Baltimore, MD – July 24, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Doniel and Chana Perel Steinman on the birth of a daughter
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Nachman Lencz
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 24, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Heshy Green and Sarah Friedman on their engagement
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Eliezer Green and Howie & Batsheva Friedman
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Each evening before we recite the Shema, we say the blessing of Ahavas Olam expressing gratitude for G-d's eternal love.
Towards the end of the blessing we add a prayer, ואהבתך אל תסיר ממנו לעולמים — May You not remove Your love from us forever.
This sentiment seems to contradict our earlier assertion of G-d's eternal love. If indeed it is eternal, it must be unconditional. So, what meaning can there be to requesting He should never rescind it, it's guaranteed?
Perhaps the second sentiment is not referring to G-d's love, but rather a plea that אהבתך — the reciprocal love we possess for You — G-d, shall never be removed.
Although we attest that Almighty's declared eternal love for His people is ironclad, we mortals c...
Baltimore, MD – July 24, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Daniel Dovid Rosenwasser and Yael Englard on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Yaakov & Riva Rosenwasser and Yudi & Jennifer Englard
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - July 22, 2026 - Dear Neighbors,
We are excited to announce the launch of the Home Protection Upgrade Program, a new community safety initiative modeled after a highly successful security program in Monsey. Our goal is to help make our neighborhood more secure while providing every family with greater peace of mind.
Program Boundaries
This initial phase of the program is available to residents living within the area bounded by Fallstaff Road, Clarks Lane, Park Heights Avenue, and Reisterstown Road. We hope to expand the program to additional neighborhoods in the near future.
How the Program Works
Complimentary Home Security Assessment
Residents may request a free home security assessment. A qualified professional will evaluate your property and provide recommendations ...
Baltimore, MD - July 22, 2026 - A new state audit found Maryland improperly continued providing public assistance benefits to a lottery winner and incarcerated people, while uncovering a series of repeat management failures that auditors say have gone unaddressed for years.
The Office of Legislative Audits reviewed the Department of Human Services' Family Investment Administration, FIA, which oversees nearly $1.9 billion in public assistance programs serving roughly one million Marylanders each year.
Among the audit's most striking findings, auditors discovered a recipient who won a $2 million Maryland Lottery prize in July 2023 continued receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, benefits until February 2026.
Federal regulations require households to lose el...
Baltimore, MD - July 21, 2026 - When Yecheskel signed up for a kosher hotel program on his winter vacation, he had no idea that he would be drafted as the ‘emergency mashgiach’; the scheduled mashgiach’s flight was cancelled. It was then that he made a mental note to find a program such as STAR-K’s 13th Annual Food Service Mashgiach Training Seminar, held July 6-8.
Opines Yecheskel, “This seminar was awesome, no words. I don't remember the last time I was screwed to my seat from 9 a.m. straight through to 6 p.m. Only complaint - the breaktime was too short, and I was afraid to take a break otherwise in order not to miss anything…It was very informative - lots of knowledge, thought, and the "vibe" by Rabbis Tendler and Flam and the others made it a...
Baltimore, MD – Jul 21, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yaakov & Chen Abergel on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Bebe Abergel and Shai & Tami Tsaig of Ashkelon Israel
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 21, 2026 – (BJL) At this time, all projections indicate that there is no need for consumers to be concerned about any Chodosh flour or products until at least August 25th. Further updates will be issued mid-August.
For Yoshon updates, please see star-k.org/Yoshon
