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UPDATE at 3:00PM: GUILTY of First Degree MurderThe family of Efriam Gordon, z'l, an Israeli man who was shot and killed while visiting Baltimore in 2021, is waiting now for a jury to decide the fate of the fourth suspect in the murder.
The accused is 19-year-old William Holloman. His three-day trial wrapped up in a downtown Baltimore courtroom Wednesday with closing arguments--the case now is in the hands of the jury.
Holloman is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, among other related charges, in Gordon's murder. The 31-year-old man was gunned down during an attempted carjacking outside his family's home on Fords Lane in May 2021.
Dovid Reyder, Gordon's cousin, was in court this week, each day, for Holloman's trial. He sat through what he called toug...
Baltimore, MD - July 25, 2024 - Today, justice has been served with the first-degree murder conviction of the final perpetrator responsible for the tragic and senseless murder of Efraim Gordon. Efraim was in Baltimore to celebrate a family member’s wedding when his life was violently taken during a robbery.This conviction provides a measure of closure to Efraim’s family and the community, though it cannot truly erase the pain of such a profound loss. My deepest condolences go out to the Gordon family as they continue to navigate this incredibly difficult time. Ephraim’s memory will forever be a blessing to all who knew him.I commend the diligent work of our law enforcement officers, homicide detectives, prosecutors, community members, and all those involved in ensur...
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Baltimore, MD – July 21, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Sara Cohen, a’h, mother of Estie (Chaim) Kahn, Leah Klein, Mordy Cohen, and Aryeh Cohen.
Shiva in Baltimore will be observed from noon on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, through Friday at 5:00PM at 2325 Blackberry Road, Baltimore, MD, 21209Visiting times: 10:00AM-12:30PM, 1:00PM-6:00PM and 7:00Pm to 10:00PM. Friday 10:00AM -4:00PM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira Harvey Baron, z’l, father of Eliyahu (Stacey) Baron and Gabriel Baron, and brother of Michael Baron (Pamina Deutch).
The Levayah will be held at Levinson’s, on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00AM
The Kevurah will take place at Beth Jacob Anshe Veshear Cemetery, 6700 Hamilton Ave., Rosedale, Maryland 21237.
Shiva will be observed at 3115 Northbrook Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.The family respectfully requests no visitors after 9:00PM.Minyanim:Friday Mincha – 5PMMotzei Shabbos Maariv – 9:10PM Shacharis:Sunday – 8:00amMonday thru Thursday – 7:45AM MinchaMaariv:Sunday thru Wednesday – 8:05PM
Bila HaMaves LaNe...
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Baltimore, MD – July 23, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Yosef Hershel Efron, z’l, father of Menashe Efron.
The levayah will be held in Kansas City, MO, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 2:30 PM Central time / 3:30 PM Eastern time
Click here to watch livestream. Meeting ID: 810 0455 2784 Passcode: 653112
Shiva in Baltimore will be observed through Tuesday morning beginning with Mincha on Thursday, July 25 at 2503 Summerson Rd., Baltimore, MD, 21209
Visiting hours 10:00AM-12 Noon, 1:00PM – 4:00PM, after maariv - 7:15PM - 9:00 pm
Minyanim:
Mincha/Maariv: Thursday, Sunday, Monday 6:35pm (Plag)
Erev Shabbos Mincha: 7:00PM
Motzaei Shabbos: 9:05PM
Shacharis (Vasikin): Friday, Sun...
Baltimore, MD - July 25, 2024 - Several kinds of produce, including cucumbers, green beans, peppers and squash, have been recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria, federal authorities said this week.
According to the FDA, the products were sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12.
Wiers Farm Inc., which initially recalled cucumbers sold in three states, has expanded the recall to include additional products shipped to more states. According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In addition to Walmart and Aldi, some of the products were sold at Kroger, Save-a-Lot and Shop N Save.
There have been no illnesses repo...
Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua & Devorah Ribakow on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ribakow and Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Rock.
Mazel Tov to great grandparents Mrs. Marcia Ribakow and Rabbi Chaim and Anita Preis Benoliel.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
The IDF published this evening new footage from the operation in which the bodies of five Israeli hostages were recovered.
Yesterday (Wednesday), in a joint operation of the Commando Brigade Combat Team, the Egoz Unit and the Yahalom Unit with Israel Security Agency (ISA) field analysts and coordinators, the murdered hostage Maya Goren and the fallen soldiers held captive, Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz, Master Sergeant (Res.) Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas and Sergeant Kiril Brodski, were rescued.
In recent weeks, an IDF Intelligence Directorate Hostage Headquarters and ISA intelligence team carried out intensive intelligence research and interrogations of apprehended suspects to identify the location of the hostages in the Khan Yunis area. The hostages were being held...
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected at the beginning of 2024 as consumers continued to open their wallets despite ongoing inflation and high interest rates.
Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, grew by 2.8% on an annualized basis in the three-month period from April through June, the Commerce Department said in its first reading of the data on Thursday.
That is much higher than the 2% increase forecast by LSEG economists and the 1.4% pace seen during the first quarter.
"The U.S. economy is much stronger than people realize and to the extent that markets were worried about a growth slowdown, they should breathe a sigh of relief after this morning’s GDP number," said Chris Zacca...
It’s a sad reality that, when travelling alone, women often have to take extra steps to keep themselves safe. The onus shouldn’t be on women, and we wish it wasn’t this way.
But now, one airline is making it easier to calm anxieties when it comes to flying, becoming the first to allow women to request not to be seated next to a man.
A low-cost airline based in India, IndiGo, has announced a pioneering new policy allowing women to view the gender of the passengers sitting around them before booking.
They’ll be able to choose to sit next to a woman if they’d prefer, which they’ll be able to do by viewing the seat plan ahead of flying.
Where women are booked on, their seats will flash pink – yes, s...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting on Thursday with President Biden and later — separately — with Vice President Harris as the nine-month-long war in Gaza continues to remain a political liability for Democrats heading into a presidential election.
Netanyahu’s visit comes at a critical moment in American politics: with four months to the election, the White House is eager to secure a cease-fire deal to end Israel’s war with Hamas, which began last October with the militant group’s attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people.
Israel’s response has killed 39,000 Palestinians, a significant proportion of them civilians, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. A potential deal to end the conflict will undoubtedly be a focus of...
After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines is getting rid of its unique open seating model and will now assign seats.
The airline made the move to meet the evolving preferences of customers who say they want seat assignments. Southwest also said it conducted testing that included live and more than 8 million simulation-based boarding trials before making the change.
Research from the airline shows 80% of Southwest customers and 86% of potential customers prefer an assigned seat. And when customers opt to stop flying with Southwest in favor of a competitor, the No. 1 reason they cite leaving is open seating.
The major shift comes as the airline faces mounting pressure to increase revenue.
With open seating, travelers would board according to their boarding group and seat selection was...
Baltimore, MD - July 24, 2024 - One of the most special features of our new Mikdash Mi'at is our state of the art Mikvaos. The women's Mikvah can be accessed through a private entrance from the back (west side) of the building, as well as conveniently from inside the back hallway. We feel privileged to house both a women's Mikvah and men's Mikvah in our shul building that will iy"H be utilized for many holy and pure purposes. The Mikvaos are a crucial element of the Torah-based life cycle experience one can obtain in our holy new building - from learning to davening, gathering, celebrating, and adhering to family purity laws.
Enjoy a virtual tour of the Mikvah entrance as well as updated aerial views of our beautiful new building. With Hashem's help, we look...
“We saved this money for a rainy day. But, there’s a mabul happening!”
These are the words that Reuven Wolf, renowned philanthropist shared at a Keren Olam HaTorah event.
The emergency fundraising campaign initiated by the leading gedolim of Eretz Yisroel and Jewish philanthropists worldwide, Keren Olam HaTorah has marked this day to launch their unprecedented fundraising mission. After Israeli government budget cuts left yeshivos and kollelim with a $107 million deficit, over 50,000 bochurim and avreichim face an uncertain future. And that’s why Keren Olam HaTorah was created.
Our gedolim's tireless efforts have already garnered an astounding $84 million in pledges, but we still face a shortfall of $23 million. This Wednesday, July 24th, our gedolim a...
Baltimore, MD – July 24, 2024 - 3:48PM - Tree maintenance on Greenspring Avenue between I-695 and Hillside has resulted in one lane being closed.
Traffic will be alternating directions in the open lane.
Expect delays.
Baltimore, MD – July 2024 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:• Weekly halachic dilemma creating l...
Baltimore, MD - July 24, 2024 - The best place in Maryland to plant roots for a lifetime is Silver Spring, according to Fortune’s new ranking of the nation’s 50 Best Places to Live for Families.
In the analysis, Fortune said Silver Spring, which has a population of 81,977, moved up from the No. 3 spot on last year’s list to take the top seat this year. The Washington, D.C., suburb offers local charm with the convenience of city life, just six miles away from DC — a quick commute via the Washington Metro or MARC train.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Fortune's ranking reflects what many residents already know: It's part of a community that supports families in every way possible.
"Silver Spring's top ranking as ...
