Baltimore, MD – Mar. 4, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira Dr. Orah Yutel Weiss, a’h, mother of Esta (Chaim) Sitrin
Shiva will be observed at 3415 Clarks Lane, Apt: D1 Baltimore, MD 21215
Visiting times:
Wednesday March 4th: 7pm-10pm Thursday March 5th: 10am-10pm Friday March 6th : 10am-3pm Motzei Shabbos March 7th: One hour after Shabbos until 11pm Sunday March 8th: 9am -10pm
Shiva will be completed in California
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Senior Iranian Shiite Muslim cleric Naser Makarem Shirazi published a religious ruling calling on Muslims to launch a Jihad (struggle) following the elimination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an Israeli airstrike.
In the ruling, Shirazi notes that "the lowest of the enemies of humanity and the most evil infidels" managed to kill the "leader of the Islamic revolution," Ali Khamenei, who "fulfilled his dream to be a martyr."
According to Shirazi, in the history of Islam, death in the path of Allah was always the price of independence and honor, and preparation for the coming of the Mahadi, the Islamic messiah.
The cleric emphasized that the Islamic Revolution does not depend on one man and will never fail Allah's will, and therefore, the Assembly of Experts for Leadership ...
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Baltimore, MD – Feb, 2026 - Are you nervous about Kashering for Pesach; unsure you will get it done properly? Are you afraid the water will ruin your cabinets and create a mess in your kitchen? Are you moving into a new house and need the kitchen kashered; stress-free? Click here: https://t.ly/UknmP For the last seven years, The Kashering Konnection, has been servicing the Baltimore and DC communities. Coordinated through Star-K Kashrus Administrator Rabbi Sholom Tendler, experienced, professional Mashgichim are available to come to your home and ensure an easy, mess-free and 100% properly-done Kashering of your kitchen and appliances. From ovens to stoves, counters to sinks, The Kashering Konnection can help you prepare for Pesach in an easy and affordable w...
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 4, 2026 - My Shalach Manos are packed. Mostly. My house is a jumble of cellophane, ribbon and an assortment of nosh and soda cans, with labels waiting to be affixed on packages.
Purim is just about here, but really Purim is already here. Haman is dead. The world awaits the changing of the guard, if there will even be one in the ensuing chaos of what was once the ancient land of Persia, today known as Iran.
I have been flitting in and out of erev Purim errands along with reading the latest news that’s out there while saying Tehillim. Yes, the talk is all about the might of the military and how many bombs in how many seconds destroyed how many targets. Might of the military or might of G-d? We as Jews know the truth...
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 4, 2026 - Maryland drivers are facing a significant spike at the pump today, March 4, 2026, as global geopolitical tensions drive energy costs to their highest levels in over a year.
According to the latest data from AAA Mid-Atlantic, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Maryland has climbed to $3.10. This represents a sharp 15-cent increase since the beginning of the week, with a 4-cent jump recorded just since yesterday.
Drivers of the Current Spike
The primary catalyst for the sudden increase is the ongoing military conflict involving the U.S. and Iran. The instability has severely disrupted oil infrastructure in the Middle East, specifically affecting tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Cr...
The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced Wednesday afternoon that NATO air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace.
The interception took place over the eastern Mediterranean, marking the first time NATO has acted operationally and directly against an Iranian missile threat targeting one of its member states.
The ministry stressed that there were no casualties in the incident and that Turkey reserves the right to respond. It added, “We warn all parties to refrain from any action that could escalate conflicts in the region.
Israel has eliminated Rahman Makadam, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Special Operations Department, according to a report by Channel 12.
Makadam was reportedly responsible for the assassination attempt on Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The report added that Trump was informed in recent hours by Israeli officials of Makadam’s killing.
In 2024, the US Justice Department charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps to assassinate Trump, then US president-elect.
US Seceratry of War Pete Hegseth commented on the elimination, stating: "The leader of the unit who attempted to assassinate President Trump has been hunted down and killed. Iran tried to kill Pres...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 3, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ori and ArielleStrum on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel tov to grandparents Naftali & Michelle Strum and Jeffrey & Renee Reches
Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Rabbi George Strum and Mrs. Susan (Reches) Landesman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 3, 2026 - Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to pressure Maryland residents into handing over money, from phone calls impersonating family members to text messages posing as official court notices.
Warnings from the Better Business Bureau have long included the so-called grandparent scam, which targeted three residents in Baltimore County not long ago. In that scheme, a caller claims to be a grandchild who needs $10,000 for bail money.
Baltimore County police previously warned residents that some versions of the scam go beyond asking for money to be mailed or sent online. “The thing that is most unnerving about these cases is that most of the time people want money sent through the mail or sent through the internet. But in these cases, they...
Jerusalem, Israel - Mar. 3, 2026 - Chaim V’Chessed continues to serve the public during this challenging time and is receiving a wide variety of inquiries. Here are a number of updates on different fronts:
Visa ExtensionsMany foreign citizens in Israel hold visas that are crucial for access to Bituach Leumi and other benefits, and for being officially recognized as residents. With the Interior Ministry currently closed, it has not been to extend these visas. In response, the Interior Ministry has announced a sweeping visa extension: any visas that expired between February 26th and March 31st will automatically be extended by three months. This applies to all A-class visas, (temporary resident and student visas) as well as B1 and B2 visas (tourist visas).Chaim V’Chessed h...
The Israeli Air Force, acting on precise intelligence from the Intelligence Directorate, on Monday evening initiated additional strikes toward targets belonging to the Iranian terrorist regime, said the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
Shortly before midnight on Monday evening, the Israeli Air Force struck and dismantled the Iranian terrorist regime's communications center.
The IDF statement said that the center was also recently used by the Iranian regime's forces to advance military activities under the guise of civilian activity and assets, in addition to the propaganda activities that emanate from the communications center.It further pointed out that the activities taking place at the center were carried out and directed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps.It further po...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 2, 2026 - 3:24PM (BJL) Be aware of an accident on Reisterstown Road across from the Knish Shop. Police, fire, and EMS are on scene. The right lane headed north is partially blocked. h/t: BMore Traffic
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 2, 2026 - Much of the forecast area is expected to experience some winter weather on Monday and Tuesday. A light band of precipitation is expected to develop over central Maryland Monday afternoon. This precipitation is expected to continue through Monday evening. With temperatures running in the upper 20s and low 30s across the area, this precipitation is expected to fall as snow. In general, very light snow accumulations of up to 1" are expected. A few reports of up to 2" of accumulation in the center of the band cannot be ruled out.
The totals your area sees will be predominantly dependent on where this band aligns itself. At this time, the most likely location for this band to develop is in an area to the south of Interstate 70 and to the north of Interstate...
Jerusalem, Israel - Mar. 2, 2026 - On the third day of the Iran conflict, Israel continues battling Iran as missiles keep flying and residents across the country are frequently being sent to bomb shelters. Daily life remains disrupted, and travel in and out of Israel continues to be extremely limited.Here are the latest updates from Chaim V’Chessed:Evacuation Flights – Inbound OnlyIsrael Airport Authority has announced that beginning tonight, Monday, March 2, ‘controlled’ evacuation flights will begin operating to Israel. It must be emphasized that these flights are extremely limited and, more importantly, will be inbound only. Their purpose is to return Israelis who are currently stranded abroad.Airport officials have notified Chaim V’Chessed that at this poi...
Moshe’s delay in returning from the mountain unsettled the young nation. Had he been lost in the fire atop Sinai during the revelation? How could we survive without the leader who had confronted an empire, split the sea, and ascended the heavens? A restless crowd gathered and pressed Aharon to act, demanding that something be done and that a replacement for Moshe be found. They called for a golden calf, an intermediary to stand between themselves and God.
Seeking to stall them until Moshe returned, Aharon devised a plan. He asked them to donate their golden jewelry to fashion the idol they demanded. He assumed they would hesitate to part with their newly acquired wealth for such a reckless fantasy. Until recently, they had lived as impoverished slaves in Egypt. At the Exodus they we...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 2, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aharon Morgan (Lakewood) and Chaviva Feinstein (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Yosef Zalman & Nechama Morgan and Yaakov & Adina Feinstein
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
