Canadian Jewish groups and politicians expressed outrage last week over the threats made by a Toronto man who was convicted for threatening to plant bombs in every local synagogue and kill as many Jews as he could.
Afghanistan-born Shawarma restaurant owner Waisuddin Akbari confided in car salesman Cameron Ahmad about the plot last March, according to the November Ontario Court of Justice ruling. Ahmad notified the police about the threats, under the belief that Akbari was serious about the intention to commit a violent attack.
The 41-year-old Akbari had come to 26-year-old Ahmad's dealership for an oil change and inquired about the possibility of upgrading to a new vehicle. Akbari allegedly expressed concerns about financing a new vehicle because he believed interest...
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Mitzvah Motivators Reminders for those up to date on the Brachos Program, with forms in hand:
TODAY, Friday, March 28, 2025: Cholent Pickup:
Location: Mitzvah Mo Headquarters (Right Side of the Building)
Instructions: Park in a parking spot and walk up. NO drive-throughs.
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm-ish
Sunday, March 30: Burger or Hotdog Box Pickup:
Location: Mitzvah Mo Headquarters (Right Side of the Building)
Instructions: Park in a parking spot and walk up. NO drive-throughs.
Time: 4:00–5:30 pm-ish
Tuesday, April 1: Check BJL or call the Mitzvah Mo Hotline (410-764-3474) for details about the All The Brachos You Can Make Buffet.
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For the last seven years, The Kashering Konnection, has been servicing the Baltimore and DC communities. Coordinated through Star-K Kashrus Administrator Rabbi Sholom Tendler, experienced, professional Mashgichim are available to come to your home and ensure an easy, mess-free and 100% properly-done Kashering of your kitchen and appliances. From ovens to stoves, counters to sinks, The Kashering Konnection can help you prepare for Pesach in an easy and affordable way....
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 27, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Rochel Vim, a'h, mother of Raphael Moshe (Estie) Vim, Aliza Vim, Chedva Vim, Ayala (Ahron) Silbiger, Levi (Sori) Vim, Shana Chaya (Danny) Krasner, Yosef Vim, and Shevy (Zalmy) Jampolsky; daughter of Rabbi Avraham Yagod and sister of Eli (Ettil) Yagod, Leah (Dovid) Zeffrin, Yitzchok Yagod, and Sara CohenShiva will be observed at 3209 Taney Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 Shacharis: 8:00AMMincha: 7:00PMMaariv: 8:30PMMincha Erev Shabbos: 2:00PMMaariv Motzai Shabbos: 8:15PMBreaks 12-1, 5:30-6:30No visitors past 10PM, please Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Brooklyn, NY - March 29, 2025 - (CBN) A frum mother and her two daughters were killed Saturday in Brooklyn when a driver with a suspended license slammed into an Uber and careened into the family on a leisurely walk home from synagogue.A third child — the woman’s 4- year-old son — was also struck and was left clinging to life in critical condition, authorities said.A total of nine people were injured in the tragedy.The horror unfolded just after 1 p.m. on Ocean Parkway close to Quentin Road in heavily Orthodox Jewish Gravesend when an Uber driver in a Toyota Camry and an Audi collided, authorities said.“The bang I heard, it was like an earthquake,” a witness told The Post. “It went on for a good 30 seconds. It felt like the world stopped for...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials have revoked at least 300 foreign students' visas as part of President Donald Trump's effort to crack down on antisemitic pro-Palestinian protesters on university campuses.
"Maybe more than 300 at this point," he said in response to a reporter's question. "We do it every day, every time I find one of these lunatics."
"At some point I hope we run out because we've gotten rid of them," the top American diplomat said.
Since his return to the White House on January 20, Trump has moved energetically against pro-Hamas, antisemitic student activists, academics and administrators over the disruptive protests that swept colleges campuses after the October 7 massacre and the subsequent Gaza war.
Rubio further said that ...
Israel has conveyed its counter-offer to the Gaza deal mediators in full coordination with the US, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement Saturday evening, following reports that Hamas agreed to the Egyptian proposal to release five live hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a series of consultations on Friday following the proposal received from the Gaza deal negotiators.
The five hostages would be released in exchange for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza until after Passover and beginning negotiations on a long-term ceasefire, an Israeli official told Walla earlier in the evening.
Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya later said that the Palestinian terrorist group had agreed to a ceasefire proposal it received two days ago from Egypt and Qatar, key mediators in Gaza cea...
American Muslims for Palestine is being investigated by the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) for its connections to Hamas-linked organizations and its relations with the Students for Justice in Palestine and unrest on American campuses.
HELP Committee chair Senator Bill Cassidy announced the investigation at a Thursday hearing on campus antisemitism, amid longstanding accusations that AMP helped create SJP and at least nine AMP and associated Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation (AJP) officers allegedly had ties to Hamas.
“AMP’s close ties with campus SJP groups raise serious questions about AMP’s involvement in planning, organizing, and funding campus demonstrations that have posed significant...
Rosh Chodesh Nissan is nearly here and Pesach is definitely in the air. Walk into the supermarkets and note the blessed fully stocked aisles of Pesach items. Open up any of the local publications and you will find stores advertising their new merchandise for Yom Tov or pop-up shops with items for the whole family, as well as a plethora of car/van cleaning and kashering kitchen services. I’m still holding onto Adar.
You might think I’m crazy, but you won’t be the first one to think that. It’s not that Purim themes with matching costumes and shaloch manos galvanize me for the whole year. On the contrary, I used to get quite stressed when my kids were younger about managing all their wants and wishes and making that practical reality along with my ow...
Crown Heights, NY – March 28, 2025 - A Charedi was assaulted Wednesday evening while riding the subway after taking a photo that triggered a violent response from a fellow passenger.
The attacker, a woman, became enraged and physically assaulted the victim, leaving him with visible injuries. She also spat at the victim’s friend and shouted antisemitic slurs, including “You Jew,” while threatening to “break your face” and “take your yarmulkes.”
Bystanders intervened, preventing the situation from escalating further. When the train arrived at the next station, officers were already present on the platform. Following a brief investigation, the suspect was placed under arrest.
A D.C. federal judge on Friday extended a restraining order against the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime immigration law the Trump administration enacted to deport Venezuelan nationals who are Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled the extension will run through April 12.
Also on Friday, in a separate ruling, a federal judge in Boston blocked the deportation of migrants to countries where they have no existing relationship without a chance to go into court to contest that move.
In a bench ruling, he ordered all planes carrying Venezuelan nationals or other deportees under the Alien Enemies Act be returned.
The administration later filed an emergency request for the U.S. appeals court to intervene.
Baltimore, MD - March 28, 2025 - We just finished the Purim and now we got to think about Pesach. One of the main parts of Pesach is the kashering of your kitchen.
I am not a kashering professional. I don't know how to do it, but I would like to learn. So today I have Rabbi Sholom Tendler from the Star K to show me how to kasher like a professional.
To have the Star K help you with kashering your kitchen in Maryland click here
Baltimore, MD – March 28, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yekusiel Lando (Baltimore) & Necham Schrek (Hollywood, FL) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Mrs. Miriam Lando
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - March 28, 2025 - Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, initiated a conference to combat antisemitism in Jerusalem, Israel, at the Jerusalem International Convention Center on Wednesday and Thursday, under the title of Ambassadors of Truth.
These international gatherings began with MK Natan Sharansky and a small group around one table. Under President Reuven Rivlin, the world leaders attending his mega event included Presidents, Princes, and Kings. Most years in between the event was held in the same venue with tables of invited dignitaries. This year, European politics cast a shadow on the event, though one would not know it from the crowded room filled with chairs for the main speakers and pan...
Baltimore, MD – March 28, 2025 - Over the past several months, we have been privileged to welcome many new members to our kehillah — many of whom bring with them a rich Sephardic heritage and beautiful customs.
Beginning this Shabbos morning, we are excited to launch a dedicated Sephardic Minyan for Shabbos morning tefillah (for Kabbalas Shabbos and Shabbos Mincha/Maariv, we will IYH daven together as one community).
Important Notes:
Until the parking lot construction is complete, the Sephardic Minyan will IYH meet in the Social Hall.
Both the main and Sephardic minyanim will IYH share in the same Kiddush at the conclusion of davening.
Shabbos Morning Schedule: Korbanot – 8:30 am Hodu – 8:45 am
For any questions, please contact Eli...
Update as of Thursday, March 27 @2:15PM: Mrs. Elise (Asher) Wolf will complete the shiva in Baltimore on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 12:30-3:30PM at 6023 Berkeley Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21209443.904.2833***Baltimore, MD – Mar. 21, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Benn Richels, z’l, husband of Jackie Richels, and father of Elise (Asher) Wolf, David (Natalie) Richels, Ira (Ellen) Richels.The levayah will be held Sunday morning, March 23, 2025 at 10:30AM at Bnai Israel, 420 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk, VAThe kevura will take place at B’nai Israel Cemetery, 2710 Cromwell Road, Norfolk, VA
Shiva will be observed at: Aviva-Pembroke, 373 Constitution Drive, Apt. 239, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Visitation Schedule:
Sunday, March 23rd: 7:00 PM ...
