Baltimore, MD - Dec. 16, 2024- The Northwest Citizens Patrol (NWCP) held its annual dinner on Motzei Shabbos, December 7 at Shomrei Emunah. The evening began with a warm welcome from Master of Ceremonies, Rabbi Yaakov Cohen, Executive Director of Talmudical Academy. In attendance, was a full dais of community rabbis, including Rabbi Moshe Heinemann, Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer, and Rabbi Baruch Neuberger, as well as government officials, members of the police force, and community members.
The first speaker of the evening was U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin, who delivered a heartfelt speech praising the NWCP for its unwavering committment to community safety. Senator Cardin highlighted the organization's pioneering role in the “Citizens on Patrol” initiative, calling it a trail...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 16, 2024 - It's been a long process, but Wednesday marks the opening of extended express toll lanes along I-95 north from Baltimore to Harford Counties.
The extension includes 6.5 miles of additional express toll lanes from the MD 43 interchange in White Marsh to MD 152.
To smoothly transition traffic, the I-95 northbound Express Toll Lanes will close temporarily from December 17, at 8pm to December 18, at 8pm.
During the closure drivers can travel in the adjacent mainline I-95 traffic lanes.
"The northbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes extension project provides travelers with a more reliable travel experience while easing congestion on our highways,” said MDTA Executive Director Bruce Gartner.
These extended lanes are just a portion of what's to...
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge Monday refused to throw out President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction because of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. But the overall future of the historic case remains unclear.
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan’s decision blocks one potential off-ramp from the case ahead of the former and future president’s return to office next month. His lawyers have raised other arguments for dismissal, however. It’s unclear when — or whether — a sentencing date might be set.
Prosecutors have said there should be some accommodation for his upcoming presidency, but they insist the conviction should stand.
A jury convicted Trump in May of 34 counts of falsifying business re...
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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 ...
Madison School Shooting Leaves Three Dead and Six Injured
Madison, WI - Dec. 16, 2024 - A 17-year-old female student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison on Monday, killing a teacher and a fellow student before taking her own life. Six other students were injured, with two in critical condition. The attack occurred just days before the school’s holiday break.
Police responded to the scene after reports of gunfire and confirmed the shooter died by suicide. Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes stated that the shooting was confined to one area of the school, and investigators are working to determine a motive. The weapon used was identified as a 9mm handgun.
President Joe Biden condemned the attack as “shocking and unconscionable,” urging Congress to pass ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 16, 2024 - Average gas prices in Baltimore have dropped 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g, according to GasBuddy's survey of 663 stations in Baltimore.
GasBuddy reports prices in Baltimore are 35.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 1.8 cents in the last week and stands at $3.472 per gallon.
"As we edge closer to the end of the year, we're seeing momentum for falling gas prices weaken, which is typical as the national average generally bottoms out between Thanksgiving and [the end of the year]," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 16, 2024 - STAR-K Webinar - Chanuka: 8 Days, 8 Questions Plus: Dubai Mini Travel Journal [Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 12 Noon EST] A discussion will be held on
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 12 Noon EST
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Rabbi Zvi Goldberg and Rabbi Dovid Heber will review common questions that come up during Chanuka. Topics to be discussed will include:
I'm traveling – where should I light?
How early or late can I light?
Can I light at a Chanuka party?
YOUR questions!
Plus: Rabbi Goldberg will briefly discuss his recent visit to Dubai in the shadow of the tragic killing of Rabbi Zvi Kagan, Hy"d, his impressions of the security situation there and interesting highlights of his trip.
Rabbi Dovid Heber is a Kashrus ...
United States President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he had a "very good talk" with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about the status of the war in Gaza.
Trump described it as a "recap call" ahead of his taking office on Jan. 20.
“We had a very good talk. And we discussed what is going to happen, and I’ll be very available on January 20 and we'll see," Trump said.
"As you know, I gave a warning that if these hostages aren't back home by that date, all hell is going to break out," he said.
Trump on Ukraine
Trump added that he would discuss ways to bring an end to the Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.
At a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said h...
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Five people are dead and others injured after a shooting Monday at a Christian school in Wisconsin, the police chief says.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says the suspect shooter is also among the dead.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Multiple injuries have been reported Monday in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin, police said.
The shooting occurred at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, the state capital, police said.
“This remains an active and ongoing investigation,” Madison police said in a statement. “More information will be released as it is available. We currently need people to avoid the area.”
Police had blocked off roads around the scho...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 16, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovid Blum (Baltimore, MD) & Adeena Samuels (Valley Village, CA) on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Ari & Caryn Blum and Moshe & Basya Samuels
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
This week’s parashah, Vayeishev features the famous story of Yosef and his brothers. Why didn’t the brothers speak to Yosef? Why didn’t they tell him what was bothering them? Yosef has his dreams, wears a coat of many colors, and his brothers are jealous of him: “And they hated him, and they could not speak with him peacefully.”
How did they get into such a mess? Some commentators claim that the siblings’ feud with its severe outcome resulted from their silence and distance from each other. There are occasions when it is acceptable to sweep certain, small issues under the carpet and not deal with them, but when there is an increasingly serious dispute and the two sides are moving apart, there is no reason to suffer in silence. It is best to speak frankl...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 16, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rachel Oziel, a’h, mother of Elinor Oziel (Stanley Liberman), Lisa Oziel, and Tanya Oziel (Christopher Bourque) and sister of Yossi (Elanit) Yosef, Eliyahu (Etti) Yosef, David (Sara) Yosef and Esther Cihu.
Shiva will be observed at 3207 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21208, according to the following schedule:
Monday: Until 2 PM, and again from 4 PM to 8 PM.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 4 PM to 8 PM.
Friday: 12 PM to 3 PM.
Sunday: 4 PM to 8 PM.
Shiva minyanim times will be updated as they become available.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 16, 2024 - 10:41AM – (BJL) An accident has occurred on I-83 North near Northern Parkway, resulting in the closure of all northbound lanes. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The IAF's 'Arrow' air defense system intercepted a missile that was launched from the Houthis in Yemen on Monday, which activated sirens in Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas, the military announced.
Shrapnel from the interception is reported to have fallen in the West Bank, according to Israeli media.
The IDF added that the missile did not cross into Israeli territory, however, alerts sounded due to concerns over falling debris from the interception.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was giving testimony for Case 4000 in Tel Aviv District Court at the time of the sirens. The testimony continued regardless as the hearing is taking place in an underground hall, Maariv reported.
Magen David Adom said that no reports of injuries or fallen shrapnel wer...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 16, 2024 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Moshe Zwick z"l, father of Mrs. Sossy Prero, Mrs. Rachel Leah (Gil) Neuman, Mrs. Russy (Eli) Newman and Yaakov Yisroel (Goldy) Zwick..
The levaya will be held Monday morning, December 16 at 10:30 am at Levinsons.There will be an additional levaya in Brooklyn, NY at 4:00 PM. Kevura will be in Eretz Yisroel.
Details to follow
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 16, 2024: 2 BJL Traffic Alerts:
Greenspring & Smith: The traffic light is flashing red. Reminder: A flashing red light should be treated like a stop sign. At a four-way flashing red, all drivers must stop and proceed in turn.
Greenspring & Old Court: A fallen tree is blocking Greenspring Avenue at the intersection of Old Court Road, completely halting all southbound traffic. Please use alternate routes.
Israel has made contact with Syrian and foreign officials in a renewed effort to locate and repatriate the remains of spy Eli Cohen, according to the Lebanese Al-Akhbar newspaper on Saturday. This confirms an earlier report by i24NEWS after the fall of the Assad regime.
Cohen, who had infiltrated Syria under the identity of Kamel Amin Thaabet, a supposed businessman from a Syrian family that had emigrated to Latin America, had managed to weave an impressive network of influence, establishing relationships with the highest Syrian political and military officials before being unmasked. He was executed in Marjeh square, in the center of Damascus, on May 18, 1965. Since then, Syrian authorities have always kept the location of his tomb secret, rejecting all mediation attem...
The cabinet unanimously approves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s NIS 40 million ($11 million) plan to double the population in the Golan Heights.
Around 50,000 people live on the Israeli-controlled side of the heights, evenly split between Jews and Druze.
The money will go toward education, renewable energy, the establishment of a student village and a plan for absorbing new residents, says the Prime Minister’s Office.
“Strengthening the Golan Heights is strengthening the State of Israel,” says Netanyahu, and it is especially important at this time. We will continue to hold on to it, make it flourish and settle it.”
Israel conquered the Golan from Syria in 1967, and annexed it in 1981. Most of the world does not recognize Israeli control, though the US...
