Southern Command Official: 'We Are Preparing To Continue Attacking Once The Pause Is Over'
The Commanding Officer of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman held a situational assessment on Thursday with the combat forces in the Gaza Strip, during which he briefed the troops and approved the plans for the operational alignment on the ceasefire line. A senior official in the Southern Command warned: “Anything that constitutes […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Don’t Let Shabbat Be Taken Captive Too
A good friend told me that when she heard about the timetable for the hostages’ release on Friday, she decided not to allow Hamas to take away her Shabbat, the way they took away the hostages. Candle lighting in Jerusalem is at 3:56 (Israel time) on Friday afternoon and the hostages are due to be […]
Parshas Vayeitzei / Baltimore Zmanim / Eruvs Are Up

Hostages Now With Red Cross
The IDF’s operation to receive the 13 Israeli hostages being released by Hamas, codenamed “Heaven’s Doors”, began on Friday at 16:00 (Israel time) today. Two hours later, Israel will release 39 Palestinian prisoners. 12 additional Thai nationals will be released as well. According to Arab media, the hostages have been released from the Khan Yunis […]
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AM YISROEL CHAI Turkey Trot 2023 (Videos & Photos)

Baltimore, MD – Nov. 23, 2023 – The inaugural AM YISROEL CHAI Turkey Trot 2023, held at the track at Northwestern High School, located at Fallstaff and Park Heights, proved to be an extraordinary event that captured the hearts and minds of participants and supporters alike. This remarkable gathering was the brainchild of a visionary […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Potential Disruption at Towson Town Center today, Black Friday
Baltimore, MD – November 24, 2023 – An anti-Israel “Shut it Down” protest is scheduled to take place today, Black Friday, at the entrance of Towson Town Center beginning at 8:30AM. It is expected that this protest may lead to significant disruptions. Additionally, with licht bentching at 4:28 PM today, we wanted you to be […]
Rabbi Shmuel Silber – Parsha Perspectives:Love and Loss (Vayetzei)
These are difficult days for Am Yisroel. These are inspiring days for Am Yisroel. At first glance these may seem like contradictory sentiments – but as we see, they are both true. Our collective heart is broken. We carry the pain of those we have lost, we feel the burden of those whose lives have […]
Watch: Rabbi Ori Strum Chasam Sofer – A Fascinating Twist on the Chazal of “Im Ani Kan Hakol Kan” (Vayetzei) (Video)
IDF Spokesperson: 'Our Forces Will Stay Along The Ceasefire Lines Within Gaza'
IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addressed the press on Thursday on the war in the Gaza Strip ahead of the ceasefire, which is expected to take effect on Friday morning. “Hamas will try to exploit the respite for manipulation. We again ask not to spread rumors and unofficial information,” he stated. “The deal is […]