Baltimore, MD – Nov. 14, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Eunice Freedman, a’h, mother of Shelly Freedman, Larry (Margot) Feedman, Paul (Lana) Freedman, and Shlomo Dovid (Chana) Freedman.
The levaya will take place at noon on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 in Toronto.
Shiva will be observed through Friday afternoon beginning in Baltimore on Tuesday morning Nov 18th at 5816 Clover Rd., Baltimore, MD 21215
Shacharis: 7:10AM
Mincha/Maariv: 4:30PM (Fri: TBD)
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 11, 2025 - For 70 years, Ner Tamid has been a center for Jewish life in Baltimore; home to its very popular preschool, the birthplace of Etz Chaim, Rabbi Slanger's, z'l, Yeshiva, Rabbi Gross’s shul (Derech Chaim), Yeshivat Rambam, and more. Today, Ner Tamid, under the leadership of Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, serves the entire Baltimore community as a place where every Jew is welcome, a place of authentic growth, and a source of inspiring Torah classes and leadership. On November 16th, Ner Tamid will launch a Causematch campaign. Please consider participating to support this vital cornerstone of the Baltimore community.On November 23rd, all donors are invited to attend an inspiring and celebratory evening featuring a special talk on “The...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 14, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shlomo and Gitti Salb on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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For over three decades, One Israel Fund has served as the premier organization in North America supporting Israel’s Biblical Heartland, funding hundreds of essential projects each year, from medical and recreation to education, community impact and preventative security. Every initiative represents a lifeline, strengthening communities and protecting families who live with courage and conviction on the frontlines of Jewish history.
The evening promises an extraordinary program that combines meaning, inspiration, and uplifting entertainment. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a steadfast voice for Israel in the U.S. Congress, will headline the event with a powerful address. The program will also feature Nathaniel “@NateBuzz” Buzolic, bel...
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 25, 2025 - Thanks to the leadership and financial backing of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, the Weinberg Park Heights JCC proudly celebrates the opening of its reimagined Sports & Wellness Center. With fresh spaces, modern amenities, and a renewed focus on connection, wellness, and inclusion, the JCC stands ready to serve Baltimore’s Jewish community with warmth, sensitivity, and pride.
Built with Purpose and Partnership
Driven by a commitment to community, the Weinberg JCC project was designed to serve the neighborhood’s predominantly Orthodox population while remaining open and inclusive to all.
“The Associated’s support and vision have been integral to every step of this journey,” said Paul...
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 29, 2025: Dear Friends,
Rabbi Avinoam Yaakov Schleifer tragically passed away this week. He left behind a grieving wife and children who must now face the daunting challenge of continuing their lives without him. In the wake of this tragedy, we, as a community, must come together and provide crucial support during their time of need. This campaign is crucial to supporting the Schleifer family as they grapple with this challenge. All funds raised via this platform will be carefully and responsibly overseen, both now and in perpetuity, by a small committee of professionals with strong backgrounds in legal and financial planning/budgeting, alongside oversight by community Rabbanim and Ahavas YisraelPlease give generously during these tragic moments to ensu...
Baltimoire, MD - Nov. 14, 2025 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is under fire after a video surfaced from Sunday's Commanders game, where the governor took a jab at President Donald Trump.
During the game, Moore recorded a video in the governor's suite, saying, "I just wanna remind people, welcome to Maryland and I'm proud to be the commander in chief of the Maryland National Guard."
This comment drew criticism from some, including Del. Ryan Nawrocki, who said, "He's been a failed leader of the National Guard. Under his leadership, we are now the only state in the country without an Air Guard unit."
Nawrocki accused Moore of losing the unit due to "silly fights with Donald Trump."
The controversy was further fueled by Russell Ellis, known as 'Jolly Good Ginger,&...
US President Donald Trump urged Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to move toward normalization with Israel during a phone call last month, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two senior US officials. The conversation, which had not been previously disclosed, took place following the Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
According to a US official with direct knowledge of the call, Trump told MBS he had succeeded in ending the war in Gaza and now expected Saudi Arabia to take steps toward normalization. MBS reportedly responded that he was willing to work on the matter with the Trump administration.
The Saudi embassy in Washington declined to comment.
According to Axios, US officials are hoping for progress on the issue ahead of next week’s Trump-MBS meeting&nbs...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Baruch Cenker (Atlanta) and Neshama Lebowitz (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Michael & Betsy Cenker and Dr. Michael & Rachel Lebowitz
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
The G-d of heaven—who took me from my father’s house and from my native land, who promised me on oath, saying, ‘I will assign this land to your offspring’—He will send you His angel before you, and you will get a wife for my son from there. (בראשית כד ז)
Avraham Avinu entrusts his loyal servant/disciple, Eliezer, to select a suitable wife for his beloved son, Yitzchok, from his native land, his birthplace. He makes Eliezer take an oath that he will be loyal to his objective and deviate an iota.
Avraham seems to be assuring him with certainty that he will succeed. How could he have been so confident?
Chizkuni suggests that Avraham received a prophecy to this effect and was thus counting on its fulfillment. He supports this idea from a later verse th...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Pini and Adrienne Zimmerman on the birth of a daughter.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 13, 2025 - Traffic heading north from Baltimore toward Philadelphia, Lakewood, Brooklyn, and beyond has been extremely heavy on Erev Shabbos — and with Shabbos now starting so early, even a small delay can mean a chance of chilul Shabbos, chas V'Shalom.
Plan ahead, leave extra time, and don’t cut it close. Last week, after receiving the BJL WhatsApp Traffic Alert about the traffic situation, pictured here, several families were forced to turn around and head back to Baltimore because they simply couldn’t make it in time.
Let’s make sure the Erev Shabbos rush doesn’t turn into an Erev Shabbos regret. Leave early — arrive calm.From a BJL reader:I left Baltimore last Erev Shabbos with plenty of time to arrive to NJ before S...
Dear Friends,
I'd like to share a quote with you:
Years of having the responsibility to deliver eulogies taught me how to look at others. The maspid is instructed to speak positively and generously of the niftar while avoiding exaggeration (Yoreh Deah 344:1). Though some might consider this impossible...given the responsibility to uncover the good in others, we can easily see how every person has unique strengths and qualities, even though left to our own devices we will usually focus on the negatives.
It's a quote that tells you much about the one who said it.
This week, we learn about the power of a hesped and the two words used by the Torah, "lispod leSarah v'livkosah" might well be referencing to these two components: one is to express the magn...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yisroel Meir Sofer (Jackson) and Hudi Sandhaus (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe & Malkie Sandhaus and Rabbi & Mrs. Binyomin & Batsheva Sofer.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 13, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of David Zellis, z’l, father of Daniel Zellis.
The levayah will be held graveside tomorrow, Friday, November 14, 2025 10:30 am at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 1200 Bartram Avenue, Collingdale, PA 19023. Section I.
Shivah is being observed through Thursday morning and will begin each day at 404 Fairview Road, Penn Valley PA with Shacharis at 8:15 am. Shivah will then continue at 10:30 am at 2602 Jefferson Court Ambler PA with Mincha/Maariv at 4:15 pm
The family requests no visitors between 12:30-2:00 pm.
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 13, 2025 – 3:49 PM (BJL):
– Reisterstown Road & Old Court
An accident has been reported in the left turning lane at the intersection of Reisterstown and Old Court, heading southbound into the city.
– Park Heights Ave
Due to an accident, Park Heights between Hooks Lane and Greenspring Valley Road is totally blocked. All drivers are being forced to turn around.
