President Isaac Herzog today, Wednesday, visited the Gaza Strip.
The President was accompanied on his visit by Commander of the Southern Command, Major General Yaniv Asor, the Commander of Division 99, Brigadier General Yoav Brunner, together with additional commanders who presented the President with an operational update - including an update on the humanitarian effort, highlighting all that Israel was doing to enable the entry of hundreds of aid trucks into the Gaza Strip every week, maintaining a complex balance between humanitarian needs and security considerations. The President said: “We are acting here according to international law. We are providing humanitarian aid according to international law. The ones trying to sabotage this aid are Hamas and its people, who are w...
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Baltimore, MD - July 21, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petirah of Mr. Larry Katz, z’l, husband of Mrs. Sandy Katz, father of Avie (Rivkie) Katz, Yehudis (Tony) Goldenberg, Ben Katz, and Aron (Shaindy) Katz, and brother of Barry Katz.
The levayah will be held at Levinson’s on Tuesday, July 22 at 12:00 pm.
Kevurah will take place at the Agudah cemetery.
Shiva will be observed at 3801 West Strathmore, Baltimore, MD 21215Minyanim:Shacharis: 7:15 AMMincha/Maariv: 8:10 PMThe family respectfully requests no visitors between 6:00-7:00 pm or after 10:00pm
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Baltimore, MD - July, 2025 - The Baltimore community is honored to welcome one of the premier poskim and Torah leaders of our generation, HaGaon HaRav Asher Weiss, shlit”a, for a special weekend of Torah and inspiration.
Rav Weiss is widely regarded as one of the foremost halachic authorities in the world today. He serves as the Av Beis Din of Darchei Torah, Rosh Kollel of Bais Medrash Darchei Torah, and the posek for Shaarei Tzedek Hospital in Jerusalem. A prolific author, Rav Weiss has published 37 volumes of sefarim, and his weekly shiurim are attended by thousands across the spectrum of Torah Jewry.
His reach spans from hesder yeshivos in Sderot to the most prestigious kollelim in Yerushalayim. Rav Weiss plays a central role in developing the next generation of Torah leadership...
The intelligence community did not have any direct information that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to help elect Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election, but, at the "unusual" direction of then-President Barack Obama, published "potentially biased" or "implausible" intelligence suggesting otherwise, the House Intelligence Committee found.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified a report prepared by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence back in 2020.
The report, which was based on an investigation launched by former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., was dated Sept. 18, 2020. At the time of the publication of the report, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., was the chairman of the committee.
Th...
Annapolis, MD - July 23, 2025 - Maryland elections officials face the potential of a federal investigation and a separate federal lawsuit led by local, state, and national Republicans over allegations of improperly maintained voter rolls.
In two letters sent four days apart, the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and lawyers representing the state and national Republican Party and two party officials in Maryland raised concerns about efforts to purge duplicate and ineligible voters — including those who are deceased, incarcerated or undocumented immigrants. Both letters, obtained by Maryland Matters, cite federal election law and a 2023 state audit that raised questions about the accuracy of state voter rolls.
State Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis ...
Annapolis, MD - July 23, 2025 - Maryland officials are doubling down that the demolition and redevelopment of the state’s flagship racetrack will remain on schedule, despite a key funding source not yet issued, limited activity at the government-controlled site, and the developer abruptly altering details on its website after being questioned.
Spotlight on Maryland has been monitoring the more than $500 million Pimlico Race Course redevelopment project in Baltimore’s Park Heights neighborhood since the start of the year.
During the 2024 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly successfully revived a 2020 framework bill to redevelop Pimlico, the nation’s second-oldest horse racing track.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) celebrat...
Baltimore, MD - July 23, 2025 - A 12-year-old boy led police on a chase in a stolen SUV in Southwest Baltimore Monday night, highlighting ongoing concerns about juvenile crime in the city.
The juvenile can be seen on camera entering the victim's vehicle before driving off.
A short time later, police spot the vehicle, with several juveniles inside of it.
With assistance from a police helicopter, officers managed to arrest two of the four juveniles who fled the vehicle.
FOX45 spoke with the victim who said the 12-year-old is already back on the streets.
"I seen him, he was on, I got him on my camera," the victim said.
The incident is part of a troubling pattern of repeat juvenile offenders committing crimes across Baltimore.
Arresting officers indicated that one of the juve...
The Knesset plenum voted on Wednesday afternoon to approve a resolution affirming the State of Israel’s natural, historical, and legal right to all parts of the Land of Israel, with specific emphasis on Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.
The resolution passed with a majority of 71 Members of Knesset. The Arab parties and the "Democrats" party led by Yair Golan voted against, while Blue and White and Yesh Atid parties were absent from the vote.
The resolution states that these territories are an inseparable part of the Jewish people’s historic, cultural, and spiritual homeland, and that cities such as Hebron, Shechem (Nablus), Shiloh, and Beit El reflect the historical continuity of Jewish existence in the Land of Israel.
The document further stresses that the events ...
The IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, published new footage on Wednesday afternoon exposing what he described as the comfortable conditions Hamas operatives maintain in underground tunnels during the ongoing conflict.
The video depicts Hamas members inside tunnels preparing and consuming food, seemingly detached from the broader humanitarian crisis affecting Gaza's civilian population.
Adraee wrote: “Exclusive views from Hamas tunnels: this is how the terrorists behave underground—isolated from the suffering of the population and contrary to the false claims of starvation.”
According to the IDF, the food items seen in the footage were not part of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, raising further questions about how Hamas obtains and distr...
Palestinian Arab sources are reporting that the Hamas terror organization conveyed its initial response to the proposed hostage and ceasefire on Tuesday to the mediators.
According to the reports, the reply was unacceptable to the mediators, and they sent a strong message to Hamas, demanding that the terrorist organization show immediate and significant flexibility to advance the deal.
Earlier, Kan News reported that Hamas demanded the reopening of the Rafah Crossing with Egypt as part of the negotiations for a hostage deal. Palestinian Arab sources estimate that Israel will most probably accept the demand.
If Hamas' demand is accepted, it would be the first time since the war began that Palestinian Arabs would be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Cros...
Baltimore, MD – July 23, 2025 - As the Nine Days begin on Sunday July 27th, below is a list of meat restaurants that will be open.
Star-K policy only allows meat restaurants to offer exclusively a non-meat menu for dine-in. This means that no meat is used; however, the food is prepared on meat equipment, so it should not be eaten together with dairy. Some restaurants may have a meat menu available for take-out only. Please call each restaurant to confirm.
*All dairy and pareve restaurants are open as usual.
*All take-out places (7 Mile Market, Market Maven, Knish Shop) are open as usual, some offering expanded fish/pareve options.*
*Accents/Serengeti – Special Nine Days Menu
*David Chu – Closed
*Kosher Bite – Closed (call for Liquor store info)
*Mangal &n...
Baltimore, MD - July 23, 2025 - We are deeply grateful to Senator Dalya Attar for her advocacy in helping WITS secure state funding for a vital campus renovation project.
Thanks to this grant, WITS was able to create three private office spaces where students can now meet confidentially with staff for career guidance, student services, and tech support. The funding also covered essential furnishings and long-needed storage solutions, significantly enhancing both functionality and comfort.
This renovation has transformed the space — improving the student experience and supporting the work of our dedicated staff. We extend heartfelt thanks to Senator Attar and the State of Maryland for their partnership and commitment in bringing this important project to life
Baltimore, MD – July 22, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Baruch Nosenchuk and Leah Skaist on their engagement!
Mazel Tov Mr. and Mrs. Yechiel Skaist.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – July 22, 2025 – 4:30 PM – (BJL) Traffic is at a standstill in both directions on Reisterstown Road, near the I-695 off-ramp, due to an accident.Drivers are strongly advised to avoid the area.
Cockeysville, MD —July 22, 2025 - : York Road fully reopened Tuesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation.
A water main break on Friday shuttered several businesses and roads throughout the weekend and into Monday, but the road is now fully reopened.
Original story: Several Baltimore County businesses reopened Monday after a section of York Road flooded due to a water main break in Cockeysville.
The pipe is fixed and water is restored, though a detour is still in place around York Road near Schilling Road for at least another day.
"We were just glad that we could detour around and still make it to the Bagel Works," customer Elaine Jocuns said.
Another Bagel Works customer said she's glad the people w...
Baltimore, MD – July 22, 2025 – On Sunday, July 20, Chaverim of Baltimore held its annual member appreciation BBQ at the Meadowood Park Pavilion. Volunteers and their families enjoyed delicious BBQ fare, cotton candy, snow cones, and a custom cake. The event also featured a special awards presentation ceremony recognizing outstanding dedication.
So far this year, Chaverim has responded to over 2,700 calls, continuing to be an invaluable resource to the Baltimore community. While many of those calls involve roadside assistance — such as jump starts, tire changes, and car lockouts — Chaverim’s work extends far beyond that. Volunteers regularly assist with house lockouts, gas refills, generator and heater support, traffic control, and even vehicle pull-outs. The...
Baltimore, MD - July 22, 2025 - Kollel Nachlas Yosef, one of Baltimore’s newest kollelim, had the privilege of hosting Rav Sholom Tendler, Rabbinic Administrator at the Star-K, for a special pre–Bein HaZmanim shiur this week. Rav Tendler addressed practical kashrus concerns that often arise while traveling or on vacation.
The Kollel, under the dynamic leadership of Rabbi Aron Tendler, is now completing its inaugural year. Founded in Elul 5784 with 11 yungerleit, it has since grown to 22 dedicated members. Named in memory of the legendary Rav Yosef Tendler, zt”l, of Mechinas Ner Yisroel, Kollel Nachlas Yosef serves serious yungerleit seeking a vibrant, structured Beis Medrash for one or two sedarim each day.
Jerusalem, Israel - July 22, 2025 - In a strong demonstration of global solidarity, 180 educators, principals, and Jewish community leaders from 22 countries arrived in Israel last week to participate in Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund’s (KKL-JNF) annual educational seminar. Despite ongoing security concerns, their presence sends a powerful message of dedication to Jewish-Zionist education and unwavering support for the people of Israel.
Organized by KKL-JNF’s Education and Community Division, the week-long seminar ran from July 15 to 22 and offered an immersive program of guided tours, educational workshops, and personal encounters. The itinerary included visits to ecological, historical, and national landmarks, as well as meetings with IDF repre...
Southwest Airlines has announced a major change coming to its current seating system.
The Texas-based airline previously had a "pick any seat" policy, allowing customers to purchase tickets in different boarding groups by selecting where they wanted to sit upon boarding the plane.
On July 29, Southwest will be assigning seats to customers booking flights beginning on Jan. 27, 2026 — making it the last airline to drop open seating.
Tony Roach, Southwest executive vice president of customer and brand, said in a press release that customers want "greater control over their travel experience."
"Assigned seating unlocks new opportunities for our customers — including the ability to select Extra Legroom seats — and removes the uncertainty of not know...
