68th Jerusalem March Draws Over 60,000 Participants from Across the Globe
Jerusalem, Israel – Oct. 4, 2023 – Over 60,000 participants took part Wednesday in the 68th Jerusalem March. The March was the first established and largest march in Israel and has become a tradition during Chol Hamoed Sukkot. Thousands of Israelis lined the route to cheer on the many delegations from across the country and from 90 […]
Simchat Torah 5784 Who Is In the Center of the Circle?
Who Is In the Center of the Circle? Hakafot are a central part of Sukkot and the one custom we observe on both Sukkot and Simchat Torah.[1] What is the significance of this practice? Sukkot — Torah in The Middle Our hakafot commemorate those done in the Beit Mikdash around the Mizbei’ech (upon which they […]
Mazel Tov to Avi & Adina Hersko on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi & Adina Hersko on the birth of a son. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן
Bring Your Shabbos Table Alive with Your Own Copy of ‘TableTalk’: Sukkos 2 5784/2023
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2023 – Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its […]
Mazel tov to Yoni Hack & Chana Devora Saunders on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yoni Hack & Chana Devora Saunders on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Dovid Hack and Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel Saunders ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª בית × ×מן בישר×ל. ×מן!
Expect Heavy Traffic And Parking Restrictions For The Orioles Postseason Rally on Friday, Hoshana Rabbah
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – (WMAR2News) On Friday, Baltimore will host an Orioles Postseason Rally from noon to 3 p.m. at Pratt and Light Street. Heavy traffic and parking restrictions are anticipated from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Lexington, Gay, and Fayette Streets. Road closures and temporary traffic stops are also expected. […]
2 BJL Traffic Alerts
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – 5:46 PM – Be aware of an accident on Park Heights Ave at the Beltway, near Beth El, causing significant traffic delays.Also be aware of an accident at the corner of Strathmore and Winner. Hatzalah and Chaverim are on scene.
Biden Cancels $9 Billion In Student Debt For 125,000 Borrowers
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he approved $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for 125,000 Americans. The relief is a result of his administration’s fixes to a number of programs, including the income-driven repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. More than $5 billion of the aid will go to 53,000 borrowers who’ve worked in public service for a decade or […]
SECU's Grand Gesture for Kindness Month: FREE Parking for Sinai Hospital Visitors
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 4, 2023 – Each October, SECU (pronounced see-que) hosts Kindness Month, a campaign that hopes to inspire 500,000 acts of kindness throughout the state of Maryland in 2023. During the annual campaign SECU performs one grand act of kindness to surprise and delight a local community organization, nonprofit, or group in […]
Know What to Expect: Nationwide Emergency Alert Test at 2:20 PM Today
At 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, according to the AP, a test alert will be sent to wireless phones in the US that are turned on. The alert will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” Expect your phone to make a noise and vibrate. […]
