Watch: Councilman Yitzy Schleifer Joined The TJ Smith Show To Discuss The War In Israel and Had Some Harsh Criticism For Johns Hopkins President Ron Daniels (Video)
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 19, 2023 – Baltimore City Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer spoke on Tuesday about the war in Israel and its impacts on the Baltimore community. Schleifer told WBAL’s T.J. Smith that he has not only seen the Jewish community, but others unite against terrorism during recent events in his district. “The community […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Visits United Hatzalah Headquarters (Photos)
Today (Thursday), Governor Kathy Hochul of New York visited the national headquarters of United Hatzalah in Jerusalem while on a solidarity visit to Israel. The President and Founder of United Hatzlah Eli Beer, along with CEO Eli Pollak and VP of Operations Dovie Maisel, gave the Governor an overview of the activities of the hundreds of […]
War Reflections from Baltimore
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 18, 2023 – The beautiful Succos we enjoyed is now behind us, and as we enter MarCheshvan, the “Mar” is palpable. Words cannot capture the magnitude of recent tragedies. Echoing the sentiments shared by many organizations and schools, our hearts are shattered. The pain is profound, and the worry is overwhelming. […]
Watch: Arky Staiman: “Have You Talked to Hashem About it?” (Video)
Maryland Highway Administration Cited for Violations in 695 Beltway Crash that Killed Six Workers
The Maryland Highway Administration recently was cited for “serious violations” that contributed to a crash on the Baltimore Beltway that killed six highway workers, according to a report. The citations came in a report issued last month by Maryland Occupational Safety and Health, according to a CBS Baltimore report, which said the agency did not post […]
Mima’amakim, From the Depths
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 19, 2023 -The most commonly recited chapter of Tehillim said at times of trouble or danger, as we are in now, is Psalm 130, Shir Hama’alos, mima’amakim …, Out of the depths I called you, Hashem. Why is mima’amkim used? It could have been shafel, lowly. Or it could have used […]
Bring Your Shabbos Table Alive with Your Own Copy of ‘TableTalk’: Noach 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 […]
Wednesday, Oct. 18: An Evening of Chizzuk, Tefilla, & Achdus for Women and Girls of the Baltimore Community
BDE: Mrs. Beverly Cohen, a’h
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 18, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Beverly Cohen, a’h, wife of Rabbi Benzion Cohen, mother of Jeff (Tzipora) Cohen, Cindy (Chaim) Reinman, Surie (Moshe) Lehmann, Bracha (Shmuel Yaakov) Sauer, and sister of Rhoda Rosenbluth, Barry (Florence) Schleifer, […]
Baltimore Natives, Meir & Sarah Raskas, Spearhead Grassroots War News Group: Join & Make a Difference!
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 18, 2023 – We’d like to introduce you to a commendable initiative spearheaded by former Baltimoreans, Meir & Sarah Raskas. Meir & Sarah have curated a daily news group, which provides unique insights and information that might not be readily available elsewhere. With his Baltimore roots, Meir brings a hometown touch […]
