US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce before year-end that the Gaza peace process will advance into its second phase, unveiling a new governance structure for the enclave, Axios reported on Thursday.
The move, according to two US officials and a Western source directly involved, comes as Washington seeks to consolidate what it views as the most significant foreign policy achievement of Trump’s second term.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet Trump in the US before month’s end to discuss the next stage. In a phone call Monday, Trump told Netanyahu he expects him to be a “better partner” on Gaza, the Axios report said.
The second phase envisions Israel withdrawing further from Gaza, the deployment of an Intern...
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Yeshivas Ohr Yechezkel, WITS, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a student population of nearly 100 Talmidim in its Mesivta and Yeshiva Gedola, is committed to providing aspiring Talmidim with an excellent Yeshiva education combined with a high caliber General Studies program, set in a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment.Parents and Talmidim alike recognize the Yeshiva’s focus on * Cultivating a Talmid’s passion for Limud HaTorah* Developing the total Mensch* Appreciating the individuality of each Talmid* Creating successful and happy TalmidimThe Yeshiva attracts Talmidim from across the country, including 12 current Baltimore talmidim.Parents who are interested in finding out more about the Yeshiva are encouraged to attend the Open House at the home of Mr. and ...
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 29, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Gerald Barr, z’l, father of Paul Barr, Louis Barr, Avi Barr and Beverly Weisbrot. Paul is currently sitting in Baltimore.Details for the other avelim is forthcoming.Click here to watch the livestreamed levayah on Har Menucht, Yerushalayim at 8:00AM (Baltimore)
Shiva will be observed at 5904 Simmonds Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Minyanim:
Sunday morning - Shacharis at 8:00 a.m.
Shacharis - Sunday 8:00am / 6:30 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv - 4:30 p.m.
The family respectfully requests no visitors between the hours of 12:00 - 1:00 p.m 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. or after 8:30 p.m
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 4, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yosefa Benedikt, a’h, sister of Avrohom Goldenberg and Tony Goldenberg.
Shiva will be observed in Baltimore through Wednesday morning at 3413 Taney Rd., Baltimore, MD 21215
Please note: Shiva will be in Lakewood on Friday afternoon and Motzei Shabbos at 201 Skyline Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Resuming in Baltimore Sunday morning
Minyanim (Baltimore)
Shacharis: Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: 7:15 am
Mincha/Maariv: (through Tuesday): 4:35 pm
The family respectfuly requests no visitors from 12-1pm, 6-7pm, and after 9:30pm.
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 29, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dr. Abba Spero, z’l, husband of Mrs. Sara Spero, father of Mr. Chaim (Rebecca) Spero, Rabbi Yechiel (Chumi) Spero, Mr. Moshe (Gila) Spero, Mrs. Chavi (Reb Chezky) Schneider, and Mr. Yehuda (Tova) Spero an brother of Rabbi Ephraim Spero.
The levaya will take place tomorrow, Sunday, November 30, at 1:30 pm at Sol Levinson. Click here to watch Leayah recording Shiva will be observed through Friday afternoon at 5901 Key Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215The family respectfully requests no visitors between 12:30-130pm and 530-630pm or after 10pm.Minyanim: Shacharis: Monday-Friday: 8:00 amMincha/Maariv: Monday-Thursday: 4:30 pmMincha Friday: 1:00 pm
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 30, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rebbetzin Hadassah Poliakoff, a’h, wife of the late Rabbi Manuel M. Poliakoff, z"l, mother of Mr. Abba David (Laura) Poliakoff, Mrs. Aviva (Rabbi Eliezer z"l) Cohen, Mrs. Rena (Rabbi Avi) Schochet, and Rabbi Ephraim (Channa) Poliakoff.BALTIMORE SHIVA:Shiva will be observed in Baltimore at 3211 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD 21215, beginning on Wednesday, December 3, at 2pm, and will end on Tuesday morning, December 9.Mr. Abba David Poliakoff will observe the entire shiva in Baltimore. Mrs. Aviva Cohen will be sitting shiva in Baltimore until Sunday morning. She will then sit shiva at 26081 Radclift Place in Oak Park, MI 48237. She can be reached at 248-259-2608. Mrs. Rena Schoche...
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 1, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Louis Kaplan, z"l, husband of Helen Kaplan and father of Yossi (Rebecca) Kaplan, Tzvi (Miriam) Kaplan, Breindy (Yaakov) Davidson and brother of Seymour Kaplan.Shiva will be observed through Tuesday morning at 3202 Bonnie Rd., Baltimore, MD 21208. Yossi Kaplan will be sitting Shiva in Israel.
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In Yaakov's prayer to G-d to save him from 'the hands of Esav', he prefaces it by expressing how little he deserves G-d's benevolence since he feels diminished by the disproportionate kindness he has already received.
As evidence Yaakov mentions how despite when he first crossed over the Jordan River on his way to Lavan all he possessed was his staff, now he has developed into two full camps.
כי במקלי—for with my staff, עברתי את—I have crossed, הירדן הזה—this Jordan (בראשית לב יא)
The Targum Unkelos translates במקלי as יחידי, alone, without any possessions or wealth other than his staff.
Why the emphasis on his retaining only his inconsequential staff? Simply stating לבדי—alone, would have been su...
Vateizei Dina. And Dina went out. Today, the mere words conjure up thoughts of negativity and of the recklessness of Dina in venturing out of the protective environment of her home. Indeed, it is hard to find many words in the Torah which have drawn such a magnitude of interpretation, most which use this tragic episode as a warning against women straying to far into the outside world. As is often the case though, those who use a tragedy to advance an agenda are often missing the more profound lesson which can be found with a simple reading of our most trusted commentary, Rashi.
Rashi comments that Dina is referred to as “Bas Leah” but not “Bas Yaakov” since Leah too had “gone out”. Rashi (Vayishlach 34:1). ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 5, 2025 - A coalition gathered outside a Giant Food store in Locust Point on Thursday afternoon to launch a campaign to allow beer and wine in grocery stores.
Maryland Retailers Alliance President Cailey Locklair said Maryland is at a competitive disadvantage.
“Residents who live near borders routinely cross state lines into Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the District of Columbia,” Locklair said.
Maryland state Del. Marlon Amprey is the sponsor of the Alcoholic Beverages Modernization Act, which would allow beer and wine to be sold in grocery stores.
Amprey said he thinks about the single mom “who is shopping with two or three kids and wants to be able to buy an alcoholic beverage but has three kids with her and has to go to ...
The London-based, Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Thursday that concern is growing within Hamas that Israel may attempt to eliminate senior officials outside of the Arab world.
According to the report, since the attempted assassination in Doha, Qatar, Hamas leaders residing outside the Gaza Strip have significantly tightened their personal security. One source stated there is “an assumption that Israel will continue to track them using sophisticated technology.”
The newspaper published a document detailing internal security instructions distributed to senior Hamas members operating abroad.
According to the directives, meetings are not to be held at fixed locations and must instead be convened at varying times and places.
It was also stated that m...
The US Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of a senior professor at Harvard Law School who was charged with firing shots near a synagogue on Yom Kippur.
The lecturer, a Brazilian citizen, agreed to leave the US voluntarily.
Carlos Portugal Gouvêa was arrested on October 2 after firing several air-rifle shots outside a synagogue in Brookline, Massachusetts. When apprehended, he told police he was “hunting rats.”
On November 13, Gouvêa admitted to the unlawful use of an air rifle as part of a plea agreement. Additional charges - disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and property damage - were dropped.
Two weeks after his arrest, his visa was revoked, and immigration agents took him into custody this past Wednesday. He agreed to leave the US fo...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 4, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Martin Greer, z'l, father of R' Daniel (Laura) Greer.
The levaya will be tomorrow, Friday *** time TBA*** at Mount Richmond Cemetery, Staten Island NY
Shiva in Baltimore at 6902 Wallis Ave, will begin Sunday with Mincha/Maariv (4:25pm) until Thursday morning,
Mincha/Maariv 4:25 pm
Shacharis 6:50 am
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 4, 2025 (BJL) — This past month, married women and mothers from across Baltimore participated in a valuable five-part refresher course presented by the STAR-K. The series, designed to strengthen everyday halachic knowledge in the kitchen and beyond, underscored the importance of reviewing these halachos regularly- keeping them fresh, accurate, and at our fingertips.Rabbi Sholom Tendler opened the series with a practical look at Day-to-Day Kashrus in the Kitchen, reviewing common scenarios and addressing real-life questions that arise in busy homes. The following week, Rabbi Mordechai Frankel delivered a comprehensive class on Tovelling, while also covering additional kitchen halachos that participants wanted clarified.Rabbi Dovid Heber continued the program...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 4, 2025 - As temperatures drop, the risk of home fires rises dramatically. This guide provides simple, life-saving steps to help you prevent winter fires and keep your family safe. From heating equipment to portable generators and chimneys, these safety reminders will help you stay warm without putting your home in danger.Click on the graphic below to view the entire 22-page brochure.
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 4, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aaron Borgen (Monsey) and Avigail Zelinger (Baltimore) on their engagement
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Yehuda and Yael Zelinger
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 4, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home. Click on the graphic below: https://thebjh.com/current-issue
