Mazel Tov to Yisroel Meir Munk (Lakewood) and Ruchama Hoffman on their Engagement
Baltimore, MD – October 7, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ruchama Hoffman on the engagement to Yisroel Meir Munk (Lakewood). Mazel Tov to the parents HaRav Dovid and Chaya Hoffman. !יה”ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן
Flydubai Survivors Gather at Kever Rochel to Thank Hashem After Miraculous Rescue
Days after surviving the terrifying incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, a group of passengers visited Kever Rochel to offer thanks to Hashem for their rescue. Among them was Dr. Shota Musayev, a dentist from Holon who helped save the captain’s life and played a role in stabilizing the situation during […]
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3 Years After Oct. 7 Attack, Final Victim of Hamas’s Moshav Yakhini Massacre Brought to Rest
FAMILY OPENS BEDROOM LOCKED SINCE MASSACRE AS ZAKA VOLUNTEERS COMPLETE FINAL SACRED WORK FOR ELITZUR HAJBI, Z”L YAKHINI, Israel – Three years after the October 7 massacre, the final victim killed in the attack at Moshav Yakhini has been brought to rest after his family opened a bedroom that had remained locked since the morning […]
Rabbi Elie Meyer Named Executive Director of BeMore Giving
Baltimore, MD – October 8, 2026 – BeMore Giving is pleased to announce that Rabbi Elie Meyer has been appointed as its new Executive Director. BeMore Giving is a unique charitable organization dedicated to providing financial support to institutions and organizations throughout the greater Baltimore Jewish community. For years, BeMore Giving has helped facilitate financial […]
Baltimore Jewish Home – Dear Readers: Mrs. Judy Hoffman, a”h
On Isru Chag, following a brief illness, my Aunt Judy Hoffman, a”h, was nifteres. Tante Judy was born in Baltimore, the daughter of Max and Shirley Rosen. Her father, a founder of Chofetz Chaim-Adath B’nei Israel Congregation (The Adas), took tremendous pride in his daughter marrying a yeshiva bochur, my dear Uncle Leiby Hoffman. Together, […]
BDE: Mr. Dovid Katz, a”h
Baltimore, MD – October 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of R’ Dovid Katz, a”h, husband of Chani Katz and father of Chavie (Menashe) Minkin, Brochie (Yitzchok) Gutterman, Dvorah (Dovid) Markowitz, Yitzy (Adina) Katz, and Michal (Simcha) Razckowski. The levaya will take place Thursday, October 8, at 9:00 AM […]
Millions and Millions of Trump Accounts: Treasury Automatically Enrolls More Than 60 Million Kids
More than 60 million American children under age 18 have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. The accounts, also known as 530A accounts, are designed to help children begin building savings and investments for the future. The program officially launched July 4 and is available to U.S. children under […]
From Motzei Yom Kippur Through Simchas Torah: Sukkos at Mercaz
Scroll down for photosBaltimore, MD – October 7, 2026 –From Motzei Yom Kippur through Hoshana Rabbah, Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah was alive with Torah, Tefillah, and the simcha of Yom Tov, with a full schedule of learning, special programs, and cherished minhagim. The Yom Tov season began with the Mafsik Tish on Motzei Yom Kippur, followed […]
Jewish Schools See Growing Enrollment Since October 7
Jewish schools around the world are seeing increased enrollment since October 7, as more families choose Jewish education and seek stronger connections to Jewish identity and community. The trend comes as Jewish families also face growing concerns about antisemitism and safety. In both the United Kingdom and France, educators report that enrollment has increased, with […]