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A Final Chesed in Loving Memory of Rav Dovid Frid Z'tl
Dear Friends,
With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rav Dovid Z'tl. On behalf of the family, we want to thank all those who stood by their side throughout the years. You were an amazing team that gave Rav Dovid lifesaving care. May you and yours be blessed with health, happiness and prosperity in the coming year and always.
For almost fifteen years, Rav Dovid was not only a beacon of strength and Emunah, but a true warrior, living each day with courage, dignity and deep devotion to Torah despite his struggle with the devastating and cruel disease, ALS. Unfortunately, years of 24/7 care, medical expenses and household needs have left enormous debts and there is no savings or insu...
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 26, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Sarah Heiman-Nadav, a’h, sister of Rebetzin Nechama (Rabbi Yissocher) Frand.Shiva will be observed at 21 Nowlan Place, Lakewood, NJ. 08701Rebetzin Frand will observe shiva in Baltimore all day Tuesday and Wednesday morningTuesday, September 30
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday – Erev Yom Kippur
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Marvin Schwartz, z’l , father of Sharon (Michael) Sharp, Judy (Richard) Nudleman and Howard Schwartz, and brother of Dr. Mayer (Alice) Schwartz
The levayah will be held at Levinson’s on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at 10:30AM. Click here to watch livestream.Kevurah will take place at Shaarei Tfiloh Cemetery 5770 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21207
Judy Nudelman will observe shiva at 2418 Lightfoot Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209 on Monday and Tuesday, receiving visitors from 2-5PM with Mincha/Maariv at 6:30PM.
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This year the Shabbos shuva drasha came early for me. Rather in Tishrei, it came in the beginning of Elul, and from the most unexpected source. I had invited a friend and her family over for Shabbos lunch and we were looking forward to their company. Shabbos day came, and they arrived to our delight. My friend and I, with our daughters in tow, piled into the kitchen to shmooze and bring out the first course. In a weird move near the stovetop, somehow the burner was pushed in and the flame went on. We don’t usually have a blech and therefore the stovetop is off.
The remaining three burners began clicking and sparking and afraid of the fire hazard of the leaking gas, my husband went in search of someone who could turn i...
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Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 29, 2025 - On August 1, the U.S. Embassy in Israel switched vendors for the delivery of passports and other official documents. From the very first moment, the new arrangement proved unsuccessful. Deliveries failed to arrive, applicants received no timely updates, and, most troubling, the sole Jerusalem pick-up location was situated in the eastern Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina – an impractical option for much of the community.
Since the transition, Chaim V’Chessed has been in ongoing discussions with embassy officials to rectify the situation. In fact, Chaim V’Chessed even offered a short-term solution; a courier service to collect passports directly from Beit Hanina for the convenience of applicants.
Jus...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 28, 2025 - Ahead of the Yom Tov season, and with the ongoing outbreak of measles in Israel, we wanted to share the following recommendations for anyone traveling with children to Israel for Yom Tov. The following also applies to any international travel or travel to a location with a known measles outbreak. * Children and adolescents who have had 2 doses of the measles vaccine given after 1 year of age are considered up-to-date, and do not need any further vaccination. * Children 1 year and older who have had one dose of the vaccine should get a second dose (normally given at 4 years old), so long as at least 28 days have passed since the first. No further doses are needed after this one is given. * Infants between 6 and 12 months old should g...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 28, 2025 - During a recent luncheon hosted by Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates, Senator Dalya Attar was publicly recognized for her leadership on juvenile justice reform — receiving a standing ovation from a packed room of attendees.State’s Attorney Bates spoke about Senator Attar’s role in advancing meaningful legislation during the General Assembly session. He highlighted her willingness to engage head-on with the complex issue of youth crime and acknowledged her efforts to strike a balance between accountability and public safety.Bates expressed strong appreciation for Senator Attar’s partnership and determination, crediting her work as instrumental in getting key reforms passed.The response from the audience —...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 – This morning, the Jewish Cemetery Association organized a cleanup at Hebrew Friendship Cemetery, where more than 30 volunteers came together to restore and beautify the grounds. The JCA, which owns and operates 20 older cemeteries in the Baltimore area, works to ensure that final resting places are cared for with dignity and respect. Volunteers cut back trees, cleared trash from inside and outside the cemetery, and cleaned many headstones—including those of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg.
Among those who participated were Jeremy Diamond, Barry Dubin, Sam Esterson, Colin Fleischer, Matt Fram, Effie Rosenblum, Yitzy Schleifer, Nonny Spotts, and Steve Venick.
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The IDF Cleared for Publication on Sunday that Staff Sergeant Inbar Avraham Kav, aged 20, from Lotem, fell in a ramming attack earlier in the day at the Jit Junction in Samaria.
Kav was a soldier in the 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, he is the 913th soldier to fall since Hamas's attack on October 7th, 2023.
The IDF is investigating whether Kav, after being wounded by the vehicle, was hit by gunfire directed at the terrorist as well.
The terror attack occured at the intersection near Kedumim and IDF soldiers at the scene opened fire at the vehicle and eliminated the terrorist.
IDF soldiers from the Samaria Regional Brigade were dispatched to the area to conduct searches and inspections at the entrance to Shechem and nearby villages.
The terrorist was identi...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Marcie Jacobson Meyers, a’h, wife of Joey Meyers, and sister of Ilene Wieselthier and Yale Jacobson.
The levayah will be held graveside at Rosedale-Riga Kurlander Verein section, Hamilton Ave, Rosedale, MD 21237 at 1:00pm Tuesday, Sep 30.
Joey and Yale will be observing Shiva in Baltimore on Tuesday, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at 7628 Carla Road, Baltimore, MD 21208. Following that, they will conclude the remainder of Shiva in other cities.
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New York, NY - Sept. 28, 2025 - "The Orthodox Union joins with our dear friends in the Mormon community and with all Americans in mourning the victims of the senseless and horrifying attack on the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Today’s attacker did not satisfy his hatred with the intentional murder of those engaged in worship; he set the entire house of prayer ablaze. It is devastating to see yet another outburst of violent hatred against faith and its practitioners, precisely as so many in our blessed country are turning to focus more on G-D, prayer, love for each other, and our shared religious and moral values.
Our hearts have again been broken but our resolve is even stronger to stand together with all Americans against hate."
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Josh Rosenfeld (Far Rockaway) and Sivi (Lefkovitz) Eckhaus on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Stanley and Nancy Rosenfeld and Rabbi & Mrs Yankie and Shana Lefkovitz
Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi & Mrs Yehuda and Nusy Lefkovitz
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 28, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Noam Charnowitz on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Michael and Rikki Charnowitz and Howard Tzvi & Judge Chaya Friedman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
A gunman was "down" after shooting multiple people at a Michigan church that was also engulfed in flames on Sunday, authorities said.
The active shooter situation unfolded just before 10:30 a.m. local time at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, the Grand Blanc Township Police Department said in a post on social media.
"There are multiple victims and the shooter is down," police said. "There is NO threat to the public at this time. The church is actively on fire."
Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye told reporters at a press conference that the suspect is a 40-year-old male from Burton.
"He drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church," Renye said. "He then exited his vehicle, firing several rounds at indivi...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to American Influencers in New York: The only value in life is its purpose and if it depends on the survival and prosperity of the Jewish People and rebuffing the wave of hatred and denigration – you must fight!Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met – at the Israeli Consulate in New York after his UN General Assembly speech – with pro-Israel American influencers and spoke with them about the challenges in the new era, as well as the public diplomacy efforts and the influence of the social networks on the discourse for and against Israel.
New York, N.Y. - Sept. 28, 2025 - Mayor Eric Adams is dropping out of New York City’s mayoral race amid escalating pressure to clear the crowded field in a last-ditch attempt to stop socialist Zohran Mamdani’s election to City Hall.
The bombshell move comes after weeks of back-and-forth over whether Adams would bow out of the race, in which he is polling fourth, far behind frontrunner Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and also, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
“It’s been an honor to be your mayor,” Adams said in a video announcement, according to a transcript obtained by The Post, touting his victories over his first term.
“Although our successes… I know I cannot continue my campaign,” he said.
“I strongly encourage who e...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 28, 2025 – Wow! What an incredible TYA farbrengen last night, thank you to the Golds for so graciously opening their home!Looking forward to an amazing year ahead filled with inspiration and growth!
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