“Our Councilman, Our Leader” (Video & Photos)
<p><em><strong><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;" _mce_style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;">Governor-Elect Moore highlights partnership with Councilman Schleifer</span></strong></em></p><p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;" _mce_style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;"><strong> Baltimore, MD – Dec. 6, 2022</strong> – Tonight’s Annual Reception in honor of Councilman Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer was jam packed […]
Major Development In Efforts To Preserve 50,000 Graves of Orthodox Jews In The Vilna Cemetery
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;" _mce_style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;">As <a href="https://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&ARTICLE_ID=147336" _mce_href="https://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&ARTICLE_ID=147336">previously reported</a> <a href="https://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&ARTICLE_ID=147336" _mce_href="https://www.baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&ARTICLE_ID=147336">here</a>, Baltimore native Chaya Fried (nee Kronglas) and her husband, Dov, have been actively advocating to protect the Snipiskes Cemetery of Vilna, where 50,000 orthodox Jews were buried between the 1400s and 1831, including […]
Democrats Make Major Concession On Vaccine Mandate
<p>Congress is poised to use the annual defense policy bill to eliminate the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate — a major concession by President <a class="person-popover__link" href="https://thehill.com/people/biden/" _mce_href="https://thehill.com/people/biden/">Biden’s </a>Democratic allies that helps clear the way to passing the sweeping package before year’s end. </p> <p>In a compromise with Republicans, House Democrats are allowing language into the National Defense Authorization […]
Sen. Raphael Warnock Defeats Herschel Walker In Heated Georgia Runoff, Handing Democrats 51 Seats
<h2 class="title title-color-red"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;" _mce_style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;">Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats Herschel Walker in heated Georgia runoff, handing Democrats 51 seats</span></h2>
Trump Organization Convicted of Criminal Tax Fraud in New York Trial
<p>A New York jury on Tuesday found the Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud following a more than monthlong trial.</p> <p>Jurors began deliberating on Monday and returned the guilty verdict on Tuesday afternoon, according to The Associated Press.</p>
DNA Testing Helping Holocaust Survivors Find Families
<p class="content-excerpt">New York-based Center for Jewish History launching the DNA Reunion Project</p> <div class="components"> <p>DNA testing is helping Holocaust survivors locate long-lost loved ones.</p> <p>The New York-based Center for Jewish History is launching the DNA Reunion Project, which offers free DNA kits to Jews who endured the Nazi genocide and have been searching for family […]
Grandchild Born To Rabbi Mordechai Sternberg, Z'TL, During His Levayah
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;">A granddaughter was born to Rabbi Mordechai Sternberg, ZT'L, the Rosh HaYeshiva Yehsuivat Har Hamor, who was niftar yesterday at the age of 74, on the day of his funeral Tuesday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times new roman, times;">The child was born to Ephraim and Emuna Shachor, Rabbi's […]
John Bolton Threatens Presidential Race Challenge to Trump
<p>Former President Donald Trump's fired National Security Adviser John Bolton said during a televised interview Sunday he "is prepared to get into the race" for president in 2024 to stop his former boss.</p> <p>"I think to be a presidential candidate you can't simply say I support the Constitution; you have to say I would oppose […]
Boston Moves to Lower Voting Age for Local Elections to 16
<p>Boston, Massachusetts city councilors recently voted to allow residents age 16 and 17 to vote in municipal elections, <a rel="noindex noskim" href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/12/01/boston-16-17-year-old-voters-council-approval" _mce_href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/12/01/boston-16-17-year-old-voters-council-approval">WBUR</a> reports.</p> <p>Councilors voted 9-4 to pass a petition calling to lower the voting age for municipal elections, provided they meet the other preexisting criteria for casting a ballot.</p> <p>"We have a lot of young […]
Star-K PSA: Still Shemita!? Yes!
<p><span style="font-family: times new roman, times; font-size: large;" _mce_style="font-family: times new roman, times; font-size: large;"><strong>Baltimore, MD – Dec. 6, 2022 </strong>- More Israeli produce being sold in our markets! Citrus fruits that grew during Shemita are now being sold in Costco and other stores. Buyer beware.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><img src="https://images.baltimorejewishlife.com/v1/albums/kurcfeld logo wm/kurcfeld wm logo.jpg?width=720&watermark=&hash=AtHRaCQcukM5HMumpg3X4Q9i3Rf95R_kH8PaVN18BM4" _mce_src="https://images.baltimorejewishlife.com/v1/albums/kurcfeld logo […]
