Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 10, 2024 - The rescheduled Israel Police Commemoration memorial event was held on Wednesday, October 9th, at the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem, Israel.
The evening honored the fallen police heroes of October 7, 2023. Candles were lit in their memory and the program started with all guests standing for Kel Maleh Rachamim.
Israel Police International Spokesperson Dean Elsdunne acted as Master of Ceremonies. He also translated for the bereaved mother of fallen officer Dan Ganot z"l who told of her work to speak to schoolchildren about her son and the importance of police work.
Fascinating were the police experts explaining the crucial and difficult work of identification carried out in the subsequent days, weeks, and...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 10, 2024 - As the sun began to set one year after the October 7 attacks, people from all around Baltimore filed into Beth El Congregation in Pikesville for a community-wide commemoration of that horrific day. Outside, posters of the many hostages taken by Hamas served as a stark reminder of the lasting effects of the attacks. Near the entrance, people placed rocks with messages of love and unity into a memory garden dedicated to the lives lost.
As approximately 1,400 attendees made their way to the sanctuary, they were adorned with small yellow ribbons and stickers depicting Anemone flowers—symbols of peace and support for Israel. Shortly after 7 p.m., the program began with opening remarks that highlighted the value of community and emphasized the importa...
A war is raging in our holy land on seven fronts. Whichever direction we turn our enemy is seeking to destroy us. The enemy refuses to give up no matter how many times we pound them. This enemy is not merely seeking to gain dominion over us, they want us erased from the face of the earth.
The Chovos HaLevavos teaches that the most significant enemy we will ever face is the one King Solomon referred to as our שונא — foe, היצר הרע — the Evil Inclination who outdoes even our most vile of enemies.
It is said of a pious man who met some men returning from a war against enemies, and they brought spoils after a raging battle. He said to them: "you returned from the small war with spoils, now prepare for the big war!" They asked: "which big war?" He answered: "the war of t...
CBS News reportedly ordered its staff not to say Israel's capital city of Jerusalem is in Israel.
The Free Press reported Wednesday that Mark Memmott, CBS News' senior director of standards and practices, had emailed all employees in late August telling them to "be careful with some terms when we talk or write about the news" regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Included on his list of controversial terms was "Jerusalem."
"Do not refer to it as being in Israel," Memmott wrote, according to The Free Press.
"Yes, the U.S. embassy is there and the Trump administration recognized it as being Israel’s capital. But its status is disputed," Memmott continued. "The status of Jerusalem goes to the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflic...
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 10, 2024 - Before Yom Kippur, it has become a tradition for the Israeli President to open the Beit Hanasi Synagogue located in the back garden of the President's Residence in Yerushalayim for a musical program in honor of Selichos.
This year the white folding chairs on the lawn were empty of the usual IDF uniformed soldiers in attendance. Groups of young student guests took their place, some enthusiastically singing along with Yagel Haroush and his talented musical ensemble. Behind the first row reserved for dignitaries, were chairs saved for bereaved families, not all planned for took those reserved seats, but the size of the crowd was similar to past years.
President Isaac Herzog spoke first with a powerful Hebrew ...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 10, 2024 - Mayor Brandon Scott is switching caps, from Baltimore City's top executive to juror.
On Thursday the Mayor's Office confirmed Scott was selected as an alternate juror for a Circuit Court trial.
Scott's jury duty could impact his public schedule as Mayor over the coming days.
“Jury service is one of our most important civic duties, which ensures our judicial system functions properly,” said Scott. “While being selected was somewhat a surprise, I will fulfill my responsibilities as an alternate juror proudly and fairly.”
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state.
Milton drew fuel from exceedingly warm Gulf of Mexico waters, twice reaching Category 5 status.
The cyclone had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph) when it roared ashore in Siesta Key, Florida, at 8:30 p.m., the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. The hurricane was bringing deadly storm surge to much of Florida’s Gulf Coast, including densely populated areas such as Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Fort Myers.
The hurricane was downgraded to a Category 1 storm as it moved through Florida early Thursday.
Here’s the latest:
Hurricane Milton weakens to Category 1, but ...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 10, 2024 - (WMAR2News) Baltimore County is intensifying efforts to stop drivers from illegally passing school buses by installing more cameras on buses, resulting in hundreds of violations being recorded daily. Since the start of the school year, over 5,300 warnings have been issued. Citations, with fines starting at $250, will begin on November 4, following a 30-day warning period.
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 96, her family announced Thursday.
Joe Kennedy III, a former congressman, announced Ethel's passing in a post on social media.
"It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week. Along with a lifetime's work in social justice and human rights, our mother leaves behind nine children, 34 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom love her dearly.
She was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant, and we are comforted in knowing she is reunited with the love of her life, our father, Robert F. Kennedy; her children David and M...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 10, 2024 - Recent incidents involving young people in Baltimore City have captured the attention of many residents who are calling for change, some lawmakers are calling for the replacement of the leader of the Department of Juvenile Services, and the leader of the Maryland Senate said Wednesday he will ensure every state agency is held to account.
But what does accountability look like? It’s a question some leaders of Maryland – and residents – have been trying to answer. Juvenile crime continues to be a point of frustration and high-profile examples have amplified the concern.
Early Tuesday morning, a 17-year-old boy pulled a gun on a 31-year-old man in the Brewers Hill neighborhood near Canton, according to Baltimore Police. The Southeaster...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10, 2024 – 11:09 AM - About 15 minutes ago, two individuals were outside repairing their vehicle, a 2007 grey Infiniti sedan, on the 2800 block of Marnat Road when a male and female teenage suspect approached, brandishing a firearm and demanding their belongings. The suspects then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle along with their belongings.
As always if you see something suspicious or fall victim to a crime make sure to report it right away by calling 911 and Shomrim at 410-358-9999 right away.
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Hillel Yaffe Medical Center on Thursday morning announced the death of Refael Mordechai Fishhof, z'l, H'yd, who was seriously injured in a Wednesday stabbing attack in Hadera.
Fishhof, 35, is survived by his wife and six children.
Prior to his death, Jews around the world prayed for his recovery, adding the name, "Haim," to his name in the hopes that it would bring him merit for a longer life.
Several years ago, Fishhof was involved in a serious accident near the yeshiva in Hadera, and he was hospitalized in serious condition. He made a miraculous recovery and returned to his routine.
He is the son of Rabbi Tzvi Shraga Fishhof, head of the Beit Matityahu Yeshiva and head of the Knesset Shmuel Yeshiva in Beitar Illit. His grandfather, Rabbi Nachum Emmanuel Adler, was one ...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 9, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Risha Saperstein, a"h, wife of Ray Saperstein and mother of Ari (Julie) Saperstein Perry (Elanna) Saperstein Shira (Shmuel) Perlman.
The levaya will take place at Levinson's tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, at 9:30 am.Shiva will observed through Friday at 1:00PM at 6602 Amleigh, Baltimore, MD, 21209Perry Saperstein will sit shiva on Friday at 3313 Old Forest Road, Baltimore, MD, 21208. Shacharis: 9:00AM / Mincha: 1:30PMKevurah at Agudah Cemetery in RosedaleMincha/Maariv Thursday only: 6:20PM Shacharis Friday: 8:00AM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 - This past Tuesday, October 7th, former Governor Larry Hogan and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski ("Johnny O") visited the Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College (WITS). During their visit, they met with Academic Dean, Dr. Leslie G. Klein, and Chairman of the Board, Mr. Shlomo Spetner. They toured the campus, gaining a deeper understanding of WITS' mission and its role in providing high-quality education and support to frum women in the community. Governor Hogan praised WITS as "a wonderful undergraduate institution in Baltimore," noting that "these state-of-the-art facilities are an invaluable resource to the local community and the women who learn here."
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 9, 2024 – A Jewish-owned pawn shop in downtown Baltimore recently acquired a pair of tefillin in hopes of locating the rightful owner. If you have any information that could help, please text: 786-300-1917
The White House on Wednesday published a statement summarizing the phone call between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. Vice President Harris joined the call,” the statement said.
During the conversation, Biden “affirmed his ironclad commitment to Israel’s security. He condemned unequivocally Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on October 1st. On Lebanon, the President emphasized the need for a diplomatic arrangement to safely return both Lebanese and Israeli civilians to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line.”
“The President affirmed Israel’s right to protect its citizens from Hezbollah, which has fired thousands...
Yom Kippur prayers in Meir Garden in Tel Aviv can take place with partitions to separate men and women, Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday.
The ruling was part of an appeal against the decision that prohibited how the prayer would be held.
Justices Mintz, Grosskopf, and Kasher issued the High Court ruling, which stated that the Tel Aviv municipality is authorized to make arrangements for the Yom Kippur prayer to separate based on gender using partitions at the request of the appellants.
The appellant, the Rosh Yehudi association, welcomed the decision, N12 reported. In their statement quoted by N12, they said, “Tel Aviv is part of the Jewish state, and those who wish to pray separately with a partition will be able to do so...Judaism is stronger...
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida Wednesday, bringing hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge and heavy rain to a region that was pummeled by Hurricane Helene less than two weeks ago.
The storm hit near Siesta Key, Fla., in Sarasota County around 8:30 p.m. E.T. as a Category 3 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said.
Before making landfall, Milton hammered Florida with several inches of rain, heavy winds, storm surge and tornadoes. The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued Florida a record number of tornado warnings, which indicate a twister has been spotted or detected by radar. The storm is likely to exacerbate the devastation wrought by Helene, which tore a path of death and destruction across several states in late September.
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