IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on Friday evening provided an update to the public and stated that Israel is going to imminently strike three buildings in Beirut where Hezbollah has been hiding anti-ship missiles.
Hagari called on the residents of these three buildings to evacuate immediately.
The IDF Spokesperson also said that the IDF was still looking into the results of the strike on the Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, but added that it "was a very accurate strike".
He would not comment on whether Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was in the building at the time of the strike and would only say that the IDF would provide additional updates when there are updates to provide.
"The IDF is ready in all sectors. There is no change in the directives of the Home Front Command,” sai...
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2024 - The Board of Directors and Ladies Auxiliary of O’Fishel’s Mitzvah Motivators is proud to announce the reinstatement, rejuvenation, re-establishment, revival and bringing back of the Tehillim in Tishrei program, which was on a brief hiatus since about 18 years ago! Join us in davening for the Cholim, Chayalim, Chatufim and Acheinu Kol Bais Yisrael in harm's way. Say a Perek of Tehillim a day and get great prizes, including a souvenir Mitzvah Motivators emblazoned hardcovered Artscroll Tefilla L'Moshe Tehillim, personalized with your name!Program begins Rosh Hashana.Forms can be picked up from all finer Shuls,Mitzvah Motivators World Headquarters - 7000 Rockland Hills Drive,2601 Smith Ave, 6313 Winner Ave, 2714 Bartol, and To...
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 22, 2024 - As always, Shabsi's Judaica looks forward to assisting you with all your Yom Tov needs.
Click on the graphic below for a larger, printable version of Shabsi's Judaica Yom Tov season schedule!
This week’s shtikle comes with some sad news, the passing of my dear uncle, Rabbi Dr. Israel Rivkin, z”l, in Yerushalayim. This week’s shtikle is dedicated le’iluy nishmaso, Yisrael ben Refael Zev, z”l.
Nitzavim contains a most important and timely discussion of the significance of teshuvah and the study of Torah. The pesukim proclaim
"For this mitzvah (the whole Torah, according to Rashi) that I command you today is not removed from you, nor is it far. It is not in the heavens that you may say who will go up to the heavens and take it for us and teach it to us and we shall do it. Nor is it across the sea that you may say who will cross the sea and take it for us and teach us and we shall do it." (30:11-13)
At ...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2024 - With the approach of Rosh Hashana, when we partake of fresh fruits and other traditional foods, STAR-K reminds everyone about the need to check many of the items carefully prior to use.
Checking instructions for all Rosh Hashana Simanim are listed below.
For your convenience, we are also including information and links about Yoshon, as well as the Halachos of Fasting, Schach Guidance and Sukkos-related videos — basically all the information you need to prepare for the Yamim Tovim.
STAR-K wishes everyone a k'siva v'chasima tova and a sweet new year!
ROSH HASHANA SIMANIM CHECKING INSTRUCTIONS
APPLES/BEETS/CARROTS/POMEGRANATES: No checking required.
DATES*: Open a few dates in each container and visually inspect. If no...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2024 - Certified Integrated Refrigerators & Freezers: IMPORTANT UPDATE
A few months ago, STAR-K received reports from consumers that the Thermador integrated refrigerators and freezers listed below did not maintain proper cooling temperatures when set in Sabbath Mode:
T30IR | T30IF | T36IR | T36IF
Thermador has developed a solution to this cooling issue. Unfortunately, it will not be available to consumers before the Yamim Tovim this October.
In the interim, we offer the following workaround: Do not enter Sabbath Mode. Instead, place a strong, thin magnet over the door sensor switch, located at the front and center at the top of the inside door frame. See the location highlighted in yellow in the image below:
Suitable magnets can be foun...
The IDF attacked the central headquarters of Hezbollah, located under a residence in Dahiyeh, Beirut, the IDF reported Friday evening.
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was reportedly the target of the strike, Israeli media reported, however there have been no official statements corroborating this.
"Hezbollah's central headquarters was intentionally built under residential buildings in the heart of the Dahiyeh in Beirut as part of Hezbollah's strategy of using Lebanese people as human shields," IDF Spokesman R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari stated in an evening address.
He said that this building was the epicenter of Hezbollah's terror activities.
The IDF added that there is no change in the Home Front Command directives.
Multiple blasts have been heard in Beirut, Lebanon,...
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. This magnificent and unique art is built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can actually create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art.When a cup/bowl/plate of pottery breaks, most people will either absorb the loss and throw the useless shards and pieces in the garbage, or they will put the pieces back in their spot with a clear glue, which, once dried, will make the pottery look good as new. Kintsugi, however, which is a 400-year-old technique, allows for the breaks/faults/mistakes to be focused on and highlighted by covering the “scars” with gold, in the pursuit of creating something entirely new, fresh, and different.Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathol...
Part IV: Hareini Mekabeil Alai – I Accept Upon Myself
Within the OU and its departments, we are focusing meaningful effort on considering and addressing the issue of sinat chinam, providing both food for thought and practical action points that can help us begin to demonstrate care for each other and ameliorate our nation’s divisions by adjusting both our thinking and actions. We invite you into this process in the hope that you may find it meaningful and helpful, add your own energies to this effort, and be in touch to contribute your own thoughts and ideas. Thank you to all who have already shared their thoughts and ideas.We began by pulling out our ear pods to try to notice those around us a bit more, went further to provide someone with a sense of ...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2024 – 8:32AM – With flares in the road and police on scene, Greenspring Ave. between Wood Valley & Hillside is closed off.
Seek alternate routes.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2024 - Due to an unexpected water leak throughout the lower level of the Park Heights JCC, the following areas are closed for the day: Pool, Fitness Center, Babysitting, locker rooms and classes in Group Fitness, Cycling and NRG studios.
Blaustein Gym will be open for BodyCombat, BodyPump, BodyBalance and basketball today.
Sirens were sounded early Friday morning, around 12:40 a.m. throughout Gush Dan, the Shfela (Lowlands) and the Sharon regions.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that the sirens were sounded after a missile was launched from Yemen.
"The missile that was fired from Yemen was successfully intercepted by the 'Arrow' Aerial Defense System. Sirens and explosions were heard following the interception and falling shrapnel," the IDF statement said.
A subsequent statement added, “Following the sirens that sounded in central Israel, the surface-to-surface missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted by an ‘Arrow’ interceptor outside of Israeli territory.”
“There is currently no change to the IDF Defensive guidelines.”
The sirens and explo...
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant arrived this morning (Friday) for a tour of the city of Tzfat, accompanied by Defense Ministry Director General Eyal Zamir, after the city had become a major target of recent Hezbollah attacks.
The visit began at the point of impact in the northern neighborhood of the city, where Minister Gallant received a briefing from Mayor Yossi Kakon on the attack's damage. A subsequent assessment meeting was held in the municipal command center together with IDF, police, and MDA personnel.
During the meeting, the Minister of Defense received a detailed briefing on the city's preparedness for emergencies for the past year, with emphasis on the stepped-up preparations in recent months.
Gallant referred to the importance of adhering to the Home Front Command di...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 23, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Judy Feldman Cyrulnik, a'h, sister of Kalman Feldman.
The levayah will take place on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11:00AM in Cleveland, OH.
Shiva beginning with 6:45AM Shacharis on Friday, will be observed through 9:30AM Erev Yom Tov Oct. 2, at 3715 W. Strathmore Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21215
Minyanim:
Shacharis: Friday-6:45AM. Sunday-8:000am (no Selichos). Monday/Tuesday 6:30am (with Selichos). Wednesday-none.
Mincha: Friday-4:30pm. Sunday/Monday/Tuesday-6:30pm.
Maariv: Motzaei Shabbos-7:43pm. Sunday/Monday/Tuesday-shortly after Mincha.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
In one of his final addresses to the Jewish people, Moshe says,
“For this commandment which I command you this day, is not concealed from you, nor is it far away. It is not in heaven, that you should say, “Who will go up to heaven for us and fetch it for us, to tell [it] to us, so that we can fulfill it?” Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us and fetch it for us, to tell [it] to us, so that we can fulfill it?” Rather, [this] thing is very close to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can fulfill it (Devorim 30:11-14).”
The commentaries are bothered by one simple question, “which commandment is Moshe referring to?” Some explain that Moshe is act...
Join Rabbi Daniel Senter, Chief Operating Officer of KOF-K Kosher, and Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger as they discuss the raw truth about honey Kashrus
