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 ...ברוך אתה

היום שבעה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות וחמשה ימים בעומר/לעומר

הרחמן הוא יחזיר לנו עבודת בית המקדש למקומה במהרה בימינו אמן סלה

 שלשת ימי הגבלה  תשפ"ו

Siyum Hashas at Khal Hampshire Heights Jackson

Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli Dinner @Bellworks

Monday May 18 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: High 89F. Plentiful sunshine.  tomorrow high 96

A heat advisory has ben issued for Camden, Gloucester, Mercer and northwestern Burlington counties runs from noon Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

- Organizers of the upcoming Lake Front chasidishe community in Okochobee Florida released  a list if the first 100 or so families that will be moving in after the summer season. Including 40 from Brooklyn 40 from Monsey and 4 from Lakewood. Others from Monroe Baltimore and other cities.

 -JSOR has issued an update regarding local establishments. Soya, Bubbi’s Cafe, and LBK remain under valid JSOR kosher certification. However, The Wave Bar is not under any hashgacha and is not certified kosher; non-kosher food and beverages are served there. Please share this information to help inform the community

- New Jersey officials have launched the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 18–31, with increased police patrols and public awareness efforts aimed at boosting seat belt use ahead of the busy summer travel season.

- Update Two suspects (ages 17 and 19) opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the largest mosque in the area

-Three adult victims killed inside the mosque

-Both suspects later found dead in a vehicle a couple blocks away

 Three adult male victims have been KlLLED in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, per the FBI

- BDE: Petirah of Reb Mutti Feldbrand z”l, of Toms River who was suddenly niftar this Monday morning after collapsing at home. He was 47 years old. Last night he was zoche to celebrate the vort of his daughter. He previously lived in the villas neighborhood in Lakewood He is survived by his wife and children, The levaya is tentatively set to take at 9 PM Monday night at the Lakewood Chapel off 7th st.

- The smell of smoke outside is from controlled burns at joint Base MDL in Jackson and BUrlington county side 

- The Lakewood Township Police Department advises residents that beginning May 18, contractors for New Jersey American Water and CDM Smith will conduct door-to-door water service line assessments in parts of Lakewood over the coming weeks. Inspectors working in Census Tract 7154.01 should carry proper identification.

- Jackson Township police are investigating a homicide involving a grandson and his grandmother after officers responded to the Jackson Green Apartment Complex on West County Line Road (Justin Way area) early Sunday morning. The situation was quickly contained and there is no danger to the public as the investigation continues

- Giyus: A major policy change under which any yeshiva bochur encountered by police will now be detained and transferred to military police. The move marks a sharp shift from the previous policy, under which police largely avoided dealing with so called  Chareidi draft deserters.

- Shavuos  sale at Bingo smart milk $2.29 

Viva la Dough Breakfast special sandwich plus any Pastry and a drink for $13.95

- Primary election ballots arrive in the mail ahead of the voting on June 2 locally there are several candidates running for 2 open seats on th Lakewood township committee 

- Admor of Viznitz Lakewood yersushalayim will be spending Shavuos in Yerushalayim 

- Lakewood planning board meeting scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.

- There have still been no updates from Lakewood officials regarding the ongoing daily and nightly traffic issues that are seriously affecting residents’ quality of life. The mayor and township committee have not publicly addressed the situation, while residents continue to raise concerns on social media about the unbearable impact that traffic congestion and road closures are having on the community.

- Registration for ben hazmanim camps for mesivta-age boys is now in full swing, as traveling camps have become increasingly popular, with trips to destinations such as Utah, Arizona, Kentucky, Alaska, and other locations. This year’s schedule is shorter than three weeks, as programs continue to adjust their itineraries and offerings

- The New Jersey Assembly will vote Monday on the “Patient and Provider Protection Act,” aimed at limiting pharmacy benefit managers to lower drug costs and expand patient choice. Supporters say it will help consumers and local pharmacies, while critics warn it could raise costs for insurers, patients, and taxpayers. The bill has passed key Assembly committees but has not yet been heard in the Senate.

-  New Yorkers should prepare for travel disruption Monday, the city’s officials have warned, as service on the vital Long Island Rail Road remains suspended because of a historic strike.

Iran Israel Updates Monday May 18

- Trump: "We were getting ready to do a very major attack tomorrow, and I put it off for a little while hopefully maybe forever... because we've had very big discussions with Iran, and we'll see what they amount to."

- Trump Calls Off Attack on Iran Set For Tomorrow: President Trump says he called off a planned U.S. strike on Iran that had reportedly been scheduled for tomorrow, after requests from leaders in Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Trump says “serious negotiations are now taking place,” which is why the attack was halted for now. He warned, however, that military action remains on the table if a deal with Iran is not reached

- Trump:  "I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond. This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN! Based on my respect for the above mentioned Leaders, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

 - The US sees Iran's new proposal as "not enough for a deal" (Axios)

- Trump: "If Iran surrenders, admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea, and their Air Force is no longer with us, and if their entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting “I surrender, I surrender” while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary “Documents of Surrender,” and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U.S.A., The Failing New York Times, The China Street Journal (WSJ!), Corrupt and now Irrelevant CNN, and all other members of the Fake News Media, will headline that Iran had a Masterful and Brilliant Victory over The United States of America, it wasn’t even close. The Dumacrats and Media have totally lost their way. They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!! President DJT"

- Pakistan has forwarded an updated Iranian proposal to the US does not address the uranium or strait of Hornuz

Source in the negotiation team: Iran has submitted its latest response, which includes 14 points, through the Pakistani intermediary who passed it to the Americans

- The Pentagon is preparing for a resumption of the war with Iran in the coming days. Two sources in the Middle East said that the US and Israel are carrying out intensive preparations for the possibility of a resumption of the attacks already during the coming week. According to the report, this is the largest scale of preparation since the ceasefire came into effect- NYT

- IDF Navy boarded the Gaza flotilla from Turkey, which included 54 ships and nearly 500 participants from 45 different countries. They  are being transferred to the Navy's landing craft, and the incident is proceeding without incident. According to the source, the forces have not yet reached the Turkish vessels and initially took control of the European vessels.

- CNN: Trump met on Saturday with senior members of his administration, including VP Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, CIA Director Ratcliffe, and Special Envoy Witkoff, to discuss how to proceed in the war with Iran. According to the report, Trump is very impatient with Iran's conduct in negotiations and later this week will discuss with them again the plans prepared by the Pentagon for an attack on Iran.

- Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon a short while ago, triggering sirens in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona and nearby border communities. According to the military, some of the rockets crossed the border into Israeli territory. They were intercepted or struck open areas, and no injuries were caused, the IDF says.

- Report from the Iranian news agency Tasnim, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards: The US agreed to ease sanctions on Iran's oil industry within the framework of negotiations

ב' סיון יום המיוחס

- Yom HaMeyuchas - The Second Day of Sivan And Its Special Yichus. No Tachnun is said

The second day of Sivan is called Yom HaMeyuchas.  The Taamei HaMinhagim brings a number of reasons for this.  This is the day that Hashem told Bnei Yisroel "V'Atem Tihiyu Li Mamleches Kohanim", you will be to me a kingdom of Kohanim (Yisro 19:6).  This is the day we received our special Yichus setting us apart from the rest of the nations.

Another explanation he brings is that according to the Yalkut, when the other nations questioned why Bnei Yisroel received the Torah, Hashem told them to bring their Sefer Yuchasim, to see if their pedigree stands up to the level of Bnei Yisroel's whose forefather's included Avrohom, Yitzchok, and Yaakov.
Rav Shlomo Kluger says in HaElef Licha Shlomo (also brought in Taamei HaMinhagim) that since this day is between two special days it also is considered special.  The day before is Rosh Chodesh and the day after starts the Shloshes Yimei Hagbala, the final preparation for Kabalas HaTorah.

Oif Simchas Sunday 2 Sivan

 היום ששה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות וארבעה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Golombeck - Perel Ateres Reva

-Meoros Dinner at Ateres Chaim Elazar

-Shiur Hachana for Kabolas HaTorah tonight at Bais Medrash Emunas Yisroel of Lakewood by the Rav shlita 8:30 pm Ridge area

Sunday May 17 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 88° Plenty of sunshine.  Temps will hit mid 90's midweek with rain in the forecast for shavuos.

Erev shavuos shopping traffic at local plazas

- The 14th siyum Hashas of Daf Yomi will take place exactly in a year on Rosh Chodesh Sivan 5787

- Nesivos Marathon this afternoon starting at North Lake Park to industrial park. Expect road closures 

- Bikur  Cholim Men's Health screening today at Ateres Esther hall off Oak Street from 10am - 8pm

- Hachnosas Sefer Torah to B"M Kol Aryeh  leavibg from 102 Destiny Way at 4:00pm

- Shiur Hachana for Kabolas HaTorah tonight at Bais Medrash Emunas Yisroel of Lakewood by the Rav shlita 8:30 pm Ridge area.

- Large crowds gathered at the kosel for Rosh Chodesh prayers as tensions rose over Women of the Wall reportedly bringing a Sefer Torah into the women’s section against regulations. Hundreds of  frum seminary girls came by to protest there was and heavy police force present.

- Tehillim: Please continue to daven for Chaim Avrohom Moshe ben Rivka a Lakewood resident who  is still intubated in the ICU and needs Rachamei shamayim.

- Giyus: Israel’s Land Authority Council approved a major change today that could block Charedim who have not resolved their military status from entering the next  "discounted housing" lottery.

- At least one person was killed and three others injured after a tanker carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline collided with another vehicle on Route 287 in Edison, New Jersey, causing a massive fire on the side of the highway. Over 150 firefighters were battling the blaze.

All lanes on I-287 North remain closed.

- Charedi enlistment data to the IDF:

- In the 2023approximately 2,200 charedim enlisted.

- In the cohort, a2,800 enlisted.

- In the first half of the 2025 1,850 enlisted, and according to IDF estimates, by the end of 2025, more than 3,000 charedim are expected to enlist.

Deserter data: Out of 80,000 individuals in draft evasion processes, approximately 75% are from the charedi public.(Ishay cohen)

- New home construction is surging across New Jersey  driven mostly by three counties.  Hudson, Ocean and Bergen counties led the state in new home construction from 2020 through 2024, according to a new Rutgers University study that found New Jersey is building homes at its fastest pace in decades.Hudson County saw an annual average of 5,777 new homes between 2020 and 2024. Ocean County added 3,923 new homes and Bergen County added 3,648 new homes

In Ocean County, construction is being fueled by the influx of Orthodox Jews and the proliferation of retirement communities. NJ.com

Iran Israel Updates Sunday May 17

- Israel and the United States have reportedly raised their military readiness levels amid growing discussions over a possible renewed strike on Iran. According to an Israeli source cited by Kann News, if President Trump approves further military action against Iran, any future operation is expected to be carried out jointly by both countries.

- Trump is expected to hold a meeting on Tuesday with the senior national security team - to discuss options for military action ( Axios)

- Trump: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” - President Donald J. Trump

- Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump spoke a short while ago and coordinated the continuation of joint actions against Iran.

American Airlines extended its suspension of nonstop New York-Tel Aviv flights today through Jan. 6, 2027.

- The prevailing assessment inside Iran is that President Trump may resort to restarting military action, and Tehran is now deliberately pursuing a strategy of “deception and delay” with the hopes that buying time will complicate any potential return to war,” two regional intelligence officials told Fox News

-  The massive USAF airlift towards the Middle East is continuing

- Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Deputy of Ghalibaf) “If it is decided to strike our oil, the oil of the countries of the region will be attacked, whether it is countries that claim to be our friends or our enemies. If our oil is attacked, the whole world will not be able to receive oil from this region for a long time. If they harm our energy infrastructure, the regional energy infrastructure will also be harmed

- Iranian National Security Committee Spokesperson: "A return to war may cause damage, but for sure - the enemy will be hit harder, much harder."

- NYT: Israel has intermittently operated at least two secret military bases in the Iraqi desert for over a year, since 2024 not just one as initially reported

- IED wounds four IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon.

- Iran publishes the 5 conditions Trump set for a deal:

1- The US will not pay any compensation for damages to Iran

2- Transfer of enriched uranium to the US

3- Only one nuclear facility will remain active within Iran

4- Release of less than a quarter of the frozen Iranian assets

5- Cessation of the war on all fronts is conditional on the holding of negotiating

-  UAE says drone hit generator at nuclear plant, no injuries or safety issues reported.

Motzei Shabbos Bamidbar Rosh Chodesh Sivan News Updates

Weather:  low 62° Cloudy skies this evening, tomorrow high of 89°

Rosh chodesh Sivan 5786

   

היום חמשה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות ושלשה ימים בעומר/לעומר

- Tonight  Oorah auction Oorahthon watch live Here call in 937- 348-3474

- Evergreen and Judaica plaza open tonight for Shavuos shopping.

-Men's health screening in Lakewood tomorrow at Ateres Esther hall 10am.

-There  was  Candle lighting  this past erev shabbos at the white house ahead of Trump shabbos 250. A delegation of several chasidishe yiddin from Tzedek organization spent  shabbos near in Washington DC near the Whitehouse.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Boruch Genuth zt”l, longtime menahel of Yeshivas Tushiyah in Tifrach, who was niftar Motzoei Shabbos at the age of 74 following a serious illness.

- Critics are blasting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani after he posted a message marking “Nakba Day,” describing the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of the State of Israel. Critics say Mamdani’s post erases key historical facts including that the Arab world rejected the UN partition plan which would have created both a Jewish state and an Arab state, and instead launched a war in 1948 aimed at destroying the newborn State of Israel just three years after the Holocaust.

They also point out that roughly 850,000 Jews were expelled or forced to flee Arab countries in the years that followed, a mass displacement rarely acknowledged in discussions surrounding the conflict.

Iran Israel News Updates Motzei Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Sivan

 - A senior Israeli official to Channel 12: "The renewal of the fighting with Iran is approaching" According to him, Israel is preparing for the possibility of "days to weeks of fighting," as the Americans understand that the negotiations are not progressing toward a breakthrough. In Jerusalem, they are waiting for Trump's decision, with the assessment predicting that the picture will become clear within about 24 hours.

- Amid reports Iran war could resume, Trump posts image warning of ‘calm before the storm’

- Hezbollah claims to have struck a military target in northern Israel, saying its fighters targeted “the Ya’ara barracks with a swarm of attack drones.”

- A  IDF officer was killed in a Hezbollah explosive drone attack in southern Lebanon on Friday, The slain officer was named as  Maoz Israel Recanati, 24, from Itamar. who was set to get married next month

- Israeli media: An explosion at the Tomer company's factory in Bet Shemesh. The company develops and manufactures heavy and light rocket engines, including the propulsion engines for the ARROW 2 and ARROW 3 missiles. Media reports it was  a planned detonation 

- The British Telegraph: Senior Trump administration officials are urging the United Arab Emirates to intervene more in the war against Iran, and even to take control of the Iranian island of Lavan, one of the key centers in the oil industry.

- Sources in Hamas officially confirmed to the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat that the commander of Hamas's military wing, Ezz al-Din al-Haddad (Number 1 in Gaza), was eliminated last night in an IDF strike in Gaza City.

Zmanim Lakewood עש"ק פרשת במדבר מברכים חודש סיון תשפ"ו

Friday, May 15, 2026 / כ״ח אייר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת במדבר

Candle lighting 7:47 pm

Shkiah/sunset 8:05 pm

Weather tonight 50°

shabbos day 81° Sunny skies

Rosh chodesh Sivan is Sunday 

Molad for Sivan is Shabbos afternoon, 2 minutes and 15 chalakim after 6:00 pm

Trump shabbos 250

- מפטירין מחר חדש הפטרה לער''ח שחל בשבת ואומרים אב הרחמים 

One should be mindful to avoid any shailos of saying Yaaleh Veyavo by benching on Shalashoudos.

We do not say ויהי נועם on Motzei shabbos

הפרשה נקראת במדבר, ועל כך אומר מדרש רבה:

Friday May 15 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, May 15, 2026 / כ״ח אייר תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת במדבר

Candle lighting 7:47 pm

Shkiah/sunset 8:05 pm

Weather 67° Mostly cloudy tonight 50°

shabbos day 81° Sunny skies

Rosh chodesh Sivan is Sunday 

Molad for Sivan is Shabbos afternoon, 2 minutes and 15 chalakim after 6:00 pm

Trump shabbos 250

- מפטירין מחר חדש הפטרה לער''ח שחל בשבת ואומרים אב הרחמים 

One should be mindful to avoid any shailos of saying Yaaleh Veyavo by benching on Shalashoudos.

We do not say ויהי נועם on Motzei shabbos

- The Skulener rebbe of Lakewood will be spending Shabbos in Toms River

- Krasna Rebbe will be spending shabbos in Lakewood Tefillos and Tish will take place in Satmar B"M on E. Kennedy and  nearby yeshiva Yagdil Torah 

- This week, we Lain the הפטרה of מחר חדש. The last time we Lained this הפטרה was 18 months ago, ער"ח כסלו תשפ"ה and the next time will be in 5 months, ער"ח מרחשון תשפ"ז. (From Ichud B'chidud)

- President Trump departed China aboard Air Force One, wrapping up his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

- According to the new U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates released today, Lakewood, New Jersey's population grew by over 6% between 2020 and 2025, and continues to stay ahead of Elizabeth for the fourth most populated town in the state. According to the Census, Lakewood's population is now at 143,765, trailing only Newark (323,808), Jersey City (302,013) and Paterson (161,793). (Shlomoschorr)

- Traffic woes continued disrupting life in Lakewood last night, with road closures on major arteries causing major delays as residents prepare for Shabbos and the upcoming Shavuos season. Local officials have yet to publicly address the ongoing congestion or take responsibility for the disruptions. Meanwhile, businesses say they are losing customers and revenue as shoppers struggle to access stores and shopping areas.

Rav Yeruchom Olshin new Sefer on chumash Meged Yerachim is now available at local seforim stores 

- A special song composed in honor of Trump Shabbos Here 

- Thiis motzei shabbos annual Oorahthon will take place Here   

- Moadim LSimcha held a special Shavuos distribution ahead of Yom Tov 

- Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Avi Schnall to modernize New Jersey’s nursing home administrator licensing process advanced Thursday out of the Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee, which Schnall chairs. The bill would create an online application portal, establish a structured 1,750-hour training program, allow applicants to count training hours completed while awaiting approval, set standards for supervising administrators, and give applicants three chances to pass the licensing exam before additional requirements can be imposed.

- Fears over a possible cancer cluster in New Jersey are intensifying after the number of reported cases in one community reportedly surged to nearly 200 people, according to a new report published Thursday. Residents in the Keyport area have raised concerns for months about unusually high cancer rates near the former Aeromarine landfill site, where environmental officials previously identified contaminants including benzene, arsenic, and PCBs in groundwater. State officials have not confirmed a formal cancer cluster designation, but investigations and community pressure continue to grow.

Iran Israel Updates Friday May 15

- Trump on Iran: "We really had the confines of a deal; no nuclear, they were going to give us the dust...and every time they'd make a deal, the next day it’s like we didn't have that conversation...they’re crazy

- Targeted elimnation in Gaza of the number 1 in Hamas, Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, leader of the military wing of the Hamas terrorist organization

-  "The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended by an additional 45 days to allow for further progress

- The US is considering asking Israel to transfer part of the tax revenues it withholds from the Palestinian Authority to Trump's "Peace Council" to fund the US President's plan for Gaza. According to the report, under the proposal, part of the tax revenues would be transferred to the government in Gaza, and an additional part would be transferred to the Palestinian Authority if it implements reform

- An IDF  Israeli soldier was killed Thursday night by Hezbollah mortar fire in southern Lebanon, His name is Negev Dagan Hy"d , 20, from Dekel He is the 19th aoldier killed dueing this round since March 2nd.

- Trump on the Iran deal: “An unacceptable sentence. Because they are fully agreed, no nuclear, and if they have any nuclear of any form, I don't read the rest of it.” 

“You have to get everything, but we're not even talking about, I call it the nuclear dust, came up with the term, which seems to have caught on.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: "Iran is ready to return to fighting but also ready for diplomatic solutions."

- The IDF said it was installing sheets of mesh nets to guard against the threat of Hezbollah’s explosive drones,

- Trump on enrichment: “20 years is enough, but the level of guarantee from them is, in other words, it's got to be a real 20 years, not a big one. They've got to get all the fuel out and no more production.”

- Several explosive drones launched by Hezbollah struck Israeli territory, close to the border with Lebanon, today. The drones triggered sirens in several communities in the Western Galilee. No injuries were caused in the attack.

- The IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited the United Arab Emirates secretly during the war.

Making a Chasuna During Sefira After Lag Baomer

Recently more and more weddings are taking place during the 2nd half of sefira it was not so long ago  ago that  weddings did not take place between Lag Baomer and Shavuos. It was always more common to make weddings from after Pesach up to Rosh Chodesh Iyar.  The trend has changed and currently wedding halls have been busy during the second half of sefira after lag Baomer. The main factor is the lack of  availability to book a hall and set a wedding date during the busy chasuna season after shavuos. A long engagement is standard by chasidim but not in the yeshiva circles. (Chasidim have an option to plan a wedding and book a hall a 9 months to (or a year) in advance).  A 4 months engagement is now common for a chosson kallah that get engaged in February/March (after The freezer opens) and are first getting married after shavuos.

 Years ago in Baltimore there was a lack of Chasuma halls and it was hard to find a wedding date.  Rav Moshe  Heineman shlita ruled that you can make weddings during sefira after Lag baomer, something that was not done prior to that. Some Roshei yeshiva will not be mesader kiddushin though, during sefira.

 Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igros 159) explains that the prohibition of getting married during Sefira belongs only to the chosson and kallah and when they are permitted to marry, others are permitted to attend. Harav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach zt”l  would go to weddings after Lag B’Omer, even though he was still keeping Sefira, yet he avoided from being mesader kiddushin.

 The Minchas Yitzchok held  one may not attend a wedding during their Sefira, even if the chosson and kallah are not keeping Sefira.

Oif Simchas Thurs 28 Iyar

ברוך אתה.... היום שלשה וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות ויום אחד בעומר/לעומר

Nightly road closures continue 

route 9 closed from oak to rt 70. 

Pine Street Rt 9 - Gevuras Ari

E. County line from Princeton to squankom.

Chasunas: 

Gourdgi - Greiniman Ateres Esther 

Berenbaum - Rosenberg Fountain Ballroom 

Graff - Cymet Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

- Chumash shiur by HaRav Yeruchum Olshin shlita live at B"M Ateres Bracha 11:30 pm call in 646-726-9977

- Tonight is Shmuel Hanavi’s Yahrzeit: A Shiur by Rav Michoel Sorotzkin on the Forgotten Mesorah Restored through Pilpul. Watch HERE

- Ohr Naava pre Shavuos event for ladies at Chen Bais Yaakov, Lakewood.

Thursday May 14 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 

weather : 65° Overcast. Slight chance of a rain shower. tonight Low 48F.   

- Agudath yisroel held a pre Siyum Hashas event today kicking off the countdown to the 14th cycle of the  Daf Yomi Siyum Hashas which will take place next year Rosh chodesh Sivan June 6. A campaign video showed how the Siyum is impacting 1 million people  due to the increase in popularity of loaded daf yomi since last siyum with the new online shiurim.

- Giyus: A demonstration of yeshiva bochurim was held again outside the home of the IDF Military Police chief, Brig. Gen. Yuval Yamin over the arrest of yeshiva students for evading mandatory military conscription as the police keep on arresting yeshiva bochurim. 

- Fox News: Secret Service agents have gotten into heated and physical clashes with Chinese police during President Trump's visit

- A swastika flag was reportedly raised above an NYU building during graduation week, prompting outrage and an investigation. Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the act as “disgusting,” said antisemitism has no place in New York, and confirmed the state is assisting NYPD and NYU in the investigation

- New sefer from Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita on Chumash Bamidbar מגד ירחים now available limited supply This is the first of the set for chumash

- Gas prices came down by 5 cents today

- A dozen eggs at GG north 79 cents 

- Tonight Hashkafa in the work place in preparation for Shavuos with Rav Daniel Glatstein at Torah Links 1301 Central ave Lakewood 8:10 pm

-  This Shabbos, Jews across the United States and around the world will unite in observing Shabbos. As part of the “Shabbat 250” initiative marking America’s 250th anniversary, President Donald Trump called for a “National Shabbat” from sunset Friday, May 15 through Saturday night, May 16, 2026. Rabbi David Yosef, Chief Rabbi of Israel, issued a worldwide call encouraging Jews everywhere to strengthen Shabbos observance, thanking President Trump for promoting the importance of Shabbos to American Jewry. The Israel Heritage Foundation also noted the remarkable connection that on Lag BaOmer the yahrtzeit of Rashbi President Trump issued this proclamation. Rashbi taught in maseches Shabbos 118b: “If Israel keeps two Shabbosim properly, they will be redeemed immediately.”Another fascinating connection: the gematria of this Shabbos’s Hebrew date, כ״ט אייר, equals 250.

- Chabad, Lakewood, and Ponevezh Connect in Argentina Litvishe Roshei Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Peretz Berman R"Y Ponovezh, and Rosh Yeshiva of Lakewood, Rabbi Aryeh Malkiel Kotler. who are visiting South America, on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah met with Argentina shluchim, and spoke in learning with the hanhala and bochurim of the Buenos Aires yeshiva and met with head shliach to Argentina, Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, and his son-in-law, Rabbi Chaim Oirechman. Anash

- When you have schools located near an airport, Lakewood’s deputy mayor addressed concerns that children from nearby schools were getting too close to the runways at the Lakewood Airport. Officials are now working to address the issue by upgrading and securing the airport fencing to help ensure the safety of the children and the surrounding community.

- Adirei HaTorah bus registration is now open for yungeleit and talmidei hayeshiva. The cost per ride is $36, however subsidized talmidim must register through the memunim in order to secure a seat.

- The Toms River Township Council voted to bar Mayor Daniel Rodrick from using a township vehicle for personal use, including commuting to his full-time job as assistant principal at Irvington High School. The decision was approved by a council majority during a contentious meeting amid ongoing disputes between the mayor and council members.

- King Charles III of England on Thursday visited Golders Green, the London neighborhood where a jihadist terrorist stabbed two frum Jews last month, on a solidarity visit with the Jewish community following a wave of attacks on its members. The King of England received a fresh Challah during his visit to the Orthodox Jewish community of Golders Green. community representative recited the bracha you say upon seeing a monarch shenasan mikvodo livasar vadam.

- BDE: Petirah of R’ Yosef Chaim Lieberman ZT”L, at the age of 98. From the original talmidim of Rav Aharon Kotler zatzal, he lived in Lawrance Ave and than in Brookhill. The levayah is scheduled for 2:30 PM today Thursday in Lakewood at the chapel off 7th st with kevurah in Deans, NJ

- Sun Country airline merges with Allegiant Air to create larger budget airline following Spirit Airlines shutdown

- The township of Belleville, NJ has made history by electing 24-year-old Frank Velez as its new mayor. Velez unseated the incumbent, Michael Melham, in a major political upset that saw residents choosing a new generation of leadership for the community. Velez campaigned on a platform of transparency and change, With this victory, Velez becomes one of the youngest individuals ever to hold the mayoral office in New Jersey.

- Driverless cars could soon be coming to New Jersey roads under a proposed three-year pilot program designed to test and ensure the safety of autonomous vehicles. The Senate Transportation Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would also create a task force to develop protocols for crashes, cyberattacks, operational disruptions, liability issues, and protections for pedestrians and the public.

- The Satmar Rebbe reb Zalman Leib currently visiting Europe with a delegation of donors have been granted permission to stay at the new Siget Bais Medrash in Romania which was owned by the Satmar Rebbe Reb Aaron of Kiryas yoel a sign of improving relations between the Satmar factions

- Lakewood vaad gives endorsement 

The campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate for New Jersey Dr. Bob Lebovics announced that he has secured the endorsement of the Lakewood Vaad, The backing is expected to boost Lebovics in the closing weeks of the June 2 Republican primary, particularly in Ocean and Monmouth counties, where Orthodox Jewish communities in towns such as Lakewood, Jackson, Manchester, Toms River, and Wall have become an increasingly powerful voting bloc. he is among a list of republicans seeking the nomination to run against Cory Booker.

 

- Toms River resident and former Hillside, New Jersey police officer has been sentenced to 17 years in state prison for a 2021 crash in Monmouth County that killed a husband and wife. He was impaired by marijuana when he caused a crash. John P. McClave III, 39, of Toms River, was sentenced before Ocean County Superior Court Judge David M. Fritch after being convicted by a jury of two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide. The crash occurred on October 9, 2021, on Asbury Avenue near the Garden State Parkway overpass in Tinton Falls.

- President Donald Trump used a formal dinner in Beijing on Thursday to invite Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Washington later this year, underscoring ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

- Police say 13 arrested over ‘isolated’ violent incidents in the old city of Yerushalayim leadup to the Jerusalem Day Flag March. Some knesset members including Itamar Ben Gvir went up and danced on the Har Habayis _blank">Here

-Some say the tefilas Hashla Here today as the shelah hakadosh said that the optimal time for parents to recite this tefilla is Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan because “that is the month when Hashem gave us His Torah, and when we began to be called his children.” since erev rosh chodesh is on Shabbos this year some say it today whil other poskim sau that it can be said on shabbos as it is considered a bakasha for Ruchniyos (Rav Felder shlita) according  R' Eliyashiv zt"l the part related to parnassa should be omitted.

תפילת השלה

- New sefer on Chumash Meged Yerachim from Rav Yeruchom Olshin shlita

Zmanim of Minyanim for Mincha and Yom Kippur Koton Mukdam ערב ראש חודש סיון מוקדם תשפ'ו

Zmanim of Minyanim for Mincha and Yom Kippur Koton ערב ראש חודש סיון מוקדם תשפ'ו

 Rosh Chodesh Sivan is Sunday 

 Please post additional minyanim or corrections in the comments section. For more zmanim see Lakewood Luach Here

Some say the tefilas Hashla Here today as the shelah hakadosh said that the optimal time for parents to recite this tefilla is Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan because “that is the month when Hashem gave us His Torah, and when we began to be called his children.” since erev rosh chodesh is on Shabbos this year some say it today whil other poskim sau that it can be said on shabbos as it is considered a bakasha for Ruchniyos (Rav Felder shlita) according  R' Eliyashiv zt"l the part related to parnassa should be omitted.

תפילת השלה

- Satmar Forest ave 1:35 , 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 5:30 6:30 7:30

Iran Israel Updates Thurs May 14

- According to AXIOS Israeli officials say that over this weekend, Israel will be at the highest level of readiness as the country awaits President Trump's decision on resuming the war against Iran.

- Trump may make the next decision about Iran immediately after the end of his China trip.

Options on the table include resuming the "Freedom Project" to break the Strait of Hormuz deadlock and also starting a new round of attacks on Iran's infrastructure. Israel will also be on full alert if the war resumes.

- Trump in a  long social post: ..."the military decimation of Iran (to be continued!)..."

-  CENTCOM: "Today, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are all cut off from Iran's weapons supply and support."

- BBC: The ship hijacked today to Iran near the Strait of Hormuz serves as a "floating weapons warehouse" storing arms for private companies that protect at sea against pirate activities

-  Iran has reportedly seized a ship off the coast of the UAE, ramping up tensions in the region as disputes grow over alleged attacks and a denied Netanyahu visit.

- President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping offered to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open and pledged not to send military equipment to support Iran in its conflict involving the U.S. and Israel. Trump made the comments on Fox News, saying Xi “strongly” committed to not providing military aid and expressed willingness to assist in opening the waterway

- 3 civilians wounded, 2 seriously, in Hezbollah drone attack near Rosh Hanikra at a shopping mall parking lot.

- The IDF says it intercepted an apparent Hezbollah drone over an area of southern Lebanon where troops are deployed a short while ago.

- Israel Defense Minister Katz : We may need to return to operations in Iran soon.

- Iran Revolutionary Guards: About 30 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz "with Tehran's approval" since last night

- Treasury Sec. Bessent on Iran: "We believe we're at a point where Iran is not paying soldiers or replenishing weapons stocks from abroad."

- WSJ: PM Netanyahu's secret visit to the Emirates took place on March 26, accompanied by senior officials in the Israeli security establishment

- PM Netanyahu: “Today I instructed my legal advisers to consider the harshest legal action against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof. They defamed the soldiers of Israel and perpetuated a blood libel about rape, trying to create a false symmetry between the genocidal terrorists of Hamas and Israel’s valiant soldiers. Under my leadership, Israel will not be silent. We will fight these lies in the court of public opinion and in the court of law. Truth will prevail.”

Oif Simchas Wed 27 Iyar

ברוך אתה... היום שנים וארבעים יום שהם ששה שבועות בעומר/לעומר

Chasunas:

Heller - Tress Ne'emas Hachaim

Hirschman - Fine Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Boas - Zimberg  Ateres Blima

Scott  - Wenger Lake Terrace 

Aisenstark - Katzenstein Fountain Ballroom

Ferber - Rabinowitz Ateres Esther 

Weather: Tonight 53° Rain early..with showers overnight. Chance of rain 60%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Wednesday May 13 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 72° Mainly sunny few afternoon clouds. 

Tonight 53° Rain early..with showers overnight. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

- BDE: Petirah of R’ Yosef Chaim Lieberman ZT”L, at the age of 98. From the original talmidim of Rav Aharon Kotler zatzal, he lived in Lawrance Ave and than in Brookhill. The levayah is scheduled for 2:30 PM Thursday in Lakewood at the chapel off 7th st with kevurah in Deans, NJ.

- The kever of R' Hershel Spinker ztl will be open 24 hours for erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan mundane at Floral Park  cemetery Deans NJ.

- Falling debris keeps part of George Washington Bridge closed through rush hour The New Jersey-bound lower level  is expected to remain closed through the evening rush as crews work to make repairs

- Vizhnitz rebbe of Bet Shemesh will be in Lakewood today with Kabolas Kahal at 6 Riverside Ct. 

-The government coalition has submitted a motion to dissolve the Knesset. This paves the way for early new elections. "The 25th Knesset will be dissolved before the end of its term, According to Israeli media reports, the bill could be put to a vote on wednesday May 20.

- Satmar rebbe Rabbi Zalman Leib Teitelbaum departed on a special trip to Europe יwith approximately 400 donors and supporters. The group is scheduled to spend Shabbos in Kraków, Poland.

- Vice President JD Vance announces the federal government is deferring over a billion dollars in Medicaid reimbursements to California, citing a failure by the state to combat systemic fraud

- The Hidden Cost of Buying a House You Can’t Afford Rabbi Eliezer Gewertzman od lakewood speaks very honestly about the pressure people feel around money, buying homes, keeping up appearances, and living within your means. watch episode HERE 

Call-in  number: 605-477-2100

- Keren Olam Hatorah delegation is in Argentina  before they will head back.

-President Trump has arrived in Beijing for his high-stakes meeting with President Xi Jinping

- Tefillos for Mekubal Rav Dov Kook shlita of Tveria and son in law of rav Yitzchok Zilberstein who is hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia name is aDov ben Shoshana 

- New Jersey Democrats just advanced a bill to expand legal protections for transgender healthcare providers and patients, including protections tied to blockers, hormone therapy, and other gender-affirming care. The vote heads to the Assembly tomorrow.

- Tefilas Hashla since  erev Rosh chodesh Sivan is on Shabbos this year some recite the tefilas Hashla on Thursday.

- An editorial in HaPeles criticizes certain ultra-Orthodox parties for remaining aligned with Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc for an extended period and only distancing themselves as elections approach. It questions their recent declaration that they will act solely in the interests of the Charedi public, arguing that this raises doubts about whether past political cooperation truly reflected those interests or achieved meaningful gains for yeshiva students.

- The 2026 Yeshiva Summit is taking place today in Staten Island, for yeshiva leaders, special education professionals,The event features sessions on funding, compliance, legal updates, and school operations, along with networking opportunities to help strengthen and support yeshiva administration.

- CHEMED announces the new medical village on Lakewood on Airport Rd The project, will bring more than 50 specialties under one roof in a purpose-built, outpatient-first facility designed to eliminate the fragmentation that typically forces patients to navigate multiple providers across multiple locations. Planned services include primary care, dental, mental health, pediatric specialties, women’s health, a standalone emergency department, an ambulatory surgery center, and a state-of-the-art diagnostic radiology center. The facility will be exclusively outpatient and non-hospital,

- While President Trump has proposed suspending the federal gas tax, NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill is skeptical about a similar move in New Jersey. Some experts also argue that suspending the gas tax would likely provide little real relief to drivers, with limited impact on overall fuel prices

- Stickel Packaging Supply in Lakewood acquired by Veritiv a leader in innovative specialty packaging, facility and print solutions

- CIA whistleblower James Erdman III "Dr. Fauci's role in the cover-up was intentional." lays out the "cover-up" of the COVID pandemic, claiming scientists and analysts were skewed from the start, all stemming from Dr. Anthony Fauci. "Public health policy would have been very different had the American public been made aware that a virus from a lab in China was going to serve as the foundation for an emergency use authorization M-RNA products."

While President Trump has proposed suspending the federal gas tax, NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill is skeptical about a similar move in New Jersey. Some experts also argue that suspending the gas tax would likely provide little real relief to drivers, with limited impact on overall fuel prices.

- Howell update: 

A Howell Township council meeting last night was canceled after officials determined the council chambers and overflow room had reached capacity due to a large resident turnout. Several ordinances up for vote were meant to target the frum community 

 Before the cancellation, the council approved the 2026 budget, which includes a $3.2 million spending increase and a $1.7 million tax increase, reportedly without public comment on the budget prior to the vote. The remaining agenda items, including several land-use ordinances, will be rescheduled for a future meeting at a larger venue. The proposed ordinances include requirements for commercial mercantile licenses and new regulations on impervious coverage, driveways, garages, and accessory structures such as sheds and detached buildings.

The ordinances discussed in Howell Township would tighten local land-use and business regulations. One would require all commercial businesses to obtain a mercantile license. Others would set limits on impervious surfaces like pavement and buildings, regulate residential driveways and require garages for certain home sizes (with existing homes exempt), and establish rules for accessory structures such as sheds, pool cabanas, storage buildings, and detached garages, including how they can be built and used. 

CHEMED to Purchase $26 Million Lot From LIC on Airport Road

 CHEMED to Purchase $26 Million Lot From LIC on Airport Road.  For a planned medical village 

At its meeting today, the Lakewood Industrial Commission approved the sale of approximately 60 acres at Lakewood Airport to CHEMED for $26 million.

The land, located on Airport Road off Cedarbridge ave and across the exit to the GSP identified as part of Lot 242 in Block 1160, measures approximately 60 acres.

According to the resolution the sale is intended to expand business activity, increase the tax base, and support community medical services. The property value was based on two appraisals reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the agreement requires CHEMED to develop the site within 10 years or the land can revert back to the LIC.

The parcel was transferred from Lakewood Township ownership to the Lakewood Industrial Commission for $1 in 2018. Under the current structure, once the LIC takes ownership of township property, proceeds from future sales go into LIC accounts rather than directly back to Lakewood municipal government or the Board of Education, meaning revenue of 26 million won't necessarily down property taxes.

What the $26 million from this sale will ultimately be used for remains unclear.

The parcel sits along the runway of the Lakewood airport.

Iran Israel Updates Wed May 13

- In the midst of Operation Roaring Lion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the United Arab Emirates in secret and met with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed. This visit led to a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

- The US preparation for the possibility of renewed fighting against Iran: 15 F16 fighter jets were spotted yesterday at the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The number of US F-16 fighter jets at this base currently stands at 53. In addition, Ossint sources have reported in recent hours on training sorties by USAF B-1 B strategic bombers over the skies of the Eastern Mediterranean.

- Trump says US will ‘finish the job’ against Iran, ‘peacefully or otherwise’

- European low-cost carrier Wizz Air will resume flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport starting May 28.Wizz Air says the decision follows yesterday’s update from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) softening its recommendation against operating in Israeli airspace

- The UN Interim Force in Lebanon says it has come under several Hezbollah drone attacks in recent days, including one that caused damage to its headquarters in southern Lebanon.

- WSJ: The head of the Mossad visited the United Arab Emirates at least twice during the war to coordinate the campaign against Iran

- The IRGC is regrouping, and according to some reports, managed to get online 33 out of the 35 missile sites struck during the war. 

- Iranian Armed Forces Spokesperson Iran: "Our supervision of the Hormuz Strait will generate enormous economic revenues, even multiples of our country's oil revenues, and will strengthen our power in the external political sphere. After the end of this war, there will be no place for retreat."

Hashkafa Q&A

Hashkafa with Rav Gershon  Ribner Shlita

Greetings to the new Mashgiach of BMG Dramatic changes R' Yisroel Salanter Z"L instituded in image of ben yeshiva (payos chups etc..)  Reason for vacancy of seat of Mashgiach in new yeshivos My in-laws' Shabbos table is laden with venomous emissions

Lakewood Gridlock: Residents Deserve Answers, Not Silence

 Lakewood residents are asking a simple question:

Who is running this town?

Every year after Pesach or summer bein hazmanim, local politicians rush to the media with PR statements praising themselves for scheduling roadwork while residents are away to “minimize disruption.”

What they never mention is the reality residents face every single night: endless road closures, unbearable traffic, confusing detours, and construction projects that seem to never end.

Last night, drivers were forced to navigate Lakewood like an obstacle course. Main roads were shut down with little to no warning, turning a 10-minute drive into an hour-long nightmare. Residents missed simchas, skipped appointments, and sat stranded in traffic trying to get across town.

And through it all, silence.

No leadership.

No guidance.

No updates.

No notifications.

No explanations.

No sympathy.

No apologies.

Nothing.

The June wedding season is approaching, and residents still have no timeline or communication about when this disruption will end. Balei simcha deserve to know their family and friends can actually reach their weddings. Parents deserve to pick up medicine or groceries without spending another hour trapped on Route 9 or James Street. People should be able to learn a full night seder.

Many residents don’t rely on Waze or Google Maps for local driving, which makes sudden nighttime closures even more chaotic and dangerous. Roads are blocked without warning, forcing drivers onto crowded side streets and perimeter roads.

The bigger question people are asking is:

Who is benefiting from all this construction?

Residents are hearing that many of these drainage and infrastructure projects are connected to future development approvals. Whether true or not, the perception exists because township officials have failed to communicate honestly and transparently with the public.

For more than 20 years, the same elected leadership has controlled this township. At some point, blaming the county or the state is no longer acceptable. Leadership means taking responsibility, communicating with residents, and showing basic respect to the people paying taxes and living through this daily disruption.

Lakewood residents deserve quality of life.

They deserve transparency.

They deserve accountability.

And they deserve leaders who represent the people not just developers and politically connected interests.

Enough is enough.

Oif Simchas Tuesday 26 Iyar

ברוך אתה... היום אחד וארבעים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וששה ימים בעומר/לעומר

Traffic Alert Roads Closed Again

Chasunas:

Perman - Zeiger Cedar Palace 

Danziger - Flax Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Zemble  - Herskovitz Fountain Ballroom 

Weather: 49° Partly overcast overnight

Tomorrow 72° A mix of clouds and sun in

Tuesday May 12 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 64° Plentiful sunshine

- A packed crowd forced Howell Township officials to cancel Tuesday night’s council meeting after the building was deemed overcrowded and a fire hazard. Residents gathered to oppose three proposed ordinances limiting driveway size, detached structures, and garage-to-living-space conversions, with many in the frum community strongly objecting to the measures.

- A Hanochas Even HaPinah took place today at the new Lake Front development in Okeechobee, Florida, marking the beginning of the mosdos for the upcoming community. The event was attended by a large contingent of chassidishe rabbonim.

- Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a redesigned NJ TRANSIT app featuring a smarter trip planner, with future updates expected to include real-time train tracking

- President Trump has officially departed for his high-stakes summit in China. A powerful delegation on board, including Stephen Miller, Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent, Eric Trump other top advisors and Elon Musk. Massive security preparations are already underway in Beijing, with multiple military aircraft and a heavily armored motorcade ready. 

- Girls high school acceptance letters to go out over Shavuos.

- New strip mall with offices coming to Rt 70 Named Lanox Mills it is near Belz

- Agudah Yeshiva summit tomorrow in Staten Island

- Rav Ezriel Auerbach shlita went to Toronto for a brief visit to fundraise for his mosdos in EY he is expected to be back in Lakewood possibly for another week.

- Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler is on the second day of the fundraising trip to South America on behalf of Keren Olam Hatorah viaiting5 Brazil and Argentina.

- Lilac & Cream Shavuos order deadline has passed and we are no longer accepting pre-Yom Tov orders. There will be a pop-up shop erev YT 575 Prospect St, Unit 240C, Lakewood

 Thursday, May 21 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

- Tyler Oliveira posts on Twitter: I got banned from Israel and deported back to America for “anti-Semitic” content.

- Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach opens for the 2026 season, the amusement park will debut a new roller coaster called Patriot’s Run.Standing over 35 feet tall It replaces the Tidal Wave, a longtime park fixture.

-New solar-powered streetlights are being installed along New Hampshire Avenue in Lakewood between Ridge Avenue and Route 88 to improve pedestrian safety and visibility.

Approximately 50 solar-powered LED streetlamps are being added after officials determined traditional lighting could not be installed due to the lack of electrical infrastructure along the roadway.

- Fox: Confirmed hantavirus cases climb to 9 as WHO officials say they expect to see that number increase even more while insisting containment plans are being followed. In the U.S., officials report 1 confirmed case and 1 person showing symptoms, while 16 others remain isolated in Nebraska. Eight states are now monitoring for potential symptoms as the White House says it’s tracking the situation closely. The incubation period remains long, raising continued caution.

- A New Jersey “Fair Pricing Act” would ban grocery stores from using “surveillance pricing,” meaning they could not change prices based on a shopper’s personal data, behavior, or location. The bill aims to ensure all customers pay the same price for groceries, whether shopping online or in-store.

-  NJ Hospital networks operating in Monmouth and Ocean counties  including Hackensack Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and CentraState Healthcare System saw rising revenues after the pandemic. According to reporting in the Asbury Park Press, CEO bonuses across these systems totaled about $15.2 million in 2024, up nearly 75% from the prior year, as patients faced steep increases in health insurance premiums.

- Lakewood Planning board meeting today at 6 pm watch livestream HERE  see Agenda HERE

-Public Hearing East 7th Street Holdings, LLC Proposal for preliminary and final major subdivision approval involving properties at 366 & 370 East 7th Street (Block 224, Lots 12.02 & 12.03).

- Trump Mayor Mamdani "came down to the Oval Office twice. He's a nice person. I really like him, he's a nice guy, but you can't tax people out of New York. When you tax people out of New York you never get them back...it's a very dangerous thing that's happening right now."

- NYC Mayor Mamdani announces New York City has cut the $12 billion budget deficit to zero With A $4 billion bailout from NYS

Israeli papers report on Dissolving the Knesset

 

Iran Israel Updates Tuesday May 12

- Trump: "When the Fake News says that the Iranian enemy is doing well, Militarily, against us, it’s virtual TREASON in that it is such a false, and even preposterous, statement. They are aiding and abetting the enemy! All it does is give Iran false hope when none should exist. These are American cowards that are rooting against our Country. Iran had 159 ships in their Navy — Every single ship is now resting at the bottom of the sea. They have no Navy, their Air Force is gone, all Technology is gone, their “leaders” are no longer with us, and the Country is an Economic Disaster. Only Losers, Ingrates, and Fools are able to make a case against America! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- Trump: "I'm getting along great with Bibi. We were partners in the truest sense; you wouldn't have had Israel without the both of us"

- Trump on Iran: "They're going to stop. They told me...we're going to get the dust. Iran told me that it was so devastating that no country in the world would be able to have the machinery to be able to get there."

- Trump on Iran: We don't have to rush anything. We have a blockade which allows them no money. It's a very simple thing: we cannot let them have a nuclear weapon — because they'd use it.

- Graham: “I don't trust Pakistan as far as I can throw them. If they actually do have Iranian aircraft parked in Pakistan bases to protect Iranian military assets, maybe we need somebody else to mediate!"

- Israeli troops crossed the Litani River on the outskirts of the southern Lebanon town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, around 10 kilometers from the border with Israel, during a recent operation against Hezbollah, the military announces.

- Iran official warns country could start enriching uranium to 90% if attacked again

- IDF Spokesperson: The Air Force intercepted an uncrewed aerial vehicle launched from the EAST  a short while ago. No alerts were issued in accordance with policy. The Israeli Air Force is still probing whether a “suspicious aerial target” shot down over the Red Sea earlier was a drone. It is possible that the target was a “false identification,” oftentimes triggered by flocks of birds. As such, the IDF does not yet know the origin of the target.

Degel HaTorah to Dlssolve Knesset After Failing to Deliver Giyus Law

 Rav Dov Lando has instructed the Degel HaTorah faction of UTJ to work toward dissolving the Knesset, citing a complete loss of trust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the failure to pass legislation exempting yeshiva students from military service.

The statement followed a meeting with party MKs at his home in Bnei Brak, Rav Lando declared that “the concept of a right-wing bloc no longer exists” from the perspective of his faction.

Oif Simchas Monday 25 Iyar

היום ארבעים יום שהם חמשה שבועות וחמשה  ימים בעומר/לעומר

Heavy traffic and road closures tonight along Rt 9 Central rt 88 Pine St. 

Chasunas:

Basch - Ehrnfeld Fountain Ballroom 

Reich - Jacobowitz Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Cohen - Klein Ateres Blima 

Spetner  - Teitelbaum Ateres Esther 

Ausfresser - Gerson Ne'emas Hachaim 

Cweiber - Wechsler Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Levy - Dabbah Cedar Palace 

Monday May 11 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 58° Rain showers this morning with overcast skies during the afternoon hours Chance of rain 70%.

- Tzedek: President Trump announced today a major new step to expand fertility coverage in America through a proposed federal rule creating a new pathway for employers to offer standalone fertility benefits up to $120,000. This could significantly increase access to fertility treatment for millions of families across the country.

- Confrontations repprted tonight outside of Young Israel Synagogue of Midwood, in Brooklyn as Hamas supporters gathered outside to protest a event.  NYPD has a few hundred officers outside.

- Trump: "I am very much looking forward to my trip to China, an amazing Country, with a Leader, President Xi, respected by all. Great things will happen for both Countries! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Romanian meat from Chicago Food Hot Dog Truck is now available in the Lakewood area for events and neighborhood visits under the KCL hashgacha.

- Drivers in Ocean County, including Lakewood, Toms River, and Manchester, should expect delays on Route 70 and Route 9 as a $10 million road project begins May 12. Daytime and overnight lane closures are planned through the coming months.

- New Rav at KAJ Brewers in Washington Heights: Rabbi Liron Rogovsky shlit”a has been selected as the new rabbi of the Khal Adas Jeshurun (KAJ) community. He is a musmach of Ner Yisroel in Baltimore and currently serves as a rosh kollel in the Monsey–Chestnut Ridge area. The previous rav, Rabbi Mantel shlit”a, has relocated back to Gateshead, UK.

- Trump to CBS: I intend to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time and gradually reinstate it when gas prices fall

- Tyler Oliveira has officially been denied entry into Israel. Laura Loomer reports Israel’s Minister of Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli exclusively tells me,“I’m proud to have denied entry to Israel today to an unfortunate YouTuber who is using the harassment of Jews as a way to get clout on social media. Furthermore, let this be a lesson to all Jew haters and supporters of BDS. Israel has strong immigration policies, and if you come to Israel with the intent on inciting violence and hatred against Jewish people, you will not be allowed entry into our country.”

- Keren Olam HaTorah delegation of gedolim arrives in South America including Rav Yaakov Hillel, Rav Avraham Salim, Rav Chaim Peretz Berman, Rav Malkiel Kotler, Rav Shimon Galai, and Rav Yosef Chevroni shlita.

-Tonight 25 Iyar marks the first yahrtzeit of three yeshiva bochurim Dovid Yitzchok Handler z”l, Chaim Zelig Berl z”l, and Refael Faham z”l\ who were killed in a car accident in Lakewood near North Hope Chapel Road. Their families will be holding siyumim and yahrtzeit seudos in their memory, l’iluy nishmasam. 

- Tonight marks the shloshim for Habachur Eliyahu Schepansky z”l of Lakewood, who was tragically killed in a car crash in Hamilton shortly after Pesach.

- Tehillim: name added for lakewood resident in serious condition name is Chaim Avraham Moshe ben Rivka who is undergoing a major procedure this morning 

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Dovid Shmidl zt”l, of Asra Kadisha at the age of 92. He dedicated his life against the desecration of Jewish graves and was known for his activism in protecting burial sites from construction and development projects. In his youth, He learned at the Slabodka Yeshiva, and he became close to the Chazon Ish zt”l during that time He was talmid of Rav Gedaliah Nadel zt”l, and Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro zt”l. The Brisker rav would send him on missions regarding desecration of kevarim 

- YouTuber Tyler Oliveira, whhas been spotted last night boarding an El Al flight and has arrived in Israel today. This afternoon he posted videos about Orthodox Jews in Lakewood and Monroe painting them in a bad light filled with misinformation.

- Thousands of NJ residents face food stamp cuts under new federal rules.

New Jersey officials say federal SNAP changes could cut benefits for many residents and potentially end assistance for about 47,000 people. New work rules now require some previously exempt groups to work or volunteer 20 hours weekly, and the state may also absorb higher program costs. The average benefit is about $194 per month for roughly 430,000 households.

- Shatnez Alert:

Vaad Lmishmeres Shatnez: A Shatnez warning was issued after linen shatnez was found in a Ricercato brand wool suit sold at an Igud Bnei Torah sale in Toms River before Pesach. Experts warned that even similar suits may contain shatnez, so garments should be individually checked, as other items from the same batch may also be affected. This finding should serve as a reminder to buyers that they cannot assume items are shatnez-free simply because they were sold at an Igud Bnei Torah or similar event.

- Attempted Trump Assassin Cole Allen Pleads NOT GUILTY in federal court today on charges that could put him away for life.

- Tax Dollars; LDC meeting today spending UEZ funds.

 $2 million dollars for snow removal equipment for on-site snow melting in the UEZ. The machine is capable of melting approximately 80 tons of snow per hour

 $440,000 in UEZ funds to continue the Downtown Clifton Avenue Clean Team program for Year II, covering personnel and supply costs.

 $35,000 in UEZ funds for drones and drone training for Chaverim of Central Jersey to assist the Lakewood Police Department and OEM with searches, within the UEZ area.

- Yisroel Beiteinu MK Avigdor Liberman accused Israel’s Charedi leadership of being “anti-Jewish,” claiming they care more about “power, money, and status” than Torah study. Speaking at the Shalom Hartman Institute, Liberman criticized efforts to keep yeshiva students out of the workforce and exempt from military service.

- Giyus: A crowd of frum residents in Dimona reportedly blocked military police from arresting a gerer chosid for alleged draft evasion by gathering and dancing outside his home overnight.

The anti-conscription Tzeva Shachor hotline said supporters quickly arrived after learning of the military police presence.

- At least one American has tested positive for the hantavirus as passengers exposed to the virus on a cruise ship are now back on U.S. soil. Seventeen U.S. passengers are headed to Omaha, Nebraska, where they’ll spend 42 days in quarantine as doctors urge the public not to spiral into COVID-style panic. Officials say the risk of hantavirus to the general public remains “very, very low,” with Admiral Brian Christine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health, noting that the Andes variant does not spread easily and requires prolonged, close contact with a symptomatic person.

Trump Shabbos 250

Agudath Israel of America Statement in Support of the “Shabbos 250” Initiative

May 10, 2026 - 23 Iyar, 5786

Dear friends and supporters of Agudas Yisroel,

Last week, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month and included a call to Jewish Americans to observe a “national Sabbath” as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America. The President suggested Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar (May 15-16) as a day to be devoted to such observance.

At the direction of our senior rabbinic leadership, Agudath Israel of America supports the President’s initiative, and encourages our constituents to use the occasion to reaffirm our most sincere appreciation for the United States of America.

It is particularly appropriate to appreciate the bedrock principle of religious liberty upon which America was founded, and to reflect on the historic role America has played in serving as a haven for embattled Jews the world over. Rabbonim may want to use this opportunity to speak about hakaras hatov, particularly the importance of recognizing and appreciating the incredible good of our host nation. Families and individuals may want to encourage conversations at their Shabbos tables about ways to show their gratitude for the United States, which Harav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, referred as a “Malchus Shel Chesed”—a kingdom distinguished by kindness.

Throughout Jewish history, observance of our faith—and Shabbos in particular—has often been restricted or prohibited entirely. We are therefore fortunate to live in a nation whose legal and civic framework safeguards our ability to observe Shabbos openly and without fear. And now, with Shabbos observance being publicly acknowledged and encouraged by the President himself as an essential component of Jewish identity, our good fortune to reside in this country is compounded exponentially.  

Sincerely,

Agudath Israel of America

Statement from Agudath Israel:

Agudath Israel of America Statement in Support of the “Shabbos 250” Initiative