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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 1, 2025 - To our Beloved Community:
Our community has suffered many great losses over the past weeks.
The Vaad HaRabbanim is convening a communal gathering for Divrei Chizuk and Hisorirus, and Tefila, for men & women, this Monday night, November 3rd, at Shomrei Emunah, at 7:45 p.m.
May Hashem bring Yeshuos vi Nechamos.
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, ZT”L — A Special BJH & BJH Baltimore Community TributeBaltimore, MD - Oct. 30, 2025 - Click here to view in magazine format or scroll below to view it page by page
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 29, 2025: Dear Friends,
Rabbi Avinoam Yaakov Schleifer tragically passed away this week. He left behind a grieving wife and children who must now face the daunting challenge of continuing their lives without him. In the wake of this tragedy, we, as a community, must come together and provide crucial support during their time of need. This campaign is crucial to supporting the Schleifer family as they grapple with this challenge. All funds raised via this platform will be carefully and responsibly overseen, both now and in perpetuity, by a small committee of professionals with strong backgrounds in legal and financial planning/budgeting, alongside oversight by community Rabbanim and Ahavas YisraelPlease give generously during these tragic moments to ensu...
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For over three decades, One Israel Fund has served as the premier organization in North America supporting Israel’s Biblical Heartland, funding hundreds of essential projects each year, from medical and recreation to education, community impact and preventative security. Every initiative represents a lifeline, strengthening communities and protecting families who live with courage and conviction on the frontlines of Jewish history.
The evening promises an extraordinary program that combines meaning, inspiration, and uplifting entertainment. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a steadfast voice for Israel in the U.S. Congress, will headline the event with a powerful address. The program will also feature Nathaniel “@NateBuzz” Buzolic, bel...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 2, 2025 - We regret to inform you of the petirah of Rebbetzin Reva Wasserman, a'h, (Rivka Leah bas Moshe Shimon), wife of Harav Yitzchak Wasserman, shlita, and and mother of R’ Yosef Shmuel Wasserman (Lakewood), Rebbetzin Sara Gittie Nussbaum (Denver), R’ Baruch Tzvi Wasserman (Baltimore), R’ Ahron Yisroel Wasserman (Denver). She was the daughter of R’ Moshe Shimon Bayarsky, z”l, of Baltimore.
Levaya Details (Denver):
Time: 11:00 AM (local time)
Location: Yeshiva Toras Chaim, Denver, Colorado
Kevurah in Lakewood, details to follow.
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Baby Aryeh Leib is fighting for his life after being diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare any aggressive liver cancer. 💔
The specialized treatment he needs is extremely expensive and goes far beyond what his family can manage alone.
Every donation makes a difference. Contributing helps cover the essential costs of treatment, hospital care, and medication, giving Aryeh Leib a real chance at recovery.
With collective support, Aryeh Leib can look forward to a happy, healthy future - free from illness and pain.
Please consider giving whatever you can. 🙏🏻
Every bit of help brings him and his family closer to healing and hope.
https://thechesedfund.com/sfk/saving-a-baby-s-life?aff=jbl27.10et
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 2, 2025 – L'Kavod the 14th Yahrtzeit of the legendary Rosh Yeshiva of Mir Yerushalayim, HaRav Nosson Tzvi Finkel, zt"l (11 Cheshvan), the community is invited to join a special gathering at Kollel Nachlas Yosef, led by Rav Aaron Tendler, 2324 Smith Avenue, today, Sunday, Nov. 2 at 12:30 p.m., where we will have the zchus to hear Divrei Zikaron from Rav Yechiel Spero.
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 1, 2025 - So many tears have been shed for Rabbi Hauer, Ztv’l. So many draining emotions. So many stories, so much pain and so much love.
As the גמרא, מסכת שבת brings:
״אָמַר רַבִּי שִׁמְעוֹן בֶּן פַּזִּי, אָמַר רַבִּי יְהוֹשֻׁעַ בֶּן לֵוִי, מִשּׁוּם בַּר קַפָּרָא: כָּל הַמּוֹרִיד דְּמָעוֹתעַל אָדָם כָּשֵׁר, הַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא סוֹפְרָן וּמַנִּיחָן בְּבֵית גְּנָזָיו״
“Anyone who sheds tears over a person, the Holy One, B...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 1, 2025 – If you're planning a trip to New York tomorrow plan ahead, as the annual New York City Marathon will cause major road closures throughout the city. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be completely closed on Sunday from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., with the upper level closing tonight at 11:00 p.m. Travelers heading into or through New York are advised to allow extra time, use alternate routes, and expect significant delays near Staten Island and Brooklyn throughout the morning and early afternoon.
Seagate, NJ - Nov. 1, 2025 - "This precious Yid so loved by his Baltimore community is the person who spearheaded the Sea Gate Sandy recovery effort. He got his whole Oilom of Mispallelim to come with Buses to Sea Gate and בכבודו ובעצמו ran the massive cleanup effort of many of our homes which were literally wiped out during that very difficult time. I remember attempting to help him in my basement and he gently took me by the arm and said, "No this is not for you. It's way too painful for you to be involved here. Please go somewhere else and let me and my people do this work..." when I saw him again later all muddied up someone from the Baltimore community told me, "Do you know that this Yid leads a Shul as a beloved Rabbi where hundreds of Yidden Daven ...
Tal Shuster, Co-Chairwoman of the Israeli-American Council (IAC), spoke to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, marking the first time the IAC has participated as an official party representing Israeli-Americans in the United States.
"It's, first of all, amazing to be here," Shuster said. "It's the first time that the IAC is here as a party. A party that represents the community of Israeli-Americans in the United States."
Shuster expressed admiration for the broad delegation of 150 representatives from across the Jewish denominational spectrum: Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox. "Everyone here together for the same mission, for the state of Israel. It's beautiful."
While the Congress has been a platform for political mane...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 1, 2025 - As Marylanders start to navigate the open enrollment period for health insurance, state officials are pointing out that higher costs aren’t the only changes that could trip people up.
“We encourage everybody to come back in and look at their plan, make sure the plan makes sense for your needs, for your family’s need,” Michele Eberle, executive director of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange, said in a webinar Friday on the changes on open enrollment this year.
The Marketplace Integrity Rule out of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the federal budget reconciliation bill, often referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” is bringing massive changes to health care.
But Eberle said that the ...
US President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), a member of “The Squad” of anti-Israel Democrats, in a post on Truth Social.
“She should go back!” Trump wrote, sharing a video of Omar addressing a crowd in Minnesota and saying “Somalia is our home” and referring to the President of Somalia as “our President”.
The President has repeatedly suggested Omar should be removed from the country. In September, he told reporters in the Oval Office, “You know I met the head of Somalia, did you know that? And I suggested that maybe he’d like to take her back. He said ‘I don’t want her.’”
During his first term, Trump frequently criticized Omar, including during the final stretch of the 2020 c...
Baltimore County, MD - Nov. 1, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Justice has removed Baltimore County as a designated sanctuary jurisdiction, according to an announcement by the DOJ on Friday.
This comes after the county recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICE to collaborate on immigration enforcement.
Back in August, DOJ published a list of sanctuary jurisdictions in accordance with President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14287.
The removal of Baltimore County from this list comes after work between the Administration and county, marking the second removal since the list was published.
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 31, 2025 - Lane and road closures will be implemented next week in downtown Baltimore, the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) announced Friday.
All activities are weather permitting and times are approximate, according to the department.
Downtown lane and road closures scheduled for the week of November 3-7, include:
Guilford Avenue lane closure (full time) between Preston and Biddle Streets (BGE pipeline project).
Guilford Avenue reduced to one travel lane (full time) between E. Lexington and E. Fayette Streets.
Monument Street lane closure (full time) between Guilford Avenue and N. Calvert Street through Fall, 2025 (BGE pipeline project).
Maryland Avenue reduced to one travel lane (full time) between I-83 and Oliver Street (BGE pipeline...
US President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli proposal to shift the yellow line in the Gaza Strip and expand IDF control in response to a serious ceasefire violation by Hamas that resulted in the death of Master Sergeant (Res.) Yona Efraim Feldbaum.
In the aftermath of the incident, Israel had planned for the IDF to assume control of the targeted area, contingent on American approval. However, Trump ultimately blocked the initiative.
The decision raised eyebrows in Israel, particularly as it followed Trump’s own remarks in which he appeared to support a strong Israeli response.
“They killed an Israeli soldier. So the Israelis hit back. And they should hit back,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday night, adding, “If Hamas does not behave, they will ...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 31, 2025 - Most Americans will gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Motzaei Shabbos.
AAA warns that the earlier sunsets may increase traffic hazards during evening commutes as drivers adjust to reduced daylight.
Fire officials remind everyone to use this opportunity to check the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors — a simple step that can save lives.
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 30, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mary (Miriam) Vitkowsky (née Gunzburg), a”h, mother of Win (Yosef) Vitkowsky, and Tori (Tova) Vitkowsky and sister of Eliezer (Frank) Gunzburg.
The graveside levayah will be held on Friday, Oct 31, at 9:00am, Orchard Street Synagogue section of the Beth Israel Fitch Street Cemetery (entrance on 67 Fitch Street in New Haven, CT).
Shiva:
Eliezer Gunzburg will be sitting shiva in Baltimore beginning Motzaei Shabbos Nov 1. (Maariv: 6:55PM) at 6111 Baywood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209. He can be reached at 410-961-9091.
Family requests no visitors 11:30am-4:00pm and no later than 8:30pm.
Minyan:
Maariv - Motzaei Shabbos: 6:55PM
Shacharis- Sunday: 9am Shacharis: Mon-...
Washington, D.C. - Oct. 31, 2025 - A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to tap emergency funds to pay for federal food assistance benefits, a day before they were set to be suspended because of the government shutdown.
Judge John McConnell in Rhode Island issued the temporary restraining order during a hearing, saying he was directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use contingency funds to pay benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
“There is no doubt and it is beyond argument that irreparable harm will begin to occur if it hasn’t already occurred,” said McConnell, an Obama appointee.
The order may help temporarily alleviate one looming crisis for millions of Americans resulting from the impasse...
In the first Pasuk of this week’s Parsha, we have an unusual pair of Rashi’s. First, on the words “Lech Licha”, Rashi immediately tells us that this means “for your good and for your benefit”. (Rashi, Lech Licha 12:1) Rashi however is not content to leave his comment on Lech Licha there, instead he goes on and tells us almost exactly what the words are from the next pasuk. “I will make you into a great nation, I will grant you children and your reputation will be known throughout the world.” (Rashi, Lech Licha 12:1) Why did Rashi feel compelled to tell us what are basically the words from the 2ndpasuk at this time?
When we read the 2nd pasuk our question becomes even more perplexing. The pasuk says &l...
