Baltimore, MD – Apr. 18, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of AJ Weiss, z’l, father of Zev Weiss.
Shiva through Thursday morning will be observed at 4010 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD 21215.
Minyanim:
Shacharis: Sunday-8:00AM (Weekdays 6:45AM)
Mincha/Maariv: 7:30PMUpdated Visitation times:Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday- 8PM - 10PMTuesday - 12-2pm, 8-10pmבלע המות לנצח
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Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2026 – BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yosef (Yossi) Davids, z’l, son of Mrs. Shula (Rabbi Moshe, z’l) Davids, father of Aliza (Mendel) Carroll and Noam Davids and brother of Chanie (Efraim) Silberberg, Yaakov Davids, Leib (Fran) Davids, Itta Weinfeld, and Chaim (Batya) Davids.BEGINNING WEDNESDAY MORNING, Shiva will be observed at 3312 Olympia Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215Shacharis: 7:00AM (including Friday, Rosh Chodesh) Sunday: 9:00AMMincha/Maariv: 7:25PM - Erev Shabbos: 4:30PMMaariv Motzaei Shabbos: 8:30PM
The family respectfully requests no visitors before 10:00 am, between 12:30-2:30 pm, between 5:30-7:30 pm, and after 10:00 pm.בלע המות לנצח
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Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Lewis Kest, z’l, husband of Mrs. Maria Darascu Kest, and father of Mrs. Pepi (Jeff) Cohen.
Levaya is tomorrow, April 15th, at 11:00am in Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, 254 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012. Kevurah to follow in Ohev Shalom Cemetary 3237 15th Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020. Shiva will be observed at 5804 Narcissus Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 from 9:30AM-9:30PM, with no breaks.There will be a minyan for Mincha/Maariv at 7:25 PM Wednesday only.
Marylanders urged to check exposure times, monitor for symptoms, and ensure MMR vaccination status is up to date Baltimore, MD - Apr. 19, 2026 - The Maryland Department of Health today announced one case of measles in a Baltimore metro area resident who recently traveled internationally. Health officials are working to identify people who may have come into contact with the individual. Measles is a highly contagious disease that is spread easily through the air when an infectious person breaths, coughs, or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after the infected person leaves the area. The disease is also spread by direct contact and after touching infected surfaces.Anyone who visited the following locations during any of the listed dates and hou...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 19, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Moishe Myers and Michali Mishory on their engagement.
Mazel Tov Mr. and Mrs. Paltiel Myers and Mr. and Mrs. Eli Mishory
Mazel Tov to the grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Gedalya Price
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Prime Minister Netanyahu's Remarks at the event with President of Argentina Milei Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "This is the third visit of my friend, my chaver, Javier, in Jerusalem. But he's not merely a personal friend and someone who I deeply admire as a great leader, a great economic leader and a great world leader. It's also something of special significance, because this is the first time in Israel's history, in 78 years, that we award a foreign leader with the honor of lighting a torch on our Independence Day. It's never happened before, and it's right and just that it happens now with Javier Milei. Congratulations! Under your leadership, Argentina has spoken with moral clarity. This is the foundation of leadership. Politics always involves c...
Jerusalem, Israel - Ap. 19, 2026 - Yom HaZikaron, Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror, begins on Monday night, April 20, ד' אייר.
Ahead of Yom HaZikaron, at Beit HaNasi, in Yerushalayim, on Wednesday, April 15, President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal Herzog, hosted bereaved families of IDF soldiers and members of the security forces in a deeply emotional meeting.
Representatives from Yad LaBanim and the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization joined parents, widows, siblings, and children.
Among those remembered were Staff Sgt. Omri Perez, Staff Sgt. Niv Radia, Sgt. Shani Shay Germay, Maj. Daniel Gomez, Maj. Mordechay “Moti” Shamir, CSM Yigal Nissim Iluz, MSgt. Salim Barkat, and...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 19, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aryeh Weinberg (Monsey) and Meira Sperling (Baltimore) on their engagement
Mazel Tov to Shaya & Aliza Weinberg and Sam & Hadassah Sperling
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 19, 2026 - Baltimore’s first effort to curb an overgrown deer population hit its targets in two of three major parks, city officials said, marking what they called a strong start despite falling short in one location.
Sharpshooting biologists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture carried out the culling in three closed parks from late March through April 9, targeting herds that exceed sustainable levels by as much as six times, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The results were mixed.
The operation met its goals at Druid Hill Park, where 132 deer were killed, and Herring Run Park, where 36 were removed. At Gwynns Falls-Leakin Park, biologists culled 59 deer, down 44 from their goal of 103, according to Shane Boehne, a wildlife cons...
74% of young Jews feel they can positively influence the future, and 56% consider it important to be connected to the Jewish community around them, according to the “One People Report.”
Jerusalem, April 19, 2026 — Nearly three-quarters (74%) of Jewish young adults worldwide and two-thirds (67%) of young adults in Israel believe they can positively influence the future of their community, reveals The Jewish Agency for Israel’s newly published “One People Report,” providing a sense of hope at a time when global Jewry urgently needs it. Presented to President of Israel Isaac Herzog last week, the report—featuring a comprehensive and wide-ranging survey on the state of the Jewish people worldwide after the attacks of October 7, 2023—identifi...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 18, 2026 - Tax Day may be over, but a new report shows Marylanders are still paying a larger share of their income in taxes compared to most Americans.
A recent WalletHub study ranked all 50 states based on “tax burden,” which measures the share of personal income residents pay in state and local taxes, including income, property, and sales taxes.
According to the report, Maryland ranks as the seventh highest-taxed state in the country, with residents paying nearly 10% of their income toward those taxes.
Local economist Anirban Basu said the findings reflect what many Marylanders already experience.
“We know we’re highly taxed people,” Basu said.
He said Maryland’s tax structure, including state and loc...
SpringFest Celebration for Community to take place April 19
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 14, 2026 - To celebrate the completion of The Associated’s Goldsmith Campus, the community is invited to SpringFest on April 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Bring your family for a fun-filled afternoon featuring fee activities, giveaways and programs at the new Associated headquarters, 5700 Park Heights Avenue.
Enjoy free fitness classes led by the JCC, arts and wellness programs, kid’s activities, storytimes in the Jewish Library of Baltimore and Kosher food. Participate in a special Partners Baltimore session, where adults can enjoy one-on-one conversations, based on the teachings of Lord Jonathan Sachs, of blessed memory.
The Goldsmith Campus brings The Associated network of agencies together in a...
Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 17, 2026 - Tens of thousands of participants ran in the 15th International Jerusalem “Winner” Marathon, held on Friday morning under the theme “Am Yisrael Runs.”
The event proceeded without major incident but with a more subdued atmosphere than in previous years, less music and fewer celebrations.
Allame Haimro, 36, from Karnei Shomron, won the men’s half-marathon with a time of 1:07:31, while Bika Mintamer, 34, from Ramat Hasharon, took first place in the women’s race.
Runners from around the world—including the United States, China, Argentina, the Philippines, South Africa, and the Netherlands—joined Israelis at the starting line near the Knesset.
With 30 organizations hosting groups, the regular...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 13, 2026 – The race for Baltimore County Executive just took a dramatic turn. At a recent forum held at the Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB), (watch below from the 2-hour, one-minute mark) the leading candidates for Baltimore County Executive were asked to state their positions on Israel, the conflict in Gaza, and our county's economic partnerships.The responses were a wake-up call. For the first time, we saw a notable shift toward rhetoric that everyone in our community would find deeply alarming. Before you head to the polls on June 23, you need to know exactly what was said on that stage.Watch beginning at the 2-hour, 1-minute mark.
The Headlines You Won’t See Elsewhere:
The "Genocide" Label: Multiple candidates—including Nick St...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 17, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eli Klein (Boca) and Leeba Knopf (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Bentzion & Rivky Klein and Dovid & Charna Knopf
Mazel Tov to Grandparents Cindy Knopf and Chaim & Esta Sitrin
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 17, 2026 - When Torah Institute-Yeshivas Kochav Yitzchak welcomed back their תלמידים and families after Pesach break, they couldn't help but notice that the long-anticipated construction of their new building had officially begun.
Visible across the campus are construction vehicles, heavy machinery, and newly installed fencing marking the active work zones. This progress represents a major milestone for Torah Institute and a significant investment in the future of their תלמידים and community.
To learn more about, and to support this project, feel free to click on the following link: investintorah.com
A Jew is meant to wake up and begin his day like... PAUSE FOR A MOMENT.How would you complete that first sentence? I think most people would naturally conclude that a Jew is meant to wake up and begin his day like a VALIENT SOLDIER. Or perhaps like a LOYAL SERVENT OF HASHEM. Or maybe like a RIGHTEOUS MAN. These would certainly be reasonable conclusions, wouldn't you say?But shockingly, that's not how the Code of Jewish Law (Shulchan Aruch) begins. Instead of telling us to be human, we are taught to be like an animal: יתגבר כארי - be strong like a lion! What is going on here? Why are we told to be like an animal, instead of like a human? We know there are tiers of creation: domem (inanimate objects, such as rocks), tzomeach (vegetation, plants, etc.), chai (anim...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 17, 2026 (BJL) - The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of temporary lane and ramp closures in effect this weekend along the southbound Jones Falls Expressway.
Starting today, two lanes of the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83 are closed between the 29th Street access ramp and Guilford Avenue. These lane closures will remain in effect until approximately 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026, weather permitting.
In addition, the following ramps will be closed during this time with detours in effect:
The North Avenue ramp to the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83
The Maryland Avenue exit ramp from the southbound Jones Falls Expressway / I-83
Motorists traveling sout...
