Costco Cracking Down On Membership Sharing At Self-Checkout
Costco Wholesale Club is increasing vigilance on members sharing their cards at self-checkout lines, following a rise in non-member shoppers using membership cards that don’t belong to them, reports Axios. While this is not a policy change, as memberships have always been non-transferable, the company has started asking shoppers to show their photos on membership […]
Star-K Alert – Vacaville Jalapeno Pistachios
Baltimore, MD – June 28, 2023 – Jalapeno Pistachios, manufactured by Vacaville Fruit Company of Vacaville, CA, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. The product contains small traces of dairy and should bear a STAR-D (non-Cholov Yisroel). Corrective action is being taken.
Masmidei Layla of Baltimore (MLB) Returns for Year Three
Baltimore, Md – June 28, 2023 – Masmidei Layla of Baltimore at the Agudah of Park Heights is back for its third year, and began Monday night June 26th. Last year hundreds of boys of all ages participated. The learning takes place in the packed and electric Agudah Beis Medrash. The program runs Sunday to […]
OK Kashrus Alert – Nature's Garden Peach Rings
Mazel Tov to Ezri & Zahava Klein on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – June 28, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov Ezri & Zahava Klein on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov to the grandparents Isaac (Chavie, a’h) Klein and Rabbi Joel and Fran Gutstein ×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Baltimore's Public Works Department Faces Leadership Vacuum as Director's Departure Looms
Amid a flurry of crucial city vacancies, another high-level position could be left without a leader in the coming days. The Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason Mitchell is set to make his exit this Friday, but so far, the city has yet to announce his replacement. The agency plays a fundamental role in our daily […]
Cannabis: What are the new rules for marijuana in Maryland starting July 1?
Starting July 1, the possession and use of small amounts of cannabis and cannabis products will be legal in Maryland. So what are the new rules? The People’s Law Library of Maryland summarized the new rules in the state. The People’s Law Library is a legal information website run by Thurgood Marshall State Law Library, […]
Kol Torah: Over Two Decades of Impact
Baltimore, MD – June 23, 2023 – Kehillas Kol Torah has been a makom of Torah, Tefillah, and Avodah for the Baltimore Community for over twenty years. Newly marrieds, yungerleit, established professionals, and retirees united by their shared commitment to growth in ruchniyus have made Kol Torah their spiritual home. The Shul’s uplifting and inspiring […]
BJL Traffic Alert – Cross Country & Bancroft Road
Baltimore, MD- June 28, 2023 – 9:42AM – Police activity is currently ongoing at Cross Country and Bancroft due to a car accident. Traffic is moving slowly through the area.
Israel's Pilot Program to Ease Student Visa Applications
As reported by Chaim V’Chessed, the Interior Ministry has been operating an extraordinary ‘Passport Marathon’ since May 14. Originally scheduled to conclude on June 15th, the project has been extended until the end of June. Due to the Marathon, the Visa Department at the Jerusalem branch has been completely closed, causing significant difficulty to those seeking visas. […]
