Mazel Tov to Simcha & Margie Gross on the Birth of Twin Daughters
Baltimore, MD – November 9, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Simcha & Margie Gross on the birth of twin daughters. !יה”ר שיזכו לגדל את בנותיהם לתורה, לחופה ולמעשים טובים. אמן
Webinar: STAR-K Goes To College
A discussion will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 12 Noon EST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Sholom Tendler, the new administrator in charge of our college food certification program, will discuss the setup and challenges of kosher certification on college campuses. Topics to be discussed include why STAR-K […]
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
A Souvenir With a Message Guests at the recent bar mitzvah of Gilad Shlomo Ta’ir of Netanya went home with an unusual souvenir: a glass Kiddush cup, wine, Shabbat candles, and a copy of my new book about Shabbat. The items were accompanied by a note explaining what they had in common—and the deeper message […]
Trump Held Off on Iran Strike as U.S. and Israel Prepared for Possible Operation
Israel was prepared over the weekend for the possibility of a renewed U.S. strike on Iran, but President Donald Trump ultimately held off on ordering an operation as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran continued. According to 2 sources, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Israel’s top security officials Friday afternoon as the possibility of […]
A Second Fight for Chaim’s Life
“Mommy, if I beat cancer once, why did it come back?” How do you answer a 7-year-old who thought he had already won the fight of his life? For over a year, little Chaim Rubin fought cancer with all the strength a child could have. Then came the moment his family had prayed for – […]
Trump Says “Great Dislike” for Israel Among Reasons Republicans Did Poorly in Midterms
President Donald Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that “a great dislike” for Israel among Americans was one of the reasons Republicans did poorly in last week’s midterm elections. Trump listed several factors behind the Democratic takeover of the House and Senate. “Number one, I was not on the ballot,” he said. “But […]
Medicaid and SNAP Rules Are Changing: Are You Affected?
Baltimore, MD – November 9, 2026 – Important changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility requirements may affect families throughout the Baltimore community. Beginning January 1, new Medicaid rules will require certain adults ages 19–64 to meet work or activity requirements to maintain their benefits. Those affected will also need to renew their Medicaid coverage every […]
BDE: Mr. Tzvi Hersh Mendlowitz, a”h
Baltimore, MD – November 9, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Tzvi Hersh Mendlowitz, a”h, father of Mrs. Sarah Scheller. The levaya will take place in Eretz Yisroel, with kevura scheduled for 3:00 PM Israel time (7:50am Baltimore) at Har HaMenuchos in Yerushalayim. Levaya Livestream:https://evt.live/funeral-of-tzvi-hersh-mendlowitz Shiva information will be […]
UPDATED SHIVA INFORMATION: Rabbi Mendel Simpson, a”h
Baltimore, MD – November 8, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Mendel Simpson, a”h, father of R’ Shimon Simpson and R’ Yoel Simpson. The levaya took place on Thursday, November 5, in Eretz Yisroel. Updated Shiva Information R’ Yoel Simpson will return to Baltimore on Tuesday, November 10, […]
Mazel Tov to Eliezer Krawatsky & Chayala Ciment on Their Engagement
Baltimore, MD – November 8, 2026 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eliezer Krawatsky (Baltimore) & Chayala Ciment (Baltimore) on their engagement. Mazel Tov to the parents Shmuel and Shira Krawatsky and Elchanan and Leah Ciment. !יה”ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן