Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2025 - Baltimore County is expanding access to gun locks in the name of firearm safety.
Throughout June, which is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, library patrons can pick up gun locks at every branch location.
"As a community connector, Baltimore County Public Library is a trusted institution where people from all walks of life are welcomed and included, making us an ideal location to distribute free gun safety locks," Baltimore County Public Library CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine said in a statement. "We are proud to offer this critical resource and want to thank Baltimore County Department of Health's Bureau of Behavioral Health (BBH) for its partnership in creating a safer Baltimore County."
"We don't often get to hear what...
The wife and all five children of Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman have been arrested by federal immigration agents and will be swiftly deported, sources told The Post.
Soliman, 45 — an Egyptian national who is accused of injuring 12 people with a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails during an antisemitic attack in Boulder — was living in the US illegally for two months after his legal status expired on March 28.n
Following his arrest on Sunday, ICE and Homeland Security Investigation agents have taken his family into federal custody, a Department of Homeland Security official told The Post.
“Mohamed’s despicable actions will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but we’re also investigating to what ext...
IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin on Tuesday addressed the public on the progress of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, stating that Hamas is suffering major setbacks while Israel expands humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
"Over the past week, the IDF has launched precise activities throughout the Gaza Strip," Defrin said, targeting Hamas infrastructure hidden within civilian areas. “Efforts are constantly being made to avoid harm to Gazan civilians, while dozens of terrorists are being successfully eliminated.”
He also reaffirmed that the military campaign is focused on two goals: “the return of our hostages and the decisive defeat of Hamas.”
A major component of Israel’s strategy involves humanitarian aid.
“Tens of thousands of food packages ...
FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital that the case involving two Chinese nationals who were charged Tuesday with allegedly smuggling a "dangerous biological pathogen" into the U.S. to study at the University of Michigan laboratory demonstrates a serious national security threat to America's food supply.
"This case is a sobering reminder that the Chinese Communist Party continues to deploy operatives and researchers to infiltrate our institutions and target our food supply, an act that could cripple our economy and endanger American lives," Patel told Fox in a statement. "Smuggling a known agroterrorism agent into the U.S. is not just a violation of law, it’s a direct threat to national security. I commend the FBI Detroit Division and our partners at CBP for stopp...
The Washington Post on Tuesday evening posted a correction and partial apology for misrepresenting a Sunday incident in Gaza, in which the media falsely claimed that Israel killed 30 Gazan civilians.
The statement, posted on X, noted that the Post "deleted the post below because it and early versions of the article didn’t meet Post fairness standards."
WP explained, "Early versions of the article on Sunday stated that Israeli troops had killed more than 30 people near a U.S. aid site in Gaza, with the headline attributing the action to 'health officials.'"
'The article failed to make clear if attributing the deaths to Israel was the position of the Gaza health ministry or a fact verified by The Post. The article and headline w...
Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2025 - Johns Hopkins University is feeling the effects of major federal funding cuts as it paused pay hikes, instituted a hiring freeze and is slowing construction.
The impact is far-reaching.
Hopkins has its hands in everything from community safety grants to job training. There's concern more cuts are coming.
"It's fair to say that a strong Hopkins equals a strong community, and vice versa," said Alicia Wilson, vice president for community engagement and opportunity. "A strong community equals a strong Hopkins. It's a bilateral beneficial relationship. We really do care about what's happening. We are all in this together."
Wilson said the university's commitment to the community is deep and widespread.
"From violence prevention to hea...
Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2025 - The start of a new month means new laws are now in effect in Maryland after the governor signed them into law.
One of those laws forces the MVA to tack on 12 points against the driver’s license of anyone convicted of DUI.
Fishing licenses are also going up. It’s the first time that’s happened in two decades.
The number of speed cameras will go from two to four on the JFX.
A new law also prevents ICE from using personal data for immigration enforcement and stops them from going to certain places without a warrant.
Also, the orange crush becomes the official drink of Maryland, and chromite is the official state mineral.
Baltimore, MD - June 1, 2025 - Shomrim is aware of the serious incident that took place earlier today in Boulder, Colorado, where individuals were injured in a targeted attack during a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration.Baltimore City and County law enforcement are aware of the situation and have proactively increased patrols and security presence for the Shavuos holiday.We encourage everyone to stay alert and report any suspicious activity. Your vigilance helps keep our community safe.Wishing you a safe and meaningful Shavuot,Shomrim of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD - June 1, 2025 - On Sunday, May 25th, Shearith Israel held its centennial celebration and honored its living past presidents. The Shul was founded in 1851, however, the branch at Park Heights and Glen Avenues was opened in 1925. The Shul also paid tribute to Rav Hopfer and the past Rabbanim of the shul, Rabbis Rice, Shaffer, Schwab, and Feldman. Rav Hopfer spoke about how Torah Judaism, at that time, was in decline, and how incredible it is to see the Shul and the entire frum community of Baltimore growing the way that it has. Rav Hopfer also spoke of his close relationship with each of the honorees and their families. The program included two video presentations.
The first focused on the contributions of the honorees, while the other, highlighted the historical ...
Boulder, CO – June 1, 2025 – The FBI has launched an investigation into what it is calling a “targeted terror attack” near Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon.
At around 4:30 p.m., Boulder Police responded to reports of an attack involving multiple victims during a “Run for Their Lives” event—part of a global grassroots campaign advocating for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Witnesses told CBS that the suspect used Molotov cocktails to target participants.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency's involvement on X, stating, “Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.”
Evacuations began shortly after th...
Baltimore, MD - June 1, 2025 - BGE ratepayers should prepare for higher electricity bills as electricity rates are set to increase by about 0.75 cent per kilowatt hour this summer, which doesn't seem like a lot but adds up to about six dollars a month for the average bill with more increases in the fall.
"It goes up every year, I feel like we've never seen a change," said Tramaine Washington, a BGE customer.
The rate hikes come just as warm weather arrives, a common pattern for utility bills that has many customers concerned about affordability.
"They're almost 50% more than they were five years ago. It has become a kitchen table topic because they're very expensive now, and I don't really see them going down unless you take action," said Laurel Peltier, an ener...
In the grand tapestry of life, there are threads woven with such precision that they can only be described as min haShamayim. Just days before Shavuos, as the Jewish world braced itself to reaccept the Torah with awe and reverence, one father experienced a moment that is his personal mesoras hatorah.
He wasn't looking for miracles. In fact, all he wanted was to catch a quick Mincha. Living out of town, the earlier 1:30 Mincha had slipped past him. He had a long drive ahead, and he didn't want to miss Mincha with a minyan. Then it occurred to him—his son’s yeshiva, nestled just beyond the town's edge, held a later Mincha. Fifteen minutes away. The timing was perfect. Not only could he daven, but he could also pop in to give his son a warm yom tov bracha
A small,...
Baltimore, MD – June 1, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Isaac Weiss, z'’l, father of Mrs. Malky Ray and brother of Esta Sitrin.
The Levaya will take place this morning in Miami.
Mrs. Ray will observe shiva today from 5-7 pm at 6314 Ivymount Road, Baltimore, Md 21209Mrs. Sitrin will observe shiva from 10:00AM-3:00PM at 3415 Clarks Lane Apt D1
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach
Baltimore, MD – May 31, 2025 – Spotlight 2025 was more than a celebration… it was a tribute to nearly five decades of extraordinary vision, unwavering commitment, and transformative leadership from Dr. Zipora Schorr.
Held in the Dahan Sanctuary on the Beth Tfiloh campus, the evening featured heartfelt remarks from Rabbi Chai Posner, Head Rabbi of Beth Tfiloh Congregation; Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg, Rabbi-in-Residence; event co-chairs Hudi Schorr ’01 and Yanky Schorr; and Dr. Schorr herself. Known for her humility and deeply private nature, Dr. Schorr offered a rare glimpse into the values that matter most to her. She spoke about her upbringing, the strength and influence of her mother, the centrality of family, and the guiding force of a Torah lifestyle. Her reflect...
United Airlines has announced that it will resume its flights from Newark Airport in New York to Tel Aviv earlier than originally planned.
According to the company’s statement, flights will resume on June 5. The first United flight from Newark to Tel Aviv is scheduled to depart this coming Thursday.
The airline emphasized that the decision to resume operations was made following a comprehensive operational assessment, in close coordination with pilot and crew unions.
AirBaltic also announced Saturday that it will resume its flights to Israel on June 6. In addition, Air France resumed flights to Ben Gurion Airport this past Tuesday. Delta Air Lines has also announced that they will resume flights.
Airlines that have not yet resumed flights to Israel include Lufthansa, which is not...
Four sites connected to the Jewish community were vandalized Friday night in the Marais district of central Paris, French media outlet RTL reported, citing police sources.
The sites included a Holocaust memorial, the Tournelles Synagogue, the "Chez Marianne" restaurant, and the Agoudath HaKehilot Synagogue; all were defaced with green paint.
The incident was discovered by a police patrol at around 5:15 a.m. The Tournelles Synagogue is an Orthodox Ashkenazi and Sephardi synagogue located in the Marais neighborhood.
Ariel Weil, Mayor of Central Paris, posted on X: “After the red paint, comes the green paint. This time, the gesture is more precise: a Holocaust memorial, synagogues, and a 'Jewish' restaurant. After all, it's just heritage. And it's sure t...
US envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday rejected Hamas' response to the newest ceasefire proposal, slamming it as "totally unacceptable" and stressing that it "only takes us backward."
A senior official familiar with the details of the negotiations revealed that a thorough analysis of Hamas' response shows that the terror group's proposal is far from aligning with Israel’s offer.
Among Hamas’ demands: a ceasefire lasting up to seven years, a full IDF withdrawal from all areas captured since March, cancellation of the new humanitarian aid distribution model led by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and a return to the previous distribution system. “This isn’t a response — it’s a slammed door,” the official stated.
The Prime Min...
Baltimore, MD – May 31, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi & Gavriella Snitzer on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov grandparents Shirley & David Snitzer and Michael & Rachel Lebowitz
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore County, MD – May 30, 2025 – A zoning hearing has been scheduled for Monday, June 2, from 10–11 AM, regarding a proposal to open a cannabis dispensary at 301 Reisterstown Road, near Randall Avenue — just half a block from Seven Mile Market. The applicant is seeking a special exception in a commercial revitalization district, along with a variance for a modified parking plan and front setback.
However, June 2 is the second day of Shavuos. As a result, members of the community will obviously be unable to participate.
Scheduling this hearing on a day when a major portion of the community cannot be present is both exclusionary and deeply troubling.
Why This Matters: Potential Concerns
Community members have raised serious concerns about the impa...
Baltimore, MD – May 30, 2025 – With excitement and heartfelt mazal tovs across the community, Bais Dovid (Bais Medrash of Summit Park) Rabbi Shlomo Weiss has officially been announced the winner of the ArtScroll Shul Set-A-Thon, a national campaign offering full seforim libraries to selected shuls.
As part of the campaign, which ran from May 12–27, participants were encouraged to purchase ArtScroll sets and register their shul of choice. The more entries submitted on behalf of a shul, the higher the chance of winning. The campaign culminated in a drawing where Bais Dovid was selected, as confirmed in a visual announcement showing the wheel of entries landing on “Bais Dovid (Bais Medrash of Summit Park) – 6800 Sylvale Ct, Baltimore, MD.”
The simcha didn...
