Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Uriel Arnson & Bina Stern on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Scott & Yaffa Arnson and Naftali & Chana Stern
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant arrived today (Wednesday) for a visit with Unit 9900 of the Intelligence Corps, which gathers visual intelligence, and mentioned Israel's plans to retaliate for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack last week.
He received an overview of the unit's activities for the preparation of the latest strikes in Lebanon, and commented on the level of preparedness for the expected attacks in the various theaters of the ongoing war.
Gallant told the members of Unit 9900: "I have a lot of appreciation for what the unit and the entire formation are doing, which is very, very impressive. In fact, thanks to you, we see the entire Middle East - Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq and everywhere else, we see very precisely and clearly, very focused wherever we ...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 - Maryland's top candidates for U.S. Senate, Larry Hogan (R) and Angela Alsobrooks (D), will meet in a Thursday televised debate.
Hogan, Maryland's previous governor, trails Alsobrooks, the current Prince George's County executive, in the polls. The election could determine which party has the Senate majority. The race has focused on Hogan's abortion stance and Alsobrooks' recent tax mishap.
The one-hour debate will likely address both matters. The debate airs statewide on Maryland Public Television this Thursday at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. MPT will also stream the debate at mpt.org/vote2024 at 7 p.m.
The program will then air at 8 p.m. on:
C-SPAN
WBAL-TV and WBAL-AM in Baltimore
WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.
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Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 -
Effective Wednesday, October 9:
Fitness Too and Karate Studio are now open. Please note, we will need to keep the door slightly open for ventilation as we wrap up the drying out process.
Group Fitness Studio will remain closed. Some classes from this space will be moved to the Gymnasium on Thursday.
For adjusted schedules for group fitness, visit jcc.org/schedules.
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Naftali Langer on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi & Mrs. Eliezer Langer
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, Md - Oct. 9, 2024 -12:04PM - The blue BMW involved in last month’s robberies in front of three shuls has been recovered, and arrests have been made. Appreciation goes out to the Baltimore Police Detectives who prioritized this case and worked closely with the community to hold those responsible accountable.
With Sukkos fast approaching, many travelers have raised questions regarding the transport of Arba Minim. In response, Chaim V’Chessed reached out to the office of Israel’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Moshe Abutbul, to clarify the ministry’s current rules for passengers arriving at Ben Gurion Airport.
Ministry officials explained that travelers are permitted to bring one esrog for personal use. However, the other three minim – lulav, hadassim, and aravos – are prohibited from being imported into Israel. Any such items found during inspections will be confiscated. To mitigate the inconvenience, the Agriculture Ministry has assured travelers that confiscated sets will be replaced with a new set of Arba Minim, free of charg...
Shomrei Emunah's Annual Sukkos Sale!
Extraordinary Arba Minim!Lulav Holders!Support Shomrei’s Youth Department!
Sale Hours:
Thursday, October 10: 8:00PM – 10:30PM
Friday, October 11: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Motzei Shabbos/Yom Kippur, October 12: 9:00PM – 11:00PM
Sunday, October 13: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Monday & Tuesday, October 14-15: 9:00AM – 12:00PM & 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Wednesday, Erev Sukkos, October 16: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Location:Shomrei Emunah6221 Greenspring Ave, 21209
For more information:Email: office@shomreiemunah.org
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 - A Northwest Baltimore community said a summer's worth of concerns surrounding open-air drug markets have gone unanswered. Residents said it's been a lingering issue on Glengyle Avenue at Surrey Drive.
Fox45 News captured images of the suspected open air drug market--young men doing business on the block.In the video, it shows a suspected drug dealer holding a bagged substance. Money is exchanged and the product then given to someone in a car.
It's suspected open-air drug dealing caught on camera in May.The issue resurfaced again Tuesday with emails sent from residents to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and other city leaders asking for help. Their concerns carrying over from the summer to fall.
Jacob, who concealed his ide...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Chanani Pheterson on the birth of Triplet Sons
Mazel Tov grandparents Rabbi and Mrs. Menachem Pheterson, Mrs. Rozzie Wax and Dr. and Mrs. Shmuel Wealcatch
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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…