Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 14, 2024 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently convening the War Cabinet at the Kirya in Tel Aviv.
Live updates:
Sunday, 1:10 p.m.: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran summoned the ambassadors of Great Britain, France and Germany, apparently due to the countries' condemnation of the Iranian attack on Israel.
Sunday, 12:40 p.m.: The Russian government claimed that Iran acted properly in its overnight attack on Israel and did so in "strict accordance" with the right to self-defense under the rules of the UN.
Sunday, 9:47 a.m.: The Chief of Staff of the Iranian military, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, threatened an even larger attack if Israel retaliates following last night's massive drone and missile attack against the Jewish State.
"Our response will be much larger than tonight's military action if Israel retaliates against Iran," Bagheri said, a...
Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 14, 2024 - In light of the Iranian attack on Israel, Israel’s airspace was closed from 12 AM on Sunday morning as a precautionary measure. Ben Gurion Airport has now reopened to air traffic. However, countless flights have been delayed or canceled.
El Al and Arkia intend to resume operations, albeit with significant delays and possible schedule changes. On the other hand, airlines such as United, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines have canceled flights until at least Tuesday, April 16. Passengers are urged to stay in touch with their airlines or travel agents.
Chaim V’Chessed has been inundated with inquiries from passengers with upcoming travel plans to or from Israel for Pesach. Unfortunately, given the unpredictability of the situation, we ...
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This past Wednesday, 2 Nissan, marked the 18th yahrtzeit of my Bubbie. This week's shtikle is dedicated le'iluy nishmasah, Yehudis bas Reuven Pinchas.
Today, 4 Nissan, marks the 6th yahrtzeit of my wife’s grandmother, Rebbetzin Faigie Frankel. The shtikle is dedicated le'iluy nishmasah, Leah Feiga bas Aharon Tzvi.
In this week's parsha we are taught about the laws concerning tzara'as that is found on the walls of one's house. There is an intriguing difficulty found in pasuk 14:37, "Vera'a es hanega vehineh hanega b`kiros habayis sheka'aruros yerakrakos o adamdamos umar'eihen shafal min hakir." First, the nega is referred to in the singular. However, in t...
US President Joe Biden issued a statement after his conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"Earlier today, Iran—and its proxies operating out of Yemen, Syria and Iraq—launched an unprecedented air attack against military facilities in Israel. I condemn these attacks in the strongest possible terms," said Biden.
"At my direction, to support the defense of Israel, the U.S. military moved aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to the region over the course of the past week. Thanks to these deployments and the extraordinary skill of our servicemembers, we helped Israel take down nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles," he added.
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 13, 2024, 10:12PM – Due to the situation in Eretz Yisrael, there will be an asifas tehillim at Suburban Orthodox this evening at 10:30PM Dear Friends,
Ah gut voch. We must begin this new week with profound hakoras ha’tov to the Ribbono Shel Olam for protecting our land and our people. We must feel a profound gratitude to our precious soldiers who put themselves in harms way to protect all of Am Yisroel wherever we may be. I am asking everyone to sign up to say Tehillim tonight. Let’s finish sefer Tehillim as many times as we can and may our Teffilos provide additional spiritual support for our people in this time of need. Please click on the link below.
May we share bisoros tovos,
Shmuel SilberAs a kehilla...
Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 13, 2024 - Sirens blared across Israel on Saturday night as hundreds of drones and missiles launched from Iran reached Israel. Drones and missiles were also reportedly launched from Yemen and other countries around the region.
A seven-year-old girl from a Bedouin village near Arad was seriously wounded by the Iranian attack, according to Magen David Adom. Minor damage was caused to infrastructure at an IDF base in southern Israel during the attack as well, according to IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari.
At 3:00 a.m., IDF Chief Spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Iran had launched a large-scale massive swarm of over 200 killer drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles toward Israel. "Together [with our partners], we are operating at this very moment. S...
Dozens of surface-to-surface missile launches from Iran were identified early Sunday morning approaching Israeli territory.
The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted the majority of the launches using the "Arrow" Aerial Defense System, together with Israel's strategic allies, before the launches crossed into Israeli territory.
A small number of hits were identified, including at an IDF base in southern Israel, where minor damage was caused to infrastructure.
Over the past few hours, many dozens of hostile aircraft, as well as dozens of cruise missiles, from Iran were identified approaching Israeli territory and intercepted. Dozens of IAF fighter jets are currently operating to intercept all aerial threats approaching Israeli territory.
"The IDF is deployed on all front...
At 1:43 a.m. Israel time, sirens began to wail in the central Negev region, shortly followed by other regions across the country including the Jerusalem and Dead Sea areas, Golan Heights, Gush Etzion, Hebron, and Samaria.
For the first time in the State of Israel's history, Iran has begun a direct attack on Israel, launching dozens of UAVs toward the Jewish state.
At 1:43 a.m. Israel time, sirens began to wail in the central Negev region, shortly followed by other regions across the country including the Jerusalem and Dead Sea areas, Golan Heights, Gush Etzion, Hebron, and Samaria.
Live updates:
Sunday, 3:40: The IDF Spokesperson says the majority of the Iranian missiles and UAVs were intercepted outside of Israeli territory.
Sunday, 3:33 a.m.: The meeting of the Secu...
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.
In this Inside Art...
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...
