Parshas Ki Seitzei – Breaking Boundaries
Bnei Yisroel were given specific instructions on who is eligible and who may serve as a soldier in the conquest of Eretz Yisroel. Exemptions were given for those who were preparing for marriage (Shoftim, 20:7), had built a new house (20:5) or if they had recently planted a vineyard (20:6). Moreover, even one who was […]
Cross Country Elementary/Middle School Sidewalk Closure Extended
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 25, 2023 – In an update from the 21st Century School Buildings Program, the ongoing construction project at Cross Country Elementary/Middle School has faced an unexpected setback. Due to equipment-related complications, the stretch of sidewalk along Cross Country Blvd., from Pinkney Rd. to Taney Rd., will remain inaccessible until the end […]
Juvenile Car Theft Surge in Baltimore Highlighting Shortcomings of the Current Juvenile Justice System
Balimore, MD – Aug. 25, 2023 – Several juveniles, including an 11-year-old, have been linked to a series of car thefts in Baltimore County, according to FOX45. Police records indicate the same group of juveniles was involved in multiple incidents, with many not facing charges. The 11-year-old suspect has been connected to 13 car thefts […]
BJL Traffic Alert – 695 Southbound Significant Backup (Video)
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 25, 2023, 2:54 PM: A multi-vehicle collision prior to Exit 11 A/B on the 695 Outer Loop has caused significant backups, extending all the way to Exit 20. The accident involves 3 box trucks, 2 cars, and 1 van. Expect delays.
Maui Has Released The Names Of 388 People Still Missing After Deadly Wildfire
Maui County released the names of 388 people still missing Thursday more than two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, and officials asked anyone who knows a person on the list to be safe to contact authorities. The FBI compiled the list of names. The number of confirmed dead after fires on Maui that […]
Kremlin Denies Role In Plane Crash Believed To Have Killed Russian Mercenary Leader Prigozhin
The Kremlin on Friday rejected allegations it was behind a plane crash that is presumed to have killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who conducted a brief but shocking mutiny in Russia two months ago. Prigozhin, whose brutal fighters were feared in Ukraine, Africa and Syria, was eulogized Thursday by President Vladimir Putin, even as suspicions […]
Biden Admin's Latest Home Appliance Crackdown: Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are now the latest target in the Biden administration‘s green agenda, sparking pushback from Republicans and manufacturers. The Department of Energy is proposing a rule that would require ceiling fans to be more energy efficient, arguing the move would save U.S. households on energy costs. According to the Energy Department’s analysis, the new rules would […]
Claim Cash From Facebook Settlement By Friday: How To Apply In MD
Friday, Aug. 25, is the last day for Facebook users in Maryland and around the United States to file a claim for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement from the social media giant. Any American with a Facebook account at any point over a 15-year period may receive a payment. However, the amount […]
Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rate Jumps To 7.23% This Week To Highest Level Since June 2001
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed further above 7% this week to its highest level since 2001, another blow to prospective homebuyers grappling with rising home prices and a stubbornly low supply of properties on the market. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan jumped […]
Parshas Ki Seitzei / Baltimore Zmanim / Eruvs Are Up
