There is a concept in chassidus that all parts of a group become elevated when a piece of that group elevates itself. The Baal HaTanya, for example, discusses how when an animal is offered as a korban, the entire species gets an aliyah . The same is true when it comes to us and the performance of a Mitzvah. When you (a piece of the group) perform a particular mitzvah, EVERYONE (on some level) gets an elevation.The same concept would apply to inanimate objects as well, as we know that when the sea split by Krias Yam Suf, all water around the world experienced it's own "splitting." If you think about it, when Yaakov Avinu rested on a rock, the entire "species" of rock - the entire rock family - experienced an aliyah , an elevation. Every single rock was positively impacted in some way.Y...
Several weather alerts were in effect for the Baltimore area as a cold front is expected to move into the area Thursday morning.
Baltimore-area drivers should prepare for a potentially messy commute Thursday as an arctic cold front is expected to bring heavy snow showers, slick roads and gusty winds to parts of the state.
Several weather alerts were in effect Wednesday ahead of the front, which forecasters said will move into the region around sunrise Thursday.
A wind advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday for central, north-central, northeast, northern, southern and western Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, the state will see sustained 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph.
The NWS also released a hazardous weather outlook for...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 4, 2024 - Baruch Hashem, our Kol Hanearim Motzei Shabbos program has experienced remarkable growth over the past few years, bringing together our community’s youth in a meaningful and uplifting way. A heartfelt thank you to Rabbi Eden Goldman and Dr. Dovid Silberberg for their exceptional leadership in organizing and managing this cherished event. We are also deeply grateful to our dedicated volunteers who ensure everything runs smoothly, from distributing pizza and soda to handing out money bonuses and raffle tickets, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all participants.
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 4, 2024 - Presiding over his final Board of Estimates meeting, with his two daughters by his side, outgoing Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby called on President Joe Biden to pardon his ex-wife, Marilyn Mosby.
In emotional final remarks, Nick brought up his two daughters to stand with him as he talked about his love for Baltimore and how serving as the leader of the City Council helped him fulfil a dream.
“You didn’t ask to be the children of Marilyn Mosby and Nick Mosby. You asked to be little children, to have the chance to grow up like everybody else,” Nick Mosby said.
The Mosby family has been in the spotlight for many years; Marilyn was the youngest top prosecutor in a major U.S. city when she was first elected as Baltimore Cit...
Minister of Defense Israel Katz revealed on Wednesday that the Israeli Air Force had a part in the pager explosions in Lebanon which wounded thousands of Hezbollah terrorists last September.
During a visit to the Tel Nof Airbase, Katz discussed the IAF's operations in Lebanon stating: "We reached a ceasefire in Lebanon which stemmed from the abilities and from the blow that Hezbollah suffered. This force certainly was a central player in this, it was also part of the pagers (explosions)."
However, the Defense Ministry spokesperson left the part about the pager explosions out of its statement and instead wrote that the IAF "was part of the use of technological means and what happened later, until the elimination of Nasrallah and other things." In the footage, Katz could be ...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 4, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Moishy & Shana Weiss on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi & Rebetzin Y. Zvi Weiss
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 4, 2024 - As Baltimore County Police continue to investigate recent crimes near the Towson Town Center, including a recent attempted carjacking where five teens were arrested, data shows hundreds of incidents have happened at or near the mall.
According to crime data, provided by the Baltimore County Police Department, so far in 2024, there have been 492 incidents in the 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road. Compared to other years, in 2021, which was during the pandemic, there were 269 incidents. In 2022 the data shows an increase to 425 incidents and in 2023, there were 551 incidents.
The data reflects incidents from numerous crimes, including thefts, assaults, burglaries, destruction of property, robberies, and carjackings, among other crimes.
So far...
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, per multiple reports.
The New York Post first identified Thompson as the shooting victim.
Without identifying the victim, the New York City Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that a 50-year-old man was shot in the chest outside the Hilton Hotel on 6th Ave. at approximately 6:46 a.m. and was transported to Mt. Sinai West, where he was pronounced deceased. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Fox News Digital reached out to UnitedHealthcare but did not immediately hear back.
Tributes to Harav Yaakov Moshe Kulefsky, ZTL, on his 24th Yahrzeit Wednesday, 3 Kislev 5785 / Dec. 4, 2024This afternoon, Gimel Kislev, Wednesday Dec. 4th, the Yeshiva will be having a Seudas Siyum marking the 24th Yahrtzeit of the Rosh Hayeshiva, Moreinu Harav Yaakov Moshe Kulefsky zt"l. Harav Dovid Rosenbaum will say a shiur in the Yeshiva Bais Medrash of the Rosh Hayeshiva zt”l’s Torah at 12:15pm.
Divrei Zichronos at lunch: Rosh Hayeshiva, Harav Aharon Feldman shlit”a and video presentation featuring Harav Moshe Wolman, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Sha'arei Torah and talmid of Rav Kulefsky zt”l .
To view a Livestream of the Divrei Zichronos (1:15pm), Please click here.
Click here for Shiurim from Moreinu Harav Kulefsky zt”l: https://torah.nirc.edu/s-...
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution calling for the organization of a high-level conference aimed at implementing relevant resolutions and achieving a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.
The resolution, which was introduced by Senegal and co-sponsored by numerous countries, passed with 157 votes in favor, eight against, and seven abstentions.
In addition to Israel, the other countries that voted against the resolution were Argentina, Hungary, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, and the United States.
Cameroon, the Czech Republic, Ecuador, Georgia, Paraguay, Ukraine and Uruguay are the countries which abstained.
The resolution reaffirms the need for a “two-state solution” while stressing the importance of establishing "a j...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 4, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rav Peretz Gold, z’l, father of Mrs. Yocheved (Zev) Lesnik and Mrs Estie (Rabbi Rephael) Gold.
Mrs. Lesnik will be sitting shiva in Eretz Yisroel through Monday morning. She can be reached at 929.722.9698 (Please note: this is an American number, but she is on Israel time, 7 hours ahead of Baltimore) or by email at Lesnikfamily@gmail.com.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 3, 2024 – Recently, the 5th through 8th grade bochurim of Toras Simcha were privileged to hear inspiring Divrei Torah from two esteemed local Rabbonim. Rabbi Shmuel Kimche, Assistant Rabbi at Ohel Moshe (Rabbi Zvi Teichman), captivated the talmidim with two phenomenal stories, emphasizing the profound ripple effects that one small act can have.
A week later, the bochurim were zocheh to hear from Rabbi Menachem Goldberger, Rav of Tiferes Yisroel, who shared deep insights into the sugya of bringing the Ohr HaGanuz, the hidden light from Ma'aseh Breishis, into our homes. He explained how this light can elevate and infuse our homes with extra kedusha as our Chanukah licht shine brightly.
Hebrew media is reporting that US President-Elect Donald Trump is conveying a specific message to the Hamas terrorist organization ahead of his inauguration on January 20.
“I heard some very interesting things from a senior official of the Trump administration, says Neria Kraus, ME correspondent for Channel 13 News, in an X post.
“Trump's message to Hamas is: Beware – because here I come.' Don't cross my line. My goal is to make Hamas enter the sandbox of the peace talks.
"Trump's message is also to Netanyahu - I want a deal. Trump does not believe that it is Netanyahu who is preventing a deal," she said.
The report follows the ultimatum Trump posted on Truth Social yesterday warning Hamas that there would be "hell to pay" if the terrorist org...
An Israel Air Force aircraft attacked and eliminated Hezbollah's envoy to the Syrian army, Salman Nimr Jamaa, the IDF announced Tuesday afternoon.
The Syrian regime, which has established support for Hezbollah throughout the years and allows the use of their country for the transfer of weapons, heavily utilized Jamaa and hereby endangered the lives of Lebanese and Syrian civilians alike.
Jamaa is a veteran Hezbollah operative who has held several positions with the Hezbollah terrorist organization throughout the years, particularly with a focus on Syria.
What was his role as envoy to Syria for Hezbollah?
Jamaa held several roles within the Hezbollah terror organization, including as head of intelligence in the Al-Khayyam sector, then head of operations at Hezbollah&...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 3, 2024 - A powerful weather system is expected to impact Baltimore on Thursday, bringing strong winds, freezing temperatures, and the possibility of snow showers. Here’s what you need to know to prepare:
What to Expect in Baltimore:
High Winds:
Widespread wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected across the city and surrounding areas, with peak winds occurring between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Secure any outdoor holiday decorations to prevent them from blowing away.
Be cautious of falling branches or trees, as power outages are possible.
Cold Temperatures:
Daytime highs will hover in the 30s, but with the wind, it will feel much colder.
Wind chills are expected to drop into the teens to low 20s by early afternoon.
Thursday night temperatures will dip ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 3, 2024 - The Maryland State Department of Education released its 2024 Maryland School Report Card on Tuesday. The results show an improvement from last year for many school systems around the state. But some districts in the Baltimore region appear to be going in the wrong direction when it comes to high-performing schools.
The report card grades schools on a one-to-five-star scale, based on factors such as academic achievement, progress and graduation rates.
About 1,300 public schools across Maryland are rated.
This year, 91 schools throughout Maryland earned a five-star rating, the highest possible score. That’s up from 85 schools last year.
Baltimore County had the most five-star schools in the state with 20, up one from 2023.
Anne Arundel and Harf...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 3, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Eleanor L. Chernikoff, a’h, mother of Rochelle (David) Wenick, Allan (Peggy) Chernikoff, Larry Chernikoff (Kenneth Coleman), and Iris (Neil) Berman and sister of Roslyn Caplan, Gloria Cissell, and Sheila Saval.
The levayah will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 at Levinson’s at 12 noon.
Kevurah will take place at Maryland Free State Post #167 Jewish War Veterans Cemetery, 6307 Hamilton Ave, Rosedale, MD, 21237.
Shiva wil be observed at 2 High Stepper Court #201, Pikesville, MD, 21208.
Details to follow
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 3, 2024 - December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The Tower of David Museum did not want to put accessibility on hold Eilat Lieber, Director, and Chief Curator of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum felt that despite Covid and the war, work was to continue. New walkways and elevators for mobility challenges, and accommodations for sight and hearing loss are available. The most recent innovation is the virtual reality applications.
Uniting with experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the globe to share case studies, explore solutions, and promote collaborations to enhance accessibility in heritage environments – in historic sites and cities has become a reality.
A Global Conference on Accessibility&...
