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Baltimore, MD – June 17, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Rabbi Mayer Zayon, z’l, husband of Mrs. Pearl Zayon, and father of Esti (Ari) Erenthal, Moishe Zayon, Effy (Marissa) Zayon, Ari Zayon and Nechama Zayon.
The levayah will be held at 4:00PM, today, Monday, June 17, 2024 at Levinson’s
Kevurah will take place at Shomrei Mishmeres Schares Haplata Cemetery 6307 Hamilton Ave, Rosedale, MD, 21237
Shiva will be observed through Sunday morning June 23rd at 9:00AM, at 3031 Fallstaff Rd, Unit 104C, Baltimore, MD, 21209.Visiting: From 730am until 10am,1PM-4PM, 7PM through end of Mincha/Maariv.Minyanim:Shacharis: 7:30AMMincha/Maariv: 8:20 PMMincha Erev Shabbos: 3:00PM
Bila Hamaves LaNetzach...
The leader of the Hamas terror group in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, is stalling on the negotiations for a hostage-ceasefire deal with Israel in hopes that a new full-blown war will erupt on the Lebanon front before a deal is finalized, an unnamed Israeli official involved in the talks is quoted as saying by the Haaretz news site.
“Hamas doesn’t want a deal now,” the source says. “It doesn’t want to release the hostages, but rather to play for time. Yahya Sinwar… wants war to erupt in the northern border and therefore will not move toward a ceasefire.”
The report also says mediator Qatar is holding talks with the Hamas leadership to try and bridge the gaps between the latest Israeli proposal — endorsed by the US and the UN Security Council — ...
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Baltimore, MD – June 19, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Dr. Robert Cohen, z”l, husband of Mrs. Jan Cohen, and father of Rabbi Yaacov (Suri) Cohen, Aaron Cohen, Aliza Polstein, Dani Cohen, and Eliana Schechter.
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Shiva will be observed through Tuesday morning, June 25, at 6600 Edenvale Road, Baltimore, MD, 21209.
Shacharis Sunday: 8:00AM Shacharis: Monday, and Tuesday: 7:00AM.
Mincha/Maariv Sunday and Monday: 8:20 PM
The family respectfully requests no visitors between 1-2 PM and 6-7 PM and after 10:00PMBila Hamaves LaNetzach...
Months of heavy congestion and an overall sense of chaos at Ben Gurion Airport seemed to worsen on Wednesday, with long lines reaching outside the airport and attempts to ease the crowding by using a secondary terminal failing to address the thing needed most — more staff.
Scenes of chaos at Israel’s main international airport have become the new normal over the past few months.
Pictures published on social media on Wednesday showed long lines of travelers stretching outside the airport.
In an attempt to ease the congestion at the main terminal building (Terminal 3), the Israel Airports Authority diverted some international flights to Terminal 1, which only seemed to create further disorder as the congestion spread, according to a report by Channel 12.
The airport authority...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave an interview to Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, in which he was asked about the video he posted and which raised the ire of the Biden administration.
“I deeply appreciate the support we were given by President Biden and the United States administration for our war effort from the beginning. President Biden came here, he sent two carrier groups, and he gave us valuable assistance and ammunition and weapons from the beginning of the war. I appreciate that. And I remain appreciative,” stressed Netanyahu.
He added, “We began to see that we had some significant problems emerging a few months ago. And in fact, we tried, in many, many quiet conversations between our officials and American officials, and between me and the p...
Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, tweeted a photo of anti-Israel demonstrators waving the Hezbollah flag in front of the consulate entrance.
"So, America: Is this what you want? The flag of the terrorist organization Hezbollah, a proxy of Iran, here in the heart of Manhattan? Photographed in front of the Israeli Consulate in New York. Wake up and stand with Israel!!"
Sky News recently reported that the American aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently making its way to the Middle East to "assist any operation that may develop between Israel and Lebanon."
Biden sent the Eisenhower to the Middle East as early as October last year, as part of the deterrent message he sought to send to Iran and Hezbollah at the time.
Baltimore, MD – June 22, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Ida Kosoffsky, a’h, mother of Elliot (Esther) Kosoffsky.
Shiva will be observed at 7524 Seven Mile Lane, Baltimore, MD, 21208 from Sunday through Tuesday.
Minyanim:
Shacharis:
Sunday: 7:15am
Monday -Tuesday: 6:50am
Mincha/Maariv: 8:30 pm.
...בלע המות לנצח ומחה ה' אלקים דמעה מעל כל פנים
Baltimore, MD - June 22, 2024 - Due to the extreme heat anticipated this Sunday, June 23, Baltimore County Public Library is opening the Arbutus, North Point, Pikesville and Towson branches as cooling centers from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Library services may not be available.
The IDF on Saturday attempted to eliminate Ra'ad Sa'ad, one of the top Hamas commanders in Gaza, who serves as head of the terror group's operations division.
Sa'ad, also known as Abu Ma'ad, was struck when the building where he was hiding in Al-Shati exploded.
Sa'ad is considered to be Hamas' fourth-highest commander, and plays an essential role in the top command's decision-making.
Due to his high rank, he holds a great amount of intelligence information, and knows the tunnel infrastructure well, as well as the rocket infrastructure and the various hiding places which serve Hamas and its operatives.
The IDF believes that the assassination attempt was successful, and that Sa'ad was eliminated.
In light of the increasing tension on the northern border and the chances of war, the American administration clarifies that the US will stand by Israel in a comprehensive confrontation with Hezbollah.
CNN reports that during talks held by Minister Dermer and Head of National Security Council Tzachi Hanegbi in the US, senior American officials told them that if a war indeed breaks out between Israel and Hezbollah, the US will not deploy troops on the ground but will assist Israel in all necessary ways.
Dermer and Hanegbi met during their stay in Washington with senior American officials, including National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and White House Middle East Coordinator Brett McGurk.
A senior administration official, who remained anonymous,...
Attorney Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, published an open letter to former US President Donald Trump from a member of the Bibas family, who were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and continue to be held in Gaza.
The letter by Yossi Shnaider begins, "I am writing on behalf of myself and my family, the Bibas family, who were kidnapped by Hamas and are currently being held hostage in Gaza."
"On Oct 7th, during the horrific attack on Israel, Hamas terrorists murdered my Aunt Margit and Uncle Yossi Silberman. The IDF recovered their bodies two weeks later," he said.
Shnaider continued, "Hamas terrorists also kidnapped their daughter, my cousin Shiri Bibas, from her home in the Nir Oz Kibbutz, along with her entire family; her husband Yarden, and their two small ...
Baltimore, MD – June 21, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Reuven and Malky Prero on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi and Mrs. Yehudah Prero and great-grandparents, Mrs.Millie Prero and Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Zwick
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
It is becoming more and more popular for manufacturers to put various labels on cereal boxes, such as “Large Size,” “Party Size,” “Family Size,” “Giant Size,” and even “Mega Size.” What is the difference between each one? Recently, my curiosity got the best of me, and while shopping through the cereal section at a Walmart, I actually maneuvered some of the boxes around, and placed the different sized boxes next to each other, to once and for all settle all doubt as to which box is actually the biggest. I strongly believe that every person should do at least one thing for the betterment of the world. For me, while I hope to contribute positively to the world in other ways as well, this cereal-box-maneuvering-tactic was my personal ...
Baltimore, MD – June 21, 2024 – (PP) Maryland is expected to experience near-record temperatures this Shabbos and Sunday, with highs close to 100 degrees and heat indices reaching up to 110 degrees. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch, warning of "dangerously hot conditions" and a high risk for heat-related illnesses. The forecast at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is:• Friday: Sunny, high near 96, low around 73.• Shabbos: Mostly sunny, high near 99, heat index up to 103, slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, low around 78.• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 99, chance of showers and thunderstorms, low around 75.Temperatures will remain high in...
With summers arrival, grilling season has officially begun. What is the deal with pre-seasoned cast iron pans. Can they be used as is? Do they need to be kashered? If so, how does one kasher? Let's listen to Rabbi Dovid Cohen - Administrative Rabbinical Coordinator at the cRc, as he navigates with us through this sugya
A traumatic episode between the members of the royal family of Amram transpires this week.
Miriam, the heroic and devoted sister of Moshe, gets wind of Moshe separating from family life with Tzipporah, his loyal wife. Suspecting that Tzipporah has been left isolated and abandoned, she counsels with her holy brother Aharon sharing her dissatisfaction with the leader of the Jewish nation, their youngest brother, and his behavior.
Speculating that perhaps his physically distancing from Tzipporah is due to his spiritual stance as a prophet that justifies his always maintaining a level of purity which will be compromised by intimate contact with his wife, she questions why then she and Aharon is, who are also prophets, not similarly prohibited.
G-d angered, responds by dist...
Baltimore, MD – June 21, 2024 – (11:15AM) Incident Details:• Type: Collision involving 3 vehicles• Time: June 21, 2024, 10:43 AMRoad Closures:• Westbound:o Both westbound shoulders are closed.o All three westbound traffic lanes are closed.• Eastbound:o Both eastbound shoulders are closed.o All three eastbound traffic lanes are closed.Action: Avoid the area if possible due to significant closures in both directions. Traffic is heavily impacted.
The Supreme Court in a 8-1 decision upheld a federal law that disarms people under domestic-violence restraining orders, ruling it complies with the court’s recent expansion of Second Amendment rights.
Under that two-year-old precedent, which found a right to bear arms outside the home for the first time, the court has prescribed a new test requiring gun control measures fit within the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, noted a tradition of disarming individuals found to pose a credible threat to the physical safety of another, rejecting a defendant’s challenge to the gun possession ban.
“Since the founding, our Nation’s firearm laws have i...
