All For The Good
G-d Intends the Good Yosef Hatzaddik was in a terrible situation. Sold into slavery by his own brothers, he had every reason to feel wronged. Surprisingly, when finally reunited with them in Parshat Vayigash, Yosef told his brothers that they were not responsible for where he was. Though they sold him into slavery, Hashem orchestrated […]
Mazel Tov to Efi Weisz (Chicago) & Rina Silver (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Efi Weisz (Chicago) & Rina Silver (Baltimore) on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Zeesha & Esther Weisz and Moshe & Maggie Silver ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
BDE: Reb Shaul Epstein, Z'L
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Reb Shaul Epstein, Z’L, a decades long talmid of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel. The graveside levayah will be tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at 11:00AM at Shomrei Mishmeres Cemetery 6300 Hamilton Ave., Rosedale, […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Heavy Police/Fire Dept Presence on Smith Ave
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2023 – 4:39PM – Please be aware of a heavy Police and Fire Department presence on Smith Ave between Greenspring & Pimlico Road, heading in the direction of Bais Yaakov.
Seven Mile Market Weekly Specials in Effect Sun., Dec. 24 – Fri. Dec. 29, 2023

Baltimore Shomrim Aids Police with Camera Footage in Greenspring Assault/Carjacking Investigation
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2023 – At approximately 12:30 this morning, an assault and carjacking occurred at the Shell gas station at the Greenspring shopping center. The victim, pumping gas, was surrounded by the suspects who arrived in two vehicles. The suspects assaulted the victim and fled with his 2018 Grey Hyundai Ionic (license […]
Report: Israel Mulling Not Killing Hamas Chiefs, Deporting Them To Free Hostages, End War
Israel is reportedly weighing an option of not killing Hamas leaders in Gaza Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif, if and when the opportunity arises, handing them immunity of sorts and deporting them to Qatar or another country as part of a solution that would secure the release of all hostages held in Gaza and end […]
Red Cross Chief: Israel Must Work Out With Hamas Our Lack Of Access To Hostages
The head of the Red Cross defended her organization’s response to the kidnapping of hundreds of people into Gaza, saying it was up to Israel — which has pilloried the aid group for its ostensible lack of pressure on Hamas for access to the hostages — to work out the issue with the terror group. […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Remarks At The Start Of The Government Meeting
Following are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks [translated from Hebrew] at the start of the Government meeting at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, today (Sunday, 24 December 2023): “This is a difficult morning, after a very difficult day of fighting in Gaza. On behalf of all members of the Government and the entire people of Israel, I […]
Baltimore County Recycling/Trash Holiday Notice
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2023 – Due to the legal holiday this week, Baltimore County pickup for recycling will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and for trash on Shabbos, Dec. 30.