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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 2023 - Our hearts go out to Acheinu Bnei Yisrael in Eretz Yisrael and to anyone suffering, wherever they may be. Each of us, in our own capacity are doing the best we can to come together to help and support each other, during this challenging time.
Our dear friend Goli, is a local Choleh, who has been suffering profoundly for many years due to her severely compromised state. Her physical pain and limitations are exacerbated by unfathomable levels of profound isolation.
We appeal to you, our caring Baltimore community, to please do whatever you can, to provide her with an aide, to relieve some of her suffering.Endorsed by Rabbi Yaakov Hopfer and Rabbi Moshe Hauer. Please see letter below.
May we hear Besuros Tovos for all of Klal Yisrael very soon.&...
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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 7, 2023 - With the war in Israel-Gaza already two months old, our thoughts and our prayers continue to be with our brothers and sisters in ארץ ישראל - especially those risking their lives fighting in Gaza and defending the northern border. It is incumbent upon all of us in חוץ לארץ to continue our efforts by effectively voicing our positions to our representatives in Congress.
We must continue to counter the throngs of anti-Israel callers with our own clear and resolute message of support for Israel at this most crucial time. As the federal aid package for Israel has become entangled in DC politics, it is important for us to urge our representatives to expedite its passing. The shocking increase in blatant anti-Semitism here in the US must be cond...
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Baltimore, MD - Dec. 5, 2023 - We haven't received that question yet, but minimizing time online is in total harmony with the observance of Chanukah.
Have you ever wondered why Chanukah appears to be such a private Mitzvah, primarily observed at home with the lighting of the Menorah? While there are special Chanukah additions to synagogue services, such as singing the Hallel praises and inserting the Al HaNisim prayer, no one brings their Menorah to the Shul and waves it like a Lulav. Why is this symbol of the Chanukah miracle reserved for the home?
The Greek war against the Jewish people specifically targeted the Jewish home and family. Recognizing that Torah values, when imparted within the family, remain strong, the Greeks aimed to invade holy Jewish homes with their non-To...
Harvard President Claudine Gay apologized for remarks she made at a congressional testimony this week.
Gay, together with several other university presidents, danced around a question from Rep. Elise Stefanik on whether “calling for the genocide of Jews” is against the universities’ respective codes of conduct.
Speaking to The Harvard Crimson in an interview on Thursday, Gay said, “I am sorry. Words matter.”
“When words amplify distress and pain, I don’t know how you could feel anything but regret,” she added.
Gay said she sought to use her testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Tuesday to highlight efforts underway at Harvard to combat antisemitism. Her remarks, however, only served to ...
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 8, 2023 - Agudas Yisrael of Baltimore (Park Heights) invites you to learn in their בתי מדרשים over חנוכה
When the brothers come to tell Yaakov that a tragedy has befallen Yosef, they present the bloody coat to him and Yehuda asks (37:32) "Haker na...", do you recognize if this is your son's coat? The gemara (Sotah 10b) says that just as Yehudah used this method of informing his father, the same method was used by Tamar to inform him that she was pregnant with his child(ren), (38:25) "Haker na...", do you know to whom these belong? Ba'al HaTurim quotes this gemara here and he interprets it as a criticism of Yehudah. Just as he informed his father in this "sneaky" way, instead of telling him outright, Tamar informed him in the same way.
R' Chaim Kanievsky, however, interprets it as a praise of Yehudah. Yehudah was careful not to startle his father by abruptly...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yakov & Esty Yardley on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Moshe & Rena Meystel on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Jay & Cyndee Meystel and Dr. Michael & Linda Elman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 8, 2023 - Watch as Councilman Yitzy Schleifer once again defends the Jewish community in demanding the condemnation of antisemitism and the October 7th attack.
Watch from the 19 minute mark:
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Shimmy Miller (Adelphia/Lakewood) & Naami Resnick (Baltimore) on their engagement.
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Eli and Sirki Lax on the birth of Michal.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Joe and Yehudis Kruk on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchok Kruk and Mrs.Tzipporah Weingot
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 – 12:01PM - Roadwork at the intersection of Park Heights & Clarks Lane is blocking lanes headed south on Park Heights and slowing traffic in the area. Please exercise caution when approaching the area.
The IDF is steadily winning control of pieces of Khan Yunis away from Hamas, but is facing some of the toughest resistance of the war to date.
If on Monday night, the IDF caught Hamas by surprise by invading Khan Yunis from multiple directions and with creative maneuvers, as the week has dragged on, the terror organization regrouped, found its footing, and "is fighting over every centimeter."
The IDF confirmed on Friday afternoon that after a prolonged raid, many weapons were found in the area of a school, including launchers, mortar barrels, RPGs, explosives and intelligence belonging to the Khan Yunis Brigade.
Information warfare
In parallel to unleashing a mix of massive fire power from the air, artillery, tanks and a range of infantry and commando units, the IDF is using ...
Rabbi David Wolpe, the rabbinic fellow for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School, announced that he had resigned from the antisemitism advisory committee at Harvard University early Friday morning in a post on X.
"Without rehashing all of the obvious reasons that have been endlessly adumbrated online, and with great respect for the members ...
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 – 11:28 AM - Roadwork to the north of the intersection of Reisterstown Road and Slade/Smith is severely hampering traffic in the area.
Please exercise caution when approaching the area.
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 8, 2023 - A strengthening storm system is set to hit Maryland over the weekend, bringing waves of steady rain and gusty winds on Sunday afternoon and evening, according to Pikesville Patch. While there may be flooding in poor drainage areas due to Sunday evening's heavy rain, moderate to severe drought conditions in parts of Maryland could help absorb some of it. The heaviest rain and strong winds are expected on Sunday evening and night, potentially causing disruptions. Along the East Coast, high winds could lead to powerful gusts and travel delays. Before the storm, Marylanders can expect mild and tranquil days on Friday and Shabbos, with the storm bringing downpours and possible thunder on Sunday. Drier and colder temperatures will follow on Monday ...
Jerusalem, Israel - Dec. 8, 2023 - Thursday night, December 7, 2023, marked two months since the start of Operation Iron Swords, the war which began when Hamas breached the borders of Israel and went on a killing rampage.
Thursday night was also the first night of Chanukah 5784, and in Yerushalayim though the crowds were significantly smaller, people were out to celebrate.
At the Kotel official ceremonies went on with government officials. At Chabad Houses around Yerushalayim there was music and suffganiot, those jelly filled donuts.
The celebration at Mamilla Mall by Chabad of Talbiya went on as usual, though fewer people attended than usual, they were enthusiastic and singing and dancing to the music. (Actually it was more pleasant than in the past, with a smaller attendanc...
The FBI said Friday that a man suspected of firing gunshots outside a Jewish temple in upstate New York yesterday been federally charged.
"Thanks to the swift coordination between the ATF, FBI, and our partners at Albany Police Department and New York State Police, Mufid Fawaz Alkhader has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person," the FBI said in a statement.
Alkhader was expected to appear in a federal courtroom in Albany on Friday, according to the Associated Press.
Officials say Alkhader is the man who was arrested shortly after the shots were fired at Temple Israel at around 2 p.m. Thursday. Police did not initially release the man's name, but Gov. Kathy Hochul said he was a local resident.
Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said t...