Agudath Israel of Maryland Reflects on the Loss of Elijah Cummings
By: Rabbi Ariel Sadwin
Baltimore, Md - Oct. 17, 2019 - Agudath Israel of Maryland joins the leaders and citizens of our city, state, and nation in mourning the loss of Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Rep. Cummings dedicated his life to public service and to making a difference in the lives of others, especially those in the communities of Baltimore.
He maintained strong ties with the Jewish community and was a key partner in many important initiatives.
We extend our most sincere condolences to his grieving family and to the multitudes of admirers whose lives are impacted by his passing.
May his memory serve as a blessing to his family and all who loved and respected him.
(:-R) Rep. Elijah Cummings and Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, Agudath Israel of Maryland - Mid-Atlantic Region
Baltimore, Md - Oct. 17, 2019 - Agudath Israel of Maryland joins the leaders and citizens of our city, state, and nation in mourning the loss of Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Rep. Cummings dedicated his life to public service and to making a difference in the lives of others, especially those in the communities of Baltimore.
He maintained strong ties with the Jewish community and was a key partner in many important initiatives.
We extend our most sincere condolences to his grieving family and to the multitudes of admirers whose lives are impacted by his passing.
May his memory serve as a blessing to his family and all who loved and respected him.
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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 with Yahalom MD and giving chizuk to parents with special children.
The program began with brief words of welcome from Mrs. Meira Burkom, Yahalom MD coordinator, followed by Rabbi Ariel Sadwin, Executive Director of Agudah Maryland, who introduced Yahalom by providing the backstory of how the new division came to be and the evolution of its arrival in Maryland.
Mr. Yehuda Gelman, the director of Highway of Hope, a leading patient advocate, and a sought-after ...
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 28, 2023 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Helen Broder, a’h, mother of Mrs. Robin (Jay) Schwarz, Mr. Glenn Broder and Mrs. Joy (Steven) Graber.
The levayah will be held at Levinson's on Wednesday, November 29th, 10:30 am. Shiva will be observed through Tuesday morning at 2600 Steele Road Baltimore MD 21209. No visitors please: 12:30 -1:30, 6 -7 and after 10 Shacharis at 7:00 am, Mincha/Maariv 4:25 pm. The family is asking for any stories of Mrs. Bubby Broder to be sent to mrsbrodermemories@gmail.com
Bila Hamaves LaNetzach...
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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 and can be reached at 443-683-9387.
Bila Hamaves LaNetzach...
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 27, 2023 - I first heard of Khal Chassidim about two years ago. I had been living in Baltimore all my life, and I knew there was a Chassidishe Kollel group of families that had moved in the Pinkney area of town, but that's about it. I saw some chassidim at Seven Mile every once in a while, but that was pretty much the extent of my exposure.
The time came that I needed a preschool for my 3 year old twins (one of whom needed a specific style of learning). A few people told me some very positive things about Khal Chassidim, so I decided to do some research and find out more. Originally, we were just looking into the preschool, which is run by the amazing Mrs. Shoshana Sofer. My brothers had been in the TI preschool, under the capable care of Mrs. Sofer&r...
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 25, 2023 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Harriet Penfil, a’h, mother of Mrs. Rochel (Rabbi Dovid) Bernstein, Rabbi Yitzchak (Rivky) Penfil and Mrs. Miriam Shulamis (Rabbi Naftoli) Eisemann.Shiva will be observed at 6307 Greenspring Avenue , Baltimore, MD , 21209Shacharis: 7:30AM Mincha/Maariv: beginning Monday- 4:25PM
No Minyanim on Thursday & FridayRabbi Yitzchak Penfil will be leaving Baltimore on Wednesday after Mincha/Maariv. He will resume shiva Thursday and Friday at 3 Branchwood Drive, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.Miriam Shulamis Eisemann will remain in Baltimore until Thursday morning. She will resume shiva Thursday afternoon and Friday at 3 Branchwood Drive, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.Roch...
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
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
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
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
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 of the two storms will arrive, bringing rain and fog, causing potential travel disruptions. Despite the rain, temperatures will remain relatively mild, with highs in the lower 50s. The rain is expected to continue throughout Friday night. A second storm is possible on Sunday, bringing more rain to the region. Cooler air will return on Monday with brisk winds from the northwest. Sprinkles may linger in the morning, with clearing later in the day, and highs reaching the lo...
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” on the whiteboard.
“The teacher asked, ‘Oh, you still have family in Israel?’ I said, 'Yes, of course. All my family is over there. And I'm from there too,'" Talya recounted to FOX 26 Houston.
As the only Jew in her school, the confrontation left Talya shaken and scared to return.
Upon learning of the incident, Houston Jewish Student Union (JSU) Director Rabbi ...
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 those who can drive safely to continue to do so.
Aging impacts everyone’s confidence to be safe behind the wheel. Each decade brings changes to an individual’s physical, mental and sensory abilities that can challenge one’s driving abilities. Yet for many drivers aged 65 and older, having a driver’s license means freedom and the ability to stay engaged in their community. As the number of older drivers con...
The terrorist organization IHH has been observed operating in Jerusalem
The Turkish terrorist organization IHH, which cooperates with Hamas on the basis of ideology, was recently observed distributing humanitarian aid in the heart of the fighting in Gaza. Last week, the organization distributed large sums of money to Gazan residents staying in East Jerusalem.
The IHH, a radical, jihadist and pro-Hamas Islamic organization, has a history of assisting the global jihad organizations, which in recent years has been assisting the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria. One of the organization's activities was the transport of the Marmara flotilla. The IHH is defined in Israel and other countries like the Netherlands, Germany and the United States as a terroris...
In the next few hours, additional Israeli hostages are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross.
The IDF has announced that two released Israeli hostages have entered Israeli territory and are being accompanied by IDF special forces and ISA forces to the Hatzerim Base. The Prime Minister's Office has announced that the two are Mia Schem (21) and Amit Soussana (40).
In the next few hours, additional Israeli hostages are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross. The families of the hostages are being updated by IDF representatives with the latest available information.
On Wednesday, 12 Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals returned from Hamas captivity as the sixth wave of released hostages. The hostages released in the sixth wave were: Yelena Trupanob (50), Irena Tati...
The IDF announced that based on information that was received from the Red Cross, two Israeli hostages have been transferred to them and are on their way to Israeli territory. In the next few hours, additional Israeli hostages are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross.
2 women and 1 man were murdered in the attack on Thursday morning near the entrance to Jerusalem
Rabbi Elimelech Vaserman, 73, was murdered by 2 terrorists on Thursday morning in a shooting attack on a bus stop.
Religious Affairs Minister Michael Malchieli said Rav Vaserman had served as a judge in the Rabbinical Court of Ashdod, calling him one of the most important and senior judges in the rabbinical court system.
Hanna Ifargan, 60, was the second victim to be identified. She was the director of Beit Yaakov Bnos Hadassah, a religious day school for girls in Beit Shemesh. Libia Dikman, 24, a resident of Har Nof, and wife of Meir, an avreich in the Mir, and expecting her first child, was confirmed dead at the scene of the attack.
Two terrorists from East Jerusalem ca...
The terrorist was reportedly neutralized at the scene
A car ramming attack at Beka'ot Checkpoint in the West Bank has left at least 2 Israeli soldiers wounded, according to initial reports which have since been confirmed by the IDF.
The terrorist was reportedly neutralized at the scene.
The IDF released a statement shortly after the attack: "A short while ago, a ramming attack was carried out at an IDF checkpoint adjacent to Moshav Beka'ot, in the Jordan Valley area. IDF soldiers at the scene shot and neutralized the assailant. Two IDF soldiers were lightly injured in the attack. The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified.
The forces are searching the area for additional suspects."
One of the soldiers who helped neutralize the terrorists in a Thursday morning shooting attack in Jerusalem is Ro'ei Aizenbach, a resident of the town of Ofra.
The attack left three people dead, and several others injured.
Aizenbach was injured in his hand during the shooting attack, and is now in light to moderate condition, and stable.
Aizenbach, a soldier in the Golani Brigade, was at the scene of the terror attack after leaving Gaza for a short break.
Speaking from the hospital, his father said, "We understood that he acted in an exceptional fashion, and it does not surprise us. We are proud of him - that he came and initiated and aimed for contact - that is how we educate them at home - to love the people and the Land. We send warm, warm embraces and support to the ...
Two terrorists were neutralized at the scene of the attack which took place at the entrance to Jerusalem
Three Israelis were murdered Thursday morning, when two terrorists opened fire from their car at Givat Shaul junction, near the entrance to Jerusalem.
A 24-year-old woman was declared dead at the scene. Shortly thereafter a 73-year-old man was declared dead. A third victim, a 60-year-old woman was pronounced dead shortly after 9 am local time. Eleven additional people were wounded, five of them seriously, and were evacuated to Jerusalem area hospitals Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Hadassah Ein Kerem.
Terrorists opened fire at civilians standing at a bus stop using an automatic weapon and a handgun. Nearby security forces and a civilian responded to the attack. One of the terroris...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 29, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Elozer and Riki Isbee on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Nechemiah Isbee and great-grandmother Mrs. Aviva Isbee
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!