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Executive Director, Agudath Israel of Maryland & Mid-Atlantic Region
As featured in the Baltimore Jewish, Edition: Vol. 12, Issue 29, September 3-9, 2026
BJH: Tell us a little about yourself and how you ended up leading Agudah Maryland.
Rabbi Sadwin: I grew up in Silver Spring, and came to Baltimore in 1990 to attend Ner Yisroel, and where I have remained ever since (except for two years in Eretz Yisroel). In 1999 I married my wife, Pessi, whose family has been in Baltimore for generations.
My childhood was filled with observing how my parents (ybcl”c) were uniquely involved in serving the tzibur - shul, schools, and individuals alike, instilling in me the importance of taking responsibility when something needed to get done.
In 2007, Rabbi Baruch Neuberger put in my na...
We love segulos of all kinds, and the more exotic, the better. As a nation, we travel hundreds of thousands of miles to daven at kivrei tzaddikim. These are positive acts that create zechuyos, but we have the ability to create merits for ourselves right where we are, dozens of times a day.
It’s Elul and we’re all looking for ways of to get closer to Hashem. Sometimes the best course of action is not to look for something new, but to improve what we’re already doing.
A year ago, I wrote some thoughts in this space on improving how we say brachos, reciting them out loud, more slowly, without mumbling or slurring them. Baruch Hashem, that article was very well-received, and I heard from many people that they improved their recital and understanding of brachos. It was perha...
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, there is tension in the air. The days of judgment are coming, and as we reflect on ourselves, we notice our faults. This can give rise to feelings of guilt or inadequacy. For some, this time of year can feel overwhelming, and they may get stuck in negative feelings.
Someone who has a negative experience with the Yomim Noraim is not properly embracing these precious days. I want to offer a new perspective on Rosh Hashanah that may help many people approach this holy day with a healthier mindset. If you already feel inspired and uplifted by Rosh Hashanah, that’s wonderful, and I am not suggesting you change anything. My thoughts are meant to guide those who don't yet have a healthy relationship with this very special day.
While Rosh Hashanah is kno...
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For the benefit of the community, please note the upcoming schedule for Shabsi's Judaica Center.
Baltimore, MD – September 6, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Berti Herzka, a’h, sister of Miriam Lowenthal.
The levaya will take place, Monday, September 7th, at 10:00 AM at Schwartz Brothers Memorial Chapel, 114-03 Quenns Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375.
Shiva details will be posted when available.
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Baltimore, MD – September 6, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mordechai & Rivka Palmer (Jerusalem, Israel) on the birth of a baby girl.
Mazel Tov to the grandparents Chaim Tuvia & Sharmaine Palmer and Baruch & Chana Garry.
!ืื"ืจ ืฉืืืื ืืืืื ืืชืืจื ืืืืคื ืืืืขืฉืื ืืืืื. ืืื
Baltimore, MD – September 6, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi and Shira Pancer on the birth of a baby boy.
!ืื"ืจ ืฉืืืื ืืืืื ืืชืืจื ืืืืคื ืืืืขืฉืื ืืืืื. ืืื
Baltimore, MD – September 5, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yerachamiel (Roly) Kuhr a"h, father of Mr. Sam Kuhr and brother of Mrs. Hali Gottesman and Dr. Susan Schulman.
They will be sitting shiva at:
3314 Bonnie Road Sunday through Thursday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Mr. Kuhr only)
Additionally, Mrs. Hali Gottesman will sit shiva in the evenings at her home:
6701 Park Heights Avenue Sunday through Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:30 PMFriday9:30am to 12pmPlease park in the rear of the building. Enter back entrance and ring the "Gottesman" buzzer.Dr. Susan Schulman is sitting shiva in Israel:Sitvanit 32/2. Sunday through Thursday; 9:30am - 1:30pm, 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Friday; 9:30am to 1:00pm.&nb...
