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Our Yocheved, a little girl with a big smile and an even bigger heart, is fighting for her life.
Yocheved is five years old. At her age, children dream of playgrounds, birthday parties, and endless laughter. But Yocheved’s dream is different—she just wants to get better.
She wants to wake up one morning without needles and tests, without pain accompanying every step. She dreams of the moment she can return to kindergarten, run barefoot on the grass, and hug her Mommy and Tatty, without a worry in the world.
Yocheved is battling leukemia—a cruel illness that has interrupted her childhood. The doctors are offering a new hope—a groundbreaking treatment in Vienna that could change everything. But the path there is filled with obstacles: the high costs of flights, tre...
Two terrorist attacks were committed less than an hour apart in Yehuda and Shomron this evening (Wednesday).
At least two people were wounded in a terrorist shooting attack at the Reihan Checkpoint west of Jenin in northern Samaria this evening.
Emergency medical teams provided first aid to the victims. The attack appears to have been a drive-by shooting from a passing vehicle.
Two wounded people have been evacuated from the scene to the hospital in moderate condition.
Significant security forces are at the scene and searching for the attackers.
Shortly after the attack in Samaria, another terrorist attempted to ram pedestrians in the southern Hebron Hills. One person was reportedly injured in this attack. The terrorist was neutralized.
Yesterday, IDF forces neutralized a female...
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2025 - Some Baltimore County Public School employees will have to reapply for their jobs, the latest measure in the district’s continued cost-reduction efforts.
Superintendent Myriam Rogers confirmed during Tuesday night’s school board meeting that some employees will have to reapply for their jobs. Rogers said the central office and non-school-based position hiring freeze would be extended in light of the fiscal situation.
Rogers didn’t specify how many employees would be subject to this reapplication process in her report to the board, but she implied that roles affected would be primarily be non-school-based positions.
“If you have multiple positions and that is being reduced by a certain number, there has to be a fair process wher...
As Israel prepares for Operation Gideon's Chariots in Gaza, Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that the IDF will remain in all areas it captures to prevent the resurgence of terrorism in those areas
During a situational assessment at the 162nd Division, accompanied by Southern Command head Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, Division Commander Brig. Gen. Shagiv Dahan, Military Secretary Brig. Gen. Guy Markizano, and other senior officers, Katz outlined the operation's primary objectives: the destruction of Hamas's military and governmental capabilities, the release of all hostages, and the evacuation of civilians to southern Gaza.
"We will act with great force to dismantle all of Hamas's military and governmental capabilities, applying strong pressure to secure the releas...
The United Arab Emirates has set up a backchannel for talks between Israel and Syria, three people familiar with the matter said, as Syria's new rulers seek regional help to manage an increasingly hostile relationship with their southern neighbor.
The indirect contacts, which have not been previously reported, are focused on security and intelligence matters and confidence-building between two states with no official relations, a person with direct knowledge of the matter, a Syrian security source, and a regional intelligence official said.
The first source described the effort, which began days after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the UAE on April 13, as currently focused on "technical matters," and said there was no limit to what may eventually be dis...
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2025 - A recent state legislative audit has revealed significant operational deficiencies within Maryland's Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), the agency tasked with reforming the state's most delinquent juveniles.
The audit highlights a lack of processes to ensure previously reported deficiencies have been corrected and to confirm that criminal background checks have been conducted on employees.
The audit uncovered that one employee, who works directly with juveniles, has a criminal record, including convictions for assault and possessing a dangerous weapon. Additionally, a previous FOX45 investigation revealed that the department had hired Joel Caston, a convicted murderer, who now serves as an administrator.
David Williams, a taxpaye...
Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2025 –– The cut-through from Greene Tree Road to Trader Joe’s is currently closed off. Drivers cannot access Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, etc., from Greene Tree. Please use Reisterstown Road as a detour to enter the shopping center from Hooks Lane. Expect minor delays.
Baltimore, MD – May 6, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Naftoli and Shifra Tropper on the birth of a son.
Mazel tov grandparents Moishe and Davida Tropper & Chaim Tuvia and Sharmaine Palmer
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - May 6, 2025 - In a heartwarming play for healthcare, the Baltimore Ravens and The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation have announced a $20 million investment to bolster the nursing workforce in Baltimore-area hospitals.
This generous move, coinciding with National Nurses Day, aims to address the looming nursing shortage and support the well-being of nurses.
The funds will be distributed as four $5 million grants to MedStar Health, The University of Maryland Medical System, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Mercy Medical Center.
Authorities say these grants are intended to foster innovative strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining nurses, with the ultimate goal of mitigating a projected 20% nursing shortfall in Maryland by 2036.
"The Baltimore...
Annapolis, MD - May 6, 2025 - About one month after the end of the legislative session, leadership was back in the State House talking about the budget.
This time, however, it was about the impacts more federal cuts could have on Maryland’s bottom line and what’s next for a possible special session.
Senate President Bill Ferguson told reporters the latest legislative analysis indicated an additional $430 million in cuts were possible for the state, hitting housing and energy assistance programs, as well as drinking water efforts and others.
The state was bracing for more cuts, Sen. Ferguson said Tuesday, which is why he’s not too worried about covering the gaps with roughly $2 billion left for situations such as this. The additional cuts are included in Pre...
Jerusalem, Israel - May 6, 2025 - A gala welcome ceremony for the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, was held at the Media Center of the Friends of Zion (FOZ) Museum in Jerusalem, Israel. Dr. Mike Evans, founder of the Friends of Zion museum, initiated and hosted the event.
Ambassador Mike Huckabee received the Friends of Zion Award as a reported quarter of a billion viewers watched the live stream event. Attending were hundreds of guests from Israel and abroad, Ambassadors, ministers, and Knesser members.
After receiving the Friends of Zion award menorah, the Ambassador mentioned he had been to Israel 100 times. "No honor better than being called a friend of the Jewish people," he said. The Jewish people were created to bring light and law into the world. "I tell my J...
US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday and stated that 21 of the 59 remaining hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza are still alive.
"They told me a few days ago that there are only 21 hostages alive in Gaza," he said. “As of today, it’s 21. Three have died.”
He did not provide additional details.
Trump told the reporters that he is not planning to make a stop in Israel during his trip to the Middle East next week, but added that he might visit Israel at some point in the future.
The White House recently confirmed that Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates starting May 13.
While Israel is not on the itinerary, Axios reported on Saturday that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Isr...
Baltimore, MD - May 6, 2025 - The Maryland Stadium Authority said that the plan is in place to transform Pimlico into the home of Maryland Thoroughbred Racing, as they forecasted 500 jobs that would come to the area.
MSA Chairman Craig Thompson said that Pimlico will go from hosting 15 events a year to well over a hundred, and that it “will be a year-round hub of economic activity in Park Heights and the Park Heights area. It’s going to feature not just a world-class race track but also a hotel.”
On Wednesday, the Board of Public Works is going to consider a demo package for Pimlico.
“Pending the approval, MSA is going to begin the teardown of buildings at Pimlico soon after Preakness 150,” he said.
Laurel will host next year’s Preakn...
The head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, declared that the rebel group would continue its attacks on Israel even after reaching a ceasefire agreement with the US to end its attacks on international shipping.
The Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah news station reported that al-Mashat warned Israelis to “remain in shelters because their government will not be able to protect them."
US President Donald Trump said today (Tuesday) that the Houthi rebel group has communicated that it will stop attacking commercial shipping following the attacks by the US and Israel in recent days and that the US would cease its attacks on Houthi targets as well.
The Houthis have announced they don't want to fight anymore. They just don't want to fight, and we will...
Baltimore, MD - May 6, 2025 - Checks and money orders mailed at several Baltimore-area post offices are being stolen and altered, with victims reporting thousands of dollars in losses.
Last week, WMAR-2 News Mallory Sofastaii reported on three USPS customers whose checks or money orders were stolen after they were placed in collection boxes at two local post offices.
Following her report, multiple victims have come forward with evidence of forged checks and money orders after mailing payments at local post offices in the Baltimore region.
Amira Mitchell discovered her $500 money order, intended for her late mother's property taxes, had been stolen and altered after mailing it outside of the Windsor Mill Post Office in December.
"I was actually in shock. When I saw ...
The Indian armed forces launched "Operation Sindoor," hitting nine sites in Pakistan, as well as Jammu and Kashmir, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
"A little while ago, the Indian armed forces launched ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed," the Indian government said in a statement.
"Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution," it said.
Loud explosions heard, regional blackouts reported
Multiple loud explosions were heard in ...
Baltimore, MD – May 6, 2025 – The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse in Baltimore was evacuated Tuesday due to an electrical issue, not a fire, according to Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Joseph Whitaker III. Courthouse staff guided people out using large orange flags, while multiple Baltimore City Fire Department trucks responded. At least two trucks have since left the scene. The incident did not result in any reported injuries.
One of those inside the building told BJL that she saw smoke in the building
Philadelphia, PA – May 6, 2025 –The RCCS Hockey Classic came to a dramatic close as The Snippers — a team made up almost entirely of Baltimore players — clinched the championship title with a heart-stopping 3-2 win in the final minute of play. With the game tied and tension at a fever pitch, Shmuel Ellis buried the game-winner, sealing the victory and setting off a jubilant celebration on the ice.
Led by Coach Etai Fishbein, Captain Rabbi Shai Meyerowitz and Assistant Captains Niv Fishbein, Josh Erez, and MVP Justin Hoch, the Snippers were a Baltimore powerhouse. Of the 17 players on the roster, 15 were Marylanders — and 14 from Baltimore itself. Their chemistry, grit, and hometown pride were on full display throughout the tournament.
But it wasn’t jus...
