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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 22, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the Rabbi Zvi Menachem Ben Avrohom Arye Tusk, z’l, husband of Sima Tusk and father of Mordechai (Malky) Tusk, Blima (Yanky) Braun, Chaim (Tzirel) Tusk, Meir (Katie) Tusk, Yitzy (Tova) Tusk, Rivky (Michael) Leichter, Leiby (Musha Leah) Tusk and brother of David (Riva) Tusk and Pinky (Dina) Tusk
The levayah will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Levinson’s at 12 Noon
The kevura will take place at Shomrei Mishmeres Schares Haplata Cemetery 6307 Hamilton Ave., Rosedale, MD, 21237
Shiva will be observed at 3702 Kingwood Square, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.Please, no visitors after 10PM.
Shacharis: 6:50amMincha/Maariv: 715pm.
Bila Hamaves Lanetzach…
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 21, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Benn Richels, z’l, husband of Jackie Richels, and father of Elise (Asher) Wolf, David (Natalie) Richels, Ira (Ellen) Richels.The levayah will be held Sunday morning, March 23, 2025 at 10:30AM at Bnai Israel, 420 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk, VAThe kevura will take place at B’nai Israel Cemetery, 2710 Cromwell Road, Norfolk, VA
Shiva will be observed at: Aviva-Pembroke, 373 Constitution Drive, Apt. 239, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Visitation Schedule:
Sunday, March 23rd: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday, March 24th – Thursday, March 27th:
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday, March 28th: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bila Hamaves Lanetzach&helli...
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Baltimore, MD - March 2005 - The years a bochur spends building himself in yeshiva are the most precious of his life.
This is where he builds everything—his foundation in Torah, his middos, his hashkafos, and his entire identity as a ben Torah. These are the years that shape his future, and we have to make the most of them.
At Mesivta Shaarei Chaim, we give everything to provide a growth-oriented environment where bochurim turn themselves into true B’nei Torah. Now, we’re ready to write our next chapter and move into an amazing new building. But we need your help to get there.
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We’ve already taken the step of purchasing the new campus. But without proper renovations, we can’t move in, and our bochurim can’t continue b...
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 21, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, z’l, husband of Tova Fink (nee Pepper), father of Romi Fink, Azzi Fink, and Manny Fink, son of Rabbi & Mrs. Aaron & Bassie Fink and brother of Adina Schonfeld, Gila Spira and Yisrael Fink, Rabbi Michoel Fink, Rabbi Yehoshua (Shubi) Fink (Israel), and Batsheva Freilich (Israel).
Click here to watch the livestream of the Levaya which will take place Sunday at 12 PM at 19 Olympia Lane, Monsey, NY 10952. Following the Levaya the family will travel for the Kevura to Israel. Kevura will take place at Eretz Hachaim in Beit ShemeshAdina Schonfeld, Gila Spira and Yisrael Fink will begin sitting shiva after the Levaya at 9 Roble Road, Suffern, NY 10901 through Tuesda...
Hamas had every opportunity to demilitarize and accept the bridging proposal, but "they elected not to," US special envoy Steve Witkoff stated on Sunday to Fox News.
Hamas "is the aggressor here," Witkoff added. "So this is on Hamas. The United States stands with the state of Israel."
Hamas is responsible for the renewed fighting in Gaza after rejecting efforts to move forward with what had been an "acceptable deal," Witkoff added.
Concerning Iran, Witkoff stated that they cannot gain access to a nuclear weapon, saying, "It cannot happen, and it will not happen."
He also stated that the US and Iran should sit down and see if the two countries can reach the "right place through diplomacy."
Witkoff also expressed optimism ahead of high-stakes talks to end the wa...
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 22, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi David Frid, z’l, husband of Rachel Frid (née Reich), father of Nechama Markovich, Aharon Frid, Malki Heshin, Tzachi Frid, Moshe Frid, Miri Margol, and Avi Frid and brother of Cathy (Yankie) Dinovitz, Arlene Gittelson, and Janet Goldberg.The levayah will take place Sunday morning at Shamgar (Jerusalem) at 11:30AMShiva will be observed in:Yerushalayim:Maalot Kedushei Telz 7, Telstone, Jeruslaem011.972. 54-846-5323
Baltimore:
Cathy Dinovitz 443-255-7621 and Arlene Gittelson 443-435-9007 will observe shiva at 3213 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD
Strict visiting hours: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday-ThursdayFlorida: Janet Goldberg will observe Shiva 1360 ...
The cabinet has voted unanimously in favor of expressing no confidence in Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, a step that constitutes the beginning of the official process for her dismissal from office.
During the meeting, Justice Minister Yariv Levin criticized her absence from the discussion, claiming that this indicates a disregard for the government. "This is further proof of the depth of the contempt she has for the government and its members and that she has no answers to the allegations directed against her," he said. Minister Nir Barkat added: "Apparently she went to another cabinet meeting."
Minister Avi Dichter also attacked the Attorney General and referred to her legal positions: "I read her quotes from 2022 regarding the gas deal saying that it posed no legal challenge. It ...
Baltimore, MD - March 23, 2025 - A discussion will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 12 Noon ET. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Join Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Boruch Beyer for an interactive Passover products webinar, during which they will: • Discuss what’s new on Passover store shelves. • Identify which products do and don’t require Passover certification. • Suggest ways to save money amid rising kosher food costs. • Review baby food, almond flour, kitniyos, matzah, and more. • Answer your questions.
To submit questions: • Email us prior to the program at webinar@star-k.org. • Ask questions via chat during the show.
The conference will run for about one hour. You can join us: • Online: Live via the web. Register here. • By ...
President Trump axed security clearances and revoked access to classified information for several political figures on Friday, including his election rivals Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris as well as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.).
Trump said in a late Friday memo that he “determined” it is no longer in the “national interest” for Clinton, Harris and Cheney, along with at least 12 other high-profile individuals have access to classified information.
“I hereby direct every executive department and agency head to take all additional action as necessary and consistent with existing law to revoke any active security clearances held by the aforementioned individuals and to immediately rescind...
Baltimore, MD – March 21, 2025 – Baltimore’s speed camera program has long frustrated local drivers, but the latest fiasco on Cross Country Boulevard shows just how careless enforcement has become. A local community member recently received a ticket for exceeding a 25 MPH speed limit—despite a clearly posted 30 mph sign at the location. So which is it? And more importantly, how many other drivers were fined under the same confusing setup?
That same resident contacted Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) to share what had happened, prompting BJL to begin investigating. Shortly afterward, the resident also reached out to Baltimore City Councilman Yitzy Schleifer, who stepped in to press the Department of Transportation for answers.
In an email thread shared with BJL, S...
Baltimore, MD - March 22, 2025 - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump Friday night, claiming that the commander-in-chief’s criticisms of student math scores don’t add up.
“In response to he who shall not be named, let’s talk facts,” Scott posted on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Here is some math for those who all of a sudden are mathematicians. Baltimore City math scores increased 5x the rate of statewide math scores last year. Yet we aren’t celebrating because we have much more work to do. Maybe the administration should help instead of treating the Department of Education like the WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment] Royal Rumble.”
The post was headlined, “Mayor ...
The rabbi of Orléans, France, was violently attacked in front of his son while returning from synagogue on Saturday, French news outlets France 3 and France Bleu reported.
According to the reports, Rabbi Arié Engelberg was on his way back from the synagogue at 1:30 p.m. - accompanied by his 9-year-old son - when he was kicked and punched, bitten on the shoulder, and insulted.
He reportedly sustained wounds to the head. A witness to the incident shared footage with France Bleu Orléans radio.
According to France Bleu, a passerby intervened, and the attacker left the scene.
Rabbi Engelberg immediately filed a complaint with the Orléans police station.
Response to the attack
"We are appalled, outraged," said Joëlle Gellert, presiden...
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on Friday gave an extensive interview to journalist Tucker Carlson, stating the US' goals for the war against Hamas in Gaza, and praising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions.
Stressing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has good motives, he noted that Hamas is almost completely eliminated, Hezbollah is significantly weakened, and Israel has sent a powerful message to the Iranian government.
"We would not be as effective in the region if he didn't do what he did [with Hezbollah and Hamas], not even close."
He explained, "I think he [Netanyahu] did an exceptional job, but the rap he gets is that he's more concerned about the fight than he is about the hostages. I understand how people could m...
Columbia University will cede to President Trump’s far-reaching demands in negotiations over $400 million in federal funding he revoked this month, according to a memo from the school to the administration.
Columbia agreed to ban masks, empower 36 campus police officers with new powers to arrest students and appoint a senior vice provost with broad authority to oversee the department of Middle East, South Asian and African Studies as well as the Center for Palestine Studies.
Control of the Middle East department has been a central dispute in negotiations and sparks controversy across campus. Faculty at Columbia and nationwide are expressing deep reservations about letting the federal government dictate how they can operate an academic department. The new vic...
Baltimore, MD - March 2025 - In this episode of the 613 Seconds Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Elie Miller, founder of Apex Concierge Health, to discuss his journey into medicine and how he’s reshaping healthcare in Baltimore.From volunteering with Magen David Adom in Jerusalem to completing his medical training at the University of Maryland, Dr. Miller shares how his experiences led him to create a concierge medical practice focused on accessibility, personalized care, and mental wellness. He explains the misconceptions about concierge medicine and how his practice offers longer visits, direct access, and comprehensive treatment options to improve patient care.Tune in to learn how Dr. Miller is transforming the healthcare experience in Baltimore.Watch:YouTube Spotify or L...
Baltimore County, MD - March 21, 2025 - The Baltimore County Police Department has seen an increase in daytime burglaries involving traveling groups of thieves. Over 30 cases have been reported in the first three months of 2025. These groups typically operate in small, separate teams, often consisting of two to three women. They primarily target single-family homes in neighborhoods, where residents tend to be older and have minimal video surveillance.
The groups often arrive in a suspect vehicle driven by a male accomplice, who drops off the women in the neighborhood. The women typically fabricate a story, usually claiming they want to buy something from the property owner. While one person distracts the homeowner, the others will force entry into a home through a side or back door. Thei...
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet and is essential in a potential conflict with China.
Known as Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, the manned jet will serve as quarterback to a fleet of future drone aircraft designed to be able to penetrate the air defenses of China and any other potential foes. The initial contract to proceed with production on a version for the Air Force version is worth an estimated $20 billion.
Trump announced the award at the White House with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth said the future fleet “sends a very clear, direct message to our allies that we’re not ...
