A tour bus in New York State crashed on Interstate 90 between Rochester and Buffalo, closing a portion of the highway with injuries reported.
In a post on Facebook, the New York State Police said that all lanes on Interstate 90 near Pembroke, New York, were closed and told travelers to expect heavy delays.
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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.
Developed by the acclaimed Ram Aderet Group, Givat Hamatos is more than just another apartment project. It is a full neighborhood — 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 towers increasingly common in Jerusalem, Givat Hamat...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 21, 2025 – I stood in the doorway of the packed room. It was full of all types of religious Jews. As I stood there in my hat and beard and payos, there was a regular flow of young men with varying hairstyles and attire pushing past me to squeeze their way in to hear the words of Rabbi Daniel Kalish. It was surprising to me, since many of these young men didn’t seem to be the type to be so persistent to hear words of Torah. And there we were—young and old, men and women, from all walks of life, listening attentively to one of the most perceptive educators of our generation.
How was he able to do that? How could one message be given to such an eclectic group of people—people who behaved and looked so different from each other? The answer is...
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 19, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Ari Flamm, z”l, husband of Hadassah Flamm, father of Efy (Penina) Flamm, Aviva (Yossi) Rosenberg, Yossi (Chani) Flamm, Shoshi (Binyomin) Benjamin, Yisroel Meir Flamm, Shaul (Raizy) Flamm, Shira (Naftoli) Chayn, and Dovid (Rivky) Flamm, and brother of Rabbi Gershon Flamm.
The levaya will be held today, Tuesday, at 2:30 PM at Bais Yaakov (Smith Avenue).Click here to watch the Levayah Livestream The kevurah will take place at the Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery 9780 Liberty Road, Randallstwon, Md 21133Shiva will be observed at 6105 Biltmore Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215Please no visitors between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. a...
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Looking for your dream home or a smart investment in Israel? Join us for an insider look at three incredible Jerusalem projects—right from the comfort of your home in Baltimore! Explore opportunities in the Greek Colony, New Katamon, and Mekor Chaim, neighborhoods with growing Anglo and Modern Orthodox communities. With prices starting under $1 million for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, these properties are perfect for families, investors, or anyone ready to secure a spot in Jerusalem’s most sought-after areas.
New Katamon This modern development is less than a 10-minute walk from Ganei Tzion and steps from the Mesila. Featuring 143 thoughtfully designed units, this building is tailored for the American Orthodox community and includes a synagogue with an American rabbi, privat...
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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 20, 2025 - The Mitzvah Motivators Summer Masmidim 25th (or so) annual All-The-Brachos-You-Can-Make Buffetwill be held at mitzvah motivators world headquarters:7000 Rockland Hills DrSunday, August 24From 4:30 – 6 pmThe buffet is for Mitzvah Motivators participants and prize sponsors only. You must bring along your completed form for either the first or second session.For sponsorships, minimum donation is $100Family sponsorship minimum is $180Donations can be Zelled to 443-465-4066If you would like to sponsor a picture of Abraham Lincoln for the Mitzvah Motivator raffle, feel free to bring a crisp picture or a fungible equivalent.For HCC Separate Swim, please visit mitzvahmo.com or call 410-764-3474.Please spread the word!
Baltimore, MD - Aug. 22, 2025 - Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott weighed in on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's invitation for President Donald Trump to visit the city on Friday, saying that officials need to see "commitments" from the President, whether or not he accepts the invite.
After calling out President Trump by name Thursday at a press conference before the demolition of Pimlico Race Course, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore invited the president to visit Baltimore to discuss "strategies for effective public safety policy."
At the press conference, Moore said, "I do want to be very clear: If you are not willing to be part of the solution, keep our name out of your mouth. Specifically, Donald Trump. If you are not willing to walk our communities, keep our name out of your mouth. If y...
Jerusalem, Israel - Aug. 22, 2025 -The Prime Minister's Office this afternoon (Friday, 22 August 2025):
The IPC report is an outright lie.
Israel does not have a policy of starvation. Israel has a policy of preventing starvation.
Since the beginning of the war Israel has enabled 2 million tons of aid to enter the Gaza Strip, over one ton of aid per person.
Today, prices have plunged because of Israel’s surge in humanitarian aid in Gaza. (SEE IMAGE 1.)
The report says nothing about the collapse in prices.
The facts:
101,000 trucks, 2 million tons of aid have entered Gaza facilitated by Israel since October 7 (COGAT, Ministry of Defense).
Over one ton of aid per person in Gaza (COGAT).
UN/WFP data (July 2025): Of 1,012 aid trucks ...
The FBI is searching the Maryland home of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.
The person was not authorized to discuss the investigation by name and spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press.
Messages left with a spokesperson for Bolton and the White House were not immediately returned. A lawyer who has represented Bolton had no immediate comment Friday.
FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X, "NO ONE is above the law... @FBI agents on mission."
Bolton served as Trump’s third national security adviser for 17 months and clashed with him over Iran, Afghanistan and North Korea. The first Trump administration had unsucc...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 15, 2025 – BJL deeply regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Eva Kahn, a''h, mother of Chaim (Esther) Kahn, Yehudis (Binyamin) Benjamin and Mayer (Chaya) Kahn.Shiva is being observed at 2325 Blackberry Rd., Baltimore, MD 21209 through 4:00PM on Erev Shabbos, Aug. 22.Minyanim:Shacharis: Friday 7:30AM
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Baltimore, MD – Aug. 21, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mitchell and Elisheva Trestman on the birth of a daughter.
Mazal tov to grandparents Gregg & Rena Trestman and Reuven & Susan Epstein
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 21, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avraham and Rochel Tova Chernitzky on the birth of a daughter.
Mazal tov to grandparents, Faigy Chernitzky and Laibel & Rita Shugarman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Al Arabiya English in an interview on Thursday that a Palestinian state is not a priority for the Trump administration.
“I certainly haven’t heard the president say that this is one of the most important things we’ve got to look for,” Huckabee said. He also criticized the Palestinian Authority and European governments for actions that “completely disrupt” peace efforts.
He noted that Gaza was once a “100 percent” Palestinian state, and that its disastrous outcome has eroded confidence in a two-state framework. “People see how that turned out,” he said.
In a strong message to European leaders, Huckabee urged them to "reassess their actions" and place greater pressure on Hamas ...
The Trump administration can slash hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to cut federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the Supreme Court decided Thursday.
The high court majority lifted a judge’s order blocking $783 million worth of cuts made by the National Institutes of Health to align with Republican President Donald Trump’s priorities. The high court did keep Trump administration guidance on future funding blocked, however.
The court split 5-4 on the decision. Chief Justice John Roberts was among those who would have kept the cuts blocked, along with the court’s three liberals.
The order marks the latest Supreme Court win for Trump and allows the administration to forge ahead with canceling hundreds of gran...
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced that earlier today (Thursday), the IDF identified a launch from an area adjacent to the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis, toward the main corridor for the transfer of aid trucks in the southern Gaza Strip.
The launch was carried out during the passage of a truck convoy which were heading to pick up humanitarian aid from the Kerem Shalom crossing, and fell at a distance of 300 meters from the corridor.
"The launch is yet another example of the ongoing attempts by the terrorist organization to systematically and brutally sabotage the passage of humanitarian aid by the international organizations and disrupt the distribution of humanitarian aid to Gazan civilians," the military said.
We will herald this Shabbos the month of Elul. On the first of the new month, we will begin to blow the Shofar.
Pirkei D'Rebbe Eliezer points out that on the first of Elul, Moshe ascended the mountain once again to receive the second Luchos — Tablets, after having broken the first ones because of the sin of the Golden Calf. The Shofar was blown as Moshe arose, שלא יטעו עוד אחר עבודה זרה — so that they would not err again in engaging in idolatry.
The Shofar is a summons to awaken to Teshuva — repentance in all areas of our service.
Where do we find the relevance of the Shofar in quashing the sin of idolatry specifically?
This week we read the portion of Re'eh, which always immediately precedes the arrival of Elul.
Many verses are devoted...
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 21, 2025 – BGE crews began work today to upgrade gas lines in the area of Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion at Park Heights & Clarks Lane, a project that will involve digging along sections of the driveway and sidewalks near the shul.
During construction, one lane of the shul's driveway will be blocked, and everyone is urged to exercise extra caution when entering and exiting the property.
According to BGE, the work is expected to continue through the end of August, with full completion anticipated by that time.
Har Hamoriya, Har Habayis, Makom Hamikdash, the point from which the Earth was formed, this special place on our planet has a recorded history dating back thousands of years with such important events as Akeidas Yitzchak, Yaakov’s dream and the ultimate building of the Beis Hamikdash. In this week’s Parsha, Hashem chose to only allude to its existence. “El Hamakom asher yivchar Hashem Elokeichem” (Re’ei 12:5), “to the place which Hashem will choose” is all Bnei Yisroel is told about this Holiest of places. Several Mephorshim explain Hashem’s decision not to identify this most prestigious place at this point in time, in order to avoid the lands inhabitants from fortifying the area and trying to prevent B’nei Yisroel fro...
