WHO: Omicron Wave On The Decline
The World Health Organization (WHO) released encouraging data on the Omicron wave of the coronavirus on Tuesday. The findings are based on data from South Africa, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Spain and Denmark, and show that the Omicron wave is beginning to subside. The WHO estimates that about 50% of Europe’s population will be […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Leadership!
These are times in which our political leadership is criticized by many on a regular basis. This evening – the 10th of Shevat – presents an opportunity to be reminded that there is another type of leadership which is just as important as the political type, if not more so. 71 years ago this evening, […]
Watch: Gov. Hogan Proposes $500 Million Plan To Address Crime And 'Refund Police' (Video)
In his legislative announcement news conference, Gov. Larry Hogan said crime prevention will be a top priority. Hogan proposed $500 million in increased aid to police for hiring, bonuses, special ops, neighborhood safety grants (lighting and cameras), a renewed push for tougher sentencing for gun offenders, and 100% state match for crimestoppers rewards. “Instead of defunding, […]
Tuesday, Jan. 11: Road Closures/Traffic: Funeral for Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley
Baltimore, MD – Jan. 10, 2022 – While the funeral for Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley is being held in downtown Baltimore. tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 11 in the Convention Center at 10AM, Officer Holley will be buried at King Memorial Park on Dogwood Road in Baltimore County’s Woodlawn Precinct. Motorists should expect road closures and […]
The Talmudic Encyclopedia Reaches 75 (Photos)
Jerusalem, Israel – Jan. 11, 2022 – An event honoring the 75th anniversary of the Talmudic Encyclopedia took place on December 30th at the residence of the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog. It was especially moving because it was also marking three generations of involvement of the Herzog family in the project. The event was […]
To Lead in Need The Parsha in Chesed – B’shalach
The newly formed Jewish nation was literally stuck between a rock and a hard (to navigate) place. The sea loomed before them while the Egyptian army was approaching from behind. They cried out in despair. Moshe too turned to HaShem to pray for salvation. HaShem, however, rebukes Moshe by saying: וַיֹּ֤×מֶר ×”’ ×ֶל־מֹש×Ö¶Ö”×” מַה־תִּצְעַ֖ק ×ֵלָ֑י […]
