Washington, D.C. - Sept. 29, 2025 - “Mr. President, First I want to thank you for graciously hosting me once again in the White House. And second, I want to thank you for your friendship and for your leadership.From Jerusalem to Tehran, from the Golan Heights to Gaza, you've proven time and again what I've said many times. You are the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House. And, Mr. President, you and I both know it's not even close.While you focus at home on making America great again, your leadership abroad is changing the world for the better, ending wars and advancing peace. I believe that today we're taking a critical step towards both ending the war in Gaza and setting the stage for dramatically advancing peace in the Middle East, a...
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 26, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Sarah Heiman-Nadav, a’h, sister of Rebetzin Nechama (Rabbi Yissocher) Frand.Shiva will be observed at 21 Nowlan Place, Lakewood, NJ. 08701Rebetzin Frand will observe shiva in Baltimore all day Tuesday and Wednesday morningTuesday, September 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday – Erev Yom Kippur
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Marcie Jacobson Meyers, a’h, wife of Joey Meyers, and sister of Ilene Wieselthier and Yale Jacobson.
The levayah will be held graveside at Rosedale-Riga Kurlander Verein section, Hamilton Ave, Rosedale, MD 21237 at 1:00pm Tuesday, Sep 30. Joey and Yale will be observing Shiva in Baltimore on Tuesday, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at 7628 Carla Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. Following that, they will conclude the remainder of Shiva in other cities.Ilene Wieselthier will be observing shiva at 17/3 HaBesor, Ramat Bet Shemesh -A on Tuesday night 10 pm-11pm (Israel time and Wednesday morning from 10 am - 2 pm.(Israel time) 7 hours earlier in the States and may be reached at 301-257-6026&nb...
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A Final Chesed in Loving Memory of Rav Dovid Frid Z'tl
Dear Friends,
With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rav Dovid Z'tl. On behalf of the family, we want to thank all those who stood by their side throughout the years. You were an amazing team that gave Rav Dovid lifesaving care. May you and yours be blessed with health, happiness and prosperity in the coming year and always.
For almost fifteen years, Rav Dovid was not only a beacon of strength and Emunah, but a true warrior, living each day with courage, dignity and deep devotion to Torah despite his struggle with the devastating and cruel disease, ALS. Unfortunately, years of 24/7 care, medical expenses and household needs have left enormous debts and there is no savings or insu...
Annapolis, MD - Sept. 29, 2025 - As lawmakers continue to debate the budget and a possible government shutdown looms, officials warn it could have significant impacts to Maryland.
A memo from the White House Budget Office has instructed agencies to identify programs whose funds will lapse if Congress fails to meet the September 30 funding deadline and that have no alternative source of funding. Those programs could then be targeted for sweeping reductions, and the possibility of some of those jobs, which are “not consistent” with President Donald Trump’s priorities, permanently eliminated.
"What it does is it turns people into political pawns," said Rep. Johnny Olszewski.
"Firing them would make a shutdown permanent," he added. "So even if we opened up, there'd be...
The clock is ticking to fund government, and so far, lawmakers do not have a path forward to avert a partial shutdown.
The Senate returned to Washington, D.C., on Monday, and congressional leaders are slated to meet with President Donald Trump to negotiate a deal on funding the government. But the last week has seen both sides point the finger at who would own closing the government.
Lawmakers have until midnight Wednesday to pass a short-term funding extension, or else the government will close. And if it does, it would be the third shutdown under Trump.A government shutdown happens when Congress can neither pass all 12 appropriations bills needed to fund the government, nor pass a continuing resolution (CR), which typically keeps funding levels static while lawmakers hus...
Jessup, MD — Sept. 29, 2025 - The state plans to close the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup, Gov. Wes Moore's office announced Monday.
According to the governor's office, the prison known as MCI-J is set to close by June 30, 2026. The governor's office said the closure will save the state roughly $21 million per year in operational costs.
"MCI-J has long outrun its facility lifespan and we refuse to kick the can further down the road," Moore said in a statement. "Our plan to close this facility will save taxpayers money, ease strain on our hardworking and dedicated correctional staff, and honor the state's commitment to meeting every Marylander with humanity, including incarcerated individuals."
MCI-J opened in 1981 as a medium-security co...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 29, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Gloria Pleet, a’h, mother of Alan Pleet and Jodi (Eric) Layman, and sister of Robert (Carrie) Roll.PLEASE NOTE: The family is looking to our community for help in making a Mincha/Maariv minyan tonight at 6:40 p.m. at 6722 Bonnie Ridge Drive, Apartment T1 (off Smith Avenue, right before Bais Yaakov).Spare the avelim agmas nefesh and text (410)984-9732 now to let them know you will help fulfill this special mitzvah.בלע המוות לנצח
President Donald J. Trump has introduced a sweeping new proposal aimed at bringing an immediate end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, while laying the foundation for long-term stability and prosperity in the region.
Under the plan, Gaza would be transformed into a deradicalized and terror-free zone. The comprehensive agreement includes provisions for a complete cessation of hostilities, the release of hostages, extensive humanitarian aid, and the redevelopment of Gaza under international oversight.
If both sides agree to the terms, Israeli forces will withdraw to an agreed-upon line and prepare for the release of hostages. During this stage, all military operations, including aerial and artillery strikes, will be suspended. Within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting the agreement, all h...
This year the Shabbos shuva drasha came early for me. Rather in Tishrei, it came in the beginning of Elul, and from the most unexpected source. I had invited a friend and her family over for Shabbos lunch and we were looking forward to their company. Shabbos day came, and they arrived to our delight. My friend and I, with our daughters in tow, piled into the kitchen to shmooze and bring out the first course. In a weird move near the stovetop, somehow the burner was pushed in and the flame went on. We don’t usually have a blech and therefore the stovetop is off.
The remaining three burners began clicking and sparking and afraid of the fire hazard of the leaking gas, my husband went in search of someone who could turn i...
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 29, 2025 - On August 1, the U.S. Embassy in Israel switched vendors for the delivery of passports and other official documents. From the very first moment, the new arrangement proved unsuccessful. Deliveries failed to arrive, applicants received no timely updates, and, most troubling, the sole Jerusalem pick-up location was situated in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina – an impractical option for much of the community.
Since the transition, Chaim V’Chessed has been in ongoing discussions with embassy officials to rectify the situation. In fact, Chaim V’Chessed even offered a short-term solution; a courier service to collect passports directly from Beit Hanina for the convenience of applicants.
Jus...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 28, 2025 - Ahead of the Yom Tov season, and with the ongoing outbreak of measles in Israel, we wanted to share the following recommendations for anyone traveling with children to Israel for Yom Tov. The following also applies to any international travel or travel to a location with a known measles outbreak. * Children and adolescents who have had 2 doses of the measles vaccine given after 1 year of age are considered up-to-date, and do not need any further vaccination. * Children 1 year and older who have had one dose of the vaccine should get a second dose (normally given at 4 years old), so long as at least 28 days have passed since the first. No further doses are needed after this one is given. * Infants between 6 and 12 months old should g...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 28, 2025 - During a recent luncheon hosted by Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates, Senator Dalya Attar was publicly recognized for her leadership on juvenile justice reform — receiving a standing ovation from a packed room of attendees.State’s Attorney Bates spoke about Senator Attar’s role in advancing meaningful legislation during the General Assembly session. He highlighted her willingness to engage head-on with the complex issue of youth crime and acknowledged her efforts to strike a balance between accountability and public safety.Bates expressed strong appreciation for Senator Attar’s partnership and determination, crediting her work as instrumental in getting key reforms passed.The response from the audience —...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Marvin Schwartz, z’l , father of Sharon (Michael) Sharp, Judy (Richard) Nudleman and Howard Schwartz, and brother of Dr. Mayer (Alice) Schwartz
The levayah will be held at Levinson’s on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at 10:30AM. Click here to watch livestream.Kevurah will take place at Shaarei Tfiloh Cemetery 5770 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21207
Judy Nudelman will observe shiva at 2418 Lightfoot Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209 on Monday and Tuesday, receiving visitors from 2-5PM with Mincha/Maariv at 6:30PM.
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 – This morning, the Jewish Cemetery Association organized a cleanup at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, where more than 30 volunteers came together to restore and beautify the grounds. The JCA, which owns and operates 20 older cemeteries in the Baltimore area, works to ensure that final resting places are cared for with dignity and respect. Volunteers cut back trees, cleared trash from inside and outside the cemetery, and cleaned many headstones—including those of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg.
Among those who participated were Jeremy Diamond, Barry Dubin, Sam Esterson, Colin Fleischer, Matt Fram, Effie Rosenblum, Yitzy Schleifer, Nonny Spotts, and Steve Venick.
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The IDF Cleared for Publication on Sunday that Staff Sergeant Inbar Avraham Kav, aged 20, from Lotem, fell in a ramming attack earlier in the day at the Jit Junction in Samaria.
Kav was a soldier in the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, he is the 913th soldier to fall since Hamas's attack on October 7th, 2023.
The IDF is investigating whether Kav, after being wounded by the vehicle, was hit by gunfire directed at the terrorist as well.
The terror attack occured at the intersection near Kedumim and IDF soldiers at the scene opened fire at the vehicle and eliminated the terrorist.
IDF soldiers from the Samaria Regional Brigade were dispatched to the area to conduct searches and inspections at the entrance to Shechem and nearby villages.
The terrorist was identi...
