Baltimore, MD - Aug. 5, 2025 - Baltimore County is among a federal list of sanctuary jurisdictions, according to a list posted online Tuesday by the U.S. Justice Department.
The DOJ identifies states, cities and counties as having policies, laws or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.
The president's executive order issued in April and titled "Protecting American Communities From Criminal Aliens" directed the DOJ, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, to publish a list of such jurisdictions.
Baltimore County is the only Maryland jurisdiction included on this list.
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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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Annapolis, MD - Aug. 5, 2025 - A new state audit is raising red flags over Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s claim that his administration identified $400 million in budget savings. Investigators say the numbers don’t add up and accuse Maryland’s leasing deals of lacking transparency and could possibly cost taxpayers far more than originally promised.
Moore tasked the Department of General Services (DGS) with some cost-cutting measures, including relocating certain state offices. But a 71-page audit suggests some of those measures may be based on incomplete data.
“We need immediate savings today because of the structural deficit we have in Maryland,” said Del. Ryan Nawrocki, R-Baltimore County. “Not savings in 25 years.”
Nawrocki called the fi...
An American nonprofit organization wrote to Congress warning of anti-Jewish discrimination in a union that has adopted an extreme pro-Hamas stance, the Jewish News Syndicate
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation wrote to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce last month calling on the committee to protect Jewish graduates from the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, an independent labor union.
According to the foundation, the "pro-Hamas labor union” is attempting to “impose their virulently antisemitic tactics and messaging on college campuses, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Cornell University.”
It also stated that the union has supported calls to eliminate both the State of Israel...
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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
A little-known opioid that’s deadlier than fentanyl has led to a growing number of overdose deaths in recent years.
Nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids, were originally developed as pain relievers in the 1950s, but were never approved for use due to the high overdose risk, according to a report from the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD).
Starting in 2019, nitazenes (benzimidazole-opioids) began to enter the illicit drug market in Europe, where they have been reported on almost every continent.
CICAD’s report suggests that "nitazene use is a growing trend in North America and that availability is likely spreading across the Americas."
The most prevalent type of nitazene is isotonitazene (ISO), but at least a dozen others have been identified...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 5, 2025 – 9:21 AM – A broken fire hydrant at the Fallstaff/Cross Country/Wallis intersection is flooding the roadway, sending water streaming down Fallstaff and slowing traffic.
Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through the area.
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 5, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah in Chashmonaim, Israel, of native Baltimorean Avraham (Avi) Reich, z’l, husband of Tamar Reich; son of Blanche (Rabbi Leo, z’l) Reich; and brother of Rabbi Yosef Reich, Breina Hartman, and Rachel Frid.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to IDF Armored Corps and Combat Engineering Recruits: "It is still necessary to complete the defeat of the enemy in Gaza, release our hostages and ensure that Gaza never again constitutes a threat to Israel. We are not giving up on any of these missions."Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Tuesday, 5 August 2025), together with the Head of the IDF Personnel Branch, Maj.-Gen. David Bar Khalifa, visited the IDF induction base at Tel Hashomer and met with Armored Corps and Combat Engineering Corps recruits.At the start of the visit, the Prime Minister met recruits as they received their gear, before donning their uniforms. He then spoke with the new recruits and answered their questions about the war and combat service in the IDF.Prime Minister Netanyah...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 5, 2025 - Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited, the owner and operator of the DALI ship, have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the manufacturer of the ship.
The lawsuit alleges that the ship's collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge back in March 2024 was caused by HHI's negligence, stating that a "defective design" is what led to the loss of power on the ship.
More specifically, the lawsuit states that a loose wire at node 381 on the ship's electrical switchboard caused a power outage at exactly 1:25 a.m., which led to the engine shutting down and a loss of steering.
According to court documents, two minutes after the power went out, a complete electrical blackout occurred. At 1:28 a.m., the ship c...
Baltimore, MD – August 5, 2025 – Multiple attempted car break-ins were reported overnight in the Stevenson Crossing and on Timberfield & Lightfoot. Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from sight.
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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 5, 2025 - The Baltimore County Council announced the introduction of legislation to adopt a redistricting plan and map.
After a 2024 ballot question expanded the County Council from seven districts to nine, a redistricting commission was formed in December to recommend legislation for revision of the districts in a way that ensures they are "compact, contiguous, and substantially equal in population, and in which due regard is given to current natural, geographic, and community boundaries.”
The new map includes two majority-Black districts centered around Woodlawn and Randallstown, as well as unifying Essex, Middle River, and waterfront communities into one district..
“Redistricting is a difficult and complex task and I want to thank my Council colleague...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 4, 2025 - The Charm City Cleanup Initiative is Baltimore’s most ambitious citywide cleaning initiative in decades, focused on cleaning public spaces and supporting resident’s sense of pride and ownership in Baltimore’s neighborhoods!
Launched July 2025, this coordinated effort combines proactive government services, community engagement, and cross-agency collaboration.
To usher in Charm City’s New Culture of Clean, every single neighborhood in Baltimore will be visited by the city agency and partner cleanup crews to address resident service requests and proactively clean neighborhoods. Neighbors will be encouraged to report issues to 311, volunteer for cleaning events across the city, and coordinate cleanups in their own neighborhoo...
Ebrahim Azizi, Chairman of the National Security Committee in Iran's Parliament, has reiterated that international bodies, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will not be granted access to the country’s nuclear facilities under any circumstances.
Speaking to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, Azizi dismissed reports suggesting that IAEA inspections would resume. He clarified that the agency’s delegation, expected in Iran next week, is only permitted to engage in technical discussions with Iranian experts and officials.
Azizi emphasized that legislation passed by the Islamic Shura Council strictly prohibits any foreign delegation from entering or inspecting nuclear sites. He described the restrictions as “permanent and unchangeable,” lea...
Sources in the Prime Minister's office believe that Benjamin Netanyahu has made a fundamental decision to capture and the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Swords of Iron.
According to them, ministers who have spoken with Netanyahu recently heard from him about his intention to expand operations in Gaza, and even reported that he used the words "capturing the strip."
According to reports, if the decision is implemented, it would contradict the position of the IDF and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who oppose such a large-scale operation at this stage.
Tomorrow, the political leadership is expected to hold a special meeting regarding the continuation of the military operation, including the possibility of significantly expanding it.
Baltimore, MD - August 4, 2025 – The intensive three-day Foodservice Mashgiach Training Seminar held July 21-23 kicked off STAR-K’s two annual back-to-back training programs. It provided in-depth training for those currently involved – or who are interested in becoming involved – as mashgichim and mashgichos in the foodservice industry.
Ruth Brunschtein flew approximately 4200 miles roundtrip from Panama City, Panama, to attend STAR-K Certification’s Food Service Mashgiach Training Seminar, held July 21-23, at the agency’s headquarters in Baltimore. She was sent by the rabbis of the Vaad Hakashrut Shevet Ahim. Her responsibilities include follow-up with ongoing supervision and implementation.
“My goal,” says Ruth, “is to s...
Nonprofit Calls on UNESCO, European Union, United States to Protect Site
New York, NY – The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF), the nonprofit dedicated to harnessing the lessons learned from the Holocaust to combat hatred and bigotry through educational programs, strongly condemns the Lithuanian government’s decision to proceed with construction on the historic Šnipiškės (Piramónt) Jewish Cemetery in Vilnius.
The sacred burial ground, which dates back to the 15th century, was once the final resting place of thousands of Lithuanian Jews, including revered rabbis, scholars, and community leaders. The Lithuanian government’s reversal of its prior commitment to protect the cemetery is a violation of international trust, an affront to Jewish memo...
