Israel Arrests Yeshiva Bochur For Draft Dodging, Extremists To Protest
The extremist Jerusalem Faction called for protests on Wednesday after a yeshiva student was arrested for not showing up to the IDF draft office when called up. The protests were scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and Rosh Pina, as well as other locations. The student, who studies at the Ponevezh Yeshiva, was […]
Auto Thefts in Baltimore: 3% Arrest Rate Reveals Growing Challenge Amid Surge in Incidents
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – The rise in auto thefts continues in Baltimore, with a significant number of the criminals evading arrest, according to FOX45. Baltimore Police Department data reveals that of the 7,077 reported auto thefts this year, there have been only 215 arrests, representing a 3% chance of an offender getting […]
First Case Of West Nile Virus Of 2023 Confirmed In MD
The state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year has been confirmed on the Eastern Shore, according to the Maryland Department of Health. West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquito bites and affects the nervous system. The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday said an adult living in the Eastern Shore region has […]
Community Invited to Attend Upcoming Meeting with Baltimore Police Department's Northwestern District Amid Crime Surge, Available In-Person or via Zoom
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – Due to a recent uptick in violent crime, BJL has received numerous inquiries from community members eager to voice their concerns and learn about the Baltimore Police Department’s efforts to counter this surge in criminal activity. As thousands of Jewish families gather at local shuls for Rosh Hashana, […]
Rabbi Menachem Braun, ZT'L, Memorial Fund has Been Established
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 3, 2023 – A fund has been created to help the Braun family get through this most difficult time. The sudden loss of Rabbi Braun, ZT’L has left his family in a state of shock and grief. As they grapple with their loss, they are also faced with the financial burdens […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Sept. 13 – 27 Elul – Sleeping on Rosh Hashanah (Video)
BJL Traffic Alert: Park Heights just before Old Court
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – 3:26PM – Accidents on Park Heights just before Old Court are blocking the left turn lane. Traffic is backed up all the way to the 695 Beltway and is moving very slowly.
BJL Traffic Alert: 695 at Exit 23A
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – 3:00 PM: A two-car accident on 695 East, half a mile before exit 23A, has traffic backed up for a few miles.
We Asked. 2,300 Single People Answered – Wednesday, Sept. 13 @ Ner Tamid
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 6, 2023 – The OU recently published an eye-opening study describing the experience of single men and women in the Orthodox Jewish community and what the community can do to better support them. In order to amplify the study’s findings, the OU is promoting a serious public dialogue about this crisis […]
The State of G-D in Our World – 2023
The State of G-D in Our World – 2023 Moshe Taragin “All of humanity pass before You as sheep.. “. On Rosh Hashanah, G-D reviews all human behavior, scrutinizes our inner hearts, and determines our fate for the coming year. On this solemn Day of Judgement, we also celebrate Divine sovereignty. The shofar blast recalls historical […]