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In an unprecedented move, the gedolim of Eretz Yisroel have launched Keren Olam HaTorah, the largest fundraising campaign in Jewish history. This monumental effort comes in response to devastating budget cuts by the Israeli government which have left yeshivos and kollelim facing a staggering $107 million deficit.
As of April 1, Israel’s Supreme Court froze all funding for bochurim and yungerleit between the ages of 18-26, affecting over 50,000 bochurim and avreichim across more than 1,500 institutions.
BOCHURIM AND AVREICHIM ARE STARVING
The effect of these cuts was immediately felt. Yeshivos are rationing food, electricity, and the air conditioning, leaving bochurim hungry and sweltering in the Israeli heat. Kollelim have been forced to close down and thousands of avreichim...
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Baltimore, MD - July 18, 2024 - The Sylvia Rosenblatt Hebrew UnSchool at Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and a love of Judaism in children of all ages and from all backgrounds. Please reach out to discuss if we can help contribute to your child’s Jewish education. The early bird special lasts until the end of this week. Come on over and find out what all the excitement is about.
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Baltimore, MD - July 18, 2024 - Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) recently sat down with the committee behind the Baltimore Tuition Affordability Initiative (BTAI) to gain a deeper understanding of this new initiative. Our goal was to address the many questions our community members might have regarding this important project. Here’s an insightful Q&A session that provides comprehensive details about the initiative’s objectives, the motivation behind it, and its plans to support the education of our children.BaltimoreJewishLife.com (BJL): Tell us about our community’s newest Torah initiative. What was the impetus for this initiative?
Baltimore Tuition Affordability Initiative: We accept chinuch of our precious children as the fundamental responsibility of our commu...
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Baltimore, MD - July 19, 2024 - Read the Current Issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.
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Tomorrow, 14 Tammuz, is the 37h yahrzeit of R' Yaakov Yitzchack (ben Yehuda Leib HaLevi) Ruderman, zt"l, the first Rosh HaYeshivah of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel.
Sunday, 15 Tammuz, was the 21st yahrtzeit of my wife's grandmother, Mrs. Shirley Yeres, Chaya Shaindel bas Alexander HaLevi.
Tuesday, 17 Tammuz, is the 3rd yahrtzeit of my dear father, Reuven Pinchas ben Chaim Yaakov, a"h. As well, it is the 25th yahrzeit of R' Shmuel Yaakov (ben Yitzchok Matisyahu) Weinberg, zt"l, Rosh HaYeshiva of Ner Yisroel.
The shtikle is dedicated le'iluy nishmasam.
At the beginning of this week's parsha, we find that Moav is frightened of B'nei Yisrael because of what they did to Sichon. Some ...
Baltimore, MD – July 19, 2024 - 1:22 PM – Pease be aware that a crew is conducting tree work on Hillside between Greenspring and Stevenson, causing significant backups in both directions.
Baltimore, MD – July 19, 2024 - 12:51PM -Multiple police vehicles are present at the intersection of Old Court and Park Heights, near the cemetery. One police car and cones are blocking Park Heights from continuing straight toward Hooks Lane, forcing traffic to turn onto Old Court. There are additional police cars by the cemetery entrance and near the Bank of America up the road.
Please proceed with caution in this area.
Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to Hague Court decision: 'Israel is not an occupier in its own country, not in our eternal capital and not in the land of our forefathers'
The United Nations' highest court said that Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories are illegal under international law, in an advisory opinion issued on Friday.
The findings by judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), known as the World Court, are not binding but carry weight under international law.
"Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, and the regime associated with them, have been established and are being maintained in violation of international law," President Nawaf Salam said, reading the findings of a 15-judge panel.
The court added that Israel's continued presence in the Palestinian territories was illegal and that it should come to an end "as rapidly as possible."
It also said Israel must make reparation...
In his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl writes about the dangers inherent in the teaching of man’s “nothingbutness,” the theory that man is nothing but the result of biological, psychological, and sociological conditions, or the product of heredity and environment. Living with such a viewpoint makes a person believe that he is merely a pawn and victim of outer influences or inner circumstances.Frankl posits, however, that the human being is not meant to experience freedom from conditions, rather, freedom to take a stand toward the conditions. Frankl once remarked, “As a professor in two fields, neurology and psychiatry, I am fully aware of the extent to which man is subject to biological, psychological and sociological conditions. But in additi...
Baltimore, MD - July 19, 2024 - Kashrus Kurrents Summer 5784-2024Click on the graphic below for a larger, printable version
Baltimore, MD – July 19, 2024 - Last night, Chaverim organized a comprehensive lock-picking training and refresher course. This crucial session was designed to ensure that our volunteers maintain their proficiency in handling both emergency and non-emergency situations. By keeping our skills sharp, we can respond swiftly and effectively when our community needs us the most. The course included hands-on practice with various types of locks, discussions on best practices, and updates on the latest techniques and tools in the field. This ongoing commitment to training helps us uphold the highest standards of service and preparedness.
IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari: "Iran is funding, arming and directing its terror proxies in their attacks on Israel and the wider world. We will not allow Iran and its proxies to terrorize our civilians and we will continue to do everything we can to protect Israel’s people and borders."
Following the UAV strike near the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, the embassy released a statement saying that no diplomatic personnel had been injured.
"We are aware of the drone strike near the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv this morning, for which the Houthis claimed responsibility. There was no damage to the US Embassy Branch Office building. We have no reports of injuries of US personnel or our locally-engaged staff. We are in close contact with Israeli authorities to fully investigate the source of the explosion and its intended target," stated an embassy spokesperson.
US Ambassador Jack Lew tweeted his personal response to the incident separately.
"Shocked by the brazen Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv this morning. We offer our condolences to the family members of the...
Israeli officials have denounced the ICJ ruling today stating that Israel has illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem.
Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, rejected both the ruling and the court: "The ICJ has long been a political circus, and today is a stronghold of Hamas supporters."
Several members of the Religious Zionist party tweeted: "The answer to the Hague must be immediate sovereignty."
The United Arab Emirates has expressed willingness to participate in a multinational “stabilization” force in the Gaza Strip after the war, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
UAE Foreign Ministry Special Envoy Lana Nusseibeh told the British newspaper that her country would be willing to provide troops if the US would be in the leadership role and support steps towards a Palestinian state.
Nusseibeh told the Financial Times that the UAE had discussed the plans with the US as a step to fill the vacuum left after the removal of Hamas from controlling the Gaza Strip.
The special envoy said her country would only join the multinational force if invited by the "reformed" Palestinian Authority.
Chazal say that leaving peeled eggs, garlic, and onions overnight makes them dangerous to consume. Sleeping on top of food, as well as eating fish and meat together are other examples of dangerous foods. Let's listen in to Rav Shmuel Fuerst - Dayan of Agudas Yisroel of Illinois as he explains us the exact parameters of Chazal's takanos.
There is no doubt that we are living in the era of the עיקבתא דמשיחא — 'Heels of Mashiach'.
Ironically, although a belief in the coming of Mashiach is one of the 'Thirteen Principles of Faith' that define us as Jews, nevertheless there is no direct mention of his eventual coming in Torah.
Maimonides avers that the first allusion to the notion of Mashiach and our ultimate redemption through his agency, is within the last of the four series of prophecies expressed by Bilaam.
I shall see him, but not now, I shall look at him, but it is not near. A כוכב — star has issued from Yaakov and a שבט — scepter-bearer has risen from Israel, and he shall pierce the nobles of Moav and undermine all the children of Sheis.
Moshiach is the 's...
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant has recently completed an operational situation assessment following the UAV attack that took place overnight. Initial assessments indicate that the UAV was launched from Yemen.Minister Gallant was briefed on the details of the incident and discussed efforts to reinforce Israel’s air defense systems, as well as the operational and intelligence measures that will be conducted in light of the attack.The briefing was attended by the IDF Chief of the General Staff, Head of the Operations Directorate, Head of the Intelligence Directorate, IAF Chief of Staff, and Head of the IDI’s Research Division.Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant upon completing the discussion:“The State of Israel has been at war on its southern and northern borders as well as ...
