State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman published today (Tuesday) findings that he presented to the IDF and the political echelon before October 7, 2023 on the IDF positions on Israel's northern border.
Soldiers who were stationed in the border area complained to the Comptroller that the guidelines for when they are permitted to open fire were not appropriate for the threats they faced. In addition, the Comptroller warned that reserve soldiers did not receive appropriate weapons.
Commanders testified that they were repeatedly forced to cancel patrols due to malfunctions in the patrol vehicles.
Englman said that "the Simchat Torah massacre of October 7 resulted from numerous and serious failures in protecting the country's borders. In a surprise inspection, which we conducted at ei...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 1, 2025 - While walking with her family on a trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan picked up a stone that turned out to be an ancient seal amulet from the Middle Bronze Age.
Early this past March, during a family trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan from Moshav Ramot Meir found an ancient scarab amulet, about 3,800 years old. “We were walking along the path, and then Ziv bent down – and out of all the stones around her, she picked up this particular stone,” recounts Omer Nitzan, Ziv's sister. “When she rubbed it and removed the sand from it, we saw something was different about it. I called my parents to come see the beautiful stone, and we realized we had discovered an archaeological ...
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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…
DUNDALK, MD — April, 1, 2025 - Three Dundalk schools are on lockdown Tuesday morning amid a nearby armed barricade, police said.
Officers said Battle Grove Elementary School, Charlesmont Elementary School and General John Stricker Middle School were on lockdown as of 9:15 a.m.
"Baltimore County Police are responding to an armed barricaded subject in the area of Gray Manor Terrace in Dundalk. Residents in the area are being asked to shelter in place - away from windows and exterior doors," the Baltimore County Police Department said on X, formerly Twitter.
Baltimore, MD – April 1, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Reuven and Aviva ( Schwartz ) Tyler on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Yisroel & Rivkah Tyler and Ari & Suri Schwartz
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Baltimore, MD – April 1, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Joseph Nathan Appel, z’l, father of Larry Jay Appel (Cathy Comeau) and Caren Beth Appel.
The levayah will be held at Levinson’s on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:30PM.
The kevurah will take place at Arlington Chizuk Amuno Cemetery, 4300 N. Rogers Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Shiva will be observed at Aventura 7218 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21208 on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Tuesday: Mincha/Maariv: 7:20PM
Wednesday: Shacharis 9:00AM / Mincha/Maariv: 7:20PM
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Israel's National Security Council (NSC) issued on Tuesday a public assessment of terrorist threats against Israelis abroad, ahead of spring vacations.
The NSC said the assessment is intended to raise awareness among Israeli travelers regarding the threats they may face in various destinations worldwide.
The assessment focuses on key trends in global terrorist activity that may constitute a risk to citizens abroad.
Iranian threat
The NSC notes that Iran remains the primary cause of global terrorism, both directly and through its terror proxies.
"Iran continues to use terrorist operations as a central policy tool and as retaliation for strikes against senior Iranian, Hezbollah, and Hamas officials in the context of war in Gaza."
The assessment notes that myria...
Baltimore, MD – 2 Nissan 5785 - In a groundbreaking initiative for the Jewish community, STAR-K Kosher Certification and Kollel Los Angeles are proud to announce that – for the first time ever – both the Passover Medicine List and the Personal Care & Cosmetics List, prepared by Rav Gershon Bess shlit”a, Kollel Los Angeles, are now available at no cost in the STAR-K app. Since its inception decades ago, this project is an important fundraiser for the Los Angeles Kollel, where Rav Bess learned for 13 years.
By making these resources freely available, STAR-K and Kollel Los Angeles reaffirm their commitment to supporting Klal Yisroel with the highest standards in kashrus.
The Passover Medicine List, meticulously compiled by Rav Bess with the assistance of STAR-K&r...
Baltimore, MD - March 31, 2025 - Eighth grade test scores in Maryland have been declining for many years — and not just because schools shut down during the coronavirus pandemic.
Math and reading scores tested annually have steadily dropped for more than 10 years, with reading scores matching lows recorded in the mid-1990s in the state and math scores in a free fall.
Several education experts told The Baltimore Sun the reasons for the continual decline are unclear.
“The honest answer is, we don’t know,” said Michael Petrilli, president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Petrilli added that the trends in Maryland aren’t unlike the rest of the country.
Baltimore, MD - March 31, 2025 - A company jointly owned by the Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health Systems is set to cut over 1,000 jobs this summer, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retaining Notification.
Broadway Services LLC, a contract-services company based in Baltimore, has over 1,000 employees, serving the Maryland and Washington area, including Hopkins’ Baltimore campuses. Services include security, parking services, janitorial, transportation and facility management.
In 2024, Hopkins reviewed the joint venture and determined Broadway Services would be closing after over 40 years, according a Hopkins spokesperson in a statement sent to The Baltimore Sun. The decision was announced to all employees in October, providing them with eight months of not...
Worries about tariffs and the economy sent the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to their worst quarters since 2022, a setback that is pushing some investors overseas..
The Trump administration’s whipsaw rollout of a tariff fight with America’s biggest trading partners has analysts trimming forecasts for economic growth and lifting estimates for inflation. The tech trade that carried indexes to new highs is fizzling. Investors big and small have been shifting bets to Europe—where new spending plans could jolt a lethargic economy—and beyond.
Monday’s action highlighted the volatility pummeling markets in recent weeks. U.S. stocks opened sharply lower following a global selloff overnight, before an afternoon rally carried the b...
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Baltimore, MD – Mar. 24, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Shimon Kamenezky, z’l, brother of Moty (Dena) Kamenezky.Baltimore:Monday and Tuesday morning at 2700 Geartner Road, Baltimore, MD, 21209.410.358.1510Minyanim:Mon. & Tues.: Shacharis: 7:00AMMon. Mincha/Maariv: 7:10PM
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Baltimore, MD - March 31, 2025 - Maryland school leaders are facing what they are calling "catastrophic" cuts in federal funds.
Maryland State School Superintendent Carey Wright revealed Monday morning that late Friday, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) was told by the U.S. Department of Education that they would not be sending Maryland $360 million that federal officials had committed to Maryland.
At a Monday morning press conference, Wright said, “Shock does not begin to describe our reaction when we received notification late Friday evening.”
Wright said it jeopardizes over $400 million in funding. The money was post-COVID relief funding.
Delays in spending had been approved because of supply chain issues. Wright said the impact will be most deeply felt i...
Baltimore, MD – March 31, 2025 – 4:03PM Falls Road between Northern Parkway and Kelly Avenue is experiencing a left lane closure due to construction, which is also affecting the left turn lane near the auto body shop.For drivers heading north on the JFX (I-83) and exiting at Northern Parkway (Exit 10A), expect delays. It’s recommended to use Exit 10B instead to more easily reach the community.------------------------------------------------------------------
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Baltimore, MD – March 31, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Ari Hettleman on the birth of a daughter. Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Eliezer Golub
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Israel has submitted a counter-proposal to the Hamas terrorist, according to which Hamas will release 11 live hostages on the first day of the agreement, including American citizen Edan Alexander, and there will be a total of 40 days of ceasefire.
In addition, a senior Israeli official told the Haaretz newspaper that Israel is also demanding the release of 16 hostages. On the other hand, Hamas is offering a phased release in exchange for a 50-day ceasefire.
While Israel awaits Hamas's response, Ynet reported that the IDF is implementing a plan to expand Israel's security control in the Gaza Strip.
A security source stated that this operation would not require the mobilization of additional reserve forces beyond what was previously planned: "This is the peak...
Baltimore, MD – March 31, 2025 – Yesterday morning, a jogger reported offensive graffiti painted on cement blocks across from the Whole Foods and Starbucks parking lot on Mt. Washington Road.
Councilman Yitzy Schleifer’s office was promptly notified. Within less than 24 hours, the graffiti was removed, reflecting the swift and effective response to maintain the community’s appearance and quality of life.
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Troops of the 252nd Division are continuing targeted operations to expand the security perimeter in northern and central Gaza.
As part of the activity, Yahalom Unit troops under the command of the 252nd Division dismantled a one-kilometer-long underground tunnel route belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization.
In an additional activity, the troops located a workshop used for producing rockets and launchers.
So far, the division’s troops have eliminated over 50 terrorists.
