Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Eliezer Epstein on the birth of a daughter.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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Dear Friends, Supporters & Family,
With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rav Dovid Frid Z"l, who returned his soul to Hashem on Shabbat March, 22. He left this world after sudden complications which tragically escalated, overwhelming his body in a matter of hours.
For the past 15 years, Rav Dovid was not only a beacon of strength and Emunah, but a true warrior — living each day with courage, dignity, and deep devotion to Torah despite his health challenges. By his side every moment stood his beloved wife Rochel who,together with their children, was fully devoted to his care. Their lives revolved around keeping Rav Dovid comfortable, cared for, and surrounded by love.
Now Rochel and the family are facing an unimag...
Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Sholom Dov Klein on the birth of Tova.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
In recent days, an airlift of American transport planes landed in Israel, carrying combat equipment from US bases around the world, Kan 11 News reported on Tuesday evening.
According to the report, dozens of transport plane flights landed at the Nevatim Air Force Base. The planes carried heavy MK-84 bombs and additional munitions intended for the ongoing fighting in Gaza and preparations for a possible strike on Iran alongside the United States, should negotiations between the US and Iran fail.
The planes also carried interceptor missiles for the American THAAD missile defense batteries.
These are munitions that were previously frozen by the Biden administration, with restrictions later lifted by US President Donald Trump.
In addition to equipping for future strikes, the Amer...
Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 – The powerful hostage display on Smith Avenue was once again the target of anti-semitic vandalism—every poster, every sign torn down, ripped apart, and destroyed. What was meant to honor the kidnapped and keep their memory alive has been reduced to scraps by an act of pure hate.Baltimore County Police are investigating, and the property owner intends to put the display back before the day ends!
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - Advisories were issued for nine Maryland counties on Tuesday as strong winds battered the state.
Wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible in Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Cecil, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard and Harford counties, where advisories are set to run until 8 p.m., the National Weather Service said.
According to forecasters, sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph are expected, with peak gusts reaching 45 to 50 mph at times.
"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects," forecasters said. "Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result."
A gale warning is also in effect until 8 p.m. for the following waterways:
Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point, Vir...
Baltimore, MD – April 15, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avramy and Chaya Sara Pollack on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Ellen Pollack and Yitzchok & Leah Chana Twersky
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - The Baltimore Jewish community is blessed with exceptional schools, staffed by compassionate and inspiring educators who bring deep dedication to their students and their own growth. At Jewish Educational Services (JES), we are honored to support the educators who shape our schools—and proud to recognize several of them at our annual Educator Awards Ceremony.
With so many deserving educators, the selection process was both thorough and thoughtful. The committee carefully reviewed community nominations and teacher responses, conducted interviews with supervisors, and even observed classroom instruction to determine the recipient of the top honor: the Sam Kahan Distinguished Educator for Excellence in Jewish Education.
We are honored to recogniz...
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - A federal judge in Baltimore is set to make a decision by Thursday after initially blocking the Department of Government Efficiency to have access to data at the Social Security Administration.
Government lawyers argued it’s needed so they can look for waste, fraud and abuse. The judge questioned why broad access was needed before the DOGE team went to look for specific cases.
Plaintiffs for the case, Democracy Forward, which has been fighting the Trump administration said granting such access would be “intrusive” and a “radical departure” from long-standing practices. They added that DOGE is crying fraud and then looking for an all-access pass.
The judge said that rooting out fraud is in the public interest but said i...
Jerusalem Israel - April 15, 2025 - A South African multiparty delegation has returned from a historic fact-finding mission to Israel — the first visit of South African members of Parliament in a group since October 7, 2023.
The Hamas attacks resulted in the murder of over a thousand Israeli citizens and marked a new chapter in the region’s turmoil, after over 250 innocent Israeli civilians amongst them babies, women’s and childrens, elderly and bodies that were brutally abused, were kidnapped by Hamas and Gazans - some of which are South Africans that being murdered by Hamas and the body of the deceased remain captive to this day in Gaza with 58 more others dead bodies and live souls.
The delegation included several Members of Parliament, some of whom atten...
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued today a consumer alert on a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule, which is quickly approaching the deadline for compliance – May 14, 2025 – and will make it easier for consumers to go online and cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. The new “Click-to-Cancel” Rule went into effect on January 14, 2025, although businesses were given until mid-May to comply with the new rule that establishes a simple way for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships, rather than forcing consumers to jump through hoops.
The digital world we live in makes it easier than ever for businesses to sign up consumers for their products and services. Unfortunately, it is not always easy ...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 15, 2025 - With the participation of hostage families: Over 50,000 people attended the first Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) ceremony this morning • Around 200,000 visitors have come to the Western Wall so far during Passover• Tens of thousands offered prayers for the return of the hostages, the success of IDF soldiers, and the recovery of the woundedTens of thousands participated in the first Birkat Kohanim during the Shacharit and Musaf prayers of the Passover holiday, held this morning (Tuesday) at the Western Wall Plaza. This traditional ceremony has taken place for 54 years since it was initiated by the righteous Rabbi Menachem Mendel Gafner zz”l. For years, it has been organized by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation during the intermedia...
Baltimore, MD - April 15, 2025 - Seeking Hashem and Longing for the Geulah: Waiting for moshiach, the proper outlook on Eretz Yisroel, Kvius Ittim for learning, investing in Tefillah and Tzedaka, and guidance in Avodas Hashem. Highlights from the Q&A and Symposium by the Rosh Yeshiva, Harav R' Shaul Alter shlit"a, moderated by Harav Pinchas Gross, Rav of Khal Derech Chaim, at the home of the renowned Baltimore askan, Tzvi Pensak.Watch here
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Baltimore, MD – April 14, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Esther Kranton, a’h, mother of Mrs. Deena (Yitzchok) Perelmuter.
The Levaya will be held today, Tuesday, April 15th at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD 20783 at 11:00 am.Family is seeking volunteers for kasher kevura and minyan, 443-680-4747 Yitzchok Perelmuter.
Shiva will begin after Pesach at 6350 Red Cedar Place, Apt. 100. Visiting hours to follow
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – April 14, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Sheina (Rabbi Boruch, z’l) Kestenbaum, a’h, mother of Reb Yaakov (Chana Baila) Kestenbaum, Rabbi Shmuel (Chaya Leah) Kestenbaum, Reb Yehuda (Rivky) Kestenbam, Reb Yechezkel (Esty) Kestenbaum, Mrs. Malky (Rabbi Michel) Levitansky and Miriam Kestenbaum
The levaya will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Levinson’s at 3:00PM.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – April 14, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Norman Feinberg, z’l, father of Dovid Emanuel (Emily) Feinberg.
The graveside Levayah will be tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15th at 3pm at Old Montefiore Cemetery, 121-83 Springfield Boulevard, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413.
Shiva details to follow
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Trump admin freezes $2.3 billion in Harvard funding
US Department of Education freezes $2.3 billion in funding to Harvard University after the school pushed back on demands made by the government, including to clamp down on campus antisemitism.
The Trump administration has halted approximately $2.3 billion in federal funding allocated to Harvard University following the school’s refusal to comply with directives from the White House targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, Reuters reported.
According to an announcement on Monday from the US Department of Education, the decision encompasses a freeze on $2.2 billion in grant money, as well as $60 million in federal contracts previously designated for the Ivy League institution.
“Harvard&r...
Annapolis, MD - Apil 14, 2025 - Maryland joins 16 other states suing the Trump administration for blocking access to hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic-era education funding.
On March 28, the Department of Education notified states that it was unilaterally ending access to hundreds of millions of dollars in grants from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
Previously, states were told they could access these funds through March 2026.
“The Trump Administration’s decision to cut this funding has thrown Maryland schools into turmoil and uncertainty and threatens valuable programs that help homeless and low-income students recover from the painful effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Attorney...
Baltimore, MD - Apri 14, 2025 - Gas prices are dropping ahead of the summer travel season and experts say they'll likely stay low through this year.
The national average price for a gallon of gas on Monday was $3.13, according to GasBuddy. That's down eight cents over the past week and down nearly 50 cents from a year ago.
Typically, this time of the year is when the price of gas starts to climb. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says over the past 10 years, the average national gas price hit its peak on or around April 10. That won't be the case this year because of tariffs, De Haan says.
"Tariffs can constrain in a significant way the global economy as well as the U.S. economy, and that can send gasoline demand globally much lower," De Hann sa...
