Baltimore, MD - Dec. 13, 2024 - Maryland's ICE Director Matthew Elliston is warning of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua (TDA).
The gang has been responsible for violent acts across the country.
However, according to Elliston, the gang is making its way into Baltimore City.
But Mayor Brandon Scott's stance has been not to cooperate with ICE.
“We’re not just gonna be targeting people because they’re immigrants," Scott said.
According to Elliston, however, that is not his agency's intent.
“We’re not asking them to help us enforce immigration laws. We’re asking to help them make a safer Baltimore," Elliston said.
National Police Association spokesperson Betsy Smith calling the gang very dangerous.
“Tren De Aragua, TDA as they&r...
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I am Esti, Lali’s mother.
Our Lali is a child we longed for and waited for five years. She is all the light and joy of our home, and all I want is for her to stay here with us.
Not long ago, she started feeling unwell. We took her to doctors, and what they discovered simply broke our hearts—she has cancer. Since then, nothing has been the same. We are trying to stay strong for her, but inside, we are falling apart.
Her treatments cost a lot, far beyond what we can manage alone. I am asking you, anyone who can contribute, to help us save Lali. Every donation, every bit of support—it’s for her and for us.
Please daven for Leah bas Esther for a full recovery.
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Baltimore, MD – Dec. 9, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Michoel Glazer, z’l, son of Rabbi & Mrs. Shmuel Glazer, father of Sara Esty (Naftoli) Silberberg, Bassie (Shlioime) Tendler, Yossi Glazer, Eli Glazer, Moshe Glazer, and Chayala Glazer, and brother of Mrs. Devory (Rabbi Moshe) Matz, Mrs. Leah (Rabbi Elchonon) Ciment, Rabbi Yaakov Moshe (Shoshana) Glazer, Rabbi Dovid (Shani) Glazer and Shoshana (Binyomin) Rubinfeld.
The levayah will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 2:30PM at Levinson's, 8900 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208.
Kevura will take place at the Agudah Cemetery in Rosedale.Shiva through Monday morning, Dec. 16, will be observed at 427 Yeshiva Lane, Pikesville, Maryland ...
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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 10, 2024:
Dear Friends,
Rabbi Michoel Glazer, z’l, tragically passed away at the young age of 47 due to an unexpected health crisis, leaving behind six grieving children who now face the overwhelming challenge of continuing their lives without him. In the wake of this devastating loss, we must unite as a community to provide essential support during their time of need. This campaign is critical to ensuring the Glazer family receives the help they need to navigate this difficult period.
All funds raised through this platform will be carefully and responsibly managed, both now and in the future, by a dedicated committee of professionals with expertise in legal and financial planning. This committee will work in close collaboration with the Glazer family’s ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 12, 2024 - Outside his Falls Road office, Dr John Parkerson examines the few threads that are still dangling from a bent flagpole.
"There's no reason to hate and steal to be mad at me," Parkerson said.
Just before sunrise Monday morning, surveillance video shows a thief ripping the Israeli flag off the front of his porch.
All other flags remained untouched.
"He knew he was doing something wrong, it was deliberate and angry," Parkerson said.
He began flying the Israeli flag 15 months ago as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict began to escalate.
During that time, the Israeli flag has been stolen five separate times.
"I'm not out to get anybody or say the other side is wrong. I support Israel and have a right to my opinion.," Parkerson said.
Surveillance vi...
After the dramatic encounter with Esav, Yaakov continued his journey back home. The journey took longer than expected due to the large family and flock and Yaakov made camp in a few different locations.
And Jacob traveled to Succoth and built himself a house, and for his cattle he made booths; therefore, he named the place Succoth. And Jacob came “shalem” (safely) to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan Aram, and he encamped before the city (Genesis 33:17-18)
The Torah relates that Yaakov arrived “shalem” to the city of Shechem. The Hebrew word “shalem” is translated by many of the commentaries as “safely” but the basic definition of this word is “complete” or &...
Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 12, 2024 - "I am here today to thank God because, three years ago, I came here to pray that I would be granted the position of president and the opportunity to serve my country. It is an honor for me to say thank you here and to renew my commitment to do good for Paraguay, for Israel, and for the Jewish people."
As part of his solidarity visit to Israel, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña arrived at the Kotel this morning (Thursday, 12 December 2024), with a delegation, including the president of Parliament, ministers, additional parliament members, and his family.
The delegation was welcomed by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, and Mordechai (Suli) Eliav, Director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation. They express...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 12, 2024 - Rebbe Avraham Dov of Avritch-Tzfas, the mechabeir of the Bas Ayin, was niftar on 12 Kislev, 5601 (November 24, 1840). His yahrzeit, observed tonight – 12 Kislev – is being commemorated with a yahrzeit seudah and kumzitz in Baltimore at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Ori Strum with Rabbi Menachem Goldberger and others participating in this meaningful event.
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 12, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovid Yaakov Green & Hanna Bluth on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Daniel & Candi Green and Eli & Naomi Bluth (Boca Raton)
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Waterbury, CT. -- Dec. 12, 2024 - The Krohn family thanks everyone for their tefillos and the zechusim that they have taken upon themselves. We are grateful to the many individuals who have gone above and beyond to help.
Rabbi Krohn has left Stamford Medical Center and is now in a rehab center where his recuperation will iy"H continue. He has a journey ahead, but with all of the tefillos he will hopefully have a complete recovery.
Please keep davening for Paysach Yosef Ben Hinda.
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 12, 2024 – 8:35PM - The intersection of Shellydale Road and Lincoln Avenue is closed due to a gas line being hit. Crews have been working throughout the day and plan to continue repairs through the night.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
The long awaited showdown between Esav and Yaakov has finally come to fruition.
Thirty-four years have transpired from the moment Rivkah — after fearing Esav would take revenge against Yaakov for stealing the blessings — advises Yaakov to "flee to my brother Lavan, to Charan. And remain with him a 'short while' until your brother's wrath subsides."
Clearly, Rivkah, who we are taught possessed Ruach Hakodesh, was way off in her estimation of how long it would take for Esav to calm down.
How do we reconcile this most insightful woman's gross error in judgment?
A dear, and old childhood friend of mine, Reb Labe Twersky, recently shared with me his novel answer to this question.
Rivkah correctly suspected that Esav was 'angry'. But she also realiz...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 12, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Doniel & Chana Perel Steinman on the birth of a daughter
Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Nachman Lencz
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Efraim Gordon, z'l, H'yd, was killed by four men in the Park Heights neighborhood on May 3, 2021
Baltimore, Md. (December 12, 2024) - This week, the last three defendants were sentenced for their role in the fatal shooting of Efraim Gordon, who was visiting Baltimore for a family wedding in May 2021 when he was killed in an attempted robbery. Defendant Rasheed Morris was given a sentence of Life, suspending all but 40 years, in September of this year after pleading guilty to First Degree Murder. This week, Morris' co-defendants, Omarion Anderson, William Clinton, and William Holloman, were each sentenced to the following terms:
Anderson - Life, suspending all but 25 years of incarceration (pled guilty)Clinton - Life, suspending all but 30 years of incarcerat...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 12, 2024 - In today's 2 final sentencings the driver that dropped off the group to carjack was sentenced to 30 years and five years of parole. He misbehaved in court and threatened to kill the other defendant being sentenced. The second defendant, an accomplice in the carjacking, was sentenced to a life of 25 years and 5 years parole. Many family members spoke, sharing emotional statements on behalf of the family and community.In a poignant move, Efraim's mother placed a photo of Efraim on the table, and all present received a button with Efraim’s picture.The Judge was moved, and spoke briefly with each family member when they finished reading. Today completes the final steps of the long 3 and half year legal process. There may (likely) be appeals...
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby claimed Thursday that many of the purported drone sightings spotted over New Jersey for the past several weeks are actually lawfully operated manned aircraft.
"We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat, or have a foreign nexus," Kirby told reporters at the daily White House press briefing. "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the FBI are investigating these sightings, and they're working closely with state and local law enforcement to provide resources using numerous detection methods to better understand their origin."
"Using very sophisticated electronic detection technologies provided by fed...
