'5G technology is capable of things most Israeli citizens cannot imagine' Israel's Communication Ministry said on Tuesday that several companies have been authorized to provide 5G wireless service to their customers, according to The Times of Israel (TOI).   Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel said that cellphone companies Pelephone, Partner, and Hot Mobile have won a government tender to use the 5G network and can begin work on providing their customers with the ultra-fast Internet service. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG "Most social processes during the coronavirus are bases on communica...
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Speech to the UN General Assembly (Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser) Following is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, today (Tuesday, 29 September 2020), to the UN General Assembly: "Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Middle East is not exactly renowned for producing good news, and few expected this year to be any different. You know, the pandemic is ravaging our part of the world like everywhere else. But I am pleased to report to you that this year, I can tell you about good news from the Middle East. In fact, I can report two pieces of good news. Earlier this month, at a White House ceremony hosted by President Trump, Israel signed historic agreements wi...
The Torah in Devarim 14:2 teaches us that a person must give one tenth of his crops for tzedaka. Chazal learn from the additional word of "kol" that a person must give maaser of all of his earnings.  The following question arises. May I use my maaser money to buy things for the purpose of a mitzvah? The Maharil is quoted by the Rema 249 as saying it is forbidden to use maaser money to buy neiros in shul. The Gra and the Be’er Hagolah qualify this issur as something the person has a chiyuv to buy. (In those days everyone had to buy neiros for shul.) However, one may use maaser money for any mitzvah tha...
With majority of newly-diagnosed within the community below the age of 26, the sector braces for yeshiva students, who might be unknowingly carrying the virus, returning to visit their large families in red Haredi cities; 'The situation is catastrophic,' says one official With Israel's surging number of new coronavirus cases showing no sign of declining, the situation in densely populated ultra-Orthodox communities grows dire by the day and might become entirely out of control by the time the holiday period ends. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG The Charedi community has been among the hardest hit by...
Cockeysville, MD— Even though the general election is 35 days out, Marylanders began casting ballots Monday using ballot drop boxes now available in some locations in every jurisdiction. Oregon Ridge is one of Baltimore County's early voting sites, and as of Monday, home to one of the 10 ballot drop boxes delivered Monday. There are 10 drop boxes being installed in Baltimore City, and Anne Arundel County will have 18 in place by Tuesday. Wildly popular during the primary election, and the drop boxes are back for November in even greater numbers. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG The delivery of ballot drop...
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu today addressed the question of how long the tight closure on the country will last, and estimated that it would take "at least a month". "The closure will last a month and maybe much longer," the Prime Minister said in a Facebook Live broadcast, adding: "Targets and indicators have been set and they will dictate how long it will last. "The number of patients is climbing fast. There are more than 800 serious patients. Unfortunately, the number of dead is also rising. Therefore, I ask to comply with the rules and the police," he said. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG Netanyahu called on th...
Kuwait's Emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has died at the age of 91, state media report. He was expected to be succeeded by his 83-year-old half-brother and crown prince, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG In July, Sheikh Sabah was flown to the United States for medical treatment following surgery for an unspecified condition in Kuwait. He had ruled the oil-rich Gulf Arab state since 2006 and had overseen its foreign policy for more than 50 years. He was dubbed the "dean of Arab diplomacy" for his efforts to restore relations with states that backed Iraq during the 1...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 29, 2020 - Founded in 2012 and nestled in the urban landscape of vibrant Tel Aviv, Milk & Honey is Israel’s first whisky distillery. While M&H was built upon the bedrock of Scottish whisky-making tradition (they employed the late Dr. Jim Swan, one of the world’s most accomplished master distillers, as their advisor), the unique Mediterranean climate surrounding the distillery has required a unique approach to tried-and-true methods, made successful by the ingenuity of Milk & Honey’s passionate team. Milk & Honey whiskies are double-distilled and aged a minimum of 3 years, though the hot and humid environment accelerates aging, creating spirits that taste distinctly older than expected from their time in barrel. Employing a variety of ...
Police departments in several states reported interruptions to 911 emergency call service on Monday night. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG The extent of the outage was not immediately clear. The Minneapolis Police Department said 911 lines "are not operational nationwide" but provided few other details. Departments in Arizona and Delaware also reported issues. “ATTENTION: The 911 lines are not operational nationwide. This is for phone calls and text messaging. If you need police, fire or emergency medical assistance in Minneapolis, please call 612-348-2345. We will advise when this issue is fixed.” R...
The director of the coronavirus department at Ichilov Medical Center, Dr. Guy Hoshen, says that the medical center is well aware of the surge in coronavirus morbidity. "We have a higher occupancy rate than usual, around 95%. The effort is definitely increasing. The number of patients in serious condition has increased and so has the number om ventilators, and we feel the load here. Many of the patients are 60-70 or older, and a minority are younger. We see patients with difficult and complex situation," Dr. Hoshen said in an interview with Channel 12 News. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG "Something has definitely cha...
The New York Times reported Trump paid no federal income taxes for 10 of the past 15 years President Trump on Monday defended his tax history, saying that he paid “millions of dollars” to the Internal Revenue Service and argued he is "entitled" to tax credits "like everyone else" in the wake of a New York Times report that said he paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years. Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more:  https://bit.ly/32HUBnJ Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens: https://bit.ly/32wc4iG “The Fake News Media, just like Election time 2016, is bringing up my Taxes & all sorts of other nonsense with illegally obtained information & only...
Police released bodycam footage on Monday of an incident involving President Trump's former campaigner manager Brad Parscale, where he was taken to the hospital by law enforcement after allegedly threatening to harm himself. The video shows police tackle a shirtless Parscale to the ground and place handcuffs on him after he emerged from his home, as he repeatedly said he “didn’t do anything.” Officers had asked Parscale to leave his house “’with no weapons.” The video also shows Parscale’s wife, Candice, speaking with police about the incident, where she noted her husband had several firearms, including a rifle and a shotgun. As previously reported by Fox News, a police report indicated that about 10 firearms were ...
Shuls divided into capsulot, with sheets of plastic and wood separating every 10 people. Some shuls were held outside. In people's back yards. In parking lots and on balconies.  I know of one community here in Beit Shemesh that has a very high infection rate. So they started davening at 7, cut out all the piyutim and singing, finished at 9 and reconvened for Mincha and Neila at 4. Even in our shul, who took the restrictions rather lightly, we skipped the usual dancing after Yom Kippur. In general, as far as medical emergencies are concerned, we were not as busy as we expected or prepared for, Baruch Hashem. We spent a good deal of time educating the community on how to prevent dehydration and other heat related illnesses. So, we move onward to Sukkos. The sounds of hammering and ...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2020 - In light of the increased COVID-19 positive testing in our community over the past 72 hours (both symptomatic and asymptomatic), anyone who has likely been exposed to, or in close proximity to, someone who is COVID-19 positive, should not attend any minyanim in any Shul and thereby possibly expose others to this highly contagious virus.  Anyone who has underlying health issues or is immunocompromised in any way should be extra vigilant in light of the recent spread and should consult with his or her physician.   Gmar Chasima Tova.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2020 - The Eruv is up! Gmar Chasima Tova
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2020 - Rabbi Marwick's Kol Nidrei and Yizkor Drashas Please click here for Rabbi Marwick's Kol Nidrei Drasha.   Please click here for Rabbi Marwick's Yizkor drasha.
Baltimore, Md - Sept. 27, 2020 - Pertinent Halachos for Yom Kippur During COVID-19 from Conference of Synagogue Rabbonim of Agudath Israel. For a larger, printable copy, click on the graphic below.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 27, 2020 - As we all know, over the past few days there were multiple armed carjackings in our community. As we are in the midst of the Yom Tov season and we are walking through the community at night more often, we are urging everyone to use caution and to remain alert and aware of your surroundings.   In the event that something C”V does occur please make sure to call 911 and Shomrim immediately, even on Shabbos & Yom Tov! Often incidents like this occur in multiples and the sooner police and Shomrim are made aware of it the faster we can make sure the community is safe. Wishing all of Klal Yisrael a Gmar Chasima Tova!
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