BDE: Howard Dikman, z’l
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Howard Dikman, z’l, brother of Mrs. Sandy (Rabbi Abba) Cohen The levaya is today in Minnesota. Shiva will be observed at 6314 Cross Country Blvd. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 10. through Sunday […]
UPDATED: Vaad HaRabbonim Declares Kinus Tefila Monday Night for Men & Women [Ezras Nashim & Social Hall Open / Dial-In Info]
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 8, 2023 – The Vaad HaRabbonim declares a Kinus Tefila Monday night, Oct. 9, at 8:00PM at Shomrei EmunahThe Ezras Nashim will be available for the women, and there will be over flow seating with a video connection in the Social Hall.The dial in number for this evening’s 8 PM Atseres […]
Statement by President of Israel, Isaac Herzog
“Today we saw the true face of Hamas. A terrorist army whose only goal is the cold-blooded murder of innocent men, women, and children. Supported and directed by their proxy commanders in Iran, they carried out an unprovoked, heinous attack against the Jewish state on a Jewish holy day. Innocent civilians were massacred and wounded, […]
Minister Of Defense Yoav Gallant: “This Is A War For Our Future. Exacting A Heavy Price From Our Enemy Is A Critical Requirement For Our Continuity In The Region”
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant recently completed a tour of an IAF command and control center in the MOD headquarters. Minister Gallant was joined by the Commander of the IAF, Head of the IDF’s Operations Directorate and senior IAF officials. Minister Gallant was briefed on IAF strikes conducted in Gaza since the start of the […]
The Moment the Simchas Torah War Hit Home
Simchas Torah in Waterbury is beautiful in multiple ways. So many of our homegrown bochurim are home sharing their Simchas Torah with their families and the children of the community. All our shuls are packed with guests who have come to join in the Simchas Torah of a young and vibrant community. On the morning […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Seven Mile Lane & Park Heights
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2023 – 11:35 AM – Once again, due to ongoing roadwork, Seven Mile Lane – between Park Heights and Reisterstown Road – is currently inaccessible from Park Heights Ave.
Statement from Baltimore City Mayoral Candidate Sheila Dixon
Baltimore City Council President Nick J. Mosby's Statement on the Terrorism in Israel
Loud Booms Can Be Heard Almost Constantly In Tel Aviv
The loud booms in Tel Aviv have been near constant on Monday. One after another, the bangs reverberate throughout the city, as Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system keeps intercepting rockets and its military launches strikes against the Gaza Strip. People in the city don’t just hear these bangs. Sometimes, they can feel them too. […]
Mortars Fired From Lebanon, Infiltrators Killed As 6 Israelis Injured In Gunfight
The Israel Defense Forces said two mortars were fired at northern Israel and that troops killed a number of gunmen who infiltrated into Israeli territory from Lebanon on Monday afternoon, as fighting continued in southern Israel in the wake of a major attack launched by the Palestinian Hamas terror group in the Gaza Strip. Six […]