Simchas Beis Hashoeva at Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah
Baltimore, MD – October 1, 2026 – (BJL) The spirit of Zman Simchaseinu was felt Wednesday night of Chol Hamoed at Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah, as members of the Baltimore community gathered for a lively Simchas Beis Hashoeva filled with singing, dancing, and the simcha of Yom Tov.The celebration brought together young and old to share […]
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Agudath Israel Welcomes Education Tax Credit Rules, Urges Maryland to Opt In
Agudath Israel of America is welcoming new federal regulations for the Education Freedom Tax Credit, set to launch in January 2027. Eligible taxpayers can receive a federal tax credit of up to $1,700, or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, for contributions to qualifying scholarship-granting organizations. Rabbi A. D. Motzen, Agudath Israel’s national director of […]
Iran Warns of Broader Retaliation Against U.S. Interests
Iran is preparing for a potentially broader military response if the United States resumes large-scale attacks, with Iranian officials warning that U.S. interests outside the Middle East and countries supporting American military operations could potentially be targeted. No final decision has been made on the scope of any response. Iran has reportedly instructed allied groups […]
New Maryland Law Changes How Juveniles Are Charged
Baltimore, MD – October 1, 2026 – A new Maryland law taking effect Thursday changes how certain juveniles accused of crimes are charged, allowing more cases to begin in juvenile court rather than automatically being handled in adult court. Supporters of the Youth Charging Reform Act say the change can give young people faster access […]
BDE: Chaya Malka-Mona Freishtat, a’h
BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Chaya Malka-Mona Freishtat, a’h, mother of Alan Freishtat. The levaya will take place Thursday at Eretz HaChaim Cemetery in Beit Shemesh, following the arrival of EL AL Flight 1002. The approximate time of the levaya is 6:15 PM Israel time. Because the timing is dependent […]
New Details Revealed in Flydubai Terror Attack
New details are emerging following the terrifying incident aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where an Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and the aircraft suddenly plunged during the midair struggle. Israeli officials have classified the incident as a terrorist attack and are investigating whether the co-pilot acted alone. Investigators are also […]
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BDE: Susan Taragin a”h
Baltimore, MD – September 30, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Susan Taragin a”h, sister of Sarah Schabes and Rachel Gray, wife of Dr. Herbert Taragin, and mother of Rabbi Moshe Taragin, Rabbi Reuven Taragin, and Dr. Benjamin Taragin. Kevura will take place in Israel tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30. […]
Orioles Announce Major Renovations Coming to Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD – September 30, 2026 – The Baltimore Orioles are moving forward with another major renovation project at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, this time transforming part of the left-field upper deck into a new social space for fans ahead of the 2027 season. The project will remove approximately 2,000 seats from the upper […]