Parshas Shoftim – The Untold Truth of Cotton Candy
In 1897, William Morrison together with confectioner John C. Wharton, created a machine that spun heated sugar through a screen, thus creating a floss-like texture that we all know and love. The candy debut was at the St. Louis World Fair, and people loved the new candy invention so much, that they sold over 68,000 […]
Parshas Shoftim – We Are SO Connected
There are numerous places in the Torah where Chazal derive significant lessons from the placement of one Mitvzah or historical event directly opposite or next to another Mitzvah. A classic example would be in next weeks Parsha where Rashi points out that the Halacha of Ben Tzorer Umoreh (the rebellious child) follows an Isha S’nuah […]
1.5 Million Dehumidifiers Recalled Over Fire Concerns
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for over 1.5 million dehumidifiers, according to the AP, spanning 42 models across five brands: Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole, and Seabreeze, after reports of around two dozen fires. Manufactured by Zhuhai’s Gree Electric Appliances and sold between January 2011 to February 2014, these products have […]
Mazel Tov Binyomin and Shaindel Wise on the birth of a daughter
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 17, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Binyomin and Shaindel Wise on the birth of a daughter. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘×ª× ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Mazel Tov Yosef & Fayge Spekterman on the birth of a daughter
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 17, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yosef & Fayge Spekterman on the birth of a daughter. Mazel Tov to grandfather Irvin Naiman. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘×ª× ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
New Report Indicates BPD Isn't Dedicating Sufficient Time To Foot Patrols
US 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate Jumps To Near 21-1/2-year High,
U.S. mortgage rates surged this week, with the popular 30-year fixed rate hitting the highest level in more than 21 years, further complicating the housing market outlook. The average 30-year rate shot up to 7.09%, the highest level since April 2002, from 6.96% in the prior week, mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac said on Thursday. […]
From Ashes to Alliance: Israel Signs Historic Missile Deal with Germany 75 Years After the Shoah
Jerusalem, Israel – Aug. 17, 2023 – “Today is an historic day. Israel has signed the largest security deal in its history. However, it is not just a security deal; Israel is selling the sophisticated Arrow-3 missile to Germany.Seventy-five years ago, the Jewish People had been ground into ash on the soil of Nazi Germany. […]
PM Netanyahu, Sara Netanyahu, and Key Ministers Celebrate the Dedication of Tel Aviv's Light Rail (Photos)
Tel Aviv, Israel – Aug. 17, 2023 – This afternoon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, together with Transportation Minister Miri Regev, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Energy and Infrastructure Minister (and former Transportation Minister) Yisrael Katz, attended the dedication ceremony for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area Light Rail.
Understanding the Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria on the East Coast: 8 Fatalities and Key Information
Health officials are warning of a rare flesh-eating bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus, found naturally in warm coastal waters, that has killed at least eight people along the East Coast this summer. Two people died in Connecticut and another on Long Island after becoming infected, health officials in both states said this week. Five people have […]
