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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 23, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dorothy Hettleman, a’h, wife of the late Eugene Hettleman, z’l, mother of Stuart Hettleman, Bruce Hettleman, Leslie Silverberg, Karen Katz, and the late Mark Hettleman, z’l.The Levayah will be held Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026 at Levinson's
Details to follow
בלע המות לנצח
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לְהַעֲלוֹת נֵר תָּמִיד
In the Mishkan, the charge was not merely to keep the lamp lit, but לְהַעֲלוֹת נֵר — to tend the flame so it would rise and shine with strength and clarity. A living light requires care and constancy.
Shearith Israel stands in that tradition. Built on Torah and sustained by devoted members, our light continues to grow through vibrant tefillah, limud haTorah, and communal dedication.
This year’s campaign honors those who embody that mission.
Rabbi and Mrs. Ben Zion Malin are recognized for years of devoted service, with Rabbi Malin faithfully ensuring that our minyanim ran seamlessly day after day.
Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Leshnoff are honored for Shmuel’s outstanding young leadership on behalf of our community and ma...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 19, 2026 - Mazel tov Tiferes Yisroel, Rabbi Goldberger’s shul, on reaching 40 years! Your focus this year is on transformation. Can you tell us about that? Rebbetzin Goldberger: My pleasure! Transformation is inherent in the number forty. An embryo is considered viable on the 40 th day. There are 40 days between Rosh Chodesh Elul and Yom Kippur. Klal Yisroel journeyed for 40 years in the desert, transforming into a nation worthy of entry into Eretz Yisroel. Rebbe Akiva, at 40, began to learn Torah. 613: Do the graphics in your campaign of waterfalls over rocks have something to do with this transformation? Rebbetzin Goldberger: I’m happy you noticed that. It certainly does. The Gemara tells us Rebbe A...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 16, 2026 - As part of Kesser Torah’s current Mesikus HaTorah campaign, the yeshiva has released a song titled Mesikus HaTorah. Composed by Mrs. Ruchie Torgow and sung by the KT bochurim, the song gives powerful expression to the campaign’s theme. Its words are adapted from the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh.
In Parshas Ki Savo (Devarim 26:11), the Torah states:
ושמחת בכל הטוב אשר נתן לך ה' אלקיך ולביתך…
And you will be b’simcha with all the tov that Hashem has given you and your home…
On these words, the Ohr HaChaim explains that if a person genuinely grasped the sweetness of Torah, he would be so overwhelmed by its goodness that nothing else would hold any appeal. Torah would eclipse every other pursuit.
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 16, 2026 - On Sunday, February 15 (28 Shevat), the JUSA House was filled with the energy of Ahavas Yisrael as the Jewish Uniformed Services Association of Maryland (JUSA-Chabad) and the Maryland Free State Post 167 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) held their annual Mishloach Manos packing event.Led by Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Director of JUSA-Chabad, and JWV Post 167 Commander Dan Berkovitz, a dedicated group of veterans and community members gathered to assemble over 150 festive packages. These gifts are destined for Jewish veterans across Maryland - many of whom are homebound or in care facilities - to ensure they can fulfill the mitzvah and feel the joy of the upcoming Purim celebrations.
"It is truly a Kiddush Hashem to see our veterans coming toge...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 22, 2026 - Every single day at Tashbar begins with a smile and a child who feels he belongs. With over 60 boys in our school, in small, warm classes, our boys daven, learn, build, create, and lead. Every day brings a breakthrough. Every day builds confidence. Every day reveals new strengths. They feel capable. Trusted. Connected — to Torah, to their teachers, and to themselves. This is what happens when education is personal and joyful. Your partnership helps ensure that the smiles, breakthroughs, and meaningful moments that define Tashbar continue—again and again, Every Single Day.
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 23, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yitzchok Sperling on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Yonason & Bryna Sperling
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 23, 2026 – 11:12AM (BJL) The traffic lights at the intersections of Park Heights & Clarks Lane and Park Heights & Fords Lane are flashing
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 23, 2026 – 10:36AM (BJL) Park Heights Avenue just before Greenspring Valley, heading toward Bais Yaakov Elementary, is down to one lane due to a truck off the road. Proceed with caution and expect delays.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 23, 2026 – 9:43AM (BJL) Thanks to Chaverim the fallen tree on Greenspring Ave. has been moved out of most of the roadway, and one lane is now open. Drivers should proceed with caution.
BJL Weather Information Notification System Community Schedule Changes – Schools, Organizations & Businesses Baltimore, MD – Feb. 23, 2026 / 6 Adar, 5786
Bais Yaakov – Park Heights • Open on a 2-hour delay • School begins at 11:00 AM • Early arrival begins at 10:30 AM • No MTA in the morning • Elementary and Grade 5 daven in school
Bais Yaakov – Smith Avenue • Open on a 2-hour delay • School begins at 10:30 AM • Early arrival begins at 10:10 AM • ELC opens at 10:15 AM • No MTA in the morning • Daven at home • Grades 6–12 begin with 3rd period
Beth Tfiloh • Open 2 hours late
Bnos Yisroel • Begins at 10:00 AM • MS & HS students should daven at home
Cheder Chabad • 45-min...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 22, 2026 - Today marked the siyum celebration of the Baltimore chapter of the OU Women’s Initiative Nach Yomi group, which completed the Nach Yomi cycle of 742 perakim in just over two years.
The event began with the showing of a welcome video from Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman, head of the OU’s Women’s Initiative. Bracha Poliakoff then delivered an engaging talk on Megillas Esther. This was followed by a fun chidon on Nach facts. The program concluded with a video message from Rabbi Moshe Hauer, zt”l, who spoke about the importance of Nach Yomi learning and the worldwide connection it creates among participants.
The Nach Yomi initiative takes place across the globe, with women learning the same perek each day, creating a shared learning e...
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 22, 2026 - Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday night that he has declared a state of emergency in Maryland in advance of the major winter storm that is starting to drop snow across the state through Monday, Feb. 23.
Travel overnight will be extremely hazardous, especially in areas under a blizzard warning. Marylanders are urged to avoid travel, to follow local forecasts, to stay prepared for winter storm hazards, and to prepare for power outages.
Liberal leave is in effect for Maryland state government on Monday, February 23. The governor's office previously said incorrectly that the government would be closed on Monday.
The state will continue to assess conditions throughout the night and will update any decision regarding closure if necessary.
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 22, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Dovie Weinschneider on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
I’ve long been fascinated by the question of what the best predictors of life satisfaction are, in particular, because recent research findings seem to inevitably buttress the Torah’s prescriptions.
So, the following headline caught my eye: “New Study: Helping Others Slows Cognitive Decline by Up to 20%.” Researchers at the University of Texas and the University of Massachusetts followed 30,000 US adults over 20 years and found that those who volunteered or offered informal help to neighbors, relatives, or friends experienced 15% to 20% less cognitive decline associated with aging.
In short, helping others is good for us. As a wise woman quoted in Rav Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler’s Kuntres Hachesed remarked, “Everything I kept for myself was lost;...
Baltimore, MD- Feb. 22, 2026 - Last week, Rabbi Zvi Holland of STAR‑K Kosher Certification delivered an engaging shiur to the yungerleit of the Cincinnati Community Kollel, addressing the sugyos the yungeleit are currently learning; Nat bar Nat and Bishul Akum.
Drawing on his background in halachah, practical kashrus, and Piskei Halacha of Rav Moshe Heinemann, Shlit'a, Rabbi Holland offered clear analysis, real‑world applications, that enriched the kollel’s ongoing study. The Roshei Kollel Rav Dovid Spetner, Shlit"a , Rav Meir Minster, Shlit'a and Rav Chaim Heinemann, Shlit'a have maintained a decades long relationship with Rav Heinemann and the Rabbonim of the STAR-K and STAR-K is always honored to be able to assist the Kollel in is Avoda...
Baltimore, MD – Winter 2026 - During periods of inclement weather, some usual routes may be impacted by closures or hazardous conditions. Below is a recommended route to help drivers reach Ateres Elka as safely and smoothly as possible.
Take 795 to Owings Mills Blvd.
Turn Right at Gwynbrook Ave.
Turn Left into Owings Mills JCC and then immediate right onto Associated Way.
Straight onto Walnut until Ateres Elka.
Pro tip: You can set your GPS to Ateres Elka with a stop at OM JCC
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 22, 2026 – 12:46 PM (BJL) — The traffic light at Old Court Road and Scotts Level Road is currently flashing.
Team USA was able to force overtime in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game against Canada on Sunday and Jack Hughes sent them home with a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Hughes scored early into the overtime period, getting the puck past Canadian goaltender Jordan Binngton. The U.S. won the game, 2-1, picking up the first goal since the "Miracle on Ice" squad did it in 1980. It also came on the 46th anniversary of the U.S. upsetting the Soviet Union in the Olympic semifinal.
American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s play was equally, if not more, important in the win. He stopped 40 shots and survived onslaughts in the second and third periods.
Canada’s Devon Toews had a shot to bury one behind Hellebuyck but the American netminder tapped the puck away. Canada&rs...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 22, 2025 - A large pothole has been reported at the entrance to Dunkin’. Chaverim reports receiving multiple flat-tire calls from this location this morning.
