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Baltimore, MD – April 29, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Deborah (nee Katz) (Jacob, z’l) Schuchman, a’h, mother of Rabbi Moshe (Michal) Schuchman, Eitan (Ariella) Schuchman, and Bryna (Yaakov) Handler and sister of Dr. Mayer (Brenda) Katz and Sherman (Clara) Katz.The Levayah will be held today, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Levinson's at 2:30PM Kevurah will take place at the Agudah cemetery in Rosedale.
Shiva details forthcoming
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD - April 29, 2025 - The Baltimore Police Department – Northwest District is sponsoring a steering wheel-lock (anti-theft device) giveaway for Kia and Hyundai owners. You must live or work in the Northwest District. On Tuesday, April 29th from 7 PM until 9 PM, members of the Northwest District will be on the lot of the JCC – 5700 Park Heights Avenue for the giveaway. See the flyer below for full details.
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Child Care Voucher Enrollment Freeze to take effect on May 1
Baltimore, MD - April 24, 2025 - Many parents may already be aware that the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced a temporary enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) voucher program going into effect next Thursday on May 1st.
We have been advised by the program administrators that applications submitted before May 1st can still be accepted.
Thus, if you are currently not receiving CCS vouchers but are eligible, it is imperative that you carefully and quickly gather all required documents (to the best of your ability) and apply as soon as possible before the deadline.
Even if your application is not accepted, properly completed applications which are submitted earlier (rather than ...
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Baltimore, MD - April 28, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mrs. Janet (Rabbi Nahum, z’l) Ben-Natan, a"h, mother of Zahava (Dovid) Fleischmann of Yerushalayim, Yameena (Avrumi) Jager of Melbourne, Australia, Adeena (Moshe) Pelberg of Baltimore, Meechael (Rivki) Ben-Natan of Beitar, and Tzeona (Yonason) Carmen of Yerushalayim, and sister of Mark Breiner of New York and Leah Lipson of Lakewood.Adeena Pelberg will begin shiva in Baltimore at 5907 Winner Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215.
Monday: Until 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Beginning at 10:00 AM
Please check back for updates, as Adeena is hoping to travel to Eretz Yisroel to continue the shiva there.ISRAEL:Shiva will be observed in Israel ar Har Nof, 30 Agassi. Lower level Bila HaMaves LaNetzach...
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Baltimore, MD - April 23, 2025 - Your Path to Homeownership in Israel Starts Here: Discover a Unique Opportunity in New KatamonWe’re thrilled to announce our return to Baltimore for a special real estate event focused entirely on how to purchase property in Israel. Whether you’re considering Aliyah, looking for a vacation home, or seeking a smart investment opportunity, this evening will provide the practical tools and guidance you need to take the next step.We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore on Wednesday, May 7th at 8:00 PM.To reserve your place, please register here: https://israelevent.live/5BJLThe highlight of the evening will be a featured presentation on an exciting new luxury project in New Katamon (Katamonim). This beautiful development offers exceptional facili...
Baltimore, MD – April 29, 2025 – 8:25AM -The traffic light at the intersection of Park Heights Avenue and Clarks Lane is flashing:
Park Heights: Flashing Yellow
Clarks Lane: Flashing Red
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Flashing red = stop sign (full stop required)
Flashing yellow = proceed with caution
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The US military said that an F-18 Super Hornet was lost at sea on Monday after it fell off the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman.
The warplane was being towed when the crew lost control, one of whom was lightly wounded in the accident. The ship made a sharp maneuver to avoid an attack launched against it by the Houthis in Yemen.
Both the fighter plane and the towing vehicle fell, in possibly the greatest monetary loss caused to the US military by the Houthis since President Donald Trump ordered military operations to target the leaders and infrastructure of the Iran-backed group.
The Houthis said that they launched a drone and missile attack against the ship. An investigation by the US Navy is underway.
Reports of a breakthrough in the hostage-ceasefire deal talks are inaccurate, a source said on Tuesday following a Monday report that said that negotiations were pointing in the opposite direction.
"Israel is continuously and relentlessly working with the Americans and mediators to advance a deal for the release of our hostages, but so far, no agreement has been reached," the source said.
On Monday, Reuters reported, citing two Egyptian security sources, that the ongoing negotiations in Cairo were nearing a "significant breakthrough."
According to the Reuters report, an agreement had been reached regarding a long-term ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
However, the report noted that there are still some points of contention that remain to be bridged.
On Monday, I...
Israel should cancel the banknotes it knows were transferred to the Gaza Strip to disrupt Hamas's cash dominance and target the wealth it has accumulated, Eyal Ofer, an expert on Hamas’s economy in Gaza, told Maariv on Tuesday.
This aligns with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's view, after he asked the Governor of the Bank of Israel last week to cancel all 200 shekel bills in order to cripple Hamas's finances.
“Gaza operates as a cash economy,” Ofer explained. “Most commerce in the Strip’s markets, including hundreds of stalls trading humanitarian aid, is conducted in cash, mostly using low-denomination bills of 20 and 50 shekels. These bills pass from hand to hand and wear out so quickly that they often end up torn.&rdq...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 29, 2025 - The capital was discovered in Israel Antiquities Authority excavations conducted prior to constructing a new bridge entering Jerusalem, initiated by the Netivei Israel – National Transport Infrastructure Company * The researchers believe the impressive capital stood atop a pillar standing in a Roman-period building or street
A one-of-a-kind stone capital, a type never found anywhere in the world, decorated with an eight-branched lamp over 1,500 years old, will be revealed to the public for the first time at the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel in Jerusalem, in honor of Independence Day events. Made of limestone, the capital was unearthed in 2020 during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations conducted p...
Efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza are reportedly advancing, according to two Egyptian security officials who spoke with Reuters on Monday.
The officials indicated that negotiations underway in Cairo are showing signs of a "significant breakthrough."
They noted that while the parties have reached a general understanding on establishing a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, several unresolved issues continue to hinder final agreement — notably the future of Hamas' weapons.
Israeli officials claimed the report is inaccurate, telling Kan 11 News that “there is no real progress at this time.”
Meanwhile, Egyptian state-linked broadcaster Al Qahera News TV reported that General Has...
Canadians were projected to keep the Liberal Party in power, entrusting Prime Minister Mark Carney to forge a new course for their struggling economy and stand up to President Trump.
Carney’s Liberals were set to win a fourth term in national elections on Monday, Canadian broadcast networks said. It wasn’t clear whether the Liberals would win a majority of seats or a smaller share that would require them to win support from other parties to govern, the broadcaster said.
Carney, a 60-year-old former head of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, became prime minister after Justin Trudeau stepped down in January. His expected victory is a remarkable one for a party headed for defeat at the start of this year. The Conservatives, led by P...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 28, 2025 - The Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) hosted its inaugural JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Israel, on Sunday-Monday, April 27-28, 2025, at the Waldorf Hotel with a thousand attendees.
Keynote speaker, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke in the evening, on Iran enriching uranium “for one reason and one reason only,” he stated: “to make nuclear weapons, which they intend to use to destroy my country – and [to] threaten America once they have weapons, Ballistic missiles, ICBMs, they will threaten every city in the United States. That is a palpable danger to Israel and the free world.
“The way to prevent it is to dismantle all the infrastructure of Iran's nuclear program,” he stated. A deal t...
Minister Ben Gvir held meetings with key congressional leaders today in Washington, D.C. Representative Jim Jordan, Chair of the House Freedom Caucus and Representative Claudia Tenney, Chair of the Judea and Samaria Caucus met with the Minister to discuss the Trump Plan for Gaza, the implementation of the death penalty in Israel for terrorists who have murdered citizens, and freedom of worship on the Temple Mount.
After a confrontation with protesters in the hallway, the Minister also met with Representatives Mike Lawler, Head of the highly influential Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee and Brian Mast, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Direct Confrontation Between Minister Ben Gvir and Anti-Israel Protesters
An unusual and charged confrontation took place t...
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who is leading Israel’s negotiating team on a potential hostage deal, traveled to Cairo on Monday for talks with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, a senior Israeli official confirmed.
Egyptian state-affiliated media reported that the Israeli delegation’s discussions followed the visit of a Hamas delegation to Cairo on Sunday. After concluding the meetings, the Israeli team returned to Israel.
Meanwhile, Hamas announced in a written statement on Sunday that its delegation, led by Muhammad Nazal, a member of the political bureau of Hamas, left Cairo on Saturday evening “after intensive talks and consultations with senior Egyptian officials.”
Negotiations over Gaza ceasefire
Negotiations he...
Speaking to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News at the JNS Conference held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem, Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair and CEO Emeritus of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued stark warnings about the increasing foreign influence fueling antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the United States. He also called for urgent global action to counter Iran’s nuclear threat.
Hoenlein detailed how vast sums of money from foreign governments—including Qatar, China, Saudi Arabia, and even Germany—have been flowing into the American education system over decades. According to Hoenlein, this funding has surged dramatically in recent years, especially during the Biden administration.
“We are discover...
Colonel Richard Kemp, former commander of British military forces in Afghanistan, spoke to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News on the sidelines of the JNS International Policy Summit held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem.
Asked on the current situation in terms of Israel’s war against Hamas, Col. Kemp replied, “I think Hamas is now feeling a significant amount of the weight of the IDF on it, and the only reason it's not feeling even more is because the IDF has to be cautious about the hostages. But at the same time, they're making mincemeat of Hamas.”
“Most of Hamas's most senior leadership has been destroyed, huge numbers of their terrorists have been destroyed, a lot of their equipment, so I think they're very much on the back...
Baltimore, MD - April 28, 2025 - A pedestrian improvement project along Pratt Street is set to start in mid-May.
The goal is to make the downtown area more accessible and more walkable.
This includes ADA-compliant ramps, upgraded crosswalks, and new bike and pedestrian signage.
"Construction will occur at night to minimize disruptions downtown," says Mayor Brandon Scott.
"This work is expected to last approximately nine months. Uh, during that time we'll take into account any major events happening, uh, at night downtown that include, uh, game nights at the stadiums, uh, and we will adjust as needed."
The project received federal funding based on data showing pedestrian incidents and traffic signal issues.
Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France lost power on Monday due to an unknown grid issue, the Spanish government confirmed to ABC News.
The Spanish government said it called an emergency crisis meeting to fix the situation as soon as possible.
Authorities, meanwhile, asked people to stay at home and to avoid circulating, while emergency generators were also being put in place.
Red Eléctrica, the corporation that operates the national electricity grid in Spain, confirmed power outages across the country.
“Plans to restore the electricity supply have been activated in collaboration with companies in the sector following the zero that occurred in the peninsular system,” it wrote in a post to X. “The causes are being analyzed and all resources ar...
