Baltimore, MD – Feb. 2025 - 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...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 24, 2025 - At Mesivta Kesser Torah, we take pride in every bochur—in his growth, his hasmadah, and his place in the mesorah of Klal Yisroel. Each talmid is not just a part of the yeshiva; he is a treasured jewel upon its crown.
This was so vividly seen this past month, as we gathered for two extraordinary events:
שאל אביך ויגדך – A powerful father-son learning event, where fathers and sons connected through the eternal bond of Torah.
זקניך ויאמרו לך – A special grandfather-grandson learning event, where generations joined together to share in the mesorah, strengthening the crown of Torah that has been passed down for centuries.
At Kesser Torah, this is our mission: to instill in each talmid...
The Hamas terror group is preparing for the end of the first stage of the ceasefire deal and appointing new commanders, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
According to the report, Hamas has begun mapping its new positions, where it will station terrorists if the fighting restarts. The terror group has also begun repairing tunnels damaged by IDF operations.
ʻIzz al-Dīn al-Ḥaddād, head of Hamas' military wing in northern Gaza, met earlier this month with Hamas officials and analyzed possible scenarios for Israeli attacks.
The report said that al-Ḥaddād warned the senior terrorists that Israel will first try to take over a strategic road which crosses Gaza.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway on the ground, and Hamas has distributed fliers calling to teach...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday began his 13th day of testimony in court with a special request.
"We are now accompanying Shiri Bibas and her children [on their last journey]; I think it is appropriate that we stand for a minute of silence, to remember who we are fighting for," Netanyahu said.
Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman rejected the request, saying, "Everyone remembers who we are fighting against and what we are fighting for; right now, let us proceed as usual."
On Tuesday, Netanyahu did not give testimony, after the court canceled the hearing due to security considerations presented behind closed doors. The discussion was attended by IDF intelligence chief Shlomi Binder, who, unusually, was called in to testify. The hearing was called at Netanyahu's reques...
Families of female lookouts who served at the Nahal Oz outpost are furious about the leak of the IDF investigation of the failures of the October 7 attack to the media before it was shown to them.
"We are shocked and pained by the leak of the IDF investigation before it was shown to us, the bereaved families. The least we deserve is to be able to receive answers about the failure that led to the murder of our daughters before the public does," the families stated.
They added, "The leak of the investigation before it was presented to us is a great shame for the IDF and a continuation of the army's disgraceful conduct toward the bereaved families."
As a result, many families are considering whether to attend the presentation of the IDF investigation on Thursday. The familie...
Murdered hostage Shiri Bibas, along with her murdered hostage children, Ariel and Kfir, are being laid to rest in the Tzohar cemetery on Wednesday.
At the request of the Bibas family, the funeral of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas is being held privately without media presence.
"Mi Amor, I remember the first time I called you Mi Amor," Yarden said, mourning his wife.
"Ariel, in his innocence, wanted to be a superhero and save people trapped in a pit. I believe you fulfilled that dream. Ariel, you are a superhero," he added.
"Shiri, people say they will always be here with me, but they are not you, so please stay close to me," he continued.
"Ariel, I hope you're not angry with me for failing to protect you properly and for not being there for you. I hope you know I thought about...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 26, 2025 – 12:06AM - There is a significant water main break in the 3800 block of Labyrinth Road which may pose safety risks for drivers, particularly those operating large vehicles.
If possible, avoid the area.
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The Knesset building was lit up this evening (Tuesday) in orange, ahead of the funeral procession for Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, which will take place tomorrow.
The Knesset building will be lit up in orange tomorrow as well.
Tomorrow, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana will open the Knesset plenum session at 11:00 AM with a minute of silence in memory of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz, who were murdered in captivity, and in memory of all those murdered and fallen since October 7, 2023, and during the Sword of Iron War.
Yesterday, members of the coalition and the opposition asked Ohana to open the Knesset plenum with a minute of silence, at the same time as the funeral of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas.
House Republicans adopted the budget resolution that will lay the foundation for enacting President Trump’s legislative agenda Tuesday night, just minutes after they initially pulled the measure from the floor.
The legislation was approved in a 217-215 vote.
It capped a wild evening in the House chamber that saw Republican leaders hold open an unrelated vote for more than an hour to buy time to win over holdouts, announce they were canceling a vote on the legislation, and reverse course just 10 minutes later.
The tally also marked a dramatic turnaround for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House GOP leaders, who hours earlier were facing opposition to the measure from four deficit hawks, skepticism among some other hardliners, and apprehension from moderates concerned abo...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 25, 2025 - Nick Mosby will soon have a new job on the state Lottery and Gaming Commission, if the senate approves his appointment.
Gov. Wes Moore submitted a slew of appointments through the green bag process and Mosby was included. The Lottery and Gaming Control Commission oversees lottery, casino and sports wagering operations, regulations, contracts, and licenses.
The former President of the Baltimore City Council lost his bid for re-election in the May primary election. Mosby's loss followed the federal perjury and mortgage fraud trials of his ex-wife, former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
During the mortgage fraud trial, Nick Mosby testified on behalf of his ex-wife, and admitted to hiding tax liens, ballooning tax debt, and avoiding o...
Tel Aviv, Israel - Feb. 25, 2025 - ,Israel is expected to release the terrorist prisoners who were scheduled to be released this past Saturday, but whose release was delayed due to Hamas' violations of the agreement, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday evening.
Hundreds of terrorists were supposed to be released Saturday as part of the deal, but Israel delayed the release due to the fact that Hamas handed over a body that was not Shiri Bibas' and only transferred her body a day later, as well as due to the degrading ceremonies conducted by Hamas for freed hostages.
Since then, mediators have been trying to reach a solution, with one of the proposals being the possibility of releasing the bodies of hostages before Thursday, the date on which they are currently scheduled to ...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 25, 2025 - Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public and private marine terminals handled 45.9 million tons of cargo in 2024, making it the second-best ever year after 2023 when the port handled a record 52.3 million tons. More than 25.5 million of the nearly 46 million tons of cargo were handled during the last six months of 2024. The total cargo had a value of $62.2 billion, third-most in the Port’s history.
“The Port of Baltimore is one of the top ports in the nation and one of Maryland’s leading economic generators,” said Gov. Moore. “These numbers reveal the hard work happening at the Port to finish the year strong, despite a challenging start. We are especiall...
Tel Aviv, Israel - Feb. 25, 2025 - An IDF investigation into the failure resulting in the attack of the Nahal Oz base on October 7th reveals that at the time of the attack, only one guard was stationed at the front gate.
According to the investigation, Hamas collected accurate data about the base and attacked in three waves. The terrorists knew the location of each room and position; they even knew where the guards were supposed to be stationed and where they weren't.
Hamas assumed that the timing of the attack should be on a religious holiday or weekend, because fewer forces remain on the base at those times.
The night before the attack, Hamas gave the terrorists instructions on how to attack the base, and the squad commanders began preparing for the attack.
One of the female loo...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 25, 2025 - A Kabbalas Panim and a Q&A event with Harav Shaul Alter, Shlita was held at the home of R' Tzvi and Tari Pensak during his Baltimore visit. It was attended by local Rabbanim and baal habatim.
Chicago, IL – Feb. 25, 2025 – Please note that some Dairy Glicks milk chocolate Conettos are mistakenly packed in dark chocolate Conettos packaging erroneously indicating that they are Parve when they are in fact Dairy.
This run – Lot# 02092024 has since been recalled by the manufacturer but still appears on some store shelves thank you for your attention to this matter
Baltimore County, MD - Feb. 25, 2025 - On Monday, I announced the allocation of the community benefit proceeds resulting from Resolution 47-21 related to the Woodholme Chase Bank Planned Unit Development (PUD). Here are the recipients: - Pikesville Armory Foundation: $250,000 - Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company $125,000 - Greater Pikesville Recreation Council $125,000 As stipulated in the PUD agreement, and in consultation with the community, these funds had to be spent on public projects or improvements in the greater Pikesville area. Additionally, this $500,000 is 10-fold more than any other fee that has been paid as part of a PUD project in the history of Baltimore County. These funds will help meet the critical needs of public safety, recreation and economic activity, provid...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 25, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Selma Bassel, a’h, mother of Hyla Carey, Howard Bassel, Shel Bassel and Marsha Holowinko, a’h.
Shiva will be observed through Sunday morning, beginning Tuesday evening at 703 Hermleigh Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20902
Minyanim:
Tuesday (Ma'ariv only): 9:00 PM
Wednesday (Shacharit): 7:00 AM
Wednesday (Mincha/Ma'ariv): 5:40 PM
Thursday (Shacharit): 6:45 AM
Thursday (Mincha/Ma'ariv): 5:40 PM
Friday (Shacharit - Rosh Chodesh): 6:30 AM
Sunday (Shacharit): 8:00 AM
Visiting Times:
Tuesday: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday/Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Motzei Shabbat: 7:00 PM –...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 25, 2025 - The Baltimore City Council approved a resolution on Monday night, calling on the state to drop a planned rate hike in 2026, which is part of a multi-year plan.
The resolution urged the Maryland Public Service Commission, responsible for regulating utilities in the state, to back out of the planned multi-year rate increase for 2026.
The resolution, introduced by council president Zeke Cohen, cites an order that allows the rate plan to be canceled “in the event of extraordinary circumstances that call into question whether the existing rates are just and reasonable.”
It urges the state to take "action to bring an end to the multi-year rate increase impacting Baltimore residents and businesses and put people over profits."
"Look- we ...
