Baltimore, MD – Aug. 12, 2025 - BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of Mr. Eli Wolf, z’l, father of Ben Wolf, Leigh Wolf, Kelly (Chaim) Yudkowsky, Josh (Ahuva) Wolf and brother of Mr. David Wolf.BALTIMORE: Mr. David Wolf is currently observing Shiva through Monday morning at 3220 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD 21215. Baltimore Minyanim: Shacharis: Wednesday, Friday, Monday - 7:15 am Shacharis: Sunday - 8:15 am Mincha/Maariv: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:25 pm Mincha/Maariv: Sunday 6:20 pmThe Levaya will take place today, 8/14, at 1pm at Chicago Jewish Funerals:
Skokie Chapel
8851 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL 60077.Click here for LivestreamThe Kevura will take place at Sunset Memorial Lawns:
3100 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 14, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
This past week was a particularly difficult one for me since the beloved individual who greatly impacted my life's trajectory passed away.
Rav Avrohom Gurewitz, zt'l, the renowned founder of Yeshivas Ner Moshe, and author of the twenty-three remarkable volumes entitled Ohr Avrohom, had entered my life when I was yet in High School, inspiring me by his warmth, wisdom, and wit. I had maintained a lifetime connection that has left an eternal imprint on my soul.
At a shiva visit with one of his daughters this past week I was asked how I would describe a man I had known and admired for nearly sixty years, I said that he was the Marlboro Man, Clint Eastwood, and Moshe Rabbeinu all wrapped into one. This may sound strange, but for those who were fortunate to know him they under...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 14, 2025:
Mt. Washington Community Break-Ins Update:Since July 30th, there have been five confirmed break-ins and several attempted break-ins reported in Mt. Washington.Baltimore Police Department (BPD) has obtained photos of the suspect. However, due to Maryland’s current facial recognition restrictions, BPD is unable to use that technology to identify the individual. Investigators are actively pursuing multiple leads and are preparing a Metro Crime Stoppers flyer. Once approved, we will share it widely with the community.In the meantime, BPD has deployed overnight crime suppression units in the neighborhood during the times the break-ins have occurred. Additional tactical units and patrol shifts have been instructed to increase their presence in the area.We wi...
I only know a few things about Australia. I know that kids ride to school on their pet kangaroos. I know that little kids collect giant huntsman spiders to trade with each other at recess. And Alexander’s mom told me that they also occasionally have terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days. I also know that they have Chanukah during summer camp and the 9 days during school, because their whole country is upside down. (These are all 100% real facts that I did not just make up. They are like, “Snapple Cap” true.)
I haven’t ever had to plan school activities for the days that lead up to Tisha B’av but I suspect it’s more complicated than the planning we do for our high school’s Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony. (Which might often feature a round o...
At a recent high-profile fundraising gala for the South Carolina Republican Party, Sen. Lindsey Graham delivered a fiery address defending Israel. He sharply criticized the global narrative that paints Israel as the aggressor and warned of serious consequences if the United States were to withdraw its support. Graham cautioned the audience, "A word of warning—if America pulls the plug on Israel, G-d will pull the plug on us. So we’re not going to let that happen."
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir’s initial framework for major Gaza operation calls for 80,000-100,000 reservists; army says a call-up is certain, with timing and scope still under review.
The initial framework set by IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir will require the call-up of between 80,000 and 100,000 reservists under emergency call-up orders (Tzav 8), Yedioth Ahronoth reported.
The large-scale operation in Gaza, focused mostly in Gaza City and northern Gaza, will target high-rise buildings in the city’s west and focus on confronting the guerrilla cells prepared by Hamas. It is expected to continue well into 2026.
Earlier this week, before Zamir approved the initial framework, the IDF had already made clear that such an operation could not proceed without a reser...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 14, 2025 - Someone is targeting and breaking into Mount Washington homes, with six burglaries in the last two weeks, officials said.
“It’s an unfortunate set of circumstances where someone felt like they needed to do this,” one Mount Washington resident said.
A Metro Crime Stoppers poster shows a suspect, along with a $2,000 reward for information.
Surveillance video obtained by 11 News shows the alleged person driving past homes multiple times before ringing the doorbell. In some cases, windows and doors have then been broken into. The person has stolen valuable items, officials said.
Baltimore City Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer wants to see facial recognition technology used to determine who the suspect is.
“We want to ge...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ben Zion and Rivkie (Pretter) Kapustin on the birth of twins – a son and a daughter!
Mazel Tov to grandparents Yitzie & Nancy Pretter (Baltimore) and Natan & Melissa Kapustin (Passaic).
Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Eli & Rebecca Almo (Seattle), Simie Pretter (Staten Island), Allen and Barbara Rothenberg (Lakewood), and Sam and Marsha Kapustin (Yerushalayim)
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם ובתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 13, 2025 - In an industry often defined by competition, one event stood out for its spirit of collaboration and shared purpose.
The goal was clear: to equip beauty professionals with the skills to recognize signs of abuse and respond safely and compassionately.
Hosted by Adina Burstyn, owner of Adina B Salon, and Rebbetzin Hindy Motzen of Congregation Ner Tamid, local beauty professionals gathered in early August for a morning of education and empowerment. The event was held in partnership with CHANA, a Baltimore-based organization supporting victims of domestic abuse.
Lauren Shaivitz, executive director of CHANA, spoke powerfully about the unique role stylists play in their clients’ lives and how they can be the first step toward safety and hope.
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 13, 2025 – 5:49PM - A three-car accident on the outer loop of I-695 headed toward Towson is blocking the two left lanes as you approach Exit 23. Expect delays in the area.
Newsmax founder Chris Ruddy and Newsmax celebrated the 4th of July today. Newsmax’s rescheduled special reception was held Wednesday, August 13, at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Alan Dershowitz, Malcolm Hoenlein, and Israeli officials also attended.Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 13, 2025 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening at the US Independence Day reception hosted by Newsmax:“Thank you, Chris, and thank you, Newsmax, for helping us on the eighth front war. Seven fronts against Iran and its proxies, the eighth front – the battle for truth. And Newsmax, you have let the truth circle the globe against the lies that have circled it before and continue to do so. There's only one way to beat the l...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Muttie and Shira Kohn on the birth of a daughter.Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Menachem Weill.Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Tzvi Millstone
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Washington, D.C. - Aug. 13, 2025 - A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid.
In a 2-1 vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit panel found a lower court judge "erred in granting that relief because the grantees lack a cause of action to press their claims."
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ordered the administration in March to release the full amount of foreign assistance that Congress had appropriated for the 2024 budget year.
At the beginning of his second term in January, President Donald Trump temporarily paused federal grants and loans for 90 days pending reviews to determine whether they are aligned with...
