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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 18, 2024:
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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 10, 2024:
Dear Friends,
Rabbi Michoel Glazer, z’l, tragically passed away at the young age of 47 due to an unexpected health crisis, leaving behind six grieving children who now face the overwhelming challenge of continuing their lives without him. In the wake of this devastating loss, we must unite as a community to provide essential support during their time of need. This campaign is critical to ensuring the Glazer family receives the help they need to navigate this difficult period.
All funds raised through this platform will be carefully and responsibly managed, both now and in the future, by a dedicated committee of professionals with expertise in legal and financial planning. This committee will work in close collaboration with the Glazer family’s ...
Seattle, WA - Dec. 19, 2024 - Workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday, an effort by the Teamsters to pressure the e-commerce company for a labor agreement during a key shopping period.
The Teamsters say the workers, who authorized strikes in the past few days, are joining the picket line after Amazon ignored a Dec. 15 deadline the union set for contract negotiations. Amazon says it doesn’t expect an impact on its operations during what the union calls the largest strike against the company in U.S. history.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters say they represent nearly 10,000 workers at 10 Amazon facilities, a small portion of the 1.5 million people Amazon employs in its warehouses and corporate offices.
At one warehouse, located in New York...
Luigi Mangione has officially waived his extradition rights and could be returned to New York City as soon as Thursday to face charges. Mangione appeared at a hearing in Blair County, Pennsylvania Thursday morning to discuss extradition.
Once extradition paperwork is complete, the NYPD would be allowed to transport Mangione from Pennsylvania to New York City.
After he arrives in Manhattan, Mangione would be arraigned as soon as Thursday afternoon, Patch previously reported.
Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, has been indicted on first and second degree murder charges in his New York City case, the Manhattan District Attorney announced on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old, a Maryland native, has been formall...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 19, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Nissi & Dassi Steingroot on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Dovid Steingroot and Rabbi & Mrs. Noach and Shalva Shafran. Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Mr. Yaakov Steingroot and Rebbetzin Evelyn Hyman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 19, 2024 – The city is gearing up for a cold weekend as temperatures continue to drop. Thursday remains mostly sunny and brisk, with highs in the mid to upper 40s.
On Friday, expect increasing clouds with sprinkles and flurries possible by evening. While this disturbance brings a slight chance of snow showers across Maryland, no accumulation is anticipated. However, if heavier snow showers coincide with colder nighttime temperatures, a light grassy dusting could occur, particularly in northeast Maryland.
Highs will be in the low 40s, with snow showers most likely in the late afternoon and evening, especially west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in northeast Maryland.
The weekend ushers in an arctic blast, bringing daytime highs down to the 30s and ove...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 19, 2024 - The number of students enrolled in Baltimore County Public Schools has declined again, hitting a 10-year low.
On Tuesday, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers held a press conference where she discussed the newly released enrollment numbers. But first, she touted her school system’s recent success.
“Team BCPS started the month of December celebrating incredible news,” Rogers said Tuesday.
The Maryland State Department of Education, earlier this month, released the state report card for the 2023-24 school year. Roughly 1,300 public schools in the state receive a star rating based on student performance metrics.
Baltimore County led Maryland with 20 schools that received a five-star rating, th...
A Georgia court of appeals disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her team from prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump in his election interference case on Thursday.
The court did not toss Trump's indictment entirely, but Willis and the assistant DAs working in her office now have "no authority to proceed."
"After carefully considering the trial court’s findings in its order, we conclude that it erred by failing to disqualify DA Willis and her office," the filing states. "The remedy crafted by the trial court to prevent an ongoing appearance of impropriety did nothing to address the appearance of impropriety that existed at times when DA Willis was exercising her broad pretrial discretion about who to prosecute and what charges to bring."
The c...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 19, 2024 - Maryland's Board of Public Works, along with Governor Wes Moore and other state officials, approved nearly $1.45 Billion in spending towards almost 100 projects and initiatives throughout the state.
The 93 items approved for funding (according to an official statement) include:
Grant agreements for 3 recipients for 3 projects located in 2 counties and Baltimore City with a total value of $1,739,580
9 items awarding $79,440,525.61 to prime certified small business primes
4 items awarding $70,584,226.00 to certified minority business enterprise primes
2 items awarding $1,239,008.55 to Employment Works Program providers
11 items awarded with established participation goals for minority business enterprises
4 items awarded with established pa...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 18, 2024 - Tonight, the lomdei haDaf at Mercaz Torah U'Tefillah celebrated a siyum on Masechta Bava Basra. The evening’s highlight was the keynote address by Rabbi Avraham Goldhar of Zichru, who spoke about how Zichru is revolutionizing the Daf Yomi experience.Rabbi Goldhar, a renowned memory expert and creator of the Goldhar Method, shared his journey of discovering extraordinary success in his own learning through these innovative techniques. Inspired by the transformative impact of his methods, he launched Zichru to help Daf Yomi learners access entire Mesechtos with ease and motivation. Since its inception, Zichru has empowered thousands of learners, raising the bar for what lomdei Daf Yomi can achieve.Rabbi Binyamin Gerstengeld and Rabbi Yeh...
The IDF struck Houthi targets in Yemen early on Thursday morning.
The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said in a statement, “A short while ago, following the approval of strike plans by the Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz, IAF fighter jets, with the direction of the Intelligence Directorate and the Israeli Navy, struck military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime on the western coast and in inland Yemen.”
The statement noted, “The Houthi terrorist regime has repeatedly attacked the State of Israel, including by attacking Israeli territory using UAVs and surface-to-surface missiles. Most of these projectiles were successfully intercepted.”
The targets struck by the IDF were used by the Houthi forces for military purposes, according to the IDF sta...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 18, 2024 - Fewer juveniles under state supervision were shot in the last year compared to previous years, but the number of juvenile suspects increased and leaders around the state are demanding more collaboration.
According to the latest juvenile shooting report published by the Department of Juvenile Services, DJS, there was an 11% increase in juveniles under supervision in 2024 compared to 2023, but a 25% decline in juveniles under supervision who were victims of non-fatal shootings. Four DJS children were killed in the last year and 31 – or 6.5% increase – juveniles were suspects in non-fatal shootings.
Information about how many DJS-supervised juveniles across Maryland comes as a result of the DJS Transparency Act of 2024 sponsored by Bal...
Aberdeen Proving Ground,, MD - Dec. 18, 2024 -Thanks to Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association-Chabad, a 9-foot Menorah has been erected at Aberdeen Proving Ground.The Menorah stands on one of the base's busiest streets, bringing festive light to the more than 20,000 U.S. Army personnel who live and work at Aberdeen Proving Ground.In addition to the Menorah installation, a Pre-Chanukah celebration was held at the base. APG Garrison Chaplain Major Kim, along with soldiers and employees from the APG community, attended the event. Guests received Menorah kits to help celebrate the holiday.The Jewish Uniformed Service Association (JUSA) expressed its gratitude to the APG Main Post Chapel for their ongoing support of the Jewish community at Aberd...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 17, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Meir Hoffman & Chava Meth on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Dovid & Rochell Hoffman and Chalavna & Malky Meth and to grandparents Stuart & Irene Hoffman and Ephraim Rubin and Mrs. Shifra Meth.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Towson, MD - Dec. 18, 2024 - At today’s press conference regarding Tuesday night’s mass shooting, #BCoPD Chief Robert O. McCullough said that preliminarily detectives believe that all of the known victims were traveling together in the vehicle that crashed at the scene of the shooting Tuesday evening.
One victim has since been released from the hospital. Below is a list of the victims and their ages. Detectives continue to believe this was an isolated incident.
DECEASED VICTIM:
• 26 year-old male Charles Graham Jr.
GSW VICTIMS:
• 27 year-old male
• 18 year-old male
• 18 year-old male
• 17 year-old male
• 16 year-old male
• 14 year-old male
• 15 year-old female
• 17 year-old female
INJURE...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 2024 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:• Weekly halachic dilemma creating l...
U.S. authorities are considering a ban on China's TP-Link Technology Co over potential national security concerns after its home internet routers were linked to cyberattacks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
In August two U.S. lawmakers urged the Biden administration to probe the Chinese router-manufacturer and its affiliates over fears their Wi-Fi routers could be used in cyber attacks against the U.S., according to a letter seen by Reuters.
The Commerce, Defense and Justice departments have opened separate probes into the company, with authorities targeting a ban on the sale of TP-Link routers in the U.S. as early as next year, the report said.
An office of the Commerce Department has even subpoenaed the co...
