Oif Simchas Monday 5 Elul

Chasunas:

Kanarek - Olshin Neemas Hachaim 

Fishman  - Blau cedar Palace

LPD Traffic Alert: Martin Luther King Drive will be closed from Wynatt St to John St for planned NJNG construction. Plan alternate route if possible.

Monday August 17 News Updates

Weather: 88° Cloudy early with peeks of sunshine expected late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. 

- Likud Primary Vote Count Begins: Likud has begun counting ballots from 503 polling stations across 107 locations. Tens of thousands of forms are being reviewed by local committees before a general count at the control center, with final results expected in the morning and party officials predicting surprises in the candidate list. 

- AOC is distancing herself from past positions on defunding police, prison abolition, & decriminalizing border crossings ahead of a potential 2028 run. Axios

- Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Solovwitchik delivered shiur today for the new zman as he takes up a new residence closer to the yeshiva.

- The New Jersey Department of Treasury has started the process of sending eligible New Jersey residents their ANCHOR benefit confirmation letters. These letters are for homeowners and renters who meet the eligibility requirements for the tax year 2025

- Moadim LSimcha order deadline today for upcoming Yomim Tovim

- Lakewood residents can register their bicycles for free through the LakewoodPDConnect app. Registration helps police identify and return lost, stolen, or recovered bikes

- Rides today at Hearthstone park in Lakewood for a fee.

- Georgian Court University in Lakewood expects about 2,000 students for the 2026–27 academic year, with increases in both freshman and transfer enrollment. Nursing programs are seeing especially strong demand.

Moishas supermarket in Howell expected to open before the yom tov shopping season. No word yet on when.

- A Middlesex County resident has become New Jersey’s first confirmed case of Zika virus since 2020, according to the state health department

- BDE: A 7-Year-Old Dies After Beit Shemesh Stabbing: A 7-year-old boy critically wounded in a stabbing at his home in Beit Shemesh was pronounced dead at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. His 4-year-old brother was also stabbed and remains in serious condition. The Two children reportedly injured in attack by mentally disturbed neighbor, police on the scene as investigation continues.

- New Jersey - today is due date number 1 !! Voter records are due to House Representatives from New Jersey by 5:00pm. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan and House Administration Chair Bryan Steil gave NJ Secretary of State Dr. Dale Caldwell until 5:00pm today to produce a massive trove of physical and digital records.

- BDE: Reb Hershel Landau Z”L, Rosh Hakuhol of Shenya and Longtime Proprietor of Landau’s Grocery in Boro Park.

- New Jersey’s food insecurity rate jumped 75% in four years

- Municipalities and school districts owed New Jersey’s public worker health programs nearly $50.5 million in arrearages earlier this year, months before experts recommended steep rate increases for health plans that insure hundreds of thousands of school and government workers.

Iran Israel Updates Monday August 17

- Jared Kushner to Fox News: “We could see progress in Gaza within a month, hopefully we'll start removing some of the weapons, and hopefully we'll close some of the tunnels in the next three months"

- Trump: The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Trump on the upcoming elections in Israel: I think it's best for me not to get involved in it, but I might enforse someone.

- Trump said the Israelis should not be striking in Gaza because he says Hamas has agreed to lay down their weapons after that meeting yesterday in Egypt between senior Hamas leadership and Jared Kushner, along with the American mediators on the ground.

- Netanyahu: Gaza reconstruction  will not  begin until Hamas is disarmed. The Prime Minister’s Office says Israel and the Board of Peace agreed to establish a working group focused on the prompt disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza, to be completed before reconstruction begins. A second working group will address sanitation, clean water and other public-health issues affecting both Gaza and Israel.

- US-Iran MoU expires with no breakthroughs between Washington, Tehran. An Iranian official has claimed that no talks of an extension took place, that the United States violated the interim agreement just 48 hours after it was reached, and that it later withdrew from it.

- Trump: “There is a back channel with the IRGC. These are the hard-line officials inside of Iran, and the United States and officials in Washington are speaking directly with IRGC officials in Iran.” He said there is no timeline, so the 60-day window expiring today is largely irrelevant to the president's thinking on Iran. Again, he indicated the United States has a lot of mid-level weapons to use if they're needed in the future."

- Trump to Fox News: "Iran should raise a white flag and surrender. I have no timetable, I'm in no hurry." The president added that the midterm elections do not affect his decisions regarding Iran

- Iran reveals an “understanding” has been reached with Oman on a new Strait of Hormuz transit route.

-Senior Iranian official to Reuters: Tehran has decided to transition from a defensive policy to a full-fledged offensive policy. Iran has set a deadline of a few weeks to fully implement the memorandum of understanding with the United States.

- Israel officials are reporting that Netanyahu criticized Kushner for his meeting with Hamas leaders and emphasized that the security operations in Gaza will continue. After the meeting, Kushner and Mladenov met with President Herzog. According to the political source, the agreements reached stipulate: No reconstruction will be carried out in the Gaza Strip as a whole without the complete disarmament of Hamas; The first step towards disarming the Strip is that Hamas will hand over all its weapons for destruction under supervision; Maintaining the freedom of operation of the IDF and continuing the policy of preventative measures; Sanitation operations will be carried out in Gaza to prevent the spread of epidemics.

- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Ending 60-Day Ceasefire with the United States: “There is no clause in the text of the Memorandum of Understanding titled "60-Day Deadline." The Islamic Republic of Iran never formulates its policy under pressure, ultimatums, or time constraints. What was stipulated in the memorandum was a mere 60-day period for discussions on two issues: "Removal of Sanctions" and "The Nuclear Issue." With the possibility of extending this period. Due to the blatant and widespread violation of the June 18 Memorandum of Understanding by the United States, just a few weeks after its signing, the talks did not even begin. As a result, the issue of the 60-day deadline has completely lost its meaning."

Elul Zman 5786 Begins in The Yeshiva World

The boys are back from camp. The shofar has sounded, and so has the kol Torah, as Elul Zman 5786 begins.

A short chavrusah tumul took place in Bais Medrash Govoha, with the yeshiva learning Maseches Bava Kama, which appears to be a popular limud in other yeshivos as well.

Other yeshivos and mesivtos across Lakewood began last week, before Shabbos, while others began on Monday. Several new mosdos for both mesivta- and bais medrash-age bochurim have opened their doors for the new year, including new out-of-town mesivtos in Keyport, NJ, and Far Rockaway.

At BMG, renovations have been completed in the Forest Beis Medrash, and the new campus in Jackson has been added. Other yeshivos have also upgraded their facilities and expanded in preparation for the new zman.

Many youngeleit have moved out to out-of-town kollelim, joining existing kollelim or starting new ones, including in local and international communities such as Johannesburg, South Africa; Savannah, Georgia; Pittsburgh, PA; Columbus, OH; and more.

In Yeshiva of  Long Beach, the year begins in the Catskills at camp Morris until after labor day

In Eretz Yisroel, Ponovezh Yeshiva now counts over 2,500 talmidim. This year, the yeshiva administration constructed two new dormitory floors.

At the Brisker Kollel  in Yerushalayim the long time magid shiur Rav Simcha Maimon shlita has opened a new yeshiva, in his place 

Rav Yehoshua Soloveitchik Shlita (son of Rav Leibel) will deliver the shiurim on Kodshim.

At Brisk  yeshiva on Rechov Press, Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveitchick shlita is hopeful to resume full time delivering shiurim after recuperating from health issues before the summer. 

Mir Yeshiva  plans to expand around the Bais Yisroel neighborhood  and a massive construction project that will connect the buildings to each other. What was once an open-door policy for American bochurim has now shifted, as the hanhalah has tightened admissions with rigorous farhers, making acceptance more competitive.

Yeshiva Ateres Shlomo headed by Rav Shalom Ber Sorotzkin, Zman Elul opened with approximately 1,350 talmidim. The yeshiva constructed a new, spacious dormitory building with approximately 200 additional beds.

They also built a special dining hall for the kibbutz students, because of the overcrowding in the regular dining hall.

In Baltimore, Yeshiva Ner Yisroel continues to flourish with close to 1000 talmidim from Mechina through Kollel including 230 youngeleit. Some avreichim will be takibg on leadership loaitions and joining kollelim Indianapolis, Atlanta, Columbus and Passaic. The yeshiva upgraded facilities including the construction of a new gym for the talmidim. The annual budget is 14 million. 

Yeshiva mesivta Chaim  Berlin begins the zman in Brooklyn with a packed Bais Medrash 

Yeshiva Torah Vodaath in Brooklyn has an enrollment of over one thousand Talmidim. 

Night seder for baalei batim has resumed as well, with a new programs opening in the greater Lakewood  area. The hustle and bustle of the zman is back, as the quiet days of summer vacation draw to a close. Boys’ elementary schools will begin this Wednesday, while girls’ schools will start after Labor Day, on September 3rd.

Q&A

Questions posed to Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein shlita ahead of the new zman by his Talmid Rabbi Yitzchak Zicherman.

Q: When a child is sick, should the mother or the father stay home? The mother works, while the father studies in kollel.

A: The kollel should be understanding, but the family should first try to find outside help such as grandparents so the father can continue learning. The responsibility should not automatically fall on the father simply because the mother works

Q. Is it appropriate for a rosh kollel to reprimand a yungerman about maintaining  shmiras hasdorim the learning schedule, or about talking? And what about a yungerman who is sometimes late, disrupting the kollel’s schedule and causing a general weakening of standardsis it appropriate to dismiss him after he has been warned?

A: Dismissing him is out of the question. He’s not Achmad; these are Bnei Torah. How could you even think of such a thing? What needs to be done is to find out what lies behind his lateness and try to understand what is troubling him, and then try to solve the problem and help him. Above all, we need to explain to that yungerman that he has the ability to merit reaching status of a King.

Q: Should computers be allowed in kollel study halls for research? They can help find sources and answers, but may reduce the effort of studying Torah independently.

A: True Torah scholarship was developed for generations without computers. While computers can make research easier and may be helpful given the challenges of today, the ideal and authentic path is עמל התורה  the hard work and effort of studying Torah independently.

Q: Phones in Kollel Should an exception be made for an avrech whose wife is close to giving birth to bring a phone inside the B"M and wants reliable access?

A: Generally no. Only in an exceptional, very pressing situation may the rosh kollel allow a phone discreetly, on silent/vibrate.

Q: Should a rosh kollel learn with a weaker avrech Even if it takes time away from his own learning?

A: Absolutely. Sitting and learning with a struggling avrech is a great act of kindness and highly valued.

Q: An avrech who studies until 3 a.m Should lateness to kollel be excused because he was deeply immersed in learning?

A: No. Proper sleep is necessary. Staying up so late and disrupting the morning schedule is not the right approach.

Q: How much should a rosh kollel sacrifice for the kollel. Should he give up some of his own learning progress for the needs of the kollel?

A: Yes. The sacrifice for others is itself a great gain. Torah is acquired through chesed kindness.

Oif Simchas Sunday 4 Elul

Chasunas:

Samuels  Pashkes Neemas Hachaim 

Schreiber  - Benedikt Cedar Palace 

- Hespedim and divrei zikaron  tonight for the 2nd yartzeit of Rav Avrohom Ausband ZTL 8 30 pm  at Yeshiva Ohr HaTorah, 780 Vasser Ave, Lakewood, with the hishtatfus of Harav Malkiel Kotler, Rav Moshe Mayerfeld  shlita and the Rosh HaYeshiva of Riverdale Rav Eliyohu Ausband Shlita.

- 100th Yartzeit of the Ohr Sameach Rav Meir Simcha Hakohen ZTL of Dvinsk. There will be a evening of Torah and Chizuk with crashes by Rav Yankel Drill man shlita, Rav Uren Reich shlita Rav Lipa Geldwirth shlita at the Torah Links B"M 1301 Central Ave Lakewood 7:30 pm

- Selichos Minyanim in Lakewood for Sefardim Elul תשפ"ו. Most minyanim start 45 minutes before the scheduled time for shachris

Sunday August 16 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: 83° Partly cloudy this morning. Increasing clouds with periods of showers this afternoon. High 83F. Chance of rain 60%.

- Widespread showers and the potential for localized flash flooding will arrive in New Jersey Sunday evening and last through Monday morning. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are possible in some areas, which could lead to flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and locations with poor drainage

- Granola sold nationwide on Amazon is recalled over potential salmonella contamination.

-Trump: Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea. These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful. Therefore, and based on the fact that it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises! While somewhat unrelated (?), I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, “No thanks!” Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

- 3 Elul Yartzeit of R'Shraga Feivel Mendlowitz (1886-1948). Rebbe & Menahel in Torah Vodaas. Founded Torah Umesorah with a goal of setting up day schools in every major city in America. 

- Majority of U.S. voters say they are financially worse off since Trump took office, according to a Financial Times poll

- GSP North was shut down  to to an accident at mile marker 135.

- 100th Yartzeit of the Ohr Sameach Rav Meir Simcha Hakohen ZTL of Dvinsk. There will be several events in Lakewood. Rav Michoel Sorotzkin will speak at Lutzk B"M 1pm

- There will be a evening of Torah and Chizuk with crashes by Rav Yankel Drill man shlita, Rav Uren Reich shlita Rav Lipa Geldwirth shlita at the Torah Links B"M 1301 Central Ave Lakewood 7:30 pm

- Moadim LSimcha sukkos order deadline is Tomorrow August 17

- Frum Schools are tightening enforcement of unpaid tuition balances ahead of the upcoming school year. Some schools will not complete registration or reserve spots for students until outstanding balances are paid.

- Attorney General Todd Blanche announces that he has officially received the criminal referral for Anthony Fauci and an investigation is currently underway.

- Giyus: Reports that Agudah Yisroel party has offered the Bnei Torah Yerushalmi faction to join for the upcoming elections welcoming them and giving them a slate for  representatives.

- Meat prices soar. Besidea for the shortage i. Tge kosher market due to a fire at Agri processors. U.S. cattle herd plunges to a nearly 50-year low, sending beef prices to record highs.

- BDE: Petirah of Rav Avrohom Yitzchok “Avry” Juravel zt”l, one of the foremost experts in contemporary kashrus, whose extraordinary command of halacha, coupled with a rare mastery of the technical realities of modern food production, made him a trusted authority in the field for more than four decades. Rav Juravel, who was a resident of Monsey, NY, had battled illness and medical challenges the last few years with tremendous strength and fortitude. Rav Juravel was widely known through his longtime work with OU Kosher, where he served as Rabbinic Coordinator for Technical Services. Levaya inspiring Valley today 11am at Khal Zichron Yitzchok(Matzav)

- Ponovezh  a judge has enforced the arbitration notifying the yeshiva under the leadership of Rav Shmuel Markowitz shlita that they must vacate the current location by September as ler the ruling.

-  South Korea proposes talks with North Korea to formally end the 70 year old Korean conflict.

- Hurricane Lala is pounding Hawaii with torrential rain and dangerous winds after narrowly missing a direct landfall. The storm is far from finished, and at least one person has been killed. Meanwhile, historic flooding in Indiana has killed at least five people, prompting President Trump to approve an emergency declaration for the state.

- Those who ascend  the Har Habayis have now been  allowed to bring a siddur along with them by Israeli police.  Most poskim forbid going on the temple mount. 

Video: Habachur Yosef Levi  of Yeshivas Porat Yosef is released from IDF military Prison after 3 months. His father sat outside the jail for 42 days protesting his sentence.

Iran Israel News Sunday August 16

- Trump: "Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. It shows how the Middle East is coming together, and how Countries will finally be able to defend themselves in a more meaningful way. Congratulations to the Great Leadership of the three Nations mentioned. THIS IS A BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP — WOW! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

- Details from the rare meeting: Senior Hamas officials assured Kushner of their commitment to disarming, according to a source familiar with the meeting. The source said that the meeting, which lasted 90 minutes, was "very productive" and that "it was important for Kushner to receive this commitment from them personally."

- The Israeli "Order 9" movement strongly condemns the decision by U.S. envoy Jared Kushner to meet with leaders of the Hamas terrorist organization before meeting with Israeli leadership: Following the October 7th massacre, there can be no legitimacy or justification for engaging with Hamas murderers. Simply sitting down with them at the table gives a reward to terrorism, while the organization continues to control the Gaza Strip and arm itself in violation of all agreements. Israel must clearly state to its partners in the United States: There will be no reconstruction of Gaza without the complete disarmament of Hamas and its removal from control of the Strip. We will not agree to any plan that allows this terrorist monster to continue to exist, control, and threaten the citizens of Israel and the soldiers of the IDF. The reality of October 6th will not return.(Jewish warrior)

- Trump: I will very soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as United States territory."

- Trump on the US attacking Iran: Q: What if it's right before the midterms? Do you care?

Trump: Could be. But people are looking at gasoline prices. They like the fact that I'm stopping this lunatic nation from having an atomic bomb. They can not have nuclear weapons

- Hamas planning talks with US, Board of Peace head to push Gaza plan nixed by Netanyahu

- The IDF announces that it eliminated a battalion commander in Hezbollah's "Radwan Force" unit last night - in response to Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire.

- Israeli strikes reported in south Lebanon as Defense Minister Katz vows to ‘settle scores’

Reported nighttime attacks come day after three soldiers were seriously injured by Hezbollah drone Lebanese media reported Israeli airstrikes in the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon Saturday overnight, With fighting threatening to ramp up in Lebanon and in Gaza, Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a Sunday morning post on X: “No score on any front will remain unsettled.”

- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: No decision yet to resume negotiations with the US

- Three IDF soldiers were seriously injured in southern Lebanon. IDF attacks Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon in response, eliminating a commander in the organization.

- Al Jazeera, citing a Palestinian source: Kushner will meet shortly in Cairo with the Hamas leadership, in the presence of senior officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. Kushner decided to meet with the Hamas leadership in Cairo before continuing to Tel Aviv for a meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister.

- Israeli Air Force Strikes Terrorist in Southern Gaza: The Israeli Air Force struck a terrorist in a displaced persons’ tent in Khan Younis, southern Gaza

- Lebanese Al Jadeed from official sources: Iran has conveyed a direct message that an Israeli attack on the Ali al-Tahrir ridge will be met with escalation from Iran.

- IDF Says Senior Hezbollah Commander Killed: The IDF said it killed Abu Hassan Alaa, a senior commander in Hezbollah’s Badr unit, in the Deir al-Zahrani area last night. It said he had helped advance attacks, including launching explosive drones at forces in southern Lebanon

- New York Times: Shortly after the start of the Iran war in late February, Iran attacked the US naval base in Bahrain and destroyed large parts of it, including a major logistics center. As a result, the US Navy in the Middle East moved its logistics center to the British island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, more than 3,500 km from the center of operations of the aircraft carriers stationed in the fight against Iran

Motzei Shabbos Shoftim News Updates

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the state Sunday and linger into Monday, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. The National Weather Service says precipitation is likely to arrive by mid- to late-morning Sunday, with coverage increasing through the afternoon and evening hours.

- Elul zman begins tonight in BMG

- Giyus: Major shake-up in the chareidi world: A new chareidi political party reportedly called “Tzeva Shachor” (“Black Color”) is expected to be formed. Rabbanim and roshei yeshivos from across the mainstream chareidi community Litvish, Sephardi, and Chassidish have reportedly decided to establish the party, whose sole focus will be the fight against mandatory military enlistment and for a draft exemption. The party is expected to target the nearly 100,000 draft evaders, along with their families and friends, in an effort to draw votes away from Shas and United Torah Judaism (UTJ).

- Trump tonight: The Senate must vote on the NO MORE CHANGING THE CLOCKS ACT as soon as possible. More sun later in the day is better (including for fighting crime!), but, even more importantly, NO MORE RIDICULOUSLY CHANGING CLOCKS AND WATCHES TWICE YEARLY, with all of the disruption and chaos it causes. FINALLY, GET IT DONE!!! President DJT

- SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket for US Space Force mission

- A deranged Lunatic attacked congregant at NYC reform Central synagogue on Friday night, spit at security guard in antisemitic attack. Relatives say he is mentally deranged and wants to convert to Judaism.

- The former Bass River Elementary School was approved to be converted into a private yeshiva religious school with dormitory space. The Bass River Township Planning Board voted 6-0-1 to approve a use variance for Maple River LLC, clearing a major land-use hurdle for the former school property at 11 North Maple Avenue.

-A Rare summer rain storm breaks Yerushalayim all-time August rainfall record in one hour. The Israel Meteorological Service says 11 mm fell in Ma’ale Adumim within 60 minutes, breaking the August record since measurement

- Missing Israeli Mother and Daughter Found Safe: Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who disappeared in Vienna last week, were found alive in Buenos Aires after an international search led by Lahav 433 and Israeli police intelligence teams working 24/7. Police said they left voluntarily, faced no danger or threats, and were released after questioning found no suspicion of criminal activity; their family expressed immense relief and thanked everyone involved

- Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 20: At least 20 people were killed and two remain trapped under rubble after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island. Waves below one meter were observed in several areas, and officials said some victims died under the rubble while sleeping.

בֶּן אָדָם, מַה לְּךָ נִרְדָּם, קוּם קְרָא בְּתַחֲנוּנִים. שְׁפֹךְ שִׂיחָה, דְּרֹשׁ סְלִיחָה, מֵאֲדוֹן הָאֲדוֹנִים

- Sefardim first selichos at the kosel

Belzer rebbe sings Hamavdil to the sefardi tune of the selichos חטאנו לפניך as Adot Hamizrachbegin saying selichos tonight

Zmanim Lakewood עש"ק פר' שופטים ר"ח אלול רביעי דנחמתא תשפ"ו

Friday, August 14, 2026 / א׳ אלול תשפ"ו ערב שבת פרשת שופטים ראש חודש אלול
- Candle lighting 7:36 pm
-Shkia/ sunset 7:54 pm

weather shabbos day High 83° Sunny

1 מה נאוו על ההרים רגלי מבשר משמיע שלום מבשר טוב משמיע ישועה אמר לציון מלך אלהיך

( מן ההפטרה ,אנכי אנכי הוא מנחמכם )

Friday August 14 News Updates Lakewood

Friday, August 14, 2026 / א׳ אלול תשפ״ו ערב שבת פרשת שופטים ראש חודש אלול

Candle lighting 7:36 pm

Shkiah 7:54 pm

Weather : Sunshine and clouds mixed. High near 85

Shabbos day sunny hi 83°

- Missing Israeli Mother and Daughter Found Safe: Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who disappeared in Vienna last week, were found alive in Buenos Aires after an international search led by Lahav 433 and Israeli police intelligence teams working 24/7. Police said they left voluntarily, faced no danger or threats, and were released after questioning found no suspicion of criminal activity; their family expressed immense relief and thanked everyone involved

 - Trump: “Our beautiful World War II Memorial was just hit by Spray Painting Vandals. THERE CAN BE NO GREATER INSULT TO THOSE AMERICAN HEROES WHO DIED IN WORLD WAR II. First the Reflecting Pool, now this. We are on their trail! Where do these animals come from??? President DJT”

- Elul zman begins in BMG this Motzei Shabbos

Other Yeshivos in Lakewood started last night

- Last night, the Lakewood Township Committee held its monthly meeting virtually. The entire meeting lasted approximately six minutes.

There were no public comments submitted, and the Board approved all of the items on the agenda. Committeeman Ackerman was absent.

Notably, there was no discussion of the major tax increase that is coming. The committee will hold a final vote on the budget at an upcoming meeting.

- The Vizhnitzer Rebbe issued a clear directive that Vizhnitzer chassidim and the broader Chareidi public should not enlist in the Israeli military under any circumstances. He also called on parents and educators to strengthen children in emunah and mesirus nefesh.

- Giyus: The Vizhnitzer Rebbe issued a clear directive that Vizhnitzer chassidim and the broader Chareidi public should not enlist in the Israeli military under any circumstances. He also called on parents and educators to strengthen children in emunah and mesirus nefesh

- Jackson Township has officially adopted its 2026 municipal budget, delivering a 0% increase in municipal taxes for residents, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn announced Thursday. The budget’s approval concludes a lengthy process aimed at balancing the Township’s operating and service needs while limiting additional financial pressure on local taxpayers.

Joe Rogan on his podcast  alleges that Fauci knew COVID vaccines were causing miscarriages but publicly promoted vaccination anyway. He cites Fauci's private discussion of a possible cytokine-related risk, says he personally knows five women who miscarried after vaccination, calls Fauci a sociopath.

- A Middlesex County resident has become New Jersey’s first confirmed case of Zika virus since 2020, according to the state health department.

State health officials learned of the case on July 15. The risk to residents is extremely low, officials said

- Rav Binyomin Finkel shlita Mashgiach Mir Yeshiva is currently in Deal, NJ raising funds for the Yeshiva.

- A BMG sign has gone up on Hope Chapel Road at the former Jackson school, which BMG acquired earlier this year. While the property is now clearly being marked as BMG space, there are currently no plans announced for whether Talmidim will be learning there or what the campus’s specific future use will be.

- The pressure at Ben Gurion Airport is worsening, with disruptions affecting nearly every part of airport operations, including aircraft handling and baggage loading.⁣

⁣Sources familiar with the situation say hundreds of passengers’ bags are being left behind in Israel after ground crews were unable to complete baggage loading before some flights departed.⁣

For some travelers, the problem only becomes apparent after landing abroad: the plane arrives, but their luggage remains at Ben Gurion Airport.⁣ Passengers arriving in Israel are also reporting lengthy waits to receive their bags

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Oif Simchas Thursday Rosh Chodesh Elul

יעלה ויבוא

  אומרים לדוד ה' אורי וישעי יום ב' דר"ח אלול

Chasunas:

Gewirtzman - Matthew Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Isbee  - Leahinski Ateres Reva 

Katzenstein - Lederer Cedar Palace 

Reiss - Kohn Ateres  Esther

Friedman - Herman Bais Faiga

Alt - Spillman Fountain Ballroom 

Safdieh - Orgil Ateres  Bluma

Hashkafa Q&A

Hashkafa With Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita 

Re-Join Yeshiva This Elul: Live Daily Iyun Shiur with Rav Gershon Ribner Shlita! Here 

Naive mistake many make in preparation for Bar Mitzvah

Being chauffeured by Tesla Type of questions invited to be addressed at this forum

The Israeli government’s power over yeshivos that accepted financial assistance Learning with your son can enhance or can strain a relationship  video: Being chauffeured by Tesla

Thursday August 13 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High 88F.

- Update: Bingo sold out of the Doona stroller

- LPD Traffic Alert: Joe Parker Rd will be closed from Lanes Mill Rd to Long Beach Ave for planned Ocean County construction. Plan alternate route if possible.

-$1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot Won in Illinois

- בן אדם מה לך נרדם.  Sefardim will begin saying selichos Sunday morning 

- Moadim L'Simcha Sukkos order deadline August 17

- Traffic light coming to Cedarview and  county line rd. In addition the speed limit on county line rd  in Lakewood will be lowered.

- Sunday there will be a series of shiurim commemorating Tav Meir Simcha of Dvinsk on his Yartzeit at the Central Court shul in Lakewood 

- Bingo appliance furniture kids bikes sale going on now. Donna stroller for $300.

- Lakewood township committee meeting today virtual only 5:30 pm watch livestream Here see agenda Here

  On the agenda  a traffic signal for the County Line Road and Cedarview intersection would be added as well as the lowering of the speed limit on County Line Road within the Township of Lakewood, the County of Ocean 

Zoning  change update for CHEMED medical village Maximum Height - 75 feet (for parking structuresMaximum Building Height - 120 feet.Prohibited Uses, except these uses are permitted or needed for a for Medical Village:a. Schools, houses of worship, and institutions of higher education.  However, if an institution of higher education chooses to sponsor a medical laboratory, high technology industry office, research and development facility, or engineering offices and laboratories, such a use shall be permitted.

- Some girls schools have bounced they will start on Sept 1.

- BP24 Report: According to close sources, many grocery stores in Boro Park will temporarily stop accepting SCN following a collaborative meeting where the legality of the program was discussed. Although the stores have been operating legally, many have chosen to pause accepting SCN for the time being as they review the situation

- Ben Shapiro on a Marco Rubio run for President in 2028: “You run against JD and lose, you're done. You run against JD, you win, it's a rough election cycle, and the country is in the mood for something new, and you lose. You don't run, JD may pick you as his VP candidate, JD loses, you're next. JD does not pick you, and JD loses; you're also next

- In a letter to eight U.S. airlines, New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone, the ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is requesting information on whether they’re using consumers’ personal data, also known as “surveillance pricing,” to set ticket prices. Pallone’s move comes just weeks after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a pair of bills banning grocery stores from applying surveillance pricing on groceries and prohibiting landlords from using rent-setting algorithms.

- NJ's budget cuts $266 million from state Medicaid funding. Federal Medicaid funding to NJ increased $1 billion. Democrats spent the summer blaming Washington for Medicaid cuts. Their own Commissioner confirmed the truth. Their own Treasurer confirmed the truth."They cut Medicaid to pay for their own pork, then turned around and blamed Washington for it."(NJ Assembly)

- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Cuba: All options are on the table regarding Cuba, including military action. They are certainly not a worthy adversary for us.

- The Trump administration has proposed sweeping changes to Head Start that would make many of the preschool programs’ supports for families optional and bring big changes to New Jersey’s 191 preschool centers. Advocates say the changes could greatly diminish services for the roughly 12,400 New Jersey children, from birth through age 5, enrolled in Head Start programs. The Trump administration’s proposed reforms include sweeping new rules about how Head Start money can be spent — including reducing the funding that can be used for the administration of programs from 15% to 5%.

- Former acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is among the "early front-runners" for the White House Press Secretary job following Karoline Leavitt’s departure at the end of the month, "sources within and close to the administration

Video: Hachzokas Mekomos at Yeshiva Ateres Shlomo as Elul zman begins

Iran/Israel Updates Thur August 13

- US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper is actively pushing for renewed US strikes on Iran, together with Israel, saying "the fighting in Iran must be renewed, to attack national infrastructure, including sites in the gas, oil and electricity industries," per Israeli Channel 13.

Cooper also told IDF senior officials "we may very well have no choice but to resume fighting and will need you for joint strikes."

Israel says the Trump administration's demand last week to "close all fronts" with Iran is not the plan anymore.

 - US Treasury Secretary Threatens Iran With Unprecedented Economic Isolation: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would impose measures “never before seen in Iran,” combining unprecedented economic isolation with the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to stop anything entering or leaving Iranian ports. Vice President JD Vance said goal number 1 is to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans, while number 2 is to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

- IDF Female observers serving in two different sectors in the Gaza Envelope have warned in recent days that they are identifying Hamas suspects and terrorists who reach the "yellow line" and pose a threat every day, but the forces on the ground are not receiving permission to thwart them. The fighters explained that Hamas is taking advantage of the new reality and is examining the army's responses in a manner reminiscent of the period before October 7.

- US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee a strong supporter of  Israeli settlement of the West Bank condemns settlers besieging Palestinians in the town of Qusra as “Israeli terrorists” Huckabee: “IDF & Israeli Police have gone out at our request” to remove them.

- IDF strikes Hamas cell in Gaza's south, second in two days since Gaza deal pause After curbing its operations in line with US instructions since the July deal took effect, the IDF is confident on removing ongoing threats in Gaza, military sources said.

- Iran rejects Trump’s claim of total control over Strait of Hormuz The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the US had "total control" of the strategic waterway.

- Tensions remain high in the Middle East with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight. Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until its conditions are met, while President Trump says the U.S. has "total control" of the critical waterway.

- William Shakin, a 25-year-old lone soldier from New York who served for months in Gaza with the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion and later died by suicide after struggling with post-traumatic stress, will be brought to Israel for burial after the IDF said an initial review found that his death may be connected to his military service

Trump To Senate, Pass Sunshine Protection Act ASAP

Trump Announces House passed Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, says bill awaits final Senate approval

- @realDonaldTrump: For many years, the vast Majority of Americans have asked to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but no Administration has been able to get it properly done, until now. I am proud to announce that the House of Representatives has passed the Bill, and it has now gone to the Senate for final approval. People are sick and tired of having to change their clocks twice a year. It is foolish, inconvenient and, in some cases, very costly. For Cities and States with Watchtowers, and hard to reach places, it costs Millions of Dollars. A recent case was made that it is also bad for your health in the anxiety it creates. Leading Medical, Crime, and Economic Studies have shown that ceasing the biannual time change, giving us one extra hour of natural sunlight in the evenings, will help Decrease Robbery and Murder Rates, Reduce Car Accidents (especially those involving Pedestrians!), Lower Risk for Cardiac Issues, Stroke, and Seasonal Depression, Make It Safer for Children to Walk Home from School, Increase Time with your Family, Strongly Support Extracurricular Activities, Be a Big Boost to Sports, Fitness, Tourism, Retail, and the Restaurant Industries (and more!), and Save Money on Energy Bills, because everyone will be enjoying an EXTRA HOUR OF DAYLIGHT. In other words, leave it as it is now, and never change again. This is an issue that Republicans, Dumocrats, and Independents can unite behind. I am asking Republican Senators to PASS THE SUNSHINE PROTECTION ACT, ASAP. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Oif Simchas Wednesday Night Rosh Chodesh Elul

יעלה ויבוא 

Chasunas:

Weiss - Schustal Fountain Ballroom 

Greenspan - Neuman Ateres Esther

Bodenheimer - Hunger Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Levitz - Weiner Ateres Blima

- LPD Traffic Alert: Martin Luther King Dr will be closed from Lois Ln to Wynatt St for planned NJNG construction. Plan alternate route if possible.

Wednesday August 12 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: High 88° Sunny to partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible.

- BDE: Petirah of the Spinka  Rebbe Bais Shmiel Tzvi from Williamsburg, Harav Yosef Meir Horowitz ZT"L. He was niftar tonight at the  age of 58 after battling an illness.

- Trump: Our wonderful White House Press Secretary, and one of my most trusted aides, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her beautiful young children and family, a decision I totally understand and respect! Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party, as we work to defy History, and conclusively win the Midterm Elections. Karoline has been a real leader in the White House, and has done a phenomenal job fighting for Justice, Liberty, and Freedom, since 2018, including our Historic Re-Election Campaign of 2024. Karoline has been one of the best White House Press Secretaries in the History of the Office. Thank you, Karoline, for a job well done! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Reminder: those who don't cut hair or nails on rosh chodesh (Rav Yehuda hachasid) to do say today. Based on the he Mishna Berura 260:6 that one should not cut their nails on Thursday as they will begin to grow on Shabbos. It also mentions the Be'er Hataiv 260:2 based on Rabbi Yehuda HaChasid not to cut one's nails on Rosh Chodesh. Other opinions allow it. Follow your minhag

- Partial solar eclipse will be visible in New Jersey, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Begins at 1:11 Pm reaches a maximum peak w/ roughly 15% coverage at 1:54 p.m. & ends at 2:35 p.m.

- Elul zman in BMG Lakewood begins this Motzei Shabbos.  Ponovezh begins the zman tonight

- Rav Gershon Ribner shlita will be giving a live iyun shiur daily through Elul on perek 10 Bava Metzia on zoom. Mareh mekomos given every day Replay of the shiur also available later in the day.

- Bingo Event merchandise sale starts today selling appliances furniture kids toys etc. Donna's for $300. Kitchen aid for $150.

- Thousands attended the “Night Out Against Crime” event yesterday at BlueClaws Stadium in Lakewood. Throughout the evening, police raffled off 40 bicycles. Children who attended received wristbands with numbers printed on them, which were used for the raffle. However, organizers ran out of wristbands early in the evening, leaving children who arrived later without raffle tickets.

- Last night, the Lakewood Planning Board approved an application for a new school on Ridge Avenue that will accommodate up to 160 students.

 The board also stood by its previous approval of the Bais Reuven kamenitz extension, adopting the resolution despite an attorney’s objection that a neighboring property owner within the 200-foot notice radius did not receive proper notice from the township after purchasing the lot from the developer. The board’s response was essentially that the neighbor is welcome to challenge the approval in court and see whether a judge will overturn the board’s decision.

- Bike shop owners in New Jersey reported a drop in e-bike sales ranging from 20% to 90% since New Jersey’s new restrictive and confusing e-bike law took effect on July 19. NJ.com

- Ohel organization won Camp Lavi’s auction in Lakewood, PA but agreed to let the second-place bidder take over. That bidder backed out before the deal became official, leaving Ohel as the winner. Ohel is now working with parents to find another buyer who will keep the camp operating as it is. EJP

- Giyus: Protesters blocked a main highway outside Bnei Brak in response to the police arresting a bochur and handing him over to IDF military police for draft evasion.

- Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlita at event for yeshiva  bocurim in Bet Shemesh “Drastic Change Is Needed Ahead of Rosh Hashanah”. The Rosh Yeshivah said that in light of the gezeiros and challenges facing the Torah world over the past year, everyone must make a serious cheshbon hanefesh ahead of Yom Hadin. He stressed that general kabbolos and superficial chizuk are not enough. To merit a better year, each person must undertake a meaningful and substantial change.

- Flock cameras popping up across New Jersey. A vast network of surveillance cameras has popped up up not all over New Jersey, but across the country. The cameras are automated license plate readers, logging the make, model, and color of passing cars as we traverse the Garden State. Law enforcement agencies say these cameras have become crucial to investigating crimes. But many across New Jersey believe they create a surveillance state, violate privacy and rights and can easily be misused. 

- New Jersey is no longer the “armpit of the nation.”In fact, the Garden State ranks No. 2 among the best states to live in the US, driven by strong scores in safety, healthcare and education, according to a new WalletHub study. The state boasts the lowest crime rate in the country, and ranks high in quality of life, health and education. It also has some of the highest-performing public school districts in the country. (NYP)

- Tesla has recalled 20,349 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because their low-beam headlights may be too bright and exceed federal limits, potentially creating a safety risk for other drivers. The recall was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

- Last night at the Jackson township meeting councilman speaks out against Hatzolah copy cat organizations 

Iran Israel Updates Wed Aug 12

- Trump: The U.S.A. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! Our Naval Blockade is being called, by everyone, “A WALL OF STEEL,” and there is nothing Iran can do about it. They have no Navy, they have no Air Force, their remaining soldiers are unpaid, the IRGC is decimated and fleeing, and their “Leadership” is uncertain, at best! They have No Money - Their country is “shot.” All they have is FAKE NEWS and 300% INFLATION, and getting worse! Iran is all talk and no action, the Bully of the Middle East No Longer. Praise be to Allah! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Peace Council Director General: The claims about a financial agreement between the Peace Council and Hamas are false. The big question will be: how will it be examined who will receive the money, which employees and which companies. Mladenov also announces: In the coming days, a mechanism will begin to operate to monitor violations, every violation will be addressed.

- NYT: Behind the reason for moving Trump on a secret plane back from the NATO summit in Turkey - US intelligence identified a targeted threat of launching a surface-to-air missile at Air Force One

- Trump: “It's only up to the Secret Service. I just follow what they'd like to do. So, I go by the Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go on a different flight, a different plane. I guess there was a threat out there. I didn't really ask too much about it."

- A senior Iranian official told Reuters ahead of the end of the 60-day ceasefire as outlined in the MOU: There are no discussions about extending the ceasefire between Iran and the US. From Iran’s perspective, there is no start date for the ceasefire, so there is nothing to extend

Rebbetzin Esther Paler A"H

BDE: Petirah of Rebbetzin Esther Paler a”h, wife of Rav Binyomin Paler zt”l, longtime rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Mekor Chaim she was nifter in Lakewood at the age of 99.

She was the daughter of Rav Shmuel Ehrenfeld zt”l, the Mattersdorfer Rov, and devoted her life to supporting her husband’s Torah leadership and raising a distinguished Torah family. Rav Binyomin, a close talmid of the Brisker Rov, survived the Holocaust after fleeing with the Mirrer Yeshiva to Shanghai and later founded Yeshiva Mekor Chaim in 1965.

After nearly 50 years in Brooklyn, the yeshiva moved to Lakewood in 2012. Rebbetzin Paler also suffered the tragic loss of her son, Rav Yitzchok Paler zt”l, in 2020.

She is survived by her children, including Rav Simcha Bunim Paler  shlita and Rav Zechariah Paler shlita, roshei yeshiva of Mekor Chaim, as well as Rebbetzin Olshin wife of Rav Shmuel Abba Olshin Shlita R"Y Eitz Chaim Hillside, NJ and Rebbetzin Horowit wife of Rav Shmuel Simcha Horowitz shlita R"Y Emek Hatalmud, Brooklyn,p grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

 The levayah is today 10:30am  at Yeshiva Mekor Chaim, 160 Locust Street, Lakewood.

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Minyanim for Mincha Yom Kippur Koton Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul 5786

עננו  העונה בעת רצון ער"ח אלול כ"ט אב תשפ"ו

Minyanim: Mincha/Yom Kippur Koton  ער"ח אלול  תשפ"ו Lakewood Wednesday, August 12, 2026 כ"ט אב תשפ""ו

Rosh Chodesh Elul is Thursday & Friday

Please post additional minyanim or corrections in the comments section.

Shkiah 7:57 pm

- See more zmanim HERE 

BMG 1:45 pm in the Botei medrashim  Bais Yitzchok, Ateres Shmuel Forest, Bais Sholom, Bais Shmuel. Maariv, 6:55 in the Yoshon B"M,Bais Shalom, Bais Shmuel Princeton. 

- Woodbourne Shul  in the Catskills Yom Kippur Katan at: 1:45, 6pm,7pm,8pm with additional minyanim as needed  on the hour.

- Satmar Forest ave 1:33, 1:40, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 7:30

- Lutzk 1:45 B"M ,300, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00,6:55 (Simcha hall)

Oif Simchas Tuesday 29 Av

Chasunas:

Ambilu - Masalton Ateres Reva

Eisenberger - Harbestatdt Bais Faiga 

Eider - Zell Ateres Blima

Shapiro - Kushner Fountain Ballroom

Greenwald - Serebrowsky Cedar Palace

Weather: Showers this evening, becoming a steady rain overnight. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 90%.

LPD Traffic Alert: Martin Luther King Dr will be closed from Wynatt St to Lois Ln for planned NJNG construction. Plan alternate route if possible.

Tuesday August 11 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 89° Thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours in the afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds  Chance of rain 100%.

Today 26 Av 25th Yahrzeit of Rav Avrohom Yaakov Pam ZT'L:

- Tehillim for A 24-year-old Lakewood yungerman in BMG in critical condition after drowning in a swimming pool on Sunday.The family is asking the public to increase their tefillos for Daniel Baruch Ben Hadassa Orit, for a complete refuah sheleimah. There will be a atzeres tefillah tonight at Bais Medrash Ozer Yonah, 124 Gudz Road in Lakewood. Maari 9:00 p.m followed by Tehillim.

- A partial solar eclipse will be visible across parts of the eastern and northern United States on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The event begins around 11:34 a.m. ET, peaks near 1:46 p.m. ET, and will only show a small crescent "bite" missing from the sun since the U.S. is not in the path of totality. Visibility from NYC will be 9%.

- Search Intensifies for frum Israeli Mother and Daughter Missing in Vienna: Israeli authorities are searching for Mali and Liel Yahalomi, a mother and daughter who lost contact while traveling in Vienna on 7 August. They were scheduled to fly from Prague to Israel tonight but had not checked in, according to an Israeli official.

- Trump: Today, at my direction, Dr. Mehmet Oz announced that Medicaid will NO LONGER fund gender transition surgeries and hormones for minors. We are not going to pay for our innocent children to undergo these barbaric surgeries and practices, which result in unthinkable and irreversible harm to their young bodies. Thanks to our strong position and pressure on this issue over the past year and a half, dozens of U.S. hospitals have already ended this so-called “gender-affirming care,” and we expect many more to follow. Just think about all of the young, innocent, and perhaps confused children who will be spared! While the Dumocrat Party wants your kids to be able to chop off their reproductive organs before they are old enough to vote, President Donald J. Trump (ME!) and the Republican Party say that is ABSURD, and we will protect America’s children. Please remember this when you are casting your vote in the Midterm Elections in November. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Jackson township meeting tonight 6:30 pm large crowd expected.

- Today Lakewood Police  Dept national night out at Blueclaws stadium 4pm -8pm

- No winner in Powerball lottery Jackpot rises to $975 million drawing tomorrow night 

- Manchester Township residents packed Monday’s council meeting to demand a ban on AI/data centers, after concerns spread that a large “hyperscale” facility could be developed near the Renaissance community. The council did not have a data-center proposal on Monday’s agenda, and officials said there is currently no active application for one. However, a developer is reportedly considering using part of an already-approved warehouse development for data-center purposes.

- While some routes have not yet been picked up or finalized with LSTA, parents have already been charged for busing

- Bein hazmanim buses and luggage trucks arriving  back from Camps the boys are back , tomorrow is Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul. Some yeshivos will begin the zman Thursday night Rosh chodesh

- Agudas Yisrael Challenges Election Monitoring Decision: Agudat Yisrael petitioned the Central Elections Committee to reconsider a decision preventing the monitoring of voting. The party argued that the measure would reduce voter turnout and disputed Judge Noam Sohlberg’s privacy concerns.

- Lakewood planning board meeting tonight watch livestream Here on the agenda 1244 & 1250 RidgePreliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a school 

Brook Road Block 204, Lot 1 Minor Subdivision to create three lots

- Trump on the Israel lobby: "The biggest change I've seen over the last 10, 15 years is what's happened to Israel and Jewish people. They had a very powerful lobby. You go back 20, 25 years ago, they had the most powerful lobby in Washington. Now everyone is, you know, just large numbers have--if you look at the House, it's the Democrats, but you look at the Democrats in the House. Look at guys like Schumer. He's become virtually a Palestinian. It's pretty amazing, actually. I've never seen anything like it.

- BDE: Petirah of  Rav Tzvi Zev Berger ZT"L Sanz Klausenberger Dayan in BP,  who didnt wake up today while away in Switzerland at the age of 43. He was known for his clarity in Torahband delivering shiurim. Levaya details TBA.

- Trump: The NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax is costing New York City and State a fortune in that the money, eventually to be gotten, is very little compared to to the TAXES PAID by the tens of thousands of people who are fleeing the City, never to return. Florida, Texas, and numerous other States, are making an absolute fortune! This dangerous political “experiment” in New York will destroy what was once a great City and State. It is pure Amateur Hour, and it’s hard, as President of the United States of America, to sit back and watch it happen, especially to a place I once loved. Financial, and then Social, RUIN, is a 100% certainty - And then the Radical Left Jihadists charge Congestion Pricing on top of everything else. This doesn’t work in America, and must be stopped, NOW! I am looking to see if the Federal Government has any legal right to avert this disaster, before it is too late, for the millions of people who cherish New York and want to see it thrive, as opposed to becoming a filthy, crime ridden, decrepit place of mockery and scorn. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DJT

- Trump Announces Robert Gilman’s Release from Russia: US President Donald Trump announced that 32-year-old former Marine Robert Gilman, imprisoned in Russia since 2022, had been released on humanitarian grounds following talks with Vladimir Putin. Trump stressed that no prisoner exchange took place

Videos at the End of Bein Hazmanim Ichud bnei Yeshiva event in Bet Shemesh 

Rav Dov Landau on gezeiras Giyus

A display of a father jailed  prison 10 at the Vizhnitz gathering at the Ger B"M in Yerushalayim 

Iran Israel Updates Tuesday August 11

- Wall Street Journal: Israel briefed the Trump administration on intelligence that included an Iranian threat to use shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles to hit Air Force One - which is what led President Trump to carry out the diversion using a Turkish catering truck and a military aircraft

- IDF Fires 3 Shells Toward Syrian Village: Arab and Syrian media reported that the IDF fired 3 shells at agricultural land near the village of Al-Hamidiyah in northern rural Quneitra..

- Iran Sets Regional Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz: Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless the US changed its conduct, accepted Iran’s conditions, released frozen Iranian funds, and ended wars across the region, including in Lebanon and Gaza. He added that any Iran-Oman agreement on passage through the strait would be separate from the closure issue.

- Delta airlines will resume flights from New York to Israel on September 7.

Three killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Israel said to tell US it will keep targeting Oct. 7 terrorists as Gaza disarmament stalls

- Trump on Iran: We have three strategies. Do what we’re doing now--just bop along and look how bad they’re doing, because they’ve got 300% inflation. Their currency has almost no value. They’re not paying their soldiers. Their soldiers are leaving. So just keep that going because that’s not sustainable. Hit them really, really hard, or--really, the third is just beat them economically. But we’re doing that anyway. That’s sort of a part of the first. So economically, they are a mess. They can’t borrow money. We control their money, what they had, which is a lot. They had a lot, and we have total control of it. I’m their banker. I am their banker.

- Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen says he visited Iran’s Fordo uranium enrichment facility several times in the past, without saying when the visits were. “Its bombing by the Americans was the fulfillment of all my dreams,”.Cohen also states “that 60% enriched uranium is still far from a bomb,” 

- Lebanese security source: "The IDF has begun a secret operation to take over the Ali Taher ridge. The situation of Hezbollah and Revolutionary Guard terrorists is bad, because the IDF controls the ridge and the supply routes; its fall may be a matter of time." Hezbollah, on the other hand, is working to dig tunnels and underground passages along the ridge to create alternative supply lines.

- Trump on the Strait of Hormuz: “It's open now. The only one that has control of the Strait is the US Navy. Our blockade is a steel wall. We let people in who we want to let in. They're coming in and going out.

- Washington Post: Trump was smuggled out of Turkey in a deception operation at the end of a NATO summit in Turkey, due to an Iranian assassination threat. An Iranian assassination threat led to a secret presidential rescue from Turkey last month, when Trump was secretly transferred from the veteran presidential plane, the Boeing 747 Air Force One, to a C-32A (the Boeing 757 in the picture). This was while the White House publicly claimed that he remained on Air Force One. According to the report, Trump left his 747 via an airport catering truck and boarded the C-32A, which flew to Britain under the call sign "Reach 18." The veteran presidential plane, carrying journalists and staff who thought Trump was on board, served as bait and continued to Britain under the call sign AF1.

A video supposedly shows the smuggling operation. Food trucks (marked with white squares) are parked under the original (not the Qatari) Air Force One.  The journalists climb the stairs at the back, but shortly afterward one of the trucks transfers Trump to the replacement plane (C-32A), which is parked at the back. It is also marked in the video.  Until the new release, the thought was that Trump was transferred to the UK on the old Air Force One, and there he transferred to the Qatari plane.

Oif Simchas Monday 28 Av

Chasunas:

Azoolay  - Bassala Ateres Chaim Elazar 

Shachnow - Levenson Ateres Esther 

Wiesel -Yufra Ateres  Blima

Abramson  - Mendlowitz Ateres Reva 

Ritz - Rosenman Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Jonas  - Glustein Fountain Ballroom 

Norman - Twersky Ne'emas Hachaim

Kaplan - Steinharter  Bais Faiga

LPD Traffic Alert: Martin Luther King Dr. will be closed from Lois Ln. to Wynatt St. for planned NJNG construction. Plan alternate route if possible.

Monday August 10 News Updates Lakewood

 Weather: High 93° Mostly sunny early then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Chance of rain 40%

- NIH director Bhattacharya BLASTS Fauci.

Jay Bhattacharya accused Anthony Fauci of failing to be transparent about his private concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. Bhattacharya says Fauci owed the American public greater transparency. The controversy is now fueling renewed questions about Fauci’s handling of vaccine safety concerns and public transparency during the pandemic.

- Parents can now SUE states if they don't allow their children to opt out of vaccines by using religion exemptions.

- President Trump with RFK Jr. at his side establishes a new US vaccine schedule that decreases the number of jabs from 72 to 11 and spreads them out over multiple visits, rather than pumping the child all at once. Effective immediately, the Trump administration will recognize Gold Standard childhood vaccine recommendations for just 11 core vaccines for young children. "In many cases, we were requiring 72 jabs for our beautiful, healthy, lovely, delicate little children.""Effective immediately, my administration is recognizing gold standard childhood vaccine recommendations for only 11 core vaccinations against the most serious and dangerous diseases

- In a 6-1 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that municipality is not required to specify the purpose for seizing property through eminent domain, and can simply acquire property for the "public good." The case involved an attempt by Seaside Park Borough to seize a shuttered motel which was previously condemned and saw nearly 1,000 police-related calls to the property over a six year period, for all sorts of complaints including assaults, dead bodies, drug overdoses and sales, noise complaints, stolen vehicles, criminal mischief, and a counterfeit money operation.(Onejersey)

- Dr. Fauci privately warned of miscarriage risk linked to COVID vaccine while publicly claiming no issues, newly released texts show. Nypost

- A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for all 21 New Jersey counties through Monday evening, with the potential for wind gusts up to 75 mph, heavy downpours and hail.“Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms possible, with damaging winds being the primary threat,” the National Weather Service said Monday afternoon. “Brief heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and hail are also possible.”

- Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 111: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said 111 people were killed, 87 injured and 61 buildings collapsed. He said rescuing earthquake victims was the top priority.

- Satmar Rebbe  Rav Zalman Leib Teitelbaum, condemned Orthodox attacks against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani “We must remember that we are in Galis,“To denounce the mayor and brand him an antisemite constitutes a true provocation against the nations.

- NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a plan last week to bring together educators, families, lawmakers and advocates to reform one of New Jersey’s most controversial systems the school funding formula. The complex formula  which calculates how much state funding each of the state’s more than 600 school districts get each year  will be rewritten to be more predictable, transparent and accountable, according to the state Department of Education.

- Powerball lottery jackpot $905 million drawing tonight 

- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has been reported in columbia. Significant damage to buildings and numerous injuries have already been announced, with the exact scale of the damage still being clarified. Reports of 20 dead with death toll rising.

- JCP&L proposed rate hike would raise monthly bills over $14 in 2028 to pay for storm repairs and electric system upgrades and costs.

- Lakewood Police night out against crime will take place tomorrow Tuesday August 11 at Blue Claws stadium 4pm -8pm

- Poll: Likud Strengthens, but Netanyahu Bloc Still Short of Knesset Majority

- Airlines such as United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa plan to resume and expand their routes to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport between August and September. Additionally, the Israeli airline Israir is seeking to launch a new route to New York.

- Lakewood planning board meeting tomorrow on the agenda Ridge Avenue RE HOLDCO, LLC 1244 & 1250 Ridge Avenue Block 189.03, Lots 169 & 170 Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a school00

- Report: The leaders of Degel HaTorah, Rav Dov Landau and  Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, have recently been discussing the possibility of removing the party’s two veteran Knesset members, chairman Moshe Gafni and MK Uri Maklev. This comes amid a feeling within the ultra-Orthodox community that, after decades in office, the two have exhausted their ability to exert influence particularly in light of the resounding failure to secure an exemption from military service for yeshiva students Haaretz

- A 125-unit apartment complex in Ocean County has sold for $33.75 million in an off-market transaction arranged by The Kislak Co.

The Hope’s Crossing apartment complex was built in 1994 and consists of 14 two-story buildings spread across 12.6 acres on Vans Way in Toms River. The units are primarily two- and three-bedroom apartments.

Iran Israel News Updates Monday August 10

- Report: Trump Secretly Flown Amid Iranian Threat as Air Force 1 Served as Decoy: The Washington Post reported that an unusual deception operation was carried out last month after a warning of an Iranian threat against U.S. President Donald Trump or his aircraft during travel from Turkey to Britain. Trump publicly boarded Air Force 1 but secretly exited via a catering truck and transferred to another military aircraft, while Air Force 1 departed without him carrying journalists and White House staff as a decoy. 

- Trump announces the U.S. will seek compensation from Iran for Americans harmed by Iran & its proxies.

Trump: I see that Representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five month Military Conflict (started because, THEY WILL NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON), even though it was never mentioned in any of our negotiations or meetings! But it is an interesting idea because now I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts, for which they are famous, as led initially by General Soleimani, including the families of those killed on the USS Cole, and thousands of others killed in combat. Additionally, compensation should be paid to the families of the hundreds of thousands of innocent protestors that Iran has killed over the last 50 years, not to mention the 52,000 that have been killed in the last five months. I have instructed my representatives to put this firmly into any, and all, future negotiations. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- Officials in one Middle Eastern country advised another regional state to pursue an agreement with Israel as a tactical move while preparing for a broader future confrontation, Israel’s Kan public broadcaster reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the officials suggested reaching an agreement in order to lower Israel’s guard, with the intention of violating it later as preparations for war continued. Kan said military censorship prevented it from identifying the countries involved.

- President Trump told Axios the U.S. is only "semi-negotiating" with Iran and signaled he would allow economic pressure to pile on Tehran. Iran set out new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz that include compensating Iran for war damage.

- Senior Israeli official - There is no way we will agree to Qatar and Turkey monitoring our conduct in the Gaza Strip.

 - Iranian TV: "The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened following a decision or tweet by the US President. The management and control of this waterway is in the hands of Iran, and any party that tries to bypass this will be considered a legitimate target

- Iran attacked a tanker last night as it passed through the southern Omani waterway, where the US is escorting vessels. The tanker is on fire

- Tehran says Iranians have shown “they are professional chess players” in response to remarks by US President Donald Trump comparing his dealings with Iran to the board game. Trump yesterday signaled he was prepared to let economic pressure mount against Iran, apparently backing away from more military strikes after Tehran issued a list of demands for opening the Strait of Hormuz. “Lights out or lights on, Iranians showed they are professional chess players,” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says.

- The commander of an Israeli-backed militia fighting Hamas in the southern Gaza Strip, tells The Times of Israel that Israel should reject the implementation of the second-stage ceasefire agreement, because Hamas will never hand over its weapons.“Hamas knows that if it hands over its weapons, it will no longer be in power.”

Oif Simchas Sunday 27 Av

Chasunas:

Feldman - Krupnik

Gartenhouse - Rosenbaum Kesser Moshe Yehuda 

Hammer Ateres Chaim Elazar

Cohen - Salem Fountain Ballroom 

Kornblau - Kaplan Ateres Reva 

Kravitz Bais Faiga

Sunday August 9 News Updates

Weather:  High 92° Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. Hot

- Trump: Black and Brown Voters don’t want Communism or Socialism — Not surprisingly, they are flocking to the Republican Party! They remember that Abraham Lincoln was a Republican! President DONALD J. TRUMP

- NORAD fighter jets were scrambled in the last few minutes following the intrusion of two uncrewed aerial vehicles into the restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, where PresidentTrump's private golf club is located - which he is expected to arrive at today.

- Bein Hazmanim: Several local and county parks have recently upgraded their playground areas with new, fun equipment for kids and families. Among them are Ocean County Park in Lakewood and  Patriots Park in Jackson, along with other parks throughout the area. The upgrades include modern climbing structures, slides, swings, sensory features and other equipment designed to make the playgrounds more exciting, accessible and family-friendly

- Powerball lottery jackpot now at $905 Million next Drawing Monday noght.

- WNBA Commissioner announces the league is meeting to review what a woman is, after multiple former NBA stars announced plans to join the league.

- New York City law enforcement officials are preparing for an extensive security operation ahead of Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu’s visit to the United Nations next month, with police sources arguing that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s repeated criticism of the Israeli leader has heightened tensions and increased potential risks for officers and the public, the New York Post reports.

-BDE: A 16 Year old bochur was killed in a rappelling accident at the Keshet cave in the western Galil region 

- BDE: Tragedy in Jordan River:12-year-old Elchanan Karni z״l, a talmid at a Breslov Talmud Torah in Modi’in Illit, tragically drowned in the Jordan River after falling from a boat. Rescue teams conducted a search before locating him, but he was found without signs of life. 

- Chabad Takes Leadership Role at Historic Park East Synagogue Chabad of the Upper East Side and the historic Park East Synagogue announced Friday a broad new partnership that will bring Chabad’s rabbinic leadership and a number of its growing programs into the 136-year-old congregation, marking a significant new chapter for Jewish life on the Upper East Side. Beginning this Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Ben-Tzion Krasnianski, who has led Chabad of the Upper East Side for 35 years, will serve as Associate Rabbi of Park East Synagogue alongside its longtime Senior Rabbi, Rabbi Arthur Schneier. Anash news

- The New York police charged a New York City man with reckless endangerment in the death of two passengers, including an infant, who died after a boat capsized off the coast of Liberty Island late Saturday night, according to the Department's public information unit.night

The tune the Satmar rebbe wouldsing while he learnt Gemara.

Iran Israel Updates Sunday August 9

- Wall Street Journal Report from US Officials: Trump is considering declaring “Victory" in the war with Iran even without a nuclear deal.

- Trump has privately told senior aides he may be willing to end the Iran war without a nuclear deal if Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s sweeping new demands, however, are complicating his search for an exit. - WSJ

- Netanyahu rejects a 15-point plan for Gaza by Trump's Board of Peace, says IDF will not make "any withdrawal" from Palestinian territory until Hamas fully disarms, and warns as long as he is PM there will be no Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank

- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: "As of now, we have NO negotiations with the US. Yes, there are message exchanges through intermediaries. This is not called negotiations, but message exchanges. The intermediaries continue their efforts to recreate the conditions and groundwork for resuming negotiations"

- The Pentagon is pressuring the defense industries to accelerate the pace of weapons production, according to a report in The Washington Post. U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg addressed heads of the defense industry this week, demanding they submit plans within 21 days to increase production and significantly shorten delivery times for critical weapon systems. "We must dramatically accelerate the timelines; development cycles lasting years are not acceptable

Motzei Shabbos ראה News Updates

- Tonight marks the 47th yartzeit of the Satmar Rebbe ZTL thousands expected to visit the tziyon in Monroe.

- Strong thunderstorms and gusty winds caused scattered power outages across the state on Shabbos, with more than 5,000 homes and businesses without electricity by 8 p.m.North and Central Jersey: Downed trees and power lines were reported in areas including South Plainfield, Newark and surrounding communities, while storms also affected parts of Essex, Union, Bergen, Passaic and Middlesex counties.

- Todd Blanche was confirmed as Attorney General by a vote of 50-49.

- Former President Biden's son Hunter: The cancer has spread to my dad's bones

- Giyus: Rav Yigal Rosen R"Y of Ohr Yisroel was asked if the situation with gezeiras giyus will get better he reapondes Under normal circumstances, there is no course of action, and things will get worse. And don’t let anyone tell you stories about a course of action that will solve this problem. What you should do, however, is prepare yourselves for the coming of Moshiach Tzidkeinu.

- Prowlers try the doors of many houses this past Friday night. Make sure your doors cars are always locked. Submitted.

- Road crews spent the weekend paving several streets in the Pine St area in Lakewood, hopefully bringing an end to the construction work that has caused traffic and delays for motorists

- JCP&L is proposing an 8.8% electric bill increase starting in January 2028 if approved. For a typical customer paying $162/month, that’s about $14 more per month. The proposal still needs approval from the NJ Board of Public Utilities

- For the 5th shabbos in a row Yidden  demonstrated shabbos morning in Yerushalayim in front of a café on Agripas street that remains open on shabbos. Police kept them away from the store. New reports say the establishment is owned by Jews for J. With a limited police presence secular Israelis attacked the protesters.

- The Friday crash in Ocean County that shut down a large portion of the Garden State Parkway was fatal, claiming the life of a New York woman, New Jersey State Police told NJ.com. At 3 p.m. Friday, a Toyota sedan driven by Johan Mendez, 26, of New York, veered off the road at milepost 75.8 in Lacey Township and hit the left guardrail, state police said. The Toyota, carrying four passengers, reentered the road and collided with a Hyundai sedan, ejecting its back-seat passengers.

- BDE: Hayeled Shalom Saginer A"H, 4 year old grandson grandson of Breslov mashpia Rabbi Shalom Arush, drowned in a pool during a family vacation in Mexico.

- A suspicious incident occurred Friday night at the Lomdei Torah Shul on Zulti Street in Ramat Shlomo, Yerushalayim. Mispallelim noticed a man acting suspiciously while dressed in a black suit and frum style hat. His unusual manner of wearing the hat raised concerns, and police were called to the scene. According to reports, police determined that the individual was an Arab man who had entered the shul dressed as a frum Yid, allegedly with plans to steal.