Baltimore, MD – March 5, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Moshe Mordechai Coleman & Nechama Golda Stein on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to parents Rabbi & Mrs. Asher Stein and grandmother Mrs. Ruth Stein.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 5, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Susan Merims, a’h, mother of Laura (Rabbi Mayer) Kurcfeld and Marshall (Cheryl) Merims.
The levayah will take place on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511Click here for Livestream Kevurah will take place at 2:30pm at Raleigh Hebrew Cemetery, 450 N State St, Raleigh, NC 27601Shiva through Thursday evening will be observed at 102 Joust Court, Cary, NC 27513Baltimore Shiva from Motzaei Shabbos through Wednesday morning March 12, 2025 (No minyanim):26 Jones Valley Circle, Baltimore, MD 21209 Please only park in spaces marked "Guest"Visitation:Motzaei Shabbos, March 8, 8:00-10:00pmSunday, Monday and Tuesday - ...
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Baltimore, MD – March 4, 2025 - This Friday, Zayin Adar, join a special Mincha minyan at the Agudah Park Heights (Balcony). The minyan will include Krias HaTorah and will take place at 5:00PM. Fasting is optional. For further information, please contact Yitzchok Steinharter at 410-358-0316.
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Details of the Contest:
Submit a photo of your child or family’s Purim costume for a chance to win $100 to a local restaurant of your choice.
Two runners-up will win $50 to a restaurant of their choice.
Submit your photo at: THEBJH.COM/PURIM
Deadline for submissions: March 17th
Submissions will be published in a future issue of the BJH.
Costumes will be judged by a panel of kids, teens, and adults.
LONDON and TEL AVIV — A Hamas official tells NPR that the United States held direct talks with the Palestinian militant group over the release of several American-Israeli dual citizens taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks in Israel.
The talks, which began as early as January and have continued since, are the first known time the U.S. has engaged directly with Hamas since it designated it a terrorist organization in 1997. It has been a long-standing U.S. policy to not negotiate with groups it designates as terrorists.
The Hamas official did not specify if the January talks took place with officials from the Biden administration or President Trump's incoming administration. Members from both teams were present at ceasefire talks in January before Trump took office. Axio...
US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas on Wednesday, after meeting hostages who were freed by the terror group.
Trump demanded that the group release all the remaining hostages immediately, “or it is over for you”.
“‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted!” Trump wrote on his social media channels.
“I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say,” he continued. I have just met with your former Hostages whose ...
US President Donald Trump met on Wednesday with a group of hostages who were recently released by Hamas.
The delegation includes captivity survivors Naama Levy, Doron Steinbrecher, Keith Siegel, Omer Shem Tov, Eli Sharabi and Iair Horn.
“My family and I, myself, we believe you've been sent by God to release us. You can really help. You have the power to do this,” Omer Shem Tov told the President.
Naama Levy added, “You were our hope when you were there, and now you're their hope.”
Trump asked, “So you didn't think, until I came along, you didn't think you were going to get out?”
Levy replied, “No. Once you were elected, we heard that you wanted to do everything to make a deal as soon as possible.”
“We were so h...
On March 2, 2025, the United States charged Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” a member of the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), with providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization resulting in death, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339B. Sharifullah has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Eastern District of Virginia on March 5, 2025.
“The lethal attack that killed 13 American service members and Afghan civilians during the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan was an act of terrorism,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “ISIS-K brazenly claimed responsibility for the carnage. Now thanks to the assistance of the FBI, D...
DPW Advances Employee Safety, Training, and Workplace Culture
Baltimore, MD - March 5, 2025 - The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has implemented major reforms to tackle systemic challenges, marking significant advancements in the operations of its Bureau of Solid Waste (BSW). Recognizing that employee safety is the foundation of its success, DPW conducted a comprehensive assessment of key factors—including workplace culture, safety standards, infrastructure, and training—leading to the development of a targeted action plan. With clear progress underway, DPW is sharing key updates with the public, demonstrating that its strategic approach is yielding tangible results.
Building a Culture of Safety
DPW has introduced new measures to enhance workplace prot...
Baltimore, MD –March 5, 2025 – 4:24PM - The traffic signal at Cross Country & Clarks Lane is flashing, yet again.Reminder:Flashing red and yellow lights on a traffic control signal does not mean the light is ‘non-functioning’. Drivers approaching a red flashing light must stop and can only proceed when the intersection is clear, and drivers approaching a yellow flashing light should slow down and use caution but can proceed through the intersection without stopping.H/T: Bmore Traffic_________________ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group: bit.ly/2Qpdea2 – Join BJL status: bit.ly/32HUBnJ
The "Big Three" automakers are getting a one-month exemption from the Trump administration’s tariffs that went into effect Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday.
"We spoke with the Big Three automakers," Leavitt confirmed. "We are going to give a one-month exemption on any autos coming through USMCA [United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement].
"Reciprocal tariffs will still go into effect on April 2, but at the request of the companies associated with USMCA, the president is giving them an exemption for one month so they are not at an economic disadvantage," Leavitt said.
She told reporters that Stellantis, Ford and General Motors were the companies Trump spoke with.
"They requested the call. They made the ask a...
Baltimore, MD - March 5, 2025 - Maryland lawmakers are considering a 2.5% sales tax on services between businesses that could generate nearly $1 billion.
The proposal comes as state leaders decide which measures to take to balance the state's budget.
"As we look toward the long-term sustainable funding for things like public safety, education, health care, transportation we need to have a tax system that recognizes the economic reality in the state of Maryland," said Senate President Bill Ferguson.
The Senate President is warning that any more cuts to the budget and we could see major impacts to vulnerable Marylanders.
"We know that we've gotten to a place where the next round of cuts are incredibly dramatic. Kicking up to 100,000 people off medicaid, firing 1,600 teachers so...
On Wednesday morning, the Protect Federal Workers Act came up for second reader in the House of Delegates, where a floor amendment debate got heated.
Minority Leader, Del. Jason Buckel, proposed an amendment to remove the portion of the bill that allows the Attorney General of Maryland to bring suit against the federal government over DOGE layoffs.
"We've got to stop being a ward of the federal government," he told his colleagues in the House.
Majority Whip, Del. Jazz Lewis, opposed the amendment.
"What this amendment does is says that Maryland is going to fight with our hands behind our back," he argued.
Following Minority Whip, Del. Jesse Pippy's standing in support of the amendment, Del. Lewis's rebuttal prompted many Republicans in the House to stand.
"[E...
Baltimore, MD - March 5, 2025 - The Office of the Inspector General of the city of Baltimore (OIG) revealed the results of an investigation into the Department of Public Works (DPW) Bureau of Solid Waste (BSW) on Wednesday, and recommended that officials make improvements to facilities and conditions for workers who have been exposed to an adverse environment and negative culture.
After interviews with more than 130 employees, the OIG found that an adverse work environment and negative culture has existed for the last decade and is creating concern for worker safety, morale, and the general welfare of employees.
On June 5, 2024, the OIG received a complaint regarding the DPW's Bureau of Solid Waste, and an investigation ensued during the summer and fall months of 2024.
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Baltimore, MD - March 5, 2025 - 12:57 PM - An accident at the intersection of Old Court Road and Reisterstown Road is causing significant traffic delays.Avoid the area------------------------------------------------------------------Join an official BJL WhatsApp group: bit.ly/2Qpdea2Join BJL status: bit.ly/32HUBnJ
Baltimore, MD – March 5, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avi Abrams on the birth of their daughter.
Mazel Tov grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Saul Abrams.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - March 5, 2025 - As part of a longstanding tradition, the incoming 24th IDF Chief-of-Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, and the outgoing Chief-of-Staff, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, visited the Kotel Plaza this morning (Wednesday) for tefilah.The tefilah was attended by the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, and the IDF Chief Rabbi, Brig.-Gen. Rabbi Eyal Karim.The Chiefs-of-Staff recited Tehillim and davened for the well-being of IDF soldiers and the security of the state, with a special prayer for the return of the hostages and missing persons.At the conclusion of the joint tefilah, both generals offered personal tefilot and placed notes between the stones of the Kotel. At the end of their visit, they signed the guest book of the Western Wall Heritage...
Annapolis, MD - March 5, 2025 - Political analysts are closely monitoring the unfolding tax developments in Annapolis, as Governor Wes Moore grapples with a $3 billion budget deficit. The governor has proposed a series of new and increased taxes, sparking debate among lawmakers and concern among voters.
"I'm not interested in rebuilding someone else's government. We need to build our own," said Governor Moore during a recent hearing. He emphasized the need for shared sacrifice, stating, "Making sure everyone understands the sacrifice needs to be shared."
Political analyst John Dedie commented on the governor's predicament, saying, "The governor's in a real box here." He noted that voters are frustrated with the potential tax increases, adding, "Right now voters are co...
