Baltimore, MD – Apr. 17, 2026 (BJL) - The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of temporary lane and ramp closures in effect this weekend along the southbound Jones Falls Expressway.
Starting today, two lanes of the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 are closed between the 29th Street access ramp and Guilford Avenue. These lane closures will remain in effect until approximately 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, weather permitting.
In addition, the following ramps will be closed during this time with detours in effect:
The North Avenue ramp to the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83
The Maryland Avenue exit ramp from the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83
Motorists traveling sout...
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Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Earle Freedman, z’l, husband of Gertrude Freedman and father of Barbara (Craig) Newman and Rozzie (Joel) Chazen.Shiva will be observed at 3406 Old Forest Road, Baltimore, MD 21208Visiting and Minyan Information:
Sunday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Mincha-Maariv: 7:30pm)
Monday - Thursday, 2:00pm - 5:00pm & 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Mincha-Maariv @ 7:30pm)
Friday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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The beloved Gadol Hador, Reb Moshe Feinstein, would emit a krechtz — deep sigh, at the onset of the month of Iyar. When asked what the problem was, he would sadly say, "The auspicious month of Nissan has passed and the month of Iyar has arrived, yet, Mashiach still hasn't come!"
We are taught that this month is the connector between the month of redemption from Egypt and the month of the giving of the Torah at Sinai.
It is also referred to as the חודש זיו — the month of 'radiance', not only because of it heralding the sunny months of summer, but of our continuing hope that in these days of Sefira and introspection, we will yet merit the coming of the Mashiach who will restore the lost radiance of Adam due his sin, as the verse describes the Mashiach as ...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 17, 2026 - The average price for regular unleaded fuel in Maryland is 10 cents cheaper compared to this time a week ago.
According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gas in Maryland on Thursday was $4.09 per gallon. This time last week, the price was $4.19.
Since the war in Iran began on Feb. 28, gas prices have spiked over $1 per gallon across the country. The average price of regular gas in Maryland was $2.92 on that day.
Maryland ranked 15th out of the 50 states and Washington D.C. for the most expensive regular fuel prices. California was the most expensive with its average being $5.86 per gallon.
The three cheapest metros for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Maryland were Salisbury ($4.03), Hagerstown ($4.06) and Baltimore ($4.07...
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Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2026 – BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yosef (Yossi) Davids, z’l, son of Mrs. Shula (Rabbi Moshe, z’l) Davids, father of Aliza (Mendel) Carroll and Noam Davids and brother of Chanie (Efraim) Silberberg, Yaakov Davids, Leib (Fran) Davids, Itta Weinfeld, and Chaim (Batya) Davids.BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING, Shiva will be observed at 3312 Olympia Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215Shacharis: 7:00AM (including Friday, Rosh Chodesh) Sunday: 9:00AMMincha/Maariv: 7:25PM - Erev Shabbos: 4:30PMMaariv Motzaei Shabbos: 8:30PM
The family respectfully requests no visitors before 10:00 am, between 12:30-2:30 pm, between 5:30-7:30 pm, and after 10:00 pm.בלע המות לנצח
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Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Lewis Kest, z’l, husband of Mrs. Maria Darascu Kest, and father of Mrs. Pepi (Jeff) Cohen.
Levaya is tomorrow, April 15th, at 11:00am in Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, 254 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012. Kevurah to follow in Ohev Shalom Cemetary 3237 15th Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020. Shiva will be observed at 5804 Narcissus Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 from 9:30AM-9:30PM, with no breaks.There will be a minyan for Mincha/Maariv at 7:25 PM Wednesday only.
President Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all ships, so long as the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire remains in place — with Trump quickly celebrating the resulting tumbling gas prices.
“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran,” he said in a post to X.
President Trump then quickly took to Truth Social to share the news himself.
“IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PA...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yehoshua Binyomin Schreibman and Rivka Sarah Sall on their engagement.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 16, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Zvi and Sori Spiegel on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 16, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Meir Klein and Bracha Pleeter on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Reuven & Leah Klein and Joel & Sharlene Pleeter
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 16, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Jerry Sigal, z'l, brother of Kathy Pereles The levaya will take place on Sunday, April 19, in Columbus, Ohio.
Kathy will be sitting shiva there through Wednesday. Kathy will then return to Baltimore and continue sitting shiva from Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM through Friday afternoon at her home, 3031 Fallstaff Road, Apt. 307C (The Towers). Visiting hours: Wednesday: 7:30pm-9:00pm Thursday: 9:00am-9:00pm Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Kathy can be reached at 845-548-2114.
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Baltimore, MD – Apr. 16, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Hillel Lieberman and Rachel Hauer on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Moshe & Shifi Lieberman and Mindi Hauer & Family
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr.16, 2026 – 4:00PM (BJL) An accident after the light outside of Shomrei Emunah heading toward Pickwick has traffic blocked off by a fire truck and 2 police cars.
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 16, 2026 - Reisterstown Road just past Northern Parkway is Shut Down
Honda is recalling a massive fleet of 440,830 Odyssey minivans over a potentially serious airbag malfunction, following reports of dozens of injuries, federal regulators announced.
In a notice dated April 9, the automaker warned that a software programming flaw could trigger the side airbags to deploy unexpectedly from relatively minor road impacts, including "driving over potholes, speed bumps, or road debris."
"Air bags that deploy unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.
Regulators said the affected vehicles include 2018–2022 models manufactured between Jan. 24, 2017, and June 3, 2022.
The issue was reportedly corrected in the production process thereafter, clearing subsequent mod...
Nachum Segal welcomed Rabbi Dovid Heber back to JM in the AM for an entertaining and informative look at calendaric trivia in advance of Rosh Chodesh Iyar.To listen, click on the graphic below:
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 13, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Chanoch Aryeh Friedman, zt"l, father of Mrs. Goldy (Boruch) Atlas.
Shiva is being observed at 3608 Menlo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215 beginning 8:00PM Thursday evening, April 16 through Sunday morning.Visiting:Thursday - 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Motzei Shabbos - after 9:30 PM
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US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire would go into effect at midnight tonight in Lebanon. The ceasefire will last ten days.
In a post to Truth Social, Trump wrote: "I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST."
He added: "On Tuesday, the two Countries met for the first time in 34 years here in Washington, D.C., with our Great Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. I have directed Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, together with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Razin' Caine, to work with Israel and Leban...
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asserted that the US military is ready to restart combat against Iran if no ceasefire deal is reached, during a briefing regarding Iran on Thursday.
"While you are digging out bombed-out and devastated facilities, we are only getting stronger," Hegeth said.
Hegseth stated that he had a message for the Iranian leadership: "We are watching you. Your capabilities are not the same as ours. Remember, this is not a fair fight."
He added that, at the direction of US President Donald Trump, the US will never allow Iran to develop or acquire nuclear weapons.
“We’d prefer to do it the nice way through a deal led by our vice president and negotiating team,” Hegseth said, “or we can do it the hard way. We u...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 16, 2026 - As summer approaches, Baltimore County police are investigating and trying to stop planned “link-ups,” also described as teen takeovers, at major shopping centers — incidents that law enforcement officials say can drive shoppers away and hurt the local economy.
Link ups have been reported at White Marsh Mall, Towson Town Center and other locations, with more planned in the next few weeks.
Lt. Douglas Jess, president of the Baltimore County police union, said social media has helped fuel the gatherings.
“Why it is such a thing obviously is the continued advancement of social media and the ability to communicate,” Jess said.
Jess said the incidents can quickly become disruptive and intimidating for shoppers...
