The Western Wall Heritage Foundation reported this afternoon (Tuesday) that due to Home Front Command guidelines, it has been decided to cancel tonight's central Selichot event.
The central Selichot event will take place in a limited format in the Western Wall tunnels and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines. "The Western Wall Heritage Foundation asks the public to act in accordance with the guidelines and invites them to join the live broadcast", it was reported.
The Jerusalem municipality announced the cancellation of the Selichot event which was supposed to take place tonight in the Sultan's Pool plaza. In addition, the Israel Museum will be closed to visitors starting today.
The shows at the Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv will not take place. The Beit Lessin theate...
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2024 - The Board of Directors and Ladies Auxiliary of O’Fishel’s Mitzvah Motivators is proud to announce the reinstatement, rejuvenation, re-establishment, revival and bringing back of the Tehillim in Tishrei program, which was on a brief hiatus since about 18 years ago! Join us in davening for the Cholim, Chayalim, Chatufim and Acheinu Kol Bais Yisrael in harm's way. Say a Perek of Tehillim a day and get great prizes, including a souvenir Mitzvah Motivators emblazoned hardcovered Artscroll Tefilla L'Moshe Tehillim, personalized with your name!Program begins Rosh Hashana.Forms can be picked up from all finer Shuls,Mitzvah Motivators World Headquarters - 7000 Rockland Hills Drive,2601 Smith Ave, 6313 Winner Ave, 2714 Bartol, and To...
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 22, 2024 - As always, Shabsi's Judaica looks forward to assisting you with all your Yom Tov needs.
Click on the graphic below for a larger, printable version of Shabsi's Judaica Yom Tov season schedule!
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“She was Baltimore Royalty.” Those words were repeated over and over again when news of the passing of Mrs. Elinor Cohn, Elka bat Binyamin Tzvi, a'h, was shared.
How true those words are. Always full of poise, dignity and grace- Elinor Cohn was Baltimore Royalty. No matter where you would see her she was always put together, nails done, lipstick set and a radiant smile as she would greet you. There was an inner beauty that emanated from her as well. A pure heart, always there to help, be involved, and give advice and never asking for anything in return.
She was part of the America’s Greatest Generation as well as Baltimore’s greatest generation; without whom Baltimore would not be the thriving Jewish Utopia it is today. That generation brought to ...
Washington, D.C. - Oct. 1, 2024 - Iran is planning to attack Israel “imminently” with ballistic missiles, an anonymous senior White House official tells Israeli and US media.
The official says that “we are actively supporting defensive preparations to defend Israel against this attack. A direct military attack from Iran against Israel will carry severe consequences for Iran.”
It was cleared for publication Tuesday afternoon that since the beginning of the war, the IDF has conducted dozens of targeted operations in areas near the border in southern Lebanon in order to dismantle Hezbollah’s terrorist capabilities and infrastructure that pose a threat to Israeli civilian communities in northern Israel.
IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated, ”Tonight, we are de-classifying a series of IDF operations conducted since the beginning of the war aimed at dismantling Hezbollah's terrorist infrastructure and capabilities in the area of the Israel Lebanon border as part of our efforts to make sure that the residents of northern Israel can return to their homes in safety and security without the threat of Hezbollah on their doorstep."
Under th...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, September 13, ordered that the safe return of northern Israel's residents to their homes be added to the war's objectives. In the week that followed, dozens of Hezbollah terrorists were killed and thousands were maimed when their communication devices exploded. Israel did not claim responsibility for the explosions, but foreign media reported that the Mossad was behind them.
The following weekend, Hezbollah responded to the elimination of Radwan Force commander Ibrahim Aqil by expanding the range of fire and increasing rocket and UAV launches, targeting the lower Galilee, Haifa Bay, and Jezreel Valley areas. At the same time, the IDF increased its strikes on Hezbollah targets, striking buildings used to store long-range missiles. On M...
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 1, 2024 - As the Israel Defense Forces officially launched ground operations in southern Lebanon early this morning, the military is now disclosing that it has already carried out more than 70 small raids with special forces since the beginning of the war, destroying numerous Hezbollah positions, tunnels, and thousands of weapons that would have potentially been used by the terror group to invade Israel.
According to the IDF, troops in the raids over past months silently reached around 1,000 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, some of them several kilometers from the border fence, including tunnels and bunkers where the terror group stored weapons. The IDF said the sites were located both inside Lebanese villages and in forested areas.
The raids have been carrie...
Every year I struggle to find just the right words to introduce the initiation of Selichos on Motzei Shabbos prior to Rosh Hashana, which hopefully will set the tone for the elevated days ahead through Yom Kippur.
Especially intriguing to me is the opening of the main Selicha we recite responsively, במוצאי מנוחה קדמנוך תחילה — As [the day of] rest departs we precede before you first.
Why the emphasis on it being after the day of rest, and not simply post-Shabbos?
The next phrase seems redundant. קדם — to precede, is synonymous with תחילה — first.
Wouldn't simply stating that on Motzei Shabbos קדמנוך — we have preceded before you, been sufficient?
We mention our coming before G-d, תחילה — 'first'.
Fi...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 16, 2024 - If you or someone you know is unable to attend shul to hear the shofar, please email BaltimoreShofar+Shomea@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and address.
Additionally, if you are available to blow shofar for someone who cannot make it to shul, please email BaltimoreShofar+Tokea@gmail.com with your name, address, and area of availability.
This initiative is dedicated in loving memory of HaRav Moshe Shlomo ben Yosef Eliezer Juravel, zt'l, who worked tirelessly to ensure the shofar was heard by all those in need.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 30, 2024 - The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration will have several new laws go into effect Tuesday that focus on improving customer experience and streamlining services.
The bills were introduced during the 2024 legislative session. They were passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
The new laws include:
Driver’s Licenses, Learner’s Instructional Permits, and Identification Cards: Allows MVA to issue an identification card to certain populations free of charge, including but not limited to customers who are permanently disabled, unhoused, legally blind or youth under the care of the Department of Juvenile Services. The new law also benefits licensed drivers seeking to operate another vehicle class and...
With a potential strike at ports up and down the East Coast and along the Gulf Coast set to begin after midnight Monday, logistics executives tell CNBC the remaining hours are critical in moving out as much trade as possible before a shutdown that will do serious damage to the functioning of the U.S. economy.
Based on data from ImportGenius, which tracks the bills of lading — the digital receipts of cargo containers — a total of 54,456 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) arrived on Friday at the 14 ports operating under the master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) which expires at midnight Monday. The approximate value of that freight was upward of $2.7 billion, based on an MD...
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 30, 2024 - Ahead of the first anniversary of the murder of and capture of his son Daniel on October 7th, Rabbi Doron Perez, Daniel’s father and Executive Chairman of World Mizrachi has authored a volume in tribute to his son and his fellow soldiers memories entitled Days of Awe In Time of War: Reflections of a Father of a Fallen Hostage. While forensic evidence later discovered that Daniel fell in the early hours of heroic battle after his tank was captured by Hamas terrorists, his fate went unknown for several months until his death could be definitively confirmed. Daniel’s body remains in captivity in Gaza along with 100 other hostages. The 64-page volume being released in advance of Rosh Hashanah attempts to grapple with...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 30, 2024 - Hurricane Helene has severely impacted Asheville, NC, including the local Jewish community. Dozens of Jewish families, including frum members, are missing or trapped. A Lakewood man recounted how his uncle traversed 15 miles through mud and swam across a river to safety, while his wife remains stranded with no power or communication.Despite it being Erev Rosh Hashanah, volunteer organizations are mobilizing to help. A crew from Baltimore is leaving shortly with crews from Atlanta, Philly, Lakewood, Monsey, and Brooklyn on standby. Urgently needed supplies include wetsuits, jet skis, first aid kits, energy bars, flashlights, gasoline, satellite phones, chainsaws, and generators. Donations of food and essential gear are critical to the relief effo...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 30, 2024 – On Sunday, Hatzalah responders, dispatchers, service units, and board members hosted a Chanukas Habayis for the new Hatzalah Baltimore County Ambulance Building. The state-of-the-art building, located at the corner of Deancroft Rd. and Smith Ave., is equipped to house two ambulances and supplies for restocking. The building is attached to Hatzalah’s Baltimore County Operations Center. Rabbi Jonathan Aryeh Seidemann, community Rav and Hatzalah board member, spoke about the importance and great merit of saving a single life. County Councilman Izzy Patoka presented Hatzalah with a citation for their dedication to the Baltimore County community. Baltimore City Councilman Yitzi Schleifer and County Councilman Izzy Patoka then cut the ribb...
While multiple cellphone and internet providers are working to restore services Monday morning after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast, users of one main company saying their phones aren’t working and their internet is down, even outside the storm zone.
User reports for problems with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile initially spiked on Downdetector.com, a site that tracks outages across platforms and services. None saw a higher outage spike than Verizon, which surpassed 100,000 outage reports around 11 a.m. ET.
Verizon users say they’re having problems with their mobile phones, including reports of “no signal” and “total blackout.” Verizon internet customers have also reported slow speeds.
Some Verizon customers on soc...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 30, 2024 - 34 states have adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, but Maryland has not. Without this definition, those who perpetrate antisemitic acts can more easily claim their actions are merely "anti-Zionist." Ensure clarity and accountability by signing this petition now to advocate for Maryland to formally define antisemitism.
