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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 2, 2025 - Originally from Boro Park, Rabbi Boruch Brull came to Baltimore in 1978 to teach at TA, where his journey in community service began. Noticing a critical need, he helped found Ahavas Yisrael with Rabbi Elozor Isbee, z”l, to provide discreet, meaningful support to struggling families.What started with food boxes and small checks has grown into a full-service chesed organization, offering help with food, rent, utilities, job placement, budgeting, and navigating government programs. At the heart of Ahavas Yisrael is dignity: “We ask, How can we better help you?—never making anyone feel uncomfortable.”Rabbi Brull reflects on Baltimore’s unique sense of achdus and chesed, where rabbis, organizations, and even politicians work hand in ...
Hamas has opted not to respond to Israel’s latest counter-proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, instead reaffirming its commitment to the terms set forth by international mediators, a Hamas official told Reuters on Wednesday.
On March 29, Israel confirmed it had submitted a revised proposal to mediators, working in full coordination with the United States, following Hamas’s earlier acceptance of a ceasefire framework outlined by Egypt and Qatar.
A document reviewed by Reuters indicates that the mediators’ proposal aligns with the ceasefire plan from January 17 and would extend the truce for an additional 50 days.
The agreement stipulates that negotiations for a subsequent phase must be concluded before the extended ceasefire period expires. Un...
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Baltimore, MD - April 1, 2025 - Attention Completers of the O’Fishel’s Mitzvah Motivators Brachos-Out-Loud Program:
The All-The-Brachos-You-Can-Make buffet will take place at:
Mitzvah Motivator Headquarters 7000 Rockland Hills Drive Sunday, April 6, 2025 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Admission:
Free for all completers
Free for Sponsor Families
Other Guests: $50 minimum donation per person
Divrei Bracha from Mara D'Asra of Mitzvah Motivators, Rabbi Dovid Heber, at approximately 5:15 pm.
Plus: Catch a Wealcatch for your Yiddish-Kite! Successful completers of the MAYA program should bring along their four lists of 100 Brachos for their picture of Andrew Jackson.
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Baltimore, MD - April 3, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
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Baltimore, MD - April 2, 2025 - 10:37AM - BJL has learned that a Baltimore resident is detained in Switzerland on their way to Eretz Yisrael for Pesach due to not holding an ETA. Be sure to read below.###Jerusalem, Israel - March 24, 2025 - As the busy Pesach travel season approaches, Chaim V’Chessed urges all travelers—both those leaving Israel and visitors arriving for the holiday—to take note of several critical travel guidelines to avoid complications and ensure a smooth journey.
Traveler’s Insurance: A Must-Have
One of the most crucial travel precautions is securing proper traveler’s insurance. This applies to:
• Residents of Israel who are traveling abroad
• Visitors coming to Israel for Pesach
Each year, Chaim V’Chessed is calle...
Baltimore, MD – April 3, 2025 – The shooting which occurred in Patterson Shopping Center lot appears to have been targeted, as the suspect and the victims are known to each other.
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Baltimore, MD – April 3, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Chesky Lewin on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jules Friedman and great-grandmother Mrs. Judy Friedman.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – April 3, 2025 – 9:26 AM – Due to a reported shooting behind Carroll Fuel on Patterson Avenue, with police presence on the scene, traffic on Patterson Ave is closed between Reisterstown Road and Wabash Ave. Expect delays as traffic is being rerouted through the Home Depot parking lot.
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Baltimore, MD – April 3, 2025 – 9:12AM- An accident has occurred on Old Court Road between Reisterstown and Greenwood on the way toward TA, causing significant traffic backup.
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Baltimore, MD – April 2, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Chaim Mordechai and Deena Meister on the birth of a daughter. יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - April 2, 2025 - The 14th International Jerusalem 'Winner' Marathon will take place on Friday, April 4th, 2025, with tens of thousands of runners from Israel and around the world expected to participate. This year, the marathon will honor the IDF, security, and rescue forces for their exceptional contributions during the Iron Swords War.
The 14th International Jerusalem 'Winner' Marathon held a special launch event today for foreign journalists at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem. The event was attended by Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem, followed by Ariella Rajuan, Deputy Director General and Director of the Culture, Society, and Sports Administration at the Jerusalem Municipality.
At the event, two inspiring runners shared their personal stor...
Baltimore, MD – April 2, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Meir Soskil & Brianna Loshin on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Mordechai & Allison Soskil
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - April 2, 2025 - Although the STAR-K Hotline fields inquiries from approximately 5000 worldwide consumers annually between Purim and Pesach, last week STAR-K Certification staff members were invited to break for an hour-long interactive seminar on the mitzvah of Shmiras HaGuf, guarding one’s health.
The seminar, held in the agency’s conference room, was presented by Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld, PhD, who heads Jewish Spiritual Literacy, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Jewish education, and Dr. Daniel Grove, MD, who is board certified in general internal medicine, critical care, and pulmonology and affiliated with MedStar Health hospitals in the Baltimore-Washington area.
Rabbi Seinfeld opened the seminar with these questions: What are the ...
Baltimore, MD - April 2, 2025 - In just over four years in office, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott now has his fourth chief of staff: Calvin Young, a longtime friend who took months to file a mandatory ethics form after joining the mayor’s office last fall, is being promoted from his advisor role — and is getting a significant raise.
Young had been required to fill out the online financial disclosure form within 30 days of being hired as a $140,000-a-year senior advisor to Scott on Sept. 3, 2024. Still a senior advisor today, Young will assume the chief of staff role April 9 and earn a $250,000 annual salary — a 79% increase from his current earnings and about $20,000 more than Marvin James, who currently holds the role.
“There is no one I trust more to lead that te...
Baltimore, MD – April 2, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Heshy Wyne (Las Vegas) and Menucha Pollock (LA/Baltimore) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Yitz & Helene Wyne and Yis & Shifi Pollock and to grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchok Pollock and Dr. & Mrs. Gedaliah Price
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
At the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, Israel has cancelled all of the customs duties, or import tariffs, that have been levied until now on products from the US, Israel's largest trading partner.
After the approval of the Knesset Finance Committee and the Economy and Industry Minister's signature on the order, the amendment to the order regarding trade levies and protective measure will take effect and customs duties on all imports from the US will be cancelled.
The Government Press office stated, "The US is Israel's closest ally and its most significant trading partner. In 2024, the export of goods to the US stood at $17.3 billion, while the export of services was estimated at...
A judge has dismissed the corruption indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho of the Southern District of New York dismissed the case with prejudice, preventing it from being refiled.
The Biden-era Justice Department accused Adams of leveraging his mayoral position to solicit illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel from foreign nationals and other businessmen. However, under the Trump administration, the DOJ urged the court to dismiss the case, initially seeking dismissal without prejudice. They argued that ongoing proceedings could interfere with the mayor’s governance and federal immigration policies.
Judge Ho rejected that argument, stating that a dismissal without prejudice might create the perception that Adams’s freedom ...
Baltimore, MD – April 2, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yosef Belkin and Raizy Pheterson on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Menachem and Libby Pheterson
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
