On His Sixth Yahrzeit, 15 MarCheshvan: Rabbi Mendel Freedman, a'h: A Mechanech’s Mechanech

Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2017 – Great sadness has descended on the Baltimore community with the passing of Rabbi Mendel Freedman on Shabbos morning, Parshas Vayaera. Rabbi Freedman was one of the pillars of the Baltimore Jewish community for the past decades. He served for close to forty years as the Principal of Bais […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Oct. 30 /15 MarCheshvan – Is It OK To Drink Spoiled Milk? Baal Teshaksu? (Video)
BJL Traffic Alert – Between Greenwood Road and Naylors Lane
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 30, 2023 – 7:40AM – Be aware of the roadkill on Old Court Road when heading towards town from TA, located between Greenwood Roadand Naylors Lane. Please exercise caution.
Mazel Tov Yechiel Miller (Passaic) & Bracha Prengler (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 29, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yechiel Miller (Passaic) & Bracha Prengler (Baltimore) on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Meir Nosson Prengler and Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Miller ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Border Police Officer Seriously Injured Jerusalem Terror Attack
A Border Police officer on Monday morning suffered serious injuries in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem. The stabbing attack took place near the Shivtei Yisrael light rail station in central Jerusalem. The officer, aged approximately 40, suffered serious injuries and was evacuated to a local hospital. Police and Border Police officers arrived at the scene […]
Watch – Mayim Bialik: “There is a Strain of Antisemism That is Alive and Well” (Video)
Watch Rabbi Yonah Sklare on Parshas Vayera: Can Religion Be Inhumane (Video)
Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel in Baltimore, MD as well as Magid Shiur at Congregation Shomrei Emunah. His refreshingly creative approach to learning as well as his captivating presentation style, have attracted a diverse and beloved following. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, as well as out […]
Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai and Rivki Weissmann on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 29, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Mordechai and Rivki Weissmann on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Yaacov and Chava Drebin ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
BDE: Chani Farkas, a”h [Shiva in Baltimore begins Sunday at 12 noon]
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 25, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Chani Farkas, a”h, sister of Malki (Dr. Shmuel) Wealcatch. Shiva is being observed through Monday night at 3411 Bancroft Road, Baltimore, Md 21215Shiva hours: Sunday: 12:00-9:00PM, Monday: 10:00AM – 8:00PM Malki can […]
Russians Storm Airport In Attempt To Attack Passengers Of Israeli Flight
A swarm of local residents in Makhachkala in the Russian Republic of Dagestan stormed an airport in the city in an attempt to attack any Jews and Israelis set to arrive on a “Red Wings” flight from Tel Aviv on Sunday, according to local media reports. According to N12, the pilots were warned of the […]