Parshat Matos-Masei – Natural Intelligence
Moshe instructs the nation to wage a battle against the Midianites taking vengeance for their having incited the people to immorality which led to a plague that took 24,000 lives. As they return from their mission, Moshe — in one of the few moments he frothed with anger — takes them to task for having […]
Rabbi Shmuel Silber – Parsha Perspectives: Moving Forward While Standing in Place (Matos/Maasei)
“These are the journeys of the children of Israel who left the land of Egypt in their legions, under the charge of Moses and Aaron.” (Bamidbar 33:1) In the beginning of Maasei (the second of the two parshios we read this week) the Torah lists the 42 places we camped during our 40-year sojourn in the desert. There are […]
BDE: Gavriel Addi, z’l
Baltimore, MD – July 13, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Gavriel Addi, z’l, father of Shalom Addi, Reuven Addi, Karine Kolaski, Elie Addi, Arie Addi and Natalie Powers. The kevurah will take place on Friday, July 14th . at Eretz HaChaim Cemetery […]
Howell, NJ’s Autumn Lake Healthcare's Grand Gesture: 12,000 Orioles Game Tickets Purchased to Appreciate Maryland Employees
Baltimore, MD – July 13, 2023 – When it comes to showing appreciation to our employees, we like to go all out and make a statement. For our Family Fun Day, Autumn Lake Healthcare, an Orthodox Jewish-owned company, has secured a significant portion of Oriole Park at Camden Yards by purchasing a whopping 12,000 Orioles […]
Watch: Let's Talk Kashrus – Starbucks: An Introduction (Video)
A walkthrough of your local Starbucks store from a kashrus perspective with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO.
Mazel Tov to Ari Hettleman & Bracha Golub on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – July 13, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ari Hettleman & Bracha Golub on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Mark & Ilana Hettleman and Eliezer & Ilana Golub ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
New Jersey Man Admits Posting Broad Online Threat To Synagogues
A New Jersey man has admitted posting a broad online threat that spurred heightened security at synagogues and Jewish schools in the state last year. Omar Alkattoul, 19, of Sayreville, pleaded guilty Wednesday to transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce. He faces up to five years in prison when he’s sentenced Nov. 14. Federal […]
Israel And Allies Foiled 50 Iranian Terror Plots In Recent Years, Gallant Says
Israel and allied nations foiled more than 50 attacks Iran had attempted to carry out against Israelis and Jews across the world in recent years, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said during a visit to Azerbaijan on Thursday. Iran has been engaged in a shadow war with Israel for years, with Tehran accusing Jerusalem of being […]
Pittsburgh Synagogue Gunman Deemed Eligible for Death Penalty
The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death penalty, a federal jury announced Thursday, setting the stage for further evidence and testimony on whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison. The government is seeking capital punishment for Robert Bowers, who raged against Jewish people […]
Tehillim: A Local 4-Year-Old Needs Our Tefilos
Baltimore, MD – July 13, 2023 – A local 4 year old is in desperate need of our tefillos after a near-drowning in a pool earlier this week. Please daven for Peritz Sar ben Kayla Merel who is currently in the ICU.
