Baltimore, MD - Nov. 1, 2024 - Several Maryland counties are under a red flag warning Friday, meaning dry conditions and gusty winds are more likely to contribute to the rapid spread of fires.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning is in effect from noon to 6 p.m. for the following counties: Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Cecil, Allegany, Montgomery, Howard and Harford.
Forecasters said the combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures could contribute to "extreme fire behavior" and cause any grass or brush fires to quickly spread out of control.
Winds on Friday are expected to reach 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, according to the forecast.
As of Nov. 1, much of the Baltimore region was experiencing abnormally ...
Then Noach built an altar to G-d… and offered burnt-offerings on the Altar. G-d smelled ריח הניחוח — the pleasing aroma, and G-d said to His heart: "I will not continue to curse again the ground because of man, since the inclination of man's heart is evil from his youth; nor will I continue to smite every living being, as I have done…
At first glance it seems the offering Noach brought after surviving the deluge was so overwhelmingly pleasing to G-d that He promised He would never destroy the world again.
Yet the verse goes on to attribute G-d's pledge to the fact that 'the inclinations of man's heart is evil from his youth' — man is at a disadvantage, since the instinct to engage in evil begins at birth and the good inclination...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 1, 2024 - Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, currently a U.S. Senate candidate, is concluding his campaign with a visit to TA this morning. Governor Hogan was instrumental in creating the BOOST program and advocating for school choice, initiatives that have greatly benefited many Maryland families, especially within our community. He is visiting several classrooms and participating in today's Rosh Chodesh assembly.
U.S. job growth slowed down in October, coming in well short of economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate was unchanged.
The Labor Department on Friday reported that employers added 12,000 jobs in October, well below the 113,000 gain that was predicted by LSEG economists.
The unemployment rate was 4.1%, in line with expectations.
The number of jobs added in the prior two months were both revised downward, with job creation in August revised down by 81,000 from a gain of 159,000 to 78,000, while September was revised down by 31,000 from a gain of 254,000 to 223,000.Private sector payrolls contracted by 28,000 in October after LSEG economists projected they would rise by 90,000.
The manufacturing sector saw employment decline by 4...
The Torah’s account of the most prominent siblings in early civilization is not a pretty picture. Kayin kills Hevel and Noach’s sons’ differences spawn the 70 nations. Indeed, most Mepharshim understand the “world is not big enough for all of us” was a prevalent attitude among some of the early brothers. They did not feel they should have to “share” the world with their brothers. Moreover, by the time of Noach, one of his sons saw no reason to give any deference to his father, even though it was in his father’s zchus that the world and his sons were saved.
While no one has all the answers and the world is a constantly changing place, I have been asked repeatedly for my insights into raising children in todays en...
In one of his final addresses to the Jewish people, Moshe says,
“For this commandment which I command you this day, is not concealed from you, nor is it far away. It is not in heaven, that you should say, “Who will go up to heaven for us and fetch it for us, to tell [it] to us, so that we can fulfill it?” Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us and fetch it for us, to tell [it] to us, so that we can fulfill it?” Rather, [this] thing is very close to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can fulfill it (Devorim 30:11-14).”
The commentaries are bothered by one simple question, “which commandment is Moshe referring to?” “And he sent forth ...
In the first Pasuk of Parshas Noach, there is a Rashi which calls out for deeper analysis and explanation. The famous Rashi, “B’Dorosav”, quotes conflicting opinions in Chazal as to what the pasuk means when it says that Noach was a Tzadik “in his generation”. One opinion is that Noach was a complete Tzadik. The other view is that Noach was only a Tzadik “B’Dorosav” – when compared to the Reshaim of his generation. This derogatory description even goes so far as to say “Had Noach lived in Avraham’s Dor, Lo Nechshav Klum- he wouldn’t have been recognized as an outstanding individual”. This Rashi raises several difficult issues.
First, it is unusual for Chazal to have a disagreement a...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 31, 2024 - Rabbi Ori Strum: The Torah Sparks Shabbos Companion - Parshas Noach
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Baltimore, MD – Oct. 31, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Moshe & Bracha Milvesky on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandmother Mrs. Yehudis Hutman.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Agudath Israel is pleased that felony terrorism and hate crime charges are being brought against the suspect in the horrific shooting of an Orthodox Jewish man on his way to shul on Shabbos morning.
“This brutal and unprovoked attack on a visibly Jewish man on his way to shul has left our community shaken over the past few days,” said Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, director of government affairs at Agudath Israel of Illinois. “We are gratified that hate crime charges have been announced and will continue to watch the legal process closely.
Agudath Israel is grateful to the Chicago Police Department and Superintendent Larry Snelling, the State’s Attorney’s office, the FBI, and all those who have been working nonstop on this investigation to make sure justi...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 31, 2024 – 6:40PM - A traffic accident on Greenspring Ave in front of Flora Park Apartments is causing significant congestion. Please be extremely cautious when approaching the area
"Every Jew Should Participate in and Vote in the Elections in the United States"-A Kol Korei from The Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of America
New York, NY - Oct 31, 2024 - In this crucial time for Klal Yisroel, the Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah has issued a call regarding our duty to participate in the democratic process. As the Moetzes statement below explains, participating in the election process is not merely a civic responsibility, but a profound expression of our commitment to the well-being of our fellow Jews wherever they reside.
May our collective efforts be mekadeish Sheim Shomayim and bring about bracha and hatzlacha to Klal Yisroel.
For more information and voting resources go to Agudah.org/vote
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The third day of the parsha of “Vera’u kol ame...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 31, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to to Ari and Shira Muller on the birth a daughter
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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Baltimore, MD – Oct. 31, 2024 – 2:59PM - An accident has just occurred on the I-695 Inner Loop between Exits 24 and 23 on the Baltimore Beltway.
Expect delays.
New York, NY - Oct. 31, 2024 - NYC’s biggest running event is back with the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, which will see thousands of runners from all over the world compete in a 26.2-mile race that spans all five boroughs ensuring that traffic patterns will be altered
Click here to read all you'll need to know about the road closures that might affect your travel plans.
A senior Hamas official on Thursday rejected a partial deal which would include the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, Al Hadath reported.
According to the report, Hamas' Taher al-Nunu stressed that the terror group rejects a temporary ceasefire, but will support any proposal which will lead to a permanent end to the war.
The refusal follows reports of negotiations between Egypt and Israel for a two-week ceasefire in Gaza, during which four Israeli hostages will be released and negotiations will be held for the release of four Israeli hostages in exchange for ten convicted terrorists for each hostage.
According to Egyptian sources, after the "small deal" is implemented, negotiations will begin for a permanent ceasefire and a more compr...
