Israel's FM Cohen Says Netanyahu, Saudi MBS 'Will Make History' With Normalization
The Israeli foreign minister tells a Saudi Arabian newspaper ‘the Palestinian issue will not be an obstacle to peace with Saudi Arabia’ Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen stated Prime Minister Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Muhammed Bin Salman “will make history,” during a rare interview with the Elaph newspaper from Saudi Arabia. In his interview, Cohen told Elaph that […]
US State Department Condemns Fatal Clashes In West Bank
The US State Department condemned the killing of a Palestinian by an Israeli settler amid violent clashes outside the village of Burka in the Binyamin region of the West Bank on Friday, in a statement on Saturday night. Two Israeli settlers were arrested on Saturday morning for their involvement in the clashes, according to Israel […]
Over 300 Firearms Removed from Streets in Successful Baltimore Gun Buyback Event
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 5, 2023 – A gun buyback event in southwest Baltimore successfully removed over 300 firearms from the streets, reports WBALTV. The initiative took place at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center, where people drove up and surrendered their weapons in exchange for $200 to $300, no questions asked. The event was organized […]
Mazel Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Yonason Musman on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 5, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Yonason Musman on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Musman ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Mayor Scott, Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer Joint Statement on Police Commissioner Confirmation Hearing Reschedule
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 4, 2023 – Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following statement in conjunction with Chair of the Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer (District 5) on rescheduling the confirmation hearing for Acting Police Commissioner Richard Worley. “In order to ensure the voices of Baltimore’s residents are front […]
Baltimore Woman Faces Eviction After Her Home Unknowingly Sold Over Unpaid Water Bill
On Monday Deana Woodward will be forced to leave the home her family has had for 50 years. The house was paid off in 2017, however in 2018, Woodward fell behind her water bill. Unbeknownst to her, the City of Baltimore Finance Department says an owner-occupied home with a final notice bill of $750 or […]
After Saving Many Lives: Security Guard Murdered In Tel Aviv Shooting Attack
Hen Amir, a 42-year-old municipal security guard was murdered on Saturday afternoon in a shooting attack on Montefiore Street in Tel Aviv. Amir is survived by his wife Vered and three daughters. His family has agreed to donate his organs in order so save additional lives. The incident took place after two security guards at […]
Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avi Abrams on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 4, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Avi Abrams on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Saul Abrams ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Parshas Eikev -All Wrapped up about Shema
This past Wednesday, the 15th of Av, marked the 14th yahrtzeit of my Opa, Mr. George Jakobovits. This week’s shtikle is dedicated le’iluy nishmaso, Tovia Yehudah ben Yoel, a’h. There are a number of interesting little differences between the first parsha of keriyas shema, which we read last week, and the second which we read this week. One of them is that in the first parsha, […]
Strengthening Community Safety: Baltimore Shomrim and BCoPD Pikesville Precinct Unite for Cameras and Collaboration
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 4, 2023 – Yesterday, Baltimore Shomrim and the BCoPD Pikesville Precinct Command staff met to discuss community public safety initiatives including Shomrim’s Camera Project. In addition to recognizing the crucial role these cameras played in resolving the recent homicide case that occurred near Pikesville High School, suggestions for future collaboration and […]
