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Jerusalem, Israel - May 19, 2025 - Ahead of Jerusalem Day 5785, the Western Wall is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of visitors expected to arrive and participate in prayer gatherings and thanksgiving dances in honor of Jerusalem, from Sunday evening through Monday evening.
Schedule of festive events and prayer gatherings at the Western Wall Plaza:
Jerusalem Day Eve – Sunday | 27 Iyar | May 20 | 19:30
A festive maariv evening prayer service and the unfurling of a giant Israeli flag at the center of the Western Wall Plaza, attended by thousands, with the participation of:The Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, The Minister for Jerusalem and Jewish Tradition, Rabbi Meir Porush, The Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Moshe Lion, The Director of the We...
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Baltimore, MD - May 20, 2025 - Ladies, Baltimore Live! is an all new variety show!Come and see some of the most talented performers in Baltimore.Experience music, song, dance, comedy, ballet, gymnastics... you don't want to miss it! See the woman in your community like you've never seen the before - performing on stage for YOU! And enjoy a special guest performance by the one and only Elena Tal!With only one show, tickets are selling fast!! The live performance will be June 11th at 7 PMBuy your tickets today!For women and girls onlywww.stardomtalent.com/blticketsFor more information email info@stardomtalent.com
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The region’s premier B2B construction expo returns to Baltimore on June 11, serving six Mid-Atlantic states
Construction professionals across the Mid-Atlantic are coming together again this June — and you’re invited.
Baltimore, MD - May 16, 2025 - The OJBA Mid-Atlantic Expo returns to Baltimore on June 11, 2025, bringing together business owners, developers, contractors, and suppliers from across the region for a focused day to meet new contacts, explore partnerships, and uncover new opportunities.
Whether you’re based in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, South Jersey, or Delaware, this is your space to meet the people driving local construction forward.
Why This One-Day Expo Makes a Real Difference
The OJBA Mid-Atlantic B2B Construction Expo isn&rs...
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יום ירושלים, Yom Yerushalayim, is an Israeli national holiday commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem and the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City in June 1967. The Chief Rabbinate of Israel declared Jerusalem Day a minor religious holiday to thank Hashem for victory in the Six-Day War and for answering the 2,000-year-old prayer of "Next Year in Jerusalem".
שחרור הכותל 1967
1967: ISRAEL CLAIMING ITS HERITAGE
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Baltimore, MD - May 25, 2025 - (BJL) In light of recent events Baltimore Shomrim reminds the community If you see something suspicious, call 9-1-1 and Shomrim at 410-358-9999 immediately.To enhance safety, be aware of the following suspicious activities that may indicate potential security threats:- Expressed or implied threats- Unusual surveillance or photography- Theft or diversion of equipment- Misrepresentation or eliciting information- Aviation activity or breach of secure areas- Cyberattacks or sabotage- Recruiting or financing suspicious activity- Acquisition or storage of unusual materialsLaw enforcement and government security agencies also recommend the following safety measures for community events and gatherings:1. Coordinate with law enforcement and local security initiatives....
Jerusalem, Israel - May 25, 2025 - Yom Yerushalayim began with sunset on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025, Kef Tet Iyar, at the Western Wall with special musical tefilos and unfurling of a giant Israeli flag.
Thousands arrived to fill the prayer sections for the maariv tefilah.
As part of her official visit to Israel, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem arrived at the Kotel with US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife, Mrs. Janet Huckabee.
Secretary Noem was welcomed by the Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, and the Director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, Mr. Mordechai (Suli) Eliav.
During the visit, the Secretary and Rabbi recited a chapter of Psalms and a special prayer in memory of Yaron Lischinsky and Sara...
ISA director nominee David Zini, head of the IDF Training and Drill Command and a member of the General Staff, offered a candid and painful assessment of the military’s failures during the October 7 Hamas attack, calling it "a crazy failure, greater than the Yom Kippur War."
Speaking during a meeting with residents of the Gaza region, where he fought alongside security forces on the day of the attack, Zini detailed the operational and strategic shortcomings that led to the disaster.
Zini, who rushed from his home in the Golan Heights to the front, emphasized that the IDF’s defense strategy was fundamentally flawed.
"It's not the number of soldiers, but the method of organization in defense," he said. "The system was built to respond, not to repel a raid or a large-scale...
Secretary Noem: “The United States Stands with Israel – You are not alone!”As part of her official visit to Israel, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited and prayed at the Western Wall tonight (Sunday night.). She was accompanied by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and his wife Mrs. Janet Huckabee. Secretary Noem was welcomed by Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, and the Director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, Mr. Mordechai (Suli) Eliav who explained the deep meaning of the site as the spiritual, national, and historical focal point of the Jewish people throughout the generations.During the visit, the Secretary and Rabbi recited a chapter of Psalms and a special prayer in memory of Yaron Lisch...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Sunday, 25 May 2025), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who expressed unwavering support for the Prime Minister and the State of Israel. She also expressed great appreciation for the Prime Minister's policy of building a fence along the Egyptian border and for his conduct of the war.
Also participating in the meeting were the Prime Minister's Military Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman; his Foreign Policy Advisor, Dr. Ophir Falk; the Prime Minister's Spokesperson, Dr. Omer Dostri; and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV).
We celebrate Yom Yerushalayim this year during a tumultuous time, marked by a heightened sense of vulnerability and fragility. Alongside our ongoing fight for survival and safety on seven fronts, Israeli society is contentious and unstable.
Many are frustrated with our government, which they view as incapable at best and corrupt at worst, while others are frustrated with the judicial system, which they see as politicized and hypocritical.
As both the government and the high court sit in Yerushalayim, the city has become the focus of ongoing protests and conflict. Many now associate the city with chaos rather than sanctity.
How should we celebrate Yom Yerushalayim this year?
Gratitude and Prayer
Chazal teach us that moments of thanksgiving should include expressions of both gratitude...
Israel's National Security Council (NSC) issued a new warning to the public to take increased precautions in Canada, whether those living there or planning to travel there.
There was no perceived threat prior to his, and now the level stands at Level 2 - occasional threat.
In the past year and a half, several attacks have been carried out against Jewish centers and institutions, including shootings, throwing Molotov cocktails and threats against Israelis or Jews in the country. The NSA recommended Israelis and Jews avoid displaying Israeli-Jewish symbols, and exercise increased vigilance in public spaces.
Later on Sunday, an anti-Israel demonstration in Toronto and Waterloo is expected. This is part of a larger trend of extremism surrounding the war in the Gaza Strip, which include...
Baltimore, MD – May 25, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovid Pearlman (Atlanta) and Rikki Breuer (Baltimore) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Lee & Jennifer Pearlman and Yosef & Chana Breuer
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
An IDF spokesperson has revealed updated data and details about the ongoing fighting in Gaza under Operation “Gideon’s Chariots,” a direct continuation of military activity over the past year and a half.
According to the data, the IDF is expected to achieve full operational control over approximately 75% of the Gaza Strip within two months. As of now, the IDF controls over 40% of the territory.
Since the end of the ceasefire, the IDF has struck 2,900 targets and eliminated more than 800 terrorists. Among those killed are over 50 key operatives and knowledge sources, including 11 senior Hamas officials, 10 battalion and deputy battalion commanders, 18 company commanders, and 12 figures tied to Hamas’ military buildup. Two knowledge sources within Hamas’ milit...
EFG@Aish and Aspire seminary students unite to create a dream wedding for an orphan couple in Jerusalem’s Old City
Jerusalem, Israel - May 25, 2024 – In an extraordinary display of Jewish unity and loving kindness (chessed), seminary students from EFG@AISH and Aspire Girls came together last Thursday evening to produce and help finance a wedding celebration for Becky and Charlie Rosin at the Dan Family Aish World Center, transforming what could have been a modest ceremony into an unforgettable celebration of love, faith, and community.
The couple's journey to the chuppah began on separate college campuses, where both discovered their Jewish heritage through MEOR, a national Jewish campus organization. Becky, a Rutgers University student from New Jersey, found her spiritu...
Baltimore, MD – May 25, 2025 – Rabbi Emanuel Goldfeiz was taking out the trash late last night near his Shabbos condo in the Park Towers Apartments when he was suddenly approached by a group of young thugs. The incident occurred in the parking lot, where the suspects attempted to rob him and violently knocked him to the ground in what appears to have been a carjacking attempt.
Apparently, these same individuals have been loitering around Park Towers and have also been spotted on Marnat Road in recent days.Without hesitation, Rabbi Goldfeiz quickly regained his footing and drew his legally owned firearm. The sight of the weapon caused the attackers to flee the scene without further confrontation.
Baltimore City Councilman Yitzy Schleifer was on-site and played a key role in co...
Baltimore, MD – May 25, 2025 – Due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26, Baltimore County’s recycling/trash collection will follow a one-day delay for the entire week.
The adjusted schedule:
Monday, May 26 → Collected on Tuesday, May 27
Tuesday, May 27 → Collected on Wednesday, May 28
Wednesday, May 28 → Collected on Thursday, May 29
Thursday, May 29 → Collected on Friday, May 30
Friday, May 30 → Collected on Shabbos, May 31 (Remember to put the receptacles out before Shabbos.)
Israeli ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter was summoned by the Director General of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Attorney Eden Bar-Tal, for a hearing regarding remarks he made during an interview with conservative media platform PragerU on Thursday.
This is in accordance with the directive of the Director of the Senior Disciplinary Division at the Civil Service Commission.
While being interviewed by PragerU last Thursday, Leiter spoke strongly against Israel's legal system that "exhausts Netanyahu, who has not broken," the "evil" opposition, and left-wing voters who fabricate "blood libel."
"If you call the number one Jew in the world a war criminal, then Jews are war criminals, they are like their prime minister, so why shouldn't there be antisemites?" h...
US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will arrive in Israel on Sunday for a quick visit.
The visit comes at the direct directive of President Donald Trump following the murders of Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim last week in Washington, DC.
During the visit, Noem will visit the Western Wall and meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, as well as victims of terrorism.
In addition, she will attend a memorial ceremony at the Israeli Foreign Ministry in honor of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. A tree will be planted in their memory.
The US Defense Department has announced the promotion of its deputy press secretary - Kingsley Wilson - to chief press secretary, prompting ire from Jewish groups who raised concerns over her history of antisemitic comments.
Wilson was originally appointed deputy Pentagon spokeswoman on President Donald Trump's first day in the office. In response to her new role, Wilson said on Friday she was "honored to serve President Trump and our warfighters."
However, Jewish groups and some Democrats have cited her social media history as evidence for unsuitability for the role.
In 2023, she tweeted “Leo Frank raped and murdered a 13-year-old girl. He also tried to frame a black man for his crime. The ADL is despicable.”
Democrats call for Wilson to retract he...
Baltimore, MD – May 24, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mr. Morris Berger, z’l, father of Caryn (Ari) Blum.
The levaya will be held on Sunday, May 25, 3:00 pm at Sol Levinson's.Kevurah will take place at the Beth Jacob cemetery 2900 Baltimore Blvd. Finksburg, MD 21048.
Shiva will be observed at 6010 Stuart Ave, Baltimore, Md , 21209Out-of-town friends may call Caryn at 443-562-8697. MINYAN SCHEDULE Sunday thru Thursday --
Mincha Maariv, 8:10 pm .
No Shacharis
SHIVA SCHEDULE Sunday (tonight) --
7:pm - 10 pm
Monday through Thursday --
9 am - 12 noon
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
7 pm - 10 pm.
Friday --
9 am - 12 noon
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