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Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 30, 2024 - President Isaac Herzog opened the gates to Beit Hanasi in Jerusalem, Israel, on Wednesday evening to welcome families of heroes of October 7, 2023. He and his wife Michal walked around the ground to greet the living heroes and the invited families, individuals, Jewish, Druze, and Bedouin, who rose and went to save lives on that Simchat Torah morning a year ago.
The official program was set in the back garden, as the sun set, and the evening weather turned cold. Blankets were available for families of those honored. Warm hugs, tears, and tissues, but present were beautiful babies to provide hope for the future.
President Herzog spoke to open the program: "Heroes of Israel, dear audience, Michal and I are very excited to open our house,...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 30, 2024 – 7:19PM - The checkout system at Safeway in the Greenspring Shopping Center is currently down, and transactions cannot be completed at this time. Please plan accordingly.
Chicago, IL. - Oct. 30, 2024 - Following the heinous shooting of a community member on his way to shul on Saturday morning, Agudath Israel of Illinois (AIOI) hosted a press conference calling upon the appropriate parties to address community concerns, to be transparent, and to prosecute the offender to the fullest extent. The community has been justifiably frustrated over how the attack was covered by the media as well, and as such, another goal was to reset the narrative. Lastly, AIOI sought to highlight that the attack once again demonstrated that Orthodox Jews are significantly more vulnerable to antisemitic violence. The Chicago Rabbinical Council and ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Midwest along with other Jewish organizations participated as well.
AIOI’s director of g...
Towson, MD -Oct. 30, 2024 - Homicide detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have obtained an arrest warrant for 16-year-old Brayan Rodriguez in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old. On Sunday, October 27, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road. Upon arrival, they found the injured victim at the scene. The 16-year-old was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Rodriguez.
If located, please call 911 and do not approach him. Rodriguez is known to frequent the Pikesville area.
Reward Offered
Information may also be provided anonymously through Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-756-2587&...
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Hezbollah's new secretary-general, Naim Qassem, said that he intended to follow in the footsteps of the terror organization's previous leader, Hassan Nasrallah, during his first televised speech as leader of the terror organization on Wednesday.
During his speech, he referred to the drone attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Caesarea home, saying, "Netanyahu survived this time, perhaps his time hasn't yet come."
"My agenda is to follow Nasrallah's agenda in all aspects," Qassem said. "We will continue our war plan."
He continued, "We don't fight on behalf of anyone or for anyone's project, we fight for Lebanon. Iran supports our project and doesn't ask anything of us."
Qassem spoke of former Hezbollah leaders, Hassan Nasrallah...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking to postpone the wedding of his son, Avner, due to security considerations, KAN News reported on Wednesday.
KAN claimed that Netanyahu has stated behind closed doors that the wedding should be postponed as it may risk the safety of those in attendance.
According to the report, the wedding is planned for November 26 at the Ronit Farm near Tel Aviv.
Kan also reported on Monday that Netanyahu has expressed concerns regarding the drone threat, reportedly saying, "For missiles, we have good detection and interception systems."
According to the report, Netanyahu asked why the Knesset was convening in its usual location.
Drone strikes Netanyahu's Caesarea home
Last week, Netanyahu's home in Caesarea&nbs...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 30, 2024 - With election day just one week away, there's turmoil brewing on the ballot in Baltimore City
"It seems like this is the only one that a lot of our elected officials didn’t want on the ballot," said Jovani Patterson.
Question H is leaving it up to voters to decide whether or not to shrink the city council from 14 members to 8.
The "Stop Sinclair Ballot Committee", formed by Mayor Brandon Scott's chief of staff and former campaign manager, Marvin James, has raised more than $150,000.
It aims to keep the council's current size and is largely funded by city council members including Zeke Cohen, Sharon Green Middleton, Danielle McCray, and even the mayor himself.
“They’re actually misleading the public using the name S...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 2024 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:• Weekly halachic dilemma creating l...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 30, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Jacob Kaplan & Aviva Shyken on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Roy & Adriene Kaplan
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 29, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Selma Woolf, a’h, mother of Dr. Shani Fox, Naomi (Dr. Larry) Amsterdam, Susan (Lew) Roufberg; and sister of Jerry Cohen.
The levaya will be held on Wednesday, October 30 at 12:00pm at Sol Levinson.
The kevura will take place at the Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery.Shiva Details:
Shiva will be onbserved at 2018 Burdock Road, Baltimore, MD 21209, from 1:00-4:00pm on weekdays and on Motzaei Shabbos from 7:30-9:30. No visiting hours on Friday.
Minyan Information:
Shacharis: 7:00am (Thursday through Tuesday)
Shacharis on Friday, Rosh Chodesh: 6:45am.Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Israel Air Force jets eliminated Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, Hezbollah's Radwan force deputy commander, in a strike in Nabatieh in Lebanon, the military said on Wednesday.
The strike was carried out based on precise intelligence information, the IDF added.
Shahadi was responsible for conducting terror activities against Israel, the military said.
Responsible for the unit's terror activities in southern Lebanon
Shahadi was also responsible for the Radwan forces' operations during the terror group's combat in Syria between the years 2012-2017.
He also managed the unit's terror activities in southern Lebanon.
"The Radwan unit is the elite unit of the Hezbollah terrorist organization whose goal is to infiltrate into Israeli t...
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 30, 2024 - Under the leadership of Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem (IEJ) Director Dr. Sheree Trotter and Professor Wayne Horowitz of Hebrew University an academic symposium was held on October 29, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel.
Welcomed to Israel were participants from Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada including Indigenous people. Hundreds more wanted to attend, but had to watch online due to canceled flights.
Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem was the setting for the inaugural forum on Jewish Indigeneity and the Land of Israel.
Ilan Troen began with the topic of the Use of Settler Colonialism to Deny Jewish Indigeneity in the Holy Land. His handout included significant quotes from the Balfour Declaration, the Covenant of the Isl...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 30, 2024 - Marylanders casting a ballot this election aren’t just choosing the next elected leaders. There are a series of ballot questions in several counties and Baltimore City.
Maryland Ballot Question 1:
Statewide, all Maryland voters will decide Question 1, an amendment that asks whether reproductive rights should be enshrined in the state constitution — including abortion access.
However, voters will notice on the ballot itself that the question does not include the word “abortion” itself. While abortion rights are protected under Maryland law, the state lacks constitutional protections, which supporters said are the strongest safeguards to guarantee future rights to reproductive freedom. Opponents of the ...
US mediators are working on a proposal to halt hostilities between Israel and Lebanese terror group Hezbollah, starting with a 60-day ceasefire, two sources say.
The sources — a person briefed on the talks and a senior diplomat working on Lebanon — tell Reuters the two-month period would be used to finalize full implementation of the largely unenforced United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, adopted in 2006 to keep southern Lebanon free of arms outside state control.
Resolution 1701 has been the cornerstone of talks to end the past year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, which erupted in parallel with the war in Gaza and has dramatically escalated over the last five weeks.
The two sources tell Reuters that the 60-day truce has replaced a proposal last month b...
We are living in troubled times. Israel is at war and antisemitism is on the rise here – and we all must handle the stress of daily life. To do that, we need to build our resilience and coping mechanisms.
That’s why CHANA invites you to attend VOICES: Finding Your Path Forward the evening of November 6 at Beth Tfiloh Congregation. It will be an engaging evening where you will learn practical advice from our speaker Britt Frank, MSW, LSCSW, SEP, on how to deal with stress and bring more well-being into your life.
Anxiety and stress can lead to feelings of being stuck, not being able to make decisions, or overall fatigue. As author of The Science of Stuck (named a must-read by Forbes, NPR, SHRM, New York Magazine, and Esquire), Ms. Frank will share personal stories and provide...
We're excited to announce our return to Baltimore, with an exclusive real estate event!Join us for expert guidance on purchasing property in Israel, featuring Ben Levene, CEO of CapitIL Real Estate, as he nears his 200th global event. "Our events have been instrumental in helping Anglos purchase property in Israel, and with the impact of October 7th, these gatherings are more critical than ever," says Levene.What to Expect:How to Finance Up to 75% of Your PropertyNavigating New Tax Regulations – Discover how the latest changes could benefit youInvestment Hotspots – Find great opportunities in Ramat Eshkol, Shaarei Chesed, Ramot, and RBSIsrael vs. U.S. Real Estate – Learn why investing in Eretz Yisroel could be your smartest financial moveFor security purposes, only t...
The Rebbe has successfully revived a nearly 200-year-old chassidus, which descends from the Rebbes of Lechovitch and Karlin/Stolin
Baltimore, MD - October 28, 2024-The Baltimore community is honored to host the Koidenover Rebbe, shlit"a, from next Monday, November 4th - Tuesday, November 12th. Those who were privileged to see the Rebbe during his past visits, know that he is a captivating speaker who conveys a message relevant to our generation. In addition, the Rebbe is known for and much sought after for his wise counsel and brachos. Those who have had a private audience with the Rebbe can tell you how truly electrifying the experience was, replete with chizuk and inspiration.
The Rebbe has successfully revived a nearly 200-year-old chassidus, which descends from the Rebbes o...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 28, 2024 - Baltimore Jewish Home's 613 Seconds with Baltimore native Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Naiman, Founder of Healthy Jew, Foraging Guide, and Mashgiach Ruchani at Yeshivat Lev HaTorah
Baltimore Jewish Home: Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from?
Rabbi Naiman: I was born and raised in Baltimore, with roots here for seven generations. I attended Torah Institute and then Ner Yisrael. At 19, I came to Eretz Yisrael to learn in the Mir, and I’ve been learning and teaching Torah here ever since. My family and I currently live in Ramat Bet Shemesh. (Here’s the secret to staying in EY: marry an Israeli, and you’re stuck!)
BJH: And now you’re also in the health and wellness field. How did you get into this?
Rabbi Naiman: I&rs...
