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Baltimore, MD - June 16, 2025:
עת צרה היא ליעקבThe Vaad HaRobbonim is convening a communal Asifa for Tfila for Achainu Kol Bais Yisroel, this Motzaei Shabbos, Parshas Shlach, 10:30 pm, at Kol Torah (Rabbi Yosef Berger’s shul).
May Hashem answer our Tefilos.
Annapolis, MD - June 17, 2025 - Ed Hale, in July, plans to officially file his candidacy to challenge Wes Moore in next year’s Democratic primary for Maryland Governor. As the Baltimore businessman prepares his campaign, he says his political platform will include improving public education.
Hale, in 1958, was in sixth grade in Baltimore County Public Schools. And one lesson he learned that year was so important, it’s framed on his wall.
“’I wish you would speak to Edwin concerning his behavior in class,’” read Hale from his sixth-grade report card. “‘His behavior has been not good.’”
“The response from my mother,” Hale continued. “‘I'm sure you will see a change in Eddie.’ Punishment ca...
Balimore, MD - June 17, 2025 - Baltimore's City Council approved the mayor's $4.6 billion budget proposal, which aims to address an $85 million deficit without raising property taxes. However, the plan includes significant increases in city fines and fees, sparking debate among council members.
Councilman Yitzy Schleifer voiced his opposition to the timing of the tax and fee hikes, saying, "Now is not the time to raise tens of millions of dollars in taxes and fees, especially on our most vulnerable population like our older adults who say they're choosing between their oxygen tanks and their utility bills."
The budget proposal includes a 20% increase in ambulance transport fees, a 50% increase in taxi ride taxes, and a doubling of landfill tipping fees. Despite t...
Jerusalem, Israel - June 17, 2025 - President Isaac Herzog today, Tuesday, visited the site of an Iranian missile attack on the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot.
The Weizmann Institute is one of Israel—and the world’s—leading science and research institutions on the cutting edge of medical advances.
President Herzog said: “For almost 100 years, the Weizmann Institute of Science—one of the great life ventures of the first President of Israel, Professor Chaim Weizmann—has advanced science, advanced humanities has advanced the development of humanity at large and universal values. And the Iranians, with their cruel missiles launched at civilian populations, have targeted also the Weizman Institute of Science, so they did hurt buildings on ca...
Jerusalem, Israel - June 17, 2025 - As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to impact daily life across the country, Chaim V’Chessed brings you several key updates have been announced regarding government services and procedures.
Interior Ministry Grants Visa Extension
In an important step to ease bureaucratic burdens during this time, the Ministry of Interior has declared an automatic visa extension. Any visa that was valid as of June 12, 2025, will now remain valid until September 30, 2025, without the need for immediate renewal or additional filings.
Bituach Leumi
Foreign residents of Israel are eligible for Bituach Leumi coverage in Israel – but only if they hold valid visas. Chaim V’Chessed has contacted Bituach Leumi ...
Tel Aviv, Israel - June 17, 2025 - As the attacks between Iran and Israel continue to intensify, a Baltimore County congregation in Israel is taking shelter as the conflict plays out.
"I wanted to be able to show people the beauty of the land of Israel," Rabbi Posner said.
He, along with dozens of other adults and children, arrived in Israel last week on Thursday afternoon, just hours before Ben Gurion Airport closed.
A few hours after arriving, the trip took a turn.
"Overnight, we started hearing the sirens go off and running to the shelters and slowly starting to find out what was going on," he said.
In the days since, Rabbi Posner said with sirens going off multiple times a night and even during the day, they have to stay close to a shelter.
"We're a family of seven, and we a...
US President Donald Trump issued an unusual warning on his Truth Social platform on Monday, calling for the evacuation of Tehran.
"Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" he wrote.
Trump’s warning came just over an hour after he told reporters at the G7 summit that Iran is back at the negotiating table and will sign an agreement, adding, “They would be foolish not to.”
“I'm in constant touch [with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu], and as I've been saying, I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen, but a deal will be signed, and I think Ir...
The IDF identified, shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning, that Iranian missiles had been launched towards Israeli territory.
"A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel," the IDF stated.
"The public is requested to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat."
"The defense is not hermetic, therefore, it is essential to continue following the instructions of the Home Front Command," said the IDF.
Baltimore, MD - June 16, 2025 - To raise awareness about the 988 Helpline, Behavioral Health System Baltimore has installed four full-sized, bright purple phone booths at historic locations throughout the city, including the Inner Harbor and Mondawmin Mall.
The booths, which are part of a two-week campaign, play recorded messages that guide individuals on where to seek help if needed. Although the phones within the booths are not operational for direct calls, they offer an experience akin to speaking with a specialist.
"The booths are part of an ongoing effort to encourage Baltimoreans to use the 988 Helpline to support their emotional health and wellbeing," the organization said in a statement.
The vibrant colors of the booths, purple and orange, pay homage to Baltimore's sports t...
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Monday that all 55 attorneys general that represent all eligible states and U.S. territories have preliminarily agreed to sign a settlement with Purdue Pharma, and its owners, the Sackler family.
According to a press release, the Sackler family informed the attorneys general of its plan to proceed with the settlement, which could resolve litigation against Purdue Pharm and the Sacklers for their role in creating and worsening the opioid crisis across the United States.
Both local governments in Maryland and across the country will be asked to join the settlement contingent on bankruptcy court proceedings.
"The Opioid Crisis is responsible for thousands of deaths across Maryland, forever changing the lives of countless families who ...
The last piece addressed our relationships with peers — including spouses, friends, and family. In addition to those relationships, we should also have meaningful relationships with the generations that precede and follow our own.
Our Parents
Where We Come From
The Aseret Hadibrot begin with the commandments to believe in and serve only Hashem. The subsequent mitzvot call upon us to respect His holy name and sanctify His holy day. Before transitioning to the second half of the commandments, which address our relationships with others, the first half includes one additional mitzvah — to respect our parents.
Though the mitzvah of kibud av va’eim relates to other people, Hashem included it in the bein adam laMakom section of the Decalogue because the way we relate to our...
Tel Aviv, Israel - June 16, 2025 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not ruled out the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
In an interview with ABC, Netanyahu stated that the claim such an act would escalate the conflict is incorrect. On the contrary, he argued, it would lead to de-escalation and regime change within the Islamic Republic.
According to foreign reports, US President Donald Trump recently vetoed the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei.
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran is urgently signaling its desire to end the military confrontation with Israel and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States.
The newspaper revealed that Tehran has been sending messages to both Jerusalem and Washington through offic...
Baltimore, MD - June 16, 2025 - The Baltimore Community Welcomes פוסק הדור הגאון הגדול רבי יצחק יוסף שליט"אThe Rav delivered a shiur today at Yehivas Ner Yisroel:
ספק דאורייתא לחומרא – דין דאורייתא או דרבנן
HaShomer HaChadash Volunteers Assist Bnei Brak Residents Following Iranian Missile Strike
Volunteers from HaShomer HaChadash operated today to assist Bnei Brak residents whose homes were damaged during last night’s Iranian missile fire. Working in partnership with the humanitarian organization “Lev Echad” (One Heart), the volunteers provided support to affected families.
The volunteer teams arrived immediately upon receiving calls for help, assisting residents in evacuating personal belongings and essential equipment from their damaged properties. All operations were conducted in full coordination with emergency forces and local authorities.
“We are here for every Israeli citizen who needs help, at any time and in any place,” said Nitzan Moyal from HaShomer...
Baltimore, MD - June 16, 2025 - Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, today unrolled a powerful new advertising campaign in the heart of Times Square, identifying “Free Palestine” as a call for genocide against Jews. The ten-second CJV ad will appear multiple times per hour for the next thirty days on one of Times Square’s most recognizable billboards, and aims to raise awareness of the danger this movement poses to America.
Since the Hamas massacre of Israelis on October 7th, 2023, antisemitism in the United States has surged by over 200%, and the majority of all reported hate crimes in New York City have targeted the Jewish community. During the past two months alone, a d...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose wrongful deportation to an El Salvador prison sparked national debate over Trump administration immigration crackdowns, entered not guilty pleas on Friday to two federal human smuggling charges.
Dressed in an orange jumpsuit and seated next to attorneys with the federal public defender’s office, Abrego Garcia spoke only once, through a translator. “I understand,” he said in response to the judge’s reading of the charges.
The charges against Abrego Garcia, 29, are “conspiracy to unlawfully transport illegal aliens for financial gain” and “unlawful transportation of illegal aliens for financial gain.”
Friday’s hearing, in a downtown Nashville federal courtroom, turned primarily on the question of whether Abr...
After a few years being out of service, the Penn-Camden shuttle is finally back on track beginning Sunday, June 15.
That's the Light Rail line that connects to Penn Station.
It was just in for Kristie Pinder to catch her first O’s game of the season.
“They did a grand slam, 7th inning. Brought everyone home. It was awesome!" she said.
At under $5 for a day pass, it was a no brainer.
And she wasn’t the only one.
“It was crowded. I didn't even have a seat to sit down, but I was comfortable with it and luckily we got back safe, but I'm good. Other than that i didn't have a problem," Pinder said.
The shuttle has been offline due to platform construction by Amtrak. It's unclear exactly when it was temporarily stopped.
The shuttle runs eve...
