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Emhoff Says Somber Auschwitz Visit Key To Antisemitism Work
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Doug Emhoff, spouse of VP Kamala Harris, was deeply moved by his visit to the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp site, AP reports. He considers it an important aspect of his work combating antisemitism for the Biden administration. During his emotional visit, he saw children’s shoes and human hair stripped from victims before they were killed by Nazi Germany. He paid tribute to the victims, placed a candle at the ruins of the crematoria where hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed, and joined observances marking the 78th anniversary of the camp's liberation. To gain more knowledge about the fate of Jews in Europe, he also toured the Oskar Schindler Enamel Factory and saw an exhibit about Schindler's List, the 1,000 Jews saved by the German industrialist during the Holocaust.
Doug Emhoff, spouse of VP Kamala Harris, was deeply moved by his visit to the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp site, AP reports. He considers it an important aspect of his work combating antisemitism for the Biden administration. During his emotional visit, he saw children’s shoes and human hair stripped from victims before they were killed by Nazi Germany. He paid tribute to the victims, placed a candle at the ruins of the crematoria where hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed, and joined observances marking the 78th anniversary of the camp's liberation. To gain more knowledge about the fate of Jews in Europe, he also toured the Oskar Schindler Enamel Factory and saw an exhibit about Schindler's List, the 1,000 Jews saved by the German industrialist during the Holocaust.
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 5, 2024 – 8:06AM – For those voting at Cross Country, please bring your own pen. They are still waiting on certain paper ballots that never arrived from downtown, and you’ll only find out after waiting in line to register. You can choose to wait or come back later. Note that there are only three computers available; all other voting is paper-based.
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Baltimore,, MD- Nov. 3, 2024 - Attention Tehilim in Tishei Participants:
A) Burger Box Bonanza distribution
Monday Nov 4 @MMAE from 4:30-6:30 PM
Park in the lot and carefully walk to the right side of the building (Do not use the main entrance).
Don't forget to bring completed forms1 representative may pick up for others with their forms No Form No BoxB) Anyone who did not receive their Bungee Rocket may go to The Candy Store This week onlyC) For personalized Tehilim distribution please check the hotline on Wednesday D) For the handy dandy lights please call 443-465-4201Thank all the Tehilim in Tishrei- ers and for making this the most participated Mitzva Mo program in 25 years!Mitzva Mo
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We're excited to announce our return to Baltimore, with an exclusive real estate event!Join us for expert guidance on purchasing property in Israel, featuring Ben Levene, CEO of CapitIL Real Estate, as he nears his 200th global event. "Our events have been instrumental in helping Anglos purchase property in Israel, and with the impact of October 7th, these gatherings are more critical than ever," says Levene.What to Expect:How to Finance Up to 75% of Your PropertyNavigating New Tax Regulations – Discover how the latest changes could benefit youInvestment Hotspots – Find great opportunities in Ramat Eshkol, Shaarei Chesed, Ramot, and RBSIsrael vs. U.S. Real Estate – Learn why investing in Eretz Yisroel could be your smartest financial moveFor security purposes, only t...
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Don't want to shlep to New York for productions such as the likes of Rachel’s Place? Well, you don't have to anymore! Now, we have our very own group in Baltimore featuring some of the greatest female talent in the community! Mary Poppins provides a unique opportunity for women to join together in singing, dancing, and acting.
Come and listen to our professional chorus and let them bring you into the musical numbers - this is not your typical choir.
Step in time with the chimney sweeps as they dance across the rooftops!
Get on your toes for a beautiful ballet number!
Sing along with your childhood favorites. Can you say the word? Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Experience the magic of Mary Poppins as she changes the lives of the Banks Family at Cherry Tre...
Jerusalem, Israel - Nov. 4, 2024 - On November 4, 2024, Israel’s new Chief Rabbis, David Yosef and Kalman Ber, were formally inducted at a ceremony at the Israeli President’s Residence in Jerusalem, Israel. In the presence of President Isaac Herzog, the two rabbis affirmed their commitment to serving the nation, marking the beginning of their ten-year term.
Dignitaries in attendance included the Minister of Religious Affairs Rabbi Michael Malchieli, Members of the Knesset, the Director General of the Chief Rabbinate, Rosh Yeshiva and Israeli Municipal Rabbis, the chief rabbi of the IDF, and the extended families of the Chief Rabbis. This ceremony, larger than the previous induction, had a sizable audience and musical elements, contrasting with the modest ceremony he...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mordechai & Chaya Rochel Silber on the birth a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Rabbi & Rebetzin Shmuel & Aviva Silber.
Mazel tov to the great-grandparents Mr. Barry & Judy Silber and Dr. Gabriel & Florence Gurell
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 27, 2024 - Rabbi Boruch Neuberger shares his voting preferences for the upcoming election. Click on the graphic below for a larger, printable version
A short while ago, the IAF conducted an aerial operation and struck Hezbollah terror targets belonging to Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Syria, the IDF confirmed Monday evening.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit stated that this is Hezbollah’s central intelligence body, responsible for intelligence assessments, the direction of intelligence activities, and intelligence gathering and detection capabilities.
Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters has a branch in Syria, which includes an independent intelligence gathering, coordination, and assessment network under the direct command of Hezbollah's Head of Intelligence, Hassan Ali al-Zaima. Both he and Hashem Safieddine were eliminated in a recent operation in the Dahiyeh area of Beirut.
Mahmoud Mohammed Shahe...
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Moshe Rabbeinu uses his last words, eternalized by Sefer Devarim, to encourage the Jewish people to continue following Hashem and observing His mitzvot after his death. In Parshat Eikev, he minimizes Hashem's ask of the Jewish people: “And now, what does Hashem ask from you? Merely to fear Hashem, your G-d.”[1]
The gemara[2] asks the obvious question. How could Moshe present fear of G-d as a small thing? People spend their whole lives trying to achieve it and still find it elusive.
We can add a second question. After mentioning yirat shamayim, Moshe lists many other requests: following Hashem’s path, loving Him, serving Him with all our heart and soul, and observing His mitzvot and chukim. Even if fear of G-d was a small thing, how could Moshe pre...
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 4, 2024 – Today is Monday, November 4, and Election Day is tomorrow, November 5. Make sure you know where and when you’ll vote. If you normally vote at the same polling place, that's where you need to go. If you’re unsure, visit www.mdvoting.info to look it up or call 410-484-3632 and we can confirm it. Polling times vary in congestion, so plan accordingly to ensure you can cast your vote. Voting is a vital civic duty and a democratic right. If you're not registered, you can register at the polls with documents proving your Maryland address and vote via provisional ballot. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the polls tomorrow!
“The politicians have to know that we care and that we hold them accountable at election time.”
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 4, 2024 - Read the newly published Fall 5785 issue of Kashrus Kurrents.Click on the graphic below for a flip book version or here for a larger, printable version.
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 4, 2024 - Gas prices in Baltimore are continuing to drop, according to a survey from GasBuddy.
Prices have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging at $3.02/g, according to GasBuddy.
This is 20.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. This is also 23.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
The national price of gas has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging at $3.05/g.
The national average price of diesel has also dropped. It is currently 1.3 cents lower than last week standing at $3.52.
This is the lowest average cost of diesel since 2021.
The GasBuddy survey collects information from 663 stations in Baltimore.
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 4, 2024 - Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), today thanked the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and its Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC), for the committee staff’s detailed, comprehensive 325-page report on “Antisemitism on College Campuses Exposed,” and called to “clean house” in American higher education. The report determined that “so-called university leaders intentionally declined to express support for campus Jewish communities” lest they offend antisemitic faculty and students, ignored their own rules and policies to give antisemitic vandalism and harassment a free pass, and often did so due to intervention by faculty to preclude meaningful discipline.
“To call the committee’s findings appalli...
The Power of Blessings and Good Wishes
Aluma Ha’itan is the sister of Amichai Vanino, who fell in a heroic battle defending Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Simchat Torah. She wrote to me that I write a lot about blessings and good wishes, and that she wanted to share with me the impact that those things had on her life.
“When my brother Amichai was killed, I was still single. During the shiva, a friend of my mother came to console us. Before leaving, she gave the traditional parting blessing and then said: ‘Let’s meet on happier occasions.’ My friend’s mother had a son, Meir, who was also single, and so my mother replied: ‘Let’s meet at the wedding of Meir and of Aluma.’ My mother meant the wedding of each of them, but when Meir&rsquo...
Jerusalem, Israel - Nov. 4, 2024 - Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, announced today, Monday, the award of the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to eight Jewish and non-Jewish leaders from around the world, in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people. Against the background of the ongoing conflict, the President chose these leaders for their unwavering commitment to Israel and their exceptional support of the Jewish people over decades of endeavours, particularly since the atrocities of October 7.The Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor is awarded by the President of the State of Israel to those who through their talents, service, or any other means, have made an outstanding contribution to the State of Israel or to humanity. This ...
An Iranian Jew sentenced to death for killing a Muslim has been executed in Iran.
Arvin Ghahremani, z'l, now 20, was convicted of murder after he acted in self-defense. In 2022, Ghahremani was ambushed by seven men in the city of Kermanshah. One of the attackers, a 40-year-old Muslim man who allegedly owed him money, stabbed Ghahremani, who fought back and used the same knife to fatally stab his attacker.
Ghahremani was arrested and convicted of murder for killing a Muslim man, despite the fact that he acted in self-defense and was not the attacker in the case.
He had been set to be executed earlier this year, but international pressure, as well as pressure by human rights organizations to cancel the sentence, caused Iran to delay the execution.
The Jewish community...