Watch: Rabbi Ori Strum – The Startling Connection Between Eishes Lot and Rosh Hashanah (Video)
Israel at the Heart of Historic Global Infrastructure Project, Announces Prime Minister Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Saturday, 9 September 2023): “A good week to you, citizens of Israel. This evening, I am pleased to inform you some major news. Israel is at the focus of an unprecedented international project that will link infrastructure from Asia to Europe. This link will also realize a multi-year vision […]
Israeli Rescue Forces Ordered To Morocco Earthquake Zone
Israeli officials have expressed sympathy and support for Morocco in the wake of the devastating earthquake that left at least 1,037 dead and an unknown number of people missing. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog responded to the disaster: “Our hearts are with the Moroccan people. On behalf of the people of Israel, I send deepest condolences to His […]
Powerful Quake In Morocco Kills More Than 2,000 People And Damages Historic Buildings In Marrakech
A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco, sending people racing from their beds into the streets and toppling buildings in mountainous villages and ancient cities not built to withstand such force. More than 2,000 people were killed, and the toll was expected to rise as rescuers struggled Saturday to reach hard-hit remote areas. The magnitude 6.8 quake, […]
Watch: Jerusalem Great Synagogue Selichos (Video)
Selichos before Rosh Hashana at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, Choir Director Eli Jaffe and Chazan Zvi Weiss September 9, 2023 / 5783
Mazel Tov! TA’s Annual 7th Grade “Mock” Bar Mitzvah Seudah (Photo Essay)
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 9, 2023 – How are boys supposed to know what to do at their friends’ Bar Mitzvahs? They’re not. So at TA, we teach them. Yesterday was our 7th grade Mock Bar Mitzvah. The boys are dressed up in Shabbos finery. The ambiance is set. The food is befitting such an […]
Kehillas Derech Chaim Advances in the Construction of its Mikdash M’at (Photo Essay)
Balimore, MD – Sept. 8, 2023 – On the heels of a highly successful fund-raising campaign, Kehillas Derech Chaim has secured the necessary permit for the next phase of building its Mikdash M’at. The construction work is clearly making impressive progress, as evidenced by the photos provided by Derech Chaim. Notably, their esteemed Mara D’Asra, […]
Parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech – Taf Love
As the Torah wraps up the last of the 613 mitzvos, we are taught of the mitzvah of hakheil, which was performed on the Sukkos following a shemitah year. One of the unique qualities of this mitzvah is that it contains a Biblical requirement of child involvement on the part of the parents. Whereas any mitzvah contains within it an assumed requirement of chinuch, […]
The Baltimore County Police Department Prepares for the High Holidays
Baltimore County, MD – Sept. 8, 2023 – Over the next few weeks, members of our community will be celebrating the Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Baltimore County Police Department anticipates increased vehicle and foot traffic throughout the greater Pikesville area during the times of these celebrations. We ask that all drivers […]
Star-K Yom Tov 5784 Info & Links
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 8, 2023 – With the approach of Rosh Hashana, when we partake of fresh fruits and other traditional foods, STAR-K reminds everyone about the need to check many of the items carefully prior to use. Checking instructions for all Rosh Hashana Simanim are listed below. For your convenience, we are also […]