The murderous terrorist organization Hamas responded on Sunday evening to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a framework to release hostages and establish a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
"We have received several ideas from the American side through mediators to reach a ceasefire agreement. In this context, the Hamas movement welcomes any effort that supports stopping the aggression against our people and emphasizes its immediate readiness to sit at the negotiating table," the organization stated.
"It is our aim to discuss the release of all prisoners in exchange for a clear declaration of an end to the war and the complete withdrawal of forces from the Gaza Strip. Additionally, we seek the establishment of a committee to manage Gaza, composed of independent Palestini...
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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 31, 2025 - R’ Larry Katz, zt”l, transformed Baltimore’s Jewish community through decades of devoted askanus. He guided Talmudical Academy through critical challenges, while channeling tens of millions of dollars from the broader Jewish community to local day schools and opening the doors to over $250 million annually in federal aid for yeshivos nationwide through AARTS (the accreditation association for yeshivos). As head of the Crane Foundation, he channeled over $3 million each year to vital communal organizations.He was the driving force in establishing Agudath Israel of Baltimore, became the first Orthodox President of The Associated’s Baltimore Jewish Council and founded SHEMESH, a lifeline for children with learning differences....
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For American families and investors looking for the perfect combination of strong values and smart living, Jerusalem’s newest neighborhood, Givat Hamatos, is emerging as one of the most attractive opportunities on the market today.
The flagship project in this 2,600-unit master-planned community is Aderet Yerushalayim, developed by the acclaimed developers Ram Aderet and the Saleet Group. . Aderet Yerushalayim is a thoughtfully designed, vibrant dati community where dozens of Anglo families have already purchased homes. For those who dream of living in Jerusalem or are seeking a wise real estate investment, this is a rare chance to secure property in a prime location at prices that are still surprisingly accessible.
A Neighborhood with Character Unlike the massive high‑rise tower...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 7, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yossi Garfein and Miri Goldstein on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Azie & Batsheva Garfein and Yaakov & Devorah Goldstein
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 7, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Alice (Aliza) Porat, a''h, mother of Dr. Etti (Rabbi Daniel) Rubin.
The Levaya will take place graveside on Monday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Bathurst Lawn Cemetery in Toronto, Shomrei Shabbos section. Shiva details:
Canada:
Monday-Tuesday September 8-9 445 Beverly Glen Blvd. Thornhill, Ontario Hours: Monday-until 8:00 PM, Tuesday 10:00 am-3:00pm Baltimore:
Wednesday-Thursday September 10-11 6101 Stuart Avenue, Baltimore Maryland, 21209 Hours: 10:00 am-8:00 pm (No minyanim) Lakewood:
Friday-Shabbos September 12-13 12 Iroquois Place, Lakewood, New Jersey
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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that negotiations are underway with Hamas to release all hostages, warning that “it will be nasty” if the terrorist group does not release them.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, the President said, “We're in very deep negotiation with Hamas. We said, ‘Let them all out. Right now, let them all out.’ And much better things will happen for them. But if you don't let them all out, it's going to be a tough situation. It's going to be nasty. That’s my opinion.”
Trump also said he thinks some of the 20 hostages thought to be alive have died recently, though he did not confirm that.
“That’s what I heard. I hope I’m wrong,” he said.
Earlier this week, Trump spo...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2025 - Yoshon Season Has Now Officially Begun!
Wheat:
Pasta products, durum and semolina flours - USA products - use Aug 1 as the production cutoff date. This means products lists should be updated to reflect Aug 1 as the last production day that one can assume they are yoshon. Canadian pasta products - no Chodosh concerns yet.
Flours - A number of mills received Chodosh this week. We are working on updating the lists for specific mills. In the meantime, use Sept 2 as the cutoff production date. Flours are typically dated 12-18 months and whole wheat 6-12 months.
Fresh Baked Goods - can be purchased and assumed yoshon until September 15th.
All other packaged wheat products - Can be purchased and assumed yoshon until Oct 1. Will update produ...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 6, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Chaim Ference and Rachel Marks on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Ron & Tamar Ference and Arthur & Aviva Marks
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2025 - Residents of Park Heights expressed their concerns about crime and safety as Mayor Brandon Scott and Governor Wes Moore participated in a crime walk in the community Friday. The event highlighted the historic lows in shootings and homicides in Baltimore, but residents remain worried about ongoing violence.
"People using the guns, but you got to look at the source. Who's bringing the guns into the community?" one man said, reflecting the community's frustration with gun violence.
While some residents support initiatives like crime walks, others are skeptical of their long-term impact. Jabazz, a Park Heights resident, said, "Won't deter crime. It'll probably stop it at the moment because the mayor coming through the community." He...
French President Emmanuel Macron sought to meet with senior leaders of the American Jewish community on the sidelines of the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. However, the meeting will not take place, according to a report by i24NEWS.
The cancellation was attributed to both a scheduling conflict with the Jewish High Holidays and significant opposition from within the community. The meeting had been planned to take place prior to the opening of the assembly, coinciding with Rosh Hashanah.
A source involved in the discussions stated, “I think most organizations wouldn’t have participated at all.” Among the groups considered for invitation were AIPAC, the Anti-Defamation League, and the American Jewish Committee. “The guy has 15% popularity in France. It...
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 5, 2025 - On this day in history, Palestinian terrorists, affiliated with the Palestinian Liberation Organization, killed 11 members of Israel's delegation to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Germany.
On the morning of September 5, Black September terrorists infiltrated the apartments of the Israeli athletes by scaling a chain-link fence while carrying duffel bags loaded with grenades and assault rifles.
The terrorists took 11 athletes and coaches hostage between two apartments, and started a 24-hour-long standoff with West German police officers.
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Terrorists initially shot Israeli wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg and weightlifter Yossef Romano, leaving nine hostages in Black September's hands for 24 ...
The Lebanese cabinet on Friday welcomed a military proposal to disarm Hezbollah, though no formal vote was held and no timeline was set for implementation, Reuters reported.
The plan, presented by army commander Rodolphe Haykal during a three-hour cabinet session, was met with immediate protest from Shiite ministers, all five of whom exited the meeting upon Haykal’s arrival.
The initiative comes amid growing international and domestic pressure to curtail Hezbollah’s military power following last year’s war with Israel, which shifted Lebanon’s internal balance of power.
Lebanon’s cabinet recently tasked the army with formulating a plan for disarming Hezbollah by the end of 2025.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have joined Christian an...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 5, 2025 - President Donald Trump is eyeing Baltimore for his next crime crackdown, but while residents agree the city needs change, they remain divided over whether deploying the National Guard is the answer.
Fox News Digital spoke with 17 locals in Baltimore on Wednesday about what a National Guard deployment would mean for their community. While many worried it would raise tensions and inspire riots, others said the troops could serve as a crime deterrent.
When asked if Trump should step in and send troops to the city, Tasha, a young mother who was pushing her baby in a stroller outside the Department of Social Services, said, "Yes, I do, because right now our city needs it. Baltimore is on fire right now. We need as much help as we can get."...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 5, 2025 - Please join the Baltimore community this Shabbos and Sunday in showing our kavod and support for Rav Yosef Zilberman, shlita, a very special Jew representing a uniquely special institution.
Over two hundred years ago, the Vilna Gaon sent some of his students to Eretz Yisrael to begin rebuilding Yerushalayim and resettling the land. Today, the Zilbermans and their students are continuing this work of the Vilna Gaon -- completely l'shem shamayim, with courage, humility, commitment, with kedusha and following exactly in the path that the Vilna Gaon set. For those of us here, supporting them is our chance to be part of something historically special in klal yisrael, something that is actively bringing the geulah closer.
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Baltimore, MD - Sept. 5, 2025 - On Labor Day, Monday morning, September 1, Agra D’Pirka Baltimore attendees were privileged to hear a special double shiur program at Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek (KAYTT), led by Harav Dovid Heber, shlit”a.
STAR-K Kashrus Administrator and Director of Special Projects, Harav Zvi Holland, shlit”a, delivered a truly captivating shiur on the intricate and fascinating halachos of Yayin. The shiur explored: clarifying the machlokes Rishonim; the three fundamental approaches to what constitutes contact that renders wine as yayin nesech; which wines are susceptible to becoming yayin nesech; when wine attains the status of mevushel; and the halachos of yayin mozug—diluted wine. This shiur was particularly appropriate during the w...
Baltimore, MD - Sept.4, 2025 - Explore the latest issue of Baltimore Jewish Home.Click on the graphic below:
Bnei Yisroel were given specific instructions on who is eligible and who may serve as a soldier in the conquest of Eretz Yisroel. Exemptions were given for those who were preparing for marriage (Shoftim, 20:7), had built a new house (20:5) or if they had recently planted a vineyard (20:6). Moreover, even one who was afraid of war could not participate (20:8). In fact, the Gemarah explains that only Tzadikim were left to fight and that is exactly what was intended.
How then does one understand the Torah’s significant discussion of the Yifas To’ar? This woman, a gentile captured at war, is permitted to marry the soldier who captured her once the procedures, albeit extensive ones, are followed. Rashi (21:11), citing the Gemarah in Kiddushin (21b) exp...
The holy Sochatchover points out that the prayer we say at the end of the blessing of Ahava Rabba right before Shma each morning: ובנו בחרת מכל עם ולשון וקרבתנו מלכנו לשמך הגדול — You have chosen us from among every people and tongue. And You, our King, have brought us close to Your great Name, alludes to the goal of the entire Tishrei experience.
Rosh Hashana — the anniversary of the creation of Man, whose original mission is now embodied in the history and objective of the Jewish nation — the 'Chosen People' from among all nations, is mentioned first.
We then delight in the privilege in having been brought close by our King, which finds its greatest expression on Yom Kippur where G-d lovingly beckons us, לפני ד...
