Concerns Rise as Baltimore Faces Challenge of Inspecting Thousands of Lead Water Pipes
Hundreds of thousands of water pipes need to be checked for lead, many of which are on private property. So, what if a property owner doesn’t or can’t perform those checks? More Baltimore City officials are responding with words of reassurance while others want answers after 11 News Investigates’ exclusive report on the hidden danger […]
Data to Defend Baltimore: Countering Stereotypes at the Thanksgiving Table
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 22, 2023 – The Thanksgiving table can be a battlefield. For all the familial love and intimacy that can come with the holiday, it can put those who have chosen Baltimore as their homes on a collision course with “concerned” and “well-meaning” family members dead set on trashing our beautiful city. This […]
Exciting New Baltimore Israel Relief Initiative BIRI Project – Under the Guidance of Rabbi Shmuel Silber
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 20, 2023 – During a recent trip to Israel, leaders from the Baltimore community had the opportunity to meet with the displaced families of S’derot, who are currently living in the Ramada hotel in Yerushalayim. Due to them having to leave their homes in such a quick fashion, these families were […]
Israel's Cabinet Approves Partial Hostage Deal In Late Night Vote
Jerusalem, Israel – Nov. 21, 2023 -The government approved early Wednesday morning a partial hostage deal that includes a pause in the Gaza war in exchange for a release of up to 80 out of over 239 people seized by terrorists during Hamas’ infiltration of southern Israel on October 7. “We have a difficult decision before us […]
Steering Wheel Lock Event Scheduled for Wednesday in Towson
Baltimore County, MD – Nov. 21, 2023 – The Baltimore County Police Department is hosting a steering wheel lock pop-up event on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, to provide wheel locks to Baltimore County residents who own a Hyundai with a standard “turn-key-to-start” ignition (2011-2022 models). Locks will also be provided to Kia owners. The event […]
Mazel Tov to Maurice Zekaria & Gabriella Bakaev on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 21, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Maurice Zekaria & Gabriella Bakaev on their engagement. Mazel Tov and Leon & Sylvia Zekaria and Vadim & Sara Bakaev ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Maryland Commission On Hate Crimes Member Suspended After Anti-Israeli Posts
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 21, 2023 – Attorney General Anthony Brown has suspended a member of the Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention, citing personal social media posts that he said “risk disrupting the work and mission of the Commission.” Brown’s office learned last week about Zainab Chaudry’s Facebook posts, according to a […]
Mazel Tov to Nissim Pinto (Woodmere) & Ilana Rubin (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 21, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Nissim Pinto (Woodmere) & Ilana Rubin (Baltimore) on their engagement.Mazel Tov Yechiel and Rochella Rubin. ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Defiant Declaration: The Battle for Hostages and the Demise of Hamas Will Not Cease
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Tuesday, 21 November 2023), at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, at the start of the Government meeting [translated from Hebrew]:“Citizens of Israel and Government ministers, good evening. While this meeting is to discuss the return of our hostages, I would like to start with something that should be self-evident. […]
Court Overturns Maryland Gun Law Requiring License
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 21, 2023 – A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a decade-old state law requiring Marylanders to obtain a license to purchase a handgun, claiming the law violates the Second Amendment, according to multiple reports. In a 2-1 opinion, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled the […]