Chanukah Questions
There are a few questions we will pose here and to which we will provide appropriate answers. How is it possible that a person correctly lights one candle on the first night, two candles on the second night, three candles on the third night, four candles on the fourth night, four candles on the fifth […]
Israel: 2,000-Year-Old Family Tomb Is Being Uncovered
A 2000-year-old family tomb—one of the most elaborate in Israel—was uncovered in an archaeological excavation in the Salome Cave, in the Lachish Forest in the Judean Shefelah lowlands The cave forecourt was excavated as part of the Judean Kings’ Trail Project, led by the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Ministry for Jerusalem and Heritage, and the […]
97-Year-Old Ex-Nazi Secretary Receives Suspended Sentence
Irmgard Furchner – nicknamed the 'secretary of evil' – was only 18 when she went to work for the Stutthof camp's commander A German court on Tuesday handed a two-year suspended sentence to a 97-year-old former Nazi camp secretary over complicity in the murder of some 10,505 people. Presiding judge Dominik Gross read out the […]
Israeli Military: Drone Crossing From Lebanese Territory Downed
Israel's military says the drone that was headed toward Zar'it most likely belonged to Hezbollah Israel's military said on Tuesday that soldiers identified and downed a drone crossing from Lebanese territory into Israel a short while ago. The drone was headed toward Zar'it – a moshav in northern Israel near the Lebanese border – and […]
Biden Addresses Rise In Antisemitism During White House Chanukkah Reception
President Biden on Monday condemned a rise in antisemitism as “vile and venom” during a Hanukkah holiday reception at the White House. “This year’s Hanukkah arrives in the midst of rising and emboldened of antisemitism — at home and, quite frankly, around the world. I recognize your fear, your hurt, your worry that this vile […]
Lawmakers Unveil $1.7T Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown, Aid Ukraine
Congressional leaders unveiled a government-wide $1.7 trillion spending package early Tuesday that includes another large round of aid to Ukraine, a nearly 10% boost in defense spending and roughly $40 billion to assist communities across the country recovering from drought, hurricanes and other natural disasters. The bill, which runs for 4,155 pages, includes about $772.5 […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Kiel, Germany: When Light Dispels Darkness
Millions are familiar with the famous photograph of the Hanukkah menorah on a windowsill in Kiel, Germany, opposite a Nazi flag waving on the other side of the street. But last night a new chapter in the history of this menorah was written. as told by Nava Gila:“I am the granddaughter of Rabbi Baruch and […]
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Chanukah Party and Menorah Lighting held at Aberdeen Proving Ground (Photos)
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 20, 2022 – For the 5th year, thanks to the efforts of Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, director of the Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad, a Chanukah Party and Menorah Lightning took place at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Joining the event was the Garrison Chaplain of APG, Chaplain MAJ Metz as well as soldiers and […]
Mazel Tov Mr. & Mrs. Doniel Weiser On The Birth Of A Son
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 20, 2022 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Doniel Weiser on the birth of a son. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
