Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan walked out on Wednesday morning during the remarks made by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. What did Erdan do? He displayed a photograph of his grandmother on Israel's table at the General Assembly, who had been a Holocaust survivor. This, just two days after Raisi said in a speech that further research is needed in order to verify whether or not the Holocaust really happened. "This is a new moral low for the UN," Erdan said. "A mass murderer who denies the holocaust, gets the UN platform to spread his despicable hatred. Any ambassador who stays in the hall to listen to him should be ashamed." He continued, "While the Ayatollah regime in Iran oppresses its citizens, murders women who do not ...
A US citizen was arrested after he entered Lebanon with a passport which sported an Israeli stamp, raising Lebanese authorities' suspicions. Lebanese security forces arrested an American Jew in Beirut last week after it was discovered he was in Israel days before traveling to Lebanon, KAN News reported. The man raised the suspicions of Lebanese authorities after it was revealed that he booked his hotel stay in Beirut while he was still in Israel. In addition, he entered Lebanon with his American passport which sported the Israeli stamp. American Jew suspected of spying for Israel in Lebanon The man was detained due to suspicions of conducting espionage for Israel in Beirut. He was released a couple of days later, the report noted, after which he left Lebanon for the United Arab E...
 An Indiana man was arrested by U.S. Park Police Tuesday after they say he allegedly defaced the Washington Monument with red paint, spilling a large portion in one area, as well as using it to write out a vulgar message. The U.S. Park Police said they arrested Shaun Ray Deaton, 44, of Bloomington, Indiana, for allegedly vandalizing the outside base of the Washington Monument with paint. Deaton was charged with trespassing, tampering and vandalism, according to a release. This is an initial criminal charge and there may be additional charges as the investigation continues, U.S. Park Police said. On Tuesday, Mike Litterst, a spokesperson for the National Mall, told 7News that cleanup crews will be out first thing Wednesday morning to begin the cleanup process because the monument�...
Starting January 1 health insurance premiums in Maryland will rise for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. The rates for those individual plans will increase by an average of 6.6 percent in 2023. Insurance carriers originally requested for the rates to increase by 11 percent. The price hike is primarily due to the current inflation rate which is averaging 8.3 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “The 2023 rate changes are tied to increasing claim costs and projections as to what those costs are likely to be in 2023, given claim cost trends," said State Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane. "Inflation, increased unit costs for services, increased utilization, and the on-going uncertainty of COVID-related costs, ar...
For the first time in more than three months, gas prices are higher than the day before. According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of regular gas on Wednesday is $3.68, up from $3.67 on Tuesday. Wednesday’s price increase marked the end of 98 consecutive days of falling prices. Average gas prices remain 2 cents cheaper than a week ago and 22 cents cheaper than a month ago. An average gallon of gas costs $1.33 less than the June 14 peak of $5.01. Even with a summer of falling gas prices, a gallon of gas is 48 cents more expensive than a year ago. AAA said there are indications prices could go back up. “All streaks have to end at some point,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But there are big factors tugging on global oil prices—war, COVID, econom...
Our Story: In the year 2011 Rabbi David Frid was diagnosed with ALS, which causes complete deterioration of the muscles in the body. In the beginning, he heroically fought to function on his own, even after he was confined to a wheelchair. At present, the disease has progressed to the point where he is now fully paralyzed, on a breathing machine and although fully cognizant, can only communicate with his eyes. He needs 24-hour surveillance and special care to survive. The ongoing costs are mind boggling.The family cannot continue without your support!  Please donate generously to give R' Dovid the lifesaving care he needs while allowing our family to function!  Waiting for Moshiach At 2:25 on Erev Shabbos, the angels were crying. How do I know? Be...
Baltimore, MD - September 20, 2022 With the approach of Rosh Hashana, when many of us will be enjoying fresh fruits and other traditional foodstuffs, STAR-K reminds you that some of these items need to be checked carefully prior to use. Checking instructions for all Rosh Hashana Simanim appear here and also as a downloadable PDF below. For your convenience, we are also including links to the 5783 Yoshon Quick Reference Guide, updated Baltimore Establishments Yoshon/Pas Yisroel chart, Insect Checking chart and What Do Bugs Look Like chart. ROSH HASHANA SIMANIM CHECKING INSTRUCTIONS APPLES/BEETS/CARROTS/POMEGRANATES: No checking required. DATES*: Open a few dates in each container and visually inspect. If no insects can be seen, the rest may be eaten witho...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 20, 2022 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Moshe Chaim (Valerie) Kozlov, Z’L, husband of Irina Kozlov and father of Sergey (Yelena) Kozlov and Mikhail (Maria) Kozlv, and brother of, Anatholy (Ludmila) Kozlov The evayah will be at Levinson’s tomorrow morning, Wed., Sept. 21, at 9:30AM Kevurah will take place at Baltimore Hebrew cemetery. Bila HaMaves LaNetzach
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 19, 2022 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Edward Lebowitz, Z’L, father of Mark Lebowitz, Jonathan Lebowitz , Dr. Michael (Rachel) Lebowitz, Jeremy Lebowitz , Naomi Sipple, and Alyssa Parness The graveside levayah will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 3:00 PM at Britton Road Cemetery, Rochester NY.    Shiva will be observed beginning Wednesday morning at 7504 Slade Baltimore, MD 21208. Ave (across from Suburban Orthodox).The family respectfully requests no visitors between 5:55 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. Minyanim: Selichos followed by Shacharis: 6:30a Wednesday-Friday 6:50a Sunday Mincha/Maariv: 6:55p Wednesday & Thursday 3:00p Friday & Sunday (Erev Rosh Hasha...
 President Biden slammed antisemitism last week at a White House-hosted “United We Stand” summit against hate crimes, but he is being accused by some Orthodox Jewish leaders of excluding them from the event. The Rev. Al Sharpton requested the summit after the May massacre of 10 black shoppers in Buffalo, and it brought together hundreds of activists and community leaders from minority groups. But Orthodox Jews, who suffer a large number of hate crimes, struggled to make the cut. Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce CEO Duvi Honig told The Post he tried to RSVP, contacting three Biden staffers and even brandishing an endorsement from the New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s office to be honored as a Uniter — an award bestowed to 16 peopl...
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 20, 2022 -Prime Minister Yair Lapid was received at JFK International Airport by Israeli Ambassador to the United States Mike Herzog, Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan, Israeli Ambassador to Canada Ronen Hoffman, and Israeli Consul-General in New York Asaf Zamir on his arrival to speak at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.  In Jerusalem, Israel, President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog returned from the London funeral of Queen Elizabeth to host the annual reception for the foreign diplomatic corps in honor of Rosh HaShanah on Tuesday afternoon.  The reception was attended by over 100 diplomatic guests, including the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Zambian Ambassa...
Agudath Israel of California hails the passage of AB 1664,The California Nonprofit Security Bill. The bill makes several important changes to the state’s nonprofit security grant program including removing the 2025 sunset, and increasing the maximum grant level from $200,000 to $500,000 per institution. The bill originally included a unique clause that would have allowed nonprofit communal organizations to obtain grants for communal security infrastructure such as patrol vehicles, communal communications equipment, and training for institutions and volunteers. Unfortunately that clause was removed after the bill initially cleared the Legislature at the behest of the Governor’s office. Agudath Israel has been assured however, that the issue will be brought back in some form...
Baltimore County, MD - Sept. 20, 2022 -  Baltimore County Police Precinct 4 is collecting food for families in need. Accepting canned food and non-perishable items Sept. 9 – Oct 9, 2022. Please drop off all donations to the front lobby of the Pikesville Precinct 215 Milford Mill Rd.
Dear Friend: Urge Congress to extend school lunches for all students. We reach out to you now because a small window of opportunity has opened to help our families and school children. During COVID, we fought for USDA waivers. For decades, Agudath Israel has made it a priority to help our community participate in federal child nutrition programs, including school-based meals. We worked especially hard during the COVID 19 pandemic – both in Washington and the states — to make sure that the USDA would be authorized to provide waivers that opened up school nutrition programs to millions of families, including tens of thousands in our own schools. Indeed, the kosher “food boxes” that had become a staple in many communities across the country proved to be a vital li...
 Canada's federal government will likely drop its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people entering Canada at the end of the month, a government source said on Tuesday. The source, who was not authorized to speak on the record, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was "likely" to drop the vaccination requirement on Sept 30. The Globe and Mail newspaper reported the news earlier on Tuesday. Canada will also drop random coronavirus testing on the same day, and make it optional to use its ArriveCAN app, where travelers have been required to upload their proof of vaccination, the source said. Canadian airports faced chaos over the summer, with numerous cancellations and delays that some blamed on the country's strict COVID-19 restrictions. read more
Prime Minister Yair Lapid, today (Tuesday, 20 September 2022), during his diplomatic visit to New York, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This is the first meeting between a Prime Minister of Israel and a President of Türkiye since the announcement of the restoration of full diplomatic representation and the return of Ambassadors and Consuls-General to Israel and Türkiye. Prime Minister Lapid commended the increased level of representation as well as the appointment of a new Israeli Ambassador to Türkiye, Irit Lillian. The two leaders discussed the fight against terrorism in Israel and generally. Prime Minister Lapid thanked President Erdoğan for intelligence cooperation at the time of Iran’s attempts to carry out terrorist attacks on Turkish soil. ...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 20, 2022 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yaakov & Rochel Blum on the birth of a son. יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Rehoboth Beach Police are investigating antisemitic flyers found outside hundreds of homes.  The hateful flyers came in small bags, filled partially with corn kernels. The flyers contain messages blaming Jewish politicians for civic issues. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department says over 300 bags were distributed.  Community members are disturbed by the hate speech. Many say, this is not typical for an open and accepting community like Rehoboth Beach.  While people are dismayed by the flyers, Rabbi Sholom Vogel of the Chabad of Southern Delaware, says he plans to fight back with love and kindness.  "You cannot fight darkness with a stick. You can only light a candle and the darkness will disappear," said Vogel.  One Rehoboth Beach resident, St...
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