Baltimore, MD – April 2025 - Every Shabbos table offers every Jewish family an incredible opportunity by which they can share their joy for Shabbos, for Yiddishkeit and for HaShem with their children. Unfortunately, our schedules are hectic and many people don’t have the time to prepare themselves to utilize the Shabbos table to its fullest. Therefore, we at ACHIM created TableTalk as a pre-packaged talking points pamphlet which is attractive, fun and has something for everyone. Limited copies are distributed to many shuls on a weekly basis but they are snatched up very quickly. Get yours ASAP or click on the graphic below and print your own.What’s in it and what’s all the excitement about?TableTalk features:• Weekly halachic dilemma creating ...
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Child Care Voucher Enrollment Freeze to take effect on May 1
Baltimore, MD - April 24, 2025 - Many parents may already be aware that the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced a temporary enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) voucher program going into effect next Thursday on May 1st.
We have been advised by the program administrators that applications submitted before May 1st can still be accepted.
Thus, if you are currently not receiving CCS vouchers but are eligible, it is imperative that you carefully and quickly gather all required documents (to the best of your ability) and apply as soon as possible before the deadline.
Even if your application is not accepted, properly completed applications which are submitted earlier (rather than ...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 30, 2025 - Pursuant to the urgent operational need as defined by the Fire and Rescue Service Commissioner, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the National Security Council – in cooperation with the National Security Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – to lead an international assistance effort for firefighting aircraft.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted nearby countries, including Greece, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy and Bulgaria.
The National Security Ministry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Fire and Rescue Service are coordinating the integration of the assistance as per updated assessments of the situation. All relevant agencies are working to bring about the arrival of the international assistance as so...
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Baltimore, MD - April 23, 2025 - Your Path to Homeownership in Israel Starts Here: Discover a Unique Opportunity in New KatamonWe’re thrilled to announce our return to Baltimore for a special real estate event focused entirely on how to purchase property in Israel. Whether you’re considering Aliyah, looking for a vacation home, or seeking a smart investment opportunity, this evening will provide the practical tools and guidance you need to take the next step.We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore on Wednesday, May 7th at 8:00 PM.To reserve your place, please register here: https://israelevent.live/5BJLThe highlight of the evening will be a featured presentation on an exciting new luxury project in New Katamon (Katamonim). This beautiful development offers exceptional facili...
The Shin Bet (ISA) is participating in the investigation into the massive fires in the Jerusalem hills area that caused the evacuations of multiple communities and left at least 13 people injured amid suspicions that at least some of the fires were the result of arson.
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of arson in the Jerusalem area.
The IDF announced that Israeli Air Force C-130J Super Hercules heavy transport planes, which can carry 18,000 liters (4,755 gallons) of water and firefighting materials, would join the firefighting efforts.
Around 10:30 am, the Fire and Rescue Forces declared an emergency and called up all firefighting teams from across the country, due to the severity and scope of the fire.
Just prior to noon, the Fire and Rescue Service ordered Kibbu...
Columbia graduate student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can argue in federal court that he was detained and targeted for deportation because of his political views, a judge ruled Tuesday, in what his legal team called an important step in establishing his freedom.
Khalil, a Syrian-born green card holder, has been in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Louisiana since shortly after his March 8 arrest at his New York apartment building. His case has become a high-profile example of a broader crackdown by President Donald Trump's administration on foreign students who are perceived as a threat to U.S. foreign policy.
New Jersey District Judge Michael Farbiarz said in a 108-page ruling that he would retain jurisdiction over the...
Baltimore, MD - April 30, 2025 - As the government intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration, President Trump has ordered a list of sanctuary cities that are not cooperating with federal agents.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said, "It will direct the Attorney General to provide a list of sanctuary cities back to the administration. We will review those. If those sanctuary cities are breaking federal law, well then, the Office of Management and Budget will look at their federal spending."
Flavio Hickel, an associate professor at Washington College, suggested that the Trump administration might target Baltimore.
"My hunch is that the Trump administration would be highly incentivized and motivated to try to target Baltimore," Hickel said. He believes Baltimore and o...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 30, 2025 - Hamas posted a message encouraging Palestinians to "burn whatever you can of groves, forests, and settler homes," on Telegram on Wednesday.
"Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze... Gaza awaits the revenge of the free," the terrorist organization wrote.
Earlier, the Jenin News Network Telegram channel called on Palestinians to "burn the groves near the settlements" in a post on Telegram on Wednesday.
As the wildfires continue to burn across central Israel, the channel posted a photo of a masked person setting fire to a field as a town burns in the background, with the text "Settlers' homes will be ashes under the feet of the revolutionaries" and the hashtag "Burn settlers'...
Baltimore, MD - April 30, 2025 - Drive sober, or get pulled over!
Maryland State Police are urging drivers to drive responsibly as they prepare for increased patrols and DUI enforcement efforts over the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Troopers from all 23 Maryland State Police barracks, along with the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team, will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office is providing funds to support these enforcement efforts.
Troopers will use various patrol initiatives to maintain traffic flow, respond swiftly to highway incidents, and enforce laws against violatio...
Baltimore, MD - April 30, 2025 - Mayor Brandon Scott's summer engagement initiative, aimed at curbing juvenile crime, is facing scrutiny as concerns about youth violence grow. The plan is part of a broader effort to reduce crime in the city, but some are questioning its effectiveness.
Retired Sgt. Betsy Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association, expressed support Tuesday for the idea of youth engagement. "Is summer youth engagement a great idea, well, of course it is," she said. "I don't think anyone would dispute the fact that a busy kid is a less likely to get in trouble kid." However, Smith raised questions about the specifics of the engagement. "But we've got to look at, and I'm very curious about, what type of engagement?" she said.
The initiative c...
Jerusalem, Israel - April 30, 2025 - Police on Wednesday evacuated multiple communities, following the reigniting of last week's forest fire in Eshta'ol in five separate locations: Route 3, which has been closed to traffic; Canada Park; Neve Shalom; Mesilat Zion; and Mitzpeh Harel.
The decision to evacuate was made due to the complex conditions on the ground, including strong winds and active fires which threaten to spread to populated areas. Later, Latrun was also evacuated.
Just prior to noon, the Fire and Rescue Service ordered Kibbutz Nachshon's residents to evacuate. As of 2:20 p.m., the list of evacuated communities included: Neve Shalom, Beko'a, Mitzphe Harel, Mesilat Zion, Tarum, Ta'oz, and Nachshon, as well as the Latrun and Canada Park sites.
Twe...
Baltimore, MD – April 29, 2025 - Please be Mispalel for רב פנחס בן הרב שרגא Neuberger, Menahel of Mesivta of West Bloomfield, who is undergoing a heart transplant this evening.His name for Tehilim is פנחס בן שפרינצא
Baltimore, MD - April 29, 2025 - Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary & College is proud to announce that it has officially received regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Middle States). Regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation, and it affirms the high quality of the education and student services provided at WITS. Regional accreditation enhances the value of a WITS degree, providing international recognition, easing the transfer of credits, and opening the door for future program expansions and partnerships. WITS is the first women’s seminary and college for Bais Yaakov graduates to achieve this level of accreditation. “At WITS, our students continue their learning and growth, and prepare for prof...
Strength and Vulnerability
In addition to helping us subdue our enemies, physical and military strength also deters adversaries and allows us to live without fear.[1] But strength is hard to achieve. Even the most potent nations and people have vulnerabilities. Hashem creates us and manages the world this way to remind us of our dependency upon Him.
As the Jewish people are meant to feel especially close to Hashem, He makes us more vulnerable. Our people have always experienced this vulnerability. After we triumphantly left Egypt, we were first threatened by the Egyptians at Yam Suf and then attacked by Amalek. Even after entering the Land of Israel, threats and attacks against us continued. Eventually, we were even exiled — twice.
Throughout our many centuries in exile, we co...
Jerusalem, Israel – April 29, 2025 – Israel's Remembrance Day (Yom Hazikaron) began Tuesday evening with a nationwide one-minute siren and a central ceremony at the Kotel. President Isaac Herzog, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attended the event, where a memorial candle was lit in honor of fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
President Herzog called the siren a symbol of national resilience and unity, noting its heightened urgency this year. He urged Israelis not to be divided, and to remember the fallen, the wounded, and those still held captive.
Baltimore, MD - April 29, 2025 - The cab of the trash truck in which a city worker was riding before his death may have hit 108 degrees, a new detail in a state report reveals.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works worker Ronald Silver II died on the job on Aug. 2, 2024, and a 21-page Maryland Occupational Safety and Health inspection report obtained by 11 News Investigates reveals new details.
While MOSH found the air conditioning in the three-person trash truck was working, Solid Waste Supervisor Dante Austin said in his interview with MOSH that “drivers are required to keep the windows rolled down during route collection for safety reasons, which contributes to elevated temperatures inside the cab.”
Austin added that the requirement to keep the window...
Baltimore, MD - April 29, 2025 - Recent test results show illegal levels of lead in the tap water at every public school district in the Baltimore area, 11 News Investigates has learned.
While the problem of lead contamination in Maryland is nothing new, years of statewide testing reveals it’s also not being fixed.
What new state data shows at your child’s school district
Upon review of data from the Maryland Department of the Environment, 11 News Investigates found that state-mandated testing in schools began in 2018. Five years of test data from the Baltimore area shows how much illegal lead levels were found in schools.
– Baltimore County Public Schools had 30%.
– Harford County Public Schools had 22%.
– Anne Arundel County Public Schools had 14%.
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