Statement of Agudath Israel of America on New York City’s Substantial Equivalency Determinations
On Friday afternoon, the New York City Department of Education released long-awaited substantial equivalency determinations regarding eleven Orthodox Jewish schools, known as yeshivas. Before commenting on this development, some context: These reports were instigated by a complaint brought by anti-yeshiva activists years ago. These activists sought to find the 39 weakest performing schools, from a […]
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Watch: Rabbi Yonah Sklare on Parshas Pinchos: Empathy without Ethics – A Recipe for Disaster (Video)
Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel in Baltimore, MD as well as Magid Shiur at Congregation Shomrei Emunah. His refreshingly creative approach to learning as well as his captivating presentation style, have attracted a diverse and beloved following. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, as well as out […]
Report: US Was Informed Of Jenin Operation – Last Week
Israel informed the US last week of its plans to carry out a limited counterterror operation in Jenin, Israel Hayom reported. It is for this reason that the US has not yet responded to the IDF’s actions in the area. At the same time, Israel has committed itself – as it has in the past – to acting […]
IDF Soldier Injured In Jenin Already Back On Battlefield
An IDF soldier from the Duvdevan special operations unit, Sg. Maj. A. participated in combat with his unit early Monday morning in the Jenin refugee camp. During the battle in the refugee camp, A. was wounded by shrapnel from a grenade and was evacuated to the hospital. The IDF shared that after receiving the required […]
IDF Finds 3 Explosives Manufacturing Facilities In Jenin
IDF, Shin Bet (ISA), and Israel Border Police forces continue to operate in the Jenin Camp; A short while ago, an explosives manufacturing facility was located, containing hundreds of explosive devices, the IDF said in a statement. The facility contained hundreds of explosive devices ready to be used, along with a pit used for concealing […]
Protestors Clash With Police At Ben Gurion Airport, 4 Arrested
Clashes broke out between police and anti-government protesters during a demonstration at Ben Gurion Airport today (Monday) after the protestors entered the reception hall for arriving passengers. Police attempted to remove the protestors from the building. Four protestors have been arrested. The Israel Police said in a statement: “The police once again emphasize that they […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion, Pinchas / The most optimistic words in the Torah
In the Torah portion of the week, we read words that, in my opinion, are the most optimistic in the Torah: “And the sons of Korach did not die.”Korach, if you recall, led a vigorous protest against Moshe Rabbeinu. In the end, Korach and his followers died when the earth swallowed them up, although it […]
BJL Traffic Alert – Taney @ Cross Country
Baltimore, MD – July 3, 2023 – 10:04AM – Taney towards Park Heights from Cross Country is blocked off once again. Use Strathmore as an alternative route.
