Venezuela sent its first shipment of crude oil to Israel in several years, according to a Tuesday report by Bloomberg.
The shipment represents a renewal of contacts between the Venezuelan government and Israel, ever since former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez cut relations in 2009.
According to people familiar with the deal, Israel's Bazan Group will be responsible for transporting the cargo.
The report also notes that the deal was not made public, which aligns with Israel's policy of not revealing the sources of its crude oil imports.
The last shipment of oil from Venezuela to Israel consisted of 470,000 barrels, according to Kpler data shared by Bloomberg.
Israel, Venezuela authorities aim to restore relations
The news comes after Foreign M...
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February 10 at 11:38 am
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 10, 2026 - President Herzog: “The terrorists sought to instill fear in the Jewish people— we will respond with renewed Jewish pride. They sought to divide people with religious hate—we will respond with solidarity between all people of moral conscience, of all faiths.”On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as part of his ongoing visit to Australia, President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese attended a memorial service for the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack at the Chabad of Bondi Synagogue, led by Rabbi Yehoram Ulman.Prior to the service, President Herzog, the Chairman of the World Zionist Organization, Yaakov Hagoel, and the Chairman of the Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, met with bereaved families...
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February 10 at 11:22 am
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 10, 2026 - Potholes are forming on many streets as snow and ice removal continues two weeks after a storm slammed Baltimore.
Kenyell Moore is glad to see temperatures finally rise above freezing after weeks of subzero air and wind chills.
"It's melting. Nature is taking its toll, melting itself," Moore said.
Anthony Moore is looking forward to when he doesn't have to carefully maneuver around the mounds of snow.
"I don't want to fall on myself. I try and get past everything I can, but it's like I say, it's a mess out here. It don't make no sense," Moore said.
The massive process of clearing streets and sidewalks continues. WBAL-TV 11 News saw dump trucks and Bobcats on Falls Road near the Interstate 83 interchange on Cold Spring ...
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February 10 at 11:16 am
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 10, 2026 - The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will resume standard rear-alley trash and recycling collection beginning Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
What Residents Need to Know
Collection days are not changing
Routes begin at 6:00 a.m.
Please set materials out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day or place them out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before.
Residents should report any missed trash or recycling collection by calling 311 or visiting the 311 website.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 10, 2026 - 9:48AM (BJL) Sanzo Road at the intersection of Smith is currently blocked off.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 10, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Ozzie and Daniella Stillman on the birth of a son
Mazel tov to the grandparents Stuie and Tzippy Stillman and Yitzy & Melissa Shnidman
Mazel Tov to great-grandmothers Mrs. Meira (Rabbi Reuvain, z’l) Shnidman and Marlene Hammond
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 10, 2026 - 7:53AM (BJL) A water main break has been reported on Smith Avenue between Bais Yaakov and Kelly Avenue in Mt Washington.Baltimore City Fire Dept. is on scene. Expect delays.
A White House official on Monday reiterated US President Donald Trump's opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
"A stable West Bank keeps Israel secure and is in line with this administration’s goal to achieve peace in the region," the official told the Reuters news agency.
The comments come a day after the Cabinet approved significant decisions that will reshape the legal and civil structure of Judea and Samaria, particularly focusing on removing regulatory barriers and accelerating settlement development.
These measures, pushed forward by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Israel Katz, aim to repeal outdated Jordanian-era legislation and improve land management practices. A key decision includes declassifying...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 9, 2026 - On February 9, 2026, the Business & Mindset Conference — Ascend 2026 was held at Binyanei HaUma, the International Conference Center, in Jerusalem, Israel. Entrepreneurs, creatives, and business professionals gathered to network and build knowledge on the theme of the power of artificial intelligence when paired with intentional direction and human strategy.
The day opened with a keynote from Dov Maisel, co-founder of United Hatzalah and CEO at UH Innovation, who set the tone by stressing the importance of purposeful innovation and calm leadership in today’s fast-moving business environment.
A standout of the conference was a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Shanna Fuld, CEO of Israel Daily News. Joining her on...
The water coming from your faucet may taste slightly saltier than usual in the coming weeks.
WSSC Water — the water utility for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties — said salt used on roads and sidewalks during the recent snowstorm will eventually wash into waterways and make its way into the drinking water supply.
Lyn Riggins, a spokesperson for WSSC Water, said multiple tons of salt were used to clear roads and sidewalks from the winter storm more than a week ago, and it has to go somewbere.
“Eventually, it’s going to wash down the storm drains. It’s going to make its way into the creeks, the streams, the rivers, our source water,” Riggins said, adding that WSSC Water regularly tests the water and it’s safe to drink.
Riggins said mo...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 9, 2026 - Ronit Ziv-Kreger, author and editor of Soul Full: Gateways to Jewish Prayer, reached into her bag at the close of a Momentum event in Neve Ilan, outside Jerusalem, and handed me a copy of her book.
“It’s not a siddur,” she emphasized.
Yet a glance at the subject index, spanning more than eleven pages, from Adon Olam to Zemirot, suggests that Soul Full occupies a meaningful space alongside traditional prayer books.
Published by Momentum, the volume brings together contributions from trip leaders, community and lay leaders, staff, and participants. Among those involved is Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits, Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah, who writes, “I have reviewed every page, offered guidance throughout its development, and enthusiast...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 – 4:11PM - (BJL) The accident from earlier this morning continues to cause significant delays on the I-695 Inner Loop. Traffic is backed up from Old Court Road to Wilkens Avenue, with three left lanes blocked and only one lane getting by.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mr. Arnold Blumberg, z’l, father of Mrs. Shuli (Naftali) Levin.
The levaya will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Levinson’s.
Kevura will take place at Adath Yeshurun Cemetery Details to follow
בלע המות לנצח
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Jacob and Xi Ferentz on the bris of Caleb Leo.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Dr. & Mrs. Kevin and Lisa Ferentz
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Feb 9, 2026 – 12:17 PM (BJL) — An accident on the I-695 Inner Loop near Old Court Road has two left lanes blocked, with traffic backing up past the Liberty Road exit.Expect significant delays.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 9, 2026 – Kehilas Ohel Yakov is proud to invite the community to a siyum on Sefer Derech Hashem. The event will take place On Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 7:30 PM at the shul located at 3200 Glen Ave. A buffet dinner will be served.
The kehillah will be honored to hear from Harav Ahron Lopiansky שליט״א, Rosh Hayeshiva, Yeshiva of Greater Washington. For those in the broader community who would like to join for the Rosh Hayeshiva’s words, he will be speaking at approximately 8:15 PM.
I had the privilege of spending last Shabbat in New York at Chabad’s International Conference of Shluchos (women emissaries). You could spend hours hearing what each shlucha does and you still wouldn’t reach the end.
I heard from the shlucha in the Caribbean about opening the first Jewish kindergarten. I heard from the shlucha in Taiwan about building the first mikveh. I listened with tears as the shlucha from Kiryat Malachi described a groundbreaking school for children with disabilities. I heard from the shlucha in Berdychiv, Ukraine, about helping Jews make aliyah under fire. And then the shlucha who works with new immigrants in Jerusalem turned to me, eager to share a story about bar mitzvah celebrations for elderly Holocaust survivors who never had one at age thirteen, wh...
