Hamas is attempting to pressure Israel to abandon its fundamental principles by warning that the Gaza hostage talks are close to collapse, Israeli sources said Saturday, after the security cabinet voted 8-1 to retain IDF forces in the Philadelphi Corridor in any agreement with the terror group.
They spoke up after the Lebanese-based website Al Mayadeen reported that the Gaza hostage and ceasefire talks “were near collapse.”
The report followed last week’s intense diplomatic push by the United States, which included a summit in Cairo and lower-level talks in Doha, to finalize a deal. Qatar and Egypt, with the help of the US, have been the main mediators in the negotiations.
Among the sticking points have been Hamas’s demand that Israel must withdraw from the ...
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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 29, 2024 - The Board of Directors and Ladies Auxiliary of O'Fishel's Mitzvah Motivators International are proud to announce that this year, the twenty-something-or-other annual All-The-Brachos-You-Can-Make Buffet will take place on Monday, September 2, 29 Av, Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul, Yom Kippur Kattan for those who are not fasting past Chatzos.
Successful completers of 6 weeks of the program may come with signed copies of their forms, as well as immediate family members of our sponsors.
Any masmidim under 6 years old may bring one parent or legal guardian along to enjoy our sumptuous buffet, courtesy of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Police arrested a suspect in an attack on a group of Jewish students on the grounds of the University of Pittsburgh, U.S. media reported Saturday.
Two of the students were treated at the scene for injuries after the suspect attacked them with a bottle.
“The alleged perpetrator, who has no known Pitt affiliation, was immediately arrested by Pitt Police and is in custody,” the university's statement said.
“To be clear: Neither acts of violence nor antisemitism will be tolerated,” the statement further added. “Local and federal partners are supporting Pitt Police in this ongoing investigation.”
The administration said it was "in contact" with the Hillel University Center and the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
The incident is part...
US President Joe Biden on Saturday was asked by reporters about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, saying the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.
"I'm not sure the exact number…there's a lot of speculation on who they are. I'm not at liberty to do that at this moment," he said.
Biden also commented on the efforts to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release deal, saying, "It's time this war ended…I think we're on the verge of having an agreement."
He said he was "still optimistic" about the prospects of an agreement and added that "people are continuing to meet."
"We think we can close the deal, they've all said they agree on the principles," sai...
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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 29, 2024 - As concerned members of the broader community, we believe it is crucial to uphold the values of safety, inclusivity, and respect for all students at the University of Maryland. Recent developments, particularly the planned event on October 7th, have raised significant concerns about the well-being of Jewish students on campus. We invite you to join us in signing this important letter to the University leadership, urging them to take strong, proactive measures to prevent hate speech and ensure a secure environment for everyone. By adding your name, you can help make a powerful statement that these issues matter to all of us. Your support is essential—let’s stand together.
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The Israeli military said on Saturday it has located several bodies in the Gaza Strip, without offering further specifications and urging to refrain from spreading rumors and speculation.
“At this stage, our forces are still operating in the area and carrying out an identification of the bodies, expected to last several hours,” the statement further added.
Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 30, 2024 - One of the most important and complex characters in Tanakh is David HaMelach. He has been the subject of innumerable works of art, literature, and music.
A new musical, David the Servant King, tells the story through the eyes of David’s mother, Nitzevet, through song and dialogue, David’s journey from shepherd to King of Israel.
The script, music, and lyrics for “David the Servant King” were written by Shlomit Koffler Weinreb. She was known in Baltimore as Shalomis and was in the Baltimore-based women’s band, Ayelet HaShachar. “I first conceived of the idea for writing the musical in 2017 but had no idea how to turn my dream into reality. It wasn’t until after I made aliyah in 2021 th...
Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 31, 2024 - On Friday night, two separate terrorist attacks occurred in the Gush Etzion area, resulting in injuries to three people.
The first incident took place at 11:22 p.m. near the gas station at the Gush Etzion junction, where two men were shot. A 24-year-old man sustained moderate injuries with gunshot wounds to his lower body, while a 34-year-old man suffered mild injuries with gunshot wounds to his limbs. Both were evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center by Magen David Adom (MDA) teams. The attacker at the scene was neutralized by security forces.
Shortly after, at 11:41 p.m., a second attack occurred when a vehicle breached the entrance to the Karmei Tzur community in Gush Etzion. A 28-year-old man was lightly injured in the chest when the attacke...
Marilyn Mosby will be busy traveling in the month of September for various job opportunities, if a federal judge approves her latest travel requests.
Mosby, the former top prosecutor in Baltimore City, was convicted on two counts of federal perjury charges and one federal mortgage fraud charge. She was sentenced to one year of home detention – a decision from Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby that was a departure from the sentencing request from prosecutors, who sought incarceration time.
Mosby will be allowed to travel to California from Sept. 29 through Oct. 6 for a prospective job, according to a recent ruling from Judge Griggsby. Mosby’s legal team said she has a job offer from a company based in Livermore, Calif. but needs to travel there in person for training and orientation.
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Channel 12 News journalist Omri Maniv has revealed the true numbers behind the Hamas terror group's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
On October 7, 6,000 (not 3,000) terrorists infiltrated Israeli territory, of them, 3,800 were Hamas Nukhba terrorists and another 2,200 were Gazan "civilians" - terrorists and looters, also entered Israel, and 1,000 Hamas terrorists fired towards Israel from within Gaza.
In total, 7,000 terrorists fired at and infiltrated Israel over the course of the morning of Simchat Torah (October 7).
In addition, the border fence between Gaza and Israel was breached in 119 places (not 60). A total of 4,300 rockets were fired over the course of October 7.
These numbers are based on an in-depth investigation by the IDF's Gaza Division, which was submit...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 30, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aryeh & Daniella Sherizen on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
The troops of the 98th Division have completed their divisional operation in the Khan Yunis and Deir al-Balah area, after about a month of simultaneous above and underground operational activity.
IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee has updated local residents that they may return home safely, and that the area is again part of the humanitarian area in Gaza.
As part of the operation, the troops eliminated over 250 terrorists and destroyed dozens of terrorist infrastructures.
The Yahalom Unit, along with the 7th Brigade and the Paratroopers Brigade, located and destroyed 6 underground tunnel routes spanning approximately 6 kilometers. In some of the tunnel routes the troops eliminated terrorists and located terrorist hideouts and weapons.
The 7th Brigade operated in the Khan Yunis and De...
Annapolis, MD - Aug. 30, 2024 - Just hours after the New York Times published its reporting, Gov. Moore released a lengthy statement explaining why he listed the award on his application.
“In my Officer Evaluation Report, I was listed as a top 1% officer in Operation Enduring Freedom and described by my official evaluator as “the best lieutenant I’ve encountered during Operation Enduring Freedom.” My deputy brigade commander felt comfortable with instructing me to include the award on my application for the Fellowship because he received confirmation with the approval authority that the Bronze Star was signed and approved by his senior leadership. In the military, there is an understanding that if a senior officer tells you that an action is approved, you can...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 30, 2024 - Maryland State Police will increase patrols on roads across the state this Labor Day weekend to target distracted, impaired and aggressive drivers.
Starting Friday and continuing through Labor Day, state troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct extra patrols across Maryland.
The State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team, otherwise known as the SPIDRE team, will also patrol this weekend to remove impaired drivers from Maryland highways who endanger other motorists.
The initiative includes partnering with allied law enforcement and other state agencies to both enforce the law and reach out to the community through social media and electronic billboards.
Among the planned police crackdowns that start Friday:
Eastern Region: Tro...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 30, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzy Radner on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Flo and Larry Ziffer
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 30, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Reuven and Ilana Levinson on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel tov to to grandparents, Mayer and Shani Kohen and Yitzchok and Naomi Levinson and to great grandparents, Jack Jacob, Andrew and Carla Ulpian, and Pinchas and Sarah Levinson.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 30, 2024:
Lichvod HaRav Pinchas Gross, Shlita and Kehilas Kodesh Derech Chaim,
Every time I pass your beautiful new shul on Pimlico Rd., I am overcome with a mix of joy and sadness. Joyful that your flourishing Kehila will have the Mikdash me’at it truly deserves, and sadness over our shul’s loss.
It’s hard to believe that it has been almost a decade since we began sharing our space together. During that time, you have infused our shul with an immense amount of kedusha. I recall, years ago, when you requested to use the chapel in the evenings for Night Seder. The admiration that we experienced knowing that so many people, after a busy day at work, would come to learn for hours, was palpable. Even after you moved your Beis Medrash down the block, th...
The Maryland Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lower court's decision to reinstate Adnan Syed's conviction in the 1999 slaying of Hae Min Lee, according to a report.
The decision comes nearly two years after Syed, whose case was documented on the hit podcast "Serial," was released from prison when a Baltimore Circuit Court judge vacated his conviction in September 2022. Prosecutors dropped all charges against Syed a month later.
The Appellate Court of Maryland reinstated his conviction in March 2023 and ordered a redo of the hearing, stating the victim’s family didn’t receive adequate notice to attend the earlier hearing.
Syed, who was found guilty of killing Hae Min Lee in 2000, spent more than 20 years in prison for her death.
In a lengthy majorit...
