Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / Some Thoughts Concerning Shabbat
“Shabbat is not a problem, it’s a solution.” These words were spoken by Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa. Regarding Israel, he stated: “Shabbat is not something that we need to put up with in order to make this a normal country, but an absolute value that makes this country unique.” […]
Bankman-Fried Back In Jail, As Judge Revokes Bail
A U.S judge on Friday revoked Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail, after finding probable cause that the indicted founder of the bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange tampered with witnesses at least twice. U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan announced the decision at a hearing in federal court in Manhattan, less than two months before the scheduled October fraud trial. […]
House GOP Blasts Appointment Of Hunter Biden Special Counsel
Top House Republicans are accusing the Biden administration of attempting to stymie their investigation into Hunter Biden following the Department of Justice’s appointment of a special counsel. Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) raised doubts about whether special counsel David Weiss could be trusted and pledged in a statement that House Republicans would continue their investigations into the president’s family. “This action by […]
Orthodox Jewish Florida Mayor Receives Neo-Nazi Death Threat
Shlomo Danzinger the mayor of Surfside, Florida, received an email threatening his family in their home signed by someone claiming to belong to the Fourth Reich on August 4, according to local media. The email referenced various vague Nazi elements such as resurrecting the Nazi Party, but also specifically targeted Danzinger with the possibility of coming […]
Parshas Re’ei / Shabbos Mevarchim Elul / Baltimore Zmanim / Eruvs Are Up
Parshas Re'ei – Beware the Unknown
This week’s parsha contains a number of sections related to various types of avodah zarah. Nowadays, it is very difficult for us to comprehend the strong inclination towards idol worship that existed in those times. This is because, as the gemara (Sanhedrin 64a) explains, the yeitzer hara for avodah zarah was destroyed during the early years of the second Beis HaMikdash through some supernatural process. […]
UPDATED with Video – 10th Anniversary Men’s Biker Cholim Event & Yoni Z Concert: A Triumph of Unity, Generosity, and Fun (Video & Photo Essay)
Bikur Cholim of Baltimore Baltimore, MD – Aug. 10, 2023 – Anticipation hung in the air like a tangible force as 180+ enthusiastic cyclists embarked on a journey along Maryland’s breathtaking scenic routes, taking on the challenges of 50, 25, and 10-mile rides. The 10th Annual Biker Cholim Men’s Biker Cholim Bikeathon raised an astounding […]
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Mordechai Salzberg on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 11, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Mordechai Salzberg on the birth of a son. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
BDE: Dr. Isidore Steiner, Z’L
Baltimore, MD – Aug, 11, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Dr. Isidore Steiner, Z’L, husband of Mrs. Bracha Steiner and father of Dr. Josh Steiner and Aryeh Steiner. The Levaya will take place on Sunday August 13th at 11:00 AM at Chesed […]
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen considering NY congressional bid
Michael Cohen, who served as former President Trump’s personal attorney, said in a new interview that he is considering a run for Congress. Cohen told Semafor he is “interested” in running as a Democrat. Cohen added that he is currently living on the East Side of Manhattan, meaning he would potentially make a bid for New York’s 12th Congressional District seat, now […]
