Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Speech at a Special Knesset Session on the Hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Monday, 25 December 2023), at a special Knesset session on the hostages [translated from Hebrew]:“Dear Families,Mr. Speaker,Government ministers,Members of Knesset,During my years as Prime Minister, I met with representatives of all the major powers and their ambassadors in Israel, including ambassadors of China, but I don’t remember inviting the Chinese […]
Baltimore! Your Donations to Meir & Sarah Raskas's Meaningful Updates from Israel Group Helped Save Countless Lives Last Night – Listen to Meir (Audio & Photos)

Neve Daniel, Israel – Dec. 25, 2023 – As reported in mid-October, native Baltimoreans Meir and Sarah Raskas spearheaded a group to make a difference in the current war. Baltimore Natives, Meir & Sarah Raskas, Spearhead Grassroots War News Group: Join & Make a Difference! Their efforts have been blessed with contributions coming from the […]
Mazel Tov to Yehuda Goldschein (Queens) & Sarina Major (Denver/Baltimore) on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 25, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yehuda Goldschein (Queens) & Sarina Major (Denver/Baltimore) on their engagement. ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Watch Rabbi Labish Becker on Vayechi 5784: Pride and Accomplishment (Video)
Begin's Short Of History Of Gaza (Photo Essay)

Jerusalem, Israel – Dec. 25, 2023 – Ze’ev Binyamin “Benny” Begin ×–Ö¶×ֵב ×‘Ö´Ö¼× Ö°×™Ö¸×žÖ´×™×Ÿ “×‘Ö¶Ö¼× Ö´×™” בֶּגִין , was born March 1, 1943. The Israeli geologist and former politician was a member of the Knesset and served as an Israeli Minister in various governments over the years. Begin announced his retirement from politics in July 2022, saying it was due to his age. The […]
Master Sergeant (res.) Nitai Meisels, z'l, H'yd, Formerly of Baltimore, Killed In Northern Gaza Strip
Nitay Meisels from Rehovot, originally from Baltimore, MD was killed in combat in Gaza. The Meisels family – including parents Ayala and Eytan Meisels will be sitting shiva in Rehovot. Shiva details for Nitai Meisels, z’l, H’yd:The Meisels family – including parents Ayala and Eytan Meisels will be sitting shiva in Rehovot. *Shiva Address + […]
A Special Visit from Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer to Baltimore's Binyan Yisroel

Baltimore, MD – Dec. 25, 2023 – Binyan Yisroel Boys’ had the amazing zechus of a very special visit from Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer shlita. Rabbi Hopfer addressed the students in Rabbi Binyanim Agular’s class, giving words of Chizuk and Divrei Torah. The Rav observed a Kodesh lesson and took a tour of the Binyan Yisroel […]
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Mazel Tov To Aron And Naama Korobkin On The Birth Of A Son
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 25, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aron and Naama Korobkin on the birth of a son. Mazel tov to grandparents Dr. Shmuel & Robyin Korobkin and Moishe & Shaina Gutman ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
BDE: Betys Greenspon, a”h [Baltimore Shiva begins Monday Morning, Dec. 25]
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 19, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Betys Greenspon, a’h, sister of Hershel Schabes. Hershel Schabes (443-621-8264 )will be sitting shiva in Florida until Sunday and will then return to Baltimore to conclude the shiva.BALTIMORE: Shiva will be observed […]