Hardened criminals in Pennsylvania undertook a daring heist this week to steal goods increasingly precious: eggs.
One hundred thousand of them.
The theft, worth approximately $40,000, was described as “extremely rare” by a police spokeswoman, who suggested the night-time raid may be tied to the soaring cost of eggs in the US sparked largely by the biggest bird flu outbreak in a decade.
For Donald Trump, a president who made bringing down the price of groceries a key plank of his election campaign, egg prices could become a problem.
The average price per dozen eggs hit $4.15 (£3.34) in December – not far off the $4.82 record set two years ago – and is expected to soar a further 20 per cent this year, according to the Agriculture Department.
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Authorities in Alaska are searching for a commercial passenger plane that went missing in freezing, windy conditions over the Bering Sea, the third major U.S. aviation incident in the past 10 days.
The single-engine plane operated by regional carrier Bering Air had nine passengers and a pilot on board when its position was lost at around 3:20 p.m. local time Thursday, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
The Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force and National Guard were involved in an air and land search for the plane, which was roughly 12 miles offshore when its position was lost, authorities said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation was trying to track the passengers through their cellphones, according to the local fire department.
The incident comes just over a week after...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 4, 2025 - BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Noemie Wealcatch, a’h, mother of Rabbi Shaul (Michelle) Wealcatch, Rabbi Yitzchok (Tirza) Wealcatch, Rabbi Yaakov (Chavi) Wealcatch, Dr. Shmuel (Malki) Wealcatch, Chaim (Aviva) Wealcatch, Moshe (Shirah) Wealcatch, and Rabbi Avi (Miriam) Wealcatch.The Kevurah will take place, Feb. 5, at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery at 11:00AMShiva will be observed through Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, at 6701 Park Heights Avenue, Apartment: 1E, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 Nichum Avelim: 410-963-0393Minyanim begin Thursday morning:Shacharis - 8:00 a.m.Mincha/Maariv - 5:15 p.m. Requesting no visits after 9:30 p.m. please.Friday mincha -1:00 p.m.
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 7, 2025 – A winter storm is set to impact the Baltimore area over Shabbos, bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service forecasts a mostly sunny Friday with a high near 46°F, though gusty northwest winds up to 31 mph will make it feel colder. Temperatures will drop to 26°F overnight as clouds increase, setting the stage for the approaching storm.
On Shabbos, snow is expected to begin in the morning, transitioning into a mix of sleet and freezing rain by the afternoon. Highs will hover around 30°F, with little to no ice accumulation expected. However, light snow and sleet could leave a slippery coating on roads and sidewalks.
Motzei Shabbos will bring more freezing rain, followed by a shift to plain rain after...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented US President Donald Trump with a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week.
The gift hints at the operation last summer in which Israel detonated the pagers of thousands of Hezbollah terrorists.
Trump smiled when he received the gift and told Netanyahu: "That was a brilliant operation."
Netanyahu's office stated that "the pager symbolizes the Prime Minister's decision that led to a turning point in the war and the beginning of the breaking of Hezbollah's spirit. This strategic operation personifies the State of Israel's might, technological superiority, and finesse against its enemies."
The U.S. economy grew at a faster pace than expected at the beginning of 2024 as consumers continued to open their wallets despite ongoing inflation and high interest rates.
Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, grew by 2.8% on an annualized basis in the three-month period from April through June, the Commerce Department said in its first reading of the data on Thursday.
That is much higher than the 2% increase forecast by LSEG economists and the 1.4% pace seen during the first quarter.
"The U.S. economy is much stronger than people realize and to the extent that markets were worried about a growth slowdown, they should breathe a sigh of relief after this morning’s GDP number," said Chris Zaccarelli, c...
Hamas sees the emigration of young Gazans from the Gaza Strip as a great concern since this population forms the nucleus of the terror group's strength, according to a document seized by the IDF and exposed by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (MAITIC) on Thursday.
This comes following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of his plan to relocate residents of the Gaza Strip to neighboring countries earlier this week.
According to unofficial data, approximately 250,000 young people have left Gaza since 2007, primarily due to economic conditions.
A survey revealed that 44% of young people in Gaza have considered emigrating, mainly for economic reasons.
The document published by the MAITIC, titled "Young People Chasing an Illus...
Arlington, VA - Feb. 6, 2025 - A significant milestone was made in the DC-area plane crash salvage operations.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, announced Thursday that all major wreckage from the jet and helicopter crash has been removed from the Potomac River in effort with the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving.
As of February 5, all 67 victims of the crash have been recovered and identified.
Officials say the wreckage will be moved via flatbed to a secure location for a wreckage layout examination by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
“Thanks to the exhaustive efforts of Unified Command personnel, we were able to safely remove all major wreckage components of both the jet and helicopter from ...
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed that the infamous “beeper operation” that occurred last September could have been conducted just days after the October 7 massacre, directly contradicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s on Thursday.
“On October 11, terrorists had thousands of beepers,” he wrote on X/Twitter. “If we had conducted the operation back then, the beepers would have been secondary to the communication device explosions, which would have eliminated thousands of Hezbollah terrorists.”
Gallant claimed that by waiting over a year, the majority of communication devices were already in storage, and their explosion did not cause damage.
Netanyahu appeared on Channel 14 to refute the claims,...
The Shiur is dedicated in memory of an outstanding Rav and distinguished Mechanech, Rav Elazar Mayer Teitz, zt"l, who served for decades as the Rav of Elizabeth and as the leader of the Jewish Educational Center. He was niftar over the weekend. Yehi Zichro Baruch.
The Shirah that Moshe and the Children of Israel sang at the splitting of the sea concludes with a prophecy that one day, 'You [G-d] will bring them, ותטעמו — and implant them, בהר נחלתך — on the mount of Your heritage.'
The holy Arizal advises that when we recite this daily, we should have in mind to merit raising our children to be infused with Torah.
Where is there any allusion in this prayer, that speaks simply about our return to the boundaries of the Holy Land, to inspiring them to grow in Torah?
We echo this verse each Shabbos in the Mussaf prayer where we beseech G-d, שתעלנו בשמחה לארצנו ותטענו בגבולנו — You shall bring us up in gladness to our Land, and plant us within our boundaries. (הר"י בר י...
As young students in day school, we are often exposed to a basic appreciation for some of the importance of how carefully every word in the Torah is used. One example is in Parshas B’shalach where a striking contrast is noted in two places where the Torah discusses the fact that the Yam Suf was “dry land within the water” ( B’shalach, 14:29) and “in the water on dry land” (14:22). The most widely accepted explanation is the well known description of Nachshon ben Aminadav and some followers faithfully jumping into the threatening sea and upon it reaching their nostrils, the sea split. For Nachshon, he was in the midst of the sea and then on dry land. For the rest of B’nei Yisroel, when they entered t...
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - Feb. 6, 2025 - LG is recalling around 500,000 electric ranges due to the front knobs accidentally being activated.
According to the recall, the front-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be accidentally activated by humans or pets. So far, there have been 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front knobs, 28 fires, at least eight injuries, and three pet deaths, per the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The model and serial numbers for the recalled product can be found inside the oven door or storage drawer located at the bottom of the oven. Serial and model numbers can be found on the CPSC website.
The product was sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, other appliance stores, and online at LG.com.
Customers with the affe...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 6, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mordy & Chaya Reches on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Jeffrey & Renee Reches and Chaim & Chana Biberfeld and great grandmother Mrs. Susan (Reches) Landesman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
President Donald Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, in response to its May 2024 arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The order unveils financial sanctions and visa restrictions against ICC officials and their family members who support ICC investigations against U.S. citizens and allies.
The White House also signed executive orders on Thursday instructing the Justice Department to establish a task force dedicated to weeding out "anti-Christian bias," and a review of all nongovernmental organizations that accept federal funds.
The ICC is an independent, international organization, based in The Hague, Netherlands, and established under the Rome Statute, an international treat...
Traveling is often an adventure in itself. The people you meet along the way are often different from the usual faces you interact with daily. These “chance encounters” with individuals from diverse backgrounds tend to happen when you least expect them, adding an unexpected layer of richness to the experience.
This year, for our midwinter break, we traveled to Atlanta, GA with my children. With minyanim, kosher food, and plenty of attractions for the kids, it was the perfect spot. Plus, in our quest to visit all 50 states, Alabama is just an hour away, giving us the chance to add yet another state to our list!
As we neared Alabama, we noticed the “Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama” sign along the roadside, with a speed limit of 70 mph. My son and I jumped out for a qu...
Annapolis, MD - Feb. 6, 2025 - In front of a joint session of Maryland's General Assembly, Governor Wes Moore gave his vision for where the state stands and where it's heading.
Moore led with the deadly crash over the Potomac River and quickly transitioned to what he called the 'chaos' in Washington, referring to the Trump administration.
"In the days since the tragedy we have seen the beginnings of a trade war, the shuttering of federal agencies, and thousands of workers laid off," said Moore.
Moore hit on the biggest issue facing lawmakers in Annapolis, the budget.
Warning of the issues to come, as his administration balances a projected $3 billion budget.
"We only have difficult decisions ahead. We must close this $3 billion budget gap and we have to do it in a ...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 6, 2025 - To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Jerusalem, Israel, hosts an annual educational memorial evening.
Head of Mission Ines Demiri welcomed the guests who arrived despite the cold rainy winter night. She quoted from Elie Wiesel, "I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides."
This year the event highlighted the Shoah story of Shelia Altaraz. Efrat Baruch-Altaraz authored her story of survival in the book "Macedonian Sun." The book was first published in Hebrew and is not available in English.
Lea Micha, Head of Central, Eastern, and Balkan Europe at Yad Vashem gave a historical background. She als...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Thursday, 6 February 2025), on Capitol Hill in Washington, met with the US Senate leadership from both parties.The Prime Minister was welcomed with much esteem; the meeting was warm and friendly. The Senate leadership expressed unqualified support for the Prime Minister and the State of Israel and commended Israel's achievements in the war.Prime Minister Netanyahu clarified Israel's position, and said that Iran had to be prevented from attaining nuclear weapons and that Hamas had to eliminated in Gaza.The bipartisan Senate leadership agreed with these positions.The Senate leaders also committed to passing the law against the International Criminal Court – in addition to the executive orders against the ICC that have been signed by U...
A federal judge pushed back the deadline for President Donald Trump's buyout offer for federal workers on Thursday.
Trump's administration initially told federal workers they needed to decide whether to accept the buyout offer by Thursday. The new ruling delays the deadline to at least Monday, with another hearing on the issue scheduled for that day.
