five-car accident with numerous injuries has been reported on I-695 East between Exits 30 and 31, causing traffic to back up for at least five miles. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as emergency crews respond.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 12, 2026 – 8:30AM (BJL) The Western Run bridge at Clarks Lane is currently closed due to snow removal operations
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 6, 2026 - Aging is not an ending — it’s an invitation to grow, connect, and be inspired. Retired & Inspired is a biweekly senior women’s group created for high-level, vibrant women who are ready to invest in themselves, build meaningful friendships, and continue learning in a warm, supportive environment.
Designed especially for older seniors who value both stimulation and social connection, Retired & Inspired offers a rich blend of inspiration, education, movement, and joy. Each biweekly gathering includes engaging activities, light exercise, thought-provoking discussions, and inspirational speakers who uplift and energize. Our sessions are intentionally structured to nurture the mind, body, and soul. In addition, every meeting includes a ho...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 12, 2026 – 8:08 AM (BJL) An accident on Old Court Road on the way to TA has Old Court Road blocked off between Naylors Lane and the 7-Eleven at Greenwood Road, with all lanes closed in both directions.
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 11, 2026 - I believe that our library system is fantastic and should host a wide variety of books and materials. I do not support book bans. When I learned about this children's book, I shared my concerns with Board members that the term mentioned is interpreted as advocating violence by the vast majority of the Jewish community. I don't pretend to speak for the entire community, so I will speak for myself by sharing my concerns with BCPL. If you are interested in sharing your concerns about this children's book that is in the Baltimore County Public Library, please complete this form and email or send them in. Or you can ask for a branch manager and speak with them directly.If returning form by mail or e-mail, please send to:
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The Difficulty
Unity is understandably hard to achieve. Hashem creates each person as unique – both in their outward appearance as well as in their inner thoughts.[1] Additionally, we are each supposed to view the world as created for us.[2] This naturally causes us to view others as competitors.[3]
So how can we feel unity – at least amongst the Jewish people?
The Basis
The answer lies in understanding the basis of our achdut, which is rooted in our shared fate, mission, and existence.
One Boat
All Jews share the same fate and mission. This is why Rav Shimon Bar Yochai compared the Jewish people to passengers on a ship. Each passenger may see himself as disconnected from the others, but the hole he drills under his seat affects them all.[4] We, too, should realize th...
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ended after nearly three hours.
President Trump commented on the meeting on his Truth Social platform and stated: "I have just finished meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, of Israel, and various of his Representatives. It was a very good meeting, the tremendous relationship between our two Countries continues."
Addressing the issue of Iran, which was a central subject during the meeting, Trump wrote: "There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated. If it can, I let the Prime Minister know that will be a preference. If it cannot, we will just have to see what the outcome will be."
He noted that ...
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 11, 2026 - Governor Wes Moore delivered his 2026 State of the State address Wednesday, outlining an agenda focused on shielding Marylanders from federal policy impacts, lowering costs, growing the economy, and investing in education — all under a three-part theme: “Protect, deliver, and lead.”
Moore acknowledged disagreements in Annapolis, including an ongoing debate over redistricting, but urged lawmakers to “not let the democratic process die in the Free State,” calling debate and compromise hallmarks of Maryland governance.
Much of the speech contrasted Maryland’s direction with what Moore described as harmful federal actions. He cited federal job cuts affecting tens of thousands of Marylanders and warned that changes ...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 11, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Abbo and Miriam Aranbayev on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel tov to grandparents Nina Aranbayev and Barno & Roman Tolmasov
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Tzvi Hirsh Ben Moshe Pesach Nissan Hakohen Gross, z'l, father of R’ Aryeh Gross
The levayah will take place today, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 11am at Congregation Sons of Israel 613 Ramsey Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701.Shiva-Baltimore: 6617 Pebble Brooke Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209Wednesday: Shacharis: 7:15am Mincha/Maariv: 5:23pm - visiting ending 10pmShacharis: Thursday - 7:15am
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 10, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Uriel and Avigayil Young on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel tov to grandparents Michael & Lisette Young and Chaim & Kelly Yudkowsky
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
US President Donald Trump said today (Tuesday) that if talks with Iran fail and no agreement is reached, he would be prepared to take military action, as he did about six months ago.
In an interview with Channel 12 News, Trump stressed that he prefers reaching an agreement with Iran, but warned that if this proves impossible, he would take decisive and forceful action against the country. “The Iranians very much want to reach a deal. Either we make a deal, or we will have to do something very tough - like last time," he said.
At the same time, Trump noted that he is considering sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East as part of the US military buildup in the Gulf. “We have an armada there, and maybe another one on the way," the President added.
The int...
Israeli officials spoke with CNN ahead of the expected meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran's actions and the threats it poses.
"Netanyahu will emphasize to Trump the need for military freedom of action in Iran, even if an agreement is signed between Tehran and Washington," said the officials.
According to them, the Prime Minister intends to present new intelligence information to Trump on Iran's military capabilities, mainly regarding the rehabilitation of ballistic missiles.
The assessment in Israel is that, without intervention, Iran will possess up to 2,000 missiles within weeks or months.
Netanyahu flew this morning to Washington, D.C., for a diplomatic visit, during which he will ...
Venezuela sent its first shipment of crude oil to Israel in several years, according to a Tuesday report by Bloomberg.
The shipment represents a renewal of contacts between the Venezuelan government and Israel, ever since former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez cut relations in 2009.
According to people familiar with the deal, Israel's Bazan Group will be responsible for transporting the cargo.
The report also notes that the deal was not made public, which aligns with Israel's policy of not revealing the sources of its crude oil imports.
The last shipment of oil from Venezuela to Israel consisted of 470,000 barrels, according to Kpler data shared by Bloomberg.
Israel, Venezuela authorities aim to restore relations
The news comes after Foreign M...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 10, 2026 - President Herzog: “The terrorists sought to instill fear in the Jewish people— we will respond with renewed Jewish pride. They sought to divide people with religious hate—we will respond with solidarity between all people of moral conscience, of all faiths.”On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as part of his ongoing visit to Australia, President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese attended a memorial service for the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack at the Chabad of Bondi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Yehoram Ulman.Prior to the service, President Herzog, the Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, Yaakov Hagoel, and the Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, met with bereaved families...
