The rabbi of Orléans, France, was violently attacked in front of his son while returning from synagogue on Saturday, French news outlets France 3 and France Bleu reported.
According to the reports, Rabbi Arié Engelberg was on his way back from the synagogue at 1:30 p.m. - accompanied by his 9-year-old son - when he was kicked and punched, bitten on the shoulder, and insulted.
He reportedly sustained wounds to the head. A witness to the incident shared footage with France Bleu Orléans radio.
According to France Bleu, a passerby intervened, and the attacker left the scene.
Rabbi Engelberg immediately filed a complaint with the Orléans police station.
Response to the attack
"We are appalled, outraged," said Joëlle Gellert, presiden...
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on Friday gave an extensive interview to journalist Tucker Carlson, stating the US' goals for the war against Hamas in Gaza, and praising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions.
Stressing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has good motives, he noted that Hamas is almost completely eliminated, Hezbollah is significantly weakened, and Israel has sent a powerful message to the Iranian government.
"We would not be as effective in the region if he didn't do what he did [with Hezbollah and Hamas], not even close."
He explained, "I think he [Netanyahu] did an exceptional job, but the rap he gets is that he's more concerned about the fight than he is about the hostages. I understand how people could m...
Columbia University will cede to President Trump’s far-reaching demands in negotiations over $400 million in federal funding he revoked this month, according to a memo from the school to the administration.
Columbia agreed to ban masks, empower 36 campus police officers with new powers to arrest students and appoint a senior vice provost with broad authority to oversee the department of Middle East, South Asian and African Studies as well as the Center for Palestine Studies.
Control of the Middle East department has been a central dispute in negotiations and sparks controversy across campus. Faculty at Columbia and nationwide are expressing deep reservations about letting the federal government dictate how they can operate an academic department. The new vic...
Baltimore, MD – March 21, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Chaim Elan & Adina Wolf on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Yoav & Sarah Elan and grandparents Lenny & Glenna Ross
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - March 2025 - In this episode of the 613 Seconds Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Elie Miller, founder of Apex Concierge Health, to discuss his journey into medicine and how he’s reshaping healthcare in Baltimore.From volunteering with Magen David Adom in Jerusalem to completing his medical training at the University of Maryland, Dr. Miller shares how his experiences led him to create a concierge medical practice focused on accessibility, personalized care, and mental wellness. He explains the misconceptions about concierge medicine and how his practice offers longer visits, direct access, and comprehensive treatment options to improve patient care.Tune in to learn how Dr. Miller is transforming the healthcare experience in Baltimore.Watch:YouTube Spotify or L...
Baltimore County, MD - March 21, 2025 - The Baltimore County Police Department has seen an increase in daytime burglaries involving traveling groups of thieves. Over 30 cases have been reported in the first three months of 2025. These groups typically operate in small, separate teams, often consisting of two to three women. They primarily target single-family homes in neighborhoods, where residents tend to be older and have minimal video surveillance.
The groups often arrive in a suspect vehicle driven by a male accomplice, who drops off the women in the neighborhood. The women typically fabricate a story, usually claiming they want to buy something from the property owner. While one person distracts the homeowner, the others will force entry into a home through a side or back door. Thei...
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet and is essential in a potential conflict with China.
Known as Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, the manned jet will serve as quarterback to a fleet of future drone aircraft designed to be able to penetrate the air defenses of China and any other potential foes. The initial contract to proceed with production on a version for the Air Force version is worth an estimated $20 billion.
Trump announced the award at the White House with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth said the future fleet “sends a very clear, direct message to our allies that we’re not ...
Baltimore, MD - March 21, 2025 - Jewish Educational Services, a program of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, recently hosted two significant events focused on supporting the mental wellness of children. These gatherings highlighted JES’ dedication to fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and the ability to navigate challenges in today’s world.
The first event, the Family First lecture, is an annual tribute to Dr. Aviva Weisbord A’H, founding director of SHEMESH, where parents, educators, and community members come together to honor her enduring legacy of service. Dr. David Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Center for Anxiety, delivered an engaging and insightful keynote. Recognized for his pioneering work in...
Baltimore, MD – Mar.18, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Moshe Melnick, z’l, brother of Mrs. Miriam (Elias) Rabinowitz.
The levayah will take place on Wednesday, March 19 at 1:00 pm at Lakeside Memorial.
Shiva will begin in Baltimore on Friday at 7805 Seven Mile Lane, through Monday evening. Take Them a MealVisitors can park in the parking lot of Pikesville Middle School. Visiting hours: Friday - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Motzei Shabbos - 8:45 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday and Monday - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bila Hamaves Lanetzach…
Baltimore, MD – March 20, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Gavriel Katz & Reva Shapiro on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Zvi & Nechama Katz and Shuey & Malka Shapiro
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – March 20, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ephraim Rosen (Baltimore) & Meira Mendlowitz (Woodmere) on their engagement.
Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Mendel Rosen and Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Mendlowitz
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – March 20, 2025 – We are excited to announce that Ronnie Rosenbluth has been elected to the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee for the 41st District. Ronnie previously served on the committee from 2006 to 2014 and was voted in unanimously tonight by the BCSSC. His dedication and extensive experience will be invaluable to the committee’s work.
Congratulations to Ronnie on this well-deserved achievement, and we look forward to his continued leadership and service!
Washington, D.C. - March 20, 2025 - The US has asked Israel not to strike Houthi targets in Yemen, a source told the Jerusalem Post.
"Leave it to us" was the US request.
Israeli officials are holding discussions on whether to respond to the recent missiles launched from Yemen, but the assumption is that, at this point, Israel will accept the US request.
Two missiles were sent from Yemen to Israel on Thursday, marking the first time in two months the Houthis had targeted the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem areas. Both, however, were intercepted by Israel's air defense systems, and did not land in Israeli territory.
Earlier in the day, the US struck Houthi targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah.
Sources told Ynet that the US requested that Israel...
Washington, D.C. - March 20, 2025 - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to scale down the Department of Education — a move that is expected to spur lawsuits challenging the directive and will likely require Congressional approval.
Trump frequently has discussed plans to nix the Department of Education dating back to the campaign trail, and said in September 2024 that he wanted to cut down on the federal government’s influence over education to "stop the abuse of your taxpayer dollars to indoctrinate America’s youth."
"Everybody knows it's right, and we have to get our children educated," Trump said Thursday. "We're not doing well with the world of education in this country, and we haven't for a l...
Baltimore, MD - March 20, 2025 - Federal authorities said the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to conduct an assessment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that could have warned of its vulnerability from a vessel collision, the National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday afternoon.
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy provided an update Thursday afternoon to the investigation of the Key Bridge collapse.
Homendy said the MDTA did not run the vulnerability assessment calculation on the Key Bridge, and as of October 2024, still hasn't done so for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Homendy said had the assessment been completed, "the MDTA would've known the risk and could've taken action to prevent the collapse."
Homendy said the NTSB had...
Baltimore, MD – March 20, 2025 – (BJL) The Agudah and the Jewish Cemetery Association will be burying shaimos this coming Sunday (March 23).
Please bring your shaimos to the Agudah (6200 Park Heights Ave.) on Sunday, March 23, between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon, so that it can be included in this burial.
Institutions or individuals with large amounts of shaimos please call (443) 540-1626 to make arrangements.
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