Baltimore, MD – Jan. 17, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira in Israel of Denise Cohen, a’h sister of Avigayil (Ira) Hisler.
The levayah was Thursday. Mrs. Hisler can be reached by WhatsApp at 443 418 3369
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
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Baltimore, MD - Jan. 16, 2025 - The Reisterstown Road Plaza (RRP) is stepping into a bold new chapter, embracing change while honoring its roots as a community gathering place. With the removal of the iconic “drum” that has long defined its entrance, this milestone marks the beginning of a comprehensive transformation aimed at reimagining the space. “We are excited to welcome in a new era with a fresh new look and feel,” a representative of Tide Realty Capital, the Plaza’s new local owner, told BJL.The upcoming facade overhaul is just the first step in a broader effort to revitalize the Plaza, creating a more welcoming, modern, and community-oriented town center. The redesign seeks to foster deeper community engagement, offering updated spaces for l...
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Baltimore, MD - Jan. 16, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.
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The Prime Minister's Office stated this morning (Friday) that under the hostage deal, the first hostages are expected to be released as soon as this coming Sunday, January 19.
"Pending approval by the Security Cabinet and the Government, and the agreement taking effect, the release of the hostages will be implemented according to the planned framework in which the hostages are expected to be released on Sunday," the PMO stated.
The statement was made after Opposition Leader Yair Lapid criticized the religious parties on the grounds that they are preventing the government from convening on Shabbat to approve the agreement - which, according to him, will lead to a delay in the release of the hostages.
The haredi and religious parties stated that they have no objection to convening th...
The Israel Prison Service is preparing to release security prisoners per the decision of the political echelon and the deal to return the hostages.
Per the instructions of the IPS commissioner, the Red Cross will not conduct part of the escort to ensure that the terrorists do not deviate from the strict security guidelines and to prevent any expression of joy in Israeli territory.
IPS Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi, held a meeting with many participants, in cooperation with the other security bodies, to approve the operational plan ahead of the release of the security prisoners as part of the hostage deal under what is being called "Operation Way of the Land."
The Ofir and Shikma detention facilities have begun preparations to receive terrorists who are expected to be released following the ...
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 17, 2025 - A winter storm is predicted to develop along an incoming Arctic cold front this weekend, increasing Maryland's chances of seeing accumulating snow.
Estimates by the National Weather Service on Friday called for snowfall amounts of 4 inches in Westminster; 3 inches in Bel Air, Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick and suburbs close to Washington, D.C.; with 2 inches of snow expected in Hagerstown and areas further west.
Skies will gradually clear on Friday, giving Baltimore area residents a mild day of sunshine and temperatures in the lower to mid-40s before conditions change on Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service's latest forecast, there's a chance of snow Shabbos before 10 a.m. Snow is expected to transition to rain sho...
As I write this essay the entire Jewish world is gripped with multiple emotions.
Anticipation for the release of the hostages. Silent joy for the hoped for reunion of the hostages with their most loved ones. Fear over how many of those hostages will return home alive. Anger and horror over the inequity of the exchange of innocent hostages for murderous terrorists. Worry over whether the promises of our enemies will be kept. Deep pain over the many hundreds who valiantly gave their lives to achieve peace and the eradication of our enemies, and the frustrating doubt if indeed we will accomplish that goal. Anxiety over what the future holds in store for us with this compromised deal.
How will things turn out? How do we distill all these conflicting and tortuous emotions until such time as i...
Senior officials clarified that since Israel is dealing with the Hamas terrorist organization, nothing is certain and Hamas may try to torpedo the deal at various stages.
Jerusalem, Israel - Jan. 17, 2025 - The list of the names of the hostages who are expected to be released in the first phase of the hostage deal has been published.
The hostages who are expected to be released include Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Ohad Ben Ami, the four members of the Bibas family, Yarden, Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir, Agam Berger, and Romi Gonen.
In addition, Daniella Gilboa, Emily Damari, Sagui Dekel-Chen, Yair Horn, Omer Wenkert, Alexander Troufanov, Arbel Yehud, Ohad Yahalomi, Eliya Cohen, Or Levy, Naama Levy, Oded Lifshitz, Gadi Moshe Mozes, Avera Mengistu, Shlomo Mansour, Keith Samuel Siegel, Tsahi Ida...
The Israeli Security Cabinet is currently meeting in Jerusalem to ratify the hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas. As part of the deal, over a thousand terrorists, some with blood on their hands, will be released.
Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has learned that some of the terrorists who will be released will be sent to Judea and Samaria, as well as eastern Jerusalem, contrary to the promises that were made earlier to the ministers. The decision is expected to cause widespread public criticism and additional arguments within the government.
Additional details are expected to be published following the meeting and the ratification of the agreement. The General Cabinet is expected to meet at 3:00 p.m. local time at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, approximately an hour bef...
Jerusalem, Israel - Jan. 16, 2025 - Representatives of Israel, Hamas, the US, and Qatar have officially signed the hostage deal and Gaza ceasefire in Doha, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed in a statement Friday morning.
According to the statement, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been informed of the agreement and instructed to convene the Political-security cabinet, followed by a government meeting to approve the plan.
Currently, the government plenum is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday, rather than Sunday as initially planned.
The government cited last-minute disagreements with Hamas as the reason for the delay in voting on the matter.
Opposition is expected
The vot...
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 16, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eli Hoschander (Queens) and Miri Lefkowitz (Baltimore) on their engagement! Mazel Tov to Joe & Elizabeth Lefkowitzיה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 16, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira R' Levi Glatzer, z’l, father of Rebetzin Suri (Rav Aron) Taub.
Shiva will be observed through Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at 22 Blueberry Hill Road, Monsey, NY, 10952.
Shacharis: 8:30AM
Mincha: 4:40PM
Maariv: 5:45PM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
A diplomatic source said on Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insistent on finalizing all the details of the hostage deal before bringing it to the vote of the Security Cabinet and the Cabinet.
"Netanyahu strongly refused Hamas's demand to change the deployment of troops in on the Philadelphi Corridor and thus he is standing firmly against Hamas's other demands today, which deviate from the understandings that were reached during the negotiations. It seems that this insistence bears fruit, but until the matters are completely finalized, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not convene the Cabinet and government.'
Earlier in the evening, Shas Party Chairman Aryeh Deri announced that Israel and Hamas have overcome the obstacles on the path to implementing the hos...
Miriam Adelson, billionaire donor and longstanding supporter of Donald Trump, was crucial in persuading the president-elect to push Hamas to accept a hostage agreement, Israeli journalist Ben Caspit (Maariv) reported.
Adelson, who at times commanded extraordinary influence over US-Israel relations, reportedly lobbied Trump to take bold action, utilizing her close relationship with the president-elect.
According to Caspit, Adelson’s activism was decisive in persuading Trump to issue what in December was a grave public warning to Hamas, demanding that it release the hostages it had taken. Trump had recently taken to social media, declaring, “The hostages are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will… Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has b...
Italy has announced that it will not enforce arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant, joining France in offering them immunity from prosecution.
The decision follows a legal advisory from Italy's Foreign and Justice Ministries, which confirmed that immunity for visiting leaders is permissible under the Vienna Convention.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, currently on a diplomatic visit to Italy, confirmed the development after meetings with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio. The ministers clarified that legal advice received by the Italian government affirms that Netanyahu and Galant are entitled to immunity under international law while visiting Italy....
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 16, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yehuda Reach (Baltimore) & Chelly Morris (Columbus/Baltimore) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Michoel Reach & Rabbi & Mrs. Henoch Morris
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
