Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 14, 2024 - This evening (Sunday, 14 April 2024) Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a call with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.Minister Gallant briefed the Secretary on the preliminary conclusions of the IDF’s defensive operations in cooperation with the United States and additional partners, in thwarting the missile attack conducted by Iran overnight. This included the launch of hundreds of types of munition by Iran, including 100 ballistic missiles – each one carrying hundreds of kilograms of explosives.Minister Gallant expressed his deep appreciation to the Secretary for his leadership, and the unparalleled cooperation and coordination demonstrated by the defense establishments and militaries of both countries, together with internati...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 14, 2024 - (WBALTV) The westbound Interstate 70 bridge in Baltimore County will be temporarily closed on April 16 by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. This closure, scheduled between 5:45 a.m. and 5 p.m., affects the section of I-70 over I-695 in Woodlawn. A detour will guide westbound I-70 drivers through the outer loop of I-695, then onto westbound U.S. Route 40, northbound U.S. Route 29, and back to westbound I-70.
The closure is part of a Work Zone Safety Unity Ride on April 16 at noon, aiming to raise awareness of work zone safety and honor those impacted by work zone crashes. Starting from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, the procession will travel along the beltway to the Maryland Stat...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eitan Rock (Baltimore) & Hadassah Kiss (Monsey) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov Moshe & Lisa Rock, Ari & Esther Davis and Moshe Kiss
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Hagalas Keilim Around the Baltimore Community
Sunday, Apr. 14, 2024:
Agudah Park Heights:
Limited to 10 items or less - 9:30AM -10:30AM
Any number of items:1030-Noon
Suburban Orthodox: 8:00PM - 10:00PM - Please bring the items you wish to kasher to the fleishig kitchen for hagalah.
Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion: 8:30AM -11:00AMTuesday night, Apr. 16Aish Kodesh (6207 Ivymount Road, 21209) After Mincha/Maariv (7:35PM) Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Sunday, Apr. 21 Shearith Israel: Sunday, April 21, 9:00AM-1:00PM.
Jerusalem, Israel - Apr. 14, 2024 - On the night of April 7, 2024, close to 700 people gathered in Efrat to commemorate the lives of Lucy Dee and her daughters, Maia and Rina, who were tragically murdered by terrorists one year ago.
On April 7, 2023, Lucy Dee and her daughters, Maia and Rina, were murdered in a terror attack as they traveled on Route 57 to Tiberias to celebrate the second half of the Pesach holiday with family from overseas. Near the Hamra junction, their car was ambushed by terrorists who fatally shot the two girls and critically injured Lucy, who died two days later.
The new event hall dedicated to Lucy’s memory was filled on the first anniversary of their passing, coinciding with the six-month anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
Last year, Ap...
Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Naftoli Rubin & Malky Feldman on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to parents Rabbi & Mrs. Akiva & Yehudis Feldman and Rabbi & Mrs. Yaakov Tzvi & Chumi Rubin.Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi and Mrs. Eliyahu and Sori Maza, and Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Judi Feldman and great-grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Emanuel Feldman
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
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...
