First Night of Chanukah in Australia
A horrific terror attack took place Sunday night at an outdoor Chanukah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. To our great sorrow, 15 people were murdered, among them the Chabad emissary of Chabad to Australia, Rabbi Eli Schlanger. Dozens have also been wounded. The Australian Jewish community is in shock, as are many Jewish communities around the world.
Our enemies tried to extinguish the world’s first Chanukah lighting. And just several days ago we watched the video of the six hostages lighting the sacred lights of Chanukah deep in the dark tunnels of Gaza.
During every day of Chanukah, we add more and more light - by lighting our menorahs in our own private homes and in public venues throughout the world.
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 2, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira Mr. Barry Ziman, z’l, brother of Mr. Benyamin Ziman.The levayah will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at Robinson Funeral Home, 34 Main St, Centerbrook, CT 06409Shiva through Tuesday morning, Dec. 16 will be observed begining Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6906 Dorset Place, Baltimore, MD 21215The family respectfully requests no visitors between 2–4 PM or after 10 PM.PLEASE NOTE: Park on Labyrinth or Fallstaff Shacharis: 7:00 AM (Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon, Tues)Mincha/Maariv: 4:30 PM (Thu, Sun, Mon)Friday Mincha: 2:00 PMMotzai Shabbos Maariv: 5:30 PM
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Baltimore, MD — Dec. 13, 2025 — The BJH today announced the official launch of THE BUZZ, a new WhatsApp-based platform designed to give Baltimore residents a centralized, curated feed of promotions, events, specials, and community announcements. The BUZZ operates as a sister channel to the widely followed BJL News & Information Feed — the community’s long-standing, trusted source for real-time news and reliable updates.
Built on the same commitment to clarity, accuracy, and consistency that has made BJL the region’s most dependable news presence, The BUZZ was created to meet a growing need within the community: a clean, organized space dedicated exclusively to local deals, offerings, and happenings. While BJL continues to focus on timely and essential n...
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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 13, 2025 - We are again pleased to repost the following at the request of our readers:Menorah Safety
Never leave Chanukah candles unattended and never go to sleep while Chanukah candles are burning
Place the Menorah on a sturdy heat resistant surface away from anything that can catch fire including walls, curtains, cabinets, wooden and plastic tables, tablecloths, etc
Light candles out of childrens reach and where they cannot be knocked over
Keep surfaces and surrounding areas clear from burned matches, wick trimmings, oil residue, and other debris
Do not light “school project” Menorahs made from materials that can burn (wood, plastic, paper etc)
When Cooking Latkes
Keep small children away fr...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 15, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Nachum Wildman on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Eli Friedman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 15, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the sudden petira of Nechemia (Chemi) Erlanger, z’l, brother of Mrs. Bracha Avigdor.
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 15, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Brian Cynamon, z’l, husband of Barbara Cynamon, and father of Evan Cynamon, z’l, Dovid (Sora Mindy) Cynamon and Chad Cynamon
Th levayah will take place today, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 12:15p.m. at Shaare Torah Congregation, 2319 Murray Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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Shiva details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 14, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aharon Lipnitsky and Ahuva Golub on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yaakov Lipnitsky and Mr. and Mrs. Eliezer Golub
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 14, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Sruli Hefter and Aviva Steinberg on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Hefter and Rabbi & Mrs. Shimmy Steinberg
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Zvi Hefter and Mrs. Rhoda (Steinberg) Pollak.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 14, 2025 – 3:32PM (BJL) An accident on the inner loop of the 695 Beltway at the exit to I-83 North is causing significant traffic delays with 3 lanes of 695 East currently closed. (The inner loop travels from Pikesville toward Towson.)
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 14, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Menachem Kraus (Monsey) and Chaya Weimer (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Akiva & Yocheved Kraus and Mordechai & Rivkie Weimer
Mazel Tov to grandparents Yossi & Pearl Zoimen
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 14, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aryeh Litt (Norfolk) and Sarah Naomi Weiskind (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Gershon and Sara Litt and Ben and Ruchie Weiskind
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. Maurice Litt, Dr. Michael and Brina Weissman, Israel and Dora Lee Grinberg, Jeffrey & Pepi Cohen, and Mr. Ray Weiskind
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 14, 2025 - Rabbi Shmuel Silber: How do we process the horrific events perpetrated against our people? Australia is half a world away, but the tragedy hits close to home.
We know that Yosef attributed everything he did to Hashem. But when we read the story of his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream, the ability for which he attributes to Hashem, we don’t hear Hashem speaking to Yosef directly. So how did Hashem help? Rabbi David Fohrman, in lectures I heard over 15 years ago, suggested that Hashem made the very details in the dream to speak to Yosef personally. The story of Yosef’s life was embedded in it, and only Yosef could interpret it. I am writing this from memory, so please attribute to me any errors.
In Pharoah’s dream, as he relates it to Yosef (Bereishis 41: 18-21), he sees seven beautiful cows (וִיפֹ֣ת תֹּ֑אַר) grazing among the reeds (‘achu’). (וַ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 14, 2025 - The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America states:
“We are horrified by the shooting at a Chabad Chanukah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney. This act of violent extremism targeted a Jewish religious gathering during the most public expression of Jewish faith. This was a direct assault on Jewish life.
Chanukah is the most public of Jewish holidays. We mark the defeat of ancient antisemitic persecution by lighting our menorahs openly and unapologetically. That is precisely why this attack matters. It was meant to intimidate, silence, and drive Jews out of the public square. It will fail.
At a time when antisemitism is being normalized, excused, and even justified in public discourse, this attack is no longer shocking. It is th...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 14, 2025 - BJL Snowboard - School Opening Status/Delays/Closings For Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 As Of 7:34 AM
Talmudical Academy Elementary begins on time; Middle & High School 1-Hour Delay - Davening at 8:45AM
Torah Institute Beginning 10:00AMToras Simcha Opening at 10:00AM
President Donald Trump sent a strong message to those accused of killing two U.S. Army soldiers and an American interpreter in Syria Saturday, noting the U.S. will retaliate against ISIS if forces are attacked again.
As Trump departed the White House for the Army-Navy football game Saturday afternoon, he said the country is mourning the loss of the soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter, who were ambushed by a lone ISIS gunman.
Three other soldiers were wounded but are "doing well," according to the president. They were taken by helicopters to the al-Tanf garrison, which is near the border with Iraq and Jordan, The Associated Press reported, citing Syrian state media.
Trump later posted to Truth Social, adding, "there will be very serious retaliation."
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 13, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mordechai and Esti Wiener on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 13, 2025 - Shloshim of Rabbi Shlomo Porter, ZT'LClick on the graphic below
