Baltimore's OU Panel Illuminates Paths to Supporting Single Members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – Tonight in Baltimore, the OU convened a panel discussion to explore the experiences of single individuals in the Orthodox Jewish community, drawing upon findings from their recent study. The panel featured prominent figures including Rabbi Moshe Hauer, the Executive Vice President of the OU; Rabbi Shmuel Silber, the […]
Shomrim and Police Respond to Vehicle Break-in Attempts at Cross Country Apartments
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – Shomrim received several calls about individuals attempting to break into vehicles at the Cross Country Apartments. Shomrim units responded quickly and found three suspects trying to steal a Hyundai vehicle. The suspects fled on foot toward Reisterstown Road. Shomrim, along with Baltimore City Foxtrot and patrol officers, are […]
U.S. Attorney Erek Barron's Innovative Crime Fighting Strategy Reduces Homicides By 20 Percent In Baltimore City
U.S. Attorney Erek Barron is set to mark two years in office next month. From his first day in office, he says he has tried to think outside the box when it comes to crime. “I’m committed to, you know, not just [d]oing the same thing and expecting a different result,” said Barron. In 2022, […]
Israel Arrests Yeshiva Bochur For Draft Dodging, Extremists To Protest
The extremist Jerusalem Faction called for protests on Wednesday after a yeshiva student was arrested for not showing up to the IDF draft office when called up. The protests were scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and Rosh Pina, as well as other locations. The student, who studies at the Ponevezh Yeshiva, was […]
Auto Thefts in Baltimore: 3% Arrest Rate Reveals Growing Challenge Amid Surge in Incidents
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – The rise in auto thefts continues in Baltimore, with a significant number of the criminals evading arrest, according to FOX45. Baltimore Police Department data reveals that of the 7,077 reported auto thefts this year, there have been only 215 arrests, representing a 3% chance of an offender getting […]
First Case Of West Nile Virus Of 2023 Confirmed In MD
The state’s first human case of West Nile virus this year has been confirmed on the Eastern Shore, according to the Maryland Department of Health. West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquito bites and affects the nervous system. The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday said an adult living in the Eastern Shore region has […]
Community Invited to Attend Upcoming Meeting with Baltimore Police Department's Northwestern District Amid Crime Surge, Available In-Person or via Zoom
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – Due to a recent uptick in violent crime, BJL has received numerous inquiries from community members eager to voice their concerns and learn about the Baltimore Police Department’s efforts to counter this surge in criminal activity. As thousands of Jewish families gather at local shuls for Rosh Hashana, […]
Rabbi Menachem Braun, ZT'L, Memorial Fund has Been Established
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 3, 2023 – A fund has been created to help the Braun family get through this most difficult time. The sudden loss of Rabbi Braun, ZT’L has left his family in a state of shock and grief. As they grapple with their loss, they are also faced with the financial burdens […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Sept. 13 – 27 Elul – Sleeping on Rosh Hashanah (Video)
BJL Traffic Alert: Park Heights just before Old Court
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2023 – 3:26PM – Accidents on Park Heights just before Old Court are blocking the left turn lane. Traffic is backed up all the way to the 695 Beltway and is moving very slowly.
