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Baltimore, MD — Between tuition, groceries, busing, and everything that comes before Yom Tov, most Baltimore households aren't looking for one more thing to figure out. But there's one bill that can come down without anything changing at home.
Maryland's community solar program lets BGE customers draw their electricity from a local solar farm instead of putting panels on their own roof. BGE stays the utility — same wires, same service, same bill — and the savings appear as a credit on that bill. For Baltimore households, that's 20% off the electric bill.
Lower Your Bill handles the enrollment itself rather than passing names to a third party, and says both sides of the program are frum-run: the company managing the enrollment and the so...
Even those of us who enjoyed poetry class probably do not look forward to reciting every Selichos said in the days leading up to Rosh Hashanah and throughout the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah. The words are unique and challenging, the meaning is deep and complex, and the overall thematic approach to these tefillos can easily be lost on many of us.
For Yeshiva students, there may be an additional challenge to these weeks: Selichos can sometimes feel like an opportunity to sleep a little later and still make it to Yeshiva on time!
At the Yeshiva of Greater Washington, we have been working to change that experience. Rather than simply beginning the day with a collection of complex Hebrew poetry, each division has looked for age-appropriate ways to help students understand what they are saying and c...
Traditionally, among Ashkenazi Jewry we spend a week or more of reciting Selichos in preparation of Rosh Hashana. Our Sephardic brethren have been at it since the beginning of Elul.
This collection of verses from TaNaCh, various prayers, and piyyutim are called סליחות — literally translated as 'forgiveness' in the plural.
It would seem to imply that we are begging repeatedly for forgiveness for our failings to live up to G-d's expectations.
Yet, a cursory glance at the text reveals that there are only a sparse number of requests for forgiveness. The bulk of the sentiments expressed therein acknowledge our having sinned and consequently having been downtrodden by our enemies, yet pine to return in restoring the glory days of being G-d's emissaries to t...
Baltimore, MD – September 10, 2026 - What a year it has been so far! The landscape of Torah Institute has changed dramatically as construction of their new building continues to move forward.
The retaining wall is making fast progress, and they are getting closer to clearing away the mountain and bringing the site to grade. This important milestone will allow them to begin the exciting phase of construction as the building starts to rise upward.
They look forward to the day when their new building will provide much-needed additional space for our 930+ talmidim and allow the Cheder to continue growing and thriving.
To learn more about this project, or to partner with them please visit their capital campaign website by clicking here: https://investintorah.com/
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This year is going to be one of those strange times when we don't blow the Shofar on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, since it falls out on Shabbos Kodesh. The Gemara (Rosh Hashanah 29b) says we don't blow Shofar on Shabbos because of a g'zeira שמא יטלנו בידו וילך אצל הבקי ללמוד, perhaps you may take the Shofar in your hand and you'll go to an EXPERT to learn, and end up carrying four amos in the public domain.
Let's try to understand this on a deeper level.
Rebbe Nachman (Likutei Moharan, Torah 6) teaches that complete Teshuva requires being both בקי ברצוא AND בקי בשוב. The term רצוא refers to times of positive spiritual ascension, whereas שוב represents moments of falling. If a person only sees Hashem...
Baltimore, MD – September 10, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Greenhaus a"h, husband of Mrs. Miriam Greenhaus and father of
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Greenhaus
Rabbi Yosef Greenhaus
Mrs. Donya Magid
Mrs. Chaya Tikotzky
Rabbi Mordechai Greenhaus
Mrs. Breindy Litt
Rabbi Tzvi Greenhaus
Mrs. Baila Kamins
Mrs. Henny Diskind
Mrs. Matti Huttner
The Levaya will be tonight, Thursday, Sept. 10th at 6:30 pm at Cong. Sons of Israel Holocaust Memorial Chapel - Lakewood Chevra Kadisha, 613 Ramsey, Lakewood, NJ.
Shiva will be observed tonight thru tomorrow afternoon (Erev Rosh Hashana) at 61 Radin Village Dr. in Lakewood.
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Magen David Adom Summarizes 5786 in Numbers as Jewish New Year Approaches
RAMLA, Israel: As the Jewish New Year approaches, Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency medical service, is looking back on a year of saving lives across the country, in routine emergencies and during times of war and crisis.
During the Hebrew year 5786, MDA marked 96 years of activity. Over the past year, MDA EMTs and paramedics were dispatched to 1,911,412 incidents, using thousands of mobile intensive care units (MICUs), ambulances, emergency motorcycles and rapid response vehicles operating throughout Israel. On average, an MDA emergency team was dispatched every 16.5 seconds.
MDA's 101 Emergency Call Center received 2,020,218 calls during the year, with a call answered every 15.9...
Baltimore, MD – September 8, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Yaakov Miller (Yaakov ben Avraham Yitzchak haLevi) z"l, brother of Herschel Miller. Herschel Miller will be sitting shiva in New Jersey.
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Baltimore, MD – September 9, 2026 - Neighbors, we've seen an uptick in reported package thefts from front porches recently. Let’s work together to keep our deliveries safe and deter porch pirates from targeting our neighborhood. Here are a few quick tips to protect your deliveries: Track and Schedule: Keep a close eye on your tracking info and try to be home when deliveries are scheduled to arrive. Alternative Pickup: Ship packages to your workplace, a secure local locker, or a trusted neighbor who will be home. Require Signatures: Opt for signature confirmation on high-value items whenever possible. Use Security Devices: Ensure your doorbell cameras and porch lights are active and functioning properly. If you spot any suspicious activity, a potential theft in p...
Baltimore, MD – September 9, 2026 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Herbert Wolf, a’h, Chaim Eliezer Baruch ben Aharon Mendel z'l, beloved brother of Dr. Stephen (Adrian Diamond) Wolf and Joani (David) Ascher. He is also survived by 3 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Information
The levaya will take place on Thursday, September 10 in New Jersey.
Shiva Details:
Dr. Wolf will be sitting shiva at his home, 7204 Wallis Avenue beginning Thursday, September 10th.
Visiting times for Thursday will be from 3:00pm to 5:55pm.
There will be a Plag minyan at 5:55pm.
Shiva will conclude before Rosh Hashana.
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Baltimore, MD - September 9, 2026 -
Almost 50 participants came together for a morning of Torah, inspiration, practical halacha, and much-needed clarity at the Agra D'Pirka Labor Day program.
Rabbi Boruch Fried of Beis HaVaad, Lakewood, addressed some of the most relevant and complex issues facing today’s business community, including poaching employees, competition, and the halachic parameters of fair business practices.
With tremendous clarity and depth, Rabbi Fried explored the various opinions of the Rishonim, explained the underlying sugyos, and presented the practical applications and psak halacha. Complex issues were broken down in a clear and engaging manner, giving participants a deeper understanding of the halachic guidelines that govern everyday busines...
