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Baltimore, MD – June 22, 2026 - BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petira of Chaim Herman, z'l, son of Rabbi & Mrs. Dovid & Yetty Herman and brother of Yoni (Tova) Herman, Malka Sara (Moshe) Gerstle, and Nachum (Batsheva) Herman. The levayah will be held this afternoon, Monday, June 22, 2026, at Levinson's at 2:00pm. Kevurah will take place at the Agudah cemetery in Rosedale.Shiva through Sunday morning will be observed at 6507 Western Run Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215 The family respectfully requests no visitors between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, or after 9:30 PM.Shacharis: 730AM (Sunday: 8:00AM)Mincha/Maariv: 8:00AMMincha Erev Shabbos: 3:00PM בלע המות לנצח
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Baltimore, MD – June 19, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Miriam Steinharter, a’h, wife of Bernie Steinharter (formerly of Menlo, now of Lakewood), mother of Mordechai Steinharter, Shira Stefansky, Hudi Steinharter, Gili Blumenthal, Ezi Steinharter, Sarala Plotnick, and sister of Abe Gutman and Debbie (Aaron) Gibber.Kevura in Bais Shemesh Israel (Flight leaves JFK 10:30 a.m. Sunday).Abe Gutman and Debbie (Aaron) Gibber will be observing shiva at 6311 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209. Please note: they will be sitting in Lakewood on Tuesday and will be back in Baltimore for Wednesday morning Shacharis [They conclude shiva on june 25]
Baltimore: Shacharis: 5:15 (Neitz)
Baltimore: Mincha/Maariv: 6:50 (Plag) Lakewood Shiva:...
Baltimore, MD - June 22, 2026 - Yeshivas Toras Simcha proudly celebrated the graduation of its third graduating class. Together with their rebbe, Rabbi Yitzy Shulman, the graduates completed a siyum on Maseches Tamid, which they had reviewed multiple times throughout the year.Special divrei bracha were delivered by YTS Menahel Rabbi Hillel Shepard, YTS General Studies Principal Rabbi Aharon Levy, and Rabbi Tzvi Teichman, Rav of Congregation Ohel Moshe. The joyous occasion was attended by a capacity crowd of parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends, who gathered to celebrate the graduates’ accomplishments. The program concluded with festive dancing and refreshments, creating a memorable and uplifting celebration for all.
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Baltimore, MD - June 21, 2026:
Shalom Chevra,We are pleased to announce that Rabbi Yissochar Hauer received over 60% of the vote and has accepted the position.We wish Rabbi Hauer much hatzlachah as he assumes this role, and we look forward to this new chapter for our kehillah. May this appointment be with mazal and brachah, and may our community continue to grow and flourish, going meichayil el chayil (מחיל אל חיל).Mazal tov to Rabbi Hauer and to our entire kehillah!
Baltimore, MD – June 22, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Zelda Statfeld, a’h, mother of Mrs. Sari (Shlomie) Bienstock and Chaim Statfeld.
Shiva will be observed at 1533 East 13th Street, Brooklyn NY through Thursday night, and then returning to Baltimore at 2404 Shelleydale Dr. on Friday morning until 5:00 pm.
Minyanim in Baltimore:
Shacharis: 7:00 am
Mincha: 4:00 pm
Baltimore, MD - June 22, 2026 - Drivers in Baltimore saw gas prices tick back up last week, even as national averages continued to fall, according to a new GasBuddy survey.
Average gas prices in Baltimore rose 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 663 stations in the city.
Prices were still 73.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago but stood 61.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
GasBuddy reported the cheapest station in Baltimore was priced at $3.49 a gallon Sunday, while the most expensive was $4.97 a gallon, a difference of $1.48 per gallon.
Across Maryland, the lowest price Sunday was $3.19 a gallon and the highest was $5.99 a gallon, a difference of $2.80 per gallon.
Nationally, the average p...
Shai Gross, known to many as “the child from Entebbe,” was hijacked to Entebbe as a child together with his parents. Now, as the Jewish people mark 50 years since the miraculous rescue operation, Shai says it is important to pay attention to the dates and events that shape our lives. That is why he held a special kiddush of thanksgiving in his home last Shabbat.
For Shai, the occasion was an opportunity to thank God for the life he and his family were given, and to remember the heroism of the soldiers who risked their lives to save them, foremost among them Yoni Netanyahu.
Since October 7, the memories of Entebbe have returned to him with new force. He sees a direct line between the hostages who were held in Entebbe and the hostages who were held in Gaza: people who encounter...
Baltimore, MD - June 22, 2026 - Yesterday, June 21, 2026, the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) of the USA Department of the Mid-Atlantic Area and Israel officially convened for their annual Department Convention at the historic Pikesville Armory. The day was marked by a profound sense of camaraderie, historical tribute, and a forward-looking commitment.
Installation of 2026/2027 Department Officers
A core highlight of the convention was the formal installation of the Department leadership team for the upcoming term, gracefully conducted by National Vice Commander Selina Kanowitz. The newly installed leadership roster:
Department Commander: Scott Schlesinger Senior Vice Commander: Charley Jay National Executive Committee: Andrew Swedlow Judge Advocate: Harvey Kaplan Chaplain: Rabbi Chesky...
Baltimore, MD – June 22, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yitzchak Amsel (Florida) and Bayla Glickman (Baltimore) on their engagement
Mazel Tov to Moshe & Shira Glickman
Mazel Tov to grandparents, Alan & Debi Alper and Ellen Glickman.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – June 21, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yaakov Alon (Lakewood) and Laya Freedman (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Yidl & Rachi Alon and Aryeh Leib & Dena Freedman
Mazel Tov to grandmothers Mrs. Zipporah Freedman and Mrs. Malka Leah Koval
Mazel Tov great grandmother, Rebbetzin Rivka Diskind
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – June 21, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yael Berger, a”h, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yossi and Batsheva Berger, and grandaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yaacov and Chava Drebin and Mrs. Yona Berger.
The levayah will be held today, Sunday, June 21, at 4:00 pm at Levinson's.Click here to watch LivestreamKevura will take place at Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery, 9780 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD 21133.Shiva will be observe at 3210 Timberfield Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208Minyanim:Shacharis: 7:30AMMincha/Maariv: 8:25PMMincha Erev Shabbos: TBDShiva visiting hours:M-TH: 9:30AM-Noon, 1:00-4:00PM, 5:30PM-9:30PMFriday: 9:30AM-Noon, 1:00PM-4:00PM
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Baltimore, MD – June 20, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Gershon Weinstock, z’l, husband of Mrs. Esther Weinstock and father of Eliyahu Weinstock, Simcha Dovid Weinstock, Chaim Weinstock, Yaakov Weinstock, Leah Soloveitchik, Baila Weinstock and Chana (Eli) Neuberger.
Shiva is being observed at 103 Sultana Ave, North York, Toronto, Ontario
The family respectfully requests no visitors from Noon-1:00PM and 6:00-7:00PM
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Baltimore, MD – June 19, 2026 – 3:35PM (BJL) A major accident at the intersection of Park Heights and Old Court has been reported.Avoid the area.
Just this past week I was driving to 2:30 Mincha at Tov Pizza, and there was a car in front of me with a sticker that caught my eyes. It read: DO YOU FOLLOW JESUS THIS CLOSELY?I then went inside to daven to Hashem.And it occurred to me that we are so lucky. Ashreinu! Christianity is a religion, made up by man. It's true, it has 2.5 billion followers. But that's all it is: followers. Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and all the rest of them, are the same story. A man-made religion with many followers.They are sort of like a massive social media account that has tons of followers and subscribers. A follower might be connected. A follower might stay up to date on the latest video, or whatever content was posted. Followers in a religious framework are the same way. They might ha...
Baltimore, MD – June 17, 2026 – Community members, healthcare leaders, and dedicated supporters recently gathered for an evening that beautifully reflected the strength and unity of our local Orthodox community.
Hosted by Rachel and David Warschawski, the “Magic of Chai” event brought together leaders from Sinai Hospital and Levindale alongside physicians and community members for an intimate and meaningful conversation. Building on the momentum of the recent Magic of Life Gala, the evening created a space where relationships were deepened, and important conversations could unfold in a more personal setting.
We were also honored by the presence of newly elected President and CEO, Jennifer Nickoles, whose attendance underscored the importance of this growing partne...
Elyashiv, a soldier in the IDF Military Rabbinate, may have inadvertently saved many lives by providing a religious service to soldiers.
Approximately a month and a half ago, as part of his job, Elyashiv installed an eruv at a military outpost near the Lebanese border.
A few days after the installation, Hezbollah launched an explosive FPV drone toward the area. The drone got tangled in the eruv's string and could not continue its flight.
As a result, the drone detonated on the eruv and did not fall to the ground. No one was injured in the incident.
Elyashiv's fellow soldiers are referring to the incident as a "miracle" as the eruv prevented the drone from striking the soldiers in the outpost.
A senior US official told Reuters that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire that will take effect at 4:00 p.m.
Earlier, the US informed Iran that Israel was not expected to escalate its strikes in Lebanon despite the deadly incident in southern Lebanon in which four Israeli soldiers were killed by Hezbollah fire, CNN reported on Friday afternoon.
Earlier, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared: “My directive is clear: Israel will not tolerate attacks on our soldiers or our territory, and it will exact a very heavy price from Hezbollah for these attacks. The IDF will act to eliminate any threat to our forces and our territory. As I made unequivocally clear, including yesterday, Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long...
This past week I had the privilege to address the entire 4th and 5th graders at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim — Talmudical Academy of Baltimore, as they celebrated the Hadran Alach project where all the students had engaged for several months in reviewing multiple times the material they have studied over the year.
There were several things that struck me at the event. Every single child, without exception, was enthusiastically studying as I arrived. The joy on their faces was palpable.
It made no difference whether it was the most advanced student or challenged ones. You simply could not discern which category they fell into.
At that moment a thought occurred to me that answered a dilemma in a verse in this week's reading of the portion of Korach.
The gauntlet was thrown dow...
Baltimore, MD - June 18, 2026 – (BJL) There will be no trash or recycling collections on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth city holiday.• Friday’s missed collections will take place on Shabbos, June 20.• Please make sure your bins are set out before ShabbosSummer Heat Reminder: Because summer hours are in effect to protect sanitation workers from extreme heat, collections begin early at 5:00 a.m
