The Weekly Shtikle – Mikeitz / Chanukah
After Paroah awakes from his two dreams, he is unable to get a satisfactory interpretation from the chartumim. We are told (41:8) “v'ein poser osam l'Pharoah.” Rashi interprets “l'Pharoah” as for Paroah's benefit. The chartumim did offer possible meanings of the dream but they were not to Paroah's liking. They suggested, for example, that he would have […]
BJL Weather-Related Alerts
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 23, 2022 – 2:30PM:Police have received a 911 report of a tree down in the 3300 block Pinkney on top of electrical wires that can be seen smoking.Firefighters have received a 911 report of an outdoor fire in the 6300 block of Greenspring Ave.The Park Heights JCC is closed due to […]
Chaverim on Scene Clearing Downed Trees
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 23, 2022 – Chaverim was on scene at 2 downed trees this morning. One was on Old Court near Beth Tfiloh and one at the intersection of Park Heights & Slade. Members directed traffic and cleared the trees from the roadways. Chaverim's 24-hour emergency hotline number: 410.486.9000
Biden Signs Defense Bill That Repeals Troop Vaccine Mandate
President Joe Biden signed a nearly $858 billion defense spending bill into law Friday despite his opposition to a Republican-backed provision in the legislation that repeals the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for U.S. troops. Biden had agreed with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's determination that lifting the mandate was not in the best interest of troops or the military, according to […]
Watch Rabbi Shmuel Silber: Chanukah 5783 – Holy Sparks: Day 6 – All Kinds of Light
IRS Delays Gig-Tax Filing Rule for Side Hustles of More Than $600
The Internal Revenue Service on Friday gave millions of Americans a one-year reprieve on new tax-reporting requirements, delaying implementation of a law that requires e-commerce platforms such as eBay, Etsy and Airbnb to give the tax agency information on users with more than $600 in revenue. The delay means the platforms won’t have to send sellers and the IRS a blizzard […]
Power Outages, Downed Trees Hit Baltimore Area On Wintry Friday
Reports of downed trees and widespread power outages were affecting central Maryland, as an arctic blast moved in on a windy and rainy Friday. More than 29,000 BGE customers were without power shortly before noon, and the outage numbers appeared to be growing. Major areas of impact included the Garrison Forest area of Owings Mills, which had […]
New Community Walk-in Quick-Clinic Opening This Motzaei Shabbos, Dec. 24
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 23, 2022 – New Community Walk-in Quick-Clinic located at 122 Slade Ave. Suite 101, is opening this Motzaei Shabbos 12/24 from 7:30pm-9:30pm. Nurse Practitioner available for testing and treatment of minor illnesses and ailments including strep, ear exams, flu, rsv and more. For more info see www.accutestingcenter.com or email clinic@accutestingcenter.com
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Jan. 6 Report: Trump ‘Lit That Fire’ Of Capitol Insurrection
The House Jan. 6 committee’s final report asserts that Donald Trump criminally engaged in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 presidential election and failed to act to stop his supporters from attacking the Capitol, concluding an extraordinary 18-month investigation into the former president and the violent insurrection two years ago. Trump “lit […]
