Hakaras HaTov: Grab the Opportunity to Thank Supporters of Councilman Schleifer's Resolution on Hamas-led Terror Attack and Antisemitism
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 5, 2023 – After witnessing the disgraceful outcome last night of the Baltimore City Council’s vote on Councilman Yitzy Schleifer’s Resolution Condemning Terrorism and Anti-Semitism, it is essential that we also acknowledge and express our appreciation to those who supported the resolution. We, as a united community, should reach out to […]
Harvard, MIT And UPenn Presidents Pressed On 'Race-Based Ideology Of The Radical Left' At Antisemitism Hearing
The presidents of Harvard, MIT and UPenn are being confronted Tuesday during a House committee hearing dedicated to confronting the surge in antisemitism seen on American college campuses in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, as Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., pressed the trio about the “race-based ideology of the radical left” she said their institutions are supporting. […]
Is It Time? Exploring Firearm Ownership and Self-Defense in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 2023 – A Maryland State Police employee told me that the highest concentration of legal handgun ownership in Baltimore City is centered in the Jewish community. Yet even though you have never heard of a negligent discharge (inadvertent or accidental discharge of a firearm) nor of a child finding and handling […]
FBI Director Says Terror Threats Elevated To All-time High Since Oct. 7: 'Blinking Lights Everywhere'
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified Tuesday that the terror threat facing the United States has reached unprecedented levels since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., asked Wray to describe the current “threat matrix” facing the United States at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. “What I would say that is unique about […]
Sivan Rahav-Meir / The Daily Portion / A Bar Mitzvah At 49 Years Of Age (Video)
“Shalom Sivan, We have already seen weddings happening during this war but the Bar Mitzvah of a 49-year-old we have yet to see.We are in a paratrooper unit that has been serving on the northern border for two months. The machine gunner in our platoon, whose name is Robert, informed us that he never celebrated […]
TONIGHT: Tal U’matar Begins Tuesday Night, 12/5
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 4, 2023 – This year, we begin vesein tal umotor livracha in the bracha of Baraych Aleinu in Shmoneh Esray at Maariv of Tuesday, December 5th. Usually, we begin this on Dec. 4th however, when the upcoming February has 29 days we begin on December 5th. Since December 2023 precedes February […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Dec. 5, 22 Kislev – Why We Switch Dec 5 During Leap Years (Video)
Exposed: Hostages Received Clonazepam Prior To Footage Of Release
A senior Health Ministry official on Tuesday revealed at a Health Committee meeting that the released hostages reported receiving clonazepam (Klonopin) before they were released from captivity. Clonazepam can be addictive and is used as a date-rape drug. It is a tranquilizer, and acts to calm the nervous system. According to the official, the hostages […]
60th Day Of The War: “The Strongest Day In IDF Maneuvering”
60th day of the war: The IDF increases activity in Gaza and encircles the city of Khan Yunis. Commander of the Southern Command Major General Yaron Finkelman stated today (Tuesday) that the use of force is at its peak. “We are in the heart of Jabalia, in the heart of Shejaiya and starting tonight also […]
Mazel Tov Mr. & Mrs. Chaim Herbstman on the birth of a daughter
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 5, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Chaim Herbstman on the birth of a daughter. ×™×””ר שיזכו לגדל ×‘×ª× ×œ×ª×•×¨×”, לחופה, ×•×œ×ž×¢×©×™× ×˜×•×‘×™×. ×מן!
