Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi and Sarah Mutterperl on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Yosef & Alana Mutterperl and Moshe & Pearl Rosensaft
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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Baltimore, MD - June 8, 2026 - This past Sunday, four of the leading roshei yeshiva of Eretz Yisroel walked into Baltimore. Rav Yaakov Hillel, Rav Avraham Salim, Rav Yosef Chevroni, and Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband left their yeshivos and traveled across the world because the Torah of Eretz Yisroel is fighting for its very survival, and they came to ask us to help carry it.
We watched a Rosh Yeshiva break down in tears as he described his fear for the bochurim who learn under constant threat, and another explain the contrast that in Eretz Yisroel the lomdei Torah are pursued and disgraced, yet here in Baltimore they are embraced.
From visits in private homes through the packed asifa at Shomrei Emunah, one message was repeated again and again: ish nidcheh, v'ein hatzibbur nidche...
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Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2026 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2026 - Mazel Tov to Rabbi Yossi Flam's 10th grade on completing Meseches Sotah marking a significant accomplishment for the class. The siyum was made by Eli Cohn. The young men celebrated the occasion with a delicious lunch from Accents Grill.
A special yasher koach to the entire class on reaching this meaningful milestone!
Annapolis, MD - June 11, 2026 - Maryland officials are moving forward with a plan to require electric vehicle charger owners to register their devices with the state — and pay a fee — so that the chargers can be inspected.
State officials decided to lower the annual fee from $150 to $75 per charging port, after EV owners and charger companies expressed concerns earlier this year that the program could stymie the spread of chargers in Maryland. But some concerns linger.
“We’ve listened to the concerns, support and feedback shared by electric vehicle owners, local businesses and industry partners,” Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks said in a news release Thursday. “Reducing the registration fee allows us to continue supporting a reliable ...
Cincinnati, OH - June 11, 2026 - When Rabbi Chaim Tropp, a menahel in Cincinnati, heard that the city's first Rita's Italian Ice had opened, he decided to visit with his family.
As they entered the store, Rabbi Tropp and his family met the owner, an African American woman in her forties who greeted them warmly and professionally.
Wanting to verify that the store was indeed kosher certified, they respectfully asked to see the certification.
"It's right over here," she said proudly. "We're very happy to be certified. We very much want to accommodate the Jewish community."
Curious about her enthusiasm, Rabbi Tropp asked what made the certification so meaningful to her.
Her answer surprised them.
She explained that she had grown up in a rough neighborhood in Baltimore...
Jerusalem, Israel - June 11, 2026 - The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is currently hosting a special exhibition celebrating the life and career of Israeli cultural icon Yehoram Gaon, tracing more than seven decades of creativity in music, theater, film, and public life.
A guided tour of the exhibition takes visitors through two galleries chronicling Gaon's remarkable journey—from his childhood in Jerusalem's historic neighborhoods and his service in IDF entertainment troupes to his success on the stage and screen, his celebrated recordings, and his continuing artistic work today.
Born in Jerusalem in 1939, Gaon became one of Israel's most beloved entertainers. Often described as the soundtrack of a nation, his songs have accompanied generations of Israelis through ...
Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2026 – 9:30AM (BJL) – Road construction on the northbound side of Reisterstown Road just past Hooks Lane is causing significant delays. Traffic is backed up past the I-695 beltway, extending south of the interchange.
Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2026 – A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11:00 AM this morning until 8:00 PM this evening.
Heat index values up to 105 degrees are expected.
The United States launched strikes in Iran early Thursday morning, a senior US official confirmed, following reports that air defense systems were activated across several regions in the country.
Among other locations, the systems were activated in Fars Province, on Qeshm Island, and in the capital, Tehran.
Additionally, reports indicate an explosion at the petrochemical plant in Assaluyeh - the largest facility of its kind in the country, responsible for approximately 50% of Iranian petrochemical production. Further explosions were reportedly heard on Kish Island, Qeshm Island, and in Sirik, near the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) also confirmed that its forces "began launching additional self-defense strikes" against "multiple targets" in Iran.
"The strikes are in res...
Baltimore, MD – June 10, 2026 – (BJL) Yet another update on the exciting progress taking place at TI's construction site. Clearing done, grading underway, Stormwater Management Vaults should finish this week. With each passing day, the vision moves closer to reality, B'H, and the remarkable progress is becoming increasingly visible across the campus.
The Torah recounts how after the enumeration of the names of the spies who were to scout out the land, ויקרא משה — Moshe called הושע — Hoshea son of Nun, יהושע — Yehoshua.
The Rashbam adds that it was customary for a ruler to confer a name upon those who were appointed to special roles.
Yehoshua, his primary disciple who so ably assisted him had his name altered to indicate that stature.
Rashi, quoting the Talmud, explains that by adding a י at the front of his former name, the first two letters now spell out the Name of G-d, י-ה.
This now alters the original name הושע from its meaning as one who was saved in the past, to the future tense, יהושע — one who will be saved.
This alludes to Moshe adding a prayer for his prized student th...
Anne Arundel County, MD - June 10, 2026 – (WBALTV) Maryland State Police are investigating a road rage incident that shut down Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Anne Arundel County.
According to police, a man was shot during an alleged road rage incident Wednesday morning on northbound I-295 near Route 175. The victim was taken to Shock Trauma, where he is being treated for his injuries. The victim had a passenger in his vehicle that did not suffer any injuries.
The roadway was shut down for the investigation and police are asking drivers to use alternative routes through the area.
Baltimore, MD – June 10, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Elinor Weil, a’h, mother of Michelle Weil and Marc Weil.A revered teacher at Baltimore’s Talmudical Academy, she will be remembered with great fondness and respect by the generations of students she taught there.The funeral and shiva are being conducted privately.בלע המות לנצח
Baltimore, MD – June 9, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yosef Kimelfeld (Baltimore) and Chavi Tyberg (Ramat Beit Shemesh) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to grandmother Amira Cohen Elling
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Tuesday night that its forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at the direction of US President Donald Trump.
CENTCOM said in a statement that the strikes were in response to Monday’s downing of a US Army Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
“The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression," it stated.
The announcement came shortly after Iranian media outlets reported at least four explosions near Sirik Port in the Bandar Abbas district of the country. Explosions were also reported on Qeshm Island.
The Aerospace Force of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) responded to the US strikes and threatened it would deliver a “heavy response" to what it described as &...
