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Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dr. Julian Goldberg, z’l, husband of Mrs. Barbara Goldberg, and father of Sharlene (Dr. Joel) Pleeter, Louis Goldberg, and Lauren Goldberg.
The levayah will be held today, Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Levinson's at 12:30PMThe kevura will take place at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery 5800 Windsor Mill Rd, Woodlawn, MD 21207Shiva through Mincha on Friday,will be observed at 7911 Winterset Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208The family requests no visitors from 12:00-1:00, 5:00-6:00 of after 9:00.Minyanim:Shacharis: 7:00 am Mincha/Maariv: 6:40 pm Friday afternoon Mincha: 3:00 pm
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Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mordechai and Minka Krupp on the birth of a daughter
Mazel Tov to grandparents Ari & Shoshana Krupp
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Much has been written about the relatively minor differences between the Aseres Hadibros given by Hashem in Parshas Yisro and those repeated in this week’s Parsha. Some of the commentaries add beautiful thoughts and reasons for these distinctions. Nevertheless, we cannot lose sight of the fact that in something as significant as the Aseres Hadibros, each word, each letter requires the utmost concentration in study and analysis so that any slight changes are not glossed over or Chas V'Shalom, lost on us.
In the final commandment, Lo Sachmod, there are three such changes. First, in this week’s Parsha we are told initially “not to covet your neighbor’s wife and not to desire your friend’s house”. (Vaeschanan, 5:18) In Yisro how...
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 Yaakov Meister (Baltimore) and Yakira Guttenberg (Miami) on their engagement
Mazel Tov to Mordechai & Lisa Meister and Shaye and Dina Guttenberg
Mazel Tov to Grandparents Aryeh & Sandy Guttenberg
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. 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...
