Baltimore, MD - Feb. 16, 2026 - As part of Kesser Torah’s current Mesikus HaTorah campaign, the yeshiva has released a song titled Mesikus HaTorah. Composed by Mrs. Ruchie Torgow and sung by the KT bochurim, the song gives powerful expression to the campaign’s theme. Its words are adapted from the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh.
In Parshas Ki Savo (Devarim 26:11), the Torah states:
ושמחת בכל הטוב אשר נתן לך ה' אלקיך ולביתך…
And you will be b’simcha with all the tov that Hashem has given you and your home…
On these words, the Ohr HaChaim explains that if a person genuinely grasped the sweetness of Torah, he would be so overwhelmed by its goodness that nothing else would hold any appeal. Torah would eclipse every other pursuit.
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Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 18, 2026 - Following a run of six highly successful performances in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, David the Servant King has received overwhelming acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Audience feedback was unanimously enthusiastic—an across-the-board “two thumbs up”—with many women returning for repeat viewings and bringing along family and friends.
Featuring music and lyrics by composer Shlomit Koffler Weinreb (formerly known as Shalomis Weinreb) and a compelling script co-written by Avital Macales and Weinreb, the by-women, for-women musical was hailed as a true masterpiece. Praise poured in for its professional-level script, powerful acting, soaring music, brilliant directing, choreography, costumes, and exquisite vocal performances a...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 16, 2026 - On Sunday, February 15 (28 Shevat), the JUSA House was filled with the energy of Ahavas Yisrael as the Jewish Uniformed Services Association of Maryland (JUSA-Chabad) and the Maryland Free State Post 167 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) held their annual Mishloach Manos packing event.Led by Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Director of JUSA-Chabad, and JWV Post 167 Commander Dan Berkovitz, a dedicated group of veterans and community members gathered to assemble over 150 festive packages. These gifts are destined for Jewish veterans across Maryland - many of whom are homebound or in care facilities - to ensure they can fulfill the mitzvah and feel the joy of the upcoming Purim celebrations.
"It is truly a Kiddush Hashem to see our veterans coming toge...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 18, 2026 - Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rav Mordechai Frankel will be joined by Rabbi Avrohom Kaufman to discuss the halachos of a kosher haircut. Topics to be discussed will include:What to watch out for when going to a barberWhat to be careful about when giving a haircut at homeDiagrams and photos to demonstrate what is permittedYOUR questions!Click here to registerRabbi Avrohom Kaufman has 15 years of experience as a barber and is a kollel member of Ohr Halacha. He recently translated a sefer on this topic into English, which he entitled A Kosher Haircut. The sefer includes detailed laws and diagrams. He is a Baltimore native who now makes his home in Kiryat Sefer, Israel.To submit questions:Email us prior to the program at webinar@star-k.orgAsk questions via chat d...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 18, 2026 -The fifth annual Family First Lecture brought together Rabbi Yisroel Motzen, Dr. Tammy Mintz, and Dr. Zipora Schorr for a candid, thoughtful conversation to an audience that included parents and school leaders on how to raise emotionally healthy, resilient Jewish children today. Many attendees described the evening, hosted by Jewish Educational Services, as “refreshing,” noting how well the panelists complemented one another and how “relaxed, informative, and enjoyable” the conversation felt. Moderated by Rabbi Aaron Levitt, Executive Director of Jewish Educational Services, the program also honored the memory and enduring impact of Rebbetzin Dr. Aviva Weisbord, whose warmth, authenticity, and unwavering belief in people continue to gu...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 18, 2026 – 11:15AM (BJL) Due to a power surge, the main TA phone line is not currently operational. Parents should email the relevant division office if they need to reach the school. TA’s IT team is actively working on the issue and hopes to have it resolved soon.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yair Greiniman (Denver) and Rivka Gourdji (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Chaim & Devorah Leah Gourdji
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 17, 2026 - Crews are working to fix potholes across the city, with several visible potholes Tuesday morning being repaired by the afternoon.
Still, drivers said they never know when a new one is going to pop up, so they’ve been taking it slow to prevent damage to their cars.
“It’s like a bump. You can hurt yourself. And if a woman is pregnant, she can have her baby before her time,” one woman said.
The 2026 pothole season has proven to be unforgiving, offering drivers with a variety of sizes to try to avoid on the road.
The dreaded car damagers can be seen across the city, including one on Interstate 83 North that’s down to the rebar.
There’s also the bare crater, which comes in all sizes and clusters.
“It’s like ri...
Baltimore County, MD - Feb. 17, 2026 - The Baltimore County Council took swift action Tuesday night to block the construction of an ICE detention center in Hunt Valley.
The emergency session came after the county executive learned the U.S. General Services Administration leased an office space in the county.
Councilmembers passed the legislation with a unanimous 6-0 vote.
"Bill 14-26, which will effectively outlaw all or any future detention centers here in Baltimore County starting Jan. 1, 2026. So, if there is a permit on file or somebody applied for a permit, it will be cancelled and we won't allow any future detention centers in Baltimore County," said Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones, D-District 4.
It marked a similar move Howard County made&...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 17, 2026 – 6:58PM (BJL) An accident has occurred at the intersection of Old Pimlico Road and Smith Avenue. There is no access to Pimlico Road from Smith Ave. Expect delays in the area and use caution when approaching the intersection
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 17, 2026 – 6:25PM (BJL) A massive accident has occurred at the intersection of Greenspring Avenue and Lightfoot Road. The area is completely shut down. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 17, 2026 - Mazel Tov to Rabbi Hillel Rosenberg's class of Tashbar for starting Gemara! The boys and their parents were zocheh to hear divrei bracha from Rabbi Hopfer, shlita which was followed by lebedig dancing and a custom made cake which pictured the cases of the first Mishna in Elu Metzios.
Thank you to Ohr Hatorah for hosting the event. May the boys continue to grow as Bnei Torah and constantly come closer to Hakadosh Baruch Hu.
Washington, DC- Feb. 17, 2026 - A person was arrested Tuesday afternoon after running toward the U.S. Capitol with a shotgun.
Capitol Police Chief Mike Sullivan said that an 18-year-old man exited a white Mercedes SUV parked on the 100 block of Maryland Avenue near the Capitol. The suspect was armed with a shotgun and headed toward the West Front of the building. Officers quickly confronted the suspect and ordered him to the ground. He complied and was arrested. There were no injuries reported.
The suspect, who was not identified during an afternoon briefing, was also wearing a Kevlar vest and tactical gloves, Sullivan said, and he was not from the Washington, D.C., area.
It was later determined that the shotgun was loaded, and the suspect had additional rounds on him. Officers also fou...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 17, 2026 - This past Sunday, February 15, the third grade of Torah Institute celebrated a beautiful and meaningful milestone as the four classes completed their first mesechta of Mishnayos, Meseches Berachos. Each class held its own personal siyum in a different location throughout the school, creating an intimate and proud atmosphere for the talmidim. Each boy participated in the siyum by either saying a dvar Torah related to the last mishnah or by reciting a part of the last mishnah, ensuring that every talmid had a personal role in this remarkable accomplishment.
After the individual siyumim, the entire grade gathered in the gym, which was filled to capacity with proud parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The audience was privileged to hear...
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 17, 2026 - Gov. Wes Moore signed emergency legislation Tuesday morning that bans 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements in Maryland.
The Maryland House and Senate both passed versions of bills — House Bill 444 and Senate Bill 245 — to ban 287(g) agreements. The legislation was considered emergency legislation, which meant the final bill takes effect upon the governor's approval.
"Maryland is a community of immigrants. It is not our weakness, it's our strength. This is not rhetoric, it is our reality," Moore said Tuesday morning at a bill-signing ceremony. "Our neighbors, our friends, our family members are afraid because of the actions of the Trump-Vance ICE operation. Making America great does not mean telling ...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 17, 2026 - The four-year high school graduation rate in Baltimore County Public Schools has fallen to a 14-year low, despite record funding.
Now, one Baltimore County Board of Education member says graduation rates are down because BCPS has the wrong priorities.
Maggie Domanowski, four years ago, ran for Baltimore County Board of Education because she says the district was failing in its core mission.
“We're not preparing these students to be productive adults, and we have to get better at it,” Domanowski told Project Baltimore.
Four years later, as Domanowski seeks re-election, she believes she’s identified the main problem.
“The majority of the adults on the board in the school system make decisions that are in the best interes...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 17, 2026 - For decades, regulations required citizens of Israel – including those who also held another nationality – to use an Israeli passport when entering or leaving the country.
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted government services worldwide, passport offices and Israeli missions abroad operated at limited capacity or were closed altogether. This created significant challenges for many citizens who were unable to obtain or renew Israeli travel documents. In response, the Interior Ministry introduced a temporary policy allowing dual citizens to travel using their non-Israeli passports. Since then, the arrangement has been renewed repeatedly due to ongoing demand and practical need, most recently in December 2025.
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 16, 2026 - After nearly five years of planning, the Alvin S. Mintzes Hatzalah of Baltimore M58 Lonnie Borck Memorial Garage is officially open and in service.
The garage is dedicated in memory of Lonnie Borck, one of Hatzalah of Baltimore’s original responders whose dedication and selflessness helped lay the foundation for the organization’s lifesaving mission. This facility ensures that his legacy continues with every call answered from this location.
The project originated from a shared vision and joint leadership effort between Suburban Orthodox and Hatzalah and was realized through broad collaboration and community support. Howard Brown and his team worked tirelessly to ensure that every logistical and operational detail was addressed. ...
