The Shiur is dedicated le’iluy nishmas the soldier Ori Danino, H'yd, who was murdered in the Gaza tunnels and was buried in Yerushalayim on 28th Menachem Av, 5784
HaRav Michoel Sorotzkin, shlita
The Shiur is dedicated le’iluy nishmas the soldier Ori Danino, H'yd, who was murdered in the Gaza tunnels and was buried in Yerushalayim on 28th Menachem Av, 5784
Israelis across the country received fictitious text messages under the title of "emergency alert" late on Wednesday night, which called on them to leave where they were and find a protected area, Israeli media reported shortly after the incident.
The possibility that the message was sent out by Iranian officials has been undergoing examination, KAN News reported after the messages were widely spread out.
Furthermore, the IDF responded to the fictitious message and clarified that they did not send out the text announcement, KAN added.
"The announcement was not distributed on our behalf. There is no change in the defense policy of the Home Front Command," The IDF statement noted.
In the screenshot of the message, the sender appears to be named "OREFAlert," similar to the Home...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 18, 2024 - 10:06PM - A second attempted carjacking just occurred in front of the Agudah of Greenspring. Two suspects exited a dark blue sedan and pointed guns at the victim, who managed to escape unharmed.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 18, 2024 - 9:53PM - An attempted armed robbery occurred on the 6800 block of Maurleen Road. Two suspects, driving a black sedan, pointed a gun at the victim. Fortunately, the victim was able to drive away unharmed.
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby reiterated on Wednesday that the United States was not involved in the explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon over the last two days.
“What I can tell you is we were not involved in yesterday’s incidents or today’s in any way, and I don’t have anything more to share,” Kirby told reporters during a White House press briefing, as quoted by CNN.
Pressed in a follow-up exchange with another reporter, Kirby would not say if Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin received a heads up on Wednesday’s attack, which saw scores of walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon, during a Tuesday call with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Kirby repeatedly declined to confirm on the record that Israel was b...
US Senator Bernie Sanders announced on Wednesday that he would file legislation seeking to block the sale of offensive US weapons to Israel, citing the toll on civilians of the war against Hamas in Gaza, Reuters reported.
Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, said he intended to file Joint Resolutions of Disapproval next week.
The US Arms Export Control Act gives Congress the right to stop a major foreign weapons sale by passing a resolution of disapproval. Although no such resolution has both passed Congress and survived a presidential veto, the law requires the Senate to vote if a resolution is filed and they have at times led to angry debates embarrassing to past presidents.
"Providing more offensive weapons to continue this disastrous war would violate U.S. ...
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 18, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yitzchak & Atara Elefant on the birth of Sarah Chava.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Dr. Yaakov & Bari Elefant, Esti Elefant, Chaim Hochman and Liala Hochman
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
During the Second Temple, the Greek empire reigned (over Israel),1 and they (the Greeks) passed decrees against the Jews and (tried) to erase their religion, and did not allow them to carry out Torah (study) or the commandments. They put their hands on their property and their daughters. They entered the Temple, destroyed and made the pure unclean. The Jews were in great distress because of them and were much oppressed, until the G-d of their fathers had mercy on them, delivering them from their hands and saving them. Then overcame, the sons of the Hasmonean High Priest, (the Greeks) and killed them and saved the Jews from their hands. They appointed a king from the Priests, and the kingdom of Israel was restored for more than 200 years until the destruction of (the) second (Temple). When the Jews overcame their enemies and destroyed them, it was the 25th of Kislev2 when they entered the Sanctuary (inner room) and did not find pure (olive) oil in the Temple, except one jar sealed with seal of the High Priest, and it did not contain enough to light except for one day only. But they lit from it the lamps of the Menorah3 for eight days, until they could crush olives and produce a (new quantity) of pure oil. For these reasons, decreed the Sages of that generation that these eight days that begin on the 25th Kislev, will be days of joy and praise. One lights on them lamps at evening at the entrance to the houses, every evening of the eight nights to show off and demonstrate the miracle. These days are called ''Hanukah'' that is to say ''they rested'' (chanu) on the ''25'' ('th of the month) because on the 25th they rested from their enemies. and also because of those days they (re)-dedicated the house (Temple) which their foes had defiled. Also some say that it is a commandment to increase slightly the festive meals on Hanukah. Another reason is because the work of (building) the Sanctuary (in the desert) was completed in these days. One should tell one's children the story of the miracles that were done for our fore-fathers in those days, (see Josephus) However, these meals are not considered as part of the commandment unless one says at the meal songs of praise. One should increase charity in these Hanukah days, for this can help mend any defects in our souls. This charity, should be given particularly to poor Torah scholars. (KSA 139:1) 1) 352 BCE until 70 CE 2) 139 BCE 3) The Menorah was made of gold and had seven branches.
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 18, 2024 - In his bid to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan spoke to 150 supporters in Mount Washington on Wednesday night, emphasizing his message that he wants to bring independence rather than partisanship to the Senate. The event, organized by Democratic former State Senator Bobby Zirkin, started with the candidate shaking hands and meeting the attendees.
Afterwards, Zirkin spoke briefly and introduced Hogan. Zirkin said that in his 21 years in the legislature, he worked with four governors and found none as committed to getting things done as Hogan. He praised the former Republican governor for working with Democrats to implement policies that benefited t
he entire state, lauding him for his "independent bipartisan lead...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 18, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Scott & Nadine Stofenberg on the birth of a daughter.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Sept.. 2024 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:• Weekly halachic dilemma creating...
Stadium Restaurant Showcases the Valuable Contributions of People with Disabilities
Yachad participant Eli Tarshish, Star-K Mashgiach Moshe Levy, Yachad’s Kosher Grill Manager Adam Baruch, Yachad Participant Yosef Katz, and Barry Nabozny, who initiated the endeavor.
Baltimore, Md - Sept. 18, 2024 - Of the dozens of concession stands at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, one has been especially popular since it first opened last year: Yachad’s Kosher Grill boasts a diverse menu of hotdogs, corned beef, turkey and pastrami wraps, sushi, water and beer. Yet beyond its tasty offerings, Baltimore Ravens fans are increasingly drawn to the booth’s unique combination of kosher food served by employees with disabilities.
“Fans are just so intrigued when they...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 18, 2024 - Get ready to be inspired! This August, Jewish Educational Services (JES) staff trained over 200 dedicated educators from eight local day schools and early childhood programs in personalized professional development for each individual school. In addition to helping prepare for the school year, these sessions were also a catalyst for transforming teaching practices and energizing classroom dynamics.
The JES workshops featured a variety of dynamic and tailored sessions designed to spark innovation and enthusiasm among educators. Highlights included:
Teaching Like a Champion: Proven strategies to inspire and engage students.
Establishing Rules and Consequences: Crafting a classroom environment where every student can thrive.
EQ...
Arab terrorists from the village of Umm Safa on Wednesday afternoon buried a powerful explosive device on the rocky hill near the town of Ateret, where extensive development work is ongoing.
The device was discovered by an excavator driver returning home after a day of work. At the last moment, the driver noticed a large device in the middle of the road, with a cable extending out from it into the bushes located a distance away. The driver reported the device to security forces, and a sapper called to the scene neutralized the explosive device.
The incident follows a series of riots led recently by Umm Safa residents against the town of Ateret and the development work carried out within the territory under Ateret's jurisdiction. Nearly every evening, dozens of Umm Safa residents lea...
Baltimore, MD – Sept.18, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Estee and Avi Herskowitz on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Aryeh & Rena Herskowitz (Cedarhurst) and Yitzie & Nancy Pretter (Baltimore)
Mazel Tov to great grandparents Sime Pretter (Staten Island), Eli & Rebecca Almo (Seattle), Phyliss Schoenbrun (Lawrence), & Tzvi & Chani Herskowitz (Cedarhurst)
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 18, 2024 - The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, located next to Jaffa Gate, in the ancient citadel of Jerusalem’s Old City, tells the multifaceted story of Jerusalem through a fusion of ancient artifacts and interactive and immersive technology.
Following a decade of planning and a four-year and 50 million dollar renewal and conservation project, the new and groundbreaking permanent exhibition, is shown in the ancient guard rooms.
Today a new impressive exhibit opened. The exhibition is titled “On the Other Side,” and comprises iron sculpture and a video installation created by Israeli and international artist Zadok Ben-David.
The exhibition is spread throughout the Tower of David complex with site-specific works, created especially for the To...
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted its first interest rate cut since the early days of the Covid pandemic, slicing half a percentage point off benchmark rates in an effort to head off a slowdown in the labor market.
With both the jobs picture and inflation softening, the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee chose to lower its key overnight borrowing rate by a half percentage point, or 50 basis points, affirming market expectations that had recently shifted from an outlook for a cut half that size.
Outside of the emergency rate cuts during Covid, the last time the FOMC cut by half a point was in 2008 during the global financial crisis.
The decision lowers the federal funds rate to a range between 4.75%-5%. While the rate sets short-term borrowing costs for ...
We all remember when Ilan Ramon the first Israeli astronaut flew up to space and unfortunately his spaceship exploded. Ilan had asked a couple of questions before he boarded the Shuttle.
The first question he asked what is he supposed to do regarding keeping Shabbos? When does he mekabel Shabbos? He was told based on a Shaarei Teshuva in Orach Chaim 344:2 in the name of Reb Yonasan Eibshitz in his sefer Mor UKtziah, Just like those that live in Countries where the sun is up for six months one needs to count twenty four hours six times and then keep Shabbos for Twenty four hours.
Ilan wanted to know if the twenty four hours must be based on Huston Texas time since that is where he begins his trip or can he do it based on Israeli time?
Reb Gavriel Tzinner seems to pasken that one should c...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 18, 2024 - STAR-K Certification has been bringing the beauty of a monthly communal Shabbos to India for over a decade, but last Shabbos was a first for the kashrus organization. It held a special Shabbos dinner at the Magen Abraham Synagogue, the only shul in the state of Gujarat, located in Ahmedabad (pronounced Amdavad), one of the largest cities of India and former state capital. Situated on the banks of Sabarmati River, it is known among other things for its world-famous cotton textiles and diamond cutting.
Since the city is not known for its kosher amenities, the coordination and planning of the Shabbaton were taken care of by STAR-K’s Sri Lanka office. The delicious food was prepared and cooked in STAR-K’s Kosher Kitchen approximately 120...