Breaking News: Bnos Yisrael to acquire Yeshivat Rambam campus

JewishByte Baltimore -It is now official that Yeshivat Rambam’s flagship campus at 6300 Park Heights Avenue will be sold to Bnos Yisrael Girls School also known locally as Bnos.

Rabbi Binyamin Marwick elected to position at Shomrei Emunah

JewishByte Baltimore -In a letter sent out this morning to shul membership, president Jonathan Lasson announced the results of the election last night. The Shomrei Emunah family has chosen Rabbi Marwick to the honored post of rabbi of Shomrei Emunah. Rabbi Marwick is a wonderful and approachable individual and we congratulate the Shomrei Emunah family [...]

Kashrus Alert: Harvest Fresh Baby Corn

JewishByte Baltimore – Harvest Fresh Sunfield brand Cut Baby Corn in 106 oz. cans (6lbs 10 oz), distributed by Inteco, bear an unauthorized Star-K.  Corrective action is being taken.

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Pikesville Senior Center electrical fire temporarily closes building

JewishByte Baltimore – On Monday afternoon Baltimore County Fire Department were called to the scene of an electrical fire in the ceiling of the Pikesville Senior Center/Library building on Reisterstown Road.

Baltimore Kosher pizza store hires Abramoff for “consulting”

JewishByte Baltimore – Jack Abramoff is all over the news again, this time it is over his recent release from a half-way house in east Baltimore and his new gig.

Local author Bracha Goetz releases latest children’s book

In her latest book just released for summer, Baltimore author, Bracha Goetz speaks to children in Remarkable Park. Ms. Goetz is a talented local author of 12 children’s books and counting.

Garbage truck on fire dumps trash on Reisterstown Rd /Seven Mile Lane

JewishByte Baltimore – Earlier this morning shortly after 7 a.m. a garbage truck went on fire, causing headaches and traffic in Pikesville. The burning trash had to be removed and was placed on the street at the intersection of Seven Mile Lane and Reisterstown Road.

OU Leadership Mission meets with Senator Cardin and other members of congress

JewishByte Baltimore – Last week, Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland, received a copy of To Heal a Fractured World by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of Great Britain & the Commonwealth. He was presented the book after speaking with OU leaders from across the United States during the recent OU’s Mission to Washington. [...]

Accident on Reisterstown Road sends two to hospital

JewishByte Baltimore – Last night June 16th an accident on Reisterstown Road, sent at least two to a local hospital.

Lancaster Yeshiva Center needs your vote

JewishByte Baltimore – The Lancaster Yeshiva Center has submitted a grant proposal from Pepsi.  They are now seeking online votes to satisfy requirements to be awarded the $50,000 grant.  The grant will help their Vocational Training Program renovate uninhabitable city homes while training vocational students.

ProActive garners local interest, group meeting off to great start

JewishByte Baltimore – Dr. Yehuda Bergman is quiet and soft-spoken, not the typical adjectives generally ascribed to pioneers. But don’t let that fool you, Dr. Bergman is a dynamic leader with a vision. Yehuda, who is newly arrived in Baltimore with his family, is an expressive therapist with a private practice and is involved with [...]

Emotions run high in response to SWAT raid on Pikesville home

UPDATE: Please see new story – Police conclude injury was indeed an accident.
JewishByte Baltimore – A raid on a home in Pikesville just last week, has raised tensions and emotions both within and outside the reclusive organization that owns the home on Michelle Way.

Home fire on Wallis Avenue just before Shabbos

JewishByte Baltimore – Just after 7:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon the Baltimore City Fire Department responded to the 7000 block of Wallis Avenue for a reported fire. While the Baltimore City Police Department closed Wallis Avenue to traffic, a engine and ladder truck put out the blaze.

Orthodox Union facilitates key community leadership meeting in District 20

JewishByte Baltimore – Maryland State Delegate Sheila Hixon (D-Montgomery County), chair of the powerful Ways & Means Committee and Senator Jamie Raskin (D-Montgomery County), an authority on constitutional and civil liberties issues met today with rabbinic and lay leaders from the Silver Spring Orthodox Jewish community at Southeast Hebrew Congregation. Facilitated by the Orthodox Union’s [...]

Rabbi Goldberger withdraws Shomrei Emunah candidacy

JewishByte Baltimore – In a surprising twist for both Shomrei Emunah members and Congregation Tiferes Yisroel members, Rabbi Goldberger has announced his plans to withdraw from his candidacy to Shomrei Emunah and remain at his post as Rabbi and spiritual leader of Tiferes Yisroel Congregation.

Talmudical Academy announces sweepstakes winners

JewishByte Baltimore – Talmudical Academy a local Jewish boys school recently announced the winners of this year;s Sweepstakes campaign. Talmudical Academy is the oldest Jewish day school outside of New York and boasts enrollment of more than 800 boys.

Former Israeli Chief Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Passes Away

JewishByte Baltimore – (from Israel National News) – Just as Jews from throughout the country were preparing to gather to pray for the health of former Chief Rabbi HaRishon LeTzion, Rav Mordechai Eliyahu, news of his death reached the nation.
Over 100,000 mourners participated in the Jerusalem funeral, which began at 10:00 PM and ended close [...]

Shomrei Emunah: Rabbi Goldberger expressed interest in open position

JewishByte Baltimore – Over the last week, Baltimore has been abuzz with the surprising news for many and emotional news for some, that Rabbi Goldberger would possibly be leaving the shul that he founded 24 years ago which is known by his name.

JewishByte Weekly Bulletin – Parshas Shelach – May 30-June 5

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Respected Rabbi of local congregation to possibly move on

JewishByte Baltimore – In a letter sent out to members of Congregation Tiferes Yisroel, Rabbi Goldberger has made a very big announcement.

Baltimore Jewish Council releases statement of support for Israel in “Flotilla Incident”

JewishByte Baltimore – In the aftermath of the flotilla confrontation, it is important to understand certain key facts. JewishByte brings this explanation in collaboration with the Baltimore Jewish Council, an important organization dedicated to among other things maintaining strong support for Israel and its right to exist in peace and security.

Baltimore Zionist District celebrates 66th annual Brandeis Gala

Special to JByte -Fran Sonnenschein – On Sunday, May 23rd, Baltimore Zionist District held its 66th annual Brandeis Gala. The evening was a way to say thank you to BZD’s generous contributors and donors. It is their continued commitment and dedication that ensure BZD to accomplish its mission of connecting Baltimore to the State of [...]