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Baltimore, MD - July 30, 2025 - This past Shabbos, the Baltimore community was privileged to host one of the great Torah leaders and halachic authorities of our generation, HaGaon HaRav Asher Weiss, shlit”a. From his arrival on Erev Shabbos through Sunday morning, Rav Weiss inspired hundreds across our community with his Torah, his warmth, and his unmistakable love for Klal Yisroel.Over the course of the weekend, Rav Weiss delivered eight drashos and shiurim across multiple neighborhoods and venues.
The Rav began Friday morning by meeting with Baltimore’s Vaad HaRabbonim, followed by a gathering of leaders from the city’s schools and communal organizations. On Friday night, the Rav delivered a stirring address following Kabbolas Shabbos at Kol Torah.
Shabbos morning fea...
A Summer of Infectious Kiddush Hashem
The Nine Days are a time when we mourn the chillul Hashem of galus.
The final weeks of summer are the perfect time to fill that void with as much kiddush Hashem as we can.
Here are a few examples of kiddush Hashem that were shared with me:
Below is a letter from a Best Western hotel following a visit from the 10th-grade traveling camp of Minneapolis Yeshiva last year.
To Whom it may Concern,
I just wanted to drop a letter to commend your group of students that were traveling through Wyoming on the 3rd of July.
I am the maintenance supervisor at the Best Western in Hulett, WY. Late in the evening on the 3rd, your group of students arrived to check in. Even though it was late, and the fact that they had to unload and prepare their rooms, th...
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Baltimore, MD - July 31, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
Sefer Devarim encapsulates many of the events which transpired earlier in Sefer’s Shemos, Vayikra and Bamidbar. Parshas Devarim in particular chronicles much of the travels, wars and mistakes made by Klal Yisroel in the Midbar. Moshe Rabbeinu singles out the M’raglim for particular criticism in this weeks Parsha. He similarly brought up the M’raglim with Shevet Reuven and Gad at the end of Parshas Mattos. At that time, the leaders of Shevet Reuven and Gad had approached Moshe Rabbeinu to request that their Chelek be granted on the “other” side of the Yarden. Moshe Rabbeinu responded with a blistering criticism of the request, (Mattos 31:1-15) comparing them to the M’raglim who also did not want to go into Eretz Yisroel...
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Jerusalem, July 31, 2025 - – After more than a month-long delay due to Israel’s war with Iran, Pulse of Israel’s Third Annual Conference took place at Jerusalem’s Menachem Begin Heritage Center on Monday night. With hundreds of participants attending in person and online, Light Unto the Nations: A New Era for Israel and the Region focused on Jewish resilience, sovereignty, and regional leadership, from both a military and spiritual perspective.
The conference opened with a video greeting from Israeli President Isaac Herzog. It featured a powerful keynote address by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, along with nearly a dozen speakers representing government, academia, and the private sector. “We need voices who speak truth to hate...
Bethesda, MD – July 31, 2025 – Naval Support Activity Bethesda was placed on lockdown Thursday morning following reports of a potential active shooter near Building 10.
The first alert was issued at 10:45 a.m., citing a security incident near Building 63. All personnel were instructed to shelter in place, and gates were immediately closed to all non-emergency vehicle traffic.
By 11:00 a.m., base officials confirmed that security teams were actively responding to unconfirmed reports of an active shooter in the vicinity of Building 10. The installation remained on lockdown as of 11:15 a.m., with no “All Clear” issued and security continuing to sweep the area.
Authorities have not released further details, and the lockdown remains in effect as the investigation cont...
Baltimore, MD – July 30, 2025 – A community-wide Mishna Yomi fleishig Siyum on Seder Nezikin, l’zecher nishmas Reb Dovid Steingroot, z”l, took place this evening at Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah.
The Zidichover Rebbe, having just returned from Eretz Yisrael, opened the evening with Divrei Hisorerus. The Hadran was delivered by Dr. Yossi Scheller, followed by Kaddish recited by Nissi Steingroot, son of Reb Dovid, z”l.
The evening’s guest speaker was Rav Avraham Feldheim, Menahel of Baltimore’s Yeshivas Kesser Torah.
Hundreds gather for powerful tribute marking Miriam’s first yahrzeitBaltimore, MD - July 30, 2025 - More than 400 people gathered Wednesday night at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Pikesville for an emotional tribute marking the first yahrzeit of Mrs. Miriam Mintz (née Fink), a beloved special educator at the Talmudical Academy of Baltimore. The evening served both as a heartfelt memorial and the public launch of a major new initiative: the creation of Miriam’s Library, a future hub of learning and growth for children and families in the Baltimore Jewish community.The event was organized and spearheaded by Miriam’s husband, Mendel Mintz, who is leading the effort to bring the vision of Miriam’s Library to life.The program opened with remarks by R’ Dov Yehud...
Baltimore, MD – July 30, 2025 – Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim marked a memorable evening with four siyumim celebrated in one night. The shul’s Rav, Rabbi Shmuel Silber, completed Maseches Makkos. Chaim Spero was mesayeim both Brachos and Megillah on behalf of his Amud Yomi shiur. And Dr. Mark Lustman concluded Maseches Shavuos, which also served as his personal Siyum HaShas.Mazel Tov!
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that his government intends to recognize the “State of Palestine” in September, provided the Palestinian Authority (PA) meets specific conditions tied to governance and security, the Toronto Star reports.
Recognition will be contingent upon the PA implementing a series of reforms, including holding elections in 2026, a full demilitarization process, and the exclusion of the Hamas terror group from any future governing coalition, Carney stated.
Hamas, which currently maintains control of Gaza, is designated as a terrorist organization by Canada and other Western nations.
Should Canada proceed, it would become the third G7 country - after France and the United Kingdom - to formally outline...
Baltimore, MD – July 30, 2025 – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Baltimore, in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night, ending at 2:00 AM on Friday, August 1. According to the alert, flash flooding is possible due to excessive rainfall. Residents are urged to use caution, especially in low-lying or poorly drained areas, and to avoid driving through water-covered roads.
Israel sent a message to Hamas that if it doesn’t accept the proposal on the table for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the coming days, Israel will start to annex territory around Gaza’s perimeter, senior Israeli officials tell Channel 13.
The report of the warning comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with his small group of top aides and ministers to discuss ongoing attempts to make some progress toward a hostage release and ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Israel sent a document with its red lines around IDF troop deployments and prisoner releases to Hamas through the mediating countries, according to Channel 12.
Israel says in the document that it will not leave the Phildelphi corridor or the buffer zone around the Gaza border, will not allow the o...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Israel Prison Service: "What we have here is not just justice or deterrence, but considerable intelligence and assets that we have used to rescue our hostages. We will achieve the absolute victory while freeing our hostages. This is an effort from which we will not relent." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday, 30 July 2025), visited the Israel Prison Service (IPS) in appreciation for the activity of its guards and wardens both in time of routine and especially since the outbreak of the war.Also participating in the visit were National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, IPS Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi and members of the IPS senior command, as well as officers and guards.The Prime Minister was briefed on IPS acti...
Towson, MD - July 30, 2025 - The Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) was recently honored with two national Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). These awards recognize the innovative and impactful programming being provided by the department that supports older adults in living healthier, more connected lives. “This national recognition reflects the outstanding work happening right here in Baltimore County,” said County Executive Katherine Klausmeier. “Our Department of Aging continues to lead with programs that are not only innovative but rooted in the needs of our residents. These awards are a testament to the dedication of our team and community partners who make Baltimore County a place where older adults can thrive.&rdquo...
Baltimore, MD - July 30, 2025 - Last week, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of the Baltimore City Infrastructure Academy (BCIA). Led by the Mayor's Office of Infrastructure Development (MOID), the BCIA is a collaboration between city agencies that will streamline employee workforce development by consolidating training currently facilitated by various operational agencies. This includes programs like DGS’s Fleet Academy and DPW’s B’more WISE programs.
Baltimore City faces a critical need to grow and sustain a skilled infrastructure workforce. The BCIA was developed through a comprehensive review of existing curriculum, challenges, and vacancies. The coordination under the BCIA streamlines and standardizes the available opportunities for City employe...
Several Arab nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, are demanding that Hamas lay down its arms and agree to a two-state solution as the terror group's war with Israel rages.
The entire Arab League, the European Union and 17 other countries backed the "New York Declaration" Tuesday, during a conference co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.
The declaration calls for the unification of Gaza and the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority's control and "the end of armed group control and the dismantlement of their military capabilities," likely referring to Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups.
Baltimore, MD - July 30, 2025 - On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Dan Berkovitz, Commander of Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 167 in Owings Mills, had the honor of joining Scott Schlesinger—Commander of the JWV Department of the Mid-Atlantic Area & Israel—and Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad, in meeting with Maryland Governor Wes Moore to recognize and celebrate the distinguished service of Carroll County Commissioner Ed Rothstein.
Commissioner Rothstein is a Jewish Retired Army Colonel and a proud member of JWV Post 167 (Owings Mills), as he prepares to assume the leadership of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (formerly the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs). Secretary Rothstein&rs...
