Governor Wes Moore Appoints Judges to Baltimore City Circuit Court, Including Baltimore Jewish Community Member Alan Lazerow
Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of Magistrate Troy Khalik Hill and Alan Carl Lazerow to the Baltimore City Circuit Court.“I am deeply grateful to Magistrate Hill and Mr. Lazerow for answering the call to serve,” said Gov. Moore. “The Baltimore City Circuit Court has gained two talented legal minds who both possess a […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Northbrook & Labyrinth
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 16, 2023 – 6:34PM – An accident has just occurred at the intersection of Northbrook & Labyrinth (off Smith Ave). Please steer clear of the area
Giuliani Ordered To Pay $148 Million In GA Election Defamation Case
A jury announced Friday that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani must pay more than $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers he defamed. The jury broke down the payments in three different categories: Giuliani must pay Wandrea “Shaye” Moss $16,998,000 and her mother Ruby Freeman $16,171,000 in compensatory damages. In addition, […]
Prime Minister Netanyahu Vows Unwavering Resolve in Face of Tragedy and Ongoing Conflict
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this evening (Saturday, 16 December 2023), at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, at the press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz [translated from Hebrew]:“Citizens of Israel,We are in a war for our existence, in which we must continue until victory, despite the international pressure and despite the […]
Tragic Incident: Israeli Defense Minister Gallant Addresses Loss of IDF Soldiers in Friendly Fire
“On this difficult evening, the entire nation of Israel shares in the pain and grieves the loss endured by the families of the late Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz- [the families] who lost their loved ones yesterday under very difficult circumstances- very tragic and painful circumstances.During the Sabbath I spoke with members of […]
Parshas Miketz – Hope Never Fails
There were four candles burning in a room and they started talking to each other. The first candle said, “Hi, I am Peace. But at the present time, there is chaos and robbery everywhere, and it seems like the world does not want me anymore. I am sorry, I cannot stay here.” Just like that, […]
R' Ori Strum: Motiv8 Parshah Flyer to Print for Your Shabbos Table (Mikeitz 5784/2023)
Tragedy In Gaza: Three Hostages Mistakenly Shot Dead By Israeli Troops
The IDF cleared for publication on Friday evening that, during combat in Shejaiya, the IDF mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat. As a result, the troops fired toward them and they were killed. During searches and checks in the area in which the incident occurred, a suspicion arose over the identities of the […]
Parshas Mikeitz: What Has G-d Wrought?
After departing from Yosef having just purchased grain the brothers discover upon opening their bags of grain that the money they had used to pay with, was returned in their sacks. Suspecting this is part of a scheme devised by the viceroy, and realizing the predicament they were in, they exclaim — seemingly in exasperation […]
Mazel Tov Tzvi and Rebecca Gittleson on the birth of Leora Bracha
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 15, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi and Rebecca Gittleson on the birth of Leora Bracha. Mazel Tov to the grandparents Arnie & Arlene Gittleson and Avery & Terry Lynn ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘×ª× ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!