Thank you to Mayor Brandon Scott and & Councilman Isaac Yitzy Schleifer for looking after communal nonprofits during this difficult time.

Among others, grant awardees are:

Jewish Community Services

Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore

Ohr Chadash Academy

Rabbi Chaim Nachman Kowalsky Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund Inc.

The Edward A. Myerberg Center

BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, December 29, 2020) — Mayor M. Brandon Scott and the Baltimore Civic Fund announced $5 million in grant funding to awardees of the Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund. The fund will support 124 nonprofit organizations serving Baltimore residents, who will gain access to critical funding to cover unplanned costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Even while many organizations experienced decreased revenue and unexpected costs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our nonprofit community has stepped up to continue serving the residents of Baltimore,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “The Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund supports the nonprofit organizations that play a critical role in our neighborhoods and the lives of Baltimoreans.”

Recognizing nonprofits’ quick response to continue and grow crucial services and serve Baltimore residents, Baltimore dedicated $5 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into the Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund.

Administered by the Baltimore Civic Fund, the Nonprofit Relief Fund is a one-time opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations by reimbursing them for unplanned costs incurred since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

The Baltimore Civic Fund worked in partnership with the City to create an equitable process to ensure that as many non-profits as possible were able to access the funds. Grant funding will cover expenses incurred by nonprofit organizations adapting to continue safe and effective operations during the pandemic, including hosting virtual events and programs, increasing or shifting staffing to meet new demands, and supplying staff and those they serve with personal protective equipment (PPE).

“The Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund grants ensures nonprofits are able recoup expenses as we depend on them more than ever to offer important services,” said HyeSook Chung, President of the Baltimore Civic Fund. “Working alongside City leadership, we are so humbled that the Civic Fund could play an important part in providing support for the nonprofit community.”

Grantees of the Nonprofit Relief Fund serve a diverse variety of needs in Baltimore, including human services, health and wellness, youth programs, art and culture, education, religious communities, and environmentalism.

"The grant received from the Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund allows Art with a Heart to continue providing a wide range of art programs to our community during this time of great need,"  said Randi Pupkin, Executive Director of Art with a Heart, which received funding to reimburse the cost of assembling of individual art boxes for thousands of students to participate in art classes, among other needs. "We can pursue our work of using visual art to enhance the lives of people in need more tenaciously and without compromise knowing that a considerable portion of the extra expense we have incurred due to COVID-19 has been offset by the grant."

"As we respond to the food insecurity and other needs among our immigrant and refugee neighbors, including many new requests for help every day, we are limited by the resources available to us," said Tiffany Nelms, Executive Director of Asylee Women Enterprise. "With the Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund, we are able to say 'yes' during a time where we would otherwise have to make hard decisions about who is most in need and who we are able to help." Asylee Women Enterprise used the Nonprofit Relief Fund to hire additional staff to support an expanded food program and associated case management for families in-need, as well as moving programming online. 

A full list of the 124 Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund grantees is below:

Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund Grantees 40 West Assistance and Referral Center, Inc. iCARRe Foundation 4MYCITY INC Institutes for Behavior Resources, Inc. Access Art, Inc. Islamic Leadership Institute of America Active Social Communities (DBA Volo Kids Foundation) Itineris Art with a Heart, Inc. Jewish Community Services Associated Catholic Charities Kennedy Krieger School Programs Asylee Women Enterprise Latino Education Advancement Fund At Jacob's Well Inc LET'S GO Boys and Girls, Inc. B&O Railroad Museum Light of Truth Center, Inc. Baltimore Adolescent Treatment and Guidance Organization, Inc. Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School Baltimore Children's Museum, Inc. / Port Discovery Living Classrooms Foundation Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Inc. Mariposa Education Baltimore Community ToolBank Maryland Academy of Sciences / Maryland Science Center Baltimore Curriculum Project Maryland Center on Economic Policy Baltimore International Academy Inc Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, Inc Baltimore Jewelry Center Maryland Humanities Baltimore Kids Chess League Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Mentoring Mentors Baltimore Medical System Mount Saint Joseph's College, Inc. Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School Moveable Feast Baltimore Office for Promotion & the Arts My Covenant Place Belair Edison Neighborhoods, INC. National Aquarium, Inc. Bemorecaring, Inc. NEWFIT Bnos Yisroel of Baltimore Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing Breath of God Lutheran Church North East Housing Initiative, Inc. Central Baltimore Partnership NorthBay Education, Inc. Challengers Independent Living Ohr Chadash Academy Charm City Care Connection Organization of Hope CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth Patterson Park Public Charter School, Inc. Cherry Hill Development Corporation Planned Parenthood of Maryland Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School Rabbi Chaim Nachman Kowalsky Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund Inc. City of Refuge Baltimore ReBuild Metro, Inc. Civic Works, Inc. Sankofa Children's Museum of African Cultures, Inc. Creative Alliance, Inc. Shepherd's Clinic Creative City Public Charter School Foundation Southeast Community Development Corporation Creative Nomads SPARC Women's Center at Johns Hopkins University Cristo Rey Jesuit High School St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. Digital Harbor Foundation St. Mary's Outreach Center Downtown Baltimore Child Care, Inc St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore, Inc. Druid Heights Community Development Organization St. Peter's Adult Learning Center Echo Resource Development, INC The Board Room Chess Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center The Community Builders Everyman Theatre, Incorporated The Edward A. Myerberg Center Family Survivor Network Inc. The Family Tree Fells Point Main Street Inc The Literacy Lab Franciscan Center, Inc. The Loading Dock. Inc. Fuel Fund of Maryland The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, Inc. Writers in Baltimore Schools via Fusion Partnerships The Producers Club of Maryland DBA Maryland Film Festival and SNF Parkway Theatre Glenwood Life Counseling Center The Sixth Branch, Inc. Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) TIME Organization Greater Baltimore Urban League Tuerk House, Inc. Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc. U Empower of Maryland, Inc. Hampden Family Center Unique Fabrics Nonprofit Har Sinai-Oheb Shalom Congregation United Way of Central Maryland HARBEL Community Organization Urban Teachers Harlem Lacrosse-Baltimore Waverly Main Street Harlem Park Community Development Corporation Wide Angle Youth Media Helping Orphans Prosper Everywhere, Inc. Women's Housing Coalition Helping Up Mission World Relief Baltimore HER Resiliency Center Y in Central Maryland Holistic Life Foundation Young Audiences of Maryland, Inc. Humanim, Inc. Your Public Radio Corp (WYPR) Radio About the Baltimore Civic Fund The Baltimore Civic Fund is an nonprofit organization that operates at the intersection of government and philanthropy to advance the City’s priorities to improve the quality of life for all Baltimore residents. Founded in 1981 as a mayoral fund for the City, the Civic Fund works in close partnership with Baltimore City, private sector partners, and other public and private resources to facilitate collaboration, promote public-private partnerships, and advance key initiatives. The Civic Fund serves as the fiscal sponsor for Baltimore City, managing over $10 million for more than 115 City programs each year, enabling the city to raise philanthropic resources to support health and human services, economic development, education, culture and creativity, job growth, and more. In addition, the Civic Fund provides community engagement support, technical assistance, and resources opportunities and grant management for City-led and supported initiatives. Local News | 8 minutes ago BDE: Mrs. Elizabeth Feder, a"h Baltimore, MD – Nov. 9, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs Elizabeth Feder, a’h, (Esther Shaindel bas R' Moshe) mother of Yehudis (Yonason) Grier. 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Read More Daily Halacha Hilchos Chanukah During the Second Temple, the Greek empire reigned (over Israel),1  and they (the Greeks) passed decrees against the Jews and (tried) to erase their religion,  and did not allow them to carry out Torah (study) or the commandments.  They put their hands on their property and their daughters.  They entered the Temple, destroyed and made the pure unclean.  The Jews were in great distress because of them and were much oppressed, until the G-d of their fathers had mercy on them, delivering them from their hands and saving them.  Then overcame, the sons of the Hasmonean High Priest, (the Greeks) and killed them  and saved the Jews from their hands.  They appointed a king from the Priests,  and the kingdom of Israel was restored  for more than 200 years until the destruction of (the) second (Temple).  When the Jews overcame their enemies and destroyed them,  it was the 25th of Kislev2  when they entered the Sanctuary (inner room) and did not find pure (olive) oil in the Temple,  except one jar sealed with seal of the High Priest,  and it did not contain enough to light except for one day only.  But they lit from it the lamps of the Menorah3 for eight days,  until they could crush olives and produce a (new quantity) of pure oil.  For these reasons, decreed the Sages of that generation  that these eight days  that begin on the 25th Kislev, will be days of joy and praise.  One lights on them lamps at evening at the entrance to the houses,  every evening of the eight nights to show off and demonstrate the miracle.  These days are called ''Hanukah''  that is to say ''they rested'' (chanu) on the ''25'' ('th of the month)  because on the 25th they rested from their enemies.  and also because of those days  they (re)-dedicated the house (Temple) which their foes had defiled.  Also some say that it is a commandment to increase slightly the festive meals on Hanukah.  Another reason is because the work of (building) the Sanctuary (in the desert) was completed in these days.  One should tell one's children the story of the miracles  that were done for our fore-fathers in those days,  (see Josephus)  However, these meals are not considered as part of the commandment  unless one says at the meal songs of praise.  One should increase charity in these Hanukah days,  for this can help mend any defects in our souls.  This charity, should be given particularly to poor Torah scholars. (KSA 139:1) 1) 352 BCE until 70 CE 2) 139 BCE 3) The Menorah was made of gold and had seven branches. Read More Local News | 3 hours ago BDE: Mrs. Yehudis Reif, a"h Baltimore, MD – Nov. 9, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Yehudis Reif, a"h, mother of Mrs. (Rabbi Doniel) Mira Eisemann. The levaya is taking place today (Sunday) in England. Shiva will be observed at the Eisemann home, 3904 Labyrinth Road until Monday morning at the following times: Sunday, Nov. 9th - 12 Noon - 10:00 pm Monday, November 10th - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Shiva will be observed at 5 Lichfield Drive, Prestwich, Manchester U.K. from Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11th thru Erev Shabbos, November 14th. Phone - 667-899-1441 (Baltimore#/local call; Note- England is 5 hours ahead). בלע המוות לנצח Read More Local News | 4 hours ago BDE: Mordecai Aaron Schuchman, z’l Baltimore, MD – Nov. 9, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of  Mordecai Aaron Schuchman, z’l, husband of Diana Regina Schuchman (nee Verstandig); and father of Howard (Wendi) Schuchman, and Tamara (Jeremy) Wilkins. Mordecai was the brother of Jake (Debbie, a'h) Schuchman, z’l. The levaya will be held at Levinson’s today, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at 2:00PM. The kevura will take place at United Hebrew Cemetery, 3979 Wshington Blvd, Arbutus, MD  21227. The family will be in mourning at 11155 Red Run Blvd, first floor-conference space, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117, after kevurah on Sunday with a service at 7pm that night, and Monday from 4 pm to 8 pm. The family will also be accepting guests Monday during the day at 1711 Fairm... Read More Parsha Hashavua Rabbi Zvi Teichman on Parshas Vayeira: Be My Guest! Avraham Avinu, the exemplar of the attribute of חסד — kindness in the world, is pointedly portrayed engaged in the act of הכנסת אורחים — welcoming guests, on an extremely hot day, despite being in extraordinary pain due to his recent circumcision. Although Avraham had demonstrated his devotion to pursuing acts of compassion previously, most notably in risking his life to save his nephew Lot, nevertheless this would seem to be the first depiction of a selfless act of loving-kindness towards total strangers. There are many areas where one can engage in acts of loving-kindness — charity; lending money; visiting the sick; bury the dead; comforting mourners; saving someone from doom; assisting in bearing a load; yet the first one depicted in Torah is this deed of welcoming guests into one's home. Is this the greatest of all acts of kindness? After offering his guests some water to wash up and refresh themselves Avraham beckons them to 'recline beneath the tree', offering them cool shade from the hot sun. We are taught that with the merit of this act of compassion; Avraham's descendants became worthy of being given the special mitzvah of sitting in a Sukkah. Is there something inherent in the connection between these two subjects other than the imagery of sitting under סכך — 'branches of trees' that are associated with the command of constructing a Sukkah that consists of a roof made of material that grows from the ground? The Vilna Gaon was asked that although the Talmud tells us Avraham kept all the commandments, is there any evidence that Avraham Avinu fulfilled the mitzvah of sitting in the Sukkah? He directed the inquirer to the verse that states that G-d blessed Avraham בכל — with everything, pointing out that each respective letter of this word is the first letter in the three distinct phrases in the Torah which discuss the mitzvah of Sukkah. בסכת תשבו — You shall you dwell in booths for seven days(ויקרא כג מב) כל האזרח — Every native in Israel shall dwell in סכת — booths (שם שם) למען ידעו — So that generations will know that I caused them the children of Israel to dwell, בסכות — in booths (שם מג) Could it possibly be that according to the Vilna Gaon, Avraham welcomed his guests into his very own Sukkah? The Talmud in Sukkah seems to say that this encounter with his guests, the angels, actually took place on Sukkos! (ר"ה יא. תוס' שם ובספר פני יהושע) So clearly the mitzvah of Sukkah we received is no simple reward for his having welcomed guests, but rather integrally related to his having performed this act of kindness possibly in his very own 'Sukkah'. The Shelah HaKodosh contemplating the lengths the Torah goes to in elaborating on this specific act of kindness, more than any others included under the rubric of chesed, offers a remarkable insight. It is obvious to me that the mitzvah of being hospitable to guests, (which is certainly included in the overall commandment to follow in G-d's footsteps), represents an additional virtue. The Torah has singled out this story of Avraham personally performing chores to entertain these strangers. It also alludes to the reward accruing to him, i.e. that everything he did personally for these guests, G–d later on personally did for Abraham's descendants, whereas whatever Abraham had designated to be done by someone else, G-d also performed for the Jewish people only by means of one of His agents. You should not think that all we talk about here is merely a part of a virtue. Whoever performs such an act such as Avraham's, performs the positive commandment of emulating G–d, and he will receive the reward due to someone who has performed a mitzvah which has been specifically commanded. G-d performs acts of hospitality at all times, at every moment. Were He to desist from doing so for even a single moment the world would be lost. All creatures are His guests, we are all like strangers, vis-a-vis G-d, and just as strangers we need a place to sleep. G-d enables us to survive. If He were to withdraw life-support for even a moment, we would all perish.   This is what the Talmud has in mind when it states that the entertaining of guests is an even greater accomplishment than the welcoming of G–d's Presence since the Torah reports that Abraham asked G–d to wait a few moments, while he would attend to the guests who had arrived suddenly.    Going to extraordinary efforts in welcoming guests stems from our realization that we are truly guests in this world, hosted by the ultimate Host, who showers us with endless kindness beyond any notion that we deserve it. When one fathoms this reality, there is no other response than to emulate this attribute of selfless devotion to others, so that we too shall merit in kind His continuous devotion to us! Perhaps the symbolism of our sitting in the Sukkah is akin to being guests of G-d. The Seven Holy Ushpizin — guests, we invite to our Sukkah are not our personal guests, but the guests of G-d Who gave us the privilege of serving as G-d's agents to invite them to join us, together in regaling in our opportunity to sit at G-d's table. There is a documented story that took place on the Yom Tov of Sukkos in the Sukkah of the renowned Posek, Torah scholar, and rabbinic leader, Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Rav Yaakov Yechiel Weinberg, the Sridei Eish, reported that one Sukkos he went to visit the great Rav in Vilna. The latter apologized for his not going down to his Sukkah. Since it was cold, and due to his state of health, he had the status of a mitzta'er [someone who suffers] who is exempt from the Sukkah. However, Rav Weinberg himself did go down to the Sukkah, since he was well. Much to his surprise, he sees Rav Chaim Ozer entering the Sukkah to eat with Rav Weinberg. Rav Weinberg initially quizzed the Rav that he had previously indicated he was ill and thus exempt. Rav Chaim Ozer remained silent. Rav Weinberg then quipped to Rav Chaim Ozer that it must be that although there is an exemption for one who is suffering from sitting in the Sukkah, but that it doesn't exempt him from the mitzvah of הכנסת אורחים — welcoming guests! Rav Chaim Ozer nodded with consent, breaking out with a warm and wide smile. The cold conditions prevailing outside did not exempt him from this mitzvah.  (שרידי אש על המועדים) As the adage goes, מעשה אבות סימן לבנים — the actions of the Patriarchs are a portent for their children. Avraham is sitting at the entrance of his tent on an excruciatingly hot day. He suddenly observes three passersby, he runs out and draws them to the shade of his tree/Sukkah. As Avraham was suffering from his recent surgery, he initially avoided sitting in his 'Sukkah', since due to the heat of the day and considering his health, he was suffering and thus exempt. But when the guests came, and the mitzvah of welcoming guests presented itself, he ran towards them, because there is no such exception from the mitzvah of hachnosas orchim! The day we master this attribute, in realizing that we are all guests in this world and placed here to emulate G-d's unconditional generosity, passing it forward, that is the day we can begin climbing the ladder of loving-kindness and becoming worthy of being seated at Hashem's table. באהבה, צבי יהודה טייכמאן Read More Local News | 5 hours ago Mazel Tov To Yanky Isenberg And Shulamis Buehler On Their Engagement Baltimore, MD – Nov. 9, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yanky Isenberg and Shulamis Buehler on their engagement! 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Read More Nichum AveilimNichum Aveilim Aveilim Elizabeth Feder (Esther Shaindel bas R' Moshe) , a"hElizabeth Feder (Esther Shaindel bas R' Moshe) , a"h Mordecai Aaron Schuchman - brother of Jake (Debbie, a'h) Schuchman, z’l, a"hMordecai Aaron Schuchman - brother of Jake (Debbie, a'h) Schuchman, z’l, a"h Mrs. Chaya (Rabbi Pinchas, z’l) Fleischman, a"hMrs. Chaya (Rabbi Pinchas, z’l) Fleischman, a"h Betty Anflick, a"hBetty Anflick, a"h Morris Reef, a"hMorris Reef, a"h Fern Abramoff, a"hFern Abramoff, a"h Mrs. Naomi Weitzner, a"hMrs. Naomi Weitzner, a"h Mr. Paul Brown, a"hMr. Paul Brown, a"h Rebbetzin Reva Wasserman, a"hRebbetzin Reva Wasserman, a"h Local News | yesterday at 9:10 pm BDE: Mrs. Chaya Fleischman, a''h Baltimore, MD – Nov. 8, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Chaya (Rabbi Pinchas, z’l) Fleischman, a’h, mother of Benyamin Fleischman, Etel (ET) Dales, Yitzchak Fleischman, and Dov Fleischman. The levayah will be held at Levinson’s on Sunday morning at 9:30AM. Kevurah will take place at United Hebrew Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Towers Condominium, 3021 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21209. Shacharis: 7:30 AM Mincha/Maariv: 4:30 PM (Erev Shabbos: 1:00PM)  בלע המוות לנצח Read More Local News | yesterday at 9:07 pm Sponsored Content: Let’s Stand Together In This Tremendous Mitzvah - Hatzalas Nefashos Rochel and Aizik are doing everything they can to save their precious daughter, Brachi. 💔   This sweet child is battling a rare and aggressive illness. Her only hope is a new, advanced treatment available exclusively at a hospital in Michigan. 🏥✈️ The devoted parents have already begun the process — but the financial burden is overwhelming.   Now, they turn to Acheinu Bnei Yisrael for help. Let’s stand together in this tremendous mitzvah Hatzalas Nefashos. The zechus is great — the need is urgent. 🙏 Donate now >>   https://thechesedfund.com/meheirainc/br?aff=jbl4.11at Read More Job Listings Jobs Secretary Short- Term Classroom Assistant for Lower Elementary Medical Billing Specialist Construction Project Manager Dental Hygienist Office Manager Job Opportunity - Preschool Teacher and Assistant ENGLISH AND/OR AMERICAN HISTORY TEACHER Assistant Leasing Agent Case Manager Case Manager Operations Manager Accounting Specialist IT Support Specialist Preschool Job Opportunities for next school year Medical Billing Manager Marketing Manager – Jewelry, Precious Metals & Coins Store Medical Billing Specialist Online Sales & Listings Assistant – Coins, Precious Metals & Sports Memorabilia Precious Metals & Coin Specialist Sports Cards & Memorabilia Specialist Manager Shabbat Groups Coordinator Real Estate Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper Agency Service Coordinator Local News | yesterday at 8:16 pm BDE: Betty Anflick, a''h Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah Betty Anflick, a''h, mother of Yedidya (Michelle) Anflick. The levaya will take place at Sol Levinson on Sunday, November 9, at 11:30 am. Kevurah will follow at the Rosedale Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at 2604 Taney Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 through Mincha on Friday, Nov.14.  Minyanim:  Shacharis: Monday and Thursday - 6:50am Shacharis: Tuesday and Wednesday - 7:00 am Mincha/Maariv: Sunday-Thursday - 4:40 pm Mincha: Friday - 3:00 The family requests no visitors from 12:30-2:00pm, 6:00-7:30pm and after 10:00 pm.   בלע המוות לנצח Read More Local News | yesterday at 7:24 pm Report: Saudi Arabia To Renew Dialogue With Israel Amid preparations for Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s upcoming visit to the White House in ten days, a senior member of the Saudi royal family has stated that while normalization with Israel is not currently on the agenda, a significant American effort is expected to “lay the groundwork” for renewing the process. Speaking to Kan News, the source said the US administration aims to use the visit to restart a political dialogue between Riyadh and Jerusalem, similar to the talks held prior to the October 7 massacre. “The goal is to thaw the ice between the countries,” he said, adding that this is a US initiative aimed at narrowing the gaps created by the war in Gaza and bringing the sides closer together. However, the Saudi official clarif... Read More Classifieds Classifieds apartment or room for rent High School, College, Programming Tutoring Roommate Wanted Desk Space in Prime Location! Dinning room furniture bedroom furniture Minyan near Davis, WV Couch sectional Minyan in Deep Creek Minyan in Deep Creek 8/17-8/21 YMC Student from Monsey Needs a Room Changing Table and Infant Swing Infant Swing Room to Rent Israel home for sale 32” Flat screen tv with built in dvd player Mobile computer desk Automatic Electiric Power operator door opener New Job Opportunity: Asst Leasing Agent Middle/HS Math Tutor Break into commercial real estate with no experience — earn salary + commission Gemara Eruvin Apartment for Rent Found kids yalmuka Found kids yalmuka Visit Israel with a personal Tour Guide 2 nearly new sofa beds with mattresses for sale Bayis from Tefillin Notice of Invitation for Bids (IFB) Apartment for Rent Local News | yesterday at 6:46 pm Supreme Court Issues Emergency Order To Block Full SNAP Food Aid Payments The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds. A judge had given the Republican administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But the administration asked an appeals court to suspend any court orders requiring it to spend more money than is available in a contingency fund, and instead allow it to continue with planned partial SNAP payments for the month. After a Boston appeals court declined to immediately intervene, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued an order late Friday pausing the requirement to dist... Read More Local News | Friday at 2:54 pm Massive Four-Alarm Fire Erupts in North Baltimore Homes Evacuated Amid Massive Fire In North Baltimore  Homes Evacuated Amid Massive Fire  Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7, 2025 – Firefighters are battling a massive four-alarm blaze at a commercial building on 23rd Street, east of the Jones Falls Expressway. Heavy flames and thick smoke have forced the evacuation of nearby homes as crews conduct defensive operations. 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If you’re traveling northbound in Maryland on I-95, take Exit 100 (Northeast, MD) or an earlier exit, and consider returning to Baltimore — it’s likely too late to bypass the traffic on local roads and still reach Lakewood or Brooklyn before Shabbos. Read More More articles ... Share