Baltimore, MD – March 20, 2025 – (BJL) The Agudah and the Jewish Cemetery Association will be burying shaimos this coming Sunday (March 23).
Please bring your shaimos to the Agudah (6200 Park Heights Ave.) on Sunday, March 23, between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon, so that it can be included in this burial.
Institutions or individuals with large amounts of shaimos please call (443) 540-1626 to make arrangements.
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Baltimore, MD - March 20, 2025 - On March 3rd, nearly 300 early childhood educators from eleven different programs and schools came together for an unforgettable day of learning, connection, and inspiration at Chizuk Amuno. Planned and hosted by Jewish Educational Services, a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, the conference, themed "Touching Hearts, Teaching Minds," was designed to nurture both the professional and personal growth of educators, offering them a chance to reflect, collaborate, and re-energize their passion for teaching. Attendees had the opportunity to earn 6.0 hours of MSDE-approved continuing education credits, making the day not only enriching but also professionally valuable.
The keynote speaker, Kelly Mahler, captivated the audience with her ex...
Baltimore, MD – March 20, 2025 – 1:20PM - A disabled bus is blocking the right lane of northbound Reisterstown Road near Walker Avenue.
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Annapolis, MD — March 20, 2025 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and legislative leaders on Thursday announced an agreed-upon state budget framework based on cuts and tax reform amid a $3.3 billion deficit.
Video above: B2B tax proposal pared down to impact IT, data consulting (Wednesday)
"I am proud to announce that our administration has reached an agreement for a final framework on the budget with the House of Delegates and the state Senate," Moore said.
Lawmakers worked throughout the first half of the legislative session to close the gap by considering drastic cuts to core services and imposing new taxes. The governor said the framework relies on spending cuts over tax increases to close the deficit.
"This is the largest amount cuts from a Maryland state bud...
Jerusalem, Israel - March 20, 2025 - The Jerusalem Municipality presented ten Jerusalem Mayor Volunteer Awards at the Jerusalem Theater on the evening of March 18, 2025.
The Michael Levin Base was presented with the award for its dedication to supporting lone soldiers and b'not sherut. The organization's vital role is to provide essential resources, community, and care to those who serve without immediate family and support. Founded in February 2020, Co-Directors Lizzie Noach and Bonnie Rosenbaum, both olim and dedicated leaders, accepted the awards on behave of the organization.
“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition,” said Lizzie Noach, Co-Director of The Michael Levin Base. “This award is a testament to the commitment of our team, vol...
The nation is gathered to be charged with pitching in all together their varied talents in fashioning the numerous items that were necessary for the משכן — Tabernacle.
Prior to this directive, the Torah reiterates what had been previously instructed, the observance of Shabbos. The positioning of it here again is to emphasize that even for the building of a Sanctuary for G-d, the refraining from work activity on Shabbos supersedes that goal.
Earlier we are ordered that 'for six days תַּֽעֲבֹד֘ — shall you work… but the seventh day is Shabbos to G-d; you shall not do any work…' (שמות כ י)
Similarly, we are now told, 'On six days, תֵּֽעָשֶׂ֣ה — work may be done, but the seventh day shall be holy for you&hel...
Dear Readers,In the world of Jewish music, few artists capture the essence of a story quite like Joey Newcomb. His newest album features a song with a particularly meaningful backstory, one that many Baltimoreans will immediately connect with. Heiligeh Rabbi Lefkowitz was inspired by a recent trip to Morocco, where Joey encountered a Yid who never put his gemara down.
While the group visited kevarim and historical sites, singing and dancing along the way, one man stood to the side, fully immersed in learning. It didn’t matter where they were- on the bus, in a shul, or at a centuries-old Jewish landmark- his eyes never left the gemara in his hands. Watching him, Joey couldn’t help but wonder: Why was he even on this trip? The only sights he seemed to take in were the words ...
Baltimore, MD - March 20, 2025 - A Joyous and beautiful Yom Tov of Purim Meshulash was celebrated at Kehal Chassidim. This year’s Purim Meshulash brought a special blend of simcha and kedusha to the Kehal Chassidim Cheder and Shul. In the cheder, the young students enjoyed a series of fun and engaging activities, highlighted by a visit from the well-loved Rebbi Hill, a lively “Purim Rav,” and a humorous portrayal of a “make-believe Mekubal.”
The festive atmosphere brought smiles to the children’s faces as they absorbed the spirit of Purim through these memorable experiences. The shul was equally filled with energy and happiness as the entire kehila came together for the Purim Seudah. The uplifting event featured warm Divrei Torah from the ...
Baltimore, MD – Mar.19, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Michael Blum, z’l, father of AJ Blum and brother of R' Chaim (Miriam) Blum and Mark Blum. The levayah will be held at 10:30am, Thursday March 20th at 1011 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701.
If anyone is available to help ensure a minyan, please call Rabbi Jungreis 347-666-1765.
Shiva will be observed at 3905 West. Strathmore Ave., Baltimore, MD , 21215. Minyanim: Thursday: Mincha/Maariv 7:15PM Friday: Shacharis 7:15AM / Mincha 4:00pm Motzaei Shabbos: Maariv 8:15pm. Sunday: Shacharis 9:00am Mincha/Maariv 7:15pm Monday & Tuesday: Shacharis 7:15am Mincha/Maariv 7:15pm Wednesday Shacharis 7:15am
Bila Hamaves Lanetzach…
Baltimore, MD - March 20, 2025 - President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Thursday that calls for eliminating the Department of Education, according to multiple sources, including the Associated Press. The order, scheduled to be signed at 3:30 p.m. followed by a public event, fulfills a campaign promise to eliminate an agency that Trump has decried as wasteful.
However, dismantling the department will likely be impossible without an act of Congress, which created the department in 1979.
According to a White House fact sheet obtained by the Associated Press, the order will direct Education Secretary Lind McMahon “to take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure (of) the Department of Education and return education authority to the States, while continuing...
When I was learning in Lakewood, Rav Matisyahu Salomon used to remind us regularly, “As you rush to seder every day, keep in mind the ultimate purpose of your Torah learning. You are coming to the beis medrash to spend four hours immersed in learning, in order to create the ultimate kiddush Hashem. If you spend the five-minute drive to the yeshivah acting in a way that is not befitting a ben Torah — if you honk your horn rudely, cut off other drivers, tailgate, and act in other disrespectful or impolite ways — you will be doing the exact opposite of kiddush Hashem. Those five minutes could hurt the effect of the next four hours of learning!”
Rav Matisyahu adds that this is also how we can understand the concept of derech eretz kadmah l’Torah . How is it possi...
Baltimore, MD - March 20, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
Thank You to Our Volunteers for Delivering Shalach Manos to Maryland’s Military and Veterans
Baltimore, MD - March 19, 2025 - We extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to delivering Shalach Manos to military personnel and veterans across Maryland. Through the combined efforts of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association - Chabad and Post 167 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, service members and veterans were able to experience the warmth and joy of the holiday.
Volunteers traveled across Baltimore and beyond, ensuring that Jewish veterans and active-duty personnel received these meaningful holiday packages. In some cases, they were also able to spend time with veterans, listening to their stories and sharing ...
Baltimore, MD – March 19, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Chaim & Yael Rosenbloom on the birth of a daughter.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – March 19, 2025 – 4:59PM - Falls Road between Northern Parkway and Kelly Avenue is experiencing a left lane closure due to construction, which is also affecting the left turn lane near the auto body shop.For drivers heading north on the JFX (I-83) and exiting at Northern Parkway (Exit 10A), expect delays. It’s recommended to use Exit 10B instead to more easily reach the community.
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