The Gaza cease-fire negotiating team, which includes senior officials from the Mossad, Shin Bet, and IDF, "will return to Israel from Qatar after a significant week of talks," the Prime Minister's Office reported on Tuesday evening.
"The team is returning for internal consultations in Israel regarding the continuation of the negotiations for the return of our hostages," the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement, with no further details provided.
Negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas, who have been in captivity for 445 days, are ongoing, but it remains unclear whether an agreement will be reached. The possibilities range from an immediate deal in the coming days to no agreement at all.
In Israel, officials emphasized that the return of the team after 10 d...
The Israeli Defense Ministry and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed a multi-billion-shekel contract Wednesday to significantly increase the supply of Arrow-3 missile defense interceptors for the IDF.
The agreement, spearheaded by the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) within the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), will enhance Israel’s air defense capabilities. The Arrow-3, jointly developed with the U.S., counters long-range ballistic missile threats and demonstrated remarkable success during recent conflicts, including intercepting missiles from Iran and the Houthi militia in Yemen.
Key highlights include:
The Arrow-3's historic operational interception in space during 2024 missile barrages.
Strengthening Israel’s multi-layere...
Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited the Philadelphi Corridor in the Gaza Strip together with Southern Command Commanding Officer Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman and Gaza Division Commander Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram.
During the visit, the commanders in the field briefed the minister on the IDF's operations in the area. He spoke with soldiers and commanders in the field and thanked them for their sacrifice and work to return all hostages and crush Hamas's governmental and military capabilities in the Gaza Strip.
"I came to visit Gaza to meet the commanders and soldiers who are doing a great job, displaying bravery, resourcefulness, and determination, while the need to create conditions to free the hostages and ensure Israel's security is in their sights. Security will remain in t...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 25, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Arnold Maltinsky, z’l, husband of Sonia Maltinsky, and father of Rachel (Sheldon) Zeller, (410-215-2884) and Michael (Jan) Maltinsky.
The levayah will take place on Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Mt. Golda Cemetery, 500 Old Country Rd., Huntington Station, New York 11746.
Shiva will be observed at 1 Grist Mill Court, Apt #404, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Friday from 1:00-3:00PM, continuing from Sunday through Tuesday from 1:00-6:30 PM.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Reconnecting with rabbeim and friends is always a highlight of the Yeshivas Ner Yisroel annual dinner, which draws over 1,000 attendees. Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel in for many of these dinners, and each time I leave feeling inspired, elated, and incredibly proud to be a talmid of such a yeshiva.
This year, I booked an early morning flight to Baltimore, eager to visit family and talmidim, attend the Yeshiva’s Yarchei Kallah, and, most importantly, join the dinner event. My flight went smoothly, and I touched down in Baltimore just after seven. I made my way to the shuttle for the rental car terminal and approached the counter where my reservation awaited.
I had rented cars many times before and didn’t anticipate any issues. “Licen...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yitzchok “Izzy” Langer, (R' Yitzchok Tzvi ben Shmuel Asher Langer), z'l, father of Malka ( Dr. Mark) Young.
The family will be sitting shiva in Kew Garden Hills through Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at 141-48 72nd Drive Flushing, New York.
Phone: 410-808-9700 or 410- 808-4440.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Moshe & Atara Rothman on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Gershon & Chana Leah Rothman and Rabbi & Rebetzin Chaim & Dvora Schwartz
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 24, 2024 – Preconstruction efforts to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are set to commence on January 7, marking the start of a four-year project estimated to cost $2 billion. The bridge, a vital link across the Patapsco River, tragically collapsed on March 26, 2024, when the container ship Dali crashed into a support column, killing six roadwork crew members and severing a critical route to and from Baltimore.
Preconstruction and Design Efforts
Initial activities include topographic and underwater surveys, soil sampling, and property inspections for about 1,100 homes and businesses near the bridge site. This groundwork will help guide the design of the new bridge, which will feature enhanced pier protection systems, wider lanes, updated ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 24, 2024 - With tremendous hoda’a to HaShem, I am excited to present to you Dove Tales, a brand new Chanukah Sefer highlighting the astounding connection between the dove, Chanukah, and us. Thanks to the generous sponsors the book is FREE. Copies are available around Baltimore and a few other locales. I am also sharing th...
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...
