A historic synagogue in Odessa, Ukraine, sustained significant damage following a Russian drone strike this week, one of several Jewish sites caught up in intense bombardments this summer.
The Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in the Peresyp district of Odessa, which was built in 1898 and served the Jewish community until it was closed in the 1920s under Soviet rule, was struck Monday evening by a Russian suicide drone.
The strike caused a large fire in the building, which had already partially collapsed in 1992, according to the United Jewish Community of Ukraine. No injuries were reported.
“This sacred building, constructed at the end of the 19th century, served as a place of prayer, hope, and spiritual strength for the Jewish community of Odesa,” wrote Rabbi Moshe Azman, a leadin...
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 5, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of Mr. Edward Frieman, z’l, father of Dovid Frieman.
The levaya will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Sol Levinson.
Shiva will be observed at 2421 Diana Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 through Tuesday morning.
Minyanim:
Shacharis: 7:30 a.m.
Mincha/Maariv: 8:00 p.m.
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 6, 2025 - BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mark Hettleman, z’l, son of Dorothy Hettleman, husband of Ilana Hettleman, father of Leora (Rabbi Moshe Yosef) Blond, Yosef (Sheindel) Hettleman, Ari (Bracha) Hettleman, and Yoel Hettleman, brother of Stuart Hettleman, Bruce Hettleman, Leslie (Jeffrey) Silverberg and Karen (Rabbi Dovid) Katz.
The levaya will be held at Levinson’s on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 3:00PM.
The kevurah will take place at the Shomrei Emunah Cemetery, 3979 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21227.Shiva will be observed at 6605 Shelrick Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21209.Details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 3, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Sylvia Singer, a’h, mother of Rabbi Yosef Singer
The levaya will be held today, Sunday, August 3, 2025, graveside at the United Hebrew Cemetery located at 3901 Washington Boulevard at 5:00 p.m.
Shiva will be observed at 3401 Seven Mile Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21208.Minyanim:Shacharis 7:45AMMincha/Maariv: 8;00PM
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 3, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Norman Soskil, z’l, husband of Joanie Soskil, and father of Rabbi Mordechai (Allison) Soskil and Eric Soskil.
The levayah will take place graveside on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at 1:00PM at New Montefiore cemetery 1180 Wellwood Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704.
Shiva will be observed beginning Wednesday morning at 6017 Berkeley Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209
Shacharis: Wednesday & Friday: 7:00AM, Thursday & Monday:6:50AM, Sunday: 8:00AM
Mincha/Maariv: 8:00PM (Erev Shabbos: TBD)
The family respectfully request no visitors from 12:30PM-2:00PM and 5:00PM-7:00PM
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Washington, D.C. - Aug. 7, 2025 - The US Department of Education said on Thursday that it is investigating Baltimore City Public Schools over allegations of tolerating antisemitic incidents.
The investigation was ignited by a complaint from the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group, against school leaders. The Department of Education said in a written statement that its investigation will look at numerous alleged incidents of antisemitic discrimination and harassment by teachers and non-Jewish students against Jewish students.
It's the latest investigation that the Trump administration has launched into schools and universities across the country in response to what the administration calls a wave of "radical left" policies that have led learning institution...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 7, 2025 – The STAR-K Certified OU YACHAD Kosher stand is officially open for the season at M&T Bank Stadium!You can find it conveniently located on Level 1, Section 144. Enjoy!
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 7, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yossi Muller and Elki Zahler on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Shrage & Chaya Miriam Muller, Yonah & Sori Zahler, and Binny & Brocha Margolese
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 7, 2025 - What if the real reason a child can’t sit still, focus, or control their emotions isn’t behavioral at all—but neurological? For many children, the challenge isn't a lack of motivation or discipline—it may be the result of unintegrated reflexes. These reflexes, the body’s automatic responses to stimuli, are meant to develop and fade in early childhood. But when they don’t fully integrate, they can disrupt a child’s ability to learn, self-regulate, and thrive in the classroom. That’s where Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) comes in.
MNRI uses simple, targeted movements to help integrate early reflexes and strengthen the connection between the brain and body. This can lead to improvem...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 7, 2025 – 2:30PM - An accident involving three vehicles on the southbound NJ Turnpike at Exit 8 has caused traffic to back up approximately 3 miles. Expect delays in the area.
Baltimore County, MD – August 7, 2025 – A Jewish-owned, Israel-supporting business was targeted in what is being described as a hate crime early this morning, after vandals defaced the property with red paint.
The red paint was splattered across the walkway, the door, and flags displayed on-site. Both the Israeli and American flags were visibly desecrated — the Israeli flag defaced entirely, and the American flag smeared in red. Community members say the act was clearly targeted and not random vandalism.“This was antisemitism. This was hate — loud and clear,” a friend of the business owner stated. “If this happened to any other group, it would already be national news. But when it happens to the Jewish community, we’re told to stay quiet.&rd...
Activist group StopAntisemitism is demanding Sephora stop carrying products from Huda Beauty after its founder posted a TikTok rant in which she blamed Israel for causing every World War, 9/11 and even the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack.
"All of the conspiracy theories coming out and a lot of evidence behind them — that Israel has been behind World War I, World War II, September 11, October 7 — they allowed all of this stuff to happen. Is this crazy? Like, I had a feeling — I was like, ‘Are they behind every World War?’ Yes. Behind September 11? Absolutely," Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan said in the post to her 1.7 million followers, which has since been deleted by TikTok.
Both World War I (ended in 1918) and World War II (ended in 1945) occ...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 7, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aharon and Tova Bracha Katz on the birth of twins — a son and a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Aryeh and Avigayil Katz and Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Hayley Bazelon
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם ובתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן
See, I have imparted to you, laws and rules, as י-ה-ו-ה אלוקי — G-d my Lord, has commanded me, for you to abide by in the land that you are about to enter and occupy.
Observe them faithfully, for that will be proof of your wisdom and discernment to other peoples, who on hearing of all these laws will say, “Surely, that great nation is a wise and discerning people.”
Is the reason we should be compelled to observe the commandments because others will admire our wisdom and character?
For what great nation is there that has a god so close at hand as is י-ה-ו-ה אלוקינו – G-d our Lord, whenever we call?
Is this verse implying that we get all our prayers answered whenever we call out to Him? Is that true?
Or what great nation ha...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 6, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Chaim and Rochie Ziman on the birth of a daughter.Mazel Tov to grandfather Benyamin Ziman.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
President Trump said there was a “good chance” he would meet soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after an offer Russia made Wednesday during a trip to Moscow by special envoy Steve Witkoff.
“There’s a good chance that there will be a meeting very soon,” Trump said at the White House. He said it wasn’t clear Putin was prepared to make peace: “I wouldn’t call it a breakthrough.”
Trump is also open to meeting together with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, people familiar with the president’s plans said. It isn’t clear when and where the meetings would take place.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Putin had provided Witkoff “concrete examples” of co...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 6, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi Goldstein and Baila Gabay on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Elie & Libby Goldstein and Yechiel & Blumi Gabay Mazel Tov grandparents Moshe & Doris Goldstein and Roberta (Isidor, z'l) Bendrihem
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore County, MD – Aug. 6, 2025 – Crews are repairing a water main break at Loch Raven Boulevard near Joppa Road, just outside the City border. Southbound traffic is currently blocked, and the repair timeline remains unclear.
