The cabinet will convene Friday at noon and discuss the response of Hamas, which this evening officially submitted its response to the mediating countries, according to Israeli media.
According to the announcement published by Hamas, the deal was intended to allow the return of the residents of Gaza to their homes and the withdrawal of the IDF from the Strip.
Qatar sent Israel an official letter via Hamas detailing the Gaza terror group's demands as part of the Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, KAN News reported on Thursday night.
Hamas said on Thursday it presented to mediators a comprehensive vision of a truce deal that is based on stopping the Israeli "aggression" against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, providing relief and aid, the return of displaced Gazans to th...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 14, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu Mandel on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Republicans say Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) made a serious political misstep with his call for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
They wasted no time going after Schumer’s address, with a number of visibly-frustrated GOP senators arguing the 45-minute speech was a major miscalculation.
“So now he’s meddling in the Knesset elections in Israel?” Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) told The Hill about Schumer’s call. “I think the voters in that country should decide that. There’s a war cabinet that has people that are political arch rivals. I don’t hear them calling for an election, so how the hell can somebody in the United States call for elections?”
“It’s a misste...
Jerusalem, Israel - Mar. 14, 2024 - Hayelet Hashacher, or The Doe of Dawn, opened at Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem (BLMJ), on Wednesday night, March 13. The museum is one of 20 locations in Jerusalem, Israel hosting exhibitions for the Jerusalem Spring Biennale of Jewish Contemporary Art. Opening events began March 10 and are planned through March 21, 2024.
The BLMJ opened in 1992, founded by Dr. Elie and Batya Borowski who donated a priceless collection of ancient artifacts. "The future of mankind has its roots in the past and only through understanding our history can we build a better future," stated Dr. Elie Borowski (1913-2003).
After October 7th, the BLMJ staff removed one hundred of its most valuable ancient and irreplaceable artifacts from the main gallery d...
National Unity party chairman Minister Benny Gantz joined the chorus of criticism of US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's speech calling for new elections in Israel.
"The US and Israel share common values and interests, and the citizens of Israel and its leadership are very grateful for the US standing by the State of Israel in its difficult and complicated moments," Gantz said.
"The leader of the Democratic majority in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, is a friend of Israel, who helps us a lot even during these days, but he made a mistake in his statement. Israel is a strong democracy, and only its citizens will determine its leadership and future. Any external intervention in the matter is incorrect and unacceptable."
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 14, 2024 - A learning session on the mitzvah of shatnez was the impetus for Yeshivas Toras Simcha’s program director, Rabbi Shai Scherer, and second grade rebbe, Rabbi Eliyahu Mandel, to accompany his class to STAR-K Kosher Certification’s shatnez lab, last week. Rabbi Emanuel Golfeiz, who tests for shatnez on the premises, let the boys peek through his microscope so they could see exactly what wool and linen look like.
“Rabbi Mandel felt that seeing is believing; a hands-on experience is much more meaningful and brings a lesson to life, literally,” explains Rabbi Scherer. “Rabbi Golfeiz was unbelievable, not just keeping them on their toes and joking with them, but really teaching them about shatnez -- which is so complicated to te...
Baltimore, MD, March 14, 2024—Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), today rebuked Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) for his "counterproductive interference" in Israel's democratic government, in a floor speech blasting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
CJV President Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld made the following statement:
The leader who has 'lost his way' here is Sen. Schumer himself, who is using Netanyahu as a bogeyman for hatred directed against Jews for having the temerity to defend Jewish lives. Every Israeli, and every committed Jew, recognizes the malignant hatred of those calling Israel 'genocidal' as it eliminates a genocidal terror organization, or calling for a 'ceasefire' to permit the terrorists to regroup, rearm, an...
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 14, 2024 - The annual Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah Shabbos Chizuk and Weekend Retreat was held this past Shabbos, Parshas Vayakhel, at Camp Lemala in Falls, Pa. Located in the picturesque mountains of northern Pennsylvania, this sprawling campus became home to a much-anticipated event for every talmid. Close to one hundred and seventy-five people; talmidim, Hanhalah, Kollel Yungerleit and their families came together to be inspired, invigorated and reenergized in midst of winter.
And inspired, invigorated and reenergized they were. The stirring tefillos and zemiros, coupled with the variety of divrei Torah and drashos, moved each person in his own way. More than once, the heartfelt niggunim spawned spontaneous dancing among the participants. The heartfelt s...
Towson, MD (March 14, 2024) - On Monday, March 18, 2024, the Baltimore County Police Department will activate six new speed camera locations in the following five school zones.
Lamb of God School, 4400 block of Ridge Avenue (eastbound)
The Jemicy School, 11200 block of Garrison Forest Road (north and southbound)
Scotts Branch Elementary School, 3600 block of Rolling Road (northbound)
Notre Dame Preparatory School, 800 block of Hampton Lane (eastbound)
Perry Hall Middle School, 4300 block of Ebenezer Road (eastbound)
For the first 30 days, motorists exceeding the speed limit by 12 mph or more will receive warnings rather than citations. All speed camera zones are marked with signage. In compliance with state law, Baltimore County’s speed cameras ope...
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday issued a call for new elections in Israel and heaped criticism on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing war with Hamas as part of a push for a two-state solution in the region.
Schumer delivered what he deemed a “major address” on the escalating situation in the region, headlined by his comments directed at Netanyahu, the polarizing Israeli leader. He pressed that Netanyahu has “lost his way,” pointing to the political and legal battles he has faced recently while also allowing that the off-and-on prime minister’s “highest priority is the security of Israel.”
“However, I also believe Prime Minister Netanyahu has lost his way by allowing his polit...
Jerusalem, Israel - Mar. 14, 2024 - In a resilient gesture that offers the healing power of art and creative expression to address the difficult challenges of our time, the Jerusalem Spring Biennale will showcase more than thirty exhibitions in dozens of venues around Jerusalem, opening March 10 through April 29, 2024.
After a decade of activity and creativity, the Jerusalem Biennale is the largest platform in the world for contemporary Jewish art, with Jerusalem, Israel at its core.
Several exhibitions from the 6th Jerusalem Biennale, postponed from November 2023 due to the war, were exhibited in North and South America and Europe in a display of solidarity with the people of Israel.
The theme of the 6th Biennale, is a literal translation of the Hebrew phrase Tzon Barzel,&n...
A man in his 50s was critically wounded on Thursday in a stabbing attack at a cafe in the Beit Kama Junction in southern Israel.
A MDA spokesperson stated that crews are fighting for the life of the man who was stabbed in his neck and stomach. Two additional victims were lightly wounded.
The terrorist was neutralized.
A police helicopter is searching the area to rule out the possibility of additional terrorists at large.
MDA Senior EMT Kalman Ganzburg related: “We arrived on the scene in large numbers, there was a large commotion, and we found a male of approximately 50 years old lying unconscious by one of the stores, with penetrating injuries. We immediately moved him to the MDA Mobile Intensive Care Unit and evacuated him to hospital in critical condition and undergoing CPR.&r...
Baltimore, MD – Mar. 2024 - 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 l...
Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of Mort Fertel, a visionary entrepreneur and relationship expert, whose path from a small town outside Philadelphia to the pinnacle of success is a testament to innovation, resilience, and the transformative power of faith.
His encounter with Orthodox Judaism marked a pivotal turn, deepening his quest for meaning and guiding his entrepreneurial spirit toward ventures that not only seek profit but also enrich lives.
Mort reveals how adversity fueled his passion for creating real change, leading to the birth of Marriage Fitness and the revolutionary laundry service app, Poplin (@poplin_co ).
His journey is a vivid illustration of how one can harness the power of faith and entrepreneurial acumen to transform challenges into opportunitie...
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 13, 2024 - In a heartfelt and memorable event, the Baltimore community came together this past Sunday for a special Hachnasas Sefer Torah, welcoming a new Sefer Torah commemorating the memory of two remarkable men: Irving J. Spivack and Nechemya (Nick) Finkelstein, Z'L.
Irv (or as known to many, Zaidy) was a true role model, living a life full of tremendous emunah and guiding his family towards a strong Jewish path alongside his wife, Miri. His dedication to living a life filled with Torah values made him a giant among us. Nechemya, or Nick as we knew him, was a young man whose time with us was cut way too short. Known for his joy in seeing others succeed and his generosity, Nick's absence is deeply felt by all who knew him.
The day was a mix of joy a...
Baltimore, MD - Mar. 13, 2024 - A little more than two years ago, Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) embarked on an exciting and comprehensive initiative to become accredited through the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS). Accreditation opens new doors for teacher recruitment and professional development and benefits, and will provide the opportunity to be recognized as an outstanding educational institution.As part of the process, OCA engaged in a comprehensive internal review of their curricula from the ECC through 8th grade, evaluated policies and procedures in every aspect of school life, and reflected on their strengths and areas for growth. It was a tremendous project that involved a wide variety of stakeholders, from faculty, staff, and administrators, to the Board of D...
