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Minyanim: Mincha/Yom Kippur Koton ער"ח אב תשפ"ו Lakewood Tuesday, July 14, 2025 / כ״ט תמוז תשפ"ו

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- Satmar Forest ave 1:40, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 7:30

- Lutzk 1:45, 3pm, 4pm, 5,pm. 6. pm, 7pm in the Simcha hall

Tuesday July 14 News Updates Lakewood

Erev Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av 5786

Reminder 9 days begins tonight 

Shkiah 8:25 pm

Yom Kippur koton Erev Rosh Chodesh Av

Weather 95° Plentiful sunshine. Hot

Tomorrow Rosh Chodesh Av 101° mainly sunny. Near record high temperatures

 Dangerous heat, humidity to make it feel like 100+ degrees Wednesday.

The National Weather Service said residents should prepare for “highs in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees and maximum heat indices between 100-109 degrees for most of the area,”

Extreme heat warnings have been issued for eight counties from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, while the rest of the state is under heat advisories.

Final Day for boys learning programs before camp begins

Today 29 Tamuz is the 921st Yartzeit of רש"י

- U.S. House advances the SAVE America Act bundling Voter ID, proof of citizenship, and ending the seasonal clock change into must-pass national security funding. Passed 215-211.

- President Trump teases his "very big announcement" that's set to be made to the nation on Thursday night. "It's really big news. It's really, really big news. And our country has to shape up. But that's what we're going to be talking about Thursday... it doesn't get bigger, because without free and fair elections, you don't have a country."

- Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone has officially been SWORN IN as interim US Senator of South Carolina 

- Infectious disease doctor advises avoiding fresh produce even if washed as the explosive diarrhea outbreak spreads rapidly throughout the U.S.

- Knesset Passes Bill Freezing Arrests of Yeshiva Bochurim and youngeleit

The Knesset voted 58-54 to approve a coalition-backed law temporarily halting the arrest and prosecution of ultra-Orthodox men who are considered as evading military service.

The law grants tens of thousands of Yeshiva students immunity from arrest until November 30, extends that protection to newly eligible recruits, and suspends ongoing criminal proceedings, effectively removing the threat of arrest and significantly reducing Charedi enlistment during that period.

 Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties both petition the High Court of Justice against a law banning arrests and prosecution of Haredi draft dodgers, effectively freezing most Haredi enlistment, moments after it passed in the Knesset, accusing the coalition of advancing “mass Haredi draft evasion” while “trampling the principle of equality in bearing the burden.”

- With the reopening of the BMG Lakewood freezer on Motzaei Shivah Asar B'Tammuz, baruch Hashem, numerous engagements have been announced over the past several days mazel Tov to all 

-BDE: Petirah of Rav Mordechai Beck, zt"l, Rosh Yeshivas Tiferes Moshe and and Kehal Segulas Yisroel in Monsey. He was 80 years old and collapsed from a heart attack this morning on his way to yeshiva. Leaving thousands of his talmidim in mourning. Levaya will take place in Monsey today at 5:30 pm at his Yeshiva on College Road corner Dolson Road. Kevurah in Monroe Satmar bais olam

Update Rav Modche Beck levaya will be at 5:30. He lived in Lakewood in the early 70's and was a talmid of Reb Schneur Zatzal in addition to being a talmid of Brisk.

- BDE: Petirah of Mrs, Rochel Lichtenstein A"H wife of Rav Shmuel ZTL who was a Rav in Flatbush. Sons, Rav Simcha of Lakewood R' Dovid Monsey R' Yehoshua, R' Simcha and daughters Mrs, Norman, Kleinman, Rubin, Berkowitz.

Levaya in Lakewood at the chapel off 7th st 4pm with kevura at the adjacent bais olam. Shiva in Lakewood at 300 Carey st.

- JSOR 2026 Summer Kosher guide is now available Here .

- Lakewood independence day fireworks and drone show scheduled for this Thursday night 8:45pm at the  Lake. So far no rain in the forecast 

- ICE agents have been directed to largely suspend vehicle stops until further notice following recent deadly shootings in Maine and Texas. CNN

- Giyus: The Eidah HaChareidis is organizing what is expected to be a massive protest on Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, outside the Tel HaShomer military draft office, following a public call by the Badatz.

Thousands of participants from Yerushalayim and other chareidi communities are expected to attend in protest of efforts to draft bnei yeshivah into the IDF. Members of the Badatz are expected to lead the demonstration and address the crowd.

- NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill A Heat Advisory and Extreme Heat Warning have been issued across New Jersey beginning Wednesday, with high temperatures expected to persist through Friday. Check in on your neighbors, keep your pets indoors, and stay hydrated. Visit http://nj.gov/heat for heat safety and resources.

-A bipartisan Bill Would Make Standard Time Permanent Nationwide. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the "Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026," which would make standard time permanent across the U.S., ending the twice-yearly clock changes. Supporters say permanent standard time would improve children's health, safety, and sleep, while the House is also considering a separate bill to make daylight saving time permanent instead. 

-If you dont like an early shkiah on shabbos in the winter Congress may finally have good news. A Trump-backed bill that would allow states to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round is moving closer to a full House vote after advancing out of the House Rules Committee.

President Trump celebrated the move, calling the twice-a-year clock change a "ridiculous" ritual and urging Congress to pass the measure

If the house bill is enacted, it  could significantly affect the frum Orthodox community. In some areas, netz would occur after 8:00 a.m. for roughly two months, making davening vasikin far more difficult while many children would be traveling to school before sunrise. An advantage would be a later shkiah on Friday in the winter.

So far, frum organizations have largely remained silent on the proposed legislation.

- The Wandering Que Kosher BBQ smokehouse in Englewood, NJ will close their doors for the final time after 20 years 

- A 33-year-old Canadian  woman was arrested after allegedly slapping a teenage girl wearing clothing with the words “Trump” and “ICE” on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach.

- Ponovezh Yeshiva finalized admissions for next year’s Shiur Alef, accepting 477 bochurim out of nearly 650 applicants.

- Knesset Legal Adviser Sagit Afik said MKs with children or grandchildren who would directly benefit from the proposed law freezing the arrest of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders must disclose a potential conflict of interest before participating in today's debate or vote.

The bill would suspend arrests and legal proceedings against draft evaders until November 30. Afik clarified that affected MKs may still vote after making the required disclosure.

- Giyus: The Gerer Rebbe reportedly warned that if a Ger chassid arrested for draft evasion was not released, tens of thousands of Ger chassidim would stage a major protest outside Military Prison 10. The bochur was later released after a medical issue was raised.

- New Jersey Ranks No. 3 for Fatal Road Rage Crashes A new LendingTree study found New Jersey ranks third in the nation for the highest share of fatal crashes involving aggressive or careless driving. Of the state's 638 fatal crashes in 2024, 288 (45.1%) were linked to road rage or reckless driving. The report also found New Jersey had the nation's highest accident rate, with 31.5 crashes per 1,000 drivers.

- Jackson Traffic Alert: Bethel Church Road Construction Begins July 20

Motorists in Jackson Township should expect traffic delays starting July 20 as sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements begin on Bethel Church Road between South New Prospect Road and the Howell Township border. The project is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks, with alternating traffic and an eastbound detour in place during construction.

- Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism following claims that New York City lost more than $10 billion in tax revenue as wealthy residents continue leaving the state. Critics argue his policies could accelerate the exodus of high-income taxpayers, pointing to reports that New York lost roughly $11 billion in taxable wealth in a single year, while Florida gained about $21 billion through interstate migration.

- CDC is investigating a Cyclospora outbreak in 31 states, with 800 confirmed cases and 86 hospitalizations. The parasite causes severe, often prolonged watery diarrhea. The illness is believed to be linked to contaminated fresh produce, though the source has not yet been confirmed.

- Around 20 FBI Agents along with Capitol Police were spotted at Senator Lindsay Graham’s residence earlier. The federal agents were seen entering his home and around the perimeter.

Law enforcement sources say federal agents are investigating the Senator’s sudden death out of an abundance of caution, as no new evidence has emerged indicating foul play

Iran Israel Updates Tuesday July 14

- US official to ABC News: The US is attacking Iran at this hour. The attacks have been ongoing for several hours.

- President Trump tells Israel to withdraw its forces from Lebanon and Syria, Axios reports. Netanyahu refused.

- Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the National Security Committee in the Iranian Parliament: "The memorandum of understanding" no longer exists - This is because the United States has officially started a war and violated the terms of the agreement."

- Trump on Iran: “You know, we had a deal two days ago. It was done. And then all of a sudden, they couldn't do it. They didn't like something about the deal. They couldn't do it. And they shot first. And that was a big mistake that they shot first because we have been knocking the hell out of them. They're very difficult people. 47 years, we put up with it”

- Senior US Central Command officials have voiced frustration to the IDF and Israel’s defense establishment after Transportation Minister Miri Regev ordered a temporary halt to additional US aerial refueling aircraft landing at Ben Gurion Airport, the Ynet news site reports. US officials argue that the decision undermines the operational needs of American forces amid rising tensions with Iran, stressing that the tankers are a critical component of Washington’s regional deterrence and defense posture.

- Trump:".The days of Iran killing hundreds of thousands of people, including 52,000 protestors, are OVER and, most importantly, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!"

- Trump: "Oil is flowing like never before, thanks to the awesome Power of the United States Military. A special salute to Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, and Commander of the United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper. Because of them, and all members of the Most Powerful Military anywhere in the World, BY FAR, the Strait of Hormuz is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran — and that is because of their lying, violent, malicious leadership, which is taking them down the path of TOTAL DESTRUCTION. We will therefore have a FULL Blockade, but only on Ships coming to and from Iranian ports, or carrying anything have to do with Iranian cargo. Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States. Those Investments will be MASSIVE but, at the same time, extraordinarily good for them, and their future. As everyone is aware, we have the largest Dollar Investment into the United States, of any Country in History, but these new Investments will make that Number even larger, and we will see Factories, Plants, and Equipment pour into the United States at Historic levels, which will create additional millions of High Paying AMERICAN Jobs! America is WINNING again, winning like never before. The days of Iran killing hundreds of thousands of people, including 52,000 protestors, are OVER and, most importantly, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Tehran that Israel will respond overwhelmingly to a strike on its territory.“We are prepared for every scenario,” “I have one message for Iran’s leaders: Do not count on there being calm if you attack us, Do not expect a repeat of what happened before, because there will be no repeat. The previous response was powerful enough, but any further attempt to harm us will be met with a different response far more powerful.”

- Kuwait said it is intercepting projectiles over its airspace, after Iran ramped up strikes on the Gulf in recent days, as tensions rise with the United States and its allies over the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.

- Iran announces: The railway bridge that was attacked just a few days ago, on July 9, has been successfully restored and freight trains have begun to pass over it. As a reminder, the bridge serves as a key link in the cargo route from China and Russia to Iran.

- Iran Revolutionary Guards claim that a US Patriot radar and other US Navy assets

 - A senior official in Tehran tells CNN that Iran will respond forcefully if Trump carries out his threats and attacks Pickaxe Mountain. He says the price will be US soldiers and their partners in the region

- Senior Iranian official to IRNA news agency: Four areas in Bushehr city hit by US strikes. 

 - “Blood for blood, an eye for an eye": The new billboard placed in Tehran's Palestine Square with a threat in Hebrew דם תחת דם עין תחת עין.

- Amid escalation with Iran, US freezes removal of refueling tankers from Ben Gurion Airport, threatening flight cancellations for tens of thousands of passengers during the peak July travel month, according to the Israel Airports Authority. TheAuthority warns that unless additional US aircraft will continue to be removed from  Ben Gurion, as many as 50,000 flights might be canceled.

- Iranian Army Spokesperson: "The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened through war, terror, and aggression from the USA. Respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We are committed to avenging the blood of the victims, especially the blood of the leader.

- Reports: 7 terrorists killed in IDF strike on Hamas police station in northern Gaza.

- A Norwegian tanker was hit by an explosion caused by an unidentified device off the Omani coast in the early hours of the morning, a crisis response company said.

Events Lakewood Monday 28 Tamuz

 Weather: Tonight 65° Clear skies. tomorrow 96° Sunny. Very hot.

- Yeshiva Bais Yosef R"Y Rav Yankel Nekritz Shlita annual paerlor meeting at 35 Glen Ave N Lakewood 

- Yeshiva Heichal hTalmud R"Y Rav Moshe Weiss shlita, annual parlor meeting at the Emporio Show room 6601 Rt 9 Howell Guest speaker Rav Nosson Muller from Chicago

- Montreal community Kollel Lakewood parlor meeting 1293 Shafto avenue 7:30 pm 

- Many Vorts B"H as BMG freezer opens

Tomorrow erev Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av

Monday July 13 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 85° A good deal of sunshine.

 Extreme heat watch, advisories issued for 9 counties with highs near 100 in forecast for Wednesday and Thursday 

 reminder the 9 days begin tomorrow night Rosh Chodesh Av

Today, 28 Tamuz is the 14th yahrzeit of  Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv zt"l.

- Trump: ABC Fake News and its shaky anchor, David Muir, said that the Reflecting Pool was drained to address Peeling Paint (there is no paint, it was slashed with a knife, or box cutter, high grade colored waterproofing liner - it was VANDALISM!) and Algae Blooms (also caused by Vandals, but removed long ago!). In other words, the story was FAKE NEWS, but heavily slanted away from the real cause of the problem, Vandalism. It will be fixed soon, and better than ever. 60 monuments and fountains have been cleaned and fully renovated in D.C., and crime is at record lows! Washington has never looked better, or been safer! President DJT

- The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote this week on a bill making Daylight Saving Time permanent, after clearing the House Rules Committee this evening.

If enacted, sunrise in New Jersey would take place after 8am for approximately 67 days in the winter, with the least occurring at 8:19.

The bill will also need to pass the Senate before it can reach President Trump's desk. (Shlomoschorr)

- Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordone officially named interim US Senator from South Carolina after her brother's passing

- NJ Assembly GOP: NJ's data broker bill was introduced and passed in two days.

Within hours of being signed, campaigns on both sides panicked. The law threatened to shut down companies that sell voter data critical to how modern campaigns operate.

The administration issued emergency guidance Friday delaying enforcement. The Legislature may need to fix a law it never properly read. L.

- Trump will be addressing the nation on Thursday at 9 PM.

- The Knesset plenum approved Basic Law by a vote of 63-52  the law states that “Torah study is a fundamental value in the heritage of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

As expected: The Movement for Quality Government will petition against the law. 

- JCP&L says it has completed power restoration following the severe Fourth of July weekend storms that knocked out service to more than 400,000 customers. The utility said approximately 5,700 workers participated in the recovery effort, replacing more than 500 utility poles, 600 transformers, and nearly 31 miles of wire. JCP&L added that it plans to invest $6.8 billion over the next five years to strengthen the electric grid and improve reliability during future storms.

- A decision by the Bnei Brak Municipality: Separate sidewalks for men and women will be designated along sections of King Solomon Street and Ezra Street near simcha event halls. Acting on the instructions of local rabbonim, the municipality will actively enforce the separation. Municipal officials say more streets could follow (channel 13)

- Community wide boys learning programs continue in local shuls  as boys camps begin this week

- Several Lakewood-area fleishig restaurants will be offering special pareve menus during the Nine Days, 

- With the new school year approaching, several Lakewood girls schools have yet to announce their official start dates, while some have scheduled the first day of classes for Wed Sept. 2. This year's calendar gives students just over a week of classes before Rosh Hashanah begins on Sept. 11

- Lakewood Township will host U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global Entry interviews on Tuesday, Aug. 18, marking the first time the interviews have been offered in Ocean County. A limited number of interview slots will be available through a lottery for Lakewood residents who receive conditional Global Entry approval by July 31. Selected applicants will complete their in-person interviews at the Lakewood Municipal Building. To apply for the “Global Entry Lottery,” please email GEL@lakewoodnj.gov and provide the following information, in full, for each applicant: - Name - Address - Date of Birth - Email Address

- Global Entry conditional approval PASSID. (This can be found in your Global Entry Program account profile and/or email communication see more info HERE 

- Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG) is accepting applications for winter  Zman  5787. Bochurim interested in applying must submit their applications by Wednesday, July 15

- Nichum Aveilim: Shiva for Rav Yechiel Drillman ZT"L is at 29 Poinsetta Ct (Country Place) Lakewood. Shacheis 8 am , Mincha 1:45 pm, Maariv 9:30 pm 

- Giyus: Leading Sephardic rabbonim and roshei yeshiva have issued a strongly worded letter opposing legislation that would temporarily freeze the arrest of draft-age yeshiva students, warning that it would place the Torah world under unprecedented government oversight. They argued the bill would empower the state to monitor yeshivos, conduct surprise inspections, and require roshei yeshiva to report on student attendance, calling on the chareidi public to firmly oppose what they described as a dangerous threat to the independence of Torah institutions.

 - U.S. Capitol Police just arrested a man who was armed with a firearm at the North Barricade outside Congress.

- Giyus: The wife of Nehorai Ben David, a Bat Yam yungerman arrested after reporting to an IDF induction office to resolve his draft status, claims he was unexpectedly detained and is being mistreated in military prison. She alleges he has faced degrading treatment, limited family contact, and restrictions on tefillah, while the family has retained legal counsel as he serves a 20-day sentence. Israeli authorities had not issued an official response at the time of publication.

- Hours before his sudden death, Sen. Lindsey Graham reportedly told confidants he wasn't feeling well  a person urged the senator to seek medical attention immediately but he  planned to do so  after a scheduled television appearance. He reportedly joked, "I can't die now," citing unfinished work on Russia sanctions, Iran, and Israeli-Saudi normalization. He died several hours later at his Washington, D.C., home following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness.

- Giyus: IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has sharply criticized proposed legislation that would effectively freeze the enlistment of most yeshiva students for seven months, calling it incompatible with the military's operational needs. In a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and committee chairman Boaz Bismuth, Zamir warned that having IDF officers approve exemptions from arrest for draft evasion would undermine trust in the military, deepen inequality, and create a rift with soldiers who have carried the burden of the war over the past two-and-a-half years.

- One of Yerushalayim's most well-known shuls, Zichron Moshe, is set to undergo a major renovation and expansion that will include a new network of shtieblach modeled after Bnei Brak's famous Itzkowitz shul. The multi-phase project will upgrade the main bais medrash, expand existing shtieblach, improve restroom facilities, add an internal staircase connecting the lower and upper levels, and modernize the building to better accommodate the thousands of mispallelim who use the shul each week. Construction is expected to begin in the coming days.

- Trump: I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina. This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- New Jersey's new e-bike regulations, which take effect July 19, are already drawing criticism from bicycle shop owners who say the rules are hurting business. The law requires riders to be at least 15 years old, obtain an e-bike or driver's license, register all e-bikes, and insure motorized bicycles. Some retailers say sales have dropped sharply, with customers reconsidering purchases because of the new requirements. NJ12

- New Jersey ranks third in the nation for fatal crashes involving aggressive or careless driving, according to a new LendingTree analysis of 2024 federal crash data. Nearly 45% of the state's 638 fatal crashes were linked to road rage or aggressive driving, while New Jersey also recorded the nation's highest accident rate at 31.5 crashes per 1,000 drivers. The report cited the state's dense traffic and heavy commuter volume as key factors contributing to unsafe driving behavior.

- In honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, a big supporter, the U.S. Senate should pass the Clarity Act. China, and many other countries, would like to take complete and total control of this major financial “happening,” as well as A.I., where we are now leading, but where they are fighting hard. Don’t let China win on either subject!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- A former Manchester Township school superintendent will receive more than $500,000 through two settlements resolving his discrimination lawsuit over his termination He claimed he was fired because of his toeva lifestyle while the school district maintained he was dismissed for failing to disclose a prior DUI conviction on his job application.

- A proposal for a warehouse for plastic bottle and container manufacturing on Fairfield Road, in Howell will be continued tonight Monday, July 13.

-A lucky New Jersey Lottery player has won a $1,332,203 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot after purchasing the winning ticket at Country Farms on Route 70 West near Whitesville Road in Toms River/Lakewood border. The ticket matched all five winning numbers in Thursday night's drawing.

At the kever of Rav Elyashiv today on his yertzeit

Lindsay Graham on a visit to Lakewood with the R"Y Rav Yisroel Neuman and Dr.Rich Roberts photo credit (Meturgaman on x)

Iran Israel News Updates Monday July 13

- IRGC: A few hours ago, the US military, which did not learn from its repeated mistakes, attempted to escort a vessel through an illegal route. Two tankers, misled by the US, turned off their navigation systems and ignored repeated warnings from the security control center in the Strait of Hormuz. Thus, they endangered the shipping route and preferred to pass through a mined route. The tankers were hit and disabled.

- President Trump has formally notified US Congress that the US is at war with Iran, per Politico.

- CENTCOM announced: We have begun a new wave of attacks in Iran. Explosions were reported in Kish Island and Bandar Abbas, located in southern Iran, according to local reports.

- Trump on Iran: “They wired differently, and we're not going to put up with it. We are just going forward, we're attacking them tonight, and we're taking out all of their capability for anything having to do with the strait, and I think in the end, we will end up just controlling the whole thing, and what they're doing is being very foolish. Very stupid, and they've treated people horribly, they've killed 52,000 protesters so far that we can determine."

- Trump on opening the Strait of Hormuz: “"I want to get reimbursed, because we're protecting a rich portion of the world...we are going to be reimbursed by the countries we're helping...Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and others. Kuwait, others. They will do very well. We think it's appropriate”

Trump: I didn't throw Bibi under the bus. He's doing a good job. Without both of us, there wouldn't be Israel. He's doing a wonderful job. Regarding the other candidates in the (Israeli) election: "I don't know them."

- Trump responded to a question about whether Israel would join the attacks: "I don't want to comment on that. 

We will strike them with great force tonight and tomorrow

- The American military says it will resume its naval blockade on Iran starting tomorrow late at night local time, on the orders of US President Donald Trump. In a statement, the US Central Command says its forces “will resume blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on July 14 at 4 p.m. EST.

- Trump: US Naval blockade on Iran is back on. Trump: “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran’s ships or customers from entering or leaving. All other countries will have fair and open use of the Strait. The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as “THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World. The process and formation will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- President Trump issues a scathing warning to Iran following a broken military agreement, revealing that the U.S. hammered their equipment overnight and may permanently take over security operations in the Middle East. "Most of their equipment is gone. Their anti-aircraft gun, we hit them very hard last night." "Every time they send a drone, we hit them very hard." "But we had a deal... And then they broke it. They always break it... so we're just going to hit them very hard and we're going to keep the Strait and we'll probably run.”

- Trump on the Strait of Hormuz: “We're gonna guard it, and we're gonna get paid for guarding it, a lot of money. We want to be reimbursed for putting our people in danger. We had a deal — they always break it. We're just gonna hit them very hard. We'll probably run the Strait. We'll be the guardian angel. We should be reimbursed for that."

- Report: Ahmadinejad met Mossad chief under Israeli plan to install him as Iran leader

According to a New York Times investigation cited by multiple outlets, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was secretly cultivated by Israel's Mossad for years as a potential intelligence asset and possible post-regime leader in Iran. The report claims former Mossad chief David Barnea met Ahmadinejad in Budapest in 2024, where the two held covert talks, and that Ahmadinejad had moderated his public rhetoric in recent years. The report also says Ahmadinejad is now under house arrest after Iranian authorities allegedly uncovered his contacts with Israel. The claims are based on unnamed U.S. and Iranian officials and have not been independently verified.

- According to Yemen's official news agency, a Saudi attack targeted runways at Sanaa International Airport Houthi military spokesman in Yemen: "In unjust and blatant aggression, the Saudi enemy attacked the international airport in Sana'a with several airstrikes, thus putting an end to efforts to prevent escalation. Therefore, it must bear the consequences of its acts of aggression; we emphasize that this aggression will not go unanswered"el

The reason for the Saudi attack on Sanaa is the landing of an Iranian plane in Yemen this morning, and a second Iranian plane that has already landed in Iran in the past week. Iran is arming the Houthis

- CENTCOM: US forces struck dozens of targets across Iran, including air defense systems, radar sites along the coast, missile capabilities, and unmanned aerial and maritime vehicles. The strikes were carried out using fighter jets, U.S. Navy vessels, and unmanned aerial and maritime vehicles.

Sunday July 12 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 84° Plenty of sunshine

The 9 days begins Tuesday night

Heatwave for Wednesday temps 102° Very hot.

 Today 27 Tamuz is the 47th  yartzeit of Rav Shmuel Rozovski  Zatzal Rosh Yeshiva of Ponovezh. 

New upgraded playgrounds at Ocean county park.

- Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham died of a heart ailment caused by hardening of the arteries, his office says. A preliminary finding from the medical examiner of the District of Columbia says the cause of death was “aortic dissection,” Graham’s office says in an email.

Aortic dissection is a tear in the main artery that carries blood from the heart. The finding showed it was due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

- Former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Rav Dovid Lau is visiting the Sefardi communities of Deal, New Jersey today

- Oil prices open sharply higher after the United States launched a wave of attacks on Iran and as Tehran announced it would close the Strait of Hormuz. A barrel of international benchmark Brent crude for September delivery rose 3.75% to $78.86.

- Reserve blood supplies in the New Jersey region are at an “unprecedented” low after extreme weather - from heatwaves to flooding - caused donation appointments to be postponed or canceled, officials said.

The New Jersey Blood Services announced an urgent call for donors after appointments leading up to the Fourth of July weekend were canceled due to heatwaves, intense storms and power outages.

- Fox News host Mark Levin visited 770 today after putting on tefillin at the Ohel.

He toured and spent time interacting with the bochurim  in 770.

- Agudath Israel: We had the honor of working with Lindsey Graham on many issues over the years including The Taylor Force Act. He will be sorely missed."I'm not Orthodox, but I might as well be" Senator Graham at an Agudah

 Mission.

- Ben Shapiro asks Elon Musk to make Tesla Minivan for large families following the birth of his new baby: Hey, @elonmusk, we have a Tesla Model X but we can’t really fit both parents and five kids, and the new SUV only has six seats. On behalf of those who are doing our best to repopulate the West, any chance Tesla can make a minivan or SUV with 7 or 8 seats?

- Trump: “In honor of the remarkable life and achievements of Senator Lindsey Graham, a dear friend of mine, and a truly great man, who achieved so much for our Country, and his beloved Home State of South Carolina, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Saturday evening at 6 P.M. GOD BLESS YOU LINDSEY! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

- Israel Knesset election to take place on October 27, with government set to complete full term first coalition to do so in 53 years.

- Director of the FBI Patel on Senator Graham: “The FBI is assisting local authorities and has made every necessary resource available

- More than 300 rabbonim from the Lakewood area spent a Shabbos of chizuk together with the Lakewood Roshei Yeshiva at a hotel in Connecticut, strengthening their shared commitment of  Harbotzas haTorah, and leading their Kehilos.

- Tefillos for a complete Refuah Shleima for Harav Daniel Parnes Shlit"a R"M in Yeshivas Novominsk  דניא׳ אליעזר בן חנה בריינדל who will be undergoing a serious heart procedure tomorrow Monday 7/13/26 -כ״ח תמוז

Atzeres tefilos will take place  tonight- 8:15 Tiferes Ish 324 E 7th St and -10:30 Bais Moshe (BMG) 1007 Clifton AveDownstairs.

- Tefilos for Yehoshua Ben rivka who is in critical condition

- Levaya of Rav Yechiel Drillman ZTL will take place in Edison Yeshiva tomorrow Sunday 11:30 am with Kevura in Lakewood 3pm

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- Giyus: The govt will vote on temporary legislation banning the arrests and prosecution of young ultra-Orthodox men evading IDF service. According to the text of the bill released by the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, the temporary order would suspend arrests, investigations and other enforcement measures against yeshiva students for 90 days, but in effect the ban would be valid for six months

- Trump says that he spoke to Sen. Lindsey Graham last night shortly before he died: 

“What makes it even stranger is that I got a call last night, sometime you know the early evening, maybe in the sevens, and he called and he said we’re all set for the Save America Act.“

“He said he’s a little tired.”

- NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill has launched SimpleFile, a free online tool that allows eligible New Jersey families to apply for the state's refundable Child Tax Credit in about 15 minutes. The program is intended for New Jersey residents who had a child age 5 or younger in 2025 and may not normally file a state tax return. Eligible families can currently receive up to $1,000 per qualifying child, with the maximum credit scheduled to increase to up to $1,250 under the FY2027 state budget.

- Israeli PM Netanyahu says Sen. Lindsey Graham "personified traditional American values" and was an "American patriot"

"He was unabashedly for America, and he was unabashedly against the enemies of America, and he spoke what he thought."

- Israeli Police in Ashdod mistakenly detained a Gur chasid while searching for another man. The  youngerman was restrained and suffered minor injuries before officers realized they had the wrong person and released him. Police acknowledged it was a case of mistaken identity and said the incident will be reviewed.

- Nearly 10 million square feet of office space has been removed from Northern and Central New Jersey over the past five years as obsolete buildings are demolished or converted to other uses. Aging office buildings are being replaced by residential communities, warehouses and other uses that better reflect current economic and demographic trends. Nearly half of the office space that has been redeveloped over the past 10 years has been converted into housing.

- According to recent study Jersey falls behind Massachusetts at number two, with Rhode Island topping the list as the state with the country’s worst roads that are hardest on vehicles. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Florida is the state with the friendliest road conditions, followed by Nevada and Georgia. 

At the Woodbourne shul today in the Catskills

Iran Israel News Updates Sunday July 12

- US launched a new wave of airstrip on Iranian targets tonight 

- Iran is threatening to launch attacks unless President Trump withdraws US forces from the region

- Iran warns: “The enemy will suffer unprecedented retaliatory strikes starting tonight if it continues its aggressive actions on our territory.” 

- The intelligence that Israel gave the US included an intercepted conversation from a senior Iranian regime official who, in relation to an assassination plot against Trump, said, "This is our chance now; this opportunity will not come again." The plot was supposed to take place in Turkey while Trump was at the NATO summit.  Israel Ch. 13

- Trump: We had meetings with them. They agreed to a deal yesterday. A perfect deal for us. No nuclear… They gave up everything, and then… within an hour, they launched a drone at a ship,“I said, ‘You people are sick, and so it’s one of those things.

- Iran launches several missiles at Kuwait.

- Trump to NBC: The Strait of Hormuz is open. We blew them apart last night

-  CENTCOM: The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels and US military forces are “positioned and prepared Iran does not control the strait,”  “Traffic is flowing.”

- Iran doubles down on insisting that the Strait of Hormuz is again closed to shipping, blaming “illegal movements” by US forces, after US Central Command said that traffic through the waterway was “flowing” as normal.

“Due to the recent illegal movements of the United States military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible,”

- Israeli airstrikes targeted the south of Gaza City today. IDFsays it was a Hamas .manufacturing weapons facility.

- Senior advisor to the Iranian regime, Marandi mocks Senator Lindsey Graham: “Too bad. I wanted him to see the oil market prices on Monday before going to hell

- Iran reports that Hamid-Reza Dehghan, an Iranian Navy air defense officer, was killed in US strikes last night

- IRGC claims to have destroyed Prince Hassan's command and control US base in 

- Report: IDF performed an airstrike in Lebanon in the  Nabatiyeh district.

Motzei Shabbos Matos-Masei News Updates Lakewood

Westher: 65° Clear to partly cloudy

Tomorrow 84° Mainly Sunny 

- Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness,’ his office says

Trump posted:

"Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!

President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Levaya of Rav Yechiel Drillman ZTL will take place in Edison Yeshiva tomorrow Sunday 11:30 am with Kevura in Lakewood. 

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- Today July 11 was free slurpee day at participating 7-11 stores. Local Lakewood branch didn't give for those who came motzei shabbos as they ran out early.

- Rav Yitzchak Yosef shlita, former Sefardi Chief Rabbi, at his hiur Motzoei Shabbos said there's no chance that PM Netanyahu will do teshuva but that National Union head Gadi Eizenkot might do so.

-Trump: I was able to cut a MUCH BETTER DEAL for America, and by so doing, will be allowing the new and spectacular Gordie Howe International Bridge, spanning Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, to open on July 27th, as scheduled. The original deal made was unacceptable to me! The new deal is great, and fair. Thank you and congratulations to the Canadian Government. May we both have many years of success with this wonderful new development!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Fake news on social media about ICE  arrested 20 people in Lakewood,Nj over shabbos all were living in one house.

- House to vote next week on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. This would mean no more changing the clock

Iran Israel Updates Motzei Shabbos Matos/Masei

US strikes Iran again after IRGC attacked ship in Hormuz and declared strait closed until further notice

- CENTCIM: We struck 140 targets tonight in response to missile fire against the ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, 80-90 targets were attacked per night

- Iranian military spokesman: In response to the continued US aggression against areas in the south of the country, the Iranian military attacked, using drones, the Patriot air defense system, an ammunition depot and a radar site of the US military in Kuwait. In a wave, a communication system and a radar site of the US military in Bahrain were attacked

- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps have officially announced that they are closing the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice". They also said that earlier today they targeted a vessel that was operating in "violation of our instructions".

- Senior American official: The IRGC fired a missile at a commercial ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz earlier today and the ship was struck. In addition, the US military is currently striking Iranian targets in the area in response to the targeting of the ship.

- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the ongoing US strikes against Iranian targets, "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay."

-Trump last night: 1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME! Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Iran will not allow inspections of nuclear facilities that were damaged in attacks by the United States and Israel, and Resolution 2231 of the UN Security Council has effectively lost its legal validity. We did not request to resume negotiations with the United States, as the Americans claim. We agreed to allow a visit by the mediators to Tehran.

- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a written statement today, vowing revenge for his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in U.S.-Israeli strikes.  "We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers. Vengeance is the demand of the nation and must certainly take place... This matter depends neither on my personal existence nor on that of other officials."

- US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in an interview to Fox News: Israel shared information this week with the US regarding a specific intention to harm President Trump. This contradicts statements made by Trump last night, in which he stated that Israel had not provided any new information.

Lakewood Zmanim עש"ק פר' מטות-מסעי מברכים חודש מנחם אב תשפ"ו

יחדשהו הקב״ה עלינו ועל כל עמו בית ישראל לחיים ולשלום, לששון ולשמחה, לישועה ולנחמה ונאמר אמן. שבת שלום,  חזק חזק ונתחזק

Friday, July 10, 2026 / כ״ה תמוז תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת מטות-מסעי מברכים חודש מנחם אב

Candle lighting 8:09 pm 

Shkiah/Sunset 8:27pm

Weather: Shabbos day 82° partly cloudy later in the day

Molad for Tamuz: Tuesday evening, 30 minutes and 17 chalakim after 7:00 pm

Rosh Chodesh Av is Wednesday 

מפטירין הפטרת פרשת מסעי מס׳ ירמיהו ״שמעו דבר ה׳ הפטרה השנייה מתלת דפורענותא

האדמו"ר בעל 'תפארת שלמה' מרדומסק אומר: השבתות של 'בין המצרים' - גדולים ועצומים במעלתם יותר מאשר שבתות השנה הרגילות הוא מסמיך לכך את הפִסקה מ'לכה דודי' בשינוי ניקוד קל: "רב לך שַׁבָּת בעמק הבכא"; השבת שחלה בתקופת בין המצרים, עמק הבכא - רבה ועצומה מכל השבתות

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Friday July 10 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, July 10, 2026 / כ״ה תמוז תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת מטות-מסעי מברכים חודש מנחם אב

Candle lighting 8:09 pm 

Shkiah/Sunset 8:27pm

Weather: 89° Some clouds and possibly an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon. Chance of rain 30%.

Shabbos day 82° partly cloudy later in the day

Rosh Chodesh Av is Wednesday 

מולד חודש אב: דינסטאג פארנאכטס 30 מינוט מיט 17 חלקים נאך 7

- Most Yeshivos mesivta and Bais Medrash finish the zman. BMG continues thru Tisha B'Av

Learning Program begins today  for Thousands of Boys across Lakewood  area at participating neighborhood  shuls  for Summer Torah Learning 

- BDE: Petira  of Rav Yechiel Drillman Zt”l,  longtime 10th grade  Maggid Shiur at Edison Yeshiva. He lived in Lakewood  was 74 years old. Levaya detail TBA Motzei Shabbos 

- Admor M' Kaliv shlita will be spending Shabbos in Lakewood in the Brookhill area Tefillos and Tish at Khal Shemen Lmincha 4 Milano Drive 

- House to vote next week on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. This would mean no more  changing the clock 

A deadly pneumonia-causing bacteria has sickened 46 people in New York City as officials rush to inspect water towers.

- Assemblyman Alex Sauickie is urging the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to hold a public reliability hearing after more than 200,000 customers lost power over the July 4 weekend, with many left without electricity for days during extreme heat. Sauickie said New Jersey families, who already pay some of the nation's highest electric rates, deserve transparency, accountability, and a plan to prevent similar widespread outages in the future.

- Six NJ Medical Professionals Charged in $20 Million Medicare, Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Six New Jersey medical professionals and office staff have been federally charged for allegedly defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of more than $20 million through illegal kickbacks and medically unnecessary prescriptions. According to U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer, the scheme operated from October 2022 through November 2025. Five defendants have pleaded guilty, while one has pleaded not guilty.

- Many Rebbbes will spend Shabbos upstate NY in the Catskills 

- Tefilos for Rav Yosef Savitzky shlita R"Y of Torah Vodaas who was hospitilized while in Eretz Yisroel name is Yosef ben Basya 

-  Governor Mikie Sherrill: We are anticipating some scattered, potentially heavy, thunderstorms this afternoon with potential to produce damaging winds. Please drive with caution, avoid flooded areas, and stay alert for any weather warnings in your area.

- If you normally fill up at Wawa or QuickChek, it may pay to check prices at other stations. Several locations have increased prices by as much as 30 cents per gallon in just one day, while some nearby stations are still charging less. Recent reports also show New Jersey gas prices are climbing again after weeks of declines. The average gallon of gas in New Jersey is $3.89

- Shopify orders users to remove vapes from online stores immediately.

- Yerushalayim, there will be protests against Chilul Shabbos at a store on Agripas street that is open during shabbos. A outdoor kabolas shabbos is scheduled tonight and on Shabbos day there will be a March from the Zichron Moshe  Shul to the establishment.

- Giyus: The IDF will have a day of recruitment ro enlist scheduled for this Wednesday Rosh Chodesh Av. Counter hafganos are planned despite the event taking place in the 9 days.

- The Republican National Committee, New Jersey Republican Party, and congressional candidate Michael McGuire have sued New Jersey over a law allowing some U.S. citizens who have never lived in the state to vote in federal elections through a qualifying relative.

The lawsuit argues the law violates the New Jersey Constitution's 30-day residency requirement for voters.

- Trump: I will not sign the Housing Bill, which has been fully approved by Congress and sent to the White House, in PROTEST over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, which is polling at 97% with the Republican Party, and very high with the non-politician Dumocrats. The Act states, quite simply, that to Vote a person must show PHOTO VOTER I.D., PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE CROOKED, CORRUPT, & DESTABILIZING MAIL-IN BALLOTS (EXCEPTIONS for Military, Disabled, Illness, and Travel!). THE SAVE AMERICA ACT’S non-passage is CRAZY, and a serious threat to any politician who votes against it! If the Dumocrats, or any RINO (or worse!) working with them, do not allow a positive Vote on SAVE AMERICA, TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, and pass this, and every other Bill that true Republicans have ever dreamt of (In addition to the upcoming Budget BOMB and the 1929 catastrophic style DEBT CEILING BILL!). The Dumocrats will TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, if and when they ever get the chance to do so, in their very first hour - And I will no longer be able to call them Dumocrats again! The title of DUMB will revert to the Republicans who allowed this horrible calamity to happen to our Party, and our Nation, itself! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- 2 World Trade Center has officially broken ground in New York City, 25 years after 9/11, with the skyscraper expected to be completed in 2031. The skyscraper is set to be the global headquarters of American Express.  The 2-million-square-foot building will rise to 1,226 feet and be 55 stories tall.2 World Trade Center will be 550 feet shorter than 1 World Trade Center and will have two million square feet of office space.

- Trump: A very big day in Palm Beach, Florida, where it was my Great Honor to have the Palm Beach International Airport be renamed, by a spectacular vote, The President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The Area is HOT, the Location is GREAT, and the Renovation will be SPECTACULAR. Thank you to all in Palm Beach for your Vote and your Confidence. This will soon be one of the Greatest and Most Spectacular Airports anywhere in the World! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Video what Shabbos used to be like not so long ago

Iran Israel News Updates Friday July 10

- CNN: New satellite imagery reveals new activity at several nuclear sites and missile facilities across Iran during late June and early July. The activity at the nuclear sites may constitute a violation of the MOU with the US, which stipulated maintaining the nuclear status quo

- Trump says he’s ‘left instructions’ should Iran assassinate him: ‘Bomb them at levels’ never seen before. (NYP)

-  Trump declares ceasefire is Over

 "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue “talks.” We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- Two Israeli sources told CNN that the Trump administration does not want Israel to join the conflict with Iran at this time, fearing a loss of control over the situation.

- Israel ‘will not be spared’ from Iran’s retaliation if US keeps targeting infrastructure 

Mohammad D'O al-Qader, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: “Any attack on infrastructure will be met with a counter-reaction. The criminal Zionist regime will not be immune from the response of the fighters.”

- New York Times: Qatar is holding talks with the US and Iran to ease the tensions of recent days

- Report in the Saudi newspaper Al-Sharq Al-Awsat: Hamas has moved a significant part of its center of gravity to Turkey in recent months, after years in which Qatar held this position. This is reflected in Hamas's decision to hold its internal elections for the head of the Political Bureau in Istanbul last May, which ended without a decision, and the continuation of the elections is also expected to take place 

- Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom has said that the first six employees of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant have begun returning to the plant, Russia’s state-owned RIA outlet says, citing its CEO Alexei Likhachev.

Hashkafa Q&A

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita

The longevity of the Zionist movement Secular perspective of Torah doctrines as rigid and unyielding Dropping a bomb on the sixth date Maintaining the unity upon change of ideals and values by spouse Prestigious position in the Rabbinate isn’t synonymous with erudition

Events Thursday 24 Tamuz

Weather: 70° Thunderstorms, some strong during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 80%.

- Yeshiva Heichal Eliyohu R"Y Rav Motttel Dick shlita annual; reception at Bais faiga hall Lakewood doors open 8:45 pm Program 10 pm

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

Vizhnitz chasidim at the Kosel tonight  davening that their rebbe have a refuah sheleima 

Thursday July 9 News Updates Lakewood

Weather:  86° Cloudy skies early then heavy thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 100%. 

Tonight 70° Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, may contain strong gusty winds Chance of rain 70%

The National Weather Service has expanded the flood watch that had been issued earlier today, to cover 12 New Jersey counties that could get lashed with strong thunderstorms and heavy downpours Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening., Monmouth, and Ocean counties included

- Thousands of Vizhnitzer Chasidim gathered tonight at the Kosel for an Atzeres Tefillah on behalf of the Vizhnitzer Rebbe, Rav Yisroel ben Leah Esther shlit"a. The crowd sang emotional niggunei hisorerus associated with the Yomim Noraim and recited chapters of Tehillim, davening for the Rebbe's complete refuah shleimah.

- Flooded roads, cars stuck in water in N.J. today as thunderstorms drop heavy rain or the second time this week, slow-moving thunderstorms have been dumping massive amounts of rain over parts of central and southern New Jersey Thursday afternoon, triggering flash flood warnings and emergency mobile alerts because of rapidly rising water on roads. The National Weather Service has received reports of several roads and highways that have been closed because of rapid flooding, and several reports of cars stuck in high water. Route 1 south in Edison, New Jersey completely flooded from heavy thunderstorms this afternoon.

- Garden state Parkway local lanes flooded by exit 120

- Governor Mikie Sherrill: This week, I signed legislation that makes permanent certain telehealth prescription flexibilities by eliminating the need for in-person visits every three months. From college students who need prescriptions while they are away at school to patients with mobility issues or those who live far from a specialist, we are ensuring New Jerseyans can continue to receive safe, high-quality care and reducing barriers to entry to treatment.

- Hecht Trailers, a longtime family-owned business off Rt 9  in Toms River, has closed after more than a century in operation. The property has been sold  for potential residential homes and its remaining inventory will be auctioned off via Auction.

- JCPL total Customers Out in New Jersey 1,527

- Boys elementary schools finish yeshiva camp today

- The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is increasing the price of First-Class Mail Forever stamps from 78 cents to 82 cents, effective July 12.

- Lakewood Township's Independence Day Fireworks & Light Show will take place on Thursday, July 16, over Lake Carasaljo! The show can be viewed from both North Lake Drive and South Lake Drive. The 9 days begin on Wednesday 

- Giyus: Israel's Torah Study Basic Law has been revised after pressure from legal officials and public opposition. The updated bill no longer explicitly equates Torah study with IDF military service, removing a clause that critics said could have guaranteed yeshiva students benefits comparable to soldiers. However, the bill still declares Torah study a "foundational value" of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, and opponents argue it could still be used to justify draft exemptions and continued government funding for yeshiva students.

- At a special meeting Wednesday, the Lakewood Township Committee approved the renewal of the liquor license for Lake Terrace Hall despite ongoing litigation involving the banquet hall and a neighboring property owner.

- Palm Beach International Airport switched to President Donald J. Trump International Airport at midnight, following a Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March that renamed the facility near Mar-a-Lago. The airport's code shifts from PBI to DJT

- Pepsi reveals GLP-1 weight-loss drugs (Ozempic) are squeezing consumer appetites, pushing the company to adapt with smaller portions.

- Jackson Township has tightened security at Town Hall by ordering all rear entrances to remain locked during the day and requiring a police officer to be present at every council meeting, even if overtime is needed. Township officials say the changes are intended to improve safety, security, and access control for employees and residentS. App reports 

- The Lakewood Industrial Commission approved a property swap aimed at creating more downtown parking. The owner of 18 South Clifton Avenue, purchased for $52,000 in 2011, will receive part of the former Wachovia bank property at 317 Main Street, which the township purchased for $2.5 million, for office space. In return, the LIC will acquire the Clifton Avenue parcel, demolish the building, and convert it into public parking. The existing municipal parking lot at the former bank property will remain public, and the agreement includes a $15,000 payment to the LIC to equalize the appraised values.

- Hafganos continue on Bar Ilan Street in Yerushalayim at the construction site of the light rail.

- NYP editorial Rahm Emanuel’s anti-Israel speech won’t win over the Jew-hating Dems he’s trying to appease Rahm Emanuel wants to run for president as a Democrat in 2028, but bowing to the antisemitic wing of his party is a beyond-despicable way to do it. The editorial argues the strategy is morally wrong and politically unlikely to succeed.

- A federal judge has ordered Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, to report to prison by 2 p.m. Friday, denying her request to delay her 54-month sentence for additional cancer treatment. Prosecutors argued the Bureau of Prisons can provide the necessary medical care despite her pending surgery.

- Brick Township police are investigating the apparent vandalism of a  license plate reader after someone cut down the 15-foot metal pole supporting the camera near the Exxon station at Drum Point Road and Hooper Avenue. The camera, which helps police identify stolen vehicles and wanted suspects, remained intact despite the damage.

- Princeton, New Jersey  police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of placing anti-Semitic propaganda stickers at multiple locations throughout the community

- Mikie Sherrill signed three energy bills aimed at addressing long-term electricity costs in New Jersey, including new rules for data centers, utility profits, and transmission projects.

However, the measures are not expected to provide immediate relief on residents’ electric bills, with some changes taking up to a year to implement. NJ Republicans 

- Italian-Americans are blasting Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a NYC immigrant enclaves map highlighted neighborhoods like Little Palestine, Little Yemen and Little Pakistan, but left out historic Little Italy. Critics say Italian-Americans helped build New York City and deserve to be recognized, not erased.

- BDE: Reb Yidel Toib z"l, 77, veteran baal koreh of the Gerrer chassidus, was niftar this evening after collapsing during a shiur at the Beis Medrash HaGadol of Gur on Yirmiyahu Street in Yerushalayim.(Belaaz)

- Six flags flash sale today 3 Parks, 2 Days, 1 Great Adventure multi-park ticket! Visit Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, Wild Safari or all three! This ticket is valid for admission for a total of two public operating days through July 31, 2026. for $45 inquire about possibility to upgrade to seasons pass

Rare video of Rav Amrom Blau leading a rally in Meah Shearim, Yerushalayim over 50 years ago

124th Yartzeit of Rav Yaakov Joseph ZTL Chief Rabbi of New York

 Large crowds are expected to visit the Kever of the Rav Hakolel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 124th Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz 

He is buried in the Union Field cemetery in Ridgewood, NY at the Brooklyn/Queens Border close to crown heights and Williamsburg. He was niftar in 1902 (5662).

Rav Yoel Teitelbaum, the pervious Satmar Rebbe, would encourage his chassidim to daven at the tzion of the Rav Yaakov Yosef. It is reported that many people have found a yeshuah after visiting the tzion.

For the story of thr rabbanus in NYC Here

Driving Directions to the kever:

Iran Israel Updates Thurs July 9

- WSJ: Israel shared intelligence with the US that Iran was again planning to assassinate President Donald Trump

- Israeli Prime Minister's Office: "As part of the ongoing relationship between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, another conversation took place between the two leaders this evening, during which they discussed the continued coordination between the countries in various areas. President Trump updated Prime Minister Netanyahu on US initiatives in the Gulf region. For his part, the prime minister raised the severity of the statements made by Erdogan and his associates against the existence of the State of Israel and the need to establish security zones along Israel's borders."

- The White House is preparing for the possibility of a prolonged escalation in its conflict with Iran, and US President Donald Trump is convening senior advisers and national security officials to discuss Washington’s next steps, Channel 12 reports, citing US officials.

A US official tells Channel 12 that the ongoing fighting could last anywhere between a couple of days and a month, depending on whether Iran continues attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

- Explosions are heard in southern parts of Iran including Bushehr, An American official tells CNN that the US military is not currently striking the country. reports say it came from other gulf countries 

- CNN: Pakistan and Qatar, the mediating countries, are working to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table

- The withdrawal of Israeli troops from the first of two pilot zones in southern Lebanon is slated to move ahead in the coming days, as Washington aims to advance negotiations between Israel and Lebanon the area will be replaced by members of the Lebanese Armed Forces 

- Andy Burnham, the UK’s next prime minister, says Britain must do more to pressure Israel over its treatment of the Gaza Palestinians, and that it must bar the sale of weapons that Israel will use in the West Bank and Gaza.

- The Chief of Staff: "We are closely monitoring what is happening in Iran and Lebanon and are ready for immediate action. Against anyone who tries to harm us we will respond with force."

- Defense Minister Katz: "Prepared to strike Iran for the third time – and with greater force than before."

- Two Israeli sources for i24NEWS: The current assessment is that Iran has NO interest in involving Israel in the conflict, and therefore, will not fire at Israel. 

- Prime Minister Netanyahu hints to Turkey: “The war is not yet over. Alongside the old challenges, new ones are emerging. We are taking this into account and are prepared for any scenario. Preserving Israel’s air superiority is a cornerstone of national security.”

- Iran is launching ballistic missiles at the Gulf states and Jordan. US Embassy in Jordan urges employees to remain in safe spaces

- A US missile hit the nuclear power plant complex in Bushehr, Iran.

- WSJ: Before Trump's departure for a visit to Turkey, Trump held a discussion at the White House with the Secretary of War Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio, and his senior advisors after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The President concluded that Iran is not serious about reaching a final agreement and decided to end the ceasefire.

- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Navy says US attacks on Iran and intervention in redirecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting the strategic waterway’s gradual reopening and jeopardizing the interests of countries benefiting from it. They warn that any further US intervention would draw a “crushing response.”

- Banners calling for the assassination of US President Donald Trump continue to be widely displayed during the funeral of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

- Jordan has inteercepted eight missiles launched from Tehran, after alarms sounded. No casualties or damages have been caused.

- Today, IDF eliminated the terrorist Khaled Abu Salam, who infiltrated Israel on October 7th, participated in the kidnapping and holding of Israeli civilians.

Events Wed 23 Tamuz Lakewood

 Weather 67° Mainly clear. Tomorrow noon Thunderstorms strong gusty winds.

- Yeshiva Ohr Olam Dinner R”Y Rav Heshy Berkowitz Shlita Building tribute Dinner at Kesser Moshe Yehuda hall

- Yeshiva Ohr Zecharia R”Y Rav Uren Reich shlita 22nd Annual Dinner at Ateres Reva hall

- Yeshiva Torah Temima R”Y Rav Tzvi Margulies Rav Betzalel Busel shluita annual reception at 30 Sims Ave Lakewood 8:00 pm 

- Yeshiva Nefesh Hachaim R"Y Rav Shmuel Hirth shlita Vehaamidu charidy campaign donate HERE 

- Yeshiva Noam HaTalmud R”Y Rav Uri Meir Kanarek Shlita annual parlor meeting 36 Airport rd 2nd floor 7:00 pm

- Yeshiva Pe'er HaTalmud R”Y Rav Refoel Stefansky Shlita Inaugural parlor meeting 100 Reagan Court Lakewood 8:00 pm

- Yeshiva Gedolah of Monmouth County R”Y Rav Yaakov Dovid Wasserman shlita Building campaign fundraiser Here 

Wednesday July 8 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 83° Partly cloudy skies.

Be prepared  Severe thunderstorms could sweep through New Jersey on Thursday and Friday, with the potential for flash flooding and damaging wind gusts.

Today 23 Tamuz Yartzeit of : R'Moshe Cordovero, the Ramak (1522-1570). Talmid of R'Shlomo Alkabetz & R'Yosef Karo. Founded a Yeshiva in Tzfas where the Arizal & R'Chaim Vital were among his Talmidim. Author - Tomer Devora, Pardes Rimonim, Ohr Yakar, etc..

- Reporter "Were you aware of any credible threat by Iran against Air Force One?"

POTUS "I have a threat all the time. I'm number one on their list, before you — but if I go, you go, right? So perhaps some of you want to change professions

- A mass casualty incident was declared after a bus crashed into a building and several vehicles in Pikesville, Maryland earlier. Baltimore County FD says 30+ people were injured, at least 1 in critical condition.

- Power restored: Lakewood  0 of 37,021 (0%)

- Giyus: Rav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin gave out his personal phone number to the bochurim to call him in the event they get arrested by IDF military police 

- Lakewood Township has rescheduled that its special Independence Day celebration with Deine show and fireworks for Thursday, July 16 at the Lake 8:45pm.

- Trump warns: Signs and Billboards are being put up all over our Southern Border, and Mexico, advertising BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, with “Deliveries starting at $4000.” Likewise, similar signs going up all over our Country. Billions of Dollars will be illegally made by this SCAM, with Citizenship going to anyone willing to pay. It will be, by far, the number one way of becoming a citizen, and then the entire family will be allowed to follow. Not sustainable. NOBODY SAW THIS COMING!!! AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP IS NOT FOR SALE! In fact, that is a crime, and therefore, the Supreme Court’s ruling is wrong. I will be asking for a Rehearing by the United States Supreme Court, IMMEDIATELY. This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Boys elementary school 8th grade are off for the year, Day camps begin on Monday while some sleepaway camps start in a week and half 

- The Kaliver rebbe shlita is in Lakewood at his son in law  and will spend shabbos at Khal Shemen L'Mincha in Brook hill.

- On sale Jonny Pop ices in Shoprite $4.99. please note the sugar free ices does not have a hechsher 

-Brick of American cheese $12.99 at GG

- Shloimy's Kosher World in Lakewood is under new management. The new owners say the longtime supermarket is undergoing renovations to become a modern, full-service grocery while remaining open throughout the process. Customers can expect expanded hours, fully stocked departments, and continued service from the deli, bakery, meat, and produce sections as the store enters its next chapter after more than 35 years. (Feder Status)

- New restaurant in Deal: "Fortune Cookie" Kosher Chinese Restaurant located at 48 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. under JSOR hashgacha 

- JCP&L total customers still out in New Jersey 8,262 as of this afternoon 

Lakewood Township 3 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Brick Township 54 of 36,268 (< 1%)

Howell Township 4 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Jackson Township 4 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Manchester Township 3 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River Township 2 of 49,352 (< 1%)

- Millions of Shekels to Charedi Institutions Approved in Finance Committee before the knesset dissolves in a few weeks 

- New Jersey residents could see electric bills rise by another 20%, according to a new report that cites growing electricity demand from AI data centers, higher natural gas prices, and limited power generation. Consumer advocates warn rising costs could make it difficult for some families to afford basic necessities as energy demand continues to climb.

- Tzedek Association announced several major advocacy victories for federal inmates, including the rollout of Bureau of Prisons tablets that will allow unlimited video calls with family during designated hours. The tablets will also provide access to educational materials, First Step Act programming, and digital books, giving inmates new opportunities to stay connected with loved ones and prepare for reentry into society.

- A NJ state audit found that the Lakewood School District overpaid two outside educational service providers by more than $1.1 million and directed the district nearly two years ago to recover the funds. The district has yet to take action, adding to ongoing financial challenges, including its $231 million state loan debt and continued state scrutiny. APP

- The Lakewood Industrial commission meeting today approved a property swap to create additional downtown public parking. In exchange for part of its property at 317 Main Street the former Wells Fargo bank on rt 88 the LIC will receive 18 South Clifton Avenue, which will be demolished and converted into a public parking lot. The other party will also pay the LIC $15,000. The township purchased the former bank property for $2.5 million tax dollars through the LDC which transferred it to the LIC for $1

-A 12-month extension of its contract with Aggressive Property Management and Maintenance, to manage the Strand theater building 

- Lakewood Planning Board Approves Kamenitz School Expansion

The Lakewood Planning Board approved Kamenitz School's application to construct a two-story addition with a basement, allowing the school to accommodate approximately 245 additional students. Neighbors voiced concerns about existing parking and bus traffic, saying pickups and drop-offs already back up local streets. They urged the school to create a circular driveway on adjacent properties it owns to improve traffic flow. As part of the approval, the board stipulated that the basement may only be used as the school's gym and cannot be rented out for outside events. The board also encouraged the school to work with neighbors to reduce traffic impacts, including exploring the possibility of adding another entrance from Brook Road

- BDE: tragedy in Monsey, when 7-year-old Baila Weber A"H was killed after being struck by a school bus on Blauvelt Road.

- President Trump walked out directly in front of Spain's socialist PM Pedro Sanchez at NATO after cutting off trade with Spain  

- The high rise on the East Side of Manhattan which has now been deemed stable.A structurally damaged 37-story Midtown Manhattan high-rise that partially buckled Tuesday will likely require a partial demolition, according to structural engineering experts. They warn the building remains at risk of a localized collapse unless it is stabilized quickly, with several buckled columns now carrying only a fraction of the load they were designed to support.

- Giyus: The Ministry of Housing and Construction announced today to all those deemed as draft evaders who registered for the Price for Homeowner lottery that their eligibility to participate in the lottery has been disqualified due to their desertion.

- 12 Jersey Shore beaches under swimming advisories for high fecal bacteria levels including 4 in Deal ar Deal Casino, Hathaway Avenue Beach, Roosevelt Avenue, Philips Avenue, 

- Assemblyman Schnall “I am proud to sponsor legislation that will improve critical infrastructure across the state without burdening ratepayers. By updating existing infrastructure, we increase reliability. But when we strategically deploy advanced technologies, we can reduce costs for ratepayers at the same time,” said Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Monmouth, Ocean). “Meeting the energy demands of tomorrow can only be achieved by making forward-thinking investments today.” 

-Tomorrrow Large crowds are expected to visit the Kever of the Rav Hakollel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 124tj Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz

Iran Israel Updates Wed July 8

- Air sirens sounded in Bahrain and Kuwait

- Trump on Air Force One about Iran: "They want to make a deal so badly. They called a little while ago. They want to make a deal so badly. I just don't know if they're worthy. I don't know if they're going to honor the deal...they're sort of crazy, to be honest with you"

- The U.S. military attacked two railway bridges in northern Iran using cruise missiles, according to a senior American official. This is the first time the U.S. military has attacked infrastructure in Iran since the ceasefire on April 8th.

- Trump on Iran attacks: "This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!"

- The ceasefire with Iran "has at least temporarily ceased," a U.S. official told CNN.

- The Supreme Leader's advisor threatens Israel: "The aggressor enemy and his partners will be severely punished

- CENTCOM: US forces have started major strikes in Iran Tonight's attacks were more extensive than yesterday's attacks. The strikes are aimed at targets to degrade Iran's ability to threaten the ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

- Reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

- Trump: “The U.S. Space Force has cameras in orbit capable of reading the badges of Iranian officials as they enter nuclear sites.”

- JD Vance on Iran: "The basic deal that we cut was 'we'll lift our blockade if you stop shooting at ships. But if you shoot at ships, we are going to punch back, and we're going to punch back harder than ever before.'"

- Trump: To honor our brave men and women of the Military, we are sending the brand new, and truly spectacular, Air Force One to Mildenhall Air Force Base, in the United Kingdom, to give them a chance to tour the Aircraft — Everybody is so excited, and we thought that they should be the first. For old time’s sake, we’ll be taking the former Air Force One, from Turkey to Mildenhall, a short trip that is totally worth doing in order to give our Great Military Heroes a chance to appreciate our beautiful new addition to the Air Force Fleet! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- President Trump has boarded the former Air Force One in Turkey, reportedly to Mildenhall Air Force Base in the UK

- Israel braces for possible renewal of fighting as US-Iran tensions mount

Israeli officials are reportedly on high alert as U.S. aerial refueling aircraft that had been repositioned to Europe in recent weeks return to the region. According to reports, Israel has warned that any new Iranian attack would trigger a strong military response. Assessments also suggest the U.S. could carry out several days of strikes against Iran if hostilities escalate.

- Trump: "We're not attacking at the highest level. The highest level are the bridges...their electric plants, where they make their electricity. If we have to, we'll take them out. I don't want to do that, but if we have to, we'll take them out...We attacked Kharg Island last night—we knocked out a piece. I said, 'don't touch the oil' because maybe we'll take over Kharg Island. We may take over Kharg Island. There's not a thing they can do about it...normally, I'm not that way, but they really deserve it."

- President Trump just said he wouldn't be shocked if Iran tries to assassinate him while over in Turkey

- Iranian military spokesman: 8 air and naval soldiers killed in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr as a result of US strikes

- Trump on Netanyahu: "We have an excellent relationship, he's great. If there had been another prime minister in Israel during the war period, Israel would have been destroyed by Iran"

- Trump: "We've already got the nuclear material because it's so far underground. Nobody's going to be able to get it except us because we have the equipment that can get it. The nuclear material is so far down underneath the mountain, and now it's been determined that it would take massive machinery that we have that no other country has."

- Report from the Iranian PressTV network: Developments in the last 48 hours indicate that Iran will not back down from controlling the Strait of Hormuz. "We are ready to fight for control of Hormuz. Iran's new strategy is that after any attack, the Strait will be completely closed. Iran will attack enemy targets on a scale of at least twice the number of targets attacked against it."

- Trump issues a sharp threat to Iran: "We will strike them again with force - perhaps even tonight."

- Trump on Iran: "They're evil people. They're sick people. They're really mentally disturbed people. And it should have been done 47 years ago. Thank you, everybody."

- Trump: on the ceasefire with Iran: "To me, I think it's over. I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum... They're led by sick people... I'll speak to our negotiators. They want to negotiate—they're good people... but they have to come back to me. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a waste of time dealing with them."

- Trump: They're a bunch of SCUM." "These are evil, sick people, and we have to rid their cancer. They're CANCER! And you know what you do? You got to cut out cancer EARLY, man."

"I told them, every time you hit, we hit. And of course, they're dirty players. "They've kiIIed thousands and thousands of our soldiers. They've kiIIed hundreds of thousands of innocent people."

- Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim: We attacked 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, and we also managed to shoot down a US military drone

- Kuwait’s state news agency says two ballistic missiles and 13 drones have been intercepted today amid fresh Iranian attacks on the Gulf state.

- World oil prices soar more than five percent after US President Donald Trump says the memorandum of understanding with Iran is over, following fresh strikes in the Middle East.

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: "The US violated the Memorandum of Understanding by carrying out attacks in southern Iran and continuing Zionist aggression against Lebanon"

- Trump: I like President Erdogan. He rolled out the red carpet for me. He is a great man. I love Bibi; he is a great Prime Minister. But Bibi said some harsh things yesterday about Turkey and about Erdogan. And I told him: "You know, I spoke with him. I said he could have joined the war, because he doesn't really like Israel. And he doesn't really like Bibi either. But he didn't do it because of me." And this is a military power. Millions of soldiers. Turkey is very strong. They have a lot of our best equipment. They are also trying to get the F-35 jets. But he didn't enter the war. He wanted to. He would have entered. If not for me, he would have entered — and he would have been on the other side.

- Secretary of War Hegseth is canceling his visit to Israel today

- Trump: We are no longer interested in any business trade with Spain. Spain is a bad member of the NATO alliance.

- A Hamas terrorist who invaded Kibbutz Nirim during the October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip yesterday, the military announces.