Baltimore, MD - Feb. 18, 2025 - According to Baltimore City Councilman Yitzy Schleifer, Baltimore City’s emergency medical care system is experiencing an emergency of its own.
“I think it’s a matter of life and death,” he said. “Across the board, we have a high call volume and we're short staffed, and so, when our EMS personnel are standing in the hallways of ambulance bays at hospitals for extended period of time, that's keeping them from saving the lives of patients out on the street.”
At a recent hearing with Baltimore City’s Fire Department, frustrations were raised over the amount of time ambulances spent held up at area hospitals. Between the time an ambulance arrives and leaves a hospital, the fire department says 30 minutes...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 18, 2025 - During the final half-hour of seder at Yeshiva Ner Yisroel, the power was intentionally shut off to allow BGE to clear a fallen tree. Despite this, the bocherim continued their shteiging, utilizing flashlights to illuminate their learning. After the tree was cleared, power was restored to the Bais Medrash.------------------------------------------------------------------Join an official BJL WhatsApp group: bit.ly/2Qpdea2Join BJL status: bit.ly/32HUBnJ
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 11, 2025 - Attention employers and job seekers: MacherUSA.com has expanded to include Baltimore job listings on its platform. You can find local job openings listed under Baltimore in its dropdown menu.MacherUSA.com was already operating in the tristate area as a popular job board when Career360 reached out to MacherUSA to ask to include Baltimore on their site. What developed was a partnership between MacherUSA and Career360. Now that Baltimore is one of the locations on the site, employers are encouraged to post their job openings to attract local community talent. The listing fee is waived for Baltimore employers through Summer 2025.“As a career coach, I saw the need for Baltimore to have a centralized website to connect job seekers with local employers. I hop...
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Baltimore, MD - Feb. 12, 2025 - Yeshivas Toras Simcha, founded in Elul 5755 (1995) by veteran mechanchim and joined by dynamic young mechanchim, provides a unique environment for talmidim from abroad to flourish. Led by HaRav Zusha Solomon, shlita, the yeshiva fosters growth in Torah, yiras shamayim, middos tovos, and joy in avodas Hashem. Located in Yerushalayim's Mattersdorf neighborhood, it offers a vibrant, Torah-rich atmosphere with the Beis HaMedrash, dining room, and dormitories all under one roof. A kollel of former talmidim enhances the learning experience.Toras Simcha is for serious post-high-school students seeking a close Rebbe-talmid relationship. The mechanchim are known for their personal warmth, creating deep bonds with students and supporting their growth in Tor...
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ברוכים הבאים בשם ה׳ מרן ראש הישיבה רבי שאול אלתר שליט”א
Be a Part of this Historic Visit
The Baltimore community is privileged to welcome Maran Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Shaul Alter, shlita, one of the great Torah luminaries of our generation. This momentous visit presents a unique opportunity to hear divrei chizuk and daas Torah from one of the great Torah luminaries of our generation.
This historic visit will include a keynote address & shiur at Yeshivas Ner Yisroel on Sunday, Feb. 23 @ 2:30PM, additional shiurim and public appearances, offering a rare opportunity for inspiration and connection.
Stay tuned for the complete schedule of events.
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Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 18, 2025 - The Conference of Presidents National Leadership Mission (CoP) convened in Jerusalem, Israel, from February 16-20, 2025, at the Inbal Hotel. For the 50th year, the conference brings together U.S. Jewish leaders for high-level discussions, site visits, and meetings with Israeli officials, community leaders, and security experts.
An important CoP session is where the visiting US Jewish leaders learn about Israeli startups and innovations. On Monday morning, before the delegation began going to Beit Hanasi, the Knesset and North and South locations of special interest since the October 7 Iron Swords War.
The first presentation in the morning was by Limor Friedman of AMIT, for the session titled "Resilience Panel" and was mod...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 18, 2025 - An Evening in Annapolis with DISTRICT 41 Baltimore City Senator Attar and Delegates Rosenberg and Ruff (and the new Delegate who will be appointed towards the end of February) are excited to invite you to the 41st District Night in Annapolis on Wednesday, March 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Lowe House Office Building in Room 107, the Montgomery County Multi-Purpose Room.
This is a great opportunity to connect, engage with state leaders, and discuss the issues that matter most to our community.
This free event will include Kosher food (Knish Shop) and Ethnic food reflecting the diversity of District 41, refreshments, and transportation options are available. Please RSVP and access bus information by Monday, February 24, by clicking here. If ...
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Tuesday refused the request of 14 Democratic state attorneys general to immediately impose wide-ranging restrictions on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The coalition of states, led by New Mexico, claims Musk’s far-reaching role heading DOGE is unconstitutional since he was not confirmed by the Senate, and the states sought to block DOGE from accessing seven federal agencies.
Chutkan refused their demand to do so at the current stage of the case, saying they had not made the necessary showing of irreparable harm.
“Plaintiffs legitimately call into question what appears to be the unchecked authority of an unelected individual and an entity that was not created by Congress and over wh...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 18, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Azriel Krulwich & Neshama Paris on their engagement!
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 18, 2025 - Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV) today released its new investigative documentary, “Terror Bank,” regarding Amalgamated Bank, its Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, and their ties to terror. The documentary reveals that Amalgamated collects substantial bank fees from the Democratic Party and leading Democratic politicians, and donates from its proceeds to causes that, in turn, sponsor Middle Eastern terrorist organizations.
Amalgamated bills itself as “proud to support candidates, political parties… and political organizations as they seek to build power for progressive change.” In the documentary, Daniel Cameron, CEO of 1792 Exchange, identifies the deep ties between Amalgamated and progressive parties and candidates, ...
Baltimore County, MD – Feb. 18, 2025 – Baltimore County Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating 64-year-old Carl Echols, who was last seen in the Reisterstown area at the end of January. Mr. Echols is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds. He is not known to be operating a vehicle, and his clothing at the time of disappearance is unknown. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Mr. Echols' whereabouts to contact 911 or the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-6975
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The White House said Monday that Elon Musk is technically not part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), even though the tech billionaire is said to be leading its sweeping cost-cutting efforts.
Musk is an employee of the “White House Office” and serves as senior adviser to the president, according to a court filing from Joshua Fisher, director of the White House Office of Administration.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is not an employee of the U.S. DOGE Service or the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization, both of which are separate from the White House Office, according to Fisher.
He is also not U.S. DOGE Service administrator, the position that leads DOGE, as laid out in President Trump’s executive order last month establishing t...
Dallas, TX - Feb. 18, 2025 - As part of a three-year transformational plan, Southwest Airlines is planning a massive layoff in late April.
According to a press release, the company plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, affecting over 1,700 corporate jobs.
The cuts won't begin until late April, until then, most workers who were made aware of their displacement will not work but will still get their salary, benefits, and bonus if they are eligible.
"This is a very difficult and monumental shift, and I arrived at this decision after careful and thorough reflection, knowing how hard it will be to say goodbye to Cohearts who have been a significant part of our Culture and our accomplishments," said Bob Jordan, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines.
Jordan said the three-year pl...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 18, 2025 - Baltimore City Schools’ budget has exploded in recent years. Yet, city students still rank near the bottom in academic performance nationally. Why? One education expert believes he may have the answer.
NAEP stands for the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card. Every two years, the federal government tests fourth and eighth graders, in math and reading, in all 50 states, and 26 large school systems– including Baltimore City.
In late January, NAEP released the 2024 results, which show Baltimore City, of the 26 large districts tested, remains one of the lowest performing in the country, despite being one of the highest funded. Baltimore scores near the bottom in every category tested.
In l...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 18, 2025 - The Prime Minister's Office confirmed on Tuesday Hamas will release six hostages on Saturday after the terror group said it will also transfer the bodies of four slain hostages from Gaza to Israel on Thursday.
Hamas is still holding six living hostages who are supposed to be released in the first phase. Their families have now been informed they will be released on Saturday, KAN reported.The Bibas family, whose loved ones were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, stated they are aware of reports regarding the release but have not yet received official confirmation.
Families of the kidnapped were informed of the release of the six living hostages on Saturday.
The reason for this was Hamas's interest in advancing the release of Pale...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 18, 2025 - A newly proposed tax on sugary beverages is causing frustrations to pour in across the state.
“No more taxes, no, no!” exclaimed one Maryland resident.
“Taxes are already too high,” another said.
“We've seen significant increases in pediatric obesity. We've seen a lot of chronic health diseases, diabetes, cancers, they're all linked to these products,” said Delegate Emily Shetty, the bill’s author.
To help cut down on sugar consumption, Shetty has introduced the For Our Kids Act, also known as a soda tax. If passed, all sugary beverages such as soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks, will contain a 2-cents-per-ounce tax. That also includes syrups, powders, and artificially sweetened drinks, like Di...
Baltimore, Md – Feb. 17, 2025 - 10:25PM - BY Park Heights: Power has been restored to the building.
IMPORTANT: Park Heights Ave is currently blocked by a tree between Greenspring Valley Road and the school. Directions for alternate route will be sent by 7:00am if still necessary.
School starts regular time on Tuesday morning.
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Baltimore, MD – Feb. 17, 2025 – 7:22 PM - If you are headed to Ateres Elka for a chasuna tonight, please note that the previously suggested route is no longer viable due to a tree down on Greenspring Ave. between Greenspring Valley and the Beltway.
The best alternate route is: • Take Park Heights Ave to Greenspring Valley Road • Make a right onto Greenspring Valley Road • Make a left onto Greenspring Ave • Turn left onto Walnut Ave • Turn left into Ateres Elka
Mazel Tov!
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