Israeli Consul Invites NYC Mayor Mamdani to View October 7 Footage
Israel’s Consul-General in New York, Ofir Akunis, has invited New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view a 47-minute film documenting the October 7 massacre. Akunis extended the invitation to Mamdani during a memorial ceremony held by the Israeli Consulate in New York on Monday evening, attended by approximately 1,000 people. He also sent the […]
National Security Council Warns of Heightened Terror Risk Ahead of October 7
Israel’s National Security Council is warning of a heightened risk of terrorist attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. The NSC said Iran and its proxies, Hamas and global jihadist groups view the anniversary as a significant date and may seek to carry out […]
JUSA-Chabad Brings Sukkos to Maryland Military Bases, Making History at 175th Wing
This Sukkos, Baltimore Shliach and Chaplain Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland–Chabad (JUSA), brought the joy and traditions of Sukkos directly to Maryland’s military community. For the first time, JUSA arranged a Sukkah at the 175th Wing at Warfield Air National Guard Base. One Staff Sergeant was especially appreciative, […]
BDE: Rabbi Rephoel Dovid Levi a”h
BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Rephoel Dovid Levi, a”h, father of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Levi. The levaya took place in Lakewood on Monday, October 5. Shiva is being observed at 124 Alan Ct., Lakewood, NJ 08701. Minyanim:Shacharis: 8:00 AMMincha: 1:25 PMMaariv: 8:00 PM The family will get up from […]
BDE: Mrs. Lily Kreindler a”h
Baltimore, MD – October 6, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Lily Kreindler a”h, mother of Shloimie Kreindler. The levaya will be held today at 2:00 PM at Schwartz Brothers Funeral Home, 114-03 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, NY. Shiva will be held at 1324 Samantha Drive, Far Rockaway. […]
BDE: Judy Hoffman, a”h
Baltimore, MD – October 5, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Judy Hoffman, a”h, wife of Rabbi Leib Hoffman, mother of Shimon, Shani (Reitberger), Mordechai, Ezra, Shira (Zeilengold), Esther (Swiatycki), and the late Rena Hoffman a”h. Sister of David Rosen, Joel Rosen, and Bracha Polstein.Levaya will take place on […]
‘Different Backgrounds, One Mission’: The Jewish and Arab MDA Medics Who Entered Sderot Together on October 7
Israel, October 5, 2026: Shortly after 6:30 a.m., Anastasia Stelmachov’s mother called to ask if she was all right. The now 27-year-old paramedic from Bat Yam was nearing the end of a 24-hour shift in the Ariel area when she woke Nashet Nasser, an EMT and ambulance driver. “I woke up Nashet, my driver, and […]
Medical Jet Vanishes During Flight to Boston, Search for Six Suspended
A medical transport jet carrying six people from Bermuda to Boston disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean early Saturday morning after experiencing apparent electrical problems and a terrifying plunge of approximately 13,000 feet. The Canadian-registered Gulfstream G100, operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, was carrying four Canadian crew members, a Bermudian patient and a family member who […]
Hamas Gaza Leader Ali al-Amoudi Survives Israeli Strike
Hamas official Ghazi Hamad said Monday that Ali al-Amoudi, the terror group’s de facto leader in Gaza, survived an Israeli attempt to eliminate him in a strike several days ago. The Israeli strike took place Saturday in Gaza and targeted al-Amoudi, whom the IDF has described as the most senior Hamas figure remaining in the […]
Marilyn (Baila Malka) Frenkel, a”h
Baltimore, MD – October 4, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Marilyn (Baila Malka) Frenkel, a”h, mother of Dr. Tzipie Moss, Mrs. Devorah Muller, Dr. Chanie Brandsdorfer, and Dr. Moishe Dov Frenkel. Shiva will take place at:3123 Enclave CourtPikesville, MD 21208:Sunday night 10/47:45 pm Maariv minyanShiva is 7:45 pm-9:30 pmMonday 10/58:00 am […]