Baltimore, MD — April 23, 2026 - 7:03AM - (BJL) A confirmed gas leak has caused the complete closure of a critical intersection in Pikesville this morning, paralyzing northbound traffic and triggering significant delays throughout the region.
Emergency Utility Closure: As of approximately 7:00 AM, Baltimore County emergency crews and Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) responded to the intersection of Reisterstown Road (MD 140) and Hooks Lane for a report of a utility emergency.
BGE officials later confirmed the cause to be a significant natural gas leak requiring immediate repair.
Traffic Impact: Northbound Reisterstown Road is heavily restricted and effectively closed at the Hooks Lane intersection. This closure is creating a severe bottleneck for commuters traveling from the Balt...
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 19, 2026 - Safe Green Transit (SGT), a local nonprofit organization focused on reducing traffic congestion and increasing roadway safety through practical transportation initiatives, announced today that it is seeking additional community support as operations continue to grow.One of SGT’s primary initiatives is the expansion of reliable yellow school bus transportation designed to reduce the number of individual vehicles traveling to and from schools, improve traffic flow, and enhance overall roadway safety.SGT currently operates nine daily routes, with two additional routes already confirmed for next year and another four routes presently in the planning stages.SGT would like to thank Senators Dalya Attar and Shelly Hettleman for once again securing $250,...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 22, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mark Leslie Edelman, z’l, brother of Dr. Robert (Marge) Edelman.
The Levaya will be graveside at Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery, 9780 Liberty Road, Randallstown, Maryland 21133, on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
Shiva will be observed at Park Towers West (corner building) 7121 Park Heights Ave #409 Baltimore, MD 21215.
Details to follow
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 22, 2026 - The third-grade class at Yeshivas Toras Simcha had a special visitor. Ryan Pinson, SVP & Senior Commercial Banker and Team Lead at WesBanco Bank, Inc., joined for a lively session on financial literacy. He spoke with the students about the importance of saving and introduced the idea of delayed gratification - why it can be worth waiting and planning instead of spending right away. Through engaging examples and discussion, the students began to see how thoughtful money choices can make a big difference over time.
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dr. Laszlo Leb, z’l, father of Mrs. Ilana Benz.The levayah took place in Providence, RI, on, April 21, 2026.Shiva will continue in Baltimore beginning Thursday evening at 2727 Woodcourt Road, Baltimore, MD 21209.Visiting times:Thursday evening from 7-10pmFriday: 10am- 5pmMotzaei Shabbos: 9:30-10:30pmSunday: 9:30am-12:30pm, 2:00pm-6:00pm and 7:00-10pmMrs. Ilana Benz can be reached by phone at: 508-615-5677
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 22, 2026 - On Monday and Tuesday morning of last week, Safe Green Transit drivers arrived at their dispatch location to find that two buses had been vandalized. One sustained significant damage to the rear windows, costing thousands of dollars to repair.Police were called and a report was filed.As a local community nonprofit organization, Safe Green Transit reached out to Shomrim to request assistance. Shomrim verified with the local police precinct that there would be regular patrols in the area and deployed a camera trailer for surveillance at the site.
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 21, 2026 – 7:16PM (BJL) A major accident at the intersection of Willow Glen & Greenspring is blocking all access down Willow Glen towards Pimlico
Washington, D.C. - Apr. 21, 2026 - US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the ceasefire in Iran would be extended until the Iranian leadership submits a proposal for a deal.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump made clear that the US naval blockade will remain in place until an Iranian proposal is submitted.
"Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we have been asked to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal," Trump wrote.
“I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, a...
Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 21, 2026 - As I sit here in the Gush Etzion cemetery, beside the graves of Ari Fuld, Lucy Dee, and 17 newly fallen soldiers from this war—along with so many other victims of terror—I’m trying to put into words what feels almost impossible to express.Hundreds of people are around us, swaying in song and prayer. The emotion here isn’t abstract. It’s heavy. It’s alive.I grew up in Baltimore, where Yom Hazikaron was something distant—“a sad day in Israel.” I tried to connect to it, but the truth is, unless you’re here, you can’t fully understand it.The closest way to describe it is this: it’s a national shiva. ...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 21, 2026 - A highly contagious virus that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea in young children is circulating at elevated levels nationwide, including in Maryland, health officials warn.
Infants and toddlers are at the highest risk of developing rotavirus, which can result in dangerous dehydration, sometimes requiring hospitalization. Symptoms can include frequent vomiting, watery diarrhea and fever, and may last several days or a week.
Rates of rotavirus have been steadily increasing since January, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. In the CDC’s Northeast region, which includes Maryland, the percentage of positive tests spiked to 9.6 percent for the week of April 11, up from 3.23 percent the week before.
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 20, 2026 - The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s quarantine order for spotted lanternfly declares the entire state a quarantine area as part of an ongoing effort to slow the pest’s spread.
David Gruchot, the United States Department of Agriculture assistant national policy manager with APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine, said the insects are expected to return this year, with hatch and first instar activity underway now through June.
“Adults are roughly one inch long and one and a half inches wide,” Gruchot said. “They have brown wings with black spots for the most part, but when they open their wings when they fly, they have colorful hind wings that are scarlet with black spots.”
Spotted lanternflies also excrete a sticky, ...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2026 (BJL) – FASTMED Urgent Care has confirmed a case of measles at its clinic located at 2827 Smith Ave. in Baltimore, MD.Upon identification of the case, FASTMED said it immediately initiated established infection control protocols and coordinated with public health authorities. Individuals who may have been exposed during the relevant time period were directly contacted and provided with appropriate guidance.Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Early symptoms typically include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a characteristic rash. While most individuals recover fully, certain populations—including young children, pregnant individuals, and those w...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Glila Yocheved bas Yehoshua, a’h, mother of Chaniel Finegold.
Shiva will be observed at 6113 Berkeley Ave. Unit C2. Mount Washington Bartol Manor (Enter the apartment from the ground floor in the back - 2705 Bartol will be on your left.)
Shacharis 8:30 (through Wed. morning)
Mincha/Maariv 7:35
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Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 20, 2026 - On Monday afternoon, April 20, President Isaac Herzog presented the “Presidential Medal of Honor” to the President of the Argentine Republic, Dr. Javier Milei, in recognition of his contributions to the State of Israel.
The ceremony took place at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, Israel, with a red-carpet welcome and the IDF band playing national anthems.
The medal was awarded in recognition of President Milei’s consistent and outspoken commitment to the State of Israel, his unwavering support for Israel on the international stage, his solidarity with the families of the hostages, and his deep personal connection to the Jewish people and its heritage. Also in attendance at the ceremony were the Minister of For...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Nachy and Yali Smith on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן
