Ahmedabad, India - June 12, 2025 - An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said.
Visuals on local television channels showed smoke billowing from the crash site in what appeared to be a populated area near the airport in Ahmedabad, a city with a population of more than 5 million.
The airline said the Gatwick Airport-bound flight was carrying 242 passengers and crew. Of those, Air India said there were 169 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese and one Canadian.
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, the director general of the directorate of civil aviation, told The Associated Press that Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8, crashed into a residential area called Meghani Nagar five minut...
PINNED
Scroll for more news
Watch this incredible Kiddush Hashem story—what happened when a camp went on a trip to a courtroom will shock and inspire you.
It’s a powerful reminder of how every moment can be an opportunity to bring honor to Hashem. Share it with your family—it’s a must-see!
Then, check out our promo video to see how you can help spread more Kiddush Hashem.
The world needs every Jew.
Click here to donate now
Click here to donate now
PINNED
Scroll for more news
A wedding’s most important moment deserves a soundtrack that’s just as heartfelt and unforgettable. In this gorgeous new release, Baltimore’s Menachem Manevich teams up with the remarkably talented Simcha Jacoby to present a medley that captures the full Chuppah experience.
Featuring stunning renditions of Achas Shoalti and Ten Li Tefilah, this medley isn’t just your typical performance… it’s the journey down the Chuppah aisle. Simcha’s stunning vocals, accompanied by Menachem’s incredible musical direction, combine to create the most incredible Chuppah. Together, they create a sound that’s unlike any other. But this release is more than just a video.
After years of building a name in the music world, Menachem Manevich is now re...
Baltimore County, MD - June 12, 2025 - The process of adding two new council members and redrawing Baltimore County's map has sparked disagreement among current council members.
The commission recently voted 4-3 on a proposed map, with a report expected to reach the council by early next week.
Councilman Julian Jones of District 4 says the process is far from over.
"I haven't seen it. I've heard what people tell me about it but I would like to look at it and crunch it as best I can and let people in my community take a look at it and then I'll see whether or not I'll vote for it or not," Jones said.
Izzy Patoka from Council District 2 introduced the legislation to expand the council from seven to nine members.
"It's been an incredibl...
The bill to dissolve the Knesset was defeated early Thursday morning in a preliminary reading in the Knesset, following agreements reached with the haredim regarding the Draft Law.
61 MKs voted against the proposal, while 53 voted in favor.
The agreements were reached after intensive talks with MK Yuli Edelstein. Despite these developments, the opposition announced its intention to bring the bill to a vote in the plenum, even knowing that the haredim were expected to oppose it.
Edelstein confirmed the reports of an agreement and announced, "I am pleased to announce that after lengthy discussions, we have reached agreements on the principles that will form the basis of the Draft Law proposal. As I have said all along, only a genuine bill will come out of the committee I chair. This is hi...
The United States is on heightened alert, bracing for potential regional escalation in the Middle East. Amid escalating concerns regarding a possible Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, the US State Department has issued a critical directive to its diplomatic missions worldwide, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
Embassies located within striking distance of Iranian assets - a broad category encompassing missions in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Northern Africa - have been ordered to convene emergency action committees (EACs). This significant measure mandates these committees to dispatch cables to Washington outlining strategies to mitigate potential risks, according to the report.
This procedure has already resulted in immediate actions on the gro...
The Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, is set to arrive in Israel this week for his first visit in ten years.
The Rebbe will travel on a special charter flight, accompanied by thousands of Hasidim from the United States and other countries.
The visit will include several key events, such as the inauguration of a new girls' educational facility in Bnei Brak and a ceremony related to the construction of the Hasidic compound in Jerusalem.
The highlight of the trip will be a special Shabbat in Meron, where thousands of followers from Israel and abroad are expected to gather. Organizers have begun extensive preparations and have pre-booked over 80% of the available apartments and guesthouses in Meron to prevent price hikes and logistical disruptions.
In a letter to followers, organ...
A House subcommittee convened on Capitol Hill Wednesday to address the alarming rise in antisemitic attacks across the United States and their implications for national security.
Both Democrats and Republicans expressed concern over the nearly 10,000 reported antisemitic incidents in 2024, the highest number since the Anti-Defamation League started keeping score 46 years ago.
The meeting followed a recent series of violent, targeted, and even deadly attacks. In April, an arsonist set Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's home on fire during Passover. On June 1, a man in Boulder, Colorado, threw Molotov cocktails at a Jewish group raising awareness for the hostages still in Gaza.
Weeks before that attack, a gunman shot and killed two young Israeli emba...
Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2025 - Raw human waste likely from a Southeast Baltimore neighborhood is leaking into the Inner Harbor, according to a complaint reviewed by The Baltimore Sun, and experts say it’s not an uncommon problem.
An initial inspection by the Maryland Department of the Environment on April 10 found a sewage pipe in Brewers Hill was discharging waste into the harbor. The inspection was triggered by a complaint in the 3700 block of Toone Street.
According to the MDE report, a walkthrough revealed that the issue had apparently been ongoing for several months. The department did not disclose how much sewage entered the harbor and the investigation is ongoing.
“Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that we’ve seen something like this,&r...
Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2025 - The summer heat is already brutal and everyone is looking for ways to cool off. Before heading to your local 7-Eleven store to grab a Slurpee, be sure to check out the STAR-K Kosher Slurpee List below.
Please note:
The Slurpees listed here are recommended only at 7-Eleven stores in the USA. For Canadian stores, click here.
Flavors refer to both Regular and Diet versions and are certified by either STAR-K or by reliable kashrus agencies.
STAR-K does not certify individual 7-Eleven locations, except for the Slurpee machine in the Hooks Lane 7-Eleven in Pikesville, MD (exit 20 off I-695). Consumers are urged to use discretion when patronizing any other store.
The list is accurate only as of the date noted. STAR-K...
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 Zac...
Baltimore, MD – June 11 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yitzy Eisenberg and Mindy Frankel on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to the Eisenberg & Frankel families
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - June 11, 2025 - Baltimore County teachers are continuing to call on the school system to honor their contract agreement.
Teachers are demanding the district follow through with already approved pay raises; county leadership said they don’t have the funds.
People rallied outside the final Board of Education meeting of the school year on Tuesday. For months, educators have been demonstrating and walking out of the classroom outside of working hours.
Cindy Sexton, President of the Teachers Association of Baltimore County, said they signed a first-of-its-kind three-year agreement a year ago. Now, in the beginning of year two, the district said it cannot honor raises because it lacks the funds.
“Their offer was to fully fund th...
"America’s Jewish community is under attack, and we need to take decisive action to save lives and mitigate the escalating threats," intelligence expert Kerry Sleeper testified to the US House Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence on Wednesday.
"The threat of targeted violence being faced by the Jewish-Israeli community is complex and continues to evolve; this threat will likely persist for at least the next decade," he said.
Sleeper, who is the Deputy Director of Intelligence at Secure Community Network (SCN), urged the subcommittee to develop a task force to protect the Jewish community from threats in light of the recent attacks on Jews in the US and the threats to national security. He also thanked the subcommittee for "recognizing the urgency of this...
US President Donald Trump expressed growing doubt that Iran will agree to halt its nuclear ambitions under a revised US deal, saying he is “less confident now” than before, the New York Post reported Wednesday.
In an interview on Miranda Devine’s new podcast Pod Force One, Trump said Iran appears to be “delaying,” adding, “they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon,” with or without a deal.
“I don’t know,” Trump told Devine, when asked if a deal can be reached. “I don’t know. I did think so, and I’m getting more and more — less confident about it.”
From his standpoint, a deal is important because “it would be nicer to do it without warfare, without people dying,” but Teh...
Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2025 - Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) proudly announces that it has officially earned full accreditation from the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS), marking a major milestone in the school’s growth and commitment to educational excellence.
This achievement is the result of a rigorous, three-and-a-half-year accreditation process and reflects the tireless efforts of OCA's faculty, staff, leadership, and community members. Accreditation by AIMS affirms that OCA—serving students from Early Childhood through Middle School—meets the highest standards of educational quality, operational integrity, and professional best practices.
"This recognition is a testament to the strength of our programs, the professionalism ...
The U.S. and China have reached a "framework" to implement a trade deal struck between the two sides last month in Geneva, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced.
Trump then posted on Truth Social Wednesday that "our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me."
The development comes after two days of meetings between negotiators in London and a phone call last week between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The U.S. and China announced a 90-day détente that involved reduced tariffs in May, but both sides had accused each other of running afoul of the deal.
"We have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus," Lutnick said
"Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will be ...
Baltimore, MD – June 11, 2025 – A historic former shul near Druid Hill Park was defaced with the words “Free Pal” scrawled in black tar across the sidewalk and two exterior walls. The graffiti is believed to be a politically motivated reference to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Surveillance footage shows a suspect exiting a vehicle, defacing the building, and fleeing the scene. The building, once home to an Orthodox congregation and now a renovated community space, is used for Jewish events and meetings. Administrators have spent the past two days working to remove the vandalism.
"This is racist, and we're tired. Something’s gotta change," said local resident Shantel Forte. Another neighbor added, “It just lets you know we’re not doing we...
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the extradition of Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as “Shahzeb Jadoon,” from Canada to the United States to face terrorism-related charges. A Pakistani national, Khan allegedly conspired to carry out a large-scale terror attack in New York City, specifically targeting Jewish communities. Authorities say the plot was in support of the Islamic State (ISIS). The extradition follows months of international cooperation, and officials say it underscores the ongoing threat posed by global extremist networks and the U.S. commitment to prosecuting such threats vigorously.
Fri 8:16 pm
