Mazel Tov Chaim And Penina Mandelbaum On The Birth Of A Daughter
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Chaim and Penina Mandelbaum on the birth of a daughter Mazel Tov to the grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Mandelbaum and Rabbi & Mrs. Yaakov Majeski ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘×ª× ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
IDF Expanded Ground Operations In Gaza, Spokesman Says
IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari on Saturday night announced that the IDF over the weekend expanded ground operations in the southern and northern parts of the Gaza Strip. “Our forces are engaging in complex combat as they enter new Hamas strongholds,” he added. “Our soldiers engage in complex combat in densely populated areas such […]
Thiru Vignarajah Eyes Baltimore Mayoral Bid, Ready To Shake Up City's Political Scene
There could be a shake-up in the Baltimore mayor’s race with an announcement from Thiru Vignarajah on Friday. The former federal and state prosecutor said he is forming an exploratory committee to weigh a mayoral bid. Running for mayor is not new for Vignarajah..he’s done it before, unsuccessfully. Richard Vatz, Ph.D., a political rhetoric professor […]
Light Rail Service Scheduled To Run Again After Being Suspended
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 23, 2023 – Starting December 23rd, the Baltimore area light rail system will resume operations after a two-week suspension, according to WMAR2News. The suspension had caused inconvenience for many commuters who rely on the light rail for their daily transportation needs. During the initial days of its reopening, light rail services […]
Parshas Vayigash – Behind Closed Doors
Before Yoseif reveals his true identity to his brothers, (45:1), he calls everyone else to leave the room so as not to embarrass his brothers when he reveals himself (Rashi). The midrash (93:9) quotes, “Rebi Chama bar Chanina said, Yoseif did not act accordingly for if any one of the brothers had kicked him, he would have […]
Supreme Court Rejects Jack Smith’s Request For Justices To Hear Trump Immunity Dispute
The Supreme Court said Friday that it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. The issue will now be decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which has […]
Asarah B'Teves / Parshas Vayigash / Baltimore Zmanim / Eruvs Are Up

Bais Yaakov High School's 10th Grade Engineering Class Shines with Chanukah Projects (Photos)

Baltimore, MD – Dec. 22, 2023 – Bais Yaakov High School was dazzled by Chanukah projects from the 10th grade engineering class. Their work is part of a year-long course introducing them to principles of engineering using the CIJE curriculum. CIJE (the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education) is a non-profit organization that supports over […]
BJL Traffic Alert: 2 Accidents
Baltimore, MD – December 22, 2023- 12:42PM:1: Accident on Park Heights on top of the 695 bridge blocking the left lane turning onto Brooks Robinson. 2: Accident on Park Heights heading towards Old Court from 695 that is backing up traffic all the way to the 695