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 ...
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...
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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…
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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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...
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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...
Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira Harvey Baron, z’l, father of Eliyahu (Stacey) Baron and Gabriel Baron, and brother of Michael Baron (Pamina Deutch).
The Levayah will be held at Levinson’s, on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00AM
The Kevurah will take place at Beth Jacob Anshe Veshear Cemetery, 6700 Hamilton Ave., Rosedale, Maryland 21237.
Shiva will be observed at 3115 Northbrook Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.The family respectfully requests no visitors after 9:00PM.Minyanim:Friday Mincha – 5PMMotzei Shabbos Maariv – 9:10PM Shacharis:Sunday – 8:00amMonday thru Thursday – 7:45AM MinchaMaariv:Sunday thru Wednesday – 8:05PM
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Baltimore, MD - July 25, 2024 - Several kinds of produce, including cucumbers, green beans, peppers and squash, have been recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria, federal authorities said this week.
According to the FDA, the products were sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12.
Wiers Farm Inc., which initially recalled cucumbers sold in three states, has expanded the recall to include additional products shipped to more states. According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In addition to Walmart and Aldi, some of the products were sold at Kroger, Save-a-Lot and Shop N Save.
There have been no illnesses repo...
Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua & Devorah Ribakow on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ribakow and Mr. and Mrs. Moshe Rock.
Mazel Tov to great grandparents Mrs. Marcia Ribakow and Rabbi Chaim and Anita Preis Benoliel.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
The IDF published this evening new footage from the operation in which the bodies of five Israeli hostages were recovered.
Yesterday (Wednesday), in a joint operation of the Commando Brigade Combat Team, the Egoz Unit and the Yahalom Unit with Israel Security Agency (ISA) field analysts and coordinators, the murdered hostage Maya Goren and the fallen soldiers held captive, Sergeant Major (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz, Master Sergeant (Res.) Oren Goldin, Staff Sergeant Tomer Ahimas and Sergeant Kiril Brodski, were rescued.
In recent weeks, an IDF Intelligence Directorate Hostage Headquarters and ISA intelligence team carried out intensive intelligence research and interrogations of apprehended suspects to identify the location of the hostages in the Khan Yunis area. The hostages were being held...
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected at the beginning of 2024 as consumers continued to open their wallets despite ongoing inflation and high interest rates.
Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, grew by 2.8% on an annualized basis in the three-month period from April through June, the Commerce Department said in its first reading of the data on Thursday.
That is much higher than the 2% increase forecast by LSEG economists and the 1.4% pace seen during the first quarter.
"The U.S. economy is much stronger than people realize and to the extent that markets were worried about a growth slowdown, they should breathe a sigh of relief after this morning’s GDP number," said Chris Zacca...
It’s a sad reality that, when travelling alone, women often have to take extra steps to keep themselves safe. The onus shouldn’t be on women, and we wish it wasn’t this way.
But now, one airline is making it easier to calm anxieties when it comes to flying, becoming the first to allow women to request not to be seated next to a man.
A low-cost airline based in India, IndiGo, has announced a pioneering new policy allowing women to view the gender of the passengers sitting around them before booking.
They’ll be able to choose to sit next to a woman if they’d prefer, which they’ll be able to do by viewing the seat plan ahead of flying.
Where women are booked on, their seats will flash pink – yes, s...
