Watch: HaRav Zev Leff in Eretz Yisrael – Tisha B'Av Kinnos Program 5783
For the best viewing experience, enter full-screen mode. (on mobile devices, rotate your device to landscape mode) Every year, hundreds of people gather at Ohel Wosk on Moshav Matityahu to hear Rabbi Zev Leff, Morah D’Asra of the Moshav, expound on various aspects of the kinnos on a relevant theme. This year the very timely […]
Tisha B'Av 5783/2023 at The Kotel (Photos & Video)
Jerusalem, Israel – July 26, 2023 – Tisha B’Av at The Kotel
Watch: Tisha B'Av at The Kotel (Western Wall Heritage Foundation Video)
Watch Rabbi Shmuel Silber's Virtual Drasha: Vaeschanan – The Consolation of Today (Video)
Mazel Tov Mr. and Mrs. Yisrael Kapenstein on the birth of a daughter
Baltimore, MD – July 26, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yisrael Kapenstein on the birth of a daughter. Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi and Mrs. Dovid Kapenstein ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘×ª× ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Maryland Callers Affected By Nationwide Verizon Outage
Baltimore, MD – July 26, 2023 – Maryland callers experienced disruptions due to a nationwide Verizon outage, leading to intermittent call failures from cell phones to certain business landline numbers, according to FOX45. However, as of 10 a.m., Verizon reported that the issue had been resolved. Area police agencies assured the public that 911 services […]
Judge Expresses Concern Over Hunter Biden Plea Deal, Halting Agreement For Now
President Joe Biden’s son Hunter’s plea deal on two tax charges fell apart on Wednesday, at least temporarily, after the federal judge hearing his case expressed concern over a related agreement on a more serious gun possession charge. The outcome leaves in jeopardy the resolution of a yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings. He had […]
Tisha B'Av 5783/2023 – Sweltering Heatwave Grips Maryland: Dangerously High Temperatures Forecasted Thursday through Shabbos
Baltimore, MD – July 26, 2023 – A heatwave is expected in Maryland, with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels from Thursday through Shabbos. A high-pressure heat system is shifting eastward, bringing scorching temperatures not seen in years. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of Maryland with heat index values around […]
President Herzog's Heartfelt Tisha B'Av Message: A Call for Unity and Responsibility
President Herzog social media post ahead of Tisha B’AvPresident Herzog today posted the following text ahead of Tisha B’Av which begins this evening. Tisha B’Av (the ninth of the Hebrew month of Av) is the anniversary of several great tragedies that befell the Jewish people throughout history, including the destruction of the Jewish Temples in […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Greenspring & Sugarcone
Baltimore, MD – July 26, 2023 – 11:55AM – Road work at the intersection of Greenspring Ave and Sugarcone is slowing traffic in the area. Please proceed cautiously.
