Baltimore, MD – July 28, 2024 - It is with deep regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Avraham Feinstein, a'h, son of Louis Feinstein and Gail Feinstein and brother of Tzivia (Mordechai Yager) and Eli Feinstein. The levaya will be held at Sol Levinson's Sunday, August 4, at 12 Noon. Kevurah will take place at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Cemetery, 6700 Bowleys Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21237 Louis will be sitting shiva at the Imperial, 3601 Clarks Lane. #236. Avelim will daven Shacharis in shul Mincha Maariv only at 7:50 PM Sunday through Thursday night. Visiting hours: Sunday - 5 - 7 PM Monday thru Thursday - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 6:00 - 10:00 PM Friday -&...
Thomas Edison. Who has not heard of this man? He was arguably one of the most brilliant and innovative thinkers in American history! Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio, and already at the age of 16, he created his first successful invention, the automatic repeater, which was a device that could send telegraphs to a station and save them until someone could come in and read it. A few years later, he invented a device that would automatically count votes for local elections, as well a ticker machine for the stock markets.His rise to fame, though, came in the late 1870s, when he invented the phonograph, the first machine in the world that could record and replay sound. In 1880, he invented another world-famous device: the long-lasting light bulb, which could burn for more tha...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 2, 2024 - Etz Chaim, a leading provider of informal Jewish education in Baltimore for nearly five decades under the visionary leadership of Rabbi Shlomo Porter, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its history.Over the past eight years, Etz Chaim has revitalized its programming and has been developing thriving communities in the broader Baltimore area. To accommodate our growing communities and enhance our programming, we have made the strategic decision to sell our current facility at 3702 Fords Lane with the goal of establishing new facilities in key locations to service these developing communities. Etz Chaim's programs have resonated with a diverse range of individuals, including Jewish graduate students, young professionals, families, empty...
Jerusalem, Israel – Aug. 2, 2024 - (JPost) Western intelligence sources told Sky News Arabia that Iran plans to attack Israel on Tisha B’Av, in response to the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The attack, coordinated with Hezbollah, is expected to occur between August 12 and 13. The timing is seen as adding psychological impact, making Jewish Israelis feel vulnerable.
Three sources confirmed to the New York Times that Iran intends to retaliate for Haniyeh's assassination. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, also hinted at revenge. Attacks on Jewish holidays have historical precedence, such as the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and the Simchat Torah attack on October 7.
The report suggests that an attack on Tisha B’Av would not only be symbolic but could...
Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 2, 2024 - KLM has canceled all its flights to and from Tel Aviv until Oct. 26, the Dutch arm of airline group Air France KLM said on Friday
Hot and humid conditions will continue to bake the Baltimore region Friday, paving the way for a possible wet and stormy weekend.
An excessive heat warning was in effect Friday from noon until 8 p.m. for the following counties: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Cecil, Charles, Prince George's, Harford, Baltimore and St. Mary's. A heat advisory was also issued for Howard, Harford, Montgomery, Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties.
According to the National Weather Service, dangerously hot conditions are expected throughout the region with temperatures nearing 100 degrees and heat index values pushing 110 degrees.
"Heat indices will range between 104-107 degrees west of I-95 with values closer to 110 degrees in the Baltimore/DC metros," NWS forecasters said Friday. "Scattered...
The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, regarding enforcement of the citation docket, believes more can be done--although they say, progress has been made with Baltimore police.
The citation docket, implemented by City State's Attorney Ivan Bates, is aimed at tackling low-level crimes--like loitering, drug possession with the intent to distribute and dirt biking.
But after a year since Bates rolled out the program---and the back and forth with the city---Bates says that enforcement efforts surrounding his docket still seem to be an issue.
"Well, we surely hope so," said Solomon. "Originally we had a slow start with BPD. But since then, we've had numerous trainings with BPD. We have seen an increase in citations issued by the police department, specifically in t...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 2, 2024 - (FOX45) The head of the Maryland Republican Party publicly called Thursday for Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. to resign from office and withdraw from the race for the 2nd Congressional District, citing reporting from The Baltimore Sun.
The state GOP said in a news release that Olszewski, the Democratic nominee to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, should drop out, following Sun reporting that his administration had secretly paid a former firefighter $83,675 when the firefighter, Philip Tirabassi, asked to transfer retirement credits from his city service time to his county pension. Olszewski told The Sun the county agreed to pay Tirabassi after he threatened to sue for breach of contract despite county officials warning th...
Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 2, 2024 - On Thursday, August 1, 2024, Israeli Inbar Lanir won a Silver Medal with yellow ribbons in her hair. Peter Paltichik a Bronze Medal in Judo at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. In an emotional interview after the win, standing next to Peter was his coach Oren Smadja, whose son had tragically fallen in Gaza a month ago.
From July 24 to August 11, 2024, the Olympic games will be in France, after an opening ceremony in Paris on a wet Friday night at the end of July.
On Thursday, August 1, the Equestrian team of Daniel Bluman, Ashlee Bond, and Robin Muhr advanced and qualified for the final.
Israelis are participating in 17 of the summer sporting events. Israeli athletes in swimming, sailing, track and field, gymnastics, and J...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 2, 2024 - Remembering Rabbi Sholom Weingot, z'l, on his 1st Yahrzeit, tomorrow, Shabbos 28 Tammuz.The below is from a hesped that was given at Congregation Ohel Yakov by R' Zvi Badian shortly after Rabbi Weingot's petirah For a printable version, click on the graphic below.
American reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among four former prisoners released from Russia yesterday who finally stepped foot on American soil again Thursday night.
A plane carrying the Americans freed by Russia during the large prisoner swap landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the tarmac.
"Welcome home," Biden told reporters on the tarmac after visiting with the freed prisoners. "There’s nothing beyond our capacity if we work together. Nothing…we’re the United States of America."
American reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among four former prisoners released from Russia yesterday who finally stepped foot on American soi...
These are the journeys of the children of Israel who left the land of Egypt in their legions, under the charge of Moses and Aaron (Bamidbar 33:1)
In the beginning of Maasei (the second of the two parshios we read this week) the Torah lists the forty-two places we camped during our forty-year sojourn in the desert. There are forty-nine pesukim dedicated to this geography lesson; a staggering amount of biblical real estate devoted to listing names of places which have disappeared into the sands of time. Why spend so much time focusing on these places, many of which have ceased to exist? Furthermore, the Torah opens this section with the words “Eyleh maasei (these are the journeys)”; a journey reflects movement, yet the Torah then goes on to list the places wh...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden spoke on Thursday evening amid the tensions with Lebanon and Iran.
The phone call lasted about half an hour, according to an Israeli official.
In a statement summarizing the call, the White House said, "The President reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.”
“The President discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive US military deployments. Together with this commitment to Israel’s defense, the President stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to de-escalate broader tensions in the region,”...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 1, 2024 - What’s the deal with dried fruits? Apricots, Raisins, Dates are some of the more common ones. Baltimore's Rabbi Tzvi Rosen - Kashrus Administrator at the STAR-K, explains the entire drying process and what to look out for.
We are taught that the forty-two journeys and their challenges that are chronicled in Maasei, serve as a roadmap for all the future travels of the Jewish people until the End of Days. We will face similar obstacles to leap over in our trek towards greatness.
At the very onset of these reported journeys, the Torah diverts from the mere reference to the locations we traveled to and depicts a historical detail.
They journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month — on the day following the pesach-offering — the children of Israel went forth ביד רמה — with an upraised hand, before the eyes of all Egypt.
And the Egyptians were busy burying because the Lord had struck down their firstborn and had wrought vengeance against ...
300 days.
300 days of innocent people, men and women, babies and the elderly, held hostage by a monstrous enemy. 300 days during which loving mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, spouses, close friends, and relatives live every moment with unimaginable questions: is my loved one alive or dead, whole or wounded, healthy or ill? When was the last time they saw sunlight, inhaled fresh air, had a meal? Will they return? Will they ever recover from the trauma of captivity?
300 days of soldiers on the front lines, fighting a monstrous enemy. 300 days during which they have placed their own lives on hold to fight for their nation, for us. 300 days away from home and family, from education and career, from calm and income. 300 days during which loving mothers and father...
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 1, 2024 - Alcohol may have been a contributing factor to a wrong-way crash on the Baltimore Beltway that killed a 64-year-old man early Thursday morning, according to Maryland State Police.
State police said investigators believe a Toyota Corolla entered the Outer Loop of the Beltway at Reisterstown Road before colliding head-on with a Chevrolet Malibu in the area of Stevenson Road around 2:40 a.m.
Police said the Chevrolet's driver, identified as John Quame De Love, 64, of Hyattsville, died at the scene.
The driver and a passenger in the Toyota were taken to Sinai Hospital with injuries, police said. Charges are pending further investigation and consultation with prosecutors, police said.
The Outer Loop was shut down for several hours during the morning...
Towson, MD (August 1, 2024) - On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Precinct 4 – Pikesville officers responded to a crash that occurred in the area of Park Heights Avenue and Hooks Lane, 21208. A preliminary investigation determined a 2020 Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling northbound on Park Heights Ave. when it struck and overrode a curb, causing the driver to be ejected into the southbound lane of Park Heights Ave. While in the lane, the driver of the Kawasaki, 46-year-old Michael Mazor, was struck by a 2004 Cadillac. He was pronounced deceased. Detectives assigned to the Baltimore County Crash Team continue to investigate this case.
