Baltimore Jewish Life | Listing Of Current Shivas And Those For Whom Shiva Has Recently Been Completed

Posted on 04/22/20

Listing Of Current Shivas And Those For Whom Shiva Has Recently Been Completed

By: BJLife Newsroom

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 16, 2020 – Due to the unusual circumstances we are currently experiencing, we have prepared the list below of all those sitting shiva immediately after Yom Tov (highlighted in gray) and those who sat Shiva in the last 30 days. Alternatively, click here.

Listing Of Current Shivas And Those For Whom Shiva Has Recently Been Completed

Details below this list:

BDE: Abe Messafi, z'l

BDE: Rabbi Efraim Majeski, z'l

BDE: Hagaon HaRav Aryeh Leib (Leibel) Katz, Z'L

BDE: Rabbi Avrohom Yitzchok Cohen, z'l

BDE: Mrs. Miriam Mandelbaum, a'h

BDE: Mrs. Joan Erdey Keppler, a'h

BDE: Mrs. Shira Miriam Blackstein, a'h

BDE: David Feldheim, z'l

BDE: Ruth Carus, a'h

Lois Judith Yaffe, a"h

BDE: Mrs. Bella Smith, a"h

BDE: Ahuva Broner, a"h
BDE: Mr. Zalman Angster, z’l
BDE: Rabbi Boruch Gelfand, Z’L
BDE: Mrs. Marcia Waitzman, a’h
BDE: R' Yaakov Yitzchok Eichorn, z’l
BDE: Mrs. Maxine Friedman, a’h
BDE: Mrs. Frona Klotzman, a'h
BDE: Ari Weichbrod, z”l
BDE: Mrs. Chaya Levin, a’h
BDE: Mrs. Helen Blinder, a'h
BDE: Reb Asher Arieh, z'l
BDE: Mrs. Rivka Kreitman, a'h
BDE: Reb Yitzchok Golombek, Z'L
BDE: Arnold Korn, Z'L
BDE: Arthur Adler, Z'L

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BDE: Abe Messafi, z'l

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Abe Messafi, z'l, husband of Esther Messafi, father of Elie (Lesley) Messafi, Joyce (Adam) Rosenfield, and Marlene (Carl) Menache, his siblings Luli Eltanani, Moshe Messafi and Yossi Messafi, his grandchildren Arielle and Alyse Messafi, David, Joey, Jacob and Matthew Rosenfield, and Noah and Daniel Menache.

Virtual Shiva Monday-Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM

Zoom Link Meeting ID: 910 5780 7650 Password: 6GU0cN

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BDE: Rabbi Efraim Majeski, z'l

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Efraim Majeski, z'l, father of Rabbi Yaakov Majeski and Rabbi Elchonon Majeski.

Shiva contact information for Yakov Majeski:

Tuesday-Thursday, April 21-23

10am - 12:30pm

1:30 pm- 6pm

7:30pm-9:30pm

Friday, April 24

10am-12:30pm

1:30-4:00pm

Saturday night, April 25

9:30pm-11:30pm

You can speak to Yakov via phone -

240-672-5285 or 410-585-1101

or FaceTime, WhatsApp video or text 240-672-5285.

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BDE: Hagaon HaRav Aryeh Leib (Leibel) Katz, Z'L

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of HaRav Leibel Katz, Z'L, father of Yanky Katz.
Shiva will be observed through Sunday, April 26, through phone calls and text messages only. Yanky can be reached at 202-489-9929.

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BDE: Rabbi Avrohom Yitzchok Cohen, z'l

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 19, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Avrohom Yitzchok Cohen, z'l, brother of Mrs. Yocheved (Boruch) Wallin.

Shiva through Thursday Apr. 23 will be observed by phone call only 347-415-6151

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BDE: Mrs. Miriam Mandelbaum, a'h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 19, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Miriam Mandelbaum, a'h, mother of Mrs. Sarah Rose
The private levaya will take place tomorrow, Monday, April 20.

Shiva will be observed through Sunday morning, April 26. Mrs. Rose may be reached at 011.972.50.782. 9067.

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Mrs. Joan Erdey Keppler, a'h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 19, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Joan Erdey Keppler, a'h, mother of Mrs. Andrea Scott.

The private levaya will take place tomorrow, Monday, April 20, at 2:00 pm at Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Queens, New York.

Shiva will be observed through Sunday morning, April 26, through calls, texts, and emails only. Andrea can be reached at (412) 352-1586 or jmomoffive@verizon.net

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BDE: Mrs. Shira Miriam Blackstein

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 19, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Shira Miriam Blackstein, a'h, sister of Rabbi Mordechai Shuchatowitz.

Rabbi Shuchatowitz will be sitting Shiva from today through Wednesday morning and will be taking nichum by phone calls only 410-764-2372, Sun - Wed (12 noon - 3 pm).

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BDE: David Feldheim, z'l

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 17, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of David Feldheim, z'l, brother of Rabbi Tzvi Mordechai Feldheim.
Rabbi Feldheim will be sitting Shiva from today (Friday), Apr. 17 through Thursday morning. He will be taking phone calls only, no home visits and may be reached at 303-909-2476.

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BDE: Ruth Carus, a"h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 17, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Ruth Carus, a"h, mother of Elisabeth (Betsey) Carus.

Shiva through Wednesday evening, Apr. 22, by phone call only 410.358.4367. No calls before 9am EXCEPT Tuesday, April 21, no calls before 1pm.

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BDE: Lois Judith Yaffe, a'h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 16, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Lois Judith Yaffe, a"h, daughter of Mrs. Selma Yaffe and sister of Rabbi Chaim (Rivka) Yaffe.

Shiva by phone call only 410.484.0053 through Wednesday evening, Apr. 22

Rabbi Yaffe may be reached in E"Y at 011.972.02-656-4759

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BDE: Mrs. Bella Smith, A'H

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Bella Smith, a"h, sister of Rabbi Shlomo Porter.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22.

Rabbi Porter is available Monday and Tuesday, from 11am to 1pm, from 3pm to 6pm, and from 8pm to 9pm at 443-691-7570 by text, call, or Whatsapp, or email: Shlomoporter@gmail.com

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BDE: Ahuva Broner, a"h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Ahuva Broner, a"h, sister of Michal Hochberg.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22. Michal can be reached by call or text at 410-746-0901 or by email at michalhochberg@gmail.com

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BDE: Mr. Zalman Angster, z’l - Updated as of Apr. 19, 1:02 PM

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mr. Zalman Angster, z’l, husband of Zalka Angster and father of Etta Bienenstock (Baltimore, MD), Chanie Bickel (Teaneck, NJ), Yehuda Angster (Englewood, NJ), Fruma Cohen (Boynton Beach, FL), Pesha White (Brooklyn/Long Island), Saadya Angster (Baltimore, MD), Mushka Rozen (Baltimore, MD), Yosef Angster (Israel/Brooklyn), Menachem Angster (Brooklyn, NY) and Shterna Angster (Baltimore/Brooklyn).

Reb Zalman was a long-standing member of the Chabad community in Baltimore for close to 50 years. He served as the gabbai in the early years. He had a deep sense of hiskashrus to the Rebbe and could always be seen with a tehillim in hand.

More recently, he lived in Boynton Beach, FL.

To reach Mrs. Zalka Angster and Mrs. Eta Bienenstock please call 443-415-1535. Saadya Angster can be reached at 410-967-0302.

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BDE: Rabbi Boruch Gelfand, Z’L

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 13, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Boruch Gelfand, Z’L, brother of Dina Gorlin.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22. Shiva will be observed through phone calls, texts, and emails only. Dina can be reached by phone at 410-653-0321, by phone or text at 410-499-2059, or by email at edgorl@verizon.net.

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BDE: Mrs. Marcia Waitzman, a’h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 13, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Marcia Waitzman, a’h, mother of Dovid Waitzman.

Shiva in Passaic until Wednesday morning, April 22nd. Dovid is reachable by cell / text at 410-299-4385 or email dwaitzman@gmail.com

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BDE: R' Yaakov Yitzchok Eichorn, z’l

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 13, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of R' Yaakov Yitzchok Eichorn, z’l, father of Mrs. Feige (Mendy) Greenfield.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22. Shiva will be observed through phone calls/texts 443.690.9676

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BDE: Mrs. Maxine Friedman, a’h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 11, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Maxine Friedman, a’h, mother of Eli Friedman. The kevurah will be in Monsey tonight, Motzaei Shabbos, with shivah beginning after Yom Tov on Thursday night. Eli may be reached at: Cell: 443-846-3504, Home: 410-602-1091
Email: elifriedman@verizon.net

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BDE: Mrs. Frona Klotzman, a'h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 11, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Frona Klotzman, a’h, mother of Neil Klotzman, Randy (Anat) Klotzman, Ina (Dr. Netanel) Schwob and sister of Sandy Yecies.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 1 6 and will be observed through Wednesday Morning Apri122, 2020.
Shiva will be observed through phone calls, texts, and emails only.

Ina Schwob can be reached by phone or text at 4103035299 and by email at ischwob.lcswc@gmail.com

Randy Klotzman can be reached via phone or text at 15617351143 and by email at rmklotzman7@gmail.com

Neil Klotzman can be reached by phone or text at 14103010978 and by email at nklotzman@gmail.com

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BDE: Ari Weichbrod, z”l

It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of R’ Ari Weichbrod z”l of Lakewood, NJ. He was 43 years old.

Ari, z'l, is the brother of Baltimore's Shimmy Weichbrod

Ari is survived by his wife, Rosie, and their family.

https://thechesedfund.com/weichbrod/family

Shimmy can be reached at be reached at H: 443-379-0385 and C: 443-854-1541

Yehi zichro boruch.

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BDE: Mrs. Chaya Levin, a’h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Chaya Levin, a’h, wife of Samuel Levin and mother of Shai Levin.

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BDE: Mrs. Helen Blinder, a'h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Helen Blinder, a"h, mother of Mrs. Rishona (Matt) Lebovits.

The levayah today was private.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22. Mrs Lebovits can be reached at 312-256-4315.

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BDE: Reb Asher Arieh, z'l

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Reb Asher Arieh, zl, father of Rabbi Reuven Arieh, (Rav Cong. Ohr Hamizrach)

The levayah was private.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22. Shiva contact information to follow.

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BDE: Mrs. Rivka Kreitman, a'h

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Rivka Kreitman, A"H, sister of Mrs. Shulamis Juravel. Mrs. Juravel will begin sitting shivah after Pesach, beginning on Thursday night, April 16. People can call the home 410.358.9215 beginning that Thursday night and until Tuesday night, April 21.

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BDE: Reb Yitzchok Golombek, Z'L

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Reb Yitzchok Golombek, Z’L, father of Rebecca Chesner.

Shiva will begin after Pesach, beginning on Thursday night, April 16. Contact details to follow.

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BDE: Arnold Korn, Z'L

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 11, 20

20 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Arnold Korn, father of Pam Lehmann.

The funeral will take place graveside tomorrow morning, Sunday, April 12 and is for immediate family only.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22. Shiva will be observed through phone calls, texts, and emails only. Pam can be reached by phone at 410-358-6917, by phone or text at 443-414-6708, and by e-mail at Pamelaslehmann@gmail.com.

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BDE: Arthur Adler, Z'L

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 11, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Arthur Adler, father of Brenda Zirkind.

The funeral will take place graveside tomorrow morning, Sunday, April 12 at 10:30 am in Paramus, New Jersey, for immediate family only.

Shiva will begin Thursday night, Motzei Yom Tov, April 16, and will be observed through Wednesday morning, April 22. Shiva will be observed through phone calls, texts, and emails only. Brenda can be reached at 443-845-5544 or brendazirkind@gmail.com.

***The following list is of those for whom shiva has been completed. ***

BDE:Yochanon (Yoki) Follman, z'l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 8, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Yochanon (Yoki) Follman, brother of Mrs. Malky (Noson) Goldstein

Home: 410-358-3359; Cell: 410-274-5674

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BDE: Dr. Elliot Samet Z”L (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 7, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Dr. Elliot Samet, Z”L, father of Nosson (Yaela) Samet and Mrs. Libby Kraft. The levayah/kevura will be taking place shortly in New Jersey.

Shiva calls will be accepted until Chatzos on Erev Yom Tov at 862-668-9477

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BDE: Mrs. Carol Kosman, a’h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 7, 2020 - It is with great sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Carol Kosman, a’h, wife of the late Rabbi Moshe Kosman, z’l, mother of Mrs. Sima Schneider, Mrs Zahava Green, Mrs Buci Sackett, Mrs. Dvora Finkelstein, Rabbi Avraham Kosman, Rabbi Chaim Kosman, and Mrs. Risyl Edelman.

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BDE: Mary Gedalius, a’h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 7, 2020 - It is with great sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mary Gedalius, a’h, Mother of Joel Gedalius.

The Levaya was out of town today. Due to social distancing Joel will not be accepting visitors for Shiva which will conclude Erev Pesach.

JoelGeadlius: (650) 804-2350

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BDE: Larry Strauss, z'l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 5, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Larry Strauss, z’l, father of Yoni Strauss.

Yoni Strauss: 410.800.7210 Betsy Strauss Sharbani: 917.733.5513

Ben Strauss: 410.977.8463 Sara Maltz: 917.613.2347

Devorah Strauss Schwed: 845.548.9581 Esty Strauss Goodman: 443.794.6677

Yaaki Strauss: 443.691.2708 Rachelli Amrani: 443.845.6103

Joseph Strauss (Yoyo): 443.845.5497 Dani Strauss: 443.845.2690

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BDE: Josh Lewis, Z'L (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 4, 2020 - It is with deep sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Josh Lewis, z’l, husband of Simy Lewis, father of Batsheva (Ezra) Twersky, Atara (Moshe) Miller and Dovid Lewis, siblings, Sarabeth (Kevin) Fein, Marty (Elise) Ciner, Sheldon (Anne) Ciner, Rabbi Yisroel (Natalie) Ciner, and Gary (Lori) Ciner; and grandchildren, Yeshaya Simcha Twersky, Perel Twersky, Dovid Yaakov Twersky, Eliyahu Twersky, Tehilla Twersky, Asher Miller, Leah Miller, and Dovid Miller.

House: 410-602-0613

Simy Lewis: 410-456-1801

Batsheva Twersky: 443-928-4110

Atara Miller: 414-467-2175

Dovid Lewis: 443-955-1461

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BDE: Rabbi Yitzchak Aranoff, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 5, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Yitzchak Aranoff, z’l.

Shiva calling: 347.764.6106 through Erev Yom Tov, Wed, Apr. 8 at Noon

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BDE: Yisrael Toibman, Z'L (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 6, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Yisrael Toibman, z’l, father of Hersh Toibman

Hersh will be sitting shiva until 1:00 PM Wed, Apr. 8 (Erev Yom Tov) but due to social distancing he will not be accepting visitors. You may contact him via email at hersheltoibman@gmail.com

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BDE: Rabbi Avrohom Moshe Kahana, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 4, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Moshe Kahana, z’l, brother of Dr. Zipora Schorr and Rabbi Nachman Kahana

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BDE: Mrs. Esta Book, a’h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 5, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Esta Book, a’h, sister of Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb.

The levayah will take place approximately 12:00 PM today. Shiva will be observed through Wednesday at 1:00 pm, through calls and emails only. Rabbi Weinreb can be reached at 917-562-0103 or Execthw@ou.org.

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BDE: Mrs Lillian Sprung, a’h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 3, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs Lillian Sprung, a’h, sister of Rabbi Berish Meth.

Calls may be made to 443-473-9674 between the hours of 1 pm and 7 pm through Tuesday mornng

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BDE: Rabbi Ovadia Simha, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 3, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Ovadia Simha, z’l, brother of Rabbi Yaakov Simha.

Shiva calls will be accepted through Wednesday morning at 443-929-0495

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BDE: R’ Binyamin Abramovitz, Z’L (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 30, 2020 - It is with deep sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of R’ Binyomin Abramowitz, Z’L, of Boro Park, son of Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel Abramovitz of Baltimore. (410.358.4764)

Mrs. Perel Abramovitz (wife) (347) 563 2627

Mrs. Freidy Kreindler (daughter) (347) 988 5232

R' Avrohom Tzvi Dov Abramovitz (son) (347) 404-8680

R' Bentzion Abramovitz (son) (718) 437-6358

R' Tzvi Dov Abramovitz (brother) (646) 645 5073

R' Shmuel Abramovitz (brother) (917) 618 4192

R' Menachem Mendel Abramovitz (brother) (347) 683 7297

Mrs. Esti Kempler (sister) (347) 971 1794

Mrs. Chana Smilovich (sister) (347) 554.1853

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BDE: Rabbi Henry Ginsburg, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Apr. 2, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Henry Ginsburg, z’l, father of Mrs. Sora Rochel (Azriel) Osofsky.

Shiva will be observed through Tuesday morning.

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BDE: Rabbi Moshe Schor’s brother, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 31, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Rabbi Moshe Schor’s brother, z’l.

Rabbi Schor may be reached at 443.710.3916

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BDE: Barbara Samuelson, a’h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 30, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Barbara Samuelson, a’h, (nee Friner) wife of Steven Samuelson; mother of Ellyn Samuelson (Aryeh Josephs) and Ronnie (Laura) Samuelson; sister of Barry (Late Lorraine) Friner; grandmother of Miriam, Rochie, Yael and Gabbi Dannenbaum, Ethan and Liza Samuelson; she is predeceased by her parents Freda and Morris Friner.

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BDE: R’ Chaim Weill, z”l, formerly of Baltimore (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 29, 2020 - It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of R’ Chaim Weill z”l, husband of Mrs. Jeanette Weill (732.901.2565) father of Mayer Weill (917.682.0535) and Surie Berlin (732.691.8445).

Levayah was held Motzaei Shabbos at 1:00 AM in Lakewood..

Formerly of Baltimore, MD, living in Lakewood, R’ Chaim contracted the Coronavirus and succumbed to the illness.

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BDE: Mr. Jeffrey Caro, z'l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 29, 2020 - It is with deep sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mr. Jeffrey Caro, z'l, father of Mrs. Rivky Katz. The Shiva will be until Friday morning. Mrs. Katz will not be receiving visitors, but she may be reached at 443-797-2197.

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BDE: Yitzchak Zylberminc, Z'L (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 25, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Yitzchak Zylberminc, Z'L, brother of Shimon Zylberminc. (718.419.9833)

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BDE: Mrs. Sarah Murik, a’h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 25, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Sarah Murik, a’h, sister of Dr. Zipora Schorr and Rabbi Nachman Kahana.

The levaya was on Tuesday.

Shiva is only by phone or email; No visitors

Dr. Schorr: mail@btfiloh.org

Rabbi Kahana: menahel@talmudicalacademy.org

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BDE: Hannah Hurewitz, a'h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 15, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of, Hannah Hurewitz, mother of Josh Hurewitz.

Josh can be reached at josh.hurewitz@gmail.com or at (410)598-0719.

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BDE: Ben Tzion Horowitz, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 11, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Ben Tzion Horowitz, z’l, brother of Shlomo Horowitz. (240-841-9782)

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BDE: Mrs. Brenda Kaiser, a’h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 9, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Brenda Kaiser, a’h, mother of Pearl Rosensaft.

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BDE: Yeruchom Fishel Wortman, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 8, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Yeruchom Fishel Wortman, z’l, brother of Mrs. Berachah (Rabbi Yisroel) Diamond.

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BDE: Mrs. Edith Tesser, A'h (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Feb. 29, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Edith Tesser, a’h, mother of Rabbi Shaya Tesser, Rabbi Yossi Tesser, Rabbi Moshe Tesser and Rabbi Chaim Tesser.

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BDE: Mr. Sol Gerstman, Z'L (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Feb. 29, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mr. Sol Gerstman, Z’L, husband of Mrs. Gail Gerstman, father of Seth Gerstman, Benjie Gerstman and David Gerstman.

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BDE: Mr. Haskell Albahari, z’l (Shiva is over)

Baltimore, MD – Mar. 4, 2020 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of, Mr. Haskell Albahari, z’l, father of Mr. Scott Albahari. The levaya will take place today in Rochester, NY.

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Air Traffic Control Communications Problem Disrupts Holiday Travel At Newark Airport

A temporary ground stop was issued for incoming flights at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday morning because of Air Traffic Control communication issues. ATC controllers in the center told ABC News they lost their radio frequencies. Officials said incoming flights to Newark and Teterboro airports were ground-stopped due to equipment issues at the FAA until 12:30 p.m. Departing flights did not appear to be impacted. A spokesperson with United Airlines described the ground stop as a "glitch." This is the second outage for controllers at the Philadelphia ATC center that handles air traffic control for Newark airspace in the last 24 hours. There was another outage between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday where audio wasn't coming in clear between planes and controllers fo...

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BDE: Harvey Werblowsky, z’l

Baltimore, MD – Aug. 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Harvey Werblowsky, z’l, brother of Sandi Glazer.. Shiva is being observed at 6212 Green Meadow Way, Baltimore, MD 21209.Visiting through Monday evening, Sept. 1: Thursday, Sunday, and Monday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Erev Shabbos: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Motzaei Shabbos: 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. בלע המוות לנצח

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Hilchos Chanukah

During the Second Temple, the Greek empire reigned (over Israel),¹ and they (the Greeks) passed decrees against the Jews and (tried) to erase their religion, and did not allow them to carry out Torah (study) or the commandments. They put their hands on their property and their daughters. They entered the Temple, destroyed and made the pure unclean. The Jews were in great distress because of them and were much oppressed, until the G-d of their fathers had mercy on them, delivering them from their hands and saving them. Then overcame, the sons of the Hasmonean High Priest, (the Greeks) and killed them and saved the Jews from their hands. They appointed a king from the Priests, and the kingdom of Israel was restored for more than 200 years until the destruction of (the) second (Temple). When the Jews overcame their enemies and destroyed them, it was the 25th of Kislev² when they entered the Sanctuary (inner room) and did not find pure (olive) oil in the Temple, except one jar sealed with seal of the High Priest, and it did not contain enough to light except for one day only. But they lit from it the lamps of the Menorah³ for eight days, until they could crush olives and produce a (new quantity) of pure oil. For these reasons, decreed the Sages of that generation that these eight days that begin on the 25th Kislev, will be days of joy and praise. One lights on them lamps at evening at the entrance to the houses, every evening of the eight nights to show off and demonstrate the miracle. These days are called ''Hanukah'' that is to say ''they rested'' (chanu) on the ''25'' ('th of the month) because on the 25th they rested from their enemies. and also because of those days they (re)-dedicated the house (Temple) which their foes had defiled. Also some say that it is a commandment to increase slightly the festive meals on Hanukah. Another reason is because the work of (building) the Sanctuary (in the desert) was completed in these days. One should tell one's children the story of the miracles that were done for our fore-fathers in those days, (see Josephus) However, these meals are not considered as part of the commandment unless one says at the meal songs of praise. One should increase charity in these Hanukah days, for this can help mend any defects in our souls. This charity, should be given particularly to poor Torah scholars. (KSA 139:1)
1) 352 BCE until 70 CE
2) 139 BCE
3) The Menorah was made of gold and had seven branches.

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UK, France, Germany Trigger UN Sanctions On Iran Over 'Significant' Nuclear Program Defiance

Europe’s powerhouse trio, the U.K., France, and Germany (E3), on Thursday initiated the process to reimpose sweeping sanctions against Iran over its "significant non-compliance" with international nuclear agreements. At 9 am EST, they submitted a letter to the president of the United Nations Security Council, Panama's Ambassador Eloy Alfaro de Alba, notifying him of their intent to trigger the snapback sanctions mechanism enshrined under the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Fox News Digital confirmed ahead of the action on Thursday. "We the foreign ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, share the fundamental objective that Iran shall never seek, acquire or develop a nuclear weapon," the letter ...

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BDE: Lloyd Stern, z’l

Baltimore, MD – Aug. 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Lloyd Stern, z’l, father Michael (Connie) Stern. The levaya will take place today at 2:30pm at New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. Michael will be returning to Baltimore on Friday afternoon and will be sitting shiva until Wednesday morning. Details to follow… בלע המוות לנצח

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Report: Israeli Strikes Yemeni Capital

The Israeli Air Force on Thursday struck targets in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The strikes were conducted during an address by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. According to foreign reports, the strike targeted safe houses where senior Houthi officials were hiding. Hezbollah affiliate al-Mayadeen reported over ten strikes in the capital. Defense Minister Israel Katz, together with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and the senior IDF command spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and approved the IDF strike in Yemen. The strike is the second in Yemen this week, after a series of strikes on Houthi targets on Sunday. During Sunday's attack, 14 fighter jets dropped approximately 40 munitions on Houthi military targets in the Sanaa area. Among the targets that were s...

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New Library Breaks Ground in Park Heights, Marking a Historic Moment for Northwest Baltimore

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Israel's Chief Rabbinate and Interior Ministry Convene Top-Level Interfaith Meeting

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Maryland National Guard Chaplains Visit JUSA Chabad House (Photos)

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Largest Ever Verdict Dealt Against Gun Dealer Rendered for the City of Baltimore

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BDE: Rebetzin Helene Mintz, a’h [Updated with Visiting Times]

Baltimore, MD – Aug. 27, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rebetzin Helene Mintz, a’h, wife of HaRav Moshe Mintz, and mother of Mrs. Brachi (Rabbi Chaim) Kosman, Mrs. Miriam (Rabbi Bentzion) Mellman, Rabbi Zalman (Esther) Mintz, Rabbi Shaya (Mindi) Mintz, and Mrs. Shevy (Rabbi Yitzchok) AberbachThe family respectfully requests no visitors before 9:30AM, from 1:00PM-2:00PM, 6:00PM-7:00PM or after 10:00PMMinyanim: Shacharis: 7:30AM Mincha: 2:30PM Maariv: 8:45PM בלע המוות לנצח

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Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices Projected To Be Lowest Since 2020

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