Baltimore, MD - April 29, 2025 - On Tuesday, Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley discussed the recent rise in juvenile crime and ongoing efforts to address youth-related offenses in the city.
Over the past weekend, police arrested 16 juveniles, ranging in age from 13 to 17, on charges including robbery, auto theft, burglary, handgun violations and assault.
Alarmingly, 11 of these juveniles had prior arrest records, with two having been arrested more than nine times.
Officials noted that crimes over the weekend included incidents involving stolen vehicles, robberies, and handgun offenses.
“It’s incredibly frustrating to see young people involved in violent crimes across our city,” Worley stated. “We need accountability, early intervention, and...
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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 ...
In Jerusalem, every street tells a story. Some are named for kings, queens, and prophets; others for warriors, revolutionaries, and political giants. And then there’s Benei Beteira Street – a quiet road in Katamon that honors a group of sages remembered not for power or victory, but for something far rarer: intellectual honesty, humility, and the willingness to step aside for someone greater.
The Benei Beteira (Sons of Beteira) were prominent Torah scholars during the Second Temple period. They are described in the Talmud as the leading sages of their time, serving as the Nasi (president) and Av Beit Din (head of the rabbinic court) of the Sanhedrin.
As the recognized halachic authorities in Eretz Yisrael, the Benei Beteira had the final say on Jewish law and practice. Their ...
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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...
Israel's population crossed the 10 million mark a few months ago, according to a statement issued today (Tuesday) by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
On Israel's 100th Independence Day, the population is expected to reach 15.2 million. Israel's population has grown on average in the last decade at a rate of about 1.5% per year, which is among the highest in the Western world, compared to 0.9% in the world, 0.5% in OECD countries, and 0.2% in the European Union.
The population in Israel consists of 77% Jews and others, 21% Arabs, and 2.5% foreigners. Among the Jews, 11.5% are haredi, 12% are religious, 33.5% are traditional, and 43% are secular. 80% of the Jews in Israel are native to Israel.
Israel's population is particularly young: more than a third are aged 0-18,...
Jerusalem, israel - April 29, 2025 - The second day of The Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) inaugural International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, Israel, was held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Waldorf Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel.
The schedule was long and often ran late, with so many impressive speakers and participants, again, as on the first day hard to keep up and attend all the preferred sessions.
The Summit Chairman, Richard D. Heideman's remarks opened the day. JNS Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Tobin spoke before the morning keynote, "An Assessment of the Key Challenges Action Agenda" by Malcolm Hoenlein.
Panel sessions on strengthening Israel's borders, domestic priorities, and Diaspora affairs were among the topics that filled the morn...
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer spoke on Monday at the JNS International Policy Summit held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem, and addressed the security and peace challenges facing Israel.
Dermer declared, "In 12 months, the war on seven fronts will be over, and Israel will have won. I think you will see many peace agreements that either have been forged or will be forged in the coming years, but the key to that is victory. In the Middle East, when you win, when you’re strong, that’s what attracts others."
The minister also said at the conference, "The reason I believed in the ceasefire in Lebanon is that we maintained freedom of action in Lebanon. We will ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its strength."
Dermer stated that Hezbollah has not recovered sinc...
UPS announced that it plans to reduce its workforce by about 20,000 employees and close 73 facilities, the company said when announcing its financial statement for the first quarter of 2025.
The reduction of 20,000 employees represents 4% of the company's workforce.
The workforce reduction comes amid a period of uncertainty for UPS. The company did not provide an update to its 2025 projections when releasing its quarterly earnings.
“I want to thank all UPSers for their hard work and efforts in this very dynamic environment,” said Carol Tomé, UPS CEO. “As a trusted leader in global logistics, we will leverage our integrated network and trade expertise to assist our customers as they adapt to a changing trade environment. Further, the actions we are taking to...
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: No Tanchumin**********
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 LaN...
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 will be observed at 6708 Broadview, Baltimore, MD 21209Minyanim:Maariv tonight, (Tuesday) 9 pmShiva through Monday morningShacharis 7:30 amMinchah 3 pm - including FridayMaariv - 9 pm
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Mazel Tov to Binyomin & Tirtsah Orgis and Chaim & Tanya Fishman
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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...
