Baltimore, MD – Jul 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Aryeh Hartman the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Moshe recalls how when the Children of Israel approached the territory of Sichon G-d instructed them to drive them out and provoke war with them.
In the very next verse though Moshe on his own initiative sent messengers from מדבר קדמות — the Wilderness of Kedaimos to Sichon king of Cheshbon, words of שלום —peace, requesting to traverse through their land unimpeded. (דברים ב כו)
What was Moshe thinking after being commanded to provoke war with Sichon to defy G-d's directive by seeking peace?
Rashi enlightens us by quoting from the Midrash that Moshe derived this from G-d himself.
Even though the Omnipresent had not commanded me to call to Sichon in peace, I learned to do so from the incident at the desert of Sinai, i.e., relating to the Torah which ...
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2026 - BJL is deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the tragic passing of Dovi Reichman, z'l, beloved son of Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Yitzchok Reichman, one of our esteemed Chavrei HaKollel.
The levayah will take place today (Erev Shabbos) graveside at 1:15 p.m. at Agudath Israel Cemetery (6300 Hamilton Avenue, Rosedale, MD 21237).
Shiva details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi Younger (Passaic) and Yael Yudkowsky (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to the parents Mr. Aaron Younger & Mrs Sara Klarberg and Ovadiah & Chani Yudkowsky
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 16, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Harav Yehuda Bukspan, z’l, husband of Chana Leah Bukspan father of Leeba (Rabbi Boruch) Braun, Gilda (Rabbi Shlomo) Naiman, Rabbi Avraham Bukspan, and Zvi Hirsh (Batya) Bukspan, and brother of Esther Pelberg and Hadassah Herzog
The levaya will be at 11am tomorrow, Friday July 17th, at Levinson's.Kevurah will take place at Chevra Ahavas Chesed cemetery
Shiva will be observed at 3302 W. Strathmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 10:00PM, each day. To be menachem avel Mrs. Leeba Braun: 6504 Baythorne Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, Sunday through Wednesday, from 1 pm - 4 pm each day.
בלע המות לנצח
Baltimore, MD - July 16, 2026 - Construction continues to move forward on Torah Institute's campus expansion as the Invest in BalTIimore campaign reaches another important milestone.
Site grading remains underway, with specialized drilling equipment currently breaking through a substantial layer of rock beneath the surface. In addition, the backfill for the storm water management system has been completed, and crews are now installing the underground drainage infrastructure. If work continues on schedule, the new gutters, curbs, and parking lot are expected to be completed before the start of the upcoming school year.
To learn more or support the campaign, visit InvestInTorah.com.
Baltimore, MD – July 16, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aryeh Septimus (Highland Park, NJ) and and Shira Rosenfeld (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to the parents Aryeh & Mira Septimus and Moshe & Gitty Rosenfeld יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - July 16, 2026 - On Tuesday evening, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act by a majority of 308-117. If enacted, it would make daylight saving time (DST) permanent across the country. Agudath Israel has long been expressing its concerns on the state and national level that "Permanent DST" will put children at risk and have a disastrous effect on shuls and individuals trying to daven with a minyan before work. Permanent DST would mean sunrises after 9 am in some parts of the country and after 8 am in most cities in the winter thereby causing many of America’s schoolchildren to head for school in the pre-sunrise darkness and putting them at increased risk. For the Orthodox Jewish community, the later sunrise...
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday that nearly $10 billion was found in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud, and 1,000 arrests were made.
“Within a year and a half, we have found billions of dollars, we’re reaching $10 billion soon, and we’ve made 1,000 arrests,” Rollins told NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich, The Hill reported.
Rollins noted that every Republican governor has cooperated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s fraud crackdown, compared to only two Democratic governors.
On Tuesday, Rollins said the USDA’s eligibility changes to SNAP are cleaning up the program, which has been rife with an “astounding” amount of fraud that Democratic and ...
Baltimore, MD – July 14, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovi Padawer and Adina Portnoy on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Yitzi and Chaya, a’h, Padawer and Eliezer and Ilana Portnoy
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 14, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi Lehrer (Miami) and Miriam Bogart (Baltimore) on their engagement. יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Jul 14, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avraham and Malka Graber on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 14, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eliyahu & Chaya Wiener on the birth of a daughter
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - July 14, 2026 -The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, July 15, in the Baltimore area. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106°, making it feel dangerously hot outdoors. Limit time outside, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable individuals.
Baltimore, MD – July 14, 2026 – (BJL) Today erev Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av is Yom Kippur Koton, a special opportunity to daven on behalf of Achainu B'nei Yisroel in Eretz Yisroel and worldwide.
[The Nine Days begin at 8:33PM this evening.]
Please note the following Yom Kippur Koton/Mincha Minyanim in town:
(If you know of any others, please let us know so we may add them to this list.)
Khal Ahavas Yisrael Tzemach Tzedek (KAYTT) Rabbi Dovid Heber –1:50 PM
The Ezras Noshim will be open for women. ArtScroll Yom Kippur Koton booklets will be available.
Community Kollel - 2:45PM
Agudah of Park Heights - Rabbi Moshe Heinemann – 7:35 PM (Upstairs 3rd floor)
Bais HaKnesses Ohr HaChaim - Rabbi Zvi Weiss – 7:35 P...
