Exciting Update from Kesser Torah
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 17, 2023 – We are happy to announce that Rabbi Menachem Feldheim, Shlit”a, member of the Hanhala of Telshe Cleveland, will be joining Kesser Torah in the upcoming year as the new Rosh Mesivta and 9th-grade Rebbe. R’ Menachem comes with over a decade of experience in chinuch and is a […]
BDE: Dorothy Komarow, a’h
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 17, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Dorothy Komarow, a’h mother of Fred Komarow, Hirsh Komarow and Jane Komar. The Levaya will be today at 2pm at Sol Levinson’s Kevura at Shaarei Zion Cemetery, Rosedale, MD. Shiva will be in […]
MTA Light Rail System Has No Timeline Concerning When It Will Be Back In Service
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 17, 2023 – Commuters who typically use the light rail system are still waiting for things to return to normal. Friday Maryland Transit Administration leaders shared new details about the work being done. There’s still no real timeline concerning when the light rail system will be completed, but today MTA officials […]
Quaker Recalls Granola Bars and Granola Cereals Due to Possible Health Risk
CHICAGO, Illinois – December 15, 2023 – The Quaker Oats Company today announced the recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune […]
Parshas Mikeitz: Binyamin Escapes Unscathed
This coming Sunday, 5 Teves, is the 46th yahrtzeit of my wife’s grandfather, Rabbi Dr. Israel Frankel. The shtikle is dedicated l’iluy nishmaso, Yisroel Aryeh ben Asher Yeshayahu. This week, we will read the rare haftarah of Mikeitz. Although we read it only 3 years ago, it will be another 17 years until we read it again. Here is an interesting shiur discussing this rarity and […]
Grand Zos Chanukah Celebration with Rav Yissochor Dov Eichenstein at Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah (Video & Photos)
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 15, 2023 – Harav Yissochor Dov Eichenstein, Rav of Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah, led a Maamad Hadlaka followed by a Zos Chanukah Tish on Thursday evening, the 8th night of Chanukah. The Shul, along with a large contingency from the community, including many Rabbonim, watched as Rabbi Eichenstein kindled the Menorah in […]
Seven Mile Market Weekly Specials in Effect Sun., Dec. 17 – Fri. Dec. 22, 2023
Governor Wes Moore Appoints Judges to Baltimore City Circuit Court, Including Baltimore Jewish Community Member Alan Lazerow
Annapolis, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of Magistrate Troy Khalik Hill and Alan Carl Lazerow to the Baltimore City Circuit Court.“I am deeply grateful to Magistrate Hill and Mr. Lazerow for answering the call to serve,” said Gov. Moore. “The Baltimore City Circuit Court has gained two talented legal minds who both possess a […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Northbrook & Labyrinth
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 16, 2023 – 6:34PM – An accident has just occurred at the intersection of Northbrook & Labyrinth (off Smith Ave). Please steer clear of the area
Giuliani Ordered To Pay $148 Million In GA Election Defamation Case
A jury announced Friday that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani must pay more than $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers he defamed. The jury broke down the payments in three different categories: Giuliani must pay Wandrea “Shaye” Moss $16,998,000 and her mother Ruby Freeman $16,171,000 in compensatory damages. In addition, […]
