BDE: Rebbetzin Miriam Tzivia Kranz, a”h
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 13, 2022 – It is with regret that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petira of Rebbetzin Miriam Tzivia Kranz, a”h, wife of Rabbi Herzl Kranz. Shiva will be observed – through Wednesday morning – at 11703 Monticello Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902. (301.681.5515) Shacharis: 6:30AM Mincha/Maariv: 4:50PM Shiva times: 10:00AM […]
COVID-19 State Of Emergency In MD: Masks, Testing Ramp Up
Gov. Larry Hogan is adding testing sites and KN95 and N95 mask distribution as COVID-19 spreads. Nursing homes will also see new protocols. After declaring a state of emergency in Maryland last week, Gov. Larry Hogan gave an update Thursday on the COVID-19 situation. He announced additional surge testing sites, new measures at nursing homes […]
Parshas Beshalach
Rabbi Berel Wein If a person lights even a small candle in a dark room, the resultant light is instantaneously recognizable. Even the flickering of the smallest of candle shines brightly in an enclosed space that is dark. However, if one is to light even a large candle in a room filled with brilliant sunlight […]
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Announces 2022 Series of Signature Budget Town Hall Meetings
Amid the omicron variant, administration will begin this year’s town hall meetings virtually TOWSON, MD — Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced his fourth annual series of signature town hall meetings to hear from constituents about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY23 budget. Seven meetings, one for each Council district, will provide a forum for […]
Biden Administration Will Order An Additional 500 Million Covid-19 Tests To Meet Demand
President Biden plans to order an additional 500 million more Covid-19 tests in addition to the first 500 million he’s in the process of ordering now, a White House official confirms. These will be ordered after they obtain the first half a billion he’s promised, which have not yet been secured. An HHS official testified this week […]
COVID Test Kits at the Pikesville Library This Weekend
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 13, 2022 – This Saturday, January 15, while supplies last. Note: Pikesville Branch at 1301 Reisterstown Road, 21208, is distributing on Friday, January 14 due to Shabbat. Each branch has a limited supply (around 600) of BinaxNOW or Flowflex test kits. Each person receives two tests (either two of Flowflex or […]
BDE: Two Israeli Military Officers Killed In Friendly Fire Incident
‘Officers were killed after a mistaken identification led to a friendly fire incident’ Two Israeli military officers were killed on Wednesday night in a friendly fire incident at a base in the Jordan Valley, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday. They were identified as Maj. Itamar Elharar, 26, and Maj. Ofek Aharon, 28. […]
Planning a Trip to Eretz Yisrael? Read This Israel Entry FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
As of Sunday, January 9, Israel’s borders are open to many vaccinated or recovered tourists. However, many of the entry rules and regulations are confusing and complicated. The Chaim V’Chessed Bureaucratic Staff has prepared this helpful FAQ to ease your journey. Israeli Citizens/ Permanent Residents Israeli citizens or permanent residents (toshavei keva) may enter Israel, regardless of […]
Bais Yaakov Baltimore Dolphin Club Soup Sale Raises Money for Orphans in Eretz Yisroel (Photos)
Baltimorean, MD – Jan. 12, 2022 – I could barely get in the door of the entrance to the Bais Yaakov Middle School lobby, so packed was the lobby where the Dolphin Club girls were selling homemade soup and croutons. Sales were fast and furious as the dollars piled up in the bright blue and […]
