Baltimore, MD - June 26, 2025 - Demolition of the existing structures of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to begin on or about July 7, weather permitting, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Thursday.
MDTA said this is a major milestone in the Key Bridge Rebuild project, and that the demolition work is expected to take several months to complete.
The demolition will involve the use of heavy machinery to dismantle the remaining portions of the Key Bridge.
MDTA said the process will begin with the removal of bridge deck over the river, followed by demolition of sections over Hawkins Point and Sollers Point.
During this phase of the work, portions of the existing structure will be removed that interfere with the alignment of the new bridge.
Controlled dem...
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Baltimore, MD – June 25, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah Mr. Ezra Hendon, z’l, father of Kenny Hendon.
The levaya has already taken place in California
Shiva will be observed beginning Thursday with Mincha through Tuesday morning at 6602 Wickfield Rd., Baltimore, MD 21209
Minyanim and Nichum Aveilim
Thursday: Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm Visiting: after Mincha until 9:30pm
Friday: Shacharis: 7:00am Mincha: 5:00pm Visiting: 9:30am–12:30pm
Motzei Shabbos: Maariv: 9:27pm Visiting: until 10:30pm
Sunday: Shacharis: 8:30am Mincha/Maariv: 8:20pm Visiting: 9:30am–12:30pm | 1:30pm–3:30pm | 6:30pm–9:30pm
Monday: Shacharis: 7:00am Minch...
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Are you looking to add something contemporary and meaningful to your current collection?
Now is your chance to beautify those walls.
The renowned Kuva Art from Lakewood, NJ, will be hosting a pop-up one-day event in Baltimore: This Sunday, June 29th at The Kol Torah Social Hall – 2929 Fallstaff Rd, from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Kuva will be showcasing the latest sought-after Judaica art pieces from recognized Israeli artists including Brachi Horen, Menucha Yankelevich, Sarit Stern, Sara Lantitzky, Eli Ohayon, and more.
At the event, Kuva will offer a wide-ranging selection of Judaica art, special show pricing, refreshments, and the opportunity to schedule an in-home consultation.
Instead of ordering art from a faceless site, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and be ...
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Baby Moishy, just 9 months old, is fighting for his life. His father already gave part of his liver to save him.
Now, Moishy needs emergency heart surgery — but the only doctors who can help are far beyond what the family can afford.
From his hospital bed, his father cries: "I gave my son my liver. I’d give him my heart if I could… but now, I have nothing left except this plea."
⏳ Urgent Need: $200,000
❤️ Every bit counts
With a blessing from Rabbi Meir Sirota: "This is pikuach nefesh. May helping bring bracha to your home."
📍 Donate now:
https://thechesedfund.com/waehandhorg/moishy?aff=jbl26.6at
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Rav Dovid Frid, z'l, passed away after years of battling ALS. His wife Rachel devoted herself fully to his care and is now depleted financially with debts to pay and no savings or insurance.Help is needed urgently to enable her to regain stability and rebuild her life. This was surely Rav Dovid's final request.Please donate and share: https://thechesedfund.com/rachelfrid0/in-loving-memory-of-rav-dovid-frid-z-l
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Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah Mrs. Surie Gottlieb, a'h, mother of Mrs. Leah (Reuven) Klein.
The levaya will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:30AM at Bais Tefilah of Inwood, 259 Doughty Blvd, Inwood, NY
Shiva will be observed at 260 Central Ave., Apt 330, Lawrence, NY, 11559Baltimore:Sunday at 6506 Edenvale from 10-1PM and 3-6pm Mrs. Klein can be reached at 410-262-8947.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach
Baltimore, MD – June 25, 2025 – Baltimore City Recreation and Parks has launched a new Deer Management Program and is actively seeking feedback from residents and local organizations through a brief survey and a series of upcoming info sessions.
Spearheaded by Wildlife Conservation Analyst Shane Boehne, the program aims to understand how deer are impacting city neighborhoods, parks, and residents. The goal is to develop informed and community-based solutions to manage the city’s growing deer population.
10-Minute Community Survey Now Open Baltimore residents are encouraged to complete a 10-minute online survey by July 1st to share their experiences and perspectives on local deer issues. 👉 Click here to take the survey
Public Info Sessions – In-Person and Onlin...
Baltimore County, MD – June 26, 2025 – A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Baltimore County and surrounding areas, in anticipation of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected later today.
Starting around 3:00 PM and continuing through midnight, the region may experience numerous thunderstorms driven by an advancing backdoor front. These storms may linger over the same areas, especially along the I-95 corridor, bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain, with some areas possibly seeing up to 4 inches.
Residents are urged to remain alert, avoid driving through flooded roads, and monitor updates. For more safety guidance, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine revealed new details about the recent US military strike on Iran's nuclear program and the subsequent defense of Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar during a joint press conference on Thursday.
Gen. Dan Caine offered extensive new details about the US military response to Iran's retaliatory missile attack. "We believe that this is the largest single Patriot engagement in US military history," Caine revealed.
He described how approximately 44 American servicemembers manning the Patriot Missile batteries at Al-Udeid Air Base had only two minutes to respond as Iranian missiles approached. Their swift and precise action successfully thwarted the attack. The oldest servicemember involved in the defe...
Baltimore, MD – June 26, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovid and Tzipora Hastings on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Lee Jay Lowenstein and great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Lowenstein (Har Nof, Yerushalayim) and Dr. Moshe Lasson
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Dasan and Aviram went out and stood defiantly at the entrance of their tents, with their wives, children, and infants. (Bamidbar 16 27)
Rashi adds, 'Come and see how grievous a sin dissension is: for an earthly tribunal does not punish a person before he shows signs of puberty, the heavenly tribunal not even before he is twenty years old, while here even the sucklings perished (Midrash Tanchuma).'
The commentators all strive to find justification for innocent children being punished for the sins of their fathers.
Why here specifically do we find this anomaly?
When a young man reaches the age of thirteen, becoming a Bar Mitzvah, the father recites the blessing of ברוך שפטרני מעונשו של זה — Blessed [are You, Hashem] Who has exempted me from the puni...
Baltimore, MD – June 26, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Bernice Goldman, a’h, mother of Avraham Goldman.
Shiva will be observed at 3113 Taney Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215 beginning Friday morning.
Shachris at 7:00am
Mincha/Maariv at 8:25pm
Bila Hamaves Lanetzach…
Baltimore, MD – June 26, 2025 - BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Naomi Shabtai, a’h, wife of Menashe Shabtai and mother of Smadar Shabtai, Benjy Shabtai, Evy Shabtai, Gabriel Shabtai, Nathaniel Shabtai, and Jeremy Shabtai.Details to follow
Bila Hamaves Lanetzach
Baltimore, MD - June 25, 2025 - A few weeks ago, we had just finished Kiddush and were getting ready to wash for our shabbos seudah when it suddenly started pouring outside. Through the window, we noticed an older couple caught in the rain. Of course, we invited them in. As they waited for the rain to pass, we chatted for a few minutes and learned that they had recently moved to the neighborhood and joined an Orthodox shul as part of their journey toward Yiddishkeit.
In my mind, I thought: if Hashem brought them to our door, maybe I should take advantage of the opportunity. So I invited them to stay for the meal. I was a little surprised when they accepted right away without hesitation.
What followed was a meaningful and uplifting experience. They enjoyed our children’s company, an...
Baltimore, MD – June 25, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yehudah and Tehila Rosenbloom on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – June 25, 2025 – 1:55PM - An accident on Greenspring Avenue at the intersection of Chippewa is causing significant traffic disruptions. A police vehicle is blocking Chippewa, and one of the vehicles involved came to rest near Smith Avenue. As a result, the right lane of southbound Greenspring is currently closed.
Baltimore, MD - June 25, 2025 - The Department of Justice has filed an unprecedented lawsuit against all of Maryland's active federal judges.
Attorneys representing the federal government issued a scathing rebuke of the Maryland District Court's recently issued standing order barring the Trump Administration from deporting any illegal immigrant contesting their removal under Habeas Corpus.
Chief Judge George L. Russell III, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, posted the order back in May.
The order doesn't stem from a particular Habeas case, but applies to any brought now or in the future.
In their Tuesday lawsuit, the DOJ calls the order "unlawful" and "invalid."
The government suggests knowing the Chief judge's reasoning behind the order.
"The automat...
Baltimore, MD – June 25, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Efrayim and Bayla (Katz) Goldberg on the birth of Esther Golda.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Zvi & Rivky Goldberg and Aryeh Leib & Peninah Katz
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
