Every year, prior to the Yom Tov of Sukkos, Bais Medrash Govoha hosts a dalet minim shuk on its campus in the heart of Lakewood, NJ. Each year, before Sukkos, from early in the morning until late at night, vendors sell dalet minim, sukkah decorations, and other items at the shuk. That won’t happen this year, as organizers have called off the shuk due to Covid-19 concerns. Just a week ago, organizers had announced that this year the shuk would be located in a tent on the yeshiva’s new parking lot, located next to the Klein Dormitory building. Organizers said that social distancing would be enforced, masks would be required, and temperatures would be checked. But now those plans have been scrapped ...
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Fear that proposed sale will harm Israel's qualitative military edge has alarmed country's defense officials US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman has weighed in on the proposed sale of his country's F-35 fighter jets to UAE as part of the normalization deal signed earlier in the month between Israel and the Gulf state. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Friedman stated Wednesday that it would likely be "six or seven years" before the Emiratis receive the planes, in addition to the six or seven years they have already been attempting to acquire them, reported The Times of Israel. The proposed sale was not off...
The Senate Homeland Security and Finance Committees on Wednesday released an interim report on their monthslong joint investigation into Hunter Biden’s role on the board of Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings and his alleged “extensive and complex financial transactions.” Homeland Security Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said their investigation has “faced many obstacles” from Democrats on their committees and that executive agencies “failed to comply with document requests.” Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bi...
Jewish state registers 200,041 COVID-19 cases as death toll rises to 1,316 Israel registered close to 7,000 coronavirus infections in 24 hours on Tuesday -- the country's highest figure to date, new data released by the Health Ministry showed. With a total of 61,165 screening tests conducted throughout the state, 6,923 cases tested positive. Since Tuesday midnight, the ministry added 974 new cases as well. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF The country's coronavirus count has thus surpassed the 200,000 mark with 200,041 confirmed cases since the outbreak of the pandemic in March. Despite the influx of cases, the number of C...
Irvine, CA, Sept. 23, 2020 — Responding to reports that Zoom had denied San Francisco State University usage of its video conferencing platform to host an event featuring the terrorist Leila Khaled, Rabbi Dov Fischer, Western Regional Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values and Rabbi of the Young Israel of Orange County in Irvine, CA, made the following statement:   The time is long overdue to realize that anti-Jewish bigotry, often hidden under the guise of 'anti-Zionism,' is just as unacceptable as other forms of hate. While we congratulate Zoom for denying a known terrorist access to its platform, we must also condemn the shameful failure of the president and administration of SFSU to make the simple, obvious, morally-upright decision that Zoom ...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 2020 - 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: •       &nbs...
The Marine Corps has fielded its first new service pistol in 35 years, Pentagon officials announced Tuesday, with M18s now being issued across the service. Marine Corps leaders said the M18 Modular Handgun System will replace all other sidearms, including the M9, M9A1, M45A1 and M007. The transition, which began earlier this month, comes amid a broader shift across the military toward a new generation of handguns. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF “Overall, the adoption of the M18 by the Marine Corps is an extremely positive decision that will benefit the Corps and enhance Marines’ safety and effectiveness when conducting mission...
Palestinian curriculum continues to encourage jihad and martyrdom The Palestinian Authority (PA) and United Nations refugee relief agency UNRWA, which operates in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, continue to spread anti-Semitism, racism and the glorification of terrorism through the education system, a new report revealed Tuesday. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF The new Palestinian curriculum for 2020-21 remains unimproved despite pledges by Palestinian and European leaders that official textbooks would be revised, removing bigotry content, the study said. The study, compiled by organization IMPACT-se, stressed that in s...
The Coronavirus Cabinet is currently discussing an apparent outline for prayers and demonstrations ahead of Yom Kippur, after which the plan may be made more restrictive. According to the outline, synagogues will be closed and prayers - like demonstrations - will be allowed to take place in groups of up to twenty and up to a kilometer from one's home. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel is facing a national health emergency, and that he intends to push the government to back a string of new rules clamping down on public activity during the lockdown. The restrictions Netanyahu is expected to ask t...
Defense Minister Benny Gantz was welcomed on Tuesday in an official ceremony at the Pentagon, after which he met with US Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper. In their meeting, Gantz expressed his appreciation to Secretary Esper and the American government for their efforts to achieve normalization and stability in the Middle East, and discussed measures for confronting Iranian aggression. The two further discussed the importance of ensuring Israel’s military edge and the avenues to maintain it and reviewed additional regional opportunities and potential defense collaborations. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Earlier on Tuesday, ...
The Israeli-American Council (IAC) hailed the move as a 'heartwarming expression of solidarity' Florida has announced that it will now issue special license plates that read "Florida Stands with Israel" for motorist wishing to express support for the Jewish state. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law authorizing the creation of the special license plates last Friday on the eve of the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana. The Israeli-American Council (IAC) hailed the move as a "heartwarming expression of solidarity," stressing that it "affirms the strong bond between the citizens of the state o...
Kibbutz Ramat Hashofet to be renamed as 'Ramat Hashofetet' until after Yom Kippur An Israeli Kibbutz has temporarily changed its name in memory of US Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died this week at the age of 87, outlet Haaretz reported on Tuesday. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Kibbutz Ramat Hashofet (“Hill of the Judge”), established in 1977 with its name chosen in tribute to American-Jewish judge Julian W. Mack, now will be known as Ramat Hashofetet -- in Hebrew, a female judge. The name-change will remain in effect through the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), according to ...
The first presidential debate will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. The format for the first debate calls for six 15-minute time segments dedicated to topics announced in advance in order to encourage deep discussion of the leading issues facing the country. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Chris Wallace, moderator of the first 2020 presidential debate, has selected the topics for that debate. Subject to possible changes because of news developments, the topics for the September 29 debate are as follows, not necessarily to be brought up in this order: The Trum...
Baltimore, MD – Sep. 22, 2020 - It is with deep sadness that BaltimoreJewishLife.com informs the community of the petira of Yosef Yitzchok Gurary, z'l, 2-month old son of Rabbi Shmuel and Mrs. Chaya Gurary, brother to Nosson, Hirshel, Mussia, Dovid, Sarala and Mendel. Shiva is private. Bila HaMaves LaNetzach...
President Trump plans to announce his nominee to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court on Saturday. “I will be announcing my Supreme Court Nominee on Saturday, at the White House! Exact time TBA,” Trump tweeted Tuesday morning, after saying Monday that he expected to announce his nominee Friday or Saturday. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Trump has said that he is weighing five candidates for the Supreme Court vacancy, though Judges Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa, both of whom Trump nominated to the federal appellate bench, are seen as the top contenders. Allison Jones Rushing, another fe...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 22, 2020 - After 30+years, as of Oct. 1st, Dunkin Donuts main Falstaff Store is permanently closing with the entire operation being moved to the newer, renovated store across the parking lot.Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuFThings will continue such as the drive-thru ordering/pickup, ordering online, curbside pickup etc. There are also upgrades coming inside the new store such as touch-screens to order prior to pickup at the register. In store sit-down service will only begin after Covid is a thing of the past and restriction are lifted and all is back to normal.Old Court Store will continue as is.
Senate Democrats and their liberal allies confronted the reality Monday that they have no path to blocking President Donald Trump’s pending Supreme Court nomination other than a political pressure campaign that peels away a minimum of four GOP votes. Deep into their sixth year in the minority, Democrats can use some procedural tactics that might briefly slow the confirmation process, but if at least 50 Republicans approve of Trump’s pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, that nominee is certain to be seated. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Publicly, Democrats vowed to fight with every fiber in the Judiciary Commi...
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Monday the establishment of the “Ella” unit for epidemiological investigation purposes in the national effort to break coronavirus transmission chains. The main goal of the unit is to reinforce and extend the epidemiological investigations array under the command of the “Alon” Task Force of the Home Front Command, the IDF spokesperson said in a statement. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF In order to fulfill the mission, approximately 600 additional troops in active duty will be allocated to the unit, as well as dozens of reservists. In addition, hundreds of inv...
Justice Department officials on Tuesday announced the largest international opioid takedown targeting drug traffickers through the darknet, which resulted in 179 arrests and the seizure of more than $6.5 million in cash and currency. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: bit.ly/34zdGuF Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, flanked by FBI Director Christopher Wray and other law enforcement partners, announced the seizure of approximately 500 kilograms of drugs worldwide — 274 kilograms of which were recovered in the United States and include fentanyl, oxycodone, methamphetamine, and hydrocodone. Agents also seized 63 illegal guns....
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