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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...
BaltimoreJewishLife.com (BJL) is proud to partner with STAR-K CERTIFICATION that realizes that there is no substitute for a person’s own Rav. In an effort to offer a possible solution, it has launched its Institute of Halachah as a public service. Over the years, the agency’s Kashrus Hotline has answered generic halachic questions from kosher consumers the world over, including inquiries regarding the kosher status of foods and certified Sabbath mode appliances. The formation of a separate official division within STAR-K testifies to the need for addressing these issues.
The Institute of Halachah is directed by HaRav Mordechai Frankel, under the guidance of HaRav Moshe Heinemann, STAR-K’s Rabbinic Administrator. It is an invaluable resource for a diverse array of rabbis to discuss general halachic matters, as well as gain access to source materials for shiurim and answers to congregants’ questions.
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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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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2025 - The Moore administration is facing increasing pressure from activists and the head of the Legislative Latino Caucus to boot a discount airline from Thurgood Marshall Baltimore Washington International Airport because it has been flying immigrants targeted for deportation to a detention facility in Louisiana.
The activists are calling out Avelo Airlines, which signed charter contracts earlier this year with the Department of Homeland Security to carry immigrants rounded up by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency from airports across the country to a detention center in Alexandria, Louisiana, where detainees arrive shackled and in handcuffs.
Avelo operated about 20% of the deportation flights in the U.S. in August, according to data comp...
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. Kevurah will take place at Shaarei Tfiloh Cemetery 5770 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21207
Shiva will be observed at 2418 Lightfoot Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209 on Monday and Tuesday, receiving visitors from 2-5PM with services at 6:30PM.
בלע המוות לנצח
Shomron – Sept. 28, 2025 - A serious security incident unfolded Sunday afternoon near Jit Junction in Samaria, leaving a young adult gravely injured. At 16:02, a report was received about a casualty in the area, prompting a rapid emergency response.
Responders arrived within minutes and provided urgent medical treatment at the scene to a young man, approximately 19–20 years old, who sustained a severe head injury. His condition was described as serious, and efforts were made to stabilize him before evacuation to a hospital for further treatment.
Alongside the medical emergency, several bystanders experienced psychotrauma reactions triggered by the chaos and the sounds of gunfire. On-scene personnel administered interventions to address these stress responses while mainta...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 27, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yizhak and Sara Bushwick on the birth of a daughter.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 27, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Nesanel and Ahuva Sokolow on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
The Washington Post on Saturday night published further details about the Trump administration’s 21-point proposal aimed at ending the Gaza war, beginning with an immediate halt to military operations, the freezing of battle lines, and the release within 48 hours of all 20 living hostages and the remains of deceased hostages.
The plan, obtained by The Washington Post and verified by officials from two governments briefed by the administration, calls for the destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry and offers amnesty to members of the group who “commit to peaceful co-existence.”
Hamas members who choose to leave Gaza would be granted safe passage to other countries, according to the report.
Neither Israel nor Hamas has agreed to the proposal, which...
The United Nations officially reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran early Sunday, targeting the regime’s nuclear ambitions and military capabilities, reports The Associated Press.
The move, triggered by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom under the “snapback” mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal, comes after last-ditch diplomatic efforts failed at the UN. On Friday, the United Nations Security Council rejected a final attempt by Russia and China to delay the reimposition of sanctions on Iran, just one day before the deadline.
The sanctions, which took effect at 0000 GMT (8:00 p.m. Eastern), freeze Iranian assets abroad, ban arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of its ballistic missile program. Iran, which had insisted the UN lac...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2025 - Baltimore’s Starbucks lovers might have to venture farther out to a new location of the chain for their pumpkin spice lattes this fall.
According to Starbucks’ website, six of its cafes in Baltimore are scheduled to close Sunday.
The news follows an announcement Thursday that the chain is closing hundreds of its stores across the U.S., Canada and Europe and laying off 900 nonretail employees.
On the Starbucks website, hours for six stores located in Federal Hill, downtown, Mid-Town Belvedere, Washington Hill, Fells Point and Canton list the store as “closed” after Saturday.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2025 - The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public's help Saturday in identifying a woman.
Police said the woman was located in the Sparrows Point area on September 27.
She's described as standing at 5'3" and weighing 160 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or 410-887-7320.
Baltimore, MD - Sep. 27, 2025 - Recent audits have revealed significant issues within Maryland state agencies, uncovering millions of dollars in unauthorized spending. The audits have sparked criticism of the current administration, with allegations that oversight is lacking.
State Sen. Steve Hershey has been vocal about the findings, stating, "At some point the governor of Maryland is going to have to govern." He highlighted a troubling audit of Maryland's social services agency, which found foster care children were being housed with child sex offenders.
Following this audit, a FOX45 News investigation revealed a 16-year-old under the Department of Human Services supervision was found dead at a Baltimore hotel.
The state transportation department was also audited, ...
New details have surfaced about a 21-point peace proposal led by the United States to bring an end to the war in Gaza. According to the Saudi news outlet Al-Hadath, the plan outlines a multi-phase process involving a ceasefire, hostage and prisoner exchange, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and a framework for Gaza’s future governance and reconstruction.
The proposal begins with an immediate end to hostilities and the release of all Israeli hostages within 48 hours. In exchange, Israel would release thousands of Palestinian prisoners, including between 100 and 200 life-sentence prisoners. Humanitarian aid would be allowed to flow freely and without limit into Gaza through the United Nations and other international organizations. At the same time, the existing...
The United Nations has announced the addition of nearly 70 more companies to its blacklist of firms it accuses of supporting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. With the update, the list now contains 158 companies from 11 different countries, the majority of them Israeli. The blacklist is presented as a “database of companies” and is intended to publicly identify businesses operating in or serving these communities.
According to the UN, the companies flagged are active in industries ranging from construction and real estate to mining, financial services, tourism, and transportation. Among the newcomers to the list are Heidelberg Materials of Germany, Portuguese rail systems provider Steconfer, and the Spanish engineering firm Ineco. Several American travel firms, includin...
Israel is prepared to grant immunity to senior Hamas officials who are still alive as part of the principles for the plan for ending the war promoted by US President Donald Trump, according to a report published Friday evening by Kan News.
An Israeli source quoted in the report stated that immunity is on the table "because there needs to be something relevant to Hamas leadership."
So far, according to sources familiar with the matter, it remains unclear whether Hamas is willing to move forward with the plan advanced by President Trump, which is currently being discussed only with Israel and leaders of Arab states.
Sources involved in the negotiations indicate that conflicting messages are being received from the terrorist organization.
On Thursday, it was reported that the White H...
A CNN report on Friday provided more details about the Trump administration’s 21-point proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza, which has been circulated in recent days.
According to the report, the plan calls for the release of all hostages within 48 hours of agreement in exchange for a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces.
The plan, shared with Arab leaders earlier this week, has not yet been formally presented to Hamas and may still undergo revisions. It is expected to be relayed via Qatari intermediaries to the remaining Hamas negotiators in Doha, the report said.
President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the plan’s prospects, stating Thursday that the sides are “very close” to a deal.
On Wednesday, US envoy Steve Wit...
