Baltimore, MD - Feb. 8, 2026 - (BJL) It has come to our attention that this book was found to be available through the Baltimore County Public Library system. Many in our community find the presence of material of this nature in a public library deeply concerning and believe it warrants immediate review.Those who share these concerns are urged to respectfully reach out to county elected officials and library administrators to voice their objections.Email Izzy Patokas Office: council2@baltimorecountymd.gov Let the library know: https://bcpl.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=111
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Tzvi Hirsh Ben Moshe Pesach Nissan Hakohen Gross, z'l, father of R’ Aryeh Gross
The levayah will take place today, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 11am at Congregation Sons of Israel 613 Ramsey Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701.Shiva-Lakewood: 12 Chelsea Ct. Lakewood, NJ 08701. Sunday -TuesdayShacharis 8:00amMincha - 2:30pmMaariv -8pm Shiva-Baltimore: 6617 Pebble Brooke Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209Wednesday: Shacharis: 7:15am Mincha/Maariv: 5:23pm - visiting ending 10pmShacharis: Thursday - 7:15am
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 3, 2026 – BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Sarah Rivka Shapiro, a’h, wife of Rabbi Yehoshua Shapiro and mother of Zev Nochum Shapiro, Shoshana (Chaim Moshe) Miller, Yitzchok Dovid Shapiro, Yaakov Shapiro, Elisheva (Shlomo Eliezer) Bachrach, Bracha Chana (Yehoshua) Feld, Shira (Yaakov Yisrael) Hofman, Efraim Shapiro, Miriam (Moshe) Guttman, Esther Shapiro, Hudi (Levi Yitzchak) Greenwald, and Sruli Shapiro.
Mrs. Shapiro, a’h, is also the daughter of Rabbi & Mrs. Avrohom Moshe and Jennie Possick, and sister of Brachie Rothschild, Yudi Possick, Tzvi Possick, Chani Munk, Miriam Rosenberg, Aron Dovid Possick, and Nechama Greenwald.
The Levaya will be held today, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at Levinson’s at 2:30 P...
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Baltimore, MD - Jan. 30, 2026 - On February 12th, the women and girls of Baltimore are invited to a powerful evening of achdus and growth!
“Together, We Rise” is more than a Challah Bake - it’s about achdus. We are bringing together daughters, mothers, grandmothers, neighbors, and friends under one roof for a night of growth and connection.The Experience: The evening will be led by Mrs. Jackie Bitton, bringing her signature warmth and energy. We are also privileged to hear divrei chizuk from Rebbetzin Feldman, Rebbetzin Hopfer, Rebbetzin Gross, Rebbetzin Silber, and others. Rebbetzin Hopfer shared that a g...
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 3, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Irene Stillings a"h, mother of Ken Major.
The levayah will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Valhalla, NY.
Shiva is being obseved until Tuesday morning at 7111 Park Heights Ave, Unit 202.
Minyanim (Baltimore from Sunday)
Shachris (Su-Tu) - 7:00 am
Mincha/Maariv (Su & Mo) - 5:20 pm
Visiting Hours (Baltimore from Sunday)
Sunday - After Shachris until 10:30 am; 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday - After Shachris until 10:30 am; 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 6, 2026 - Aging is not an ending — it’s an invitation to grow, connect, and be inspired. Retired & Inspired is a biweekly senior women’s group created for high-level, vibrant women who are ready to invest in themselves, build meaningful friendships, and continue learning in a warm, supportive environment.
Designed especially for older seniors who value both stimulation and social connection, Retired & Inspired offers a rich blend of inspiration, education, movement, and joy. Each biweekly gathering includes engaging activities, light exercise, thought-provoking discussions, and inspirational speakers who uplift and energize. Our sessions are intentionally structured to nurture the mind, body, and soul. In addition, every meeting includes a ho...
Iran continues to escalate its rhetoric toward Israel and the United States: a new and threatening sign was erected in Falastine Square in central Tehran, bearing the words "Rain of Missiles" alongside a map of central Israel.
The sign, prominently displayed in the heart of the Iranian capital, constitutes a direct and public threat against the State of Israel, as preparations are underway for another round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
Earlier on Sunday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran will not under any circumstances relinquish its nuclear program, even at the cost of war.
According to Araghchi, Iran is prepared to accept certain limitations on its nuclear program, but will not agree to the American demand for a complete halt to uranium enrich...
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 8, 2026 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said his disinvitation from the 2026 National Governors Association dinner is a “snub” to bipartisan federal-state partnerships, a move he said reflects a broader effort by President Donald Trump to divide institutions traditionally built on cooperation.
“As the nation’s only Black governor, I can’t ignore that being singled out for exclusion from this bipartisan tradition carries an added weight — whether that was the intent or not,” Moore said in a news release Sunday.
The annual dinner is a long-standing tradition meant to foster unity among the nation’s governors and the president of the United States. This year, however, Democratic governors were excluded from the business meetin...
If you've been putting off shoveling the snow from your sidewalk, Baltimore City officials say now is the time.
The storm that brought snow and ice on Jan. 25 is long gone, but mounds of snow remain in some areas.
So, the city has since started issuing fines for sidewalks that remain uncleared. While officials were lenient immediately after the storm, enforcement is now underway.
From Monday through Thursday, the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development said it has issued 224 citations for unshoveled sidewalks.
With cold temperatures and subzero wind chills expected over the weekend, city officials warn that waiting any longer could lead to penalties and unsafe walking conditions.
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Baltimore, MD – Feb 8, 2026 – 11:00 AM — (BJL) A reported water main break on Bonnie Rd between Labyrinth and Szold is causing water to bubble up through the pavement. Avoid the area.
Machloket (Infighting)
Sefer Bamidbar tells of the rebellion led by Korach, Datan, and Aviram against Moshe and Aharon. They claimed that Moshe and Aharon had assumed too much power and authority. Moshe proposed a test to reveal G-d’s Will: Hashem would accept the incense offering from His chosen leader.[1]
Though Moshe knew the test would validate him, he still reached out personally to each of the rebel leaders to try to make peace.[2] Reish Lakish learns from this that we are prohibited from supporting a dispute and must do whatever we can to resolve it.[3]
After Hashem’s ultimate resolution of the rebellion, He asked that Elazar HaKohen turn the ketoret pans used by Korach’s group into a covering for the Mizbei’ach. The covering was meant to remind people of ...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Ralph Jaffe, z’l, brother of Freda Jaffe.The levaya will take place on Sunday, February 8th at Sol Levinson at 3:00pm.The kevura will follow at B’nai Israel Cemetery 3701 Southern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214Shiva details: Freda Jaffe will be sitting shiva at 11 Slade Avenue, Unit 203, Pikesville, MD 21208.Minyan Times:Shacharis: 6:45amMincha/Maariv: 5:25pmבלע המות לנצח
Update: Feb. 6, 2026 - 3:40PM - Ateres Elka has asked that if anyone receive an email from them they do not open it as their accout has been hackedBaltimore, MD – Feb. 2, 2026 – Community members are being warned about scam emails circulating that appear to come from Bais Yaakov High School and Kaylah Diamonds & Jewelry, asking recipients to open attached documents or click links.
Bais Yaakov High School’s IT department issued the following alert:
“If you received an email with the subject: BAIS YAAKOV HIGH SCHOOL DOCUMENT… please ignore it. If you already clicked on the link within the email, please change your password ASAP.”
The fraudulent messages claim to contain documents for review and include clickable PDF links. These emails did not orig...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 30, 2026 – (BJL) regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Marlene Resnick, a’h, mother of David (Esther) Resnick and Dara Levy.
Levaya: The levaya will be held at Levinson’s on Sunday morning at 9:45 AM.The kevurah will take place at United Hebrew Cemetery 3901 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Shiva will be observed at 7804 Seven Mile Lane Baltimore, MD 21208
(Parking available at Pikesville Middle School, both across the street. *Please do not park in the Chabad lot*)Shiva visiting times: 7:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–10:00 PM
Shacharis: 7:00AM Mincha/Maariv: 5:10PM (Erev Shabbos: 2:45PM)
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2026 – 12:58 PM (BJL) An accident on Smith Ave in front of the Atrium/Greenspring Shopping Center is causing traffic delays as emergency personnel are now on scene. Expect delays in the area.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2026 - Light snow is likely this afternoon in the area, with the best chance between 1 PM and 4 PM and up to about an inch possible. If snow develops, untreated roads could quickly become slippery, creating hazardous driving conditions and potential delays during the afternoon commute. Drivers should allow extra time, use caution—especially on side streets—and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
And the L-rd said to Moshe, “Go to the people, וקדשתם היום ומחר ̶̶ and prepare them today and tomorrow, וכבסו שמלותם ̶̶ and they shall wash their garments. And they shall be prepared for the third day the Lord will descend before the eyes of all the people upon Mount Sinai.” (שמות יט י)
It seems that G-d intended for a two-day preparation in preparation of the giving of the Torah that would take place on the third day. Yet when Moshe informs the nation, he instructs them that they should prepare themselves for three days with the Torah being given on the fourth day.
He [Moshe] said to the people, “Be ready for three days …” (שם שם טו)
This implies their receiving the Torah was on the fourth day fr...
Baltimore, MD - I was in Eretz Yisrael learning in yeshiva when I learned through a tape my parents sent me that M. Leo Storch was extremely ill. I was absolutely devastated.
For me, Mr. Storch was a mentor I looked up to throughout my teenage years. He was the type of person I wanted to be when I grew older. M. Leo Storch was a charming, brilliant Baltimore attorney, an accomplished businessman, and a successful real estate developer who made a huge impact on the Baltimore Orthodox Jewish community. His life was truly a kiddush Hashem.
Even today, 54 years after his untimely death, he continues to be a role model of middos and character that business persons and balabatim would do well to emulate. And it is his vision and actions of the 1950s and 1960s that continue to influence the Ba...
