Kiryat Shmona, Israel - Oct. 9, 2024  - A man and woman in their 40s were murdered Wednesday afternoon when a rocket launched from Lebanon towards Kiryat Shmona struck them. Magen David Adom (MDA) reports initially said that a man and woman were critically injured and unconscious. A few minutes later, their deaths were declared. The IDF reported that following air raid sirens in the area, 20 launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israel, and hits were identified. Shortly prior to the strike on Kiryat Shmona, five people were injured following the missile barrage launched towards the Haifa Bay area. Among those injured by shrapnel are a 16-year-old boy in moderate condition and four people around age 45 who suffered light injuries. A motorcycle rider, age 36, suffered ...
Hadera, Israel - October 9, 2024 – A complex, multi-site stabbing attack occurred in Hadera today, leaving six victims in critical, serious, and moderate condition. The Magen David Adom (MDA) 101 Emergency Call Center in the Sharon region first received reports of the incident at 11:25 AM, prompting a large-scale response from MDA teams. The victims, aged 50 to 70, were treated on-site for stab wounds before being evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center. MDA EMTs and paramedics initially treated two victims in serious condition and one in moderate condition. Over the course of the incident, additional victims were discovered, bringing the total number of casualties to six. One person is in critical condition, while others sustained serious and moderate injuries. MDA Medicycle Unit...
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 8, 2024  - Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch, yesterday (Monday, 7 October 2024), at Reichman University, addressed the Shabtai Shavit World Summit on Counter-Terrorism which is marking one year since the massacre of October 7.(All quoted remarks are translated from Hebrew.)At the start of his remarks, Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Hirsch said: "I would like to apologize to the hostages and their families that we have, thus far, been unable to bring them back home." He then turned directly to our hostages and said:"I would like to turn to our hostages and say to them: Please hear my voice; pay attention to my words. I know that you are in hell, that the way is difficult, torturous, and – unfortunately – long, too long. B...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 8, 2024 – With the 2024 General Election season in full swing, as mail-in ballots begin arriving (for those who have requested) and Early Voting slated to begin in less than three weeks, the Vaad HaRabbonim/Rabbinical Council of Baltimore met on Monday with two important candidates on the November ballot: former Governor Larry Hogan, running for the Maryland Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Senator Ben Cardin, and current Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who is running for the 2nd District Congressional seat left by retiring Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger. As in past pre-election meetings of this type, the forum was coordinated by Agudah Maryland and took place at Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion Congregation. In addition to the rabbonim, repres...
Gush Etzion, Israel - Oct. 7, 2024  - Today, we pause to absorb, reflect, remember, and respond in a way fitting for a year of realities too overwhelming to truly take in. Each atrocity, which began on October 7th and steadily compounded throughout the year, is horrific on its own, and heart-wrenching as part of the collective montage. Flashes of vivid imagery passed fleetingly before my eyes as I wanted, with all my heart, to pay homage to all that we, as a people and a country, have lost. I also wanted to honor the multitude of miracles—many open for all to see, and many deeply felt by those who survived against unimaginable odds. As a way of bringing some healing into the world, I participated in a gathering of therapists who hope to open a Healing Center, The Emet Center, s...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 8, 2024 -  BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yehudah Vegh and Meira Reches on their engagement. Mazel Tov to David & Josie Vegh and Jeffrey & Renee Reches and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Peggy Marks and  Mrs. Susan Reches Landesman.     יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!  
An Afghan citizen living in Oklahoma has been charged with platting a terror attack on Election Day on behalf of the Islamic State, the Justice Department said Tuesday.  Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, obtained firearms and ammunition to conduct a violent attack on U.S. soil, as well as taking a number of steps to prepare for the plot, authorities said. "As charged, the Justice Department foiled the defendant’s plot to acquire semi-automatic weapons and commit a violent attack in the name of ISIS on U.S. soil on Election Day," said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. Ahead of the planned attack, Tawhedi allegedly liquidated his family’s assets, resettled members of his family overseas, acquired AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition.
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 8, 2024  - A newly released poll from UMBC indicates a majority of Maryland residents are struggling to keep up in today's economy. The poll surveyed 1,003 adults in the state, 917 of which are registered to vote. Broken down by political party, those polled were 53 percent Democrat, 24 percent Republican, and 22 percent unaffiliated. The survey was made up of 48 percent men and 52 percent women. By race, 59 percent of respondents are White, 29 percent Black and five percent each Hispanic and Asian. When asked to rate the state's economic condition, 66 percent gave a poor (34%) or fair (32 %) grade. Only 28 percent said Maryland's economy was good, with a dismal four percent giving excellent marks. Breaking down specifics, 89 percent are very or ...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 8, 2024  - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life  (BJL) informs the community of the petira of  Mrs. Gilda Shapiro, a’h, mother of David (Linda) Shapiro, Marc Shapiro, and Randy (Michael) Weiss. (Mrs. Shapiro was a teacher in Bais Yaakov of Baltimore for more than 30 years) The levayah will take place graveside at United Hebrew Cemetery, 3901 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227, on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Randy Weiss (Shapweiss@gmail.com) will be sitting shiva in Denver through Friday afternoon, Erev yom Kippur. Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 8, 2024  - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life  (BJL) informs the community of the petira of R' Avraham Chaim b"r Nosson Frank, z’l, husband of Mrs. Leora Frank and father of Chana Schwartz. R' Avraham Chaim b"r Nosson Frank was niftar  on 6 Tishrei/October 8 in Beitar Illit (Givah A). The Levaya was held at Shamgar in Yerushalayim today at 3:00pm (IL).The Franks moved to Baltimore in 1990 and moved to Israel in November 2022 to join their daughter and son-in-law and grandson (born the day before they arrived in Israel). R’ Avraham learned in the Rabbi Dovid Feldman's Kollel in the Ateres Tzvi shul. Because of how he persevered despite physical disabilities, becoming an accomplished lamdan, he was an inspiratio...
The Passuk in Vayikra 11:42 says that anything that slithers like a snake “Lo sachileim” (do not feed them) as they are disgusting. The Gemara in Yevamos 114b learns out from three places that one may not feed a child a forbidden food. The above passuk is one of the three places. The question arises can one feed a child on Yom Kippur? Since the child may eat for his health, there would be no problem in feeding him. Or is it forbidden for the adult to feed him, and the child will need to get his own food. The Magen Avraham 619:9 says it is assur. The Mishna Berurah 25 agrees with him. In the Shaar Hatziyun the Mishna Berura differentiates between a child the age of eleven and or twelve there it would be forbidden whereas a chi...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 8, 2024  - The Baltimore City Council voted Monday to ban gas-powered leaf blowers. The ordinance will impose fines on violators and applies to residents, private contractors, and city workers. The measure, which passed by a 10-5 vote, follows a national trend toward addressing pollution. “It’s a good day for the environment, public health, and basic peace of mind in your home,” said City Councilman Ryan Dorsey, the bill’s sponsor. “We are approaching my eighth fall in office. I’ve had seven falls where I’ve heard from people asking when we will ban these things once and for all. They’re not only polluting, but also ruining the peace of mind in my home.” The bill now heads to Mayor Brandon Scott f...
Anne Arundel County, MD - Oct. 8, 2024  -  Time is running out for an Anne Arundel County family trying to clear their daughter’s name after she was accused of cheating in school. But now, Project Baltimore has found the school system has some explaining to do. Tara Davis is down to her last chance to save her daughter’s academic reputation. “I never imagined that I'd have to go to these lengths,” said Davis, an Anne Arundel County parent. Davis’s daughter, who asked not to be on camera, attends Broadneck High School in Anne Arundel County. Last school year, the now 11th grader, was accused by the district of using artificial intelligence to complete an English assignment. Her school does not have a policy concerning students using AI. Inste...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 8, 2024  - Baltimore has officially been named the 6th least safe city in the country. The website, Wallethub, compared dozens of safety indicators in 182 U.S. cities. South Burlington, Vermont was named the safest city in the country. Memphis, TN was named the least safe city in the country. 'Out of 182 cities studied, Baltimore was ranked 177th scoring near the bottom in "home and community safety" as well as "financial safety." Charm City ranked higher in the category comparing cities at risk of natural disasters. South Burlington, VT was cited for having some of the best roads in the country and one of the lowest rates of pedestrian fatalities.
The 7News I-Team has obtained the final bill for U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks's unpaid property taxes on a property she used to own in the District.According to the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue Alsobrooks owes $47,580.56. On September 22, D.C.'s Real Property Tax Administration learned about the potential discrepancy based on media reports. Alsobrooks was deeded the former home of her grandparents in 2003. She said she never lived at the property. "There is no way for the Office of Tax and Revenue to know if a property owner actually lives in the property. By law, a property owner is required to alert OTR within 30 days of their change in status if they are no longer domiciled at the property," said Brianna Jordan with the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue under th...
Annapolis, MD - Oct. 8, 2024  -  More than half of Marylanders approve of how Gov. Wes Moore is performing as governor and 46% say the state is headed in the right direction, while 66% of adults in the sate have a poor or fair view of the economic conditions over the past year, according to a new poll from the UMBC Institute of Politics. The poll, which was conducted between Sept. 23 and Sept. 28, asked a series of questions about the direction of Maryland, economic state, political leadership, and the size of state government to 1,003 adults with a margin of error of 3.1%. Click here to view the poll Gov. Moore, who is in the middle of his first term, continues to see high job approval ratings. According to the poll, 54% of Marylanders approve of the governor’s job perf...
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 8, 2024  - Yesterday (Monday), the IAF conducted a precise, intelligence-based strike in the area of Beirut, eliminating Suhail Hussein Husseini, Commander of the Hezbollah terrorist organization headquarters. The headquarters oversees logistics within the Hezbollah terrorist organization, and is in charge of budgeting and management of it's various units in the organization.Husseini played a crucial role in weapon transfers between Iran and Hezbollah and was responsible for distributing the advanced weaponry among Hezbollah’s units, overseeing both the transportation and allocation of these arms. Additionally, he was a member of the Jihad council, Hezbollah's senior military leadership council.The headquarters includes Hezbollah's Re...
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