Baltimore, MD – Jan. 26, 2025 - BJL is heartbroken to inform the community of the petira of Risa Levi, a’h, wife of Aaron Levi, mother of Eliyahu Levi, Elan Levi, and Adir Levi, daughter of Marilyn and Joseph Bench, sister of David (Drorit) Bench and Felicia Zwebner and daughter-in-law of Phyllis (Barry, z'l) Levi
The levaya will take place Tuesday morning, January 28 at 9:30 am at Sol Levinson. Kevura will follow at Chevras Ahavas Chesed Cemetery (9780 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133). Shiva will be observed at 2706 Copperfield Court, through Monday morning, Feb.3. Minyanim:Shacharis: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday- 7:30 amShacharis: Sunday - 8:30 amMincha/Maariv: Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday - 5:05 pmMincha: Friday - 2:00 pmVisiting hours: After ...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hosted Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, in his office on Wednesday afternoon, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced.
Witkoff was set to discuss the next phase of the hostage exchange deal with Netanyahu, which will include the release of all the remaining 64 hostages from Hamas captivity, some of whom are confirmed to be dead, according to reports on Tuesday.
It was announced on Wednesday that Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, and Gadi Moses are to be released from Gaza on Thursday.
The timing of announcing the identities of the three hostages slated to be released coinciding with Netanyahu hosting Witkoff corroborates this previous report.
Witkoff, accompanied by Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Derm...
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Baltimore, MD – Jan. 25, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs Anita Lane, a’h, mother of Mrs. Michele (Abe) Loewenthal.
The levayah will be held Tuesday, 1/28/2025, 12:30 at Congregation B'nai Tzedek, 10621 S. Glen Road, Potomac, MD. Kevurah will take place at Judean Memorial Gardens, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney MD.
SHIVA SCHEDULE
Tuesday – Bruce and Leslie Lane (5104 Moorland Lane, Bethesda, MD
6:30PM
Minyan at 7:30PM (Maariv)
Wednesday – Bruce and Leslie Lane (5104 Moorland Lane, Bethesda, MD
1:00 – 4:00PM
6:30PM
Minyan at 7:30PM (Maariv)
Thursday – Michele and Abe Loewenthal (6205 Green Meadow Way, Baltimore, MD)
9am – 12 p...
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Baltimore, MD - Jan 27, 2025 - Tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 29 Teves, is Yom Kippur Koton and is a special opportunity to daven on behalf of Achainu B'nei Yisroel in Eretz Yisroel and worldwide.
Please note the following Yom Kippur Koton/Mincha Minyanim in town:
(If you know of any others, please let us know so we may add them to this list.)
Khal Ahavas Yisrael Tzemach Tzedek (KAYTT) Rabbi Dovid Heber - 12:55PM -The Ezras Noshim will be open for women. ArtScroll Yom Kippur Koton booklets will be available.At the kever of the great tzadik Rav Michoel Forshlager at 1:30 PMB’nai Israel Cemetery 3701 Southern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21214 To ensure that we have a minyan, please confirm your attendance by emailing Pinny@RabbiForshlager.com o...
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird vowed to "look at all available options" to ensure Costco is following federal and state laws as the retail giant clings to the last vestiges of DEI ideology eroding under President Donald Trump's watch.
"We're calling on Costco to ditch DEI and to follow our Constitution, to follow our civil rights laws and not pursue race-based or gender identity-based hiring practices. Those are illegal," Bird, a Republican, said Wednesday on "FOX & Friends First."
Attorneys general from 19 states, including the Hawkeye State, have put pressure on Costco to denounce DEI and reflect Trump's recent executive order booting DEI programs out of federal agencies and warning private sectors to do the same.
"We have a letter that went to Costco from 1...
The White House Office of Management and Budget has rescinded the federal aid freeze, according to a memo obtained by CNN from a Trump administration official.
“OMB Memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded. If you have questions about implementing the President’s Executive Orders, please contact your agency General Counsel,” the memo reads.
The White House budget office had ordered the pause on federal grants and loans, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday, which unleashed confusion and anxiety even as the White House said it was not as sweeping an order as it appeared.
Though White House aides publicly blamed the media for causing the confusion, arguing that none existed within the building, the administration had received a flood of calls from lawmakers and state o...
A European Union Parliament’s moment of silence for the victims of the Holocaust on Wednesday was interrupted by a Polish member accusing Israel of a Jewish-conducted genocide in Gaza.
“Let’s pray for the victims of the Jewish genocide in Gaza,” far-right, monarchist Confederation of the Polish Crown chairman and MEP Grzegorz Braun twice shouted during the moment of silence.
As performers prep...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 29, 2025 - Although the Mesivta is in high gear getting our new campus ready for move-in, some things just cannot be pushed off. Our annual special getaway, “Shabbos Chizuk,” is one of them. So, this past Thursday we braved the sub-freezing temperatures and travelled in style to the magnificent, snow covered, Aishel HaTorah Retreat Center in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania. This once-a-year event serves as an opportunity for much of our Rabbeim, staff, and others involved with the Mesivta to spend an extended weekend together with the Talmidim.
We departed after a morning of learning, arriving just in time for a BBQ supper and settling in with personalized welcome packets. Following Maariv and night seder we gathered in the spacious dining room fo...
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday to combat antisemitism and pledge to deport non-citizen college students and other resident aliens who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, a White House official said.
A fact sheet on the order said Trump would order the Justice Department to "aggressively prosecute terroristic threats, arson, vandalism and violence against American Jews.”
"To all the resident aliens who joined in the pro-jihadist protests, we put you on notice: come 2025, we will find you, and we will deport you," Trump said in the fact sheet. "I will also quickly cancel the student visas of all Hamas sympathizers on college campuses, which have been infested with radicalism like never before.”
The order would reportedly also see the Jus...
A Colorado high school is facing backlash after its basketball coach reportedly hung up a Palestinian flag during a game against a Jewish school and then refused to shake hands with the opposing coaches.
A boys basketball game between Lotus School For Excellence and Denver Academy of Torah (DAT) last Wednesday showed flashes of antisemitism, particularly over the non-handshake postgame, Brandon Rattiner of the Jewish Community Relations Council said in an interview.
Rattiner, who was talking on behalf of the Denver Academy of Torah, called the actions disappointing and shocking.
“I think everybody in the Jewish community is very aware that there’s been a rising tide of antisemitism since Oct. 7,” he said in reference to Hamas’ 2023 terror attack on Israel....
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 29, 2029 - Good morning to all.
We just wanted to thank everyone who responded to the ICC action alert when they first saw it. It garnered a very impressive response.
For those who did not yet submit it, please hold off from doing so now.
We were briefed yesterday morning by GOP Senate staff on the ongoing bipartisan negotiations on the language of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act legislation. At that point many insiders felt that negotiations were heading in the right direction to secure the few Democrat votes necessary to reach the 60 vote threshold in the Senate. Unfortunately, it was brought to a vote yesterday afternoon before there was sufficient support among Senate Democrat leaders. As a result, only Senator John Fetterman (D, PA) voted for the bill&...
The three hostages due to be released on Thursday are Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, and Gadi Moses, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The releases are expected to occur in the late morning or early afternoon hours, according to sources who spoke to The Jerusalem Post.
This follows earlier reports that Israel has received the list of the three Israeli hostages in Gaza set to be released on Thursday, and that the list met with the expectations of Israeli authorities.
According to information presented to mediators of the deal, five Thai citizens are also expected to be released by Hamas. This number is independent of the agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The release of three hostages in a previously unscheduled hostage transfer on Thursday was announced on Sun...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 29, 2025 – 10:33AM - Southbound Reisterstown Road in front of Pomona Square is reduced to one lane due to road work. Expect delays.
Washington, D.C. - Jan. 29, 2025 - President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order directing federal agencies to take action against rising antisemitism, focusing on deporting foreign students involved in anti-Jewish activities. The order requires agency leaders to submit enforcement recommendations within 60 days and directs the Department of Justice to investigate antisemitic harassment, particularly on college campuses.
The move follows growing protests, with a House Republican report criticizing universities for fostering antisemitic hostility. The order also builds on legal precedents allowing the U.S. to deny visas based on ideological grounds. Trump's crackdown is expected to escalate tensions over free speech, antisemitism, and immigration enforcement.
Israel is expressing concern about the influence of the Qatari authorities on the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, which would make the US administration encourage Israel not to return to fighting in Gaza, the Yedioth Ahronoth daily reported on Wednesday morning.
Witkoff had extensive business ties in Qatar and the country even bought a hotel he owned for more than $600 million about eighteen months ago.
According to the report, senior Israeli officials have said in private conversations that there is concern that the Qataris have a very close relationship with Witkoff and that they may have too much influence on him.
At the same time, Israel deeply appreciates Witkoff and his strong sympathy for Israel.
Witkoff landed in Israel today and is expecte...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on Tuesday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss the latest developments in Gaza.
“The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Egypt’s mediation efforts in securing the release of hostages and the ceasefire, as well as continuing humanitarian assistance deliveries throughout Gaza,” said a statement from State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
The statement added that Rubio “also reinforced the importance of holding Hamas accountable. The Secretary reiterated the importance of close cooperation to advance post-conflict planning to ensure Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again.”
The statement did not mention whether Rubio brought up President Donald Trump’s proposal for Gazan...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 29, 2025 - State lawmakers are considering a bill that would bring up to 14 new speed cameras to Baltimore County’s interstates.
According to the proposed legislation, up to eight cameras would be built along Interstate 695 with another six installed on the county’s portion of Interstate 83.
Drivers caught speeding would face the same $40 fine, with the money going toward interstate improvement projects.
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 29, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira in Israel of Mrs. Rochel Eilberg, a’h, mother of Mrs. Yocheved (Eliyahu) Eskanazi.
Shiva details to follow
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 29, 2025 – 8:25AM – Woodcourt Rd. is closed at the intersection of Wickfield Rd. until the entry to the shopping center.
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 27, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Refael Nissim Gross, z’l, son of Mr. and Mrs. Binyamin Gross.
The Levayah will be graveside at the Agudas Yisroel cemetery 6300 Hamilton Ave., Rosedale, MD, 21237, tomorrow, Tuesday January 28th at 12:30 pm.
Shiva will be observed at 3318 Clarks Lane, Apt A, BAltimore, MD, 21215Shachris 7:15amMincha 2:30pm, Erev Shabbos 1:00pmMaariv 8:00pm, Motzei Shabbos 6:45pmVisiting hoursWed. and ThursdayFrom After Shachris until 9:00am10:30-11:30am1:30-3:30pm7:00-9:00pmFridayFrom After Shachris until 9:00am12:00-2:00pmMotzei Shabbos7:45-9:15pmSundayFrom After Shachris until 9:00am10:30-12:002:00-5:00pm7:30-9:00pm
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
