Israel Takes Step Towards Participation in US Visa Waiver Program
National Security Adviser and National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi: “Today, the State of Israel took another important step towards its participation in the US Visa Waiver Program Ambassadors Nides and Herzog signed a reciprocity agreement, which will enable realizing Israel’s acceptance into the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Following today’s signing, the implementation of […]
Bring Your Shabbos Table Alive with Your Own Copy of ‘TableTalk’: Devarim 5783/2022
Baltimore, MD – July 2023 – Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its […]
More US Households Using Food Stamps Than During Peak Of Pandemic, Data Shows
U.S. households are using food stamps at a higher rate in 2023 than during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, data from the USDA shows. As of April 2023, there are 22.2 million U.S. households using the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). That number was below 22 million during the peak of the pandemic in December […]
Fact Check Team: UPS Strike Could Cost Billions, Impact 30% Of Package Deliveries Across US
Negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters remain frozen as the July 31st contract deadline looms. Some 340,000 workers could strike, which could be one of the biggest labor actions in U.S. history. This would mean slower delivery times, supply chain disruptions and higher shipping costs. UPS workers deliver millions of packages […]
BDE: Dr. Edgar Stern, z’l
Baltimore, MD – July 18, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Dr. Edgar Stern, z’l, father of Debbie (Meir) Tulkoff. Debbie is sitting Shiva in New Jersey and can be reached by WhatsApp at +972 (54) 732-2027 or at 1-856-829-1204 from Wednesday until […]
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Watch Rebroadcast: President Isaac Herzog's Speech To A Joint Session Of The US Congress, To Mark The 75 Years of Independence Of The State Of Israel (Video)
Watch President Isaac Herzog’s Speech To A Joint Session Of The US Congress, To Mark The 75 Years of Independence Of The State Of Israel
BDE: Yehoshua Newman (Ne'eman), z’l [Updated as of July 19 @ 4:05PM]
Baltimore, MD – July 17, 2023 – It is with regret that Baltimore Jewish Life (BJL) informs the community of the petira of Yehoshua Newman (Ne’eman), z’l, father of Aharon Newman (Sherri Zaslow).Mr. Newman can be called/WhatsApp’d/Texted on 443.570.4737 Shiva details in Israel,belowBALTIMORE : Shiva will be observed in Baltimore this Sunday at. 3031 Fallstaff […]
Maryland Ranks Second in Nation for Highest Student Loan Debt, Study Finds
Baltimore, MD – July 19, 2023 – A recent study has revealed that Maryland holds the second-highest amount of student loan debt in the United States, reports WMAR2News. According to ChamberofCommerce.org, the state has approximately 808,600 student loan borrowers, collectively owing around $34.5 billion. This leaves each individual with an average debt of approximately $42,666. […]
Kosher Meat Prices Set to Soar as Wholesaler Announces Drastic Increases
As the nine days approach, the Jewish community faces distressing news of an anticipated price surge in Kosher meat, reports Crown Heights.info. Springfield Wholesale Meat Distributor has informed its retailers of significant price hikes, primarily affecting domestic beef products. Starting this week, prices will rise by a staggering 39% across most beef items, with a […]
