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Baltimore, MD – June 25, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah  Mr. Ezra Hendon, z’l, father of Kenny Hendon. The levaya has already taken place in California Shiva will be observed beginning Thursday with Mincha through Tuesday morning at 6602 Wickfield Rd., Baltimore, MD 21209 Minyanim and Nichum Aveilim Thursday:  Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm  Visiting: after Mincha  until 9:30pm Friday: Shacharis: 7:00am  Mincha: 5:00pm  Visiting: 9:30am–12:30pm Motzei Shabbos: Maariv: 9:27pm  Visiting: until 10:30pm Sunday: Shacharis: 8:30am  Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm Visiting: 9:30am–12:30pm | 1:30pm–3:30pm | 6:30pm–9:30pm Monday: Shacharis: 7:00am  Minch...
Baltimore, MD - June 30, 2025 - Heavy rain is expected across Baltimore County and nearby areas this evening. Thunderstorms may dump 1–2 inches of rain per hour, and because the storms will move slowly, there's a risk of flash flooding More safety info: weather.gov/safety/flood
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Baby Moishy, just 9 months old, is fighting for his life. His father already gave part of his liver to save him. Now, Moishy needs emergency heart surgery — but the only doctors who can help are far beyond what the family can afford. From his hospital bed, his father cries: "I gave my son my liver. I’d give him my heart if I could… but now, I have nothing left except this plea." โณ Urgent Need: $200,000 โค๏ธ Every bit counts With a blessing from Rabbi Meir Sirota: "This is pikuach nefesh. May helping bring bracha to your home." ๐Ÿ“ Donate now:  https://thechesedfund.com/waehandhorg/moishy?aff=jbl26.6at 
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Baltimore, MD – June 28, 2025 - BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petirah  of Mrs. Naomi Shabtai, a’h, wife of Menashe Shabtai and mother of Smadar Shabtai, Benjy Shabtai, Evy Shabtai, Gabriel Shabtai, Nathaniel Shabtai, and Jeremy Shabtai.Shiva will be observed in the tent in back of 3502 West Strathmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215Evi Shabtai wil have Shacharis Sunday morning at 8:00Am with visting untill 11:00AMThe family returns on Sunday evening sitting shiva through Thursday morning, July 3:Mincha/Maariv: 8:30PMShacharis : 7:00AM No breaks Bila Hamaves Lanetzach… Bila Hamaves Lanetzach
Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov Dovid Weiss and Yocheved Horowitz on their engagement! Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Nosson Horowitz  ื™ื”"ืจ ืฉื™ื–ื›ื• ืœื‘ื ื•ืช ื‘ื™ืช ื ืืžืŸ ื‘ื™ืฉืจืืœ. ืืžืŸ!   
Baltimore, MD - June 30, 2025 -  Voluntary water restrictions issued in May across parts of the Baltimore area have since been lifted, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works announced Monday.In coordination with Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties, the city DPW announced it has lifted the voluntary water restrictions for residents who are served by the local public water supply. The restrictions were implemented amid historically low water levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the region's primary drinking water sources. Water levels at Liberty Reservoir had dropped to their lowest level in almost 20 years. The DPW cited record-setting rainfall in May — the wettest May since 2018 — that contributed to replenishing water levels at the Liber...
Baltimore, MD - June 30, 2025 - Baltimore police are urging the public to assist in identifying suspects involved in a recent surge of robberies across the city. According to the latest data, robberies increased by 40% between June 1 and June 14 compared to the previous two weeks. In a surveillance video released by police, two armed males are seen entering a business, discharging their weapons, and announcing a robbery. The incident involved a 68-year-old woman who was robbed just before 10 a.m. in Southeast Baltimore. Nick Webb, a resident of Fells Point, recounted his experience of being robbed on June 11 while unloading his car. "Once I opened the trunk and kind of turned my back a little, that’s when they pulled the gun out," he said. A downtown smoke shop owner reported be...
Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2025 – 10:23AM - No turns onto Fords Lane are allowed from Park Heights Avenue. Traffic is only permitted on Fords Lane if you're coming from the Reisterstown Road side. 
 Trade talks between the United States and Canada will resume on Sunday night after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country's plan to tax U.S. technology firms was rescinded. The update follows President Donald Trump's suspension of talks on Friday, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country." “They are obviously copying the European Union, which has done the same thing, and is currently under discussion with us, also,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately.” “We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day ...
Baltimore, MD - june 30, 2025 - Over the next few months a lot of Maryland residents could see credits applied to their utility bills. It's all part of the Next Generation Energy Act passed this year by the General Assembly. The bill launched the $200 million Legislative Energy Relief Refund, to assist those most impacted by increased energy costs. Credits will be issued in two phases, the first coming in August or September, followed by a second installment next January or February. "The estimated refund amount for both phases would be an average of about $80 per customer depending upon the utility service territory," the Maryland Public Service Commission said in a release. "Lower usage customers would see lower credits and higher usage customers would receive higher credits." ...
Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Netanel Dancykier on the birth of a daughter. ื™ื”"ืจ ืฉื™ื–ื›ื• ืœื’ื“ืœ ื‘ืชื ืœืชื•ืจื”, ืœื—ื•ืคื”, ื•ืœืžืขืฉื™ื ื˜ื•ื‘ื™ื. ืืžืŸ!
Hagerstown, MD – June 30, 2025 – (FOX5DC) A vehicle carrying a wind turbine blade crashed Monday morning near Exit 26 at the I-81 interchange, forcing the closure of both directions of Interstate 70 in Frederick County.While no injuries were reported, the massive blade blocked traffic, causing significant delays. Footage from Maryland Department of Transportation cameras showed the scene near Hagerstown.Crews worked through the morning to clear the obstruction and reopen the highway. 
Baltimore, MD – June 30, 2025 - BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petirah of  Allen Caplan, z’l, father of Louis (Leah) Caplan. Shiva will be observed at 3112 Hatton Rd., Baltimore, MD 21208 through Wednesday morning. Shacharis: 6:50am (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Lunch break (no visitors): 12pm - 2pm Mincha/Maariv: 6:55pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) Visiting ends at 8:00pm Bila Hamaves Lanetzach…
Baltimore, MD - June 29, 2025  - Today marked a milestone moment for Northwest Baltimore with the ribbon cutting of the newly revitalized Reisterstown Road Plaza. Led by owners Aaron Loeb and Yanky Schorr, the celebration brought together community leaders, business owners, and longtime residents to honor the past and look ahead to a bright future. State Senator Dalya Attar and City Councilman Yitzy Schleifer were among the speakers at the event. Both officials shared personal memories of the plaza, echoing a common sentiment among those in attendance — that this space once held a central role in the community and still carries deep emotional significance. “This plaza was where we all came growing up — it was alive with energy,” said Senator Attar. &ldqu...
Baltimore, MD – June 29, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov Nossi Hurvitz and Rivka Finkel on their engagement! Mazel Tov Nachum & Chani Hurvitz and Yisroel & Rahel Finkel ื™ื”"ืจ ืฉื™ื–ื›ื• ืœื‘ื ื•ืช ื‘ื™ืช ื ืืžืŸ ื‘ื™ืฉืจืืœ. ืืžืŸ!   
US President Donald Trump revealed in a Sunday interview with Fox News that more countries were showing interest in joining the Abraham Accords with Israel following the successful campaign against the Iranian regime. "We have some really great countries in their write now, and I think we're going to start loading them up. Because Iran was the primary problem," the President stated. Surprisingly, he added, "We had a period of time when I thought Iran would join the Abraham Accords along with everyone else. Frankly, they would have been better off than where they are write now." The President reiterated that Iran did not remove any enriched uranium from the nuclear facility in Fordow before the US bombed it. "They didn't move anything," Trump replied when asked about the report...
A senior Palestinian Arab official told the Arabic-language Sky News channel that the Hamas terrorist organization has presented a list of demands as part of ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. According to the report, the demands include a commitment not to target the organization's political bureau or its senior exiled leaders, as well as assurances that Hamas funds will not be seized or frozen, and that no restrictions will be placed on its operations outside of Gaza. The report also stated that Hamas is demanding that its members or affiliates be integrated into a new civil administration and security apparatus in the Gaza Strip. According to the same source, the United States has agreed to guarantee the end of hostilities, but on the condition tha...
Crown Heights, NY - June 29, 2025 - 3 Tammuz 5785 - Chabad Chassidim are marking today (Sunday) the 31st anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Tens of thousands are expected to visit his grave at the "Montefiore" cemetery in the Queens neighborhood of New York. U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter to the Chabad rabbis, stating: "When I visited the grave on the anniversary of the terrible attacks of October 7th, I drew strength and inspiration from the Rebbe's legacy." “When Edan Alexander returned to his loving parents earlier this year, after an unimaginable ordeal in the hands of Hamas, the entire country felt the power of the Ohel and the Rebbe’s enduring example. As is frequently cited in the Talmud, the Rebbe lived by the principle that when you ...
Are you looking to add something contemporary and meaningful to your current collection? Now is your chance to beautify those walls. The renowned Kuva Art from Lakewood, NJ, will be hosting a pop-up one-day event in Baltimore: This Sunday, June 29th at The Kol Torah Social Hall – 2929 Fallstaff Rd, from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Kuva will be showcasing the latest sought-after Judaica art pieces from recognized Israeli artists including Brachi Horen, Menucha Yankelevich, Sarit Stern, Sara Lantitzky, Eli Ohayon, and more. At the event, Kuva will offer a wide-ranging selection of Judaica art, special show pricing, refreshments, and the opportunity to schedule an in-home consultation. Instead of ordering art from a faceless site, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and be ...
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