Baltimore, MD - Nov. 5, 2025 - If you or someone you know is sick, you’re not alone. ‘Tis the season, but hospitals across Baltimore are packed even though respiratory illnesses remain relatively low.
Dr. Sharon Swencki is an emergency medicine physician at MedStar Health. She said the late-summer COVID rise has tapered off, and they are not seeing a spike in respiratory illnesses, but the emergency rooms have been full.
“It’s a trickle-down effect,” Swencki said. “When the hospitals are full, then the ERs are full, and then we can’t get patients through the ER and upstairs.”
When emergency rooms are filled, hospitals cannot accept new patients. Swencki said Union Memorial Hospital and many others across Baltimore have had to divert ...
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The evening promises an extraordinary program that combines meaning, inspiration, and uplifting entertainment. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a steadfast voice for Israel in the U.S. Congress, will headline the event with a powerful address. The program will also feature Nathaniel “@NateBuzz” Buzolic, bel...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 5, 2025 – 12:16 PM (BJL) – Road work on Park Heights Avenue at the intersection of Clarks Lane is causing one-lane traffic from Labyrinth Road past Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 29, 2025: Dear Friends,
Rabbi Avinoam Yaakov Schleifer tragically passed away this week. He left behind a grieving wife and children who must now face the daunting challenge of continuing their lives without him. In the wake of this tragedy, we, as a community, must come together and provide crucial support during their time of need. This campaign is crucial to supporting the Schleifer family as they grapple with this challenge. All funds raised via this platform will be carefully and responsibly overseen, both now and in perpetuity, by a small committee of professionals with strong backgrounds in legal and financial planning/budgeting, alongside oversight by community Rabbanim and Ahavas YisraelPlease give generously during these tragic moments to ensu...
New York, NY - Nov. 5, 2025 - The voters have spoken, and Agudath Israel of America congratulates those elected this election cycle.
Amongst the stories in this election is the remarkable turnout of the Orthodox Jewish community in New York City. Hundreds of thousands participated — including many first-time registrants and voters. Community organizations in Flatbush, Queens, Borough Park, Far Rockaway, and throughout the city galvanized, with Agudath Israel, in a proactive, multi-pronged get-out-the-vote effort. This significant level of engagement, which even exceeded the already higher turnout in the general population, reflects a deep sense of responsibility. It demonstrates a firm understanding that our community’s voice, expressed at the ballot...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 5, 2025 - This past Sunday evening, over 250 women gathered at Ohel Moshe for Elevate’s fourth Annual Night of Inspiration. The décor featured stunning floral arrangements and impressive uplighting creating a warm, inviting atmosphere that set the stage for an evening of connection, inspiration, and growth. Guests enjoyed a decadent dairy buffet, featuring a made-to-order crepe and Belgian waffle dessert bar that added a sweet touch to the night.
The highlight of the evening was an uplifting speech by Charlene Aminoff, world-renowned speaker and the first to grace Ohel Moshe’s newly renovated building. Charlene spoke about the ultimate key to success: gratitude. Through powerful stories and practical insights, she illustrated how recognizing yad Has...
New York, NY - Nov. 5, 2025 - Jewish organizations reacted to the election of Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani as the next Mayor of New York City with a vow to hold the mayor-elect "accountable" for protecting Jewish communities and residents in light of his support for antisemitic movements.
The United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York, Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, Anti-Defamation League of New York and New Jersey, American Jewish Committee of New York, and the New York Board of Rabbis said in a joint statement: “New Yorkers have spoken, electing Zohran Mamdani as the next Mayor of New York City. We recognize that voters are animated by a range of issues, but we cannot ignore that the Mayor-elect holds core beliefs fundamentally at odds ...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 5, 2025 – Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein presented The Compass Workshop, an Aleph Institute initiative, to the 12th-grade talmidim of Talmudical Academy. The program focused on yashrus in business and financial decision-making.
Students were lively, focused, and deeply engaged throughout the session, asking thoughtful questions and offering insightful responses that reflected real depth. Faculty noted how well the boys connected to the workshop’s message, expressing pride in the maturity and sincerity shown by the class
New York City elected democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, sending a message to Andrew Cuomo, the former New York governor, that Mamdani’s message of affordability resonated loudly.
In the day’s big governor’s races, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill, two former Democratic House members, will now lead Virginia and New Jersey, Decision Desk HQ projected. Spanberger will be the commonwealth’s first female leader.
In Virginia’s attorney general race, Del. Jay Jones (D) overcame a scandal involving leaked violent text messages to beat incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares (R).
Polls close next at 11 p.m. EST in California.
New Yor...
The Fox News Decision Desk projected that New Jersey Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill will become the next governor of New Jersey, keeping the state blue in her ballot battle against Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli.
By defeating Ciattarelli in a very competitive and combustible race that grabbed plenty of national attention, Sherrill will succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Sherrill has served in the U.S. House since 2019, after flipping the Garden State's 11th District seat away from the Republicans as part of 2018's blue wave election year during President Donald Trump's first term in the White House. Sherrill made history as the first woman to represent the suburban district in northern New Jersey."We've seen, you know, ralli...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah Mrs. Naomi Weitzner, a’h, mother of Mrs. Esther Rivka (Rabbi Shlomo) Wiener.
Shiva is being observed in Lakewood at 1400 S. Lake Drive - A Country Place Clubhouse upstairs until Shabbos. Minyanim-Lakewood:
Shacharis - 8:00.
Mincha/maariv - 4:30
Additional Maariv - 8:00.
Mrs. Wiener will return to Baltimore, 6316 Cross Country Blvd. after Shabbos through Monday morning.
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 4, 2025 - Rabbi Yaakov Menken, a prominent Orthodox leader, announced he is stepping down from the Heritage Foundation’s National Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, citing the organization’s leadership for failing to condemn antisemitic rhetoric linked to Tucker Carlson.
Speaking on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America”, Menken said his resignation is due to Heritage president Kevin Roberts refusing to apologize for his role in the controversy. The dispute began after Roberts posted a video supporting an interview Carlson conducted with Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist widely identified as a white supremacist and antisemite.
In a letter shared with Newsmax, Menken explained that remaining on the task force would implicitly legitimize an in...
Democrat Abigail Spanberger has defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to flip control of the Virginia governorship, NBC News projects, setting her up to become the first woman to lead the state.
Spanberger, a former congresswoman, won the race in the blue-leaning state after holding polling and fundraising advantages throughout the campaign. Her victory provides Democrats with a shot of momentum as the party attempts to chart their path forward after their 2024 election defeat.
Virginia was one of two states, along with New Jersey, that held the first governor’s races of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Spanberger, 47, centered her campaign heavily on economic and affordability issues, as well public safety and her support for abortion rights. Spanberger’s campa...
In last week’s Parsha the king of Sedom offered Avraham a reward for conquering the four kings and freeing the captives. Avraham refused it. He used an interesting phrase in his refusal. He said the following, “I will not accept a thread or a shoe lace, so that you will not be able to say I made Avraham rich.”
Rav Nachman the son of Yitzchok says in the Gemara, Meseches Shabbos, daf samech alef, amud alef that one must put on his right shoe first, leave it untied and then put on the left shoe. He should tie the left shoe first and then go back to tie the right shoe. The Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman bais, seif koton daled rules that this is the proper way for someone to put on shoes.
There are two reasons why the left takes precedence over the right...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Asher Meir Pines & Avigial Albert on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Eric & Joanna Pines and Charles & Andrea Korb
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 4, 2025 - Lisa Lea, 57, appeared in court on Tuesday to plead guilty to six counts of negligent manslaughter by automobile for her part in a devastating I-695 crash in March 2023.
The crash killed Mahlon Simmons II, Mahlon Simmons III, Jose Escobar, Carlos Escobar, Sybil DiMaggio, and Rolando Ruiz, who were all construction workers in a work zone on the shoulder of the highway.
Lea became emotional as she answered the judge's questions about her acceptance of the plea agreement, including as he read out what would need to be proved if she did go to trial.
Prosecutors are recommending that Lea serve 24 years in prison, four years for each victim.
Her sentence will be determined by the judge at a hearing set for January 30th, 2026.
During Tuesday's hearing...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah Fern Abramoff, a’h, sister of Marvin Szatmary. The levaya took place in Israel. Marvin is sitting shiva in Israel and can be reached at 443-224-3943.
Details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shmuli Scherman (Lakewood) and Esther Katz (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Yanki Katz
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