Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Risha Saperstein, a"h, wife of Ray Saperstein and mother of Ari (Julie) Saperstein Perry (Elanna) Saperstein Shira (Shmuel) Perlman.
The levaya will take place at Levinson's tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, at 9:30 am.Shiva will observed through Friday at 1:00PM at 6602 Amleigh, Baltimore, MD, 21209Perry Saperstein will sit shiva on Friday at 3313 Old Forest Road, Baltimore, MD, 21208. Shacharis: 9:00AM / Mincha: 1:30PMKevurah at Agudah Cemetery in RosedaleMincha/Maariv Thursday only: 6:20PM Shacharis Friday: 8:00AM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 - This past Tuesday, October 7th, former Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski ("Johnny O") visited the Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College (WITS). During their visit, they met with Academic Dean, Dr. Leslie G. Klein, and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Shlomo Spetner. They toured the campus, gaining a deeper understanding of WITS' mission and its role in providing high-quality education and support to frum women in the community. Governor Hogan praised WITS as "a wonderful undergraduate institution in Baltimore," noting that "these state-of-the-art facilities are an invaluable resource to the local community and the women who learn here."
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 – A Jewish-owned pawn shop in downtown Baltimore recently acquired a pair of tefillin in hopes of locating the rightful owner. If you have any information that could help, please text: 786-300-1917
The White House on Wednesday published a statement summarizing the phone call between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. Vice President Harris joined the call,” the statement said.
During the conversation, Biden “affirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security. He condemned unequivocally Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st. On Lebanon, the President emphasized the need for a diplomatic arrangement to safely return both Lebanese and Israeli civilians to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line.”
“The President affirmed Israel’s right to protect its citizens from Hezbollah, which has fired thousands...
Yom Kippur prayers in Meir Garden in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate men and women, Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday.
The ruling was part of an appeal against the decision that prohibited how the prayer would be held.
Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer to separate based on gender using partitions at the request of the appellants.
The appellant, the Rosh Yehudi association, welcomed the decision, N12 reported. In their statement quoted by N12, they said, “Tel Aviv is part of the Jewish state, and those who wish to pray separately with a partition will be able to do so...Judaism is stronger...
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida Wednesday, bringing hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge and heavy rain to a region that was pummeled by Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago.
The storm hit near Siesta Key, Fla., in Sarasota County around 8:30 p.m. E.T. as a Category 3 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said.
Before making landfall, Milton hammered Florida with several inches of rain, heavy winds, storm surge and tornadoes. The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued Florida a record number of tornado warnings, which indicate a twister has been spotted or detected by radar. The storm is likely to exacerbate the devastation wrought by Helene, which tore a path of death and destruction across several states in late September.
Mill...
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Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2024 - 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 - Oct. 9, 2024 - Billionaire George Soros has delivered millions of dollars to Baltimore non-profits and activists via his philanthropic empire, providing valuable cash to organizations that push progressive policies and fund left-wing activism in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Baltimore has long been a focus for Soros, whose philanthropy is primarily conducted through his Open Society Foundations. Charm City was previously home to the nation’s only local Open Society field office, known as OSI-Baltimore. The office closed last year after 25 years of operation.
The impact Soros has had on Maryland, specifically Baltimore City, is evident in the local organizations he has financially supported through Open Society. Tax filings reveal the Alliance For Open Society Inter...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yosef Zelinger & Chaya Zelcer on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Yehuda & Yael Zelinger and Rabbi & Mrs. Tzvi & Tamar Zelcer.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Murray & Baila Jacobson and Abe and Sylvia Zelcer.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 - BGE crews are headed to Florida to help with Hurricane Milton.
15 crews departed for Tampa on Wednesday morning to help repair damage expected from Hurricane Milton.
“It can be sheer destruction when we get down there so we could be starting to rebuild electrical infrastructure," saidBryan lee, a lineman with BGE. "I mean we’re going to have Americans out of power, so our goal is to get them back in power as quickly as possible.”
BGE is sending more than 40 employees, including lineworkers, fleet specialists, and other support personnel.
"Staying safe, taking our time, and doing what we can do to get people back in service,” said Joe Braun, Overhead Supervisor for BGE.
BGE previously sent more than 40 employees to Georgia fo...
Joppa, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 - (FOX45) An all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning caught fire while charging outside a home in Joppa, MD, damaging the garage and two other vehicles. The owner sustained minor burns while trying to disconnect the charging vehicle. The fire spread to the garage but was contained before reaching the house, which sustained heat, smoke, and water damage. The family of four is displaced but is self-assisting. The fire originated from the vehicle's battery pack, and smoke alarms inside the home did not activate as the fire was outside.
Izzat al-Rishq, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, ruled out the possibility of an agreement with Israel under which the leadership of Hamas in the Gaza Strip will be deported to Sudan.
"Deporting Hamas or its leaders from Gaza is an Israeli dream and illusion that will not come true," he stated.
"The report in one of the enemy's newspapers regarding the deportation of Hamas leaders to Sudan is a stupid statement," al-Rishq said. "We said in the past and we repeat and say now, that Hamas is in Palestine, fighting the enemy that is occupying Palestine."
He added that "logic requires that the criminal occupier leave and the original inhabitants of the land remain."
The Hamas official’s comments follow a report on Reshet Bet radio which said that, in September...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Hindy Kaplan, a'h, daughter of Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Dreyfuss.
The Levaya took place this morning in Lakewood.
Shiva will be observed at 120 14th Street Lakewood, NJ, 08701 through Erev Yom Kippur.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Uriel Arnson & Bina Stern on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Scott & Yaffa Arnson and Naftali & Chana Stern
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant arrived today (Wednesday) for a visit with Unit 9900 of the Intelligence Corps, which gathers visual intelligence, and mentioned Israel's plans to retaliate for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack last week.
He received an overview of the unit's activities for the preparation of the latest strikes in Lebanon, and commented on the level of preparedness for the expected attacks in the various theaters of the ongoing war.
Gallant told the members of Unit 9900: "I have a lot of appreciation for what the unit and the entire formation are doing, which is very, very impressive. In fact, thanks to you, we see the entire Middle East - Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq and everywhere else, we see very precisely and clearly, very focused wherever we ...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 - Maryland's top candidates for U.S. Senate, Larry Hogan (R) and Angela Alsobrooks (D), will meet in a Thursday televised debate.
Hogan, Maryland's previous governor, trails Alsobrooks, the current Prince George's County executive, in the polls. The election could determine which party has the Senate majority. The race has focused on Hogan's abortion stance and Alsobrooks' recent tax mishap.
The one-hour debate will likely address both matters. The debate airs statewide on Maryland Public Television this Thursday at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. MPT will also stream the debate at mpt.org/vote2024 at 7 p.m.
The program will then air at 8 p.m. on:
C-SPAN
WBAL-TV and WBAL-AM in Baltimore
WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 -
Effective Wednesday, October 9:
Fitness Too and Karate Studio are now open. Please note, we will need to keep the door slightly open for ventilation as we wrap up the drying out process.
Group Fitness Studio will remain closed. Some classes from this space will be moved to the Gymnasium on Thursday.
For adjusted schedules for group fitness, visit jcc.org/schedules.
