A federal judge late Tuesday indefinitely banned President Joe Biden’s administration from enforcing a 100-day moratorium on most deportations. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton issued a preliminary injunction sought by Texas, which argued the moratorium violated federal law and risked imposing additional costs on the state. Biden proposed the 100-day pause on deportations during his campaign as part of a larger review of immigration enforcement and an attempt to reverse the priorities of former President Donald Trump. Biden has proposed a sweeping immigration bill that would allow the legalization of an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally. He has also instituted other guidelines on whom immigration and border agents should target for enforcement. Join BJL on Wh...
The measure takes effect immediately and covers fish and other marine life sold for consumption Following a toxic oil spill that has devastated marine life along Israel's coastal shores, the Health Ministry on Wednesday moved to ban the sale of seafood inside the country from the Mediterranean Sea. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens The measure takes effect immediately and covers fish and other marine life sold for consumption, according to a ministry statement. The decree was made “in light of the environmental pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, which has been express...
Gun rights group says Letitia James attempting to destroy a 'political enemy' The National Rifle Association filed a countersuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, saying she lacks authority to invoke state laws governing nonprofits in her zeal to destroy the gun rights group, reported Reuters. In a Tuesday night court filing, the NRA, which filed for bankruptcy last month, accused James of “weaponizing” her powers to pursuing a “blatant and malicious retaliation campaign” against it because she dislikes what it stands for. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for...
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday spoke to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu “to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our nations & Congress’s unwavering support for a safe & secure Israel,” she wrote on Twitter. “We discussed COVID response & our shared hope for regional peace, including a just, stable & enduring 2-state solution,” added Pelosi. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens Pelosi’s conversation with Netanyahu comes a week after US President Joe Biden phoned the Prime Minister for the first time since taking office....
In accordance with the regulations and restrictions that will take effect tomorrow (Thursday) in preparation for the Purim holiday, the police will significantly increase the supervision and enforcement activities throughout the country and will work to enforce the regulations and restrictions for the protection of public health. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens Starting tomorrow evening and during the weekend, traffic police officers will deploy 24 checkpoints nationwide, which will operate from 8:00 PM until the morning hours each day. The police say that "the activity of the checkpoints w...
EU and Qatar to fund plan to build pipeline to supply gas to power Gaza's power plant from Israel. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh headed a meeting at his office in Ramallah on the gas supply plan for the Gaza Strip, which was attended by an EU representative to the PA and via video the head of the Qatari Committee for Gaza Development, Muhammad al-Amadi. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens The official PA news agency Wafa said that Shtayyeh stressed the importance of the EU and Qatari support for the project, which would transfer gas from Israel to the Gaz...
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Health Minister, the Public Security Minister, the Israel Police Inspector General, the Health Ministry Director General, the national coronavirus project director, the head of the Public Health Service, the MDA Director General and the heads of Israel's HMOs, this evening (Wednesday, 24 February 2021), held a briefing for the public ahead of the Purim holiday as part of the effort to prevent a renewed outbreak of the pandemic, and also reported on the continued steps to deal with the coronavirus.  Prime Minister Netanyahu:  "Last Purim there was a dangerous outbreak that infected very many and you remember that we had to close down the country. This cannot recur. This Purim, on the contrary, we are all commanded to keep the rul...
The Baltimore City school system is rolling out yet another way to test students and staff members for the coronavirus. The latest no-symptom testing includes the district's high school students. As more students head back to the classroom for in-person instruction, they'll find a variety of ways in which they can be tested for coronavirus, especially at the high school level. A self-administered coronavirus test is catching on with the city's elementary school students. It began as a pilot program at two schools and is now being expanded across the district. “The kids have responded really well to it. It's not scary, it doesn't hurt. We make it a game; you can do a countdown. You get a sticker, it just becomes a part of the classroom routine,&rdquo...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 24, 2021 - The Bnos SFSP Weekly Food Distribution will take place tomorrow, Thursday from 10am - 3pm at MMAE.Early pickup tonight (Wed, Feb. 24) from 8-10PM.
Baltimore, MD – Feb 2021 - 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 li...
The renewed forum may signal that Israel and the US are seeking to solve the Iranian question professionally The US and Israel have agreed to reestablish a policy forum regarding Iran's nuclear program, online news publication Axios reported on Wednesday.  The first round of talks, according to Axios, will focus on intelligence surrounding Iran's atomic capabilities and will likely commence in the coming days. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens Policy experts have highlighted the dramatic differences between Israel and the US over Tehran's nuclear policy, ...
Baltimore, MD -  Feb. 24, 2021 - 12 Adar: To the Choshuvah Baltimore Community. All of us are acutely aware that Covid-19 precautions are part of our Purim preparations this year. We trust that you understand that keeping everyone safe and our treasured Yeshiva open and running are of utmost importance. Therefore, in order to maintain our "bubble", we must implement the following guidelines on our campus this Purim. All of the Yeshiva's buildings will remain for the exclusive use of the Bnei Yeshiva and the Yeshiva Lane families. This includes the Botei Medrash during Davening and Krias Hamegilla as well as the Dining Room during the Mesibos. Anyone who wishes to come deliver Mishloach Manos to their Yeshiva Lane friends, teachers, or to visit with their Rabbeim, should be fi...
Israel's parliament passed a law Wednesday allowing the government to share the identities of people not vaccinated against the coronavirus with other authorities, raising privacy concerns for those opting out of inoculation. The measure, which passed with 30 votes for and 13 against, gives local governments, the director general of the education ministry and some in the welfare ministry the right to receive the names, addresses and phone numbers of unvaccinated citizens. The objective of the measure -- valid for three months or until the Covid-19 pandemic is declared over -- is "to enable these bodies to encourage people to vaccinate by personally addressing them", a parliament statement said. Israel, a country of nine million people, has administered the two recommended jabs of t...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — In 2021, Marylanders will have a front-row seat to something that may seem apocalyptic. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens Michael Raupp, the Professor Emeritus of Entomology at the University of Maryland says the state is at the epicenter of the cicada emergence. That means countless insects will emerge starting in early May. The so-called “cicada-palooza” is going to happen the last two weeks of May and into early June. Read more at WJZ
Dear Friends, This winter, as Covid-19 swept through our household the biggest worry was, of course, keeping R' Dovid safe. Kent, his caregiver, valiantly volunteered to stay by his side for eighteen days straight, despite the risk of contracting the disease. His kindness and heroism, along with the help of friends and neighbors, brought home how much we are dependent on caring and compassionate people. We are forever indebted to our many supporters, some of whom we will never meet, but who have given of their time and money to sustain R' Dovid and our family. Although the purpose of this appeal is to ask for your continued support, I want to thank each and every one of you for staying by our side and keeping R' Dovid alive. Each one of you is a precious m...
Israel’s flight ban has been extended until March 7. As has been well documented, limited flights continue to operate during this time. However, Israeli citizens or permanent residents are required to obtain special permission form the Vaadat Charigim (Exceptions Committee) to leave the country. The Vaada has been exceptionally parsimonious with granting these permits. This, unfortunately, has affected persons traveling for bona fide emergencies, as well. Over the past several days, Chaim V’Chessed has dealt with dozens of requests for emergencies, such as medical needs, dying relatives and so on, which were either ignored or denied by the Vaada. We have been able to be assist in many instances, but at times we have been unsuccessful. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Cl...
Defense Minister Benny Gantz slammed Netanyahu for allegedly trading doses meant for Israelis The number of countries Israel is planning to send surplus COVID-19 vaccinations in exchange for diplomatic support has risen to 19, according to Hebrew media sources on Wednesday.  Nearly 100,000 doses in total are expected to be shipped outside of Israel, which were obtained earlier in the year by American biotechnology company Moderna, Israel's public broadcaster Kan News reported. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens On Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office revealed in a s...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 24, 2021 - In Yerushalayim, Purim celebrations are not one, but three days this year! Shushan Purim, the 15th of Adar, is the regular Hebrew date of Purim in Yerushalayim, but this year it would be Shabbat, and there is no Megillah reading on Shabbat, so the regular Mitzvot of Purim are divided up over 3 days. THURSDAY - Fast of Esther - February 25 - Megillah reading at night. FRIDAY - PURIM, February 26 - Megillah reading in morning & Matanot La’evyonim, SHABBAT - February 27 - Al Hanisim in Tefillah and Birkat Hamazon SUNDAY - February 28 - Mishloach Manot & Purim Seudah without the Al Hanisim. Besides being a "Triple" Purim year, there are multiple restrictions and regulations coming from the Prime Minister and Ministry of Health Offices. ...
Biden said expected to call Saudi King Salman on Wednesday, ahead of release of report on Khashoggi hit Israeli and Saudi officials recently discussed US President Joe Biden's policy on Iran in phone calls, Kan 11 News reported on Tuesday. According to the report, Riyadh is concerned with the course that the Biden administration could take on the Islamic Republic. It is also wary of a possible cooling in the ties with the US after Biden pledged to hold the kingdom accountable for its human rights violations. Join BJL on WhatsApp Status: Click here to Join BJL status for engagements, births, deals, levayos, events & more Join BJL on WhatsApp Groups: Click here to Join an official BJL WhatsApp group for breaking news as it happens Biden also suspended US sal...
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