Baltimore, MD - Nov. 18, 2025 - An estimated 1.7 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed into Baltimore's Jones Falls, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).
MDE received a report Thursday morning of an overflow that began around noon Wednesday.
Officials say the location of the overflow was the 2200 block of Huntington Avenue. When they arrived, the overflow was ongoing.
As a result, the city set up a bypass around the manhole Thursday afternoon to stop the over flow according to Jay Apperson, spokesperson for MDE.
At the time of this writing, the cause remains unknown.
Most of the sewage was getting into a stormdrain that leads into the Jones Falls.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 15, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Rabbi Shlomo Porter, z'l, husband of Mrs. Shoshana Porter, and father of Esther Porter, Elky (Rabbi Chaim) Brener, Rabbi Yisroel (Chaya) Porter, Rabbi Nosson (Esther) Porter, Rabbi Mayer (Miriam) Porter, and brother of Dr. Jack Porter.Shiva will be observed at 6105 Western Run Dr., Baltimore, MD 21209Minyanim:Shacharis: 7:30amMincha: 4:30pmMaariv: 9:45pmThe family respectfully requests no visitors 1:00pm-2:30PM and 6:00-7:00PM or after 10:00pm The women will begin sitting each morning at 10:00AM Please send tributes, pictures, and memories to rabbiportermemories@gmail.com
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 14, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Dr. Arthur G. Shapiro, z”l, husband of Rivka Shapiro, and father of Sylvie Shapiro (Steve Grossman), Iris (Ed) Miller, Miquelle (Jake) Serure, and Ilanit (Stuart) Samuels.Shiva Will Begin In on Tuesday at 3141 Royal Palm Avenue. Miami Beach, FL 33140Visiting:Tuesday-Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm & 5:00pm-9:00pmFriday: 10:00am-2:00pmMotzaei Shabbos: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Shiva meal coordinator: Susan Kenigsberg 954.529.5261
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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 - Nov. 14, 2025 - Honoring the memory of his wife, Miriam (Fink) Mintz, a'h, Mendel Mintz shares how her spirit and devotion inspired the founding of Miriam’s Library, bringing hope and educational opportunities to Baltimore’s Jewish community.
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In Bereishis (27:6) the posuk tells us that Yitzchak asked Eisav to go find an animal so he could give Eisav a bracha. This story leads to a few questions regarding the appearance of activity that is opposite of bein adam lachaveiro. Rivkah convinces her son Yaakov to take Eisav’s clothing that was entrusted to her in order to fool her husband. She was taking her son’s trust and completely misusing it.
Yitzchok, upon hearing Yaakov’s voice, starts to feel his clothing and Yaakov lets Yitzchok be fooled. We know that a blind man has a tvias ayin on a kol; he can identify his wife based on voice. Yitzchok’s behavior needs to be analyzed.
When Yitzchok figures out that he was fooled, he does not a...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 18, 2025 - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is expected to vote on its findings that caused a massive container ship to crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed and killed six construction workers.
The vote on Tuesday comes a day after Maryland officials more than doubled the estimated cost to replace the bridge, and added two years onto the projected completion date, which is now set for 2030.
That projected cost is now between $4.3 and $5.2 billion, after being estimated for a cost of about $1.9 billion.
Gov. Wes Moore said Monday that preliminary estimates for the cost and timeline of the rebuild were made less than two weeks after the bridge collapsed in March 2024.
“Since then, national economic conditions ...
Gush Etzion, Israel - Nov. 18, 2025 - -An Israeli man in his 30s was murdered on Tuesday afternoon at the Gush Etzion Junction when two terrorists drove their vehicle into pedestrians at the intersection.
The terrorists then exited their car, armed with knives, and attempted to stab additional victims. The terrorists were neutralized at the scene.
Magen David Adom medics and paramedics, together with an IDF medical team, pronounced the death of a man around 30 who was wounded in the stabbing.
Three additional wounded were evacuated to hospitals in Jerusalem: a woman around 40 in serious condition, a man around 30, and a 15-year-old boy, both in moderate condition with penetrating injuries.
MDA Paramedic Uriel Lavi said: “When we arrived at the scene, we understood it ...
The UN Security Council on Monday approved the US-backed resolution to establish an international force in Gaza.
13 countries voted in favor. Russia and China abstained.
The proposal is based on US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for the Gaza Strip. Its main elements include establishing an international force to stabilize the region, disarming Hamas, and creating a “pathway to the establishment of a Palestinian state.”
Presenting the resolution before the Council, US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said that the resolution is “a bold, pragmatic blueprint born from President Trump's 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, forged in the fires of diplomacy with Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, [Jordan], Turkey, Pakistan, and Indo...
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. 17, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Leshnoff on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
US President Donald Trump confirmed today (Monday) that the US would sell advanced F-35 stealth fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia.
Israel has opposed the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Outgoing Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer visited Washington last week, where he met with senior Trump administration officials and delivered Israel’s message on the matter.
According to Kan News, Dermer reportedly made it clear that Israel fears such a sale could lead to the leak of sensitive security information to Russia and China, Saudi Arabia’s strategic partners, and could also undermine Israel’s qualitative aerial edge in the Middle East-a cornerstone of the country’s national security and regional deterrence.
Trump is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Tu...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 17, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Yehudis Raizel Friedman, a’h, mother of Mr. Shlomo Dovid Friedman
Shiva will be observed at 5816 Clover Rd. starting this afternoon until Friday morning.
Minyanim:
Shacharis 7:10
Mincha 4:30,
Maariv 5:00,
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 17, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Meir and Tziri Preis on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchak and Rivka Preis and Rabbi & Mrs. Donny and Shevi Frank.
Mazel Tov great-grandparents Mrs. Anita Preis Benoliel, Rabbi & Mrs. Chaim and Hali Gottesman, Mrs. Rachel Frankand Mrs. Naomi Berger
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 17, 2025 – 12:47PM (BJL) Please be aware that the traffic lights at the intersection of Park Heights & Seven Mile Lane are showing green in both directions.
Dear All Torah friends,
Rabbi Hauer, ztv”l's shloshim was this past Shabbos, and we continue to reflect on the profound impact of his leadership and his boundless care for Klal Yisrael. Rabbi Hauer, ztv”l, was known for the depth of his Torah knowledge, the dignity with which he carried himself, and the quiet, steady strength that inspired so many.
Today, at 1:00 PM EST, the OU will be hosting an event in his memory. The program will feature a shiur from Rabbi Hauer’s son, Rabbi Yissachar Hauer, as well as remarks from Moishe Bane, President Emeritus of the OU. The event will conclude with a Siyum Mishnayos in Rabbi Hauer ztv”l’s memory, with thanks to all who learned and participated.
Click here to watch the livestream through the All Daf platform.&nb...
In the photo (below) with me is Ayala Shkuri. Visible in the photo behind us are her daughter, police officer Mor Shkuri, who was murdered at the Sderot police station on October 7th, and Ayala’s husband, policeman Roni Shkuri, who was murdered in a terror attack less than a year later.
Ayala, both a bereaved mother and a widow, was one of the participants in the special trip to the United States organized by Menucha V’Yeshuah and led by Mendy Kenig. Fifty-three bereaved families from Israel received deep warmth, comfort, and tremendous appreciation from the US Jewish community.
On Shabbat, Ayala addressed the audience:
“People ask me how I am. How I’m doing. They ask how I managed to return to living alone in our home in Sderot. And I answer: ‘I’m no...
