Baltimore, MD – Apr. 14, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Binyomin Wealcatch & Chaya Furman on their engagement.
Mazel Tov Dr. Shmuel & Malki Wealcatch and Rabbi Yosef & Jessica Furman
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
I am beginning to wonder if the number 191 is correct. I think it may need to be updated to 27,345 days since war has been waged on Israel since the day of statehood, May 14, 1948.On Friday afternoon, reading the headlines before the Sabbath reminded me so much of weather forecasts for impending bad weather, “Iran will strike Israel within 24-48 hours.” How does one prepare after such a dire warning? On the one hand, it is similar to when a blizzard is predicted: stock up on bottled water and milk and be prepared to stay put until the danger passes. This morning, when I went to the Makolet (corner market) across the street, there was not one bottle of water, eggs, or milk to be seen. Hunkering down and stocking up is a universal reaction, but what about introspection and reflec...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 14, 2024 - (WBAL) Maryland's congressional delegation has introduced the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act to ensure federal funds cover the replacement cost of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Salvage operations continue on the Patapsco River, with more containers being removed. The bill seeks to amend the Federal Highway Administration's cost-share requirement for disaster-damaged highways and bridges. Congressman Kweisi Mfume emphasized the bill's importance in addressing the disaster. Governor Wes Moore has lobbied for full federal funding for the new bridge. Senator Ben Cardin highlighted the need for federal support in rebuilding the bridge for modern needs. The Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act aims to secure 100% federal funding for the replacem...
Baltimore, MD - Apr. 14, 2024 - (WBAL) Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program to aid businesses in retaining employees amid the recovery from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. With 8,000 port workers directly affected, and additional thousands impacted, the $12.5 million program, established through executive order and the Maryland PORT Act, aims to provide support. Funding includes $2.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor and $10 million from Maryland's Rainy Day Fund. Administered by the Maryland Department of Labor, the program seeks to prevent layoffs and sustain businesses until the port fully reopens. Labor Secretary Portia Wu emphasizes the importance of supporting port businesses and workers during th...
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...
