Gov. Moore Devotes $6.3 Million For Hate Crimes Protection, Local Police Recruitment Efforts
A $6.3 million plan to protect Marylanders against hate crimes, and to assist with local police department recruitment and retention efforts The Protecting Against Hate Crimes program will use $5 million to disperse amongst non-profit organizations, offering support with equipment, personnel, and improvements to physical security. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim […]
Baltimore City Council backs homeowners in fight against BGE's external gas regulators
Baltimore homeowners, who have spent months fighting BGE’s installation of external gas regulators, received a sign of support from City Hall on Thursday. “The bill will ban the installation of external gas regulators,” announced Councilman Eric Costello who plans to propose a measure calling for a citywide ban on external regulators. Hundreds of homeowners are […]
Watch Rabbi Shmuel Silber's Virtual Drasha #2: Eikev – Get Rid of the Rush (Video)
Hyundai And Kia Recall Nearly 92,000 Vehicles And Tell Owners To Park Them Outside Due To Fire Risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires. The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and also are telling owners to park them away from structures until repairs are made. The […]
US Mulling Armed Personnel On Ships Traveling Through Strait Of Hormuz
The US military is considering putting armed personnel on commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, in what would be an unheard of action aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels, American officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. While officials offered few details of the plan, it comes as thousands of Marines […]
Argentina Restaurant Under Fire For 'Nazi Food Items'
A fast food restaurant in Argentina came under fire after serving items named after Anne Frank and former Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, TheNew York Post reported. Honky Donky, a burger merchant located in the city of Rafaela in the province of Santa Fe, served dishes including “Adolf fries” and an “Ana Frank burger”. The antisemitic marketing campaign […]
Rabbi Shmuel Silber – Parsha Perspectives: Heeding the Heel (Eikev)
And it will be, because you will heed these ordinances and keep them and perform, that the Lord, your God, will keep for you the covenant and the kindness that He swore to your forefathers. (Devorim 7:12) At first glance it represents a simple, straightforward theme; if we follow the word of God, He will […]
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Watch: Let's Talk Kashrus – Starbucks: Caffeine On Ice (Video) [STAR-K Guide to Starbucks Beverages]
Iced Tea. Frappuccino. Cold Brew. Ice Shaken Espresso. These are some of the items on Starbucks cold drinks menu. Let’s explore their kashrus status with R’ Sholem Fishbane, Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council and Executive Director of AKO as he breaks down the menu for us in this fourth and final installment […]
Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Jan. 6 Charges
Former President Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday on charges he faces stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election. Trump faces four counts, including on efforts to defraud the U.S. and obstruct Congressional proceedings, as the Justice Department contends his plot to remain in power was “fueled by lies.” His motorcade arrived […]
