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Baltimore, MD - April 9, 2025 - In this episode of 613 Seconds, we sit down with Rabbi Zvi Holland, Kashrus Administrator at Star-K, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading kosher certification agencies. Rabbi Holland shares his journey from Scranton and eventually to Baltimore, and how his role at Star-K spans global shechita, wine certification, and support for Israeli companies. He offers a deep dive into the massive year-round effort behind Pesach preparation -- from kashering guides to medication lists --and highlights the importance of clear halachic guidance in today's complex world. Plus, hear how Star-K is innovating with digital tools, handling thousands of questions during peak season, and staying true to its mission of consumer support and Torah va...
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Dear Friends, Supporters & Family,
With profound sorrow, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rav Dovid Frid Z"l, who returned his soul to Hashem on Shabbat March, 22. He left this world after sudden complications which tragically escalated, overwhelming his body in a matter of hours.
For the past 15 years, Rav Dovid was not only a beacon of strength and Emunah, but a true warrior — living each day with courage, dignity, and deep devotion to Torah despite his health challenges. By his side every moment stood his beloved wife Rochel who,together with their children, was fully devoted to his care. Their lives revolved around keeping Rav Dovid comfortable, cared for, and surrounded by love.
Now Rochel and the family are facing an unimag...
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Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2025 – Seven Mile Market will begin closing off their Chometz aisles Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025.
Challah and rolls for Shabbos will be available for sale all day Thursday and Friday morning while supplies last.
There will be NO Chometz available after 11:00 AM on Friday morning.
Chometz sales will resume on Isru Chag, Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at 7:30 AM.
Seven Mile Market thanks you for being their valued customer this Pesach season!
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Dear Friend,
Benny’s parents are facing every parent’s worst nightmare.
Their precious 18-month-old baby, an Israeli toddler full of life and joy, has been diagnosed with colon cancer, and his only chance at survival is a surgery they simply cannot afford. 馃┖馃挃
Imagine the heartbreak of knowing there’s a cure—but not having the means to get it.
This is our moment to come together and give baby Benny a future >>>
Benny’s parents are desperate, and they are turning to us, their extended family of kindness, for help. 馃檹馃徎
No parent should have to watch their child suffer because of financial limitations. No baby should have to fight this battle alone.
Every donation—no matter the size—brings Benny closer to the surgery he urgen...
Baltimore, MD - April 9, 2025 - Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah (Rav Dovid Hoffman & Rav Moshe Aharon Rosenbaum) Matzah Baking Chaburah 5785
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Baltimore, MD - April 9, 2025 - For much of my youth, my parents, siblings, and I had the distinct privilege of spending Pesach with my grandparents, Yehuda & Chana Friedman, Z”L. It was easily the highlight of our year. We’d pack up the station wagon and head to their home in Washington, D.C., where the rolling hills of Shepherd Park were painted with blooming tulips and the soft pink hues of cherry blossoms. It was a break from school, a chance to unwind – but more than anything, it was a time to be together as a family.
Walking into their home on Erev Pesach, you were immediately embraced by the aroma of Yom Tov – the kitchen buzzing with activity, the warmth of tradition filling every corner. My grandparents were always a team, especially in the kitche...
US President Donald Trump signed the confirmation of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, following a vote in favor of his appointment in the Senate.
The US Senate was split largely along party lines with 53 for and 46 against the nomination, with Pennsylvania Democrat Senator John Fetterman being the only one of his party to vote for Huckabee.
Huckabee's appointment raised strong concerns among Democrats, notably due to his explicit support for Israel's right to annex the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Huckabee will take office in a particularly tense context, as efforts to impose a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are at a standstill. The release of hostages held since the October 7 attack, including American-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander, remains a priority....
Baltimore, MD - April 9, 2025 - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown on Wednesday announced that 11 people were charged in connection with a drug trafficking organization in Curtis Bay.
Charges in the indictments include illegal possession of firearms and distribution of fentanyl. The near-year investigation was led by the Organized Crime Unit of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, the Group Violence Unit of the Baltimore Police Department, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement as part of the city’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy.
“This takedown is a great example of how GVRS is working to make our communities in South Baltimore safer as we prepare for ...
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that, if military action is required to thwart Iran’s nuclear program, Israel will be involved and even lead the effort.
“With Iran, if it requires military, we’re going to have military. Israel will be the leader of that. But nobody leads us, we do what we want to do,” Trump told reporters at the Oval Office.
Asked what his deadline would be for Iran to reach a deal, the President replied, “I can’t really be specific, but when you start talks, you know if they’re going along well or not, and I would say the conclusion would be when I think they’re not going along well."
Trump has repeatedly said that he would prefer to reach a deal with Iran rather than have to attack its nuclear facilities, but...
The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to limit federal district judges' ability to affect Trump administration policies on a national scale.
The No Rogue Rulings Act led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., passed the House and limits district courts' power to issue U.S.-wide injunctions, instead forcing them to focus their scope on the parties directly affected in most cases.
The Trump administration has faced more than 15 nationwide injunctions since the Republican commander-in-chief took office, targeting a wide range of President Donald Trump's policies, from birthright citizenship reform to anti-diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.Issa himself was confident the bill would pass, telling Fox News Digital on Tuesday morning, "We've got ...
Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs Yitzy Feldstein on the birth of a daughter.
讬讛"专 砖讬讝讻讜 诇讙讚诇 讘转诐 诇转讜专讛, 诇讞讜驻讛, 讜诇诪注砖讬诐 讟讜讘讬诐. 讗诪谉!
"What is this 注讘讜讚讛 — service to you?"
The exact nature of this loaded question of the Wicked Son has been explained in many ways. With this utterance this son is given the designation, 讻讜驻专 讘注讬拽专 — a denier of that which is a fundamental belief.
Some claim he is rejecting the veracity of Torah. Others assert he is relinquishing personal responsibility. Both notions are certainly heretical.
The Jerusalem Talmud however simplifies it as merely an expression of annoyance.
诪讛 讛讟讜专讞 讛讝讛 砖讗转诐 诪讟专讬讞讬谉 注诇讬谞讜 讻诇 砖谞讛 讜砖谞讛? — "What is this hardship that you bother us with every year?"
The Ritva defines it more specifically as complaining 'why are we delaying the meal thus diluting the joy of the holiday!'
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There is a long-standing tradition that the Shabbos before Pesach is referred to as Shabbos Hagodol – The Great Shabbos. Virtually every commentary relates this title all the way back to Yitzias Mitzrayim. The year Bnei Ysroel left Mitzrayim, Pesach fell on a Thursday. Hence, the preceding Shabbos was the 10th of Nissan. This was a particularly special day. It was on the 10th of Nissan that Bnei Yisroel were commanded to take the lamb which would eventually be used as the first Korban Pesach. (Shemos, 12:3) Accordingly, we mark the Shabbos which precedes Pesach as Shabbos Hagodol. (Tur Orech Chayim, Siman 430).
The Halachic authorities go into great detail as to the reason for the...
Baltimore, MD - April 9, 2025 - Yesterday morning, Agudas Yisrael of Baltimore hosted it's annual Gibber Familly Community Bein Hazmanim Shiur given by Harav Hagoan Rav Yehoshua Abba Bussel, 专状诪 讘讬转 诪讚专砖 讙讘讜讛. The topic was 讞讬讜讘 讗讻讬诇转 拽专讘谉 驻住讞.
The main Beis Medrash was filled with hundreds of Bachurim, Yungerleit, and Baalei Batim who came to hear the Shiur. Everyone in attendance left with chizzuk as the Yom Tov of Pesach approaches.
Baltimore, MD – April 9, 2025 – If you’ve recently lost your position as a federal employee or contractor, this message is for you. We understand the uncertainty and stress that can come with sudden job loss—but you are not alone.
The Maryland Department of Labor's Office of Workforce Development is here to offer real support, guidance, and opportunity. Whether you’ve worked in federal service for decades or only a few years, transitioning to the private sector can be daunting. That’s why a specialized, expert-led workshop was created just for individuals like you—to help you not only manage this transition, but grow from it.
This virtual, Google Meet workshop is held every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To join, simply email FedWork...
Baltimore, MD – April 7, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Nochum Frankel, z’l, husband of Mrs. Henny Frankel and father of Menachem (Esther) Frankel. (443-827-0936).
Lakewood, NJ:
Shiva will be observed at 551 Bennington (The Enclave), Lakewood, NJ, 08701
Minyanim:
Shacharis: 8:00 AM
Mincha: 7:10 PM
Maariv: 7:40 PM
Visiting Times: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Baltimore, MD (MenachemFrankel Starting Wednesday Afternoon):
Shiva will be observed at 3403 Pinkney Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday (April 9, 2025):
Mincha/Maariv: 7:20 PM
Thursday (April 10, 2025):
Shacharis: 7:30 AM (with Siyum)
Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mincha/Maariv: 7:20 PM
Friday (April 11, 2025):
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Washington, D.C. - April 9, 2025 - The tariff tit-for-tat between the U.S. and China escalated again Wednesday, with President Donald Trump saying that he is immediately raising the tariffs on Chinese goods to 125% over Beijing’s "lack of respect" toward America, while pausing and lowering reciprocal tariffs on other countries."At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable," Trump posted on his Truth Social media platform.
Baltimore, MD - April 9, 2025 - This year marked the launch of OCA’s Middle School Robotics Club, and what a fantastic debut it was! After months of building, programming, and testing their robots, our students had the opportunity to compete in a national robotics tournament in New York City. Hosted by The Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE), the competition brought together hundreds of teams from Jewish Day Schools across the country.
The challenge this year was called “Rapid Relay” (designed by Vex), and it required teams to build robots capable of launching balls into one of four goals—aiming for the highest possible score by making as many goals as possible in 60-second qualifying rounds. Our students put their creativity and problem-solving skill...
Pre-ordering starts April 15 for Arbor Day weekend curbside pick up TOWSON – County Executive Kathy Klausmeier invites residents to order free native trees to plant in recognition of Arbor Day 2025, which is the last weekend in April. This year’s annual native tree giveaway offers advance online pre-ordering, or limited same day pick-up. Trees are expected to run out quickly in both cases. “We need more trees in our neighborhoods all around the County to give shade and protect our environment,” said County Executive Klausmeier. “Trees like these can be costly, and I encourage our residents to take advantage of this great opportunity to beautify their yards for free.” Arbor Day Weekend Tree Giveaway Details The County’s A...
