On a July 7th episode of “Eyes on Israel,” Rabbi Pesach Wolicki and special guest Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values discussed Louisiana’s controversial new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. The law has ignited nationwide backlash, including opposition from progressive Jewish groups, leading to a federal lawsuit.
Rabbi Wolicki contextualized this “resistance” as part of a broader, alarming trend. He emphasized a crucial connection: “Right now in America, the biblical underpinnings of Western Civilization are under attack by those who despise and deny the truths of the Bible. And lo and behold, these same progressives who hate the Bible also have to hate Israel.”
Both rabbis em...
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Baltimore, MD – July 13, 2024 - It is with regret that we inform the community of the petira of Mr. William Wealcatch, z’l, husband of Mrs. Noemie Wealcatch, father of Rabbi Shaul (Michelle) Wealcatch, Rabbi Yitzchok (Tirza) Wealcatch, Rabbi Yaakov (Chavi) Wealcatch, Dr. Shmuel (Malki) Wealcatch, Chaim (Aviva) Wealcatch, Moshe (Shirah) Wealcatch, and Rabbi Avi (Miriam) Wealcatch.Shiva will be observed through Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Noemie Wealcatch, The Arlington, 6701 Park Heights Avenue, Unit 1E, Baltimore, MD 21215 beginning with Shacharis at 8:00AM on Monday. .PARKING:Please note: With permission, the parking lot at Rabbi Taub’s Arugas HaBosem is available for overflow parkingShacharis: 8:00AM Mincha/Maariv: 8:15pm. Shiva will be open t...
A California chapter of the anti-Israel Students for Justice in Palestine organization claimed that the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump was staged in order to distract from alleged Israeli crimes in Gaza, the College Fix reported.
The University of California San Diego SJP chapter posted the conspiracy theory on its Instagram page following the deadly shooting at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
While the post was automatically deleted after 24 hours, a screenshot of the post shows that it read, “There was a horrific massacre of close to 100 Palestinians in Khan Younis today and people won’t be talking about it at all because we just have to accept that apparently people care more about Trumps staged assassination attem...
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Baltimore, MD – July 14, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Marianne Fudem, a’h, mother of Tzvi (Sarah) Fudem, Barbara Kay, and Renee Immel.
The Levayah will be held in Scottsdale, AZ on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Shiva through Sunday morning July 21, will be observed by Tzvi Fudem in Baltimore beginning with Shacharis @ 7:00AM on Wednesday, July 17 at 6313 Pimlico Road, Baltimore, MD , 21209.The family respectfully requests no visitors from 12:30PM to 2:00PM, 6:00PM-7:00PM and not after 10:00PM (Motzaei Shabbos until 11:00PM)
Minyanim: Shacharis: 7:00AM
Mincha/Maariv: 8:15PM (Mincha Erev Shabbos: 2:30PM)
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Thomas Matthew Crooks’ parents were looking for him on Saturday in the hours leading up to the Trump rally shooting and eventually called law enforcement to indicate that he was missing and they were worried, Fox News has learned.
It’s unclear what his parents told authorities, but the call happened on Saturday before Crooks later opened fire at Trump during the rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The parents are being cooperative with authorities and the FBI is still trying to determine a motive for the attack, sources also told Fox News.
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Baltimore, MD – July 11, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Fay Klempner, a’h, mother of Bruce Klempner, Eric Klempner, and Laurie Klempner.
Shiva will be observed through Thursday, July 18, at 2515 Lightfoot Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21209 beginning Sunday morning.After Shacharis, the family will be receiving visitors from 3 pm until 9 pm.
Minyanim:
Shacharis: Sunday 8:00 am, Monday - Thursday 7:00 am
Mincha/Maariv Sunday - Wednesday 8:10 pm
The family respectfully requests no visitors after 9:30 pm.
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Rabbi Labish Becker - Balak 5784 -Alone - But Not Lonely- from Agudath Israel on Vimeo.
During a session of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Wednesday, Knesset members asked the IDF representatives to tell them how many pre-draft evaluation orders would be sent to haredim on Sunday.
However Brig. Gen. Shai Taib, who was sent to the committee by the IDF, refused to answer the question and said: "I'll only know tomorrow evening when I finish calculating the data."
Ynet published a page out of the notebook belonging to one of the IDF representatives at the session which read: "Do not say how many orders were sent! Do not say what the criteria are." The notes also read: "3,000 heredim, more than the usual 1,800. An operative placement and sorting process."
The IDF Spokesperson responded to the report: "The report on Ynet about supposed 'notes in t...
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2024 – The trial has been postponed 1 DAY, due to a request from the defense attorney who was not ready.
Trial will BEGIN TOMORROW, Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:30PM.
Also of importance: at today's decision hearing the defendant had more than 10 people on his side. We need to have more than that on Efraims side.
All parking will be validated. Please make an effort to come. It's very important.
We appreciate your understanding, and please reach out with any questions at Efraimchai@gmail.com.
Below are the updated details of the scheduled trial.
Date : Starting this Thursday, 7/18
Time : 1:30 PM
Location : Courtroom 225
Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, 111 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Rides are available.
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Baltimore, MD – July 2024 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:• Weekly halachic dilemma creating l...
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2024 -9:27AM - The traffic light at Hooks Lane & Park Heights is totally out.Reminder: The rule for when traffic lights are out is to come to a stop at the light and to treat the intersection or roadway as a regular stop. If it is a four-way intersection, treat it like a four-way stop. If it is a two- or three-way intersection, treat it as a two- or three-way stop, respectively. The same right-of-way rules also apply, such as allowing vehicles in or at the stop first to proceed first and allowing the vehicle on the right to proceed if two vehicles arrive at the stop at the same time.
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2024 -7:50AM - The traffic light at the intersection of Smith & Sanzo road is flashing. Please note:* Flashing red needs to be treated like a stop sign. * A four-way flashing red is a four-way stop sign. * Flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with caution. * Flashing yellow takes the right of way compared to flashing red.
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2024 - 6:59AM - The traffic light at the intersection of Fords Lane & Park Heights is completely out.Please note: The law in Maryland requires drivers approaching a non-functioning traffic control signal to stop at a clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk, or before entering the intersection. Drivers must yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection and remain stopped until it is safe to continue through the intersection.
The inspector general of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened an investigation into the U.S. Secret Service’s planning of a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania that took place on Saturday.
Joseph V. Cuffari, who was appointed as the inspector general by former President Trump in 2019, opened the investigation.
The investigation was recently listed on the Office of Inspector General’s website page that lists ongoing projects.
The objective of the investigation, according to the site, is to “evaluate the United States Secret Service’s process for securing former President Trump’s July 13, 2024 campaign event.”
The project is also categorized as counter terrorism and homeland threats.
The effort to replace President Biden as the Democratic Party's 2024 nominee has lost all momentum and is essentially "over" following the assassination attempt against former President Trump, allies of the president say, according to a new report.
A steady stream of Democratic lawmakers and top donors had called on Biden to drop out of the race throughout last week and the weekend. Allies of Biden now say Trump's attempted slaying has taken the wind from the sails of Biden's critics.
"I think it’s over," one ally to the president told NBC News. "You just lose all momentum."
"They were having a very bad political day, and then we had this supernova event. Now, it’s frozen," one Democratic strategist told the outlet. "If you’re an advocate for: ...
Trump rally shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks purchased 50 rounds of ammunition just hours before the incident, according to reports.
Crooks, 20, bought the bullets from local gun shop Allegheny Arms before opening fire at former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
FBI officials had not yet confirmed the report as of Tuesday morning, but noted that they've completed a vetting of Crooks' phone.
"The search of the subject’s residence and vehicle are complete. The FBI has conducted nearly 100 interviews of law enforcement personnel, event attendees, and other witnesses. That work continues," the FBI said in a statement.
The owner of Allegheny Arms had pledged his full support and cooperatio...
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley made her highly anticipated appearance at the Republican Convention, taking the stage to a mixture of cheers and boos from those in attendance.
Haley, who was former President Donald Trump’s fiercest primary rival, gave the former president her "strong endorsement" during the appearance in Milwaukee, ending months of speculation on if she would throw her weight behind her former rival.
But the initial reaction to Haley’s arrival stood in stark contrast to Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Trump’s chief primary rival during the 2016 campaign, who received a standing ovation from those in the crowd, including Trump themselves.
Former Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley speaks during ...
Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared to his Truth Social social media site a video of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemning the assassination attempt against Trump this past Saturday.
In the video statement, Netanyahu said he and his wife Sara “were shocked by the horrific assassination attempt on the life of President Donald Trump”, and added, "This wasn't just an attack on Donald Trump. This was an attack on a candidate for the presidency of the United States. This was an attack on America. It was an attack on democracy, it was an attack on all the democracies."
Some viewed Trump’s sharing of Netanyahu’s video as a sign that the former President and Republican presidential nominee seeks to open a new chapter in relations with ...
Jerusalem, Israel - July 16, 2024 - Israeli President Isaac Herzog hosted on Tuesday, 10th of Tammuz, July 16, at Beit Hanasi, in Jerusalem, Israel, a swearing in ceremony for seventeen new judges. Also present were Acting President of the Supreme Court, Judge Uzi Fogelman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Yariv Levin, and other Members of Knesset.
The families of the new judges filled the Beit Hanasi main hall, with more children than usual present at official ceremonies. Each new judge was called up individually, made their personal declaration, signed, and posed for an official photo. The official group photo was taken at the end of the ceremony.
President Herzog, said in his remarks "I'm concerned and disturbed by the ongoing and unnecessary conflic...
