International Committee On Har Hazeisim: Police Step Up Security Despite War; Cemetery Deemed Safe To Visit
Jerusalem, Israel – Nov. 7, 2023 – “I want to assure you that Har Hazeisim is entirely safe to visit,” Chief Inspector Doron Turgeman told Avraham Lubinsky, co-chairman of the ICHH, in a recent call. Chief Inspector Turgeman, head of the Israel Police, Jerusalem Division, is committed to upgrade security including utilizing state of the […]
Mazel Tov to Mel and Aviva (Beck) Givre on the Birth of Twin Sons
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mel and Aviva (Beck) Givre on the birth of twin sonsMazel Tov to grandparents Charles & Sheva Givre and Shmuel & Hadassah Beck ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Urgent Call for a Strong Turnout at Next Week's D.C. Rally for Israel
From Agudath Israel of America: Two Jewish organizations – the Jewish Federations of North America and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations – are organizing a mass rally in Washington, D.C. next Tuesday November 14 to show solidarity with Israel and to urge the US government to stand firm in its support. […]
Mazel Tov To Yitzchok And Atara Elefant On The Birth Of A Son
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yitzchok and Atara Elefant on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov to grandparents Yaakov & Bari Elefant, Esti Elefant, Chaim Hochman and Liala Hochman ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
BDE: Malka Glasser, a’h
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 7, 2023 – It is with deep regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Malka Glasser, a’h, sister of Batya Goffin. Shiva is being observed through Thursday, Nov 9 at Aventura at the Heights, 7218 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD Shiva hours 10-11:30 AM; 1-4:30 […]
Eis Tzarah L'Yaakov: Community-Wide Asifas Tehilim For Men & Women Tuesday Night , Nov 7, 8PM @ Shomrei Emunah [Updated with Dial-in#]
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 6, 2023: עֵת צָרָה לְיַעֲקֹב Due to the ongoing situation in Eretz Yisrael, the Vaad HaRabbanim of Baltimore is urging the entire community – men and women – to attend an Asifas Tehilim this Tuesday evening, Nov 7, at 8 PM at Shomrei Emunah.Dial 712-832-2654 Conference: 432808#
Baltimore's Bais Yaakov High School Girls Inspire Continuous Tehillim Recitation for Eretz Yisrael with Creative Initiative
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 6, 2023 – Baltimore’s Bais Yaakov High School girls have come up with an innovative way to inspire the students to keep reciting Tehillim continuously in these very difficult times. Creating Zechusim One Perek at a Time. On their own initiative, they created a beautiful board listing all the perakim of […]
Shomrim: Be Aware – Protect Yourself from Potential Carjackings
Four alarming attempted carjackings occurred early Sunday morning in the vicinity of Cross Country and Taney Roads. In each incident the victims were able to flee the suspects who were outside their white sedan. The suspects however continued to follow the victims. Ultimately the victims were able to get away from the suspects and no […]
Acheinu — Connecting To Our People
Death as Ingathering Whereas Lech Lecha and Vayera depict the lives of Avraham and Sarah, Chayei Sarah describes the transition from them to the next generation. After Sarah’s death, Avraham purchases a burial site for her (and future burials) and initiates the search for a wife for Yitzchak. Me’arat Hamachpeilah will preserve Avraham and Sarah’s […]
BDE: Rabbi Binyamin Shmuel Edelstone, Z’L [Updated Nov 6 as of 6:28PM]
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 3, 2023 – It is with deep regret and sorrow that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Rabbi Binyamin Shmuel Edelstone, Z’L, survived by his wife, children, siblings, and parents, Dr. Dan Edlestone and Madelon Edlestone. Shiva will be observed at 2800 Cheswolde Road, Baltimore, MD, […]
