Over the past six months, hundreds of terrorists from the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization have been eliminated as part of IDF operations in the Gaza Strip, the IDF and Shin Bet (ISA) announced this evening (Monday).
"The IDF and the ISA, led by the Southern Command and in cooperation with the Intelligence Directorate and the Israeli Air Force, continue to strike terrorists and military infrastructure of the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip," the IDF stated. "Following intelligence analysis, it can now be revealed that 21 key terrorists from the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization were eliminated by the IDF and the ISA."
Commanders of arrays, units, and sectors:
* Responsible for military armament in northern Gaza - Mohammad Radwan Ramadan Mushtaha
* Responsible for the s...
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Don't Miss Baltimore's Hottest Fashion Event: Sample 354's Pre-Yom-Tov Warehouse Sale Returns! ONE DAY ONLY Fashion lovers in Baltimore, mark your calendars! Sample 354's highly anticipated Pre-Yom-Tov Warehouse Sale is making its triumphant return to the American Dream Mall, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Unbeatable Savings on Designer Fashion Get ready for jaw-dropping discounts of 70-80% off on thousands of fall and winter items from leading names in modest fashion. Whether you're shopping for yourself or the whole family, this one-day extravaganza offers incredible savings on women's, teens', and children's clothing in all sizes from XS to plus. When: Wednesday, September 17th - ONE DAY ONLY! Time: 3PM -...
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 9, 2025 - BGCubed welcomes all women and girls to an inspiring pre–Rosh Hashana evening with Rabbi Joey Haber. Admission is $10 per person, and everyone will receive this year’s new Shabbos zmanim magnets! Doors open at 6:45, and Rabbi Haber will begin promptly at 7:00 iyH. We look forward to sharing this meaningful evening together.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio delivered a joint statement this afternoon (Monday) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, following a political meeting that addressed, among other issues, the war in Gaza, the hostages, and the struggle against Iran.
Netanyahu opened his remarks to Rubio, saying: “Your visit to the eternal capital is a strong demonstration of the strength of the bond between our countries. Iran continues to shout ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel,’ but these threats are neutralized thanks to our joint determination and Trump’s decision to strike its nuclear facilities. It was a message to the entire world that America acts to protect its interests and those of its allies.” He added,...
Baltimore, MD- Sept. 13, 2025 - On September 11, participants of the L'Chaim Adult Day Center were treated to a special concert performed by Professor Thomas Hecht, a distinguished pianist and educator. The private by-invitation-only event – open exclusively to L’Chaim participants and their invited family members -- provided the unique opportunity to experience the artistry of a world-renowned musician.
The audience was mesmerized by Professor Hecht’s performance as his fingers danced across the keyboard with no sheet music in sight. It included “The Big Waltz” and a smaller waltz composed by Revel, and two pieces by Rachmaninoff – “Second Piano Sonata” and , to commemorate 9-11, “Elegy”. The participants also enjoyed...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 15, 2025 – 8:05AM - The traffic light in front of Shomrei Emunah on Greenspring Ave. is currently out. Please proceed with caution.
The Hamas terror group is preparing for the start of the IDF's ground operation in Gaza City, and has moved some of the hostages above ground in order to complicate the fighting, Kan Reshet Bet reported Monday morning.
According to Arab sources in Gaza, some of the hostages are held in private homes, and some in tents.
Another report stated that Hamas has appointed several senior commanders to oversee the fighting on the ground. According to Arab sources, the four senior figures are:
Az al-Din Haddad, head of the military wing; Raed Saad, head of the operations division; Mohammed Odeh, head of intelligence; Mahanad Rajab, a senior figure in Hamas’ military wing in the Gaza Brigade, from a clan strongly affiliated with Hamas and based in both Shejaiya and Tuffah.
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Baltimore, Md - Sept. 14, 2025 - A Motzaei Shabbos Kumzitz in the Courtyard; Pre-Selichos Concert & Selichos with Eitan Katz at Suburban Orthodox.Video & Photos by B. Ansbacher Photography for BJL
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 14, 2025 - Prime Minister Netanyahu alongside U.S. Secretary of State Rubio at the Kotel: "Your visit is a testament to the durability and the strength of the Israeli-American alliance, which has never been stronger"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu visited today (Sunday) the Kotel in Jerusalem, together with Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio and his wife, and United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife.The Prime Minister and the Secretary of State held a joint prayer for the well-being of the hostages, and a special prayer honoring President of the United States Donald Trump, a true friend of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Afterwards, they placed a note among the stones of the Wall a...
Baltimore, MD - Sept 8, 2025 - On Sunday night, hundreds from the Baltimore community, including rabbinic and community leaders, gathered at Talmudical Academy to pay tribute to Larry Katz, zatzal. Special Guest Speaker Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President of Agudath Israel of America, spoke of Larry’s impact on the national scene, his dedication to the klal, and the respect and deference leading roshei yeshiva gave to his judgment on communal matters, particularly regarding accreditation of yeshivos. Due to their trust and appreciation for his unwavering honesty, he was called upon to help mediate situations beyond Baltimore’s confines.
R’ Yehuda Lefkovitz, longtime president of TA, spoke of Larry’s leadership in guiding TA through many challenges, ...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 14, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira Chaya Devorah Senft, a’h, sister of Esther Gittel (Elchonon) Edelson.
The levaya will be be held today at Schwartz Brothers-Jeffer Memorial Chapels 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375 at 12:30pm.
Shiva details to follow
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 14, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of HaRav Dovid Kamenetsky, zt’l, husband of Mrs. Esther Kamenetsky, son of Moreinu HaRav HaGaon Shmuel Kamenetsky, shlita; brother of Rebetzin Ettil (HaRav Tzvi, shlita) Berkowitz and other siblings.
The levayah will take place Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Chanichei Hayeshivos in Har Nof with kevurah in Har Hamenuchos.
Rebetzin Berkowitz will be sitting shiva at 109 5th Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701 until Thursday and will return to conclude the shiva on Friday from 10:00AM-1:30PM at 441 Yeshiva Lane Apt 1A, Baltimore, MD 21208
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Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 13, 2025 - The Olam HaTorah — especially the American and English yeshivos in Eretz Yisroel — is deeply saddened by the news on Motzei Shabbos of the petirah of the Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshivas Beis Yisroel, Hagaon HaGadol Harav Daniel Lehrfield, zatzal.
The Rosh Yeshivah was the rebbi of thousands of talmidim, including many Ner Yaakov talmidim and rabbeim, who were privileged with the special opportunity to further grow in their aliyah and become bnei Torah of the highest caliber under the hashpa’ah of Rav Daniel’s gadlus. His breadth in all areas of Torah — lomdus, bekiyus, and halacha — together with his legendary hasmada, served as a model for every talmid who merited to enter the unique Beis Yisroel atmosphere.
His petirah ...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 11, 2025 - This past Sunday, the greater Ranchleigh community gathered for a beautiful and uplifting Hachnasas Sefer Torah.
The new Torah, commissioned by Dr. & Mrs. Moshe Silver in honor of their family and to mark Dr. Silver’s second siyum of Shas, was donated to Mercaz Torah U’Tefillah. A lively procession accompanied the Torah from the Silver home and down Baythorne Road to the shul, led by a chariot-style truck and children holding torches, with joyous music and dancing led by the renowned Dushinsky Zemiros Group of Eretz Yisroel.
The celebration culminated as the members of Kollel Zichron Yehoshua Heschel of Zidichov each holding Sifrei Torah from the shul, warmly welcomed the new Sefer Torah to its home.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for blocking ceasefire attempts in Gaza, specifically Hamas leaders living abroad, in a post on X/Twitter.
"The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don't care about the people in Gaza," Netanyahu wrote.
"They blocked all ceasefire attempts in order to endlessly drag out the war. Getting rid of them would rid the main obstacle to releasing all our hostages and ending the war."
Reports by numerous Israeli media outlets state that the prime minister's social media post largely implies that the Israeli strike in Doha to take out top-ranking Hamas officials had failed.
Prior reports that Hamas officials likely survived
This comes two days after an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post of the ...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will participate in the summit of Islamic and Arab leaders to be held early next week in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The summit will focus on the recent Israeli strike in the city, which targeted a gathering of senior Hamas officials.
In his Friday sermon in Tehran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami warned the governments of Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia that Israel may carry out additional attacks if it gains support or strengthens its power in the region. He stressed that the proper way to confront Israel is “through force, not through diplomacy.”
Khatami claimed that Israel is pursuing a policy aimed at establishing a “Greater Israel” stretching from the Nile River to the Euphrates, accusing it of seeking to take over...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 13, 2025 – (WMAR2News) Demolition work is underway on three vacant buildings along North Howard Street in downtown Baltimore after they were heavily damaged in last week’s fire.
The project has forced the closure of a section of North Howard Street and suspended Maryland Transit Administration light rail service through the downtown corridor. Shuttle buses are replacing trains between Glen Burnie/Cromwell and Timonium Fairgrounds, running directly to the Convention Center stop.
City officials warn that the closures are expected to last up to nine days, with delays anticipated for both drivers and transit riders. The impact is expected to be especially heavy during Sunday’s Ravens game, when traffic near Light Street and Howard Street is proje...
