Baltimore, MD – Feb. 11, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Efi & Rina Weisz on the birth of twin sons.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Zeesha & Esther Weisz and Moshe & Maggie Silver
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
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Chai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic, the leading organization providing critical support to families facing pediatric illness in Baltimore, Silver Spring, and the greater Washington, DC, area, is launching its most impactful fundraiser yet: YOU Can Make a Difference.
Running from February 15-17, 2025, this transformative campaign invites the entire community to come together to raise $500,000 to expand Chai Lifeline’s vital services. Thanks to generous benefactors, all funds raised during the campaign will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the
Every day, Chai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic is there for families navigating the unimaginable challenges of pediatric illness. Parents face overwhelming hospital stays, medical expenses, and emotional strain, while siblings often feel lost ...
Egypt plans to “present a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction” of the Gaza Strip that ensures Palestinians remain on their land, the Egyptian foreign ministry says in a statement.
Egypt “hopes to cooperate” with the administration of US President Donald Trump “to reach comprehensive and just peace in the region.”
The statement comes as Trump continues to press for his plan to take over the Gaza Strip and resettle its population to neighboring Egypt and Jordan despite rejection from Arab states.
Tu B’Shvat is just about here. It’s a great holiday, yet unfortunately underappreciated and not widely celebrated in the US. I’m not sure why that’s the case, however, I only came to appreciate it when I started teaching Limudei Kodesh in preschool, and even then it was a cursory introduction.
Over the years, I have read articles as well as attended a Tu B’Shvat Seder and have really come to realize its significance. I don’t have the qualifications to expound halachically or ruchuniyus- wise as to the source of the Chag and its deeper meanings, however I can share some of my own personal feelings that I’ve learned over they years. And for those not Sefer-inclined, there are many great websites, like aish.com and Chabad.org,...
Washington, D.C. - Feb. 11, 2025 - Jordan's King Abdullah II told President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning that his country would immediately admit 2,000 Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip with cancer and other medical issues.
"I think one of the things we can do right away is take 2,000 children that are either cancer children or are in very ill state to Jordan as quickly as possible and then wait for, I think, the Egyptians to present their plan on how we can with the president to work on other challenges," he said.
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This is Trump's second meeting with an official in just a week to discuss the Israel-Hamas war. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House last week.
The meetings carry significant g...
Jerusalem, Israel - Feb. 11, 2025 - I am watching the news unfold before my eyes and I can’t write fast enough because by the time I complete a sentence, more history was made.
Trump has doubled down on his ultimatum that if Hamas doesn’t return the hostages by Saturday at noon, all hell will break loose.
He also just announced that there’s a 99% chance that America can work with Egypt on relocating the Gazans.
And as I write this sentence, Trump just stated in regards to the annexation of Judea and Samaria, “I believe it will work.”
The king of Jordan has responded to the Trump plan to relocate the Gazans by saying “We must wait for Egypt’s strategy for Gaza.” All I hear is “We are no lon...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 11, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yosef & Ateret Feldman on the birth of a son.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 11, 2025 - Due to the impending storm, Baltimore City encourages you to register for BMORE Alert, Baltimore City's mass notification emergency alert system, to receive timely updates during emergencies. To register, text BMOREALERT to 888777 or visit: emergency.baltimorecity.gov
In response to the forecasted weather conditions, BALT311 has extended its call center hours to operate 24/7, ensuring residents have access to critical services. Baltimore's dedicated 311 team is available to assist with non-emergency issues, including downed trees, snow and icy conditions, and other weather-related concerns. You can report these issues by calling 311, using the 311 mobile app, or submitting a request online at: baltimorecitycouncil.com
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Baltimore County, MD - Feb. 11, 2025 - From the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation: A winter weather advisory has been issued for this evening, calling for two to five inches of snow and continuing until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Travel could be very difficult, with hazardous conditions impacting today's evening commute, as well as the morning commute on Wednesday. Slow down to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe. Sign up for emergency alerts with BaltCo Alert, and get real time information about emergency situations, like severe weather. And visit our website for real-time weather updates and information on county road closures.
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 11, 2025 - "At today’s Baltimore City Fire Department hearing, we heard about the burden placed on Baltimore City EMS by hospitals that have wait times that are over double what they should be. Unfortunately, LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital came in last place. BCFD shouldn’t be transporting patients to hospitals that don’t meet the level of care our constituents deserve."
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 11, 2025 - Abe Diamond, z"l, passed away 40 years ago, 13 Shvat, 5745 / Feb. 4, 1985. I still miss him - his humility - his guidance - his intelligence - his warmth - his sense of humor - the list can go on and on.
I was a few years younger than Abe - It may have been in my first year of college and I often met Abe on Strathmore Avenue on the way to Shomrei Emunah. Most married men would have very little patience for a college kid but Abe and I always had common areas of interest- photography, business, theater to name a few.
Our friendship grew over the years and we continued to discuss these common interests. His business was growing (eventually it became Food-A-Rama - the second or third largest chain of supermarkets in the State of Maryland), yet he always woul...
Washngton, D.C. Feb. 11, 2025 - A Democratic congressman is facing heat from conservatives on social media after promoting the idea of a "street fight" at a protest pushing back against Elon Musk’s recent efforts to slash government waste through the newly created DOGE office.
"This will be a congressional fight, a constitutional fight, a legal fight, and on days like this a street fight, yes we will stand," Democratic Rep. Kweisi Mfume, who has represented Maryland’s 7th Congressional District since 2020, said at a rally in Baltimore on Monday outside the Social Security Office.
Mfume, who was elected to fill the seat of the late Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings, added that DOGE stands for "the department of government evil."Conserva...
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former White House senior adviser Jared Kushner during his visit to Washington last week, Axios reports.
The pair discussed a number of issues including US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan for the takeover of the Gaza Strip, the report says, citing senior officials familiar with the meeting.
Kushner, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka, was reportedly a driving force behind Trump’s plan and was involved in crafting the announcement on the matter, which the president made alongside Netanyahu at a White House press briefing.
Kushner had appeared to hint at the plan — which involves emptying the Strip of its residents and turning it into “the Riviera of the Middle East” — in a speech...
Baltimore, MD – Feb. 11, 2025 – Stay informed about snow plow progress in Baltimore City and Baltimore County with these essential tracking tools. During snowfall, local and state crews work to clear roads, but plowing times vary based on snow accumulation.
For real-time updates on plowing in your area, click the links below:
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According to the State Highway Administration, plowing takes approximately:✔ 24 hours if snowfall is under 6 inches✔ 48 hours if snowfall is over 6 inches✔ Longer for heavy snowfall, with priority given to main roads
⚠️ Reminder: The county does not plow State roads, private roads, or alleys
Influenza rates are very high in Maryland as a second wave of seasonal flu is putting pressure on doctors’ offices and urgent care clinics nationwide, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Flu cases were “high” or “very high” in 45 states and jurisdictions for the week ended Feb. 1 and are continuing to increase, the agency said. Nearly a third of the tests for flu were positive during the reporting period.
In Maryland, 11.6 percent of emergency department visits were because of influenza, the Maryland Department of Health said for the week ending Feb. 1. Of 3,156 residents hospitalized because of the flu, there have been six adult deaths and one pediatric death.
Flu activity previously pe...
Washington, D.c. - Feb. 11, 2025 - US President Donald Trump and his Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff have secured the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who has been detained in Russia since 2021, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announces in a statement.
Waltz says Witkoff and Fogel are currently leaving Russian airspace after Witkoff and several other Trump aides traveled to Moscow in order to negotiate an exchange.
Fogel’s release “serves as a show of good faith from the Russians and a sign we are moving in the right direction to end the brutal and terrible war in Ukraine,” Waltz says.
“Since President Trump’s swearing-in, he has successfully secured the release of Americans detained around the world, and President Trump will continue until all A...
In accordance with the situational assessment and the decision to raise the level of readiness in the Southern Command, it was decided to increase reinforcements with additional troops, including reservists.
The reinforcements of troops and mobilization of reservists are being carried out in preparation for various scenarios.
Tel Aviv, Israel - Feb. 11, 2025 - The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday evening officially announced the cessation of negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire deal with the Hamas terror group.
Under the ceasefire agreement, Hamas will return Israelis kidnapped during the October 7 massacre in exchange for Israel's release of terrorists, including some who are serving life sentences. Israel has also ceased strikes on Hamas in Gaza, and withdrew from key areas, including the Netzarim Corridor.
A diplomatic source noted that the decision to cease talks for the second stage, which would include additional Israeli withdrawals and compromises, as well as the release of young men who were taken hostage, Hamas violated the agreement "and therefo...
Rabbi Yitzhak Yakubovich, rabbi of the Drom Hasharon Regional Council, penned a letter to his students regarding the custom to eat dried fruits on the holiday of Tu B'shvat, and urging them to carefully choose the fruits that they eat during the holiday.
"We will make a special Tu B'shvat seder at night, for the success of the nation of Israel, the release of the hostages, and the success of the IDF's soldiers and security forces," he wrote, noting the tradition adopted by kabbalists in Tzfat, who stressed the blessing of Israel's fruits on this day.
Rabbi Yakubovich also spoke about the custom to eat dried fruits, which began during the years of exile due to a lack of fresh fruits during the winter, and stressed the importance of being aware of where the dried fruits...
Baltimore, MD - Feb. 11, 2025 - Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen and Councilman Issac 'Yitzy" Schleifer held a press conference on Monday with area business owners and residents that have been affected by Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) rate increases.
During that press conference, Cohen announced that the Baltimore City Council will have a hearing to address the rising costs of gas and electricity for the people of Baltimore.
According to the Baltimore Sun, a record-breaking 80,000 BGE customers had their power shut off in 2023 after falling behind on their energy bills. Officials say that BGE has tripled its gas delivery rates in the past decade, including on Jan. 1, 2025, when the company increased rates again.
Last week, officials announced the Ratepayer Prot...
