Governor Michael Parson Proclaims September as Jewish American Heritage Month in Missouri
We are pleased to share with you the following press release issued today by the Office of Communications of Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson. Rabbi Ze’ev Smason, Chairman of CJV Missouri, initiated the proclamation referenced therein, and the release below, including the mention of the Missouri Chapter of the Coalition for Jewish Values, is verbatim as […]
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 […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Sept. 19 – 4 Tishrei – Ladies commanded to eat erev Yom Kippur? (Video)
More Than Just Kapparah
Day of Purification Though we generally associate Yom Kippur with atonement, the Torah defines taharah (purification) as the day’s goal: (×›×™ ×‘×™×•× ×”×–×” יכפר ×¢×œ×™×›× ×œ×˜×”×¨ ××ª×›× ×ž×›×œ חט××ª×›× ×œ×¤× ×™ ×”’ תטהרו (×•×™×§×¨× ×˜×–:ל On Yom Kippur, Hashem atones for our sins in order to purify us. The purification relates to both the Beit HaMikdash […]
Biden On Rosh Hashanah: It Is Never Too Late To Change And Begin Anew
US President Joe Biden on Friday released a statement in honor of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Friday. “Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities in the United States and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah – the Day of Judgment, the anniversary of the creation of the world, and the start of a […]
Armed Guards Deployed At All Jerusalem Synagogues Amid Rising Terror
For the first time ever, an armed guard will be stationed outside each synagogue in Jerusalem, as part of preparations for the upcoming High Holy Days and amid concerns over the recent rise in terrorist attacks. Israeli media reports tally 19 attacks in Jerusalem since the beginning of the year, with 31 other incidents successfully thwarted. Just […]
Potomac Native Honored as Outstanding Soldier in IDF
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, according to JNS, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) honored Staff-Sgt. Yossi Bluming, originally from Potomac, MD, as an Outstanding Soldier, a recognition bestowed upon members who excel in their duties and foster positive relations in the IDF and the communities they serve. Bluming, who immigrated to Israel from the U.S. three […]
Potomac Native Honored as Outstanding Soldier in IDF
Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, according to JNS, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) honored Staff-Sgt. Yossi Bluming, originally from Potomac, MD, as an Outstanding Soldier, a recognition bestowed upon members who excel in their duties and foster positive relations in the IDF and the communities they serve. Bluming, who immigrated to Israel from the U.S. three […]
Israeli Diplomatic Press Corps Challenges PM's Flight Return Policy Amid Religious Observance
The Israeli diplomatic Press Corps sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman, Topaz Luk, after the correspondents who are scheduled to accompany the Prime Minister on his trip to the United States next week were notified that they would not return to Israel on his plane, as was the case in the past. […]
The Baltimore County Police Department Prepares for the High Holidays
Baltimore County, MD – Sept. 8, 2023 – Over the next few weeks, members of our community will be celebrating the Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The Baltimore County Police Department anticipates increased vehicle and foot traffic throughout the greater Pikesville area during the times of these celebrations. We ask that all drivers […]
