Baltimore Pushes to Regain Local Control Over Police Department
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 30, 2023 – For over a century, the state of Maryland has held control over the Baltimore Police Department, but efforts are underway to change this long-standing arrangement, according to WMAR2News. Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby emphasized the importance of regaining local control of the police department. While voters supported […]
Rabbi Yehoshua Liff – Tears and Hope: Reflecting on Today's Heartbreaking Day in Har Nof
Har Nof, Yerushalayim – Nov. 30, 2023 – Native Baltimorean Rabbi Yehoshua Liff shares emotions of today’s tragic news from his Har Nof neighborhood a result of this morning’s Hamas bus stop terror attack: Some thoughts from the difficult funeral we attended today in Har Nof, because of another act of Arab hatred on our […]
Yahalom Maryland Draws Large Crowd for Inspiring Launch Event (Video & Photos)
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 29, 2023 – On Monday evening, Yahalom MD, a division of Agudah Maryland, held its kickoff event at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation. Hosted by a committee of parents and professionals, the event drew nearly 100 people and was a night of inspiration and connection, opening up a platform of communication […]
Mazel Tov to Avi Pear (Baltimore) & Brocha Weinberg (Far Rockaway) On Their Engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 30, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi Pear (Baltimore) & Brocha Weinberg (Far Rockaway) on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Dov & Karen Pear and Rabbi AY and Robin Weinberg ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Mazel Tov to Tzvi Frankel (Baltimore) & Ahuva Parnes (Howell) On Their Engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 30, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi Frankel (Baltimore) & Ahuva Parnes (Howell) on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Dov & Atara Frankel and Shua & Shaindy Parnes ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Back-To-Back Storms In MD Forecast
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 30, 2023 – As November ends in Maryland, temperatures are expected to warm up over the next couple of days, but two storm systems are also on the horizon, according to Pikesville Patch. Thursday will bring milder weather with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 50s. On Friday, the first […]
Amid Rising Antisemitism, Baltimore's Jewish Student Union with Coordinator Mordi Spero Stands as a Lifeline in Public Schools Across the USA (Photos)
NCSY’s JSU Supports Jewish Public School Students Facing Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism on Campus In the Houston suburb of Dickinson, Texas, 14-year-old Talya H. was expecting to begin her regular English lesson when she entered her public school classroom. Instead, Talya was accosted by her teacher, who had scrawled “No Justice, No Peace” and “Justice 4 Palestine” […]
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Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Highlights Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
Agency Providing Resources to Ensure Older Drivers Continue to Drive Safely Glen Burnie, MD – Nov. 30, 2023 – The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration is highlighting tips and resources for older drivers and their families as part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Monday, December 4, through Friday, December 8, to empower […]
BDE: Robert Birnbaum, z’l [Updated]
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 29, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Robert Birnbaum, z’l, father of Zvi Birnbaum The levaya will take place tomorrow, Thursday, 11AM November 30 at 11:00 in Montreal. Zvi Birnbaum (443.683.9387 )will sit shiva in Montreal through Wednesday morning […]