Rachel is 47 years old. She came into The Wellness Clinic for a consultation to consider working with us. She had become very concerned as her weight has been climbing by about 2 kilo per year for the last 5 years and in parallel, both her sugar and blood pressure had been creeping up. As someone who had never had health issues, this had Rachel worried. Her doctor was quite adamant that if she wasn’t able to control her risk factors through lifestyle changes including weight loss, he was going to have to start her on medications both for her high blood sugar and her high blood pressure and as a precaution, give her a statin drug against high cholesterol.
Racheli was clearly frustrated. “What am I doing wrong?” she asked. “I...
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 2024 - Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading children’s health and crisis support network, will recognize the extraordinary contributions of Dr. David J. Hackam, Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief and Co-Director at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, with the Maimonides Medical Achievement Award at its National Gala on December 17, 2024, at Pier Sixty in New York City. The evening’s theme, “Shining Together,” celebrates the remarkable dedication of individuals like Dr. Hackam, whose work brings hope and healing to countless families facing serious medical challenges.
Dr. Hackam is globally recognized for his pioneering work in pediatric surgery, specifically for his groundbreaking research on necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)—a de...
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 15, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Aryeh Berman, z’l, son of Rabbi Donald (Dovid Yosef) & Ruth Berman.Shiva Location: 3413 Pinkney Rd., Baltimore, MD 21215Minyan Times:
No Shacharis
Mincha/Maariv: 4:30 PM
Visiting Hours:
Motzaei Shabbos: Until 10 PM
Sunday–Wednesday:
9:30 AM–1 PM
1–3 PM (break)
3–5:30 PM
5:30–7 PM (break)
7–10 PM (ish)
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
A Hezbollah rocket struck the Avot Ubanim synagogue near Carmel Center in Haifa and another building this evening. Yosef Tesler, a Viznitz hasid from Haifa, told Arutz Sheva - Israel National News that the city has not heard such an explosion since the war broke out.
"There was an alarm. I thought it was another one of the many rocket attacks to which we are unfortunately accustomed. I ran to the safe area, and after a few seconds, four horrific explosions shook the area," he said.
"For a moment, we thought the rocket had struck the building next to me. Everything shook. I rushed outside in panic, and I heard sirens of rescue forces racing towards Carmel. Later we heard that the rockets had struck the ancient Avot Ubanim synagogue.
"It was a huge miracle. Two hours earlie...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 16, 2024 - Seven Mile Market Specials in Effect Sun., Nov. 17 - Fri., Nov 22, 2024
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Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2017 - Great sadness has descended on the Baltimore community with the passing of Rabbi Mendel Freedman on Shabbos morning, Parshas Vayaera.
Rabbi Freedman was one of the pillars of the Baltimore Jewish community for the past decades. He served for close to forty years as the Principal of Bais Yaakov of Baltimore. He was an extraordinary mechanech, and thousands of bnos Yisrael were educated under his supervision. He became principal in 1979 when Bais Yaakov had but a few hundred girls, and at the time of his death, the school has burgeoned to over 1700 students. He famously ensured that he knew every student’s name, and took a personal interest in every single one of them.
Rabbi Freedman was particularly dedicated to students with special needs. Many...
US President-elect Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to reinstate its "maximum pressure" strategy against Iran, targeting Tehran’s economic stability and its ability to support militant proxies and nuclear development, The Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing sources close to the transition team.
The sources revealed that the administration plans to impose stricter sanctions, particularly on Iran’s oil exports, which serve as a critical revenue source.
The anticipated sanctions could drastically reduce Iranian oil exports, which currently exceed 1.5 million barrels per day, up from a low of 400,000 barrels per day in 2020. Experts suggest that these measures would severely impact Iran’s economy. Bob McNally, an energy consultant an...
US President-elect Donald Trump has passed a message to Israel, saying that Israel should aim to reach an agreement that will end the war in Lebanon, provoked by Hamas launching of thousands of rockets against Israeli civilians, Kan Reshet Bet reported Friday morning.
According to the report, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met last Sunday with Trump and Biden administration officials, discussing a variety of issues with them.
During the meeting with Trump, Dermer updated him privately on the details of the proposed deal with Lebanon.
Trump, for his part, gave a green light to attempts to reach an agreement. A diplomatic source said that Trump told Dermer that he is interested in Israel and Lebanon reaching a ceasefire agreement, and has no opposition to the process.
Th...
President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick of campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to serve as press secretary for his upcoming administration.
"Karoline Leavitt did a phenomenal job as the National Press Secretary on my Historic Campaign, and I am pleased to announce she will serve as White House Press Secretary," Trump said in a statement Friday evening.
"Karoline is smart, tough, and has proven to be a highly effective communicator. I have the utmost confidence she will excel at the podium, and help deliver our message to the American People as we, Make America Great Again."
Leavitt, 27, will be the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history, unseating Nixon administration press secretary Ron Ziegler, who was 29 when he served in the role...
About 55,000 Canada Post workers went on strike for the second time in six years on Friday after their union said it had failed to reach a pay deal with the postal operator in the run-up to the holiday season.
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon, who has twice this year moved to end work disputes in other sectors, made clear he was not considering another intervention for the time being.
The union is demanding wage increases in line with inflation, cost-of-living adjustment payments to be rolled into the basic wage rate, and safe working conditions. The union had issued a three-day strike notice earlier this week.
"After a year of bargaining with little progress, postal workers made the difficult decision to strike, opens new tab," the Canadian Union of Postal Workers sa...
A flare was fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house in Caesarea on Saturday night, Army Radio reported.
There were no damages in the incident, and police have opened an investigation into the incident.
None of the Netanyahu family were at the house at the time of the incident, KAN reported.
Reactions by Israeli political officials
National Unity Party Leader Benny Gantz, in a post on X, stated, "Firing flares at the Prime Minister's house is extremely serious, and I strongly condemn it. I am sure that the Shin Bet and the Israel Police will lay hands on the perpetrators, and I call on them to bring them to justice."
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid condemned the incident, saying, "I expect the police to find the culprits and bring them to just...
Jared Kushner, US President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law, is seen as central to the incoming administration’s Middle East strategy, despite not likely taking a formal role within it, CNN reported on Friday, citing regional diplomats and Trump allies.
Although Kushner is unlikely to assume an official position, sources say he is expected to act as an outside adviser.
One source familiar with the situation and quoted by CNN said Kushner is “fully available” to brief and advise those handling Middle East issues, expressing optimism about making further progress under Trump’s leadership.
Both Kushner and Trump aim to build on the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates during Trump’s f...
Silver Spring, MD - Nov. 15, 2024 - Agudath Israel of America organized a solidarity event at Char Bar to show support for D.C.’s longtime kosher restaurant after it was vandalized on the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Community leaders who gathered in support of the restaurant were joined by Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), who had publicly condemned the hateful act.
Agudath Israel commended Torres for his prompt response and ongoing commitment to standing against antisemitism. “Since being elected in 2020, Congressman Torres has been one of the loudest voices in Washington D.C. speaking out against antisemitism,” said Rabbi Yossie Charner, director of congressional affairs at Agudath Israel of America. “We are grateful for his support here tonigh...
NY, NY – Nov. 15, 2024 - As the days grow shorter and darkness falls earlier, safety becomes a critical concern when walking at night on Shabbos. Whether returning from shul or a seudah, the lack of visibility, especially when wearing dark clothing, can pose serious risks. Pedestrians may be difficult for drivers to see, increasing the potential for accidents.
Recognizing the importance of pedestrian safety, the Orthodox Union’s (OU) Department of Community Projects & Partnerships has been providing reflective belts free of charge to shuls since 2018. These bright yellow belts, designed to be worn over coats, enhance visibility in low-light conditions, helping to ensure safer walks home.
This life-saving initiative is made possible through the generosity of Drs. Evelyn an...
2024-2025 freezing weather shelter plan in place through April 15, 2025
Towson, MD - Nov. 15, 2024 - Baltimore County today activated its freezing weather shelter plan in preparation for the impending cold weather season. In place through April 15, the plan allows for the activation of the cold weather shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness when the forecast calls for freezing weather. Freezing Weather Shelters During the day, public facilities such as libraries, senior and community centers, shopping malls and places of worship offer respite from harsh weather, and individuals are encouraged to utilize these options as needed. County emergency shelters will be open from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m. on evenings when the temperature is expected to drop below freez...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 15, 2024 - Tonight, Shabbos, 15 Marcheshvan is the 66th yahzeot of Rav Michoel Forshlager, z'tl.Visiting the kever of Rav Forshlager, zt'l, offers an opportunity for heartfelt tefillos in the presence of a great tzaddik. Those who have visited have shared remarkable stories of yeshuos, further emphasizing the power of this sacred experience. Mosdos Kehal Chassidim of Baltimore invites the entire Baltimore community to a Yahrzeit Seuda in honor of Rabbi Michoel Forshlager, ZT'L this Motzei Shabbos, Parshas Vayeira, at 8:30 pm at Beis Hamedrash Kedushas Yisroel, 6004 Park Heights Avenue. Special guest speaker, Rabbi Yissocher Frand, Shlit"a, will speak at 9 pm.Baltimore, MD - May 4, 2023 - In recent years, the great Gaon and Tzadik Rav Michoel Fo...
Healthcare facilities in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia are seeing a dramatic spike in cases of "walking pneumonia," an illness known for being less severe than regular pneumonia, according to multiple reports.
In October, MedStar Health — a healthcare organization that operates 10 hospitals and 33 urgent care centers across the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area — diagnosed 1,789 cases of walking pneumonia across the region, WUSA9 reported.
The number of cases marks a 358 percent increase, up from just 391 cases reported in October 2023.
“The biggest age group that we’re seeing that increase in is actually in the kiddos. From 10 to 17 is the highest increase, and we’re seeing a pretty significant jump in...
Israel's strike on Iran last month destroyed an active nuclear weapons and research facility in Parchin, Axios reported, quoting three US officials, one current Israeli official, and one former Israeli official.
The site was previously reported to be inactive, Axios added. However, it is now clear that the strike "significantly damaged" Iran's efforts to resume nuclear weapons research.
Iran has consistently denied that it is working to achieve a nuclear weapon, and its mission to the United Nations declined to comment on the story.
A former Israeli official briefed on the strike said Israel "destroyed sophisticated equipment used to design the plastic explosives that surround uranium in a nuclear device and are needed to detonate it."
According ...
