Hours after releasing the living hostages it had been holding since October 7, 2023, the murderous terrorist organization Hamas on Monday evening executed several individuals in Gaza suspected of collaborating with Israel or being involved in the internal conflict between the terror organization and clans or militias in the Strip.
According to a report in Ynet, the executions were carried out in front of a cheering crowd, some of whom also filmed the executions.
Palestinian Arab sources stated that this was a targeted operation against operatives suspected of "treason" or connections with foreign entities.
Several weeks ago, social media pages affiliated with Hamas published chilling footage showing the public execution of three Gazans in Gaza City. Hamas accused the thre...
Four coffins of deceased hostages, escorted by IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) forces, crossed the border into the State of Israel on Monday evening.
The IDF and the Shin Bet said in a joint statement that the coffins are on their way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out.
IDF representatives are accompanying the families.
“The IDF urges the public to act with sensitivity and wait for official identification, which will first be communicated to the families of the deceased hostages,” the statement said.
Before crossing into Israeli territory, a military protocol was held in the Gaza Strip in memory of the slain hostages. During the protocol, IDF soldiers draped the hostages’ coffins with Israeli ...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 13, 2025 - Shivas beginning after Yom Tov:
Dr. Eli Schneider, z’l https://t.ly/Ka7H8
Sion Khoshkharaman, z'l https://t.ly/gp3C3
Richard Shefeter, z’l https://t.ly/Y4WfX
Rabbi Chaim Rozwaski, z’l https://t.ly/ysMfm
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Tel Aviv, Israel - Oct. 13, 2025 - After 738 agonizing days in captivity, the last 20 living hostages, all young or middle-aged men, have returned home to the embrace of their families who worked tirelessly for their release, to their friends, and to an entire nation that hoped and waited for this day to come.
The Hostages Families Forum commented: "Our struggle is not over. It will not end until the last hostage is located and returned for proper burial. This is our moral obligation. Only then will the people of Israel be whole."
The Forum also released photos and biographies of each of the newly-released hostages.
Alon Ohel (24) was born and raised in Lavon. He started playing piano at age nine, also plays bass, and studied music in high school. He developed his unique ...
Tel Aviv, Israel - Oct. 13, 2025 - The release of hostages is set to begin on Monday morning at 8:00 a.m.
A source familiar with the details told the newspaper Al-Sharq that Hamas informed the International Committee of the Red Cross that the handover of the hostages will take place from three different locations in the Gaza Strip.
The source noted that Hamas will determine the exact times and notify the Red Cross of the handover locations.
The hostages' families have begun heading to Re’im military base in preparation to meet their loved ones.
An Israeli official estimated that the release will occur in two stages, with some hostages freed at 8:00 a.m. and the second group at 9:00 a.m.
Upon their release, the hostages will undergo an initial debriefing with...
Baltimore, Md - Oct. 12, 2025 - The challah is waiting to be braided yet I find myself here at the computer, again, instead of being in the kitchen. There’s so much I want to say and write as the tears roll down my cheeks while watching all the posts and clips of what we are desperately waiting for. It is Hoshana Raba night and we sit here on the cusp of Shuvu HaBayta, our captive brothers and sisters soon to return Home. I hope that by the time you read this their feet will finally have touched Holy soil and the brocha of Shechiyanu will be joyfully proclaimed. It is truly an emotional evening to say the least. There will be much tefillah said with this particular batch, as there has been with my challah baking for the past two y...
Am I happy about this deal? Yes!
Am I super angry about this deal? Yes!
Am I proud of this deal? Yes!
Am I disappointed about this deal? Yes!
Am I hopeful about this deal? Yes!
Am I petrified by this deal? Yes!!
So here’s a shocker for you. Life isn’t social media. Social media is black or white. Life isn’t.
Two things can coexist and this deal is both incredible and absolutely terrible.
But like many people, I can’t shake this terrible feeling. I can’t ignore the list of monsters we are releasing.
I can’t avoid the videos of the sickos dancing as if they achieved some victory. I can’t swipe past the endless evidence that our enemies duped the entire world.
I am fin...
Baltimore, MD - Oct. 12, 2025 - On Motzei Shabbos Chol Hamoed, Yeshivas Ner Yisroel held its annual Simchas Bais Hashoeva in the Yeshiva dining room and Succah.
Lively dancing of alumni, current talmidim and yeshiva rebbeim was followed by divrei Torah in the Succah from Harav Shraga Neuberger.
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 12, 2025 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Tzvi and Aliza Golub on the birth of a daughter.
Mazel Tov to grandparents Eliezer & Ilana Golub and Yaakov & Esther Spatz.
Mazel Tov to great-grandparents Rabbi & Mrs.Yehuda & Leah Spatz.
יה"ר שיזכו לגדל בתם לתורה, לחופה, ולמעשים טובים. אמן!
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 12, 2025 - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Sunday, 12 October 2025) [translated from Hebrew]:"Citizens of Israel, my brothers and sisters, this is an emotional evening, an evening of tears, an evening of joy.Because tomorrow, children will return to their border.This is a historic event that blends sorrow over the release of murderers – and joy over the return of hostages.This is a historic event that some did not believe would happen. But our fighters believed. Many among the people believed. And I believed.I know there are many disagreements among us. But on this day, and I hope also in the period ahead, we have every reason to put them aside.Because through joint efforts we achieved enormous victories. Victories that astonished the entire ...
Jerusalem, Israel - Oct. 12, 2025 - United Hatzalah held its annual fundraising gala at the Jerusalem International Conference Center after Shabbos on Saturday night, October 11. The large auditorium was filled for an evening that blended inspiration, music, and celebration.
Popular singer Avraham Fried once again headlined the program, joined by comedian Elon Gold, who both entertained the crowd and served as master of ceremonies. United Hatzalah President Eli Beer greeted guests in the upper hall, where a display of the organization’s signature emergency vehicles added color to the festive atmosphere before Beer opened the evening program.
A highlight of the night was the special performance by former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and current U.S. Ambassador to Israel...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 11, 2025 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Sion Khoshkharaman, z’l, husband of Farangis Khoshkharaman, and father of David (Esther) Khoshkharaman, Shira (Yosef) Shatrokh, and Daniel Khoshkharaman.
Shiva wil be observed beginning after yom tov at 7611 Carla Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208.
Minyanim:Shacharit: 6:45AMMincha/Arvit: 6:10PMVisiting: 10:00AM- Noon and 5:00-7:00PM
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The Washington Post revealed on Saturday that, despite fierce public condemnation of Israel by Arab governments during the Gaza war, several of those same countries secretly maintained close military and intelligence cooperation with Jerusalem.
According to leaked U.S. documents obtained by the newspaper and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), at least six Arab states — Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar — took part in a classified regional defense framework known as the “Regional Security Construct.” Kuwait and Oman were listed as potential future partners.
The mechanism, established under the coordination of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), functioned as a discreet network for informat...
Baltimore, MD – Oct. 10, 2025 – Baltimore City & County Columbus Day trash and recycling schedules for Hoshana Rabbah, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025:
Baltimore City: • No trash or recycling collection
Baltimore County: • Trash and recycling collection will operate on a regular schedule
Ahead of the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, the Israel Airports Authority held extensive preparations with the participation of all professional, operational and security bodies operating at Ben-Gurion Airport.
The preparations include comprehensive inter-agency coordination and security and logistical arrangements ahead of the presidential aircraft's landing and the visit of the U.S. delegation.
Due to security arrangements, extensive traffic disruptions are expected on the roads leading to Ben-Gurion Airport from 06:00 to 14:00.
The Airports Authority recommends that passengers arrive at and depart from the airport by Israel Rail, which will operate an enhanced service during the day.
All international flights scheduled to depart from Terminal 1 from 08:00 until...
Annapolis, MD - Oct. 11, 2025 - The Trump administration has begun laying off thousands of workers during the continuing government shutdown, prompting responses from Maryland leaders.
Governor Wes Moore called the layoffs 'the latest chapter in a campaign of cruelty and recklessness.'
"This decision by the White House to use Trump’s shutdown as an excuse to fire people from their jobs is wrong, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms," said Governor Moore.
Members of the Maryland Delegation called the mass firings "lawless," claiming that Republicans have weaponized the Office of Management and Budget to illegally fire federal workers since day one.
"Working Americans will ultimately bear the brunt of these actions. We stand in solidarity with those fig...
