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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 6, 2024 - The Baltimore Esrog Center is proud to partner with Shearith Israel Congregation, the renowned Glen Avenue Shul in Baltimore. As a historic Orthodox synagogue with deep roots in Northwest Baltimore, Shearith Israel has long served as a beacon of tradition, guided over the years by esteemed leaders such as Rabbi Shimon Schwab and now Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer. This revered congregation, integral to the fabric of Baltimore's Jewish community, has played a key role in the establishment of the Baltimore Esrog Center.
In collaboration with Shearith Israel, the Baltimore Esrog Center is dedicated to offering the finest Arbah Minim, upholding the highest standards of quality and authenticity. Our boutique is a celebration of heritage and excellence, and we are hon...
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Tzom Gedaliah (Nidche): Sunday, Oct. 6 Baltimore: Fast begins: 5:56AM [some begin at 5:48AM] Fast Ends: 7:31PM
-Alos: 5:56
-Mesheyakir: 6:33AM
- Neitz: 7:08:11
- Sof Zman Krias Shema: 9:25/10:01AM - Chatzos: 12:54PM
- Mincha Gedolah: 1:25PM - Plag Hamincha: 5:29PM
- Shkiah: 6:40:36
- Tzais and fast ends: 7:31PMHistorical Background
After the Babylonians destroyed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and exiled many Jews in 3338 (423 BCE), they appointed Gedaliah ben Achikam as governor of the remaining Jews in the Holy Land. Jews who had taken refuge in the surrounding lands of Ammon, Moab and Edom heard of his appointment and returned to Judea to join his group—the last remnant of the once-mighty Judea. Under his wise and pious leadership...
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Rochel Frid is doing all she can to save her husband’s life! Please support our annual campaign to help save Rav Dovid Frid, father with ALS.
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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!
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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...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 6, 2024 - Photo of the Day: HaRav Yaakov Hopfer, Shlita, checking Esrogim at the Baltimore Esrog Center at Ohr Hamizrach
Questions are being raised in Iran regarding the whereabouts of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Esmail Ghaani, who according to The New York Times traveled to Beirut last week to meet with Hezbollah officials. Ghaani was last seen in public visiting Hezbollah’s offices in Tehran last week.
The concerns in Tehran come amid reports in Israeli and Arab media on Saturday that Ghaani may have been wounded or killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut.
His predecessor Qassem Soleimani was killed by an American drone strike in Iraq in 2020.
According to three Iranian officials cited by The New York Times, Ghaani, 67, was in the Lebanese capital to assist Hezbollah following a series of devastating Israeli attacks that have disrupted its chain of c...
Flights from all Iran’s airports have been canceled from 9 p.m. today until 6 a.m. tomorrow local time, Iran’s Mehr news agency says, citing a spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization.
A notice to pilots, or NOTAM, sent out by Iranian authorities confirms the closure, while carving out exceptions for “emergency flight, ferry flights and state aircraft.”
Another state-run outlet, IRNA, cites “operational restrictions” for the closure, which may relate to an expected Israeli counterattack following an Iranian missile assault last week.
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 6, 2024 - Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the capture of 250 Israeli and American hostages. Events to mark this anniversary will take place across Maryland.
Sunday, 3:45 p.m. - The Baltimore Zionist District will host a commemorative program at Wellwood International School in Pikesville, MD.
Sunday, 7 p.m. - A teen vigil will be held at the Jewish Community Center of Owings Mills, hosted by 4Front, the center’s teen program.
Monday, 7 p.m. - The Baltimore Jewish Council, The Associated, and other Jewish organizations will host a community-wide commemoration at Beth El Congregation in Pikesville, MD. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Senator Ben Cardin are expecte...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Sunday, 6 October 2024), visited an IDF base on the northern border where he held a security assessment with Head of Northern Command Maj.-Gen. Ori Gordin and 36th Division Commander Brig.-Gen. Moran Omer. The Prime Minister was briefed on the deployment of forces in Lebanon, the operational achievements to date and future objectives.Prime Minister Netanyahu heard from Maj.-Gen. Gordin about the destruction of Hezbollah's capabilities that has been achieved during the ground effort and the use of intense fire.During the briefing, the Prime Minister spoke with 36th Division brigade commanders about the intense combat on multiple fronts which they have been taking part in for almost a year.Prime Minister Netanyahu then spoke with fighters from t...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 6, 2024 - Baltimore voters in November will get to decide whether city council districts should be reduced from 14 to 8, otherwise known as Question H.
The group, PEACE Baltimore, who received enough signatures to get Question H added to the ballot, said on its website that the reduction of the districts would save “significant taxpayers dollars and resources for Baltimore City.”
However, some are not for the reduction of districts. One of those opposed is Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen.
Cohen spoke with WBAL’s Jayne Miller in September. When asked about the ballot question, he said it could throw the city council into chaos.
“I think it’s a terrible idea. I think Baltimore is finally seeing some real gains on pub...
Each Friday, in my sixth-grade class at Yeshiva K’tana of Waterbury, the boys have an opportunity to share Hashgacha Pratis stories. It starts slowly at the beginning of the school year, with one or two boys sharing their weekly stories. However, as the year goes on, the boys look forward to their opportunity to shine in front of the room and share their stories with the class. Besides training the boys to see Hashgacha Pratis in their lives, this gives them an opportunity to feel comfortable addressing a crowd, a skill they will hopefully use in the future.
Over the years, there have been hundreds of stories shared. For example, one boy related: “My father generally doesn’t do the shopping, but after Pesach, he went to stock up on groceries. He came home with many thing...
Shots were fired at the Be'er Sheva Central Bus Station Sunday afternoon.
Magen David Adom reported that a woman was murdered and seven people were wounded in the shooting. Four victims are in moderate condition, and three are in light condition.
The shooter was neutralized. Eyewitnesses stated that the shooter wore a bulletproof vest. According to reports from the scene, the shooting took place in two locations, including the local McDonalds and a nearby street.
Police spokesman Aryeh Doron told Channel 12 News, "We are continuing to conduct searches for accomplices, we are asking everyone who is in the area not to go there."
On Tuesday evening, two gunmen from Hebron opened fire at a light rail station in Jaffa, killing seven people and wounding 16.
Th...
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged a halt to deliveries of arms to Israel that can be used in its war against Hamas in Gaza, drawing a furious reaction from Jerusalem.
“I think that today, the priority is that we return to a political solution, that we stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza,” Macron told broadcaster France Inter.
“France is not delivering any,” he added during the interview recorded early this week.
Macron reiterated his concern over the conflict in Gaza that is continuing despite repeated calls for a ceasefire.
“I think we are not being heard,” he said. “I think it is a mistake, including for the security of Israel,” he said, adding that the conflict was leading to “hatred.”
Macron also sai...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 5, 2024 - Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital has been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 list. This is the third year in a row that Levindale has received this prestigious recognition.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s best nursing homes,” says Sharon Hendricks, chief administrative officer at Levindale. “Earning this distinction for the third year in a row is a testament to the care provided by our teams and our commitment to providing quality care and enriching experiences for our residents at Levindale.”
The America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025 ranking lists the nation’s leading nursing homes in the 25 states with the highest number of facilitie...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 5, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yonatan and Hadassah Grinberg on the birth of a son on Erev Rosh Hashanah.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
As the Israeli people, and Jewish communities around the world mark the year anniversary of the atrocities carried out by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, and while 101 hostages remain held in brutal captivity by terrorists in Gaza, President Isaac Herzog has sent a moving message to Jewish communities and friends of Israel taking part in vigils, memorials, and ceremonies all over world.In his message, the President stressed the resilience of the Israeli people, and the importance of standing united and strong against antisemitism across the globe.
Full Text:Dear sisters and brothers from all around the world- Shalom to all of you, from the President's Residence in Jerusalem. Today marks a full year since the earth shook, since the worst of human brutality and hatred ripped apart o...
In an operation coordinated by IDF and led by COGAT, with the US Embassy in Israel and other international actors, Fawzia Amin Sido, a 21-year-old woman of Yazidi origin, was freed this week from captivity and returned home to Iraq.
About a decade ago, when she was only 11 years old, ISIS terrorists trafficked her to a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip where she was held in captivity.
During Swords of Iron, the war against Hamas in Gaza, the terrorist who held her was killed, presumably during IDF strikes in the Gaza Strip, and she fled to a hideout within the Gaza Strip.
In a complex operation coordinated between Israel, the United States, and other international actors, she was recently rescued in a secret mission from the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom Cross...
