Parshas Shoftim: Keeping it Simple
Simplicity is one of life’s great arts. As we strive for higher accomplishments and as our lives and relationships become more complex, we often abandon the ordinary and the commonplace, exchanging simple ideas and simple values for style and for sophistication. In his final monologue Moshe was sensitive to this tendency. Cautioning us about our […]
Poll: Only 25% Of Israelis Believe The Media
A survey conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics among people aged 20 and over shows that a quarter of the public, 25%, estimates that the media portrays the situation in the country as it is in reality. Half, 50%, believe that the media portray the situation in the country worse, and 13% believe that […]
'Come In Groups, Wear Red': Provocations Planned For Charedi Buses
Provocation-oriented organizations trying to bring down the government have called for demonstrations on haredi bus lines, allegedly in protest of “discrimination against women,” Kikar Hashabbat reported. Many haredi buses have separate seating, in which men sit in the front of the bus and women sit in the back. Kikar Hashabbat viewed an instruction sheet distributed by one of […]
Hackers Behind Israel Hospital Attack Demand Millions Of Dollars
The hackers behind the ransomware attack on Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak are threatening to publish private data stolen from the hospital unless they are paid millions of dollars, Israel Hayom reported. The initial investigation into the August 8 attack concluded that patients’ personal information may have been stolen. The hospital’s medical equipment […]
Mazel Tov to Josh & Tamar Klein-Hirsh on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 16, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Josh & Tamar-Klein Hirsh on the birth of a son. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Baltimoreans Gregg & Rachel Levitan and 213 Other Olim from the US and Canada Land in Israel
Ben Gurion Airport – Aug. 16, 2023 – Today marked a significant event as 215 Olim (Jewish immigrants) from the US and Canada touched down at Ben Gurion Airport, representing the 64th Nefesh B’Nefesh chartered Aliyah flight, according to Arutz-7. Since 2002, the organization has brought over 75,000 Olim to Israel. For the first time, […]
Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Chesky Lewin on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 16, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Chesky Lewin on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Jules Friedman ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן
Protesters Rally Against Tel Aviv's New Light Rail's Decision Not to Operate on Shabbos
Protesters gathered on Jerusalem Boulevard in Tel Aviv to oppose the government’s decision not to run the city’s new light rail train on Shabbos, according to Arutz-7. The light rail commenced its first journey from Ehrlich Station to Allenby Station on Wednesday. Before boarding the train, Transportation Minister Miri Regev commented on ensuring everything is […]
Toyota, Chrysler Among Nearly 270,000 Vehicles Recalled Last Week
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued multiple recalls last week, including more than 160,000 Toyota vehicles for increased risk of fire due to a possible fuel leak. Chrysler also recalled nearly 45,000 vehicles for a potential airbag deployment problem caused by the car’s B-Pillar trim. Car owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. The NHTSA […]
