Baltimore, MD – July 23, 2025 - As the Nine Days begin on Sunday July 27th, below is a list of meat restaurants that will be open.
Star-K policy only allows meat restaurants to offer exclusively a non-meat menu for dine-in. This means that no meat is used; however, the food is prepared on meat equipment, so it should not be eaten together with dairy. Some restaurants may have a meat menu available for take-out only. Please call each restaurant to confirm.
*All dairy and pareve restaurants are open as usual.
*All take-out places (7 Mile Market, Market Maven, Knish Shop) are open as usual, some offering expanded fish/pareve options.*
*Accents/Serengeti – Special Nine Days Menu
*David Chu – Closed
*Kosher Bite – Closed (call for Liquor store info)
*Mangal &n...
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Baltimore, MD - July 21, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mr. Larry Katz, z’l, husband of Mrs. Sandy Katz, father of Avie (Rivkie) Katz, Yehudis (Tony) Goldenberg, Ben Katz, and Aron (Shaindy) Katz, and brother of Barry Katz.
The levayah will be held at Levinson’s on Tuesday, July 22 at 12:00 pm.
Kevurah will take place at the Agudah cemetery.
Shiva will be observed at 3801 West Strathmore, Baltimore, MD 21215Minyanim:Shacharis: 7:15 AMMincha/Maariv: 8:10 PMThe family respectfully requests no visitors between 6:00-7:00 pm or after 10:00pm
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Baltimore, MD - July, 2025 - The Baltimore community is honored to welcome one of the premier poskim and Torah leaders of our generation, HaGaon HaRav Asher Weiss, shlit”a, for a special weekend of Torah and inspiration.
Rav Weiss is widely regarded as one of the foremost halachic authorities in the world today. He serves as the Av Beis Din of Darchei Torah, Rosh Kollel of Bais Medrash Darchei Torah, and the posek for Shaarei Tzedek Hospital in Jerusalem. A prolific author, Rav Weiss has published 37 volumes of sefarim, and his weekly shiurim are attended by thousands across the spectrum of Torah Jewry.
His reach spans from hesder yeshivos in Sderot to the most prestigious kollelim in Yerushalayim. Rav Weiss plays a central role in developing the next generation of Torah leadership...
Baltimore, MD - July 23, 2025 - We are deeply grateful to Senator Dalya Attar for her advocacy in helping WITS secure state funding for a vital campus renovation project.
Thanks to this grant, WITS was able to create three private office spaces where students can now meet confidentially with staff for career guidance, student services, and tech support. The funding also covered essential furnishings and long-needed storage solutions, significantly enhancing both functionality and comfort.
This renovation has transformed the space — improving the student experience and supporting the work of our dedicated staff. We extend heartfelt thanks to Senator Attar and the State of Maryland for their partnership and commitment in bringing this important project to life
Baltimore, MD – July 22, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Baruch Nosenchuk and Leah Skaist on their engagement!
Mazel Tov Mr. and Mrs. Yechiel Skaist.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 22, 2025 – 4:30 PM – (BJL) Traffic is at a standstill in both directions on Reisterstown Road, near the I-695 off-ramp, due to an accident.Drivers are strongly advised to avoid the area.
Cockeysville, MD —July 22, 2025 - : York Road fully reopened Tuesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation.
A water main break on Friday shuttered several businesses and roads throughout the weekend and into Monday, but the road is now fully reopened.
Original story: Several Baltimore County businesses reopened Monday after a section of York Road flooded due to a water main break in Cockeysville.
The pipe is fixed and water is restored, though a detour is still in place around York Road near Schilling Road for at least another day.
"We were just glad that we could detour around and still make it to the Bagel Works," customer Elaine Jocuns said.
Another Bagel Works customer said she's glad the people w...
President Donald Trump claimed that former President Barack Obama was the "ringleader" of Russiagate, calling for him to be criminally investigated amid new claims that members of his administration allegedly "manufactured" intelligence that prompted the Trump–Russia collusion narrative.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard recently declassified documents revealing "overwhelming evidence" that claimed that after Trump won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, then-President Obama and his national security team allegedly laid the groundwork for what would be the yearslong Trump–Russia collusion probe.Gabbard said the documents revealed that Obama administration officials "manufactured and politicized intelligence" to alleg...
Baltimore, MD – July 22, 2025 – On Sunday, July 20, Chaverim of Baltimore held its annual member appreciation BBQ at the Meadowood Park Pavilion. Volunteers and their families enjoyed delicious BBQ fare, cotton candy, snow cones, and a custom cake. The event also featured a special awards presentation ceremony recognizing outstanding dedication.
So far this year, Chaverim has responded to over 2,700 calls, continuing to be an invaluable resource to the Baltimore community. While many of those calls involve roadside assistance — such as jump starts, tire changes, and car lockouts — Chaverim’s work extends far beyond that. Volunteers regularly assist with house lockouts, gas refills, generator and heater support, traffic control, and even vehicle pull-outs. The...
Baltimore, MD - July 22, 2025 - Kollel Nachlas Yosef, one of Baltimore’s newest kollelim, had the privilege of hosting Rav Sholom Tendler, Rabbinic Administrator at the Star-K, for a special pre–Bein HaZmanim shiur this week. Rav Tendler addressed practical kashrus concerns that often arise while traveling or on vacation.
The Kollel, under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Aron Tendler, is now completing its inaugural year. Founded in Elul 5784 with 11 yungerleit, it has since grown to 22 dedicated members. Named in memory of the legendary Rav Yosef Tendler, zt”l, of Mechinas Ner Yisroel, Kollel Nachlas Yosef serves serious yungerleit seeking a vibrant, structured Beis Medrash for one or two sedarim each day.
Jerusalem, Israel - July 22, 2025 - In a strong demonstration of global solidarity, 180 educators, principals, and Jewish community leaders from 22 countries arrived in Israel last week to participate in Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund’s (KKL-JNF) annual educational seminar. Despite ongoing security concerns, their presence sends a powerful message of dedication to Jewish-Zionist education and unwavering support for the people of Israel.
Organized by KKL-JNF’s Education and Community Division, the week-long seminar ran from July 15 to 22 and offered an immersive program of guided tours, educational workshops, and personal encounters. The itinerary included visits to ecological, historical, and national landmarks, as well as meetings with IDF repre...
Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system.
The Texas-based airline previously had a "pick any seat" policy, allowing customers to purchase tickets in different boarding groups by selecting where they wanted to sit upon boarding the plane.
On July 29, Southwest will be assigning seats to customers booking flights beginning on Jan. 27, 2026 — making it the last airline to drop open seating.
Tony Roach, Southwest executive vice president of customer and brand, said in a press release that customers want "greater control over their travel experience."
"Assigned seating unlocks new opportunities for our customers — including the ability to select Extra Legroom seats — and removes the uncertainty of not know...
Iran is attempting to obscure one of the most significant military and intelligence defeats in its history, which reportedly occurred during the first four days of Operation Rising Lion [Operation Am K'Lavi].
The opposition outlet Iran International revealed new details of a series of precise assassinations targeting senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officials.
According to the reports, the Mossad carried out a counterintelligence operation in which the timing of the strike was deliberately leaked through a trusted agent close to IRGC commander Hossein Salami. The leak was intended to ensure Salami's presence at the predetermined location of his planned assassination.
A similar incident took place within the IRGC's missile command. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head o...
Baltimore, MD - July 22, 2025 - (FOX45) A new poll by U.S. News and World Report ranks Baltimore as the fourth most dangerous city in the U.S., based on murder and property crime data from FBI reports. The city now follows only Memphis, Oakland, and St. Louis.
The news comes just months after Baltimore was absent from such rankings for the first time in years, a shift that had been seen as a positive milestone.
While some visitors in tourist areas report feeling safe and note a strong police presence, residents in other neighborhoods continue to voice concern about ongoing crime, including recent incidents of vandalism.
With Israel’s decisive victory over Iran – even as fighting continues in the south and north – many are asking: what will happen to the real estate market when the fighting ends? Will prices drop? Will the market stagnate? Or will we see the familiar pattern of resilience and growth?
Looking at Israel’s history, a clear trend emerges. While previous wars created short-term uncertainty, Israel’s real estate market has consistently rebounded – often with surprising strength. During and in the immediate aftermath of previous conflicts, domestic and foreign buyers were understandably hesitant to purchase and developers sometimes delayed projects. But these slowdowns were temporary.
After the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israel’s economy was shaken and inf...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated on Monday that President Donald Trump is seeking to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, emphasizing his desire to bring an end to the violence.
"The president never likes to see that. He wants the killing to end, and he wants to negotiate a ceasefire in this region," Leavitt told reporters, adding that the war has become "quite brutal," particularly in recent days, with reports of rising casualties.
She added that securing the release of all hostages held in Gaza remains a central concern for President Trump.
"That has been a top priority for this president," stressed Leavitt.
Pressed on whether Trump had expressed frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following recent IDF strikes in Gaza, she noted Trump’s rel...
Baltimore, MD - July 21, 2025 - Maryland’s newest jobs report for June showed a decline of 8,500 total jobs, including a net loss of 2,900 jobs in the public sector, which pushed the state’s unemployment rate up slightly, from 3.2% in May to 3.3% in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A large part of the employment decline was the loss of 3,500 federal government jobs, Maryland’s largest single-month decrease in federal government jobs in almost three decades, the state’s labor department said.
“Maryland continues to invest in support resources to help residents who have been impacted by federal layoffs and other actions,” the state’s labor department said in a news release.
So far this year, the state has a net positive...
Baltimore, MD - July 21, 2025 - Every person getting booked in jail in Frederick County is asked two questions: “Where were you born?” and “What country are you a citizen of?”
If the answer to either question is anything other than the U.S., said Sheriff Chuck Jenkins (R), officers will take the individual to the facility’s “ICE unit” where they determine the person’s legal status. If residing in the country illegally, officers will then place a detainer on them to initiate removal proceedings — if determined appropriate by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“Rather than release a criminal back onto the street, we turn those criminals over to ICE,” Jenkins said.
Frederick is one of several Maryland counties where ...
