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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 24, 2024 - Last Sunday, Mesivta Shaarei Chaim held their first Open House since the purchase of their new campus. It was a beautiful, informative and well-received event. With an inviting setup and welcoming atmosphere, the group of interested parents was able to partake of delicious refreshments, and hear from the lineup of impassioned speakers. The recurrent theme centered on how much the Mesivta has accomplished in the past few years, and how entering the ‘next chapter’ with their remarkable Rabbeim, and now a “new place to call home” – boded for an exceptional Makom Harbatzas HaTorah
HaRav Yona Yaakov Lapidus, Menahel, explained why the Mesivta years are so important in the life of a bachur, and how a positive Mesivta experience can l...
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Someone used a large piece of construction equipment to steal a drive-through ATM from a Wells Fargo Bank in Northeast Baltimore on Sunday.
Officers on patrol in the northeastern part of the city were sent to the Parkside Shopping Center in the 5000 block of Sinclair Lane to investigate the theft of an ATM around 6:35 a.m., police said.
Once they arrived at the shopping center, they noticed that the bank's drive-through ATM was missing, according to authorities.
Police spokesman Vernon Davis said whoever took the ATM used a Bobcat skid-steer to rip it out of the concrete.
Skid-steer loaders weigh thousands of pounds. People typically use them to lift heavy materials and assist them with landscaping projects.
But on Sunday morning, someone—possibly multiple people—used...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said around 1 million taxpayers will get up to $1,400 in a rebate in the coming weeks.
The automatic payments, which are set to go out later this month, will be sent out to taxpayers who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.
After going through internal data, the IRS said it found many eligible taxpayers who filed a return but did not claim the available credit.
Taxpayers don’t need to take any extra steps; the payments will be automatically directly deposited or sent by paper check. They will go out in December, and the public should receive them by late January. According to the IRS, taxpayers will be notified about the payment via a separate letter.
The payments will vary based o...
Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 24, 2024 - Starting January 1, all non-Israeli travelers to Israel will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization, known as the ETA IL, before commencing their journey. This long-anticipated program was first announced earlier this year, and was originally slated to begin on August 1. However, as reported by Chaim V’Chessed, implementation was delayed to allow for additional preparations.
While Israelis with valid Israeli passports are exempt from this requirement, several other categories of travelers—including student visa holders and permanent residents of Israel—are also officially not required to apply for an ETA. However, based on prior experience, it is highly likely that airline officials worldwide will be un...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 24, 2024 - In a heartwarming display of gratitude and camaraderie, Chaverim of Baltimore recently hosted a special pre-Chanukah get-together for its dedicated volunteer responders, dispatchers, and their families. The event, held at Ohr Hamizrach in a beautifully arranged venue, welcomed over 150 attendees who gathered to celebrate and connect.
The evening featured a delicious spread of food, with donuts, meat wraps, chicken platters, meat platters, latkes, and an array of salads. There was an atmosphere of camaraderie and connection. Adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening, guests were treated to a professional mentalist show by renowned mentalist Ronnie Baras. The event’s seamless execution was made possible through the professional service provided...
Baltimore, MD - Dec 24, 2024 - BJL Weather Information Notification System - Community Schedule Changes for Schools, Organizations & BusinessesBais Yaakov Preschool Elementary Begin 11:00AMBais Yaakov Middle/High School Begin 10:30AM (Daven at home) Early Drop off 10:10AM - No MTA Service - Update approx. 8:30AMBnos Yisroel Updating at 9:00AM
Cheder Chabad Boys Middle School Minyan-9:25 - All other divisions-10:00. All students should eat breakfast at home.
Cheder Khal Chassidim Begin 10:30AM
Khal Chassidim (Mosdos) - Daycare Begin 10:30AM
Khal Chassidim (Mosdos) - Elementary Begin 10:30AM
Khal Chassidim (Mosdos) - Preschool Begin 10:30AM
Talmudical Academy TA: MS & HS starting on time. Lower school update at 7:30
TASHBAR KinderTime begins 10:00
Toras Simcha Begin 10:00AM
A 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday evening confirmed many of the details behind the beeper and walkie-talkie sabotage attack against Hezbollah: the operation began over a decade ago, with the Mossad initially weaponizing walkie-talkies sold to the Iranian-backed proxy terrorist group.
The beeper and walkie-talkie attack sent Hezbollah reeling and was credited for giving Israel an extra opening for a bombing campaign that brought the Lebanese terrorist group to its knees.
The Jerusalem Post exclusively reported on many of the details revealed in 60 Minutes on December 2. The original plan for the walkie-talkies could have led to not merely wounding over 3,000 Hezbollah operatives, but killing over 15,000, as reported by the Post, or 16,000, per 60 Minutes.
Several top I...
For 444 days, over 50 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage in Iran in 1979-1981. The world held its breath for their safe return. Today, 100 innocent Israelis—men, women, and children—remain hostages in Gaza. They have also now endured 444 days in captivity without basic humanitarian aid, medicine, or visits from the Red Cross. This must end. Bring them home!Today I hosted Farhan al-Qadi, a Muslim Bedouin citizen of Israel who was freed by the IDF four months ago, and Malki Shem Tov, the father of Omer who is still cruelly being held in Hamas captivity. Their shocking stories underscore the urgent need to bring everyone home. This is a moral imperative. #BringThemHome
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 23, 2024 - 3:23PM – Avoid the area of Wirt between Bancroft & Strathmore due to a car fire
Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 23, 2024 - Since I majored in Chemistry and worked in multiple science labs, I was curious to read Rabbi Joel Padowitz and Rabbi Jonathan Sassen's new book, The Science Behind the Mishnah.
The Science Behind the Mishnah provides students and teachers with a resource to understand the natural phenomena that appear in Meseches Berachos, which most teachers are unequipped to provide. Complex scientific information becomes understandable and teachable for both teachers and students alike. The depth and breadth of knowledge are so overwhelming, that I could not read the tremendous amount of information straight through.
The Science Behind the Mishnah contains 32 chapters covering a wide range of scient...
Towson, MD - Dec. 23, 2024 - It’s one of the most joyful times of the year, but also one of the busiest for shopping.
Some shoppers in Towson are hoping to avoid the crowds and some are avoiding the Towson Town Center altogether.
Melissa Paddock, a Towson resident, says, “It’s sad to say but yeah I’ve avoided the mall and I haven’t in the past, but this year I avoided the mall.”
On Sunday afternoon, two people were arrested after a fight at Towson Town Center, interrupting the holiday shopping rush.
“It’s kind of a tradition to shop at Macy’s [...] and I didn’t go because of the possibility of crime,” said Paddock.
As of December 3, Baltimore County Police say they have responded to 492 crimes at Towson Town Cente...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 23, 2024 - Police recovered illegal items, including a stolen vehicle and a loaded AK-47, from a 20-year-old man during a traffic stop in Towson on Thursday.
On December 19, officers stopped a vehicle near Meteor Court and Cloister Road, leading to the discovery of a stolen vehicle, a loaded AK-47, an AK-47 magazine with 10 rounds of ammunition, and a “Glock switch” device that converts a semi-automatic firearm into a fully automatic one.
The suspect, 20-year-old Jaquan McCain, is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. He faces multiple weapons charges, including being a minor in possession of a firearm and possession of an assault weapon.
This traffic stop follows increased police patrols in Towson after last Tuesday&rsq...
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms for the first time that Israel was behind the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran over the summer.
Also at a commemoration event for local security officers, Katz threatens the Houthis in Yemen after the Iran-backed terror group continues to carry out attacks on Israel.
“In these days, when the Houthi terror organization is firing missiles at Israel, I want to convey a clear message to them: We have defeated Hamas, we have defeated Hezbollah, we have blinded the defense systems in Iran, and damaged the [missile] production systems. We have overthrown the Assad regime in Syria, we have dealt heavy blows to the ‘axis of evil,’ and we will also severely strike the Houthi terror organization in Yemen, which remains th...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 23, 2024 – A minivan crashed into the Greenspring Sephardic Synagogue at the intersection of Greenspring Avenue and Smith Avenue on Sunday evening, prompting a significant emergency response.
The incident occurred around 6:09 PM, with first responders from Hatzalah, the Baltimore County Police, Baltimore County Fire Department, and the Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company arriving quickly at the scene. Authorities found the minivan had traveled through the front of the shul. Hatzalah transported the driver to a local hospital, where their injuries were reported to be minor and not critical
Emergency crews conducted a thorough search of the building to ensure there were no additional victims and assessed the structural damage.
Prior to releasing the sce...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 23, 2024 - A mix of snow and freezing rain on Tuesday morning has prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for Maryland and the D.C. area, effective from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hazardous travel conditions are expected as icy roads create dangerous situations, especially during the busy morning commute.
Timing and Areas Affected:Light precipitation will begin early Tuesday morning, around 5 a.m., along and west of US-15, reaching the I-95 corridor near sunrise. Precipitation will start as light freezing rain and may mix with snow at times, especially north of Interstate 70. The precipitation will transition to a mix of rain and freezing rain late Tuesday morning, tapering off by early afternoon.
Ice and Snow Accumulations:...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 22, 2024 - Maryland is predicting a nearly $3 billion dollar budget shortfall for budget year 2026.
Governor Larry Hogan left office with a $5 billion dollar budget surplus.
"It would be a mistake for the legislature to use its newly expanded budgetary power to return to the old habits of raiding the rainy day fund or recklessly spending down the surplus," he said.
Hogan hoped the state's $3 billion-dollar rainy day fund and $2.5 billion-dollar structural surplus wouldn't go to waste.
Now, some say it has, pointing to a multi-million-dollar downward swing.
"Governor Hogan left the state in good financial shape, actually a surplus. The numbers are getting worse and worse for the state of Maryland, and this has happened on Governor Moore's watch, and ...
This week, many festive celebrations marked the siyum of Masechet Bava Batra across the Jewish world. Yet, one man commemorated it alone.
A Message from Dr. Yonatan Schussheim
"I’d appreciate it if you could spare me a couple of minutes," Dr. Yonatan Schussheim wrote to me this week. "I’d like to share something that I think will interest you."
Dr. Yonatan Schussheim, an OB-GYN, is the son of the late Dr. Eli Schussheim, zt”l, the legendary founder of EFRAT. Initially, I assumed he wanted to discuss something related to the organization’s activities, but I was mistaken.
“I’m speaking to you as the father of Emunah, who was engaged to Yehonatan Deutsch, Hy”d,” he began.
He didn’t need to refresh my memory. Even in a year of immense ...
