Introducing Mangal Grill: A Taste of Israel in Baltimore!
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 24, 2023 – Exciting news for Baltimore’s food scene – Mangal Grill, founded by Idan and Shimon, is set to make its debut in the coming days. If you’re a fan of Israeli cuisine and crave shawarma, falafel, schnitzel, and more, Mangal Grill aims to bring the flavors of Israeli street […]
BDE: Mr. Nejat (Yehusha/Yehoshua) Rahbaran, z’l
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 23, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mr. Nejat (Yehusha/Yehoshua) Rahbaran, z’l, husband of Esther (Fakheri) Rahbaran, and father of Avner Baron, Orli Nataneli, Negena Fakheri, Ezra Rahbaran, Sarah Akhamzadeh, and Elia Rahbaran. The levayah will be held at […]
Important Notice Regarding Recycling Pickup in Baltimore City for the Holiday
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 24, 2023 – The announcement from the Baltimore City Dept. of Public Works (DPW) for holiday pickups referred to those whose recycling pickup would have been on Thursday. Since in our community recycling was picked up today, there is no Shabbos pickup. We apologize for the confusion.
BDE: Tobias Ovadiah Vogelstein, z’l
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 24, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Tobias Ovadiah Vogelstein, z’l, son of Deborah and Kenneth Vogelstein and brother of Aviva Vogelstein (Daniel Ghitman), Arielle (Adam) Bauman, Atara Vogelstein, Tali Vogelstein (Eric Miller), Teva Vogelstein, Acey Vogelstein, and Elan […]
Special Thanksgiving Dinners In Israel (Photo Essay)
Jerusalem, Israel – Nov. 24, 2023 – Thanksgiving is one US holiday time when families living apart travel to celebrate together. With days off of school and work, a large turkey dinner is a tradition in many homes. For the past several years, The Michael Levin Base, a non-profit located in Yerushalayim has hosted dinners […]
Parshas Vayeitzei – Truth or Consequences
The Haftarah we read this week — according to Ashkenazic tradition — is taken from the Prophet Hoshea. The last nine verses of our Haftarah are the famous opening statement we recite on Shabbos Shuva, prior to Yom Kippur, which summons us to repent. שובה ישר×ל — Return, O Israel to Hashem, your G-d, for […]
Southern Command Official: 'We Are Preparing To Continue Attacking Once The Pause Is Over'
The Commanding Officer of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman held a situational assessment on Thursday with the combat forces in the Gaza Strip, during which he briefed the troops and approved the plans for the operational alignment on the ceasefire line. A senior official in the Southern Command warned: “Anything that constitutes […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Don’t Let Shabbat Be Taken Captive Too
A good friend told me that when she heard about the timetable for the hostages’ release on Friday, she decided not to allow Hamas to take away her Shabbat, the way they took away the hostages. Candle lighting in Jerusalem is at 3:56 (Israel time) on Friday afternoon and the hostages are due to be […]
Parshas Vayeitzei / Baltimore Zmanim / Eruvs Are Up
Hostages Now With Red Cross
The IDF’s operation to receive the 13 Israeli hostages being released by Hamas, codenamed “Heaven’s Doors”, began on Friday at 16:00 (Israel time) today. Two hours later, Israel will release 39 Palestinian prisoners. 12 additional Thai nationals will be released as well. According to Arab media, the hostages have been released from the Khan Yunis […]
