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Yom Kippur 1973 – The Turning Point Of A Desperate War
In crossing the Suez Canal, the 421st brigade changed not just the course of the war, but possibly even the face of the Middle East It was a turning point which changed not only Israel, but the Middle East as well. Those who lived through it, like the men of the 421st Armored Brigade, have […]
Palestinian Arab Arrested In Beit Shemesh And Shows Off Impressive Halachic Expertise
Early Sunday morning, officers at the Beit Shemesh police station received a report on a suspicious Arab man in a Charedi neighborhood selling boxes of roosters and chickens. The police officers located the suspect and began to investigate the circumstances surrounding his presence in the city. A quick check revealed that he was an illegal […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Tree Down on Old Post

Baltimore, MD – Sept 24, 2023 – 11:10 AM – A tree has fallen on Old Post Road between Stevenson & Long Meadow, blocking the road.
Cyberattack on Clorox Disrupts Supply of Disinfecting Wipes Ahead of Flu Season in Maryland
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 24, 2023 – Clorox, a key supplier of disinfecting wipes, faces operational disruptions due to a recent cyberattack, leading to potential shortages in Maryland as flu season approaches, according to Pikesville Patch. The attack forced the company to switch to manual order processing, slowing down operations. While Clorox is working towards […]
Continued Rainfall Expected in Baltimore through Monday; Fall-like Temperatures to Follow
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 24, 2023 – On Sunday, remnants of former Tropical Storm Ophelia will bring an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain to the Baltimore region, reports Pikesville Patch. The rain is expected to cease mainly before 11 a.m., with a high near 69°F. Winds will shift from east to southwest in […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Greenspring Ave Near Sinai Hospital

Baltimore, MD – Sept 24, 2023 – 9:18 AM – Three lanes on Greenspring Ave alongside Sinai Hospital are blocked. Baltimore City Fire Department is on scene. Expect delays in the area.
BDE: Daniel Hutman, Z’L

Baltimore, MD – Sept. 23, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Daniel Hutman, Z’L, husband of Yehudis Hutman, and father of Rivka Hutman, Bracha (Moshe) Milevsky, Shaya Hutman, Freida Hutman, Mica Hutman The levayah will be held today, Sunday, Sept. 24 graveside at […]
BDE: Daniel Hutman, Z’L
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 23, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Daniel Hutman, Z’L, husband of Yehudis Hutman, and father of Rivka Hutman, Bracha (Moshe) Milevsky, Shaya Hutman, Freida Hutman, Mica Hutman The levayah will be held today, Sunday, Sept. 24 graveside at […]
Ukraine Claims Generals Killed In Russian Navy HQ Attack, Warns Of Cyber Espionage
Russia is shifting its focus from ‘energy facilities towards law enforcement institutions’ according to Ukrainian cyber defense chief, amid war crime probes The Ukrainian military intelligence head claimed on Saturday to have killed Russian generals in a missile attack on Moscow’s Navy HQ in Crimea, while Ukraine’s cyber defense chief warned of Russia’s attempts to […]