Baltimore, MD – Aug. 8, 2025 – It’s become a frequent and frustrating sight at several intersections in our community: traffic lights flashing unexpectedly — and drivers unsure what to do. Whether it's red flashing, yellow flashing, or total blackout, the confusion can be dangerous. That’s why BJL has created a simple, clear Traffic Light Safety Guide to help everyone navigate these tricky moments with confidence. Whether you're at Smith and Greenspring or Park Heights & Old Court, knowing the correct rules can prevent accidents and save lives. The guide is available to view by clicking on the graphic below or on one of the ads on our site — share it, print it, keep it in your glove compartment. Let’s make our streets safer for ever...
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 5, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of Mr. Edward Frieman, z’l, father of Dovid Frieman.
The levaya will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Sol Levinson.
Shiva will be observed at 2421 Diana Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 through Tuesday morning.
Minyanim:
Shacharis: 7:30 a.m.Erev Shabbos Mincha: 4:00PMMotzaei Shabbos Maariv: 8:55 p.m.
Mincha/Maariv: 7:50 p.m.
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 6, 2025 - BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mark Hettleman, z’l, son of Dorothy Hettleman, husband of Ilana Hettleman, father of Leora (Rabbi Moshe Yosef) Blond, Yosef (Sheindel) Hettleman, Ari (Bracha) Hettleman, and Yoel Hettleman, brother of Stuart Hettleman, Bruce Hettleman, Leslie (Jeffrey) Silverberg and Karen (Rabbi Dovid) Katz.
The levaya will be held at Levinson’s on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 3:00PM.
The kevurah will take place at the Shomrei Emunah Cemetery, 3979 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21227.Shiva will be observed at 6605 Shelrick Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21209.Details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 3, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Sylvia Singer, a’h, mother of Rabbi Yosef Singer
The levaya will be held today, Sunday, August 3, 2025, graveside at the United Hebrew Cemetery located at 3901 Washington Boulevard at 5:00 p.m.
Shiva will be observed at 3401 Seven Mile Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21208.Minyanim:Shacharis 7:45AMMincha Erev Shabbos: 2:00PMMincha/Maariv: 8:00PM
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 3, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Norman Soskil, z’l, husband of Joanie Soskil, and father of Rabbi Mordechai (Allison) Soskil and Eric Soskil.
The levayah will take place graveside on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at 1:00PM at New Montefiore cemetery 1180 Wellwood Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704.
Shiva will be observed beginning Wednesday morning at 6017 Berkeley Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209
Shacharis: Wednesday & Friday: 7:00AM, Thursday & Monday:6:50AM, Sunday: 8:00AM
Mincha/Maariv: 8:00PM (Erev Shabbos: 5:00PM)
The family respectfully request no visitors from 12:30PM-2:00PM and 5:00PM-7:00PM
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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 8, 2025 - Many drivers are unaware when one or more of their vehicle’s lights are not working. For safety and to avoid unnecessary citations, it is advisable to check all lights at least once a month. If possible, enlist the help of a second person. Activate all lights — including headlights, parking lights, brake lights, turn signals, reverse lights, and license plate lights — and have the observer confirm each is functioning correctly. If a second person is unavailable, use a reflective surface such as the plate glass window of a storefront. Park head-in to check front lights and reverse-in to check rear lights, using the reflection to confirm proper operation. Fully functioning lights are critical for road safety. In addition, police may stop ...
I still remember the strain on my neck as I stood by the base of a gigantic redwood, slowly looking up to try and see the top of the tree, which – in my 10-year-old brain – seemed to have never ended. Honestly, I think that if I were to go back to the Redwood National Park in California today, I would feel that same strain, even though I have personally grown a couple feet since that family trip many years ago. After all, the coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) are considered to be the tallest trees in the world, rising over 300 feet into the sky!One of the most ironic and perplexing aspects of the redwood tree is that despite their magnificent height, they have a root system that is extremely shallow, reaching, on average only 6 to 12 feet deep! The question is: how c...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 8, 2025 -Agudath Israel of America welcomes the recent memo (“Memo”) promulgated by the United Stats Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) that addresses accommodations for religious federal employees as a significant step in the right direction and an important advance for religious liberty.
The Memo, dated July 15, 2025 “encourage[s]”government agencies “to adopt a generous approach to approving religious accommodations, prioritizing employee needs while maintaining operational efficiency.” Among other provisions, the Memo directs agencies to engage in a good-faith interactive process when an employee requests a religious accommodation.
In describing accommodations for Sabbath and holiday observances...
Baltimore, MD – August 8, 2025 - In response to growing concerns from residents of the Pickwick housing development, the community came together Thursday evening to host a much-needed Electric Scooter and Bike Safety Workshop aimed at educating local youth about safe riding practices. Over the past few weeks, many adults in Pickwick observed troubling behaviors among neighborhood children on electric scooters and bikes. Children were frequently seen riding without helmets, darting from between parked cars, speeding down the middle of the street, and sometimes traveling in large swarms that blocked traffic. The safety risks became too pressing to ignore. To address the issue proactively, residents organized a brief but impactful workshop and added a sweet incentive: free Kon...
Washington, D.C. - Aug. 7, 2025 - The US Department of Education said on Thursday that it is investigating Baltimore City Public Schools over allegations of tolerating antisemitic incidents.
The investigation was ignited by a complaint from the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish advocacy group, against school leaders. The Department of Education said in a written statement that its investigation will look at numerous alleged incidents of antisemitic discrimination and harassment by teachers and non-Jewish students against Jewish students.
It's the latest investigation that the Trump administration has launched into schools and universities across the country in response to what the administration calls a wave of "radical left" policies that have led learning institution...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 7, 2025 – The STAR-K Certified OU YACHAD Kosher stand is officially open for the season at M&T Bank Stadium!You can find it conveniently located on Level 1, Section 144. Enjoy!
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 7, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yossi Muller and Elki Zahler on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Shrage & Chaya Miriam Muller, Yonah & Sori Zahler, and Binny & Brocha Margolese
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 7, 2025 - What if the real reason a child can’t sit still, focus, or control their emotions isn’t behavioral at all—but neurological? For many children, the challenge isn't a lack of motivation or discipline—it may be the result of unintegrated reflexes. These reflexes, the body’s automatic responses to stimuli, are meant to develop and fade in early childhood. But when they don’t fully integrate, they can disrupt a child’s ability to learn, self-regulate, and thrive in the classroom. That’s where Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) comes in.
MNRI uses simple, targeted movements to help integrate early reflexes and strengthen the connection between the brain and body. This can lead to improvem...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 7, 2025 – 2:30PM - An accident involving three vehicles on the southbound NJ Turnpike at Exit 8 has caused traffic to back up approximately 3 miles. Expect delays in the area.
Baltimore County, MD – August 7, 2025 – A Jewish-owned, Israel-supporting business was targeted in what is being described as a hate crime early this morning, after vandals defaced the property with red paint.
The red paint was splattered across the walkway, the door, and flags displayed on-site. Both the Israeli and American flags were visibly desecrated — the Israeli flag defaced entirely, and the American flag smeared in red. Community members say the act was clearly targeted and not random vandalism.“This was antisemitism. This was hate — loud and clear,” a friend of the business owner stated. “If this happened to any other group, it would already be national news. But when it happens to the Jewish community, we’re told to stay quiet.&rd...
Activist group StopAntisemitism is demanding Sephora stop carrying products from Huda Beauty after its founder posted a TikTok rant in which she blamed Israel for causing every World War, 9/11 and even the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack.
"All of the conspiracy theories coming out and a lot of evidence behind them — that Israel has been behind World War I, World War II, September 11, October 7 — they allowed all of this stuff to happen. Is this crazy? Like, I had a feeling — I was like, ‘Are they behind every World War?’ Yes. Behind September 11? Absolutely," Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan said in the post to her 1.7 million followers, which has since been deleted by TikTok.
Both World War I (ended in 1918) and World War II (ended in 1945) occ...
