HaRav Gershon Ribner Visits Baltimore (Photos)
Baltimore, MD – July 10, 2023 – Yesterday, ×›’ תמוז/July 9th, Rav Gershon Ribner visited Baltimore. His first stop was Yeshivas Ner Yisroel. There, he addressed the bochurim participating in the Chaburas Chofetz Chaim in honor of their annual Siyum. Next, he held a Q&A session open to the entire Yeshiva as well as Yungeleit […]
BDE: Mrs. Gabrielle Davis, a'h [Updated as of 5:49PM, July 10]
Baltimore, MD – July 9, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Mrs. Gabrielle Davis, a’h, mother of Rabbi Moshe Bier and Yossi Davis. The Levayah will be held graveside today, July 9, at 3:00PM at King Solomon’s Cemetery, 550 Dwasline Road, Clifton, NJ […]
Due To A Lack Of Demand: IDF To Shutter Two Charedi Companies
The IDF is preparing to disband the Givati Brigade’s Charedi Tomer Company after not meeting enlistment goals and a continued decline of demand in the Charedi community. According to a report by Galei Tzahal, Ground Forces Commander Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai recently ordered the company closed. The Ground Force Command recently discussed the future of […]
Ambassador Nides: We're Trying To Stop Israel From 'Going Off The Rails' With Reform
The outgoing US Ambassador to Israel, Thomas Nides, told The Wall Street Journal on Monday that the Biden administration is trying to stop Israel from “going off the rails” with the overhaul of its judicial system. Nides said the planned overhaul raised questions about Israel’s democratic credentials and the US-Israeli bond, which he called “as close as […]
Knesset Approves Reduction of Reasonableness Cause In First Reading
The Knesset on Monday night approved the first reading of the law to reduce the reasonableness cause. The law was approved by a majority of 64 to 56. All members of the coalition voted in favor of the law, while all members of the opposition voted against it. After the vote, the coalition members applauded, while […]
Watch: Rabbi Yonah Sklare On Parshas Masay: The Circuitous Route Home (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 […]
Biden Meets PM Sunak, King Charles Ahead of NATO Summit
U.S. President Joe Biden touted a “rock solid” friendship with Washington’s closest ally Britain on Monday, dropping in at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office in London for talks en route to a NATO summit planned to show Western resolve over Ukraine. Biden landed in London late on Sunday to kick off a three-nation trip including […]
July Fireworks? FBI Director Christopher Wray Faces Intense Questions in House Judiciary Committee Hearing
There will be a “lot of fireworks” when FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday in a hearing to look into multiple reports of abuse of power within the agency, Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., told Newsmax on Monday. Cline said on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America” that Wray has much to answer for, […]
Fox News Stock Downgraded as Viewership Plummets
A major financial services company downgraded Fox Corporation stock, citing risks concerning news, earnings, and viewership. Wells Fargo analysts downgraded shares of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOXA) to underweight from equal weight on Monday, lowering the price target to $31 from $35 per share. “Fox News is the FOXA cash cow at ~80% of our FY24E EBITDA,” […]
Judge Denies Biden Request to Delay Social Media Order
A federal judge in Louisiana denied a request by the Biden administration to delay an order he imposed last week banning federal officials from communicating with social media companies, Bloomberg reported. U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty on Monday refused to pause his July 4 nationwide injunction blocking multiple government agencies and administration officials from […]
