Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2025 - The summer heat is already brutal and everyone is looking for ways to cool off. Before heading to your local 7-Eleven store to grab a Slurpee, be sure to check out the STAR-K Kosher Slurpee List below.
Please note:
- The Slurpees listed here are recommended only at 7-Eleven stores in the USA. For Canadian stores, click here.
- Flavors refer to both Regular and Diet versions and are certified by either STAR-K or by reliable kashrus agencies.
- STAR-K does not certify individual 7-Eleven locations, except for the Slurpee machine in the Hooks Lane 7-Eleven in Pikesville, MD (exit 20 off I-695). Consumers are urged to use discretion when patronizing any other store.
The list is accurate only as of the date noted. STAR-K takes no responsibility should changes occur.
For more information about the halachic basis of all things Slurpee and the history of the Kosher Slurpee List, see here.
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Baltimore, MD – May 9, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Abigail Goldman, a’h, daughter of Herschel and Judy Goldman, z’l and, yl’t, beloved sister of Mrs. Beth (Nathan) Adler.Shiva will be be observed at 3315 Bonnie Road Baltimore, MD 21208Hours of shiva:Sunday, until 9:30 pm. Break for dinner from 6-7pmMonday - Friday, from 10am with breaks for lunch from 1-2pm and dinner from 5-6pm. Friday ending at 1pmבלע המות לנצח
Jerusalem, Israel - May 2026 — The evening after bonfires lit up the Jerusalem sky during the waning hours of Lag B’Omer, the rooftop of the Dan Family Aish World Center overlooking the Temple Mount became the setting for something rare: a wedding planned, prepared, and executed entirely by seminary students, from the flower arrangements on the bridal chair to the last course of the wedding meal.
The annual tradition, now in its fourth year, is organized by students of the Suzana and Ivan Kauffman Aish Institute for Women’s Education, spanning both the efg@Aish program and the Aspire program. Each year, the students select a deserving couple and take full ownership of the wedding, handling every logistical and creative element themselves. The initiative is not an e...
Baltimore, MD - May 10, 2026 — Senator Dalya Attar has successfully helped secure a significant state grant for Agudath Israel of Park Heights, providing essential funding for the complete redevelopment of the organization's facility and grounds. The investment from the State of Maryland will specifically fund a new children's playground and the state-of-the-art Rebbetzin Ruderman Library.As a cornerstone of the Park Heights community, the Agudah intends to use these funds to create a more welcoming and modern experience for the many families it serves. The planned upgrades to the library and recreational space are central to a broader vision for the property, ensuring the institution can continue to support the neighborhood in a meaningful capacity.The grant refle...
Baltimore, MD - May 10, 2026 - On a meaningful Thursday evening, the aroma of fresh dough and the spirit of sisterhood filled the JUSA Chabad House as women from across the region gathered for the inaugural Women’s Challah Bake. The event was held in special recognition of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, observed annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day, to honor the resilience and sacrifices of those whose partners serve in the armed forces, whether active duty or reserves.
The evening was a collaborative effort between the Jewish Uniformed Services Association (JUSA) of Maryland Chabad and the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Maryland Free State Post 167. The turnout reflected a wide geographic reach, with participants like military spouse Chaya Sara Ceitlin traveling f...
BJL apologizes to Rabbi Teichman for not having posted this on Erev Shabbos...uIf you follow My laws and faithfully observe My commandments,
I will grant your rains in their season… Your threshing shall overtake the vintage…
I will grant peace in the land… I will look with favor upon you and make you fertile and multiply you… I will establish My abode in your midst, and I will not spurn you… I will be your G-d, and you shall be My people. I am G-d your Lord who brought you out from the land of the Egyptians to be their slaves no more, who broke the bars עולכם — of your yoke, and made you walk erect. (במדבר כו ג-יג)
If we set ourselves to the task of putting all our energies in devotion to toiling in Torah and commit...
BaltimoreJewishLife.com (BJL) is proud to partner with STAR-K CERTIFICATION that realizes that there is no substitute for a person’s own Rav. In an effort to offer a possible solution, it has launched its Institute of Halachah as a public service. Over the years, the agency’s Kashrus Hotline has answered generic halachic questions from kosher consumers the world over, including inquiries regarding the kosher status of foods and certified Sabbath mode appliances. The formation of a separate official division within STAR-K testifies to the need for addressing these issues. The Institute of Halachah is directed by HaRav Mordechai Frankel, under the guidance of HaRav Moshe Heinemann, STAR-K’s Rabbinic Administrator. It is an invaluable resource for a diverse array of rabbis to discuss general halachic matters, as well as gain access to source materials for shiurim and answers to congregants’ questions. Shailos for regular or Kashrus shailos may emailed or discussed using this widget. 
Israel reportedly set up a secret military base in the Iraqi desert in February in order to support its aerial campaign against Iran.
According to a Saturday report in the Wall Street Journal, citing US officials and other sources, Israel built the base shortly before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28, to serve as a hub for logistics to support the Israeli Air Force.
It also housed special forces troops and search-and-rescue teams poised to act if any Israeli pilots were downed, the report said. To protect the outpost, Israeli troops even launched airstrikes against Iraqi forces who nearly discovered it in early March, according to the newspaper.
The strikes killed one Iraqi soldier, Baghdad said at the time, after Iraqi media reported that a local shepherd witn...
Towson, MD — May 8, 2026 - An incident at Towson University has gained national attention after a video surfaced showing a student engaging in a violent outburst directed at a visiting Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reservist.
The confrontation occurred during a campus event where the reservist was invited to speak as part of a national tour. According to eyewitness accounts and video footage, the student was seen screaming at the visitor, repeatedly calling him a “terrorist,” while throwing objects and damaging property in the immediate area.
Details of the Outburst
Witnesses report that the situation escalated rapidly when the student interrupted the ongoing program. The video, which has since circulated widely on social media, captures the student erupti...
Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mordechai Cohen, z’l, brother of Estie (Chaim) Kahn. Mrs. Kahn is currently sitting at 2325 Blackberry Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 through 1:00PM Sunday, May 10Updated: Visiting - Friday until 5PM -Motzaei Shabbos until 11PM and Sunday from 9AM until 1PM
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Baltimore, MD - May 8, 2026 – 10:59AM – An accident at the intersection of Greenspring Ave. and The Quarry has traffic slowing in the area
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday invalidated a new, voter-approved redistricting map, delivering a significant victory for Republicans in the state ahead of the fast-approaching 2026 midterm elections.
"We hold that the legislative process employed to advance this proposal violated Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Virginia," the Virginia Supreme Court said in the ruling. "This constitutional violation incurably taints the resulting referendum vote and nullifies its legal efficacy."
The Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments last month over the newly passed congressional map, which voters in the state approved by a narrow 51% to 49% margin.
The ballot measure would have given the Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature — rather than the state...
The U.S. job market blew past expectations again in April, buoyed by gains across industries including retail, transportation and warehousing, and healthcare, a sign that the labor market remained resilient in the face of the Iran war.
The numbers
The U.S. added 115,000 jobs in April, the Labor Department said Friday, far exceeding expectations.
That compared with a net gain of 185,000 in March. It was better than the 55,000 jobs that analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected to see for April.
The unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 4.3%, as economists had expected.
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2026 - Lag BaOmer 5786 at BJSZ:
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2026 - Residents and commuters along Park Heights Avenue - particularly near the intersection with Pinkney Road, where the Agudah is located - may soon see increased traffic enforcement efforts as Baltimore City officials move forward with an evaluation for possible red light camera enforcement at the intersection.
According to correspondence from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, officials have already completed a preliminary evaluation and are now conducting “video validation studies” to assess red light violations, speeding, and overall driver behavior at the intersection.
The city says the review process will also include:
Analysis of crash history and severity trends
Traffic volume and turning movement studies
Signal t...
Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2026 - A proposal to establish a "Community Care Center" in the heart of Pikesville has sparked significant concern among local residents, who worry that the facility’s broad zoning definition and institutional scale could fundamentally alter the character of their residential neighborhood.
The proposal, filed by property owner St. Vincent de Paul-Baltimore, targets 112 Sudbrook Lane—a property located immediately adjacent to single-family homes on Sudbrook, Glenback, and Oak, and directly next to the Yeshivas Torah Simcha school.
What is Being Proposed?
St. Vincent de Paul is seeking a Special Exception to operate a "Community Care Facility." According to early meetings with the organization’s legal counsel, the current plan includes:
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Baltimore, MD – May 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Freha Cohen, a”h, wife of Moshe Cohen and mother of Shoshana (Shalom) Addi, Shalom Cohen, Yitzchak Cohen, Yaakov Cohen, Tamar Didi, and Dina Dhei.
Shiva will be observed at Rechov Shimonovitz 13, Kfar Chasidim, Haifa, Israel.Mrs. Addi can be reached on 443.604.0643. (Israel is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore)
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Baltimore, MD - May 7, 2026 - The family of a 6-year-old boy who left a Northwest Baltimore elementary school unsupervised is now preparing to sue the city.
Belinda Curry and her attorney Thiru Vignarajah are claiming a “near-catastrophic failure” that allowed first-grader Liam Livingston to walk out of Fallstaff Elementary School during a transition period last year.
“Distrust, to say the least, and lack of accountability. They did not do their adult due diligence,” Curry said. “They didn’t. They failed my child, and they need to be held accountable.”
Livingston crossed a busy Reisterstown Road before being found at a nearby store. The family alleges negligent supervision and is seeking damages tied to emotional distress and ongoing therapy.
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