A Personal Reflection on the Heartwarming Chesed of the Baltimore Community
Baltimore, MD – July 6, 2023 – On my way out from Rabbi Eichenstein’s Shul a few days ago, I met a gentleman from Eretz Yisroel. He was in the States collecting tzedakah for his family. What I thought would be a brief encounter, turned to be a game changer for me. A smile began […]
Calls Increasing To Boycott Ben & Jerry's After Controversial 4th Of July Tweet
Ben & Jerry’s has been challenged to put their money where their tweet is. To commemorate the Fourth of July, the American ice cream company tweeted, “…it’s high time we recognize the US exists on stolen Indigenous land and commit to returning it.” Critics were quick to point out Ben & Jerry’s built their headquarters on stolen Indigenous […]
Controversy Surrounds US Decision To Send Cluster Munitions To Ukraine
The Biden administration approved the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine on Friday, sparking concern from human rights groups and some congressional lawmakers over the weapon’s ability to harm civilians and children long after the bombs have fallen. Cluster munitions are dropped by aircraft or fired by a ground-based weapons system over a target area, spreading […]
Tefillos Requested as Candy Recall Issued Following Choking Incident Involving Young Lakewood Boy
In response to a distressing incident involving a 7-year-old boy, Dovid Aryeh ben Bracha, who choked on a piece of candy, the manufacturer has issued a recall according to Matzav. The candy’s internal white ball unexpectedly detached and was swallowed by Dovid Aryeh, leading to choking and requiring emergency surgery to extract it from his […]
A&W's 'Vanilla' Twist: A Sweet Settlement for Misled Soda Lovers
The Aged Vanilla lawsuit, filed against A&W and its parent company Keurig Dr Pepper in August 2020, alleges that the company misled customers by labeling their drinks as “Made With Aged Vanilla,” while they actually used a synthetic ingredient, ethyl vanillin. A survey from March 2020 cited in the lawsuit found that about 89% of […]
BJL Traffic Alert – Detour on Seven Mile Lane between Slade and Bonnie
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2023 – 3:10 PM – Due to a water main break, a detour has been established on Seven Mile Lane in front of Suburban Orthodox between Slade and Bonnie,
BJL Traffic Alert – Intersection of Farringdon & Baythorne
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2023 –12:37PM – Live wires are down at the intersection of Farringdon & Baythorne. Please steer clear of the area.
We Aimed For The Stars And Reached The Sun
Baltimore, MD – July 7, 2023 – That’s the title of the memory book the G class at Bais Yaakov of Baltimore put together in honor of their 12th grade graduation and the culmination of nine years together. Originally from public-school special education placements, the G girls and their parents are very cognizant of the […]
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Baltimore Police Arrest Teenager In Connection With Brooklyn Block Party Mass Shooting
Baltimore police arrested a teenager in connection with Sunday’s mass shooting. City police announced late Friday morning an arrest of a 17-year-old boy. Police said detectives believe the 17-year-old boy was involved in the mass shooting. He remains held at Central Booking on charges of possession of a firearm by a minor, assault weapon possession, reckless […]
