Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity party, has indicated that Israel is aware of the fate of the Bibas family, who have been held hostage in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas-led attack.
In an interview with Kan 11, Gantz responded affirmatively when asked if Israel knows the fate of Shiri, Yarden, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, though he refrained from providing specific details at this time.
“I think yes,” Gantz stated, adding that the public would be informed of their fate “when things come to fruition.”
The Bibas family, consisting of 9-month-old Kfir, 4-year-old Ariel, 32-year-old mother Shiri, and 34-year-old father Yarden, were abducted from the Nir Oz kibbutz during the deadly attack by the Palestinian Islamist terrorist organization Hamas.
The youngest...
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Larry Hogan for Senate, he told a Fox correspondent Thursday.
According to the correspondent, Hogan stood on his stance when it comes to how he feels about the former president.
“Governor Hogan has been clear he is not supporting Donald Trump just as he didn’t in 2016 and 2020.”
The endorsement comes after Hogan released a statement in the end of May regarding Trump's trial, telling Maryland to "respect the verdict."
"At this dangerously divided moment in our history, all leaders—regardless of party—must not pour fuel on the fire with more toxic partisanship. We must reaffirm what has made this nation great: the rule of law," said Hogan.
Historically, Hogan and Trump have not always seen eye to eye...
Baltimore, MD - June 13, 2024 - Fleet week is back in Baltimore. The free event will be full of ships, flights, festivals and sailors.
To get updates pertaining to Fleet Week download the Fleet Week MD app or visit here.Raising a red flag in the Inner Harbor, but not why you might think. The 179-foot long ship called the USS Constellation is prepped and ready for Fleet Week.
"Fleet Week is a biannual celebration of Maryland’s waterways. The Port of Baltimore brings in fleets from our Navy and visiting ships and it's a time to celebrate,” said Steve Bountress, the Executive Director of Historic Ships in Baltimore.
Bountress said this week is important for all who work around the Inner Harbor.
"This is huge for the City of Baltimore, and the state of...
A growing chorus of House Democrats say they’re planning to steer clear of next month’s speech by Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint meeting of Congress, arguing that the Israeli prime minister’s handling of the Hamas war — and his repeated snubbing of President Biden’s preferred approach to the conflict — demand a show of protest from liberals on Capitol Hill.
Some Democrats had foreshadowed the boycott earlier in the year amid speculation that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was poised to invite Netanyahu to the Capitol to push back against Democratic criticisms of the conservative Israeli leader. With the invitation now official, and the speech set for July 24, more and more progressive Democrats are emerging with a formal ...
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered the Tax Authority to deduct a sum of 130 million NIS from monies transferred to the Palestinian Authority, and transfer the funds instead to 28 families of terror victims.
Speaking to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva on Thursday morning, Smotrich said that the move is historically just.
"Following court rulings and from the funds which were deducted, which are sums which were transferred to prisoners who were involved in terror and to their families, this week I signed an order to transfer millions of shekels to the families of terror victims," he explained.
"The Palestinian Authority continues to tell the world that it is on the verge of collapse and continues paying the families of terrorists and transferring money fo...
Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Shragi Rabinowitz on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
The midrash (Mechilta Yisro 5, Sifrei V’zos HaBerachah 343) recounts the events that preceded matan Torah. HaShem offered the Torah to the other nations before offering it to B’nei Yisrael. When He approached the descendants of Eisav, they asked, “What is written in it?” HaShem responded “Thou shall not murder.” The offer was subsequently rejected as they were unable to commit to that provision for Eisav ultimately lives by the sword. When the sons of Ammon and Mo’av were approached and were told that the Torah included a prohibition against illicit relations, they rejected the offer for the very source of Ammon and Mo’av was the incestual relationship between Lot and his daughters. The Yishmaelites were given the same off...
Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of R’ Berish Meth, z’l, husband of Mrs. Shifra Meth, and father of Sarah Ney, Reuven (Debra) Meth, Chalavna (Malky) Meth and Uri (Devorah) Meth.Shiva will be observed until 5:30PM today, erev Yom Tov, at 6507 Deancroft Road, Baltimore,, MD, 21209Reuven is not in Baltimore.
Mincha at 5:30PMShiva will conclude with the start of Yom Tov
Bila Hamaves LaNetzach...
Hamas has given Qatari and Egyptian mediators its official response to the proposal for a hostage and ceasefire deal, Barak Ravid of Axios reported on Tuesday, citing two sources with knowledge of the issue.
Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan later told Al Mayadeen that Hamas' response included several comments on the proposal, which was recently outlined by US President Joe Biden.
He said Hamas is committed to what it said before, which is the demand for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad said in a joint statement, "A joint delegation of Hamas and Islamic Jihad delivered tonight the answer of the resistance factions to the Qataris during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Qatar. The answer was also de...
Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2024 - On Sunday June 9th, the Yeshiva hosted its annual national Yarchei Kallah on campus. The sugya d’kalla was Geirus. Those who attended in person or viewed the sessions via livestream enjoyed hearing from Moreinu Rosh Hayeshiva Harav Aharon Feldman, Menahel Ruchani Harav Beryl Weisbord, Menahel Harav Boruch Neuberger, Harav Dovid Rosenbaum as well as Rabbi Duvi Rubin.
Talmidim returned to campus and filled the beis medrash with their kol haTorah as we prepared together for the upcoming Yom Tov of Shavuos and Kabolas HaTorah. Seeing so many fellow talmidim come back and learn in Yeshiva was truly special.
Once again communities outside of Baltimore set up ”satellite” locations to participate in this year’s Yarchei Kal...
Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2024 - Rabbi Tuvia Tessler's first grade Yeshivas Toras Simcha students built shtenders for shavuos with their rebbe's help. Each shtender has a picture of the student learning chumash. Rabbi Tessler told each student to take home his shtender for yom tov and use it to learn Torah over Shavuos.
Baltimore, MD – June 11 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Kasriel Yavne & Miriam Rosenberg on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Shlomo & Sarah Yavne and Chaim & Sora Rochel Rosenberg
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2024 - Click on the graphic below for a printable version
A jury panel of 12 Delaware residents on Tuesday found Hunter Biden guilty of three federal gun charges, marking the first criminal conviction of a sitting president’s child.
President Biden’s son was convicted after roughly three hours of deliberation of three felony counts alleging he lied about his use of illicit drugs when obtaining a gun in 2018, and then unlawfully possessed the firearm for 11 days.
Hunter Biden’s trial which lasted just over a week, spotlighted his addiction to crack cocaine at the time he checked “no” on a federal gun purchase form questioning whether he unlawfully used or was addicted to narcotics or other drugs.
Several women from Hunter Biden’s past and present – including his ex-...
Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2024 – 11:06AM - Due to ongoing roadwork, Park Heights is experiencing significant disruptions today. Expect heavy traffic northbound between Clarinth and Fallstaff, and between Strathmore & Pinkney.
Also, be aware that the right lane near 7 Mile Lane is blocked.
Plan alternate routes and allow extra time for your erev yom travel.
Baltimore, MD - June 10, 2024 - What an amazing night! Over 200 educators, family members and school administrators joined Jewish Educational Services, a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, last week for the 2024 JES Educator Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting, to pay tribute not only to 10 amazing awardees, but to the more than 100 educators who were nominated, and to all the teachers in our community who dedicate their lives to their students and to Jewish education.
The attendees represented most of the Baltimore Jewish Day, Congregational and Early Childhood schools, coming together to celebrate Jewish education as a community. The beautifully arranged desserts, unique table centerpieces and exclusive gifts were all part of JES’ efforts to d...
Diaspora-Sourced Torah Scroll Finds New Home at Israel's First Pre-Military Agricultural Preparatory Program Jerusalem, Israel - June 11, 2024 -In a momentous event on the eve before Shavuot, the holiday commemorating the giving of the Torah, HaShomer HaChadash Pre-Military Preparatory Program, also known as Mechina, inaugurated its first Sefer Torah, brought from the United States to Eretz Yisrael, marking a significant milestone for the organization. The Torah, restored by a couple in the US, was part of a project to rehabilitate Torah scrolls from inactive communities. This initiative honors the father of the husband, who carried a Torah while fleeing the Holocaust. In recent years, this couple - who wished to remain anonymous - has donated three refurbished Torah scrolls to...
