Baltimore, MD – Winter 2026 - During periods of inclement weather, some usual routes may be impacted by closures or hazardous conditions. Below is a recommended route to help drivers reach Ateres Elka as safely and smoothly as possible.
Take 795 to Owings Mills Blvd.
Turn Right at Gwynbrook Ave.
Turn Left into Owings Mills JCC and then immediate right onto Associated Way.
Straight onto Walnut until Ateres Elka.
Pro tip: You can set your GPS to Ateres Elka with a stop at OM JCC
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לְהַעֲלוֹת נֵר תָּמִיד
In the Mishkan, the charge was not merely to keep the lamp lit, but לְהַעֲלוֹת נֵר — to tend the flame so it would rise and shine with strength and clarity. A living light requires care and constancy.
Shearith Israel stands in that tradition. Built on Torah and sustained by devoted members, our light continues to grow through vibrant tefillah, limud haTorah, and communal dedication.
This year’s campaign honors those who embody that mission.
Rabbi and Mrs. Ben Zion Malin are recognized for years of devoted service, with Rabbi Malin faithfully ensuring that our minyanim ran seamlessly day after day.
Mr. and Mrs. Shmuel Leshnoff are honored for Shmuel’s outstanding young leadership on behalf of our community and ma...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 19, 2026 - Mazel tov Tiferes Yisroel, Rabbi Goldberger’s shul, on reaching 40 years! Your focus this year is on transformation. Can you tell us about that? Rebbetzin Goldberger: My pleasure! Transformation is inherent in the number forty. An embryo is considered viable on the 40 th day. There are 40 days between Rosh Chodesh Elul and Yom Kippur. Klal Yisroel journeyed for 40 years in the desert, transforming into a nation worthy of entry into Eretz Yisroel. Rebbe Akiva, at 40, began to learn Torah. 613: Do the graphics in your campaign of waterfalls over rocks have something to do with this transformation? Rebbetzin Goldberger: I’m happy you noticed that. It certainly does. The Gemara tells us Rebbe A...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 16, 2026 - As part of Kesser Torah’s current Mesikus HaTorah campaign, the yeshiva has released a song titled Mesikus HaTorah. Composed by Mrs. Ruchie Torgow and sung by the KT bochurim, the song gives powerful expression to the campaign’s theme. Its words are adapted from the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh.
In Parshas Ki Savo (Devarim 26:11), the Torah states:
ושמחת בכל הטוב אשר נתן לך ה' אלקיך ולביתך…
And you will be b’simcha with all the tov that Hashem has given you and your home…
On these words, the Ohr HaChaim explains that if a person genuinely grasped the sweetness of Torah, he would be so overwhelmed by its goodness that nothing else would hold any appeal. Torah would eclipse every other pursuit.
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 16, 2026 - On Sunday, February 15 (28 Shevat), the JUSA House was filled with the energy of Ahavas Yisrael as the Jewish Uniformed Services Association of Maryland (JUSA-Chabad) and the Maryland Free State Post 167 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) held their annual Mishloach Manos packing event.Led by Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, Director of JUSA-Chabad, and JWV Post 167 Commander Dan Berkovitz, a dedicated group of veterans and community members gathered to assemble over 150 festive packages. These gifts are destined for Jewish veterans across Maryland - many of whom are homebound or in care facilities - to ensure they can fulfill the mitzvah and feel the joy of the upcoming Purim celebrations.
"It is truly a Kiddush Hashem to see our veterans coming toge...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 22, 2026 – 12:46 PM (BJL) — The traffic light at Old Court Road and Scotts Level Road is currently flashing.
Team USA was able to force overtime in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game against Canada on Sunday and Jack Hughes sent them home with a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Hughes scored early into the overtime period, getting the puck past Canadian goaltender Jordan Binngton. The U.S. won the game, 2-1, picking up the first goal since the "Miracle on Ice" squad did it in 1980. It also came on the 46th anniversary of the U.S. upsetting the Soviet Union in the Olympic semifinal.
American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s play was equally, if not more, important in the win. He stopped 40 shots and survived onslaughts in the second and third periods.
Canada’s Devon Toews had a shot to bury one behind Hellebuyck but the American netminder tapped the puck away. Canada&rs...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 22, 2025 - A large pothole has been reported at the entrance to Dunkin’. Chaverim reports receiving multiple flat-tire calls from this location this morning.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 22, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yehoshua Naftali Hakohen (Josh) Pomeranz, z’l, father of Rabbi Zev (Elana) Pomerantz.
The levayah will take place Sunday, February 22, 4:15 PM (Baltimore: 9:15AM)
Eretz HaChaim Cemetery Route 38, Beit Shemesh
Click here for Livestream: https://t.ly/jUPeA
Shiva will be observed at4 David Shimoni Street, Apt 15, Jerusalem
Minyanim
Shacharis: 8:00 AM
Mincha & Maariv: 5:25 PM
The family respectfully requests no visitors between 12:30-1:30 PM and after 9:00 PM
Rabbi Zev Pomeranz can be reached at 720-402-4408.
Israel is 7 hours ahead of Baltimore
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 21, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Hershel Klainberg, z’l, father of Avromi (Alf) Klainberg.
The levayah will be held tomorrow in Detroit at 2:00PM at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (Chesed Shel Emes) in Oak Park.The kevurah will take place at Hebrew Memorial Park 3230 S. Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Twp, MI 48035
Shiva will be observed at 26001 Harding Square, Oak Park, MI 48237. As of now, Alf will be sitting shiva there for the entire week. 410.262.1079
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 21, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ohr & Leora Tzadok on the birth of Tehillah
Mazel tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Michael Moses
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 21, 2026 – 8:50PM (BJL) - The traffic light at the intersection of Park Heights & Clarks Lane is flashing
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 21, 2026 – 8:41PM - A fallen tree is blocking both directions of Greenspring Avenue north of the Beltway. h/t: Bmore Traffic
Milcha is only 2 months old and is fighting a severe liver disease that is threatening her life.
Doctors have told her parents that her only chance to survive is urgent, advanced treatment abroad. The costs are overwhelming, and her family cannot do this alone.
Her mother, Feiga Tehila, is begging for help to save her baby girl.
Every donation helps give Milcha another chance to live.
Even sharing this message can help reach someone who can save her.
Please don’t ignore this. A baby’s life is at stake. 💔
👉 Donate and help save Milcha:
https://go.aloviakids.org/bn688nx1?utm_source=jbl16.2at
Baltimore County, MD – Feb. 21, 2026 – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3:00 p.m. Sunday until 10:00 a.m. Monday.
The warning applies to portions of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland.
Forecasters are calling for heavy snow, with 4 to 8 inches of accumulation expected. Locally higher amounts, up to 12 inches, are possible in northeast Maryland. Wind gusts could reach 35 mph.
Officials warn that roads — especially bridges and overpasses — are likely to become slick and hazardous, and travel could be very difficult. The storm is expected to impact the Monday morning commute.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 20, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Dr.. Mary Lou Rottman, a’h, mother of Dr. Jerry (Elka) Rottman.
The Levayah willl take place at 2:00PM on Sunday, at Feldman Mortuary, 1673 York St., Denver, CO. 80206
Shivah, through Friday afternoon, will be observed beginning Monday evening at 6905 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
Details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 20, 2026 – Baltimore’s women and girls came out Thursday, February 12, for an unforgettable night of achdus and growth at BGCubed’s Rise Together Challah Bake. Mothers and daughters, sisters, neighbors, and friends filled the room — some families spanning three generations.
Each woman and girl was greeted by BGCubed’s “Challah Doctors” — incredible high school girls who helped every person find their seats, handed out pastries, and took pictures by the Rise Together backdrop. On every chair was a Rise Together apron, along with a few thoughtful giveaways waiting for them.
The program opened with a moving video message from Mrs. Sova, followed by Tehillim led by Rebbetzin Hauer. A powerful video featuring Rebbetzin...
