Rabbi Shmuel Silber – Parsha Perspectives:Love and Loss (Vayetzei)
These are difficult days for Am Yisroel. These are inspiring days for Am Yisroel. At first glance these may seem like contradictory sentiments – but as we see, they are both true. Our collective heart is broken. We carry the pain of those we have lost, we feel the burden of those whose lives have […]
Watch: Rabbi Ori Strum Chasam Sofer – A Fascinating Twist on the Chazal of “Im Ani Kan Hakol Kan” (Vayetzei) (Video)
IDF Spokesperson: 'Our Forces Will Stay Along The Ceasefire Lines Within Gaza'
IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari addressed the press on Thursday on the war in the Gaza Strip ahead of the ceasefire, which is expected to take effect on Friday morning. “Hamas will try to exploit the respite for manipulation. We again ask not to spread rumors and unofficial information,” he stated. “The deal is […]
Report: Hamas Willing To Release Thai Hostages Unconditionally
Egyptian officials involved in the hostage negotiations with the Hamas terrorist organization provided more information today (Thursday) on the deal which will go into effect tomorrow. According to the report, Israeli officials will arrive on the Egyptian side at the Rafah crossing together with Egyptian security officials, representatives of the Red Cross, and representatives of […]
Parshas Vayeitzei – The Tznius Confusion
Tucked away in this weeks Parsha, unbeknownst to many, is one of the chief M’koros the Gemara uses for the Mida of Tznius. The Gemara cites Rochel Imainu as the standard bearer for Tznius, telling us that it was on account of her great Tznius that she was Zocheh to have Shaul Hamelech as a descendant. Precisely what behavior was manifested by Rochel Imainu that caused the Gemara to hold her out as the pinnacle of this Mida? Consider, […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits ZAKA
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Thursday, 23 November 2023), met with ZAKA President Eyal Mashiach, ZAKA CEO Dubi Weissenstern and ZAKA commanders and volunteers.The Prime Minister heard from the ZAKA members – who come from all sections of Israeli society: Jews, Arabs, religious and secular – powerful testimony about their work locating and identifying the […]
Israeli Minister Of Defense Yoav Gallant To The President Of United Hatzalah: “You Saved Human Lives Under The Fire Of The Murderers.” (Video & Photos)
Tel Aviv, Israel – Nov. 23, 2023 – President and founder of United Hatzalah, Eli Beer, met with Israeli Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant, in Gallant’s office in the Kirya in Tel Aviv late Wednesday night. While most of the topics discussed during the meeting cannot be revealed at this time, the two did discuss the heroic […]
Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Naftali and Penina Price on the birth of a son
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 23, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dr. and Mrs. Naftali and Penina Price on the birth of a son. Mazel Tov grandparents Dr. & Mrs. Gedalyah Price and Mr. and Mrs. Ezra and Chana Marsh ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘× × ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
Yarchei Kallah at Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim (Photos)
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 23, 2023 – Yarchei Kallah at Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim Beautifying Mitzvos in a Beautiful World: Hiddur Mitzvah in Lumdus, Halacha, and Hashkafa Given by Rabbi Yisrael Sruly Motzen, Rav of Ner Tamid Breakfast and Learning sponsored by the Hakens and the Silbers, with hopes for the swift release of […]
Shelter For Terrorists: IDF Arrests Director Of Shifa Hospital
The IDF confirmed on Thursday that its forces arrested the director of the Shifa Hospital in Gaza. The IDF announced that the director was apprehended and transferred for ISA questioning following evidence showing that the Shifa Hospital, under his direct management, served as a Hamas command and control center.An underground tunnel and numerous supply caches […]
