New York, N.Y. - May 1, 2026 - Agudath Israel of America welcomes the inclusion of $300 million in funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) in a bill signed yesterday by President Trump. However, in light of the rise in antisemitism, the appropriation falls short of adequately addressing the security needs of vulnerable nonprofit institutions.
NSGP is a federal program that assists nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack to fund target hardening and personnel to help secure their facilities. The program has been utilized, and is in particularly high demand, by institutions in the Jewish community, including synagogues, religious schools, and charitable institutions. Agudath Israel was among the groups at the forefront of NSGP’s creation and has actively...
We are amid counting the forty-nine days that bridge the holiday of Pesach and Shavuos. We start our count from the second day of Pesach when the עומר — a meal-offering of barley was brought, culminating with the holiday of Shavuos where we bring the new-meal offering of wheat, the שתי הלחם — two-loaves.
In Menachos there appears an intriguing historical episode regarding these two offerings.
There was an incident where the omer came from גגות צריפין — Gaggot Tzerifin and the two loaves on Shavuos came from the valley of עין סוכר — Ein Sokher.
When the kings of the Hasmonean monarchy besieged each other in their civil war, Hyrcanus was outside of Jerusalem, besieging it, and Aristoblus was inside. On each and every day they woul...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 30, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Yehuda Fleischmann, z’l, father of Ayala (Don) Greenberg, Dovid (Chava Zehava) Fleischmann, Batya (Yisroel) Luwish, Michoel (Essie) Fleischmann, and Bracha (Levi) Mark
The Levayah will be held on Friday morning (May 1) 10:00 am at Levinson's. Kevurah will take place at Shearith Israel Cemetery - Bowleys Lane.
Shiva through Thursday morning will be observed at 2535 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209.Minyanim
Mincha (Erev Shabbos) - 3:00 pm
Maariv (Motza'ei Shabbos) - 8:54 pm
Shacharis (Sun only) - 7:30 am
Mincha (Sun only) - 2:00 pm
Visiting Hours
Motza'ei Shabbos - Until 11:30 pm.
Sunday-Wednesday - 9:30-12:30 pm; 1:30-6:0...
From the tragedy of Sefiras HaOmer to the light of Lag BaOmer, this shiur uncovers the timeless lesson that Torah can only endure where humility and honor dwell.
Baltimore, MD - May 1, 2026 - Northbrook Financial Co-founder and long-time Financial Literacy course developer, educator, and consultant, Elliot Pepper, joined the 11th grade of Mesivta Shaarei Chaim to discuss financial planning and investing.
Elliot's presentation covered the essential elements of: 💵 The Psychology of Money 💵 Cash flow management 💵 Compound interest and investingThe students walked away with a strong understanding of how the financial "plumbing system" works, with an emphasis on some of the unique financial considerations of the Orthodox community and how to utilize compound interest to supercharge the wealth-building journey.
Elliot noted, "These young men came to class excited and ready to learn. I have always loved being in the classroom and prov...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 30, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yosef Meir Rabinowitz and Rina Leah Meyers on their engagement.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 30, 2026 - It had come to our attention that Bowl & Basket Cranberry Pineapple Juice Cocktail has lost its kosher certification. It is possible that a few bottles were sold from Seven Mile Market without the kosher certification. Please check to make sure that the bottle you have at home is kosher. If it is not kosher, you may return it to the store for a full refund. The product has since been removed from our shelves.Customers are reminded to check all products for proper kosher certification at all times as things change without notice.
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 30, 2026 - Mazel Tov to the Zidichover Rebbe Shlit"a and the entire Eichenstein mishpacha on the engagement of Chani to Yosef Tzvi Unsdorfer, son of Harav Yitzchok Unsdorfer Shlit"a, Rav of Shvili Dovid of Lakewood.
Baltimore, MD, April 30, 2026 | 13 Iyar 5786 — STAR-K Kosher Certification is proud to announce a dynamic new educational initiative designed to bring Maseches Chullin to life for Daf Yomi participants, yeshivos, kollelim and community learning groups worldwide.
This unique program offers live shechita demonstrations that provide participants with a clear, practical understanding of the halachic principles discussed in the Gemara. By combining hands-on visuals with expert instruction, attendees gain a deeper appreciation of complex topics that are often difficult to fully grasp through text alone.
The demonstrations cover a wide range of essential subjects, including:
Shechita – Proper techniques and halachic requirements
Treifos &nda...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 30, 2026 - Rabbi Duvi Rubin, Rav of Baltimore's Kehillas Ohr Yisrael, addressed the middle school talmidim of Yeshivas Toras Simcha today, sharing a timely message as we approach Shavuos. He asked the boys to reflect on why Rabbi Akiva’s talmidim passed away during this period, suggesting that these days leading up to Matan Torah highlight the teaching of Chazal, “ derech eretz kadma laTorah .”Rabbi Rubin encouraged the talmidim to strengthen their respect and sensitivity toward one another, emphasizing that even small acts—such as holding the door open for a friend—demonstrate humility and kindness. These everyday moments of proper conduct help prepare us to receive the Torah in the most meaningful way.
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 30, 2026 - Kehilas Bnei Yeshiva of Baltimore (Rabbi Akiva Meister), recently became a partner with Kollel Zichron Eliyahu, embracing the Adopt-A-Kollel vision of connecting a kehila to support a kollel in Eretz Yisroel. The relationship was marked by deep respect and genuine connection. Rabbi Yeshaya Stroh the Rosh Kollel would visit and deliver shiurim, and the kehila took great pride in their role as partners in the kollel’s mission.
A few weeks ago, the shul ran a fundraising raffle of 360 tickets, each with a randomly assigned value between $1 and $360. The prize was a Rolex watch or its $16,000 cash equivalent. Wanting to show appreciation to his partners, Rabbi Stroh purchased a ticket, deciding in advance that if the amount was high, he would ask the koll...
Congress took a major step toward ending the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security shutdown on Thursday as the White House warned hundreds of thousands of federal employees were on the verge of missing paychecks amid the 75-day funding lapse.
The House of Representatives unanimously approved a Senate-passed spending measure covering most of the department’s appropriations through September.
The vote came after the DHS funding measure had stalled in the lower chamber for more than a month as House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to put the bill on the floor over objections to language he said defunded law enforcement. The speaker's opposition reflected the views of many in his conference, who viewed the bill as a dead letter when the Senate passed it...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 30, 2026 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
Baltimore, MD - April 30, 2026 - The following letter was sent yesterday to the Bais Yaakov parent body:
Dear Parents, As the school year draws to a close, we take this opportunity to be thankful for the past and look to the future. We have immense hakaras hatov to Rabbi Yechezkel Zweig for leading our High School for close to four decades and guiding it through this current transition year. His mark on our students and our school cannot be overstated, and we will be forever grateful to him. Our High School is widely recognized as producing the highest quality Bnos Yisroel, and that is very much to his credit. There will, IY"H, be upcoming opportunities for each of us to express our personal hakaras hatov to Rabbi Zweig. We are grateful that Rabbi Zweig has agreed to be av...
Discovering an Overlooked Quality of Successful Leadership
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 29, 2026 - Leadership touches everyone. Even if we don’t hold a formal position, opportunities to lead arise in everyday roles—for example, every teacher and parent is a leader. Leadership may be assigned in specific scenarios—school, yeshiva, shul, or the workplace. Much has been said and written about what makes a good leader. Here, I want to share one invaluable insight about leadership that, in my experience, is not well understood: A successful leader conveys a message that people can receive.
I recently read biographies about two tremendous talmidei chachamim. Each one was a leader. One succeeded, while the other failed. Both men were great in their own right and much above our level. ...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 29, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aharon and Rachelli Stern on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Ephraim & Sarah Stern and Asher & Dena Sondhelm.
Mazel Tov great-grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Uri & Aviva Sondhelm and Rabbi & Mrs. Eli &Renee Singer
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
