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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 23, 2026 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.
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US President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the President’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will travel to Pakistan on Saturday for direct talks with Iran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed their trip in an interview with Fox News on Friday.
"I can confirm that Special Envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be off to Pakistan again tomorrow morning to engage in direct talks with representatives from the Iranian delegation," she said.
Leavitt added that the talks will be mediated by Pakistan. “The Iranians reached out, as the President called on them to do, and asked for this in-person conversation, so the President is dispatching Steve and Jared to go hear what they have to say, and we’re hopeful that it will be a product...
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Baltimore, MD - Apr. 19, 2026 - Safe Green Transit (SGT), a local nonprofit organization focused on reducing traffic congestion and increasing roadway safety through practical transportation initiatives, announced today that it is seeking additional community support as operations continue to grow.One of SGT’s primary initiatives is the expansion of reliable yellow school bus transportation designed to reduce the number of individual vehicles traveling to and from schools, improve traffic flow, and enhance overall roadway safety.SGT currently operates nine daily routes, with two additional routes already confirmed for next year and another four routes presently in the planning stages.SGT would like to thank Senators Dalya Attar and Shelly Hettleman for once again securing $250,...
Led by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency, and supported by other partners, Operation “Wings of Dawn” will complete the Aliyah of the Bnei Menashe community.
Jerusalem, April 24, 2026 — Two-hundred and forty new olim (immigrants) from the Bnei Menashe community in northeastern India arrived today, April 23, at Ben Gurion Airport as part of a joint operation led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and The Jewish Agency for Israel. Upon landing, they were welcomed in a moving reception ceremony attended by Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer, The Jewish Agency’s Chairman of the Executive Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization Yaakov Hagoel, and Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel David...
At the conclusion to the presentation of the laws pertaining to forbidden relationships in the portion of Acharei Mos, the Torah seemingly utilizes very graphic terms to describe the fate of those who violate these laws.
You shall not defile yourselves by any of these things, for the nations, whom I am, משלח מפניכם — sending away from before you, have defiled themselves with all these things. And the land became defiled, and I visited its sin upon it, and the land תקיא — "vomited" out its inhabitants. But as for you, you shall observe My statutes and My ordinances, and you shall not do like any of these abominations neither the native, nor the stranger who sojourns among you. For the people of the land who preceded you, did all of these abominations, and the land...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 23, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Netanel Zigdon and Olivia Zucker on their engagement.
Mazel tov to the Zigdon and Zucker families
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 24, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eli and Malky Sonnenblick on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel tov to grandparents Yussi & Risa Sonnenblick and Efy & Peninah Flam.
Mazel Tov to great grandmother Mrs. Hadassah (Rabbi Ari, z’l) Flamm
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 23, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of R' Yona Feldman, z’l, husband of Dr. Chana Feldman, and father of Aviel (Ruti) Feldman, Moshe Feldman, Chaim Feldman, and Malka (Moshe) Singer.
The Levaya will be held today at 4:00 pm at Levinson's.
Shiva will be observed at 6103 Benhurst Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209.Shacharis: 7:30 AM (Sunday 8:00AM)Mincha/Maariv: 7:40PM Shiva Visitation Times:
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
בלע המות לנצח
Baltimore, MD — April 23, 2026 — Take advantage of clear viewing conditions for Kiddush Levanah tonight, as deteriorating weather is expected to obscure the moon through the upcoming weekend through Sunday night.
Forecast Highlights:
Tonight (Thursday): Clear with periodic clouds and a low of 52°F.Motzaei Shabbos (April 25): Overcast conditions with light rain and a high chance of precipitation (45%), likely making the moon not visible.
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 23, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yair Reich and Leora Strimber on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Reuven & Estie Reich and Yossi & Rachael Strimber
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 23, 2026 - This past week, the Baltimore community was privileged to host Rabbi Baruch Rabinowitz, an educational consultant, renowned lecturer, and father of an adult child with Down syndrome. A talmid of Rabbi Moshe Shapiro, Rabbi Rabinowitz has made it his mission to highlight the inherent greatness of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing that what may appear as a limitation in this world reflects an especially deep and pure neshama.
The visit, organized by Yahalom MD, Agudah Maryland’s special needs division, partnering with BGCubed, began Sunday evening with a special “Sisters’ Night Out,” for middle and high school girls who have siblings with special needs. Alongside a fun activity and dinner, Rabbi Rabinowitz shared heartfel...
Talks between Israel and Lebanon began at the White House on Thursday.
The talks are to discuss possibly extending the current ceasefire in Lebanon and continuing efforts to disarm Hezbollah, even as the IDF continues to operate against the terrorist group.
US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he, along with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the US's ambassadors to Israel and Lebanon, respectively, Mike Huckabee and Michel Issa, hosted the "High Ranking Representatives of Israel and Lebanon in the Oval Office."
"The Meeting went very well! The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah. The Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by THREE WEEKS," he wrote.
"I ...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 20, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Moish Frand and Blumi Rajchenbach on their engagement.
Mazel Tov Rabbi & Mrs. Yaakov Frand and Rabbi & Mrs. Yossi Rajchenbach
Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Yissocher Frand, Rabbi & Rebetzin Zvi Teichman, and Mrs. Judy Rajchenbach
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 23, 2026 – 3:55PM (BJL) Due to an accident, the intersection at Old Court & Park Heights is partially blocked.
Avoid the area.
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 23, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Tzemach Wilansky, z'l, father of Rabbi David Leib Wilansky.Rabbi Wilansky will observe shiva in Baltimore beginning Thursday evening at 7109 Pheasant Cross Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209 Minyanim * Thu: Mincha 7:35 PM | Maariv 8:20 PM * Fri: Shacharis 7:30 AM | Mincha 3:00 PM * Motzaei Shabbos: Maariv 8:40 PM * Sun: Shacharis 8:00 AM*Visiting Hours:* * Thu: 7:30–10:00 PM * Fri: 8:00–10:00 AM; 1:00–3:00 PM * Motzei Shabbos: until 10:00 PM
