Am I happy about this deal? Yes! Am I super angry about this deal? Yes! Am I proud of this deal? Yes! Am I disappointed about this deal? Yes! Am I hopeful about this deal? Yes! Am I petrified by this deal? Yes!! So here’s a shocker for you. Life isn’t social media. Social media is black or white. Life isn’t. Two things can coexist and this deal is both incredible and absolutely terrible. But like many people, I can’t shake this terrible feeling. I can’t ignore the list of monsters we are releasing. I can’t avoid the videos of the sickos dancing as if they achieved some victory. I can’t swipe past the endless evidence that our enemies duped the entire world. I am fin...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 12, 2025  - On Motzei Shabbos Chol Hamoed, Yeshivas Ner Yisroel held its annual Simchas Bais Hashoeva in the Yeshiva dining room and Succah. Lively dancing of alumni, current talmidim and yeshiva rebbeim was followed by divrei Torah in the Succah from Harav Shraga Neuberger.
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 12, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi and Aliza Golub on the birth of a daughter. Mazel Tov to grandparents Eliezer & Ilana Golub and Yaakov & Esther Spatz. Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Rabbi & Mrs.Yehuda & Leah Spatz. יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 12, 2025 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Sunday, 12 October 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:"Citizens of Israel, my brothers and sisters, this is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy.Because tomorrow, children will return to their border.This is a historic event that blends sorrow over the release of murderers – and joy over the return of hostages.This is a historic event that some did not believe would happen. But our fighters believed. Many among the people believed. And I believed.I know there are many disagreements among us. But on this day, and I hope also in the period ahead, we have every reason to put them aside.Because through joint efforts we achieved enormous victories. Victories that astonished the entire ...
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 12, 2025  - United Hatzalah held its annual fundraising gala at the Jerusalem International Conference Center after Shabbos on Saturday night, October 11. The large auditorium was filled for an evening that blended inspiration, music, and celebration. Popular singer Avraham Fried once again headlined the program, joined by comedian Elon Gold, who both entertained the crowd and served as master of ceremonies. United Hatzalah President Eli Beer greeted guests in the upper hall, where a display of the organization’s signature emergency vehicles added color to the festive atmosphere before Beer opened the evening program. A highlight of the night was the special performance by former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and current U.S. Ambassador to Israel...
Tel Aviv, Israel - Oct. 12, 2025 - Israeli Hostage and Missing Persons Coordinator Brigadier General (Res.) Gal Hirsch told reporters on Sunday that Israel is preparing for the release of hostages, which is expected to begin during the early morning hours on Monday. According to Hirsch, "At the moment, on Monday at 6-7, the release begins to be realistic. But things can change." "Each Red Cross convoy that takes the hostages is expected to consist of between eight and 10 vehicles, including an ambulance, in case of an emergency," Hirsch emphasized. "Everything the Red Cross asked for from us, they got." At the first stage, the hostages will meet Israeli officials, including professionals who have gained experience in the matter over the past two years. The initial meeting will occur upo...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 11, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Sion Khoshkharaman, z’l, husband of Farangis Khoshkharaman, and father of David (Esther) Khoshkharaman, Shira (Yosef) Shatrokh, and Daniel Khoshkharaman. Shiva wil be observed beginning after yom tov at 7611 Carla Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208. Details to follow בלע המוות לנצח
The Washington Post revealed on Saturday that, despite fierce public condemnation of Israel by Arab governments during the Gaza war, several of those same countries secretly maintained close military and intelligence cooperation with Jerusalem. According to leaked U.S. documents obtained by the newspaper and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), at least six Arab states — Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar — took part in a classified regional defense framework known as the “Regional Security Construct.” Kuwait and Oman were listed as potential future partners. The mechanism, established under the coordination of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), functioned as a discreet network for informat...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10, 2025 – Baltimore City & County Columbus Day trash and recycling schedules for Hoshana Rabbah, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025: Baltimore City: • No trash or recycling collection Baltimore County: • Trash and recycling collection will operate on a regular schedule
Ahead of the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the Israel Airports Authority held extensive preparations with the participation of all professional, operational and security bodies operating at Ben-Gurion Airport. The preparations include comprehensive inter-agency coordination and security and logistical arrangements ahead of the presidential aircraft's landing and the visit of the U.S. delegation. Due to security arrangements, extensive traffic disruptions are expected on the roads leading to Ben-Gurion Airport from 06:00 to 14:00. The Airports Authority recommends that passengers arrive at and depart from the airport by Israel Rail, which will operate an enhanced service during the day. All international flights scheduled to depart from Terminal 1 from 08:00 until...
Annapolis, MD - Oct. 11, 2025  - The Trump administration has begun laying off thousands of workers during the continuing government shutdown, prompting responses from Maryland leaders. Governor Wes Moore called the layoffs 'the latest chapter in a campaign of cruelty and recklessness.' "This decision by the White House to use Trump’s shutdown as an excuse to fire people from their jobs is wrong, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms," said Governor Moore. Members of the Maryland Delegation called the mass firings "lawless," claiming that Republicans have weaponized the Office of Management and Budget to illegally fire federal workers since day one. "Working Americans will ultimately bear the brunt of these actions. We stand in solidarity with those fig...
 President Donald Trump "remains in exceptional health" following his "comprehensive" follow-up evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to the president's doctor. U.S. Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella also said Trump "continues to demonstrate excellent overall health." He shared the results with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in a memorandum on Friday, which was the same day as Trump's semi-annual physical.
"The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists," Barbabella wrote.
These evaluations were performed in coordination with leadi...
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use "all available funds" to ensure U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown. Trump said in a social media post that he was acting because "our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th." The Republican president's action removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action, likely ensuring that the shutdown -- now in its 11th day and counting — extends into a third week and possibly beyond. But no similar action seems forthcoming for federal workers, thousands of whom are now being laid off during the lapse in government operations. The White House budget office started that process on Friday. Trump bla...
The YomTov of Succos represents multiple ideas within the Torah and the Mepharshim.  The Torah tells us that the Chag recalls how we lived in these makeshift houses as we left Mitzrayim. (Behar 23:43)  The Gemara questions whether we are commemorating the actual “houses” in which we lived temporarily or whether we are really referring to the Ananei Hakovod which divinely protected us when we were in the Midbar.  (Gemara Succah, 11b) Either way, The Gemara concludes we are recalling an event which took place in Nissan, around the same time as Pesach, immediately after Yitzias Mitzrayim, Indeed, Chazal say that Succos would be more appropriately celebrated in the spring but we shifted it to the fall so it would not appear that it was simply a comfortable time to co...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Richard Shefter, z'l, brother of Steve (Robin) Shefter. The levaya will be held on Sunday, October 12th, at 1:00pm at Levinson's. The kevura will take place at the Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, 5660 Windsor Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21207. Shiva will be observed after yom tov at 3410 Midfield Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 Details to follow בלע המוות לנצח
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