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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 – Kehilas Ohel Yakov is proud to invite the community to a siyum on Sefer Derech Hashem. The event will take place On Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 7:30 PM at the shul located at 3200 Glen Ave. A buffet dinner will be served.
The kehillah will be honored to hear from Harav Ahron Lopiansky שליט״א, Rosh Hayeshiva, Yeshiva of Greater Washington. For those in the broader community who would like to join for the Rosh Hayeshiva’s words, he will be speaking at approximately 8:15 PM.
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Tzvi Hirsh Ben Moshe Pesach Nissan Hakohen Gross, z'l, father of R’ Aryeh Gross
The levayah will take place today, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at 11am at Congregation Sons of Israel 613 Ramsey Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701.Shiva-Lakewood: 12 Chelsea Ct. Lakewood, NJ 08701. Sunday -TuesdayShacharis 8:00amMincha - 2:30pmMaariv -8pm Shiva-Baltimore: 6617 Pebble Brooke Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209Wednesday: Shacharis: 7:15am Mincha/Maariv: 5:23pm - visiting ending 10pmShacharis: Thursday - 7:15am
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Jacob and Xi Ferentz on the bris of Caleb Leo.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Dr. & Mrs. Kevin and Lisa Ferentz
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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Baltimore, MD - Jan. 30, 2026 - On February 12th, the women and girls of Baltimore are invited to a powerful evening of achdus and growth!
“Together, We Rise” is more than a Challah Bake - it’s about achdus. We are bringing together daughters, mothers, grandmothers, neighbors, and friends under one roof for a night of growth and connection.The Experience: The evening will be led by Mrs. Jackie Bitton, bringing her signature warmth and energy. We are also privileged to hear divrei chizuk from Rebbetzin Feldman, Rebbetzin Hopfer, Rebbetzin Gross, Rebbetzin Silber, and others. Rebbetzin Hopfer shared that a g...
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 3, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Irene Stillings a"h, mother of Ken Major.
The levayah will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 in Valhalla, NY.
Shiva is being obseved until Tuesday morning at 7111 Park Heights Ave, Unit 202.
Minyanim (Baltimore from Sunday)
Shachris (Su-Tu) - 7:00 am
Mincha/Maariv (Su & Mo) - 5:20 pm
Visiting Hours (Baltimore from Sunday)
Sunday - After Shachris until 10:30 am; 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monday - After Shachris until 10:30 am; 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 6, 2026 - Aging is not an ending — it’s an invitation to grow, connect, and be inspired. Retired & Inspired is a biweekly senior women’s group created for high-level, vibrant women who are ready to invest in themselves, build meaningful friendships, and continue learning in a warm, supportive environment.
Designed especially for older seniors who value both stimulation and social connection, Retired & Inspired offers a rich blend of inspiration, education, movement, and joy. Each biweekly gathering includes engaging activities, light exercise, thought-provoking discussions, and inspirational speakers who uplift and energize. Our sessions are intentionally structured to nurture the mind, body, and soul. In addition, every meeting includes a ho...
Baltimore, MD – Feb 9, 2026 – 12:17 PM (BJL) — An accident on the I-695 Inner Loop near Old Court Road has two left lanes blocked, with traffic backing up past the Liberty Road exit.Expect significant delays.
After the thunder and lightning at Har Sinai, Moshe Rabbeinu began the longer, more demanding task of transmitting the full breadth of Torah and the will of Hashem. The commandments extend into every corner of life—from daily practice to festivals, from what we eat to how we build marriage and family.
Yet among this vast body of Torah, the first laws taught immediately after Har Sinai are social laws. Parashat Mishpatim sets out the judicial framework and the legal system that gives it force. It defines how justice is administered and establishes the moral expectations meant to shape how people treat one another.
The Torah deliberately places civil law alongside the drama of revelation. At the very moment when heaven meets earth—amid thunder, lightning, and awe—the Tora...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 – Following our post last night regarding concerning material found at the Pikesville Branch of the Baltimore County Public Library, we would like to clarify the appropriate channels for community outreach.
Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) is governed solely by the Baltimore County Board of Library Trustees, and decisions regarding library materials fall under their purview. County Council offices are not consulted on which materials are included on library shelves.
Community members who wish to respectfully express their concerns are encouraged to contact the following directly:
Baltimore County Board of Library Trustees https://www.bcpl.info/about-us/board-trustees
Pikesville Branch, Baltimore County Public Library https://...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Esther and Mordechai Cahn on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel tov to grandparents Chalavna and Malky Meth
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 9, 2026 - The first wave of Marylanders who cannot prove they are working at least 20 hours a week could start losing their monthly food assistance by the end of this month under new federal rules.
The new work requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is one of the first major changes to came out of the federal budget reconciliation bill HR 1, better known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The law expands number of “able-bodied adults” who need to prove to state officials that they are working, volunteering or attending a job training program for approximately 20 hours a week (80 hours a month) to stay enrolled in SNAP.
Prior to HR 1, work requirements applied to people aged 18 through 54 who did not have dependents und...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 8, 2026 - With heartfelt hakaras ha’tov to the Ribbono Shel Olam, the Kesser Torah community marked this past Sunday, 21 Shevat (February 8, 2026), with a Hachnasas Sefer Torah, a deeply meaningful milestone for the yeshiva and the broader community.
The Sefer Torah was generously donated by the Galbut family of Miami, whose longstanding friendship and partnership with Kesser Torah have played a significant role in the yeshiva’s growth and in the establishment of its Makom Torah
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 8, 2026 - (BJL) It has come to our attention that this book was found to be available through the Baltimore County Public Library system. Many in our community find the presence of material of this nature in a public library deeply concerning and believe it warrants immediate review.Those who share these concerns are urged to respectfully reach out to county elected officials and library administrators to voice their objections.Email Izzy Patokas Office: council2@baltimorecountymd.gov Let the library know: https://bcpl.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=111
Iran continues to escalate its rhetoric toward Israel and the United States: a new and threatening sign was erected in Falastine Square in central Tehran, bearing the words "Rain of Missiles" alongside a map of central Israel.
The sign, prominently displayed in the heart of the Iranian capital, constitutes a direct and public threat against the State of Israel, as preparations are underway for another round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
Earlier on Sunday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran will not under any circumstances relinquish its nuclear program, even at the cost of war.
According to Araghchi, Iran is prepared to accept certain limitations on its nuclear program, but will not agree to the American demand for a complete halt to uranium enrich...
Israeli Air Force fighter jets were scrambled Sunday afternoon toward a Wizz Air Flight W95310, a passenger plane en route from London to Ben Gurion Airport, following a credible suspicion of a security incident.
The drama began when a couple aboard the aircraft noticed that the word “terrorist" appeared in Arabic on their mobile phone.
The alarmed passengers immediately alerted the flight crew, who acted in accordance with emergency procedures and reported the incident to Israel’s security authorities and air traffic control.
Following the report, and due to the high security sensitivity, a security protocol was activated and a decision was made to scramble a pair of Israeli Air Force fighter jets, which escorted the passenger plane from the moment it entered Israeli airspa...
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 8, 2026 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said his disinvitation from the 2026 National Governors Association dinner is a “snub” to bipartisan federal-state partnerships, a move he said reflects a broader effort by President Donald Trump to divide institutions traditionally built on cooperation.
“As the nation’s only Black governor, I can’t ignore that being singled out for exclusion from this bipartisan tradition carries an added weight — whether that was the intent or not,” Moore said in a news release Sunday.
The annual dinner is a long-standing tradition meant to foster unity among the nation’s governors and the president of the United States. This year, however, Democratic governors were excluded from the business meetin...
If you've been putting off shoveling the snow from your sidewalk, Baltimore City officials say now is the time.
The storm that brought snow and ice on Jan. 25 is long gone, but mounds of snow remain in some areas.
So, the city has since started issuing fines for sidewalks that remain uncleared. While officials were lenient immediately after the storm, enforcement is now underway.
From Monday through Thursday, the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development said it has issued 224 citations for unshoveled sidewalks.
With cold temperatures and subzero wind chills expected over the weekend, city officials warn that waiting any longer could lead to penalties and unsafe walking conditions.
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Baltimore, MD – Feb 8, 2026 – 11:00 AM — (BJL) A reported water main break on Bonnie Rd between Labyrinth and Szold is causing water to bubble up through the pavement. Avoid the area.
Machloket (Infighting)
Sefer Bamidbar tells of the rebellion led by Korach, Datan, and Aviram against Moshe and Aharon. They claimed that Moshe and Aharon had assumed too much power and authority. Moshe proposed a test to reveal G-d’s Will: Hashem would accept the incense offering from His chosen leader.[1]
Though Moshe knew the test would validate him, he still reached out personally to each of the rebel leaders to try to make peace.[2] Reish Lakish learns from this that we are prohibited from supporting a dispute and must do whatever we can to resolve it.[3]
After Hashem’s ultimate resolution of the rebellion, He asked that Elazar HaKohen turn the ketoret pans used by Korach’s group into a covering for the Mizbei’ach. The covering was meant to remind people of ...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Ralph Jaffe, z’l, brother of Freda Jaffe.The levaya will take place on Sunday, February 8th at Sol Levinson at 3:00pm.The kevura will follow at B’nai Israel Cemetery 3701 Southern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214Shiva details: Freda Jaffe will be sitting shiva at 11 Slade Avenue, Unit 203, Pikesville, MD 21208.Minyan Times:Shacharis: 6:45amMincha/Maariv: 5:25pmבלע המות לנצח
