The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, held a situational assessment and field tour today (Tuesday) in the area of the Morag corridor in the Gaza Strip and in the combat zones of the Golani Brigade and the 188th Brigade. He was accompanied by the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor, the Commander of the 36th Division, BG Moran Omer, and other commanders.
The Chief of the General Staff spoke with commanders and soldiers of the 36th Division operating in the field and approved the plans for the continuation of operations.
Zamir told the soldiers, "You, the troops of the 36th Division, have returned to operate in the Gaza Strip, in an area where IDF troops are operating for the first time, the Morag Corridor, in an operation that caught the enemy by surprise, ...
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Baltimore, MD – April 7, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Nochum Frankel, z’l, husband of Mrs. Henny Frankel and father of Menachem (Esther) Frankel. (443-827-0936).
Lakewood, NJ:
Shiva will be observed at 551 Bennington (The Enclave), Lakewood, NJ, 08701
Minyanim:
Shacharis: 8:00 AM
Mincha: 7:10 PM
Maariv: 7:40 PM
Visiting Times: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Baltimore, MD (MenachemFrankel Starting Wednesday Afternoon):
Shiva will be observed at 3403 Pinkney Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday (April 9, 2025):
Mincha/Maariv: 7:20 PM
Thursday (April 10, 2025):
Shacharis: 7:30 AM (with Siyum)
Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mincha/Maariv: 7:20 PM
Friday (April 11, 2025):
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Dear Friends, Supporters & Family,
With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rav Dovid Frid Z"l, who returned his soul to Hashem on Shabbat March, 22. He left this world after sudden complications which tragically escalated, overwhelming his body in a matter of hours.
For the past 15 years, Rav Dovid was not only a beacon of strength and Emunah, but a true warrior — living each day with courage, dignity, and deep devotion to Torah despite his health challenges. By his side every moment stood his beloved wife Rochel who,together with their children, was fully devoted to his care. Their lives revolved around keeping Rav Dovid comfortable, cared for, and surrounded by love.
Now Rochel and the family are facing an unimag...
The deal the Trump Administration is attempting to reach with the Iranian government on Iran's nuclear program would allow Iran to maintain a civilian nuclear program, i24NEWS reported Tuesday evening, citing a source familiar with the talks.
"Iran will be able to maintain a civilian nuclear program for electricity production, such as the reactor in Bushehr, even if it has to completely dismantle its nuclear [weapons] program," the source stated.
The source added, "Trump said that Iran will not have nuclear weapons; military nuclear facilities no, but civilian nuclear yes. Therefore, even if the facilities that contain the centrifuges and enable uranium enrichment have to be destroyed, Iran will be able to retain a civilian nuclear program."
Israeli officials told i24NEWS that "the...
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Baltimore, MD – April 5, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Leonid Gitelman, z’l, father of Miriam Vurgaftman.
Shiva will be observed through Wednesday, April 9 at 6 Stablemere Court, Baltimore, MD, 21209
Visiting times: Monday, April 7, 6:00-10:00PMTuesday, April 8, 12pm-3pm and 6-10:00pm.Wednesday, April 9, 8:30-10:00AM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD - April 8, 2025 - On Monday, April 7th, over 50 first, second and third year alumni of Mechinas Ner Yisroel came back to their Bais Medrash for a day of learning and reconnecting with their Rebbeim and chaverim. The bochurim heard shiurim on Pesach from Harav Yosef Neuberger and Harav Yehuda Weiner. At lunch, Harav Simcha Cook and Harav Boruch Neuberger shared Divrei Bracha.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an order for the Trump administration to return to work thousands of federal employees who were let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.
The justices acted in the administration’s emergency appeal of a ruling by a federal judge in California ordering that 16,000 probationary employees be reinstated while a lawsuit plays out because their firings didn’t follow federal law.
The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now. Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson said they would have kept the judge's order in place.
A second lawsuit, filed in Maryland, also resulted in an order blocking the firings at those same s...
100-Million-Shekel Gift Will Establish Center for Research on Learning, Memory & Cognition at Weizmann Institute and National Neuroscience Research Program
Tel Aviv - April 8, 2025 - A transformative gift of 100 million NIS ($25 million) gift to establish a new research center at the Weizmann Institute of Science and a national neuroscience research program within Israel’s universities was announced at the Zuckerman Israel Institute’s Annual Forum. The event, attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog, dignitaries and university presidents, celebrated the latest achievements of the Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program and welcomed the newest cohort of returning Israeli scientists to Israel.
As announced by Eric Gertler, Trustee of the Zucke...
After hearing the devastating news about the deaths of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas A”H, I went straight to the piano, and this song poured out of me. It was as if the melody and lyrics were already waiting to be expressed, born from heartbreak but also from something deeper—a longing that transcends this world.
Written from the perspective of a hostage conversing with our father in heaven, the song captures the desperate yearning to return home, not just in the physical sense but in the spiritual one as well. It serves as a reminder that, at our core, we all long to come home—to our families, to safety, and ultimately, to our Creator.
This song is my way of honoring their memory, holding onto hope, and expressing a truth that unites us all. I felt a deep urgency to ...
Baltimore, MD – April 8, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Marilynn Leeds, a’h, mother of Shoshana Goldberg.
Shiva will be observed Tuesday, April 8 - Friday, April 11 at 2816 Smith Avenue. Visiting hours are:
Tuesday-Thursday - 9 am - 12 noon, 2-5 pm, 6:30-8 pm
Friday - 9 am - 12 noon
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Annapolis, MD – April 7, 2025 – Senator Dalya Attar’s groundbreaking legislation, SB 1030, allowing Hatzalah volunteers’ personal vehicles to use emergency lights, has successfully passed the full General Assembly with unanimous support.
The bill, which previously passed the Senate unanimously, has now cleared both chambers and has been sent to the Governor’s desk for his signature. This critical development marks a significant step forward in enhancing the efficiency and safety of Hatzalah’s life-saving services.
Senator Attar’s exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the community were instrumental in guiding this bill through the legislative process. Her advocacy ensures that Hatzalah volunteers can respond more effectively to em...
Stocks climbed on Tuesday after markets tumbled in the last three sessions over the rollout of President Donald Trump's tariffs plan.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was 1,200 points, or 3%, higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were up 2.8% and 3.3%, respectively.
Stocks seesawed during Monday's session, with the major indexes mixed at the closing bell. The Dow fell 349.26 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 slid 0.23%. The Nasdaq Composite turned positive toward the end of the trading session, finishing up 0.1%.
Markets were jolted late last week after Trump announced tariffs on U.S. trading partners.
The president on Monday threatened China with additional tariffs, which dropped Wall Street further into the red.
Jerusalem, Israel – April 7, 2025 - A special moment of joy and solidarity recently unfolded in Yerushalayim as nine girls celebrated their Bat Mitzvah celebrations in a powerful ceremony arranged by the nonprofit organization Our People. The girls, whose fathers have been serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) since the outbreak of war on October 7, were honored in a moving group ceremony during an incredibly challenging time for their families.
The event, held at Yerushalayim’s Ramban Synagogue located in the German Colony, was made possible thanks to a family in Baltimore who were exploring a meaningful Bat Mitzvah opportunity for their daughter, who was turning 12. They learned about Our People and the incredible work it does. They proposed partnering with Our Pe...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with US President Donald Trump this evening (Monday). The American president received Netanyahu warmly upon his arrival at the White House.
The two are expected to discuss the hostage deal, Iran, and the tariffs imposed last week on Israeli imports. Netanyahu arrived in the US directly from his state visit to Hungary - during which he spoke with the US president.
Before the meeting, the two leaders spoke to the press in the Oval Office. "I want to thank you for inviting me again to the White House. You've been a remarkable friend to the State of Israel. You stand by us, you are a great champion of our alliance. You actually do things that you say you would, and people respect that enormously," Netanyahu told Trump.
Regarding the meeting,...
ashington, D.C. – April 7, 2025 – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump (Monday) at the White House. President Trump received Netanyahu warmly upon his arrival.
The leaders are expected to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the ongoing hostage deal, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the tariffs imposed last week on Israeli imports. Netanyahu’s visit to the U.S. follows his state visit to Hungary, where he also communicated with President Trump.
That small piece of vegetable – the first food consumed at the Passover Seder –conveys something powerful: small things matter.
Step #3 of the Passover Seder is karpas, when you take a small piece of potato or celery dipped in salt water and eat it. You specifically eat a small amount, less than an olive’s volume in size. Amidst a night filled with so much food and abundance, the karpas is confined to limitation and restriction.
What message is the simple karpas conveying?
That small piece of karpas – the first food consumed at the Passover Seder –conveys something powerful: small things matter.
The natural tendency is to go after big things, as the saying goes, “Go big or go home.” Karpas remind...
Baltimore, MD - April 7, 2025 - Yiddishe nachas! That is the phrase that came to mind as I watched a dozen of HaRav and Rebbetzin Taub’s grandchildren from New York working away (while obviously having fun!) to help them get ready for Pesach.
For the past 15 years, the Taubs’ grandchildren – high school age and up -- have divided the labor. The girls scrub away inside the house, while the boys bake matzah in the woodburning “matzah bakery” oven located outdoors on the premises of Congregation Arugas Habosem.
This year, 5 grandsons and 7 granddaughters (clad in cute bright orange tee shirts) made the trip to Baltimore in a Sprinter that left 3 a.m. Sunday morning from Monroe, New York. It made one stop in Williamsburg, where cousins from there and...
