Biden At UN: Normalization With Israel Brings Practical Benefits
US President Joe Biden spoke at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City this morning (Tuesday). In his remarks, Biden called on the international community to provide greater support for Ukraine as it continues to face Russia’s invasion of its territory. “Russia believes that the world will grow weary and […]
Israel's President Herzog Receives Diplomatic Credentials of New Ambassadors From Seven Nations; Emphasizes Strong Ties And Shared Challenges (Photo Essay)
New ambassadors to Israel are from Côte d’Ivoire, Peru, Cyprus, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and BrazilJerusalem, Israel – Sept. 19, 2023 – President Isaac Herzog today received the diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors to Israel from Côte d’Ivoire, Peru, Cyprus, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and Brazil, in a series of official ceremonies at the President’s […]
House Set to Launch Initial Hearing on Biden Impeachment Inquiry Next Thursday
House Republicans will hold their first impeachment inquiry hearing to investigate allegations of corruption and abuse of power against President Biden next Thursday, Fox News has learned. The House Oversight Committee led by Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is likely to subpoena bank records of Hunter Biden and James Biden this week. GOP lawmakers hope these records […]
Maryland Braces for Potential Rain and Winds as Storm Develops Off East Coast
Baltimore, MD – Sep. 19, 2023 – Weather officials are closely monitoring multiple storm systems threatening the East Coast, including Maryland. One significant system, currently referred to as “homebrew,” could affect parts of the East Coast due to atmospheric energy and a stalled front. Despite the low chance of it turning into a named storm, […]
Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Joey Ifrah on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 19, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi & Mrs. Joey Ifrah on the birth of a son. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Perek Shirah
Parshas Ha’azinu, which is almost exclusively a song written by Moshe Rabbeinu, provides an opportunity to discuss a collection of pesukim and midrashim called Perek Shirah that has become quite popular in recent years. For those who are not familiar with it, its introduction is a story wherein a frog tells David Hamelech that he […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / A Story For The Ten Days Of Teshuvah
“Shalom Sivan,I am Sandra Baras from Karnei Shomron. Something happened yesterday from which we have yet to recover.About an hour after the holiday was over, we opened our front door and saw an envelope on the ground. It contained 1,400 shekels and a letter describing how someone, as a child, took money from our home […]
The Role and Obligations of Women in Hataras Nedarim
In Devarim,30:3 the Torah tells us that one should keep his word and not desecrate his vows. The Shach brings a remez from the words “lo yachel devaro kechol” that teaches us that on Erev Rosh Hashana one should do hataras nedarim since the last letter of each word spells out “Elul.” Do women have an obligation to do hataras nedarim or not? If not, why would women be exempt since they […]
Watch; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Wife Sara Tour Tesla Motors Plant with Tesla CEO and Entrepreneur Elon Musk (Video & Photos)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, today (Monday, 18 September 2023), toured the Tesla Motors plant in Fremont, California, together with Tesla CEO entrepreneur Elon Musk. The Prime Minister and his wife were briefed by Elon Musk on company developments and various models, and observed the production and assembly line for advanced electric […]
