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Baltimore, MD - Aug. 31, 2025 - R’ Larry Katz, zt”l, transformed Baltimore’s Jewish community through decades of devoted askanus. He guided Talmudical Academy through critical challenges, while channeling tens of millions of dollars from the broader Jewish community to local day schools and opening the doors to over $250 million annually in federal aid for yeshivos nationwide through AARTS (the accreditation association for yeshivos). As head of the Crane Foundation, he channeled over $3 million each year to vital communal organizations.He was the driving force in establishing Agudath Israel of Baltimore, became the first Orthodox President of The Associated’s Baltimore Jewish Council and founded SHEMESH, a lifeline for children with learning differences....
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 3, 2025 - What does it take to step into a classroom of infants, toddlers, or preschoolers with confidence and joy on the very first day of school? For early childhood educators in our community, the answer begins with professional development and Jewish Educational Services (JES) is here to help them get ready. These dedicated teachers are sharpening their skills, building new strategies, and preparing classrooms where every child can thrive. Through engaging workshops and interactive sessions, JES staff trained the educators on everything from strengthening parent communication to supporting social-emotional growth and building strong teaching partnerships.
JES staff partnered with directors from E.B. Hirsh Early Learning Center, Mosdos Kehal Chassidim, Chede...
Plan for Extra Travel Time in Woodlawn Overnight (10 p.m. – 5 a.m.)
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 3, 2025 – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will close and detour ramps at the I-695/I-70 interchange for routine bridge inspections on four nights this month. All work will take place overnight between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., weather permitting.
Ramp Closures & Detours:
Tuesday, Sept. 9: Ramp from NB I-695 (Inner Loop) to WB I-70. Detour: NB I-695 to EB I-70 Local → U-turn at Park & Ride → WB I-70.
Wednesday, Sept. 10: Ramp from SB I-695 (Outer Loop) to EB I-70 Local/Park & Ride. Detour: SB I-695 past I-70 → EB US 40 → U-turn at Kent Ave → WB US 40 → NB I-695 (Inner Loop) → EB I-70...
US President Donald Trump spoke out on Wednesday about the Israeli hostages being held by the Hamas terrorist organization.
In a post on Truth Social, the President called on the terrorist organization to release all 20 living Israeli hostages in one wave and promised that the war would end if it did so.
"Tell Hamas to immediately give back all 20 Hostages (Not two or five or seven!), and things will change rapidly. It will end!" Trump wrote.
The Hostages Families Forum responded to the President's post: "President Trump, you have shown your commitment to us through the darkest times, but we respectfully wish to make it clear: this nightmare cannot end for our nation until ALL 48 hostages are accounted for - both those who survived and those who were brutally murdered during these ...
The Houthi terrorists in Yemen launched a missile at Israel on Wednesday evening.
As a result of the launch, sirens sounded in areas south of Jerusalem, including the Gush Etzion, Dead Sea, and Hebron areas.
A short time later, the IDF announced that "a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol."
Magen David Adom (MDA) reported that “at this stage, no calls have been received at MDA’s 101 hotline regarding rocket impacts or casualties.”
This was the second time that the Houthis launched a missile at Israel in just a few hours. As a result of a launch earlier in the day, sirens sounded throughout central Israel.
Multiple explosions were heard following the sirens. Airspace at Ben Gurion Airport was temporar...
Salesforce has announced the layoff of 4,000 support employees, nearly half of its customer service team, following the implementation of the Agentforce AI system. The move reduced the support workforce from roughly 9,000 employees to just 5,000.
The new AI-based system currently handles about 50% of customer inquiries, enabling the company to restore over 100 million leads that had not been addressed before. According to the company, this allowed a "rebalancing" of the workforce and the expansion of resources dedicated to sales activities.
The move raises serious questions about the future of work in the age of artificial intelligence. Salesforce says the system handles only routine cases, while humans intervene in complex or unclear situations. "It is similar to the model of an autonom...
IDF and Shin Bet forces in recent weeks arrested a squad of Hamas operatives from Hebron who allegedly operated under the Hamas headquarters in Turkey to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
During their interrogation, the Shin Bet found that they purchased several drones, which they planned to equip with explosives to use in the attack. The drones were seized during the arrest. The Shin Bet continues to interrogate the suspects.
Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has learned that approximately a month ago, the minister's security detail noticed drones flying over his home while his family was present. The guards evacuated the family to a safe place, and later found that the drones were equipped with explosives.
Minister Ben-Gvir thanked the security forces fo...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 2, 2025 - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's ready to order federal authorities to mobilize and combat crime in Chicago and Baltimore, despite staunch opposition from elected leaders and many residents in both cities. Asked by reporters in the Oval Office about sending National Guard troops to the nation's third-largest city, Trump said, “We’re going in,” but added, “I didn’t say when.” “I have an obligation," the president said. ”This isn't a political thing." Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, scoffed at the notion of sending military troops and federal agents into Chicago, reiterating Tues...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 2, 2025 – 3:41PM - The Baltimore City Fire Department is currently on the scene of an active fire at North Howard Street and West Fayette Street.Fire officials say crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of all individuals in the area. Due to the incident, Light Rail service has been shut down, and officials are urging the public to avoid the area.
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 2, 2025 – 3:15PM – BGE is conducting work on Old Court Road right outside the TA campus, affecting the left-turn lane into campus. The work is expected to conclude by 4 p.m. Drivers are asked to allow extra time for carpool or approach from Scotts Level Road to make a right turn into campus.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Tuesday, 2 September 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:"I stand by you, and express my deep appreciation for you, IDF soldiers and reserve soldiers, and your families.I know that you have paid a heavy price – at work, with studies and at home.We are fighting a stubborn and just war without peer. We do not forget for a moment what they did to us on October 7, the beheadings, the women who were raped, the babies who were burned and the hostages who were taken into the tunnels in Gaza. We are working to bring them all back.We are acting to defeat Hamas but together we have, so far, done wonders in breaking the Iranian axis, both in Gaza and with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and with the Assad regime that collapsed, and with Iran itself that threate...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 2, 2025 - I can’t recommend the fried chicken at “Bunny’s Buckets and Bubbles,” a restaurant on the Baltimore waterfront, even though the food served there has garnered rave reviews. It’s not kosher.
Similarly treif, as so deemed by its owners, was a Palestinian pin worn by one of its servers. Which judgment initiated a series of events that recently placed the Fells Point eatery in the news.
According to a social media post by the restaurant, a customer complained about a staff member wearing a “Pro-Palestine” pin on their uniform. The customer claimed it was disturbing their dining experience.
When asked to remove the pin, the employee complied and continued working. But a week later, another employee, wearing a similar p...
A federal judge ruled Tuesday morning that President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth violated federal law when they used troops in Los Angeles to protect federal agents during an aggressive immigration crackdown.
“The evidence at trial established that Defendants systematically used armed soldiers (whose identity was often obscured by protective armor) and military vehicles to set up protective perimeters and traffic blockades, engage in crowd control, and otherwise demonstrate a military presence in and around Los Angeles. In short, Defendants violated the Posse Comitatus Act,” Judge Charles Breyer wrote.
The Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of the U.S. military for domestic law enforcement purposes and aims to prevent military i...
President Donald Trump is promoting the success of the federal crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C.
He is now setting his sights on other troubled cities, including Chicago, promising he'll clean up their streets, too.
During Labor Day weekend, at least 54 people were shot in Chicago, with seven people killed.
Residents and the Chicago Police Department welcome any federal law enforcement. But Democratic leaders -- including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson -- continue to refuse help and have even ordered city police to not work with ICE on any operations.
Jody Weis, who is the former head of the Chicago Police Department, said the work that’s being done in D.C. is the blueprint of how federal authorities can work with federal aut...
The 2nd annual People's Conference in Palestine in Detroit saw toned-down rhetoric compared to last year's conference in terms of support for violence and terrorist organizations, but the August 29-31 event attended by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, streamer Hassan Piker, Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein, and leaders of the anti-Israel activist community still saw elements of pro-terrorist and anti-American sentiment during panels and speeches.
The event centered mostly around concerns about a supposed genocide being conducted in Gaza by Israeli forces, with discussions on destruction to infrastructure, deaths of journalists during the war, and providing medical aid. Several speakers, including the masters of the ceremony, expressed a sense of ...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 2, 2025 - The city of Baltimore is experiencing a significant decline in violence, with the mayor declaring it the least-violent period in 50 years. The city's homicide rate has dropped by 29.5% compared to the same time last year, which the mayor attributes, in part, to the Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS).
"Now that we're proving GVRS works, we're diving all the way in," the mayor said during his state of the city address this spring.
However, City State's Attorney Ivan Bates suggested that his office's efforts in removing repeat violent offenders from the streets have also played a crucial role. "They're no longer victims or shooters, so you're gonna naturally see a decrease in violent crime and murder numbers cause they...
Posuk yud zayin in Perek chof heh in Chumash Devarim tells us that we should remember what Amalek did to Bnei Yisroel. That is why we have the mitzvah of Parshas Zachor, to be leined for all to hear.
The Gemara in Brachos, daf mem zayin, amud bais brings down a story about Reb Elazar who came to Shul and found that there were only nine people for the minyan. Reb Elazar freed his Eved Knani, Tevi, who then completed the minyan. The Gemara questions how he was allowed to do that if Reb Yehuda says that one who frees his slave is oiver an aseh that one should keep an Eved Knani forever. The Gemara answers that since minyan is a mitzvah of a rabim, it therefore was allowed.
The Rosh in siman chof s...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 1, 2025 – On September 1, 2025, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Northwest District officers responded to the 3300 block of Clarks Lane for a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old male inside a residence suffering from what was later determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Northwest District Detectives confirmed that this incident was self-inflicted. There is no indication of foul play, and no suspects are being sought.
