Jerusalem, Israel - Nov. 27, 2023 - Near the end of summer, Matan Cohen left the Summit Chase neighborhood of Baltimore for an Israeli gap year program scheduled to start on August 30th.
However, his learning and volunteering year in Israel plans changed drastically on October 7, 2023. As Operation Iron Swords broke out, he decided to stay in Israel and not leave like some others in his educational program.
The Upper Galilee Leadership Academy, TUGLA, established in 1998, was initially in Kibbutz Ma'ayan Baruch located near the border fence with Lebanon. The Academy's stated aim is for its graduates to take on national tasks and challenges in the fields of security, society, and education. The current mechina was at Kibbutz Amir which ...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 27, 2023 - The average gasoline prices in Baltimore have decreased by 5.7 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.21 per gallon, according to a survey by GasBuddy. Compared to a month ago, prices in Baltimore are 7.7 cents per gallon lower and 28.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. Additionally, the national average price of diesel has fallen by 5.2 cents in the last week, reaching $4.23 per gallon. The continuous decline in gasoline prices, now lasting for the 10th consecutive week, is providing relief for motorists as they head into the holiday season. However, fluctuations in prices may occur depending on OPEC's decisions regarding oil production cuts in their upcoming meeting.
Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza and the planner of the Oct. 7th massacre, met with captured Israelis in one of the tunnels under Gaza, according to journalist Amit Segal.
According to the report, one of the women captured recounted how in the last days of captivity, she told her family that she had met Sinwar in the first days of the war. "He spoke fluent Hebrew to the cpatives, saying 'Hello, I am Yahya Sinwar. You are safest here. Nothing will happen to you."
Earlier, journalist Ben Caspit reported that during the last few years, Prime Minister Netanyahu was presented with six different operational plans to assassinate Sinwar, by the three most recent directors of the ISA: Yoram Cohen, Nadav Argaman, and Ronen Bar. Netanyahu declined them all.
The IDF's Arabi...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 27, 2023 - A cold air mass with gusty winds is expected to move across Maryland, bringing temperatures in the 20s Monday night into Tuesday, according to Pikesville Patch. Winds will increase on Monday as temperatures drop overnight, with the possibility of snow flurries on Tuesday. Highs on Tuesday will reach the mid-to-high 30s, with wind chills in the 20s due to gusty winds. Snow showers may occur in some areas, but any accumulation is expected to be light. Wednesday will also be cold, followed by a warm-up on Thursday with a chance of rain over the weekend.
Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of three Palestinian Arab students in Vermont on Saturday.
Jason Eaton, 48, was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after he was identified as a suspect in the shooting of Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ali Ahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid.
CNN reports that the three were wearing keffiyehs and speaking Arabic at the time of the attack. All three attend American educational institutions, and were on their way to a family dinner together.
Local police have begun investigating the incident as a potential hate crime. Police Chief Jon Murad has stated that Federal authorities and prosecutors have been alerted to the case and are prepared to enter the investigation if a hate crime is proven.
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November 27 at 12:15 pm
Foreign political sources told CNN in Arabic this afternoon (Monday) that more than 40 of the hostages who were kidnapped during the October 7 massacre are being held by groups other than Hamas.
Dozens of the hostages are reportedly in the hands of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, while an unspecified number are being held by Gazan citizens who are not affiliated with a terrorist organization.
The source also noted that there is an issue with the list of the hostages who are to be released today which may delay their release.
Israeli officials confirmed that there is an issue with the list and stated that Israel would not accept a situation in which Hamas violates the terms of the hostage deal.
The list presented by Hamas includes only eleven people, including nine c...
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November 27 at 11:55 am
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk, today (Monday, 27 November 2023), at the Prime Minister's Knesset office, held a meeting following their tour of Kfar Aza this morning.The Prime Minister showed Musk sections of the film that was prepared by the IDF Spokesperson and which shows the horrors of the massacre perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th.They then held an extended meeting on the security aspects of artificial intelligence.Senior security establishment officials in the fields of artificial intelligence and cyber participated in the meeting.
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November 27 at 11:38 am
President Herzog: “We are inundated by antisemitism, which is Jew hatred. And Jew hatred impacts the behaviour of human beings in so many places around the world, and you have a huge role to play. We need to fight it together because on the platforms which you lead, unfortunately, there's a harbouring of a lot of all the hate, which is Jew hatred, which is antisemitism. We need to fight and combat this hate in order to make the world a better place, a safer place.”Elon Musk: “We have to do whatever is necessary to stop the hate. Essentially these people have been fed propaganda since they were children. And it's remarkable what humans are capable of if they're fed falsehoods, from when they are children, they will think that the murder of innocent people is...
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November 27 at 11:23 am
Qatar: Agreement reached to extend ceasefire for 2 days and an additional 20 Israeli hostages will reportedly be released.
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November 27 at 11:14 am
Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel in Baltimore, MD as well as Magid Shiur at Congregation Shomrei Emunah. His refreshingly creative approach to learning as well as his captivating presentation style, have attracted a diverse and beloved following. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, as well as out of town and online. Rabbi Sklare received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. He can be reached at rabbisklare@gmail.com
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 27, 2023 - The following was sent by Rabbi Shmuel Silber to members of Suburban Orthodox Congregation
Dear Friends,
I hope this message finds you well. As Aviva and I enter our 21st year at this incredible Kehilla, we have so much to be grateful for. Over the last two decades, we have been zocheh to teach Torah, learn from so many of you, create meaningful relationships, and watch the beautiful growth of our community. I feel privileged to be the rav of this Kehilla, and it is my hope to IYH make this Shul our spiritual home for many years to come.
As many of you know, I have dreamed of creating a community in Eretz Yisroel. I have dreamed about how beautiful it would be to take the energy, achdus and kedusha we have created together and chann...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 21, 2023 - Yeshivas Ohr Yechezkel, WITS, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a student population of over 100 Talmidim in its Mesivta and Yeshiva Gedola, is committed to providing the serious student with an excellent Yeshiva education combined with an uncompromising General Studies program, set in a warm, nurturing environment.WITS is committed to transmitting our time-honored Mesorah to the contemporary Talmid.· We instill within our Talmidim the ideal that Torah learning and Mussar are lifelong pursuits.· We promote the spiritual growth and personal development of each Talmid.· The educational pr...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 26, 2023 - From their homes, mainly in the US, thousands of young children have joined the Tehillim Army to support the soldiers. Led by Morah Tziri Preis from Baltimore, the Inkredible Kids podcast on November 23rd, sponsored by the Wasserman family, featured a special guest with an inspiring story.
In the IDF reserves, Major Dr. Eitan Turgeman (38) was called up early in Operation Iron Swords and suffered serious injuries. He was evacuated by helicopter to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital, where he had worked as a dentist before the war. Severely injured, he was admitted with a broken hand, two broken vertebrae in his back, a facial injury, and shrapnel in both legs.
The timing couldn’t have been better for participants from all over the world from this year...
Updated as of 9:12AM - Park Heights Ave between Old Court & Slade has been shut down.Baltimore, MD – Nov. 27, 2023 - 8:46AM -A major three car motor vehicle accident has just occurred on Park Heights headed towards Slade from Old Court.The area has been shut down
Please steer clear of the area
President Isaac Herzog today, Monday, together with President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, visited Kibbutz Be’eri which saw many of members murdered and kidnapped, and many buildings destroyed in the terror attack by Hamas on October 7.The two Presidents met with residents of the Kibbutz, survivors of the massacre, and toured some of the ruins of houses, buildings, and business destroyed in the attack.In their statements following the tour, President Steinmeier announced that the German Parliament had allocated €7m to rebuild the Kibbutz Be’eri art gallery, which was utterly destroyed in the attack.Speaking in front of the ruins of the gallery, President Herzog: “Mr. President, thank you very much for coming. You, my dear friend Frank and Elke, are dear frien...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 27, 2023 - Beis Haknesses Ohr HaChaim (Rabbi Zvi Weiss) is pleased to introduce a new, additional Shacharis minyan.
Monday & Thursday 6:10AM
Tuesday Wednesday Friday 6:15AM
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 22, 2023 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Frederick Dexter, z’l, brother of Barry Dexter.
The levayah will be on Friday, November 24 at Sol Levinson at 10:30am.
The kevura will follow at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery.
Shiva will be observed 3100 Labyrinth Road, Baltimore, MD, 21208 from Friday following the kevura through Thursday morning, November 30.
Minyan Times:
Monday-Thursday Shacharis: 6:45a
Sunday-Wednesday Mincha/Maariv: 4:35p
Bila Hamaves LaNetzach...
Hamas sought to extend the four-day pause in the Gaza war Sunday night, after it had completed 80% of a hostage deal that went into effect Friday, releasing 40 Israelis, one Filipino and 17 Thai citizens over the last three days.
A jubilant Israel welcomed 14 of those Israelis and three Thai citizens on Sunday, including Avigail Idan (4) who also holds American citizenship.
Hamas killed her parents in front of her in Kfar Aza during the group’s attack on Southern Israel on October 7, when terrorists seized some 240 hostages.
“We are moved to the depth of our souls,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
IDF Spokesperson R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters, “This is an emotional day, but we have not forgotten for a moment the hostages that ...
