Monday Rosh Chodesh Tamuz June 15 News Updates

 weather 81° generally sunny skies for the afternoon. 

New Jersey residents will get a break from the hot and stormy weather to start the week before thunderstorm chances return on Wednesday and Thursday.

- yahrzeit  today of Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz.

- Refuah Helpline is urging parents to think twice before allowing children to ride electric scooters, warning that they continue to see serious injuries caused by scooter accidents. The organization stresses that electric scooters are not toys and reminds parents to ensure children wear helmets when riding scooters or bicycles to help prevent severe injuries.

 - A 15-year-old Middletown High School South student involved in an e-bike crash with a vehicle on Wednesday, June 10 has died of his injuries, officials said.

- A group of frum Yidden  went up to the Har Habayis today on a rosh chodesh with singing and dancing. As more people  are ascending the mako Hamikdosh while most possible today forbid it.

- Out to Lunch pre packaged kosher food is now avilable at the Quickcheck location Cedarbridge and New Hampshire in Lakewood.

- Traffic along rt 9 south today with more construction taking place.

- Girls school will be finishing the year this week, with parents having to sill pay full tuition for June plus cmp between camp and regular camp 

- Giyus: IDF Military Police detectives arrested Aviel Cohen, a 22-year-old avreich and resident of Netivot, for draft evasion. Another bochur from Ger was arrested today, the chasidus is considering protest 

- Keren Olam haTorah With a target of $150 million, the gedolim are continuing their fundraising campaign in the US to finance the yeshivas and kollels whose budgets were cut due to the Attorney General's directive. So far, around 100,000 donations have been collected, but they still haven't reached the target. per Israeli media 

- Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva Rav Malkiel Kotler traveled to Miami yesterday, joining a delegation of leading Torah figures including Rav Don Segal, Rav Yosef Chevroni, Rav Yitzchok Ezrachi, Rav Asher Weiss, and Rav Avrohom Salim. The group participated in community events and private fundraising gatherings on Miami Beach, with heightened security visibly present as a precaution.

Yesterday  Rav Bunim Schreiber Rav CM Ausband g continued their mission to Philadelphia. A kobolas ponim with the roshei yeshiva of the Philadelphia Yeshiva a the home of  Rav Sholom Kamenetsky  with Rav Shimon Yehuda Svei.

- Report: Netanyahu Advancing Plan to End Arrests of Charedi "Draft Evaders"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly promoting an initiative that would halt the detention of Haredi draft evaders. The move comes amid pressure from Belz and Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and aims to freeze arrests while broader legal and legislative solutions are pursued. Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs has been tasked with advancing the proposal, which remains under legal review. According to reports, the government hopes to pass the measure as a temporary order before the Knesset is expected to disperse next month. (I24news)

- Hate in Disguise: A NJ man talks about the "Deer" taking over his community, referring to the Orthodox Jewish community. "The deer are reproducing at a much higher rate than the rest of us...they all look the same...they're walking through our streets at all hours of the night."

(Frum tiktok)

- Ocean county: This morning a suspect allegedly struck an ICE agent with a vehicle and fled. The agent fired at the fleeing vehicle, but the suspect escaped and remained at large as of Monday afternoon. The incident occurred on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin and prompted a major law enforcement response.

- BDE Petirah of Mrs. Rivka Rubashkin a”h, of Boro Park, at the age of 90. Mrs. Rubashkin was the almana of R’ Avrohom Rubashkin a”h, a pioneer in the kosher meat industry who helped ensure reliable kosher meat availability across the United States. Together, they were also known for operating a kosher deli on 13th Avenue in Boro Park, where anyone in need was welcomed warmly and provided with a meal free of charge. She is survived by her distinguished family, including her son R' Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin, along with other members of the prominent Rubashkin family. The levaya will take place today in Boro Park.

- Three sold-out Banana Ball games brought thousands to Lakewood and generated major revenue for the BlueClaws. But under the stadium lease, the township receives only a fixed $175,000 annual payment, which goes to the Lakewood Industrial Commission, not the municipal budget. Lakewood Residents have been questioning whether the benefits outweighed the traffic and disruptions.

- The official catskills summer vacation kicks off this coming shabbos.

- Report: frustration is growing among Charedi soldiers serving in specialized IDF units over government policies affecting the Charedi community, including draft enforcement and cuts to benefits. According to the report, some soldiers have discussed the possibility of a coordinated refusal to report for duty if the government's approach does not change. The claims reflect rising tensions surrounding

- New Jersey American Water, crews are canvassing homes in Route 88 and Cedarbridge Avenue, to determine whether properties may be eligible for lead service line replacement.

- Three New Jersey childrens hospitals have been recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric facilities in Newsweek’s 2026 rankings. out of the top 50.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick New Jersey 

Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark New Jersey 

Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack New Jersey.

- Trump: Sadly, if you import people from Third World Countries, you quickly become a Third World Country — And there’s not a thing you can do about it. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump arrives in Geneva, Switzerland for the G7 summit, just a day after announcing an agreement to end the U.S. war with Iran. G7 leaders will convene in France, where discussions are expected to focus on the Iran conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, and a range of other global issues.

- Hospitals in New Jersey could continue to hold emotionally unstable patients against their will for up to six days under a bill advancing in the Statehouse, a move even supporters called imperfect but necessary given the lack of appropriate inpatient options for people in a psychiatric crisis.

- Trump: On July 4th, at The Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument, in beautiful and safe Washington D.C., we are going to host the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a “TRIBUTE TO AMERICA.” Starting at 7 P.M. EST, this HUGE Celebration will honor our Country's People, Spirit, Strength, Resolve, and Triumphs. With the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding the beautifully new Reflecting Pool, more than 300 Members of our strong and talented Military Bands, Orchestras, and Ceremonial Units, will perform Patriotic Melodies and American Classics, and my Playlist (We will have none of those people that put you to sleep and constantly complain!), as we celebrate our Country, and Rally into the next 250 years. This ensemble will be the largest formation of Joint Military Music and Ceremonial performances in History. There will be incredible Flyovers and Airshows featuring our Top Military Pilots and Equipment, and I will deliver keynote remarks that you will not want to miss. To conclude the program, and commemorate this Historic Occasion, I will be launching, what will be, the LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY, right here in our Nation's Capital. Do not miss it. See you on JULY 4th in Washington, D.C. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- The Knesset’s ultra-Orthodox parties will boycott additional coalition legislation to protest an expected lack of advancement of a bill restoring daycare subsidies to the children of frum families labeled as draft evaders.

- Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says, calling it “a big moment for our country.” Starmer says he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, intended to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. He says he is “not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children

Iran Israel Updates Monday June 15

- Senior US official, in a briefing to reporters: "We signed the agreement with Iran. The President and Vice President signed it. The Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf also signed it

- Axios, a senior US official stated that an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon is not a condition of the agreement with Iran and that if Hezbollah attacks, Israel retains "the right to self-defense and to respond."

- Trump: "Hopefully, we can resolve the situation in Lebanon as well. Because it's something that never ends. We need to talk to Hezbollah about this"

- Offficial: There will be a signing ceremony on Friday. Vance, Witkoff and Kushner will be there. We have direct contact with officials in the Iranian system, something that hasn't happened in 47 years. Therefore, we understand what they want. The Iranians are agreeing to concessions they did not agree to in the past, and therefore we are agreeing to consider steps we did not agree to in the past"

- IDF drone attack against a car in Lebanon, one dead

-PM Netanyahu expected to deliver statement to Israeli media this evening (Israel time) amid US-Iran deal and growing criticism

- Trump: Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz. They are going along the Southern “Highway,” which is totally safe, secure, and pristine. There are other areas of travel, also!!! President DJT

- Amit Segal : "If this is the moment of truth, there is only one correct answer to the prime minister’s test: stand up to Trump. As the senior cabinet minister put it, “This is our war, forced upon us, and we must not accept the Iranian equation”—even at the cost of a “sharp confrontation with the president of the United States.” Quite simply, Israel cannot allow its security to be dictated from Washington, and the prime minister who allows that to happen will not be prime minister for long."

- Vice President Vance: The agreement with Iran was already signed online last night. We haven’t released any funds to them — that will only happen if they truly change.

- Mark  Levin Here’s an idea:  if you want people to stop speculating about the MOU release the MOU. Don’t brief a few anointed ones to control the narrative and expect everyone else to sit silently.  That’s not how our country works. It’s going to be signed soon. It takes time for people to digest it all once it is released.  Controlling the narrative can only last so long.

- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bakaei: Lebanon and the end of the war in Lebanon are an integral part of the ceasefire agreement. Lebanon appears three times in the memorandum of understanding.

-Response by Iran’s Foreign Ministry to Israel’s claim they will not withdraw from Lebanon:

– We know that Israel never takes any action without consultation and direct coordination with America Therefore, we hold America directly responsible if it fails to force Israel to submit to its obligations as part of the MoU, with necessary consequences.

- JD Vance on Iran: We are now speaking directly to the Iranian system. We have some good relationships there. We are not passing messages through backchannels anymore; we are actually talking to them. When you talk to them, you figure out what's real, what's fake, what they're serious about, and what they're not serious about.

- National Security Minister Ben-Gvir: The security of the citizens of the State of Israel comes above all. A sovereign state is not a subcontractor for any superpower. It is not obligated to agreements that seal its ability to defend its people against existential threats.

We must not act under external pressure but rather from our own conscience. Just as a person is obligated to do what is necessary to protect their home, the State of Israel is obligated to do everything to protect its citizens.

- JD Vance on Iran: We are extending an open hand to Iran. If they want to change their relationship with us, we will change our relationship with Iran. That's the offer.

- Trump: effectively allows Iran to enrich uranium. Trump to The New York Times: Iran will only be able to enrich uranium to a low level. We are talking to them about a 15-20-year ban. If an agreement is not reached within 60 days, we will return to war.

- Across Israel, the belief is this is one of the worst agreements ever signed with Iran

. Here are some of the quotes from Israel:

“Trump completely surrendered to Iran

“Any part of this Agreement does not bind us”

“The 2026 Munich agreement”

“Trump saved the Iranian regime”

“All Trump did was sign another JCPOA that pushes the can down the road”

“Trump promotes the worst regimes in the world”

- A senior Israeli to IDF radio: This is a horrible deal for Israel, and everyone from top to bottom thinks so, from the Prime Minister to the IDF Chief of Staff

- Editor of Jerusalem post: If this US-Iran ceasefire/“peace deal” is so good for Israel, where are the Israelis saying so? I’ve been looking all morning. Officials, IDF voices, MKs, analysts, think tanks, prominent media figures.

So far: zero serious Israeli public endorsements.

- qDefense Minister Israel Katz vowed Monday that the Israeli military will remain in southern Lebanon and warned that if Iran strikes, it will be hit “with full force,” promising that Israel will resist any pressure after the US and Iran agreed a deal to end the war that also reportedly includes a commitment to end hostilities in Lebanon.

- Iran claims: The U.S. acknowledged the fact that Iran will be able to collect fees for "maritime services" for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz starting in 60 days, under the service name: "Safety services, navigation, environmental protection and insurance, and using these revenues to promote the country's economic development"

- Authorities in southern Lebanon warn people displaced by three months of war between Israel and Hezbollah against rushing home despite a US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict, as Israel says it will not withdraw troops from the south.

- Smotrich condemns the agreement, calling it “bad for Israel and for the entire free world. Period.”He says that Israel must continue efforts to topple the Iranian regime and ensure Tehran never obtains nuclear weapons, but also defends the government, declaring that none of those running to replace Netanyahu could “withstand even ten percent of the pressure currently being exerted on the Israeli government, and especially on its leader.”

Oif Simchas Sunday Rosh Chodesh Tamuz

Flash Flood Warning for Ocean county 

Until 345 AM EDT.

At 1142 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin.

יעלה ויבוא 

Chasunas: 

Liss - Grama Ateres Reva 

Weissman - Abromowitz Fountain Ballroom 

Weiss - Joseph Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Kaufman - Chapman Ateres Esther 

Silverman - Pear Ateres  Blima 

Terebelo Ne'emas Hachaim

Westher tonight 66° Thunderstorms - some locally heavy downpours are possible, especially late. A few storms may be severe. Chance of rain 100%.

Sunday June 14 News Updates Lakewood

Weather 92° Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.

Erev Rosh chodesh Tamuz 5786

- Flash flood warning for Ocean  county until 3:45 am

- Senator Graham:” the architect of the  Iran deal, Vice President Vance...” Remember that in 2028, I will.

A group of hooded thieves broke into Focus Camera in Lakewood  off Cedarbridge  Ave, around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, smashing through the glass doors and stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment in about 30 seconds. Police and other law enforcement agencies are investigating and searching for the suspects.

- Brisk RY Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchik BH is back home following a brief hospitalization flyer undergoing a procedure. He is still in need of tefillos 

- Dozens of charedim are currently demonstrating outside the home of Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit in Mevaseret Zion."

- Hachnosas sefer torah lz"n habocher dovid yitzchok handler zt"l Ben rav moshe shlita he was niftar just over a year ago in the car accident with other bochurim right before shavous . Will take place TODAY Sunday Parahas Korach at yeshiva Netiv hatorah (rabbi aron yeshiva) 2040 whitesville rd roms river. Ksiva is at 3:00 and dancing at 5:00)

- Keren Olam HaTorah events today

Passaic/Clifton visit byvRav Sov Landau  1:15 PM Ohel Rivka Hall, 181 Pennington Ave, Passaic, NJ for men & bochurim only.

Philadelphia:  1:15 PM at the Philadelphia Community Kollel, 364 Montgomery Ave. Merion Station, PA

- South Florida Rav Yitzchok Ezrachi and Rav Asher Weiss arriving from EY Kabalas Panim  at Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes

Klurman Campus 1025 NE Miami Gardens Dr, North Miami Beach

- PSA Kosher Alert: Product certifications at Aldi can change frequently, so always check the package for a current kosher symbol and do not rely on previous purchases. Recent changes include a switch in hashgacha for Lettuce Garden Salad products, Fruit Stripe Raspberry/Strawberry flavor currently lacking Star-K certification, only certain bags of French fries being certified, and some items that were previously pareve now being dairy. Please verify each product before purchasing.

- Girls high school There's still many girls without a school for next year as askonim work on placement 

- Travel disaster at Metlife after World. Up ga e

More than three hours after Brazil and Morocco ended their World Cup match in a 1-1 tie at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night, hundreds of frustrated soccer fans remained ensnarled in a travel nightmare just outside the venue in East Rutherford. Gridlock choked the highways and streets surrounding the stadium near midnight, and fans waited in thick crowds at the designated rideshare area at Meadowlands racetrack. Some had been in line for more than an hour after wandering the stadium grounds searching for a way out.

- Ocean County is now classified in a severe drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as New Jersey enters the summer months under a persistent water crisis that state officials have called one of the worst in more than two decades. As of June 9, approximately 88 percent of New Jersey.

- Last night in BMG The Rosh Yeshiva Rav Bumim Schreiber shared a personal example of the hatred directed against the Torah community. He is currently not well and undergoing treatments. At one of his appointments thebdoctor asked him about his job to which he wrote he's a Rosh Yeshiva the doctor wqlked out a doctor and refused to treat him after alizing he was a Charedi yeshiva head. According to Rav  Schreiber, the doctor left and sent another medical professional in his place, allegedly because he was uncomfortable treating a rabbi. Ra  Bunim Schreiber presented the incident as an example of anti-Charedi discrimination in Israel. Name for Tehillim Yisroel Bunim ben Chaya Roiza.

Zmanim Mincha Yom Kippur Koton Erev Rosh Chodesh Tamuz Lakewood

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

 Rosh Chodesh Sivan is  Monday and Tuesday 

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

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

Iran/Israel Updates Sunday June 14

US, Iran confirm deal reached to end the war; Trump: Hormuz to open, US blockade to end.

- Senator Graham: …” the architect of the deal, Vice President Vance...” Remember that in 2028, I will.

- Trump: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Some political pundits calling it a bad deal and surrender  by the US to Iran.

-Netanyahu has rejected the the US-Iran peace deal, telling Trump that Israel will not withdraw the IDF from Lebanon and does not consider itself bound by that part of the deal. Maariv

(source: Israeli channel Maariv)

Iranian Mehr Agency: Details of the agreement between the US and Iran

1. A permanent and immediate cessation of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

2. A commitment by the US not to interfere in Iran's internal affairs and to respect the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

3. A complete lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days.

4. A commitment by the US to withdraw its forces from the areas adjacent to Iran.

5. Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, within the framework of Iranian arrangements.

6. Suspension of sanctions on the sale of oil, petrochemical products, and their derivatives, and granting Iran full access to its financial resources.

7. The United States and its allies will present plans for the reconstruction of Iran worth at least $300 billion.

8. Sixty days of negotiations to reach a final agreement based on nuclear issues and the complete removal of the main, secondary, and US sanctions, as well as the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

9. Renewal of Iran's commitment under the NPT not to develop nuclear weapons.

10. During the negotiation period, the United States undertakes not to add forces to the region or impose new sanctions.

11. Release of $24 billion of frozen Iranian funds during the final 60-day negotiation period. Half of the amount will be made available to Iran even before the negotiations begin.

12. Establishment of a monitoring mechanism for the implementation of the agreement.

13. A resolution of the UN Security Council will approve the final agreement.

14. The final negotiations will not begin until half of Iran's frozen funds are released, oil sanctions on Iran are suspended, and the naval blockade is lifted. The final agreement will deal only with the fate of enriched materials and their enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, and Iran's economic rehabilitation program. Discussions on Iran's missile program and support for resistance groups will be definitively removed from the agenda

- New York Times: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibsf and Foreign Minister Araqhchi will attend the signing of the agreement in Switzerland on Friday, in what is expected to be the first official meeting between Iranian and US officials in 47 years.

I- ranian Mehar News Agency: The agreement stipulates an immediate end to the war, including in Lebanon. The US will release frozen Iranian assets worth $24 billion, half of which will be released immediately before the start of the talks. The agreement does not include Iran's missile program and support for proxy organizations

- Trump: “This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace. With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Trump: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- PM Netanyahu told Trump that Israel is not bound by the Lebanon clause in the U.S.-Iran agreement, and the IDF will not withdraw from Lebanon.

Wall Street Journal: The agreement with Iran also includes a ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel's right to respond "if attacked.

- Trump said that "there is no pressure to take the enriched uranium. We can do that later."

- Netanyahu and Trump spoke. Trump updated that he is expected to sign the agreement with Iran- possibly tonight

- Iranian Fars News Agency: Iran canceled the attack on Israelfollowing last-minute concessions offered by the US President, including maintaining Lebanon's territorial integrity, Israel's withdrawal from the Lebanese border, and the immediate lifting of the blockade - Iran was convinced to give up on carrying out the attack. It was also determined that the legal framework for regulating traffic in the Persian Gulf waters would be formulated in cooperation between Iran and Oman

- Iran: "Trump offered us money in exchange for silence about the attack. We rejected it—we will respond very soon."

Netanyahu has already faced off against U.S. presidents — this could be the toughest confrontation of them all." (Amit Segal)

- An IDF soldier was moderately wounded and another was lightly hurt by rockets launched by Hezbollah at troops in southern Lebanon earlier today, the military says.

- Trump: I will ask Iran not to launch missiles at Israel. The agreement will be signed in the coming hours."

The mixed messages coming from the U.S.:

Trump criticizes Israel for the strike in Dahiyeh.

His defense secretary praises the action as restrained.

The State Department is pressuring Iran not to respond.(Amit Segal)

- Trump to Fox News: I spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu. I told him, "What.. are you doing? A deal with Iran will be signed in the next 2-3 hours

- Trump orders Israel to stop ALL attacks in Lebanon.

- Israel braces for Iranian missile fire after strike on Beirut’s Dahiyeh

- IDF Home Front Command says it is restricting gatherings nationwide to 5,000 people.

- The IDF in an official statement: "Preparing for missile launches from Iran in the coming hours."

-  Senior member of the Iranian negotiation team, Marandi: "There will be no more negotiations for now."

- Iran Revolutionary Guards: Our response will come before dawn tomorrow

- Trump: "This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran. Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process. We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel. This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- The Iranians are now threatening to cut off all negotiations with the US if Israel does not stop hitting Hezbollah. The Iranians know that if they hit Israel, they will suffer major strikes, so they go to the next best thing, Trump. They know how desperate Trump is to get a deal, so they are blackmailing him to achieve what they can't achieve militarily.

- IDF Spokesperson: In a precise strike in Dahiyeh, Beirut: The IDF struck a Hezbollah terror organization command center. The strike was carried out after, earlier today, the Hezbollah terror organization fired aerial targets towards the territory of the State of Israel.

- Hezbollah launched rockets at Northern Israel again today.

- US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz says President Donald Trump “has every intent” to sign an memorandum of understanding with Iran today. “The president has every intent for it to happen. I’ll leave the actual details and timing to the White House. The Iranians are incredibly difficult negotiators, coupled with the fact that they’re having a very hard time getting guidance from their supreme leader, and they’re not always on the same page within their team,” Waltz tells ABS’s “This Week.”

“They have every intent of getting this done today,” he adds.

Video of Rischa Doyraysa With Rav Dov Landau

The Rischa Doraysa Event in Lakewood with Rav Dov Landau and Lakewood Talmidei Chachomim on behalf of Keren  Olam HaTorah

Motzei Shabbos Shelach News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 66° A few clouds. Tomorrow hi 91° Overcast in the afternoon 

Riots and Mayhem in NYC following the Nick's win.  Cars and busses getting smashed  with thousands celebrating and rioting in the streets 

- Keren Olem Hatorah event tonight in BMG Bais medrash Bais Yitzchok 11:00 Pm with Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband  a d Rav Bunim Schreiber Divrei Pesicha by Rav Malkiel Kotler shlita

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Yechiel Moskowitz zt”l, a noted marbitz Torah, Rosh Chabura  and  Baal Korei in BMG and former magid shiuǰr at Yeshiva of Bayonne he was 70 years old. A son in law of YBL"c Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita. Levaya Sunday in Lakewood  2:15 pm in Bais Onya next door to Bais Faiga 1210 Clifton Ave.. Kevurah in Lakewood 

- Rav Bunim Schreiber and Rav Chaim Mordechi  Ausband spent  shabbos in Lakewood. The delegation  for Keren Olam HaTorah will travel to Lakewood 

- Giyus: The Eidah Hacharesis held a hafgana with kabolas Shabbos at the Russian compound to protest tge5 arrest of  demonstrators and bochurim.

- First World cup game took place today  at Metlife stadium between Brazil and Morocco.

- Hundreds of NYPD officers, including heavily-armed Counterterrorism units, are preparing to LOCK DOWN the area around Madison Square Garden

- President Trump's name is removed from the Kennedy Center, after a series of legal challenges amid final preps for UFC fight night at The White House tomorrow.

- Adirei HaTorah: The drasha by Rav Yitzchok Soloveitchik shlita that was said at the Maamad in Philadelphia  was  written up and  distributed in ahuls across Lakewood this shabbos  by   Alei Zayis publications.

 Asifa tonight  in BMG Rav Schreiber describes the hatred against frum hidden in EY Video credit Pargod media

Keren Olam Hatorah Lakewood Atzeres Tefillah 

Iran Israel Update Motzei shabbos Shelach

- Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday,

“The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

He added that Iran will not attain nuclear weapons, claimed the regime no longer wants them, and indicated that Iran’s uranium stockpile will not be retrieved at this stage.

- Israel i24 News is reporting that as part of the emerging deal/MOU, Iran is demanding a FULL Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as part of the ceasefire (which he says will NOT happen).

He poses that the key question is whether the US will demand that Israel limit the war only to the southern Lebanon area or not.

- CNN reported that in recent weeks, Iran has dramatically increased its efforts to seal off its enriched uranium stockpile - through the deliberate collapse of tunnels and the bombing of openings with mines, according to 5 sources involved in American intelligence.

According to the report - these actions are concerning because Iran can claim it lacks the capability to extract the enriched uranium, and even in a future agreement scenario, it could avoid handing it over by arguing an inability to retrieve it from the ground.

- Opposition Leader Yair Lapid slams the emerging US-Iran deal, tweeting that it “doesn’t achieve any of Israel’s war goals — the regime survives, the missile program is intact, and Iran can rebuild the nuclear program.”

Lapid claims this is a “total failure” by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that turns Israel into a “protectorate that receives instructions regarding its national security,” criticizing the premier’s “inability to turn military achievements into strategic successes.”

- The Israel Defense Forces said it struck over 70 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, targeting rocket launchers and buildings allegedly used by the terror group to advance attacks, after the army issued evacuation warnings for over 20 locations. The military added that it killed several Hezbollah operatives identified in areas of southern Lebanon where troops were operating.

-Trump post: Barack Hussein Obama’s Deal with Iran, the JCPOA, was an easy, beautiful, smooth road to a Nuclear Weapon, which Iran would have had six years ago, and would have used long before now. My Agreement with Iran is the exact opposite, A WALL TO NO NUCLEAR WEAPON! In fact, they no longer want a Nuclear Weapon, nor will they have one, either through purchase, development, or any other form of procurement. The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL. Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had. Unlike Obama’s Hundreds of Billions of Dollars in payments to them, including 1.7 Billion Dollars in green, cold cash, no money will exchange hands. At the appropriate time, when all is calm, we will go in and get the Nuclear Dust, buried deep under the powerful sunken granite mountains, thanks to our beautiful B-2 Bombers and their brilliant pilots, and downblend and destroy it, whether in Iran, or the United States. We look forward to working with Iran, and the entire Middle East, long into the future. Hopefully, this process will all work out quickly, easily, and smoothly. If it doesn’t, we have the ultimate alternative, hopefully never to be used again! Thank you for your attention to this matter!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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Friday, June 12, 2026 / כ״ז סיון תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת שלח

Candle lighting 8:08 pm

shkiah/sunset 8:26 pm

Rosh chodesh Tamuz is Monday and Tuesday 

Molad Monday morning, 46 minutes and 16 chalakim after 6:00 am

Weather: 

Tonight 66° Scattered thunderstorms, partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms could contain damaging winds Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 89° Sunny skies. 

הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר עָבַרְנוּ בָהּ לָתוּר אֹתָהּ טוֹבָה הָאָרֶץ מְאֹד מְאֹד

                                   שבת איז שיין. שבת איז ריין

Friday June 12 News Updates Lakewood

 Friday, June 12, 2026 / כ״ז סיון תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת שלח

Candle lighting 8:08 pm

shkiah/sunset 8:26 pm

Rosh chodesh Tamuz is Monday and Tuesday 

Molad Monday morning, 46 minutes and 16 chalakim after 6:00 am

Weather: Day 93° Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Near record high temperatures. Chance of rain 50%.

Tonight 66° Scattered thunderstorms, partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms could contain damaging winds Chance of rain 40%.

Shabbos day 89° Sunny skies. 

N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorms, record heat possible today.

Yartzeit today of Rav Chaim Stein ZTL R"Y Telz

Yartzeit today of Rav Dovid Trenk ZTL

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Yechiel Moskowitz zt”l, a noted marbitz Torah,  Rosh  Chabura in BMG and former magid shiur at Yeshiva of  Bayonne he was 70 years  old. A son in law of YBL"c Rav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlita. Levaya Sunday in Lakewood details TBA .

- NWS: Unfortunately, there has been little change in the Drought Monitor from last week. Most of the region remains in at least a Moderate Drought, with the exception of the Poconos. An extreme drought is now posted for portions of the Delmarva & southern NJ.

- Elon  Musk just created 4,400 millionaires in a single day. 400 of them are now worth over $100 million.

- Stock Market Today: Dow Rises On Iran Peace Deal Hopes; SpaceX Shares Hit 168 In Debut

Elon Musk company SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, raising about $75 billion and valuing the company at roughly $1.77 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history. Shares reportedly rose on early trading, pushing valuation higher amid strong investor demand.

- The Keren Olam HaTorah delegation will travel to Florida on Sunday 

- Rav Dov Landau, will spend Shabbos in Monsey 

Rabbi Avraham Salim, will spend Shabbos in Kew Gardens Hills

Rabbi Yosef Chevroni, will spend Shabbos in Kew Gardens Hills 

The Modzitz Rebbe will spend Shabbos in Lakewood 

The Koson Lakewood Rebbe is spending Shabbos in Tosh Hungary for the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Meshulam Feish of Tosh.

Rav Don Segal will spend Shabbos in Boro Park 

- Lakewood police have increased police presence on local roads, with LPD motorcycle officers conducting traffic enforcement and pulling over motorists.

 Jackson Police have also stepped up enforcement efforts, issuing more traffic tickets along the Lakewood–Jackson border. At W, County line rd

- Slices Pizza in Deal has moved to a new location at 232 Norwood Avenue 

- Giyus: Seven yeshiva bochurim were released this morning from Prison 10 after detention periods of 3–20 days. The released individuals were greeted with song, dance, and excitement by their family members and friends who arrived to welcome them upon their release.

- Jackson officials approved a fifth straight budget with little or no tax increase, but concerns are growing over the township's finances after at least $9 million was taken from surplus funds to balance the budget. Some council members warned that continued reliance on surplus could create fiscal challenges in the future APP

- Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick is suing the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office, alleging it interfered with township oversight of the police department by denying the business administrator access to a police radio and the department's Facebook page.

- Rav Moshe HIllel HIrsch shlita i at a wedding last night was surrounded by talmidim as they danced to songs עוצו עצה ותופר against the military campaign to arrest yeshiva bochurim 

- NJ Assembly GOP: After months of careful study, Trenton Democrats have finally identified New Jersey's most urgent crisis. The state nut. We don’t have one. You think we’re joking.

- Dime Commercial Bank opened its newest branch in Lakewood located at 500 Boulevard of the Americas.

- Hapeles newspaper editorial argues that the recent anti-draft protests demonstrated the strength of the Chareidi community's opposition to drafting yeshiva students. It calls for even broader participation from all segments of the Chareidi ציבור, claiming that a united mass movement could halt any effort to impose military service on bnei yeshiva, while criticizing reliance on political and parliamentary solutions alone.

- Giyus: Chanel 13: Very senior officials in the police conveyed a message to leading Charedi figures that the police are expected to stop conducting proactive arrests of charedi draft evaders. On Monday, a meeting will be held between police commanders and senior frum leaders. The commanders reportedly assured the Charedi representatives that the goal is to "calm tensions" and return to a policy under which a police officer who encounters a draft evader will only issue a summons to report to the Israeli military (IDF), rather than arresting him.

-  LGBT bill: Rutgers law professor Ronald Chen and the New Jersey Press Association, said the language could punish protected speech, truthful reporting, and political advocacy. Supporters say the bill is intended to protect patients and providers from harassment and intimidation, not restrict free speech. The Assembly is expected to amend the legislation before moving forward with a vote later in June.

At Keren Olam Hatorah Atzeres in Lakewood 

Iran Israel Updates Friday June 12

- Araghchi: After completing the final stages of the negotiations, the agreement will be signed and officially announced. In the first stage, the signing will be done digitally and remotely; this may happen as early as in the coming days

- US official: An agreement has been reached on the destruction of enriched material, so Israel will cooperate

- Pakistan declares that a final draft of the peace deal has been reached. Currently working with the parties to complete the next steps.

- Trump reposts this from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi:

"The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content.

In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course."

- Trump: "The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing. What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING! Also, their totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the Hormuz Strait is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. They better get their act together, and FAST! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- A senior US official: As part of the agreement, enriched uranium will be destroyed and removed. The nuclear program will be dismantled, and NO funds will be released to Tehran until there are on-the-ground results. The Strait of Hormuz will be opened, and Iran will NOT fund terrorist organizations. The deal with Iran is based on performance.

- Bloomberg: Switzerland has been raised as a possible location for signing the agreement between the US and Iran, possibly on Sunday

- The US military was about three hours away from an attack on Iran when President Trump announced the achievement of an agreement, NBC reported citing official US sources

- Iran's Mehr news agency publishes a draft deal with the United States which would, if adopted, secure the release of $24 billion in frozen assets within a 60-day period.

- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “As long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon. There is an agreement between President Trump and me on this issue. For over 30 years, I have been at the forefront of the international fight against Iran's nuclear program. Without this fight, Iran would have long since had the nuclear bomb to destroy Israel. Iran is acting to destroy the Jewish state, and I am dedicating my life to preventing it from doing so. As long as I am the Prime Minister of Israel, this will not happen."

- Hezbollah is confident that Iran will insist on Lebanon being included in a deal with the United States, a leading Hezbollah politician said on Friday, as hopes grew for an agreement between Tehran and Washington.

- Iranian News Agency Mahar: The MOU with the US includes US commitments to lift sanctions, withdraw its forces surrounding Iran, and lift the naval blockade. Additionally, the memorandum includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the lifting of oil sanctions, and the release of Iran's frozen funds.

- The Israeli Air Force recently struck and destroyed five Hezbollah launchers used to fire rockets at troops in southern Lebanon, the military says.

-The Iranian news agency IRNA details the content of the MOU between the US and Iran:

In the current Memorandum of Understanding, NO agreement will be reached on the nuclear issue, and Iran will NOT make any new commitment.

Oif Simchas Thurs 26 Sivan

Severe Thunderstorm Watch From Thu 7:15 pm until Fri 12:00 am Low 72 Chance of rain 70%

Chasunas:

Antebi - Kuperman Bais Faiga

Berkowitz - Berger Foun,tazin Ballroom 

Dreyfus - Carlebqch Neemas Hachaim 

Paretzky - Zucker Ateres  Blima 

Grossman - Nossonchuck Kesser Moshe Yehuda

Joseph - Lench Lake Terrace 

Chumash Shiur by Harav Yeruchom Olshin shlita 11:30 pm at B"M Ateres Bracha live 646-726-9977  

Road closures:

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/11 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Providence (25 ft), Finchley(25 ft), Elmhurst (25 ft), Yale (25 ft), Ford (25 ft), Roosevelt (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St.

LPD Traffic Advisory: Residents should expect increased traffic in the area of ShoreTown Ballpark (BlueClaws Stadium) today due to the Banana Ball game.

Heavy traffic is anticipated between approximately 2:30 PM and 10:00 PM, particularly on Cedar Bridge Avenue, Route 9, and surrounding roadways.

Kabolas Panim Atzeres Tefilah with Gedolei Yisroel

9:15pm Event concludes with music as crowds disperse. Tents along the perimeter offer to sign up and support the keren. 

Maariv followed with Rav Yosef Chevroni at the  Amud

Tehillim recited  by Rav Shimon Galei shlita kapitel 20, 142, followed by kabolas Ohl Malchus Shamayim by Rav  Avraham Saalim shlita.

9pm 

Rav Bunim Shreiber shlita addresses the crowd  we are in a milchama and we must fight back and show Hashem that we are on his side weather financially or increasing our Torah learning as the war by the  reshaim is waged against Hashem and his followers the bnei Torah.

- Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband speaks to the crowd. He was asked by the gedolim that  everyone be mekabel to support one month salary of a youngerman. But more importantly that thousands together will join to support financially that will win the milchama and defeat the  koach HaTumah 

Music plays songs of Torah as crowds dance

- Rav Yaakov Hillel shlita addresses the crowds in English. He said this gathering is a machaah on the desecration and degradation of Torah in EY the humiliating vicious campaign by The wicked reshaim against the bnei Torah in EY. At the same time he said we gathered to show solidarity with our brothers in EY as Tens of thousands in the NY area alone came out to show support. He called on everyone to continue learning and being mechazek in Torah.

8:35 Rav Don Segal addresses the crowd as the music plays his niggun tattaleh kum shoin aheim as circles of bochurim dance. He mentioned the gezirah in EY is a milchama of Tumah and tahara in Shamayim  and if we in the  US are mechazek then it will bring a yeshuah in EY.

8:30 pm Rav Dov Landau addresses the crowds calling on everyone to support the keren and take on the budget of one youngerman 

Video screen and water stations throughout the parking lot.

- 8:00pm thousands fill the parking lot and surrounding streets awaiting the arrival of the Gedolei Yisroel. 

Weather holding up for now with a severe thunderstorm threat. 

Heavy security in the perimeter 

Keren Olam Hatorah Kabolas panim in Lakewood pushed back to 7 30 pm due to potential severe weather 

Keren Olam HaTorah Kabolas Panim and Atzeres tefilah will take place today in Lakewood to Strengthen the Keren HaTorah and daven for the bnei Torah in EY.

 Location: In the Township Parking Lot Clifton Ave between 9th and 10th Street across from Bais Aaron and Bais Shalom 7:00 PM With the participation of leading Roshei Yeshiva and members of Keren Olam HaTorah. All residents are invited men, women, and children.

Atzeres weather forecast  is 92° with showers at 7pm and scattered thunderstorms at 8 pm.

Thursday June 11 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 96° Partly cloudy early followed by scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Near record high temperatures. Chance of rain 40%.

Tonight 72° Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Chance of rain 50%.

NWS Mount Holly The hottest heat indices so far this year are expected today, topping out near 100° this afternoon in most areas. Near record breaking highs in the low to mid 90s. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through Friday for portions of the area

N.J. weather forecast: Severe thunderstorms, high winds possible today after dangerous heat, humidity Scattered severe thunderstorms with gusty winds and hail are possible Thursday evening after heat and humidity soar to dangerous levels across New Jersey. from 5pm - 11 pm

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LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/11 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Providence (25 ft), Finchley(25 ft), Elmhurst (25 ft), Yale (25 ft), Ford (25 ft), Roosevelt (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 8 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St.

LPD Traffic Advisory: Residents should expect increased traffic in the area of ShoreTown Ballpark (BlueClaws Stadium) today due to the Banana Ball game. Heavy traffic is anticipated between approximately 2:30 PM and 10:00 PM, particularly on Cedar Bridge Avenue, Route 9, and surrounding roadways.

- Rav Don Segal shlita will be spending shabbos in Boro Park with his kehila.Tefilos will take place at the Stolin Yeshiva 18th Ave and 54th

- At a Keren Olam HaTorah parlor meeting in Lakewood, a bochur posed a question to Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband that required identifying every machlokes between Rabbah and Rav Yosef throughout Maseches Bava Basra. Rav Ausband referred the question to Rav Bunim Schreiber, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Nesiv Hadaas, who was present at the event. Demonstrating his remarkable bekius and mastery of Torah, Rav Bunim mentally reviewed the entire masechta from memory and provided the answer on the spot

- Adirei HaTorah announced that a fraudulent look-alike website used to solicit donations has been shut down. The organization said only limited contact information was exposed, with no evidence that financial systems, donor data, or payment information were compromised. The public is urged to verify donation requests through official Adirei HaTorah channels and report suspicious messages. To help protect our community going forward All official text messages from Adirei HaTorah will come only from 848-261-8251 or 732-800-1524. All official email communications from Adirei HaTorah will clearly identify Adirei HaTorah as the sender and will be sent only through our official communication channels. Before making any donation, please verify that you are visiting our official website: www.adireihatorah.com

- Traffic in the vicinity of Blueclaws stadium due to a ballgame event road closures in the area with PD directing traffic 

- Agudah announced they pulled a provision from the Toeava bill scheduled for vote in NJ assembly A2218/S2260.

Agudahg statement: Baruch Hashem, we are pleased to report that, following significant outreach and discussions with legislative leaders, as well as your efforts, the provision that would have allowed lawsuits against individuals accused of "interfering" with a person's decision to obtain gender-related healthcare services has been removed from the bill and was pulled from today’s voting session.

This was reported earlier today in the media. Opponents of New Jersey's reproductive and transgender health care protection bill say they are not objecting to the provisions that increase penalties for assault, threats, intimidation, obstruction, or property damage.

Instead, critics, including the New Jersey Press Association, are challenging a section that would allow lawsuits against those who cause reputational, financial, or emotional harm to individuals or organizations involved in providing or receiving reproductive health care. They argue the language could infringe on free speech and potentially punish truthful reporting and protected opinions. As a result, lawmakers plan to amend the bill before bringing it back for a vote.

- Vaad Harabbanim D'Gittin Monsey  Statement:

The Vaad Harabbanim D'Gittin is pleased to confirm that a complex divorce which has drawn significant communal attention in recent months has been brought to a successful resolution. We wish both parties bracha and hatzlacha as they move forward with their lives.

The Vaad does not ordinarily comment on the cases it handles, and it does not intend to depart from that practice going forward. We offer this brief statement only because of the unusual degree of public attention this particular matter attracted.

The work that brought this to a close was carried out privately, with unwavering fidelity to halacha, sound legal judgment, and respect for the dignity of everyone involved, as is our practice in every case we undertake. We are grateful to the rabbanim, askanim, and professionals whose deliberate and methodical efforts made this outcome possible.

The Vaad Harabbanim D'Gittin remains available to assist anyone facing difficulty in obtaining or resolving a get, and confidentiality is assured in every matter brought before us. Inquiries may be directed to Info@vaaddegittin.org.

Rabbanim:

Rabbi Chaim Schabes

Rabbi Noach Shapiro

Rabbi Avrohom Cohn

Rabbi Dovid Grunbaum

Chief Counsel:

James J. Sexton, Esq

- Tehillim: Tefillos for  Rav Avraham Yehoshua Soloveitchik shlita, Rosh Yeshivas Brisk, who was hospitalized today at Hadassah Ein Kerem following a deterioration in his condition.

Thr Rosh Yeshiva underwent a complex heart procedure last week performed by a specialist from abroad. Following complications, he was hospitalized Thursday morning name is Avraham Yehoshua ben Ettil.(Bhol)

- Keren Olam Hatorah Kabolas panim in Lakewood pushed  back to 7 30 pm due to potential severe weather 

- The New Jersey Assembly has approved legislation designating the hazelnut as the official state nut. Assemblyman Schnall voted yes.

- The New Jersey Assembly is delaying a vote on bill A2218,  a Toeiva which aims to expand protections for reproductive and transgender health care, after constitutional concerns were raised. A dangerous bill that could expose Rabbanim, educators, counselors, schools, and even parents to costly lawsuits and potential criminal penalties for expressing views or providing guidance regarding gender-related medical procedures in New Jersey. 

The bill, already passed by the Senate. Lawmakers plan to amend the bill before bringing it back for a full Assembly vote later this month.

- Keren Olam Hatorah  today Kabolas panim Atzeres Tefillah  Clifton Avenue parking lot bet 10th st and 9th st 7pm

- Pentagon is under lockdown after a suspected hazardous materials incident, with hazmat teams deployed and emergency response underway. Cause remains under investigation. 

-  Giyus: Thousands of members of the Bnei Torah and the Edah HaChareidis are protesting across central Israel after the decision to transfer 17 yeshiva students, arrested during protests outside the home of Deputy Supreme Court President Justice Noam Sohlberg, to military prison. The demonstrations are expected to significantly disrupt major transportation routes in the area. Police have closed Route 4 to traffic in both directions ahead of demonstrations expected to draw thousands of protesters to central Israel.

- The Jackson Township Council unanimously voted to begin the process of merging Fire Districts 2 and 3, saying the move could reduce costs and improve efficiency as the town continues to grow. The proposal now heads to the state Local Finance Board for approval. Fire District 4 would not be affected.

- 13 additional hesder yeshiva heads joined the call not to send students to the Armored Corps after IDF decision to bring female combatants into the Armored Corps into tanks this brings the numbers to 25 Hesder leaders.  

- NYC: Knicks fans smashed a yellow cab, waved a Palestinian flag and stood on top of the destroyed car like a hunting trophy in a disgraceful scene as the streets outside Madison Square Garden descended into chaos after Game 4 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. Two fans proudly brandished a Palestinian flag as they sat upon the wrecked vehicle. (NYP)

-  Trump: The United States States of America cannot live with the shackles of Birthright Citizenship. It is not economically, or otherwise, sustainable, and no other Country in the World, of consequence, does it! President DJT

- A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll found that 83% of New Jersey voters view misinformation as a major problem, including 61% who consider it a "very big problem." The survey also found that 77% get their news through search engines, making them the most common news source.

- Despite concerns about misinformation, 67% of New Jerseyans say they trust government news websites for accurate information, while a majority also expressed trust in social media platforms, including 61% for X, 59% for YouTube and TikTok, and 51% for Instagram.

- New stores coming to Freehold mall Levi's Gap Kids Empire

- New video Caleb Snyder on Kryas Yoel I Investigated New York's "Jewish Invasion" Here 

Iran/Israel Updates Thur June 11

Trump  says settlement almost reached with Iran. Calls off strikes. Deal can be signed this weekend in Europe.

- Israeli Prime Minister's Office: President Trump spoke this evening with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran to enter negotiations. Although Israel is not a party to the memorandum of understanding, the prime minister expressed his appreciation for President Trump's commitment that the final agreement at the conclusion of the negotiations will include the removal of enriched material, dismantling of enrichment infrastructure, limiting missile production, and stopping Iran's support for its terrorist proxies in the region.

- Iran has not yet made a final decision on a possible agreement with the US and will not compromise on its “red lines” in negotiations, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says, according to Iran’s IRNA news agency.

Al-Arabiya - This is the framework agreement:

Extension of the ceasefire to 60 days

Opening the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation within 30 days

Allowing Iran to sell and export oil with phased consideration of sanctions relief

- Trump: We are expected to sign soon, and the documents are already in the almost final stage. This is supposed to conclude very quickly.

- Trump: We have reached a wonderful agreement. We can finalize the details in the coming days and sign soon. The documents are at a fairly final stage. I spoke with Netanyahu."-

 "The Strait of Hormuz will open the moment we sign. We might sign by the end of next week. The signing will take place in Europe, and Vice President Vance will be there." 

- Trump: “Based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved, I have, as President of the United States of America, cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening. Discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail, approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, and others. The Naval Blockade will remain in full force and effect until this Transaction is finalized — Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly.

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”

-  Trump: “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT. At some point in the not too distant  future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Trump to Fox News:  "It could be the greatest deal in history. They could wave the white flag of surrender. They could say, ‘We surrender, we surrender. We're finished. We've had it. The United States is the greatest power. Praise be to Allah.’ And they could do all of this. They could say it loud and clear. And the fake news would say it was a great victory for Iran.”

- The Iranian Ministry of Defense in a statement: "Our enemies have no choice but to accept a ceasefire and end hostile acts on all fronts. We will not fold under pressure, and our enemies must understand that the solution to the region's problems is not in wars."

- Iran claims: We struck an American ship off the coast of Oman

- Jordanian Army in an official statement: "Air defense systems intercepted and shot down 20 missiles fired from Iran towards the Al-Azrak area. There were no casualties, and no damage was caused."

- Iranian sources: Tehran is still engaged in negotiations with Washington on the initial agreement, including on the mechanism for unfreezing Iran's frozen funds

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene top ministers and aides for a security discussion this evening, The meeting comes amid ongoing fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and after a new wave of US strikes on Iran, which has targeted US military sites in Arab states.

Hashkafa Q&A

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Oif Simchas Wed 25 Sivan

Chasunas:

Deckelbaum - Greenberger Bais Faiga

Kempler  - Schreibman Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Dick - Feinzeig Ateres Reva 

Broyde - Cziment Fountain Ballroom 

Shischa- Berliner Ateres  Esther

Eisman  - Gradman Ateres Blima 

Glustein  - Sobol Cedar Palace 

Weinberger - Jacobovitz Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Lebowitz - Valt Neemas Hachaim 

Weather: 69° Showers and thundershowers likely this evening with a shower or two possible overnight Chance of rain 100%.

LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/10 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Halsey St (25 ft), Broadway (200 ft), Chateau(200 ft), Cushman (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 9 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St

Wednesday June 10 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 86° cloudy skies this afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy after midnight.

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across New Jersey on Wednesday, followed by dangerous heat and humidity Thursday and Friday and chances for more thunderstorms.

- LPD Traffic Alert: Tonight 6/10 NJDOT Contractor advises they will be repaving the following: Halsey St (25 ft), Broadway (200 ft), Chateau(200 ft), Cushman (25 ft). There will be FULL CLOSURES of Route 9 between 11pm and 7 AM. Southbound detour is Prospect st to Massachusetts Ave to Cross St. Northbound Detour is Chestnut to New Hampshire to Oak St.

NJNGAS advises infrastructure improvements on MLK Dr from Cedarbridge to Center St 9 PM. There will be a lane from Cedarbridge to Pine open for Traffic and Detour to get onto Cedarbridge from MLK is Center St

- The Knesset voted 56-43 on Wednesday in a preliminary reading to advance a Basic Law declaring Torah study a foundational value of the State of Israel, and effectively equating the study of Torah with military service. The vote passed despite several coalition lawmakers breaking ranks to vote with the opposition against the divisive legislation, causing an uproar in the plenum. The bill will now be sent to the Knesset House Committee, which will determine which committee will prepare it for its subsequent readings. The coalition hopes to pass the bill before the upcoming national election in the fall.

- Monsey: A large rescue operation took place in Nyack after 71 children became stranded in an underground sewer tunnel while following a creek during a hike. Emergency crews, including the Nyack Fire Department, Hatzoloh, and Chaveirim, safely rescued all of the children after a bystander spotted them and called 911. No injuries were reported

- Action alert by Agudah NJ URGENT: New Jersey Residents Take Action Against Dangerous Bill Jeopardizing Religious Rights Tell Your Assembly Members to Vote NO on A2218/S2260

The New Jersey General Assembly is expected to vote this Thursday on A2218/S2260, a dangerous bill that could expose Rabbanim, educators, counselors, schools, and even parents to costly lawsuits and potential criminal penalties for expressing views or providing guidance regarding gender-related medical procedures in New Jersey. 

- PSA! A sophisticated scam is targeting the community. Someone has been sending out text messages & emails with a link to donate using a duplicated web page that looks like Adirei HaTorah's website. Please note:Adireitorah .com is a scam website. The correct website is Adirei"Ha"Torah.

- Rav Bunim Schreiber shlita delivered  more shiurim around Lakewood yeshivos on several sugyos hashas.

- LSTA: The Lakewood Student Transportation Authority Oversight Committee held its quarterly public business meeting this morning, June 10, via Microsoft Teams. 

The meeting was mot advertised in local papers.

During the meeting, the committee received a report from the transportation consortium regarding its operations, as required under New Jersey administrative regulations. Committee members also heard public testimony related to the consortium's operations. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please

email Student Transportation at Student.Trans@doe.nj.gov

- Giyus: Stormy Hafganos are taking place today across Eretz Yisroel with escalated protests against the arrest and transfer of yeshiva students to military authorities. Rav Moshe Sternbach called on The Edah HaChareidis and  Rav Ezriel Auerbach called on the the bnei Torah faction  to go out and join  the protests, which were sparked by the planned transfer of 19 detainees who were arrested for protesting outside the home of Justice Solberg, to the  IDF military police.

 Demonstrations and road blockages were reported in central Israel and near detention facilities, including clashes in Yerushalayim  and Abu Kabir.

- Attorney Natan Rosenblatt on Kol Chai: “There is no legal prohibition on protesting outside a judge’s home, and the High Court has repeatedly ruled that there is full freedom of protest in the country. Out of 65 detainees, 64 have no connection to the breaking of windows, and the police have no shred of evidence against them in court, their representative simply stood there stammering without answers. This is a clear silencing event intended to make the charedi public afraid to go out and protest in the future against the draft.”

- World cup traffic Severe traffic delays and gridlock are expected across New Jersey and the Northeast Millions of visitors are expected in the New Jersey–Philadelphia region during June–July 2026 due to the FIFA World Cup and major U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations.

Matches will be held in East Rutherford, NJ and Philadelphia from June 11 to July 19, with fan festivals in Harrison (NJ) and Philadelphia. These events will significantly increase traffic and transit usage. The heaviest congestion is expected around game days, especially from about 5 hours before kickoff through 5 hours after.

- Keren Olam HaTorah Kabolas Panim and massive Atzeres tefilah will take place tomorrow in Lakewood to Strengthen the Keren HaTorah

 Location: In the Township Parking Lot Clifton Ave between 9th and 10th Street across from Bais Aaron and Bais Shalom 7:00 PM With the participation of leading Roshei Yeshiva and members of Keren Olam HaTorah. All residents are invited  men, women, and children.

Atzeres weather forecast is  95 Overcast with possible  stray thunderstorm 

The delegation was in Chicago yesterday and today have scheduled events in Brooklyn.

- With summer vacation starting next week, several bungalow colonies in the Catskills have reportedly informed residents that e-bikes and electric scooters will be banned on property, due to safety concerns, liability issues.

- Planning board meeting recap 

Points made  by the board Lakewod a disaster but applicants have the right to build based on the masterplan

At Wednesday night's Planning Board meeting, members approved an application to create 75 residential lots on a 10-acre parcel behind the High Point development off Massachusetts Avenue. The hearing featured extensive testimony and public comment, with neighboring residents raising concerns about drainage, lighting, utility access, and traffic impacts. Particular attention was given to the project's proposed access plan, which currently calls for a right-turn-only exit onto Massachusetts Avenue. Residents argued that adding more than 100 vehicles to an area already experiencing congestion from Prospect Street would worsen traffic conditions.

The meeting also saw tense exchanges between board members and an attorney representing opponents of the project. The board chairman and several members repeatedly criticized the attorney, accusing him of filibustering rather than presenting substantive arguments. Board members also expressed frustration with the length of the hearing, despite the meeting ending before 9 p.m.

- LGBT Toeva bill up for vote tomorrow in the NJ Assembly all eyes on our representatives in Trenton.

The state Assembly is scheduled to vote on a bill Thursday that would outlaw protesters blocking access to clinics and video-recording people outside of clinics and hospitals.  insurers also would be prohibited from denying or limiting coverage of abortion and gender transition and identity medical services. NJ Bill S2260/ A2218 Would Criminalize Lo Sa'amod, Endanger Children S2260 criminalizes Torah-mandated efforts to save kids and others from "transforming" their "gender" - and from committing abortion.

 A Yeshiva Rebbe, Rov, Rosh Yeshiva, Principal, Teacher/Morah, Social Worker, mental health professional, therapist, chevrusa, mentor - perhaps even a parent - could potentially face massive fines - and hefty jail time - for merely: • trying to verbally convince a girl or boy out of transgendering,

- Road closures in Lakewood are continuing, and the LPD has begun issuing nightly closure alerts. There is still no clear timeline or official communication from township authorities about how long the situation will last or what measures are being taken. There are also growing safety concerns, as emergency responders have reportedly been forced to take longer detour routes to reach calls, potentially delaying response times. In other news the Township posted a Press release  to the media  that they repaved and restriped a dozen roads across its downtown and Central Avenue corridor in recent weeks, continuing an infrastructure push that gained momentum during the spring season. "We greatly appreciate the professional dedicated work of Lakewood's Engineering team and Township subcontractors," said Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein. "Thanks to their efforts, our Town's infrastructure is continuously being updated, enhancing both safety and quality-of-life for our residents."

- Lakewood Industrial Commission meeting today on the  agenda a resolution to advance plans for the proposed  CHEMED Lakewood Medical Village development on nearly 60 acres along Airport Road. The project involves a minor subdivision and boundary reconfiguration of portions of Lots 242 and 246 in Block 1160, totaling about 59.8 acres.

 

- Senator Andy Kim: I visited Barnert Temple last week to speak with members of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey and Temple leadership. With rising antisemitism, federal grant funding is vital for temples across our state to address their security needs. We must do everything we can to protect our Jewish communities and combat antisemitism.

- Masa Umatan Lakewood rental List June 10 HERE  

-LPD: They’re silent. They’re speedy. And they’re easy to miss. If you're riding an e-bike or e-scooter, stay visible, signal your moves, and don’t ghost traffic rules

-Rav Don Segal at Keren Olam haTorah:  Just as those who participated in building the walls of Yerushalayim until the Second Temple merited having their names remembered forever, so too those who will contribute to saving the Torah now will merit an inconceivable merit for eternity upon eternity.

At the kever on Chazzan Yosseleh Rosenblatt on Har Hazesim on his 93rd Yartzeit

Iran Israel Updates Wed June 10

7:30pm

- The Iranian news agency Tasnim: Trump's claim that he spoke with Iranian officials who asked to stop the attacks is an absolute lie. There was no conversation with Trump, and Iran will respond to the aggression against it by military means

- Trump added, "Either the war returns and they get hammered on the battlefield or ultimately they sign this deal that American negotiators presented."

- Trump said 49 Tomahawk missiles were used in strikes on Iran, with some targets reportedly as close as 40 miles from Tehran. He added that U.S. fighter jets are operating over Iran, targeting radar and air defense systems in the country’s southwest.

- Trump says Iran called him directly tonight and asked for the bombing to stop, so it will "stop shortly." Then came the condition: sign the deal or "we'll bomb ..... them tomorrow night."

Speaking to Fox from the Situation Room alongside Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff, the president detailed the night's campaign, 49 Tomahawks fired at targets as close as 40 miles from Tehran, with fighter jets sweeping Iranian radar and air defenses near the Gulf.

 

- WSJ: Trump insists that the crisis with Iran is under control, but US sources say that Trump did not expect the ceasefire that lasted months to collapse and certainly did not expect to see Iran launching missiles and drones without restraint, inflation soaring to a three-year high, and fuel prices rising and erasing recent wage gains

- Israel: Security officials are preparing for the possibility of missile launches toward Israel.

- Iran’s state media posted photos of a drinking water reservoir that officials said was destroyed in a missile strike as well as images of munition fragments that experts told CNN appeared to be from a US-made bomb.

- Qatari negotiators still in Iran, source says, as US launches new strikes

- New York Times: Chances for a breakthrough in the negotiations have decreased after the Qatari mediation delegation left Tehran today without any progress in the talks

- Iranian media reports that Iran attacked US ships near the Strait of Hormuz using missiles and drones

6:30 pm

- Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones at the Al-Harir American base in Northern Iraq.

- A source in the IRGC told CNN that “Trump is delusional” and said he should recognize the “great power and momentum of the Iranian people.”

- U.S. Central Command forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief’s direction. The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression

- US officials say the strikes on Iran have begun

- IRGC visw to attack American interests 

- News reports of explosions across Iran.

-  Reports in Iran of explosions on Qeshm Island and in Sirik near the Strait of Hormuz

5:30 pm

- Hegseth: "Tonight's attacks will be powerful and 'clear.'"

- President Trump held a discussion this evening in the White House situation room to discuss possible additional strikes against Iran, just hours after telling reporters that the US "will hit them again hard today," according to two American sources

 - VP Vance says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “certainly gotten some things wrong" but has ultimately “been a good partner” to the U.S. “Sometimes, we have interests that are perfectly aligned, and sometimes, we have interests that are misaligned." Vance said CBS

- Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel’s campaign against Iran is “far from over” and that the military remains prepared to “attack with great strength.”

- US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: “Things may get a bit spicy in the neighborhood soon.”

- Trump continues with threats against Iran: “We will attack them very strongly today”

- Trump reveals: We captured 22 Iranian ships containing millions of oil barrels. The Iranians won't know about this until this moment

- CENTCOM: At 11:14 p.m. on June 9, U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for the second consecutive day after another vessel violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.

- Trump was asked about Erdogan's threats against Israel and replied: "Erdogan is a good friend of mine. I haven't heard these things; if I had heard them, I would have called him. Nothing bad will happen - as long as I am the president."

- Trump to Fox News: These two pilots were able to take [the Apache] down into the sea, where ultimately, they were rescued, for the first time in U.S. military history, by an unmanned sea drone. He said the Iranians had tried to rebuild their defensive capabilities during the ceasefire. Still, they were unable to stop these U.S. strikes overnight, and they were hammered by U.S. fighter jets. The bully of the Middle East is dead,' I may keep going'. They had a chance to sign a deal and survive.

- Trump: ran’s Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore - They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Donald Trump says he may order fresh strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges, saying that Tehran is taking too long to reach a deal. “I may keep going,” he says in comments in a phone interview, cited by Fox News. “They had a chance to sign a deal and survive.”

- Netanyahu calls Turkey president Erdogan a ‘antisemitic dictator’ who supports Hamas after the Turkish leader condemned Israeli strikes. Erdogan said earlier today that Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon have reached a point where they also threaten Turkey, adding Israel’s “aggression” poses a threat to the whole world and must be stopped.

- A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran after consulting with the U.S., seeking to bridge the remaining gaps in negotiations.

- Trump: “The Fake News Media refuses to report how EFFECTIVE the U.S. Naval BLOCKADE is, the most successful Blockade in the history of Naval Warfare. NOTHING GETS THROUGH unless we want it to. IT IS A STEEL WALL! Iran is doing ZERO business, not paying their military, or any of their bills, and quickly becoming a FAILED NATION! Lots of oil is getting out. Praise be to Allah! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- WSJ: Trump initially thought the US should not attack Iran in response to the downing of the helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, but was convinced otherwise after SOW Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine advised him to do so

- Trump on Netanyahu tonight: “It's an open question whether Netanyahu will want to continue to run in the elections. I don't know, he had an amazing career. Does he want to continue? You know, he's a wartime Prime Minister- does he even want to continue?"