High-Stakes Diplomatic Exchange: Netanyahu and Austin Address Critical Regional Challenges
Statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, issued the following statements at the start of the expanded meeting with the members of the War Cabinet: Prime Minister Netanyahu: Mr. Secretary, it’s good to […]
Storm Batters Northeastern US, Knocking Out Power, Grounding Flights And Flooding
A storm barreled up the East Coast on Monday, flooding roads and downing trees in the Northeast, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, and forcing flight cancelations and school closures. More than 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain had fallen in parts of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania by mid-morning, and parts in several […]
Daily Dvar Halacha – Dec. 18, 6 Teves – Made A Bracha On A Fast By Mistake! Can’t Eat! (Video)
Asara B’Teves Fri., Dec. 22: Baltimore – Fast Begins – 5:56 Fast Ends – After reciting Kiddush any time after 5:38 pm
Former Baltimore Mayor & Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley Confirmed to Lead Social Security Administration
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 18, 2023 – Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has been confirmed to lead the Social Security Administration after being nominated by President Joe Biden in July, according to WMAR2News. The confirmation vote was 50-11, and O’Malley’s extensive career in public service, including as Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland, was […]
Mazel Tov to Dovid Teichman & Basi Glazer on their engagement!
Baltimore, MD – Dec. 18, 2023 – BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Dovid Teichman & Basi Glazer on their engagement. Mazel Tov to Michael & Devora Teichman and Chaim & Chaya Glazer and grandparents Dr & Mrs. Allan Genut, Rabbi & Mrs. Mordechai Glazer and Mr. and Mrs. David Schwartz ×™×””ר שיזכו ×œ×‘× ×•×ª […]
US Announces New International Mission To Counter Houthi Attacks On Ships In Red Sea
The US and a host of other nations are creating a new force to protect ships transiting the Red Sea that have come under attack by drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announces in Bahrain. The seriousness of the attacks, several of which have damaged the vessels, […]
Hamas Monument To 2014 APC Attack In Which Oron Shaul Was Killed Destroyed
Soldiers from the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion have captured the ‘Palestine Square’ in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood of Gaza City and destroyed a monument Hamas erected to commemorate an attack on an IDF APC during Operation Protective Edge in 2014 in which seven soldiers were killed. Lt. Col. Yuval Mazuz, the commander of the 13th Battalion, […]
When “Bad” Things Happen: How To View Suffering
(After focusing on Achdut over the past few weeks, we return to personal growth topics. In light of current events, we revisit the subject of suffering.) Though we hope and pray for the best, suffering is part of life and can be hard to handle. In addition to dealing with the hardship, those suffering often […]
Report: Israel To Agree To New Ceasefire And Hostage Release
Two Egyptian security sources told Reuters on Sunday that Israel and Hamas are both open to a renewed ceasefire and hostage release, although disagreements remain on how it would be implemented. Hamas is insisting on setting the list of hostages to be released unilaterally, and demanding that Israeli forces withdraw behind pre-determined lines, the sources told Reuters. Israel […]
