Baltimore, MD – Nov. 28, 2023 -Baltimore City's Acting Health Commissioner has declared a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert for tomorrow morning: Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Please follow the appropriate precautions to stay warm and safe!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 28, 2023 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Helen Broder, a’h, mother of Mrs. Robin (Jay) Schwarz, Mrs. Joy (Steve) Graber, and Glenn Broder.
The levayah will be held at Levinson's on Wednesday, November 29th, 10:30 am. Shiva wil be observed through Tuesday morning at 2600 Steele Road Baltimore MD 21209. Shachris at 7:00 am, Mincha/Maariv 4:25 pm.
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 26, 2023 - From their homes, mainly in the US, thousands of young children have joined the Tehillim Army to support the soldiers. Led by Morah Tziri Preis from Baltimore, the Inkredible Kids podcast on November 23rd, sponsored by the Wasserman family, featured a special guest with an inspiring story.
In the IDF reserves, Major Dr. Eitan Turgeman (38) was called up early in Operation Iron Swords and suffered serious injuries. He was evacuated by helicopter to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, where he had worked as a dentist before the war. Severely injured, he was admitted with a broken hand, two broken vertebrae in his back, a facial injury, and shrapnel in both legs.
The timing couldn’t have been better for participants from all over the world from this year...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 27, 2023 - I first heard of Khal Chassidim about two years ago. I had been living in Baltimore all my life, and I knew there was a Chassidishe Kollel group of families that had moved in the Pinkney area of town, but that's about it. I saw some chassidim at Seven Mile every once in a while, but that was pretty much the extent of my exposure.
The time came that I needed a preschool for my 3 year old twins (one of whom needed a specific style of learning). A few people told me some very positive things about Khal Chassidim, so I decided to do some research and find out more. Originally, we were just looking into the preschool, which is run by the amazing Mrs. Shoshana Sofer. My brothers had been in the TI preschool, under the capable care of Mrs. Sofer&r...
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 – Nov. 25, 2023 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Harriet Penfil, a’h, mother of Mrs. Rochel (Rabbi Dovid) Bernstein, Rabbi Yitzchak (Rivky) Penfil and Mrs. Miriam Shulamis (Rabbi Naftoli) Eisemann.Shiva will be observed at 6307 Greenspring Avenue , Baltimore, MD , 21209Shacharis: 7:30AM Mincha/Maariv: beginning Monday- 4:25PM
No Minyanim on Thursday & FridayRabbi Yitzchak Penfil will be leaving Baltimore on Wednesday after Mincha/Maariv. He will resume shiva Thursday and Friday at 3 Branchwood Drive, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.Miriam Shulamis Eisemann will remain in Baltimore until Thursday morning. She will resume shiva Thursday afternoon and Friday at 3 Branchwood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 08701.Roc...
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.
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Governor Wes Moore has announced an additional $1 million in funding to protect faith-based and at risk nonprofits. This emergency funding comes at a time of increased antisemitism and as costs to keep our facilities secure are mounting. In light of this, we are immensely grateful for the Moore-Miller Administration's leadership and commitment to the safety of all Marylanders. Please thank the Moore-Miller Admistration! We must make sure our leaders and lawmakers hear our voice. Click here to thank Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenan...
The 10 Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity tonight:
Diza Heiman (84)Tami Metzger (78) - her husband Yoram is still held captiveMia Leimberg (17) - her uncle Fernando Marman is still held captiveGabriela Leimberg (59) - her brother Fernando Marman is still held captiveClara Marman (63) - her partner Luis Norberto Har and her brother Fernando Marman is still held captiveNoralin (Nataly) Babadilla Agojo (60) - her husband Gideon Babani was murderedAda Sagi (75)Ophelia Roitman (77)Rimon Kirsht-Buchshtab (36) - her husband Yagev Buchshtab is still held captiveMeirav Tal (53) - her partner Yair Yaakov is stills held captive
Baltimore County, MD - Nov. 28, 2023:
Dear Community Members,
On 11/26/2023 around 0255 AM Police Officers from the Pikesville Precinct responded to the 2400 block of Smith Avenue in reference to a reported carjacking. The victim stated that while he was sitting in his car when he was approached by three subjects yielding weapons. The victim was ordered out of his vehicle and the suspects fled in his vehicle.
Please be aware of your surroundings and don’t sit in your vehicles longer than needed when reaching your destination.
Officers from the Pikesville Precinct are actively patrolling your neighborhood. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a security survey, please contact the Pikesville Community Outreach Team at 410-887-6775.
Please be vigilant of suspic...
A senior Biden Administration official stated during a background press call on the humanitarian situation in Gaza that the administration supports Israel's goal of eliminating the Hamas terrorist organization as a threat and ruling power in Gaza, even as it pushes for maximum restraint.
"To reiterate what you’ve already heard from the President, from other senior officials of the government: We want the objectives of this campaign — the elimination of Hamas as a governing, as a threatening force in Gaza and the threat to Israel. And — but how the campaign is conducted, particularly in the south is exceedingly important, because of the fragile situation with this very significant internal displacement already occurred on the ground," the official stated.
"The Presi...
Staff Sergeant Tomer Yaakov Ahimas, Sergeant Kiril Brodski and Sergeant Shaked Dahan were killed on October 7th. Hamas announced that it is holding their bodies.
Sigalit, mother of Shaked Dahan, who was killed on October 7th, the day of Hamas’ heinous attack on southern Israel, posted an emotional and painful message to her social network, "I salute you, my beloved and dear Shaked. I fought all my life to take care of you and raise you with love, excellent education, values, a proper environment. I did for you what I had to as a mother.”
“I was able to protect you and safeguard you in many situations. You have been taken from me forever. They took you and did not care to return you. Not even your body. This does not respect you, does not respect your family and certainl...
The TA alumni of Eretz Yisroel recently experienced a Shabbos for the ages. Our beloved Menahel, Rabbi Yisrael Lefkowitz, came to the Eretz Yisrael to spend the Shabbos night meal with the Oylam, 48 Talmidim, in the Litov Hotel in Geula, Yerushalayim.
The occasion kicked off with a wonderful ambiance of achdus and exhilaration for what was in store. Bochurim were seen in every corner of the well-set dining room smiling and laughing with friends. We davened Mincha, and had an unreal ‘Kabbolos Shabos’ lead by TA’s esteemed cantor - Avrumi Portnoy (Mercaz). The meal then commenced with inspirational Divrei Torah from Rabbi Lefkowitz, as well as from the “alte’ buchrim” – Gavi Pachino (Senters) & Dovid Blum (Toras ChHaim). The boys would peri...
On Sunday evening, United Hatzalah volunteers from the Kfar Kasem-Kfar Bara-Jaljulia branch conducted a comprehensive joint drill in collaboration with the IDF Home Front Command and local security forces. The exercise, held in the town of Kfar Kasem, was designed to simulate a missile attack, aiming to enhance the preparedness of both citizens and security personnel to effectively respond to emergency situations tailored to the unique challenges of the city and the war with Hamas.
The multifaceted drill incorporated a variety of scenarios to ensure a thorough and realistic training experience. The volunteers were divided into five teams and received four reports of rocket hits, including some that turned out to be incorrect or inaccurate. One part of the simulated drill focused on ...
The release of the fifth group of Hamas hostages began this evening (Tuesday) and the ten hostages who are scheduled to be released tonight are in the process of being handed over to the Red Cross. They will return to Israel later tonight.
The return of the hostages was reportedly delayed when crowds surrounded the Red Cross vehicles in Gaza.
The hostages being freed tonight include nine women and a 17-year-old girl. The families of the hostages have been notified and are on their way to the hospitals to be reunited with their loved ones.
This group of ten hostages is being freed after an agreement was reached to extend the hostage deal and ceasefire by two days. 51 Israeli hostages have been freed since Friday under the original agreement.
About 150 people are believed to still be hel...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 28, 2023 -At approximately 11:15 AM, a significant incident unfolded on Reisterstown Road, near the Pikesville Plaza, as a transformer explosion ignited a fire. This event has raised considerable concern among both local residents and business owners, exacerbated by the ongoing power outage in the area.
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 28, 2023 - Baltimore City School administrators confirm a gun was discovered inside a student's backpack at the Creative City Charter School in Park Heights.
According to police, a staff member received an anonymous tip and discovered the gun during a search of the student's backpack.
Sources say the student is 7-years old.
Kendra Nelson says her 7-year old saw the weapon in his classroom.
"I'd say the child got it from an adult so where's the conversation with the adult in that child's life?" said Nelson.
Because of the child's age, juvenile reform laws prohibit officer from questioning the child without a parent present or charging the child.
In a letter, school administrators told parents that the student had been deta...
Officials at Soroka Medical Center in Beer Sheva report dramatic improvement in the condition of freed hostage Alma Avraham.
“She is conscious, breathing on her own and does not need the same level of support she needed upon her arrival. She is responding well to the treatment given to her and is recovering,” the hospital stated.
The 84 year-old Avraham was airlifted directly to Soroka after Hamas released her on Sunday after spending more than 50 days in captivity without medicine for pre-existing conditions.
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