Baltimore, MD - Oct. 10, 2024 - It was reflective. It was meditative. It was transcendental. The commemoration of October 7th on Monday night at Ner Tamid was a beautiful community event that gave voice to the many feelings we experienced this past year. As Rabbi Motzen welcomed us with his words, “when there is tragedy, one just wants to be with family. And that’s what we are doing tonight.” That is indeed what it felt like. Sitting together with members of the Baltimore community , it felt like we were sitting with family; feeling together, remembering together, crying together, and singing together. The room was set up in a circle shape with rows of concentric circles, the middle left open for the musici...
The ongoing Israel Defense Forces campaign against Iranian-backed terrorist organizations on the Jewish state’s southern and northern borders is the country’s most highly-covered war since 1948, the Government Press Office said on Tuesday.
Since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 cross-border massacre, Jerusalem has issued 5,530 press passes to reporters, photographers and other media personnel, the government agency declared in a statement.
The GPO pass, much like those in other countries, facilitates journalists’ entry to closed press conferences, courts and other official institutions.
“The leading countries in sending journalists to cover the war are the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany, which together constitute almost 60% of the ...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10, 2024 - It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs Noa Miller, mother of Dovid (Goldie) Silberberg. The graveside levaya will take place this afternon at 3:00PM at New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon, NY.
Shiva will be observed at 3317 Taney Road , Baltimore, MD, 21215Friday:Selichos/Shacharis: 7:00AMMincha: 3:00PM
Bila HaMaves LaNetzach…
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10, 2024 – 3:41PM – A broken down bus at the intersection of Reisterstown Road and Walker Ave.is causing significant delays in northbound traffic.
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 10, 2024 - Maryland's highest court reversed an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court ruling that deemed Baltimore's ballot Question F unconstitutional.
| COURT DOCUMENT: Read the Supreme Court decision (PDF)
The ballot question addresses the future of Harborplace and whether the development can include residential properties.
The Maryland Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday (video above) and issued its ruling Thursday afternoon, ruling that the ballot question does not violate the state constitution and is not improper charter material.
In its ruling, the Maryland Supreme Court ruled the results of Question F can be certified as presented on the November 2024 general election ballot.
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.
