The Trump administration has launched a significant effort to strip Columbia University of its accreditation, citing the institution's alleged failure to adequately protect Jewish students from harassment, The New York Daily News reported on Wednesday.
According to the report, the US Education Department formally notified the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Columbia's accrediting body, that the university was in breach of federal anti-discrimination statutes and consequently did not meet the commission's standards. This finding was issued on May 22.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized the government's stance, stating, "Just as the Department of Education has an obligation to uphold federal anti-discrimination law, university accreditor...
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping order blocking travel to the United States from nearly 20 countries identified as high-risk for terrorism, visa abuse, and failure to share security information.
The new travel restrictions — announced under Executive Order 14161 — apply to nationals from 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen, all deemed "very high risk" due to terrorist activity, weak or hostile governments, and high visa overstay rates.
Seven more countries, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Laos, face partial restrictions.
"President Trump is fulfilling his promise to protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors that want to come to our country and cause us harm," said White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson ...
In an emergency ruling, a Biden administration-appointed federal judge in Colorado halted the deportation of the wife and five children of Mohamed Soliman, the Egyptian national under federal investigation for the Boulder firebombing attack.
The temporary restraining order (TRO), issued by U.S. District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher, prevents federal immigration authorities from removing Soliman's wife, Hayem El Gamal, and the couple's five children from the country—at least for now.
"Defendants are temporarily restrained and enjoined from removing Hayem El Gamal and her five minor children from the State of Colorado or the United States," Gallagher wrote in the order.
The ruling will remain in effect until a scheduled hearing on June 13.
The order came after El G...
Baltimore, MD – June 4, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yaakov Yehuda and Eliana Trout on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Akiva & Miriam Trout
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – June 4, 2025 – Rite Aid continues its wave of nationwide store closures, and now two familiar neighborhood locations in our community are set to shutter their doors this month.
The Rite Aid at the corner of Reisterstown Road and Seven Mile Lane is closing on June 17, but its pharmacy will shut down even earlier, on June 10. As seen in photos taken at the store this week, the shelves are already growing noticeably bare, a clear signal that this longtime fixture is winding down.
Meanwhile, the Rite Aid located in the Greenspring Shopping Center (The Atrium) will close entirely on June 23. Its pharmacy, however, will cease operations on June 16.
According to store personnel Rite Aid prescriptions are being transferred to Walgreens.
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Jerusalem, Israel - June 4, 2025 - In a powerful show of support for Israel’s olim (immigrant) population, Welfare and Social Services Minister Yaakov Margi declared on Wednesday that Olim must be treated as “first-class citizens,” calling for a proactive, compassionate, and well-coordinated government response to their needs.
The minister made the remarks during a visit to the Jerusalem headquarters of Chaim V’Chessed, the noted nonprofit organization that provides critical assistance to English-speaking Olim navigating Israel’s often complex bureaucratic systems. The visit underscored growing recognition within the government of the unique challenges facing immigrants – and the essential role of organizations helping to addr...
Baltimore, MD – June 4, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Rabbi Joseph Katz, z'’l, husband of Mrs. Mashe Katz and father of Rabbi Zev Katz, Shani Hecht, Chaim Katz, and Rabbi Mordy Katz.
The Levaya will be held at Levinson’s, today, Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:30PM
Kevurah will take place at Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery 9780 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD 21133
Shiva will be observed through Tuesday morning at Park Regent Apartments 6414 Park Heights Ave., Apt: 1D Baltimore, MD 21215(Please use the courtyard entrance)
Minyanim: Shacharis 7:00AM
Mincha/Maariv: 8:10PM
Mincha Erev Shabbos: 3:00PM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach
Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2025 - Baltimore County is expanding access to gun locks in the name of firearm safety.
Throughout June, which is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, library patrons can pick up gun locks at every branch location.
"As a community connector, Baltimore County Public Library is a trusted institution where people from all walks of life are welcomed and included, making us an ideal location to distribute free gun safety locks," Baltimore County Public Library CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine said in a statement. "We are proud to offer this critical resource and want to thank Baltimore County Department of Health's Bureau of Behavioral Health (BBH) for its partnership in creating a safer Baltimore County."
"We don't often get to hear what...
The wife and all five children of Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman have been arrested by federal immigration agents and will be swiftly deported, sources told The Post.
Soliman, 45 — an Egyptian national who is accused of injuring 12 people with a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails during an antisemitic attack in Boulder — was living in the US illegally for two months after his legal status expired on March 28.n
Following his arrest on Sunday, ICE and Homeland Security Investigation agents have taken his family into federal custody, a Department of Homeland Security official told The Post.
“Mohamed’s despicable actions will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but we’re also investigating to what ext...
IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin on Tuesday addressed the public on the progress of Operation Gideon’s Chariots, stating that Hamas is suffering major setbacks while Israel expands humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
"Over the past week, the IDF has launched precise activities throughout the Gaza Strip," Defrin said, targeting Hamas infrastructure hidden within civilian areas. “Efforts are constantly being made to avoid harm to Gazan civilians, while dozens of terrorists are being successfully eliminated.”
He also reaffirmed that the military campaign is focused on two goals: “the return of our hostages and the decisive defeat of Hamas.”
A major component of Israel’s strategy involves humanitarian aid.
“Tens of thousands of food packages ...
FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital that the case involving two Chinese nationals who were charged Tuesday with allegedly smuggling a "dangerous biological pathogen" into the U.S. to study at the University of Michigan laboratory demonstrates a serious national security threat to America's food supply.
"This case is a sobering reminder that the Chinese Communist Party continues to deploy operatives and researchers to infiltrate our institutions and target our food supply, an act that could cripple our economy and endanger American lives," Patel told Fox in a statement. "Smuggling a known agroterrorism agent into the U.S. is not just a violation of law, it’s a direct threat to national security. I commend the FBI Detroit Division and our partners at CBP for stopp...
The Washington Post on Tuesday evening posted a correction and partial apology for misrepresenting a Sunday incident in Gaza, in which the media falsely claimed that Israel killed 30 Gazan civilians.
The statement, posted on X, noted that the Post "deleted the post below because it and early versions of the article didn’t meet Post fairness standards."
WP explained, "Early versions of the article on Sunday stated that Israeli troops had killed more than 30 people near a U.S. aid site in Gaza, with the headline attributing the action to 'health officials.'"
'The article failed to make clear if attributing the deaths to Israel was the position of the Gaza health ministry or a fact verified by The Post. The article and headline w...
Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2025 - Johns Hopkins University is feeling the effects of major federal funding cuts as it paused pay hikes, instituted a hiring freeze and is slowing construction.
The impact is far-reaching.
Hopkins has its hands in everything from community safety grants to job training. There's concern more cuts are coming.
"It's fair to say that a strong Hopkins equals a strong community, and vice versa," said Alicia Wilson, vice president for community engagement and opportunity. "A strong community equals a strong Hopkins. It's a bilateral beneficial relationship. We really do care about what's happening. We are all in this together."
Wilson said the university's commitment to the community is deep and widespread.
"From violence prevention to hea...
Baltimore, MD - June 3, 2025 - The start of a new month means new laws are now in effect in Maryland after the governor signed them into law.
One of those laws forces the MVA to tack on 12 points against the driver’s license of anyone convicted of DUI.
Fishing licenses are also going up. It’s the first time that’s happened in two decades.
The number of speed cameras will go from two to four on the JFX.
A new law also prevents ICE from using personal data for immigration enforcement and stops them from going to certain places without a warrant.
Also, the orange crush becomes the official drink of Maryland, and chromite is the official state mineral.
Baltimore, MD - June 1, 2025 - Shomrim is aware of the serious incident that took place earlier today in Boulder, Colorado, where individuals were injured in a targeted attack during a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration.Baltimore City and County law enforcement are aware of the situation and have proactively increased patrols and security presence for the Shavuos holiday.We encourage everyone to stay alert and report any suspicious activity. Your vigilance helps keep our community safe.Wishing you a safe and meaningful Shavuot,Shomrim of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD - June 1, 2025 - On Sunday, May 25th, Shearith Israel held its centennial celebration and honored its living past presidents. The Shul was founded in 1851, however, the branch at Park Heights and Glen Avenues was opened in 1925. The Shul also paid tribute to Rav Hopfer and the past Rabbanim of the shul, Rabbis Rice, Shaffer, Schwab, and Feldman. Rav Hopfer spoke about how Torah Judaism, at that time, was in decline, and how incredible it is to see the Shul and the entire frum community of Baltimore growing the way that it has. Rav Hopfer also spoke of his close relationship with each of the honorees and their families. The program included two video presentations.
The first focused on the contributions of the honorees, while the other, highlighted the historical ...
Boulder, CO – June 1, 2025 – The FBI has launched an investigation into what it is calling a “targeted terror attack” near Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday afternoon.
At around 4:30 p.m., Boulder Police responded to reports of an attack involving multiple victims during a “Run for Their Lives” event—part of a global grassroots campaign advocating for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Witnesses told CBS that the suspect used Molotov cocktails to target participants.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency's involvement on X, stating, “Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available.”
Evacuations began shortly after th...
Baltimore, MD - June 1, 2025 - BGE ratepayers should prepare for higher electricity bills as electricity rates are set to increase by about 0.75 cent per kilowatt hour this summer, which doesn't seem like a lot but adds up to about six dollars a month for the average bill with more increases in the fall.
"It goes up every year, I feel like we've never seen a change," said Tramaine Washington, a BGE customer.
The rate hikes come just as warm weather arrives, a common pattern for utility bills that has many customers concerned about affordability.
"They're almost 50% more than they were five years ago. It has become a kitchen table topic because they're very expensive now, and I don't really see them going down unless you take action," said Laurel Peltier, an ener...
In the grand tapestry of life, there are threads woven with such precision that they can only be described as min haShamayim. Just days before Shavuos, as the Jewish world braced itself to reaccept the Torah with awe and reverence, one father experienced a moment that is his personal mesoras hatorah.
He wasn't looking for miracles. In fact, all he wanted was to catch a quick Mincha. Living out of town, the earlier 1:30 Mincha had slipped past him. He had a long drive ahead, and he didn't want to miss Mincha with a minyan. Then it occurred to him—his son’s yeshiva, nestled just beyond the town's edge, held a later Mincha. Fifteen minutes away. The timing was perfect. Not only could he daven, but he could also pop in to give his son a warm yom tov bracha
A small,...
Baltimore, MD – June 1, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Isaac Weiss, z'’l, father of Mrs. Malky Ray and brother of Esta Sitrin.
The Levaya will take place this morning in Miami.
Mrs. Ray will observe shiva today from 5-7 pm at 6314 Ivymount Road, Baltimore, Md 21209Mrs. Sitrin will observe shiva from 10:00AM-3:00PM at 3415 Clarks Lane Apt D1
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach
