Agudath Israel Advocacy Continues to Ease Way for Arba Minim
As in past years, Agudath Israel of America’s Washington Office has worked closely with agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help avoid potential problems for travelers carrying arba minim. Both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have notified their respective field personnel about the upcoming Sukkos holiday […]
Agudath Israel Advocacy Continues to Ease Way for Arba Minim
As in past years, Agudath Israel of America’s Washington Office has worked closely with agencies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help avoid potential problems for travelers carrying arba minim. Both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have notified their respective field personnel about the upcoming Sukkos holiday […]
Shortage Of Fire Safety Equipment, Staff To Be Addressed To Council
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 20, 2023 – The Public Safety and Government Operations Committee is set to discuss the current crisis of equipment and staff shortages in the city’s emergency services with acting fire chief James Wallace, according to WBAL. The meeting, scheduled for later this Wednesday, will address the over 250 vacant positions, and […]
Fed Keeps Rates Steady As Hikes Take Toll On Economy
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady Wednesday, holding off on another increase despite two consecutive months of accelerating inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the panel of Fed officials responsible for setting interest rates, said Wednesday it will keep the bank’s baseline borrowing costs at a range of 5.25 percent to 5.5 percent. The Fed […]
Selichot At Beit Hanasi (2 Videos & Photo Essay)
Israeli President hosted Selihot in the synagogue of the President’s House When he became President Reuven Rivlin started opening up the Synagogue on the grounds of Beit Hanasi for Selihot erev Yom Kippur. Each year he hosted a famous Israeli singer lead in the late-night musical prayer event. Seven years ago, Yitzchak Meir was one of the […]
Vote on Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Worley's Contract Postponed to October 4
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 20, 2023 – The Baltimore Board of Estimates has deferred its vote on the nearly $280,000 contract for Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley to October 4, according to WBALTV. The City Council plans to vote on Worley’s confirmation on the upcoming Thursday at 5 p.m. This follows a series of […]
Netanyahu To Be Invited To White House This Year
The Biden Administration confirmed today (Wednesday) that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be invited to the White House for another meeting with President Joe Biden before the end of the year. Biden and Netanyahu met today at a hotel in New York City on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Biden said […]
Watch: PM Netanyahu Meets US President Biden (Video)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the beginning of his meeting with US President Joe Biden: “Mr. President, Joe, we have been friends for over 40 years. Our friendship has come a long way and it can take us a long way. I am happy to see you. We live in a time of great promise […]
Maryland Gained 12,400 Jobs In August, Unemployment Rate Falls To 1.7%
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 20, 2023 – Maryland has recorded a decrease in unemployment, reaching a new low of 1.7% in August, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This improvement is attributed to the addition of 12,400 jobs, notably in the Professional and Business Services sector […]
Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Biden Convene in Long-Anticipated Meeting to Discuss Historic Peace and Shared Democratic Values
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Wednesday, 20 September 2023), met with US President Joe Biden. Following are the Prime Minister’s comments at the start of the meeting.Thank you, Mr. President, Joe.We’ve been friends for, I’ve checked it, over 40 years, and our friendship goes a long way and can take us a long way. I’m […]