A life lived with tranquility and confidence. Success in business. Protection in times of danger. And, greatest of all, a way to strengthen our connection to Hashem. Yes, the blessings of bitachon are immeasurable. But how do we truly incorporate such trust in Hashem into our hearts?
The Talmud Yerushalmi, the Zohar, the Maharal and many other sources offer us a time-tested and effective means for embedding bitachon firmly within us. The Maharal even states that this technique is a segulah for success in business and protection in times of war. What is this ultra-powerful technique? Pesukim of bitachon. Reciting specific verses, these sources tell us, is an extremely powerful way of incorporating bitachon – and all its blessings - into every aspect of our lives.
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Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yaakov Yitzchok Rubovits (Milwaukee) & Miriam Brody (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to parents Rabbi and Mrs. Yehuda Brody
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
US President Joe Biden on Friday issued a warning to Iran over a possible attack on Israel.
Asked by reporters what his message to Iran is at this moment, the President replied, “Don’t”.
He added, “We are devoted to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel, and Iran will not succeed.”
Asked how imminent an Iranian retaliatory attack on Israel might be, Biden said he did not want to get into classified information but “my expectation is sooner [rather] than later.”
Earlier, the White House said that there remains a “real,” “credible” and “viable” threat of Iran launching strikes in retaliation for the attack attributed to Israel on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Sy...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 12, 2024 - The Unified Command continues to remove containers onboard M/V Dali and clear bridge wreckage at the Key Bridge incident site, Wednesday.
Salvors continue to remove containers from the M/V Dali as part of the effort to gain access to the portion of the Key Bridge that lies atop the ship. The transfer of containers from the M/V Dali will continue in the coming days, as weather permits.
As of April 11, approximately 38 containers have been removed. The removal of these containers is a critical step required to safely move the M/V Dali and eventually fully re-open the Fort McHenry Channel. Removing containers allows for safe access to then remove the pieces of the Key Bridge that lie across the ship’s bow, taking weight off the shi...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2024, 2:18 PM – Please be advised of an accident that just occurred at Clarks Lane and Reisterstown Rd.H/T: Bmore Speed Traps and Traffic Incidents
Authorities said multiple people were injured Friday after a commercial motor vehicle crashed into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas.
Texas DPS said the crash occurred Friday morning when an 18-wheeler was being pursued by a law enforcement agency. The driver is in custody.
"Please stay clear of the area as investigators and medical personnel respond to the area," DPS officials said.
At least three victims were said to be in critical condition and four others suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash, Click2Houston reported.
"We believe this is a criminal act," County Sheriff Otto Hanak told reporters.
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 12, 2024 - O’Fishel’s Mitzvah Mo Buffet for the Brachos Contest will be This Sunday, April 14 At MMAE from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Baltimore, MD, April 12, 2024—Coalition for Jewish Values called for Congressional support for the Define to Defeat Act of 2024, proposed by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY). This bill requires that when referring to antisemitism, the Federal government use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism along with its contemporary examples.
“The Former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of blessed memory, taught that ‘One of the enduring facts of history is that most antisemites do not think of themselves as antisemites,’” said CJV President Emeritus Rabbi Pesach Lerner. “This is why it is so crucial that antisemitism be defined in a neutral fashion that clearly encompasses when...
An Iranian attack against Israel is expected to occur as soon as Friday and may include more than 100 drones and dozens of missiles aimed at military targets inside the country, CBS News reported on Friday, citing two US officials.
The officials said it would be challenging for the Israelis to defend against an attack of such a magnitude and while they held out the possibility that the Iranians could opt for a smaller-scale attack to avoid a dramatic escalation, their retaliation was believed to be imminent.
Iran has publicly threatened to retaliate for an attack last week in Damascus, Syria, that Tehran said was an Israeli air strike on a diplomatic building and in which top Iranian military officials, including a senior member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were el...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 12, 2024 - Yeshivas Toras Simcha students enjoy an Oneg Shabbos with their rabbeim and Rabbi Hillel Shepard, Menahel.
The Oneg Shabbos includes songs, divrei Torah and, of course, chullent and soda!
Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 12, 2024 - Today (12 April 2024) Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with U.S. CENTCOM Commander, General (* * * *) Michael Erik Kurilla, at the IAF Hatzor airbase.Minister Gallant and General Kurilla discussed readiness for an Iranian attack against the State of Israel, which may lead to regional escalation.The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief of the General Staff MG. Amir Baram, Director of the Policy Bureau Dror Shalom, and Military Secretary BG. Guy Markizano.Minister Gallant expressed his appreciation to General Kurilla for his leadership and contribution to the powerful and unique bond between the U.S. and Israel, and thanked him for the United States’ support for Israel.Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant: "I have recently completed a meeting w...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovy Rimmer & Riki Adler on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to parents Mr. and Mrs. Yoni Adler and grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Shlomo Spetner
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2024 – 9:22AM - Please be advised that an accident at the intersection of Old Court and Park Heights is currently causing traffic delays.
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 12, 2024 - Kashering is certainly one of the most critical aspects of preparation for Pesach. To many, the process may seem daunting for a variety of reasons: It is not something people do regularly, there are serious safety risks involved in handling hot items and boiling water, and potential to damage the kitchen. Also, if not accomplished correctly, there is a risk that after all the work is done, with hot water running all over the place, the kitchen may not actually be really kosher for Pesach!
However, it really does not need to be that difficult and with a little know-how and effort, most people are capable of kashering their kitchen. For a full step-by-step guide to proper kashering procedures, consult the STAR-K Passover Guide, which is available in hard copy...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 12, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avi Majeski (Baltimore) & Tami Simon (Chicago) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov Rabbi & Mrs.Yakov & Shanni Majeski יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Following the decision of the Israeli government, the first humanitarian aid trucks transporting food entered through the new Northern Crossing from Israel into the Gaza Strip on Thursday night,
The transport was coordinated by the IDF and COGAT, as part of efforts to enhance the humanitarian aid corridors to the Gaza Strip in general, and to the north in particular.
The IDF noted that the trucks underwent thorough security checks by the security authorities of the Land Crossings Authority of the Ministry of Defense at the Kerem Shalom crossing, and were accompanied by IDF soldiers.
Last week, The Security Cabinet approved an increase in humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
The statement said that the Cabinet authorized Prime Ministe...
I am not shy about offering my opinions on a wide array of Jewish and Torah topics, but I do try to leave my personal experiences out of my writings. On occasion, I deviate from this general rule when I feel the individual insight is relevant to the public. For this Parsha, which discusses the rituals which follow childbirth, I am again taking such a liberty. Raising children in today's environment is perhaps more difficult than ever. There was a time not too long ago when parents and their homes were the principal influences on a child's young life. Such is not the case today. In the 1960's, when day school education became the norm for observant families, a large amount of influence was surrendered to our schools and the other children who att...
The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 206,000 borrowers as part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster route to forgiveness.
The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellations Friday in an update on the progress of its SAVE Plan. More people are becoming eligible for student loan cancellation as they hit 10 years of payments, a new finish line for some loans that's a decade sooner than what borrowers faced in the past.
Casting a shadow over the cancellations, however, are two new lawsuits challenging the plan's legality. Two groups of Republican-led states, fronted by Kansas and Missouri, recently filed federal suits arguing that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in creating the repayment opt...
