Baltimore, MD – Jan. 20, 2022 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Moshe Chaim Majeski (Baltimore ) and Shira Haiberman (Los Angeles) on their engagement. Mazel Tov Rabbi & Mrs. Yaakov Majeski יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 20, 2022:BJL Weather Information Notification System Community Schedule Changes for Schools, Organizations & Businesses Jan 20, 2022 / 18 Shevat, 5782 @8:53 am Bais Yaakov Elementary Open 10:30 AM. Early arrival available at 10AM. Daven in school @8:49 am Bais Yaakov Middle/High School Open 10:30 AM. @9:20 am Baltimore County Public Schools CLOSED / All childcare programs canceled @8:26 am Torah Institute Open 9:30AM
Baltimore, MD - Jan.19, 2022 - I am so grateful. 27 years ago today, I donated a kidney to my big sister Sara who was really ill and needed a kidney in the worst way. My entire family tested to see if any of us were a potential match and I matched all six tests perfectly. As I like to say, they were the only tests I ever passed in my life . At that time, kidney donations were rare. There wasn’t a lot of information to go on or people to talk to about the procedure and how it would affect your life. But there was no hesitation. I have the best big sister and I would do anything for her as she would do anything for me. It wasn’t easy but we are both so blessed. It would have been wonderful if there had been an organization to help us through this, but t...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 19, 2022: Dear Members of Our Bais Yaakov Family, Bais Yaakov of Baltimore’s rich and illustrious history dates back to our founding in 1942. With the passage of time, we can appreciate how the achievements of later generations are in so many ways built upon the wisdom and accomplishments of those who came before us and the foundation they laid. Our Chazal teach us, “Ben Shmonim L’Gevura”, that 80 is the age of strength. With this in mind, today at Bais Yaakov we celebrated the completion of 80 school days in our 80th year.  Baruch Hashem, we have so much to be thankful for. Today, we reflect on our past as Bais Yaakov stands proudly and firmly on the shoulders of the giants who have preceded us over the last 80 years.&...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 16, 2022 - It is with regret that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petira of  R' Chaim Nosson Rabinowitz, z’l, father of Mrs. Devoiry Saull Shiva will be observed through Friday @1PM at  5904 Berkeley Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21209 Hours for Shiva are: Thursday from 10:30 AM- 9:00 PM Friday from 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
The potential for snow prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory for central and northern Maryland, including Baltimore County. Forecasters say the precipitation will begin as rain then transition to snow during the Thursday morning commute. Up to 2 inches of snow could fall, according to the advisory. Locally, some areas may see totals around 3 inches. The winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, for these jurisdictions: Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties. Drivers should anticipate slippery roads and drive more slowly and cautiously than usual.
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 2022 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:•    Weekly halachic dilemma creating l...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 19, 2022 - It is with regret that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petira of Hal Borck, Z’L, father of Lonnie Borck, Z’L, and ybl’t, Allen Borck. Click here for levayah on ZOOM Meeting ID: 979 6060 6337    Password: 857858 Join by SIP97960606337@zoomcrc.com 
Marylanders now have until July 15, 2022, to file and pay 2021 state individual income taxes, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday. Franchot said the extended deadline is meant to assist taxpayers facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension waives penalties and interest on outstanding liabilities. "Many people are still struggling to stay above water, so giving taxpayers more time to file and pay will hopefully ease their financial pressure," Franchot said in a statement. "As we approach the two-year mark of the onset of COVID-19, my agency remains as committed as ever to helping Marylanders who still are feeling the pandemic's impact." The Internal Revenue Service, which already has warned of processing delays for the 2022 tax season ...
Baltimore,MD - Jan 18, 2022 - Ahava and Yira-- Love and Awe, these two midos are both elemental to Yiddishkeit. Yet, at times they can seem contradictory or חס ושלום incompatible. The key to a balanced Ahava-Yira relationship will emerge from a syncretic study, connecting Matan Torah back to the formative stage of Yiddishkeit in the days of the Avos.   Click here to listen
We were all shocked by the terrible news that greeted us after havdala this past week. Another brazen antisemitic threat to Jewish lives, this time at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX! And so soon after the murders in Pittsburgh, Poway, Monsey and Jersey City. Boruch Hashem, no one was killed or injured, but no doubt the community there was left with deep emotional scars. In light of the recent hostage crisis, the ongoing threat, and the continuing uptick in antisemitic incidents, we must return to our legislators in Congress and implore them to substantially increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) for FY 2022 to $360 million. This program provides assistance to nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack for the purchase of security enhancem...
Muttaqi says 'Humanitarian aid is the short-term solution to economic problems' The Taliban’s acting premier, Mullah Hasan Akhund, urged the world on Tuesday to grant official recognition to the militant group’s government in Afghanistan and ease funding to the state. “I ask all governments, especially Islamic countries, that they should start recognition,” Akhund announced during a news conference attended by a number of United Nations officials in Kabul. During the meeting, Akhund and other senior faction members called for the release of Afghanistan’s overseas assets which were frozen by Washington and other world powers after the Taliban claimed power. “Short-term aid is not the solution; we must try to find a way to solve proble...
Trump's lawyer says the probe is 'merely the latest in a long line of unfounded attacks against my client' New York's top justice official said her investigation into Donald Trump's family business uncovered "significant evidence" of fraudulent or misleading practices, intensifying pressure on the former president as he tries to shut down the probe. In a court filing late Tuesday, state Attorney General Letitia James wrote that the ongoing civil inquiry found that the Trump Organization fraudulently overvalued multiple assets to secure loans and then undervalued them to minimize taxes. She asked a judge to compel Trump and his two eldest children - Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump - to answer questions in the years-long probe that has become a threa...
Relaxing of coronavirus rules seen as concession to critics angry over 'partygate' scandal revelations UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said most restrictions deployed to fight the latest wave of the Covid pandemic in England would be lifted from next week. The announcement comes as Johnson is on the political hot seat, facing a potential revolt from within the ranks of his Conservative party over revelations of lockdown-breaching parties, dubbed "partygate." Conservative MP Christian Wakeford on Wednesday defected to the opposition Labour party, as a raucous parliament session in London saw no less than five calls for Johnson to resign during weekly questions for the premier.
The airline mainly uses the Boeing 777, a plane particularly affected by the new high-speed wireless service Dubai's Emirates airline announced on Tuesday that it will suspend several flights to the United States as of January 19 until further notice, due to 5G mobile deployment.  The move is "due to operational concerns associated with the planned deployment of 5G mobile network services in the US", the company said. It said the destinations include Boston, Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, Newark, Orlando, San Francisco, and Seattle. Flights to New York's JFK, Los Angeles International Airport, and Washington DC's Dulles International Airport will continue to operate as usual, the company added. "We are working closely with aircraft manufacturers and t...
It was one of the most deeply moving answers that I ever received to an interview question.Yesterday I met Or Elharar, the widow of Major Itamar Elharar who was killed from friendly fire last week along with Major Ofek Aharon.  I heard from Or how she met her husband, how they got married at a small Corona wedding in a backyard ("No catering, no wedding hall, but the most important thing, the groom, was there"), and how caring Itamar was ("He made me feel that every minute with me was the most precious thing in the world").She told me that if she had to live her life again, she would do it exactly the same way, even if she knew she would part from him in this manner ("I felt completely whole each day that we were together, and I would do it all over again").At the end, I gently asked ...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 19, 2022 - Just a few weeks ago, SHEMESH staff and board members gathered virtually to remember our beloved founder and executive director, Dr. Aviva Weisbord, A’H on the occasion of her first yahrzeit. It was both an uplifting and heart-rending meeting as we shared smiles and tears while recalling stories and incidents that characterized Aviva, who was a dear friend and mentor to us all.   Her untimely passing left a huge void in our professional and personal lives, but we are committed to continuing her legacy and fulfilling the important lessons she imparted. SHEMESH, an agency of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, is pleased to announce a new annual lecture series made possible through The Associated and Dr. Aviva Weisbord S...
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