Mazel Tov to Aliza and Moshe Jacob on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aliza and Moshe Jacob on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov to grandparents Jeff and Barbara Ifrah ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
BDE: Mrs. Brenda Strum, a’h
Baltimore, MD – July 6, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Brenda Strum, a’h, wife of Rabbi George Strum and mother of Rabbi Naftali Strum, Mrs. Elana Feld, Rabbi Dovid Strum and Rabbi Zev Strum and sister of Sarah Stengel. Shiva will […]
A Judge In Canada Ruled That The Thumbs-up Emoji Can Represent A Legally Binding Contract Agreement
A judge in Canada has ruled that the thumbs-up emoji is valid as a signature and can be used to enter into binding legal contracts. In a recent case reported on by The Guardian, the King’s Bench for Saskatchewan heard that Kent Mickleborough — a grain buyer for South West Terminal — sent a text message about wanting […]
BJL Traffic Alert – Seven Mile Lane Sidewalk Installation
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2023 – 9:53AM – The sidewalk installation on Seven Mile Lane at Old Court Road has begun. Traffic is being controlled with STOP/SLOW signs as the road is temporarily converted to one-way to accommodate trucks and workers
Annapolis Under Scrutiny: Growing Calls for Special Legislative Session to Address Gun Violence
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2023 – In the weeks following multiple mass shootings in Maryland, some eyes are now turning to Annapolis, watching and waiting to see if a special session will be called to address the tightening grip of gun violence on our state. “Voters and citizens want to have an answer to […]
Electrical Fire at Owings Mills Metro Station Shuts Down Systemwide Service
Emergency crews responded to an electrical related fire at a Baltimore County metro station on Friday morning. Baltimore County Fire Department tweeted that a fire at the Owings Mills Metro Station has caused a systemwide Metro Subway service shutdown. HAZMAT BUILDING FIRE Owings Mills Metro Station | Fire & Haz Mat crews on scene of […]
Parshas Pinchas – Man Up!
This week the Torah records how the daughters of Tzelafchad stood up for their rights in requesting a right to inherit their deceased father’s share in the Land of Israel, in the absence of a male heir. They succeed in securing it, meriting the rare honor of ‘adding a portion to the Torah’. We are […]
US Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs In June, Lighter Than Estimates
U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in June, the lowest number since 2020, but still a sign that the Federal Reserve will continue on its rate tightening cycle this year and perhaps into early 2024. While the additions build on the 339,000 positions created in May, which was the lowest since March, the data may still […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – July 7, 18 Tammuz – Shehecheyanu During The Three Weeks? (Video)
BJL Traffic Alert – Entrance to Seven Mile Market
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2023 – 8:22AM – A traffic accident at the entrance to Seven Mile Market on Reisterstown Road has the area blocked off by emergency personnel. We suggest using the entrance from Seven Mile Lane.
