#ChagSameach Baltimore – from JewishByte – Candlelighting times for the first days of Yom Tov

Wishing all of our readers a Chag Kasher Vi’Sameach from JewishByte, may we celebrate Pesach next year in Jerusalem.
This week is the holiday of Pesach-Passover, – March 29th- April 6th
Holiday Candle Lighting Time for the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area:
Monday, March 29th 2010 Light Candles: 7:09pm
Tuesday, March 30th 2010- Light candles after : 8:10pm or [...]

Biur Chametz 5770-2010 at Pimlico Race Track

JewishByte Baltimore – This year Biur Chametz in Baltimore took place at the Hayward Avenue parking lot of Pimlico Race Track. It seemed to be more organized than last year and was more coordinated.

A special type of Pesach Seder

JewishByte Baltimore – To create an inclusive, welcoming, community where all members are provided opportunities for Jewish education, observance, and Jewish identity-building.

Zman of Burning Chametz and end of eating Chametz

JewishByte Baltimore – The times for Eating and Burning Chametz for Baltimore are below. Please see the MyZmanim chart on the right hand side of the page for any additional Zmanim or any other locations. These times are for Baltimore MD only.

Hagalas Keilim at Agudah of Baltimore

JewishByte Baltimore – On Sunday morning Rabbi Heinemann was at Agudas Yisroel of Baltimore supervising the Hagalas Keilim, checking to make sure all the Keilim were free of Chazizos.

Baltimore County Health Department joins chorus in mumps outbreak worries

JewishByte Baltimore – Baltimore County Health Department is the latest Health Department in Maryland to join the mumps outbreak chorus.

Kosher for Passover – Kashrus Alert

JewishByte Baltimore – Various varieties of Ungers peppers were mislabeled with packaging stating that it may be used for Passover. The vinegar is kitniyos and the peppers are not kosher for Passover.
Story by AJ Bulua – for JewishByte.info. He can be reached via email aj@jewishbyte.info.

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TorahSweets- Pesach: Body Language

TorahSweets- Pesach: Body Language
Guest post by JewishByte Contributor, Rabbi Yosef Tropper of CloseToTorah.com
One of the most famous segments of the Seder is The Four Sons. What makes it so important? Is it just its early appearance or its emotionally stirring characters? I believe that it expresses a fundamental lesson which encapsulates the theme of the [...]

#ShabbatShalom & #ChagSameach Baltimore – Parshas tzav – Shabbos Hagodol

Wishing all of our readers a Good Shabbos and Shabbat Shalom
This week is Parshas Tzav – Shabbos Hagodol, – March 27th
Candle Lighting Time for the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area:
Friday, March 26th 2010 Light Candles: 7:06pm
Shabbat, March 27th 2010 ends after : 8:06 pm or 8:38 (72 Minutes)
Good Shabbos & Shabbat Shalom from JewishByte.info!

TorahSweets- Perfect Fit and Shabbos HaGadol

TorahSweets- Perfect Fit
Guest post by JewishByte Contributor, Rabbi Yosef Tropper of CloseToTorah.com
The Kohen’s clothes had to fit him well. Rashi quotes Chazal who learn from this verse that the Kohen’s clothing had to fit precisely. In fact, Chazal state that if a Kohen performed the service while wearing improperly fitting clothing, he was [...]

Minor fire incident brings Park Heights Avenue to a halt

JewishByte Baltimore – Last night a large contingent of fire trucks, engines and ladders, temporarily blocked part of Park Heights Avenue near Clarks Lane.

JewishByte Weekly Bulletin – Parshas Tzav – March 21-27

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Ohr Hamizrach Synagogue and Sephardic Center lettered

JewishByte Baltimore – The Ohr Hamizrach Synagogue and Jewish community center has put up lettering on the exterior of the building.

Police helicopter searches for suspect in earlier hold-up

JewishByte Baltimore – Earlier this morning many people were wondering what was occurring in the Northwest corner of Baltimore City at the Pickwick Apartments complex.

Baruch Dayan HaEmes – Mr. Jack (Yaakov) Bitman a”h

We regret to inform you of the passing of Jack (Yaakov) Bitman a”h, father of Zev Bitman (of Baltimore, member of Shomrei Emunah Congregation), Grandfather of Aaron and Baruch Bitman.  Mr. Bitman was a widower and is survived by his two sons, two grandchildren and four great-grand children who will all love [...]

Safeway in Pikesville to close this Saturday, shelves empty

JewishByte Baltimore – On a recent trip to the Safeway grocery store on Reisterstown Road around the corner from Seven Mile Market, the store look like an empty shell.

New JewishByte feature: Announcements

JewishByte is proud to “announce” our latest  new feature: regular paid announcements.
As in the past, JewishByte sometimes features announcements about lectures and communal events. JewishByte will continue doing this but in a more formal format — announcement posts.
If you have something you want to be announced to the Baltimore Jewish Community, and/or you wish to [...]

Shabbos Elevator controversy takes another twist

JewishByte Baltimore – In a strange twist to the Shabbos elevator saga, unfolding at the Strathmore Tower condominium building, the sitting president Irene Dandridge has apparently found a way to further infuriate some of the building owners.

Lloyd Street Synagogue speaks for itself at rededication

JewishByte Baltimore – The Lloyd street synagogue stands today after more than 150 years as a living testament to Jewish history in Baltimore and across the country.

Yeshivat Rambam letter’s outline vision and future of school

JewishByte Baltimore -Yeshivat Rambam has just announced major changes to the school that will place the school on the road to financial security and outlined both the process and the steps in a letter to parents, dated March 23, 2010.

Breaking News: Rising debt forces Yeshivat Rambam to make move

JewishByte Baltimore – This just in. In an announcement to school parents and friends, Yeshivat Rambam has mailed out a letter addressed today,  formally announcing  important updates regarding the future of Yeshivat Rambam.

Weekly Halacha: Chometz of a non-Jew in a Jewish home

HALACHA OF THE WEEK: A FEATURE OF THE BJSZ DAILY HALACHA SHIUR
Chometz of a non-Jew in a Jewish home
While the Torah forbids the mere possession of Chametz over Pesach, one may have in his home Chametz that belongs to a non-Jew provided that he assumes no responsibility at all for that Chametz.