Biden Decries Trump Backers’ ‘Dagger At Throat’ Of Democracy
President Joe Biden accused Donald Trump and his supporters of holding a “dagger at the throat of democracy” in a forceful speech Thursday marking the anniversary of the deadly breach of the U.S. Capitol. He warned that though it didn’t succeed, the insurrection remains a serious threat to America’s system of government. Biden’s criticism was […]
Parshas Bo – For Crying Out Loud!
We live in a world that is screaming like never before. It seems like everybody is angry, frustrated, protesting, shouting, and oftentimes resorting to violence. What is going on? Who are they screaming at? In describing the final strike against Pharaoh — the Plague of the Firstborn, the Torah states: There shall be a צעקה […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Baba Sali
Today, 38 years ago, the Baba Sali, Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, passed away. Rabbi Zevik Harel wrote about him and how he turned personal anguish into sensitivity toward others:“We speak a lot about the Torah and the miraculous doings of the Baba Sali, but I want to talk about what he experienced in his life, which […]
Baltimore Jewish Community Testing Update: Home-Visit Testing Available Again / Lines Moving Faster
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 6, 2022 – Accu Testing is pleased to be able to once again make home-visit testing available for those who need. Except antibody tests, all Covid tests are available both rapid and regular, Appointment slots are limited and will be assigned based on need and availability. Register on the BJL Covid […]
Listen to the Torah Sparks Podcast: Do I Look Like a Carrot? (Bo) [Audio]
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 6, 2022 – Strange title, I know. Aren’t you curious what it’s all about? Tune in to this week’s Torah Sparks podcast to hear a fascinating story about a carrot and find out about the “claim-to-fame” of the Jewish people. Click here to listen Powered by: TYA of Baltimore
Watch Rabbi Shmuel Silber's Virtual Drasha on Bo – Instantaneous Change (Video)
Chaverim of Baltimore – Helping When You Need it Most – 2021 By the Numbers
Jobless Claims Tick Up To 207,000 But Remain Near Half-century Low
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits remained near a 52-year low last week, even as an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the super contagious omicron variant threatened to undermine the economy’s recovery. Figures released Thursday by the Labor Department show that applications for the week ended Jan. 1 climbed slightly to 207,000 from a revised […]
More Israel Travel News: Red Countries to be Abolished…TONIGHT
Health Ministry Director General Nachman Ash announced this afternoon that Israel’s so-called Red country list will be abolished. This move will take effect tonight at midnight. The new ruling means that fully vaccinated tourists (or recovered by EDUC standards) will be eligible to enter Israel from anywhere in the world, beginning Sunday, January 9. This means that passengers […]
Winter Advisory Issued For Snow Expected Thursday Night Into Friday
Here is the expected snow accumulations for tonight into Friday morning. Widespread 1-3″+ is expected across the entire area. And it looks like most areas will be in the 2-3″ range, rather than the lower end. There is also increasing concern of 2 heavier bands of snow, which look to set up in the vicinity […]
