IRS Aims to Go Paperless by 2025
Most taxpayers will be able to digitally submit a slew of tax documents and other communications to the IRS next filing season as the agency aims to go completely paperless by 2025. The effort to reduce the exorbitant load of paperwork that has plagued the agency — dubbed the “paperless processing initiative” — was announced […]
Agudath Israel Statement on American Government Officials’ Positions on Israeli Judicial Reform
Agudath Israel of America takes no position on the Israeli government’s proposed judicial reforms. But, whatever the merits or shortcomings of that plan, American lawmakers and other government officials, while they are entitled to their opinions, should not be seeking to use their positions of power to meddle in the internal affairs of another sovereign […]
Hazy Skies Return to Maryland as Wildfire Smoke from Canada Drifts In
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 2, 2023 – Smoke from wildfires in central Canada returned to Maryland on Wednesday, causing hazy skies with the peak expected between 5 to 9 p.m., according to PP. Forecasters warned sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities due to potential health risks from the air pollutants in the smoke. However, the […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Aug. 2 – 15 Av (Tu B'Av) Fascinating Reasons For Tu B’Av! (Video)
Updated with Full Video – Celebrating A New Hatzalah Baltimore County Operations Center: Gratitude To Councilman Izzy Patoka, Councilman Yitzy Schleifer, And Our Generous Donors (Video & Photos)
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 1, 2023 – Amidst a joyous ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Hatzalah Baltimore County Operations Center on Deancroft Road, we express our heartfelt gratitude to Councilman Izzy Patoka and Councilman Yitzy Schleifer for their unwavering dedication, which made this facility a reality. Their support in furthering our goals has led to easier […]
Following US Approval: Israel To Sell David’s Sling Weapon System To Finland
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, the Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir and Director of the IMOD Directorate of Defense R&D (DDR&D), Brig. Gen. (res.) Dr. Daniel Gold were notified on Wednesday by the US Department of State about the administration’s decision to approve Finland’s procurement of the David’s […]
Pittsburgh's Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooter Gets Death Penalty
Robert Bowers, the man responsible for the 2018 mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where eleven people were killed in an antisemitic attack, has been sentenced to death, according to Arutz-7. The verdict was reached by the jury after deliberating for two days. Bowers was convicted on 63 counts and […]
Baltimore Leaders Approve Over $80K In Taxpayer-Funded Travel For City Employees
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 2, 2023 – The Baltimore Board of Estimates approved more than $80,000 in taxpayer-funded travel for city employees, according to FOX45. . Council President Nick Mosby requested the most cash for his hotel stay during the conference, while Councilman Antonio Glover’s lodging request was below the city’s per diem rate. The […]
Jewish Organization Condemns Trump for Drawing Comparison Between Indictment and 'Nazi Persecution'
The Anti-Defamation League has condemned the Trump campaign for comparing the former president’s indictment to persecution under the Nazis. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said: “Comparing this indictment to Nazi Germany in the 1930s is factually incorrect, completely inappropriate, and flat-out offensive”. He continued: “As we have said time and time again, such comparisons have no […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / 3 Thoughts For Today, TU B'Av
In addition to the wonderful songs that Binny Landau, a talented Israeli artist, sang in an appearance last night, we also heard his thoughts regarding today, the 15th of Av (Tu B’Av). Here are three of them:1. Our sages stated: “There were no more joyful days in Israel than the 15th of Av and Yom […]
