The 15th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon has been postponed to April 17th 2026
Jerusalem, Israel - Mar. 17, 2026 - The Jerusalem Municipality announced today (March 17) that following a special situation assessment meeting held this morning, led by the Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, and Toto CEO Meir Bardugo, together with the Israel Police, marathon production representatives, the Home Front Command, and other relevant professional authorities, it was decided to postpone the 15th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon, originally scheduled for Friday, March 27, to a new date – April 17, 2026.
In light of the complex security situation and in coordination with Home Front Command guidelines, the Jerusalem mayor and professional authorities determ...
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 2026 - Are you nervous about Kashering for Pesach; unsure you will get it done properly? Are you afraid the water will ruin your cabinets and create a mess in your kitchen? Are you moving into a new house and need the kitchen kashered; stress-free? Click here: https://t.ly/UknmP For the last seven years, The Kashering Konnection, has been servicing the Baltimore and DC communities. Coordinated through Star-K Kashrus Administrator Rabbi Sholom Tendler, experienced, professional Mashgichim are available to come to your home and ensure an easy, mess-free and 100% properly-done Kashering of your kitchen and appliances. From ovens to stoves, counters to sinks, The Kashering Konnection can help you prepare for Pesach in an easy and affordable w...
Last week, in a single moment of terror, a missile fell near the home of the parents of the Peretz family in Beit Shemesh. The house that had been filled with memories and warmth was reduced to a pile of rubble.
Yet within the total destruction, a great miracle occurred: their beloved mother had been inside the house and survived. And it happened precisely on the yahrzeit of their father. In the midst of everything, the family felt they had received the greatest gift of all: life.
Here is an excerpt from a letter they sent me:
What happened afterward also felt like a kind of miracle.
The walls of our parents’ house collapsed and the windows shattered. But through those broken openings, something else entered the house: the spirit of the Jewish people.
Countless volunte...
New York, NY - Mar. 17, 2026 - Agudath Israel of America submitted a comment thanking the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) for easing restrictions on religious workers through a newly issued Interim Final Rule (IFR). The rule removes limitations on religious worker visas (R-1), marking an important step in supporting faith-based institutions and the communities that rely on them.
Under prior regulations, non-citizens in the US serving in religious capacities on R-1 visas were required to leave the United States for a minimum of one year once their visa expired at the end of its five-year term before they could apply for and obtain a new R-1 visa. This requirement imposed significant hardships on religious workers as many of them serve in leadership positions su...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 17, 2026 - 9:20AM (BJL) Seven Mile Lane is closed to traffic coming from Park Heights toward Reisterstown Road. Traffic coming from Reisterstown Road toward Park Heights is getting through.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani was targeted in the single most momentous targeted killing since the beginning of the war on February 28, three separate sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday. Larijani's death was confirmed by Defense Minister Israel Katz shortly after.
The IDF also confirmed it had assassinated the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Basij paramilitary militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, and his deputy, Seyyed Karishi. The two were killed in a makeshift tent area, which had been set up to make it harder to follow them as opposed to in a known headquarters.
The military also announced that it killed the IRGC's Aerospace Force chief.
An Israeli official also confirmed to The Jerusalem Po...
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 16, 2026 - Rabbi Aryeh Sternman’s 6th Grade class at Toras Simcha held a siyum today on Perek HaKones in Mesechta Bava Kamma. During the siyum, Rabbi Chaim Schwartz gave a Dvar Torah and spoke about the importance of chesed and highlighted the work of the Jewish Caring Network (JCN) in the context of tzedakah and mishpat. Rabbi Schwartz, was recently appointed as the Executive Director of Baltimore’s Jewish Caring Network and Tikva House.
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 16, 2026 – 10:29PM (BJL) A fallen tree is blocking Pinkney in between Reisterstown Road and Hopeton.Steer clear of the area
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 16, 2026 – 11:57AM -(BJL) The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of Maryland, including the Baltimore region, effective 10:58 AM Monday through 7:00 PM.A Tornado Watch means that weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to develop, though a tornado has not been confirmed at this time.Stay alert to changing weather conditions throughout the afternoon and evening, and be prepared to take shelter if warnings are issued.BJL Weather Information Notification SystemCommunity Schedule Changes for Schools, Organizations & BusinessesBaltimore, MD – Mar. 16, 2026 / 27 Adar, 5786 – 1:20PM (BJL)Ateres of BaltimoreDismissal: 1:15 PMBais Yaakov – Park HeightsPreschool/Elementary Dismissal:Line...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 16, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel to Yonason and Esti Gavant on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Dr. Moshe & Ann Ellen Gavant and Michal Esral.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - Mar. 16, 2026 - Below is the latest information regarding outbound travel from Israel for American citizens. Read on to learn about several important clarifications from Chaim V’Chessed.
State Department Flights Suspended; El Al Evacuation Flights
The U.S. State Department has suspended its special evacuation flights following its arrangement with El Al. In response, El Al has increased its planned flights to the United States from six to eight.These flights are intended for passengers with existing El Al tickets, as well as those with no tickets or tickets on other airlines. At this time, however, only El Al ticket holders have been placed on these flights. Non–El Al passengers have not yet been successfully ticketed, though El Al has...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 16, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shlomo Pear and Shoshana Silverman on their engagement.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 16, 2026 - Members of Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America Post 167 gathered at the Pikesville Armory on March 15, 2026, to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the nation’s oldest active veterans organization.
Founded in 1896 by Jewish veterans of the Civil War, the Jewish War Veterans organization was established to demonstrate the patriotism and service of Jewish Americans at a time when their loyalty was sometimes questioned. For more than 130 years, Jewish service members have continued to answer the call in every major conflict involving the United States.
Members of Post 167 marked the occasion with a commemorative cake and a gathering to reflect on the enduring legacy of Jewish service in the United States Armed Forces.
“Celebrating ...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 15, 2026 – Maryland officials are preparing for severe weather expected Monday across parts of the state. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of the forecast.
Due to the impending storms, Baltimore County Public Schools will close three hours early on Monday.
Meteorologists note that Maryland last saw a similar setup in 2012, when 13 tornadoes struck the state on June 1, followed 28 days later by the powerful Derecho that produced straight-line winds of 70–80 mph across the region. While the upcoming event may not be classified as an official Derecho, forecasters say it may look and feel similar to those who experienced that storm.
For central Maryland, including Baltimore City and Baltimore County, the period of high...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 15, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shaul B Flamm and Gali Menken on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Efy & Penina Flamm and Yaakov & Tova Menken
Mazel Tov Grandmother Mrs. Hadassah (Rabbi Ari, z'l) Flamm, Joel and Shulie Glazer, Mrs. Jane Menken, and Mrs. Chava Rosenfeld
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 15, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Tzipora Weiss, a’h, mother of Shoshana Kruger.
Mrs. Weiss, a’h, was affectionately known to BYC campers as Bubby Weiss.
Mrs. Kruger will begin the Shiva at 2606 ave. I, Flatbush, NY 11210Call or text: 4438542753.
Baltimore:Shiva begins Wednesday at 3838 Menlo Drive , Baltimore, MD 21215Shiva Hours:
Wednesday 2:00-7:30 pm
Thursday 10:30am-1:30pm and 3:00pm-7:30pm
Friday 10am-2pm
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 15, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mr. and Mrs. Aron and Rocheli Rosskamm on the birth of twin sons.Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Shloime Rosskamm and Dr. & Mrs. Chaim Mond.Mazel Tov to great-grandmother Mrs. Esther Pelberg.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בניהם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים, ולהכניסם בבריתו של אברהם אבינו בזמנם. אמן
IDF officials have vehemently denied a report by US news outlet SEMAFOR that claimed that Israel notified the American administration of a significant shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
The officials stressed that the military is prepared for prolonged conflicts and that inventory management is conducted in a continuous and controlled fashion. "We prepared for prolonged fighting; we are constantly monitoring the situation," the IDF clarified.
The Israeli denial follows a report by SEMAFOR, which cited American officials.
According to those officials, Israel updated Washington of a shortage in interceptors, an issue which they claimed was "expected and anticipated."
One of the officials noted that despite reports of a shortage in Israel, the US military is not suffering from a ...
