Israel's Chief Rabbi Weighs In: Should We Daven For Rain If It Affects Gaza Incursion?
Rabbi David Lau, Israel’s Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi, was asked recently whether it is appropriate to pray for rain when precipitation may negatively affect Israel’s war with Gaza. The question, which came from religious IDF soldiers, referred to a request to “grant dew and rain for blessing,” said during the winter months in the Amida prayer. […]
House GOP Gives Mike Johnson Speaker Nod After Whirlwind Emmer Dropout
House Republicans nominated Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) for Speaker Tuesday evening, making him the fourth GOP lawmaker to win the conference’s nod — and its second nominee within a day after House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) dropped out of the running amid GOP opposition. Johnson’s nomination capped off a whirlwind day — but one that ended with House […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Oct. 25 /10 MarCheshvan – Tea bags on Shabbos (Video)
Israel Strikes in Syria After Rockets Fired Toward Golan Heights
The IDF struck infrastructure belonging to the Syrian Army, including mortar launchers, in response to rocket fire earlier in the evening from Syria toward Israel, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said early Wednesday morning in a rare statement. Syrian media reported that the strikes targeted a radar site near Qarfa in the Daraa region of southern […]
Jean-Pierre Stresses ‘No Place For Antisemitism’ After Briefing Response Draws Criticism
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday emphasized the need to speak out against antisemitism one day after she drew criticism for responding to a question about the administration’s concern about a rise in antisemitism due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. In response to that question, Jean-Pierre on Monday said officials have “not seen any credible threats” […]
Additional Vaccination Clinic by Bikur Cholim: Flu Shots, COVID Boosters, and RSV Vaccines Available
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 24, 2023 – Due to the popularity of Bikur Cholim’s recent clinics offering vaccines, we are adding another evening so that we can accommodate those that were closed out. Individuals can choose to have flu shots for individuals aged 3 and older, COVID boosters for those aged 3 and above, and […]
BJL Traffic Alert: Smith & Labyrinth
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 24, 2023 – 6:37 PM – A significant collision has just occurred at the corner of Smith & Labyrinth. Avoid the area.
Fore Sale: Topgolf Baltimore's Surprising Listing
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 24, 2023 – Topgolf Baltimore, a popular upscale sports entertainment facility near M&T Bank Stadium, is now up for sale at a price of $59.3 million, according to WBALTV. The facility, which opened in October 2022, is being marketed as the cornerstone of the growing $10 million Warner Street Entertainment District […]
Released Hostage: Hamas Tunnel Network ‘Looks Like A Spiderweb’
An elderly Israeli woman who was released by Hamas after being held hostage for weeks, said Tuesday that the tunnel system used by the militant group under Gaza is like a “spiderweb.” Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, was freed from captivity Monday after being taken hostage from her home near the Gaza border at the outset of […]
Democrat Predicts Tlaib Will Face Censure Once Speaker Elected
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz (Fla.) suggested Tuesday that Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) may face censure over her statements on the Israel-Hamas war once the House elects a Speaker. “I think once we get a House Speaker here, I think that censure resolution will come to the floor and I do think it’s something everyone should consider,” he said on […]