Jerusalem, Israel - July 11, 2024 - What a privilege to attend The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum opening a unique art exhibition on the evening of July 9, 2024.
In June 2023 the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum hosted a grand reopening event with the Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Lion and Minister of Jerusalem and Israel Tradition United Torah Judaism MK Meir Porush. Work on the Kishle new entrance was under construction that evening.
The Kishle, which means prison in Turkish, was built by the Ottoman Turks as a jail in the 1800s and used by the British in the 1940s to hold captured Jewish militia members.
The vast space is part of the Tower of David complex located near Jaffa Gate and was created following the extensive archaeological excavation ...
Baltimore, MD – July 11, 2024 – 10:00AM - Be vigilant as missionaries continue to visit homes in our community. BJL has just been informed that they are now active in the Summit Park neighborhood, handing out various collateral materials.
Rabbi Labish Becker - Chukas 5784 -The Real Meaning of Kovod- from Agudath Israel on Vimeo.
Baltimore, MD - July 11, 2024 - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is joining Democratic mayors across the country to show support for President Joe Biden.
“I fortunately get to be with the president probably more than most mayors and I have not been concerned,” Scott said during a press conference on Wednesday. “I am concerned that we are not having a conversation that we should be having. His opponent is a convicted felon. His opponent wants to take away further take away women’s rights. His opponent… wants to be a dictator. His opponent won’t acknowledge the results of an election. His opponent wants to turn back this country into the 1960s or before. That’s what we should be talking about here.”
Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume also issued ...
The consumer price index (CPI) dipped to a 3-percent annual increase in June, down from 3.3 in May with the first month of price declines since the pandemic, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
The consumer price index (CPI) dipped to a 3-percent annual increase in June, down from 3.3 in May, the Labor Department reported Thursday, as inflation continues to fall.
The CPI also dropped 0.1 percent in June, marking the second straight month of plateauing or declining prices. Economists expected an annual inflation rate of 3.1 percent, according to consensus projections.
The June decline also marks the third month in a row of declining annual increases in the CPI, a trend mirrored in the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, another key measure of inflation...
A senior official in the American administration claims that agreements have been reached regarding the framework of the deal for the release of hostages and the ceasefire, and the discussions are now focusing on the details that will allow its implementation.
The Washington Post reported that Israel and Hamas agreed that in the second phase, neither of them will control Gaza, and it will be managed by an international force that will involve the US, moderate Arab countries, and likely also about 2,500 police and soldiers from the Palestinian Authority.
The official noted that the breakthrough was made possible after Hamas abandoned its demand for a written guarantee for a complete end to the war.
Instead, Hamas agreed to a situation where if the negotiations last more than si...
Annapolis, MD - July 11, 2024 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions on Wednesday to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges.
Moore will present the cuts next week to the state’s Board of Public Works, which has the authority to cut up to 25% of the state’s operating budget. The powerful three-member spending panel is comprised of the governor, the treasurer and comptroller, all of whom are Democrats.
“This morning, my administration submitted a plan to make targeted and strategic spending cuts and grow our economy while simultaneously protecting the programs and projects that Marylanders care about most,” Moo...
Baltimore, MD – July 11, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Meir & Sarah Raskas on the birth of a son.Mazel Tov to grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchok Raskas and Mr. & Mrs. Alan Abramowitz and great-grandmother Grace Abramowitz.יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים.
Discover the next phase of this incredible new Anglo community.
Rotshtein Heights, an innovative urban project in Ramat Beit Shemesh, is setting new standards for residential quality. Designed for growing families, it offers a strategic location between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, making it a sought-after destination for Anglo families.
Rotshtein Heights provides a family-friendly environment with parks, schools, shuls, and more. Led by Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, Meromei Shemesh, one of the communities within Rotshtein Heights, is building a vibrant diaspora-style community. This community aims to deliver a superior living experience with a commitment to excellence and is designed to help American families make Aliya and have a smooth landing in Israel.
As Phase One is almost sold out, you now ...
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2024 - It is with deep regret and sorrow that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Rena Baron, a’h, wife of Yoni Baron, mother of Eli Baron, Adina Baron, Shira Baron, Meira Baron, Elana Baron, Shalva Baron and Tova Baron; daughter of Rabbi Daniel and Susan Lapin, and sister of Rebecca (Max) Masinter, Rachelle (Zev) Stern, Ari (Menucha) Lapin, Ruthie (Asher) Abraham, Miriam (Anshel) Kaplan and Tamara (David) Sasson.
The levayah be held at tomorrow, Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00PM at Levinson’s.
Click here to watch the levayah livestream
The kevurah will take place at Liberty Park Cemetery of Shaarei Zion.
Shiva will be observed at 3000 West Strathmore Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21209
Minyanim:
Shacharis:...
Baltimore, MD – July 5, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Baruch Schoenes, z’l, father of Rabbi Menachem Mendel (Ariella) Schoenes. Shiva is being observed at 3628 Fords Lane Apt D through Thurday morning, July 11Shachris: 7:00 AM
Mincha: 8:20 PM
Maariv: B’zmanPlease kindly avoid visiting after 10 PM.Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Klal Yisrael is experiencing a period of enormous difficulty as Israel is surrounded by active threats and Jews everywhere face growing antisemitism. We are fearful of what the immediate future holds. The story of our people – especially since 1945 – inspires our faith and confidence in the eternity of the Jewish people, in Hashem’s promise that the Torah will never be forgotten, and in our lasting connection to Eretz Yisrael, but the years preceding 1945 remind us of the horrific destruction that can be inflicted upon the Jewish people by some while others watch in silence. As Jews everywhere spend every day agonizing over this lesson from recent history, it is profoundly distressing to see how the world so glaringly ignores it.
In addition to learning the lessons of w...
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, citing their “pattern of refusal to recuse” themselves from matters to which they are connected and their “failure to disclose” millions of dollars in gifts over decades.
“The unchecked corruption crisis on the Supreme Court has now spiraled into a Constitutional crisis threatening American democracy writ large,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote in a press release announcing the impeachment articles.
“Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito’s pattern of refusal to recuse from consequential matters before the court in which they hold widely documented financi...
Washington, D.C. - July 10, 2024 - The U.S. will soon begin shipping to Israel the 500-pound bombs that the Biden administration had previously suspended, ending a two-month pause it had imposed in a bid to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza, U.S. officials said.
The bombs “are in the process of being shipped,” and are expected to arrive in Israel in coming weeks, an administration official said. Heavier 2,000-pound bombs that were meant to be part of the same shipment are still on hold, the official added.
In May, the U.S. announced that it had held up one shipment that included 2,000-pound bombs and 500-pound bombs. Israel had already sent a ship to Charleston, S.C., to pick up the shipment before the decision was made, a U.S. official said.
President Biden’s ...
Baltimore, MD – July 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 l...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday, 10 July 2024), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem met with Chabad emissaries from Israel and around the world to mark 30 years since the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs, Chabad on Campus Chief Operating Officer Rabbi Avi Weinstein, Chabad on Campus Israel Director Rabbi Moshe Shilat and Harvard University Chabad Emissary Rabbi Hirschy Zarchi also participated in the meeting.
Prime Minister Netanyahu: "I saw the Rebbe the first time in Simchat Torah, 42 years ago. He said three things: Ahavat Yisrael [loving Israel], defend Eretz Yisrael [the Land of Israel] and fight the lies.
Bechol dor vador kamim aleinu lechaloteinu [in each generation they rise up to destroy us]. VeHaKadosh Baruc...
Ten-Month Fellowship Introduced Young Talent to Prospective Careers in the Jewish Community
OU Executive Fellows at Wall Street Grill with members of OU Kosher’s Kashrus Education team
As graduates nationwide are marking the end of their studies, eight early-career professionals are celebrating their acquisition of invaluable professional skills and employment experience as participants in the inaugural cohort of the Orthodox Union’s Executive Fellowship, a program that nurtures talented young adults committed to long-term Jewish communal activism.
In August, the OU launched the Executive Fellowship to invest in future nonprofit leadership and promote a culture of service and responsibility among emerging Jewish leaders. The 10-month program for early-career p...
Baltimore, MD - July 10, 2024 - Marylanders will get a slight break from the heat wave on Friday.
With a high of 87 degrees, it will be the first day below 90 degrees since July 3. Daily high temperatures haven't dropped under 85 degrees since July 1.
Maryland is under an excessive heat warning on Wednesday.
The heat index could hit 112 degrees in some areas, the National Weather Service said in its warning, calling for "dangerously hot conditions." The warning lasts until 8 p.m. Wednesday. It covers portions of central, northern and southern Maryland.
That leaves residents counting down until Friday's slightly cooler temperatures. The heat will quickly return, as Saturday and Sunday are each expected to reach the 90s.
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