Saudi Arabia has launched a crackdown on its citizens who have been engaging in online attacks against Israel and showing solidarity with Hamas on social media platforms during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
According to Bloomberg, Saudi authorities have initiated a series of arrests targeting individuals who have been inciting against Israel on various social networking sites.
This recent move by the kingdom indicates a shift towards potential normalization of relations with Israel, contingent upon Israel's commitment to supporting the establishment of a Palestinian state.
While arrests for online expressions are not uncommon in Saudi Arabia, the scale and focus of the current wave of arrests stand out.
The Saudi authorities are reportedly intensifying efforts to curb incitement a...
On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)
Baltimore, MD - May 2, 2024 - It’s a natural progression in life, the older you get, the more medications you likely need.
“This one is for his heart. This is for kidneys. I don’t know what this one’s for,” said retired state employee Kathy Miller as she rifled through her and her husband’s prescriptions, “Doctor gave it to him, so we just take it.”
Like many retirees, their medicine cabinet is full, with each pill bottle containing a different drug intended to help the couple live longer, healthier lives.
“Some of them would put him in the hospital if he didn’t take these drugs,” she said.
But soon, Miller says they could be cutting back on certain medications – a decision that was not doctor-recommended.
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A new scientific study of unprecedented scope has managed to accurately date findings from the First Temple period that were discovered in the city of David, shedding light on events mentioned in the Bible
Among the conclusions of the research conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority, Tel Aviv University and the Weizmann Institute of Science is that already in the 10th century BCE – the days of King David – extensive activity was carried out in Jerusalem; by the 9th century BCE – the days of King Jehoash ad possibly even earlier, the city expanded to the west towards Mount Zion; the city wall unearthed in the City of David was not built during the days of Hezekiah as part of the preparations for the Assyrian siege, but rather earlier, during th...
President Isaac Herzog today, Thursday, issued an urgent message of support to Jewish communities around the world in light of the dramatic resurgence in antisemitism and following the hostilities and intimidation against Jewish students on campuses across the US in particular.
In his special broadcast, President Herzog said:
“To our sisters and brothers, to our friends on campuses and in Jewish communities across the United States and all over the world, to those who stand by and defend the Jewish people and the state of Israel, to all people of good will: from Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Israel, I say to you: The people of Israel are with you. We hear you. We see the shameless hostility and threats. We feel the insult, the breach of faith and breach of friendship. We s...
Baltimore, MD – May 2, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dina and Yedidya Greenbaum on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – May 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 li...
Baltimore, MD – May 2, 2024 - 8:10 AM - Roadwork at the intersection of Smith & Sanzo is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions in the area over the next day or two. Please plan accordingly.
Last year, cars were targeted by thieves in Baltimore City at an alarming rate.
New data from Baltimore police highlights the spike in car thefts in neighborhoods across the city in 2023.
In Hampden residents saw an 182% increase in car thefts from the year prior.
In Mount Vernon, there was a 445% increase in car thefts, with nearly 100 more than the previous year.
Also, in the Central district, the Little Italy neighborhood saw a 500% increase in car thefts.
Mayor Brandon Scott and police pointed to a nationwide trend in car thefts largely driven by the theft of certain Kia and Hyundai models where videos online demonstrated how to steal them.
Police say juveniles were often to blame for the spike in car thefts.
In many cases, the juveniles were younger than 13, and due to the law ...
Baltimore, MD - May 2, 2023 - The Unified Command has recovered the 5th body from the site of the Key Bridge collapse.
They identified the victim as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie.
The salvage teams located one of the missing construction vehicles and notified the Maryland Department of State Police. Investigators with State Police along with officers from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and FBI responded to the scene and recovered the victim's body inside a red truck.
“We remain dedicated to the ongoing recovery operations while knowing behind each person lost in this tragedy lies a loving family,” said Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police. “Along with our local, state and fede...
Only a fraction of the ballistic missile interceptors launched by the US military intercepted their targets during Iran's large-scale missile and drone attack on Israel on the night of April 13, journalist Amir Bar Shalom of Galai Tzahal reported today (Wednesday).
According to the report, of the eight SM-3 missiles fired by the American forces, only two reached their target. This constitutes a failure rate of 75%. The SM-3 is a ship-based surface-to-air missile used to intercept short and medium-range ballistic missiles. This was the first time SM-3s were used in combat. An American Patriot missile battery was also deployed and shot down at least one ballistic missile.
However, Bar Shalom emphasized that this was only a small part of America's contribution to the def...
Following the October 7th Hamas massacre, Americans have watched our country’s college campuses devolve into cesspools of naked, unabashed antisemitism. Antisemitic and anti-Israel vitriol from students and professors; praise for Hamas and its butchery; threats, assaults, and violence against Jewish students have all become a daily occurrence that is met only with a tepid response from officials of even the most elite universities.
Agudath Israel of America applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Antisemitism Awareness Act (H.R. 6090) which will provide another critical weapon in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism on campus. This bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) direct...
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, CNN reported.
The bill would mandate that when the Department of Education enforces federal anti-discrimination laws it uses a definition of antisemitism put forward by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
The House vote was 320 to 91 with 70 Democrats and 21 Republicans voting against the bill. The GOP opposition largely came from the right flank of the conference. The bill would next need to be taken up by the Senate.
New York Republican Mike Lawler, who introduced the legislation, said in a statement, “It’s critical that we crack down on antisemitic hate within our own country.”
“I’m thankful for the bipartisan ...
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs Yoseph Shapiro on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Shuey Shapiro and Dr. and Mrs. David Loebenberg
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shimshie Methal (Passaic) & Chani Silberberg (Baltimore) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov Avi & Miriam Methal and Dovid & Goldie Silberberg
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – May 1, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Elaine Ruth Weiman, a’h, mother of Yisroel Weiman.
Shiva will be observed at 3220 Hatton Road, Baltimore, MD 21208.The avel will be davening in shul.
Visiting times:
Thursday, May 2: 1:00PM-6:00PM / 8:30PM-9:30PM
Friday, May 3: 10:00AM – 12:00 Noon / 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Sunday, May 5: 10:00AM – 12:00 Noon / 2:00PM – 6:30PM
Monday, May 6: 10:00Am – 12:00 Noon / 2:00PM – 4:00PM
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Baltimore, MD - May 1, 2024 - Just one day before early voting begins, Thiru Vignarajah announced on Wednesday that he's dropping out of the mayoral race and endorsing Sheila Dixon.
"It was not an easy choice to draw to a close our campaign," he said behind a "Shelia Dixon for Mayor" podium on Wednesday.
A senior campaign source with the Brandon Scott campaign told WMAR-2 News that Vignarajah offered to consider endorsing Scott, in exchange for consideration that he be installed as either the police commissioner or City Schools CEO.
The two met this morning, where Mayor Scott let Vignarajah know it wouldn't happen.
"Thiru's endorsement was for sale," said the source, and "we know what the price was when he came to us."
The same source said that this is what Scott ...
Baltimore, MD (Wednesday, May 1, 2024) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an investment of $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD).
As part of this investment, the Department of General Services (DGS) will use $4.1 million in ARPA funding towards BCFD facility improvements, including bathroom renovations and boiler and generator replacements. In addition, DGS will use $1.2 million in ARPA funding for roof repairs at multiple sites. The Baltimore City Fire Department also plans to allocate $4.7 million in ARPA funding toward strategic acquisitions of life-saving equipment, reinforcing safety standards for our firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and the broader Baltimore community.
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