USDA Proposes Chip-and-Tap SNAP Cards Nationwide to Combat Benefit Theft
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a nationwide upgrade to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards, requiring states to issue chip-enabled cards with tap-to-pay technology to help prevent thieves from stealing food benefits. Under the proposed rule, states would transition from the magnetic-stripe cards currently used by many SNAP recipients to cards with more […]
Watch Rabbi Yonah Sklare – Parshas Vayeira – Seeing Is More Than Believing (Video)
Agudath Israel of America and Aleph Institute Warn Non-U.S. Citizens About Serious Consequences of Illegal Voting
Agudath Israel of America and the Aleph Institute are warning community members who are not U.S. citizens to be especially careful about voting eligibility, following reports of individuals being detained at U.S. airports and placed in immigration detention over allegations of unlawful voting. Non-U.S. citizens, including green card holders and visa holders, are not eligible […]
The Adas Invites the Community to a Special Enhanced Shabbos with Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lebovits
By: BJL Newsroom Baltimore, MD – October 28, 2026 – The Adas invites the Baltimore community to a special Enhanced Shabbos this coming Shabbos Parshas Vayeira, October 30/31, featuring an immersive Shabbos of Torah learning led by Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lebovits, Assistant Rav of the kehillah. Under the theme “One Shabbos. One Sugya.”, participants will […]
Miriam’s Library Kicks Off After-School Program With Over 50 Children and a Surprise Visit From Eli Marcus
It was an exciting first week at Miriam’s Library as the center officially launched its new after-school program, welcoming more than 50 children registered across six hands-on classes filled with creativity, learning, and fun. The excitement began on Sunday, October 25, when 15 girls gathered at Miriam’s Library, located at 201 Milford Mill Road, for […]
Dear Readers: Rav Michoel Eliezer Hakohen Forshlager, ztl
This past Monday, on ט״ו מרחשון, was the yahrtzeit of Rav Michoel Eliezer Hakohen Forshlager, zt״l. I have been visiting his kever for many years, and I was there again this year. I have watched the number of people coming grow, especially on his yahrtzeit. This year, hundreds traveled from out of town to daven. […]
Watch: Rabbi Moshe Dov Heber – Parshas Vayeira: Avrohom Went Out Alone – A Lesson in Caring Deeply for Another Yid Along His Journey
Netanyahu Tells Likud Supporters ‘The Likud Is the Largest Party,’ Calls for ‘Strong, Right-Wing, National Government’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told supporters at Likud’s election headquarters in Jerusalem early Wednesday that Likud is Israel’s largest party and called for a right-wing government that does not depend on Arab parties. “The Likud is the largest party in Israel,” Netanyahu said. “We must establish a strong, right-wing, national government.” Netanyahu told supporters to […]
Netanyahu Bloc Leads With 56 Seats, But Neither Side Has Majority as Israel Election Count Continues
With nearly 3.5 million votes counted Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc held 56 seats and the opposition bloc 48, according to partial Central Elections Committee data. Neither side had reached the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority. The figures were preliminary, with additional votes, including soldiers’ double-envelope ballots, still to be counted. […]
Mayor Scott Signs Order Laying Out Benefits of Proposed Baltimore Baby Fund, Question I on Nov. 3 Ballot
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has signed an executive order describing how the proposed Baltimore Baby Fund would provide financial help to families with newborns if city voters approve it on November 3, WMAR-2 News reported. The measure will appear on the ballot as Question I, according to WMAR-2’s earlier reporting. Under the plan, every Baltimore […]