Baltimore's Camp Shpitz Triumphs Over Unexpected Challenge: A Day of Resilience, Unity, and Torah Values in one of Baltimore's Premier Day Camps
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 14, 2023 – Camp Shpitz is a premier day camp in Baltimore, run by Baltimore’s very own Shmuel Kramer. The camp prides itself on ensuring that the boys arrive excited and filled with laughter, joy, and fun times. The Head Counselor is Baltimore’s Uriel Schwartz. Division heads and counselors, all part […]
Valuable Tips for Packing for the Year In Israel
Jerusalem, Israel – Aug. 12, 2023 – It’s hard to believe this week is already Rosh Chodesh Elul. For those families sending their child to Israel for the year and feeling overwhelmed, these tips on what to buy in Israel and what to bring from home should help you make better-informed decisions. BJL worked in […]
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Former Baltimorean Dr. Maxine Ribakow Miller, Z'L (Photo Essay)
Jerusalem, Israel – Aug. 13, 2023 – Bright. Independent. Feisty. These words were repeated over and over again. Dr. Maxine Ribakow Miller, z’l, passed away on August 10, 2023, in Yerushalayim at age 104. Memories of her days long ago in Baltimore and not so long ago in Yerushalayim came pouring in as the sad news […]
Marylanders Join Hundreds in Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts as American Red Cross Calls for All-Hands-on-Deck Response
Marylanders are among hundreds of volunteers on the mainland who are headed to Hawaii to assist with relief efforts after wildfires. American Red Cross officials told 11 News it’s an all-hands-on-deck situation, but they’re not estimating yet how long they’ll be on the ground for in Maui and across the islands, saying they’ll be there as […]
Police Searching For Vandal Who Scrawled Antisemitic Graffiti On New York City Shul
The New York Police Department is searching for a vandal who scrawled antisemitic graffiti on a scrolling message board outside an Upper East Side synagogue, The New York Post reported on Sunday. The suspect, who has not been identified, walked up to the Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun Synagogue at 125 East 85th Street at about 7:00 […]
Baltimore Gas Prices Increase Slightly as National Averages Fluctuate
The average gas prices in Baltimore have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey. Prices in Baltimore are 23.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 11.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen […]