Baltimore, MD – Nov. 11, 2024  - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life  (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Avrum Weiss, z’l, husband of Joan Kristall, and father of Ben Kristall-Weiss, Ethan Weiss, Noah Kristall-Weiss, Jacob Kristall-Weiss, and Rafi Kristall-Weiss The levayah will take place tonight in Israel at 8:00PM at Kfar Etzion. Shiva will be observed at Rechov Halamed Hey 2, Efrat.Minyanim:Shacharis: 8:15am Mincha: 4:15pm   Marriv: 5:05pm  Shiva visiting times 9AM-1PM & 4PM-9PMBALTIMORE:Noah Kristall-Weiss will be sitting shiva for his father at 3404 Bancroft Road Tuesday to Thursday night from 6-9 p.m. Maariv at 6.30 pm. Please park on the street and walk up the driveway to the pool house in the rear of the home. Bila Ha...
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We're excited to announce our return to Baltimore, with an exclusive real estate event!Join us for expert guidance on purchasing property in Israel, featuring Ben Levene, CEO of CapitIL Real Estate, as he nears his 200th global event. "Our events have been instrumental in helping Anglos purchase property in Israel, and with the impact of October 7th, these gatherings are more critical than ever," says Levene.What to Expect:How to Finance Up to 75% of Your PropertyNavigating New Tax Regulations – Discover how the latest changes could benefit youInvestment Hotspots – Find great opportunities in Ramat Eshkol, Shaarei Chesed, Ramot, and RBSIsrael vs. U.S. Real Estate – Learn why investing in Eretz Yisroel could be your smartest financial moveFor security purposes, only t...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced Tuesday. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel’s interests as it wages wars against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. “Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years,” Trump said in a statement. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East!” Huckabee has led paid tour group visits to Israel for years, frequently advertising the trips on...
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 12, 2024 –  11:26AM -  I-95 North is completely shut down near the Maryland House due to an incident involving an 18-wheeler, which appears to have either crashed or caught fire. Debris is scattered across the roadway, and a lengthy cleanup is expected. Please seek alternate routes.
A New York judge delayed plans Tuesday to decide whether President-elect Trump’s conviction can withstand the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling, following his election victory last week.  In an email to Manhattan prosecutors and Trump’s attorneys, Judge Juan Merchan said he would freeze the case until Nov. 19. Prosecutors are due to provide by then an update on what they believe are the appropriate next steps now that he is president-elect.  Trump’s sentencing, which would be the first of any former president, is scheduled for Nov. 26. He was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment made ahead of the 2016 election.  Trump’s attorneys believe his election as presi...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 12, 2024  - A lot of commuters know what it's like to get a toll notice in the mail. Especially now, where most tolls are cashless and video monitored. A new inspector general's report reveals local governments are no exception to the rule. From January 2022 to March of 2024, Baltimore County reportedly racked up $17,289.13 in unpaid tolls. During that period Baltimore County government vehicles were issued 460 citations. A good portion of the outstanding balance was in overdue penalties. The Inspector General noted how not all County vehicles were equipped with E-Z passes. In some cases where there was an E-Z pass, the accounts were either in the negative or not properly registered. Often times this led to County vehicles being flagged by the MV...
Following Israel's strikes in Iran earlier in October, Iran is building a "defensive tunnel" in the capital Tehran, reported the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Tuesday. The tunnel, said to be located near the city centre, aims to link a station on the Tehran metro to the Imam Khomeini hospital. The idea is to create a direct underground access to the medical facility. "For the first time in the country, a tunnel with defensive applications is being built in Tehran," the head of transport for Tehran City Council told Tasnim. As reported by Israel Hayom, the tunneling initiative reflects Iran's broader strategy of underground fortification, deployed to protect its nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities and air force assets. The Iranian government spokesp...
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to fill the role of Homeland Security secretary, a source confirms to Fox News Digital. Noem, who was thought to be a potential running mate on the Trump ticket earlier in the year, has served as governor of the Mount Rushmore State since 2019. The Department of Homeland Security oversees U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Secret Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). If selected, Noem would work with Tom Homan, who was announced as Trump's "border czar" on Sunday, and Stephen Miller, who was announced as the White House deputy of staff for policy on Monday. It was also announced Monday night that Trump is expecte...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 12, 2024 –  8:19AM – An accident on Park Heights Ave near Brooks Robinson Drive approaching the exit to I-695 is causing traffic delays.
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 11, 2024  - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life  (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Menachem Wiederman, z’l, stepfather of Blimie (Dovid) Ehrenfeld. The levaya will be held on Tuesday morning, November 12 at 9:00am at Khal Zichron Yechezkel, (Rabbi Rotberg's Shul), 1871 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ. Kevurah will follow at the Wellwood Cemetery in Long Island Shiva Details to Follow Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Donald Trump selected US Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, the New York Times reported on Monday, putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican president-elect takes office in January. Rubio was arguably the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for secretary of state, and he has in years past advocated for a muscular foreign policy with respect to America's geopolitical foes, including China, Iran and Cuba. Over the last several years he has softened some of his stances to align more closely with Trump's views. The president-elect accuses past US presidents of leading America into costly and futile wars and has pushed for a more restrained fore...
A Shabbat of Comfort This past Shabbat in Jerusalem, I joined a gathering that words alone can barely capture. More than 50 bereaved families—bound not by choice but by tragedy—were invited by the "Menucha V'Yeshua" organization to find solace and strength in each other’s company. Among them were mothers, fathers, siblings, and children. I hadn’t known Liz Chalfon, but I met her mother and two of her sisters on Shabbat. Liz and her husband Meir were among those murdered at Kibbutz Chulit on the morning of Simchat Torah, leaving their 8-year-old daughter Adi to survive the horror. The Chalfon story is one of many; each family there carried a narrative, a legacy, and a fragile determination to keep moving forward. Rina Beilin is the mother of Oron who was murd...
President-elect Trump has chosen Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) to serve as his national security adviser, tapping the former Green Beret to fill a top White House post, multiple sources confirmed to The Hill. Waltz, 50, has served in Congress since 2019. He has called for Europe to do more to support Ukraine and for the U.S. to be more stringent with its support, aligning with a key foreign policy goal of the president-elect. He has also been a staunch critic of the Biden administration’s 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Wall Street Journal first reported on Trump’s choice of Waltz. Waltz had been open about his willingness to serve in the administration and was considered a candidate to lead the Pentagon. The role of national security advise...
Republicans are projected to keep control of the House of Representatives, handing the party total control of Washington with former President Trump back in the White House in January. Decision Desk HQ projected the GOP would hold the House by winning its 218th seat on Monday, the number needed for a majority in the lower chamber. The result is a major win for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who skyrocketed up from obscurity to lead the House GOP not only legislatively, but had a large role in its campaign infrastructure. Republicans saved some of their most vulnerable incumbents, like Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.), while defeating several vulnerable Democratic incumbents. State Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) unseated Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.), while businessman Rob...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 11, 2024 - The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) announced today the arrest of two juveniles in connection with a recent carjacking incident in the area. Thanks to swift action, officers were able to recover the stolen vehicle in its original condition, undamaged.
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