Jerusalem, Israel - July 21, 2026 - Israel’s next Knesset elections have officially been set for Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Those wishing to participate in these important elections must be listed in the Pinkas HaBochrim (voter registry), which will close on September 3, 2026. Eligible individuals who hope to vote should therefore complete the Aliyah process as soon as possible to maximize the likelihood of being included in the voter registry.
For those already residing in Israel, this period presents a unique opportunity. Chaim V’Chessed has been informed by Nefesh B’Nefesh that its Guided Aliyah program for individuals living in Israel has been expanded and is prepared to make every effort to assist eligible applicants seeking t...
Jerusalem Itself Consoles
There are hardly words to describe this past Shabbat. Dozens of police officers who were wounded in the line of duty came to Jerusalem for a special Shabbat of strength and support. There were lectures, tours, festive meals, songs and, above all — appreciation.
Motzaei Shabbat dancing at the special event for police and their families.
Throughout the weekend, I heard extraordinary stories of heroism. Stories of physical and emotional wounds. Stories from October 7 that we will probably never fully comprehend.
Again and again, one idea came up, something we often hear from groups that visit Jerusalem. The prophet Yeshayahu says: “And in Jerusalem you shall be comforted.” Jerusalem itself offers comfort. It is a source of strength and conso...
Baltimore, MD – July 20, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yosef and Huvi Ciment on the birth of a daughter
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 20, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Sruly Spero and Racheli Lipner on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Chaim & Rebecca Spero and Menachem & Aviva Lipner
Mazel Tov to grandmothers Mrs. Sarah Spero and Mrs. Susan (Reches) Landesman
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 10, 2026 – TA is urging parents and community members to immediately contact Baltimore County officials regarding a proposed traffic change that could significantly impact access to the school. Public comments are due today. The school's message follows below in its entirety:
Dear TA Family,We hope you are well and having an enjoyable summer! It was brought to our attention today that Baltimore County is considering reducing Old Court Road to one travel lane in each direction between Greenwood Road and Reisterstown Road. This proposal could significantly worsen traffic congestion during TA arrival and dismissal, create longer carpool backups, restrict access to the school, and add further delays during the school day.According to the notice, public fe...
Jerusalem, Israel - July 20, 2026 - 'On the State of the Jewish People' was the title of a conference at the Nefesh BeNefesh Campus in Jerusalem, Israel, on Monday.
Panels and speakers discussed how we can shape the relationship between Israeli Jews and Jews around the world so that everyone benefits.
Hosted by the Department for Zionist and Jewish Identity in cooperation with the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, AMI, the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), and the World Zionist Organization, the conference brought together Israeli government officials, academics, rabbis, educators, community leaders, philanthropists, and representatives of Jewish communities worldwide.
Discussions focused on strengthening Jewish identity...
We are again experiencing the Three Weeks, Nine Days, and Tishah B’Av. Of course, we all pray that Mashiach comes any day, but for another year, this seems to still be our reality.
During these days, we are going to be hearing talks and drashos about achdus, unity, ahavas chinam, and loving our fellow Jews, ahavas Yisrael. The sincere shmuessen will be inspirational and dramatic, and we will genuinely feel that this time we really have to do something toward this goal.
But what does true ahavas Yisrael really look like? I’d like to share some thoughts and one overriding practical suggestion.
There are many major crises currently facing Klal Yisrael, in Eretz Yisrael and around the world. The Iran war’s conclusion has not gon...
Baltimore, MD – July 18, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Dr. Moshe Simcha (Morris) Lasson, z’l, father of Elly (Shayndee) Lasson, Danny (Suzann) Lasson, Debbie (Lee Jay) Lowenstein, Dr. Jonathan (Chaya) Lasson, Naomi (Daniel) Miller, and brother of Kenneth (Barbara) Lasson.
The levaya will be held on Sunday, July 19 at 2:30pm at Levinson's.
The kevura will take place at the Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery, 9780 Liberty Road, Randallstown, Maryland 21133.
Shiva will be observed at 6309 Greenspring Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209 Minyanim: Mincha/Maariv: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday - 6:45 pm Shacharis: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 7:00 am Mincha: Wednesday - 4:00 pm Mincha: Thursday, Tisha B'av - 7:55 pm Maar...
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2026 - BJL is deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the tragic passing of Dovi Reichman, z'l, beloved son of Rabbi and Mrs. Yaakov Yitzchok Reichman.Shiva will be observed at 6609 Deancroft Road. Batitmore, MD 21209 Minyanim:Shacharis - 7:15amMincha - 6:20pmMaariv - 10:10pmThe family requests no visitors during the following times: 12 - 1pm (except Monday which they will be not receiving visitors between 11am - 3pm) and 7 - 8:30pm.בלע המות לנצח
Baltimore, MD – Jul 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Joseph & Revaya Mimoun on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Jul 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Aryeh Hartman on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Moshe recalls how when the Children of Israel approached the territory of Sichon G-d instructed them to drive them out and provoke war with them.
In the very next verse though Moshe on his own initiative sent messengers from מדבר קדמות — the Wilderness of Kedaimos to Sichon king of Cheshbon, words of שלום —peace, requesting to traverse through their land unimpeded. (דברים ב כו)
What was Moshe thinking after being commanded to provoke war with Sichon to defy G-d's directive by seeking peace?
Rashi enlightens us by quoting from the Midrash that Moshe derived this from G-d himself.
Even though the Omnipresent had not commanded me to call to Sichon in peace, I learned to do so from the incident at the desert of Sinai, i.e., relating to the Torah which ...
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi Younger (Passaic) and Yael Yudkowsky (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to the parents Mr. Aaron Younger & Mrs Sara Klarberg and Ovadiah & Chani Yudkowsky
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 16, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Harav Yehuda Bukspan, z’l, husband of Chana Leah Bukspan father of Leeba (Rabbi Boruch) Braun, Gilda (Rabbi Shlomo) Naiman, Rabbi Avraham Bukspan, and Zvi Hirsh (Batya) Bukspan, and brother of Esther Pelberg and Hadassah Herzog
The levaya will be at 11am tomorrow, Friday July 17th, at Levinson's.Kevurah will take place at Chevra Ahavas Chesed cemetery
Shiva will be observed at 3302 W. Strathmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 10:00PM, each day. To be menachem avel Mrs. Leeba Braun: 6504 Baythorne Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, Sunday through Wednesday, from 1 pm - 4 pm each day.
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