Four soldiers were killed in battle in the Gaza Strip, the IDF announced this evening (Monday).
The names of three of the soldiers have been cleared for publication. Staff Sergeant Uri Lamed, aged 20, from Tel Mond, an Armored Corps soldier, in the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, Staff Sergeant Gadi Cotal, aged 20, from Afikim, an Armored Corps soldier, in the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, and Sergeant Amit Arye Regev, aged 19, from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, an Armored Corps soldier, in the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, fell during combat in the northern Gaza Strip.
During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Uri Lamed, Sergeant Gadi Cotal and Sergeant Amit Arye Regev fell, an additional soldier fell. Their family has been notified and his name has not yet been cleared for publi...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 8, 2025 - Maryland has been ranked as the second 'Happiest State in America' for 2025, according to a new report by WalletHub.
The personal-finance company released its findings after comparing all 50 states across 30 key indicators of happiness, including depression rates, income growth, and unemployment rates.
Maryland's high ranking is attributed to several factors.
The state ranked sixth in the percentage of depressed adults, fifth in suicide rates, and 16th in safety.
However, the state fell to 38th in adequate sleep rates and 25th in the number of work hours.
WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo highlighted the importance of location in achieving happiness. "In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-life balance and maintaining a...
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For American families and investors looking for the perfect combination of strong values and smart living, Jerusalem’s newest neighborhood, Givat Hamatos, is emerging as one of the most attractive opportunities on the market today.
The flagship project in this 2,600-unit master-planned community is Aderet Yerushalayim, developed by the acclaimed developers Ram Aderet and the Saleet Group. . Aderet Yerushalayim is a thoughtfully designed, vibrant dati community where dozens of Anglo families have already purchased homes. For those who dream of living in Jerusalem or are seeking a wise real estate investment, this is a rare chance to secure property in a prime location at prices that are still surprisingly accessible.
A Neighborhood with Character Unlike the massive high‑rise tower...
President Emmanuel Macron has lost his second government in less than a year, a measure of how France is caught in a spiral of political dysfunction that is draining its public finances.
A no-confidence motion against the government of Prime Minister François Bayrou won the support of 364 lawmakers in the 577-seat National Assembly, forcing him to tender his resignation.
The fall of Bayrou, a centrist ally of Macron, after less than nine months in office deepens the country’s paralysis at a time when investors are questioning whether France can muster the political will to rein in its ballooning budget deficit.
“You have the power to overthrow the government, but you don’t have the power to erase reality,” Bayrou told lawmakers a...
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept 8, 2025 - President Isaac Herzog this evening, Monday, visited wounded victims of this morning’s terror attack in the Ramot neighborhood, who are being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre.After meeting the victims and their families, the President said:“Michal and I came to visit some of those wounded in the horrific attack this morning at the Ramot Junction. People going about their daily lives, on their way to work, to teach, were murdered in cold blood, and others were critically and seriously wounded by vile terrorists.“What we are seeing is absolute evil. And in the face of absolute evil, we must continue to fight with all our strength. Israel is a strong country. Am Yisrael Chai!”The President added: “I saw families pray...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday loosened restrictions on immigration raids in Los Angeles that a judge put in place after finding that federal authorities were likely using illegal racial-profiling tactics.
The court, in a brief unsigned order, granted an emergency request by the Trump administration to remove the limits while litigation continues. Government lawyers had argued the lower court had improperly interfered with agents’ ability to conduct immigration enforcement in a high-priority metropolitan area that harbors a large population of immigrants who are in the U.S. without permission.
The court’s three liberal justices dissented.
The case has put a focus on the administration’s strategies to ramp up immigration sweeps and deportations. The plaintiffs...
Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the area of the southern Negev, a UAV that was launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF.
In addition, another UAV was intercepted, no sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
These interceptions follow an additional UAV interception that was carried out earlier today in the Arava area.
On Monday, at just prior to 1:00 p.m., the IDF operated to intercept a UAV from Yemen launched towards Eilat.
Just after 1:00 p.m., the IDF confirmed: "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the Arava area, a UAV that was launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol."
At just prior to 1:20 p.m., the IDF issued an initial report, stating, "Sirens regarding a hostile airc...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 8, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Yosef Weinstein, z’l, brother of Mrs. Shoshana (David) Kadden.The Levayah in Lakewood begins at noon.Watch live: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81023383214?pwd=yzhtk7IhY8CwfRt1w1MLHYNe6IdVEd.1Passcode:479915בלע המוות לנצח
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 8, 2025 - Mazel Tov to Zevi Granat and Sophie Dubin on their engagement
Mazel Tov to Alex & Brocha Granat and Barry & Rena Dubin
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - Sept. 8, 2025 -Six people were killed after terrorists opened fire on civilians at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem on Monday morning, with the six names cleared for publication.
Yaakov Pinto, 25, Rabbi Levi Yitzhak Pash, Israel Mentzer, 28, Yosef David, 43, Sarah Mendelson, 60, and Rabbi Mordechai Steinsteg, 79, were identified as killed in the attack.
Yaakov Pinto
Yaakov Pinto, 25, immigrated from Spain and was recently married. “With great sorrow and pain, we received the news of the murder of Yaakov Pinto, 25, a resident of Jerusalem, who was murdered in the deadly shooting attack at the Ramot Junction. Yaakov, a new immigrant from Spain, was recently married – his future was cruelly cut short," Walla&...
Jerusalem, Israel – Sept. 8, 2025 – The horrific terrorist attack in Yerushalayim this morning has shocked and saddened all of כלל ישראל. May ה׳ grant נחמה to the grieving families and רפואה שלימה to all the wounded, many of whom remain in critical condition.
One of the קדושים, רב לוי יצחק פאש הי״ד, served as director of the physical plant at ישיבת קול תורה in Bayit Vegan. He was beloved as a tremendous בעל חסד and a תלמיד חכם. My grandson, a talmid in the yeshiva, told me that just yesterday he asked Rav Yitzchak for something, and he replied, “Tomorrow I will bring it to you.”
Rav Levi Yitzchak lived in Tel Tzion, outside Yerushalayim. That morning, he took a bus to the Ramot roa...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 8, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Carol Adler, a'h, mother of Chana Freedman.
Shiva will be observed at 5816 Clover Road, Baltimore, MD 21215.
Visiting times:
Tuesday 3:30-9:00PM
Wed-Thurs 9:00AM-1:00PM, 2:00-6:00PM, 7:00-9:00PM
Friday 9:00AM-1:00PM, 2:00-5:00PM
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Baltimore, MD – Sept. 7, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Aaron and Aviva Burstyn on the birth of a son.
Mazel Tov grandparents Harry & Linda Burstyn and Nancy & Paul Braier
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בנם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 8, 2025 - A brazen shoplifting incident at Accents Wine and Spirits in Pikesville has left the store's owner, Larry Franks, grappling with the aftermath. The incident, which occurred in just over a minute, resulted in the theft of high-end tequila and other items valued between $1,200 and $1,400.
Armani, an employee at the store, initially mistook the three women involved for regular customers. "I said my 'hi, how are you doing,' they always say hi," Armani said.
However, the situation quickly escalated when the women, all wearing black COVID masks, began stuffing their bags with bottles. One of the women distracted Armani by asking about a product, while the other two grabbed bottles from the top shelf and fled the store.
Franks, who has...
Jerusalem, Israel – Sept. 8, 2025 – A deadly shooting unfolded Monday morning at 10:13 a.m. when two terrorists opened fire on civilians waiting at a bus stop at Ramot Junction on Yigal Yadin Street in Jerusalem. Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency dispatchers immediately deployed ambulances, intensive care units, and medicycle first responders to the scene.
According to MDA, the attack left five people dead and eleven injured, with victims suffering from a range of injuries caused by gunfire and shattered glass. The bodies of the two neutralized terrorists were also located at the scene.
Chaos at the Scene
MDA Paramedic Fadi Dekaidek described the situation: "This was a very severe scene. We arrived with large forces and immediately began triaging the injured and providing med...
The murderous terrorist organization Hamas responded on Sunday evening to US President Donald Trump's proposal for a framework to release hostages and establish a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
"We have received several ideas from the American side through mediators to reach a ceasefire agreement. In this context, the Hamas movement welcomes any effort that supports stopping the aggression against our people and emphasizes its immediate readiness to sit at the negotiating table," the organization stated.
"It is our aim to discuss the release of all prisoners in exchange for a clear declaration of an end to the war and the complete withdrawal of forces from the Gaza Strip. Additionally, we seek the establishment of a committee to manage Gaza, composed of independent Palestini...
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 7, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Yossi Garfein and Miri Goldstein on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Azie & Batsheva Garfein and Yaakov & Devorah Goldstein
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Baltimore, MD – Sept. 7, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Mrs. Alice (Aliza) Porat, a''h, mother of Dr. Etti (Rabbi Daniel) Rubin.
The Levaya will take place graveside on Monday, September 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Bathurst Lawn Cemetery in Toronto, Shomrei Shabbos section. Shiva details:
Canada:
Monday-Tuesday September 8-9 445 Beverly Glen Blvd. Thornhill, Ontario Hours: Monday-until 8:00 PM, Tuesday 10:00 am-3:00pm Baltimore:
Wednesday-Thursday September 10-11 6101 Stuart Avenue, Baltimore Maryland, 21209 Hours: 10:00 am-8:00 pm (No minyanim) Lakewood:
Friday-Shabbos September 12-13 12 Iroquois Place, Lakewood, New Jersey
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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that negotiations are underway with Hamas to release all hostages, warning that “it will be nasty” if the terrorist group does not release them.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, the President said, “We're in very deep negotiation with Hamas. We said, ‘Let them all out. Right now, let them all out.’ And much better things will happen for them. But if you don't let them all out, it's going to be a tough situation. It's going to be nasty. That’s my opinion.”
Trump also said he thinks some of the 20 hostages thought to be alive have died recently, though he did not confirm that.
“That’s what I heard. I hope I’m wrong,” he said.
Earlier this week, Trump spo...
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 6, 2025 - Yoshon Season Has Now Officially Begun!
Wheat:
Pasta products, durum and semolina flours - USA products - use Aug 1 as the production cutoff date. This means products lists should be updated to reflect Aug 1 as the last production day that one can assume they are yoshon. Canadian pasta products - no Chodosh concerns yet.
Flours - A number of mills received Chodosh this week. We are working on updating the lists for specific mills. In the meantime, use Sept 2 as the cutoff production date. Flours are typically dated 12-18 months and whole wheat 6-12 months.
Fresh Baked Goods - can be purchased and assumed yoshon until September 15th.
All other packaged wheat products - Can be purchased and assumed yoshon until Oct 1. Will update produ...
