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Hatzalah Is Always There for Us—Now Let’s Show Up for Them! Join the Baltimore community this Sunday, April 27, 2025, for the Hatzalah Parade—a day of support, unity, and appreciation. For all the time Hatzalah volunteers spend saving lives, we can surely take a moment to participate, show support, and give back.PLUS: Support the lifesaving work by joining the Hatzalah campaign running April 27–29. Let’s hit the goal together!
🍦 Once again, ice pops will be available along the parade route! 📱 Create your own team: Scan the QR code to sign up. The more you raise, the more entries you earn—and the more chances to win big!
🎁 Incentives & Raffles:
Raise $1,800 (pre-match): Get a Hatzalah zip-up sweatshirt
Raise $3,600: 1 entry ...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 25, 2025 - As previously reported by Chaim V’Chessed, a significant travel update took effect at the start of 2025: all travelers to Israel are now required to complete an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure. Without an approved ETA, airlines will not permit passengers to board flights to Israel—with the exception of Israeli passport holders. Even Israeli citizens need an ETA – if traveling on a foreign passport.
With the conclusion of the busy Pesach travel season, many are now returning to Israel after the holiday, while others are arriving for the first time. Whether you’re a seasoned visitor or a newcomer, it is absolutely vital to confirm that you have a valid ETA in hand before traveling.
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Baltimore, MD – April 22, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Rabbi Yonah Feinstein, z’l, father of Yaakov (Adina) Feinstein.
There will be a levaya in Eretz HaChaim in Beit Shemesh at approximately 1:30pm on Thursday. Following the levaya, R' Yaakov will sit at Nachal Sorek 30 Apt #9 (not in main building) until approximately 8:00pm.
Shiva will be observed from Friday morning through Tuesday morning at 240 Pond Crossing, Lawrence, NY 11559 Yaakov Feinstein may be reached on 410.905.6853
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
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Baltimore, MD - April 24, 2025 - Explore the Latest Issue of Baltimore Jewish Home
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Baltimore, MD - April 25, 2025 - Maryland counties’ air pollution continues to worsen, especially in Baltimore County, according to a newly published report, which found more ozone, smog and fine particles aloft across the state.
In its most recent “State of the Air” report, documenting air quality data from 2021 to 2023, the American Lung Association found that almost all Maryland counties reported worsening air quality in terms of both ozone smog and fine particle pollution from last year’s report. Of the state’s 24 counties, Maryland reports data on particle pollution in only 11, and high ozone days in 15.
The report said wildfire smoke from Canada in 2023 that moved into the state likely contributed to Maryland’s poorer air quality.
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Baltimore, MD – April 21, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Tovah (bas Kaylah) Hendon, a”h, mother of Kenny (Aliza) Hendon
Shiva will be observed - through Monday, April 28 - in Baltimore from Wednesday afternoon at 6602 Wickfield, Baltimore, MD 21209.Minyanim Schedule:
Shacharis 7:00 AM
Shacharis (Sunday): 8:30 AM
Mincha/Maariv: 7:35 PM
Erev Shabbos Mincha: 5:30 PM
Motzaei Shabbos Maariv: 8:40 PM
Nichum Aveilim Hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 7:00 PM–9:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PMMotzaei Shabbos: 8:40 PM–10:00 PMBila HaMaves LaNetzach…
After the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu, the Torah records how 'Moshe spoke to Aharon and to Elazar and Isamar, בניו הנותרים — his remaining sons'. (ויקרא י יב)
The emphasis on the obvious — that Elazar and Isamar were now the only children left for Aharon — warrants addressing. (see Rashi)
The highlighting of their being the 'remaining' children appears several verses later when Moshe 'was wrathful with Elazar and Isamar, בניו הנותרים — his remaining sons', for not having partaken from the sin-offering. (שם שם טז)
Why the already evident and previously stated fact?
The holy Avnei Neizer, the first Rebbe of Sochatchov, suggests that this notion of הנותרים — '...
Baltimore, MD - April 24, 2025 - Baltimore has been ranked as the dirtiest city in America, according to a study by HouseFresh.
The city is home to six of the dirtiest ZIP codes, with the highest number of 311 complaints in areas located either in or around Baltimore.
In the study, the six dirtiest ZIP codes were ranked as the following:
21213 with 89,391 complaints
21223 with 78,638 complaints
21216 with 69,968 complaints
21217 with 62,440 complaints
21205 with 55,642 complaints
21218 with 51,425 complaints
"According to our research, it’s the East Coast city of Baltimore that needs to concentrate on its cleanliness the most," the report stated.
The study highlighted Baltimore's high crime and poverty rates, noting that 47,295 complaints per 100,000 people we...
Baltimore, MD – April 24, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shmuel Chaim Hazins and Russi Strum on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Dovid Strum
Mazel Tov to grandfather Rabbi George Strum
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Child Care Voucher Enrollment Freeze to take effect on May 1
Baltimore, MD - April 24, 2025 - Many parents may already be aware that the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced a temporary enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) voucher program going into effect next Thursday on May 1st.
We have been advised by the program administrators that applications submitted before May 1st can still be accepted.
Thus, if you are currently not receiving CCS vouchers but are eligible, it is imperative that you carefully and quickly gather all required documents (to the best of your ability) and apply as soon as possible before the deadline.
Even if your application is not accepted, properly completed applications which are submitted earlier (rather than ...
The Holocaust
Wikipedia • The Holocaust, known in Hebrew as the Shoah, was the genocide of European Jews during World War II. Between 1941 and 1945, Nazi Germany and its collaborators systematically murdered some six million Jews across German-occupied Europe, around two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population.
Jerusalem, Israel - April 24, 2025 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Thursday, 24 April 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:
"In 1933, my late father-in-law, Shmuel Ben-Artzi, then Shmuel Hahn, left his hometown of Biłgoraj, and via Warsaw, immigrated to the Land of Israel. His father Moshe accompanied him along the way and tried to persuade him in every way not to immigrate to the Land of Israel.
He tried to persuade him by using some of the values he learned at home, which he really loved. He also told him: 'You have nothing over there. What will you do there? Look at what’s right here.'
Shmuel was very conflicted, because on the one Hahnd he really loved his father and his brothers and sisters, especially his twin sister Yehudit. But on the other Hah...
In this week’s Pirkei Avos (1:17), the Mishnah says: “All my days I have been raised among the Sages.”
Rav Elyashiv explains that R’ Shimon uses the words “kol yamai” — “all my days” — to emphasize that throughout his entire life, even after he became the Nasi and the leader of the generation, he still made sure to stay close to Torah scholars. According to this explanation, it makes sense that this Mishnah follows the previous one. The phrase “Asei lecha Rav” — “make for yourself a Rav” — is repeated to teach us that even a great Rav must still seek advice and guidance from another Rav.
I clearly remember learning this lesson from my menahel in Mechinas Ner Yisroel, Rabbi Yosef Tendler, zt&rd...
To be an Israeli, you must Learn from the past, Live in the present, and Look to the future. Over the next ten days, there are three observances on our calendars: Yom Hashoah, יום השואה, Yom Hazikaron, יום הזכרון, and Yom Ha’Atzmuat, יום העצמאות. What is the significance of the dates and the link between all three? These observances, Yom Ha'Atzmuat, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Hashoah, are not just dates on a calendar. They are a testament to our resilience, our courage, and our unity as a people.Israel declared Independence on May 14th, 1948, the 5th of Iyar in the Hebrew Calendar, Yom Ha'Atzmuat. Seventy-seven years ago, the country leaders understood that the joy of statehood was tempered by the loss of life suffered by those...
Baltimore, MD - April 24, 2025 - There is a crash on the Inner Loop of I-695 at Belair Road in Baltimore County this morning,
All lanes are closed on the inner loop of I-695 and causing major delays.
Drivers should take MD-43 (White Marsh Blvd) to the Beltway from I-95.
