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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 28, 2026 – The Vaad HaRabbonim of Baltimore announces a communal Tehillim asifa tonight, Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026, at Shomrei Emunah at 8:00 p.m.
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Anyone who:
A) Needs to hear the Megilla and cannot get to shul for any reason
B) Can lain the Megilla
C) Can lend a Megilla
D) Can drive people who can lain the Megilla
Please contact the Megillah Connection at 443-540-1626
A project of Agudath Israel of Baltimore לע"נ הרב משה שלמה בן יוסף אליעזר זשוראוועל
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Baltimore, MD – Feb, 2026 - Are you nervous about Kashering for Pesach; unsure you will get it done properly? Are you afraid the water will ruin your cabinets and create a mess in your kitchen? Are you moving into a new house and need the kitchen kashered; stress-free? Click here: https://t.ly/UknmP For the last seven years, The Kashering Konnection, has been servicing the Baltimore and DC communities. Coordinated through Star-K Kashrus Administrator Rabbi Sholom Tendler, experienced, professional Mashgichim are available to come to your home and ensure an easy, mess-free and 100% properly-done Kashering of your kitchen and appliances. From ovens to stoves, counters to sinks, The Kashering Konnection can help you prepare for Pesach in an easy and affordable w...
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 23, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dorothy Hettleman, a’h, wife of the late Eugene Hettleman, z’l, mother of Stuart Hettleman, Bruce Hettleman, Leslie Silverberg, Karen Katz, and the late Mark Hettleman, z’l.The Levayah will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026 at Levinson'sThe Kevurah will take United Hebrew Cemetery, 3901 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227.
Shiva will be observed at 6300 Red Cedar Place, Apt 209, Baltimore, MD 21209. (Heather Ridge Apartments) Code for complex is 1234, code for front door of building is 209111. Please park in Visitor Spots ONLYMinyanim: Shacharis: Wednesday through Monday: 8:00am Mincha/Maariv: 5:40pm Mincha Erev Shabbos: 3:...
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 1, 2026 - BJL and the BJH are excited to announce a Baltimore community Purim contest!
Submit a photo of your child or family’s Purim costume to the BJH for a chance to win $100 to a local restaurant of your choice.
Submit your photo at thebjh.com/purim
Two runners-up will each win $50 to a local restaurant of their choice.
Deadline: All submissions must be sent in by March 8.
Submissions will be published in a future issue of the BJH.
Costumes will be judged by a panel of kids, teens, and adults.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 28, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Itai Klotzman and Sarit Lewis on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Neal Klotzman & Ruth Rose and Marla Lewis
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 28, 2026 - Israel has once again entered an emergency situation amid the escalating Iran crisis. As of this morning, the country is officially in a state of emergency.
Chaim V’Chessed offices remain open to serve the community at this challenging time. However, across the country, significant restrictions are now in place:
Transportation is severely limited.
Most workplaces and schools are expected to remain closed on Sunday, March 1.
Nearly all government offices are expected to be closed.
Hospitals will operate on emergency contingencies; most non-essential procedures will be cancelled. Contact Chaim V’Chessed if you need clarity regarding a medical appointment.
Most significantly, Israeli airspace is closed. No flights are taki...
President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday afternoon Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, claiming the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are seeking immunity from the U.S.
"Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS."
Trump said the supreme leader was "unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do."
"This is the single ...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 27, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi Eisen and Jayden Kupferman on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs Moshe Eisen.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
It is taught in the schools of the Vilna Gaon and Rav Tzadok, that there are three nations that encompass all the other nations of the world.
Esav, the 'goring שור — Ox', represents the element of כעס — anger, a destructive attitude that can lead one to the sin of רציחה — murder.
Yishmael is referred to as a חמור — a donkey, a beast of burden that embodies pure physicality, תאוה — sensuality, and its powerful instinctive drive that can lead one to the sin of עריות — sexual depravity.
Taking the middle letters of these two powerful beasts, the ו from ש[ו]ר, and the מ and ו from ח[מו]ר, they are numerically valued as 52, the same gematriya as כלב — a dog, an animal described by the prophet as an עז ...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 27, 2026 - Simchas Purim in TA
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 27, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Romi Diamond and Talia Moshman on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Michael & Irina Diamond
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 27, 2026 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.
In introducing us to the majesty of the Kohen Gadol and his special garments, our parsha makes a distinct point of telling us that this position was unique in many ways. Aside from the vestments and the special obligations/privileges of ministering in the Mishkan, we are told that Ahron and his sons were brought “from among Bnei Yisroel” (Titzaveh 28:1) Moeover,the Torah tells us that these vestments were not to be made by the Kohanim but particularly by the “wise hearted people” (28:3). In fact, the Kohanim were not even to dress themselves but rather be dressed by the people (29:8). Why is the position of the Kohen so critically associated with the people preparing their clothing, dressing them a...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 26, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eli Ottensoser and Nechama Lieder on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Yaakov & Sara Ottensoser and Yaakov & Yocheved Lieder
Mazel Tov to Grandparents Mr. & Mrs Jonah Ottensoser, Dr. & Mrs. Yossi Lieder, Mr. & Mrs. Yossi Goldstein
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 26, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Barbara Cynamon, a’h, mother of Dovid (Sora Mindy) Cynamon.
The levaya will be held tomorrow, Friday, February 27, at 9:15am, at Shaare Torah Congregation, 2319 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
Kevura will be at Beth Shalom Cemetery, 1501 Anderson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209.
Shiva will be observed beginning Motzaei Shabbos at 403 Yeshiva Ln. Apt 3D, Baltimore, MD 21208 through Wednesday morning and continue in Pittsburgh through Thursday morning.
Minyanim: Friday Mincha - 5:40pm Shachris - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday 7:15am Mincha - Sunday 2:30pm, Monday 1pm, Tuesday 1pm Maariv - Motzei Shabbos 6:58pm, Sunday 6:45pm
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