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September 13, 2023 at 10:17 pm
The extremist Jerusalem Faction called for protests on Wednesday after a yeshiva student was arrested for not showing up to the IDF draft office when called up. The protests were scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and Rosh Pina, as well as other locations.
The student, who studies at the Ponevezh Yeshiva, was arrested on his way to Meron. The Jerusalem Faction expressed outrage at the "criminal conscription law which has drafted yeshiva students into the army."
"Due to his criminal arrest, the rabbis of the 'Committee for the Salvation of the Torah World' will go to the residence of Rabbi Asher Deutsch, and get his decision on the nature of the major campaign that is facing the public," said the faction, according to the Behadrei Haredim new...
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September 13, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 13, 2023 - The rise in auto thefts continues in Baltimore, with a significant number of the criminals evading arrest, according to FOX45. Baltimore Police Department data reveals that of the 7,077 reported auto thefts this year, there have been only 215 arrests, representing a 3% chance of an offender getting arrested for car theft or attempted theft. The city is grappling with the issue; recently, 3,000 wheel locks were distributed to residents and a lawsuit was joined against Kia and Hyundai, accusing them of having faulty equipment that supposedly facilitates the thefts. Despite these measures, the crime rate remains high, with many of the offenses committed by juveniles. The BPD notes that they have recovered 4,245 vehicles stolen in auto thefts fro...
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September 13, 2023 at 9:42 pm
The state's first human case of West Nile virus this year has been confirmed on the Eastern Shore, according to the Maryland Department of Health. West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquito bites and affects the nervous system.
The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday said an adult living in the Eastern Shore region has tested positive for West Nile virus. The patient is recovering from the infection; authorities gave no further information on where the person lives.
Up to 80 percent of people who are infected with the virus will not display any signs of illness. However, those who have underlying health conditions could become seriously ill.
“We are in the season when the West Nile virus can spread in Maryland,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health S...
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September 13, 2023 at 6:57 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 13, 2023 - Due to a recent uptick in violent crime, BJL has received numerous inquiries from community members eager to voice their concerns and learn about the Baltimore Police Department's efforts to counter this surge in criminal activity.
As thousands of Jewish families gather at local shuls for Rosh Hashana, there is an understandable sense of urgency regarding the current situation.
If you are interested in sharing your concerns and learning about the actions BPD NWD is taking to address the ongoing crisis, you are encouraged to attend the upcoming community meeting.
Details of the meeting have been announced on the Baltimore Police Department - Northwestern District's Facebook page. You can attend in-person or join via Zoom:
Date: Thursday, Se...
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September 13, 2023 at 3:42 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 3, 2023 - A fund has been created to help the Braun family get through this most difficult time. The sudden loss of Rabbi Braun, ZT'L has left his family in a state of shock and grief. As they grapple with their loss, they are also faced with the financial burdens that accompany such a tragic event. The family's immediate and long-term needs, including mortgage payments, education expenses, and everyday living costs, are now a heavy burden to bear alone. You can help the family by making a donation to Ahavas Yisroel's memorial fund for Rabbi Menachem Braun, Z'TL.
Click here to donate now.
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September 13, 2023 at 3:29 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 13, 2023 - 3:26PM - Accidents on Park Heights just before Old Court are blocking the left turn lane. Traffic is backed up all the way to the 695 Beltway and is moving very slowly.
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September 13, 2023 at 3:03 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 13, 2023 - 3:00 PM: A two-car accident on 695 East, half a mile before exit 23A, has traffic backed up for a few miles.
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September 13, 2023 at 12:53 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2023 - The OU recently published an eye-opening study describing the experience of single men and women in the Orthodox Jewish community and what the community can do to better support them. In order to amplify the study’s findings, the OU is promoting a serious public dialogue about this crisis of experience with a panel discussion including Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Dovid Bashevkin, Channah Cohen, Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, Tzipora Grodko, and Rabbi Shmuel Silber. The panel discussion will take place in Boca Raton, Florida, on September 11, Baltimore, Maryland, on September 13, and a live stream from the OU offices on September 18. Don’t miss this must-attend event where we, as a community, explore how we can help and not cause more hurt.
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September 13, 2023 at 11:30 am
The State of G-D in Our World - 2023
Moshe Taragin
"All of humanity pass before You as sheep.. ". On Rosh Hashanah, G-D reviews all human behavior, scrutinizes our inner hearts, and determines our fate for the coming year. On this solemn Day of Judgement, we also celebrate Divine sovereignty. The shofar blast recalls historical milestones: creation, the binding of Isaac, Jewish selection, Sinai, and, of course, the Messianic endpoint of history. Rosh Hashanah is both a somber day of judgement, but also a celebration of Divine majesty and religious glory.
G-D is infinite and omnipresent, but His "status" on our planet, is dependent upon human decisions and the fluctuations of history. By vesting humans with free will, G-D abdicated control of His presence in this world, deliver...
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September 13, 2023 at 10:20 am
Baltimore, MD – September 13, 2023 - A carjacking occurred in the Baltimore area on the evening of September 11, drawing attention to the urgent need for heightened security and vigilance.
At 8:25 PM, Shomrim reported two Hyundai thefts in the Bonnie area. Owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles are urged to avail themselves of complimentary security software upgrades offered by dealerships and to use additional safety measures, such as no-cost steering wheel locks, to deter potential thieves.
The situation escalated at 8:57 PM when an armed carjacking occurred outside Glen Avenue Shul. The assailants, wielding a gun, commandeered a black Infinity QX60.
Shomrim provided further details to BJL, stating the assailants initially attempted to steal a Hyundai in the Glen Ave Shul parking lo...
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September 13, 2023 at 9:12 am
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the firestorm surrounding reports that his government authorized the transfer of American armored vehicles and arms to the Palestinian Authority.
"There is no limit to the fake news, so here are the facts: since the government was established, it did not transfer any weapons, no even one, to the Palestinian Authority," Netanyahu stated.
Netanyahu claimed that the decision was made by the previous government led by Naftali Bennett, "What was indeed done is a decision that was made by Defense Minister Benny Gantz (during the Bennett-Lapid government) in January 2022 to transfer several armored vehicles to replace old armored vehicles."
He continued: "That is what was done, not tanks, not Kalashnikovs, nothing, so sometimes the fake ...
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September 13, 2023 at 9:07 am
The main ingredient used in many popular over-the-counter cold and allergy medications doesn’t actually work to get rid of nasal congestion, an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration declared Tuesday.
In a unanimous vote, 16 advisors said oral forms of phenylephrine – a nasal decongestant found in versions of drugs like Nyquil, Benadryl, Sudafed and Mucinex – aren’t effective at relieving a stuffy nose.
The FDA typically follows the advice of its advisory committees but it is not required to do so. The agency could potentially move to begin a process that removes phenylephrine from the market, which would force manufacturers to pull widely used cough and cold medications from store shel...
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September 13, 2023 at 9:01 am
Inflation posted its biggest monthly increase this year in August as consumers faced higher prices on energy and a variety of other items.
The consumer price index, which measures costs across a broad variety of goods and services, rose a seasonally adjusted 0.6% for the month, and was up 3.7% from a year ago, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Wednesday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones were looking for respective increases of 0.6% and 3.6%.
However, excluding volatile food and energy, core CPI increased 0.3% and 4.3% respectively, against estimates for 0.2% and 4.3%. Federal Reserve officials focus more on core as it provides a better indication of where inflation is heading over the long term.
Energy prices fed much of gain, rising 5.6% on the month, an increase that inc...
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September 13, 2023 at 8:57 am
Convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped prison nearly two weeks ago, has been apprehended by police in Pennsylvania, officials said Wednesday.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials have been involved in a far-reaching manhunt for the past two weeks.
Cavalcante escaped Chester County Prison on Aug. 31, about a week after he was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his girlfriend by fatally stabbing her 38 times in front of her two young children. He was also wanted in a separate homicide case in Brazil.
This is a developing story.
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September 12, 2023 at 11:25 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 12, 2023 - Flash Flood Warning issued for Baltimore September 12 at 11:07PM until September 13 at 2:15AM by National Weather Service (NWS)
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September 12, 2023 at 8:02 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 5, 2023 - BG Cubed invites all women and girls of the community to an inspirational evening with Mrs. Jackie Bitton!
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September 12, 2023 at 6:03 pm
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 12, 2023 - 5:58PM - An accident across from Carmel's Pizza has traffic at a standstill on Reisterstown Road.
Steer clear of the area.
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September 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm
One side says the courts have too much authority. The other says the government is now too powerful. Both sides agree: the stakes are high
A sense of history at Israel's Supreme Court – a country rising as all fifteen justices took their seats on Tuesday for a day of oral arguments, on how the court should rule on the move to limit the court's own power, on the balance between lawmaker and judge.
Both sides agree: the stakes are high.
"Democracy doesn’t die from a few strong blows, democracy dies in a series of small steps,” said Israeli Supreme Court Justice Isaac Amit.
"Why is there a need for a legal procedure or a ruling that will harm the soul of democracy?" asked Simcha Rothman, Knesset Constitution Committee chairperson.
