International Volunteer Day In Israel (Photo Essay)

Jerusalem, Israel – Dec. 6, 2023 – December 5 is designated as the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, better known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. In Israel, there were millions of volunteers and thousands of volunteer groups and organizations. However, after the October 7 invasion and destruction by […]
Yad Vashem Chairman: 'Any University That Can Excuse Calls For Genocide Is Doomed'
The Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial organization has reacted to Tuesday’s congressional hearing on the phenomenon of rising antisemitism on college campuses in which the Presidents of Harvard, MIT, and UPenn refused to say that calls for genocide against Jews are against university policy. “Yesterday’s congressional hearings addressing antisemitism on university and college campuses highlight the […]
Nachal Brigade Troops Find Weapons in Mosque, School
The IDF announced that soldiers from the Nahal Brigade have engaged in fierce combat with Hamas terrorists in northern Gaza in the last few days, particularly in the Jabalya area. Multiple Hamas terrorists have been killed in close combat. The soldiers of the Nahal Brigade were assisted by tank and drone forces. The soldiers discovered […]
Ancient Roof Tiles from the Time of Antiochus IV Discovered in Jerusalem's City of David (Photos)
The most ancient rooftiles found in the Land of Israel were discovered in the City of David, and they were brought here at the time of the Greek Seleucid king Antiochus IV Archaeological excavations carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel-Aviv University at the City of David National Park, located around the walls of […]
BJL Traffic Alert – Old Court/Sudbrook Towards Park Heights
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 6, 2023 – 8:57AM – Please be aware of traffic backup, including police presence, when approaching the turn where Old Court meets Sudbrook on the way towards Park Heights. Avoid the area
BDE: Adina Speedone, a’h [Updated as of 8:44AM, Wed., Dec. 6]
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 3, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Adina Speedone, a’h, mother of Asher Wollner and Yardena Wollner and sister of Miriam Goliger, Gilah Speedone, Amalia Goodfriend, Chana Speedone, and Daniel Speedone. The levayah will be held at Levinson’s on […]
BDE: Zelda Gordon Schuman, a'h (Formerly of Baltimore)

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Councilman Schleifer Says Colleagues Lack ‘Moral Clarity’ Not Condemning Hamas
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 5, 2023 – The Baltimore City Council failed to adopt a resolution Monday night condemning Hamas, and Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer called the situation deeply disappointing, according to WBAL.Schleifer spoke with C4 and Bryan Nehman on Tuesday about the resolution failure.“I’ve been on the council now for eight years, and I […]
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Fetterman Cuts Down Accusation Israel Has Committed War Crimes: 'Of Course Not…Israel Must Destroy Hamas'
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., ripped claims in a new interview that Israel has committed war crimes in its retaliatory strikes against Hamas following its Oct. 7 massacre in the country. Fetterman told CNN anchor Abby Phillip Monday night that Hamas must be destroyed in order for Israelis to exist peacefully and said he values the lives […]