Oslo Auction of Nazi-Defaced Torah Fragment Canceled After Israeli Intervention
A Torah scroll fragment believed to have been used by Nazi SS soldiers as wrapping paper during the Holocaust is expected to be donated to a Holocaust remembrance organization in San Diego after Israel’s Foreign Ministry intervened to stop its sale. Oslo-based Valkyrie Historical Auctions listed the handwritten calfskin fragment on Oct. 18, estimating its […]
BWI Opens New Welcome Center to Help Travelers Discover Maryland
A new Welcome Center at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is giving arriving travelers a convenient way to learn about Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and other destinations across Maryland. Located in Terminal A’s baggage claim area, the center provides travel information and resources to help visitors plan their stay. The center’s interactive kiosk is available 24 […]
Daily Dvar Torah – OCT 27/ 17 Cheshvan: Bundling on Shabbos? Do I ever do that? (Video)
USDA Proposes Chip-and-Tap SNAP Cards Nationwide to Combat Benefit Theft
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a nationwide upgrade to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards, requiring states to issue chip-enabled cards with tap-to-pay technology to help prevent thieves from stealing food benefits. Under the proposed rule, states would transition from the magnetic-stripe cards currently used by many SNAP recipients to cards with more […]
Watch Rabbi Yonah Sklare – Parshas Vayeira – Seeing Is More Than Believing (Video)
Agudath Israel of America and Aleph Institute Warn Non-U.S. Citizens About Serious Consequences of Illegal Voting
Agudath Israel of America and the Aleph Institute are warning community members who are not U.S. citizens to be especially careful about voting eligibility, following reports of individuals being detained at U.S. airports and placed in immigration detention over allegations of unlawful voting. Non-U.S. citizens, including green card holders and visa holders, are not eligible […]
The Adas Invites the Community to a Special Enhanced Shabbos with Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lebovits
By: BJL Newsroom Baltimore, MD – October 28, 2026 – The Adas invites the Baltimore community to a special Enhanced Shabbos this coming Shabbos Parshas Vayeira, October 30/31, featuring an immersive Shabbos of Torah learning led by Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lebovits, Assistant Rav of the kehillah. Under the theme “One Shabbos. One Sugya.”, participants will […]
Miriam’s Library Kicks Off After-School Program With Over 50 Children and a Surprise Visit From Eli Marcus
It was an exciting first week at Miriam’s Library as the center officially launched its new after-school program, welcoming more than 50 children registered across six hands-on classes filled with creativity, learning, and fun. The excitement began on Sunday, October 25, when 15 girls gathered at Miriam’s Library, located at 201 Milford Mill Road, for […]
Dear Readers: Rav Michoel Eliezer Hakohen Forshlager, ztl
This past Monday, on ט״ו מרחשון, was the yahrtzeit of Rav Michoel Eliezer Hakohen Forshlager, zt״l. I have been visiting his kever for many years, and I was there again this year. I have watched the number of people coming grow, especially on his yahrtzeit. This year, hundreds traveled from out of town to daven. […]
Watch: Rabbi Moshe Dov Heber – Parshas Vayeira: Avrohom Went Out Alone – A Lesson in Caring Deeply for Another Yid Along His Journey
