Baltimore, MD - Jan. 9, 2026 - In this video, I share an encounter with a Baltimore Ravens fan who refused to ever put on a Pittsburgh Steelers hat. That moment showed me the importance of living for something and being passionate about the team you play for and root for..
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Baltimore, MD – Jan. 8, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shalom Weinschneider and Sara Gitty Goldenberg on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Raphael & Dena Weinschneider and Avrohom & Fradah Goldenberg
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
The New York City Council unanimously elected Councilwoman Julie Menin, a Democrat representing parts of the Upper East Side, as its new speaker on Wednesday, making her the first Jewish speaker in the council’s history, reported JNS.
Menin won the speakership with 51 votes and no opposition.
Menin, a moderate Democrat who has publicly supported Israel, is expected to serve as a potential check on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has become notorious for his anti-Israel stance.
Mamdani has repeatedly said he would have Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he entered the city.
He caused an uproar on his first day in office when he cancelled executive orders related to Israel, which were issued by his predecessor, Eric Adams.
In her accepta...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
Iranian protesters on Thursday escalated their challenge to the country’s leadership, launching the largest demonstrations yet in nearly two weeks of rallies.
According to a report in Iran International, tens of thousands of people were taking part in demonstrations in major cities across Iran, including the capital, Tehran.
The Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said that security forces had killed at least 45 protesters, including eight minors, since the demonstrations began.
According to the NGO, Wednesday was the bloodiest day so far, with 13 protesters confirmed killed.
A nationwide internet blackout was reported in Iran on Thursday as the anti-government protests continued, Reuters reported, citing online watchdog Netblock.
Netblock stated: “Live...
Annapolis, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 - Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday touted sharp declines in violent crime and announced major increases in state spending on public safety and education as he continued a statewide tour promoting his new budget proposal.
Speaking outside the Maryland State Police College Park Barracks, Moore said homicides have fallen 44% statewide over the past three years. Baltimore recorded a 58% drop during that period, while Prince George’s County saw a 39% decline, according to the governor.
Moore said his budget includes what he described as a record $124.1 million in public safety aid for local law enforcement agencies. The funding, he said, would support additional patrols and bolster special operations units.
Later in the day, Moore vi...
In this week’s parashah, the Torah tells us that Moshe Rabbeinu saw a Mitzri striking a Jew. The pasuk says, “Vayifen koh va-koh” — he looked to the right and to the left — and he saw that there was no person. Chazal explains that Moshe saw prophetically that no future Jewish neshamah would ever come from this Mitzri; there were no zechuyos and no spiritual continuation destined to descend from him. Moshe then killed the Mitzri through the Shem Hashem.This raises a powerful question: why did Moshe use the Shem Hashem at all? In the sefer of Rabbeinu Yehudah HaChassid, we find a remarkable story. A non-Jew once came to curse him. Rabbeinu Yehudah HaChassid responded by reciting the Shem Hashem. When the man heard the holy Name, he was so deeply shaken by its ke...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 Across the state, Marylanders are receiving letters stating they owe money for overpaid unemployment insurance benefits. However, some residents are responding, saying they are victims of fraud.
Cockeysville resident Gina Cross received one of the letters from the Maryland Department of Labor, stating she owed $254 in unemployment overpayments from a claim filed in 2021. However, she said she has never filed an unemployment claim, and has been employed the whole time.
"Please fix this," Cross said. "Obviously there's a disconnect between who you think owes money and fraudulent applications, but they need to take time and sit down and look at everything that's fraudulent."
She said years ago, her identity was stolen. While she has taken a number of ...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 8, 2026 – 11:42AM - Due to roadwork Pinkney Road is inaccessible from Park Heights Ave southbound.
New York, NY - Jan. 8, 2026 - Agudath Israel of America welcomes the federal proposal instructing the Department of Justice to allocate a minimum of $5 million toward security for religious institutions in the proposed FY2026 budget package. If passed, this funding will be directed to state and local law enforcement agencies to provide security for religious institutions that face heightened threats.
This funding comes amid a sustained rise in antisemitism across the United States, with Jewish communities experiencing increased levels of harassment, vandalism, threats, and violence. Shuls, schools, and community institutions are now targets that need enhanced security and law enforcement to ensure that they can continue to operate safely.
“Security is ...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 8, 2026 - As Maryland's General Assembly prepares for their 2026 legislative session, a number of bills are already being proposed.
On Wednesday one local lawmaker put forth a bill that if passed would prohibit any ICE agents hired during the Trump Administration from applying to become a Maryland law enforcement officer in the future.
Delegate Adrian Boafo, a Democrat who represents District 23 in Prince George’s County, called ICE a “lawless paramilitary front that has inflicted catastrophic damage upon the people of Maryland."
Boafo's sponsored bill is called the ICE Breaker Act of 2026, and would only apply to sworn officers who joined ICE on or after President Trump's 2025 inauguration.
“These are a group of people who, under t...
Baltimore, MD – January 7, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Jonny Colin, z’l, father of Rabbi Alex (Chani) Colin.
Shiva will be observed through Friday at 901 Locustvale Rd., Towson, MD 21204This shiva is a little out of the area, but they truly need help — please consider making the extra effort for this important chesed.
Minyanim:
Shacharis 7:30am
Mincha 1pm (through Thursday)
Maariv 8pm (through Thursday)
Visiting hours:
10am-12pm
2-4pm (through Thursday)
8-10pm (through Thursday)
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Baltimore, MD – Jan. 7, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aryeh Weberman and Estee Levi on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Yirmi & Sara Weberman and Binyomin & Chani Levi
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Protests against Iran’s ruling regime continued unabated over the past 24 hours, with large demonstrations reported in the capital, Tehran, and in several provinces across the country.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in southern Tehran, chanting slogans denouncing the regime and targeting senior clerics, Islamist groups, and left-wing activists. The protests reflected growing anger toward the country’s political and religious leadership.
Protesters also referenced a recent post by Elon Musk condemning the Iranian regime, adopting the term “murderer" that he used in reference to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a symbolic act, one demonstrator hung a sign in central Tehran reading “President Trump Street."
According to reports from Iranian opposition ...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 7, 2026 - Baltimore police Commissioner Richard Worley discussed the city’s notable decrease in homicides last year and the importance of community involvement and partnerships.
The city ended the year with 133 homicides, which is the lowest Baltimore has recorded in nearly 50 years. Non-fatal shootings also decreased from 413 in 2024 to 311 in 2025.
Worley joined the C4 and Bryan Nehman show Wednesday morning. When asked about the city’s historic reduction in violent crime, Worley gave credit to not only the police department and partnerships, but also the community involvement.
“Without the community support, we could still solve some cases, but nowhere near the pace that we are now, and I think that’s an indication that the cultu...
A major state audit in Minnesota conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor found widespread failures and internal control problems in the Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) grant program, reaffirming concerns about massive fraud issues.
The report, released on Monday, found that between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024, DHS dished out more than $425 million in grants to 830 organizations, the majority being nongovernmental, and did not show proper oversight in watching over those taxpayer funds, which in many cases were meant to help those with addiction and mental health issues.
The audit found missing progress reports and discovered BHA could not show it had completed all required monitoring visits and had no do...
