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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 4, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of R’ Ephraim Rubin, z’l, father of Yechiel (Rochelle) Rubin, Brenda (Moshe) Sherman, Rochell (Dovid) Hoffman, and Moshe Meir (Shoshana) Rubin Shiva will be observed at 3404 Fallstaff Rd. Baltimore, MD, 21215 beginning with Mincha on friday at 2:00PMMinyanim:Friday Mincha 2:00pmMaariv Motzei Shabbos 6:30pmSunday Shachris 8:00amWeekday Mincha / Maariv 5:15pmWeekday Shachris 7:00amBila HaMaves LaNetzach…
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 2, 2025 - Like the rays of sun shining brightly, the kol Torah bursts forth from Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah each morning. From morning until night, the sounds of the Yeshiva and Kollel fill the Bais Medrash and elevate each Talmid and Yungerman to new heights.
Nestled in the heart of the Baltimore community at 3506 Bancroft Road, the Yeshiva currently is home to 60 bochurim and 15 Kollel Yungerleit. Under the leadership of Rabbi Dovid Hoffman and Rabbi Moshe Aharon Rosenbaum, Ohr Hatorah has become a steady address over the last twelve years for Bochurim and Yungerleit looking to find a makom Torah where they can develop a deep kesher with the Rebbeim, solidify their derech halimud and build a foundation for the future. Alongside the Roshei ...
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 4, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Noemie Wealcatch, a’h, mother of Rabbi Shaul (Michelle) Wealcatch, Rabbi Yitzchok (Tirza) Wealcatch, Rabbi Yaakov (Chavi) Wealcatch, Dr. Shmuel (Malki) Wealcatch, Chaim (Aviva) Wealcatch, Moshe (Shirah) Wealcatch, and Rabbi Avi (Miriam) Wealcatch.The Kevurah will take place, Feb. 5, at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery at 11:00AMShiva will be observed through Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, at 6701 Park Heights Avenue, Apartment: 1E, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 Minyanim begin Thursday morning:Shacharis - 8:00 a.m.Mincha/Maariv - 5:15 p.m. Requesting no visits after 9:30 p.m. please.Friday mincha -1:00 p.m.
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The Shirah that Moshe and the Children of Israel sang at the splitting of the sea concludes with a prophecy that one day, 'You [G-d] will bring them, ותטעמו — and implant them, בהר נחלתך — on the mount of Your heritage.'
The holy Arizal advises that when we recite this daily, we should have in mind to merit raising our children to be infused with Torah.
Where is there any allusion in this prayer, that speaks simply about our return to the boundaries of the Holy Land, to inspiring them to grow in Torah?
We echo this verse each Shabbos in the Mussaf prayer where we beseech G-d, שתעלנו בשמחה לארצנו ותטענו בגבולנו — You shall bring us up in gladness to our Land, and plant us within our boundaries. (הר"י בר י...
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 5, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Hershel Goldman, z’l, father of Abigail Goldman and Beth (Nathan) Adler.
The Levayah will be held at Levinson’s today, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at 2:30PM.
Shiva will be observed at Park Regent Condos, 6414 Park Heights Ave., Apt. A2, Baltimore, MD, 21215Daily from 9:30AMPlease no visitors from 12-1 and 5-6 or after 10PM
As young students in day school, we are often exposed to a basic appreciation for some of the importance of how carefully every word in the Torah is used. One example is in Parshas B’shalach where a striking contrast is noted in two places where the Torah discusses the fact that the Yam Suf was “dry land within the water” ( B’shalach, 14:29) and “in the water on dry land” (14:22). The most widely accepted explanation is the well known description of Nachshon ben Aminadav and some followers faithfully jumping into the threatening sea and upon it reaching their nostrils, the sea split. For Nachshon, he was in the midst of the sea and then on dry land. For the rest of B’nei Yisroel, when they entered t...
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - Feb. 6, 2025 - LG is recalling around 500,000 electric ranges due to the front knobs accidentally being activated.
According to the recall, the front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be accidentally activated by humans or pets. So far, there have been 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front knobs, 28 fires, at least eight injuries, and three pet deaths, per the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The model and serial numbers for the recalled product can be found inside the oven door or storage drawer located at the bottom of the oven. Serial and model numbers can be found on the CPSC website.
The product was sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, other appliance stores, and online at LG.com.
Customers with the affe...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mordy & Chaya Reches on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Jeffrey & Renee Reches and Chaim & Chana Biberfeld and great grandmother Mrs. Susan (Reches) Landesman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
President Donald Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, in response to its May 2024 arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The order unveils financial sanctions and visa restrictions against ICC officials and their family members who support ICC investigations against U.S. citizens and allies.
The White House also signed executive orders on Thursday instructing the Justice Department to establish a task force dedicated to weeding out "anti-Christian bias," and a review of all nongovernmental organizations that accept federal funds.
The ICC is an independent, international organization, based in The Hague, Netherlands, and established under the Rome Statute, an international treat...
Traveling is often an adventure in itself. The people you meet along the way are often different from the usual faces you interact with daily. These “chance encounters” with individuals from diverse backgrounds tend to happen when you least expect them, adding an unexpected layer of richness to the experience.
This year, for our midwinter break, we traveled to Atlanta, GA with my children. With minyanim, kosher food, and plenty of attractions for the kids, it was the perfect spot. Plus, in our quest to visit all 50 states, Alabama is just an hour away, giving us the chance to add yet another state to our list!
As we neared Alabama, we noticed the “Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama” sign along the roadside, with a speed limit of 70 mph. My son and I jumped out for a qu...
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 6, 2025 - In front of a joint session of Maryland's General Assembly, Governor Wes Moore gave his vision for where the state stands and where it's heading.
Moore led with the deadly crash over the Potomac River and quickly transitioned to what he called the 'chaos' in Washington, referring to the Trump administration.
"In the days since the tragedy we have seen the beginnings of a trade war, the shuttering of federal agencies, and thousands of workers laid off," said Moore.
Moore hit on the biggest issue facing lawmakers in Annapolis, the budget.
Warning of the issues to come, as his administration balances a projected $3 billion budget.
"We only have difficult decisions ahead. We must close this $3 billion budget gap and we have to do it in a ...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 6, 2025 - To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Jerusalem, Israel, hosts an annual educational memorial evening.
Head of Mission Ines Demiri welcomed the guests who arrived despite the cold rainy winter night. She quoted from Elie Wiesel, "I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides."
This year the event highlighted the Shoah story of Shelia Altaraz. Efrat Baruch-Altaraz authored her story of survival in the book "Macedonian Sun." The book was first published in Hebrew and is not available in English.
Lea Micha, Head of Central, Eastern, and Balkan Europe at Yad Vashem gave a historical background. She als...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Thursday, 6 February 2025), on Capitol Hill in Washington, met with the US Senate leadership from both parties.The Prime Minister was welcomed with much esteem; the meeting was warm and friendly. The Senate leadership expressed unqualified support for the Prime Minister and the State of Israel and commended Israel's achievements in the war.Prime Minister Netanyahu clarified Israel's position, and said that Iran had to be prevented from attaining nuclear weapons and that Hamas had to eliminated in Gaza.The bipartisan Senate leadership agreed with these positions.The Senate leaders also committed to passing the law against the International Criminal Court – in addition to the executive orders against the ICC that have been signed by U...
A federal judge pushed back the deadline for President Donald Trump's buyout offer for federal workers on Thursday.
Trump's administration initially told federal workers they needed to decide whether to accept the buyout offer by Thursday. The new ruling delays the deadline to at least Monday, with another hearing on the issue scheduled for that day.
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 6, 2025 - Joe Lieberman, z"l, left a legacy of influence in American politics. His observance of Shabbos and Jewish tradition was significant as were his accomplishments as an American politician and lawyer, with a career marked by a steadfast commitment to principle and bipartisan collaboration. Lieberman passed away on March 27, 2024, in New York City.
At the Israel Knesset on Sunday night, MK Ohad Tal hosted a group organized with Rabbi Daniel Cohen for a screening of the documentary, "Centered: Joe Lieberman." At the Knesset event, Lieberman's daughter Hani Lowenstein spoke about her father:
For those not familiar, Lieberman attended public schools in Stamford, CN before earning his bachelor's degree from Yal...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 6, 2025 - Baltimore County Public Libraries is offering a new service for home-bound residents to get books.
"We've added Library by Mail to really reach as many people in the County as possible, who are unable to come to our libraries," says Julie Brophy, manager of the Adult and Community Engagement Department at Baltimore County Public Library.
Only Baltimore County residents who are home-bound are eligible for the program.
"This is one way to.. bring some of the services right to their doorstep," says Brophy
You also have to have a library card, which can be requested online, and complete the online application for the Library by Mail program.
Specific eligibility requirements and ways to apply can be found on the BCPL website. You can also call 41...
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the IDF thwarted a plot by a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a suicide attack on a bus in Jerusalem, the two forces announced on Thursday.
The terrorist cell, made up of Fatah and Hamas operatives from the Ramallah area, was arrested in November-December 2024.
The Shin Bet named the members of the cells as Ahmed Jasser Ali, Mander Sheikh Kassem, Bashir Awad, Ammar Subah, and Ali Shwiki.
The Shin Bet investigation revealed that the cell planned to remotely activate an explosive device that would be brought into Israeli territory in order to carry out the bombing.
Along with the other members of the cell, Ali constructed the explosive device and planned to carry out the suicide attack.
Some of t...
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from obtaining access to certain Treasury Department payment records.
Treasury officials "will not provide access to any payment record or payment system of records maintained within the [Treasury] Bureau of Fiscal Service," Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in a temporary restraining order.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2025 – A series of weather systems will bring rain, snow, and freezing rain to Baltimore over the next few days, potentially impacting travel and outdoor plans.
Today (Thursday): Rain likely until early afternoon, with patchy fog lingering until 4 p.m. Expect cloudy skies and a high of 44°F, with southwest winds at 7-9 mph.
Tonight: Patchy fog will clear before midnight, leaving mostly cloudy skies and a low of 36°F with light west winds.
Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 45°F and gusts up to 23 mph. Overnight temperatures will drop to 27°F under mostly cloudy skies.
Shabbos: A wintry mix of snow and rain is likely by the afternoon, with highs around 36°F. Light southeast winds may develop.
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