President Isaac Herzog met today, Friday, with President Emmanuel Macron of France at the Élysée Palace in Paris.President Herzog thanked President Macron for the warm welcome and congratulated him on hosting the Olympics in Paris.The President added: “I appreciate your efforts in the fight against antisemitism, and your contribution to ensuring the ability of the excellent Israeli delegation to compete proudly and fairly in the Olympic Games.”He stressed, “The State of Israel is proud to participate in the Olympics and to raise its flag on this important world stage. With every jump and step, with every kick, lift, and hit - we stand together with our sons and daughters on the front lines, we stand together with those displaced from their homes in the north...
Sometimes you see a meme and laugh. Sometimes you see a meme and cry. Every once in a while, though, you see a meme and think. Recently, I came across a meme that actually made me think; it left me with feelings of inspiration as well as feelings of pridefulness to be a Jew.“Laziness kills ambition. Anger kills wisdom. Fear kills dreams. Ego kills growth. Jealousy kills peace. Doubt kills confidence. Now read that right to left.”Perspective plays such a crucial role in our lives. The way we look at things, what we choose to focus on, and how we perceive the world, will correlate to the type of life we are living. Many people choose to focus on the negative, optioning to only read from left to right. These people focus on the laziness, anger, fear, ego, jealousy, and doubt. Thes...
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Baltimore, MD – July 21, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Sara Cohen, a’h, mother of Estie (Chaim) Kahn, Leah Klein, Mordy Cohen, and Aryeh Cohen.
Shiva in Baltimore will be observed from noon on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, through Friday at 5:00PM at 2325 Blackberry Road, Baltimore, MD, 21209Visiting times: 10:00AM-12:30PM, 1:00PM-6:00PM and 7:00Pm to 10:00PM. Friday 10:00AM -4:00PM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Pinchos is rewarded with G-d's eternal 'covenant of peace' in reward for his acting with zeal in avenging Kozbi and Zimri who incited the masses to immorality and the worship of Baal-peor, and quelling the subsequent plague that took twenty-four thousand lives.
לכן — Therefore, say: Behold! I give him my covenant of peace. (במדבר כה יב)
The word לכן is numerically equal to the notion of מדה במדה — measure for measure, indicating as the Midrash states, בדין הוא שיטול שכרו — he justly deserves his reward. (בעל הטורים)
There are many attempts to explain the exact correlation of Pinchos' courageous act to the specific reward he received, of becoming a Kohen, and possibly that all Kohanim Gedolim descended f...
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Baltimore, MD – July 23, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Yosef Hershel Efron, z’l, father of Menashe Efron.
The levayah will be held in Kansas City, MO, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 @ 2:30 PM Central time / 3:30 PM Eastern time
Click here to watch livestream. Meeting ID: 810 0455 2784 Passcode: 653112
Shiva in Baltimore will be observed through Tuesday morning beginning with Mincha on Thursday, July 25 at 2503 Summerson Rd., Baltimore, MD, 21209
Visiting hours 10:00AM-12 Noon, 1:00PM – 4:00PM, after maariv - 7:15PM - 9:00 pm
Minyanim:
Mincha/Maariv: Thursday, Sunday, Monday 6:35pm (Plag)
Erev Shabbos Mincha: 7:00PM
Motzaei Shabbos: 9:05PM
Shacharis (Vasikin): Friday, Sun...
Baltimore, MD - July 26, 2024 - Nearly four dozen police departments from multiple Maryland counties and cities will join state police this weekend to increase patrols and crack down on speeding drivers, officials said Thursday.
The high-visibility enforcement event plans to specifically target speeders in hopes of decreasing crashes and improving safety on Maryland roads, state Motor Vehicle Administration officials said in a news release.
"We are asking all Marylanders to give themselves plenty of time to reach their destination and to please slow down," Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer said in a statement. "Speeding will only increase your chances of not getting to your destination at all."
The following agencies will be participating in the enforcement event...
Baltimore, MD – July 26, 2024 - 9:26AM - Due to road work, Clarks Lane between Cross Country and Park Heights is reduced to one lane. Access from Cross Country is closed.
Baltimore, MD - July 25, 2024 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a powerful case for Israel in his speech before Congress on Wednesday, but his message was much more clearly delivered by the scene outside Union Station.
Netanyahu’s mission in Congress was neither to lay out specific plans for what comes after Israel’s military offensive against Hamas nor to announce the completion of a hostage deal. Rather, he came to remind America why Israel is a bipartisan issue and ultimately an American one. “If you remember one thing from this speech, remember this: Our enemies are your enemies, our fight is your fight, and our victory will be your victory,” he told lawmakers.
Bibi does not do kumbaya. While he would express Israel’s gratitude ...
Arson attacks on France’s rail network have taken place in what authorities are calling a "massive attack to destabilize the railway system," just hours before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony is set to take place.
Trains at all major Paris stations have been delayed after fires and at least 800,000 people have been affected in the "arson attacks were set to damage our installations," according to a statement from rail company, SCNF.
Authorities have not called this a terror attack, but reports are emerging that trackside signal boxes have been set on fire and cables on the lines have been cut which has caused major disruptions in the north and east of France.
“Coordinated malicious acts targeted several TGV lines last night and will seriously disrupt traf...
I would like to present anew, from the ground up, this most important issue in our relationship to Hashem
My recent article (“I Need Fear No Evil,” Guestlines, Issue 1003) on the imperative to forge a loving relationship with Hashem, and the principle that Divine discipline is fully congruent with this love, has sparked deep public engagement. Responding to those who reached out to me personally, I was able to draw upon Chazal, seforim hakedoshim, and, most importantly, my shimush talmidei chachamim with authorities, especially with mori v’rabi Rav Nachum Lansky.
Along with the many meaningful responses to the article, there was a minority who expressed cynicism or totally mischaracterized what I wrote. But listening to these voices can be a rew...
There are many places in the Torah where we see the effect of different types of behavior. Anger inevitably leads to mistakes, kindness can have positive consequences for generations and humility keeps one from losing sight of what’s right and wrong. Parshas Pinchas contains a far more subtle but unmistakable lesson.
After counting all the Shevatim and their progeny we are introduced to the Bnos Tzlafchad. These daughters brought to Moshe Rabeinu’s attention the apparent inequity in that they were not going to have a chelek in Eretz Yisroel because their father had died in the Midbar and chalakim were only being given out according to the male lineage. (Tzlafchad had no sons) Moshe had to ask Hashem what should be done about their seemingly legitimate c...
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks to the press on Thursday, after her meeting at the White House with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which lasted about 40 minutes.
Describing her meeting with Netanyahu as “frank and constructive”, Harris added, “I told him that I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself, including from Iran and Iran-backed militias, such as Hamas and Hezbollah.”
“From when I was a young girl, collecting funds to plant trees for Israel, to my time in the United States Senate and now at the White House, I have had an unwavering commitment to the existence of the state of Israel, to its security and to the people of Israel,” continued the Vice President.
“I’ve said it many times but it bea...
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There’s never a dull moment with Rabbi Sholom H. Adler - Senior Kashrus Administrator at Earth Kosher. But what do you do when your knife gets dull? Let’s learn what to look out for when having your knife professionally sharpened.
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Pinchas the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron the kohen has turned My anger away from the children of Israel by his zealously avenging Me among them, so that I did not destroy the children of Israel because of My zeal. Therefore, say, “I hereby give him My covenant of peace. (Bamidbar 25:10-12)
It was a dark chapter for our people. We had fallen into the abyss of immorality with the nation of Midyan. Pinchas saw the terrible Chilul Hashem (Desecration of God’s name) and took decisive action to stop this downward spiral. His actions were not motivated by anger or resentment; they were a manifestation of his love, care and concern for his people. As a result, God rewards him with the covenant of peace, bris sh...
Annapolis, MD - July 25, 2024 - Maryland Governor Wes Moore is the third most popular governor in the United States, according to a new survey from Morning Consult.
Moore scored a 65% approval rating, according to the survey.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott was ranked the most popular Governor with 81% approval rating.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is the second most popular with 67% approval rating.
Morning Consult is conducting thousands of surveys every day, asking registered U.S. voters in all 50 states if they approve or disapprove of their governor’s job performance.
Washington, D.C. - July 25, 2024 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Meeting with US President Joe BidenPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Thursday, 25 July 2024), is currently meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House.Before their meeting, the Prime Minister signed the guestbook in the Roosevelt Room.Prime Minister Netanyahu:Mr. President, we've known each other for 40 years, and you've known every prime minister for 50 years, since Golda Meir. So, from a proud Jewish Zionist to a proud Irish-American Zionist – I thank you for 50 years of public service and 50 years of support for the State of Israel.I look forward to discussing with you today and working with you in the months ahead on the great issues before us."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ...
Baltimore, MD - July 25, 2024 - Today, justice has been served with the first-degree murder conviction of the final perpetrator responsible for the tragic and senseless murder of Efraim Gordon. Efraim was in Baltimore to celebrate a family member’s wedding when his life was violently taken during a robbery.This conviction provides a measure of closure to Efraim’s family and the community, though it cannot truly erase the pain of such a profound loss. My deepest condolences go out to the Gordon family as they continue to navigate this incredibly difficult time. Ephraim’s memory will forever be a blessing to all who knew him.I commend the diligent work of our law enforcement officers, homicide detectives, prosecutors, community members, and all those involved in ensur...
UPDATE at 3:00PM: GUILTY of First Degree MurderThe family of Efriam Gordon, z'l, an Israeli man who was shot and killed while visiting Baltimore in 2021, is waiting now for a jury to decide the fate of the fourth suspect in the murder.
The accused is 19-year-old William Holloman. His three-day trial wrapped up in a downtown Baltimore courtroom Wednesday with closing arguments--the case now is in the hands of the jury.
Holloman is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, among other related charges, in Gordon's murder. The 31-year-old man was gunned down during an attempted carjacking outside his family's home on Fords Lane in May 2021.
Dovid Reyder, Gordon's cousin, was in court this week, each day, for Holloman's trial. He sat through what he called toug...
