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July 10, 2019 at 9:30 am
Washington - The Justice Department is trying to prevent two former members of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team from testifying behind closed doors as Mueller prepares to make a public appearance before lawmakers next week, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
The department said last week it opposed testimony by Aaron Zebley and James Quarles before the Democratic-led House of Representatives’ Intelligence and Judiciary Committees, a senior congressional official told the paper. A Justice Department official confirmed the account and had instructed the men not to appear, the paper said.
A person familiar with the matter told Reuters the former Mueller team members were in negotiations to testify before the two panels behind closed doors. The person could not confir...
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July 10, 2019 at 9:29 am
Jerusalem - Israelis on Wednesday entered a home in eastern Jerusalem 25 years after the building was initially acquired from its Arab owners.
The families entered their new home in Kfar Shiloach (Silwan) after an Israeli court rejected the final petitions on the legality of the purchase and after police evicted the Arab inhabitants, who refused to leave the premises and ignored the court order.
The building was acquired by the Elad organization from the previous owners.
The Siyam family, which was finally evicted on Wednesday, continued to occupy the home despite the many petitions and a court ruling on the issue. The family did not rent the house from Elad but refused to evacuate it after it was sold a quarter of a century ago. Read more at VINnews
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July 10, 2019 at 9:26 am
Some 10 million passengers are expected to pass through Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport this summer, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced Monday.
The airport will see 2.6 million travelers in July, according to IAA, and another 2.8 million in August. In September, just before the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), 2.3 million passengers will pass through the country’s largest airport. Another 2.28 million passengers are expected to travel through its gates in October.
August 22 (21 Menachem Av) is predicted to be the airport’s busiest day, with 110,000 passengers expected to board or disembark from 600 flights.
According to IAA, El Al is the airline that will fly the most passengers in and out of Ben Gurion this summer. Arkia is forecasted in second place, while Isr...
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July 10, 2019 at 9:25 am
Joe Biden on Tuesday reported earning $15.6 million in family income over the past two years, making him the highest earner among the top competitors for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Most of the former vice president’s income – which totaled $11 million in 2017 and $4.6 million in 2018 – came from book payments and speaking fees, according to newly released tax returns and financial disclosure forms required of federal office-seekers.
All told, the Bidens made nearly five times more in the past two years than the next- highest earner, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., who with her husband earned $3.3 million. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., each took in about $1.7 million in family income.
The amount of wealth – with Biden a...
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July 10, 2019 at 9:25 am
"If you could take a minute to understand what a simple relationship does for a younger girl going through high school, you would jump to join and get a partner of your own."
- Bnos One-on-One Big Sister, 5779
“I am inspired by the dedication of my leaders!”
-Bnos Coordinator, Boro Park, 5779
Back in the fall, we introduced you to our theme for Bnos 5779: “אין ציר כאלקנו - created with ''hue'' in mind." Our goal for this year was to help each girl shine, just as each color in the rainbow gleams individually, but also comes together for a brilliant whole.
It was an ambitious goal, but B"H we can look back now on our most successful Bnos season ever! With the help of Hashem, we were able to bring out the best in eac...
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July 10, 2019 at 9:05 am
President Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani shares his thoughts on Robert Mueller’s upcoming testimony on Capitol Hill on ‘Hannity.’
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July 10, 2019 at 8:58 am
Berlin - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was “working through” a bout of shaking that first occurred in mid-June and struck for the third time on Wednesday, though she insisted she was fine and that “just as it happened one day, so it will disappear.”
Merkel earlier shook back and forth as she stood outside and looked uncomfortable as she watched a military ceremony marking the arrival of visiting Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne, who stood by her side.
After the first shaking episode, when she met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on June 18, Merkel said she felt better after drinking some water.
“I am fine,” Merkel told a news conference after Wednesday’s meeting with Rinne. “I have recently said that I am worki...
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July 10, 2019 at 8:51 am
Nevada - A powerful July 4 earthquake in the Southern California desert may have killed a man in neighboring Nevada, authorities said Tuesday.
It would be the first death linked to the magnitude 6.4 quake near Ridgecrest that was felt far and wide.
The Nye County Sheriff’s Department said deputies on Tuesday found a 56-year-old man pinned under a Jeep in Pahrump, about 150 miles (241 kilometers) from the quake’s epicenter.
The man was last seen alive at a local gas station the day before the earthquake.
It is believed the man was working on the Jeep, which apparently fell off of its jacks when the quake hit, Sgt. Adam Tippets said.
The man’s name wasn’t immediately released.
No other deaths or serious injuries have been linked to the quake or to a magnitude 7....
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July 10, 2019 at 8:50 am
Former state assemblyman Dov Hikind (D) and congressional candidate Joseph Saladino announced lawsuits this week against freshman Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over being blocked from her personal Twitter account.
In an interview with Fox News, Hikind pointed to a recent court ruling declaring that President Trump is not allowed to block critics from his official Twitter account because of his status as a public official as legal precedent for his claim.
“Just today the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling that elected officials cannot block individuals from their Twitter accounts, thereby setting a precedent that Ocasio-Cortez must follow,” Hikind told the network. “Twitter is a public space, and all should have access to the governm...
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July 10, 2019 at 8:48 am
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s ambassador to the United States resigned Wednesday, just days after diplomatic cables criticizing President Donald Trump caused embarrassment to two countries that often celebrate having a “special relationship.”
The resignation of Kim Darroch came a day after Trump lashed out at him on Twitter describing him as “wacky” and a “pompous fool” after leaked documents revealed the envoy’s dim view of Trump’s administration.
“I am grateful to all those in the UK and the US, who have offered their support during this difficult few days,” Darroch said in a letter. “This has brought home to me the depth of friendship and close ties between our two countries. I have been deeply touched.”
Pr...
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July 10, 2019 at 8:47 am
LINTHICUM, Md. (WBAL & AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is going to reconsider its position challenging Maryland over new flight patterns and the noise they bring residents near Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The FAA filed a motion Tuesday to hold Maryland's case in abeyance while it reconsiders.
In September, the FAA wrote a letter to the state declining to respond to a petition asking for more review of the flight patterns.
Maryland Attorney Brian Frosh said he's hopeful the FAA will undertake a thorough review of the facts and ultimately lead to changes in flight paths.
Gov. Larry Hogan said his administration remains committed to restoring the quality of life for residents who live around the state'...
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July 10, 2019 at 8:44 am
TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County police will activate four new speed camera locations on Friday.
According to officials, the county police department will activate four new speed camera locations in the following school zones:
Sandalwood Elementary School, 900 block of South Marlyn Avenue (southbound)
Deep Creek Middle School, 1100 block of South Marlyn Avenue (northbound)
Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 1700 block of Putty Hill Avenue (westbound)
Victory Villa Elementary School, 500 block of Compass Road (southbound)
For the first 30 days, motorists exceeding the speed limit by at least 12 mph will receive warnings rather than citations, officials said. All speed camera zones are marked with signage.
Officials said in compliance with state law, Baltimore County’s spe...
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July 10, 2019 at 8:42 am
Baltimore, MD, July 10, 2019 — The Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 1000 traditional rabbis in matters of public policy, today defended Israel’s Education Minister Rabbi Rafi Peretz after he referred to assimilation and intermarriage in the American Jewish community as being “like a second Holocaust.” Liberal Jewish leaders responded with outrage, calling this “contempt” for the Holocaust, or even “Holocaust denial.”
“Rabbi Peretz did not fabricate the statistics,” said Rabbi Pesach Lerner, President of the CJV. “The Holocaust was a horrific physical destruction of our people, while intermarriage and assimilation are causing a spiritual destruction, a loss of Jewish continuity for countless families. The...
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July 10, 2019 at 8:40 am
BALTIMORE — Baltimore City officials are entering paper parking citations into the electronic system, and it's time for offenders to pay up.
Baltimore City Councilman Eric Costello posted on his Facebook page that there is a significant backlog for the data entry of paper parking citations that were issued during the city's computer outage due to a ransomware attack. The city has been issuing paper citations since May 6.
"Any citation issued since May 6 will ultimately appear in the system, but it may take some time," Costello wrote.
Offenders are advised not to pay citations or request trials via mail until the citation appears online.
"The clock does not start to run for penalties and trial requests until a citation is entered into system," Costello wro...
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July 10, 2019 at 4:51 am
BALTIMORE — Several busy roads in downtown Baltimore remain closed Tuesday and a portion of Light Rail service is suspended.
The closures are making for a big inconvenience, whether you're using public transportation or trying to drive.
Work continues on Pratt Street after a series of events including a water main break and heavy downpours that led to an underground vault collapsing.
Various city agencies met Tuesday afternoon to determine what the next steps will be, and one thing is for certain -- it's going to take some time.
Passengers at the Camden Yards Light Rail Station, who were bused there to begin with, faced additional hurdles.
It was a long day at work followed by a long walk home from work for Stacey Whye and Cheryl Alleyne.
"I w...
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July 9, 2019 at 8:44 pm
Updated as of July 9 @ 8:43 PM - The search time is literally using every type of technology and branch of government to search the area where Rabbi Bauman was last seen and is most likely to be based on computer models. Thousands of people and congregations throughout the world have been davening, including nonstop Tehillim here in Norfolk. Many national organizations are involved including Chaveirim, Achiezer, and Chai Lifeline. The boys are all safe and well. There will be a meeting tonight limited to parents of the boys who were there. The meeting will be at 9:00 with Rabbi Bender, and therapists from Chai Lifeline and locally. There will be further meetings to be announced as events develop.###Virginia Beach, Virginia - A popular teacher at a Norfolk yeshiva has gone missi...
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July 9, 2019 at 6:41 pm
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2019 - It is with sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petirah of Mrs. Fay Gritz, a"h, mother of Mr. Heshie Gans. She was 106 years old. Shiva is being observed until Friday afternoon at the Gans home, 6905 Dorset Place (between Labyrinth & Fallstaff).
Davening Times in Baltimore:
Shacharis (Tu-Fr) - 6:30 am
Mincha & Maariv (Mo-Th) - 8:15 pm
Shiva Hours in Baltimore:
After Shacharis until 12 Noon
2:00-5:00 pm
6:00-9:00 pm
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach...
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July 9, 2019 at 6:16 pm
Baltimore, MD - July 9, 2019 - The large crowd was privileged to hear from Harav Nechemiah Goldstein, Rosh Kollel of Nachlas Hatorah. He spoke about Minhagei Rosh Chodesh.
The attendees were then addressed by Harav Dovid Rosenbaum, shlit"a, who gave a shiur about the Bracha on Tevillas Keilim.
This special Legal Holiday Program was arranged in addition to the regular schedule of learning at Kollel Nachlas Hatorah. The regular schedule on Monday through Friday begins with 8:30 am Shacharis followed by shiurim and chavrusa learning from 9:30 am-12:00 pm.
For more information, please contact HaRav Nechemiah Goldstein at 410-358-1019 or Rabbi Yitzchok Neger at 443-803-0580.
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July 9, 2019 at 6:16 pm
A federal judge in New York rejected the Trump administration’s plan to switch legal teams in the census case, throwing another wrench into the government’s drive to overcome a Supreme Court ruling rejecting its plan to ask every U.S. household how many residents are citizens.
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July 9, 2019 at 5:44 pm
Let me be the first to admit that I am not a math person, yet, unfortunately, it seems that right now my life has been all about numbers.
For those of you who have been spared the pain that has devastated klal yisroel since mid-June, let me fill you in on what has been taking place in Jewish communities all over the United States. Over a three week period, drug overdoses killed nine of our own, with six more remaining in comas as I write these words. Another 17 overdoses had more positive outcomes, baruch Hashem, with Narcan successfully reviving those victims, but without proper treatment I can’t honestly tell you that any of those individuals are really out of the woods.
Without fail, every time I share statistics like this, I get flak from people who suggest that I am making a c...
